Whiplash Talk: My personal journey through sudden change. In a world full of chaos and change, life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get all sunshine, while others all shadow? I invite you to be one of many dance partners as I navigate the rain on my personal journey to freedom. Disclaimer: I am not a licensed: emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, relational, financial, etc. professional. P ...
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Real stories. Raw truth. Unshakable hope. Hosted by Lisa McKenzie, founder of You Night Empowering Events, The Still I Rise Podcast is a powerful, heartfelt series that shares the voices of women who have fought — or are still fighting — cancer, and the transformative journeys they’ve taken to reclaim joy, identity, and purpose. Each episode highlights inspiring survivor stories, candid conversations with mental health experts, and uplifting insights for anyone facing life after diagnosis. W ...
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Former Team GB double winter Olympian, and no broadcaster and author Aimee Fuller is on a mission to find the secrets for Monday motivation from some of the most successful sports men and women of our time and other well-known celebrities which will drop every week. Aimee will be probing for answers from the full spectrum of routines; the early birds who have finely tuned Monday mornings, to the late risers who struggle to get up before 11am. How do elite athletes find the motivation to kick ...
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"Best Year Ever!" or Bust! Helping Teachers Succeed
Bill Cecil (Retired 31-Year Classroom Teacher, Served as Michigan Teacher of the Year in 2003-2004, Author of two books, and first time Podcaster)
This 30-episode podcast series is designed to help Uplift, Motivate, and Empower YOU (and other teachers) to Adopt a Powerful Mindset and Mission to make every year in the classroom the “BEST YEAR EVER!”—for you and your students—despite any and all challenges you encounter throughout your teaching career. I will also provide you with a Winning Game Plan and Proven Strategies that will provide you with more time to TEACH and your students more time to LEARN each school day. Finally, I believ ...
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Welcome to the Campground Chronicles, presented by Modern Campground, a podcast that explores the unique challenges and triumphs of individual campground owners. In each episode, we'll hear from a different owner who has faced a difficult situation at their campground and learn how they overcame it. From noise disturbances during quiet time to unexpected wildlife encounters, no challenge is too big or too small. Our goal is to provide practical advice and inspiration for other campground own ...
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Kambiz Noorollahi born September 7, 1988 in Tehran Iran, better known by his stage name Kamibekami is a songwriter, musician, composer and music producer.Kamibekami showed an interest in music at an early age, He was age 14 when make some melodies, and the following year he picked up the guitar and began to write songs. Taking his inspiration from electronic music artists such as Dj Tiesto and David Guetta. People who are interested in playing music are always looking to know how to get the ...
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"Dancing in the Rain" by Verazonda Walker
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44:11Send us a text Today’s guest is one of the hardest-working women I’ve ever met — a strong, beautiful mother whose heart for others shines through everything she does. She’s the founder of a nonprofit that delivers care bags to cancer patients, a gesture of love that brings comfort and hope to people when they need it most. But what truly makes her …
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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life updates, Trauma, all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Denise Poe — a woman who has faced breast cancer three times and continues to stand as a living testimony of faith and resilience. Once an introvert who buried her struggles, Denise found strength in sharing her story, releasing the pain she carried, and embracing the healing power of commun…
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"I am the F@cking Storm" by Ginger Swaggerty
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47:45Send us a text Today on Still I Rise, we welcome a woman who is the very definition of grit and grace. Ginger Swaggerty grew up learning resilience in the hardest of circumstances, built a career in the Army and cybersecurity, and faced life’s battles head-on with unwavering strength. But nothing tested her more than hearing the words: Stage 3C ova…
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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life updates, Trauma, all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)
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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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life updates, Trauma, all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)
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"The Bumpy Carpet Ride of Life" by Jennifer Cusack
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21:42Send 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
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40:11Send 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
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14:42Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life updates, Trauma, all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)
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Facing Relapse Anxiety and Scanxiety with Dr. Jimmy Ellis
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45:29Send 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
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33:55Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life updates, Trauma, all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)
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Love, Resilience, and the Caregiver’s Journey – with Michael Holmes & Colette Marietta
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53:04Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life updates, Trauma, all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)
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The Story behind Story Crafting - and My Story that I crafted called "SALT" by Lisa McKenzie
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29:50Send 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
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37:17Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Guest, Flat Earth Dave, David Weiss Sunshine interviews guest, David Weiss, as they discuss all things Flat Earth theory and myths vs. the reality.By [email protected] (Author)
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Take Two – A Second Fight: Kelly Gilheeney’s Return to the Ring
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23:59Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Interview Guest, Dr. Juliette Engel, Author of Moscow Traffic: An International thriller and Angels Over Moscow: Life, Death and Human Trafficking in Russia – A Memoir Sunshine interviews guest, Dr. Juliette Engel about her life's story and her books "Moscow Traffic: An International thriller" and "Angels Over Moscow: Li…
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Take Two – Riding Through Grief: Kerri Victorio’s Story of Strength
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33:10Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine With Guests, Idaho Bo, Vivacious Vicki, Matt and Josh McWilliams - All Things Gardening!By [email protected] (Author)
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Take Two – From Silence to Strength: Sandra Christianson’s Journey After Cancer
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27:51Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Guest, J.J. Carrell Sunshine interviews guest, J.J. Carrell about his book "TREASON The Biden Administration's Strategic and Malicious Destruction of America's Sovereignty." Don't forget to check out J.J. Carrell's book: "TREASON The Biden Administration's Strategic and Malicious Destruction of America's Sovereignty" Sho…
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When Medicine Isn’t Enough | Ask The Expert with Dr Vera Hendrix
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59:39Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Guest, J.J. Carrell Sunshine interviews guest, J.J. Carrell about his time serving along the border, the current crisis affecting the United States of America along the border and the cities affected by the increased immigration, as well as J.J.'s book "TREASON The Biden Administration's Strategic and Malicious Destructi…
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Take Two – The Calm Before the Storm: Sandra Skippar-Broome’s Cancer Journey
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40:12Send 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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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life and all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)
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Take Two - From Stillwater to Strength - Alison Bruck’s Journey Through Cancer
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25:31Send 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
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11:28Send 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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S15 Ep7: BEN SHEPHARD ON HIS INCREDIBLE CAREER, NEW REALITY SHOW AND HIS #FITATFIFTY CHALLENGE
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44:46This week on the @Monday_mile_series, I’m joined by the wonderful @benshephard! Ben has been anchoring morning television for over 20 years, from his early mornings on @gmb to now hosting @thismorning with the lovely Cat Deeley. This week we chat about Ben’s incredible challenge #Fitatfifty, from what inspired him, and how he’s found the challenge …
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Rainbows After the Wreckage — Theresa Bourque’s Story of Healing, Heartbreak, and Hope
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S15 Ep6: ROB MADDEN ON THE PROS AND CONS OF WEARABLE TECH, REDUCING MICRO DOPAMINE HITS AND SLEEP OPTIMISATION
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33:53Welcome to another episode of the @Monday_mile_series and this week I’m joined by performance coach and physio @rob_opti7se Rob specialising in recovery optimisation and sleep, from training the some of the biggest athletes in the world like Antony Joshua, to entertainment artists like Oasis, Rob has done it all. This week we discuss the pros and c…
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Restored Like a Vintage Car—Eden Millet’s Journey Through Cancer and Caregiving
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S15 Ep5: KAI WIDDRINGTON ON HIS WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY AND GETTING THE NATION DANCING
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29:15Another week, another @monday_mile_series, and this week I’m joined by the fantastic @kaiwidd! Best known for his time of @bbcstrictly, Kai has created some iconic routines over the years, remember when the nation found out Angela Rippon was incredibly flexible? That was all him! He’s not all just sequins and scores though, he’s on a mission to cha…
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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine With guests, Idaho Bo and Vivacious Vicki from the talk show, Down and Dirty! Sunshine and fellow talk show hosts, Idaho Bo and Vivacious Vicki discuss all things gardening, food, Nutrional health as well as Idaho Bo and Vivacious Vicki's new talk show "Down and Dirty" and much more!…
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She Lost Everything—Then Fought Breast Cancer with Relentless Strength: Cheryl Walsh’s Story
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21:11Send 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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S15 Ep4: ANYA CULLING ON HER INCREDIBLE JOURNEY FROM CASUAL TO ELITE LONDON MARATHON RUNNER
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22:17This week on the @Monday_mile_series, I’m joined by a woman who has proved that anything is possible if you put your mind to it… @a.culling Since running the London marathon in 2019 as a casual runner, she has since shaved two hours off her time and ran as an elite in the 2024 race with a time of 2:44 We chat about her journey into becoming an athl…
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She Faced Breast Cancer Alone After Losing Her Husband—Traci Glazner’s Story
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11:15Send 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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S15 Ep3: CARL FRAMPTON OPENS UP ABOUT HIS INCREDIBLE CAREER AND LIFE SINCE RETIRING
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34:40This week I’m joined by @theframpton, aka The Jackal A man known best for his skills in the ring and the first boxer from Northern Ireland to hold two world title in two weight classes. Carl and I chat about his incredibly successful career; the sacrifices he’s had to make and what it takes to become a champion. We discuss growing up in Ireland dur…
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The Sun will Shine - Leah Hooks "I Beat Aggressive Breast Cancer 18 years ago"
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12:31Send 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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S15 Ep2: JAVENO MCCLEAN ON CONNECTION, ENERGY AND BEING A FORCE FOR GOOD WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
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37:25Back with another episode of the @Monday_mile_series and this week I’m joined by the inspirational @j7healthjaveno! Javeno founded the J7 Community Health Centre with a goal to create a happier and healthier community. He impacts the lives of those disabled or living with terminal illness by giving them hope and a purpose. He is leading the charge …
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S15 Ep1: JAKE BROWN ON WINNING HIT SHOW THE TRAITORS AND LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
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26:44To kick off a brand-new series of the Monday Mile podcast we’ve got a very special guest, the most recent, joint winner of the hit show, The Traitors, it’s @jakeyybrown! This week we discuss what it was like to be on one of the biggest shows on television, how it felt to win the huge cash prize and how crazy life has been since the show has aired. …
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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine The guest on today's show has had many experiences throughout his life that have prepared him for this moment as he launches his radio show Bards Rise! here on BBS Radio. In hearing Michael Deem story, it was clear that in a way, his entire life, from childhood through adulthood, has been one BIG Whiplash after another a…
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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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