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What It's Really Like with Molly Burke
By Molly BurkeSociety & Culture
What It's Really Like with Molly Burke episodes
- What It’s Really Like Having A Paralyzed Face ft. Austin
Follow Molly on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial
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1 hr 30 min - What It’s Really Like to Refuse Treatment for Your Blindness… ft. Lachi
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Follow Molly on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial
Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-BN
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1 hr 36 min - What It’s Really Like to be Deafblind and Graduate from Harvard Law School ft. Haben Girma
Follow Molly on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial
Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-BN
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1 hr 32 min - What It’s Really Like to Be a Standup Comedian with a Speech Difference ft. Tina Friml
Follow Molly on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial
Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-BN
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2 hr 4 min - What It’s Really Like Going Completely Blind as a Mom of 2 Under 5
Follow Molly on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial
Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-BN
Amazon: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-Amazon
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1 hr 46 min - What It’s Really Like Becoming a Quadriplegic, Then Surviving Cancer
Follow me on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial
Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-BN
Amazon: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-Amazon
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1 hr 32 min - What It’s Really Like Being Diagnosed with Autism After Being on Big Brother
Follow Molly on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial
Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-BN
Amazon: https://bit.ly/EltieTakesTheLead-Amazon
Thank you for supporting this episode and the incredible work of guide dog puppy raisers everywhere!
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2 hr 3 min - What It's Really Like Training a Guide Dog for a Blind Person
In this episode of What It's Really Like, I sit down with a professional guide dog trainer from Guide Dogs of America whose career path is anything but ordinary. Before training guide dogs, she worked as an animal trainer at Universal Studios and spent time training animals at a zoo — experience that now shapes the incredible, highly specialized work she does helping guide dogs prepare to become the eyes of a blind or visually impaired handler. I talk with her about what it actually takes to train a guide dog, the differences between training animals for entertainment versus training for lifesaving service work, and the emotional and technical skill it takes to prepare a dog for one of the most important jobs there is. We also dig into what it's like learning to work with a blind person — the trust, communication, and adjustments that go into that process from the trainer's side. Guide Dogs of America provides expertly trained guide dogs, service dogs, and facility dogs to people in need — completely free of charge, thanks to volunteers, staff, and generous donors.
Learn more about Guide Dogs of America: https://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/
Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eltie-takes-the-lead-molly-burke/1149412262?ean=9781419778230
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419778234?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackThank you for supporting this episode and the incredible work of guide dog puppy raisers everywhere!
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1 hr 38 min - What It's Really Like Being A Guide Dog Puppy Raiser
What It's Really Like Raising a Guide Dog Puppy for Guide Dogs of AmericaIn this episode of What It's Really Like, we sit down with a guide dog puppy raiser to talk about what it actually takes to raise a future guide dog — from the very first wobbly days as a tiny puppy to the bittersweet moment of handing them off for formal training. We dig into the highs, the heartbreak, the training milestones, and why fostering a pup with a purpose is one of the most rewarding (and hardest) things you can do.Guide Dogs of America provides expertly trained guide dogs, service dogs, and facility dogs to people in need — completely free of charge. None of it is possible without volunteer puppy raisers and the generosity of donors. Want to get involved?Donate or learn about volunteering as a puppy raiser with Guide Dogs of America: [insert GDA website link] Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead!A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who love animals and big hearts.
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eltie-takes-the-lead-molly-burke/1149412262?ean=9781419778230
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419778234?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackThank you for supporting this episode and the incredible work of guide dog puppy raisers everywhere!
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1 hr 20 min - What It's Really Like Building A DIY Empire Online from Your College Dorm
LaurDIY on Growing Up an Only Child, Turning Broke College Dorm Struggles into a DIY Empire, and Accidentally Going Viral
In this episode of What It's Really Like, we sit down with LaurDIY (Lauren Riihimaki) to talk about the winding road from a quiet only-childhood in the Canadian suburbs to becoming one of the internet's original DIY icons. Lauren opens up about growing up in the 90s and early 2000s as an only child, and how her parents never boxed in her creativity — always encouraging her to explore, make, and express herself.We dig into how her signature DIY style was actually born out of necessity: unable to afford everything she wanted to deck out her college dorm, she started thrifting and upcycling instead, documenting it all on a blog. What started as a way to save money turned into video tutorials she uploaded almost as an afterthought — and before she knew it, she was YouTube famous in the platform's earliest days.Lauren shares what it was like moving to LA to chase this new, undefined career, and how she's built a lasting creative empire from a blog and thrifted dorm decor. This is a conversation about creativity born from constraint, following curiosity without a roadmap, and building something real out of "just for fun."🎥 Follow LaurDIY:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurdiyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurdiyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCap97Ue8K_BpKlrvQRYd6JA🐾 Check out her dog brand, Fuzz Boy:Website: https://fuzzboyoriginals.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuzzboyoriginals#LaurDIY #DIY #YouTuber #CreativeJourney #PodcastGo to Quince.com/MollyBurke for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
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1 hr 55 min
About What It's Really Like with Molly Burke
From the publisher's feed
What It’s Really Like is a podcast hosted by Molly Burke, who draws on her lived experience as a blind woman to go beyond the superficial and uncover the unexpected stories behind fascinating lives. Each episode features honest, revealing conversations with people whose experiences challenge assumptions and change the way we see the world.
Prepare to drop the stereotypes, forget the taboo, and open your mind. It’s a show for thoughtful listeners who know every story is more complicated than it appears. For people who listen with empathy, think with openness, and always leave room to be surprised. Expect funny, intimate, and unpredictable stories that are impossible to pause. From pop-culture personalities and remarkable public figures to people who have lived through the unimaginable, every guest brings unexpected turns and unforgettable revelations.
Molly built her career by being raw and vulnerable, and she has seen the real-world impact that can have. Now, she is creating a space that empowers others to share with that same openness. Molly believes that when we understand one another better, we build compassion, bridge divides, and realize we have far more in common than we think. Raw, captivating, and deeply human, What It’s Really Like is for people who are more curious than certain—and who know the most fascinating stories begin when we make room for the awkward question.