Breast Friends Cancer Support Radio

Join Michelle and Sex Educator Gretchen Leigh as they discuss what happens to many women's bodies after cancer treatment. How it can affect intimacy and sex on an emotional and physical level due to many things, lack of hormones, changes in our selves and body image. Then they will discuss how to move forward and light that spark again!

Join Holistic Specialist Krista Zweers of Nurish.Revive.Thrive Holistic Nutrition and Health, as she answers all of the confusing question about medical cannabis. What is it? How does it work with our bodies? What about all of those different letters, THC, CBD, CNB - what do they mean. What the heck are cannabinoids and terpenes? How do we get the best types for our conditions? Krista will give us the lowdown on all of it!

Join Michelle Beck as she highlights other Warrior Women along their cancer journeys. Michelle Caplan joins as a live guest and then Michelle reads the stories of 3 other amazing women as they became Warriors. If you want to be a guest on the show or let Michelle read YOUR Warrior Story, email her at michellebeck@breastfriends.org.

Join Michelle Beck with her husband, Nate, and sister, Cassandra, as they discuss how they handled the two diagnosis of Michelle with breast cancer in 2012 and 2017. A diagnosis of cancer affects everyone in the household and family, not just the patient. What techniques did they use to get through this difficult process while at the same time supporting Michelle?

Join Jill Anderson as she shares her expertise as a Trauma Recovery Coach. She talks about all of the emotions that go with trauma, what IS trauma, the difference between trauma with a capital T and a little t, the types of trauma and how to deal with specific situations such as the death of a loved one or a cancer diagnosis. She will talk about focusing on the present and the future rather than revisiting past events and how trauma-informed coaching starts from the point of acceptance that a trauma occurred and focuses on healing and learning how to move forward.

While Erica and her partner went through infertility for years, then finally decided to try IVF, only to learn she had stage II, triple negative breast cancer at age 35. This journey took Erica many places and let her meet some amazing people. She started a non-profit to give hope of saving hair during chemotherapy, and now finally they became parents of a newborn son.

Allison Schickel, CEO and Founder of Brobe Intl. discusses her revolutionary product that is helping women diagnosed with breast cancer recover more easily, comfortably and beautifully. The Brobe was designed and created for women undergoing a mastectomy, breast reconstruction surgery, breast augmentation and more. It is a unique bra and robe combination that has pockets for post-op fluid drains, a detachable bra with front velcro closures, bra pockets for ice packs or prosthetic breasts and other features to help make life easier for breast cancer survivors and fighters.

Join us as the ladies from the Cancer for Breakfast podcast are here. Amy Dials and Stef LeJeunesse started a cancer podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. While tackling the most serious of serious subjects, living life with—and after—cancer, Amy and Stef share letters from fellow cancer babes, highlight promising Recent Advances in Treatments and Science (R.A.T.S.!) and discuss their own darkest fears and relatable realizations as they navigate two very different breast cancer experiences. Follow them on Instagram @cancerforbreakfast.Listen to Cancer for Breakfast with Amy and Stef: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cancer-for-breakfast/id1556379623

Please join us as we talk with Katelyn Burrell. Two months after her 2019 miscarriage she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Her world was flipped upside down as she reversed from family planning to survival mode. Now, Katelyn and her husband are seeking surrogacy to begin their family. Katelyn also dreams of having a non-profit to help other families seeking surrogacy, helping to eliminate the financial burden that comes along with it. Overcoming her own health issue has provided her the vulnerability that has allowed her to heal her heart while helping inspire others that they too can be living their dreams.

Myofascial release therapy (MFR) was developed by John F. Barnes, PT to specifically address the fascia, the connective tissue that runs like a three-dimensional web throughout the body. MFR involves applying gentle, sustained pressure into myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. Three main components, structural releases, unwinding, and rebounding combined with an awareness or energy to enable the patient to break through physical and emotional restrictions. By going slowly and waiting for the body’s natural rhythm, the fascia responds to your therapist’s skilled touch by elongating, rehydrating, and reorganizing. MFR opens space for fluid and energy movement, facilitating greater circulation and communication—allowing the body to heal.

Maren Higbee joins us today to talk about how to manage a successful career while also being a caregiver to her husband during his battle with inoperable Lymphoma. Maren and a team of amazing volunteer creatives created a cancer a la Drunk Histories called Confessions of a Caregiver which you can find on Youtube. Her hopes are that this series raises money to end cancer for good. Learn tips on how to care for your loved one during this time and understand the role of, and the impact on, the caregiver.

Join Yvonne Nydigger, 11 year cancer survivor, lover of all things plants with a certified green thumb, as she teaches us how to create a healing space in your garden and ways to feed our bodies and our spirits through nature. She will share the importance of indoor plants and which ones are “brown-thumb proof”. Finally, the positive effects of engaging all five of our senses while we explore the great outdoors through forest bathing.

Join Author and woman impacted by breast cancer, Stephanie Ewing, as she discusses her books and tells us how changing your habits will change your life! The Shower Habit will teach you how to: Start your day with confidence without getting up earlier. Boost your productivity in meeting your goals. Reduce stress and increase happiness by following this simple morning habit. Her latest book, The Sleep Habit talks about something critical for all of us and the issues many have. Do you have trouble falling asleep? Are your evening routines and bedroom optimized to get the best sleep? The Sleep Habit can help in just 3 days! If you are a serious skeptic, no worries. Your homework is to read this book and take the quiz. Then make ALL of the changes suggested. After that, re-read the book and follow every step. Your mind has to see the possibilities before you begin. This technique of giving yourself time to process the information will help with most habits that you want to start. Sleep is really important for

In this show we will be talking about Camp Kesem and what it does for families effected by cancer. Cole Jensen, the Outreach Coordinator for Camp Kesem at the University of Oregon, will be on to give us insight into Kesem, the programs they provide, and the effect the organization has on both students and families who are dealing with cancer. It will be a wide ranging conversation about all things to do with Kesem. Kesem is a nationwide student run organization that serves children whose parents have been affected by cancer. The flag ship program, Camp Kesem, is a week-long summer camp created to give kids relief and joy in the midst of their struggles with a parent’s cancer. The camp is full of games, songs, and allows kids to build community with other kids going through similar experiences. Though all kids who are at camp have parents who have or once had cancer, the main goal of camp is not to focus on the cancer, but instead focus on all the wonderful and happy things that can happen despite it. Camp K

This week, Sharon Henifin, Co-Founder of Breast Friends, joins us to share stories of Becky Olson, who lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on April 24, 2021. She will tell us the how and why they started Breast Friends together in 2000. Sharon, a certified Life Coach will then walk us through how to handle the stages of grief. Allison Hancock, Executive Director of Breast Friends, will join us and talk about how to honor Becky's legacy and move forward.

Amy Hartl is a Breast Cancer Recovery Educator, oncology massage and lymphatic drainage therapist, and a woman impacted by breast cancer. We will discuss how you can reclaim your self-reliance and self-confidence by learning to play an active role in your breast cancer recovery and survivorship experience with a focus on reducing your risk of lymphedema.

Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be challenging enough. Add in a global pandemic and now what? We will discuss what has happened to cancer patients in this time of isolation and change. Tips and tools for moving forward will also be provided!

There are a lot of diets out there and many people try out new diets in a new year. On this show, Karen Davis, Certified Nutrition Specialist® will join us and talk about the current popular diets and discuss the pros and cons of each.

Lauren Huffmaster's work in the cancer community, combined with her personal cancer experience, enables her to articulate the emotional impact of cancer. Lauren discusses how she has developed solutions to minimize isolation, fear and shifting identities through her foundation.

Michelle Beck, the new co-host of Breast Cancer Support Radio is going to tell a little more about herself and read some of her blog posts so you can get to know her, learn why she is here and how she has handled her cancer journey. The good times, hard moments and funny stories!