
"We all have two lives. The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." Stories of people who have faced darkness and how those moments transformed them. 2 Lives is hosted and written by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Pod art and website designed by Christian Arnder, music from Blue Dot Sessions.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | ||||

2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."
We won an International Women's Podcast Award!
In this 100th episode and our podcast finale Valerie and Laurel turn the microphone on each other and share their own 2 Lives stori... more
Before 2020 Laura worked night and day to achieve her dream of being on Saturday Night Live. Then she got Covid and months later woke up from a coma completely paralyzed and unable to communicate. Today she lives with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndr... more
After two scary surgeries Rachel Stone lived in fear of a rare orbital tumor returning. It was only when she left the corporate world to pursue her writing dream that her tumor shrank.
2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only o... more
Alysse Dalessandro posted a picture of herself in a bikini because after years of bullying she finally understood that being confident in her body and telling her story changed hearts and minds.
2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we h... more
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Laurel’s compassionate interviewing style opens people up and the result is a tender exploration of how traumatic events shape us, and how they can make us more resilient.
This is such a beautiful podcast with moving, riveting stories. I love the structure—you can’t stop listening to an episode once you start!
There’s a takeaway in every story
I love this pod because it literally takes away my anxiety every time I listen - which is all the time now as I’m binging it. Every episode is unique, well produced and touching in a beautiful way!
Love this podcast! It does an amazing job helping to explore difficult and important topics truthfully and deeply, without fluff; while still maintaining a personal touch that allows me to actually apply the lessons and perspectives into my own life.
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Focused on the transformative stories of individuals navigating significant challenges, the content often centers around themes of personal growth, resilience, and acceptance in the face of adversity. Episodes feature guests sharing their journeys through hardships such as health crises, societal pressures, personal loss, and mental health struggles, providing profound insights and relatable experiences for listeners. A unique aspect of the series is its emphasis on storytelling, encouraging not just the sharing of traumatic experiences but also the lessons learned and the strength gained from them. This narrative approach likely resonates with audiences seeking inspiration, guidance, and new perspectives on their own life challenges.
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Recent guests on 2 LIVES include:
1. Laura Lyons
2. Alysse Dalessandro
3. Sara Cunningham
4. Stacy Blemaster
5. Susan Lieu
6. Susan Liu
7. Sarah Cunningham
8. Elise DeLessandro
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