What do you gain when you lose everything?
Episode #
56
22
Min
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

What do you gain when you lose everything?

The Storyworth Podcast
Episode Description

When the Palisades Fire swept through their neighborhood in early 2025, Bonnie Burgess and her family lost nearly everything: their homes, family photos, and even Wilson, the actual volleyball from the movie Cast Away. In this episode, Bonnie reflects on how the tragedy has had the unexpected benefit of bringing three generations of her family closer and shares the meaning behind the handful of family keepsakes that somehow escaped the fire.

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