From Burn Victim to Survivor to Warrior — Corey Halstead’s Story

In the first episode of All About Burns, host Corey Halstead shares the deeply personal story of the fire that changed his life. From his injury and hospitalization to becoming a burn survivor and advocate, Corey reflects on resilience, second chances, and choosing life while introducing the mission behind All About Burns and Healing Home Group.

Every story has a beginning. This is where All About Burns begins.

In Episode 1, host Corey Halstead shares the deeply personal story of the fire that changed his life forever and the journey that followed.

Corey reflects on the night of his injury, the long days of hospitalization and recovery, and what it meant to begin rebuilding a life that suddenly looked very different from the one he knew before.

He discusses the evolution from being described as a burn victim, to identifying as a burn survivor, and ultimately embracing the strength and determination of becoming a burn warrior.

But this episode isn't only about what happened. It's about what came next.

Corey shares how his experiences helped shape the vision for Healing Home Group and the need for stronger long-term support, connection, resources, and community for people rebuilding their lives after burn injuries.

He also introduces the purpose behind All About Burns: creating a place for honest conversations with burn survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, mental health professionals, first responders, advocates, and others connected to the burn community.

Why All About Burns Exists

All About Burns was created to make space for conversations that extend beyond the initial injury.

Through survivor stories, expert perspectives, education, mental health conversations, and advocacy, the podcast seeks to help people better understand the realities of burn recovery while strengthening connection throughout the burn community.

A Message of Hope

Survival is not the end of the story.

Sometimes it is the beginning of an entirely new one.