Fifteen years after her breast cancer diagnosis, host Chris gets a gut-punch wake-up call: abnormal tumor markers and a doctor recommending scans.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Chris takes us inside the panic — the frozen-in-time feeling of sitting in that office again, the stress-cleaning, the last-minute trip to Hawaii, and the unexpected encounter that quietly shifted everything.

Co-host Jenni joins her to unpack "scanxiety," what it means to wait for results, and why helping someone else might just be the best medicine for fear. Part one of a story still unfolding.

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Ever feel like your body suddenly speaks a foreign language?

In this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni sit down with Dr. Mae Murakami, PT and pelvic floor specialist, to break down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause — and why no one talks about it.

They connect the dots between symptoms like frozen shoulder, joint pain, bladder urgency, bowel changes, and painful sex (spoiler: estrogen affects everything). Plus: the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, why Kegels can backfire, and non-hormonal options that actually help.

Candid, eye-opening, and the conversation your doctor probably never had with you.

Part 1 of 2 — subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

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Chris and Jenni continue the conversation on anxiety—this time getting into what actually helps in the moment and how they’re navigating it day to day.

They talk about using movement (yoga, workouts) to take the edge off—even if it doesn’t always last—and simple grounding tools that can bring you back when things start to spiral. From breathwork to reminding yourself “I’m safe,” it’s about calming the nervous system, not fighting it.

They also get honest about doom scrolling, menopause brain, and how hormones can pour gasoline on anxiety—especially after cancer. There’s a real conversation around communicating with your partner (sometimes it’s as simple as a heads up: “this isn’t about you”), and finding healthier coping tools—from creative projects to CBD and edibles instead of that nightly glass of wine.

And as always, it comes back to connection—having people you can be real with makes all the difference.

Plus, a preview of what’s coming next: nutrition, supplements, and feeling good in your body again.

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In this episode, Chris and Jenni get real about anxiety—how it shows up, why midlife can feel like a rollercoaster, and how a history of breast cancer adds another layer to all of it.

Jenni shares her long-standing experience with anxiety, from her early twenties to what feels like a whole new wave during perimenopause. Chris, who’s always been the calm, laid-back one, opens up about experiencing anxiety for the first time after a cancer diagnosis—and how unsettling that shift can be.

They talk through the different ways anxiety can look (it’s not always what you expect), the hormonal chaos of perimenopause, and why some of the typical “solutions” aren’t so simple—or even safe—for breast cancer survivors. There’s also an honest conversation about things they’ve tried (including what didn’t work).

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation—so if this hits home, stay tuned for next week.

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In this episode of Boobalicious, certified lymphedema therapist Jenni explains what lymphedema is, why breast cancer patients are at risk, and how to manage it. They cover how lymph node removal and radiation can disrupt the lymphatic system, practical tips for reducing risk (exercise, deep breathing, skin care), and updated guidance on compression sleeves for travel.

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In this episode of Boobalicious, Chris and Jenni dig into a question many survivors never think to ask: why do you still have pain years after a mastectomy or reconstruction? Jenni breaks down the science behind post-surgical pain — scar tissue, rib mobility, shallow breathing, and the brain's struggle to remap a changed body — while Chris shares her own experience. They also walk listeners through a rib mobility exercise and remind everyone: be your own health advocate.

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In this episode, Chris and Jenni sit down with Paige Woodward, NP, a Yale-trained nurse practitioner with over 20 years of oncology experience (Dana-Farber, Cedars-Sinai), to break down everything breast cancer patients and survivors need to know about GLP-1 medications — the class of drugs behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.

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Paige Woodward, NP — @FunctionalCancerCare on Instagram | Vibrant Integrative Health | Licensed in CA, MA & NH

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In Part 2 of our conversation with TV icon and breast cancer survivor Jillian Barberie, we get into the moments that don't always make the highlight reel — the fear when treatment ends, the financial crisis that hit at the same time as her diagnosis, and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up.

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In this powerful episode of Boobalicious, former Good Day LA favorite Jillian Barberie shares her raw, unfiltered breast cancer journey—from finding out she had cancer during a "Mammograms & Mimosas" party, to her battle through stage 3 diagnosis, chemo, radiation, and multiple reconstructive surgeries.

Hear how Jillian discovered her diagnosis, underwent a double mastectomy in just two weeks, survived a brutal 10.5-hour DIE flap reconstruction surgery alone, and learned to live in the moment despite financial loss and ongoing health scares.

This isn't your typical cancer story—it's real, it's brave, and it's filled with hope.

🎧 Part 1 drops NOW. Part 2 next week covers hormone therapy, the financial crisis of cancer, and so much more.

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What happens when two women meet through the breast cancer community and forge a friendship stronger than anything they could've imagined?

In Part 2 of our interview with besties Brittany and Bethany, they get raw about:

✨ The healing power of social media communities (and the wild unsolicited advice)

✨ Why letting someone feel their emotions is the greatest gift

✨ How they show up for each other through progression, hospital stays, and 3am sobbing sessions

✨ Their mindset around treatment (spoiler: it's all about love, not battle)

✨ Why twerking in the chemo chair is a legit coping mechanism

This is what unconditional support looks like—and we're all here for it.

Make sure you listen to Part 1 first to hear their origin story!

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