Inspiring conversations with engaging storytellers.
Running from Cancer
"You have to be open to help because you can't do it all alone. Your support system is crucial." —Severine Tarayre In this episode of "Cancer is a Stupid Jerk," host Mike Carlon sits down with Severine Tarayre, a resilient French-American and nine-year survivor of...
Don’t Hold Back, with Jasmine Gonzalez
"It's okay to not be okay. Writing has been my way to let things out, to release the constriction of emotions, and to heal. I don't hold back in my poetry, and I encourage others to find their own way to express and release their feelings." – Jasmine Gonzalez In this...
Not the Final Chapter, with Diane Gilman
Life handed me lemons, but I made some lemonade out of them —- Diane Gilman In this powerful episode, we welcome the remarkable Diane Gilman, affectionately known as the "Queen of Jeans." Diagnosed with breast cancer at 71, Diane shares her incredible story of...
From Marketing Maven to Magical Storyteller, with Christina Bacilieri
"Magic finds us in our darkest times." — Christina Bacilieri Christina Bacilieri’s life and career were profoundly shaped by her Italian grandmother and a dream that inspired her to write her first novel, "The Last Refuge." In this episode, Christina shares her...
Love, Loss, and Legacy, with Anna Monardo
"Marriage can hold more difficulty than you believe and still move forward and evolve into something positive." – Anna Monardo How does an arranged marriage spanning continents and generations reveal the hidden strengths and vulnerabilities of a family, and what can...
Riding the Waves: Meg Stafford’s Unfiltered Journey Through Cancer
Relying on others and allowing yourself to be helped can be one of the most powerful lessons learned during a cancer journey.— Meg Stafford In this episode of Cancer is a Stupid Jerk, we meet Meg Stafford, a breast cancer survivor (rider) who shares her journey...
Living for Myself Again, with Suzanne Marriott
"Working together in a collaborative manner with my husband, based on love and trust, was one of the most important things." - Suzanne Marriott In this episode of "Cancer is a Stupid Jerk," host Mike Carlon interviews Suzanne Marriott, who was diagnosed with colon...
Navigating Identity and Belonging, with Adoptee Lisa Ann
"Being chosen doesn't mean being whole; it means navigating a journey to find yourself.” — Adoptee Lisa Ann In this heartfelt episode of "Uncorking a Story," host Mike Carlon welcomes Lisa Ann, the host of the "Wandering Tree Podcast." Lisa Ann shares her deeply...
Talents Not Tendencies, with Mary Carol Moore
"The idea of found family and the hope that you have a pod of people out there who will accept you for who you are is central to my story." — Mary Carol Moore In today’s episode, Author Mary Carol Moore discusses her journey from being a food journalist to an...
Divine Gifts, with Lauren Martin
"Poetry is a gift from the Divine, a voice from ancestors, expressing profound truths and deep emotions." - Lauren Martin In today’s episode of Uncorking a Story we sit down with Lauren Martin, a psychotherapist, poet, and a devoted Ìyânífá. She shares her journey...
Hidden Healers, with Dr. Stephanie Covington
"We have a lot to learn from them. It's really about the survival of the human spirit." - Dr. Stephanie Covington In this informative episode of Uncorking a Story, we dive into the life and expertise of Stephanie Covington, Ph.D. who shares wisdom gained through her...
Embracing Life’s Unexpected Twists, with Link Forester
“Be quick to forgive yourself. It's hard to do, but be quick to forgive people around you. We're going to disappoint ourselves, and people are going to disappoint us. Just forgive, get over it. Don’t let a mistake ruin a relationship—it's not worth it. The...