From the Edge Audio https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com From the Edge is a storytelling platform built on one idea: Turning Life’s Hardest Moments into Purpose.

We share real stories from people who have faced trauma—illness, injury, loss, and moments where everything could have fallen apart—and found a way to come back stronger.

These aren’t highlight reels or influencer narratives.

These are raw, honest accounts from people who went through the fire and came out changed—living with clarity, gratitude, and intention.

At the core of every story is the same truth: what could have broken them became the moment that reshaped their life for the better.

Inspired by Kintsugi, we believe the cracks aren’t flaws—they’re where the strength and meaning are formed.

If you’re in the middle of a difficult chapter, this channel is here to show you what’s possible on the other side.

And if you’ve lived it, we want to hear your story. Because the edge isn’t the end—it’s where the story begins.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:43:04 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic From the Edge podcast From the Edge podcast No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22539119/From_the_Edge_profile_apple_picakhi7.jpg From the Edge Audio https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com 144 144 Ep. 5 90% Cancerous, a Second Chance at Life Ep. 5 90% Cancerous, a Second Chance at Life https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/ep-5-90-cancerous-a-second-chance-at-life/ https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/ep-5-90-cancerous-a-second-chance-at-life/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:43:04 -0300 FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/6d69d370-da68-3d79-8f5b-eab6c03cd96f 90% of his bone marrow was cancerous, but cancer never defined him. In this episode of From the Edge, Chris sits down with Ray Hartjen to talk about his journey through a life-changing diagnosis of multiple myeloma, undergoing a stem cell transplant, and discovering a new purpose through adversity. Ray shares how facing cancer changed how he viewed life, relationships, gratitude, and the importance of helping others on the same path. From becoming a patient advocate to writing his book and supporting the cancer community, Ray explains why your diagnosis can be part of your story, but it does not have to define who you are. In this episode, we discuss:

  • Receiving a cancer diagnosis while feeling completely healthy
  • The moment Ray discovered 90% of his bone marrow was cancerous
  • His stem cell transplant journey
  • Becoming an advocate for others facing cancer
  • The power of community and asking for help
  • The timeline exercise that changed how he sees life
  • Finding purpose after hardship

If you or someone you love is facing a difficult diagnosis, this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone.

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]]> 90% of his bone marrow was cancerous, but cancer never defined him. In this episode of From the Edge, Chris sits down with Ray Hartjen to talk about his journey through a life-changing diagnosis of multiple myeloma, undergoing a stem cell transplant, and discovering a new purpose through adversity. Ray shares how facing cancer changed how he viewed life, relationships, gratitude, and the importance of helping others on the same path. From becoming a patient advocate to writing his book and supporting the cancer community, Ray explains why your diagnosis can be part of your story, but it does not have to define who you are. In this episode, we discuss:

  • Receiving a cancer diagnosis while feeling completely healthy
  • The moment Ray discovered 90% of his bone marrow was cancerous
  • His stem cell transplant journey
  • Becoming an advocate for others facing cancer
  • The power of community and asking for help
  • The timeline exercise that changed how he sees life
  • Finding purpose after hardship

If you or someone you love is facing a difficult diagnosis, this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone.

Follow From the Edge: Instagram

]]> From the Edge podcast false No 2616 5 full Ep. 4 Broken Neck and the Comeback Ep. 4 Broken Neck and the Comeback https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-ep-4-ericson-abalos/ https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-ep-4-ericson-abalos/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:29:54 -0300 FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/890ee278-044a-39b4-b328-14ac7823ea83 Ericson Abalos was a rising MMA fighter who had just experienced the thrill of his first professional victory. Then, in an instant, a devastating neck injury changed the course of his life forever. In this powerful conversation, Erickson shares the journey leading up to the injury, what it felt like in those first terrifying moments, and the long road of recovery that followed. He opens up about fear, identity, faith, perseverance, and discovering purpose after the life he had planned was suddenly taken away. This isn’t just a story about a broken neck. It’s a story about rebuilding a life. If you’ve ever faced a setback, questioned your future, or wondered whether something good could ever come from your darkest season, Erickson’s story is a reminder that our greatest trials can become the foundation for something greater. To follow Ericson on Instagram: @eabalso27

]]> Ericson Abalos was a rising MMA fighter who had just experienced the thrill of his first professional victory. Then, in an instant, a devastating neck injury changed the course of his life forever. In this powerful conversation, Erickson shares the journey leading up to the injury, what it felt like in those first terrifying moments, and the long road of recovery that followed. He opens up about fear, identity, faith, perseverance, and discovering purpose after the life he had planned was suddenly taken away. This isn’t just a story about a broken neck. It’s a story about rebuilding a life. If you’ve ever faced a setback, questioned your future, or wondered whether something good could ever come from your darkest season, Erickson’s story is a reminder that our greatest trials can become the foundation for something greater. To follow Ericson on Instagram: @eabalso27

]]> From the Edge podcast false No 6080 4 full Ep. 3 The Room That Changed My Life Ep. 3 The Room That Changed My Life https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-podcast-ep-3-one-year-anniversary/ https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-podcast-ep-3-one-year-anniversary/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:57:17 -0300 FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/f30c6b46-4584-35ee-93a9-30f0ba1bba47 One year after my bone marrow transplant, I look back on everything that changed, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. This isn’t just a story about surviving cancer; it’s about discovering gratitude, purpose, and a completely new way of living. If you’re searching for hope after a difficult season, this is for you. 

]]> One year after my bone marrow transplant, I look back on everything that changed, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. This isn’t just a story about surviving cancer; it’s about discovering gratitude, purpose, and a completely new way of living. If you’re searching for hope after a difficult season, this is for you. 

]]> From the Edge podcast false No 833 3 full Ep. 2 From Patient to Purpose Ep. 2 From Patient to Purpose https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-ep-2-post-bone-marrow-transplant/ https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-ep-2-post-bone-marrow-transplant/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:55:32 -0300 FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/6f8b9c93-2e13-36dc-942b-c7b0c74473d6 A brain tumor changed my life overnight. A bone marrow transplant gave me a second chance. In this episode of From the Edge, I talk about life after transplant, the physical recovery, the emotional terrain, and the perspective I gained along the way. If you’re walking through recovery or facing a major setback, I hope this reminds you that healing is possible, one step at a time.

]]> A brain tumor changed my life overnight. A bone marrow transplant gave me a second chance. In this episode of From the Edge, I talk about life after transplant, the physical recovery, the emotional terrain, and the perspective I gained along the way. If you’re walking through recovery or facing a major setback, I hope this reminds you that healing is possible, one step at a time.

]]> From the Edge podcast false No 1118 2 full Ep. 1 The Walk That Prepared Me Ep. 1 The Walk That Prepared Me https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-episode-1-my-camino-was-preparing-me-for-another-walk/ https://FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/e/from-the-edge-episode-1-my-camino-was-preparing-me-for-another-walk/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:52:57 -0300 FromtheEdgeAudio.podbean.com/7ee19460-2208-3e94-ad8c-8752cc978bcf A few days into walking the Camino de Santiago, I was struck by a car. At the time, it felt random, just bad luck. Years later, after cancer, a brain tumor, a bone marrow transplant, and a complete life reset, I began to see that walk had been preparing me for something much bigger.

If you've ever faced a setback or health crisis, this is for you!

]]> A few days into walking the Camino de Santiago, I was struck by a car. At the time, it felt random, just bad luck. Years later, after cancer, a brain tumor, a bone marrow transplant, and a complete life reset, I began to see that walk had been preparing me for something much bigger.

If you've ever faced a setback or health crisis, this is for you!

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