by Fearless
Fearless is a storytelling podcast featuring real people who have faced life’s hardest moments — and chose to keep going. From unexpected medical diagnoses and parenting through uncertainty, to loss, mental health, faith, and rebuilding after life changes, Fearless shares honest conversations about strength, resilience, and what it really looks like to rise anyway. If you’re walking through something hard, feeling overwhelmed, or needing hope — this podcast is for you. New episodes weekly.
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May 12, 2026
<p>What happens when two teenage girls who survived life-altering brain injuries sit down together for the first time?</p><p>A lot of honesty. A lot of laughter. And a lot of “wait…you do that too?!”</p><p>In this episode of FEARLESS, Caddie and Aislinn talk openly about recovery, therapy, friendships, school, frustration, identity, and the little things people never think about after neurological trauma. From using a nose to hit the “delete” key to joking about “skid skids” while learning to drive, this conversation is filled with real moments that are heartbreaking, hopeful, and unexpectedly funny.</p><p>They may have walked different paths, but both girls prove something powerful:<br>You don’t truly know how strong you are until you have to be.</p><p></p>
April 21, 2026
<p>In this episode of FEARLESS, I sit down with Raylene Lewis—founder of AVM Alliance and mom to Kyler, a stroke survivor whose life changed in an instant.</p><p>What started as a normal day turned into emergency brain surgery, a diagnosis no parent is prepared for, and a journey filled with impossible decisions, setbacks, and moments of uncertainty.</p><p>Raylene shares the raw reality of navigating a brain AVM diagnosis—the fear, the constant “choose your own adventure” decisions, and the weight of knowing that every choice matters when it comes to your child’s brain. </p><p>But this conversation isn’t just about crisis—it’s about what comes after.</p><p>From multiple treatments and setbacks to Kyler now being considered “no evidence of disease,” this story is a powerful reminder that hope is real—even when the path is anything but clear.</p><p>Out of her own experience of feeling lost and unsupported, Raylene created AVM Alliance—a community dedicated to helping families navigate pediatric stroke and brain vessel disease so no one has to walk this journey alone. </p><p>We also talk about:<br>• The emotional toll on families and siblings<br>• The silent weight parents carry making life-altering decisions<br>• What support actually looks like during and after a medical crisis<br>• How simple acts—like letters or care packages—can make a real difference</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to help… or needed a reminder that strength doesn’t always look loud—this episode is for you.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and be part of the community that reminds families: they are not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Resources: </p><p>Check out the AVM Alliance Website: https://www.avmalliance.org/Email the AVM Alliance: info@avmalliance.orgCheck out the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/AVMAlliance</p><p></p>
March 24, 2026
<p>In this deeply personal solo episode of FEARLESS, Kilene shares, for the first time, the full story of her daughter Caddie’s AVM—and the day that changed everything. </p><p>What began as a normal August afternoon quickly turned into a life-threatening emergency, leading to a massive brain bleed, emergency surgery, and moments where the outcome was uncertain. Through a mother’s eyes, Kilene walks listeners through the fear, the decisions, the waiting, and the unimaginable conversations no parent is ever prepared to have.</p><p>But this story isn’t just about what happened that day—it’s about what came after.</p><p>From 64 days in the hospital to relearning how to walk, communicate, and navigate life after a brain injury, Caddie’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and strength beyond her years. Now, as Caddie turns 16, this episode becomes both a reflection and a celebration of how far she’s come—and the life she continues to build.</p><p>Kilene also shares the realities many don’t see: the ongoing challenges, the invisible impacts of brain injury, and the emotional weight families carry long after the crisis has passed.</p><p>This episode is for anyone walking through the unknown, for families navigating medical trauma, and for those who need a reminder that even in the hardest moments… there is still hope.</p><p>🎗️ March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.<br>If you’re not familiar with AVMs, this episode is a powerful place to start.</p><p></p>
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Fearless is a storytelling podcast featuring real people who have faced life’s hardest moments — and chose to keep going.
From unexpected medical diagnoses and parenting through uncertainty, to loss, mental health, faith, and rebuilding after life changes, Fearless shares honest conversations about strength, resilience, and what it really looks like to rise anyway.
If you’re walking through something hard, feeling overwhelmed, or needing hope — this podcast is for you.
New episodes weekly.
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