All About Burns Podcast
Episode 14

From Fire to Art: Burn Survivor Stubbs’ Journey of Resilience and Hope

Featuring Stubbs

Burn survivor and glass artist Stubbs joins Corey Halstead for a deeply personal conversation about surviving a life-changing burn injury, navigating recovery and mental health, and rebuilding identity after trauma. Together, they explore family, peer support, purpose, and the power of sharing survivor stories to remind others they are not alone.

About This Episode

Episode 14: From Fire to Art — Burn Survivor Stubbs’ Journey of Resilience and Hope

In this deeply personal episode of All About Burns, Corey Halstead sits down with burn survivor and glass artist Stubbs to talk about the day his life changed, the realities of burn recovery, and the emotional journey of rebuilding after trauma.

Stubbs speaks openly about his burn injury, hospitalization and rehabilitation, mental health, family relationships, public perception, and the process of rediscovering his identity and purpose.

Corey and Stubbs also discuss the importance of peer support and survivor community, the people who often become unsung heroes during recovery, and why sharing our stories can make such a meaningful difference for someone who may feel alone.

In this episode:

  • Stubbs’ life and work as a glass artist
  • The day of his burn injury
  • Hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing recovery
  • Mental health and stigma after burn trauma
  • Family relationships and survivor identity
  • Finding purpose after a life-changing injury
  • The importance of peer and community support
  • Recognizing the unsung heroes in healthcare
  • Stubbs’ message to other burn survivors

Featured Quote:
“Sharing your story can help so many people.”

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of self-harm, suicide, burn trauma, and mental health. Please listen with care.

If you or someone you know is in immediate emotional distress or considering suicide in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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