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The Menopause and Cancer PodcastEpisode 173 - Body Positive, Post-Cancer: Shelley’s Unfiltered LensWelcome to a special crossover episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. Today’s episode is a little different. I’m joined by Shelley Syme — a young breast cancer survivor and the host of One Lump or Two, a brilliant podcast exploring life after cancer. Instead of recording two separate interviews, we hit record together and are sharing this conversation across both of our shows.We dive into:Body image and body confidence after cancer treatmentDating with one boobWhat it really takes to feel sexy again in a changed bodyUsing creativity to challenge beauty norms and reclai...
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One Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastCoppafeel of that TrekJust bout a year ago Shelley found out she had a place to trek the Himalayas all in the name of breast cancer awareness and CoppaFeel. Over the course of that year she trained her little butt off. lol JK. In true Shelley fashion she left everything to the last minute, went on about 2 training walks, and didn't even know the little rubbery things on the bottom of her walking poles actually came off to reveal the spikes... But also in true Shelley fashion, she cracked on regardless and came away with one hell of an experience, life long...
2024-12-3158 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastYour Stories: James & Blood CancerTwas the night before Christmas and James was being told he had cancer... Not the Christmas present he was hoping for to say the least. But as a nod to that we thought we'd publish his episode on that same fateful day, just four years later. You're welcome James!Here with his infectious attitude to life and cancer, James shares his experience in the hopes it will help other men to open up as well. Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @jameschaddersMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2024-12-2435 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastYour Stories: Emma & Breast CancerEmma was diagnosed at 39, with Stage 3 triple negative breast cancer whilst working in a high-profile, stressful role at Nike. Her gift for strategising has always played a key role in her career so she adopted this approach to her cancer diagnosis too. Today she tells us about her master plan and her her new book!Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @emma.thornton.livebraveLink to Purchase Emma's book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Brave-Conquer-Cancer-Power/dp/B0D6887VCWMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1947 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastTransgender Barriers to Cancer ScreeningTodays episode is slightly different becasue Jamie hasn't actually had cancer but she, and many other transgender people, have unique barriers when it comes to cancer screening and health care in general. Jamie takes us on a real deep dive into this really importatn, and often overlooked, topic. we both learned OLOT! See what we did there?https://outpatients.org.uk/tnbgd-screening/Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1157 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastFertility with Dr Sheila LaneFertility can be a huge consideration for everyone undergoing cancer treatment and we know you aren't always given all the information you need to make the right choice for you. That's why we've invited Dr Shelia Lane to talk us though potential options and things you should be considering. Just FYI this episode mainly focuses on fertility for those with uteruses. Becasue if we're being honest, it is slightly more complicated than if you have a penis and sperm...Fertility resourse: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/Fertility Resourses: https://cancerfertilityandme.org.uk/Early Menopause Resourse: https://www.daisynetwork.org/Surragacy...
2024-12-041h 02One Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: MaggiesCentre Head at Maggies Edinburgh,Caroline McKinnel, and Cancer Support Specialist,Ali, just to chat about the life saving support Maggies centres up and down the country can offer you. We're so lucky to have a beautiful Maggies Centre at our local Hospital in Oxford. It's so calming and we often pop in for a cuppa and a chat. We'd definitely recommend ANYONE affected by cancer go and visit their local one. This includes friends and family too!Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @maggiescentresMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast...
2024-11-2737 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: Future DreamsAnyone want to live in a giant pink house in the middle of London? We certainly do! Even more so when we learnt what that pink house can offer.The residents of this glorious house? Future Dreams Charity. A charity set up so no one facing breast cancer has to go through it alone. Talking to us today about the magic that is Future Dreams Charity, and what they can offer you is the wonderful Jackie, a Future Dreams Clinical Breast Care Nurse Specialist. Also in true OLOT fashion, we had some technical diffuculties during this, so just bear with...
2024-11-2038 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastAll the Discharge (it's not what you think)Dobby is a free Elf... No we've not gone mad, and you are not listening to some weird version of a Harry Potter Podcast. Dobby in this scenario is Kate, who finally got discharged! This ep we talk about her HUGE emotional (over?) reaction, followed by a complete noncholence towards the whole thing. Oh, and Shelleys little nipple makes a cameo.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-1422 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastStories: Beth & Cervical CancerThis episode we chat to Beth. As one of Shelley's best friends, she didn't really have a choice but to come on the podcast. Beth was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in January 2024. Tune in to hear her tell us she's useless at talking about it, whilst being very good at talking about it! Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-1350 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: Dead GoodDEAD GOOD really are dead good at talking about death. It's a fact, we're all going to die at some point and we have spoken and thought about death more than your average 30 (something) year olds. Lindsey Vigurs joins us from DEAD GOOD to talk about how they can help you with all things death and dying. how to plan, what your options are, or even just how to start thinking about it. Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @deadgoodlegaciesMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2024-11-0659 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: Bowel Cancer with Cancer Research UKCancer Research UK supports all types of cancer but today we are focussing on Bowel Cancer. Maxine joins us to talk about what symptoms to look out for, what to do if you're concerned, and the Lasting legacy of Dame Deborah james, The BowelBabe fund.Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @cr_ukInstagram: @bowelbabefundMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-3130 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: Macmillian Cancer SupportIt's a household name we all know and love when it comes to Cancer. Macmillian. Azmina, who has a title we can never remember correctly, joins us on their behalf to talk about the amazing support they can offer no matter what cancer you have. Other topics of discussions include her own personal portaloo (what she calls her stoma) and Shelley's skincare routine. There were a fair few tangents in this one.Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @macmilliancancerMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-10-3054 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: Life After CancerAnyone who has ever had cancer knows that when the treatment stops and you're discharged, everyting goes back to normal and you're live laugh loving all over the place.... lol jk it's actually the worst.Luckily we have Steph from Life After Cancer to tell us about the amazing work they do in supporting you in that "what on earth do I do now" stage.Also coming up in today's epiose, Kate and I talk about how our life after cancer is going and where we want it to go. Basically two episodes for the price of one! Also in...
2024-10-2354 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastOne Lump, or Two?Two Boobs or not two Boobs? That is the question on Shelley's mind today. She's been back to talk to the plastic surgeon, or more realistically, she's been back to cry on the plastic surgeon...Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1654 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: BRCA ChatWe all love a good pair of jeans, right? But ones that increase your cancer risk... no thanks! Christen and Lisa joins us from BRCA+ Chat to talk to us about support for women who find out they have the BRAC gene mutation. Their aim is to create a world where people's lives are not determined by their gene mutations.Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @brca_chatMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-091h 03One Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastStories: Renne & Breast CancerThink being diagnosed with cancer once is enough? Yeh us too. Well Renne has us beat and has gone through the whole ordeal twice! Listen to her talk about it, and how her positive attitude and strong support network got her throughInstagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0240 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: Against Breast CancerRobert Fleming & Dr Mark Powell joins us from Against Breast Cancer, an Oxfordshire based charity, to talk about their research into Secondary Breast Cancer. Honestly, try not to feel inspired by the end of it! Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @againstbreastcancer1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-2556 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastStories: Laura & Secondary Breast CancerSecondary breast cancer is a terminal diagnosis but that doesn't mean your life is over as proved by the gorgeous Laura. 4 years on from her stage 4 diagnosis, she tells us what it was like hearing that news, and how she is live laugh loving her way through life.Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-1850 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastSupport: Breast Cancer NowDid you know we're professionals and conduct actual adult intervivews now? This week, clinical nurse specialist, Victoria joins us to talk about the incredible charity Breast Cancer Now including their Young Women Together Programme becasue breast cancer isn't just for the over 50's.Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @breastcancernowMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-1150 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastStories: Joanna & Breast CancerFor the first episode of season two - that isn't just about us two - we speak to Joanna. Joanna is a superstar classical singer who even performed on the same bill as Kylie Minogue (no it wasn't exclusively a line up of people who have had cancer, just a coincidence)! Joanna was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the crazily young age of 21 and today she joins us to reflect on her life since then. Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @joannaforestInstagram: @mojo.health.coachMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast...
2024-09-0552 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastGuess Who's Back!Guess Who's Back, Back Again… No, it’s not slim shady, or our lumps (thank goodness), but we are! Did you miss us? Season 2 is looking a little different. We could talk about ourselves for DAYS, but cancer is bigger than us! Although the first episode is about us... and so are some of the others but most of them are about other people!Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0415 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastMr & Mrs SymeIt’s time to talk to the big guns, again. But this time it’s Shelley’s mum and dad. So if you enjoyed last weeks episode then you’re in luck! Because this is much of the same… With this we wave goodbye to season one but never fear. Season two is just round the corner and we already have some exciting plans up our sleeves! If there is anything you want to hear in season two. You can send us an email or DM us on InstagramEmail: onelumportwopod@gmail.comInstagram: @onelump_ortwo"Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://up...
2024-03-2742 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastMr & Mrs HargreavesIt’s time to talk to the big guns, Mum and Dad. Why? Because it’s uncomfortable, and that's what this is all about.So as we wave goodbye to Season one, we also wave goodbye to old habits. Communication is key, and god knows we love to talk…Instagram: @onelump_ortwo"Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-2031 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastFuture NostalgiaSo we’ve kind of come to the end of our treatment stories *cue the sadness and pleas for an encore* but the series isn’t quite over yet!It’s fair to say we were in very different stages of life when we were diagnosed, and we very much still are! So today we’re talking about life changes and future dreams. Turns out having cancer really messes with your life plans. Who knew?! Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2024-03-1341 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastBuild a Boob!Today we’re in not so sunny Brighton talking reconstruction and unlike build a bear (is that still a thing?), you don’t get to browse the shelves for the cutest looking boob, there’s no soft heart that you kiss and put inside, and it’s certainly not a quick stuffing… But you can name it and keep it with you forever! Any name suggestions for Shelley’s new boob are welcome.Why are we in Brighton for this episode I hear you ask? Well Shelley is getting a boob cast at the wonderful Lydia Reeves studio. A very empowering e...
2024-03-0631 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastLive fast, Die youngJust call us Wednesday Addams because today we’re chatting death.No one really wants to think about dying but let’s be honest, we’re all going to die at some point and, having had cancer, it’s something we both think about on the reg. Honestly we’d do anything for attention. (If you’ve not watched Saltburn then sorry, you won’t get that joke but I promise it’s funny) So be sure to join ‘thoughts of death’ Barbie and ‘existential dread’ Barbie for a super uplifting episode! No but seriously it is pretty interesting if we do say so ourselves. In...
2024-02-2834 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastNetflix, no "chill"Lets talk about (lack of) sex baby…. not quite got the same ring to it as the original. In this episode we chat candidly about dating and sex after cancer. Spoiler alert. It is not easy like Sunday morning. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJRInstagram: @onelump_ortwo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2143 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastIt's getting hot in here...Sadly it’s considered weird if we take off all our clothes though…Today is a bit of a mish mash of topics that kind of relate but mainly we didn’t have enough to say to make them individual episodes which is shocking I know.We take a quick dip in the radiotherapy pool before plunging into hormone therapy and the medical menopause. The conclusion? We’d pay good money to go back to bleeding every month if it meant not being in the menopause. Oh how we miss periods. PeriodInstagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat...
2024-02-2131 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastMaybe she's born with it, maybe it's Chemotherapy!We really let our hair down with this episode and ‘baldly’ went where we’ve not gone before…ok enough with the cringe hair puns now.Hair loss is probably the thing that everyone associates with having chemotherapy and for us, and probably many others, it’s really when you start to look at yourself and think ‘shit, now I've definitely got cancer’. So in this episode we talk about the roller coaster of emotions and events that come with going bald. Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast...
2024-02-1443 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastYou can ring my bell!T’was the night before christmas and all through the house, we were moaning about chemo and not a lot else.We go on a real journey in this episode so tag along for the ride as we discuss, arguably the worst part of cancer treatment, chemotherapy. From projectile vomiting to genuine fears of death, we really do cover it all.Why have we decided to relive this trauma on Christmas Eve? Because cancer is the gift that keeps on giving of course! TRIGGER WARNING: Death. Talk of death starts at 12.59 and ends at 17.59. Feel free to skip this se...
2024-02-0751 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastWhen Two Became One!Episode two is all about going under the knife! We share our personal insights and highly expert knowledge on lumpectomies, and another lumpectomy, and a mastectomy…Delving into the physical and psychological impact of these surgeries, serving as a reminder, surgery cuts more than skin deep.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJRInstagram: @onelump_ortwo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2436 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastJust a Pair of Tits!Discover the origin story of "One Lump or Two," born from the living hell of breast cancer battles, because who says you can't find humour in the toughest of times?Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJRInstagram: @onelump_ortwo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1728 minOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer PodcastOne Lump or Two? : A Cancer Podcast (Trailer)A brief summary of this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AdultingAdulting 2.0: Shelley SymeHey Podulters! Welcome to Adulting 2.0: The Timelines.This week I’m talking to Shelley Syme. Shelley’s timeline completely shifted when at the age of 29 she found a lump under her armpit and was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, which had spread to her lymph nodes as well, which led her to make the brave decision to have a mastectomy. We connected online after Shelley wrote a gorgeous poem about her feelings towards her breasts on a post I did for Breast Cancer Awareness month. We talk about finding that life changing lump, refra...
2023-03-1253 minAdultingAdulting 2.0: Shelley SymeHey Podulters! Welcome to Adulting 2.0: The Timelines.This week I’m talking to Shelley Syme. Shelley’s timeline completely shifted when at the age of 29 she found a lump under her armpit and was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, which had spread to her lymph nodes as well, which led her to make the brave decision to have a mastectomy. We connected online after Shelley wrote a gorgeous poem about her feelings towards her breasts on a post I did for Breast Cancer Awareness month. We talk about finding that life changing lump, refra...
2023-03-1253 min
The Smarty Pants Book Marketing PodcastEpisode 025 - Author Coach Shelley Hitz Links & Show Notes -The bullhorn versus the relationship. How authors can get comfortable with promoting and selling their books. -How to use the free Google Docs dictation option: http://www.shelleyhitz.com/free-voice-dictation-google-docs -3 Reasons Why Inspirational Authors Need a Prayer Team -Facebook Live and the 5-day Live Video Challenge -The YA Special Edition Facebook Live Show -Shelley's Author Audience Academy information: http://authoraudienceacademy.com/ -Join Shelley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelleyhitz -Get Shelley's new book here: Broken Crayons Sti...
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