Diaries of a Breast Cancer Baddie
Laughing through chemo, crying through scans & cancer conversation where nothing is off limits.
About the Podcast:
Diaries of a Breast Cancer Baddie is a bold, light and honest breast cancer podcast sharing real breast cancer stories and cancer survivor interviews that don’t sugarcoat the journey.
Hosted by young women with breast cancer, this show dives into the chemo journey, medically induced menopause, body changes, anger, identity shifts, friendships, relationships, sex and the messy in-between moments no one prepares you for.
This isn’t just about surviving. It’s about navigating life after cancer — the good, the hard, and the darkly funny.
We talk about what not to say to someone with cancer.
We talk about losing hair, losing patience, and sometimes losing our minds.
We talk about womanhood, community, and rebuilding confidence when your body feels unfamiliar.
If you’re looking for raw breast cancer stories, honest cancer survivor interviews, and a real cancer community that understands what young women with breast cancer actually go through — you’re in the right place.
This is for the baddies.
The brave.
The blunt.
And anyone figuring out life after cancer one day at a time.
About your host:
November, 2025
It was just 17 months ago. l was fit, busy in my career, and exhausted chasing two young kids under the age of 5 — and then one day, I got that phone call.
This podcast isn’t about being inspirational.
It’s simply about telling it how it is, about telling you how it happens.
It’s about the ridiculous, the emotional, the “what the hell is happening” moments. It’s about the roller coaster of this beast, and it’s about how it is absolutely not a linear process.
Because cancer isn’t just one thing. Its terrifying and can be isolating, but it’s also strangely funny sometimes. Like the time a Mum from school told me she didn’t realise I had cancer, she just thought I was really trendy by shaving off all my hair and rocking headscarves. Seriously? I have definitely shared that one with my fellow baddies and besties, and we have eye rolled and laughed about it.
So this is me — talking honestly about what it’s like to go through the journey of breast cancer, without the pink sparkle filter we all know and love.
And if I can find ways to laugh about it, I reckon you can too.
DISCLAIMER: The views shared on this podcast are based on personal experience and are not intended as medical advice. We are not healthcare professionals. Please consult your medical team with any health-related questions
Diaries of a Breast Cancer Baddie
Episode 9 - A Series with my Baddies - Part 4 - 'Vasectomies, Valium and Very Expensive Teeth'
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In this episode of Diaries of a Breast Cancer Baddie — a breast cancer podcast sharing real, unfiltered breast cancer stories — we’re diving into the parts of the chemo journey and life after diagnosis that no one really prepares you for.
From pre-surgery “champagne” (aka that blissful liquid Valium before you go under) to the emotional shift from “my body has betrayed me” to “my body is unbelievably resilient,” this episode captures the full arc of what it feels like to move through breast cancer treatment as a young woman.
We talk about:
• Medically induced menopause and what it actually means long-term
• The unexpected realities of hormonal treatment after breast cancer
• The financial side of cancer — health insurance, trauma insurance, out-of-pocket expenses
• Managing the flood of messages and support after a cancer diagnosis
• How to support someone with breast cancer (don’t ask — just do)
• Why you absolutely shouldn’t Google your diagnosis
• Accepting your body, scars, numbness and strength after treatment
This episode is part cancer survivor interview, part friendship therapy session, part practical guide for anyone navigating a breast cancer diagnosis in Australia.
If you’re a young woman with breast cancer, supporting a loved one through cancer treatment, or adjusting to life after cancer — this one will make you feel seen.
We also share honest conversations around medically induced menopause, fertility concerns, body image, finances and community support — because surviving cancer isn’t just about treatment. It’s about everything that comes after.
As always, this podcast shares personal experiences only and is not medical advice. Please speak to your healthcare team for guidance specific to you.
Take the juju. Don’t spiral. One step at a time.