Bits and Boobs
Ever wished someone would just say the messy, rogue thoughts bouncing around your head after a cancer diagnosis or health crisis out loud? Yep. That’s us.
We’re Dakota Middleby and Bianca Innes, your hosts of Bits & Boobs - a podcast that’s anything but your average cancer story. Think raw chats, WTF moments, big feelings, and the kind of unfiltered honesty we all crave but rarely hear.
We’re joined by incredible guests who educate not only our listeners, but us too. Together, we talk about the things that make us, break us, and rebuild us.
We cry. We laugh. Sometimes we laugh at the worst possible moments.
Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to understand the messy reality of health, this is a space where you can feel a little less alone.
Wrapped up in laughs, tears, and way too many “same” moments, we’re here to say the things no one else will (but you’ve 100% thought).
🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram: @bitsandboobs.podcast
💫 Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes
Bits and Boobs
4. 2 and a half tits between us - Mastectomy and Lumpectomy
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In this raw and unfiltered episode of Bits & Boobs, Bianca and Dakota open up about the surgeries that changed their lives—mastectomy and lumpectomy. From the emotional weight of writing a “goodbye letter” to your breast, to the practical realities no one warns you about—drains, compression bras, pain management, and the mental prep before going under—this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Bianca shares what it was like facing surgery at 21, navigating body image after cancer, and the unexpected challenges that linger years later. Dakota reflects on the countdown to her own mastectomy, her fears, hopes, and what’s helping her feel ready for such a major shift. Together, they tackle the questions no one asks, the grief that comes with losing a part of your body, and the fierce resilience it takes to keep moving forward.
If you’ve ever wondered what this chapter of the cancer journey really looks like—or want to better support someone you love—this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and deeply moved.
Content note: This episode contains candid discussion of surgery and recovery. Always seek professional advice for your own medical decisions.
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✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes