The Burn
April StearnsEach week, April Stearns and the writers of Wildfire Magazine share their experiences of being diagnosed with breast cancer under 50. The Burn is about telling cancer stories like you’ve never read - or heard - before. We go way deeper than the medical facts to the transformation of survivorship, and in the process, we talk about the healing power of writing. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with can... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 192 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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Desi Maldonado was diagnosed at 44 with Stage III triple negative breast cancer. She is an assistant director of procurement services, an artist, wife and grandmother. In this episode Desi reads her essay “Lymphedema” from the 2023 “New Normal” iss... more
Chiara Riga of Santa Cruz, CA returns to The Burn for a second time. She is a marketing operations manager who was diagnosed at 27 with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. In this episode Chiara reads her essay “I Thought All Love Was Off the Table”... more
Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. ... more
Brittany Johnston was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer just barely 2 years ago. In this episode Brittany reads her essay “Reintroduction” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. more
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- An excellent resource !
Loved listening to Dory’s account - was so heartfelt, raw and honest. Such important work for those struggling with a diagnosis, motherhood and how to reconcile the two. more
Apple Podcasts5Jessam65
Canada8 months ago - Burn
Love how conversational the podcast is.
Apple Podcasts5LWL34900
United Statesa year ago - Wonderful resource!
This podcast feels like sitting down with old friends who really understand you.
Apple Podcasts5AuggieRaiUnited States2 years ago - The Best Gift
I can’t say enough how much I’ve healed through hearing the stories from both “Wildfire” and the “Burn.” I find common ground within each story. Each piece contributes to my tool collection and helps me to forge ahead and through my own breast cancer diagnosis.
Apple Podcasts5LnzpetersCanada2 years ago - A calming source
This podcast provides both a source of enlightening views on a cancer diagnosis and also a look into the experiences of others through an entertaining medium. I highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5MichelleJ24United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #241 | United States/Arts/Books |
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