Best Post Mastectomy Podcasts (2024)

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What to Expect When Expecting a Mastectomy with Erica Neubert Campbell 55:58

13h ago55:58

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Erica Neubert Campbell was happily going about her mommy, wife and business lives when her breast cancer diagnosis arrived. It wasn’t unexpected. Her mom had died of breast cancer years earlier. What was unexpected was that doctors could only give her medical details. Erica opted for double mastectomy and decided to chronicle - with photographs – t…

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243. Emotional and Physical Challenges Post-Treatment. Katrece Nolen on IBC Survivorship 19:01

2d ago19:01

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Katrece's journey began in her late 30s, a time when many women may not consider themselves at risk for breast cancer. With no known family history of the disease, she was caught off guard when she noticed a physical change in her body—one breast appeared larger than the other. This seemingly benign observation led her to seek medical attention, a …

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Nipple Sparing Mastectomy and Nipple Delay procedure 17:00

4h ago17:00

17:00

Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series- 3 Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series. In this episode, we discuss nipple sparing mastectomy and reconstruction. -Find out who are the ideal candidates -Learn ab…

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242. Breaking Barriers: Advocating for Yourself When You Have Inflammatory Breast Cancer with Katrece Nolen Part I 41:49

6d ago41:49

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I had the privilege of speaking with Katrece Nolen, a breast cancer survivor from Northern Virginia. We had such a lovely and long conversation that I ended up producing this episode in two parts. Today we dive into Katrece’s compelling story with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). Diagnosed in her late 30s, Katrece's story began with a simple obser…

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The Power of Perspective- An interview with Kelee Davey 1:07:39

4h ago1:07:39

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Kris and Cass introduce the Breasties to an inspiring woman named Kelee Davey, who generously shares her story of a particularly rare cancer and her consequent stage 4 diagnosis. You will fall in love with Kelee's sense of humour, pragmatic and practical perspective on life, and the work she is doing to share her story so that women are informed. K…

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Failure to Launch? or Failure to Let Go? with Jack Stoltzfus 1:03:35

16h ago1:03:35

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Jack Stoltzfus works with young adults who fail to launch or later return to “the nest”, and with parents who have a difficult time letting go, all the while making sure they maintain a positive, caring relationship. In this episode, Jack explains: What’s changed: we couldn’t wait to get gone from our familial home, that’s often not the case today.…

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Peri- Post- and Menopause - Culturally Sensitive with Amita Sharma 55:40

8d ago55:40

55:40

Amita is younger than us but has been through the same hormonal wringer washer. But. Amita got proactive and has developed holistic wellness programs for taboo topics such as sexual health, menopause, stress, anxiety… amongst other issues that women go through. Some of this will apply to you, all of it will apply to your daughters! Today Amita disc…

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The Topless Marathoner- an interview with Louise Butcher 44:42

20d ago44:42

44:42

Kris and Cass kick off Season 2 with a guest who embodies the spirit of Breast Case Scenario. Louise Butcher, known globally as the Topless Runner, is much more than just that. In this episode, Louise shares her ultimate mission: breaking down the stigma and negativity surrounding mastectomy and normalising the choice of aesthetic flat closure afte…

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Redefine the Next Few Decades with Maureen Atkinson 53:14

23d ago53:14

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Maureen Atkinson is inspiring women like us to make this chapter our best. Founder of Lifeshiift, she’s the poster woman for learning and creating and curiosity as we navigate these years. Today she explains: Her path from a corporate mover and shaker to the designer and inspiration behind LifeShiift Travel as a young woman vs travel as an older wo…

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The Wisdom of Numerology with Suzan Owens 1:03:42

28d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Suzan Owens began studying Numerology over 30 years ago and was fascinated with the synchronicity, guidance, and growth this study offered. Today she explains: The field of Numerology The five core numbers Two people can have the same set of numbers How Numerology and Tarot are related Years, Cycles and Names Suzan tells us she doesn’t need to know…

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Breast Cancer in India 50:50

24d ago50:50

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Please join me and Dr. Tiwari as we talk with Dr. Karishma Kirti, who is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon in Mumbai, India. She discusses breast cancer incidence, diagnosis treatment in rural and urban India. She is a phenomenal breast surgeon who is spreading awareness on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. She uses social media to …

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How to Tackle New Challenges After a Long Career with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons coaches high achieving, driven executives and professionals to create a “retirement” that challenges them, gives them high satisfaction and, often, leaves a legacy. As Elizabeth spoke, I realized that many of the needs/desires of high achievers are actually not that different from more average achievers, perhaps just on a …

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241. FES PET vs FDG PET CT Scans: Which is Best for Metastatic Breast Cancer? 38:29

1M ago38:29

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In today's episode, we delve into the world of PET scans and other imaging modalities crucial for accurate diagnosis and staging of breast cancer. We are joined by two incredible guests: Dr. Kiser, the Medical Director of Molecular Imaging for Carilion Clinic, and Pam Kohl, a patient advocate living with metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Kiser provides…

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Beyond The Typical Vacation with Michelle Chang 58:22

1M ago58:22

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Michelle Chang and her husband, Jedd, didn’t set out to become "intentional" travelers, but traveling captured them and if you’re going to travel, intentional is a great idea. In this episode Michelle explains Why we need some level of digital/phone literacy to travel well nowadays Preparing our phone before travel Good apps to have Crossing border…

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Physical Therapy after Breast Cancer 39:30

1M ago39:30

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In this episode Dr. Tiwari and I talk with Physical Therapist, Jodi Diestler from ReVital Cancer Rehab to learn how prehab and rehab can help a patient through oncology treatment. We discuss: They discuss: •Prehab before breast cancer surgery •Cancer rehab after breast cancer diagnosis •Limitations after breast reconstruction •Lymphedema, fatigue, …

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240. Understanding Nuclear Medicine in Breast Cancer Care. What Every Patient Needs To Know 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, we delve into the critical topic of nuclear medicine and its role in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. As a breast cancer survivor and advocate, I understand the anxiety that comes with scans involving radioactive tracers. Today, we aim to demystify this process and highlight its importance. I am…

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'Grey Area Drinking' and Why It's on The Rise with Sarah Rusbatch 53:42

2M ago53:42

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Sarah Rusbatch is a grey area drinking coach. If you don’t know what that is, but enjoy your wine habit, listen in. In this episode, Sarah explains: What grey area drinking is How alcohol use disorder in women has increased over 80% in the last 30 years The interaction between menopause and drinking The physiological response to alcohol in women Wh…

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239. Dating, Sex, & Love with Cancer 55:43

2M ago55:43

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Katherine Benedict, a Clinical Psychologist at Stanford University, along with patient advocates Delta James and Roxana Guerrera, to discuss the topic of dating, sex, and love after a breast cancer diagnosis. We highlight the importance of normalizing the challenges and complexities of intimacy post-diagnosis. T…

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Create Lasting Changes in Your Life with Denise Miceli 55:17

2M ago55:17

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Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor who creates space for women ready for personal growth and change. She asks “Have you succeeded in one or more areas of your life? yet have a nagging feeling that something is missing?” Matches my statement that my old life is no longer enough. In this episode, Denise explains the subconscious…

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Remembering a Strong Mother as His Own Life Unfolded with Robert W Norris 1:26:00

2M ago1:26:00

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Robert Norris – Bob – comes from pretty strong genetic stock – large extended family who’s Depression-era experiences are reminiscent of “The Grapes of Wrath”. His mother was a force before women had many rights at all: proving herself as an athlete, standing her ground as a divorced woman, getting a pilot’s license, playing the organ, confronting …

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238. Integrating Naturopathic Medicine with Conventional Breast Cancer Care. Interview with Dr. Laura James 58:06

2M ago58:06

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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Laura James, a naturopathic oncologist based in Washington State. Dr. James provided a wealth of information about the role of naturopathic oncology in breast cancer care, emphasizing the importance of integrative medicine. She clarified the distinctions betwee…

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That's a wrap! 23:05

2M ago23:05

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Kris and Cass are wrapping up the first season of Breast Case Scenario after 12 glorious weeks of building a Breastie community. Join them as they reflect on the best parts of Season 1, what you can expect from Season 2, and how you can fill up your time over the next month while Kris and Cass take a well-deserved break. Breast Case Scenario will b…

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Living Your Gender Truth with Karen Anne Coccioli 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

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Karen Anne Coccioli had a traumatic childhood that left her broken for years. For a lot of years, many things didn’t get better. But, she played by “their” rules and, inside, never gave up. She always managed to see a light of hope no matter how dim at times until finally, she was free to be herself. Today, she discusses: When she knew she was gay …

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237. The Power of Exercise and the Nifty 150 Project with Briana Rickertsen 49:00

2M ago49:00

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In today's episode, host, Laura Carfang speaks with breast cancer survivor Briana Rickertsen. Briana was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in July 2020 at age 35. She underwent chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and additional treatments due to a HER2 positive tumor. Briana discovered she has a BRCA2 mutation, leading to further preventive me…

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Double Date: It's time to meet the hubbies 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

Kris and Cass think it's about time you meet their husbands. Matty and Phil usually leave the talking to the girls, but not this time! Partners of those undergoing a mastectomy play an incredibly important role, and Matty and Phil's perspectives are beautifully described in this episode. I mean, what's sexier than grown men speaking with vulnerabil…

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True Wealth: More Than The Money with Therese Nicklas 59:26

3M ago59:26

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Therese Nicklas is a Financial Planner, a Certified Money Coach and she describes “True Wealth” as, money, yes, but also what money can’t buy – purpose, passion, unlimited possibilities. In this episode, Terri explains: The two events that focused her mission to make sure women were financially literate Why money such an emotional topic Why it rema…

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Two are Better than One, Breast Surgeons return to answer questions. 34:00

3M ago34:00

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Two are better than one Breast surgeons: This is a model where two breast surgeons (myself and Dr. Mark Cripe) collaborate and operate together to perform double mastectomies. Over the last several years, Dr. Mark Cripe and I performed several double mastectomies together. We are both fellowship trained breast surgeons and we train residents and br…

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10. The Good, the Bad and the Well-intentioned Support Crew 36:05

3M ago36:05

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Kris and Cass reflect on all the different types of support they received leading up to, during, and after their mastectomies, highlighting both the light and shade of that support. They will talk about Fact Finder Fred, Bossy Bess, Pragmatic Penny, and the many other archetypes our breasties have shared along the way. This is a lighthearted look a…

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Estate Organization and End-of-Life Tasks with Adam Zuckerman 57:31

3M ago57:31

57:31

Adam Zuckerman is the Founder of Buried in Work, a leading eCommerce platform specializing in estate planning/organization, end-of-life tasks, and estate transitions. That service is just a small part of his CV – but the important part he talks about today. How organizing his dad’s estate and making sure everything was set up properly for his mom s…

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"Don't Wait": A story of a breast cancer survivor's courage to follow her heart and intuition. 52:41

3M ago52:41

52:41

Join me in a conversation with Breast cancer survivor and an author, Jennifer Skinnell and her Breast Surgeon, Dr. Mark Cripe about how she navigated her diagnosis and how she used her intuition to help guide her journey. Her life is also unique in a sense she lives in an RV. She is very inspirational for anyone who is recently diagnosed with cance…

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236. From Diagnosis to Survivorship: Stories and Support for Early Stage Breast Cancer. 1:13:24

3M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Meet the SBC Early Stage Leadership Team: Meghan Staskal-BradtJ, ulie Cottrill, Carol Collins, Meghan Aycock, Pooja Jain & & Marcee Raffel The team is a powerhouse of volunteers who have been instrumental in driving various projects and initiatives at survivingbreastcancer.org. Today's episode provides an opportunity for you to meet these volunteer…

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The Underbelly of Mastectomy 35:01

3M ago35:01

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Kris and Cass want all breasties to know that they hear you. They have dedicated this episode to the incredible number of listeners who have taken the time to reach out, engage, and share their personal stories in such vulnerable ways. Kris and Cass have identified some major themes in these stories and felt the need to bring them out of the shadow…

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Boomer Women and Online Dating with Deb Dutcher 1:05:42

3M ago1:05:42

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Deb Dutcher is a Boomer Online Dating Coach. She learned the hard way, but now that she’s mastered how to navigate the sometimes-murky waters of online dating, she shares: How to handle your reluctance to join a site How someone who has not dated for decades prepare themselves to date The five biggest mistakes Boomer gals make with their online pro…

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Breast Cancer in LGBTQIA+ community- Risk factors and Screening guidelines. 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

In honor of "PRIDE" month, please join me for a conversation with Dr. Lucy Bucher- she is a passionate OB/GYN and has been a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. We talk about breast cancer and its impact in the LGBTQIA+ community. Risk factors Causes of disparities in care and how we can mitigate them Breast Cancer symptoms Breast cancer sc…

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50 First Takes: Doing things for the first time post mastectomy 33:45

3M ago33:45

33:45

If you were to google how to prepare for life after a mastectomy, you would be provided with a wealth of tips, tricks, and things 'no one has told you,' and every single website targets the surgical nature of pre, during, and post-surgery. There is almost nothing considered beyond surgery, until now. This episode is about what you may be confronted…

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235. AI in Breast Cancer Care: The Impact of Breast Friend AI with Jessica Baladad 39:39

3M ago39:39

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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Balidad, a remarkable woman who has turned her personal experience with breast cancer into a powerful advocacy platform. Jessica, a five-year survivor of stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma, shared her journey from diagnosis to becoming a passionate advocate …

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Interconnectedness in These Times of Change with Kate Heartsong 57:59

3M ago57:59

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Kate Heartsong is the author of “Humanity’s Cry for Change”, written to help you create a happier life, to gain hope, to realize you can make positive changes for yourself and humanity. Today Kate discusses: Interconnectedness and our innate energy Our emotions and how to take the steps from the darker ones to the higher vibration ones Emotions as …

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The Ultimate Booby Bucket List 28:35

3M ago28:35

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When faced with a mastectomy, there is often little time to consider how you might say goodbye to your breast(s) in a meaningful way. Kris and Cass have put together the ultimate booby bucket list for those breasties who don't have the time or mental space to do it themselves, and they're asking the breastie community to add to it in this episode. …

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Why Las Vegas is a Great Retirement Town with Tina Dixon-Smith 51:53

4M ago51:53

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Tina Dixon-Smith has lived in a number of US cities and chooses to call Las Vegas home, promoting Nevada in general and Las Vegas in particular. She has a number of convincing reasons why it makes sense! Today she discusses: The allure of Las Vegas for her Non-nationals buying in Las Vegas Income and property taxes and insurance costs The 10-year v…

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6. Lions and Tigers and Bravery- Oh My! 29:08

4M ago29:08

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Kris and Cass reflect on the use of the word 'bravery' when describing individuals facing a devastating diagnosis and subsequent challenge ahead of them. They explore their own perception of bravery, what they drew on to overcome challenges, and offer practical advice for those supporting anyone facing a mastectomy. Before diving into this, Cass ha…

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Discovering Self via a Nomadic Lifestyle with Gila Melamed 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Gila Melamed is my first real follow-up conversation. We chatted last Summer about a road trip she was taking in a camperized car – her carpartment – and I knew at that time she was returning home to “up-size” – to a mini van. Now, many months into Phase 2, Gila tells us about: her journey of self-discovery and healing. (Gila’s explanation makes so…

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An Ode to the Nipple 29:30

4M ago29:30

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What does one do with their nipples when faced with the reality of a mastectomy? Kris and Cass discuss the whereabouts of their nipples, whether they're missed, and how to bid them farewell with creative reverence and reflection. Breast of the Week: What are Kris and Cass loving right now? @knittedknockers creates free breast prostheses for breast …

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Exiting Your Small Business with Len Bruskiewitz 51:52

4M ago51:52

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Len Bruskiewitz was born into a business environment so it comes as no surprise he followed that path. His early career was with some pretty notable companies and then he focused on exit planning for owners of small businesses. In this episode he discusses: Why exit strategy isn’t part of all the other plans that go into business planning Options f…

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Women's Health and Screening Recommendations. 43:32

4M ago43:32

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National Women’s Health week is celebrated each year, beginning on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. The theme for this year is, “Women’s Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care and Wellbeing.” Please welcome, Dr. Anita Somani, she is a highly respected healthcare professional, currently works as an OBGYN as…

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4. Flat Pack or Titty Committee? What team are you on? 44:59

4M ago44:59

44:59

Kris and Cass both had double mastectomies, but their surgical decisions could not be more different. While Cass chose the reconstruction route, Kris decided to go flat. This episode explores the factors and life experiences that influenced their decisions and what they wished they'd known. In the end, it's really not about the team you're on, as l…

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234. Michelle Sandlin, Living Her Best Life with BRCA 1 42:58

4M ago42:58

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Listening to your body is crucial, especially during times of illness or recovery. In today's episode, Michelle Sandlin talks about her unexpected diagnosis despite leading a very healthy lifestyle. We discuss the significant role of genetic testing in Michelle's life, revealing her BRCA1 gene mutation and its implications not only for her but also…

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Shattering Age Barriers with Ande Lyons 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

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Ande Lyons has a podcast called “Don’t Be Caged by Your Age”. She has an expression “Pastures are for horses, not humans.” Needless to say, the conversation revolves around age-ism, in many of its shapes and sizes. Ande discusses: age-ism: corporate, social and internalized “retirement” and other aging fallacies how pro-aging could save societies b…

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BONUS episode: Thank you 19:55

4M ago19:55

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Kris and Cass have released a bonus episode for all their breasties this week, as it seems they just couldn't wait until episode 4 drops on the 20 May. The support, love, and feedback the girls have received has been so overwhelming that they felt the need to express their gratitude and reflect on the week that has passed. Want to engage more? Find…

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Dealing With & Managing Chronic Pain with DK Ciccone 59:32

4M ago59:32

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DK Ciccone experienced a back injury at age 13. Several possible causes are hindsight, of course, but help fuel her passion for helping others understand pain, emphasizing the critical connections between the physical, mental, and emotional realms. In this episode, DK explains: Bio/psycho/social model of pain How diet culture might make us more sus…

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3. Rolling in the DIEP: Cass' prophylactic mastectomy journey 1:01:33

5M ago1:01:33

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Following the death of her mother to metastatic breast cancer when she was 21, Cass details the circumstances that saw her commit to a prophylactic double mastectomy at the age of 31. She discusses how fear impacted her decision and how lack of information contributed to a long and difficult journey with breast reconstrcution utilising breast impla…

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