The Breast Cancer Coaches

When treatment ends, most people assume you’ll feel relieved. Free. Ready to get back to your life. But for so many breast cancer survivors, that’s exactly when the fear sets in. Every ache feels suspicious. Every twinge sends you straight to Google. Checkups that should feel reassuring start to feel terrifying. And the people around you don’t always understand why you can’t just… move on. In this...

This week we delve into the anger, guilt, blame and self-judgement that often accompany a breast cancer diagnosis. The invisible burden many survivors carry, when we ask ourselves questions like “Did I cause this?” “Did I ignore something?” “Why didn’t they catch it sooner?” and “Why am I not handling this better?” arise. We discuss forgiving doctors, forgiving ourselves and letting go of unrealis...

In this episode, Kirstie Rachel and Amy discuss the unique challenges faced by younger women diagnosed with breast cancer. Kirstie was diagnosed at 35 and shares her personal experiences along with Amy, who has also walked the path. We explore issues like aggressive cancer forms, lack of routine screening, emotional isolation, and significant life disruptions. We also discuss the impact on relatio...

What does prevention really look like after breast cancer— without living in constant fear? In this episode of The Breast Cancer Coaches Podcast , Rachel, Amy, and Kirstie have an honest conversation about preventing recurrence without becoming overwhelmed, restrictive, or anxious. They explore how fear of recurrence can quietly take over and how a more balanced, holistic approach can bring both p...

You finished treatment… so why doesn’t everything feel “better”? In this episode of The Breast Cancer Coaches Podcast , we talk honestly about the gap between what we expect life after breast cancer to feel like and the reality many women face instead. From emotional flatness and lingering fatigue to fear of recurrence, identity shifts, and the pressure to “bounce back,” this conversation shines a...

Navigating Breast Cancer at Christmas The holidays can be magical… and they can also be a lot . Especially when you’re dealing with breast cancer; whether you’re in treatment, recovering, or navigating life after diagnosis. In this episode of The Breast Cancer Coaches Podcast , we sit down for an open, heartfelt conversation about what Christmas really feels like when you’re carrying physical, emo...

Intimacy often changes after breast cancer, leaving many women unsure how to reconnect with their partner or feel comfortable in their own skin again. In this episode, we talk openly about the physical and emotional shifts that can affect closeness, from body image and fatigue to low libido and loss of sensation. We share real experiences from treatment and life after, how intimacy evolved for eac...

Support isn’t just “nice to have” — it’s vital for healing. 💗 In our next podcast episode, we’re diving into the power of support during and after breast cancer — the kind that lifts you up when you’re scared, helps you keep going through treatment, and holds space for you when the world moves on but you’re still processing. 🎧 We’ll be talking about: ✨ The different kinds of support that really...

Your healing doesn’t stop when treatment ends. For many women, the journey continues as they come face-to-face with a new relationship to their bodies: one that can bring up grief, frustration, and pressure to “bounce back.” In this heartfelt episode, hosts Amy, Kirstie and Rachel open up about what it really looks like to navigate body image after breast cancer.  Together, we explore: The often-o...

Let’s talk about the tiredness that never seems to go away — that deep, bone-level fatigue that lingers long after treatment ends. Cancer-related fatigue can make even the simplest things feel like climbing a mountain. But understanding it is the first step to managing it. You’re not lazy, and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we’re diving into cancer-related fatigue — what it is,...

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand new podcast … The Breast Cancer Coaches Podcast! We’re Amy, Kirstie and Rachel—three breast cancer survivors and qualified coaches—here to chat about all things breast cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship. We’ve all walked this path ourselves and we created this space to have the honest, real, and hopeful conversations we wish we’d had during and after treat...