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Jada is a young mom facing something no parent ever expects — watching her two-year-old fight cancer. After leaving Maui in the wake of the 2023 wildfires and starting over in Oregon, her daughter was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.In this episode, Jada speaks honestly about fear, exhaustion, and learning to advocate for her child in medical spaces, while also sharing how joy still finds its way into the smallest, most ordinary moments. This is a conversation about motherhood, resilience, and the quiet, childlike hope that carries families through their hardest days.

In this episode, we sit down with Hadas, who has navigated life with a chronic illness. We talk honestly about the hard moments and the unexpected joy that shows up along the way. Hadas shares how she stays positive, finds humor on the toughest days, and why sharing our stories helps us realize we don’t have to fight alone.

At just 23, Emma was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma—an unexpected detour that reshaped her perspective on life. In this raw and uplifting conversation, she opens up about the physical and emotional toll of cancer, the experience of losing her hair, and the powerful journey of rediscovering her inner beauty. Emma shares why telling her story matters and how vulnerability can be a bridge to healing—not just for her, but for others walking a similar path. This is a story of resilience, transformation, and the strength that comes from speaking your truth.

In this episode, Shannon (@shannon_nortonn on TikTok) opens up about being diagnosed with cancer at an unexpectedly young age. She shares her powerful story of resilience, how she stays grounded in gratitude, and the little things she does each day to spark joy—even in the toughest moments. Shannon reminds us what it means to truly live, even when life doesn’t go according to plan.

In this episode, we sit down with Melissa, who shares her incredible journey of navigating life with a terminal disease. Despite her circumstances, Melissa embraces each day with purpose, gratitude, and a perspective that is nothing short of inspiring. She opens up about the challenges she’s faced, the lessons she’s learned, and the practical ways she chooses to live intentionally. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and a reminder to make the most of every moment.

In this episode of The Live Today podcast we interview Dr. Lewis, Brinlee’s oncologist, who shares his incredible journey from losing his father to cancer at age 8 to becoming an oncologist himself. During his medical training, Dr. Lewis self-diagnosed his own cancer, a challenge that shaped his outlook on life and care. Hear his inspiring story, perspectives on living fully, and wisdom on overcoming adversity.

On this episode, Jarom Olson, who received a life-altering diagnosis at just 20 years old shares his inspiring journey and the powerful shift in how he views life. He shares his fresh perspectives and incredible life lessons. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that will make you see the world through a different lens!

Lily Johnson reached out to Brinlee and Mariela on TikTok, showing the true power of social media for good and how it can bring people together in unexpected ways. Tune in as we learn more about Lily's journey—from being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at just 22 to finding her calling in nursing. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

A quick update on Brinlee's post-surgery recovery, plus we're kicking off a challenge to keep us motivated for the rest of the year... A Mile A Day! Tune in to the episode to hear all about it!

In this episode, Brinlee and Mariela sit down with Cambria Hess, who faced incredible challenges in her early 20s. Cambria shares her powerful story of finding out she was pregnant, only to be diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma a few months later. Join us to hear about her inspiring journey, the lessons she learned, and how she navigated this difficult period in her life.

On this episode, we sit down with Sadie Harris, who shares her incredible story of survival. After the birth of her first baby, Sadie contracted a rare bacterial infection with a 100% mortality rate. Miraculously, she survived after undergoing multiple surgeries, including a hysterectomy. Sadie also shares how her mom is now carrying her second baby. Tune in to hear her inspiring story!

In this episode we talk about some healthy habits we're wanting to implement or have started implementing. When you can't control your circumstances, you can start focusing on what you can control - small, daily habits that lead to a better more fulfilling life.

Welcome to our first ever episode! We talk about our intentions with our podcast, who we are, and Brinlee's story about how she was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 21. Tune in!