Making the Breast of It
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 522 ratingsA woman in her 30’s, facing a Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (terminal) diagnosis, uniquely gives her take on anything & everything - while facing mortality head on. Expect humor and inspiration from Krysten, a wife, mom & career woman, completely unfiltered and raw. Subscribe to hear how she takes back some control and lives her breast life! Krysten passed away in February of 2022 from Metastatic Breast Cancer leaving behind her husband John and three son's.
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Episodes
Episode - 19 The Boobie Docs
April 11, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBKrysten is joined by 𝗗𝗿𝘀. 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹 to discuss their new podcast "The Boobie Doc's" focusing on breast health.
Episode - 19 The Boobie Docs
April 11, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBKrysten is joined by 𝗗𝗿𝘀. 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹 to discuss their new podcast "The Boobie Doc's" focusing on breast health.
Episode 18 - Foreshadowing with a friend
March 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBKrysten 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.
Episode 18 - Foreshadowing with a friend
March 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBKrysten 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.
Episode 17- RSO Part Four. The Aftermath and Recovery of Krysten
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis 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
Episode 17- RSO, The Aftermath, and Recovery of Krysten
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis 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
Episode 17- The Aftermath and Recovery of Krysten - The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle- Part 4
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis 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
Episode 16 - Down the Rabbit Hole of Rick Simpson Oil Part 3
November 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBNicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed! #rso #downtherabbithole
Episode 16 - Down the Rabbit Hole
November 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBNicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed!
Episode 16 - Down the Rabbit Hole of Rick Simpson Oil
November 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBNicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed! #rso #downtherabbithole
Episode 16 - Down the Rabbit Hole of Rick Simpson Oil Part 3
November 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBNicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed! #rso #downtherabbithole
Episode 15- The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle- Take 2
October 17, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBMeet 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!
Episode 15- The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle- Part 2
October 17, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBMeet 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!
Episode 14 - The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle Part 1
June 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWe'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.
Episode 13 - Taking Back Control
December 27, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBDon'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
Episode 12 - The Holiday One
December 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBJoin us as we catch up with some fan favorites to hear about their holiday traditions and plans!
Episode 12 - The Holiday Special
December 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBJoin us as we catch up with some fan favorites to hear about their holiday traditions and plans!
Episode 11- Ditch & Switch
December 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThe 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!
Episode 10- Cancer Caretakers
November 28, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOur 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.
Episode 9- Research Not Ribbons
November 20, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBI'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!
Episode 8- Radiation, Rocky & Romania
October 31, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOur 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.
Episode 7- Alternative Therapies & Wonder Woman
October 15, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB16 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.
Episode 6 - Charities, Chemicals & Clean Beauty
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We're talking charities, limiting chemicals in your daily routine and clean beauty with Shayna Gross.
Episode 5- Pumpkins, Ports & Parking
September 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJohn 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!
Episode 4- Lobsters & Lipstick
September 23, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBSalty 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!
Episode 3- Botox & Beans on a Budget, Part 2
September 17, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBTough 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!
Episode 2 - Botox & Beans on a Budget, Part 1
September 10, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBDr. 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.
Episode 1- Red Lipstick, Green Tea & Seagulls
August 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThrilled 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.
Season 2 Trailer
August 20, 2020 15:00 - 58 seconds - 720 KBYou 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!
Episode 34 - Conscious Uncoupling
July 23, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBAfter 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...
Episode 33 - Paranormal, Psychics & Potty Training
July 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBJohn 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.
Episode 32- Cannabis & Conspiracy Theories
July 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe 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!
Episode 31 - Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
July 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBWe 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.
Episode 30 - Beach Chairs & Bra Fittings
June 19, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAndy and Krysten talk beach chairs, boobs and bra fittings with Je Suis Jolie, a lingerie boutique who caters to breast cancer patients.
Episode 29 - Sopranos & Supplements
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBWe 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).
Episode 28 Ovarian Cancer, Frozen 2 & The Didgeridoo
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBKrysten and Andy interview Emily Eckman, ovarian cancer badass.
Episode 28 Ovarian Cancer, Frozen 2, & The Didgeridoo
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBKrysten and Andy interview Emily Eckman, ovarian cancer badass.
Episode 28 - Ovarian Cancer, Frozen 2 & The Didgeridoo
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBKrysten 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.
Episode 27- Choice & Gratitude
May 06, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBYup...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!
Episode 27 - Choice & Gratitude
May 06, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBYup...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!
Episode 26 - Perception, Perspective & Purple Rain
May 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWe 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.
Episode 25 - Excuse Me...This Ride Sucks. Can I Get a Refund?
April 22, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThe 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.
Episode 25 - Excuse Me...This Ride Sucks. Can I Get a Refund?
April 22, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThe 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.
Episode 24 - Surviving on Wine & Not A Lot of Sunshine
April 15, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThe squad catches up on life and quarantine! Stay tuned for weekly episodes.......
Episode 24 - Surviving on Wine & Not A Lot of Sunshine
April 15, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThe squad catches up on life and quarantine! Stay tuned for weekly episodes.......
Episode 23 - We're Still Here!
March 31, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAndy & Krysten give an update on their health, how they are handling quarantine & home schooling. John also tries to pronounce curriculum.
Episode 23 - We're Still Here!
March 31, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAndy & Krysten give an update on their health, how they are handling quarantine & home schooling. John also tries to pronounce curriculum.
Episode 22 - Eating Clean, Cancer & Covid-19
March 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThe girls (and the Dads...lol) welcome our resident physician, Dr. Jenn Simmons, The Real Health MD, back to the pod. We start by discussing staying safe during the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19), and then go into the changes we have made since beginning our lifestyle transformation with the Real Health MD.
Episode 21 - Food, Fasting & Fan Mail
March 04, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBKrysten and the Johns discuss controversial food documentaries, share fan mail from our Rack Pack and share stories of mischief from their childhood.
Episode 20 - Are You Sure? Positive? TRIPLE POSITIVE?
February 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBAndy & Krysten sit down with Angela MacNeal, a dedicated member of our #rackpack, who was diagnosed with Triple Positive Breast Cancer in March of 2017, just 2 years after a divorce. We discuss the differences in our diagnoses, treatments, kids, why she opted NOT to wear cold caps, wigs, and much more. Oh yeah and....CHEMO BRAIN IS BACK :)