A Hopeful Life with Lara MacGregor

20. Looking back, looking ahead with Lara MacGregor Jan 04, 2022

2021 was a hard year for Lara. In this final episode of Season One she reflects on the past year. Her vulnerability to share her challenges honestly is the heart of each of our conversations here. Note- at 5:19 the procedure I am referring to to a pleurodesis.

19. War, perseverance and love with Adiba Barney Dec 15, 2021

Adiba Barney's story starts in war torn Lebanon. At seven her family escaped to Sweden on a smuggler's boat where she grew up as a refugee and found her own path of independence leading to professional success in the tech industry. Her unique story will captivate you as she shares challenges and lessons learned throughout her hopeful life.

18. The empathetic oncologist with Dr. Don S. Dizon Dec 06, 2021

Dr. Dizon shares his experience facing cancer from his perspective as an oncologist. We talk about empathy, wellness, uncertainty and research. His kind, caring voice conveys a masterful expression of his passion to help people with cancer.

17. From adversity to opportunity with Tom Morris Jun 21, 2021

Tom is a strong, capable athlete. A determined man whose life’s work is focused on strength and conditioning. When a devastating accident changed the trajectory he doubled down on his determination and has found a way to live a hopeful life despite what others see as limitations.

16. The courage to suffer with Daryl Van Tongeren & Sara Showalter Van Tongeren May 10, 2021

Therapeutic approaches that treat suffering as a problem to be fixed are incomplete. In this conversation we talk about flourishing in the midst of suffering by cultivating meaning.

15. The art of storytelling with Alison Rash Mar 15, 2021

In celebration of Hope Scarves annual Storython I sit down with Alison to hear her story and learn how she faces metastatic breast cancer. Alison is an artist, professor mom and MBC patient. Her work has exhibited in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas and Washington D.C. as well as internationally in Paris, Venice and Tokyo. Her art and life are examples of mixing colors, textures and experiences to create something brilliantly a work in progress and a masterpiece, at the same time. Enjoy this beautiful story.

14. Telling your story with April Stearns Mar 10, 2021

Writing has the power to help us reflect and heal. It can also be intimidating. April breaks this all down as she shares her personal story and the transformative power of storytelling.

13. The young breast cancer experience with Dana Donofree Feb 22, 2021

When Dana was diagnosed she didn’t know young women got breast cancer. She also thought she had the “easy cancer.” She’s learned that neither of these things were true in real life. So she set out to change this.

12. Building resiliency with Shelly Sowell Feb 08, 2021

We are all experiencing a collective trauma - global pandemic, economic uncertainty, racial injustice, polarizing politics. Shelly Sowell helps us understand our feelings and build resiliency in an uncertain time.

11. Real talk about metastatic breast cancer with Beth Fairchild Jan 25, 2021

In our continued efforts to increase understanding of stage 4, metastatic breast cancer I share an emotional conversation with MBC patient advocate Beth Fairchild.

10. Everything changes in an instant with Robin Keiper Jan 11, 2021

Robin and her husband Tab were on their first vacation after kids in Mexico. The trip went from romantic get-away to unthinkable devastation in a day. And life was never the same. Robin shares her story and how love sustained her and her young family through loss and how they found joy. In a time when so much seems hard- Robin shines a way for all of us.

9. Reflecting on 2020 with Lara MacGregor Dec 31, 2020

In this episode I look back on the year 2020 and how this unprecedented year showed us that we belong to each other in ways we couldn’t have understood before.

8. Gratitude, grit, grace and gun violence with Whitney Austin Dec 07, 2020

It was just a typical work day for Whitney, she kissed her young kids good-bye and joined a conference call. But when she walked into 5/3 Bank she stepped into the middle of a mass shooting. Hear her story and how this traumatic experience has shaped her life and lead her to found Whitney Strong. Learn more at www.whitneystrong.org and follow on social media. Her work is important and inspiring. And is an example to us all on how to live A Hopeful Life.

7. Part 2: Turning heartbreak into hope and a business with Jessica Walker Nov 23, 2020

Jessica and I couldn’t fit our conversation into one episode. In Part 2 you will learn how she funneled her fear & frustration into art by creating Better & Company to help others navigate cancer. Find her new book, Better Together on Amazon and follow her on social media at @betterandcompany

7. Part 1: You can’t pour from an empty cup and other lessons on caregiving with Jessica Walker Nov 23, 2020

When her husband Tommy was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in his 20’s, Jessica went from newlywed to caregiver overnight. She shares how they face cancer together and we talk honestly about the challenges and beautiful moments of caregiving. treatment.

6. Facing a mom’s greatest fear with Kelly Gant Nov 09, 2020

Kelly’s son Charles loved jumping in puddles and nature. Kelly courageously shares how his sweet life was cut short and how her family keeps his light shining despite the pain they carry. We share his story as a way to never forget this precious boy and support a mama that loves him.

5. Honest talk about MBC with La’Kesha Oct 14, 2020

La’Kesha shares a passionate look at how she faces MBC. We talk about the unfairness, the frustration and also about health disparities facing black patients. You’ll also learn about Pink S.H.O.E.S. Inc, the organization La’Kesha founded to bring resources and financial assistance to cancer patients. *Our conversation is authentic & raw- and consequently includes a couple curse words.*

4. Plot Twist with Jen Campisano Oct 13, 2020

Jen shares how she faced metastatic breast cancer treatments as a young mom, clinging to research and finding comfort in advocacy. You will be amazed at how she found her way through the most unexpected turn of events.

3. Keep Going with Tamara Price Oct 13, 2020

An honest conversation about the devastating, painful side of aggresive triple negative MBC and how even in the struggle there is hope.

2. Twisting the Pink Ribbon with Caroline Johnson Oct 13, 2020

Caroline is an MBC ally- after her Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis she founded Twisted Pink to raise money for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research.