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Igniting the Fire Within episodes

  • ITFW: Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Gretchen Stelter

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Gretchen Stelter reading her essay “Let Me Hear Your Body Talk.”  

    Gretchen Stelter.  Book editor and Writer.  Diagnosed at 39.  Stage II, Triple Positive, Madison, WI.  

    Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Gretchen: https://www.instagram.com/editorstet/

    Hear Gretchen’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9d56eeba-ece9-44bf-87df-0a7caa7d48e1

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    10 min
  • ITFW: From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2 with April Renn

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features April Renn reading her essay “From Mom I Got Strength, Led Zeppelin and PALB2.”  

    April Renn.  Writer, Streamer, Chef.  Diagnosed at 36.  DCIS, Stage IIA, ER+, PR+.

    Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    Hear April’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9a526887-b080-45ae-b96d-1ad9c8da18c1

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    8 min
  • ITFW: We Release with Mackenzie Lives

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features April Stearns reading "We Release" by Mackenzie Lives. 

    In memory of Mackenzie Lives.  Painter and Illustration Artist, former Landscape Architext.  Diagnosed at 21.  Stage I, Triple Positive.  Stage IV at 27.

    Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

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    9 min
  • ITFW: When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible with Kim Harms

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Kim Harms reading her essay “When the Return on Your Dollar is Intangible.”  

    Kim Harms.  Author of Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction.  Diagnosed at 40.  DCIS, Stage I, ER+, PR+, Huxley, IA.

    Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimharmslifereconstructed/

    Hear Kim’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f68419c-85ec-4ce0-8a11-3d9b903f431a

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    8 min
  • TFW: Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies with Vanessa D'Souza

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Vanessa D'Souza reading her essay “Bindis & Bangles, Onions & Shame-ectomies.”  

    Vanessa D'Souza.  Pediatric Physiotherapist.  Diagnosed at 44.  Stage I, DCIS, ER+, PR+.  Calgary, AB.

    Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Vanessa: https://www.instagram.com/vanessal.dsouza/

    Hear Vanessa’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f68419c-85ec-4ce0-8a11-3d9b903f431a

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    19 min
  • ITFW: Paying Tolls with Jessica Fox

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Jessica Fox reading her essay “Paying Tolls.”  

    Jessica Fox.  VP, Risk Management.  Diagnosed at 43.  DCIS, ER+, Hudson Valley, NY.

    Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/mommajfox/

    Hear Jessica’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f68419c-85ec-4ce0-8a11-3d9b903f431a

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    10 min
  • ITFW: A Beggar in a Red Beret with Borah Lee

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Borah Lee reading her essay “A Beggar in a Red Beret.”  

    Borah Lee.  Attorney.  Diagnosed at 37.  IDC, Stage I, ER+, PR+, BRCA2+, multiple recurrences.  Durham, NC.

    Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Borah: https://www.instagram.com/borahtravels/

    Hear Borah’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f68419c-85ec-4ce0-8a11-3d9b903f431a

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    12 min
  • ITFW: My Life is a Movie with Jen Pogue

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Jen Pogue reading her essay “My Life is a Movie.”  

    Jen Pogue. Film & TV Actor, Producer, Production Coordinator.  Diagnosed at 37.  IDC, Stage IV, Triple Negative.  Toronto, ON.

    Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jpo_and_co/

    Hear Jen’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/82d0ac2c-0dbc-42b3-b8a1-16efaa3e7b56

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    10 min
  • ITFW: A Fragile Invincibility with Kira Hodgson

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Kira Hodgson reading her essay “A Fragile Invincibility.”  

    Kira Hodgson.  Product Designer. Diagnosed at 31.  IDC, Stage III, ER+, PR+.  Portland, OR.

    Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Kira: https://www.instagram.com/kirahodgson/

    Hear Kira’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f68419c-85ec-4ce0-8a11-3d9b903f431a

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    9 min
  • ITFW: There Can Be Joy with Meghan Nathanson

    Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you.  Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy!  

    This episode features Meghan Nathanson reading her essay “There Can Be Joy.”  

    Meghan Nathanson.  Writer and Visual Artist.  Diagnosed at 45.  IDC, Stage II, ER+, PR+.  Coastal Maine. 

    Buy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today’s Young Breast Cancer Community”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    More about Meghan: https://www.instagram.com/meghan.nathanson.artistry/

    Hear Meghan’s story followed by a conversation with April Stearns on The Burn: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f68419c-85ec-4ce0-8a11-3d9b903f431a

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    14 min

About Igniting the Fire Within

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Igniting the Fire Within is a limited series podcast presented by Wildfire Magazine & the Burn podcast. Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, “Igniting the Fire Within,” we curated this special mini podcast for you. Each week, hear a bite-sized episode featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the author. This is a collection of 50 stories of healing, hope and humor offering an insider’s view into today’s young breast cancer community. Our storytellers experienced a shift in perspective as a result of something that happened to them. And the cancer diagnosis was not the thing that happened. Or it wasn’t the only thing. These stories are like you've never read - or heard - before. They go way deeper than the medical facts to the evolution of survivorship. There is medicine for each of us in these stories, whether you’ve been personally diagnosed with cancer or not. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Listener note: Cancer is a salty business. Sometimes talking about it and the aftermath requires salty language.