Making the Breast of It: Recent Episodes
Krysten Gentile, John Gentile
A woman in her 30’s, facing a Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (terminal) diagnosis, uniquely gives her take on anything & everything - while facing mortality head on. Expect humor and inspiration from Krysten, a wife, mom & career woman, completely unfiltered and raw. Subscribe to hear how she takes back some control and lives her breast life! Krysten passed away in February of 2022 from Metastatic Breast Cancer leaving behind her husband John and three son's.
Krysten is joined by 𝗗𝗿𝘀. 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵 & 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹 to discuss their new podcast "The Boobie Doc's" focusing on breast health.
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 stage 4 METS. Krysten and her #sisterofthespiral talk about life, happiness, wine, the unknown, hospice, Delco, and much more.
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 Oil) to get back to a normal mental state. #RSO #MetastaticBreastCancer #RickSimpsonOil #Stage4Cancer #breastcancer #paxman #thecancercoaster #livelikekrysten #teamhope
Nicole joins us again to talk RSO. It's a long one, but you won't be disappointed! #rso #downtherabbithole
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!
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, mental health and much more.
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 cancer. She is now cancer free and we are revisiting her story and discussing the process that saved her life. #rso #risksimpsonOil #stage4needsmore #makingthebreastofit
Join us as we catch up with some fan favorites to hear about their holiday traditions and plans!
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!
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.
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 a cure and updates on where research stands- enjoy!
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.
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.
Welcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We're talking charities, limiting chemicals in your daily routine and clean beauty with Shayna Gross.
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!
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, Hallmark Movies and their Foundation 4 Love!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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...
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.
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 cancer thanks to Rick Simpson cannabis oil (RSO). You don't want to miss this inspiring story of hope and survival at all costs!
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 brackets.
Andy and Krysten talk beach chairs, boobs and bra fittings with Je Suis Jolie, a lingerie boutique who caters to breast cancer patients.
We welcome Dr. Jenn Simmons back to the show to answer some listener questions. We also discuss parasites, sugar addictions, migraines, to soy or not to soy, and we also throw it back to “TGIF” (shows like Perfect Strangers & Full House).
Yup...we are STILL here.
This week we welcomed Ali J. Roberts, Transformational Life Coach at AliStrong Coaching. We discuss Ali’s story, having MS and the benefits that her lifestyle change afforded her.
As always, we catch up with each other and, you guessed it...CHEMO BRAIN!
We are so happy to welcome back, our friend, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman (Dr. Z) to the show! As usual, we start off talking about one subject and the convo develops! Dr. Z is as real as they come...and she LOVES Prince, hence the “Purple Rain” reference. Listen to hear all about the differences in your perception of yourself, while gaining perspective.
The girls have a chat of all things current/quarantine-life, with one of our guys, JB. From canceled/rescheduled events (weddings, graduations, birthday celebrations, etc), to what we imagine things will be like in the coming months.
Andy & Krysten give an update on their health, how they are handling quarantine & home schooling. John also tries to pronounce curriculum.
The girls (and the Dads...lol) welcome our resident physician, Dr. Jenn Simmons, The Real Health MD, back to the pod. We start by discussing staying safe during the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19), and then go into the changes we have made since beginning our lifestyle transformation with the Real Health MD.
Krysten and the Johns discuss controversial food documentaries, share fan mail from our Rack Pack and share stories of mischief from their childhood.
Andy & Krysten sit down with Angela MacNeal, a dedicated member of our #rackpack, who was diagnosed with Triple Positive Breast Cancer in March of 2017, just 2 years after a divorce. We discuss the differences in our diagnoses, treatments, kids, why she opted NOT to wear cold caps, wigs, and much more.
Oh yeah and....CHEMO BRAIN IS BACK :)
Dr. Jen Simmons, former breast cancer surgeon and owner of Real Health MD joins the show to share why she left conventional medicine after becoming ill and why she decided to start a new career in functional medicine. The girls also talk about sugar daddies.
The girls give an update on their latest scans and are joined by Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, their favorite psychologist. Tune in to hear about choosing the right psychologist, helicopter parenting and dick pics. Andy also gives an update on Dr. Mintzer's age.
Andy turns 40 and the team catches up on her celebrations. She also discusses reaching 3 years since her diagnosis and her new take on life. It was also Krysten’s birthday and she tells us all about her girls trip.
Oh, and there’s A LOT of senseless banter too...enjoy!
In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Andy’s Dietician/Nutritionist, Abby Wetzel, of Penn Medicine. We learn about nuts, berries, gluconeogenesis (whoa), and so much more.
Additionally, we discuss Krysten’s girls’ trip to Puerto Rico and the group’s collective survival tactics.
Swole is the goal; size is the prize! Krysten’s personal trainer, Lara Casey, joins us to talk fitness, strength training for our bone density, and easy ways to get started with a workout program, both in the gym and at home.
And Andy learns to say “YES”....we hope!
In this episode we talk to Krysten’s BFF, Tara, about everything: how they met at the age of 5, to chip slapping, arm breaking, man meeting, kid having....to the present day, specifically discussing Krysten’s diagnosis and all that comes along with it, as a main supporter.
Andy's ex-boyfriend turned best friend stops by to chat about their relationship now and back then. They also discuss the struggles of addiction and playing the role of an unsolicited caretaker.
Ross Nachbi (Krysten’s PT) comes by to talk about the importance of physical therapy and the crew talks about pizza.
Amy Rensimer comes by to talk about freezing her eggs at 24 years old, prior to chemo. The girls also discuss trying not to pee during a CAT scan with contrast and Andy's new home search.
The girls chat with Krysten's cancer mentor, Lynda DeLorenzo. They also discuss DIEP Flap reconstruction surgery, aka "mommy makeover" and Friendsgiving traditions.
The girls discuss the current therapies they are on, the side effects they cause and why Andy missed episode 8.
Krysten discusses chemo and how to keep your hair with Anastasia Colletti. Ana was diagnosed last year at 26 years old, with triple negative breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene.
The girls also touch on genetics, Ana’s double mastectomy, and the “red devil”.
The girls discuss dads gone wild weekend, chemo babies with Meg Ward, Andy's “diet”, and holiday traditions.
Andy & Krysten discuss: what not to say to cancer patients, monkeys, “Our 2 Dads”, Andy's vagina, Krysten's 1st job, and more!
And, as always, thanks to our #rackpack for supporting us!
The girls chat with their inaugural guest, world-renowned nipple tattoo artist, Mandy Sauler of the Sauler Institute. Andy shows her boobs and the girls contemplate their bucket list trip location.
Andy & Krysten discuss pink washing, their impending vacation and looking homeless. They also compete to see who has the worst chemo brain, then tackle the huge task of thanking everyone for a million different things.
Next, there’s Krysten. Listen to how she was originally diagnosed in 2017, while pregnant with her third son, how she navigated that in itself, and how she is currently adapting to her new diagnosis - Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer, which is terminal.
But it’s not all sad - trust us. Andy is there to lend a certain “inappropriateness” to the conversation, for the lack of a better word. You may laugh until you pee, and then cry a bit - you may even learn something. NO TOPICS are off limits!
See the two normal looking chicks in the cover photo? BOTH have Stage IV (Metastatic) Breast Cancer - and it's terminal.
First up is Andy. Listen to her completely unfiltered account of her life since her diagnosis on January 24th, 2017.
Listen to the trailer to hear what we're all about. All stages, all ages, cancer, no cancer- tune in to laugh, be enlightened and inspired!