You’re going to love meeting my friend Melissa Papock, Founder & CEO of Cabana Life.  We met years ago when I was a publicist and she was my client, talk about full circle! At age 26, Melissa was diagnosed with melanoma during a routine skin check. Melissa's problem became her purpose and she started Cabana Life with the dream of using her personal story and stylish clothing to help educate and protect as many people as possible. Hear Melissa’s story, learn why it’s so important to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays especially when undergoing cancer treatment, and how to do it in style!

Introducing Kimmay! She’s an Undergarment Educator, Self-Love coach and Founder of Hurray Kimmay. Kimmay has been featured on major national morning shows including Rachael Ray and TODAY. She’s on a mission to help us all feel comfortable and confident in our bras. Hear how Kimmay became a bra expert, the do’s and don’t when it comes to finding the best bra for you regardless of your body type, and most importantly how to embrace and love your body throughout the process.

The concept of clean beauty can be very overwhelming and confusing, especially when you’re navigating a cancer diagnosis. Thank you Kelsey Bucci, CEO and Founder of Paris Laundry for teaching us the do’s and dont’s! This amazing cancer thriver, entrepreneur and Mom of four was instructed by medical professionals to refrain from using certain products to minimize her exposure to toxins. This ultimately led to the launch of an entire lifestyle brand which offers clean and sustainable beauty, wellness, and home products. Not sure which ingredients to stay away from? Which products to throw out first? Tune in for the deets!

If you don’t know him already, meet my new friend Josh Levin! He’s the President of LympheDIVAS, a brand dedicated to helping us feel beautiful by offering stylish yet functional lymphedema garments.  LympheDIVAS was created by Josh’s late sister Rachel who ultimately lost her life to triple negative breast cancer. He continues to keep her incredible vision alive today. Tune in to learn about the “why” behind Josh’s mission, how wearing a beautiful lymphedema garment can help you feel empowered, how to find the perfect lymphedema sleeve for you, the inspiration behind their unique, distinctive prints and so much more!  

Today is International Yoga Day so I couldn’t resist inviting a yoga loving thriver here to chat with us about the healing benefits of yoga! Introducing Emily Pareti, founder of Emily Pareti Yoga and a beautiful thriver who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2010. A relapse seven years later led her to discovering yoga as a way to deal with the emotional and physical challenges that a cancer diagnosis can bring. Hear Emily’s amazing story, how she fell in love with yoga and how yoga can support your body and mind - even when you’re in the midst of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

I’m so glad I met Dionne!  She’s an incredible celebrity lash expert, breast cancer thriver and founder of D’Lashes and has worked with major celebs including Victoria Beckham, Naomi Campbell, Renee Zellweger, Lindsay Lohan and Mary J. Blige. Otherwise known as “Hollywood’s Secret Beauty Weapon” and “The Pioneer of Lash Extensions,” Dionne shares her passion for helping breast cancer thrivers look and feel their best with her lash expertise along with some do’s and don'ts when it comes to applying strip lashes and lash extensions. Questions about lashes? This episode is for you!

Tune in for a very empowering conversation about mastectomy tattoos with Karen Malkin- Lazarovitz, Founder of EMPOWERink! This brand new non-profit organization connects breast cancer survivors, previvors and thrivers with tattoo artists who provide complimentary tattoos. Karen shares her incredible story, her “why” behind EMPOWERink, and how these gorgeous tattoos can help you feel empowered and define your beauty on your terms. If you’re even thinking about a mastectomy tattoo, you’re going to want to listen to this episode from beginning to end!

If you’re struggling with getting your sexy back, tune into this very candid and empowering conversation with “Sexpert” Dr. Juliana Hauser. She’s got a PhD in Counseling Education, teaches other graduate therapists and has a background in teaching gender studies. She’s also a licensed marriage and family therapist, professional counselor and mama! We chat about where to even start when it comes to sex and intimacy, how to engage your medical team about your sexual challenges, and the benefits of sensuality and sexuality. Thank you FemmePharma for making this episode possible!

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, so let’s talk about bone health with Kevin Ellis! Better known as Bone Coach,™ he’s a Forbes-featured Integrative Health Coach, podcaster, YouTuber and founder of BoneCoach.com. We debunked some myths and misconceptions about osteoporosis and Kevin shared some of his favorite tips. Tune in to keep those bones strong, and visit this link for his amazing Stronger Bones MasterClass!™

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, so what better time to talk about the benefits of bone health and Pilates? Meet Aliyah Hatcher, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and Founder & Owner of Pilates Center of Rockville. Learn what Pilates is, why it's so beneficial for overall bone health, how it can improve your posture, strengthen your core and so much more!

If you're apprehensive about diving into the crazy world of dating while navigating metastatic breast cancer, then this episode is for you! Deltra is one of the most inspiring, vibrant thrivers that you'll ever meet. We talked about dating apps, what her deal breakers are, when to let your partner know that you have metastatic breast cancer, as well as a ton of other tips that will help you take that leap into the dating world.

Meet my dear friend, artist, and three-time cancer survivor Marianne DuQuette Cuozzo! We talk about her cancer experience, her life as an artist, and how the two worlds collided with her fab LymphaDIVAs collab. She also shares her tried and true fashion tips for those of us who are flat and don’t have breast reconstruction.  Thank you to LympheDIVAs for sponsoring this special episode! For 10% off of your LympheDIVAs purchase, visit this link and enter promo code CF2023 at checkout.

Shopping for a wig for the very first time when you're about to lose your hair to chemo can be a very daunting task. Have no fear, Jess the @hairlossgirlboss is here! She's a true expert when it comes to finding the perfect wig and offers up some really great tips about where to find the best ones, how to care for and style them, insurance coverage options and so much more. I promise you'll be so excited to shop for yours after listening to this episode!

We went there! I had a very candid and informative conversation with Gerie DiPiano, women's healthcare expert and President and CEO of FemmePharma. We discussed all of the sexual health and intimacy challenges that cancer patients face, some very proven and effective solutions, and the importance of feminine self-care whether you're sexually active or not.

To know Lauren is to love Lauren! I had so much fun recording this episode with my new friend Lauren Candies Tarpley, author of the Type A Guide To Cancer series. Her latest guide is about to hit and focuses on hair loss. Tune in to hear her story, her "why" behind her popular guidebook series, and our deep-dive conversation about hair loss and how to embrace this difficult part of cancer treatment.

Want to meet a fierce triple-negative breast cancer thriver turned fashion designer? Introducing Nahomi Enrico, Founder of Busca La Luz. Tune into this very special episode to hear Nahomi's story and how she launched her very own fashion brand which gives back $5 to the Triple Negative Breast Foundation for each and every item sold!

I can't believe it's been 10 years since my triple negative breast cancer diagnosis. Join me as I reflect on my breast cancer experience, the ups and downs along the way and most importantly the lessons that I learned. I hope you enjoy this special episode!

I love when beautiful things are born at the intersection of fashion and cancer, and this episode is such a great example of that! Meet Jenn Greenhut, stage IV triple-negative breast cancer thriver turned handbag designer. She founded Zero Negative, a beautiful accessories collection in 2017 which has since raised thousands of dollars for UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation. Learn more about her story by checking out this very special episode!

It's March and it's Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month! If you don't know her already, meet my dear friend and colleague Hayley Dinerman, Executive Director of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Learn how the Foundation got started, what TNBC Day is all about, and how you can help support this unique organization that has truly become a home for triple negative breast cancer patients, thrivers and their caretakers alike! To learn more or to make a donation to this worthy cause, go to tnbcfoundation.org.  

Do you love your long hair and can't imagine losing it to chemo? You won't want to miss this episode with my new friend Caileigh Scott. She went the cold capping route and shared all of the pros and cons. The emotional and physical aspects of hair loss. The best part? She's totally rocking and embracing her fabulous short hair, tune in to hear the whole convo and learn how you can do the same!

If you don't know her already, please meet my dear friend Jen Rozenbaum. A boudoir photographer, breast cancer survivor and author who has helped so many of us feel connected to ourselves after breast cancer treatment. We took a deep dive into dating and divorce after breast cancer and Jen offered some really great tips so do not miss this episode!

I'm so glad that I met Teeru Bihani, founder of Bihani Jewelry. She's literally a cancer researcher by day, and a jewelry designer by night who creates beautiful designs while giving back to the cancer community. Each month, Teeru donates a portion of Bihani Jewelry sales to an organization that provides direct support to patients, survivors, thrivers, and previvors. Check this episode out, it's the perfect blend of cancer and fashion! Click here to shop this very unique jewelry collection.

You're going to love Rachelle aka @theoriginalrachelle! I instantly connected with this fellow fashionista. We talked about her passion for all things fashion and beauty, and her dedication to bringing awareness and support to the young breast cancer community is truly inspiring. Tune in for the full scoop!

If you're a patient or caregiver you won't want to miss this crash course in getting organized and keeping your calm through a cancer diagnosis or whatever challenges life throws your way. Join host Melissa Berry and her amazing life and business coach Brooke Burns, Founder of Brooke Burns Coaching for some very practical organizational tips for getting through even your toughest days.

Just in case you missed the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium adventures of Hayley Dinerman (Executive Director of The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation), Ricki Fairley (Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance) and host Melissa Berry, here's your chance to get the key takeaways and latest developments that we learned at this very important annual breast cancer conference. Thank you to our partners Gilead, Merck and Genentech for helping us to make this program possible!

Host Melissa Berry has learned so much about bone health as a result of her, "Beautiful To The Bone" podcast series, as well as a special episode produced for the "It's All About The Break" campaign. Tune in to hear Melissa share her favorite "snippets" from some of the past episodes and in just under an hour you'll have enough information to advocate for YOUR bone health and get a DXA scan!

Join host Melissa Berry and she sits down with one of her dear friends Kristen Carbone, breast cancer previvor and founder of Brilliantly. Learn all about Kristen's amazing, "Brilliantly Warm" invention, how she recently scored coverage about her brand in Goop, and the why behind her mission.

Host Melissa Berry sits down with young triple-negative breast cancer thriver, Sydney Różycki. At the young age of 23, Sydney discovered her own breast cancer and also learned that she had a BRCA mutation.  Tune into this very special episode to hear Sydney's story and learn why it's so important to advocate for yourself no matter how young you are. You'll also get to hear about her upcoming wedding and the amazing love story leading up to it!

Hot flashes. Mood swings. Menopause is a hot topic these days, and host Melissa Berry interviews Tamsen Fadal who shares her menopause journey and her "why" behind her fierce advocacy and dedication to demystifying this challenging chapter in women's lives. From hot flashes to mood swings and everything in between, Tamsen is your menopause coach. If you're approaching menopause or are in the thick of it, you won't want to miss this episode!

Fasten your seat belts for this very special episode with Jennifer Lopez, space technologist, and National Geographic Explorer, who's on a mission to make the world better through technology and to help unravel the secrets of the cosmos. She's also a triple-negative breast cancer thriver who discovered that she has advanced osteoporosis as a result of her treatment. Tune in for this very candid and eye-opening conversation about the importance of advocating for your bone health before your cancer treatment even begins.

Host Melissa Berry met journalist Anne D'Innocenzio long before they were both diagnosed with and treated for triple negative breast cancer. Melissa was a fashion publicist and she'd pitch Anne when she wrote for Women's Wear Daily as well as the Associated Press. The two were reunited when amutual friend told Melissa that she knew someone who wrote for the AP and had TNBC...the rest is history! Today, Anne is a TNBC thriver, journalist and now starring in her very first solo show, "The Red Light Zones." This special performance took place in October and a portion of the proceeds were donated to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Tune in to hear Anne's whole story and the "why" behind her passion for stand-up, storytelling and living her life to its fullest, post-diagnosis.

Host Melissa Berry gets migraines! Not fun! So it was time to chat with someone who knows a thing or two about these debilitating headaches. Introducing Joe Coe, Director of Education, Digital Strategy and Co-President of the Global Healthy Living Foundation and host of the, "Talking Head Pain" podcast. The two spoke in great detail about the different types of medications available, prevention and how to advocate for yourself if you suffer from migraines. Breast cancer treatment is tough enough, but if you get a migraine on top of it all it can be incredibly overwhelming so tune in to learn more!

Host Melissa Berry speaks with Dr. Edward Fox, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal oncology surgery. He is a professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Oncology, and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Health., to talk about the importance of having a bone health plan and advocating for yourself. Learn about overlapping fracture risk such as menopause and breast cancer, who can get a DXA scan and when the best point of entry is for screening, diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Fox works closely with American Bone Health, so be sure to use their fracture risk calculator right here. Discuss the results with your healthcare provider so you can develop your own bone health plan. Thank you Amgen for making this episode possible!

Melissa has a really fun yet insightful chat with TNBC Thriver founder Kelly Thomas and breast cancer advocate Vaishalee Howey. These two beauties met on their triple negative breast cancer paths, and are a beautiful example of finding connection and community after a breast cancer diagnosis. They talk about the importance of seeking sisterhood when you're first diagnosed and share their experience modeling the newly launched AnaOno x Lori Goldstein collection benefiting the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Tune in for the full scoop!

Host Melissa Berry has a high energy, insightful interview with Rev. Tammie Denyse, Founder of Carrie's TOUCH. In addition to breast cancer advocacy, Tammie is also very passionate about bone health. From secondary fracture prevention, osteoporosis risks for postmenopausal women, and moving the needle on racial disparity, Tammie shares a wealth of knowledge that she has gained through many years as a dedicated advocate. You won't want to miss this special episode which is part of the #itsallaboutthebreak bone health campaign. Thank you Amgen for making this episode possible!

Host Melissa Berry sits down with breast cancer advocate and Instagram Reels extraordinaire Dani Trops to talk breast cancer, confidence, dating after breast cancer....and nipples! So many of us are faced with having to make the decision to reconstruct our nipples, get nipple tattoos....or do nothing at all. Tune in to hear this very real conversation about how to navigate the nipple dilemma.

Melissa is a huge fan of Wildfire Magazine, so it was a major treat for her to speak with founder April Stearns. April has created an incredible platform for the breast cancer community to share their stories, and even offers virtual writing workshops for those who want to really sharpen their skills. In this episode, learn all about April, her "why" behind Wildfire and how sharing your story (on both the giving and receiving ends) can be a truly healing experience.

Melissa sits down with Tricia Totten aka @flexingaftercancer, 56 year-old breast cancer thriver, bone health and fitness advocate to share her first hand experience about how to keep your bones strong and healthy after a breast cancer diagnosis and menopause.  Tricia is such a great example of being super proactive and advocating for your bone health! Thank you to Amgen for making this episode possible by supporting this special #beautifultothebone series.

Ever wonder what nipple and areola tattooing is all about? Well, here's everything you need to know from Tara Williamson, breast cancer thriver and owner of Pink Ink Tattoo. Melissa and Tara discuss the tattooing process, when's the best time to consider getting a consultation, health insurance coverage, how to find the best artist in your area and what questions to ask them when conducting your interviews.

Melissa takes a deep dive into the world of breast cancer myths with the amazing Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky. Should you avoid eating soy? Is it ok to continue exercising during chemo? What are the pros and cons of cold capping? Can you still get your nails done during treatment?  Tune in to hear the answers to all of these questions and many more!

Host Melissa Berry has a very in-depth and valuable conversation with Dr. Andrea Singer about bone health as it relates to breast cancer and menopause. Grab a pen because by listening to this episode, you'll learn practical ways to prevent bone loss, how to maintain strong bones even if you're post menopausal and undergoing breast cancer treatment, how to and so much more!

Host Melissa Berry has a dynamic conversation with the amazing Rori Zura, Founder of Foobs & Fitness. Rori was determined to protect her body and skin from radiation, so she came up with a routine that prevents burns and keeps your energy levels up. Tune in to learn the step-by-step process, as well as learn all about Rori's amazing shift in her career path as a result of advocating for herself several times over!

Host Melissa Berry had the unique opportunity to speak with Dr. Michele McDermott, Medical Director of Bone Health for Amgen. Dr. McDermott founded the Menopause and Osteoporosis Center in Austin, Texas which she directed until she joined Amgen in 2018.  This episode is packed with tons of information about bone health as it relates to breast cancer. How often should you get a DXA scan? What happens if you don't monitor your bone density during treatment? What are the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis? Tune in to find out her answers to these questions and many more!

Host Melissa Berry has a very candid conversation with her Dad, Steve Berry about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and everything in between. Tune in to hear this heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and tears about how Steve supported and dealt with his daughters' triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis. He openly shares his thoughts and fears upon Melissa's diagnosis as well as some advice about how to support your loved one who is faced with cancer treatment. This episode is excellent for patients but also for caregivers, as Steve was not only there to support Melissa through her experience but also for her Mom Barbara who was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer several years prior.

Before you even think about hitting "play" on this episode, you've got to take a look at Dr. Bridget's Instagram account. It's the perfect blend of breast cancer advocacy and dentistry with a very serious dose of fashion. Host Melissa Berry has a fun yet information conversation with Dr. Bridget, covering everything from her breast cancer experience, her passion for fashion, and weighs in on the do's and don'ts when it comes to breast cancer treatment and dental hygiene, and the exciting new launch of her very own NYC based practice, Maison BE Dental. Tune in and grab a pen, lots of great advice about caring for your teeth throughout treatment!

Host Melissa Berry catches up with her very first triple negative BFF, Ricki Fairley! Ricki is the CEO & Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and since their first interview Ricki has been making some serious strides towards eradicating Black breast cancer.  She launched When We Tri(al), a movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical trial participation. The movement aims to change the devastating breast cancer mortality rates for Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Black women are drastically underrepresented in clinical trials; only 3% of clinical trial participants leading to FDA approval of cancer drugs between 2008 and 2018 were Black.  Tune in to learn more about this truly groundbreaking movement!

Claire Gill, Chief Executive Officer at the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, returns to the show to give us a refresher about bone health, but also brings us all up to speed on the current legislation surrounding the medical reimbursement rate for the DXA scan. From bone health tips to prevent fracture to ways that you can help get this bill passed,  Claire shares everything that you need to know about bone health AND how to advocate for it!    PLUS - Enter To Win A Cancer Fashionista VIP Gift Bag filled with all of my favorite things! Simply complete this survey  and a winner will be drawn at random on Wednesday, August 31 2022. Winner to be notified via email on September 1, 2022.    If the prize is not redeemed within 5 business days, another contestant will be selected.  Thanks so much for completing this survey and good luck! It’s so helpful for me to know what will help you with YOUR bone health, so this is totally a win-win!

Host Melissa Berry sits down with Kimberly Irvine, 2x Breast Cancer Survivor, CEO of KGI Health and Author of STRONG [ER+] to talk about breast cancer, divorce, dating, parenting and everything in between. Most recently, Kimberly made the decision to reconstruct her breasts once again after going flat for many years. Tune in to hear her insights about her physical and emotional challenges and how she overcame them…many times over.