# MTN 96 Gilbert | Brooklyn V's Pizza | TEARS. TRIUMPH. TRUTH. Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579/mtn-96-gilbert-brooklyn-v-s-pizza-tears-triumph-truth Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579/mtn-96-gilbert-brooklyn-v-s-pizza-tears-triumph-truth.md Podcast: [MOVE THE NEEDLE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579) Published: 2026-07-08T15:05:30+00:00 Episode link: https://movetheneedle.podbean.com/e/mtn-96-gilbert-brooklyn-vs-pizza-tears-triumph-truth/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9fkqyezw4jg6hm7u/audio_FINAL_MTN_Episode_96b5hc3.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/move-the-needle-6996579/episodes/mtn-96-gilbert-brooklyn-v-s-pizza-tears-triumph-truth Duration seconds: 3874 ## Resource Featuring stories of hope, resilience, healing, and perseverance, Episode 96 highlights three inspiring women making a meaningful impact in their communities. Special thanks to our partners of this episode: • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ • Brooklyn V's Pizza: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ • Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... • Von Hanson's Meats & Spirits: https://vonhansonsmeats.net/ • Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ • Coulter Infiniti: https://www.coulterinfiniti.com/ First, we're joined by Alyssa Munson, Developmental Specialist with Valleywise Health's NICU Developmental Program. Alyssa shares what life is really like caring for premature babies, why skin-to-skin contact plays such a critical role in brain development and healing, and how families can find hope during one of life's most difficult journeys. Learn more about Valleywise Health HERE: https://valleywisehealth.org/ Next, we welcome Laura Allred, Founder and Executive Director of the Brightly Living Foundation. After surviving breast cancer at 33, Laura created a nonprofit dedicated to helping women heal emotionally, mentally, and physically after diagnosis. She discusses life after cancer, the importance of community, and why mental health should be part of every survivor's treatment plan. Learn more about Brightly Living Foundation HERE: https://brightlyliving.org/ Finally, author Erika Snyder joins us to discuss her memoir, Dance With Somebody. As the wife of former NFL offensive lineman Adam Snyder, Erika shares the untold realities of NFL family life, navigating identity beyond football, and the lessons learned through marriage, motherhood, and life's biggest transitions. Learn more about Erika and Dance W… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/move-the-needle-6996579/episodes/mtn-96-gilbert-brooklyn-v-s-pizza-tears-triumph-truth/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579/mtn-96-gilbert-brooklyn-v-s-pizza-tears-triumph-truth.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.