Episodes

No way around it, this one’s about death. If you’re not here for it, no prob. If you are, it’s going to be fun, sad, difficult and encouraging. No one should have to talk about death alone, so join us. Some general info on living wills and MPOAs. Info on donating your body to science. Human composting is a thing. Eight hours of peaceful birdsong to calm you after listening to this episode and thinking on the inevitability of your own bodily demise.

In this B Side, Joselyn and Lauren try a thought experiment where they fantasize about what they would do, what they would wear, how they would live if they were the person they long to be. And then try to rectify why they aren’t that person. What fun!

Well, did you? Because we missed you. Join us as we kick off this season with an update on what we’ve been doing the past few months, our hopes and dreams for the rest of the year and a sneak peak at what’s coming for BCIB S4.

Lauren and Joselyn try to talk you into (and out of) doing things in this new segment, Pep Talks. First up: exercising.

Lauren and Joselyn discuss the flawed research studies and empty cancer cure promises that seem to flood our internet feeds, and how these false claims can turn good girls bad. Do you know how to spot shoddy research studies? You will after listening to this. What is your villain origin story? Receipts: FDA Clinical Trial Phases CDC resource for understanding evidence Levels of Evidence (US Preventative Services Task Force) Levels of Evidence for Clinical Practice Guidelines Evidence Pyrami...

From our breasts to our bones, there’s a whole lotta scans to be done for those of us with a history of cancer. But how do you know which scans you need? This episode breaks down the current guidelines, as well as some questionable coping strategies to help manage scanxiety. Thoughts? Comments? Concerns? Join us on IG @breastcancerisboring. References: Guidelines for breast cancer screenings for people at average risk: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/pdf/breast-cancer-screening-guidelines-50...

Joselyn is joined by Angela (of They Can’t All Be Betty fame) and Jess (improv theatre and writers’ group legend) to discuss the show they all hate to love to hate: The Bachelorette. Not watching? Good for you. Also, it literally will not matter as they break down the stars, the contestants, the hosts and the rampant patriarchal misogyny inherent in the premise. Good times! Follow us on IG: @breastcancerisboring Check out Angela’s podcast They Can’t All Be Betty

We discuss the books we’re reading, the state of our boobs (and what a state they are), and the many scars that are left behind to remind you “remember that time you had cancer – hahaha!” Hilarious. Follow us on Instagram?

If you have never seen the 1940 Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece Rebecca starring Judith Anderson, et al., then you are in for an education, an entertainment, and a thorough scolding of remakes that misunderstand the assignment. Let’s get mad about movies!! Receipts: Take time out of your busy schedule and watch Rebecca (1940): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1uvgx3NUR0

Not great, thanks for asking! Things are colossally shitty right now and we’re going to talk about it, and by “it” we mean abortion, religion, politics, not showering and our hair falling out. You know, just your basic female hysteria. Receipts: Some facts on abortion from actual doctors and shit: https://www.acog.org/advocacy/abortion-is-essential/come-prepared/abortion-access-fact-sheet Maternal mortality rates are three times higher for black women: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/mat...

Have you tried to buy a new car lately? It’s bonkers. There are no new cars, used cars are way more expensive than they should be, and salespeople are children. Let’s talk about it.

It’s the annual god episode everybody, so sit back, relax and prepare to be either offended or elated. Either way, let us know what you think! Follow us on IG: @breastcancerisboring

When a nurse gets cancer, it’s a whole other thing and no one knows that better than Theresa Brown; she’s a nurse, a best-selling author and a person living with a breast cancer diagnosis. She’s also our special guest on this episode! Theresa Brown’s website: https://www.theresabrownrn.com/ Theresa Brown’s NYT Article on Bullying in Healthcare: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/opinion/08Brown.html

Ah, good ol’ Bach Nation; so popular and yet so problematic. Joselyn and Angela try to parse out why they can’t stop watching this bastion of misogyny couched as “traditional values” and explore whether it has the potential to change.

Are you good with money? Great; us neither. And that’s okay because David and John from The Queer Money Podcast are our special guests on this episode and they’re talking everything from getting out of debt, to planning for retirement, to making sure your skin still looks good when you get there. Tapping in as Honorable Cohost is the amazing Angela from They Can’t All Be Betty Podcast! Be excited. Queer Money Podcast They Can’t All Be Betty Podcast

Have you ever started reading a book, realized 30% of the way through that you’re not into it, but then kept reading until you were 60% of the way through only to discover that, unsurprisingly, you’re still not into it? This is just about that. The book: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

It’s the Joselyn solo episode that no one was asking for! Just fiftyish minutes of what I’m reading, watching, doing, working, buying and feeling. Enjoy. Links you might like: CDC covid guidelines by county: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html Just three hours of relaxing birdsong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA5THpy0zsg

We’ve got the nerdiest books, the nerdiest shows, the nerdiest banter of any breast cancer podcast out there.

Suzy Biddiscombe (@feelingcreatively) is our special guest star on this episode where we talk creativity, pandemic mommyhood, illustrating a bunny with cancer and lazers with a capital Z. Follow Suzy on IG: @feelingcreatively Check out her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FeelingCreatively?ref=profile_header Check out her digital Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/feelingnerdy

Nobody likes doing them, but when Joselyn and Lauren file their taxes there’s a little extra irritation that’s always waiting for them: Misogyny. Also, TurboTax (Intuit) is a garbage company and the reason taxes aren’t free and easy: https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free https://www.nbcnews.com/business/taxes/turbotax-h-r-block-spend-millions-lobbying-us-keep-doing-n736386 https://www.latimes.com/business/story/202...

We’re discussing how we’ve changed since getting cancer; physically, mentally, emotionally and hormonally. Considering how far we’ve come, would we give it all up just to avoid having had cancer in the first place? Absofuckinglutely.

Joselyn and Lauren solve the Wordle of the day together because sometimes a five-letter word puzzle is the only thing that gets you out of bed in the morning. Think you can solve it before we do? You’re on!

Joselyn is mad all the time and Lauren feels like a cardboard box. Let’s discuss!

Lauren is resolved to read four adult books this year, so Joselyn describes the books she read in the second half of 2021 to see if anything sounds worthy. Books discussed: The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri Edie Richter Is Not Alone by Rebecca Handler Authority by Jeff VanderMeer Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst The Reluctant Queen by Sarah Beth Durst Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit And I Do Not Forgive You by Amber Sparks