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In this deeply moving and refreshingly honest episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with Edward Miskieāactor, singer, producer, and now author of the book Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses. Edward takes us through his rare cancer diagnosis, the raw and absurd realities of treatment, and his journey toward healing, self-advocacy, and reinvention. Ten years after surviving a rare form of lymphoma, Edward reflects on how cancer dismantled his lifeāand how he built something even richer in its place.
Edward speaks candidly about chemo, heartbreak, identity loss, sex, alcohol, and the chaotic beauty of finding yourself again after trauma. His insights are brutally honest and beautifully empowering. This is more than a cancer survival storyāitās a story of reclaiming joy, identity, and purpose.
š What You'll Learn in This Episode:
š About Edward Miskie:
Edward is celebrating a decade as the sole survivor of a rare lymphoma with the release of his book Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses. Based in NYC, heās a multifaceted creative: actor, singer, producer, and author. His work includes feature films, Broadway musical parodies, and a musical series based on his life story. His past may be marked by cancerābut his present is built on art, advocacy, and unapologetic truth.
š Grab his book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy books.
š Connect with Edward: linktr.ee/edwardmiskie | linktr.ee/edwardauthorstuff
šµ Sound Bites:
"I drank my way through chemo."
"You can't go backāso you gotta forge forward."
"Stand up for yourself. If you don't, no one will."
š Chapters:
00:00 ā Welcome & Introduction
01:07 ā Life Before Cancer
03:26 ā The Diagnosis: Rare Cancer at 20-something
05:16 ā Treatment & Identity Crisis
07:16 ā 10 Years Later: What Survival Feels Like
09:26 ā Relationships, Self-Worth & Evolution
11:51 ā The Book: Humor, Pain, and Raw Truth
20:30 ā "Divorced from Myself": What It Means
23:14 ā Tips for Cancer Patients & Survivors
27:13 ā Final Reflections & Connecting with Edward
š Keywords for Search Optimisation:
cancer survivor podcast, rare cancer story, Edward Miskie interview, chemo and self-discovery, life after cancer, personal growth journey, mental health during treatment, cancer and relationships, Mirror Talk podcast, humorous cancer memoir
šļø Listen Now & Be Inspired.
Because healing is messy, beautiful, and worth every step.
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In this deeply reflective solo episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we explore the ancient and sacred principle of karma through the lens of divine order, biblical truth, and soul wisdom. Using the character of Aunty Karma as a soulful guide, we learn that karma isnāt a punishmentāitās a teacher, a mirror, and an invitation to grow.
Through rich scripture (Galatians 6:7, Matthew 7:12, Romans 12:19), ancient quotes, and personal storytelling, this episode explores how our actions, intentions, and energies shape our experiences and how we can begin to sow with consciousness and love.
Topics Covered:
Memorable Quotes:
āKarma is not a punishment; itās a reflection. A chance to grow.ā
āAunty Karma doesnāt forget. Sheās not cruel. Sheās just honest.ā
āSow love, and youāll reap peace. Sow bitterness, and youāll drink from its well.ā
Mentioned Scriptures:
If this episode resonated with your soul, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Share it with someone who needs to be reminded of the power of their choices and the grace that always waits for their return.
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What does it mean to love somethingāa car, a brand, a hobbyāand how does that love shape our identity, happiness, and behaviour?
In this soulful and thought-provoking episode, Tobi sits down with Aaron Ahuvia, a top 2% scientist and bestselling author of The Things We Love, to explore the fascinating psychology of love beyond romance. Together, they unpack how our passions connect us, how branding taps into emotional bonds, and why our consumer choices may reflect our deepest selves.
Whether you're a marketer, a brand-builder, or just a curious soul wanting to better understand your attachment to the things around you, this episode is for you.
š§ What You'll Learn:
š„ Notable Quotes:
"Everything is marketing, even dating."
"People respond with love to love."
"Love is a mechanism for helping us careāeven about objects."
š§ Episode Chapters:
š Guest Links:
š Book: The Things We Love
š Website: https://thethingswelove.com/
š§ Listen Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Everywhere You Tune Into Soulful Conversations
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In this heartfelt solo episode, we dive deep into the fragile and fierce experience of being human. "Broken and Beautiful" is an intimate reflection on how lifeās disappointments, heartbreaks, frustrations, and vices donāt disqualify us, but rather shape us into something sacred.
Drawing on the timeless wisdom of a 100-year-old soul, this episode is a soothing reminder that the very cracks in your story are where the light enters. Through rich storytelling and spiritual insight, you'll be invited to see your own brokenness as part of your beauty.
This episode will resonate deeply if you're:
What Youāll Hear in This Episode:
š Connect & Reflect
š Journal Prompt: Where in your life have you confused brokenness with failure, and how might that part of you be quietly blooming into beauty?
š Share this episode with someone who needs to hear: You are not ruined. You are becoming.
š Donāt forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favourite platform. It helps us grow and reach more beautiful souls like you.
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In this deeply heartfelt and enlightening episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, host Tobi sits down with relationship expert and thought leader Keith Spurgin to unravel one of the most pressing questions of our time:
"Why are we more technologically connected than ever, but more emotionally and relationally disconnected?"
Together, they explore the soulful art of building meaningful relationships in an age of noise, distraction, and isolation. Keith opens up about his own life lessons from balancing leadership, family, and faith, and offers practical, vulnerable, and timeless advice on how to move from feeling unknown to truly being known in your most important connections.
From healing broken trust to navigating conflict and embracing feedback in relationships, this episode is a compass for anyone yearning for depth, authenticity, and life-giving relationships.
š± What You'll Learn
š§ Guest Spotlight: Keith Spurgin
Keith Spurgin is a seasoned relationship coach, pastor, and author of "Unknown: Finding Connection in a Disconnected World." His work centres around helping peopleāespecially leadersābuild honest, vibrant, and meaningful relationships. Having personally experienced the struggles of juggling leadership, work, and family, Keith offers wisdom forged in real-life experience.
š Learn more: growthresourcing.org
š„ Soundbites
"You have to risk your heart."
"Admitting mistakes builds trust."
"Life is all about connection."
ā±ļø Episode Chapters
š Take Action
ā
Share this episode with someone feeling stuck or unseen in their relationships
ā
Reflect on one area in your life where vulnerability could lead to healing
ā
Start building your circleāone honest conversation at a time
š§ Listen Now
š Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts & more
š Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support more soulful conversations!
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Have you ever loved so deeply that you lost yourself in the process?
In this vulnerable and soul-stirring solo episode, āAll The Love You Give,ā we explore the raw moments of givingāwhen we pour love, energy, and hope into people, dreams, and outcomes that donāt return that love the way we expected.
This episode is a heartfelt reflection on heartbreak, silent failures, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep loving, even after it hurts. Itās a story about rediscovering yourself, rebuilding after loss, and realising that none of the love youāve ever given was wasted.
Youāll hear personal stories, hard truths, and gentle encouragement to begin againāthis time, by starting with loving yourself.
š§ In This Episode, Youāll Reflect On:
⨠Key Quote:
āAll the love you give⦠is never wasted.
Not even the love that ended in heartbreak.ā
š A Gentle Invitation:
After listening, take a quiet moment to write yourself a love letter.
Not to the perfect you.
But to the one whoās still standing, still loving, still becoming.
CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/
Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe to any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating.
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In this powerful episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, host Tobi Ojekunle is joined by internationally acclaimed speaker, licensed clinical counsellor, and author Zander Sprague, also known as the God of Enthusiasm. Zander shares his transformative philosophy that āEPIC begins with 1 step forwardāāan empowering message about the significance of small, intentional choices in building a deeply fulfilling life.
From overcoming sibling loss to shifting careers from the corporate world into counselling, Zanderās story is one of radical courage, enthusiasm, and resilience. Together, Tobi and Zander explore how to visualise big dreams, lead with authenticity, and find light even in moments of grief.
š„ What Youāll Learn
š§ Key Takeaways
š Episode Chapters
š¬ Memorable Quotes
āI believe in myself unfailingly.ā
āEvery failure is a means to learn.ā
āNot yet means I'm a work in progress.ā
š Connect with Zander Sprague
š Stay Connected with Mirror Talk
Subscribe, rate, and review Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in.
CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/
Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe to any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating.
Let us stay connected:Ā ā https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcastā Ā
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In this deeply personal and spiritually nourishing episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we explore the sacred invitation to surrender our anxiety in exchange for divine peace. Inspired by Isaiah 61:3 and Jesus' promise of rest in Matthew 11:28-30, "Anxiety for Sale" isn't about ignoring fearāit's about offering it up for something greater.
We journey together through the hidden weight of anxiety, the soulās quiet desperation for release, and the radical grace that offers us beauty for ashes and peace for pressure. With meditative storytelling, soulful reflection, and a powerful guided visualisation, this episode helps you move from overwhelm to trust, from control to surrender.
If youāve been holding on too tightly, this episode invites you to let goāinto peace, into presence, into Godās loving hands.
What Youāll Experience in This Episode:
Key Takeaway:
You were never meant to carry the weight alone. God invites you daily to trade your anxiety for His peaceāa peace that transcends understanding.
Scripture References:
Resources:
Connect & Share:
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In this transformative episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with Jason Schappert, a visionary entrepreneur who transitioned from the world of aviation to fintech to build tools that empower people to take control of their financial future.
Jason opens up about what freedom truly means to him, the soulful transitions in his entrepreneurial path, and the deeper mission behind Moola, the AI-powered investment platform. He shares honest insights on navigating success, failure, and familyāall while staying aligned with purpose and legacy.
š¬ Quotes to Remember
āFinancial freedom is your freedom ticket.ā
āI always knew I was going to winānot because I was lucky, but because I was willing.ā
āYou canāt get to where you want to go if youāre lying to yourself.ā
ā±ļø Episode Chapters
š§ Key Takeaways
š Guest Info
Name: Jason Schappert
Role: Co-Founder of Moola
Website: https://moo.la
š² Letās Stay Connected
ā Listen to the full episode: š Apple Podcasts | š Spotify | š Other Platforms
Subscribe and leave a review to help us grow this soulful community. š±
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In this deeply reflective solo episode, listeners are invited into the comforting and revolutionary promise found in Revelation 21:4:
āHe will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or painā¦ā
This isnāt just poeticāitās a future reality. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and tender encouragement, this episode reminds us that grief, sorrow, and even death itself are not the final word. There is a day coming when even death will die for good.
šÆ What This Episode Covers:
š¬ Memorable Quote
āDeath is on a timer. And one day, even death will die.ā
š Scriptures Mentioned
š Call to Action
If this message gave you comfort or clarity, share it with someone who might be in a season of grief or doubt. Subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and join us again for more soulful conversations.
CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/
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