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What happens when advocating for your health teaches you how to advocate for your entire life? In this episode of Live Like It Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with world-class vocalist, breast cancer survivor, and...
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Live Like It Matters
Hosted by Elissa Kalver · education · EN
About this Podcast:
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 for more information.
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What is Live Like It Matters about?
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.
Who hosts Live Like It Matters?
Live Like It Matters is hosted by Elissa Kalver. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
What has Live Like It Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Advocating for Your Own Life with Jeslyn Gorman" (29 July 2026, 88 minutes), "Raising a Child with Complex Needs and Finding Purpose Along the Way with Tata" (22 June 2026, 38 minutes), and "Ambition, Motherhood, and the Myth of Balance with Kari Selander" (8 June 2026, 53 minutes).
How often does Live Like It Matters publish?
Live Like It Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 21 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Live Like It Matters?
Booking probability for Live Like It Matters is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Live Like It Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Live Like It Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Live Like It Matters?
The strongest fits for Live Like It Matters are Health & Wellness Services. Live Like It Matters has an education audience.
About the host
Elissa Kalver hosts Live Like It Matters, an education podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 22, 202638 minS1<p>What happens when life asks you to become someone you never expected to be?</p><br><p>In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with parenting expert, behavioral therapist, and founder of The...
Jun 8, 202653 minS1<h1>🎙️ ACAST SHOW NOTES</h1><p>How do you pursue ambitious goals without losing sight of the people and priorities that matter most?</p><br><p>In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with Dr...
May 13, 202647 minS1<p>What happens when life changes faster than you’re prepared for?</p><br><p>In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver speaks with former Marine and cancer advocate Jake Messier about living with stage 4...
Episode #16
The Long Way In with Alison Flierl
Apr 20, 202639 minS1<p>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...
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Episode #15
Crying, Laughing, Living with Giulia Rozzi
Apr 6, 202647 minS1<p>Ep. 15 - Can you feel grief and gratitude at the same time?</p><br><p>In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with comedian and writer Giulia Rozzi to explore the unexpected overlap between...
Mar 23, 20261h 1mS1<p>What changes when you realize time isn’t guaranteed?</p><br><p>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...
Episode #13
The Cost of “I’m Fine” with Mitch Wallis
Feb 23, 202657 minS1<p>Ep. 13 What does it really cost to pretend you’re okay?</p><p>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...
Feb 9, 202647 minS1<p>Ep. 12 In this episode of Live Like it Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with Vika Victoria, master storyteller and communications coach, to explore what happens after a life-shifting moment — when the old version of...
Episode #11
Ep. 11 - Billye Breinnesen
Nov 26, 202537 minS0<p><br></p><p>In this episode of Live as It Matters, I sit down with one of my best friends, photographer, creative, and all-around light-bringer, Billye Breinnesen, the heart behind Billye Donya Photography. Billye...
Episode #10
Ep. 10 – Dr. Matt Hershcovitch
Nov 19, 202547 minS0<p>In this week’s episode of Live Like It Matters, I sit down with Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, a double board-certified otolaryngologist who made a major shift in how he practices medicine — all in the name of better care...
Episode #9
Ep. 9 – Arielle Worona
Nov 5, 202532 minS0<p>In this week’s episode of Live Like It Matters, join host Elissa Kalver as she engages in a fun and insightful conversation with her friend, Arielle Worona. Arielle shares her journey from a secure television...
Episode #8
Ep. 8 – Julia Johns
Oct 29, 202531 minS0<p>In this week’s special episode of Live Like It Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with her friend Julia Johns — a standup comedian, writer, and breast cancer survivor whom she met through the cancer community.</p><p>...
- Oct 23, 202541 minS0
<p>In this heartfelt episode of Live Like It Matters, I sit down with my husband, Eric Kalver — my partner in life, love, and every twist that comes with living with Stage IV breast cancer.</p><br><p>Together, we open...
- Oct 15, 20251h 17mS0
<p>In this powerful episode of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver sits down with three incredible metastatic breast cancer thrivers. Her friends— Megan O’Neil, Keriann Engle, and Shayna Welsh — for an open, honest...
Episode #5
Ep. 5 - Dena DNA
Oct 8, 202550 minS0<p>In episode 5 of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver sits down with Dena Goldberg—better known as Dena DNA—a certified genetic counselor, speaker, and educator who’s on a mission to make genetics understandable...
Episode #4
Ep. 4 - Lucius
Oct 2, 202548 minS0<p>Episode 4 of Live Like It Matters features host Elissa Kalver in conversation with Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius. Known for their bold harmonies, evocative lyrics, and fearless artistic vision, Holly and...
Episode #3
Ep. 3 – Taylor Coffman
Sep 24, 202538 minS0<p>In episode 3 of Live Like It Matters features host Elissa Kalver in conversation with her friend, actress, writer, speaker, and patient advocate Taylor Coffman. Together, they dive into the highs and lows of living...
Episode #2
Ep. 2 – GloZell Green
Sep 17, 202545 minS0<p>In Episode 2 of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver is joined by comedian, actor, and internet personality GloZell Green. From surprise encounters with NBA legends (and their bodyguards) to getting banned from...
Live Like It Matters
Ep. 1 – Grace Helbig
Sep 10, 202545 minS0<p>In the debut episode of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver sits down with her friend, comedian, podcaster, and internet legend Grace Helbig. The conversation kicks off with the chaos of Elissa’s birthday week...
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