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Yes, We Can! is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast/live show hosted by Kira Andersen, where she shares her personal journey of overcoming life’s greatest challenges and highlights stories of resilience, hope, and transformation from everyday people and community leaders.
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Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
In this powerful episode of the Yes, We Can! Podcast, Kira sits down with entrepreneur, marketer, and former firefighter Matt Fleshman to discuss the life-changing accident that altered his future forever.
After being struck by a vehicle while working as a firefighter and EMT, Matt endured multiple surgeries, years of recovery, PTSD, financial hardship, and the emotional challenges of rebuilding his identity. What followed was a journey of resilience, faith, mental health healing, and entrepreneurship that ultimately led him to create multiple successful businesses—including OTB Social Media.
Whether you're navigating grief, facing a personal setback, building a business, or searching for hope during a difficult season, Matt's story is a reminder that your circumstances don't have to define your future.
#resilience #hope #yeswecan
🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!
A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!
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🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST
Connect with Kira:
📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/
ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen
▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira
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Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Kira Andersen is back for a brand new episode of her show, Yes We Can!
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026
In this episode of the Yes, We Can! Podcast, Kira Andersen sits down with John O’Leary who shares the emotional and physical challenges burn victims face, the unconditional love that carried him through recovery, and the mindset that helped him overcome depression, self-doubt, and impossible odds.
From months in a burn unit to inspiring audiences around the world, John's story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of hope.
If you've ever faced trauma, loss, setbacks, or wondered how to keep moving forward when life feels impossible, this episode is for you.
#inspiration #faith #yeswecan
🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!
A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!
👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!
🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST
Connect with Kira:
📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/
ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen
▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira
Connect with John:
🌐https://johnolearyinspires.com/
Follow Trueline Media Group
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Sunday May 24, 2026
Sunday May 24, 2026
In this emotional episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Sarah Bravo shares her incredible journey through love, cancer, caregiving, and loss. After what seemed like simple acid reflux symptoms, her husband Richard was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer just days before a dream European vacation. Together, they faced impossible decisions, grueling treatments, moments of hope, devastating setbacks, and ultimately hospice care.
This conversation is raw, honest, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring for anyone impacted by cancer or loss.
❤️ If this story moved you, please like, comment, and subscribe to support more conversations that remind us we are never alone.
#cancer #widow #grief
🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!
A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!
👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!
🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST
Connect with Kira:
📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/
ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen
▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira
Follow Trueline Media Group
📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/
ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup
▶️www.youtube.com/@TruelineMediaGroup
🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/
Support Kira and Dr. Lim Here:
https://siteman.donordrive.com/campaigns/Kyle-and-Kira-Andersen?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3
Support Pedal the Cause
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Kira sits down with renowned pancreatic cancer researcher Dr. Kian Lim to discuss the realities of pancreatic cancer, groundbreaking research, and her late husband Kyle’s extraordinary battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
This conversation is raw, honest, heartbreaking, and hopeful all at once. If you or someone you love has been impacted by cancer, we hope this episode brings awareness, encouragement, and inspiration to keep fighting for better treatments and more research funding.
💜 To support pancreatic cancer research and Dr. Lim’s work, please consider donating and sharing this episode.
#cancer #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancer
🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!
A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!
👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!
🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST
Support Kira and Dr. Lim Here:
https://siteman.donordrive.com/campaigns/Kyle-and-Kira-Andersen?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3
Follow Yes, We Can! With Kira Andersen
📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/
ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen
▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira
Follow Trueline Media Group
📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/
ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup
▶️www.youtube.com/@TruelineMediaGroup
🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/
@TruelineMediaGroup
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
In this deeply moving episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Kira sits down with Tim Bounds — former pastor at The Crossing Church — to talk about faith, grief, purpose, parenting, and walking alongside families through life’s hardest moments.
Tim shares his journey from growing up in St. Louis, pursuing music and ministry, becoming a pastor, and ultimately helping people navigate pain, loss, and hope. Together, Kira and Tim reflect on Kyle’s battle with pancreatic cancer, the reality of grief, and the moments of peace that can exist even in the middle of heartbreak.
This conversation is honest, emotional, hopeful, and filled with wisdom for anyone navigating loss, faith, parenting, or purpose.
#inspiration #faith #yeswecan
🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!
A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!
👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!
🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST
Follow Yes, We Can! With Kira Andersen
📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/
ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen
▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira
Follow Trueline Media Group
📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/
ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup
▶️www.youtube.com/@TruelineMediaGroup
🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/
@TruelineMediaGroup
Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
In this deeply moving episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, host Kira Andersen sits down with Betty Mertens to share an unforgettable story of love, loss, resilience, and purpose.
Betty opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her first daughter, Ella, who passed away from a rare congenital heart condition. Through unimaginable grief, Betty and her husband Kyle found a way to transform their pain into purpose by launching Ella’s Umbrella, a nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric heart research, genetic testing, and life-saving technology for children.
This episode is raw, honest, inspiring, and filled with hope for anyone navigating grief, hardship, or searching for purpose through pain.
If this conversation moved you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us spread awareness and support families affected by congenital heart disease.
Ella’s Umbrella:
#inspiration #congenitalheartdefect #yeswecan
🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor!
A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa!
👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!
🎥 New Live Episode every Tuesday at 10 AM CST
Follow Yes, We Can! With Kira Andersen
📱https://www.instagram.com/theessentialsbykira/
ⓕhttps://www.facebook.com/kira.r.andersen
▶️www.youtube.com/@theessentialsbykira
Follow Trueline Media Group
📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/
ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup
▶️www.youtube.com/@TruelineMediaGroup
🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/
@TruelineMediaGroup