💸 Kat, Babs, and Aimee catch up on everything from new stage 4 breast cancer chemo plans with Enhertu and financial sticker shock to budgeting apps, ASL classes, and why the golden rule is still: never trust a fart.

🍊Chapters

00:00 Good morning + Friday vibes

02:40 Babs’ new chemo plan

06:30 Side effects + cutting hair short

07:30 Nutrition class + sugar myths

12:00 Insurance paperwork + mail pileup

13:00 Launching @stage4_stickershock on IG

14:20 Manual spreadsheets vs. finance apps

16:30 Aimee’s Monarch Money rave #notsponsored

18:30 Kat’s Max Rewards trial #notsponsored

20:30 Credit Karma shoutout #notsponsored

23:00 The $7K scan + credit card points

27:00 Hidden costs: vitamins, supplements, travel

29:00 Acupuncture + insurance coverage

30:30 Med chart madness + injections

33:30 GI roulette

38:00 Packing the chemo bag

43:00 Kat’s ASL class plans

47:00 Aimee’s family story + weekend plan

52:00 Wrap up: gratitude + hug your people

👀 Also on YouTube

🤓 Brands / Tools Mentioned #notsponsored

Easterseals' Know the Facts campaign merch (Bonfire) https://tr.ee/DZ95wh

Harvest (time tracker)

Monarch Money (budgeting app)

Max Rewards (credit card app) - for 50% off https://tr.ee/FgnNq9

Credit Karma (credit tracking)

Love Island (TV show)

Rocky Mountain Deaf School (ASL classes)

Lingvano app (ASL learning) Life with Cancer Nutrition Minute (info) https://tr.ee/U5PVeD

🚨New name alert! We’re slowly going from “My Breasties” to “the Overshare.” New name, still an unfiltered chat with friends who aren’t doctors.

♥️Autism content I like that I forgot to link in the last episode oopsies! Check out:

Trevor Carroll - https://tr.ee/SqADkD

I'm Autistic, Now What? - https://tr.ee/L31B5e

🍊Babs had surgery 3 weeks ago! What is time these days🍊The clinical trial process can be complicated and slow.🍊Babs is starting a new chemotherapy pill that sounds like "Cape Cytobine." 🍊Exploring autism has opened new understandings for Kat. 🍊Aimee drops some knowledge on emotional awareness.🍊All POVs are always personal. 🚨New name alert! We’re slowly moving from “My Breasties” to “the Overshare.” New name, still an unfiltered chat with friends who aren’t doctors. 🎙Catch past episodes of My Breasties on Spotify: https://tr.ee/6V6UHU 🎧Our Spotify playlist: https://tr.ee/TAf0Kn ✨Want to send Babs some love for food and other comforts? The meal train isn't working out for this purpose, but you can find her on Venmo: @BabsWallace♥️So much love goes out to all our friends and family for your continued support. You mean the world to us. xo 00:00 Introduction and Tech Glitches (Yet Again!) 01:51 Babs' Surgery Update05:39 Clinical Trial Antics09:34 New Medication and Potential Side Effects13:31 Self-Care, Babyyyy17:23 What is this "Autism"22:18 Understanding and Self-Discovery25:28 Occupational Therapy29:08 ADHD and Making Straight As33:56 Neurodivergence Angels38:33 Challenging Stereotypes and Misconceptions42:11 Emotional Awareness and Self-Reflection + some ASL

🚨New name alert! We’re slowly moving from “My Breasties” to “the Overshare.” New name, still an unfiltered chat with friends who aren’t doctors.

🎙Catch past episodes of My Breasties on Spotify

🎧Our Spotify playlist: https://tr.ee/TAf0Kn

✨Want to send Babs some love for food and other comforts? The meal train isn't working out for this purpose, but you can find her on Venmo: @BabsWallace

♥️So much love goes out to all our friends and family for your continued support. You mean the world to us. xo

We missed you, sweet cheese! 🍊Kat, Babs, and Aimee catch up after a 2-year hiatus.

🍊They navigate through tech issues, unexpected medical updates, and the strength found in community.

🍊Babs shares her experiences with stage 4 breast cancer, including a recent diagnosis of metastatic spread, upcoming surgery, and joining a clinical trial.

🍊Reflecting on her advocacy work and community support, they also touch on her latest travels and learning incredibly specific American Sign Language (ASL) signs.

🍊This is one intimate yet unsentimental chat.00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions

04:06 Welcome to the Webinar

06:38 Catching Up After Two Years

08:25 Health Updates and Advocacy

32:56 Travel and Personal Milestones

35:45 Surgery and Medical Procedures

41:15 Unexpected Surgery Plans

42:04 Cancer Progression and New Tumors

43:50 Clinical Trial Details

48:46 Emotional Support and Community

01:02:50 Social Media and Personal Connections

01:10:03 Learning Sign Language and Fun Facts

01:18:16 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

#notsponsored Careless People, A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn Williams

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Hello and welcome, breast cancer curious fam! Kat, Aimee, and Babs recorded this episode on July 6, 2023 with Aimee’s sister, Carley. If you're new here, welcome. This is a podcast about two sisters who are now breast cancer survivors, Kat and Babs, as they talk about our experience since their diagnosis.

If you’re here and you know Kat and Babs in real life, know that your support still means the world to them. Thanks for showing up. Because life doesn’t just go back to what life once was before cancer.

As a disclaimer, this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of qualified professionals.

If you get nothing else from this episode:

• Remember you are worth every bit of quality care and deserve to ask every question of your care team.

• Celebrate those milestones!

• If you’re having trouble with insurance, talk about your options with your medical care team AND your HR team if applicable.

In this conversation:

• B has so many updates to tell the good people, including six ways to life-saving medical care, DIEP flap, insurance trash, and non-cancer things

• B and Kat talk all about Camp Breastie

• #Scandoval, Real Housewives, and all that good content

My Breasties Podcast Tracks: Full Playlist

References: How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors Reject Claims Without Reading Them; The Breasties; Camp Breastie; Resensation; Natera’s Signatera testing; Dena Goldberg

Honorable mentions: capsular contracture, DIEP flap surgery and the DIEP flap coding crisis, nail art, depression, #notsponsored Estranghero Ceramics, Elysian Wellness

Content advisory: I share about breast cancer and my personal experience, which some people may find distressing.

25-Staying Alive, Just Not With Tea

Hello and welcome, breast cancer curious fam! Kat, Aimee and Babs recorded this episode on January 23, 2023. Your love and support mean the world to us. Thank you!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of qualified health professionals. Please and thank you!

If you get nothing else from this episode:

• Check with your cancer care team before taking supplements or drinking teas to ensure these substances don’t counteract your medicines.
• Celebrate those milestones!

In this conversation:

• We’re applauding Babs’ last day of radiation
• Kat does a deep dive into her naturopathic journey
• Babs weighs another mastectomy
• Aimee comes through with the good content

My Breasties Podcast Tracks: Full Playlist

References: Girls Night In newsletter, Salad Freak, Whole Foods cookbook

Honorable mentions: DIEP flap surgery, Philip, MyChart

Episode 24-You Can’t Wear Jeans Here

Hello and welcome, breast cancer curious fam! Kat, Aimee and Babs recorded this episode on December 19, 2022. Your love and support mean the world to us. Thank you!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of qualified health professionals. Please and thank you!

If you get nothing else from this episode:

• Check the References below for websites and resources that we mention in this episode.
• Request a bone scan to benchmark and check your bone density, especially if you’re going through chemo and any hormonal treatments.
• If you’re interested in incorporating natural medicine with more traditional medicine as part of your overall care, a naturopathic doctor could be an option to research. Naturopathic doctors are accredited and go through rigorous training, and you can check your state government website for licensing. Your insurance may cover naturopathic medicine, or you can also ask your provider if they offer a sliding scale as a payment option.
• Try to remember your why and your motivating factors when starting something new, and be gentle with yourself.

In this conversation:

• Aimee sits in the dark as she talks about Excel TikTok, reviews math with Kat and reminisces about eating dough as a child
• Babs is a new tita (Yay! Congratulations, Sweet Cheese B-bestie!)
• Mentioning that you have cancer only once while attending a holiday party
• Babs is 45% done with radiation and she’s feeling way happier these days
• Aromatase inhibitors, tamoxifen, fatigue
• Answering the questions, “What is exercise?” and “Are you ready for the holiday?”
• Growing hair back like a calico cat and babies born with tons of hair
• Naturopathic doctors, testing, and an upcoming New Year cleanse for Kat
• Radiation treatment soundtracks and Spotify wrapped

My Breasties Podcast Tracks: Full Playlist

References: Parents Share Pics of Babies Born with Full Heads of Hair (Bored Panda); 10 Common Myths About Naturopaths (AANMC.org); Hormonal Therapy (BreastCancer.org); Eat Clean, Play Dirty book; Eric Kim, Korean American

Honorable mentions: limb alert bracelets, Excel and pivot tables, public libraries, Eric Kim gochujang cookies; #notsponsored TinyBeans, Elysian Wellness, Sakara, BetterUp, Spotify, Nike Training Club

Episode 23-A Whole New Worry Unlocked

Hello and welcome, breast cancer curious fam! Kat, Aimee and Babs recorded this episode on November 4, 2022. Your love and support mean the world to us. Thank you!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of qualified health professionals. Please and thank you!

If you get nothing else from this episode:

• When you’re on medications and going through treatment, be sure to up your intake of water and fibrous foods to help facilitate smooth moves
• Always take the laxative if you’re offered one while in the hospital

In this conversation:

• Babs, Aimee and Kat talk about constipation as a side effect of breast cancer treatment, how everything goes back to GI health, and the horror of taking a BM in public restrooms or under pressure in your own home
• Kat reveals a cardinal rule to relieving your constipation and a fun fact
• Babs talks about her appointments with her medical oncologist, bone health, preparation for radiation, and mediport removal
• They also cover the unleashing the rage of eyebrows gone wrong, the cries of foxes and peacocks, and not the movie with Channing Tatum

My Breasties Podcast Tracks: Full Playlist

Honorable mentions: #notsponsored Gatorade, Squatty Potty, GoodBelly, AFV, Cameo