by Mike Carlon | Jul 9, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “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...
by Mike Carlon | Jul 7, 2024 | Cancer, Survivor
Listen Watch 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...
by Mike Carlon | Jul 2, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “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...
by Mike Carlon | Jun 25, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “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...
by Mike Carlon | Jun 21, 2024 | Cancer, Survivor
Listen Watch 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...