Meet Rosalina and Shauna, two young millennials living on separate coasts who share real stories about their breast cancer diagnosis. We created this podcast to bring awareness of this disease to young women and create a supportive space where no one is alone on this journey. We dive deep into our treatment plans, journeys, struggles, and mental health while navigating life in this “new” normal. With every episode, our mission is to educate, empower, connect, and bring laughter. We are open and honest about our experiences and committed to learning and growing right alongside you. Welcome to our community! Join us for new episodes every Thursday! Any questions or thoughts, contact us through tyftspodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram, @tyftspodcast. Visit our website at www.tyftspodcast.com Special thanks to Brooke Chislock @Soul_Designco for our cover art.
Meet Rosalina and Shauna, two young millennials living on separate coasts who share real stories about their breast cancer diagnosis. We created this podcast to bring awareness of this disease to young women and create a supportive space where no one is alone on this journey. We dive deep into our treatment plans, journeys, struggles, and mental health while navigating life in this “new” normal. With every episode, our mission is to educate, empower, connect, and bring laughter. We are open and honest about our experiences and committed to learning and growing right alongside you. Welcome to our community! Join us for new episodes every Thursday! Any questions or thoughts, contact us through tyftspodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram, @tyftspodcast. Visit our website at www.tyftspodcast.com Special thanks to Brooke Chislock @Soul_Designco for our cover art.

Shauna and Rosalina welcome Maddy Pollack and Shannon Cury, survivors of Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and the cohosts of the podcast "Cancer Actually Fucking Sucks." In this episode, Maddy and Shannon discuss their individual experiences with navigating an under-30 diagnosis, IVF, cancer survivorship, and the tools they used to reconnect their bodies and minds.
They share their personal reasons for starting their own podcast and the tough decision to end their show in early 2024. Although the podcast is ending, Maddy and Shannon are excited to expand their coaching careers and continue to help others in their health journeys.
Episode Timestamps:
[00:02:35] Maddy's Cancer Diagnosis
[00:05:38] Shannon's Cancer Diagnosis
[00:11:13] The "Good" Cancer
[00:12:34] Fertility Preservation
[00:27:56] Genetic Testing
[00:31:31] Finding Your Support Community
[00:37:45] Starting Cancer Actually Fucking Sucks
[00:46:47] Stopping the Podcast
[00:54:26] Cancer and Your Identity
[01:02:14] Lifestyle Changes
[01:14:59] Health Coaching and Breathwork
You can find Maddy and Shannon, their coaching programs, and their podcast on Instagram:
@maddypollak_health
@shancury
@canceractuallysuckspod
Website links can be found in their IG bios.
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