The Stacy M Show

Seven Out of Seventeen: The Keytruda Story Nobody Tells You

Ever Googled a cancer treatment at midnight and found next to nothing from someone who's actually been through it? Same. That's exactly why this episode exists.

I'm walking you through Keytruda from start to finish: the side effects on the handout, the ones that actually hit me, and the tough call I made to stop at seven out of seventeen rounds. No agenda, no sides, just my real experience so you can make your own informed decision.

If you or someone you love is looking at starting Keytruda (or wondering whether to keep going), I'm an open book. Hit reply, send me a message, or share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You are not the only one asking these questions.

This is my personal experience, not medical advice. Please chat with your own care team about your situation.

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I Got Tattoos I Never Asked For (And They Weren't Where You'd Think)

We don't talk enough about what actually happens once treatment starts. Not the version in the pamphlets. The real one. In this episode, Stacy sits down with the paperwork from her external beam radiation treatment for stage three cervical cancer and goes through it line by line, side effect by side effect, no filter, no polish. She talks about the tattoos she didn't know she was getting until the day of, the routine that became her whole life for five weeks, and the moments she walked into the hospital not knowing what her body was about to do. If you are going through this, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand what this kind of treatment really looks like, this one is for you.

If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it today. And if you want more real conversations like this one, hit follow so you never miss an episode.

Ready to go deeper or connect with Stacy directly? Here's where to find her.

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Ever had someone you love use money as a weapon? Not in a dramatic movie way, but in that quiet, gut-punch way where they say "if you leave, you'll get nothing" and suddenly you're questioning whether you even have the right to go. If that sounds familiar, or you know someone drowning in it right now, this episode is the one to press play on. We're unpacking the real difference between a partner who's terrified and a partner who's controlling, because trust me, they are not the same thing, and knowing which one you're dealing with changes everything.

In this episode, you'll learn:

You deserve to make decisions based on what's right for you, not out of fear of what might happen to your bank account. If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it today. And if you're ready for real, step-by-step support through separation, book a call or check out the Empowered Separation program, links below.

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Let's be honest, money and relationships are messy. Someone always ends up "the money person," someone else checks out, and half of us have no idea what's actually happening in our own bank accounts. This episode with accountant and money coach Erin Davis gets into all of it, who really holds the financial control in relationships, what to do if that's not you, and how to actually rebuild your finances after a separation, without pretending it's not overwhelming.

In this episode, you'll learn:

This one's for anyone who's ever looked at their bank account and thought "how did I not see that coming." Give it a listen, then tell a friend who needs to hear it too.

Meet Erin Davis

Erin's been an accountant for 30+ years and has helped hundreds of women get financially strong, not just with their numbers, but with their confidence. She's a mum, a wife, and someone who genuinely believes money isn't just about money, it's about mindset. Think of her as the accountant in your back pocket. When she's not untangling someone's finances, she's out on the trails at sunrise, muddy shoes and all, proving that grit shows up everywhere.

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What Actually Happens During Chemo (The Stuff No One Puts On A Brochure)

You get handed a pile of pamphlets, a diagnosis, and about sixty days to "figure it out." That's it. That's the prep. In this episode, Stacy breaks down exactly what her cisplatin chemo looked like, from the cannula going in to the crocs-and-socks combo that got her through it, and why the thing that actually hurt the most wasn't the needle at all. If you've ever felt like you had to just wing it through the scariest weeks of your life because nobody handed you a real manual, this one's for you.

If any part of this hit home, you're not alone in it, and you don't have to figure the rest out by yourself either. Book a call with Stacy, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it today, or head to the website to catch the rest of the series.

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Okay, real talk. We need to stop thinking domestic violence only looks like one thing. It doesn't start with a bruise, it starts way earlier than that, with a comment you brushed off, a mood swing you excused, a "that's just how he is" you told yourself one too many times. In this episode I sit down with Joplin Higgins (family lawyer, DV advocate, and someone who's seen every version of this story) to talk about what control actually looks like before it gets physical, and why so many of us miss it until we're years deep.

In this episode, you'll learn:

If any part of this made you pause, sit with that. And if you know someone who needs to hear it, send it their way today. If you're navigating separation or you just need someone in your corner who actually gets it, book a call, that's exactly what we're here for.

Connect with Stacy: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com

About Joplin:

Joplin has dedicated her career as a solicitor to championing the safety of women and children. As a vocal and dynamic advocate for domestic violence awareness. In 2016, Joplin was selected as one of only ten Westpac Social Change Research Fellowships to advance her efforts in domestic violence redress. Joplin studied the effective approaches in rehabilitation for domestic violence perpetrators in the United States and how best to apply them in Australia through the Criminal Law and Family Law justice system. She has authored a paper on the Evaluation of Perpetrator programs nationally and internationally.

As a member of the Family Law, Care & Protection Panel and Independent Children's Lawyer panel with the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales, Australia. Joplin is driven by my resolve to give a strong voice to those who are not being heard Joplin's commitment to law was recognised by the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list, in which she received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her 'Service to the Law'.

Connect with Joplin:   Phone: (02) 49346800

Email: [email protected]

 Website: http://www.joplinlawyers.com.au

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Are You Actually Listening, or Just Waiting for Your Turn to Talk?

Okay, real talk. Most of us were never taught how to communicate. Not at school, not at home, not anywhere. We just kind of winged it and then wonder why the hard conversations turn into blow ups, why the networking event felt awkward, or why we froze mid-sentence when it mattered most.

This week I sat down with Jamie Abbott, journalist turned military media coach turned "how to actually get people to listen to you" expert, and she called me out within the first two minutes. Fair enough. This episode will make you rethink your last few conversations.

If this episode hit home, you're going to want to hear the whole thing.To know more about Stacy, visit her website at: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com

About Jaimie Abott

Jaimie Abbott is an award-winning international keynote speaker, MC, media trainer and public speaking coach based in Newcastle, Australia. She has spent more than 20 years in media, communications and professional speaking, and now helps business owners, executives and professionals become paid, in demand speakers.

Jaimie began her career as a radio and TV journalist, starting at 2GB in Sydney before working as a news journalist and presenter with Prime Television in Tamworth. She went on to become a Political Media Adviser and a Communications Adviser for the Royal Australian Air Force and she continues to serve today as an Air Force reservist. 

In 2011 she deployed to Afghanistan, where she spent six months as Chief Media Trainer for Headquarters International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, training more than 100 General Officers from around the world to handle media interviews. Her career has also included working for the United Nations in Jamaica as a Media Spokesperson and more than four years as an elected Councillor on Port Stephens Council.

Jaimie holds an MBA, a Master of Strategic People Management and a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and she is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.

Today Jaimie is the founder of Paid to Speak, her flagship programme that has trained more than 300 entrepreneurs, coaches and business owners to land paid speaking gigs. She also runs PR Club for time-poor business owners.

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You know the message. The one that makes your chest go tight and your thumbs start moving before your brain's caught up. Most of us think fighting back, or over-explaining, is how you win that moment. It's not. It's how you keep losing it.

This episode is about the BIFF method, four letters that change how you respond to conflict for good. Not "stay calm" advice. The actual words to type back.

What you'll walk away with:

This isn't just for coparents or exes. It's for that one coworker. That relative. That group chat. You already know who.

If this hit close to home, you don't have to figure it out alone. Book a call, join the program, or come say hi on the website. And if this episode helped, send it to the friend who needs to read it too.

If you've been giving everything to make co-parenting work with someone who just isn't meeting you halfway, and you keep walking away feeling like you're the one getting it wrong... I need you to hear this. You're not failing. You've just been using the wrong tool for the situation you're actually in. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting, and why choosing the second one doesn't mean you've given up on your family. It means you've finally stopped fighting for something that was never on the table.

In this episode, you'll learn:

This episode is for you if you've been exhausted, second-guessing yourself, or quietly wondering if it's your fault. It's not. Give it a listen, and if it hits home, share it with someone who needs to hear it too.

Ready to go deeper? Book a call with me and let's talk about what structure could actually look like for your family.

"You don't need your ex to become reasonable. You need a structure that doesn't depend on it."

🔗 Website: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com
Explore Resources: https://www.transformwithstacy.com/the-narcissist-playbook

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Ever waited for that "green light" feeling before making a big move? Yeah, same. In this episode, Stacy gets real about the myth of feeling ready, and why waiting for it might be the exact thing keeping you stuck. Spoiler: readiness doesn't come before you act. It shows up after.

In this episode, you'll learn:

If you've been sitting on something, waiting for a feeling that isn't coming, this episode is your nudge. Give it a listen, then tell Stacy on Instagram what your small step was.

Loved this one? Share it with a friend who needs the nudge too. And if you're ready to stop waiting and start moving with real support, book a call with Stacy or check out her programs below.

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"You don't feel ready. You get ready by starting."