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DJBreastCancer

150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

Tina's inspirational journey through breast cancer, with episodes on diagnosis, chemo, radiation and life after cancer. A girlfriend's guide to breast cancer for those facing breast cancer or adversity. As a 7 year cancer survivor, Tina describes the challenges and beauty from a life altering diagnosis. DJBreastcancer is dedicated with love to the memory of Sandy Clausen, a beautiful pink sister, who never stopped fighting!

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Episodes

Tina & Rivkie: Moms are the Best!

May 10, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Tina & Rivkie (Rebecca Zeidman Stein) share their experiences with their moms going through breast cancer and the impact it had on their lives. Rivkie shares her beautiful book, Secrets are No Fun, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as a 5th grader navigates a cancer diagnosis.  Based on her life experience but set to modern times, Rivkie shares a beautiful story that will have you laughing and crying (even in the same chapter)!   https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Are-Fun-Rebecca-Zeidma...

Season 9 Episode 6 Patti O'Neal Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

April 06, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Season 9 Episode 5 Research & Revisit with Casey Head

March 30, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Casey Head, was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 31, after noticing weakness, fatigue and rashes.  Casey’s cancer came back 3 times, leading to all kinds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy and even had a stroke during treatment. Casey underwent a brand new treatment resulting from a LLS conference after running out of all other options, asking the FDA and Pfizer to get on new treatment that was just approved and also underwent a stem cell transplant from her brother. ...

Season 4 Episode 5 Research & Revisit with Casey Head

March 30, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Casey Head, was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 31, after noticing weakness, fatigue and rashes.  Casey’s cancer came back 3 times, leading to all kinds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy and even had a stroke during treatment. Casey underwent a brand new treatment resulting from a LLS conference after running out of all other options, asking the FDA and Pfizer to get on new treatment that was just approved and also underwent a stem cell transplant from her brother. ...

Season 9 Episode 4 Elijah & Celeste, Legacy of Love

March 23, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Husband and wife, Elijah and Celeste discuss his battle with cancer since 2005. In 2021, he received a heartbreaking Stage IV diagnosis. Throughout their family’s cancer journey, they have been inspired by nurses, doctors, philanthropists, family members, and friends who have been so generous with their time and talents. Elijah is still here because of his undying optimism and strength, scientific advancements, and the love of his family and friends. Each year, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societ...

Season 9 Episode 3 Shyann Beam Every Little Detail

March 16, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Shyann Beam describes her son's Brayden's cancer journey with Leukemia.  Brayden is truly a hero of hope!

Season 9 Episode 2 Courtney Woods Attitude is Everything!

March 09, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Season 9 Episode 1, Welcome to a NEW SEASON!

March 02, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MB

https://pages.lls.org/voy/in/neindiana23/tconrad0za

Bonus Episode: A Future Full of Hope goodMRKT Live!

November 21, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Conversations on finding hope in the future of breast cancer research and development. Join goodMRKT Co-founder Harry Cunningham for a special live edition of the goodMRKT Live! podcast as he leads an impassioned roundtable discussion on hope, healing, and the future of breast cancer research and development. Special guests for the roundtable discussion include the Founder and Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank, Dr. Anna Maria Storniola; the Executive Director of The Vera...

On Cloud 9, Celebrating my 9 Cancerversary!

August 14, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

9 Special moments for celebrating my 9th cancerversary! Breast Cancer survivorship 

Season 8 Episode 11 Seasons

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MB

Season 8 Episode 10 Outside Looking In

March 09, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

Season 8 Episode 9 Two Worlds

March 02, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

Season 8 Episode 8 It's Ok

February 23, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MB

Resources for help with Cancer:   Resources: Metastatic Breast Cancer Network  Peer Support Hotline:  888-500-0370 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Peer Support 888-753-5222 Cancer Support Helpline 888-793-9355 (M-F 9-9 EST, Saturday/Sunday 9-5 EST) American Cancer Society 24/7 Help 1-800-227-2345

Season 8 Episode 7 Get on the Horse

February 16, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MB

Season 8 Episode 6 Slow Dancing in the Kitchen

January 26, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MB

Season 8 Episode 5 Hope Among Us

January 19, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

http://www.hopeamongusbook.com About the book: Three local breast cancer survivors and friends from Elk Grove just published a new book, Hope Among Us: Stories of Three Young Breast Cancer Survivors. They provide raw, honest accounts of our breast cancer journeys. They were diagnosed with the same kind of breast cancer, and were treated at the same hospital. They also interviewed their mothers who are all breast cancer survivors. Their book was just published in January. It is available on ...

Season 8 Episode 4 Fog + Bullies

January 12, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MB

Season 8 Episode 3 Tiny Hairs

December 22, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

Season 8 Episode 2 Tears in the Shower

December 15, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MB

Season 8 Episode 1 Magic Potion

December 08, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MB

Season 8 From C to C Intro

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.24 MB

Poetry with a Purpose https://www.blurb.com/b/10811731-from-c-to-c

Season 8 From C to C Intro

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.24 MB

Poetry with a Purpose https://www.blurb.com/b/10811731-from-c-to-c

ALL THINGS BOOKS! Kim Harms & Tina Conrad

September 29, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

All things books with Kim Harms & Tina Conrad! https://kimharms.net/ @kimharmslifereconstructed https://www.blurb.com/b/10811731-from-c-to-c @djbreastcancer

Season 7 Episode 8 Kathleen hi buddi!

August 18, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Season 7 Episode 7 Stepping Stones with Lauren

July 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Lauren is a breast cancer thriver, a returning guest (LOVE HER) and studied holistic healing.  Leaving a life of accounting, she became an entrepreneur focused on helping others during and after breast cancer journeys.  Lauren describes "Radical Honesty" and owning our truths.  She describes how we are all our own best healers.  I also loved the phrase "what's coming is going".   Lauren has amazing resources including a free ebook on nutrition.  Together, we discuss mental health and Lau...

Season 7 Episode 6 Ginger, American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery

July 21, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Ginger is the Director of Corporate Relations for American Cancer Society, in Grand Rapids Michigan.  Ginger was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, working in the non-profit sector.  After the impact of non-profit organizations and Covid, Ginger found a position with ACS and is now a Reach to Recovery Volunteer.  This pairs survivors and newly diagnosed people together, almost as a mentorship, listening ear program.   https://www.cancer.org/ https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/reac...

Season 7 Episode 5 Michelle T, Toxic Positivity

July 14, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Michelle is a mom of 3 amazing girls and a health psychologist by trade.  Michelle conducted research for underserved cancer survivors.  In a twist of fate, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of '21, 15 years after her research.  This was following a move to a new city, covid diagnosis with pregnancy (when Covid was just emerging and no protocols on pregnant women with Covid.  With a newborn, Michelle noticed a lump while breast feeding.  MIchelle describes her newborn as her a...

Season 7 Episode 4 Annette, I'm Just a Breastie

July 07, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Annette describes her family history with cancer, her mother is a 2 time breast cancer survivor, her father battled bladder cancer twice and maternal aunt and cousin also faced breast cancer.  Annette describes her cancer diagnosis and her deep fear of a recurrence, given her family's experience.  Annette describes how her mental health concerns started in her 20's after a separation from her first marriage resulting in insomnia, medication and therapy.  Annette describes how she faces anx...

Season 7 Episode 3 Natalie, Lean In!

June 30, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Natalie is a wellness and lifestyle coach, mom of 3 beautiful children, a public speaker and a faith filled servant.  After hearing on multiple occasions not to use a loofah for washing, Natalie noticed a lump while washing with her hands.  Natalie was diagnosed with Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma at the age of 38.  Natalie describes complications with Taxol, despite being a fit and active person with expectations she would rock her chemo.  Natalie describes the season after her treatme...

Season 7 Episode 2 Nikki, Little Miracles

June 23, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Nikki was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago.  She discusses the impact of cancer on her husband and caretaker.  His fears of a recurrence and depression changed him.  Nikki describes how she perseveres,  she is an self-proclaimed eternal optimist, but she lost the love of her life and then faced Covid shutdowns, causing her plans with friends to be delayed.  Nikki is looking to turn her pain into purpose by helping others. Some books Nikki recommends are The Universe has your Back...

Season 7 Episode 1 Ann, Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help

June 16, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Ann was the first person to reach out when I announced I was taking guests for mental health.  Ann experienced a series of events in 2012 starting with her mother's death from endometrial cancer in 2012 and then diagnosed 4 months later with Stage 2, Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  Before breast cancer, Ann experienced mild depression with anxiety, however was recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.   Ann also describes manic episodes and the impact on her life.  Ann encourages others to...

Season 7 Episode 1 Ann

June 16, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Season 6 Episode 22 Ashley KaAn's Designs "Get in the Picture"

June 09, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

https://www.kaansdesigns.com/

Season 6 Episode 21 Kelly, Recurrence + Journey is in God's Hand

June 02, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Kelly was diagnosed with breast cancer originally in 2012, with a double mastectomy.  Just recently, Kelly was diagnosed with a recurrence, this time Her2+.   Kelly describes the impact that breast cancer has had on her family (mom diagnosed in 1986, and sister diagnosed in 2020 with metastatic breast cancer).  Kelly describes the faith journey and how Sister Mary, a nun from her aunt's funeral has been placed in her journey.  Kelly describes her favorite Bible Verse, Proverbs 16, "We can m...

Season 6 Episode 21 Pastor John, God Shows Up in Incredible Ways!

May 26, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Pastor John Scott, is a devoted Cubs fan, an amazing father and husband and pastor to Crosspoint Lutheran Church.   Pastor John describes how God shows up in incredible ways and how faith is the foundation of hope to help in the difficult and dark days. Pastor John reminds us that the Word of God advises us that there are hard times.  It states that in this world, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE, BUT TAKE HEART!  If anyone is wanting to know how to pray, 1) Give Thanks 2) Ask for something (yourse...

Season 6 Episode 20 Pastor John, God Shows Up in Incredible Ways!

May 26, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Pastor John Scott, is a devoted Cubs fan, an amazing father and husband and pastor to Crosspoint Lutheran Church.   Pastor John describes how God shows up in incredible ways and how faith is the foundation of hope to help in the difficult and dark days. Pastor John reminds us that the Word of God advises us that there are hard times.  It states that in this world, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE, BUT TAKE HEART!  If anyone is wanting to know how to pray, 1) Give Thanks 2) Ask for something (yourse...

Season 6 Episode Trish Episode 19 Loose Threads

May 19, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Trish co-hosts Hip Hop Happy Hour, an amazing community of Breasties that find love, fun and energy in hip hop music.  Trish reached out to Tina regarding this theme of faith as she describes how she lost religion along the way of life.  Her son's battle with leukemia, followed by a diagnosis of breast cancer made her question why a God would allow cancer to happen (especially to children).  Trish feels a calling to return to faith, explore her spiritual side and find her true calling in thi...

Season 6 Episode 18 Gina Rise Resolute

May 12, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Gina of Rise Resolute is a positivity princess and a movement motivator (Every Woman has a Runner Within!).  Gina was impacted by the tragic loss of her mother, and is the host of Rise Resolute Podcast.  Gina is the founder and CEO of ARC (Active Resolute Connected) and is a doctor of Physical Therapy.  Gina describes how running boosts resiliency (even in the midst of a cancer diagnosis).   Gina describes her love for the Book of Psalms and how opening your heart to gratitude every day will...

Season 6 Episode 18, Kim Harms "How" do I do this?

May 05, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Boy mom and investigate reporter, Kim Harms describes her journey with breast cancer and the impact of losing her breasts. Kim describes the emotional, physical, spiritual and relational challenges that come with losing a significant body parts, your breasts.  Kim describes the impact and power that Isaiah 41 had on her breast cancer journey "Fear not for I am with you" along feeling the presence of Jesus during her diagnosis and treatments. Kim has her first book, releasing on 10/12/21,...

Season 6 Episode 17 Mindy "My Story is Yours"

April 28, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

https://www.amazon.com/50-Days-Hope-Inspiration-Journey/dp/1414364490 Mindy is candid, vulnerable and real.  Despite being private, she has gone public with her breast cancer journey and navigating life after breast cancer.  Diagnosed at the age of 29, she refused to let cancer steal her joy.   Mindy describes the impact the poem "Footprints" had on her cancer journey.  She had a family copy that was on her coffee table throughout her breast cancer journey.  Mindy also describes how 50 Day...

Season 6 Faith Convo Collab Lauren Neuberger x DJ Breast Cancer

April 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Lauren Neuberger https://www.nutritiousdeliciouslife.com/about-me Tina Conrad https://www.djbreastcancer.org/ Tina & Lauren discuss all things faith, having a faith practice and how life before and after cancer changed their thoughts on faith.

Season 6 Episode 16 Ria, Ok to Grieve Your Old Self

April 21, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

https://www.youngsurvival.org/ Ria is a 2x cancer survivor (Skin Cancer and Breast Cancer).  She is a cofounder of Glowing up with Cancer.  She is a social butterfly, a workout addict, a prayer warrior.  She loves to give to others (Ambassador for the American Heart Association and Helping Parent for other parents with newly diagnosed autistic children).   Ria is faith filled.  Her fave Bible verse is Trust in me, "God can move mountains!"  She describes feeling her dad's presence during c...

Season 6 Episode 15 Lauren, What is the Message?

April 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/life-with-little-ones-lauren-t-akpm9K2gW5f/ http://blendedkidz.com/ Lauren is Carolina born, a bourbon and travel enthusiast, loves cupcakes and making lists. She is a AYA Cancer Advocate.   She describes her recent cancer diagnosis, graduated from chemo on 1/21/21, still has radiation and her exchange surgery to go.  She describes that you have to be your own advocate, "I know me better than you!" Lauren describes feeling abandoned by God and didn't ...

Season 6 Episode 14 Rachel Engstrom, "Wife, Widow, Now What"

April 07, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Donation for Rachel Engstrom, in honor of her late husband: https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/mn/MN21/rengstrom Book Link https://www.amazon.com/Wife-Widow-Now-What-Navigated/dp/B08KBV5DBL Rachel Engstrom is the author  of “Wife, Widow, Now What?” which is based on her young cancer wife, then widow and beyond experience. It’s written to help those going through the cancer world, supporters, caregivers etc- with a plethora of resources, along with my journey.   It’s a pretty groundbreaking reso...

Season 6 Episode 13 Kathy Thompson, "If Not Now, Then When"

March 31, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Kathy is a Jesus disciple, cancer survivor, resilient! Kathy was diagnosed with Stage 2, TNBC in July of 2016.  She shares her plans for her 5th cancerversary, a big milestone in the cancer community.  Kathy describes God experiences and the journey of consequence.  Kathy describes how she very clearly heard God speak to her, encouraging a friend to get a mammogram.  This friend was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 2 months after Kathy. https://www.instagram.com/kathyscancer/ https://w...

Season 6 Episode 12 Christie McConnon, What's Next?!

March 24, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/christiemcconnon Christie was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in 2009.  Christie describes her double mastectomy and receiving chemo treatments, all while teaching 5th Grade full time.  Christie describes her "What's Next", her second act.  With grown children and an empty nest, her cancer diagnosis filled her with a renewed purpose.  From embracing technology to connecting survivors, Christie started a Facebook Group, Journey to Wholeness after B...

Season 6 Episode 11 Heidi, Happily Ever After Cancer

March 17, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

http://happilyeveraftercancer.com/ Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in April of 2015, Heidi was 34 years old.  Heidi underwent a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo.  Heidi is Stage 2, ER/PR+, HER2-.  Heidi describes how faith is truly a "practice", allowing the thought, the spirit and the feeling to lead her to action.   Heidi describes the vision that she had the day before her diagnosis and her experience that led her even closer in her faith.   She describes we can either be a victim or a vict...

Season 6 Episode 10 Christy Greenleaf, Perspective!

March 10, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

www.reelinyourcrazy.com

Season 6 Episode 9 Michelle "It is well with my Soul"

March 03, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Michelle's story started with her mom's diagnosis.  Michelle went on to have the same medical team with her own diagnosis in February of 2019.  Michelle describes a devotional book that has been so impactful to her. https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Enjoying-Peace-Presence/dp/1591451884 Michelle's favorite bible verses:  For Troubles John 16:33 and Anxiety Matthew 16:25