Still I Rise Podcast

About Still I Rise Podcast

Real stories. Raw truth. Unshakable hope. Hosted by Lisa McKenzie, founder of You Night Empowering Events, The Still I Rise Podcast is a powerful, heartfelt series that shares the voices of women who have fought — or are still fighting — cancer, and the transformative journeys they’ve taken to reclaim joy, identity, and purpose. Each episode highlights inspiring survivor stories, candid conversations with mental health experts, and uplifting insights for anyone facing life after diagnosis. We dive deep into the emotional, spiritual, and psychological layers of healing — reminding every woman that she’s not alone, and that her story matters. Whether you're navigating cancer, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking inspiration and sisterhood, this podcast is for you. Want to share your story, connect with our community, or support our mission? Visit YouNightEmpoweringEvents.com (https://www.younightevents.com) to learn more about our cancer survivor empowerment programs and how you can get involved. #StillIRisePodcast | #CancerSurvivorStories | #WomenWhoFightCancer | #YouNightSisterhood Support women rising. Align your brand with a mission of hope, courage, and transformation. Let’s talk about creating a sponsorship package that meets your goals. Call us at 877-591-5936 x1 or email lisa@younightevents.com

Publisher

Lisa McKenzie, Founder of You Night Events

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2024

Latest episode

7 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

124 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2026

   Betty Milazzo: Through the Storm — Surviving Breast Cancer at 70 with Faith, Hope & Courage

   Send us Fan Mail There's an old saying that we can't always control the storms that come into our lives, but we can choose how we navigate through them. And sometimes, those storms teach us things about ourselves that we might never have discovered otherwise. When Betty Milazzo was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, she was 70 years old. Now, by the time you've lived seven decades, you've probably weathered your share of life's challenges. You've experienced heartache, celebrated victories...

2. 

   28 Oct 2026

   The Hidden Influences on Our Health: What Are We Exposed To Every Day? - featuring Courtney Carmadelle with Wholistic Fix

   Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Still I Rise, where we explore the many ways we can take charge of our health, our healing, and our lives. Through my work with You Night, I've met so many women who, after receiving a cancer diagnosis, have said the same thing: "I did everything right. I ate healthy, I exercised, I took care of myself. How did this happen?" And it raises an important question: What about the things we're exposed to every day that we may not even be thinking abou...

3. 

   25 Oct 2026

   Finding My Way Back to Me: Reclaiming the Heart Cancer Couldn't Take - by Susan Bedard

   Send us Fan Mail What happens when life takes so much from you that you barely recognize the person you've become? For Susan Bedard, a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma in 2024, followed by metastatic carcinoma, changed far more than her physical health. It changed the way she viewed her relationships, her priorities, and ultimately, herself. For years, Susan was the woman who showed up for everyone else. The peacemaker. The people-pleaser. The one who put everyone else's needs before he...

Who has been a guest on Still I Rise Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kelly Gilheeney
• Kerri Victorio
• Sandra Christianson
• Dr Vera Hendrix

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

37 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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