Best Drmarthastewart Podcasts (2025)

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"The Half of Me Becoming" by Hlee Kue 20:33

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23h ago20:33

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Send us a text Today on Still I Rise I’m joined by Hlee Kue— a woman whose story is both heartbreaking and breathtaking. For years she lived by the mantra ‘Be strong all the time. Be a leader and lead, and others will follow.’ It became her armor as she showed up, smiling and producing, even through unimaginable loss. First came the death of her yo…

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"The Bumpy Carpet Ride of Life" by Jennifer Cusack 21:42

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Send us a text Today on Still I Rise, I’m honored to welcome Jennifer. Jennifer is living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, and she’ll be sharing her powerful journey with us. As a very private person, it wasn’t easy for her to enter into a program that requires so much openness and honesty. But through her experience with cancer, Jennifer has…

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"LIVE LIFE LIKE A BEE" by Team Director Jill Allender 40:11

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Still I Rise Podcast. Today’s guest is someone very special to me—someone who truly embodies everything that You Night was created to be. When Jill Allender first came to us, she was carrying a lot of sadness, as so many women do when they first step into our programs. She bravely joined our summer SPARK program, …

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10 Reasons You Can’t Miss You Night 2025: A Night of Courage, Celebration, and Community 14:42

22d ago14:42

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Send us a text In this special episode of Still I Rise, host Lisa McKenzie pulls back the curtain on You Night’s Runway Empowerment Program and the upcoming YOU NIGHT FIGHT CLUB event on Saturday, October 18th at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center on Airline Hwy in Metairie! Easy to get to, tons of free parking! It's going to be amazing! Way more…

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Facing Relapse Anxiety and Scanxiety with Dr. Jimmy Ellis 45:29

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Send us a text Facing Relapse Anxiety and Scanxiety with Dr. Jimmy Ellis” For many cancer survivors, finishing treatment doesn’t mean the fear is over. The worry about cancer returning—often called relapse anxiety—can cast a long shadow over daily life. Add in the stress of waiting for scans and test results, and it’s no wonder so many survivors ta…

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Restoring Confidence, One Woman at a Time: Dr. Mark Stalder on Purpose and Passion 33:55

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Send us a text Today, we’re honored to sit down with someone whose hands heal more than bodies—they help mend spirits. Dr. Mark Stalder is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose work in breast reconstruction has changed the lives of countless women navigating their cancer journeys. With practices in both Covington and Mob…

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Love, Resilience, and the Caregiver’s Journey – with Michael Holmes & Colette Marietta 53:04

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Still I Rise, husband-and-wife team Michael Holmes and Colette Marietta share both sides of the cancer journey. Michael, a devoted caregiver and Chief Growth Officer at Diagnostic Imaging Services, reflects on the emotional and practical realities of supporting a loved one through countless challenges. Col…

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The Story behind Story Crafting - and My Story that I crafted called "SALT" by Lisa McKenzie 29:50

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, the Still I Rise Podcast host, Lisa McKenzie shares the deeply personal story that led to the creation of Story Crafting — a therapeutic writing journey born out of grief, healing, and the need to make sense of life’s most painful chapters. You'll hear how Story Crafting has helped women from all walks of li…

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When Healing Starts With You | Ask The Expert with Dr. Shelia Rivers 37:17

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM https://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars. STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM Winning idea of the 2020 Astellas Oncology C3 (Changing Cancer Care) Prize https://www.younightevents.com/ In this powerful new episode, @thedrsheliariv…

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Take Two – A Second Fight: Kelly Gilheeney’s Return to the Ring 23:59

3M ago23:59

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Send us a text Take Two revisits Kelly Gilheeney’s heartfelt story — a powerful reflection on survival, transformation, and facing breast cancer not once, but twice. Nearly two years after her first recording, Kelly opens up about her second diagnosis, the emotional toll of treatment, and how art, storytelling, and community helped her find light a…

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Take Two – Riding Through Grief: Kerri Victorio’s Story of Strength 33:10

3M ago33:10

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Send us a text Take Two revisits Kerri Victorio’s powerful story — a journey of healing, reflection, and rediscovery two years after her first recording. From cancer to clarity, Kerri shares how her “mystery ride” continues with purpose, strength, and hope. ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM https://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designe…

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Take Two – From Silence to Strength: Sandra Christianson’s Journey After Cancer 27:51

4M ago27:51

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Send us a text Take Two revisits Sandra’s unforgettable story — a moving reunion filled with fresh insights, heartfelt moments, and powerful hope. ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (https://www.scartevents.com/) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of th…

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When Medicine Isn’t Enough | Ask The Expert with Dr Vera Hendrix 59:39

4M ago59:39

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM www.scartevents.com A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 the Astellas Oncology C3 Changing Cancer Care Prize www.younightevents.com In this powerful new episode, Dr. Vera Hendrix shares expert …

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Take Two – The Calm Before the Storm: Sandra Skippar-Broome’s Cancer Journey 40:12

4M ago40:12

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Send us a text Take Two is the powerful follow-up to Sandra’s viral story — a reunion filled with new revelations, raw emotion, and hope. 🎥 1st interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F86VsyYyves ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM http://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or sur…

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Take Two - From Stillwater to Strength - Alison Bruck’s Journey Through Cancer 25:31

5M ago25:31

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Send us a text Take Two is the powerful follow-up to Alison’s viral story — a reunion filled with new revelations, raw emotion, and hope. 1st interview here: https://youtu.be/NdYx1WFfk9Q?si=i3QOjwIImrO9qILq ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgic…

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Tapestry of Survival — Tara Reid’s Journey Through Loss, Cancer, and Rediscovery 11:28

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING…

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Rainbows After the Wreckage — Theresa Bourque’s Story of Healing, Heartbreak, and Hope 15:04

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM https://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. https://www.younightevents.com/ Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night'…

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Restored Like a Vintage Car—Eden Millet’s Journey Through Cancer and Caregiving 8:16

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING…

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She Lost Everything—Then Fought Breast Cancer with Relentless Strength: Cheryl Walsh’s Story 21:11

6M ago21:11

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Send us a text In 2022, Cheryl Walsh was diagnosed with breast cancer after five years of unimaginable loss — losing her farm, her income, her stability, and nearly her husband. Just as she began treatment, she lost her sister-in-law to cancer too. But through it all, Cheryl found strength she didn’t know she had. With the support of the Gloria Gem…

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She Faced Breast Cancer Alone After Losing Her Husband—Traci Glazner’s Story 11:15

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Send us a text "In May of 2023, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. After losing both my parents and my husband, I thought I'd faced my share of grief—but cancer brought a new challenge. With the strength of my children, my support system, and the incredible women in the SheRoes program, I made it through. This is my …

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The Sun will Shine - Leah Hooks "I Beat Aggressive Breast Cancer 18 years ago" 12:31

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Send us a text "At 51, I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer—one tumor was aggressive triple-negative, the other estrogen-positive. My journey was filled with challenges, but 18 years later, I stand here cancer-free. This is my story of faith, resilience, and the people who supported me along the way. If you're battling cancer or know someon…

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"Nalu" by Kristine LeTellier 16:00

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Send us a text Here's an excerpt from Kristine's story: "In December 2022, another massive tsunami came, knocking everything down in its path. Here comes cancer and all the feelings you don’t want to have at 40. Feelings of scared, nervousness, the unknown, sadness and trauma barreling at her full speed. Pain is what crashed into her first and she …

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"When will my wings spread?" by Joy Kampen 10:38

8M ago10:38

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Send us a text In this interview and story, Joy shares how You Night's Story Crafting program helped her break free from the mental gymnastics she was having over the subject matter of friendships that end with betrayal. We've all been there...where relationships that we form can unexpectedly turn into negative experiences, often leading us to scra…

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"My Story" by Lutricia "Lu" Milton 30:57

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Send us a text Here's a partial transcript of the interview. Lu was on an oxygen tank at the time of this interview and it might be hard to make out all of her words. My name is Lutricia Milton. I am the last of ten children. I was born November 5th, 1970 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. As far as I can remember, I had a good childhoo…

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“Flames of Fortitude” by Dr. Leslie P. Filippelli-DiManna 16:14

8M ago16:14

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Send us a text Excerpt from Dr. Leslie's story: "I realized life had changed and everyone had moved on. It was time to let go. There are no parents to approve or disapprove of my choices. Who I am, choices I make, my views of the world and desires for the future are mine alone to decide. This is my time and I’m not afraid. Rarely have I stopped and…

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"Storms will Pass" by Sharon Andrews 14:39

8M ago14:39

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Send us a text An excerpt from Sharon's story: "With my diagnosis, I was fortunate in the sense that although having cancer was scary, it was stage one, could be treated and that would hopefully be the end of it. I didn’t need chemo or radiation. I look back on that time in my life and it’s a blur. Between all of my appointments, helping my kids an…

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"The Ocean's Edge" by Pella (Pamela) Hayes 17:19

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Send us a text An excerpt from Pam's Story: "There’s a new energy in the air making watching a summer thunderstorm magical. Hot water vapor in the air hugs my skin and drapes my body in a loving embrace, honeysuckle summer air, and living alongside loving people with good food, laughter, and joy is my new normal. It’s a lens few can see through, a …

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"Like the Mighty Sea" by Jessica Forcier 18:28

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Send us a text An excerpt from Jessica's story: Navigating adulthood, motherhood, and cancer, I learned to find solace in my children – Dalton, McDermott, and Olympia – whose vibrant personalities and bountiful love filled my life with joy and purpose, even amid the turmoil of illness. My husband Michael's quiet strength balanced my anxious nature,…

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"Surviving the Swells" by Patricia S. Vicknair 11:47

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Send us a text Excerpt from Patti's Story: "After 16 years of peaceful seas and recovery, another tidal wave hit me hard when Wayne passed away from lung cancer. Waves hit me constantly for the first year after his death, sometimes gently but other times with much force. Drawing from my Al-Anon recovery, I was able to express my grief and find acce…

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"Navigating Life's Yellow Brick Road" by Lisa Degnan 19:43

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Send us a text An excerpt from Lisa's story: "The guiding light of my family is helping me through. I know they are as afraid as I am, but they do not let me see their fears. The tables turned and they have become my cheerleaders. From the fun, silly party in my honor the night before surgery to the hand holding through each chemo session, they mad…

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"The Silver Lining" by Pamela Pierce 13:19

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Send us a text An excerpt from Pam's Story: "While this is one of the hardest moments of my life, there are some beautiful chapters in between. At the age of 24, I married my husband and had two amazing children. In my experience some people become their past and carry on the behavior in which they were raised or they become the exact opposite. I c…

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“Saved by the Light” by Brenda-Lee (Bree) Troia 14:15

9M ago14:15

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Send us a text Excerpt from Brenda's story: "In navigating through life’s turbulent waters, where uncertainty clouded my path, my girls were my beacons of light amid the storm. They guided me towards my purpose when I didn’t think I had one. Amanda and Caitlin will always be my every heartbeat, my every breath, my two reasons, my shining lights, my…

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"The Waves of My Life" by Sunny Anderson 13:24

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Send us a text Excerpt from Sunny's story: "I would have to say that one of the biggest wakeup call in my life is when I went through a divorce from my husband of 23 ½ years and was the father of my 3 children I had suspected that he was having an affair and my suspicions were right. All I could think of was, here is the second man in my life that …

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"The Roller Coaster" by Melissa Bouchard 15:15

9M ago15:15

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Send us a text An excerpt from Melissa's story: "Once we got home, I decided that was the moment I needed to tell her. Looking into her innocent blue eyes looking up at me made me realize that I needed to be as strong as I possibly could, and that I needed to fight with everything I had so I could be here and watch her grow up. I truly believe that…

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"That's Life!" by Britta Rabalais 14:24

9M ago14:24

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Send us a text An excerpt from Britta's story: "But, no one wins a war alone. I did have a lot of support from others while going through this arduous time. My husband, daughter, family, and friends supported me through the battles of chemotherapy and my surgery. Neighbors sent food and messages that meant a lot to me and kept me going. What I want…

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"Wild Horse" by Kara DeMorro 13:51

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Send us a text An excerpt from Kara's story: "I continued living wild and free. I traveled, I visited many places and experienced many things. I met my life partner and settled down again. Everything was great until it wasn’t. I received a call from my mother that my dad had a heart attack, and I ran as fast as I could back home. My dad did not mak…

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“The Soundtrack of My Life" by Cynthia Edwards 11:56

10M ago11:56

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Send us a text An excerpt from her story: "Throughout my cancer journey, music has been my constant companion, guiding me through the darkest moments and lifting my spirits when all seemed lost. The lyrics of “Lean on Me” became a lifeline, reminding me that I was not alone. As I emerged from the depths of treatment, I realized that my life had bee…

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"My Life's Stained Glass Window" by Nelia Maria LeClair 15:14

10M ago15:14

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Send us a text Excerpt from Nelia's Story: "Amidst the barrage of treatments and doctor’s visits, there lies a quiet, unyielding force that propelled me to move forward. It was not found in the sterile halls of the hospital or the vast expanse of online medical literature. It was in the gentle, reassuring grip of my husband’s hand, the one that had…

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“Standing at the Plate of Life” by Anna Duncan 21:50

10M ago21:50

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Send us a text An excerpt from Anna's story: "Like a runner rounding the bases, I celebrated each small victory along the way. I cherished the moments of normalcy, the laughter and love that filled my home. I found solace in writing, pouring my heart into a memoir that would one day inspire others who were facing their battles. The support of my fa…

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“The Fire” by Kayla Figueiredo 18:23

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Send us a text An excerpt from Kayla's Story: "I had watched as matriarchs of my family received diagnoses of their own years earlier, well-on into their 70’s. I witnessed the toll treatments took and the way they rose to the occasion, each in her own way. Both reminding me that with the right amount of grit and grace, anything in life is possible.…

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"Everything I needed to know was right in front of me" by Adrianne Jouet 18:37

10M ago18:37

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Send us a text An excerpt from Adrianne's story: "After surgery, and surgery and then another surgery, I had this feeling of, “Will it ever just end? How will I be able to get back to my old self and when will I feel and look ‘normal’ again?” I had run a ½ marathon just 4 months after my first initial surgery release date but, I wasn’t myself yet. …

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"The Solitary Tree" by Amber Schoeller 26:40

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Send us a text An excerpt from Amber's Story: "Cancer took everything from me which has left me in a position to relearn everything anew. I have learned that if I can survive depression while battling cancer, I can overcome just about anything. I emerged from this battle more confident in my ability to navigate my mental health. The tree that had l…

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"The Finish Line" by Debi Friloux 13:40

10M ago13:40

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Send us a text An excerpt from Debi's story: "With his help, I stayed healthy throughout my chemo swim. This first transition was such a wonderful break from seeing so many doctors and lab work to some weeks of no appointments at all. I kept looking at my portal thinking I was missing something! My body progressed to where there would be no delay f…

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"The Rise of the Phoenix" by Heather Martinez 15:41

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Send us a text An excerpt from Heather's Story: "I found myself closer to Jesus and God, but drifting away from the church. I got on my knees once again, prayed, and cried for answers. My prayers were answered; a cancer nurse named Jamie, at the infusion center in New Orleans, saw me struggling and encouraged me to apply for You Night. I was not re…

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Host Lisa McKenzie - checking in with everyone today! 24:23

11M ago24:23

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Send us a text Hello everyone! I wanted to come on with a special message today to check in and share info about our programs and a special project I'm working on. The Chalkboard Challenge is faith-based exercise where you take a chalkboard (or journal) and everyday you wake up and write a dash and say, "I trust you, God!". Listen in to this podcas…

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"My Stepping Stones" by Beverly Craft Lilly 20:08

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Send us a text "As I continued to move one by one through the stepping stones of this journey, I knew that God Himself had carried me and continues to do so. He gave me strength and peace that only He could give. Prior to surgery and during recovery, I would think about the precious little faces of my grandchildren, Benjamin and Noelle, and how I w…

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"The Battle is the Lord's" by Michelle Lyon 15:33

11M ago15:33

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Send us a text Excerpt from Michelle's Story: "As I continue pressing ahead, I am embracing the truth that my victory belongs to God. He is my strength and defender. He sees my story from His rear view mirror. Even when my path might get a little dark I trust in Him. He will give me what I need to see me through to the other side. The battle is His…

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"When Lemons Fall" by Laramie McLain 21:22

11M ago21:22

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Send us a text Excerpt from Laramie's Story: "But now as I sit here and finish this and really focus on what it will take for me to finally get and enjoy the lemonade from all these lemons. Makes me think of my kids, my family, my friends, my community and my extraordinary medical team, they are my happy thoughts, my happy place, my happy start to …

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"Beauty and the Beast" by Yer Kue 13:52

11M ago13:52

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Send us a text An excerpt from Yer's story: "I had to put back on my worn-out boxing gloves. As I got into the boxing ring for another round to fight this demon, I could hear my dad cheering for me in the crowd. I will keep on fighting for my life. I know that my boxing gloves will shield me and guard me against the horrible disease. My guiding lig…

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"Only the Silent Suffers" by Asja Godbolt 17:23

11M ago17:23

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Send us a text An excerpt from Asja's story: "It’s funny how something so devastating is supposed to make you feel sad and give up, but little did breast cancer know I had already done the unthinkable. --the worst to me -- so this was just a cleansing process. Breast cancer literally cleared everything and everyone out my life that was not conduciv…