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2 Lives

2 Lives

Written by: 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 transform them.2021 Social Sciences
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  • FINALE: 2 Lives Wins International Women's Podcast Award!
    Jul 1 2025

    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.

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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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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Comedian Finds The Humor And Heart In Chronic Illness
    Jun 17 2025

    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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    36 mins
  • Quitting Corporate Grind Saves Writer's Life
    Jun 3 2025

    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 mins
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