2 LIVES - Stories Of Transformation
2 LIVES - Stories Of Transformation

2 LIVES - Stories Of Transformation

Laurel Morales

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"We all have two lives. The second begins the moment we realize we have only one." Stories of people who have faced darkness and how those moments transformed them. 2 Lives is hosted and written by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Pod art and website designed by Christian Arnder, music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Recent Episodes

FINALE: 2 Lives Wins International Women's Podcast Award!
JUL 1, 2025
FINALE: 2 Lives Wins International Women's Podcast Award!

2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."

We won an International Women's Podcast Award!

In this 100th episode and our podcast finale Valerie and Laurel turn the microphone on each other and share their own 2 Lives stories.

2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Subscribe to Laurel's Substack.

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Listen to our award winning episode here and Heather Straughter's own podcast here.

Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast

You can learn more about how to support the show here. Or order merch here.

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82 MIN
Comedian Finds The Humor And Heart In Chronic Illness
JUN 17, 2025
Comedian Finds The Humor And Heart In Chronic Illness

Before 2020 Laura worked night and day to achieve her dream of being on Saturday Night Live. Then she got Covid and months later woke up from a coma completely paralyzed and unable to communicate. Today she lives with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome caused by scarred lungs and a whole new outlook. With new found grit and purpose Laura shares her humor on TikTok and hosts a podcast called "Iconically Ill."

2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."

2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Subscribe to Laurel's Substack here.

Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast

You can learn more about how to support the show here. Or order merch here.

Drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Find out more about Laura Lyons and read the episode transcript at our website.

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35 MIN
Quitting Corporate Grind Saves Writer's Life
JUN 3, 2025
Quitting Corporate Grind Saves Writer's Life

After two scary surgeries Rachel Stone lived in fear of a rare orbital tumor returning. It was only when she left the corporate world to pursue her writing dream that her tumor shrank.

2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."

2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Subscribe to Laurel's Substack here.

Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast

You can learn more about how to support the show here. Or order merch here.

Drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Find out more about Rachel Stone and read the episode transcript at our website.

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40 MIN
Plus Size Fashion Blogger Promotes Equal Treatment Of All Bodies
MAY 20, 2025
Plus Size Fashion Blogger Promotes Equal Treatment Of All Bodies

Alysse Dalessandro posted a picture of herself in a bikini because after years of bullying she finally understood that being confident in her body and telling her story changed hearts and minds.

2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."

2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Subscribe to Laurel's Substack here.

Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast

You can learn more about how to support the show here. Or order merch here.

Drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Find out more about Alysse Dalessandro and read the episode transcript at our website.

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32 MIN
How One Mom Changed From Conservative Christian To Passionate LGBTQ+ Advocate
MAY 6, 2025
How One Mom Changed From Conservative Christian To Passionate LGBTQ+ Advocate

Today Sara Cunningham gives free mom hugs to any member of the LGBTQ+ community who needs them after years of rejecting her son's coming out because she had adhered to rules of her church. Still she doesn't feel she's done enough to make up for that lost time with him.

2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."

2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

Subscribe to Laurel's Substack here.

Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast

You can learn more about how to support the show here. Or order merch here.

Drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Find out more about Sara Cunningham and Free Mom Hugs and read the episode transcript at our website.

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26 MIN