Making the Breast of It
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
Episodes
55 episodes
Episode - 19 The Boobie Docs
Krysten is joined by 𝗗𝗿𝘀. 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹 to discuss their new podcast "The Boobie Doc's" focusing on breast health.
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Episode 19
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Episode 18 - Foreshadowing with a friend
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 s...
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Episode 18
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Episode 17- The Aftermath and Recovery of Krysten - The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle- Part 4
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...
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Episode 17
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Episode 16 - Down the Rabbit Hole of Rick Simpson Oil Part 3
Nicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed! #rso #downtherabbithole
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Episode 16
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1:41:56
Episode 15- The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle- Part 2
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!
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Episode 15
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1:11:15
Episode 14 - The Rick Simpson Oil (medical cannabis) Debacle Part 1
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, m...
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Episode 14
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1:14:24
Episode 13 - Taking Back Control
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 ca...
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Episode 13
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1:00:07
Episode 12 - The Holiday Special
Join us as we catch up with some fan favorites to hear about their holiday traditions and plans!
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Episode 12
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Episode 11- Ditch & Switch
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!
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Episode 11
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1:10:43
Episode 10- Cancer Caretakers
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.
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Episode 10
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1:23:06
Episode 9- Research Not Ribbons
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...
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Episode 9
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Episode 8- Radiation, Rocky & Romania
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. ...
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Episode 8
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1:03:58
Episode 7- Alternative Therapies & Wonder Woman
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.
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Episode 7
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Episode 6 - Charities, Chemicals & Clean Beauty
Welcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We're talking charities, limiting chemicals in your daily routine and clean beauty with Shayna Gross.
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Episode 6
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Episode 5- Pumpkins, Ports & Parking
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!
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Episode 5
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1:24:58
Episode 4- Lobsters & Lipstick
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, Hallma...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3- Botox & Beans on a Budget, Part 2
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!
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Episode 3
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Episode 2 - Botox & Beans on a Budget, Part 1
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:08:27
Episode 1- Red Lipstick, Green Tea & Seagulls
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:01:33
Season 2 Trailer
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...
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Episode 34 - Conscious Uncoupling
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.....
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Episode 34
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Episode 33 - Paranormal, Psychics & Potty Training
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.
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Episode 33
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1:14:50
Episode 32- Cannabis & Conspiracy Theories
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 can...
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Episode 32
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Episode 31 - Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
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 bra...
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Episode 31
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