The Live Today podcast by The Port Studio is hosted by twin sisters, Mariela and Brinlee. Brinlee's cancer diagnosis at 21 helped them see life differently. Tune in to hear not only things they are learning throughout their journey but also lessons from others who have had challenges. At The Port Studio we aim to inspire living better, fuller, and happier amidst life's chaos.
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.
1 Dec 2025
HADAS: Finding Light in the Hard
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.
29 May 2025
EMMA: Lessons From Cancer at 23
Emma recounts her Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis at 23 and the transformative journey of rediscovering inner beauty through vulnerability, in this interview.
8 Apr 2025
SHANNON: living with cancer in her 20s
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.
26 Mar 2025
MELISSA: living with a terminal disease
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.
24 Jan 2025
DR. LEWIS: Interviewing my doctor
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.
25 Oct 2024
JAROM OLSON: Life Changing Diagnosis at 20
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!
27 Aug 2024
LILY JOHNSON: Hodgkins Lymphoma at 22
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!
20 Aug 2024
A Mile A Day
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!
6 Aug 2024
CAMBRIA HESS: Melanoma with a baby
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.
30 Jul 2024
SADIE HARRIS: A miracle!
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!
23 Jul 2024
healthy habits!
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.
16 Jul 2024
get to know us!
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!
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