episodes

Embracing Fashion and Community Through UPF 50+ Apparel in the Battle Against Skin Cancer

Low Ultraviolet | Erica Sullivan Feggeler and Snigdha Sangisetti – Have you ever wondered how a personal experience can ignite a mission to create…

Clinical Trials, Melanoma and A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles

Mary Elizabeth Williams – From melanoma diagnosis to clinical trial veteran, this stage 4 survivor has experienced firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come…

The Power of Resilience and Gratitude: An Ocular Melanoma Survivor’s Journey

Jess Van Zeil – At just 22 years old, Jess found herself facing a life-threatening diagnosis of ocular melanoma head on. Discover the incredible…

On the Horizon: Revolutionary Breakthroughs in the Cure for Melanoma with AIM at Melanoma President

Samantha Guild – Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer, but there is hope on the horizon for a cure. Discover the revolutionary…

The Pursuit of Excellence After Melanoma: Inspiring Others to Push Beyond Their Limits

Terry Tucker – Being diagnosed with cancer can be a challenging journey, but it doesn’t have to define you.  Listen to this fascinating story of…

Tanning Beds and Melanoma: A Survivor’s Journey and Lessons Learned

Leah Adams – As a melanoma survivor, she knows the importance of protecting your skin. Her story inspires others to take action and make…

Raising Awareness for Melanoma and Skin Cancer: Importance of Early Detection and Prevention

Lorie – Melanoma can be deadly, but early detection can save lives. Don’t let skin cancer catch you off guard. Stay informed and take…

Stay Anchored Meditation-A Time for New Beginnings: Finding Hope in the Springtime

Shed the cold winter months and find warmth and hope in the new season. Immerse yourself in this guided meditation to become aware of…

Racing Toward Your Passion: A Healthy Cancer Comeback

Fitz Koehler – Get ready for a wild run through Fitz Koehler’s inspiring journey. Hear her raw and real story as she bravely battled…

Exploring Compassion and Connection: How to Improve Relationships Through Trying Times

Lisa Shield – Relationships can be challenging to start. Cancer can test the strongest relationships. It can bring tension with the changes that life…

Discovering Our Own Epic Stories: Uncovering Inner Narratives for a Thriving Life

Meridith Alexander – Living an epic life involves being in control of how we experience our lives, rather than the opposite. It is about…

Unsinkable: A Reason to Celebrate

Lorie – You can’t stop the weather. You can’t stop the storms, but you can prepare. And that is what this is. It’s learning…

Unraveling Life: Overcoming Fear to Unleash Your Power

Harmony Woodington – Make these goals from a place of love and gratitude towards yourself, not thinking of yourself as lacking and not enough,…

Stay Anchored Meditation: Release Your Inner Storm of Stress

Lorie- Don’t let stress take over your life! Dive deeper into yourself with this guided visualization for relaxation and self-healing. Ep. 98 Stress is…

Navigating the Storm: How to Achieve Post-Traumatic Growth and Inner Peace

Danielle Matthews – Feeling overwhelmed after a traumatic event? This story of post-traumatic growth through meditation will show you how inner peace and healing…

True North: Finding Your Direction Through Courage, Curiosity and Vulnerability

Shana Francesca- Life can take us in countless directions. Sometimes it feels like we spin 360°. How do we find the right direction in…

Second Wind: Rebuilding Your Sex Life After Cancer

Juni Bucher- Sex may be the last thing you think about when you get diagnosed with cancer, but it doesn’t mean you should ignore…

Another Trip Around in 2022

Lorie- 2022: A Year in Review Ep. 94 “Thank you so much for being here. Thank you for being a part of this. Thank…

Stay Anchored Meditation: Finding Compassion

Lorie- While difficulties come along with life, remind yourself of how strong you have been in the past and that you have the capacity…

Into the Depths: Discovering Your Extraordinary Life

Dana Sardano- Are you living the life you’ve always dreamed of? Most of us are not. We muddle through life hoping we get to…

Riding Out the Storms in Life: “Cycle of Lives”

David Richman- Navigating cancer can be difficult not only at the time of diagnosis, but also while processing the trauma.  The grief and sadness…

Man the Lifeboats: How to Save Yourself When You are Sinking in Life

Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker- When life presents you with the opportunity to make big decisions, to change and transform your life, are you…

Coasting Along: Finding Gratitude and Calm

Lorie- What are you thankful for? This time of year reminds us of why we should be grateful. Thankful and grateful are words that…

Going with the Flow: Relieving the Effects of Stress on Your Body

Sara Webb- Stress can be a normal part of life. What we must realize is that the effects of anxiety and stress seem obvious…

Short Message for the Week

Lorie- I just wanted to give you a short update on the situation here. Normally I would have a full episode with a guest…

Crossing Your Wake: Another New Day Two Years Later

Lorie – The Two Year Anniversary of the podcast.  After 2 years and 86 episodes – It is time to celebrate! Bonus Episode Flashback…

Stay Anchored Meditation: Drifting Off to Sleep in Paradise

Lorie- Welcome to this guided sleep meditation. In this dreamy visualization, I will gently guide you into a restful and rejuvenating deep sleep while…

Carry On: Discovering Resilience & Joy in Your Darkest Moments

Deborah Fletcher- We all face challenges in our lives from time to time. You might not be able to control everything that happens in…

Finding Calm Seas: Diving Deep into Meditation

Kara Goodwin- Are you looking for ways to improve your life? Then you should try meditation! It has been proven time and again to…

Waves of Happiness: Uncovering the Secret to a Fulfilled Life

Karyn Seitz- What does it take to be happy? Find out what makes people truly happy, the one simple secret that will change your…

Stay Anchored Meditation: Healing Your Body

Lorie- I want to welcome you, my dear friends, to the second Stay Anchored Meditation. This guided healing meditation is designed to strengthen your…

In the Eye of the Storm: Life after a Melanoma Diagnosis

Carrie Brophy- Ep. 81  “I’m not ashamed of my scars, for I let them remind me that I am stronger than what has tried…

The Voyage Within: Discovering your Truth and Adjusting your Mindset

Jennifer Pilates- Ep. 80 Has life challenged you to the point of uncertainty or is it time to make some major changes in your…

Rough Seas Ahead: Are you “Up for the Fight”? Navigating your Cancer Journey

Bill C. Potts- Ep. 79 How do you get through a cancer diagnosis? Wow! Big question. Obviously you are here because of it. My…

The 5 Year Journey: From a Cancer Diagnosis to Finding Peace

Lorie- Ep. 78 This month is an anniversary for many things… Some amazing and some,  well not so much. I started this show almost…

Fill Your Sails with Love: Life Transformation After Cancer

Kim Sorrelle- Ep. 77 You have been given a second chance at life. Now what do you want to do with it? We’ve all…

The Power You Have Inside: Connecting to your Inner Peace

Four Incredible Women- Ep. 76 Not every moment of every day will be rainbows and sunshine. As much as we’d like it to be,…

Finding Paradise: Seeing the Beauty of Life in the Blending of Two

Emily Hughes Johnson- Ep. 75 Emily shares her touching relationship with her mother, Marilyn and the gifts she left her.   Marilyn’s determination to…

Stay Anchored Meditation: Releasing Anxious Thoughts

Lorie- I want to welcome you, my dear friends, to the first Stay Anchored Meditation We can all use a moment of peace in…

Into the Darkness: Holistic Sleep Solutions for Better Health & Happier Lives

Morgan Adams- Are you struggling to fall asleep or wake up feeling refreshed? You may be suffering from poor quality sleep. Listen to my…

Come Hell or High Water: Determination Through a Cancer Journey

Dorothy Paredes- Text If you are facing a challenge whether it’s health-related or trauma, this show is full of hope and support. My guest…

Destination Optimism: Keeping Positive with Chronic Illness

Leann Stickel- Optimism. This single world can be your ticket to having a totally different life.  We need to remember to not be limited…

Getting your Bearings: Restoring Strength and Resilience

Lorie- “Our greatest glory is not in Never Falling, but in Rising every time we fall.” Confucius First, I want to thank you for…

Rough Passage: Inspiration after Challenges – What Happened?

Lorie- Hello and welcome to this week’s episode! If you’re a regular listener, I bet you’re wondering what happened to last week’s episode. Well…

Rise and Shine: Transcending the Trauma of your Past

Charlene Madden- Perseverance. Do you know the importance of pushing through your fears and the darkness?  You are not alone in this struggle to…

Riding the Waves: The Emotions of Cancer

Lorie- Cancer is an emotional ride. A diagnosis and life following it can bring you many emotions, from fear to anxiety to grief. We…

Skin Cancer Awareness, Pt. 5: Into the Depths- Beauty is Not Just Skin Deep

Bronwyn Davis- Well, Welcome to the 5th and final episode of my melanoma and skin cancer awareness series. This doesn’t  mean it is the…

Skin Cancer Awareness, Pt. 4: Beacon of Light – Cancer Support and Sibling to a Melanoma Survivor

Kathleen St. Clair- This is a special first ever episode like this on this show. It is a conversation between two sisters. One is…

Skin Cancer Awareness, Pt. 3: Dressed to the Nines – Sustainably Sourced and Fashion Forward UPF 50+ Clothing

Christie Covarrubias- Think of all the times you’ve been out on a sunny day, only to find yourself hours later with a terrible sunburn.…

Skin Cancer Awareness, Pt. 2: Through Thick and Thin – Protecting your Skin

Dr. Terry Zickerman- We should all know and understand the importance of sun protection. Even if you have not gone through a skin cancer…

Skin Cancer Awareness, Pt 1: Finding Opportunity in Obstacles

The Faces of Melanoma Survivors – May is skin cancer and melanoma awareness month. I am focusing on this awareness series in honor of…

Tying Up Loose Ends

Lorie- One year ago I decided it was time to live a better life. To stop living on autopilot. A cancer diagnosis is quite…

Navigating Through the Ocean of Stress to Find a Life You Love

Kara Bitar- Do you find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or lacking joy? Today Kara Bitar,  Optimization Coach and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, helps you navigate…

Successful Journey: Living a Fulfilled Life

Eric Teplitz- What does it mean to live a fulfilled life? We have an image of the life we want to live in our…

Into the Headwinds: Fueling your Soul after Cancer

Christie Finley- Getting a cancer diagnosis is difficult to begin with. Hearing that you have leukemia in your 20’s would be devastating, yet Christie…

Course Correction: Using Emotional Freedom Technique to Release Your Past Trauma

Ann Hince- Change your life! We all have had those moments in our life of feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Have you ever stopped to…

Sink or Swim: Turning Tragedy into Triumph

Ryan Rae Harbuck- When we find ourselves plucked out of our reality with a sudden and tragic event, we have to make that one…

Steady as She Goes: Life Evolution

Lorie- I know that you’ve gone through challenges and changes in your life and that you’re trying to learn more to help yourself through…

Leading Light: HSP- Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?

Graciela Moore- Have you ever felt your mood change when someone walks into a room? Without a word even spoken, you pick up on…

Maiden Voyage: Creating New Life Chapters

Laura Kossoff- Pack your bags. It’s time to go on your maiden voyage. Get ready to activate your dreams and create your new life…

Avoiding the Breakwall: Saving our Relationships

Branch Isole- In this week’s episode, and in honor of Valentine’s Day, we get into relationships and how to work through the turbulent times…

Hope Floats: Trusting Life after Cancer

Caroline Rose- The definition of hope is the expectation, feeling, and belief that the future will be full of desired, meaningful events and outcomes.…

Time & Tide: Don’t Wait for Change

Suzanne Falter- How far down do we have to fall to make the changes we want or need in life? What experiences do we…

Forging Ahead: Pushing Through Adversity

Justin Schenck- When we think of success, how often do we consider the actual journey that is traveled to that success? It can be…

The Healthy Galley: A Holistic Approach to Eating

Lynne Bowman- What is the secret recipe for reversing chronic disease, looking and feeling better and most important creating sustainable health habits? Eating healthy…

A Happy Crew: Creating Successful Relationships

Chris Plourde- Relationships – We all have them. They exist in many forms in our lives. We have relationships with people, finances, spirituality and…

The Treasure Inside of You: Dreaming Big Again

Robert Riopel- What is the treasure you have inside of you? On this treasure hunt in life, there really isn’t a big “X” marking…

What’s on Deck: The Journey to a New Life

Lorie- WOW! What a year it has been. This is EPISODE45! This episode is about time and change – for me and for the…

Time to Make Way: Body Confidence

Anne Poirior- Most of us have felt the pressure to look or feel a certain way in our lives. Do you remember the first…

Your Southern Cross: Letting your Heart Guide You

Dieter Randolph- We all need something to direct us on our journey. Some sort of beacon to guide us on our journey of growth.…

The Whole Nine Yards: Japarra Umbrellas

Penelope Joye- Founder of Japarra Umbrellas From the beginning of her life, Penelope Joye was exposed to the sun and went through her childhood…