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Twice Tested, Twice Triumphant: Sir Kirk’s Hodgkin’s Survival Story

Welcome to a raw, heart-stopping episode of Diva Details: Diva Mia sits down with Sir Kirk, a former collegiate swimmer whose life was split into Before and After by Hodgkin’s disease. At 23 a mysterious bump in his neck and relentless joint pain led to a diagnosis that seemed to come out of nowhere. Radiation was supposed to close that chapter, and for a time it did — but four years later the cancer returned in a far more dangerous form, tucked around his organs and triggered so strangely by alcohol that gin and tonics may have saved his life.
What follows is a pulse-quick narrative of chemo drips that burned and chilled his veins, nights spent vomiting in hospital parking lots, and shifts between feeling invincible and utterly alone. Kirk worked through treatment, carried bills, and lost his mother unexpectedly while he was at his most vulnerable. The family struggled; support was scarce. Still he showed up, cajoled by the grind of daily life, the kindness of coworkers, and a stubborn will to keep going.
Midway through that brutal season came a quieter, stranger turning point: a two-month limbo where doctors weren’t sure the chemo had worked. Instead of clinging to the pressure to “win,” Kirk surrendered to the possibility of dying. He shares the lyric that changed him — “How will I do it? How will I make it? I won’t. That’s how.” — and how embracing the option of death lifted the weight that had been crushing him. Freed from the expectation to fight, his energy shifted, and life began to settle back into him.
He tells us about the terrifying moment outside the hospital when sunlight through the trees told him he was going to be okay, and about the small, stubborn choices that became his survival toolkit: walking, a weekly run to protect a heart that had taken radiation, careful eating to soothe a stomach scarred by chemo, and a belief in showing up day by day. He’s candid about the long scars — a shrunken esophagus, continuing stomach sensitivity — and about the quiet courage of driving himself to and from treatments long after he shouldn’t have had to.
Kirk’s 25-year remission is proof not of an easy victory but of grit, strategy, and a disciplined mindset. He argues against self-pity, urging listeners to replace victimhood with daily steps, a tight mantra, and early attention to symptoms. Whether you’re facing illness or any life-shaking challenge, his advice is simple and fierce: take it hour by hour, don’t build a house of weakness from self-pity, and find a short line you can repeat when everything hurts.
This episode is an intimate, unsparing portrait of survival: bone-deep exhaustion, unexpected spiritual insight, profound loss, and the small habits that carry us forward. Listen for Kirk’s humor, his humility, and the way he translates unbearable experience into practical guidance and hard-earned hope. Follow him at @KirkWright44 and walk away reminded that resilience is not a destination but the steady practice of doing the next right thing.
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Twice Tested, Twice Triumphant: Sir Kirk’s Hodgkin’s Story

Welcome to the Diva Details — but this episode takes us beyond the bravado and into a raw, human story. Diva Mia sits down with Sir Kirk, a former collegiate swimmer whose life was derailed by Hodgkin’s disease not once but twice. What starts as a routine check turns into a decades-spanning journey of diagnosis, survival, grief, and transformation.
At 23 Kirk’s body began to betray him with joint pain and a swelling in his neck. Radiation put him into remission and he dared to believe the worst was behind him. Four years later the disease returned, more aggressive and hiding in places alcohol would unknowingly reveal. At 27 he faced grueling chemotherapy, humiliating side effects, and a heartbreaking blow: his mother died during his treatment. Alone, exhausted, and financially stretched, Kirk describes the isolation and the chores of survival — work shifts between chemo cycles, driving himself home when he wasn’t supposed to, and clutching a puke bucket as he slowly rebuilt his life.
Then, in the middle of limbo, something unexpected happens: a radical shift in perspective. Influenced by a lyric he heard years before, Kirk stops trying to “fight” in the way everyone demands and instead accepts the possibility of not surviving. That surrender — paradoxically — lifts a weight he didn’t know he carried, re-opening a channel of calm that changes the course of his healing. He spends two months living fully, jet-skiing, visiting friends, and reclaiming the small joys of life while waiting for a verdict from the cancer board.
The call finally comes: the hard-fought scans are clear. After six months of chemo and a terrifying near-step toward a bone marrow transplant, Kirk emerges into remission — and into a new way of measuring life. He doesn’t promise a dramatic spiritual awakening, but he does reveal the quiet adjustments that remain: a weekly run to protect a radiation-scarred heart, daily small practices to stay healthy, and a toughened mindset that shrugs off everyday inconveniences because he’s endured the unthinkable.
Across the episode Kirk shares what grit looks like in action: driving himself to treatment, refusing a port for as long as he could mentally manage, returning to work when he could, and later learning to ask for support. He warns against victimhood, champions day-by-day endurance, and offers listeners a practical mantra — find a short phrase to pull you through your worst hour — born from his own experience of forging meaning under pressure.
This is not a tidy tale with a single moral. It’s a lived testimony to how loss and illness reshape priorities, how faith and pragmatic choices coexist, and how acceptance can unlock surprising resilience. If you’ve ever walked with fear in the dark, wondered how to keep going, or searched for a way to find peace amid chaos, Sir Kirk’s story will meet you there.
Tune in for an intimate, no-holds-barred conversation about mortality, recovery, and the small rituals that keep a survivor moving forward. Whether you’re navigating your own health crisis or standing beside someone who is, this episode offers both hard-earned wisdom and the steady reminder: you don’t have to carry it alone.
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Different Races, Religions, Cultures, and Politics: How to make Love Work.

Welcome to Diva Details, where Diva Mia and Diva Kat sit down and peel back the curtain on what it really means to love across lines. In this episode they open with the jittery headlines—anti-Semitism after a crisis abroad, a church scandal that drove one of them to walk out mid-service—and slowly steer the conversation into the intimate terrain of home: marriage, parenting, and the quiet work of keeping two worlds steady under one roof.
Through candid stories and wry asides they bring us into a living room where religion, race, and politics aren’t abstract issues but everyday negotiations. One guest tells of three wedding ceremonies—Muslim, Buddhist and American—one reception, and a marriage made richer by rituals from both sides. Another revisits lessons from Catholic school, the sting of hypocrisy when leaders deceive, and why a parent will sometimes choose spiritual values over institutional loyalty.
Conflict simmers in real-life vignettes: families who won’t meet a partner for years, the tightrope of bilingual households, and dating apps that let you filter people by ideology as easily as by faith. Yet the episode keeps returning to a simple emotional truth: the fight isn’t always about religion or race—it’s about empathy, boundaries and the courage to protect your chosen family.
As the conversation deepens, Mia and Cat outline their unglamorous but vital relationship blueprint—Respect, Attention and Security. These three pillars move the episode from anecdote to advice, offering listeners clear, compassionate tools for navigating holiday double-books, disparate upbringings, and even political divides that threaten to cleave families apart.
Equal parts warm, provocative, and practical, this episode invites listeners into a nuanced story of modern love—where compromise does not mean erasure, where traditions can multiply instead of vanish, and where the biggest victory is building a home where everyone can practice their truth without fear. Tune in to hear laughter, tension, cultural recipes, and honest counsel from two fearless divas who refuse to let labels define their lives.
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From Lust to Alignment: Dating Smarter, Not Harder

This episode breaks down the differences between chemistry, lust, attraction, connection, and alignment so you can date with clarity instead of confusion.
Diva Mia explains the five layers of attraction (physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, lifestyle), why connection grows over time, and why alignment of values, timing, and consistency matters for lasting relationships.
Practical takeaways include holding off on sex to avoid masking red flags (a suggested three‑month window if you want a real relationship), looking for safety, respect, and reciprocity, and prioritizing long‑term compatibility over instant sparks.
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Needles & Nerve: How Acupuncture Restores Body, Mind & Beauty with Kalpesh Patel of On Point Acupuncture

In this episode Diva Mia and Diva Kat sit down with Kalpesh Patel of On Point Acupuncture to explore how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can treat everything from gallbladder issues and chronic pain to fertility, menopause, chemo support, skin rejuvenation, weight loss and pediatric concerns.
Kalpesh shares his journey into TCM, explains the holistic approach to root causes, offers practical treatment advice (intensive series then maintenance), and gives real patient examples that show how natural medicine can improve sleep, mood, digestion and overall quality of life.
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Why They Ghosted You: The 4 Attachment Styles Explained

Welcome to Diva Details with Diva Mia and Diva Cat — a raw, real episode about how attachment styles influence relationships. The hosts explain the four main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, fearful-avoidant), how they form, how they affect communication, trust, intimacy, and conflict, and practical steps to move toward secure attachment through awareness, consistency, and healing.
They discuss how different pairings (secure-secure, anxious-avoidant, fearful-secure) play out, tips for managing mismatches, and the importance of therapy, self-reflection, and consistent behavior to build lasting, healthy relationships.
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Diva Mia The Bare Minimum for All Relationships a man should provide: RAS

Diva Mia discusses the importance of choosing the right partner—why respect, attention, and security matter—and encourages women to prioritize self-worth over societal timelines. She advises dating widely, trusting your gut, and avoiding relationships that diminish your freedom or growth. RAS Respect, Attention, and Security
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73 and Crushing It: The Bodybuilder Who Started at 69

In this episode Diva Mia chats with 73-year-old Diva Renee, a professional bodybuilder who began serious training at 69 and transformed her life through weightlifting, consistency, and HRT. She shares her journey from spinal fusion recovery to competing onstage, earning trophies, and building a supportive community.
Renee discusses training, nutrition, supplements like creatine and collagen, mindset shifts like "no old speak," and practical advice for anyone wanting to start later in life. Her message: one pound at a time, stay consistent, and never let age define you.
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Love Is in the Air: Mastering the 5 Love Languages

Hosts Diva Mia and Diva Kat explore the five love languages—words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch—using real-life stories, practical tips, and spicy ideas to help listeners identify their own and their partner’s top languages.
They discuss how to handle mismatched languages, strengthen connections through intentional acts, and apply love languages across dating, marriage, family, and friendships.
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Diva Mia Take Your Power Back: Reclaiming Yourself After Heartbreak

In this episode Diva Mia guides listeners through reclaiming their power after a breakup or long-term relationship. She offers practical steps—daily decisions, routines, affirmations, physical health, and boundary-setting—to rebuild confidence and self-identity.
Through journaling, new hobbies, supportive friendships, and celebrating small wins, the episode encourages women to prioritize themselves, protect their energy, and embrace a bold, unapologetic new chapter.
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