Live Like It Matters

When Life Changes Overnight with Jake Messier

What happens when life changes faster than you’re prepared for? In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with former Marine and cancer advocate Jake Messier about living with stage 4 metastatic male breast cancer — and how the diagnosis reshaped his perspective on life, identity, and purpose. Jake shares openly about the emotional realities of navigating uncertainty, advocating for awareness around male breast cancer, and choosing to live visibly through difficult circumstances. This is a conversation about resilience, perspective, and what it means to keep showing up when life looks nothing like you expected. Follow Jake Messier as he shares his journey living with stage 4 metastatic male breast cancer and advocates for greater awareness, research, and inclusivity around male breast cancer. 🌐 Website: https://www.theguywithstage4breastcancer.com/ [https://www.theguywithstage4breastcancer.com/] 📲 TikTok & Instagram: @theguywithstage4breastcancer Jake uses his platform to educate, advocate, and help others feel less alone while navigating cancer, uncertainty, and survivorship. Follow Elissa Kalver and stay connected with both Live Like it Matters and WE GOT THIS for more conversations about resilience, perspective, healing, and navigating life’s hardest moments together. 📲 Instagram: @elissakalver 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: * Live Like it Matters — available on YouTube and all podcast platforms * WE GOT THIS — available on YouTube and all podcast platforms 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not alone. Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about the moments that shape us most. Where storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous conversations about life, loss, healing, and hope. These are the messy, magical moments that make life worth showing up for, even when it’s hard. Elissa sits down with friends, specialists, fellow cancer thrivers, and sometimes whoever happens to wander in on recording day. With no script, expect raw laughter, real tears, and unexpectedly deep conversations. Every episode is a reminder that authenticity is messy, beautiful, and worth sharing. And remember to Live Like It Matters ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Long Way In with Alison Flierl

Ep. 16 - What does it actually take to build a creative career? In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with writer, director, and performer Alison Flierl about the reality of breaking into Hollywood — and why the path is rarely straightforward. From writing for major TV shows to developing original projects, Alison shares what she’s learned about persistence, rejection, and staying creative through uncertainty. This is a conversation about building something over time — without a clear roadmap — and trusting the process as it unfolds. Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about creating a life and career that feels aligned. Where storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous conversations about life, loss, healing, and hope. These are the messy, magical moments that make life worth showing up for, even when it’s hard. Elissa sits down with friends, specialists, fellow cancer thrivers, and sometimes whoever happens to wander in on recording day. With no script, expect raw laughter, real tears, and unexpectedly deep conversations. Every episode is a reminder that authenticity is messy, beautiful, and worth sharing. And remember to Live Like It Matters ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Crying, Laughing, Living with Giulia Rozzi

Ep. 15 - Can you feel grief and gratitude at the same time? In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with comedian and writer Giulia Rozzi to explore the unexpected overlap between loss, humor, and perspective. As a breast cancer survivor, Giulia shares how her experience reshaped the way she sees life — and why laughter and grief often live side by side. This is a conversation about holding multiple truths at once, letting go of how we think healing “should” look, and finding moments of lightness even in difficult seasons. Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about the moments that change how we live. Where storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous conversations about life, loss, healing, and hope. These are the messy, magical moments that make life worth showing up for, even when it’s hard. Elissa sits down with friends, specialists, fellow cancer thrivers, and sometimes whoever happens to wander in on recording day. With no script, expect raw laughter, real tears, and unexpectedly deep conversations. Every episode is a reminder that authenticity is messy, beautiful, and worth sharing. And remember to Live Like It Matters ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I Wish I Knew This Sooner with Sidney Raskind

What changes when you realize time isn’t guaranteed? In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with Sidney Raskind (Sidney Raz) about the life-shifting experience of being diagnosed with stomach cancer — and how it changed the way he approaches everyday life. Known for sharing practical advice people wish they learned sooner, Sidney reflects on how those lessons took on a completely different meaning after his diagnosis. This is a conversation about perspective, priorities, and learning how to live with more intention — not someday, but now. Follow Live Like it Matters for more conversations about the moments that shape how we live. Where storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous conversations about life, loss, healing, and hope. These are the messy, magical moments that make life worth showing up for, even when it’s hard. Elissa sits down with friends, specialists, fellow cancer thrivers, and sometimes whoever happens to wander in on recording day. With no script, expect raw laughter, real tears, and unexpectedly deep conversations. Every episode is a reminder that authenticity is messy, beautiful, and worth sharing. And remember to Live Like It Matters ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Cost of “I’m Fine” with Mitch Wallis

Ep. 13 What does it really cost to pretend you’re okay? In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with Mitch Wallis, mental health advocate and founder of Heart On My Sleeve, about the breaking point that changed the trajectory of his life. From corporate success to a very public battle with depression, Mitch shares what it took to stop performing strength and start telling the truth. This is a conversation about stigma, silence, and the courage it takes to speak when everything in you wants to hide. Follow the show for more conversations about the moments that shape who we become. Where storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous conversations about life, loss, healing, and hope. These are the messy, magical moments that make life worth showing up for, even when it’s hard. Elissa sits down with friends, specialists, fellow cancer thrivers, and sometimes whoever happens to wander in on recording day. With no script, expect raw laughter, real tears, and unexpectedly deep conversations. Every episode is a reminder that authenticity is messy, beautiful, and worth sharing. And remember to Live Like It Matters ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.