Dear Reader Podcast with Emma Lock

S2E2 Doing Things That Scare You

S2E1 Moving On Without an Apology

In this episode of The Dear Reader Podcast, I’m excited to introduce my new co-host, Kali! Together, we dive into the difficult but freeing journey of moving on without receiving the apology you…

S1E9 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…

S1E8 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…

S1E7 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…

S1E6 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…

S1E5 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…

S1E4 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…

S1E3 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…

S1E2 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…

S1E1 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.…