Episode - 19 The Boobie Docs
Send a text Krysten is joined by 𝗗𝗿𝘀. 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹 to discuss their new podcast "The Boobie Doc's" focusing on breast health.
Apr 11, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Making the Breast of It
Two women in their 30s. Two Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnoses. And one fearless mission—to talk about everything life throws at you while staring mortality straight in the eye.
Krysten—a wife, mom, and unapologetically raw career woman—and Andy—a single, sharp-witted, die-hard Philadelphia sports fan—shared their unfiltered takes on life, love, laughter, and loss. They brought humor where you least expect it, inspiration when it’s needed most, and a reminder that even in the hardest moments, you can still live your breast life.
Krysten passed away in February 2022, leaving behind her husband, John, and their three sons. Andy passed away in August 2024. Their voices, courage, and laughter live on here—an unforgettable testament to friendship, resilience, and joy in the face of the unthinkable
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Episode 18 - Foreshadowing with a friend
Send a text Krysten and Janet talk about their similar yet different Metastatic Breast Cancer paths. Janet is a fellow stage 4 thriver who navigated pregnancy through cancer and has had both her hips and spine replaced due to bone degeneration from stage 4 METS. Krysten and her #sisterofthespiral talk about life, happiness, wine, the unknown, hospice, Delco, and much more.
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Episode 17- The Aftermath and Recovery of Krysten - The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle- Part 4
Send a text This episode was recorded prior to Krysten's passing. Krysten, John, and Krysten's best friend "Tara" discuss the aftermath of Krysten's experimental RSO treatment and how Krysten had to take a long road back to recovery from RSO ( Risk Simpson Oil) to get back to a normal mental state. #RSO #MetastaticBreastCancer #RickSimpsonOil #Stage4Cancer #breastcancer #paxman #thecancercoaster #livelikekrysten #teamhope...
Feb 28, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Episode 16 - Down the Rabbit Hole of Rick Simpson Oil Part 3
Send a text Nicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed! #rso #downtherabbithole
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Episode 15- The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle- Part 2
Send a text Meet my life long friend, Nicole Trotter, an incredible human and boy mom who helped jeep it together during RSO. We also talk with Angela McNeal from season 1 for chemo brain!
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Episode 14 - The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle Part 1
Send a text We're back and we're still here! Krysten, John & Mary Pat discuss their experience with Rick Simpson Oil, a form of medical cannabis, which has been linked to shrinking cancer tumors. They also discuss landing a celebrity guest interview, mental health and much more.
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Episode 13 - Taking Back Control
Send a text Don't miss this episode featuring healing and hope. Season 1 guest, Shauna Richards joins us again to talk about her clean scans after using RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) after coming home in a wheel chair, unable to walk, because of Stage IV cancer. She is now cancer free and we are revisiting her story and discussing the process that saved her life. #rso #risksimpsonOil #stage4needsmore #makingthebreastofit...
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 13
Episode 12 - The Holiday Special
Send a text Join us as we catch up with some fan favorites to hear about their holiday traditions and plans!
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Episode 11- Ditch & Switch
Send a text The official Dr. of Making the Breast of It is back and we're talking Ditch & Switch, all things Bravo and magic mushrooms. We also welcome our newest member of the squad to the show!
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Episode 10- Cancer Caretakers
Send a text Our breastie Lauryn D'Angelo joins us to share her experience with caretaking for her mom, Lynne D'Angelo, who recently passed from metastatic breast cancer. We're talking radiation, scanxiety and how to cope with caretaking and grief.
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Episode 9- Research Not Ribbons
Send a text I'm back, I'm still here! And I'm thrilled to share this episode with breast cancer researcher, Dr. Yardley Md. She is a senior investigator of breast cancer research at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Dr. Yardley gave me a lot of hope for a cure and updates on where research stands- enjoy!
Nov 20, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Episode 8- Radiation, Rocky & Romania
Send a text Our breastie Sammie joins the show to talk about getting diagnosed right before her wedding and how how Cathy, her cancer coach, a uterine cancer survivor, provided her with the support she needed to navigate cancer and it's side effects.
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Episode 7- Alternative Therapies & Wonder Woman
Send a text 16 year survivor, Sue Weldon joins us to talk about alternative therapies during treatment and how she built a successful non- profit to fund alternative therapies for men and women undergoing treatment.
Oct 15, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Episode 6 - Charities, Chemicals & Clean Beauty
Send a text Welcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We're talking charities, limiting chemicals in your daily routine and clean beauty with Shayna Gross.
Oct 07, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Episode 5- Pumpkins, Ports & Parking
Send a text John Barchard joins us to interview Rachel Sirianni, a metastatic breast cancer patient who talks about getting diagnosed in Amsterdam, her immunotherapy clinical trial, pumpkins, ports, parking and much more!
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Episode 4- Lobsters & Lipstick
Send a text Salty Girl Beauty joins us to talk about Sarah's cancer diagnosis while she was pregnant and how her sister and co-owner, Leah helped her get through it all as a sister and a chemo nurse. We also discuss their clean beauty line, lobster, Hallmark Movies and their Foundation 4 Love!
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Episode 3- Botox & Beans on a Budget, Part 2
Send a text Tough times don't last, tough people do. Tune in to hear from Chris Barnes, cancer survivor, who's been along for plant based ride with Stacey. We also continue our discussion with Dr. Jenn Simmons!
Sep 17, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Episode 2 - Botox & Beans on a Budget, Part 1
Send a text Dr. Jenn Simmons of Real Health MD is joining us to talk Botox and beans and much more. Krysten's breastie Stacey Barnes also joins the show to talk about her success with going plant based on a budget.
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Episode 1- Red Lipstick, Green Tea & Seagulls
Send a text Thrilled to kick off Season 2 with Emmy Award winning actress and singer Nikki Boyer to discuss her hit podcast Dying for Sex, and her best friend Molly Kochan's (MBC Thriver) Memoir, Screw Cancer- Becoming Whole.
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 2 Trailer
Send a text You think your having a bad day? Subscribe to hear how I’m making cancer my bitch, inspiring, enlightening & educating! Tune in to hear how I take back some control, drink all the wine and live my breast life- because I’m not going anywhere!
Aug 20, 2020•58 sec
Episode 34 - Conscious Uncoupling
Send a text After a successful year of evolution and growth, the girls decide to part ways but remain breasties. Don't miss the season 1 finale to hear how the girls will continue to educate, enlighten and inspire with Season 2 of MTBOI and a new venture...
Jul 23, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Episode 33 - Paranormal, Psychics & Potty Training
Send a text John discusses his brother Louis, who was a Paranormal Psychologist featured on many TV shows and radio. He also discusses Louis' colon cancer journey and the signs and symptoms that should not be ignored.
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Episode 32- Cannabis & Conspiracy Theories
Send a text We are thrilled to share this story of hope! Hear how Shauna Richards was bound to a wheelchair and sent home to make final arrangements in late 2019, due to the spread of metastatic breast cancer. Today, she is thriving with no evidence of cancer thanks to Rick Simpson cannabis oil (RSO). You don't want to miss this inspiring story of hope and survival at all costs!
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Episode 31 - Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
Send a text We welcome back Ali Roberts, Life Coach, to go over a few questions. We then begin a discussion on a few “controversial” subjects, including our opinions on food options & choices, based on differing socioeconomic backgrounds and income brackets.
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode 30 - Beach Chairs & Bra Fittings
Send a text Andy and Krysten talk beach chairs, boobs and bra fittings with Je Suis Jolie, a lingerie boutique who caters to breast cancer patients.
Jun 19, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode 29 - Sopranos & Supplements
Send a text We welcome Dr. Jenn Simmons back to the show to answer some listener questions. We also discuss parasites, sugar addictions, migraines, to soy or not to soy, and we also throw it back to “TGIF” (shows like Perfect Strangers & Full House).
Jun 01, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Episode 28 - Ovarian Cancer, Frozen 2 & The Didgeridoo
Send a text Krysten and Andy interview Emily Eckman, ovarian cancer badass and her Husband Steve. They talk about all Things Ovarian Cancer from diagnosis , treatment, and parenting twins through it while running a business. Of course #delco comes up along with John's Didgeridoo playing, and Frozen 2. Update - Emily passed away on June 15th 2022 from Metastatic Ovarian Cancer.
May 13, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27 - Choice & Gratitude
Send a text Yup...we are STILL here. This week we welcomed Ali J. Roberts, Transformational Life Coach at AliStrong Coaching. We discuss Ali’s story, having MS and the benefits that her lifestyle change afforded her. As always, we catch up with each other and, you guessed it...CHEMO BRAIN!
May 06, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode 26 - Perception, Perspective & Purple Rain
Send a text We are so happy to welcome back, our friend, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman (Dr. Z) to the show! As usual, we start off talking about one subject and the convo develops! Dr. Z is as real as they come...and she LOVES Prince, hence the “Purple Rain” reference. Listen to hear all about the differences in your perception of yourself, while gaining perspective.
May 01, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Episode 25 - Excuse Me...This Ride Sucks. Can I Get a Refund?
Send a text The girls have a chat of all things current/quarantine-life, with one of our guys, JB. From canceled/rescheduled events (weddings, graduations, birthday celebrations, etc), to what we imagine things will be like in the coming months.
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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