
Dear Reader Podcast with Emma Lock
Life is hard. This podcast was created to share relatable stories about the human experience to help you feel less alone.
Episodes
9 episodes
Losing My Mom at 28
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of terminal illness, cancer, and death.In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of my mom’s battle with glioblastoma—from the moment of her diagnosis to the day she passe...
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Episode 9
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57:23

Lessons from My 20s: A Letter to My Younger Self
As I approach 30, I’m taking a moment to sit down with my younger self and reflect on everything my 20s taught me—the lessons, the struggles, the growth, and the things I’d do differently. From love and friendships to career and self-worth, thi...
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Episode 8
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32:37

Breaking Free: Healing, Self-Acceptance, and Embracing Love with Chelsea
In this episode, Chelsea shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise, a battle that ultimately led her to rediscover her true self. After 15 years of marriage, she found the courage to leave...
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Episode 7
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1:01:37

Fighting for Light: Carissa’s Journey with Lymphoma
At just 16 years old, Carissa was diagnosed with follicular non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma—a diagnosis that changed her life in an instant. In this episode, she shares the raw reality of facing cancer as a teenager, from her darkest moments to the unex...
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Episode 6
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52:04

Talking Myself Out of a Rut: Solo Episode
Ever felt stuck in the same routine, unmotivated, and unsure how to pull yourself out?In this raw and honest solo episode, I take you through my own journey of feeling lost, overwhelmed, and stuck in a rut—and how I’m working my way back...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:39

Embracing Hair Loss & Finding Confidence with Sam Rugg
In this episode, I sit down with Sam Rugg to talk about her journey with alopecia—how she first discovered she was losing her hair and the moment she decided to embrace it fully. Sam opens up about self-acceptance, finding confidence beyond app...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:43

Navigating Love and Loss: Brinley's Story
In this deeply moving episode of The Dear Reader Podcast, Presley shares the raw and emotional journey of carrying, meeting, and saying goodbye to her daughter, Brinley. From the moment she found out she was pregnant to receiving Brinl...
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Episode 3
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1:02:44

Making Friends as an Adult
In this episode of The Dear Reader Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Kali, creator of Tater Raters—a platform for local eats and things to do in Boise, Idaho! Together, we dive into the complexities of making and maintaining friends...
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Episode 2
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42:54

Finding Courage in Faith and Divorce
Welcome to the very first episode of The Dear Reader Podcast! In this debut, I introduce the heart behind this podcast: a space where we explore courage, growth, and maximizing our potential in life. As we embark on this journey togeth...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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