Bald Babes Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bald Babes
Two women, both cancer thrivers, in the battle of and for our lives. Initially meeting because we were bald, we started sharing our stories and cheering on each others journey. This is a safe space in hopes to help others in their own journey, to learn, and know they aren't alone in the experiences. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bald-babes/support
Brooke is always so good to check in on Jesi and make sure she's keeping her chin up. It's nice to have that validation that someone see's you and can empathize with what you're going through.
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Ever heard of the blind leading the blind? Well this is sort of like that. Getting support from fellow cancer fighters and survivors. We understand the pain, sickness, disappointment, frustration, what the wins and how big they really are. The trick to it? Allow the help. Reach out. Ask for the help.
Guest host Jen Anderson shares her insights of giving help to other fellow fighters after receiving the help herself.
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How are your goals coming along this year? Already dropped them? Or maybe you haven't set them at all? Guess what? That's okay!!!!
Brooke and Jesi are discussing how to look forward to life in the year. And even how to set little resolutions to look forward to throughout the year and your journey.
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Jesi shares her personal journey of the being admired to MD Anderson under a clinical trial. Just to find out she wasn't responsive to the treatments and all her tumors have doubled in size!!! She explains the cycle of that mourning and how she was able to step forward in faith.
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Melaine, a great humored, breast cancer survivor shares her incredible journey through her and her's husbands cancer experiences. She started to blog to have an outlet and has now turned her insightful and humorous posts into an enjoyable book for any reader.
Want to get your version of the amazing book? Follow this link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/but-seriously-who-knew-melanie-green/1142457006?ean=9781802275797
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Adam was given a rough prognosis and 6 months to live. He changed his mindset, diet, and lifestyle with research and the book - How to Starve Cancer -https://www.howtostarvecancer.com
His protocol has reversed the cancer and his latest scan showing NED!!!! It's inspirational story and VERY worth the listen. If the story isn't intruiging, the English accent will get you. ENJOY :)
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Be aggressive, got to be aggressive. Not everyone is or can be a cheerleader. Learn what it takes to be your cancer patients be help, emotionally and physically. Brooke and Jesi invite their own cheerleaders, their husbands, to open up on being the ultimate cheerleaders. It's not an easy job, and one that not all can do. If you find yourself being a cheerleader and needing a little extra support, you are in good company. Come and join us as we discuss our best practices.
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Cancer Survivor ❤️ Patient Advocate 👍 Journalist ✍️ Yale grad 👩🎓 Preventing #cancer is easier than curing it 🙌 Is there anything this girl can't do? Taryn shares her journey, tips, and tricks on how she is an advocate in her care, how she works to prevent recurrence, and some Ohlalala tricks for helping treatment and after care bedroom (or backseat) get saucy.
We appreciate her openness and willing to tell it as it is. Be sure you check her out @theanticancerlife on social media
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Depression, anxiety, cancer, we all are going through something. It doesn't matter what. What Jennifer has done, is found a way to share motivation and love in her beautifully designed products of serenity blankets. Designed by her, she shares an artistic design with motivational sayings to bring the much needed pep to the step during the trying times of life.
You can shop for your own Serenity Blanket at https://www.subscribepage.com/theserenityblanket
Go ahead, and wrap yourself in a hug.
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Looking to further the treatment of cancer? Or further support someone going through treatment? Here Brooke and Jesi discuss what additional options they added to their life styles to better combat cancer.
Jesi closely followed the protocol provided by Chris Wark in Chrisbeatcancer.com
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Meet Shanee, creator and founder of Fighting & Fabulous. Cancer survivor and mother of 3, she is sharing her mission to bring strength, passion, and the needed umph through her amazing cancer boxes. These boxes contain helpful items for fighters at all stages of the cancer journey. Needing a box for yourself? Or someone you know? Even more, want to donate to a cancer patient who would absolutely love this option? Shanee has created such an elegant, empowering platform to help other fight and be fabulous.
@fightingandfabulous on instagram
www.fightingandfabulous.com to order and donate cancer boxes
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Follow along as we discuss the side of depression, real time, as Brooke describes her rollercoaster and the pain she's been dealing with as of late. It's not an easy journey for anyone. This episode will let you see in to the lives, thoughts, and conversation of these two friends who get to support each other.
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In August, I (Jesi) had the most amazing opportunity to kayak the Rogue River in Oregon with a program called First Decents. What does that mean to you? Probably nothing, until you hear this podcast. First Decent is a non-profit helping young adults who have been affected by cancer or MS. Here is what they are about straight from their website:
First Descents is a recognized leader in outdoor experiential programming. Through outdoor adventures, skills development, and local adventure communities FD improves the long-term survivorship of young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Our participants experience free outdoor adventure programs that empower them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same.
Are you interested in applying for the program for yourself, want to donate to the amazing cause, or want more information? Here is the website, check it out.
https://firstdescents.org
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When using medical intervention in battling cancer, there also comes along with it, the LONG list of side affects. What are options? How do we deal with these side affects? Is it life long or temporary? All these and more are discussed in the episode. There is plenty of TMI happening. So beware, we aren't holding back.
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If getting and battling cancer isn't enough, there are outside forces and even internal demons that add to the challenge. We are discussing how we have dealt with the fight with ourselves and others. And give our two cents on how to overcome the anger.
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When you hear those words, "you have cancer," the mind starts whirling. How? Why? Why me? What caused this? What could I have done different? Is there anything I could have done to prevent this? Brooke and Jesi discuss their cancers, reoccurrence, and scares of being diagnosed. They discuss the whirlwind of thoughts they deal with as they navigate their treatments and care.
Whether you have, had, or know someone who has cancer, this episode helps dive in a bit deeper to help support yourself or your loved one.
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