Yes, We Can! - With Kira Andersen

Their Baby Died from a Rare Heart Condition… Now They’re Saving Lives | Yes, We Can!

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.

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She Lost Her Husband to Suicide… This Is Her Story of Faith & Strength | Yes, We Can

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this deeply moving episode of the Yes, We Can! Podcast, host Kira Andersen sits down with Kristin Hyman, a mother of four and young widow, to share an incredibly raw and powerful story of love, loss, and resilience.

Kristin opens up about her husband’s long battle with mental illness, the devastating reality of losing him to suicide, and how she has navigated grief while raising her children. This conversation is honest, emotional, and filled with hope—highlighting the importance of mental health awareness, faith, community, and healing.

Kristin’s story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the importance of speaking openly about mental health. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know—you are not alone.

Struggling with suicidal thoughts? Dial or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis hotline.

Connect with Kristin: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.slominski/

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention

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She Failed the Police Academy… Then Came Back Stronger | Yes, We Can

In this powerful episode of Yes We Can, host Kira Andersen sits down with Rachael Stark—a military officer, former police officer, and passionate advocate for first responder mental health.

Rachael shares her incredible journey through setbacks, resilience, and personal growth. From being dismissed from the police academy and fighting her way back, to working in law enforcement and facing the emotional toll of being a forensic death investigator, her story is one of perseverance and purpose.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating challenges, seeking inspiration, or wanting a deeper understanding of mental health in high-pressure careers.

#police #inspiration #resilienceinaction

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“We’re Not Giving Up” – Jamie Luth on Faith, Family & Fighting Cancer | Yes, We Can

In this emotional and powerful episode of Yes, We Can!, host Kira Andersen sits down with Jamie Luth to share her deeply personal journey navigating her husband Ethan’s stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Jamie opens up about the early warning signs that were easy to dismiss, the shocking Christmas Eve diagnosis, and the whirlwind of decisions that followed—including moving her family across the world in search of better treatment options.

This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of community. From navigating healthcare systems to finding groundbreaking clinical trials, Jamie’s story will inspire anyone facing adversity to keep fighting and never lose hope.

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#cancer #cancerawareness #pancreaticcancer

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Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer: One Man’s Fight, Faith, and Breakthrough Treatment | Yes We Can!

In this powerful episode of the Yes, We Can! podcast, host Kira Andersen sits down with Ethan Luth, a husband, father of three, and fighter currently battling stage four pancreatic cancer. Ethan shares his journey—from unexpected symptoms and a life-altering diagnosis on Christmas Eve to making the bold decision to move his family back to the U.S. in pursuit of better treatment options.

Through faith, resilience, and community support, Ethan is now participating in a groundbreaking clinical trial that offers new hope—not just for him, but for future patients. This conversation is a testament to courage, the power of advocacy, and what it truly means to take life one day at a time.

If you or someone you love is facing a health battle, this episode will inspire you to keep fighting, stay hopeful, and never underestimate the impact of sharing your story.

#cancer #pancreaticcancer #inspiration

In this powerful episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Randalynn Vasel shares her deeply personal journey through cancer, motherhood, and resilience. From early symptoms that were easy to dismiss to a life-changing diagnosis, she opens up about what it really takes to fight, survive, and thrive.

If you or someone you love is navigating a health challenge, this conversation is filled with hope, insight, and real-life strength.

#cancer #cancersurvivor #ovariancancerawareness

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She Faced Cancer, Divorce & Motherhood — And Won | Yes, We Can

In this powerful episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Randalynn Vasel shares her deeply personal journey through cancer, motherhood, and resilience. From early symptoms that were easy to dismiss to a life-changing diagnosis, she opens up about what it really takes to fight, survive, and thrive.

If you or someone you love is navigating a health challenge, this conversation is filled with hope, insight, and real-life strength.

#cancer #cancersurvivor #ovariancancerawareness

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Yes We Can! with Special Guest Lisa Gee

Kira Andersen is back for a brand new episode of her show, Yes We Can!

From Widow to Leader: How One Woman Created a Movement That’s Healing Hundreds | Yes We Can

After suddenly losing her husband to a heart attack, Cyndi Williams faced the unimaginable—raising three children while navigating the overwhelming reality of grief and widowhood. In this powerful conversation on the Yes We Can Podcast, she shares how she survived the darkest moments and eventually created STL Crew, a community helping widows rebuild their lives together.

Cyndi opens up about the trauma of sudden loss, parenting through grief, the loneliness of widowhood, and how connection and purpose can lead to healing. Her story is a powerful reminder that even after life’s hardest moments, hope and strength can emerge.

If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a spouse, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and a reminder that you are not alone.

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