The Healing Power of Writing
We’ve talked about many MBC related topics this season but mental health is one we ask about in every interview we conduct. Writing as a self-care tool is one we wanted to explore. April Stearns talked about it as the “legacy of story.” On this episode we explore living with MBC and the healing power of writing.
April Trailblazer & Dash of Joy
Welcome to the Episode 2 of the Trailblazer series. Have you ever asked yourself if Wonder Woman was real? Ask no more. She lives and her name is Jamil Rivers. She is also our Trailblazer of the Month. Jamil was diagnosed with MBC at age 39. She is a mother of three, a caregiver, a full-time CEO of a non-profit organization , the board president of METAvivor and if that’s not enough, she has recently embarked on a new venture—The Chrysalis Initiative, a project dedicated to eliminating disparities in outcomes for Black women with breast cancer. Also in this episode is a Dash of Joy from Our MBC Life’s own Dar Finkelstein. Dar is committed to living a life of joy and she shows us all how to do it. An episode full or hope, inspiration and joy.
A Conversation with Judy Perkins
Judy Perkins joins co-host Victoria Goldberg to share her incredible story. She is a unicorn and a clinical trial success. Judy tells the whole story - the good, the bad, the joyful, the difficult, the grief, the friendship. And when asked is MBC chronic - well we don’t bleep out her reaction.
Clinical Trials: The Patient Perspective Part 2
We know the challenges of trials and the barriers to recruitment as outlined in part 1. Now in Part 2 we explore solutions with patient advocates and medical professionals who are working to find ways forward. Clinical Trials from a Patient Perspective Part II. Let’s solve this.
Trailblazer and Dash of Joy
Our first season 2 trailblazer focuses on the patient - providing them with free services that enable them to focus on healing and time with their families. Through their Thriver Fund, 305 Pink Pack also provides dedicated to support to those living with metastatic breast cancer. Meet Rosemary Carrera of 305 Pink Pack and come south with us to Miami. Also in this episode is a Dash of Joy from Our MBC Life’s own Dar Finkelstein. Dar is committed to living a life of joy and she shows us all how to do it. An episode full or hope, inspiration and joy.
Clinical Trials: The Patient Perspective Part 1
What’s it like to try and find a trial as a patient? What are the challenges and hurdles that have to be overcome? How do we get to a better place? In this episode we hear the perspective of patients and then go to the experts to get some answers. Part 1 of a 2 part series on Clinical Trials.
GRASP: Guiding Researchers and Advocates to Scientific Partnerships
Co-host Natalia Green finds out how Christine Hodgdon and Julia Maués, co-founders of GRASP (Guiding Researchers and Advocates to Scientific Partnerships) saw an opportunity last year to bridge the gap between researchers and MBC advocates in the pursuit of better research connections.
#TheRightDose
Anne Loeser and Dr. Aditya Bardia join the podcast to talk about the importance of getting The Right Dose.
#InclusionPledge One Year Later
Join us for a conversation on biases and disparities, privilege and stigmas, allyship and inclusion. Maimah Karmo, Julia Maues, and Christine Hodgdon join Sheila McGlown and Lisa Laudico for an authentic and real conversation on these issues and more.
Working while Living with MBC
Working while Living with MBC. A panel of MBC patients share their experiences working while living with MBC and we talk to an Alison Greenberg, an employment lawyer about what’s important when communicating your diagnosis at work.
Carol Evans, CEO and Executive Director, joins us to talk about her vision for SHARE’s future, how the metastatic community has changed how she thinks about breast cancer and her trailblazing career in media. We also talk about coping with COVID and cancer in the workplace.
Parenting while Living with MBC
We dedicate this podcast on Parenting while Living with MBC to Heidi Armitage Green. Heidi’s son Walker shares his experience before and after she died. We also hear from Natalia Green and others on how they talk with their children about their metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Learn about resources you can use for your own converations.
Re-release ~ Our Inaugural Podcast
Join us as we revisit our inaugural episode with Maimah Karmo of the Tigerlily Foundation. Hear about how Jersi Baker raised her voice asking “where are the people who look like me?” How the #InclusionPledge began and an update on the first six months. We’ll have more on the pledge when we air a new podcast with Maimah later this month.
We Remember
Join us for a very special episode as "We Remember". Listeners join our hosts and podcast team in sharing remembrances of friends and loved ones who, due to MBC, are no longer with us.
Male Breast Cancer & Remembering Ryan Keith
Kate Keith and Michael Singer share their experiences with male breast cancer. Kate shares personal stories about her husband Ryan who died earlier this year from metastatic breast cancer.
A Conversation with Emily
A conversation with Emily is an interview that Lisa and Emily did in January, 2020.