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Tits Up - AYA Breast Cancer Podcast
Hosted by Megan and Sam · EN
Are you an adolescent young adult (AYA) navigating the treacherous waters of cancer? Join us on our podcast where we discuss the decent, not so decent, and intimate topics that come with being diagnosed with cancer at a young age.
Maybe you're a partner, spouse, or caregiver looking to gain some insight into what your loved one is feeling? Tune in to get all of your questions answered!
In a world that often feels isolating, Tits Up is your cathartic sanctuary. We're here to create a sense of community, lend a compassionate ear, and share stories of strength, empowerment, and resilience. We understand that the journey of breast cancer can be overwhelming, but together, we'll show you that you're never alone.
New Episodes each Thursday!
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May 24, 202400:01:49Tap to summarizeHello Everyone! In case you missed it...we are taking a break! Not to worry, it is not a forever break. We are working on content and working to balance our personal lives' as well. We absolutely love the community we are creating here and can't wait to see what it blossoms into. Thank you for all of your loyalty and listens, please go back and listen to some of your favorite episodes or share them with a friend. From the deepest depths of the trenches, Megan and Sam
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Episode 29: "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition"
Apr 4, 202401:11:14Tap to summarizeWe are joined this week by the beautiful, honest, and raw Christina Miner. Christina explains her experiences and difficulties while going through breast cancer and reconstruction, and how she dealt with the ever increasing hurdles while keeping her faith and sense of humor at the forefront. Christina also has a podcast called ‘Our Scars Speak’ which you can find here: https://www.cminerllc.com/our-scars-speak-podcast Join us this week for a candid, straightforward, and touching conversation about our feelings, our past, our futures, and how to keep stability in unstable times. “Belief in oneself and knowing who you are, I mean, that's the foundation for everything great” - Jay Z. Megan and Sam Socials Instagram: - @titsup_podcast Facebook: - Tits Up – Podcast - Tits Up – Podcast & Insider Support Group TikTok: - Titsup_podcast Phone Number: 720-892-6669 Subscribe and leave a review on Spotify or Apple!
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Episode 28: "Mediterranean Today Keeps The Cancer At Bay"
Mar 28, 202401:09:25Tap to summarizeWe are joined again by the lovely and brilliant Lisa Wingrove, our resident oncology dietician (@fearlessfoodeats) who explains to us the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and how it works with your body to keep cancer tamped down, or away completely. Lisa comes at her recommendations from a science based perspective, while also understanding and allowing for the fact that we are all human and we need enjoyment from what we consume. Lisa graciously provides a number of links below that were referenced within the episode for your research and viewing pleasure! We are always so grateful to Lisa for sharing her time and her knowledge with us all, and we can’t wait to hear about the scrumptious and healthy meals that you are able to treat yourself to after this episode! Olive oil is your friend, Megan and Sam ______________ Subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcast! Also, please follow us on our social media platforms!
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Episode 27: "Petri Dishing"
Mar 21, 202401:04:42Tap to summarizeThe hosts flip the script this week to discuss the other side of Sam’s baby announcement…Megan’s choice to have a hysterectomy and freeze her eggs. It is wild to have to make a life changing decision at 35 years old. We discuss whether or not Megan regrets her decision, what feelings she has around never being able to carry a child in her own body, and many other feelings and thoughts that many of you likely have had as well. Doing our best while feeling our worst, Megan and Sam Socials Instagram: - @titsup_podcast Facebook: - Tits Up – Podcast - Tits Up – Podcast & Insider Support Group TikTok: - Titsup_podcast X (formerly Twitter): - @TitsUp_Podcast Phone Number: 720-892-6669 Subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcast! Also, please follow us on the social media platforms listed above. We would love to read your comments, stories, thoughts, feelings, and suggestions for future episodes!
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Episode 26: "Unexpected Gifts at Unexpected Times"
Mar 14, 202400:57:41Tap to summarizeThis week on Tits Up, Sam gives us a life update and a big announcement. Takeaways from this episode are as follows: ⁃ Everyone’s cancer experience is different from the next person’s; ⁃ We don’t always know what our bodies are going to do; ⁃ and Happiness comes at unexpected times and in unexpected ways. Keep living your life, sort out your individual priorities, and find ways to thrive in whatever shitscaped garden you are planted in! Stay positive and test negative, Megan and Sam
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Episode 25: "Lymph, Laugh, Love...Part 2"
Mar 7, 202401:13:31Tap to summarizeWe are joined again by Heather Rasmus, occupational therapist, to dive deeper into lymphedema and other lymphatic issues that may occur during and after cancer treatment. The lymphatic system is an under discussed and under appreciated part of our bodies, but oh so important to our overall health and well-being. Heather discusses compression garments (www.lymphedemaproducts.com (http://www.lymphedemaproducts.com) and compressionguru.com (http://compressionguru.com)), how to keep your lymphatic system moving and healthy, lymphatic drainage massage, what should be concerning and what shouldn’t be concerning during treatment, and she answers tons of questions we didn’t know we had until talking to her! Please visit Heather at https://www.empowerlymphatictherapy.com/ (https://www.empowerlymphatictherapy.com/) and @empoweryourlymph on Instagram!
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Episode 24: "#cancerperks with Katie Doble"
Feb 29, 202401:13:26Tap to summarizeWe are so lucky to be joined this week by Katie Doble. Katie may not have had breast cancer, but she was diagnosed as an AYA with ocular melanoma and has become something of a celebrity in the AYA cancer space. Katie talks to us about clinical trials, estate planning after diagnosis, marriage after diagnosis, what to say to a (young) cancer patient, setting boundaries, and her #cancerperks. Below are a number of links that Katie either references in the episode or provided to Sam and I for our listener's reference, including her website/blog. From the trenches, Megan and Sam Follow Katie: https://www.liinks.co/katiedoble (https://www.liinks.co/katiedoble) Katie's Website/Blog: https://futurehappyself.com/ (https://futurehappyself.com/) Clinical Trials: HuffPost article (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/doctor-cancer-clinical-trials-advocacy_n_646515dbe4b0bfd6447f88df) written by Katie and Katie’s suggestion of Clinicaltrials.gov for those seeking clinical trials.
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Episode 23: "Benign B*tching"
Feb 22, 202401:10:25Tap to summarizeMegan and Sam take this week to ask each other a number of questions about their take on their cancer ‘JouRneY’ and how their views and attitude regarding cancer treatment, recovery, scars, and their bodies have changed over time. Things change. We change. It all changes. Doing our best, Megan and Sam Socials Instagram: - @titsup_podcast Facebook: - Tits Up – Podcast - Tits Up – Podcast & Insider Support Group TikTok: - Titsup_podcast X (formerly Twitter): - @TitsUp_Podcast Phone Number: 720-892-6669 Subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcast! Also, please follow us on the social media platforms listed above. We would love to read your comments, stories, thoughts, feelings, and suggestions for future episodes!
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Episode 22: "Little Pitchers, Big Ears"
Feb 15, 202401:00:04Tap to summarizeNo parent wants to have to tell their children that they have cancer, but how are you supposed to have those conversations in productive, informative, and healthy ways with your children who may differ greatly in age and development? How do we not screw them up?! Thankfully, we have Jane Irvine MA, LPC, NCC with us this week to discuss having these difficult conversations with your kiddos. Dr. Irivine walks us through how children process difficult news at different ages, how their processing can come across to adults, how to maintain your bond with your children through surgeries and physical changes, and how to engage the entire family unit to grow through change rather than be torn apart by it. Join us this week for a candid, straightforward, and surprisingly touching conversation about our favorite people (our kids) during our least favorite time (cancer). From the trenches, Megan and Sam Socials Instagram: - @titsup_podcast
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See you in two weeks!
Feb 1, 202400:00:58Tap to summarizeLadies and Gentlemen...Friends and Family... Please excuse us the next two weeks as we get things prepared for you. We have so many exciting new episodes planned so please stay tuned. Self Care is important, Megan and Sam
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