Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyondhttps://weareboobalicious.comWhat happens after breast cancer treatment ends, and how do you move forward when you do not feel like yourself yet? Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast helping women navigate breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship through honest conversations, survivor experiences, and evidence-based guidance. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist Jenni Rai, a breast cancer recovery and lymphedema specialist, Boobalicious combines lived experience with practical medical insight. Together, Chris and Jenni answer the questions women often find themselves searching for during breast cancer treatment and life after breast cancer. How do you safely rebuild strength after a mastectomy? What can you do about lymphedema, post-mastectomy pain, treatment-induced menopause, hormone changes, scanxiety, body image struggles, and fear of cancer recurrence? Boobalicious explores these topics in clear, relatable conversations designed to help breast cancer survivors feel informed, supported, and less alone. Each episode features candid discussions with breast cancer survivors, oncologists, physical therapists, medical experts, advocates, and wellness professionals. Guests share real breast cancer stories, practical recovery strategies, and trustworthy information about the physical and emotional realities of cancer survivorship. Topics include breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, chemotherapy and radiation side effects, mastectomy recovery, breast reconstruction, post-mastectomy pain, hormone-positive breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, medically induced menopause, hormone blockers, lymphedema after breast cancer, safe exercise, physical therapy, cancer PTSD, scanxiety, survivor guilt, mental health, body image, intimacy, wellness trends, and rebuilding confidence after cancer. What will you take away from Boobalicious? ✅ Practical guidance for navigating breast cancer treatment and recovery ✅ Evidence-based information about mastectomy recovery, lymphedema, menopause, exercise, and survivorship ✅ Honest breast cancer survivor stories that reflect the realities of life during and after treatment ✅ Encouragement to rebuild your strength, confidence, and connection with your body Whether you have recently received a breast cancer diagnosis, are undergoing treatment, are recovering from breast cancer surgery, or have been living as a breast cancer survivor for years, Boobalicious meets you where you are. You will hear medically grounded conversations without fear-based noise, unrealistic promises, or pressure to navigate recovery perfectly.en(c) 2025Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0000Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0000https://rss2.flightcast.com/t890vdnart2kyaemz0q0ootf.xmlFlightcast RSS Feed GeneratorBoobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyondhttps://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/ak2da1nybufvzjl3ll7ts0u7/podcasts/t890vdnart2kyaemz0q0ootf/ycr1nnrc90zqf1atsb0knqu1.pnghttps://weareboobalicious.comWhat happens after breast cancer treatment ends, and how do you move forward when you do not feel like yourself yet? Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast helping women navigate breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship through honest conversations, survivor experiences, and evidence-based guidance.

Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist Jenni Rai, a breast cancer recovery and lymphedema specialist, Boobalicious combines lived experience with practical medical insight. Together, Chris and Jenni answer the questions women often find themselves searching for during breast cancer treatment and life after breast cancer.

How do you safely rebuild strength after a mastectomy? What can you do about lymphedema, post-mastectomy pain, treatment-induced menopause, hormone changes, scanxiety, body image struggles, and fear of cancer recurrence? Boobalicious explores these topics in clear, relatable conversations designed to help breast cancer survivors feel informed, supported, and less alone.

Each episode features candid discussions with breast cancer survivors, oncologists, physical therapists, medical experts, advocates, and wellness professionals. Guests share real breast cancer stories, practical recovery strategies, and trustworthy information about the physical and emotional realities of cancer survivorship.

Topics include breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, chemotherapy and radiation side effects, mastectomy recovery, breast reconstruction, post-mastectomy pain, hormone-positive breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, medically induced menopause, hormone blockers, lymphedema after breast cancer, safe exercise, physical therapy, cancer PTSD, scanxiety, survivor guilt, mental health, body image, intimacy, wellness trends, and rebuilding confidence after cancer.

What will you take away from Boobalicious?

✅ Practical guidance for navigating breast cancer treatment and recovery

✅ Evidence-based information about mastectomy recovery, lymphedema, menopause, exercise, and survivorship

✅ Honest breast cancer survivor stories that reflect the realities of life during and after treatment

✅ Encouragement to rebuild your strength, confidence, and connection with your body

Whether you have recently received a breast cancer diagnosis, are undergoing treatment, are recovering from breast cancer surgery, or have been living as a breast cancer survivor for years, Boobalicious meets you where you are. You will hear medically grounded conversations without fear-based noise, unrealistic promises, or pressure to navigate recovery perfectly.


]]>episodicChris Kushner & Jennifer RaiChris Kushner and Jennifer Rai, PT, CLTjenniraipt@gmail.comWhat happens after breast cancer treatment ends, and how do you move forward when you do not feel like yourself yet? Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast helping women navigate breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship through honest conversations, survivor experiences, and evidence-based guidance. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist Jenni Rai, a breast cancer recovery and lymphedema specialist, Boobalicious combines lived experience with practical medical insight. Together, Chris and Jenni answer the questions women often find themselves searching for during breast cancer treatment and life after breast cancer. How do you safely rebuild strength after a mastectomy? What can you do about lymphedema, post-mastectomy pain, treatment-induced menopause, hormone changes, scanxiety, body image struggles, and fear of cancer recurrence? Boobalicious explores these topics in clear, relatable conversations designed to help breast cancer survivors feel informed, supported, and less alone. Each episode features candid discussions with breast cancer survivors, oncologists, physical therapists, medical experts, advocates, and wellness professionals. Guests share real breast cancer stories, practical recovery strategies, and trustworthy information about the physical and emotional realities of cancer survivorship. Topics include breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, chemotherapy and radiation side effects, mastectomy recovery, breast reconstruction, post-mastectomy pain, hormone-positive breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, medically induced menopause, hormone blockers, lymphedema after breast cancer, safe exercise, physical therapy, cancer PTSD, scanxiety, survivor guilt, mental health, body image, intimacy, wellness trends, and rebuilding confidence after cancer. What will you take away from Boobalicious? ✅ Practical guidance for navigating breast cancer treatment and recovery ✅ Evidence-based information about mastectomy recovery, lymphedema, menopause, exercise, and survivorship ✅ Honest breast cancer survivor stories that reflect the realities of life during and after treatment ✅ Encouragement to rebuild your strength, confidence, and connection with your body Whether you have recently received a breast cancer diagnosis, are undergoing treatment, are recovering from breast cancer surgery, or have been living as a breast cancer survivor for years, Boobalicious meets you where you are. You will hear medically grounded conversations without fear-based noise, unrealistic promises, or pressure to navigate recovery perfectly.From Survivor to ThriverfalsenoThe Healing Power of Breast Cancer Community: Retreats, Connection & Survivorship with LionessWhat happens when you find community that doesn't just understand your diagnosis, but sees you as a whole person? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, sit down with Yahira Torres, founder of Lioness Retreat, and Staci Tantum, known as @Metastaci, to talk about breast cancer retreats, the power of in-person community, and why finding your people can be just as healing as any medical treatment. Yahira shares how she was diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic in September 2020 and turned to social media to find others who looked like her. Isolated and overwhelmed by medical jargon, she realized she was getting more support from online community than from her own medical team. That's when she decided to create Lioness Retreat, a small, intimate retreat for breast cancer survivors that prioritizes healing, empowerment, and connection. The Lioness Retreat is not your typical cancer event. Every year, Yahira and her team carefully select 20 women through a thoughtful application and interview process, cultivating a group that will bond, support each other, and grow together. The weekend includes professional photo shoots, makeup sessions, art projects where participants create collages for each other, and deep conversations about life after breast cancer. Staci opens up about her own journey with breast cancer, her metastatic diagnosis, and how attending Camp Breasties and Lioness Retreat changed her life. She talks about leaving an unhappy marriage, learning to show up for herself, and discovering that cancer community isn't just about medical advice—it's about learning to live again. Chris and Jenni explore the emotional safety that Lioness Retreat creates, how these retreats differ from traditional support groups, and why women struggle to prioritize themselves. Yahira discusses the importance of diversity in her retreat groups, the challenges of body image after multiple surgeries, and how she uses fashion and self-acceptance to navigate constant physical changes. The conversation also touches on dating after cancer, the power of sharing your story on social media, and why saying yes to community can open doors you didn't know existed. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ How Lioness Retreat selects participants and creates intimate, healing experiences ✅ Why breast cancer community can be more supportive than traditional support groups ✅ How attending retreats and summits can transform life after breast cancer ✅ The emotional and physical challenges of adjusting to body changes after mastectomy and reconstruction ✅ How to find breast cancer retreats and community events ✅ Why showing up for yourself matters, even when it feels hard ✅ How social media can be a tool for connection and healing ✅ The difference between toxic positivity and authentic storytelling ✅ Resources for breast cancer survivors looking for community ABOUT YAHIRA TORRES Yahira Torres is the founder of Lioness Retreat, an intimate, empowering retreat for breast cancer survivors. Diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic in 2020, Yahaira turned to social media to find community and realized how powerful in-person connection could be. She created Lioness Retreat to bring survivors together in small, carefully curated groups where healing, empowerment, and community are at the center. Follow Yahaira on Instagram at @breastcancer_chingona and learn more about Lioness Retreat at @lion_ess_retreat. ABOUT STACi TANTUM (@METASTACI) Staci is a stage IV Thriver aka MBC baddie! Living her most authentic life, she is surrounded by family, friends, community, and her pup, Cato. She works in nonprofit writing grants and running out-of-school time programs. She expresses herself through writing and poetry, and Staci loves advocating for visibility and metastatic breast cancer research funding. When she’s not working or volunteering, you can find her traveling or shopping.  Find her on socials @Metastaci. RESOURCES MENTIONED Lioness Retreat Info/ Donate: www.prideretreat.org TheBreasties.org youngsurvival.org Breastofus.com MarysPlaceByTheSea.org (Ocean Grove, New Jersey) Diagnosis Anonymous (Chris Kushner's mentorship platform for newly diagnosed cancer patients) ABOUT BOOBALICIOUS Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast for women navigating breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist and breast cancer rehabilitation specialist Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, Boobalicious combines lived experience with professional insight to talk about the things that don't always get enough attention during and after breast cancer treatment. We talk about breast cancer recovery, mastectomy recovery, lymphedema after breast cancer, menopause after breast cancer, exercise after breast cancer treatment, mental health, survivorship, and...flightcast:01M3K22RV5R27P5TPQYBCGA6PYWed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0000Chris Kushner and Jenni RaiWhat happens when you find community that doesn't just understand your diagnosis, but sees you as a whole person? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, sit down with Yahira Torres, founder of Lioness Retreat, and Staci Tantum, known as @Metastaci, to talk about breast cancer retreats, the power of in-person community, and why finding your people can be just as healing as any medical treatment.

Yahira shares how she was diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic in September 2020 and turned to social media to find others who looked like her. Isolated and overwhelmed by medical jargon, she realized she was getting more support from online community than from her own medical team. That's when she decided to create Lioness Retreat, a small, intimate retreat for breast cancer survivors that prioritizes healing, empowerment, and connection.

The Lioness Retreat is not your typical cancer event. Every year, Yahira and her team carefully select 20 women through a thoughtful application and interview process, cultivating a group that will bond, support each other, and grow together. The weekend includes professional photo shoots, makeup sessions, art projects where participants create collages for each other, and deep conversations about life after breast cancer.

Staci opens up about her own journey with breast cancer, her metastatic diagnosis, and how attending Camp Breasties and Lioness Retreat changed her life. She talks about leaving an unhappy marriage, learning to show up for herself, and discovering that cancer community isn't just about medical advice—it's about learning to live again.

Chris and Jenni explore the emotional safety that Lioness Retreat creates, how these retreats differ from traditional support groups, and why women struggle to prioritize themselves. Yahira discusses the importance of diversity in her retreat groups, the challenges of body image after multiple surgeries, and how she uses fashion and self-acceptance to navigate constant physical changes.

The conversation also touches on dating after cancer, the power of sharing your story on social media, and why saying yes to community can open doors you didn't know existed.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ How Lioness Retreat selects participants and creates intimate, healing experiences
✅ Why breast cancer community can be more supportive than traditional support groups
✅ How attending retreats and summits can transform life after breast cancer
✅ The emotional and physical challenges of adjusting to body changes after mastectomy and reconstruction
✅ How to find breast cancer retreats and community events
✅ Why showing up for yourself matters, even when it feels hard
✅ How social media can be a tool for connection and healing
✅ The difference between toxic positivity and authentic storytelling
✅ Resources for breast cancer survivors looking for community

ABOUT YAHIRA TORRES
Yahira Torres is the founder of Lioness Retreat, an intimate, empowering retreat for breast cancer survivors. Diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic in 2020, Yahaira turned to social media to find community and realized how powerful in-person connection could be. She created Lioness Retreat to bring survivors together in small, carefully curated groups where healing, empowerment, and community are at the center. Follow Yahaira on Instagram at @breastcancer_chingona and learn more about Lioness Retreat at @lion_ess_retreat.

ABOUT STACi TANTUM (@METASTACI)
Staci is a stage IV Thriver aka MBC baddie! Living her most authentic life, she is surrounded by family, friends, community, and her pup, Cato. She works in nonprofit writing grants and running out-of-school time programs. She expresses herself through writing and poetry, and Staci loves advocating for visibility and metastatic breast cancer research funding. When she’s not working or volunteering, you can find her traveling or shopping.  Find her on socials @Metastaci.

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Lioness Retreat Info/ Donate: www.prideretreat.org

TheBreasties.org
youngsurvival.org
Breastofus.com
MarysPlaceByTheSea.org (Ocean Grove, New Jersey)
Diagnosis Anonymous (Chris Kushner's mentorship platform for newly diagnosed cancer patients)

ABOUT BOOBALICIOUS
Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast for women navigating breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist and breast cancer rehabilitation specialist Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, Boobalicious combines lived experience with professional insight to talk about the things that don't always get enough attention during and after breast cancer treatment.

We talk about breast cancer recovery, mastectomy recovery, lymphedema after breast cancer, menopause after breast cancer, exercise after breast cancer treatment, mental health, survivorship, and...

]]>The Healing Power of Breast Cancer Community: Retreats, Connection & Survivorship with LionessChris Kushner and Jenni Raifull2849falseWhat happens when you find community that doesn't just understand your diagnosis, but sees you as a whole person? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, sit down with Yahira Torres, founder of Lioness Retreat, and Staci Tantum, known as @Metastaci, to talk about breast cancer retreats, the power of in-person community, and why finding your people can be just as healing as any medical treatment. Yahira shares how she was diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic in September 2020 and turned to social media to find others who looked like her. Isolated and overwhelmed by medical jargon, she realized she was getting more support from online community than from her own medical team. That's when she decided to create Lioness Retreat, a small, intimate retreat for breast cancer survivors that prioritizes healing, empowerment, and connection. The Lioness Retreat is not your typical cancer event. Every year, Yahira and her team carefully select 20 women through a thoughtful application and interview process, cultivating a group that will bond, support each other, and grow together. The weekend includes professional photo shoots, makeup sessions, art projects where participants create collages for each other, and deep conversations about life after breast cancer. Staci opens up about her own journey with breast cancer, her metastatic diagnosis, and how attending Camp Breasties and Lioness Retreat changed her life. She talks about leaving an unhappy marriage, learning to show up for herself, and discovering that cancer community isn't just about medical advice—it's about learning to live again. Chris and Jenni explore the emotional safety that Lioness Retreat creates, how these retreats differ from traditional support groups, and why women struggle to prioritize themselves. Yahira discusses the importance of diversity in her retreat groups, the challenges of body image after multiple surgeries, and how she uses fashion and self-acceptance to navigate constant physical changes. The conversation also touches on dating after cancer, the power of sharing your story on social media, and why saying yes to community can open doors you didn't know existed. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ How Lioness Retreat selects participants and creates intimate, healing experiences ✅ Why breast cancer community can be more supportive than traditional support groups ✅ How attending retreats and summits can transform life after breast cancer ✅ The emotional and physical challenges of adjusting to body changes after mastectomy and reconstruction ✅ How to find breast cancer retreats and community events ✅ Why showing up for yourself matters, even when it feels hard ✅ How social media can be a tool for connection and healing ✅ The difference between toxic positivity and authentic storytelling ✅ Resources for breast cancer survivors looking for community ABOUT YAHIRA TORRES Yahira Torres is the founder of Lioness Retreat, an intimate, empowering retreat for breast cancer survivors. Diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic in 2020, Yahaira turned to social media to find community and realized how powerful in-person connection could be. She created Lioness Retreat to bring survivors together in small, carefully curated groups where healing, empowerment, and community are at the center. Follow Yahaira on Instagram at @breastcancer_chingona and learn more about Lioness Retreat at @lion_ess_retreat. ABOUT STACi TANTUM (@METASTACI) Staci is a stage IV Thriver aka MBC baddie! Living her most authentic life, she is surrounded by family, friends, community, and her pup, Cato. She works in nonprofit writing grants and running out-of-school time programs. She expresses herself through writing and poetry, and Staci loves advocating for visibility and metastatic breast cancer research funding. When she’s not working or volunteering, you can find her traveling or shopping.  Find her on socials @Metastaci. RESOURCES MENTIONED Lioness Retreat Info/ Donate: www.prideretreat.org TheBreasties.org youngsurvival.org Breastofus.com MarysPlaceByTheSea.org (Ocean Grove, New Jersey) Diagnosis Anonymous (Chris Kushner's mentorship platform for newly diagnosed cancer patients) ABOUT BOOBALICIOUS Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast for women navigating breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist and breast cancer rehabilitation specialist Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, Boobalicious combines lived experience with professional insight to talk about the things that don't always get enough attention during and after breast cancer treatment. We talk about breast cancer recovery, mastectomy recovery, lymphedema after breast cancer, menopause after breast cancer, exercise after breast cancer treatment, mental health, survivorship, and...Menopause After Breast Cancer: Options You Didn't Know Existed with Dr. Christy ThoserWhat happens when menopause symptoms aren't just temporary—but a lifelong reality that no one prepared you for? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, sit down with Dr. Christy Thoser, founder of Corla Health, to talk about menopause after breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, and the treatment options many women don't know exist. Chris and Jenni share their own experiences with menopause symptoms—brain zaps, heart palpitations, frozen shoulder, anxiety, high cholesterol—and the surprising revelation that menopause doesn't last a year. It lasts the rest of your life. And the symptoms you're white-knuckling through? There are solutions. Dr. Thoser explains why so many women struggle to get answers about menopause, especially after breast cancer treatment. She discusses the gap in menopause training for OBGYNs, why oncologists often refer patients elsewhere, and how women end up navigating a system that wasn't designed to support them. The conversation covers hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, joint pain, vaginal dryness, bone density loss, cardiovascular risk, and mental health changes during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Thoser walks through both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, including medications like gabapentin and SSRIs, supplements like magnesium glycinate and vitamin E, and when hormone replacement therapy may still be an option after breast cancer. If you've been told to just deal with menopause symptoms, or if you're unsure whether hormone therapy is safe after breast cancer, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical next steps. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ Why menopause symptoms can last far longer than one year ✅ The difference between natural menopause and medically induced menopause ✅ Why symptoms can be more severe after breast cancer treatment ✅ Non-hormonal treatment options for hot flashes, brain fog, and night sweats ✅ How SSRIs, gabapentin, and supplements can help manage menopause symptoms ✅ Whether hormone replacement therapy is safe after breast cancer ✅ Why OBGYNs often lack menopause training ✅ How to find a menopause specialist through The Menopause Society ✅ Why estrogen loss affects heart health, bone density, cholesterol, and mental health ✅ What brain zaps, frozen shoulder, heart palpitations, and itchy skin have to do with menopause ABOUT DR. CHRISTY THOSER Dr. Christy Thoser is the founder of Corla Health, a menopause care practice specializing in hormone replacement therapy and menopause management for women who have had breast cancer. After years in general OBGYN practice, Dr. Thoser recognized the massive gap in menopause care and created Corla Health to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and life after breast cancer treatment. Corla Health offers personalized menopause care for California residents and medical advisory services for women outside California. New patients can begin their care plan at no cost. Learn more at CorlaHealth.com RESOURCES MENTIONED The Menopause Society provider directory Magnesium glycinate for sleep and menopause symptoms Gabapentin for hot flashes SSRIs for menopause symptoms (with considerations for Tamoxifen) ABOUT BOOBALICIOUS Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast for women navigating breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist and breast cancer rehabilitation specialist Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, Boobalicious combines lived experience with professional insight to talk about the things that don't always get enough attention during and after breast cancer treatment. We talk about breast cancer recovery, mastectomy recovery, lymphedema after breast cancer, menopause after breast cancer, exercise after breast cancer treatment, mental health, survivorship, and life after breast cancer. Subscribe for honest conversations about what happens during breast cancer treatment—and what happens when treatment ends but you still don't quite feel like yourself. KEYWORDS menopause after breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer, menopause symptoms, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, menopause treatment options, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, menopause specialist, perimenopause, medically induced menopause, breast cancer podcast, breast cancer recovery, non-hormonal menopause treatment HASHTAGS #MenopauseAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSurvivorship #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MenopauseSupport #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerPodcast #BoobaliciousPodcast Boobalicious conversations are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoiceflightcast:01M35RQBKH5CJNY4XXMAAZS4KTWed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0000What happens when menopause symptoms aren't just temporary—but a lifelong reality that no one prepared you for? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, sit down with Dr. Christy Thoser, founder of Corla Health, to talk about menopause after breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, and the treatment options many women don't know exist. Chris and Jenni share their own experiences with menopause symptoms—brain zaps, heart palpitations, frozen shoulder, anxiety, high cholesterol—and the surprising revelation that menopause doesn't last a year. It lasts the rest of your life. And the symptoms you're white-knuckling through? There are solutions. Dr. Thoser explains why so many women struggle to get answers about menopause, especially after breast cancer treatment. She discusses the gap in menopause training for OBGYNs, why oncologists often refer patients elsewhere, and how women end up navigating a system that wasn't designed to support them. The conversation covers hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, joint pain, vaginal dryness, bone density loss, cardiovascular risk, and mental health changes during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Thoser walks through both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, including medications like gabapentin and SSRIs, supplements like magnesium glycinate and vitamin E, and when hormone replacement therapy may still be an option after breast cancer. If you've been told to just deal with menopause symptoms, or if you're unsure whether hormone therapy is safe after breast cancer, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical next steps. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ Why menopause symptoms can last far longer than one year ✅ The difference between natural menopause and medically induced menopause ✅ Why symptoms can be more severe after breast cancer treatment ✅ Non-hormonal treatment options for hot flashes, brain fog, and night sweats ✅ How SSRIs, gabapentin, and supplements can help manage menopause symptoms ✅ Whether hormone replacement therapy is safe after breast cancer ✅ Why OBGYNs often lack menopause training ✅ How to find a menopause specialist through The Menopause Society ✅ Why estrogen loss affects heart health, bone density, cholesterol, and mental health ✅ What brain zaps, frozen shoulder, heart palpitations, and itchy skin have to do with menopause ABOUT DR. CHRISTY THOSER Dr. Christy Thoser is the founder of Corla Health, a menopause care practice specializing in hormone replacement therapy and menopause management for women who have had breast cancer. After years in general OBGYN practice, Dr. Thoser recognized the massive gap in menopause care and created Corla Health to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and life after breast cancer treatment. Corla Health offers personalized menopause care for California residents and medical advisory services for women outside California. New patients can begin their care plan at no cost. Learn more at CorlaHealth.com RESOURCES MENTIONED The Menopause Society provider directory Magnesium glycinate for sleep and menopause symptoms Gabapentin for hot flashes SSRIs for menopause symptoms (with considerations for Tamoxifen) ABOUT BOOBALICIOUS Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast for women navigating breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist and breast cancer rehabilitation specialist Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, Boobalicious combines lived experience with professional insight to talk about the things that don't always get enough attention during and after breast cancer treatment. We talk about breast cancer recovery, mastectomy recovery, lymphedema after breast cancer, menopause after breast cancer, exercise after breast cancer treatment, mental health, survivorship, and life after breast cancer. Subscribe for honest conversations about what happens during breast cancer treatment—and what happens when treatment ends but you still don't quite feel like yourself. KEYWORDS menopause after breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer, menopause symptoms, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, menopause treatment options, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, menopause specialist, perimenopause, medically induced menopause, breast cancer podcast, breast cancer recovery, non-hormonal menopause treatment HASHTAGS #MenopauseAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSurvivorship #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MenopauseSupport #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerPodcast #BoobaliciousPodcast Boobalicious conversations are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

]]>Menopause After Breast Cancer: Options You Didn't Know Existed with Dr. Christy Thoserfull2747falseWhat happens when menopause symptoms aren't just temporary—but a lifelong reality that no one prepared you for? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, sit down with Dr. Christy Thoser, founder of Corla Health, to talk about menopause after breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy, and the treatment options many women don't know exist. Chris and Jenni share their own experiences with menopause symptoms—brain zaps, heart palpitations, frozen shoulder, anxiety, high cholesterol—and the surprising revelation that menopause doesn't last a year. It lasts the rest of your life. And the symptoms you're white-knuckling through? There are solutions. Dr. Thoser explains why so many women struggle to get answers about menopause, especially after breast cancer treatment. She discusses the gap in menopause training for OBGYNs, why oncologists often refer patients elsewhere, and how women end up navigating a system that wasn't designed to support them. The conversation covers hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, joint pain, vaginal dryness, bone density loss, cardiovascular risk, and mental health changes during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Thoser walks through both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, including medications like gabapentin and SSRIs, supplements like magnesium glycinate and vitamin E, and when hormone replacement therapy may still be an option after breast cancer. If you've been told to just deal with menopause symptoms, or if you're unsure whether hormone therapy is safe after breast cancer, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical next steps. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ Why menopause symptoms can last far longer than one year ✅ The difference between natural menopause and medically induced menopause ✅ Why symptoms can be more severe after breast cancer treatment ✅ Non-hormonal treatment options for hot flashes, brain fog, and night sweats ✅ How SSRIs, gabapentin, and supplements can help manage menopause symptoms ✅ Whether hormone replacement therapy is safe after breast cancer ✅ Why OBGYNs often lack menopause training ✅ How to find a menopause specialist through The Menopause Society ✅ Why estrogen loss affects heart health, bone density, cholesterol, and mental health ✅ What brain zaps, frozen shoulder, heart palpitations, and itchy skin have to do with menopause ABOUT DR. CHRISTY THOSER Dr. Christy Thoser is the founder of Corla Health, a menopause care practice specializing in hormone replacement therapy and menopause management for women who have had breast cancer. After years in general OBGYN practice, Dr. Thoser recognized the massive gap in menopause care and created Corla Health to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and life after breast cancer treatment. Corla Health offers personalized menopause care for California residents and medical advisory services for women outside California. New patients can begin their care plan at no cost. Learn more at CorlaHealth.com RESOURCES MENTIONED The Menopause Society provider directory Magnesium glycinate for sleep and menopause symptoms Gabapentin for hot flashes SSRIs for menopause symptoms (with considerations for Tamoxifen) ABOUT BOOBALICIOUS Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond is a breast cancer podcast for women navigating breast cancer treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship. Hosted by breast cancer survivor Chris Kushner and physical therapist and breast cancer rehabilitation specialist Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, Boobalicious combines lived experience with professional insight to talk about the things that don't always get enough attention during and after breast cancer treatment. We talk about breast cancer recovery, mastectomy recovery, lymphedema after breast cancer, menopause after breast cancer, exercise after breast cancer treatment, mental health, survivorship, and life after breast cancer. Subscribe for honest conversations about what happens during breast cancer treatment—and what happens when treatment ends but you still don't quite feel like yourself. KEYWORDS menopause after breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer, menopause symptoms, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, menopause treatment options, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, menopause specialist, perimenopause, medically induced menopause, breast cancer podcast, breast cancer recovery, non-hormonal menopause treatment HASHTAGS #MenopauseAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSurvivorship #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MenopauseSupport #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerPodcast #BoobaliciousPodcast Boobalicious conversations are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoiceChris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLTBreast Cancer Recovery: Coming Home to Your Body, with Natasha RamlallComing Home to Your Body: Breast Cancer Recovery, Letting Go & the Illusion of Control | Natasha Ramlall What happens when your body finally forces you to pay attention? For many women navigating breast cancer recovery, chronic pain, menopause, or other major health changes, the body can begin to feel like something to manage, fix, or even fear. But what if healing also means learning how to listen to it again? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, speak with Natasha Ramlall, founder of Humanist Coaching and an embodied integration coach, about reconnecting with the body, breaking generational patterns, and letting go of the illusion that we can control everything that happens to us. Natasha shares how endometriosis and chronic back pain eventually forced her to stop pushing through physical symptoms and start paying attention to what her body was telling her. Her experience led her to embodied integration—the practice of connecting our thinking mind with our physical sensations, emotions, survival patterns, and spiritual lives. The conversation also explores the messages women inherit from their families: work harder, suck it up, keep going, don't complain. Natasha and Chris discuss how those survival strategies may have served previous generations while no longer serving us—and what it looks like to choose which patterns we want to carry forward. For Chris, breast cancer brought another realization: you can make the “right” choices and still receive a diagnosis you never expected. That loss of control can be terrifying, but it can also change the way we approach fear, parenting, our bodies, and life after breast cancer treatment. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ What “embodied integration” means and how it can help us reconnect with our bodies ✅ Why women often learn to ignore physical and emotional signals and simply push through ✅ How family and generational patterns influence the way we respond to pain, stress, and illness ✅ Why a major health diagnosis can challenge our illusion of control ✅ How letting go can affect fear, parenting, relationships, and breast cancer survivorship ✅ Why spirituality or faith can become an important anchor when certainty disappears TIMESTAMPS ~05:13 When the body “levels up” after years of ignored symptoms ~18:16 “They are just passing through”—parenting and learning to let go ~19:45 Chris shares her son’s surprisingly wise perspective on worrying ~22:02 The illusion of control and what a health crisis can teach us KEY TAKEAWAYS 🔹 Our bodies often communicate long before we are ready—or able—to listen. 🔹 Many women have inherited a “suck it up and push through” mentality that once served a purpose but may not serve them now. 🔹 Breaking generational patterns does not require rejecting the people who came before us. We can appreciate what helped them survive while choosing something different for ourselves. 🔹 A health crisis can disrupt the belief that if we do everything “right,” we can control what happens to us. 🔹 Breast cancer survivorship can involve more than physical recovery. Life after breast cancer treatment may also mean rebuilding trust in your body and learning how to live with uncertainty. 🔹 Letting go of control does not mean giving up. It can mean recognizing what is actually ours to control—and releasing what isn't. ABOUT NATASHA RAMLALL Natasha Ramlall works with high-functioning, capable women who feel the ground cracking beneath them after a difficult life transition or an awakening to a mismatched life. As an Embodied Integration Coach, she guides you back into a deeper experience of your human-ness to heal, expand and evolve from an Identity Rupture and navigate the space between who you were and who you are becoming. *Exclusive Offer to Podcast Listeners! RESOURCES AND LINKS Humanist Coaching Free Guided Audio (from Natasha!) Follow Natasha (@freestyle_dance_alchemy) Follow Boobalicious (@boobaliciouspod) WeAreBoobalicious.com The conversations on Boobalicious are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. SEO Keywords: breast cancer recovery, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, life after breast cancer treatment, breast cancer podcast for women, breast cancer survivor, breast cancer support, breast cancer wellness, reconnecting with your body, mind-body connection, embodied integration, chronic pain, generational patterns, fear after breast cancer, breast cancer survivor stories Hashtags: #BreastCancerRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerSurvivorship #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerPodcast #MindBodyConnection #WomensHealth #BoobaliciousPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0000Coming Home to Your Body: Breast Cancer Recovery, Letting Go & the Illusion of Control | Natasha Ramlall

What happens when your body finally forces you to pay attention? For many women navigating breast cancer recovery, chronic pain, menopause, or other major health changes, the body can begin to feel like something to manage, fix, or even fear. But what if healing also means learning how to listen to it again?

In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, speak with Natasha Ramlall, founder of Humanist Coaching and an embodied integration coach, about reconnecting with the body, breaking generational patterns, and letting go of the illusion that we can control everything that happens to us.

Natasha shares how endometriosis and chronic back pain eventually forced her to stop pushing through physical symptoms and start paying attention to what her body was telling her. Her experience led her to embodied integration—the practice of connecting our thinking mind with our physical sensations, emotions, survival patterns, and spiritual lives.

The conversation also explores the messages women inherit from their families: work harder, suck it up, keep going, don't complain. Natasha and Chris discuss how those survival strategies may have served previous generations while no longer serving us—and what it looks like to choose which patterns we want to carry forward.

For Chris, breast cancer brought another realization: you can make the “right” choices and still receive a diagnosis you never expected. That loss of control can be terrifying, but it can also change the way we approach fear, parenting, our bodies, and life after breast cancer treatment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

✅ What “embodied integration” means and how it can help us reconnect with our bodies
✅ Why women often learn to ignore physical and emotional signals and simply push through
✅ How family and generational patterns influence the way we respond to pain, stress, and illness
✅ Why a major health diagnosis can challenge our illusion of control
✅ How letting go can affect fear, parenting, relationships, and breast cancer survivorship
✅ Why spirituality or faith can become an important anchor when certainty disappears

TIMESTAMPS

~05:13 When the body “levels up” after years of ignored symptoms
~18:16 “They are just passing through”—parenting and learning to let go
~19:45 Chris shares her son’s surprisingly wise perspective on worrying
~22:02 The illusion of control and what a health crisis can teach us

KEY TAKEAWAYS

🔹 Our bodies often communicate long before we are ready—or able—to listen.

🔹 Many women have inherited a “suck it up and push through” mentality that once served a purpose but may not serve them now.

🔹 Breaking generational patterns does not require rejecting the people who came before us. We can appreciate what helped them survive while choosing something different for ourselves.

🔹 A health crisis can disrupt the belief that if we do everything “right,” we can control what happens to us.

🔹 Breast cancer survivorship can involve more than physical recovery. Life after breast cancer treatment may also mean rebuilding trust in your body and learning how to live with uncertainty.

🔹 Letting go of control does not mean giving up. It can mean recognizing what is actually ours to control—and releasing what isn't.


ABOUT NATASHA RAMLALL

Natasha Ramlall works with high-functioning, capable women who feel the ground cracking beneath them after a difficult life transition or an awakening to a mismatched life. As an Embodied Integration Coach, she guides you back into a deeper experience of your human-ness to heal, expand and evolve from an Identity Rupture and navigate the space between who you were and who you are becoming. 

*Exclusive Offer to Podcast Listeners!


RESOURCES AND LINKS

The conversations on Boobalicious are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.

SEO Keywords: breast cancer recovery, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, life after breast cancer treatment, breast cancer podcast for women, breast cancer survivor, breast cancer support, breast cancer wellness, reconnecting with your body, mind-body connection, embodied integration, chronic pain, generational patterns, fear after breast cancer, breast cancer survivor stories

Hashtags: #BreastCancerRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerSurvivorship #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerPodcast #MindBodyConnection #WomensHealth #BoobaliciousPodcast


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]]>Breast Cancer Recovery: Coming Home to Your Body, with Natasha Ramlallfull1640falseComing Home to Your Body: Breast Cancer Recovery, Letting Go & the Illusion of Control | Natasha Ramlall What happens when your body finally forces you to pay attention? For many women navigating breast cancer recovery, chronic pain, menopause, or other major health changes, the body can begin to feel like something to manage, fix, or even fear. But what if healing also means learning how to listen to it again? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, speak with Natasha Ramlall, founder of Humanist Coaching and an embodied integration coach, about reconnecting with the body, breaking generational patterns, and letting go of the illusion that we can control everything that happens to us. Natasha shares how endometriosis and chronic back pain eventually forced her to stop pushing through physical symptoms and start paying attention to what her body was telling her. Her experience led her to embodied integration—the practice of connecting our thinking mind with our physical sensations, emotions, survival patterns, and spiritual lives. The conversation also explores the messages women inherit from their families: work harder, suck it up, keep going, don't complain. Natasha and Chris discuss how those survival strategies may have served previous generations while no longer serving us—and what it looks like to choose which patterns we want to carry forward. For Chris, breast cancer brought another realization: you can make the “right” choices and still receive a diagnosis you never expected. That loss of control can be terrifying, but it can also change the way we approach fear, parenting, our bodies, and life after breast cancer treatment. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ What “embodied integration” means and how it can help us reconnect with our bodies ✅ Why women often learn to ignore physical and emotional signals and simply push through ✅ How family and generational patterns influence the way we respond to pain, stress, and illness ✅ Why a major health diagnosis can challenge our illusion of control ✅ How letting go can affect fear, parenting, relationships, and breast cancer survivorship ✅ Why spirituality or faith can become an important anchor when certainty disappears TIMESTAMPS ~05:13 When the body “levels up” after years of ignored symptoms ~18:16 “They are just passing through”—parenting and learning to let go ~19:45 Chris shares her son’s surprisingly wise perspective on worrying ~22:02 The illusion of control and what a health crisis can teach us KEY TAKEAWAYS 🔹 Our bodies often communicate long before we are ready—or able—to listen. 🔹 Many women have inherited a “suck it up and push through” mentality that once served a purpose but may not serve them now. 🔹 Breaking generational patterns does not require rejecting the people who came before us. We can appreciate what helped them survive while choosing something different for ourselves. 🔹 A health crisis can disrupt the belief that if we do everything “right,” we can control what happens to us. 🔹 Breast cancer survivorship can involve more than physical recovery. Life after breast cancer treatment may also mean rebuilding trust in your body and learning how to live with uncertainty. 🔹 Letting go of control does not mean giving up. It can mean recognizing what is actually ours to control—and releasing what isn't. ABOUT NATASHA RAMLALL Natasha Ramlall works with high-functioning, capable women who feel the ground cracking beneath them after a difficult life transition or an awakening to a mismatched life. As an Embodied Integration Coach, she guides you back into a deeper experience of your human-ness to heal, expand and evolve from an Identity Rupture and navigate the space between who you were and who you are becoming. *Exclusive Offer to Podcast Listeners! RESOURCES AND LINKS Humanist Coaching Free Guided Audio (from Natasha!) Follow Natasha (@freestyle_dance_alchemy) Follow Boobalicious (@boobaliciouspod) WeAreBoobalicious.com The conversations on Boobalicious are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. SEO Keywords: breast cancer recovery, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, life after breast cancer treatment, breast cancer podcast for women, breast cancer survivor, breast cancer support, breast cancer wellness, reconnecting with your body, mind-body connection, embodied integration, chronic pain, generational patterns, fear after breast cancer, breast cancer survivor stories Hashtags: #BreastCancerRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerSurvivorship #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerPodcast #MindBodyConnection #WomensHealth #BoobaliciousPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBreast Cancer Recovery: Coming Home to Your Body, with Natasha RamlallComing Home to Your Body: Breast Cancer Recovery, Letting Go & the Illusion of Control | Natasha Ramlall What happens when your body finally forces you to pay attention? For many women navigating breast cancer recovery, chronic pain, menopause, or other major health changes, the body can begin to feel like something to manage, fix, or even fear. But what if healing also means learning how to listen to it again? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, speak with Natasha Ramlall, founder of Humanist Coaching and an embodied integration coach, about reconnecting with the body, breaking generational patterns, and letting go of the illusion that we can control everything that happens to us. Natasha shares how endometriosis and chronic back pain eventually forced her to stop pushing through physical symptoms and start paying attention to what her body was telling her. Her experience led her to embodied integration—the practice of connecting our thinking mind with our physical sensations, emotions, survival patterns, and spiritual lives. The conversation also explores the messages women inherit from their families: work harder, suck it up, keep going, don't complain. Natasha and Chris discuss how those survival strategies may have served previous generations while no longer serving us—and what it looks like to choose which patterns we want to carry forward. For Chris, breast cancer brought another realization: you can make the “right” choices and still receive a diagnosis you never expected. That loss of control can be terrifying, but it can also change the way we approach fear, parenting, our bodies, and life after breast cancer treatment. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ What “embodied integration” means and how it can help us reconnect with our bodies✅ Why women often learn to ignore physical and emotional signals and simply push through✅ How family and generational patterns influence the way we respond to pain, stress, and illness✅ Why a major health diagnosis can challenge our illusion of control✅ How letting go can affect fear, parenting, relationships, and breast cancer survivorship✅ Why spirituality or faith can become an important anchor when certainty disappears TIMESTAMPS ~05:13 When the body “levels up” after years of ignored symptoms~18:16 “They are just passing through”—parenting and learning to let go~19:45 Chris shares her son’s surprisingly wise perspective on worrying~22:02 The illusion of control and what a health crisis can teach us KEY TAKEAWAYS 🔹 Our bodies often communicate long before we are ready—or able—to listen. 🔹 Many women have inherited a “suck it up and push through” mentality that once served a purpose but may not serve them now. 🔹 Breaking generational patterns does not require rejecting the people who came before us. We can appreciate what helped them survive while choosing something different for ourselves. 🔹 A health crisis can disrupt the belief that if we do everything “right,” we can control what happens to us. 🔹 Breast cancer survivorship can involve more than physical recovery. Life after breast cancer treatment may also mean rebuilding trust in your body and learning how to live with uncertainty. 🔹 Letting go of control does not mean giving up. It can mean recognizing what is actually ours to control—and releasing what isn't. ABOUT NATASHA RAMLALL Natasha Ramlall works with high-functioning, capable women who feel the ground cracking beneath them after a difficult life transition or an awakening to a mismatched life. As an Embodied Integration Coach, she guides you back into a deeper experience of your human-ness to heal, expand and evolve from an Identity Rupture and navigate the space between who you were and who you are becoming. *Exclusive Offer to Podcast Listeners! RESOURCES AND LINKS Humanist Coaching Free Guided Audio (from Natasha!) Follow Natasha (@freestyle_dance_alchemy) Follow Boobalicious (@boobaliciouspod) WeAreBoobalicious.com The conversations on Boobalicious are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. SEO Keywords: breast cancer recovery, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, life after breast cancer treatment, breast cancer podcast for women, breast cancer survivor, breast cancer support, breast cancer wellness, reconnecting with your body, mind-body connection, embodied integration, chronic pain, generational patterns, fear after breast cancer, breast cancer survivor stories Hashtags: #BreastCancerRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerSurvivorship #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerPodcast #MindBodyConnection #WomensHealth #BoobaliciousPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices6fd05cfe-abf2-11f1-a32e-c7acfea13eacWed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerComing Home to Your Body: Breast Cancer Recovery, Letting Go & the Illusion of Control | Natasha Ramlall

What happens when your body finally forces you to pay attention? For many women navigating breast cancer recovery, chronic pain, menopause, or other major health changes, the body can begin to feel like something to manage, fix, or even fear. But what if healing also means learning how to listen to it again?

In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, speak with Natasha Ramlall, founder of Humanist Coaching and an embodied integration coach, about reconnecting with the body, breaking generational patterns, and letting go of the illusion that we can control everything that happens to us.

Natasha shares how endometriosis and chronic back pain eventually forced her to stop pushing through physical symptoms and start paying attention to what her body was telling her. Her experience led her to embodied integration—the practice of connecting our thinking mind with our physical sensations, emotions, survival patterns, and spiritual lives.

The conversation also explores the messages women inherit from their families: work harder, suck it up, keep going, don't complain. Natasha and Chris discuss how those survival strategies may have served previous generations while no longer serving us—and what it looks like to choose which patterns we want to carry forward.

For Chris, breast cancer brought another realization: you can make the “right” choices and still receive a diagnosis you never expected. That loss of control can be terrifying, but it can also change the way we approach fear, parenting, our bodies, and life after breast cancer treatment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

✅ What “embodied integration” means and how it can help us reconnect with our bodies
✅ Why women often learn to ignore physical and emotional signals and simply push through
✅ How family and generational patterns influence the way we respond to pain, stress, and illness
✅ Why a major health diagnosis can challenge our illusion of control
✅ How letting go can affect fear, parenting, relationships, and breast cancer survivorship
✅ Why spirituality or faith can become an important anchor when certainty disappears

TIMESTAMPS

~05:13 When the body “levels up” after years of ignored symptoms
~18:16 “They are just passing through”—parenting and learning to let go
~19:45 Chris shares her son’s surprisingly wise perspective on worrying
~22:02 The illusion of control and what a health crisis can teach us

KEY TAKEAWAYS

🔹 Our bodies often communicate long before we are ready—or able—to listen.

🔹 Many women have inherited a “suck it up and push through” mentality that once served a purpose but may not serve them now.

🔹 Breaking generational patterns does not require rejecting the people who came before us. We can appreciate what helped them survive while choosing something different for ourselves.

🔹 A health crisis can disrupt the belief that if we do everything “right,” we can control what happens to us.

🔹 Breast cancer survivorship can involve more than physical recovery. Life after breast cancer treatment may also mean rebuilding trust in your body and learning how to live with uncertainty.

🔹 Letting go of control does not mean giving up. It can mean recognizing what is actually ours to control—and releasing what isn't.


ABOUT NATASHA RAMLALL

Natasha Ramlall works with high-functioning, capable women who feel the ground cracking beneath them after a difficult life transition or an awakening to a mismatched life. As an Embodied Integration Coach, she guides you back into a deeper experience of your human-ness to heal, expand and evolve from an Identity Rupture and navigate the space between who you were and who you are becoming. 

*Exclusive Offer to Podcast Listeners!


RESOURCES AND LINKS

The conversations on Boobalicious are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.

SEO Keywords: breast cancer recovery, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, life after breast cancer treatment, breast cancer podcast for women, breast cancer survivor, breast cancer support, breast cancer wellness, reconnecting with your body, mind-body connection, embodied integration, chronic pain, generational patterns, fear after breast cancer, breast cancer survivor stories

Hashtags: #BreastCancerRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerSurvivorship #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerPodcast #MindBodyConnection #WomensHealth #BoobaliciousPodcast


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]]>Breast Cancer Recovery: Coming Home to Your Body, with Natasha RamlallJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1640falseComing Home to Your Body: Breast Cancer Recovery, Letting Go & the Illusion of Control | Natasha Ramlall What happens when your body finally forces you to pay attention? For many women navigating breast cancer recovery, chronic pain, menopause, or other major health changes, the body can begin to feel like something to manage, fix, or even fear. But what if healing also means learning how to listen to it again? In this episode of Boobalicious: Breast Cancer and Beyond, hosts Chris Kushner and Jenni Rai, PT, CLT, speak with Natasha Ramlall, founder of Humanist Coaching and an embodied integration coach, about reconnecting with the body, breaking generational patterns, and letting go of the illusion that we can control everything that happens to us. Natasha shares how endometriosis and chronic back pain eventually forced her to stop pushing through physical symptoms and start paying attention to what her body was telling her. Her experience led her to embodied integration—the practice of connecting our thinking mind with our physical sensations, emotions, survival patterns, and spiritual lives. The conversation also explores the messages women inherit from their families: work harder, suck it up, keep going, don't complain. Natasha and Chris discuss how those survival strategies may have served previous generations while no longer serving us—and what it looks like to choose which patterns we want to carry forward. For Chris, breast cancer brought another realization: you can make the “right” choices and still receive a diagnosis you never expected. That loss of control can be terrifying, but it can also change the way we approach fear, parenting, our bodies, and life after breast cancer treatment. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ What “embodied integration” means and how it can help us reconnect with our bodies✅ Why women often learn to ignore physical and emotional signals and simply push through✅ How family and generational patterns influence the way we respond to pain, stress, and illness✅ Why a major health diagnosis can challenge our illusion of control✅ How letting go can affect fear, parenting, relationships, and breast cancer survivorship✅ Why spirituality or faith can become an important anchor when certainty disappears TIMESTAMPS ~05:13 When the body “levels up” after years of ignored symptoms~18:16 “They are just passing through”—parenting and learning to let go~19:45 Chris shares her son’s surprisingly wise perspective on worrying~22:02 The illusion of control and what a health crisis can teach us KEY TAKEAWAYS 🔹 Our bodies often communicate long before we are ready—or able—to listen. 🔹 Many women have inherited a “suck it up and push through” mentality that once served a purpose but may not serve them now. 🔹 Breaking generational patterns does not require rejecting the people who came before us. We can appreciate what helped them survive while choosing something different for ourselves. 🔹 A health crisis can disrupt the belief that if we do everything “right,” we can control what happens to us. 🔹 Breast cancer survivorship can involve more than physical recovery. Life after breast cancer treatment may also mean rebuilding trust in your body and learning how to live with uncertainty. 🔹 Letting go of control does not mean giving up. It can mean recognizing what is actually ours to control—and releasing what isn't. ABOUT NATASHA RAMLALL Natasha Ramlall works with high-functioning, capable women who feel the ground cracking beneath them after a difficult life transition or an awakening to a mismatched life. As an Embodied Integration Coach, she guides you back into a deeper experience of your human-ness to heal, expand and evolve from an Identity Rupture and navigate the space between who you were and who you are becoming. *Exclusive Offer to Podcast Listeners! RESOURCES AND LINKS Humanist Coaching Free Guided Audio (from Natasha!) Follow Natasha (@freestyle_dance_alchemy) Follow Boobalicious (@boobaliciouspod) WeAreBoobalicious.com The conversations on Boobalicious are based on personal experience and professional insight and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. SEO Keywords: breast cancer recovery, breast cancer survivorship, life after breast cancer, life after breast cancer treatment, breast cancer podcast for women, breast cancer survivor, breast cancer support, breast cancer wellness, reconnecting with your body, mind-body connection, embodied integration, chronic pain, generational patterns, fear after breast cancer, breast cancer survivor stories Hashtags: #BreastCancerRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerSurvivorship #LifeAfterBreastCancer #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerPodcast #MindBodyConnection #WomensHealth #BoobaliciousPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesYour Thyroid Labs Are “Normal”—But Are They? with Cyndi DupuisIn Part 1 of our conversation with Cyndi Dupuis, functional medicine nutritionist and founder of A Living Balance, we’re talking about what your routine bloodwork may be missing—and why “normal” labs don’t always tell the whole story. Cyndi breaks down the difference between functional medicine and conventional medicine, what a functional medicine evaluation actually looks like, and the key lab tests women should consider asking for, especially in midlife and after cancer. We take a deep dive into thyroid health, including why testing TSH alone may not give you the full picture. Cyndi explains free T3, free T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies and Hashimoto’s, plus how iron, ferritin, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, chronic stress and cortisol can affect thyroid function. Cyndi also gets personal about what happened when chronic stress and overworking began showing up in her own health—and why supplements and prescriptions aren't always the answer when you haven't addressed the underlying problem. In this episode: functional medicine, thyroid testing, women’s health, Hashimoto’s, hormone health, chronic stress, inflammation, gut health, nutrition, breast cancer survivorship and midlife health. And don’t miss Part 2, when we get into HRT, hormone replacement therapy and the different types of estrogen. Learn more about the pod: www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Instagram: @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about our guest, Cindy Dupuie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices1421540a-a67d-11f1-ba1f-9b7409b4ec11Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 1 of our conversation with Cyndi Dupuis, functional medicine nutritionist and founder of A Living Balance, we’re talking about what your routine bloodwork may be missing—and why “normal” labs don’t always tell the whole story.

Cyndi breaks down the difference between functional medicine and conventional medicine, what a functional medicine evaluation actually looks like, and the key lab tests women should consider asking for, especially in midlife and after cancer.

We take a deep dive into thyroid health, including why testing TSH alone may not give you the full picture. Cyndi explains free T3, free T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies and Hashimoto’s, plus how iron, ferritin, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, chronic stress and cortisol can affect thyroid function.

Cyndi also gets personal about what happened when chronic stress and overworking began showing up in her own health—and why supplements and prescriptions aren't always the answer when you haven't addressed the underlying problem.

In this episode: functional medicine, thyroid testing, women’s health, Hashimoto’s, hormone health, chronic stress, inflammation, gut health, nutrition, breast cancer survivorship and midlife health.

And don’t miss Part 2, when we get into HRT, hormone replacement therapy and the different types of estrogen.

Learn more about the pod:

www.WeAreBoobalicious.com

Instagram: @Boobaliciouspod


Learn more about our guest, Cindy Dupuie

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]]>Your Thyroid Labs Are “Normal”—But Are They? with Cyndi DupuisJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1424falseIn Part 1 of our conversation with Cyndi Dupuis, functional medicine nutritionist and founder of A Living Balance, we’re talking about what your routine bloodwork may be missing—and why “normal” labs don’t always tell the whole story. Cyndi breaks down the difference between functional medicine and conventional medicine, what a functional medicine evaluation actually looks like, and the key lab tests women should consider asking for, especially in midlife and after cancer. We take a deep dive into thyroid health, including why testing TSH alone may not give you the full picture. Cyndi explains free T3, free T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies and Hashimoto’s, plus how iron, ferritin, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, chronic stress and cortisol can affect thyroid function. Cyndi also gets personal about what happened when chronic stress and overworking began showing up in her own health—and why supplements and prescriptions aren't always the answer when you haven't addressed the underlying problem. In this episode: functional medicine, thyroid testing, women’s health, Hashimoto’s, hormone health, chronic stress, inflammation, gut health, nutrition, breast cancer survivorship and midlife health. And don’t miss Part 2, when we get into HRT, hormone replacement therapy and the different types of estrogen. Learn more about the pod: www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Instagram: @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about our guest, Cindy Dupuie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesREPLAY: Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause and Learning to Love Her Body (Part 2)We’re bringing back Part 2 of our conversation with actress and breast cancer survivor Nicole Eggert. Nicole gets candid about the realities of life during and after breast cancer treatment—from mastectomy recovery, implants, cording and phantom itching to chemo hair loss, body image and finding a new version of “healthy” after cancer. Nicole shares the lifestyle changes she made after her diagnosis, how she copes with the hard days and scan anxiety, and why she ultimately chose breast implants after her mastectomy. We also talk about chemo taste changes, hair growing back completely different, clean beauty and household products, and the challenge of balancing healthy choices without letting them take over your life. It’s an honest, funny and relatable conversation about breast cancer survivorship, mastectomy recovery, chemotherapy, reconstruction, body image, lymphatic health and finding your way forward after cancer. This episode is a replay of our original conversation with Nicole Eggert. Follow the pod! WeAreBoobalicious.com @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesb8a3759e-a105-11f1-a47d-cf398669e397Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerWe’re bringing back Part 2 of our conversation with actress and breast cancer survivor Nicole Eggert. Nicole gets candid about the realities of life during and after breast cancer treatment—from mastectomy recovery, implants, cording and phantom itching to chemo hair loss, body image and finding a new version of “healthy” after cancer.

Nicole shares the lifestyle changes she made after her diagnosis, how she copes with the hard days and scan anxiety, and why she ultimately chose breast implants after her mastectomy. We also talk about chemo taste changes, hair growing back completely different, clean beauty and household products, and the challenge of balancing healthy choices without letting them take over your life.

It’s an honest, funny and relatable conversation about breast cancer survivorship, mastectomy recovery, chemotherapy, reconstruction, body image, lymphatic health and finding your way forward after cancer.

This episode is a replay of our original conversation with Nicole Eggert.

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]]>REPLAY: Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause and Learning to Love Her Body (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1944falseWe’re bringing back Part 2 of our conversation with actress and breast cancer survivor Nicole Eggert. Nicole gets candid about the realities of life during and after breast cancer treatment—from mastectomy recovery, implants, cording and phantom itching to chemo hair loss, body image and finding a new version of “healthy” after cancer. Nicole shares the lifestyle changes she made after her diagnosis, how she copes with the hard days and scan anxiety, and why she ultimately chose breast implants after her mastectomy. We also talk about chemo taste changes, hair growing back completely different, clean beauty and household products, and the challenge of balancing healthy choices without letting them take over your life. It’s an honest, funny and relatable conversation about breast cancer survivorship, mastectomy recovery, chemotherapy, reconstruction, body image, lymphatic health and finding your way forward after cancer. This episode is a replay of our original conversation with Nicole Eggert. Follow the pod! WeAreBoobalicious.com @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesREPLAY: Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Learning to Love Her BodyREPLAY: Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Learning to Love Her Body We’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations with actress and breast cancer advocate Nicole Eggert. If you missed it the first time—or need to hear it again—this candid conversation about breast cancer, medically induced menopause, body image, and life after treatment is worth a replay. Best known for Baywatch, Nicole Eggert joins Chris and Jenny to share the reality behind her stage 2 cribriform breast cancer diagnosis, a rare form of breast cancer that completely changed her relationship with her health and her body. Nicole opens up about discovering a breast lump, learning her cancer was estrogen-positive, and going from expecting a lumpectomy to facing chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, breast reconstruction, radiation, and medically induced menopause. They talk about breast reconstruction decisions, environmental estrogens, fear of recurrence, hormone blockers, hysterectomy, menopause after breast cancer, and the strange emotional transition that happens when active cancer treatment ends. Nicole also shares what it was like promoting a Baywatch documentary while bald and dealing with the physical changes of chemotherapy—and how cancer transformed years of criticizing her body into genuine gratitude for everything it had carried her through. In this episode: Nicole Eggert's breast cancer diagnosis Rare cribriform carcinoma Estrogen-positive breast cancer Chemotherapy, double mastectomy and radiation Breast reconstruction after cancer Medically induced menopause Menopause without HRT after hormone-positive breast cancer Hormone blockers and hysterectomy Fear of breast cancer recurrence Body image during and after cancer treatment Learning to trust and appreciate your body after breast cancer This is a replay of a previously released Boobalicious episode. Follow the show! WeAreBoobalicious.com @BoobaliciiousPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesbc224f6a-9a70-11f1-8a54-7bf559e06bb2Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerREPLAY: Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Learning to Love Her Body

We’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations with actress and breast cancer advocate Nicole Eggert. If you missed it the first time—or need to hear it again—this candid conversation about breast cancer, medically induced menopause, body image, and life after treatment is worth a replay.

Best known for Baywatch, Nicole Eggert joins Chris and Jenny to share the reality behind her stage 2 cribriform breast cancer diagnosis, a rare form of breast cancer that completely changed her relationship with her health and her body.

Nicole opens up about discovering a breast lump, learning her cancer was estrogen-positive, and going from expecting a lumpectomy to facing chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, breast reconstruction, radiation, and medically induced menopause.

They talk about breast reconstruction decisions, environmental estrogens, fear of recurrence, hormone blockers, hysterectomy, menopause after breast cancer, and the strange emotional transition that happens when active cancer treatment ends.

Nicole also shares what it was like promoting a Baywatch documentary while bald and dealing with the physical changes of chemotherapy—and how cancer transformed years of criticizing her body into genuine gratitude for everything it had carried her through.

In this episode:

  • Nicole Eggert's breast cancer diagnosis
  • Rare cribriform carcinoma
  • Estrogen-positive breast cancer
  • Chemotherapy, double mastectomy and radiation
  • Breast reconstruction after cancer
  • Medically induced menopause
  • Menopause without HRT after hormone-positive breast cancer
  • Hormone blockers and hysterectomy
  • Fear of breast cancer recurrence
  • Body image during and after cancer treatment
  • Learning to trust and appreciate your body after breast cancer

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]]>REPLAY: Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Learning to Love Her BodyJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1894falseREPLAY: Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Learning to Love Her Body We’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations with actress and breast cancer advocate Nicole Eggert. If you missed it the first time—or need to hear it again—this candid conversation about breast cancer, medically induced menopause, body image, and life after treatment is worth a replay. Best known for Baywatch, Nicole Eggert joins Chris and Jenny to share the reality behind her stage 2 cribriform breast cancer diagnosis, a rare form of breast cancer that completely changed her relationship with her health and her body. Nicole opens up about discovering a breast lump, learning her cancer was estrogen-positive, and going from expecting a lumpectomy to facing chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, breast reconstruction, radiation, and medically induced menopause. They talk about breast reconstruction decisions, environmental estrogens, fear of recurrence, hormone blockers, hysterectomy, menopause after breast cancer, and the strange emotional transition that happens when active cancer treatment ends. Nicole also shares what it was like promoting a Baywatch documentary while bald and dealing with the physical changes of chemotherapy—and how cancer transformed years of criticizing her body into genuine gratitude for everything it had carried her through. In this episode: Nicole Eggert's breast cancer diagnosis Rare cribriform carcinoma Estrogen-positive breast cancer Chemotherapy, double mastectomy and radiation Breast reconstruction after cancer Medically induced menopause Menopause without HRT after hormone-positive breast cancer Hormone blockers and hysterectomy Fear of breast cancer recurrence Body image during and after cancer treatment Learning to trust and appreciate your body after breast cancer This is a replay of a previously released Boobalicious episode. Follow the show! WeAreBoobalicious.com @BoobaliciiousPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesTreatment is Over...So Why Don't I Feel Better? With Shay MoragaIn this episode, we sit down with Shay Moraga, founder of Shay’s Warriors, to talk about the part of breast cancer no one prepares you for: what happens after treatment ends. Diagnosed at 38 with Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer, Shay underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. But when treatment ended, she discovered that survivorship brought its own challenges. We talk about life after breast cancer, cancer PTSD, scanxiety, fear of recurrence, survivor guilt, grief, and the pressure to feel “grateful” when you’re still struggling to find your new normal. Shay also shares why she created Shay’s Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to cancer survivorship, connection, education, and support—including their annual survivor retreat. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why don’t I feel normal now that treatment is over?” this episode is for you. Topics: triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), breast cancer survivorship, life after cancer, scanxiety, cancer PTSD, fear of recurrence, survivor guilt, mental health after cancer, and breast cancer support. More about our guest! www.ShaysWarriors.org Follow the Pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesbe1c7df0-960a-11f1-8aa0-afec03a14803Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this episode, we sit down with Shay Moraga, founder of Shay’s Warriors, to talk about the part of breast cancer no one prepares you for: what happens after treatment ends.

Diagnosed at 38 with Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer, Shay underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. But when treatment ended, she discovered that survivorship brought its own challenges.

We talk about life after breast cancer, cancer PTSD, scanxiety, fear of recurrence, survivor guilt, grief, and the pressure to feel “grateful” when you’re still struggling to find your new normal.

Shay also shares why she created Shay’s Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to cancer survivorship, connection, education, and support—including their annual survivor retreat.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why don’t I feel normal now that treatment is over?” this episode is for you.

Topics: triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), breast cancer survivorship, life after cancer, scanxiety, cancer PTSD, fear of recurrence, survivor guilt, mental health after cancer, and breast cancer support.


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]]>Treatment is Over...So Why Don't I Feel Better? With Shay MoragaJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2225falseIn this episode, we sit down with Shay Moraga, founder of Shay’s Warriors, to talk about the part of breast cancer no one prepares you for: what happens after treatment ends. Diagnosed at 38 with Stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer, Shay underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. But when treatment ended, she discovered that survivorship brought its own challenges. We talk about life after breast cancer, cancer PTSD, scanxiety, fear of recurrence, survivor guilt, grief, and the pressure to feel “grateful” when you’re still struggling to find your new normal. Shay also shares why she created Shay’s Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to cancer survivorship, connection, education, and support—including their annual survivor retreat. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why don’t I feel normal now that treatment is over?” this episode is for you. Topics: triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), breast cancer survivorship, life after cancer, scanxiety, cancer PTSD, fear of recurrence, survivor guilt, mental health after cancer, and breast cancer support. More about our guest! www.ShaysWarriors.org Follow the Pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhat to Do After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Advice from an Oncologist, Dr Tiffany Troso (Part 2)In Part 2, medical oncologist Dr. Tiffany Troso answers the questions every breast cancer survivor wishes they'd asked sooner. We discuss the survivorship gap, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after breast cancer, and emerging tools like the Breast Cancer Index (BCI) and Signatera (ctDNA/MRD testing). Dr. Tiffany also shares the most important questions to ask your oncologist, practical tips for navigating treatment, and resources to help you feel more informed and empowered after a breast cancer diagnosis. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, this episode is packed with evidence-based guidance and real-world advice. Guest: Dr. Tiffany Troso, MD Medical Oncologist/ Founder of Winning the Cancer Journey/ Author/ Patient Advocate www.DrTiffanyTroso.com Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @BoobaliciousPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices62fa4654-8fbc-11f1-ac76-c376ec5a56a6Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 2, medical oncologist Dr. Tiffany Troso answers the questions every breast cancer survivor wishes they'd asked sooner. We discuss the survivorship gap, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after breast cancer, and emerging tools like the Breast Cancer Index (BCI) and Signatera (ctDNA/MRD testing). Dr. Tiffany also shares the most important questions to ask your oncologist, practical tips for navigating treatment, and resources to help you feel more informed and empowered after a breast cancer diagnosis. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, this episode is packed with evidence-based guidance and real-world advice.


Guest: Dr. Tiffany Troso, MD

Medical Oncologist/ Founder of Winning the Cancer Journey/ Author/ Patient Advocate

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]]>What to Do After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Advice from an Oncologist, Dr Tiffany Troso (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1981falseIn Part 2, medical oncologist Dr. Tiffany Troso answers the questions every breast cancer survivor wishes they'd asked sooner. We discuss the survivorship gap, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after breast cancer, and emerging tools like the Breast Cancer Index (BCI) and Signatera (ctDNA/MRD testing). Dr. Tiffany also shares the most important questions to ask your oncologist, practical tips for navigating treatment, and resources to help you feel more informed and empowered after a breast cancer diagnosis. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, this episode is packed with evidence-based guidance and real-world advice. Guest: Dr. Tiffany Troso, MD Medical Oncologist/ Founder of Winning the Cancer Journey/ Author/ Patient Advocate www.DrTiffanyTroso.com Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @BoobaliciousPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhat to Do After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Advice from an Oncologist | Dr. Tiffany Troso (Part 1)If you've just been diagnosed with breast cancer—or love someone who has—this episode is packed with the practical advice you wish someone had given you on day one. Medical oncologist Dr. Tiffany Troso, former Memorial Sloan Kettering physician and founder of Winning the Cancer Journey, joins us to talk about what happens after diagnosis, how to advocate for yourself, and why slowing down before making decisions can actually improve your cancer journey. We also share a brief introduction to Diagnosis Anonymous, a mentorship community connecting newly diagnosed cancer patients with survivors who've already walked the path. In this episode, we discuss: What to do immediately after a breast cancer diagnosis Why you don't need to rush into treatment The importance of second opinions—and when they can accidentally delay care How to navigate cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson Why asking questions doesn't make you a "difficult" patient How to become a confident, empowered cancer patient Dr. Tiffany's journey from Memorial Sloan Kettering to creating an online education community after losing her vision Finding purpose after life's unexpected challenges Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or supporting someone through breast cancer, this conversation offers expert guidance, reassurance, and practical strategies for navigating the healthcare system with confidence. Guest: Dr. Tiffany Troso, MDMedical Oncologist | Founder of Winning the Cancer Journey | Author | Patient Advocate www.DrTiffanyTroso.com Follow the Pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @BoobaliciousPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesb52088be-8ae7-11f1-bce1-273cffcdd11fWed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIf you've just been diagnosed with breast cancer—or love someone who has—this episode is packed with the practical advice you wish someone had given you on day one.

Medical oncologist Dr. Tiffany Troso, former Memorial Sloan Kettering physician and founder of Winning the Cancer Journey, joins us to talk about what happens after diagnosis, how to advocate for yourself, and why slowing down before making decisions can actually improve your cancer journey.

We also share a brief introduction to Diagnosis Anonymous, a mentorship community connecting newly diagnosed cancer patients with survivors who've already walked the path.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What to do immediately after a breast cancer diagnosis
  • Why you don't need to rush into treatment
  • The importance of second opinions—and when they can accidentally delay care
  • How to navigate cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson
  • Why asking questions doesn't make you a "difficult" patient
  • How to become a confident, empowered cancer patient
  • Dr. Tiffany's journey from Memorial Sloan Kettering to creating an online education community after losing her vision
  • Finding purpose after life's unexpected challenges

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or supporting someone through breast cancer, this conversation offers expert guidance, reassurance, and practical strategies for navigating the healthcare system with confidence.

Guest: Dr. Tiffany Troso, MD
Medical Oncologist | Founder of Winning the Cancer Journey | Author | Patient Advocate

www.DrTiffanyTroso.com


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]]>What to Do After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Advice from an Oncologist | Dr. Tiffany Troso (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1203falseIf you've just been diagnosed with breast cancer—or love someone who has—this episode is packed with the practical advice you wish someone had given you on day one. Medical oncologist Dr. Tiffany Troso, former Memorial Sloan Kettering physician and founder of Winning the Cancer Journey, joins us to talk about what happens after diagnosis, how to advocate for yourself, and why slowing down before making decisions can actually improve your cancer journey. We also share a brief introduction to Diagnosis Anonymous, a mentorship community connecting newly diagnosed cancer patients with survivors who've already walked the path. In this episode, we discuss: What to do immediately after a breast cancer diagnosis Why you don't need to rush into treatment The importance of second opinions—and when they can accidentally delay care How to navigate cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson Why asking questions doesn't make you a "difficult" patient How to become a confident, empowered cancer patient Dr. Tiffany's journey from Memorial Sloan Kettering to creating an online education community after losing her vision Finding purpose after life's unexpected challenges Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or supporting someone through breast cancer, this conversation offers expert guidance, reassurance, and practical strategies for navigating the healthcare system with confidence. Guest: Dr. Tiffany Troso, MDMedical Oncologist | Founder of Winning the Cancer Journey | Author | Patient Advocate www.DrTiffanyTroso.com Follow the Pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @BoobaliciousPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFrom BRCA1 to Ovarian Cancer: Leanne Citrone's Story (Part 2)Breast Cancer Recovery, Nutrition, Hair Loss, Fear of Recurrence & Life After Treatment What does life after breast cancer really look like? In Part 2 of our conversation with breast cancer survivor, health coach, and food creator Leanne Citrone, we dive into the realities of breast cancer recovery, nutrition after cancer, hair loss, fear of recurrence, and finding yourself again after treatment. Leanne opens up about how her relationship with food changed during chemotherapy, the simple nutrition habits that helped her heal, healthy snack ideas, hydration, supplements, and working with an integrative physician to support long-term wellness. The conversation takes an emotional turn as Leanne reflects on losing her hair during chemotherapy, cold capping, the moment she chose to shave her head, and why helping another woman through hair loss has become one of the most meaningful parts of her survivorship. Chris and Leanne also discuss viewing chemotherapy and oncology appointments through a different lens, grounding meditation for scan anxiety, acupuncture and self-care during treatment, and the daily work of managing fear of cancer recurrence. Together, they explore how breast cancer can fundamentally change your priorities, relationships, and sense of self—and why healing continues long after treatment ends. Whether you're newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or navigating life after breast cancer, this episode offers practical wellness tips, honest conversations, and reassurance that you're not alone. Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Follow our guest! @LeanneCitrone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices1654f8c2-856b-11f1-94d2-a37ff044e224Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerBreast Cancer Recovery, Nutrition, Hair Loss, Fear of Recurrence & Life After Treatment

What does life after breast cancer really look like? In Part 2 of our conversation with breast cancer survivor, health coach, and food creator Leanne Citrone, we dive into the realities of breast cancer recovery, nutrition after cancer, hair loss, fear of recurrence, and finding yourself again after treatment.

Leanne opens up about how her relationship with food changed during chemotherapy, the simple nutrition habits that helped her heal, healthy snack ideas, hydration, supplements, and working with an integrative physician to support long-term wellness.

The conversation takes an emotional turn as Leanne reflects on losing her hair during chemotherapy, cold capping, the moment she chose to shave her head, and why helping another woman through hair loss has become one of the most meaningful parts of her survivorship.

Chris and Leanne also discuss viewing chemotherapy and oncology appointments through a different lens, grounding meditation for scan anxiety, acupuncture and self-care during treatment, and the daily work of managing fear of cancer recurrence. Together, they explore how breast cancer can fundamentally change your priorities, relationships, and sense of self—and why healing continues long after treatment ends.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or navigating life after breast cancer, this episode offers practical wellness tips, honest conversations, and reassurance that you're not alone.


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]]>From BRCA1 to Ovarian Cancer: Leanne Citrone's Story (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1504falseBreast Cancer Recovery, Nutrition, Hair Loss, Fear of Recurrence & Life After Treatment What does life after breast cancer really look like? In Part 2 of our conversation with breast cancer survivor, health coach, and food creator Leanne Citrone, we dive into the realities of breast cancer recovery, nutrition after cancer, hair loss, fear of recurrence, and finding yourself again after treatment. Leanne opens up about how her relationship with food changed during chemotherapy, the simple nutrition habits that helped her heal, healthy snack ideas, hydration, supplements, and working with an integrative physician to support long-term wellness. The conversation takes an emotional turn as Leanne reflects on losing her hair during chemotherapy, cold capping, the moment she chose to shave her head, and why helping another woman through hair loss has become one of the most meaningful parts of her survivorship. Chris and Leanne also discuss viewing chemotherapy and oncology appointments through a different lens, grounding meditation for scan anxiety, acupuncture and self-care during treatment, and the daily work of managing fear of cancer recurrence. Together, they explore how breast cancer can fundamentally change your priorities, relationships, and sense of self—and why healing continues long after treatment ends. Whether you're newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or navigating life after breast cancer, this episode offers practical wellness tips, honest conversations, and reassurance that you're not alone. Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Follow our guest! @LeanneCitrone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFrom BRCA1 to Ovarian Cancer: Leanne Citrone's Story (Part 1)In Part 1 of this conversation, Leanne Citrone shares her powerful journey from testing BRCA1 positive and choosing a preventive double mastectomy to the unexpected shock of being diagnosed with stage II ovarian cancer just a few years later. She opens up about recognizing symptoms, finding the right surgical oncologist, navigating chemotherapy, cold capping to preserve her hair, and why life after treatment can feel harder than treatment itself. If you're navigating breast cancer, ovarian cancer, BRCA mutations, or life after cancer treatment, this episode is filled with practical insight, honesty, and hope. Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about our guest! @LeanneCitrone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesc7be3bb6-8000-11f1-9716-ef370bfaa74dTue, 21 Jul 2026 03:48:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 1 of this conversation, Leanne Citrone shares her powerful journey from testing BRCA1 positive and choosing a preventive double mastectomy to the unexpected shock of being diagnosed with stage II ovarian cancer just a few years later. She opens up about recognizing symptoms, finding the right surgical oncologist, navigating chemotherapy, cold capping to preserve her hair, and why life after treatment can feel harder than treatment itself.

If you're navigating breast cancer, ovarian cancer, BRCA mutations, or life after cancer treatment, this episode is filled with practical insight, honesty, and hope.

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]]>From BRCA1 to Ovarian Cancer: Leanne Citrone's Story (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1572falseIn Part 1 of this conversation, Leanne Citrone shares her powerful journey from testing BRCA1 positive and choosing a preventive double mastectomy to the unexpected shock of being diagnosed with stage II ovarian cancer just a few years later. She opens up about recognizing symptoms, finding the right surgical oncologist, navigating chemotherapy, cold capping to preserve her hair, and why life after treatment can feel harder than treatment itself. If you're navigating breast cancer, ovarian cancer, BRCA mutations, or life after cancer treatment, this episode is filled with practical insight, honesty, and hope. Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about our guest! @LeanneCitrone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBreast Cancer, Chemotherapy & Oral Health: What Every Patient Should Know (Part 2), with UncancerBreast Cancer, Dry Mouth, Oral Health & Menopause: Expert Tips from Uncancer | Boobies Podcast If you're dealing with dry mouth during chemotherapy, metallic taste, mouth sores, or wondering how breast cancer treatment affects your teeth and oral health, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our conversation with the team from Uncancer, Dr Robin Lesser, Dr Abida Taher and Shayna Kligerman share practical, evidence-based tips for protecting your mouth before, during, and after cancer treatment. They explain why seeing your dentist immediately after a breast cancer diagnosis can help prevent long-term complications, the oral care products they recommend, and the daily habits that can make treatment more manageable. We also dive into the connection between menopause, estrogen loss, bone health, and the oral microbiome, including why DEXA scans, strength training, and personalized menopause care matter for breast cancer survivors. In this episode, we discuss: Dry mouth, mouth sores, and metallic taste during chemotherapy The best oral hygiene routine before and during cancer treatment Toothpaste and mouthwash ingredients to avoid How the oral microbiome impacts overall health Managing oral health after menopause and breast cancer Bone loss, jaw health, and osteoporosis prevention Adaptive clothing designed for chemotherapy and port access Thoughtful gift ideas for someone going through cancer treatment Whether you're newly diagnosed, actively in treatment, or navigating survivorship, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you protect your oral health and improve your quality of life during breast cancer treatment. Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about our guests! www.UnCancer.com @Uncancer.team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices7f4f93b0-7a7a-11f1-b65a-ff9d6a1bfe8dWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerBreast Cancer, Dry Mouth, Oral Health & Menopause: Expert Tips from Uncancer | Boobies Podcast

If you're dealing with dry mouth during chemotherapy, metallic taste, mouth sores, or wondering how breast cancer treatment affects your teeth and oral health, this episode is for you.

In Part 2 of our conversation with the team from Uncancer, Dr Robin Lesser, Dr Abida Taher and Shayna Kligerman share practical, evidence-based tips for protecting your mouth before, during, and after cancer treatment. They explain why seeing your dentist immediately after a breast cancer diagnosis can help prevent long-term complications, the oral care products they recommend, and the daily habits that can make treatment more manageable.

We also dive into the connection between menopause, estrogen loss, bone health, and the oral microbiome, including why DEXA scans, strength training, and personalized menopause care matter for breast cancer survivors.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dry mouth, mouth sores, and metallic taste during chemotherapy
  • The best oral hygiene routine before and during cancer treatment
  • Toothpaste and mouthwash ingredients to avoid
  • How the oral microbiome impacts overall health
  • Managing oral health after menopause and breast cancer
  • Bone loss, jaw health, and osteoporosis prevention
  • Adaptive clothing designed for chemotherapy and port access
  • Thoughtful gift ideas for someone going through cancer treatment

Whether you're newly diagnosed, actively in treatment, or navigating survivorship, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you protect your oral health and improve your quality of life during breast cancer treatment.


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]]>Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy & Oral Health: What Every Patient Should Know (Part 2), with UncancerJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1682falseBreast Cancer, Dry Mouth, Oral Health & Menopause: Expert Tips from Uncancer | Boobies Podcast If you're dealing with dry mouth during chemotherapy, metallic taste, mouth sores, or wondering how breast cancer treatment affects your teeth and oral health, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our conversation with the team from Uncancer, Dr Robin Lesser, Dr Abida Taher and Shayna Kligerman share practical, evidence-based tips for protecting your mouth before, during, and after cancer treatment. They explain why seeing your dentist immediately after a breast cancer diagnosis can help prevent long-term complications, the oral care products they recommend, and the daily habits that can make treatment more manageable. We also dive into the connection between menopause, estrogen loss, bone health, and the oral microbiome, including why DEXA scans, strength training, and personalized menopause care matter for breast cancer survivors. In this episode, we discuss: Dry mouth, mouth sores, and metallic taste during chemotherapy The best oral hygiene routine before and during cancer treatment Toothpaste and mouthwash ingredients to avoid How the oral microbiome impacts overall health Managing oral health after menopause and breast cancer Bone loss, jaw health, and osteoporosis prevention Adaptive clothing designed for chemotherapy and port access Thoughtful gift ideas for someone going through cancer treatment Whether you're newly diagnosed, actively in treatment, or navigating survivorship, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you protect your oral health and improve your quality of life during breast cancer treatment. Follow the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about our guests! www.UnCancer.com @Uncancer.team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBreast Cancer, Chemotherapy & Oral Health: What Every Patient Should Know (Part 1)In this episode of Boobalicious, hosts Chris and Jenni are joined by the founders of Uncancer—Dr Robin Lesser, Dr Abida Taher, and breast cancer survivor Shana Kligerman—to explore an often-overlooked side effect of cancer treatment: oral health. They discuss why chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments can lead to mouth sores (mucositis), dry mouth, tooth decay, burning mouth syndrome, and increased dental problems, and why these issues are too often ignored during treatment. The conversation also tackles the disconnect between oncology and dentistry, common myths about dental care during cancer treatment, and why survivorship should include protecting your oral health—not just surviving cancer. Whether you're newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or navigating life after breast cancer, this episode offers practical tips, expert insights, and resources from Uncancer to help you advocate for your whole-body health. Learn more about our guests: www.uncancer.com @uncancer.team Stay up to date on the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices0f6676da-7503-11f1-8038-2f2b39e7413eWed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this episode of Boobalicious, hosts Chris and Jenni are joined by the founders of Uncancer—Dr Robin Lesser, Dr Abida Taher, and breast cancer survivor Shana Kligerman—to explore an often-overlooked side effect of cancer treatment: oral health.

They discuss why chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments can lead to mouth sores (mucositis), dry mouth, tooth decay, burning mouth syndrome, and increased dental problems, and why these issues are too often ignored during treatment.

The conversation also tackles the disconnect between oncology and dentistry, common myths about dental care during cancer treatment, and why survivorship should include protecting your oral health—not just surviving cancer.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or navigating life after breast cancer, this episode offers practical tips, expert insights, and resources from Uncancer to help you advocate for your whole-body health.


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www.uncancer.com

@uncancer.team


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]]>Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy & Oral Health: What Every Patient Should Know (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1647falseIn this episode of Boobalicious, hosts Chris and Jenni are joined by the founders of Uncancer—Dr Robin Lesser, Dr Abida Taher, and breast cancer survivor Shana Kligerman—to explore an often-overlooked side effect of cancer treatment: oral health. They discuss why chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments can lead to mouth sores (mucositis), dry mouth, tooth decay, burning mouth syndrome, and increased dental problems, and why these issues are too often ignored during treatment. The conversation also tackles the disconnect between oncology and dentistry, common myths about dental care during cancer treatment, and why survivorship should include protecting your oral health—not just surviving cancer. Whether you're newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or navigating life after breast cancer, this episode offers practical tips, expert insights, and resources from Uncancer to help you advocate for your whole-body health. Learn more about our guests: www.uncancer.com @uncancer.team Stay up to date on the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesPostpartum Breast Cancer at 31: From the NICU to a Breast Cancer Diagnosis | Parul Somani and "The Path of Least Regret"When Parul Somani found a lump at 38 weeks pregnant, she was told it was probably a clogged milk duct. Weeks later, while her newborn was in the NICU, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. In this episode, Parul shares her story of postpartum breast cancer, self-advocacy, genetic risk, and making impossible treatment decisions. If you're a young breast cancer survivor, newly diagnosed patient, or caregiver, this conversation is packed with practical insights and hope. Learn more about our guest! @PDSomani ParulSomani.com Parul's Book: "The Path of Least Regret" Follow the Pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalicious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices0ce8798c-6aca-11f1-9b42-dfe2ad8381ffWed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerWhen Parul Somani found a lump at 38 weeks pregnant, she was told it was probably a clogged milk duct. Weeks later, while her newborn was in the NICU, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31.

In this episode, Parul shares her story of postpartum breast cancer, self-advocacy, genetic risk, and making impossible treatment decisions. If you're a young breast cancer survivor, newly diagnosed patient, or caregiver, this conversation is packed with practical insights and hope.


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]]>Postpartum Breast Cancer at 31: From the NICU to a Breast Cancer Diagnosis | Parul Somani and "The Path of Least Regret"Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1729falseWhen Parul Somani found a lump at 38 weeks pregnant, she was told it was probably a clogged milk duct. Weeks later, while her newborn was in the NICU, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. In this episode, Parul shares her story of postpartum breast cancer, self-advocacy, genetic risk, and making impossible treatment decisions. If you're a young breast cancer survivor, newly diagnosed patient, or caregiver, this conversation is packed with practical insights and hope. Learn more about our guest! @PDSomani ParulSomani.com Parul's Book: "The Path of Least Regret" Follow the Pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalicious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBBF: Best Breasties Forever (Encore episode, in Memory of Brittney Beadle)This week, we are revisiting a special conversation in honor of Brittney Beadle, who recently passed away after living with stage 4 breast cancer at the heartbreakingly young age of 29. Brittney and her best friend Bethany became widely known on social media for sharing the realities of metastatic breast cancer with honesty, humor, and heart. What began as an online connection grew into a deep friendship that inspired thousands. Listening back now, we're reminded of Brittney's warmth, candor, resilience, and the impact she had on so many people. We are grateful she shared her story with us. This conversation is honest, informative, and refreshingly unfiltered. Most of all, it serves as a lasting reminder of the person Brittney was and the legacy she leaves behind. In memory of Brittney Beadle. Please consider donating to Brittney's GoFundMe or purchase her book her: A Peace of Hope: Finding Inner Peace and Healing Through Stage 4 Cancer To learn more about Bethany Adair: @mygurucancer Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalicious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices1837ece4-69be-11f1-8905-bfcbb4c1b7d8Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerThis week, we are revisiting a special conversation in honor of Brittney Beadle, who recently passed away after living with stage 4 breast cancer at the heartbreakingly young age of 29.

Brittney and her best friend Bethany became widely known on social media for sharing the realities of metastatic breast cancer with honesty, humor, and heart. What began as an online connection grew into a deep friendship that inspired thousands.


Listening back now, we're reminded of Brittney's warmth, candor, resilience, and the impact she had on so many people. We are grateful she shared her story with us.

This conversation is honest, informative, and refreshingly unfiltered. Most of all, it serves as a lasting reminder of the person Brittney was and the legacy she leaves behind.

In memory of Brittney Beadle.


Please consider donating to Brittney's GoFundMe

or purchase her book her:

A Peace of Hope: Finding Inner Peace and Healing Through Stage 4 Cancer


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]]>BBF: Best Breasties Forever (Encore episode, in Memory of Brittney Beadle)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2803falseThis week, we are revisiting a special conversation in honor of Brittney Beadle, who recently passed away after living with stage 4 breast cancer at the heartbreakingly young age of 29. Brittney and her best friend Bethany became widely known on social media for sharing the realities of metastatic breast cancer with honesty, humor, and heart. What began as an online connection grew into a deep friendship that inspired thousands. Listening back now, we're reminded of Brittney's warmth, candor, resilience, and the impact she had on so many people. We are grateful she shared her story with us. This conversation is honest, informative, and refreshingly unfiltered. Most of all, it serves as a lasting reminder of the person Brittney was and the legacy she leaves behind. In memory of Brittney Beadle. Please consider donating to Brittney's GoFundMe or purchase her book her: A Peace of Hope: Finding Inner Peace and Healing Through Stage 4 Cancer To learn more about Bethany Adair: @mygurucancer Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalicious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBreast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan, DAOM, Lac, CLWT (Part 2)In Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Tsan, acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist, we dive deeper into breast cancer surgery recovery, lymphedema prevention, scar management, and healing after mastectomy and reconstruction. Tina shares why compression garments play a critical role in post-operative recovery, her recommendations for the best compression brands, and practical tips for managing swelling and supporting your lymphatic system after surgery. We also discuss scar tissue, scar healing, and what breast cancer survivors can do at home to improve mobility and recovery. The conversation takes on viral lymphatic drainage trends, separating fact from fiction, before exploring the connection between chronic stress, women's health, epigenetics, and disease. It's an honest discussion about self-care, listening to your body, and advocating for your health during and after breast cancer treatment. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Connect with our guest! Tina at @harmony_lymphatics or harmonylymphatics.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesc32ab3be-647f-11f1-842a-1b17fee04ac3Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Tsan, acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist, we dive deeper into breast cancer surgery recovery, lymphedema prevention, scar management, and healing after mastectomy and reconstruction.

Tina shares why compression garments play a critical role in post-operative recovery, her recommendations for the best compression brands, and practical tips for managing swelling and supporting your lymphatic system after surgery. We also discuss scar tissue, scar healing, and what breast cancer survivors can do at home to improve mobility and recovery.

The conversation takes on viral lymphatic drainage trends, separating fact from fiction, before exploring the connection between chronic stress, women's health, epigenetics, and disease. It's an honest discussion about self-care, listening to your body, and advocating for your health during and after breast cancer treatment.


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Connect with our guest!

Tina at @harmony_lymphatics or harmonylymphatics.com.

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]]>Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan, DAOM, Lac, CLWT (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1543falseIn Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Tsan, acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist, we dive deeper into breast cancer surgery recovery, lymphedema prevention, scar management, and healing after mastectomy and reconstruction. Tina shares why compression garments play a critical role in post-operative recovery, her recommendations for the best compression brands, and practical tips for managing swelling and supporting your lymphatic system after surgery. We also discuss scar tissue, scar healing, and what breast cancer survivors can do at home to improve mobility and recovery. The conversation takes on viral lymphatic drainage trends, separating fact from fiction, before exploring the connection between chronic stress, women's health, epigenetics, and disease. It's an honest discussion about self-care, listening to your body, and advocating for your health during and after breast cancer treatment. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Connect with our guest! Tina at @harmony_lymphatics or harmonylymphatics.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBreast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan, DAOM, Lac, CLWT (Part 2)In Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Tsan, acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist, we dive deeper into breast cancer surgery recovery, lymphedema prevention, scar management, and healing after mastectomy and reconstruction. Tina shares why compression garments play a critical role in post-operative recovery, her recommendations for the best compression brands, and practical tips for managing swelling and supporting your lymphatic system after surgery. We also discuss scar tissue, scar healing, and what breast cancer survivors can do at home to improve mobility and recovery. The conversation takes on viral lymphatic drainage trends, separating fact from fiction, before exploring the connection between chronic stress, women's health, epigenetics, and disease. It's an honest discussion about self-care, listening to your body, and advocating for your health during and after breast cancer treatment. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Connect with our guest! Tina at @harmony_lymphatics or harmonylymphatics.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesmegaphone:c32ab3be-647f-11f1-842a-1b17fee04ac3Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Tsan, acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist, we dive deeper into breast cancer surgery recovery, lymphedema prevention, scar management, and healing after mastectomy and reconstruction.

Tina shares why compression garments play a critical role in post-operative recovery, her recommendations for the best compression brands, and practical tips for managing swelling and supporting your lymphatic system after surgery. We also discuss scar tissue, scar healing, and what breast cancer survivors can do at home to improve mobility and recovery.

The conversation takes on viral lymphatic drainage trends, separating fact from fiction, before exploring the connection between chronic stress, women's health, epigenetics, and disease. It's an honest discussion about self-care, listening to your body, and advocating for your health during and after breast cancer treatment.


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Tina at @harmony_lymphatics or harmonylymphatics.com.

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]]>Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan, DAOM, Lac, CLWT (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1543falseIn Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Tsan, acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist, we dive deeper into breast cancer surgery recovery, lymphedema prevention, scar management, and healing after mastectomy and reconstruction. Tina shares why compression garments play a critical role in post-operative recovery, her recommendations for the best compression brands, and practical tips for managing swelling and supporting your lymphatic system after surgery. We also discuss scar tissue, scar healing, and what breast cancer survivors can do at home to improve mobility and recovery. The conversation takes on viral lymphatic drainage trends, separating fact from fiction, before exploring the connection between chronic stress, women's health, epigenetics, and disease. It's an honest discussion about self-care, listening to your body, and advocating for your health during and after breast cancer treatment. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Connect with our guest! Tina at @harmony_lymphatics or harmonylymphatics.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBreast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan,DAOM, LAc, CLWTIn Part 1 of the Boobalicious podcast, hosts Chris and Jenni welcome Tina San — acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist — for a deep dive into post-surgical recovery after breast cancer surgery. Tina shares her origin story: a martial arts enthusiast turned massage therapist who discovered acupuncture for injury recovery, then stumbled into lymphedema work after receiving a YouTube link about acupuncture treating lymphedema — the same week she got a hospice call for a patient with bilateral leg lymphedema. That pivotal moment sent her down a decade-long path of specialization. The conversation then shifts to what Tina actually does for post-op patients. She and the hosts discuss the frustrating gap in patient education — how surgeons rarely refer patients to lymphatic therapy after mastectomy or reconstruction, leaving women to Google their way through recovery. Tina walks through the typical healing timeline week by week: the emotional first three to five days with drains, the relief of drain removal around week two, and the gradual softening of swollen, hardened tissue over a three-month recovery. The episode also covers fat grafting and liposuction — what they involve, when they're done in the reconstruction process, and why lipo recovery is more traumatic than most patients expect. The hosts and Tina advocate passionately for better post-op protocols and patient advocacy, encouraging listeners to ask surgeons about referrals before going into surgery. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices7d5fe21e-5e2b-11f1-9799-d38596d9a2e3Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 1 of the Boobalicious podcast, hosts Chris and Jenni welcome Tina San — acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist — for a deep dive into post-surgical recovery after breast cancer surgery.

Tina shares her origin story: a martial arts enthusiast turned massage therapist who discovered acupuncture for injury recovery, then stumbled into lymphedema work after receiving a YouTube link about acupuncture treating lymphedema — the same week she got a hospice call for a patient with bilateral leg lymphedema. That pivotal moment sent her down a decade-long path of specialization.

The conversation then shifts to what Tina actually does for post-op patients. She and the hosts discuss the frustrating gap in patient education — how surgeons rarely refer patients to lymphatic therapy after mastectomy or reconstruction, leaving women to Google their way through recovery. Tina walks through the typical healing timeline week by week: the emotional first three to five days with drains, the relief of drain removal around week two, and the gradual softening of swollen, hardened tissue over a three-month recovery.

The episode also covers fat grafting and liposuction — what they involve, when they're done in the reconstruction process, and why lipo recovery is more traumatic than most patients expect. The hosts and Tina advocate passionately for better post-op protocols and patient advocacy, encouraging listeners to ask surgeons about referrals before going into surgery.


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]]>Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan,DAOM, LAc, CLWTJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1645falseIn Part 1 of the Boobalicious podcast, hosts Chris and Jenni welcome Tina San — acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist — for a deep dive into post-surgical recovery after breast cancer surgery. Tina shares her origin story: a martial arts enthusiast turned massage therapist who discovered acupuncture for injury recovery, then stumbled into lymphedema work after receiving a YouTube link about acupuncture treating lymphedema — the same week she got a hospice call for a patient with bilateral leg lymphedema. That pivotal moment sent her down a decade-long path of specialization. The conversation then shifts to what Tina actually does for post-op patients. She and the hosts discuss the frustrating gap in patient education — how surgeons rarely refer patients to lymphatic therapy after mastectomy or reconstruction, leaving women to Google their way through recovery. Tina walks through the typical healing timeline week by week: the emotional first three to five days with drains, the relief of drain removal around week two, and the gradual softening of swollen, hardened tissue over a three-month recovery. The episode also covers fat grafting and liposuction — what they involve, when they're done in the reconstruction process, and why lipo recovery is more traumatic than most patients expect. The hosts and Tina advocate passionately for better post-op protocols and patient advocacy, encouraging listeners to ask surgeons about referrals before going into surgery. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhen Cancer Moves to the Backseat: My Cancer Chic on Life After Breast Cancer (Part 2)In Part 2 of our conversation with Anna Crollman of @MyCancerChic hosts Chris and Jenni dive into life after breast cancer — from GLP-1 medications, weight gain, inflammation, and menopause symptoms to the pressure women face around wellness, food, alcohol, and “doing everything right” after cancer. Anna shares her honest experience navigating survivorship, body image, intuitive eating, exercise, and social media misinformation, while also opening up about using her platform to speak out on healthcare and political issues that impact women. The episode also explores midlife wellness, mental health, romance books as therapy, motherhood overwhelm, and the importance of finding joy after cancer. Topics include:• Breast cancer survivorship• GLP-1 medications & Tamoxifen weight gain• Inflammation, menopause & exercise• Wellness culture & social media myths• Intuitive eating after cancer• Mental health & burnout• Political advocacy in healthcare• My Cancer Chic origin story & community Follow the Show! @Boobaliciouspod www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Follow our Guest! @mycancerchic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2a047914-588a-11f1-b515-c745d487baebWed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 2 of our conversation with Anna Crollman of @MyCancerChic hosts Chris and Jenni dive into life after breast cancer — from GLP-1 medications, weight gain, inflammation, and menopause symptoms to the pressure women face around wellness, food, alcohol, and “doing everything right” after cancer.

Anna shares her honest experience navigating survivorship, body image, intuitive eating, exercise, and social media misinformation, while also opening up about using her platform to speak out on healthcare and political issues that impact women.

The episode also explores midlife wellness, mental health, romance books as therapy, motherhood overwhelm, and the importance of finding joy after cancer.

Topics include:
• Breast cancer survivorship
• GLP-1 medications & Tamoxifen weight gain
• Inflammation, menopause & exercise
• Wellness culture & social media myths
• Intuitive eating after cancer
• Mental health & burnout
• Political advocacy in healthcare
• My Cancer Chic origin story & community


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]]>When Cancer Moves to the Backseat: My Cancer Chic on Life After Breast Cancer (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1984falseIn Part 2 of our conversation with Anna Crollman of @MyCancerChic hosts Chris and Jenni dive into life after breast cancer — from GLP-1 medications, weight gain, inflammation, and menopause symptoms to the pressure women face around wellness, food, alcohol, and “doing everything right” after cancer. Anna shares her honest experience navigating survivorship, body image, intuitive eating, exercise, and social media misinformation, while also opening up about using her platform to speak out on healthcare and political issues that impact women. The episode also explores midlife wellness, mental health, romance books as therapy, motherhood overwhelm, and the importance of finding joy after cancer. Topics include:• Breast cancer survivorship• GLP-1 medications & Tamoxifen weight gain• Inflammation, menopause & exercise• Wellness culture & social media myths• Intuitive eating after cancer• Mental health & burnout• Political advocacy in healthcare• My Cancer Chic origin story & community Follow the Show! @Boobaliciouspod www.WeAreBoobalicious.com Follow our Guest! @mycancerchic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhen Cancer Moves to the Backseat | My Cancer Chic on Life After Breast CancerToday Chris and Jenni sit down with Anna, founder of My Cancer Chic. Anna shares her experience being diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer at a young age and how that journey led her to create a thriving online community for young breast cancer survivors. The conversation explores survivorship, medical menopause, Tamoxifen, journaling as therapy, motherhood after cancer, and how life changes nearly 11 years after diagnosis. They also discuss identity after cancer, balancing advocacy with everyday life, and Anna’s powerful analogy of cancer moving from “the front seat to the trunk” over time. If you’re navigating breast cancer, survivorship, anxiety after treatment, or life after a cancer diagnosis, this episode is honest, relatable, and full of hope. Stay tuned for Part 2, where the conversation continues into nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness after breast cancer. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod www.weareboobalicious.com Follow our guest! @mycanerchic Learn more about Wild Fire Breast Cancer Magazine: @wildfire_bc_magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices544b1aa8-5343-11f1-bc45-733aab640880Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerToday Chris and Jenni sit down with Anna, founder of My Cancer Chic.

Anna shares her experience being diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer at a young age and how that journey led her to create a thriving online community for young breast cancer survivors. The conversation explores survivorship, medical menopause, Tamoxifen, journaling as therapy, motherhood after cancer, and how life changes nearly 11 years after diagnosis.

They also discuss identity after cancer, balancing advocacy with everyday life, and Anna’s powerful analogy of cancer moving from “the front seat to the trunk” over time.

If you’re navigating breast cancer, survivorship, anxiety after treatment, or life after a cancer diagnosis, this episode is honest, relatable, and full of hope.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where the conversation continues into nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness after breast cancer.


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]]>When Cancer Moves to the Backseat | My Cancer Chic on Life After Breast CancerJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1919falseToday Chris and Jenni sit down with Anna, founder of My Cancer Chic. Anna shares her experience being diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer at a young age and how that journey led her to create a thriving online community for young breast cancer survivors. The conversation explores survivorship, medical menopause, Tamoxifen, journaling as therapy, motherhood after cancer, and how life changes nearly 11 years after diagnosis. They also discuss identity after cancer, balancing advocacy with everyday life, and Anna’s powerful analogy of cancer moving from “the front seat to the trunk” over time. If you’re navigating breast cancer, survivorship, anxiety after treatment, or life after a cancer diagnosis, this episode is honest, relatable, and full of hope. Stay tuned for Part 2, where the conversation continues into nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness after breast cancer. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod www.weareboobalicious.com Follow our guest! @mycanerchic Learn more about Wild Fire Breast Cancer Magazine: @wildfire_bc_magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Baywatch (Part 2)In Part 2 of this candid conversation, actress and breast cancer survivor Nicole Eggert gets real about life after diagnosis — from going vegan and cleaning up toxic products to navigating body image, reconstruction, and the emotional rollercoaster of recovery. Hosts Chris and Jenni dive into post-mastectomy challenges like cording, limited mobility, phantom itching, and lymphatic health, while Nicole shares the surprising side effects of chemo, shaving her head, and finding confidence again as a single woman. They also talk clean living, mental health, mini trampolines, the Yuka app, and why healing is about balance — not perfection. A funny, honest, and empowering conversation about survivorship, wellness, and reclaiming your body after breast cancer. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod www.weareboobalicious.com Follow our guest! Nicole Eggert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesf130597c-4e80-11f1-8043-5fbd93b55e47Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 2 of this candid conversation, actress and breast cancer survivor Nicole Eggert gets real about life after diagnosis — from going vegan and cleaning up toxic products to navigating body image, reconstruction, and the emotional rollercoaster of recovery.

Hosts Chris and Jenni dive into post-mastectomy challenges like cording, limited mobility, phantom itching, and lymphatic health, while Nicole shares the surprising side effects of chemo, shaving her head, and finding confidence again as a single woman. They also talk clean living, mental health, mini trampolines, the Yuka app, and why healing is about balance — not perfection. A funny, honest, and empowering conversation about survivorship, wellness, and reclaiming your body after breast cancer.


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]]>Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Baywatch (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1944falseIn Part 2 of this candid conversation, actress and breast cancer survivor Nicole Eggert gets real about life after diagnosis — from going vegan and cleaning up toxic products to navigating body image, reconstruction, and the emotional rollercoaster of recovery. Hosts Chris and Jenni dive into post-mastectomy challenges like cording, limited mobility, phantom itching, and lymphatic health, while Nicole shares the surprising side effects of chemo, shaving her head, and finding confidence again as a single woman. They also talk clean living, mental health, mini trampolines, the Yuka app, and why healing is about balance — not perfection. A funny, honest, and empowering conversation about survivorship, wellness, and reclaiming your body after breast cancer. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod www.weareboobalicious.com Follow our guest! Nicole Eggert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Baywatch (Part 1)Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Baywatch (Part 1) Actress Nicole Eggert (Baywatch) joins Chris and Jenni for an honest conversation about her breast cancer journey and life after treatment. Diagnosed in 2023 with rare cribriform carcinoma, Nicole shares how what seemed straightforward became more complex—ultimately requiring chemo, radiation, and a double mastectomy with reconstruction. She opens up about delayed detection due to implant scar tissue, being thrown into medical menopause, and navigating endocrine therapy (Kisqali) and a subsequent hysterectomy. They also dive into: Reconstruction realities Fear of recurrence Body image after cancer The emotional whiplash of finishing treatment With raw honesty and unexpected humor, Nicole reflects on identity shifts—from Baywatch sex symbol to cancer survivor—and the power of mindset and self-compassion. If you're navigating breast cancer or life after treatment, this episode will resonate. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod www.weareboobalicious.com Follow our guest! Nicole Eggert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesc4b06988-482b-11f1-a091-bf7fc822b512Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushner

Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Baywatch (Part 1)

Actress Nicole Eggert (Baywatch) joins Chris and Jenni for an honest conversation about her breast cancer journey and life after treatment.

Diagnosed in 2023 with rare cribriform carcinoma, Nicole shares how what seemed straightforward became more complex—ultimately requiring chemo, radiation, and a double mastectomy with reconstruction.

She opens up about delayed detection due to implant scar tissue, being thrown into medical menopause, and navigating endocrine therapy (Kisqali) and a subsequent hysterectomy.

They also dive into:

  • Reconstruction realities
  • Fear of recurrence
  • Body image after cancer
  • The emotional whiplash of finishing treatment

With raw honesty and unexpected humor, Nicole reflects on identity shifts—from Baywatch sex symbol to cancer survivor—and the power of mindset and self-compassion.

If you're navigating breast cancer or life after treatment, this episode will resonate.


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]]>Nicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Baywatch (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1796falseNicole Eggert on Breast Cancer, Menopause & Life After Baywatch (Part 1) Actress Nicole Eggert (Baywatch) joins Chris and Jenni for an honest conversation about her breast cancer journey and life after treatment. Diagnosed in 2023 with rare cribriform carcinoma, Nicole shares how what seemed straightforward became more complex—ultimately requiring chemo, radiation, and a double mastectomy with reconstruction. She opens up about delayed detection due to implant scar tissue, being thrown into medical menopause, and navigating endocrine therapy (Kisqali) and a subsequent hysterectomy. They also dive into: Reconstruction realities Fear of recurrence Body image after cancer The emotional whiplash of finishing treatment With raw honesty and unexpected humor, Nicole reflects on identity shifts—from Baywatch sex symbol to cancer survivor—and the power of mindset and self-compassion. If you're navigating breast cancer or life after treatment, this episode will resonate. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod www.weareboobalicious.com Follow our guest! Nicole Eggert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis is Not the Body I Remember: Part 2 (with Mae Murakami, DPT)Mae Part 2: Moving, Healing & Living Well After Breast Cancer Your body changed — your fitness approach should too. In this must-listen follow-up, PT and Pilates expert Mae joins Chris and Jenni to break down how to stay strong, mobile, and pain-free after breast cancer and through menopause. Forget “no pain, no gain.” This episode dives into smarter strength training, safe exercise after cancer treatment, frozen shoulder recovery, and how hormonal shifts impact your body. Learn why consistency beats intensity, how to adapt workouts without losing progress, and what actually helps with bone density, posture, and pelvic health. Plus: Pilates myths (reformer vs. mat), red light therapy truths, and simple, PT-approved tips you can start today. If you’re navigating survivorship, menopause, or feeling disconnected from your body — this episode gives you real answers and a better way forward. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalicious.com Take virtual pilates with Mae! Shop Mae's bag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices0ad473a2-3c4a-11f1-bf90-77783fb9397dWed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerMae Part 2: Moving, Healing & Living Well After Breast Cancer

Your body changed — your fitness approach should too. In this must-listen follow-up, PT and Pilates expert Mae joins Chris and Jenni to break down how to stay strong, mobile, and pain-free after breast cancer and through menopause.

Forget “no pain, no gain.” This episode dives into smarter strength training, safe exercise after cancer treatment, frozen shoulder recovery, and how hormonal shifts impact your body. Learn why consistency beats intensity, how to adapt workouts without losing progress, and what actually helps with bone density, posture, and pelvic health.

Plus: Pilates myths (reformer vs. mat), red light therapy truths, and simple, PT-approved tips you can start today.

If you’re navigating survivorship, menopause, or feeling disconnected from your body — this episode gives you real answers and a better way forward.


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]]>This is Not the Body I Remember: Part 2 (with Mae Murakami, DPT)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1745falseMae Part 2: Moving, Healing & Living Well After Breast Cancer Your body changed — your fitness approach should too. In this must-listen follow-up, PT and Pilates expert Mae joins Chris and Jenni to break down how to stay strong, mobile, and pain-free after breast cancer and through menopause. Forget “no pain, no gain.” This episode dives into smarter strength training, safe exercise after cancer treatment, frozen shoulder recovery, and how hormonal shifts impact your body. Learn why consistency beats intensity, how to adapt workouts without losing progress, and what actually helps with bone density, posture, and pelvic health. Plus: Pilates myths (reformer vs. mat), red light therapy truths, and simple, PT-approved tips you can start today. If you’re navigating survivorship, menopause, or feeling disconnected from your body — this episode gives you real answers and a better way forward. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalicious.com Take virtual pilates with Mae! Shop Mae's bag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesScanxiety is Real:Breast cancer survivorship, fear of recurrence, and how to cope while waiting for scan resultsFifteen years after her breast cancer diagnosis, host Chris gets a gut-punch wake-up call: abnormal tumor markers and a doctor recommending scans. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Chris takes us inside the panic — the frozen-in-time feeling of sitting in that office again, the stress-cleaning, the last-minute trip to Hawaii, and the unexpected encounter that quietly shifted everything. Co-host Jenni joins her to unpack "scanxiety," what it means to wait for results, and why helping someone else might just be the best medicine for fear. Part one of a story still unfolding. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalidiouspod.com Listen to@MyGuruCancer's Scanxiety Meditation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesaa1835f0-3c38-11f1-847c-0b9f1cd1468cWed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerFifteen years after her breast cancer diagnosis, host Chris gets a gut-punch wake-up call: abnormal tumor markers and a doctor recommending scans.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Chris takes us inside the panic — the frozen-in-time feeling of sitting in that office again, the stress-cleaning, the last-minute trip to Hawaii, and the unexpected encounter that quietly shifted everything.

Co-host Jenni joins her to unpack "scanxiety," what it means to wait for results, and why helping someone else might just be the best medicine for fear. Part one of a story still unfolding.


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]]>Scanxiety is Real:Breast cancer survivorship, fear of recurrence, and how to cope while waiting for scan resultsJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1293falseFifteen years after her breast cancer diagnosis, host Chris gets a gut-punch wake-up call: abnormal tumor markers and a doctor recommending scans. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Chris takes us inside the panic — the frozen-in-time feeling of sitting in that office again, the stress-cleaning, the last-minute trip to Hawaii, and the unexpected encounter that quietly shifted everything. Co-host Jenni joins her to unpack "scanxiety," what it means to wait for results, and why helping someone else might just be the best medicine for fear. Part one of a story still unfolding. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod WeAreBoobalidiouspod.com Listen to@MyGuruCancer's Scanxiety Meditation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis is Not the Body I Remember: Part 1 (with Mae Murakami, DPT)Ever feel like your body suddenly speaks a foreign language? In this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni sit down with Dr. Mae Murakami, PT and pelvic floor specialist, to break down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause — and why no one talks about it. They connect the dots between symptoms like frozen shoulder, joint pain, bladder urgency, bowel changes, and painful sex (spoiler: estrogen affects everything). Plus: the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, why Kegels can backfire, and non-hormonal options that actually help. Candid, eye-opening, and the conversation your doctor probably never had with you. Part 1 of 2 — subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod History of Breast Cancer? You can take Mae's virtual pilates classes here! https://www.towercancer.org/magnolia-house/ Questions about menopause? https://menopause.org/ Vaginal moisturizers: Revaree Hyalogyn Mae's cute purse! Tres Gelee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices8d78ed18-3873-11f1-974d-3739a9390be2Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerEver feel like your body suddenly speaks a foreign language?

In this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni sit down with Dr. Mae Murakami, PT and pelvic floor specialist, to break down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause — and why no one talks about it.

They connect the dots between symptoms like frozen shoulder, joint pain, bladder urgency, bowel changes, and painful sex (spoiler: estrogen affects everything). Plus: the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, why Kegels can backfire, and non-hormonal options that actually help.

Candid, eye-opening, and the conversation your doctor probably never had with you.

Part 1 of 2 — subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

Follow the pod!

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History of Breast Cancer? You can take Mae's virtual pilates classes here!

https://www.towercancer.org/magnolia-house/


Questions about menopause?

https://menopause.org/


Vaginal moisturizers:

Revaree

Hyalogyn


Mae's cute purse!

Tres Gelee

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]]>This is Not the Body I Remember: Part 1 (with Mae Murakami, DPT)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1606falseEver feel like your body suddenly speaks a foreign language? In this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni sit down with Dr. Mae Murakami, PT and pelvic floor specialist, to break down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause — and why no one talks about it. They connect the dots between symptoms like frozen shoulder, joint pain, bladder urgency, bowel changes, and painful sex (spoiler: estrogen affects everything). Plus: the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, why Kegels can backfire, and non-hormonal options that actually help. Candid, eye-opening, and the conversation your doctor probably never had with you. Part 1 of 2 — subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod History of Breast Cancer? You can take Mae's virtual pilates classes here! https://www.towercancer.org/magnolia-house/ Questions about menopause? https://menopause.org/ Vaginal moisturizers: Revaree Hyalogyn Mae's cute purse! Tres Gelee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhy Am I Anxious....Now? (Part 2)Chris and Jenni continue the conversation on anxiety—this time getting into what actually helps in the moment and how they’re navigating it day to day. They talk about using movement (yoga, workouts) to take the edge off—even if it doesn’t always last—and simple grounding tools that can bring you back when things start to spiral. From breathwork to reminding yourself “I’m safe,” it’s about calming the nervous system, not fighting it. They also get honest about doom scrolling, menopause brain, and how hormones can pour gasoline on anxiety—especially after cancer. There’s a real conversation around communicating with your partner (sometimes it’s as simple as a heads up: “this isn’t about you”), and finding healthier coping tools—from creative projects to CBD and edibles instead of that nightly glass of wine. And as always, it comes back to connection—having people you can be real with makes all the difference. Plus, a preview of what’s coming next: nutrition, supplements, and feeling good in your body again. Follow us! @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices0a9f457e-2d7c-11f1-9ce1-1fb0a4eed2bfWed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerChris and Jenni continue the conversation on anxiety—this time getting into what actually helps in the moment and how they’re navigating it day to day.

They talk about using movement (yoga, workouts) to take the edge off—even if it doesn’t always last—and simple grounding tools that can bring you back when things start to spiral. From breathwork to reminding yourself “I’m safe,” it’s about calming the nervous system, not fighting it.

They also get honest about doom scrolling, menopause brain, and how hormones can pour gasoline on anxiety—especially after cancer. There’s a real conversation around communicating with your partner (sometimes it’s as simple as a heads up: “this isn’t about you”), and finding healthier coping tools—from creative projects to CBD and edibles instead of that nightly glass of wine.

And as always, it comes back to connection—having people you can be real with makes all the difference.

Plus, a preview of what’s coming next: nutrition, supplements, and feeling good in your body again.


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]]>Why Am I Anxious....Now? (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull911falseChris and Jenni continue the conversation on anxiety—this time getting into what actually helps in the moment and how they’re navigating it day to day. They talk about using movement (yoga, workouts) to take the edge off—even if it doesn’t always last—and simple grounding tools that can bring you back when things start to spiral. From breathwork to reminding yourself “I’m safe,” it’s about calming the nervous system, not fighting it. They also get honest about doom scrolling, menopause brain, and how hormones can pour gasoline on anxiety—especially after cancer. There’s a real conversation around communicating with your partner (sometimes it’s as simple as a heads up: “this isn’t about you”), and finding healthier coping tools—from creative projects to CBD and edibles instead of that nightly glass of wine. And as always, it comes back to connection—having people you can be real with makes all the difference. Plus, a preview of what’s coming next: nutrition, supplements, and feeling good in your body again. Follow us! @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhy Am I So Anxious....Now? (Part 1)In this episode, Chris and Jenni get real about anxiety—how it shows up, why midlife can feel like a rollercoaster, and how a history of breast cancer adds another layer to all of it. Jenni shares her long-standing experience with anxiety, from her early twenties to what feels like a whole new wave during perimenopause. Chris, who’s always been the calm, laid-back one, opens up about experiencing anxiety for the first time after a cancer diagnosis—and how unsettling that shift can be. They talk through the different ways anxiety can look (it’s not always what you expect), the hormonal chaos of perimenopause, and why some of the typical “solutions” aren’t so simple—or even safe—for breast cancer survivors. There’s also an honest conversation about things they’ve tried (including what didn’t work). This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation—so if this hits home, stay tuned for next week. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesd11a7d8c-2d76-11f1-9af7-eb465e4b9a96Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this episode, Chris and Jenni get real about anxiety—how it shows up, why midlife can feel like a rollercoaster, and how a history of breast cancer adds another layer to all of it.

Jenni shares her long-standing experience with anxiety, from her early twenties to what feels like a whole new wave during perimenopause. Chris, who’s always been the calm, laid-back one, opens up about experiencing anxiety for the first time after a cancer diagnosis—and how unsettling that shift can be.

They talk through the different ways anxiety can look (it’s not always what you expect), the hormonal chaos of perimenopause, and why some of the typical “solutions” aren’t so simple—or even safe—for breast cancer survivors. There’s also an honest conversation about things they’ve tried (including what didn’t work).

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation—so if this hits home, stay tuned for next week.


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]]>Why Am I So Anxious....Now? (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull760falseIn this episode, Chris and Jenni get real about anxiety—how it shows up, why midlife can feel like a rollercoaster, and how a history of breast cancer adds another layer to all of it. Jenni shares her long-standing experience with anxiety, from her early twenties to what feels like a whole new wave during perimenopause. Chris, who’s always been the calm, laid-back one, opens up about experiencing anxiety for the first time after a cancer diagnosis—and how unsettling that shift can be. They talk through the different ways anxiety can look (it’s not always what you expect), the hormonal chaos of perimenopause, and why some of the typical “solutions” aren’t so simple—or even safe—for breast cancer survivors. There’s also an honest conversation about things they’ve tried (including what didn’t work). This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation—so if this hits home, stay tuned for next week. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesLymphedema 101In this episode of Boobalicious, certified lymphedema therapist Jenni explains what lymphedema is, why breast cancer patients are at risk, and how to manage it. They cover how lymph node removal and radiation can disrupt the lymphatic system, practical tips for reducing risk (exercise, deep breathing, skin care), and updated guidance on compression sleeves for travel. Follow the pod! @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices1dde5f06-2838-11f1-b79f-037bad77313eWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:49:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this episode of Boobalicious, certified lymphedema therapist Jenni explains what lymphedema is, why breast cancer patients are at risk, and how to manage it. They cover how lymph node removal and radiation can disrupt the lymphatic system, practical tips for reducing risk (exercise, deep breathing, skin care), and updated guidance on compression sleeves for travel.

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]]>Lymphedema 101Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2012falseIn this episode of Boobalicious, certified lymphedema therapist Jenni explains what lymphedema is, why breast cancer patients are at risk, and how to manage it. They cover how lymph node removal and radiation can disrupt the lymphatic system, practical tips for reducing risk (exercise, deep breathing, skin care), and updated guidance on compression sleeves for travel. Follow the pod! @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhy You Still Have Pain After MastectomyIn this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni dig into a question many survivors never think to ask: why do you still have pain years after a mastectomy or reconstruction? Jenni breaks down the science behind post-surgical pain — scar tissue, rib mobility, shallow breathing, and the brain's struggle to remap a changed body — while Chris shares her own experience. They also walk listeners through a rib mobility exercise and remind everyone: be your own health advocate. Follow us! @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesafd9a0ce-2562-11f1-bed4-af3c99b70481Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:15:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni dig into a question many survivors never think to ask: why do you still have pain years after a mastectomy or reconstruction? Jenni breaks down the science behind post-surgical pain — scar tissue, rib mobility, shallow breathing, and the brain's struggle to remap a changed body — while Chris shares her own experience. They also walk listeners through a rib mobility exercise and remind everyone: be your own health advocate.


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]]>Why You Still Have Pain After MastectomyJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1329falseIn this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni dig into a question many survivors never think to ask: why do you still have pain years after a mastectomy or reconstruction? Jenni breaks down the science behind post-surgical pain — scar tissue, rib mobility, shallow breathing, and the brain's struggle to remap a changed body — while Chris shares her own experience. They also walk listeners through a rib mobility exercise and remind everyone: be your own health advocate. Follow us! @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesGLP-1s and Breast Cancer: What You Need to KnowIn this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Paige Woodward, NP, a Yale-trained nurse practitioner with over 20 years of oncology experience (Dana-Farber, Cedars-Sinai), to break down everything breast cancer patients and survivors need to know about GLP-1 medications — the class of drugs behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Topics covered: How GLP-1s work and why weight loss matters for estrogen-positive breast cancer San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference data: women on GLP-1s during chemo had fewer side effects (less neuropathy, nausea, neutropenia, and fatigue) Emerging evidence linking GLP-1s to reduced tumor recurrence and lower colorectal cancer risk Safety, proper dosing, and the importance of nutrition and exercise GLP-1s and reduced alcohol cravings — a bonus for cancer risk reduction Guest: Paige Woodward, NP — @FunctionalCancerCare on Instagram | Vibrant Integrative Health | Licensed in CA, MA & NH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicese49a22a0-255a-11f1-b9f5-fbbd5d392096Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:19:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Paige Woodward, NP, a Yale-trained nurse practitioner with over 20 years of oncology experience (Dana-Farber, Cedars-Sinai), to break down everything breast cancer patients and survivors need to know about GLP-1 medications — the class of drugs behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

Topics covered:

  • How GLP-1s work and why weight loss matters for estrogen-positive breast cancer
  • San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference data: women on GLP-1s during chemo had fewer side effects (less neuropathy, nausea, neutropenia, and fatigue)
  • Emerging evidence linking GLP-1s to reduced tumor recurrence and lower colorectal cancer risk
  • Safety, proper dosing, and the importance of nutrition and exercise
  • GLP-1s and reduced alcohol cravings — a bonus for cancer risk reduction

Guest:

Paige Woodward, NP — @FunctionalCancerCare on Instagram | Vibrant Integrative Health | Licensed in CA, MA & NH





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]]>GLP-1s and Breast Cancer: What You Need to KnowJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1830falseIn this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Paige Woodward, NP, a Yale-trained nurse practitioner with over 20 years of oncology experience (Dana-Farber, Cedars-Sinai), to break down everything breast cancer patients and survivors need to know about GLP-1 medications — the class of drugs behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Topics covered: How GLP-1s work and why weight loss matters for estrogen-positive breast cancer San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference data: women on GLP-1s during chemo had fewer side effects (less neuropathy, nausea, neutropenia, and fatigue) Emerging evidence linking GLP-1s to reduced tumor recurrence and lower colorectal cancer risk Safety, proper dosing, and the importance of nutrition and exercise GLP-1s and reduced alcohol cravings — a bonus for cancer risk reduction Guest: Paige Woodward, NP — @FunctionalCancerCare on Instagram | Vibrant Integrative Health | Licensed in CA, MA & NH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJillian Barberie: From Mimosas to Mastectomy (Part 2)In Part 2 of our conversation with TV icon and breast cancer survivor Jillian Barberie, we get into the moments that don't always make the highlight reel — the fear when treatment ends, the financial crisis that hit at the same time as her diagnosis, and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up. Follow our Guest: @AskJillian Follow the show: @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices0a89ddd8-2282-11f1-aff8-6fd056cc1c2bWed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn Part 2 of our conversation with TV icon and breast cancer survivor Jillian Barberie, we get into the moments that don't always make the highlight reel — the fear when treatment ends, the financial crisis that hit at the same time as her diagnosis, and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up.


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]]>Jillian Barberie: From Mimosas to Mastectomy (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull840falseIn Part 2 of our conversation with TV icon and breast cancer survivor Jillian Barberie, we get into the moments that don't always make the highlight reel — the fear when treatment ends, the financial crisis that hit at the same time as her diagnosis, and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up. Follow our Guest: @AskJillian Follow the show: @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesJillian Barberie: From Mimosas to Mastectomy (Part 1)In this powerful episode of Boobalicious, former Good Day LA favorite Jillian Barberie shares her raw, unfiltered breast cancer journey—from finding out she had cancer during a "Mammograms & Mimosas" party, to her battle through stage 3 diagnosis, chemo, radiation, and multiple reconstructive surgeries. Hear how Jillian discovered her diagnosis, underwent a double mastectomy in just two weeks, survived a brutal 10.5-hour DIE flap reconstruction surgery alone, and learned to live in the moment despite financial loss and ongoing health scares. This isn't your typical cancer story—it's real, it's brave, and it's filled with hope. 🎧 Part 1 drops NOW. Part 2 next week covers hormone therapy, the financial crisis of cancer, and so much more. Follow our Guest! @AskJillian Follow the show: @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices49875178-1aa8-11f1-8587-5fa84dc5b4c9Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this powerful episode of Boobalicious, former Good Day LA favorite Jillian Barberie shares her raw, unfiltered breast cancer journey—from finding out she had cancer during a "Mammograms & Mimosas" party, to her battle through stage 3 diagnosis, chemo, radiation, and multiple reconstructive surgeries.

Hear how Jillian discovered her diagnosis, underwent a double mastectomy in just two weeks, survived a brutal 10.5-hour DIE flap reconstruction surgery alone, and learned to live in the moment despite financial loss and ongoing health scares.

This isn't your typical cancer story—it's real, it's brave, and it's filled with hope.

🎧 Part 1 drops NOW. Part 2 next week covers hormone therapy, the financial crisis of cancer, and so much more.


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]]>Jillian Barberie: From Mimosas to Mastectomy (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1622falseIn this powerful episode of Boobalicious, former Good Day LA favorite Jillian Barberie shares her raw, unfiltered breast cancer journey—from finding out she had cancer during a "Mammograms & Mimosas" party, to her battle through stage 3 diagnosis, chemo, radiation, and multiple reconstructive surgeries. Hear how Jillian discovered her diagnosis, underwent a double mastectomy in just two weeks, survived a brutal 10.5-hour DIE flap reconstruction surgery alone, and learned to live in the moment despite financial loss and ongoing health scares. This isn't your typical cancer story—it's real, it's brave, and it's filled with hope. 🎧 Part 1 drops NOW. Part 2 next week covers hormone therapy, the financial crisis of cancer, and so much more. Follow our Guest! @AskJillian Follow the show: @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBBF: Best Breasties Forever (Part 2)What happens when two women meet through the breast cancer community and forge a friendship stronger than anything they could've imagined? In Part 2 of our interview with besties Brittany and Bethany, they get raw about: ✨ The healing power of social media communities (and the wild unsolicited advice) ✨ Why letting someone feel their emotions is the greatest gift ✨ How they show up for each other through progression, hospital stays, and 3am sobbing sessions ✨ Their mindset around treatment (spoiler: it's all about love, not battle) ✨ Why twerking in the chemo chair is a legit coping mechanism This is what unconditional support looks like—and we're all here for it. Make sure you listen to Part 1 first to hear their origin story! Learn more about: Bethany Adair (@mygurucancer) Bethany's Book Brittney Beadle (@BrittneyBeadle) Brittney's Book Follow the pod @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices44653a08-1746-11f1-bd1a-ab708092b5d7Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerWhat happens when two women meet through the breast cancer community and forge a friendship stronger than anything they could've imagined?

In Part 2 of our interview with besties Brittany and Bethany, they get raw about:

✨ The healing power of social media communities (and the wild unsolicited advice)

✨ Why letting someone feel their emotions is the greatest gift

✨ How they show up for each other through progression, hospital stays, and 3am sobbing sessions

✨ Their mindset around treatment (spoiler: it's all about love, not battle)

✨ Why twerking in the chemo chair is a legit coping mechanism

This is what unconditional support looks like—and we're all here for it.

Make sure you listen to Part 1 first to hear their origin story!


Learn more about:

Bethany Adair (@mygurucancer)

Bethany's Book


Brittney Beadle (@BrittneyBeadle)

Brittney's Book


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@boobaliciouspod

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]]>BBF: Best Breasties Forever (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1516falseWhat happens when two women meet through the breast cancer community and forge a friendship stronger than anything they could've imagined? In Part 2 of our interview with besties Brittany and Bethany, they get raw about: ✨ The healing power of social media communities (and the wild unsolicited advice) ✨ Why letting someone feel their emotions is the greatest gift ✨ How they show up for each other through progression, hospital stays, and 3am sobbing sessions ✨ Their mindset around treatment (spoiler: it's all about love, not battle) ✨ Why twerking in the chemo chair is a legit coping mechanism This is what unconditional support looks like—and we're all here for it. Make sure you listen to Part 1 first to hear their origin story! Learn more about: Bethany Adair (@mygurucancer) Bethany's Book Brittney Beadle (@BrittneyBeadle) Brittney's Book Follow the pod @boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBBF: Best Breasties Forever (Part 1)Bethany and Brittney are two women living with stage 4 breast cancer — and yes, they’re genuinely best friends. What started with a connection on social media turned into a friendship that’s been widely followed (and loved) online. But beyond the posts and videos is a real story about living with metastatic disease. In Part 1 of this two-episode series, we talk about: • How their friendship actually began• What “HER2-low” means — and why it’s changing treatment conversations• The shock of being diagnosed young• Why there is not enough mindfulness training in the world to prepare you for a cancer diagnosis This conversation is honest, informative, and refreshingly unfiltered. It’s about friendship, modern treatment realities, and what it looks like to build a full life while carrying a stage 4 diagnosis. Make sure and follow ⁠⁠@BoobaliciousPod⁠⁠ so you don't miss Part 2 of Bethany and Brittney! Today's guests: ⁠⁠Bethany Adair⁠⁠ Buy her book! ⁠⁠My Guru Cancer: You Don't Have to Fight to Find True Freedom From the C Word.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Brittney Beadle⁠⁠ Buy her book! ⁠⁠A Peace of Hope: Finding Inner Peace and Healing Through Stave IV Cancer⁠⁠ Follow Jenni and Chris! ⁠⁠@BoobaliciousPod⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesd2a5ac5a-1208-11f1-bf4e-2714387bb084Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerBethany and Brittney are two women living with stage 4 breast cancer — and yes, they’re genuinely best friends. What started with a connection on social media turned into a friendship that’s been widely followed (and loved) online. But beyond the posts and videos is a real story about living with metastatic disease.

In Part 1 of this two-episode series, we talk about:

• How their friendship actually began• What “HER2-low” means — and why it’s changing treatment conversations• The shock of being diagnosed young• Why there is not enough mindfulness training in the world to prepare you for a cancer diagnosis

This conversation is honest, informative, and refreshingly unfiltered. It’s about friendship, modern treatment realities, and what it looks like to build a full life while carrying a stage 4 diagnosis.


Make sure and follow ⁠⁠@BoobaliciousPod⁠⁠ so you don't miss Part 2 of Bethany and Brittney!


Today's guests:

⁠⁠Bethany Adair⁠⁠

Buy her book!

⁠⁠My Guru Cancer: You Don't Have to Fight to Find True Freedom From the C Word.⁠⁠

⁠⁠Brittney Beadle⁠⁠

Buy her book!

⁠⁠A Peace of Hope: Finding Inner Peace and Healing Through Stave IV Cancer⁠⁠


Follow Jenni and Chris!

⁠⁠@BoobaliciousPod⁠⁠

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]]>BBF: Best Breasties Forever (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1275falseBethany and Brittney are two women living with stage 4 breast cancer — and yes, they’re genuinely best friends. What started with a connection on social media turned into a friendship that’s been widely followed (and loved) online. But beyond the posts and videos is a real story about living with metastatic disease. In Part 1 of this two-episode series, we talk about: • How their friendship actually began• What “HER2-low” means — and why it’s changing treatment conversations• The shock of being diagnosed young• Why there is not enough mindfulness training in the world to prepare you for a cancer diagnosis This conversation is honest, informative, and refreshingly unfiltered. It’s about friendship, modern treatment realities, and what it looks like to build a full life while carrying a stage 4 diagnosis. Make sure and follow ⁠⁠@BoobaliciousPod⁠⁠ so you don't miss Part 2 of Bethany and Brittney! Today's guests: ⁠⁠Bethany Adair⁠⁠ Buy her book! ⁠⁠My Guru Cancer: You Don't Have to Fight to Find True Freedom From the C Word.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Brittney Beadle⁠⁠ Buy her book! ⁠⁠A Peace of Hope: Finding Inner Peace and Healing Through Stave IV Cancer⁠⁠ Follow Jenni and Chris! ⁠⁠@BoobaliciousPod⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesA Note from UsFrom Breastie to Boobalicious.  In this episode, Chris and Jenni share why reclaiming language, growing beyond diagnosis, and creating a space that feels lighter, bolder, and more them. It’s about health, menopause and the real-life layers in between. Plus: New segment. What’s In My Bag?! New name. Same honesty. More edge. Welcome to Boobalicious. 💛 Follow us on Socials: @BoobaliciousPod Chris @ChrisKushner Jenni @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices47898318-0b81-11f1-b7f5-17785366cfb1Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerFrom Breastie to Boobalicious. 

In this episode, Chris and Jenni share why reclaiming language, growing beyond diagnosis, and creating a space that feels lighter, bolder, and more them.

It’s about health, menopause and the real-life layers in between.


Plus: New segment. What’s In My Bag?!


New name. Same honesty. More edge.


Welcome to Boobalicious. 💛


Follow us on Socials:

@BoobaliciousPod

Chris @ChrisKushner

Jenni @MyBreastieSays

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]]>A Note from UsJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull837falseFrom Breastie to Boobalicious.  In this episode, Chris and Jenni share why reclaiming language, growing beyond diagnosis, and creating a space that feels lighter, bolder, and more them. It’s about health, menopause and the real-life layers in between. Plus: New segment. What’s In My Bag?! New name. Same honesty. More edge. Welcome to Boobalicious. 💛 Follow us on Socials: @BoobaliciousPod Chris @ChrisKushner Jenni @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWe are Boobalicious!We’ve grown. And so has this podcast. What started as My Breastie Says was two friends navigating breast cancer from lived experience and medical expertise. But we’ve realized something important:Breast cancer is part of this conversation — but womanhood is so much bigger. So we’re evolving. ✨ Welcome to Boobalicious. Same honest conversations.Same evidence-based guidance.Same real talk.Just a name that reflects our full lives — humor, hormones, healing, and all. Follow us on socials @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices9790d148-070a-11f1-858f-77e3ab771d7eWed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerWe’ve grown. And so has this podcast.

What started as My Breastie Says was two friends navigating breast cancer from lived experience and medical expertise.

But we’ve realized something important:
Breast cancer is part of this conversation — but womanhood is so much bigger.

So we’re evolving.

✨ Welcome to Boobalicious.

Same honest conversations.
Same evidence-based guidance.
Same real talk.
Just a name that reflects our full lives — humor, hormones, healing, and all.

Follow us on socials @Boobaliciouspod

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]]>We are Boobalicious!Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnertrailer91falseWe’ve grown. And so has this podcast. What started as My Breastie Says was two friends navigating breast cancer from lived experience and medical expertise. But we’ve realized something important:Breast cancer is part of this conversation — but womanhood is so much bigger. So we’re evolving. ✨ Welcome to Boobalicious. Same honest conversations.Same evidence-based guidance.Same real talk.Just a name that reflects our full lives — humor, hormones, healing, and all. Follow us on socials @Boobaliciouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesChemo Class: With Paige Woodward, NPBefore chemo begins, there’s a lot no one prepares you for. This episode is your calm, trustworthy place to land. Oncologist Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward walks you through what actually matters before your first infusion—what to expect, what to ask, and how to set yourself up for the smoothest experience possible. We cover: the questions you deserve to ask your oncology team (and the ones people forget) side effects vs. myths (and what’s normal) how to prepare your body, your home, and your support system practical tips that can make chemo more tolerable physically and emotionally If chemo is on your horizon—or you love someone who’s about to start—this episode is empowering, grounding, and full of information every patient should have before day one.  Thank you to friend of the Pod, Paige Woodward: Paige Woodward, NP @Functionalcancercare Follow us on Socials! The pod: @GritandGracePod Chris: @ChrisKushner Jenni: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesa4cb9cf4-018c-11f1-92ce-2f75e5e969e2Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerBefore chemo begins, there’s a lot no one prepares you for. This episode is your calm, trustworthy place to land.

Oncologist Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward walks you through what actually matters before your first infusion—what to expect, what to ask, and how to set yourself up for the smoothest experience possible.

We cover:

  • the questions you deserve to ask your oncology team (and the ones people forget)
  • side effects vs. myths (and what’s normal)
  • how to prepare your body, your home, and your support system
  • practical tips that can make chemo more tolerable physically and emotionally

If chemo is on your horizon—or you love someone who’s about to start—this episode is empowering, grounding, and full of information every patient should have before day one. 


Thank you to friend of the Pod, Paige Woodward:

Paige Woodward, NP @Functionalcancercare


Follow us on Socials!

The pod: @GritandGracePod

Chris: @ChrisKushner

Jenni: @MyBreastieSays

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]]>Chemo Class: With Paige Woodward, NPJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2121falseBefore chemo begins, there’s a lot no one prepares you for. This episode is your calm, trustworthy place to land. Oncologist Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward walks you through what actually matters before your first infusion—what to expect, what to ask, and how to set yourself up for the smoothest experience possible. We cover: the questions you deserve to ask your oncology team (and the ones people forget) side effects vs. myths (and what’s normal) how to prepare your body, your home, and your support system practical tips that can make chemo more tolerable physically and emotionally If chemo is on your horizon—or you love someone who’s about to start—this episode is empowering, grounding, and full of information every patient should have before day one.  Thank you to friend of the Pod, Paige Woodward: Paige Woodward, NP @Functionalcancercare Follow us on Socials! The pod: @GritandGracePod Chris: @ChrisKushner Jenni: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesGLP1's- Safe after Cancer?GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now—but are they actually safe after cancer? In this episode of My Breastie Says, Jenni and Chris sit down with Paige Woodward, NP, to cut through the noise and dig into what the science actually says. Paige breaks down the latest research on GLP-1s, cancer risk, recurrence concerns, and who should (and shouldn’t) be considering these medications after treatment. If you’ve seen the headlines, heard the hot takes, or wondered whether weight-loss meds are being responsibly prescribed to survivors, this conversation brings clarity, nuance, and evidence—without fear-mongering or fluff. An essential listen for survivors navigating wellness trends with their health front and center. More info about our Guest: Paige Woodward, NP @functionalcancercare Substack: https://substack.com/@functionalcancercare Stay in touch with My Breastie Says! On instagram: @MyBreastieSaysPod On Substack: @MyBreastieSaysPod Chris: @ChrisKushner Jenni: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices7f41457c-fbc1-11f0-a115-bbe77104ffcfWed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerGLP-1 medications are everywhere right now—but are they actually safe after cancer?

In this episode of My Breastie Says, Jenni and Chris sit down with Paige Woodward, NP, to cut through the noise and dig into what the science actually says. Paige breaks down the latest research on GLP-1s, cancer risk, recurrence concerns, and who should (and shouldn’t) be considering these medications after treatment.

If you’ve seen the headlines, heard the hot takes, or wondered whether weight-loss meds are being responsibly prescribed to survivors, this conversation brings clarity, nuance, and evidence—without fear-mongering or fluff.

An essential listen for survivors navigating wellness trends with their health front and center.


More info about our Guest:

Paige Woodward, NP @functionalcancercare

Substack: https://substack.com/@functionalcancercare


Stay in touch with My Breastie Says!

On instagram: @MyBreastieSaysPod

On Substack: @MyBreastieSaysPod


Chris: @ChrisKushner

Jenni: @MyBreastieSays

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]]>GLP1's- Safe after Cancer?Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1511falseGLP-1 medications are everywhere right now—but are they actually safe after cancer? In this episode of My Breastie Says, Jenni and Chris sit down with Paige Woodward, NP, to cut through the noise and dig into what the science actually says. Paige breaks down the latest research on GLP-1s, cancer risk, recurrence concerns, and who should (and shouldn’t) be considering these medications after treatment. If you’ve seen the headlines, heard the hot takes, or wondered whether weight-loss meds are being responsibly prescribed to survivors, this conversation brings clarity, nuance, and evidence—without fear-mongering or fluff. An essential listen for survivors navigating wellness trends with their health front and center. More info about our Guest: Paige Woodward, NP @functionalcancercare Substack: https://substack.com/@functionalcancercare Stay in touch with My Breastie Says! On instagram: @MyBreastieSaysPod On Substack: @MyBreastieSaysPod Chris: @ChrisKushner Jenni: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoing Hard Things- with Jaclyn Johnson“Just living life…with cancer in my body.” That line stopped us cold. Jaclyn Johnson joins us—an accomplished, driven woman used to building, leading, and powering through. Then cancer entered her body and upended everything. In this conversation, she shares what it was like to keep doing life as usual while carrying a diagnosis she didn’t choose—and how cancer forced her to reckon with uncertainty, fear, and a loss of control she couldn’t outwork or outmaneuver. We talk about:- the mental weight of carrying cancer while still showing up- the statistic that still shocks us: 1 in 8 women- the moment she realized, “I can do hard things.” This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s empowering.And it might be exactly what you needed today. Have an episode idea? DM us on instagram @mybreastiesayspod Find our guest: @jaclynrjohnson Find us: Chris @chriskushner Jenni @MyBreastieSays We now have a substack!!! Subscribe for FREE here: https://substack.com/@mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesd72dddf6-f679-11f0-8aa7-af38727f813cThu, 22 Jan 2026 18:34:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushner“Just living life…with cancer in my body.”

That line stopped us cold.

Jaclyn Johnson joins us—an accomplished, driven woman used to building, leading, and powering through. Then cancer entered her body and upended everything. In this conversation, she shares what it was like to keep doing life as usual while carrying a diagnosis she didn’t choose—and how cancer forced her to reckon with uncertainty, fear, and a loss of control she couldn’t outwork or outmaneuver.

We talk about:
- the mental weight of carrying cancer while still showing up
- the statistic that still shocks us: 1 in 8 women
- the moment she realized, “I can do hard things.”

This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s empowering.
And it might be exactly what you needed today.


Have an episode idea?

DM us on instagram @mybreastiesayspod

Find our guest: @jaclynrjohnson

Find us:

Chris @chriskushner

Jenni @MyBreastieSays


We now have a substack!!!

Subscribe for FREE here: https://substack.com/@mybreastiesayspod

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]]>Doing Hard Things- with Jaclyn JohnsonJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2703false“Just living life…with cancer in my body.” That line stopped us cold. Jaclyn Johnson joins us—an accomplished, driven woman used to building, leading, and powering through. Then cancer entered her body and upended everything. In this conversation, she shares what it was like to keep doing life as usual while carrying a diagnosis she didn’t choose—and how cancer forced her to reckon with uncertainty, fear, and a loss of control she couldn’t outwork or outmaneuver. We talk about:- the mental weight of carrying cancer while still showing up- the statistic that still shocks us: 1 in 8 women- the moment she realized, “I can do hard things.” This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s empowering.And it might be exactly what you needed today. Have an episode idea? DM us on instagram @mybreastiesayspod Find our guest: @jaclynrjohnson Find us: Chris @chriskushner Jenni @MyBreastieSays We now have a substack!!! Subscribe for FREE here: https://substack.com/@mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFour women, One honest convo re: Life after Cancer- With Jessica St. ClairWhat happens when women tell each other the things they usually whisper? Actor Jessica St. Clair & Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward join Jenni & Chris for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about life after breast cancer treatment. Together, they share real-world tips for navigating survivorship, menopause, and all the unexpected changes that come with this next chapter…the stuff no one prepares you for…with plenty of laughter, truth, & zero sugarcoating! Follow our guests! Jessica St. Clair: @stclairjessica (IG) Podcast: The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael Paige Woodward, NP @functionalcancercare (IG) ⁠www.functionalcancercare.com⁠ Follow our Hosts! Chris @chriskushner Jenni @Mybreastiesays and the pod: @Mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicescd327c70-f102-11f0-9f88-27ea4a45d442Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:34:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerWhat happens when women tell each other the things they usually whisper?

Actor Jessica St. Clair & Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward join Jenni & Chris for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about life after breast cancer treatment. Together, they share real-world tips for navigating survivorship, menopause, and all the unexpected changes that come with this next chapter…the stuff no one prepares you for…with plenty of laughter, truth, & zero sugarcoating!


Follow our guests!

Jessica St. Clair:

@stclairjessica (IG)

Podcast: The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael


Paige Woodward, NP

@functionalcancercare (IG)

⁠www.functionalcancercare.com⁠


Follow our Hosts!

Chris @chriskushner

Jenni @Mybreastiesays

and the pod: @Mybreastiesayspod

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]]>Four women, One honest convo re: Life after Cancer- With Jessica St. ClairJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull3253falseWhat happens when women tell each other the things they usually whisper? Actor Jessica St. Clair & Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward join Jenni & Chris for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about life after breast cancer treatment. Together, they share real-world tips for navigating survivorship, menopause, and all the unexpected changes that come with this next chapter…the stuff no one prepares you for…with plenty of laughter, truth, & zero sugarcoating! Follow our guests! Jessica St. Clair: @stclairjessica (IG) Podcast: The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael Paige Woodward, NP @functionalcancercare (IG) ⁠www.functionalcancercare.com⁠ Follow our Hosts! Chris @chriskushner Jenni @Mybreastiesays and the pod: @Mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoing Hard Things- with Jaclyn Johnson“Just living life…with cancer in my body.” That line stopped us cold. Jaclyn Johnson joins us—an accomplished, driven woman used to building, leading, and powering through. Then cancer entered her body and upended everything. In this conversation, she shares what it was like to keep doing life as usual while carrying a diagnosis she didn’t choose—and how cancer forced her to reckon with uncertainty, fear, and a loss of control she couldn’t outwork or outmaneuver. We talk about:- the mental weight of carrying cancer while still showing up- the statistic that still shocks us: 1 in 8 women- the moment she realized, “I can do hard things.” This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s empowering.And it might be exactly what you needed today. Have an episode idea? DM us on instagram ⁠@mybreastiesayspod⁠ Find our guest: ⁠@jaclynrjohnson⁠ Find us: Chris ⁠@chriskushner⁠ Jenni⁠ @MyBreastieSays⁠ ⁠We now have a substack!!!⁠ ⁠Subscribe for FREE here: https://substack.com/@mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicese7656740-f67c-11f0-b575-a391f2851176Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushner“Just living life…with cancer in my body.”

That line stopped us cold.

Jaclyn Johnson joins us—an accomplished, driven woman used to building, leading, and powering through. Then cancer entered her body and upended everything. In this conversation, she shares what it was like to keep doing life as usual while carrying a diagnosis she didn’t choose—and how cancer forced her to reckon with uncertainty, fear, and a loss of control she couldn’t outwork or outmaneuver.

We talk about:- the mental weight of carrying cancer while still showing up- the statistic that still shocks us: 1 in 8 women- the moment she realized, “I can do hard things.”

This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s empowering.And it might be exactly what you needed today.


Have an episode idea?

DM us on instagram ⁠@mybreastiesayspod⁠

Find our guest: ⁠@jaclynrjohnson⁠

Find us:

Chris ⁠@chriskushner⁠

Jenni⁠ @MyBreastieSays⁠


⁠We now have a substack!!!⁠

⁠Subscribe for FREE here: https://substack.com/@mybreastiesayspod

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]]>Doing Hard Things- with Jaclyn JohnsonJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2095false“Just living life…with cancer in my body.” That line stopped us cold. Jaclyn Johnson joins us—an accomplished, driven woman used to building, leading, and powering through. Then cancer entered her body and upended everything. In this conversation, she shares what it was like to keep doing life as usual while carrying a diagnosis she didn’t choose—and how cancer forced her to reckon with uncertainty, fear, and a loss of control she couldn’t outwork or outmaneuver. We talk about:- the mental weight of carrying cancer while still showing up- the statistic that still shocks us: 1 in 8 women- the moment she realized, “I can do hard things.” This episode is real. It’s raw. It’s empowering.And it might be exactly what you needed today. Have an episode idea? DM us on instagram ⁠@mybreastiesayspod⁠ Find our guest: ⁠@jaclynrjohnson⁠ Find us: Chris ⁠@chriskushner⁠ Jenni⁠ @MyBreastieSays⁠ ⁠We now have a substack!!!⁠ ⁠Subscribe for FREE here: https://substack.com/@mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMenopause and your VaginaBreast cancer treatment can push you into menopause fast — and one of the most overlooked side effects is what it does to your vagina. In this episode, we talk honestly about vaginal dryness, pain, burning, UTIs, and intimacy changes after treatment — and what survivors can safely do about it. Our guest, breast cancer survivor, powerlifter, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Erin Michael, shares practical, evidence-based strategies, clears up common fears, and helps you understand your options, from pelvic health PT to non-hormonal support and care-team conversations. No shame, no scare tactics — just real information to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesabd06e3e-f0f3-11f0-a35e-479364f43c6fWed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerBreast cancer treatment can push you into menopause fast — and one of the most overlooked side effects is what it does to your vagina.

In this episode, we talk honestly about vaginal dryness, pain, burning, UTIs, and intimacy changes after treatment — and what survivors can safely do about it. Our guest, breast cancer survivor, powerlifter, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Erin Michael, shares practical, evidence-based strategies, clears up common fears, and helps you understand your options, from pelvic health PT to non-hormonal support and care-team conversations.

No shame, no scare tactics — just real information to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body again.

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]]>Menopause and your VaginaJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2687falseBreast cancer treatment can push you into menopause fast — and one of the most overlooked side effects is what it does to your vagina. In this episode, we talk honestly about vaginal dryness, pain, burning, UTIs, and intimacy changes after treatment — and what survivors can safely do about it. Our guest, breast cancer survivor, powerlifter, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Erin Michael, shares practical, evidence-based strategies, clears up common fears, and helps you understand your options, from pelvic health PT to non-hormonal support and care-team conversations. No shame, no scare tactics — just real information to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMenopause and your VaginaBreast cancer treatment can push you into menopause fast — and one of the most overlooked side effects is what it does to your vagina. In this episode, we talk honestly about vaginal dryness, pain, burning, UTIs, and intimacy changes after treatment — and what survivors can safely do about it. Our guest, breast cancer survivor, powerlifter, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Erin Michael, shares practical, evidence-based strategies, clears up common fears, and helps you understand your options, from pelvic health PT to non-hormonal support and care-team conversations. No shame, no scare tactics — just real information to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body again. Follow our guest! On instagram: Dr Erin Michael @befempowered Never miss an episode update! Recommend a topic! @mybreastiesayspod Chris: @ChrisKushner Jenni: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicese12a4694-f0ef-11f0-912e-9bdda550e25cWed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerBreast cancer treatment can push you into menopause fast — and one of the most overlooked side effects is what it does to your vagina.

In this episode, we talk honestly about vaginal dryness, pain, burning, UTIs, and intimacy changes after treatment — and what survivors can safely do about it. Our guest, breast cancer survivor, powerlifter, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Erin Michael, shares practical, evidence-based strategies, clears up common fears, and helps you understand your options, from pelvic health PT to non-hormonal support and care-team conversations.

No shame, no scare tactics — just real information to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body again.


Follow our guest!

On instagram:

Dr Erin Michael @befempowered


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Chris:

@ChrisKushner

Jenni:

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]]>Menopause and your VaginaJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2757falseBreast cancer treatment can push you into menopause fast — and one of the most overlooked side effects is what it does to your vagina. In this episode, we talk honestly about vaginal dryness, pain, burning, UTIs, and intimacy changes after treatment — and what survivors can safely do about it. Our guest, breast cancer survivor, powerlifter, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Erin Michael, shares practical, evidence-based strategies, clears up common fears, and helps you understand your options, from pelvic health PT to non-hormonal support and care-team conversations. No shame, no scare tactics — just real information to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body again. Follow our guest! On instagram: Dr Erin Michael @befempowered Never miss an episode update! Recommend a topic! @mybreastiesayspod Chris: @ChrisKushner Jenni: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhy you still have pain after your mastectomy"Why do I STILL have pain after my mastectomy?!" It’s the #1 question Jenni gets as a PT—and the answer might surprise you. Post-mastectomy pain is incredibly common and doesn’t mean your surgery failed. From scar tissue and radiation effects to altered movement patterns and even how you breathe, there are real, fixable reasons this pain sticks around. In this episode, Jenni breaks it all down and shares simple, practical steps you can start using today to feel better. We're on Instagram! Have a question or idea for an episode? DM us @mybreastiesayspod Chris: @chriskushner Jenni: @mybreastiesays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices362df640-f0f5-11f0-b60b-330e7f4366eaWed, 14 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushner"Why do I STILL have pain after my mastectomy?!" It’s the #1 question Jenni gets as a PT—and the answer might surprise you. Post-mastectomy pain is incredibly common and doesn’t mean your surgery failed. From scar tissue and radiation effects to altered movement patterns and even how you breathe, there are real, fixable reasons this pain sticks around. In this episode, Jenni breaks it all down and shares simple, practical steps you can start using today to feel better.


We're on Instagram!

Have a question or idea for an episode? DM us @mybreastiesayspod

Chris: @chriskushner

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]]>Why you still have pain after your mastectomyJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1150false"Why do I STILL have pain after my mastectomy?!" It’s the #1 question Jenni gets as a PT—and the answer might surprise you. Post-mastectomy pain is incredibly common and doesn’t mean your surgery failed. From scar tissue and radiation effects to altered movement patterns and even how you breathe, there are real, fixable reasons this pain sticks around. In this episode, Jenni breaks it all down and shares simple, practical steps you can start using today to feel better. We're on Instagram! Have a question or idea for an episode? DM us @mybreastiesayspod Chris: @chriskushner Jenni: @mybreastiesays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWhy you still have pain after your mastectomy"Why do I STILL have pain after my mastectomy?!" It’s the #1 question Jenni gets as a PT—and the answer might surprise you. Post-mastectomy pain is incredibly common and doesn’t mean your surgery failed. From scar tissue and radiation effects to altered movement patterns and even how you breathe, there are real, fixable reasons this pain sticks around. In this episode, Jenni breaks it all down and shares simple, practical steps you can start using today to feel better. We're on Instagram! Have a question or idea for an episode? DM us @mybreastiesayspod Chris: @chriskushner Jenni: @mybreastiesays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesfc24c2e2-eb7e-11f0-8e18-a384bbcf5719Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushner"Why do I STILL have pain after my mastectomy?!" It’s the #1 question Jenni gets as a PT—and the answer might surprise you. Post-mastectomy pain is incredibly common and doesn’t mean your surgery failed. From scar tissue and radiation effects to altered movement patterns and even how you breathe, there are real, fixable reasons this pain sticks around. In this episode, Jenni breaks it all down and shares simple, practical steps you can start using today to feel better.


We're on Instagram!

Have a question or idea for an episode? DM us @mybreastiesayspod

Chris: @chriskushner

Jenni: @mybreastiesays

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]]>Why you still have pain after your mastectomyJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1304false"Why do I STILL have pain after my mastectomy?!" It’s the #1 question Jenni gets as a PT—and the answer might surprise you. Post-mastectomy pain is incredibly common and doesn’t mean your surgery failed. From scar tissue and radiation effects to altered movement patterns and even how you breathe, there are real, fixable reasons this pain sticks around. In this episode, Jenni breaks it all down and shares simple, practical steps you can start using today to feel better. We're on Instagram! Have a question or idea for an episode? DM us @mybreastiesayspod Chris: @chriskushner Jenni: @mybreastiesays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWe Got This (Literally): Gifts, Grit & Living Fully with Stage 4Chris and Jenni are joined by Elissa Kalver, founder of WeGotThis.org—a genius, heart-filled platform that works like a gift registry, but for people navigating cancer (because no one actually needs 30 blankets). Elissa shares how and why she created We Got This: it takes the guesswork out of support— for patients who are overwhelmed and loved ones who want to help but don’t know how. The conversation also goes deeper, as Elissa opens up about living fully with stage 4 cancer, redefining support, and finding meaning, connection, and joy even in the hardest seasons. This episode is equal parts practical, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that none of us have to do this alone. Learn more about our guest! www.elissakalver.com www.wegotthis.org Follow the pod! DM us thoughts, questions, episode suggestions on IG @MyBreastieSaysPod Follow Chris and Jenni! IG: @chriskushner, @MyBreastieSays Tiktok: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2e9a1026-e06a-11f0-aa41-bfd4dc8bd0c6Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushner Chris and Jenni are joined by Elissa Kalver, founder of WeGotThis.org—a genius, heart-filled platform that works like a gift registry, but for people navigating cancer (because no one actually needs 30 blankets). Elissa shares how and why she created We Got This: it takes the guesswork out of support— for patients who are overwhelmed and loved ones who want to help but don’t know how.

The conversation also goes deeper, as Elissa opens up about living fully with stage 4 cancer, redefining support, and finding meaning, connection, and joy even in the hardest seasons. This episode is equal parts practical, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that none of us have to do this alone.


Learn more about our guest!

www.elissakalver.com

www.wegotthis.org

Follow the pod! DM us thoughts, questions, episode suggestions on

IG @MyBreastieSaysPod


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IG: @chriskushner, @MyBreastieSays

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]]>We Got This (Literally): Gifts, Grit & Living Fully with Stage 4Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull3640falseChris and Jenni are joined by Elissa Kalver, founder of WeGotThis.org—a genius, heart-filled platform that works like a gift registry, but for people navigating cancer (because no one actually needs 30 blankets). Elissa shares how and why she created We Got This: it takes the guesswork out of support— for patients who are overwhelmed and loved ones who want to help but don’t know how. The conversation also goes deeper, as Elissa opens up about living fully with stage 4 cancer, redefining support, and finding meaning, connection, and joy even in the hardest seasons. This episode is equal parts practical, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that none of us have to do this alone. Learn more about our guest! www.elissakalver.com www.wegotthis.org Follow the pod! DM us thoughts, questions, episode suggestions on IG @MyBreastieSaysPod Follow Chris and Jenni! IG: @chriskushner, @MyBreastieSays Tiktok: @MyBreastieSays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFour women, One honest convo re Life after Cancer: With Jessica St. ClairWhat happens when women tell each other the things they usually whisper? Actor Jessica St. Clair & Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward join Jenni & Chris for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about life after breast cancer treatment. Together, they share real-world tips for navigating survivorship, menopause, and all the unexpected changes that come with this next chapter…the stuff no one prepares you for…with plenty of laughter, truth, & zero sugarcoating! Follow our guests! Jessica St. Clair: @stclairjessica (IG) Podcast: The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael Paige Woodward, NP @functionalcancercare (IG) www.functionalcancercare.com Follow our Hosts! Chris @chriskushner Jenni @Mybreastiesays and the pod: @Mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesc7af0678-daf6-11f0-b415-bf74d8b27630Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerWhat happens when women tell each other the things they usually whisper?

Actor Jessica St. Clair & Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward join Jenni & Chris for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about life after breast cancer treatment. Together, they share real-world tips for navigating survivorship, menopause, and all the unexpected changes that come with this next chapter…the stuff no one prepares you for…with plenty of laughter, truth, & zero sugarcoating!


Follow our guests!

Jessica St. Clair:

@stclairjessica (IG)

Podcast: The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael


Paige Woodward, NP

@functionalcancercare (IG)

www.functionalcancercare.com


Follow our Hosts!

Chris @chriskushner

Jenni @Mybreastiesays

and the pod: @Mybreastiesayspod

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]]>Four women, One honest convo re Life after Cancer: With Jessica St. ClairJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull3322falseWhat happens when women tell each other the things they usually whisper? Actor Jessica St. Clair & Nurse Practitioner Paige Woodward join Jenni & Chris for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about life after breast cancer treatment. Together, they share real-world tips for navigating survivorship, menopause, and all the unexpected changes that come with this next chapter…the stuff no one prepares you for…with plenty of laughter, truth, & zero sugarcoating! Follow our guests! Jessica St. Clair: @stclairjessica (IG) Podcast: The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael Paige Woodward, NP @functionalcancercare (IG) www.functionalcancercare.com Follow our Hosts! Chris @chriskushner Jenni @Mybreastiesays and the pod: @Mybreastiesayspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesManage Holiday Stress with MeditationIn this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Alexis Lamontagna, a meditation guide who specializes in simple, accessible practices for self-healing. Alexis breaks down why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated, overwhelming, or time-consuming—and how small, consistent moments of stillness can create real change. She also shares a calming, holiday-friendly meditation designed to help you reset, release stress, and return to yourself during a season that often feels chaotic. Whether you’re brand-new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers grounded, practical tools you can use right away! Find us! Chris @Chriskushner Jenni @MyBreastieSays And be sure and follow our special guest! Alexis Lamontange @Alexislamontagna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices7ec81eac-d576-11f0-961b-ff8b6961c3e6Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerIn this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Alexis Lamontagna, a meditation guide who specializes in simple, accessible practices for self-healing. Alexis breaks down why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated, overwhelming, or time-consuming—and how small, consistent moments of stillness can create real change. She also shares a calming, holiday-friendly meditation designed to help you reset, release stress, and return to yourself during a season that often feels chaotic. Whether you’re brand-new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers grounded, practical tools you can use right away!


Find us!

Chris @Chriskushner

Jenni @MyBreastieSays

And be sure and follow our special guest!

Alexis Lamontange @Alexislamontagna


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]]>Manage Holiday Stress with MeditationJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2333falseIn this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Alexis Lamontagna, a meditation guide who specializes in simple, accessible practices for self-healing. Alexis breaks down why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated, overwhelming, or time-consuming—and how small, consistent moments of stillness can create real change. She also shares a calming, holiday-friendly meditation designed to help you reset, release stress, and return to yourself during a season that often feels chaotic. Whether you’re brand-new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers grounded, practical tools you can use right away! Find us! Chris @Chriskushner Jenni @MyBreastieSays And be sure and follow our special guest! Alexis Lamontange @Alexislamontagna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBrows, Scars and Big Feelings- How Permanent Makeup Can HelpBreast cancer treatment can change how you look—and how you feel about the person in the mirror. In this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Michal Cohen of Beverly Hills Ink, a permanent makeup artist who specializes in working with breast cancer survivors. Michal explains the different permanent makeup techniques available—far beyond just brows—and how they can support women during and after treatment. If you’ve ever considered permanent makeup but still have questions, this episode is a must-listen. Find Michal Cohen at https://beverlyhillsink.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices31b78756-cff4-11f0-97a9-776a12267e3aWed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerBreast cancer treatment can change how you look—and how you feel about the person in the mirror. In this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Michal Cohen of Beverly Hills Ink, a permanent makeup artist who specializes in working with breast cancer survivors. Michal explains the different permanent makeup techniques available—far beyond just brows—and how they can support women during and after treatment. If you’ve ever considered permanent makeup but still have questions, this episode is a must-listen.


Find Michal Cohen at

https://beverlyhillsink.com

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]]>Brows, Scars and Big Feelings- How Permanent Makeup Can HelpJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull2429falseBreast cancer treatment can change how you look—and how you feel about the person in the mirror. In this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Michal Cohen of Beverly Hills Ink, a permanent makeup artist who specializes in working with breast cancer survivors. Michal explains the different permanent makeup techniques available—far beyond just brows—and how they can support women during and after treatment. If you’ve ever considered permanent makeup but still have questions, this episode is a must-listen. Find Michal Cohen at https://beverlyhillsink.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesGrateful for FriendshipChris and Jenni are joined by their friend Karen—the person who first introduced them! Together, they dig into how friendships evolve during treatment—some deepening, others disappearing—and the surprising life long skill that came out of it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicescd21d79e-c89e-11f0-ac52-77217a91931cWed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerChris and Jenni are joined by their friend Karen—the person who first introduced them! Together, they dig into how friendships evolve during treatment—some deepening, others disappearing—and the surprising life long skill that came out of it!

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]]>Grateful for FriendshipJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1569falseChris and Jenni are joined by their friend Karen—the person who first introduced them! Together, they dig into how friendships evolve during treatment—some deepening, others disappearing—and the surprising life long skill that came out of it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesReturn to ExerciseA quick, practical guide to easing back into exercise after cancer treatment. Chris and Jenni share simple strategies to rebuild strength, listen to your body, and return to movement with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices4ab84270-c4e8-11f0-ae9f-d301da0cb195Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerA quick, practical guide to easing back into exercise after cancer treatment. Chris and Jenni share simple strategies to rebuild strength, listen to your body, and return to movement with confidence.

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]]>Return to ExerciseJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1192falseA quick, practical guide to easing back into exercise after cancer treatment. Chris and Jenni share simple strategies to rebuild strength, listen to your body, and return to movement with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"Not a Free Boob Job" (Part 2)Getting ready for a mastectomy can feel overwhelming. Chrisand Jenni share practical tips to help you prepare, feel more incontrol, and make recovery a little smoothe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoiceseee3eef2-bdf0-11f0-b04b-af61de760041Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerGetting ready for a mastectomy can feel overwhelming. Chris
and Jenni share practical tips to help you prepare, feel more in
control, and make recovery a little smoothe

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]]>"Not a Free Boob Job" (Part 2)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1724falseGetting ready for a mastectomy can feel overwhelming. Chrisand Jenni share practical tips to help you prepare, feel more incontrol, and make recovery a little smoothe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNot "A Free Boob Job" (Part 1)The emotional side of a mastectomy is real. Chris and Jennivalidate the feelings that come with it and share ways to processand heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesf972b69e-b866-11f0-bc55-e35c2d5a49a0Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerThe emotional side of a mastectomy is real. Chris and Jenni
validate the feelings that come with it and share ways to process
and heal.

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]]>Not "A Free Boob Job" (Part 1)Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1484falseThe emotional side of a mastectomy is real. Chris and Jennivalidate the feelings that come with it and share ways to processand heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesUnpacking DiagnosisChris opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis and what those early days were really like. She and Jenni share strategies to help make that overwhelming time a little easier to navigate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesc2fbd438-ac4a-11f0-9cb2-ef24dd95bc11Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerChris opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis and what those early days were really like. She and Jenni share strategies to help make that overwhelming time a little easier to navigate.

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]]>Unpacking DiagnosisJennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull1730falseChris opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis and what those early days were really like. She and Jenni share strategies to help make that overwhelming time a little easier to navigate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesIntro to Cancerland: How did we get here?A survivor and a medical expert walk into breast cancer land—then start a podcast. In this episode, Chris and Jenni share how their paths crossed and what inspired them to create My Breastie Says—a show for anyone navigating life during and after breast cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesadb127c0-ac47-11f0-817f-6b637467836aWed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerA survivor and a medical expert walk into breast cancer land—then start a podcast. In this episode, Chris and Jenni share how their paths crossed and what inspired them to create My Breastie Says—a show for anyone navigating life during and after breast cancer.

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]]>Intro to Cancerland: How did we get here?Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnerfull571false1A survivor and a medical expert walk into breast cancer land—then start a podcast. In this episode, Chris and Jenni share how their paths crossed and what inspired them to create My Breastie Says—a show for anyone navigating life during and after breast cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesWelcome to My Breastie Says!MBS is the podcast for women navigating life during and after breast cancer treatment. Hosted by breast cancer recovery expert Jenni Rai and survivor Chris Kushner, it’s where medical insight meets real-life experience. Together, they tackle the questions you’ve spent hours googling — from recovery and side effects to rediscovering your strength, confidence, and joy beyond cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesdcdbb070-a917-11f0-a3d6-13d19f2f59ffThu, 16 Oct 2025 04:05:00 -0000Jennifer Rai & Christine KushnerMBS is the podcast for women navigating life during and after breast cancer treatment. Hosted by breast cancer recovery expert Jenni Rai and survivor Chris Kushner, it’s where medical insight meets real-life experience. Together, they tackle the questions you’ve spent hours googling — from recovery and side effects to rediscovering your strength, confidence, and joy beyond cancer.

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]]>Welcome to My Breastie Says!Jennifer Rai & Christine Kushnertrailer148falseMBS is the podcast for women navigating life during and after breast cancer treatment. Hosted by breast cancer recovery expert Jenni Rai and survivor Chris Kushner, it’s where medical insight meets real-life experience. Together, they tackle the questions you’ve spent hours googling — from recovery and side effects to rediscovering your strength, confidence, and joy beyond cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices