Breast Friends Radio
by Talk 4 Media
Breast Friends has been supporting women and families since 2000. We are a resource to help deal with the emotional upheaval of a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our show offers advice and provides hope to the patients and survivors, while teaching their friends and family how to provide significant and helpful support to their loved ones. Join our hosts, Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin, the co-founders of Breast Friends each week as they share topics of interest to women battling cancer. Breast Friends Radio Radio Show is broadcast live at Friday's at 1PM ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.
Episodes
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Foundation 96 - A Support Network for People Living with Cancer
Foundation 96 & The Importance of a Multi-Disciplinary Support Network for Those in and After Cancer Treatment. Karen Anderson, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Cancer Exercise Specialist, will discuss the things she has learned in her years of treating patients during and after cancer...
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The Importance of Connection During Cancer & Girls Nite Out
Why is it so important to connect with others who "get it" during and after cancer treatment? Often, there is a sense of isolation and loneliness at this time. Supportive friends and family may be around, but they may not know the right things to say or what to do. Breast Friends has developed a...
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Keeping it Bryght through Cancer and Chaos – a Warrior’s Story
Join us to meet Bryght CEO and Founder Luba Sasowski as she details her cancer story and discusses her company Bryght, a women owned and operated company, offering natural, effective products to address all skin concerns, for all areas, taking the shame out of talking about and caring for your...
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The Pink Hulk - One Woman's Journey to Find the Superhero Within
The Pink Hulk, which debuted in 2016, is Valerie David's award-winning solo show about her journey to become a 3-time cancer survivor with plenty of humor—guaranteed. Having had Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Stage 2 breast cancer in the past, Valerie conquered a metastatic stage 4 breast cancer...
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Pink Phoenix -1st Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team in the US!
Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat Team is a non-profit group celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. Pink Phoenix is the first all breast cancer survivor dragon boat team in the United States. Jan Walker, President of the non-profit will be here to talk about how this team was created, why it is…
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The Importance of Community and Resilience - Brilliantly
Join Kristen Carbone, Founder of Brilliantly.co and woman impacted by breast cancer, as she discusses her family history and decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy along with reconstruction. From this decision and the changes it caused in her life, she created Brilliantly.co. It's flagship...
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Cancer Survivorship – Owning the Next Phase of Your Care
Treatment has been completed and your follow-up visit is scheduled 6 months out, or a year, or you are 5 years out and not scheduled a follow-up visit. Now what? Learn what to ask, what to demand, and how to navigate the NEXT phase of cancer: Cancer Survivorship. Leslie Heron, nurse, nurse...
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Research + Impact: Diverse Experiences with Breast Cancer
Dr. Rachel Grob and her team interviewed 40 people from across the United States about their experiences with breast cancer, their interactions with healthcare, and how cancer is impacting their daily lives, identities, relationships, and much more. They then developed a resource to help share...
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Metastatic BreastCancer Awareness Day
Join me as I welcome back Yvonne Nydigger to discuss all things Metastatic Breast Cancer. We will highlight the story of one of our Young Warriors, Pamela George, who was diagnosed metastatic at age 23. She describes herself as "thriving and surviving and doing everything she can to kick cancer's...
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Mama's Afro is a Soldier Too – A Mom’s Cancer Diagnosis Explained
Author & woman impacted by cancer, N.M. Charles discussed her book: “Mamas Afro is a Soldier Too – A Mom’s Cancer Diagnosis Explained.” The inner strength, drive, and determination of Mamas dealing with cancer are often unseen. That tenacity is much like a soldier going into battle. The Afro...
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Living with Lymphedema
Kristy Tervo, PT, CLT-LANA from Compass Oncology, will walk us through an informative hour all about lymphedema. What is lymphedema? What are the sign sand symptoms? What is a compression garment and what does it do? What is manual lymph drainage? And so much more! Breast Friends Radio Show is...
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Life After Cancer - Part 3 of 3
Yvonne Nydigger joins to talk about life after cancer, breast or any kind. How does life go on when your body and your mind are forever changed? This 3 part series will lead us in ways to "dip our toes back in the water" of every day life, setting goals and making plans for your best future…
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Life After Cancer - Part 2 of 3
Yvonne Nydigger joins to talk about life after cancer, breast or any kind. How does life go on when your body and your mind are forever changed? This 3 part series will lead us in ways to "dip our toes back in the water" of every day life, setting goals and making plans for your best future…
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Re-Entry into Life After COVID
Life has changed so much since early 2020 when we entered into a global pandemic. How do we handle the emotions of this and ease back into "normal" life when it is over? Dr. Shani Fox is here to discuss the challenges we have faced, especially those relating to cancer patients; the loss of…
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The Art of Compassion – Difficult Conversations in Patient Care
Kelly Grosklags is here to discuss "Dying Is Not Giving Up,” an award-winning documentary changing how we have difficult conversations in patient care. In this 35-minute film, a woman shares her experience from her terminal diagnosis to her final days, revealing simple and impactful opportunities...
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From Laughter and Lip Gloss to Support
Meet Carrie Madrid, a true rock star who chose to go through treatment with the mantra of “laughter and lip gloss!” She took her own cancer diagnosis and turned it into an organization to help others with support and financial resources, has co-authored a book called “Handle with Care” and hosts…
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Sex & Intimacy After Cancer
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...
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Life After Breast Cancer
Yvonne Nydigger joins to talk about life after cancer, breast or any kind. How does life go on when your body and your mind are forever changed? This 3 part series will lead us in ways to "dip our toes back in the water" of every day life, setting goals and making plans for your best future…
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Medical Cannabis - What Is it and How it Works
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...
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Warrior Stories of Inspiration & Connection - Episode 1
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…
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Emotions and Trauma - How to Move Forward
Jill Anderson 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 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 diagnosis.…
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Infertility Saved My Life & Cold Capping
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...
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The Brobe - A Unique Bra, Robe Combo
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, etc. It is a unique bra and robe...
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Cancer for Breakfast Podcast Gals
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…
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A Fighter's Story - Healing by Shining
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. Katelyn also dreams of having a non-profit to help other families seeking...
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Confessions of a Cancer Caregiver
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...
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Nurturing Yourself Through Nature
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...
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Habits CAN Change Your Life!
Stephanie Ewing 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. Her latest…
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Camp Kesem and the Cancer Community
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...
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Tribute to Becky Olson
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...
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Encore: Staying in the Light
When a person is struck with a serious illness or other trauma, it is easy to fall into a pit of sadness and just watch life move around you. We can become isolated and fearful. Dr. Shani Fox will share with us the concept of staying in the light, and why it is so important mentally, physically,...
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Recover, Reconnect, Reclaim, YOU Beyond
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...
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Cancer in The Time of COVID - Leslie Rum
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! Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm…
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The Pros and Cons of Popular Diets
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. Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS…
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The Emotional Side Effects of Cancer
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. Breast Friends…
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Meet Michelle Beck, INeverLikedPink.com
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! Breast Friends...
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Transitions in Life After Breast Cancer
Yvonne Nydigger, Director of Programs, and Michelle Beck, Patient Programs Assistant at Breast Friends, discuss the Transitions which will help you move into your new life after breast cancer. Transitions are a part of life. It is the grace with which you handle them that truly matters. It was…
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Emotional Eating Part 3 - Final
One thing many cancer patients experience is weight GAIN during treatment. Many of us hope that weight loss might be the silver lining, but it often isn't. We will talk the impact of emotional eating on breast cancer survivor's physical and mental health. Join our repeat guest, Cathy Leman, as we...
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Transitions Why we Struggle
We all experience times of transition in our lives. Some are chosen and some are thrust upon us. It can be from a cancer diagnosis, or simply watching our kids grow up and move out. Sometimes divorce, loss of a loved one or choosing to retire can leave us feeling empty. Some transitions we see as...
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Use of CBD in treating Breast Cancer
Can we benefit from the use of CBD during cancer treatment, and specifically while using chemotherapy? Join our guest, Ed Chaney of Cannafyl, as we discuss the most common questions around CBD, how to tell the difference in quality, is it addictive, can you get high from CBD and learn how to...
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Exercise During and After Cancer Treatment
Learn how exercise can help you during and after cancer treatment. You will learn how exercise can help in many areas of your life, including muscle tone and balance, decrease joint aches, lower risk of heart disease, and osteoporosis, and much more. As we start the new year, especially during...
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Emotional Eating-Part 2
One thing many cancer patients experience is weight GAIN during treatment. Many of us hope that weight loss might be the silver lining, but it often isn't. We will talk about the cause of emotional eating, who is most likely to struggle with and how we overcome it. Join our repeat guest, Cathy...
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Navigating Cancer Treatment During Covid
How patients handle a cancer diagnosis has changed greatly during 2020. How Breast Friends has offered help to patients during Covid has changed as well. Join us with our Executive Director, Allison Hancock, as we discuss what has changed, including additional metastatic services, and what we are...
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Conversations with Kelly ®
You just received the news that changes your life forever. It doesn’t matter if it came unexpectedly or you intuitively knew…hearing a life-altering diagnosis or experiencing a death can shatter our foundation. When faced with a potentially devastating situation involving your health or loss…
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Destressing the Holidays during Covid
Holidays are stressful. Add in, a young family, COVID19, and a cancer diagnosis, and it can seem unmanageable. Tune in this week and hear Elizabeth Olson McGarry, the daughter of our host, Becky Olson, a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, as she talks about how they have changed the holiday…
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The Rollercoaster of Emotional Eating
One thing many cancer patients experience is weight GAIN during treatment. Many of us hope that weight loss might be the silver lining, but it often isn't. We will talk about the cause of emotional eating, who is most likely to struggle with and how we overcome it. Join our repeat guest, Cathy...
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Story Time - Part 6 - Final
Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 6 of her journey through her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life." The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends. Becky has been…
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The Power of Volunteerism
One key way to stay connected in this world is through volunteerism, especially during this time of Covid19. Our guest today, Dianna Bancke, is a long standing volunteer and member of our staff at Breast Friends. She will share her journey with us in her various roles and introduce us to the...
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Story Time - Part 5
Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 5 of her journey through her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life," along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. Becky...
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Story Time - Part 4
Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 4 of her journey through her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life," along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. Becky...
About this show
Breast Friends has been supporting women and families since 2000. We are a resource to help deal with the emotional upheaval of a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our show offers advice and provides hope to the patients and survivors, while teaching their friends and family how to provide significant and helpful support to their loved ones. Join our hosts, Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin, the co-founders of Breast Friends each week as they share topics of interest to women battling cancer.
Breast Friends Radio Radio Show is broadcast live at Friday's at 1PM ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.
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