This week the gals are joined by April Stearns the editor and founder of Wildfire Mag a publication geared towards young women diagnosed with breast cancer! April is an incredible human being who started Wildfire after her experience battling stage 3 breast cancer. She walks us through how she started the mag, how she curates it, how you can submit and more! She also opens up about her own fight, how it's affected her family, coping with fertility loss, the fear of relapse, nutrition, and so muc...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 24 min
This week the gals are joined by art director, pizza boy, & Heather's husband, Bobby Salzano! Find out the juicy details on how Bob & Heather got together, & how he came to know Tana & Danielle (spoilet alert: it was through Heather)! Bob also unpacks how Danielle's cancer diagnosis impacted him, & opens up about his dad's struggle with drug addiction. Danielle shares her relationship with Cannabis & talks about how "everyone's got an opinion". Tana gives us a window into...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 33 min
On the eve of receiving her second dose of her new chemo regimen (carboplatin & gemcitabine), the gals plan what to ask her oncologist. Danielle also gears up for her two trips in September, Cuba and NYC, which brings her to open up about her relationship with her dad. All the gals open up about their families and childhood in today's episode. Also in today's ep, vet visits, Tana's neck boob, spooky dreams, and of course, farting. Please donate to Danielle's GoFundMe! https://www.gofundme.co...
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 11 min
As Danielle embarks on another 6 months of chemo (carboplatin & gemcitabine), the gals try to keep track and make sense of it all. They also celebrate Danielle being published in the breast cancer magazine, "Wildfire"! Also also in today's episode, ASMR, ghost stories, an exorcism, and more! Never a dull moment, to say the least. Please donate to Danielle's GoFundMe! https://www.gofundme.com/help-danielle-to-keep-fighting Check out the latest issue of Wildfire Mag! http://www.wildfirecommuni...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 2 min
It's always a fun time with swell folks & ole Florida pals, Disney TV director Ryan Gillis & Sculptor Katie Thoma (from episode 2)! They join the gals on the eve of Danielle's PET scan to discuss what it was like finding out about Danielle's cancer, their own personal family history with cancer, & also have a great time reminiscing about ole Florida. Tana explains what a PET scan is while Danielle opens up about the challenges of being public with her breast cancer. Also in today's e...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 27 min
She's a writer, comedian, podcaster, chef, consumer of foods, breather of air, & more! She is the V swell and hilarious Eden Dranger, & this week she joins the gals to discuss her experience losing both her parents to cancer as an only child. She also thoroughly walks everyone through her process of getting a preventive double mastectomy, plus gives tons of other great advice from insurance brokers to genetic testing to tv & film pitches! Also in todays episode masturbation and who's...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 37 min
"Gastic Adenocarcinoma?! That's a lot of words!" - Danielle Hernandez. This week the gal's are joined by power couple Steven Kopacz (wedding videographer extraordinaire & former drummer for Go Radio) and Spencer Henson (stylist extraordinaire & swell as hell guardian angel gal) to walk us through their incredible experience discovering, treating, and beating (spoiler alert) Steve's stage 3 stomach cancer, and all over the course of about 1 year, AND packed with twists, turns, and misdiag...
Jul 24, 2018•2 hr 2 min
He's back and he's graduating from vagina school (aka his medical residency)! This week the gals are reunited with OBGYN extraordinaire / swell guy Dr. Nathan Riley from episode 31, "Mama Needs Her Sauce". The gals and Dr. Riley continue their conversation going futher in depth about palliative care, the ketogenic diet, and issues in Western medical culture. Dr. Riley also provides his 10 lifestyle principals to remind us of the simple and instinctual ways we can increase our HEALTHSPAN, which i...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 46 min
Danielle opens up about the breast pain she's recently been experiencing & her fear of relapse. She also goes more in depth about her hot flashes & the side effects of Tamoxifen. Heather tells the tale of her latest gyno adventure, & Tana tells the tale of a cyst on her neck (sorry Tana). Also in today's ep, the gals get ready for a trip to NYC for swell gal Hailey Keen's wedding, Danielle & Tana DISH about their adventures in dating, & everyone touches their boobs!
Jul 10, 2018•58 min
Blogger ("Beyond the Pink Ribbon"), mother, and fellow metavivor, Emily Garnett, joins the gals to discuss her experience also being diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer last year. Like Danielle, Emily is in her early 30's, hormone receptor positive, and HER2 negative. Despite the similarities in their diagnoses, Emily and Danielle compare their differing treatment routes. Emily also opens up about metastatic motherhood, the loss of her fertility, and adjusting to her new normal. You ...
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 3 min
This week the gals are joined by Erin Raeman, an incredible human being and tattoo artist who gives free areola tattoos to breast cancer patients every month! Erin shares how she came to be a tattoo artist, and the obstacles she's faced along the way. She also opens up about the loved one she lost to ovarian cancer, how it affected her family dynamic, & the disturbing dreams it's given her. All this plus a tale about "my perfect murder"?! Check it out, and follow Erin on Instagram @handsomel...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 19 min
This week the gals are joined by the hosts of the awesome Doughboys Podcast, Mike Mitchell (Love, Birthday Boys) & Nick Wiger (Comedy Bang Bang, The Sopranos: Road to Respect)! They dish about how they got involved in comedy in LA, the origin of Doughboys, & unpack their concerns over eating a lot of fast food for their podcast. Mitch also opens up about his dad's battle with pancreatic cancer and the challenges of losing a father, while Danielle recalls the details of going through chem...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Def jam poet, Danielle Hernandez, invites fellow Cubana, hilarious comic, and amazing gal, Lynette Solandazo (IG @TravelingChonga), to join the gals in this V heartfelt AND V fun episode. Lynette shares the story of both her parents' cancer diagnoses and their secrecy about it. The gals also dish about online dating and Danielle opens up about dating with breast cancer. Also, crystals in your bra and successful superstitions?! If this isn't compelling then I don't know what is!
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 19 min
He's an executive producer at Big Breakfast, he's the host of the podcast "I'm Still Right", & he's an all around swell guy! This week, Luke Kelly-Clyne joins the gals to open up about losing his cousin to cystic fibrosis, and how he copes or doesn't cope. They discuss how parents deliver bad news to kids, the impact of losing a child, and so much more. Luke also shares his journey of moving to LA! Also, in today's ep are V hot topics like, Von Dutch hats, N*Sync, & corn rows so you know...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Today the gals are joined by SURVIVOR, Lauri Levine, who takes them through the saga of her recurrent breast cancer. We talk estrogen festivals, mastectomies and mourning the loss of your breast(s), and SO MUCH MORE. If you'd like insight into the unique gamble of treatment options then this episode is for you, as Lauri reminds us, "You have to be confident that the choice you're making is the very best one with the information you have". There's also great advice for loved ones of cancer patien...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Danielle recaps her latest gyno tale from Ep. 31 because the gals are joined by V special guest, THE Dr. Nathan Riley! Dr. Riley shares how he came to be an OBGYN, his next steps with palliative care, and drops some serious knowledge. They discuss the pressure on doctors to be perfect, the potential societal distrust in medicine, the ketogenic diet, and so much more! Danielle recalls her experience with her first oncologist, Heather bonds with Dr. Riley over the loss of their fathers, and Tana t...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Writer/actor/comedian/cat mom AND fellow amazing Florida gal, Rachel Chapman, joins WTS this week to open up about her dad's battle with colon cancer, and the power of Disney's annual pass. The gals all bond over who their favorite Hanson brother is, the importance of crying (it's science!), and share some of their own dad stories. There's a lot of real talk in this one especially when it comes to Disneyland snacks and space shuttle romances, so you know you don't want to miss out! For even more...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 10 min
The gals get their learn on and go in depth about THE BRCA GENE, aka the "reason" Danielle has cancer. Danielle goes over the process of getting genetic testing, as well as the process of going to the gyno UNKEMPT. The gals also tackle the tough topic of fertility. Tana asks too many questions, and Heather realizes shes Phoebe from "Friends"!
May 01, 2018•1 hr 3 min
This week the gals are joined by the multi talented director slash actor slash compassion fashion influencer, Benita Robledo! Benita shares an incredible amount of insight from the transition to directing from acting to her blog, Compassion Fashion, and schools the gals on sustainability and how to be a more conscious consumer! Benita also opens up about her earliest memory facing cancer, her personal struggle with OCD, and her general distaste for neck tattoos. Tana opens up about her own perso...
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Danielle's BFF4Lz, Vanessa, calls in from Miami to chat with the gals about how she felt finding out about Danielle's breast cancer, and to reminisce about the pre-social media days where you had to steal your parents camcorder to make "content". Vanessa also schools the gals on the inner workings of Zumba, the importance of finding a job you like, and most importantly, the woes of damaged floors. Also are there aliens in Palm Springs?!
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Actress Raiza Licea joins the gals and reminisces with Danielle about their time growing up together in Miami! She also opens up about her own personal hardships, and how she copes. The gals discuss how cancer among "young" people doesn't feel uncommon, as well as the current options for testing. Also in this ep mean nuns, Cuban Vegetarianism, and Mr. Kluth! Be sure to catch our ride or die, Raiza, playing basketball with the #LucilleBallers AND hosting her monthly UCB show, Spanish Aquí Present...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 4 min
The gals share their experiences hitting puberty and developing their BOOBS. They also get ready to shred the gnar because their Big Trip to Big Bear (in honor of Danielle's year since being diagnosed) is coming up! Danielle also talks about how accommodating her job still is, and her fluctuating energy levels, while anticipating an upcoming PET Scan. Heather reveals her stint in the pageant world, and apparently Tana knows how to cheer everyone up!
Apr 04, 2018•49 min
Welcome to the first episode in Danielle's new apartment! Danielle fills the gals in on her latest visit with Dr. Kwan, recaps what happens once you find a lump, and discusses her plan to find real answers about her fertility. Heather asks Danielle questions about group therapy, and also works through some feelings of her own. While Tana provides the hottest tips on caring for your cast iron, & where to get the best donuts in LA (Ms. Donut)! Also in this ep, developments on their gals getawa...
Feb 20, 2018•55 min
The gals are joined by writer, actor, comedian, Anna Salinas, who is also the talent behind @badcomixbyanna (look her up on IG!). Anna is a great friend of the gals who is also Heather's comedy partner (they go by John Baxter Comedy and host a show at The Clubhouse in LA called the Pickle Hour AND are the current champions of UCB's Sketch Showdown - shameless plug forgive me!). Anna comes on to share her own personal experience of when her dad was diagnosed with cancer. Danielle talks about her ...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Jackie Johnson, actress and host of the greatest beauty podcast Natch Beaut, joins the gals to talk not only skin care and cosmetics, but also share stories of moving to LA, going Vegan, Chooch, Disneyland and so much more! Danielle opens up to Jackie about her diagnosis, treatment regimen, and self confidence as she approaches a year since being diagnosed. Tana discloses how she snagged a mammogram, and Heather finally learns "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt". This episode will snatch your life...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Swell Mama Toni joins the gals this week to talk pregnancy, birthin' babies, & of course BEWBZ! Danielle opens up about wanting children, and her fears surrounding her genetics and fertility. Toni shares her own experiences of loss. Tana discovers new found appreciation for her mom. And Heather tells the tale of how she landed her first Bob! This episode is jam packed with bravery, vulnerability, and rumors about Elvis Presley - you won’t be disappointed!
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Periods, menopause, pap smears, and therapy! The gals really seize the day in this one, and discuss the steps they are taking toward all their healths! Heather swears by Manuka Honey, while Danielle reveals some excellent cancer support resources. Tana opens up about a breakup, but most important, the gals learn how to grapefruit.
Jan 24, 2018•1 hr 1 min
The gals catch up on what they did for NYE (hot hot goss!), and begin planning a gals getaway. Danielle opens up about her body image issues and the steps she's taking towards her emotional recovery. The gals gripe about the errands of adulthood, but most importantly the gals all open up about their PUBES! Also, spoiler alert, old man Britney Spears makes a cameo!
Jan 16, 2018•57 min
Heather delivers some major news, while Tana delivers some major caughs! Danielle reviews the gals' homework, and they reminisce about their previous New Year's adventures. The gals also reflect on their whirlwind of a year, PLUS Danielle corrects a major Harry Potter snafu!
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 5 min
The gals catch up after Heather's return from abroad. Danielle & Tana get ready for their trip to Disney World (Happy Birthday Hailey)! Danielle also provides a status update, & talks tumor markers! Tana talks about her recent trip to Florida!! Heather reveals she speaks many languages!!! The gals make Christmas plans!!!! AND BONUS there's a couple spooky stories in this one!!!!! Finally, Danielle gives Heather & Tana HOMEWORK, while Little Bob gives all of them a piece of his mind....
Dec 19, 2017•1 hr 2 min
