Overview
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
55 Episodes
Send a text Krysten is joined by 𝗗𝗿𝘀. 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹 to discuss their new podcast "The Boobie Doc's" focusing on breast health.
Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2022
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.
Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2022
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
Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2022
Send a text Nicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed! #rso #downtherabbithole
Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2021
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!
Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2021
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.
Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2021
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
Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2020
Send a text Join us as we catch up with some fan favorites to hear about their holiday traditions and plans!
Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2020
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...
Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2020
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).
Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2020
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!
Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2020
Send a text The squad catches up on life and quarantine! Stay tuned for weekly episodes.......
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2020
Send a text Andy & Krysten give an update on their health, how they are handling quarantine & home schooling. John also tries to pronounce curriculum.
Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2020
Send a text The 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.
Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2020
Send a text Krysten and the Johns discuss controversial food documentaries, share fan mail from our Rack Pack and share stories of mischief from their childhood.
Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2020
Send a text Andy & 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 :)
Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2020
Send a text Dr. Jen Simmons, former breast cancer surgeon and owner of Real Health MD joins the show to share why she left conventional medicine after becoming ill and why she decided to start a new career in functional medicine. The girls also talk about sugar daddies.
Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2020
Send a text The girls give an update on their latest scans and are joined by Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, their favorite psychologist. Tune in to hear about choosing the right psychologist, helicopter parenting and dick pics. Andy also gives an update on Dr. Mintzer's age.
Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2020
Send a text Andy turns 40 and the team catches up on her celebrations. She also discusses reaching 3 years since her diagnosis and her new take on life. It was also Krysten’s birthday and she tells us all about her girls trip. Oh, and there’s A LOT of senseless banter too...enjoy!
Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2020
Send a text In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Andy’s Dietician/Nutritionist, Abby Wetzel, of Penn Medicine. We learn about nuts, berries, gluconeogenesis (whoa), and so much more. Additionally, we discuss Krysten’s girls’ trip to Puerto Rico and the group’s collective survival tactics.
Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2020
Send a text Swole is the goal; size is the prize! Krysten’s personal trainer, Lara Casey, joins us to talk fitness, strength training for our bone density, and easy ways to get started with a workout program, both in the gym and at home. And Andy learns to say “YES”....we hope!
Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2020
Send a text In this episode we talk to Krysten’s BFF, Tara, about everything: how they met at the age of 5, to chip slapping, arm breaking, man meeting, kid having....to the present day, specifically discussing Krysten’s diagnosis and all that comes along with it, as a main supporter.
Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2019
Send a text Andy's ex-boyfriend turned best friend stops by to chat about their relationship now and back then. They also discuss the struggles of addiction and playing the role of an unsolicited caretaker.
Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2019
Send a text Ross Nachbi (Krysten’s PT) comes by to talk about the importance of physical therapy and the crew talks about pizza.
Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2019
Send a text Amy Rensimer comes by to talk about freezing her eggs at 24 years old, prior to chemo. The girls also discuss trying not to pee during a CAT scan with contrast and Andy's new home search.
Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2019
Send a text The girls chat with Krysten's cancer mentor, Lynda DeLorenzo. They also discuss DIEP Flap reconstruction surgery, aka "mommy makeover" and Friendsgiving traditions.
Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2019
Send a text The girls discuss the current therapies they are on, the side effects they cause and why Andy missed episode 8.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2019
Send a text Krysten discusses chemo and how to keep your hair with Anastasia Colletti. Ana was diagnosed last year at 26 years old, with triple negative breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene. The girls also touch on genetics, Ana’s double mastectomy, and the “red devil”.
Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2019
Send a text The girls discuss anxiety, their love for angel hair and their latest TV appearance.
Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2019
Send a text The girls discuss dads gone wild weekend, chemo babies with Meg Ward, Andy's “diet”, and holiday traditions.
Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2019
Send a text Andy & Krysten discuss: what not to say to cancer patients, monkeys, “Our 2 Dads”, Andy's vagina, Krysten's 1st job, and more! And, as always, thanks to our #rackpack for supporting us!
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2019
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