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Christian Meier, reconocido músico, compositor y actor peruano tras el lanzamiento de una nueva versión de uno de sus más recientes éxitos, 'Deja Vu', en colaboración con el reconocido músico español Mikel Erentxun actuará por primera vez en España en octubre en Madrid y BCNA. José Mª Pascual propone 'Nadar al aire libre. 60 lugares mágicos para inspirarte' editado por Lonley Planet.Escuchar audio

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The 1% question, Sam Taylor's injury, BCNA match, Garry went to Melbourne training yesterday and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Ice Sports Tasmania, Anna Holliday, details some exciting news regarding a new rink for Hobart. Ruby Finlen, Strategic Partnerships Manager at the Hobart Women's Shelter, and Nina Schubert from Insitu Property, preview their upcoming event celebrating 50 years. Julian Sturzaker from the Campania Football Club calls in with an update on their recent BCNA fundraiser. And, Lee Kernaghan chats about his Boys from the Bush tour coming to Wrest Point in July.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My reason for creating this podcast a few years ago was to inspire and help empower people like you to live your dream life. Whatever that means to you, through all of life's seasons, successes, challenges and ups & downs. My guest today helps deliver on that. Kirsten Pilati, is the CEO of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and her story of finding her way to a purpose driven life is inspiring. I'm so pleased to have partnered with Kirsten and BCNA to create our Dream Life Inner Strength Journal – specifically designed to assist people going through health challenges. Helping give strength and peace of mind when they need it most. It feels great knowing that 15% of proceeds are being donated to help BCNA play their crucial role in supporting people affected by breast cancer.  Listen in and discover how you too can harness learnings and purpose from personal adversity for greater communal good. As always, I'd LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let's keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.     Have a wonderful week-end… and remember, it all starts with a dream

Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Pink Drinks ahead of the BCNA's annual Pink Lady event at the MCG on Sunday the 20th of August. ·     Dominique Portet Sparkling Rose ·     Koener Brothers Pigato ·     Spring Bay Pink Gin ·     Kate Goodman's Rose with 100% of profits going to BCNA – details HERE. Use the promo code MESS at checkout www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for you 10% listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 278. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. Switch to Aussie owned Red Energy today Head to www.redenergy.com.au This week on the podcast we reflect on the Breast Cancer Network Australia's moving Field of Women event at the MCG. You can access the wonderful resources of BCNA via their website www.bcna.org.au and listen to the Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast 'What You Don't Know Until You Do' with Dr Charlotte Tottman HERE. We also discuss the Ben Keays goal and the AFL's goal line technology issues plus THAT World Cup kiss. Was it inappropriate for Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales to kiss payer Jenni Hermoso smack bang on the lips? In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us with three Spanish offerings; Casa Rojo Tierra de Blancos La Gabacha Rueda Blanco 2021 Casa Rojo Enemigo Mio Garnacha 2021 Cillar de Silos Golfo Vermut Negra 750ml Corrie also recommends Drops of God on Apple TV Use the promo code MESS at www.princewinestore.com.au or instore for your 10% listener discount. In BSF for Red Energy; Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason The Miracle Club at the movies Corrie's Pan Baked Tomato and Parmesan Fetta - see recipe HERE. or below. Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate – Australia's most awarded  extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria. In 6 Quick Questions Corrie shares her Women's World Cup best uniform votes, we touch on the Bradley Cooper fake nose debate, Michael Parkinson's memorable interviews plus another Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   You can listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze HERE or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Pan-baked tomato & parmesan feta by Donna Hay Serves: 4 Ingredients 60ml extra virgin olive oil 2 red onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 12 stalks cavolo nero (about 240g), stems removed 3 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes Sea salt Cracked black pepper 25g finely grated Parimgiano Reggiano 6 sprigs lemon thyme 2 x 200g packs feta Basil leaves, to serve Pasta or toasted sourdough, to serve Method Heat a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and the onions and cook for 8 minutes, or until the onions are lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cavolo nero and cook for 1 minute, or until wilted. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat. Preheat the oven grill to high. Meanwhile, place the Parmigiano Reggiano, thyme and remaining oil in a bowl and mix to combine. Place the feta in the centre of the pan and top with the Parmigiano mixture. Grill for 8-10 minutes, or until the Parmigiano is golden. Serve with the basil leaves and pasta or thick slices of toasted sourdough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW NOTES Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 278. This podcast is proudly supported by Red Energy - Awarded Australia's most trusted energy provider by Canstar three times. Isn't it time you switched to Red? Head to www.redenergy.com.au Be part of Breast Cancer Network Australia's Field of Women at the MCG on Sunday 20th of August. Full details at https://www.pinkladymatch.com.au/ HERE. This week on the podcast Caro and Corrie discuss the incredible success of the Matilda's and their World Cup campaign so far, it's place in Australian culture as a defining moment and what the Matilda's lasting legacy may be and how the AFL might learn some lessons from soccer in it's approach to the women's game. Myles Thompson joins us to discuss Pink Drinks ahead of the BCNA's annual Pink Lady event at the MCG on Sunday the 20th of August. ·     Dominique Portet Sparkling Rose ·     Koener Brothers Pigato ·     Spring Bay Pink Gin ·     Kate Goodman's Rose with 100% of profits going to BCNA – details HERE. In BSF for Red Energy; The Fire by Daneila Krien Kin on SBS on Demand Italian-Style Lentils With Cavolo Nero and Sausages by Julia Busuttil Nishimura (see recipe below or HERE) Our recipe of the week is thanks to Cobram Estate Estate - Australia's most awarded  extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria            Caro's Grumpy about the PM putting the mozz on the Matilda's by suggesting a public holiday if they win the World Cup Final.   In 6 Quick questions we discuss the Spring 1883 exhibition at the Windsor Hotel (details HERE), Corrie's Mornington Peninsula GLT in the newly made over Rosebud Plaza, the disappearance of cash in our daily lives, the AFL grand final plans and an Amazing Fact. Dear Caro and Corrie is back - send us your question or dilemma to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and each week a lucky listener will receive a gift from Ello Botanicals - all natural Australian made facial oils. Email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or join us on Instagram or Facebook.   You can listen to Home Style with Shaynna Blaze HERE or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by Corrie Perkin and Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.  Julia Busuttil Nishimura's lentils with cavolo nero and sausage Serves 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 70 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 onion, diced Sea salt 100ml dry white wine 1 fresh bay leaf 1 tomato, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 350g Puy lentils 1L chicken stock 1 bunch cavolo nero, chopped 6 pork sausages Salsa verde 1 slice crusty white bread, crust removed, roughly torn Full-cream milk, for soaking 1 garlic clove, peeled Sea salt 1 tbsp salted capers, rinsed 3 anchovy fillets Handful of flat-leaf parsley 1/2 lemon, zest and juice 60ml extra-virgin olive oil Method: Heat olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over low heat. Cook the carrot and onion with a pinch of salt for about 10 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the wine, increase heat to medium and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add the bay leaf, tomato, garlic and lentils and cover with chicken stock. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the lentils are al dente. Add the cavolo nero, stir for a minute or two, then cover and remove from the heat. For the salsa verde, place the bread in a small bowl. Add just enough milk to cover the bread and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess milk and set aside. Finely chop the garlic. Add the salt, capers and anchovies and continue to chop. Add the parsley and the bread and keep chopping until everything is nicely combined. Transfer to a bowl, add the lemon zest and juice and enough olive oil to loosen the mixture. Cook the sausages in a pan until nicely browned and cooked through. Top with salsa verde and serve with the lentils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 6: Hanging Out with The Bad Boys: Helpful and Not So Helpful Behaviour Changes  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about behavioural changes.  A behavioural change is a change within someone's behaviour when compared to a previous behaviour and can be quite common after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. In this episode Charlotte shares what some of these common behaviours are and discusses the behavioural change model and role of obstacles.  We learn about the guilt and anxiety model, flexibility, the power of helpful language and other strategies that can help you adjust.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 1: A Mixed Dozen: Anxiety in a Cancer Context  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about anxiety in a cancer content. In this episode Charlotte discusses ‘the mixed dozen': the types of anxiety that are common during and beyond a cancer diagnosis, including diagnosis shock, fear of recurrence, scan anxiety and the impact on family, partner and friends. We also explore some common behavioural responses and strategies that can help such as challenging the anxiety, sitting in the uncertainty, getting to know your fear and triggers and mindfulness and exercise. This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 2: Forged in Fire: Relationships with your Medical Team and Self-advocacy  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be Upfront about navigating relationships with your medical team. Your medical team is often comprised of a group of professionals who you don't know and who come into your life at short notice, in a highly stressful and emotional time. In this episode, Charlotte explores how for many people their experience with their medical team is a positive one, however this isn't always the case. Charlotte shares how it's important to advocate for yourself and have expectations of what you can reasonably expect from different members of your medical team and what is important to you. We also learn about cognitive and behavioral strategies to help you identify your individual needs and tools that can assist. This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 3: Sugar, Stress, and Misdemeanours: Causal Beliefs  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about causal beliefs and how they impact our feelings and behaviours.  It is common for people to search for an explanation to help them make sense of a situation and why it may have happened to them. Within a cancer context, people often want to understand what caused their cancer and what they did that may have resulted in a diagnosis.  In this episode Charlotte explores the thinking behind causal beliefs and breaks down the common elements and lifestyle behaviours people think may have contributed to their diagnosis. We also learn about risks associated with casual beliefs and discover the acceptance model.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 4: Bittersweet: Living with Metastatic Disease  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about the challenges for those living with metastatic breast cancer. In this episode Charlotte discusses metastatic disease from a psychological perspective, exploring the thin line between coping and not coping, artificial intensity, avoidance and reassurance. BCNA and Charlotte would like to acknowledge BCNA Consumer Representative Dr Andrea Smith who generously shared her story and knowledge about living with metastatic breast cancer in this episode.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 5: Re-entry Wobbles: Re-starting Life after Cancer Treatment  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about life after cancer treatment. It can be difficult to adapt to life after a breast cancer diagnosis and beyond. In this episode, Charlotte explains challenges in the experience of re-entering work and other obligations after cancer treatment, the common drop in self-confidence, and the importance of purpose and meaning. Just like physical stamina, strength, and capacity, we decondition psychologically much faster than we recondition. Charlotte shares strategies including repetition that allow a sense of progression and success that can then act as a motivator.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 0: Welcome to Season 2: Unlimited  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Welcome to What You Don't Know Until You Do: Unlimited, with Dr Charlotte Tottman.  Charlotte and Kellie reflect on the success of season 1 of the podcast and share the topics and themes that they will be exploring through Charlotte's clinical experience in season 2.  They discuss what unlimited means and unpack and tackle the things we often don't want to speak about due to avoidance and protection, but these conversations often allow us to confront our fears and more importantly, make us feel empowered.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 7: The View from the Other Side of the Bed: The Partner's Perspective  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about different perspectives during and beyond a breast cancer diagnosis. A breast cancer diagnosis affects not only the person diagnosed, but also those around them, whether that be a partner, family, friends or a carer. It can be quite common for people to experience feelings of anxiety, helplessness and not being quite sure of whether they are doing the right thing to help support. In this episode, Charlotte explores the common perspective and experiences of those close to the person diagnosed, and how together you can navigate the new normal. This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258  

Episode 9: Pain without Fear: Pain, Persistent Side-Effects and Palliative Care  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about pain, side effects and palliative care.    From a psychological standpoint, Charlotte explains the challenges in managing pain, and persistent side effects like peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, and cognitive changes, and the role of and common misconceptions about palliative care.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023.  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 10: The Inevitable: Death, Dying and Mortality  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  *Please note that this episode is an unscripted conversation and does not reflect the full spectrum of experience of end-of-life. It is suggested that you exercise self-care when listening and for more information on personal circumstances seek the guidance of your medical professional.  Let's be upfront about death, dying and mortality.  End of life is something people often don't want to speak or think about, usually because of the uncertainty that surrounds the death and dying experience and the fear of not being here, however, having the tough conversations early can really help to support you and your loved ones.  In this episode, Charlotte speaks frankly about the process of dying, common thoughts and feelings about death, and mortality vulnerabilities, and why confronting some of this can be helpful.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience Charlotte Tottman's end of life preferences discussion prompts.  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Welcome to the end of What You Don't Know Until You Do: Unlimited with Dr Charlotte Tottman.  In this wrap up, Charlotte and Kellie reflect on season 2, share some of their highlights and take the opportunity to thank the people that made this podcast possible.  Charlotte discusses how privileged she feels to be able to work with BCNA on this podcast and share her story to help others. Thank you for listening.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Episode 8: No. is a sentence: Boundary Setting  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au  Let's be upfront about setting boundaries.  After a cancer diagnosis and treatment, you often discover you are not able to operate at the same level as you did pre-cancer, physically, cognitively and emotionally. In this episode, Charlotte explains the importance of boundary setting in self-care, particularly in relation to the challenges in continuing to care for loved ones while navigating a cancer experience, and the role of guilt in this.  We learn about how to identify your limits and act on them, communicate to others and ourselves, and how to identify alternative helpful activities and prioritise them.  This podcast was recorded in February 2023  RESOURCES:  Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources  Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience  Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.  Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.  Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 

Join Laura Turner and her guest this week Kellie Curtain.This show is proudly supported by Tobin Brothers Funerals.Kellie is the author of ‘What Will I Wear to your Funeral', an enthralling and deeply moving book about the Curtain family finding the ‘good' in goodbye as they navigate Kellie's mother's passing of cancer.In Kellie's own words, “everyone has a story to tell, it's the story telling that sets them apart. And every story has an audience, my experience is in finding the right medium and platform to reach them.”Kellie hosts the podcast series UpFront about Breast Cancer for the Breast Cancer Network Australia - you can listen to the podcast HERE. For more info on the BCNA head to their website www.bcna.org.au

Join Caro and Corrie for Ep 230. JOIN US AT OUR MOVIE NIGHT on Tuesday 16th of August thanks to Red Energy Join us at the movies to see Good Luck to You Leo Grande.Tuesday 16th of August 5pm start for a 5.30pm screening at The Palace Como in South Yarra. Part proceeds from the evening go to the BCNA.Click HERE to book – or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and Producer Jane can assist you.We have 3 double passes to give away - first 3 people to email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au to be a winner.THIS WEEKCaro and Corrie discuss the Adelaide Crows and THAT Training Camp and the reporting surrounding it. Where to now for the Crows?BSFSmall Things Like These by Claire KeeganPersuasion on NetflixButternut Squash with Sage and Black Olive by Alice Zaslavsky (see recipe below). Myles Thompson from Prince Wine Store joins us for The Cocktail Cabinet and recommends;Use the promo code MESS at checkout instore or online to receive a listener discount - head to the dedicated Don't Shoot the Messenger page HERE.To win a Prince Wine Store Introductory Wine Course for you and a friend - simpy fill in the entry for HERE and tell us about your favourite wine memory or experience.Plus we also pay tribute to Judith Durham and Olivia Newton John, Corrie's holiday prep, mandatory attire in parliament and more. To receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE.For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TwitterEmail the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.Butternut Squash with Sage and Black Olivefrom In Praise of Veg by Alice ZaslavskyServes 42 butternut pumpkin (squash)1 teaspoon brown sugar (muscovado is my fav here)1 teaspoon salt flakes1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil plus an extra teaspoon100g macadamia nuts80g butter50g kalamata olives, pitted1 handful of fresh sage leaves, plus extra to garnishPreheat the oven to 190degrees C with a baking tray inside.To slice the pumpkin in half, insert a sharp knife through the middle along one side, spin the pumpkin over without removing the knife and slice through the other side. Scoop the seeds out. Use the pumpkin hollow as a bowl to make a paste with the sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then rub into the pumpkin halves.Pull the hot baking tray out and carefully line the base with a sheet of baking pater. Drizzle another 2 tablespoons of olive oil across the middle of the baking tray and lay the pumpkin halves, face side down, across the oily bits.Transfer to the over and roast for 40-50 minutes, until a fork can be poked through the top of the skin.With 15 minutes to go, wrap the macadamia nuts in a clean tea towel. Use a rolling pin, pestle or the bottom of a bottle to crush the nuts up a bit.Tip the crushed nuts into a cold frying pan. Add the butter and remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and place over medium heat. Squash the olives between your thumb and forefinger to split them in half and pop out the pits. Toss the pitted olives and the sage into the butter mixture and gently sizzle for about 2-3 minutes, until the butter has turned as nut-brown as the nuts.When the pumpkin is ready, pile the nut mixture into the pumpkin hollows, drizzling any left-over buttery sauce around the pumpkin. Garnish with extra sage, season and serve.

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 229.JOIN US AT OUR MOVIE NIGHT on Tuesday 16th of August thanks to Red Energy Join us at the movies to see Good Luck to You Leo Grande.Tuesday 16th of August 5pm start for a 5.30pm screening at The Palace Como in South Yarra. Part proceeds from the evening go to the BCNA.Click HERE to book – or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and Producer Jane can assist you.Caro is back from Scandanavia and her daughter Rose's wedding – she shares her observations from a wonderful family wedding (or two) her favourite towns, her unexpected highlights and impressions of life back in Melbourne after 3 weeks away.Myles Thompson from Prince Wine Store joins us for The Cocktail Cabinet and he recommends two wines;Yabby Lake Red Claw Pinot NoirAphelia Welkin Grenache 2021To win a Prince Wine Store Introductory Wine Course for you and a friend - simpy fill in the entry for HERE and tell us about your favourite wine memory or experience. Use the promo code MESS at checkout instore or online to receive a listener discount - head to the dedicated Don't Shoot the Messenger page HERE.BSF· Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins-ReedC'mon, C'mon (C'mon C'mon is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and Prime Video Store)Caramel Pear Cake In 6 Quick Questions for Red Energy we talk heart-warming speeches, the Manley pride guernsey saga, the Chris Rock and Damien Hardwick apologies, the Barbie movie and we pay tribute to Archie Roach (check out Took the Children Away HERE).To receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE.For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TwitterEmail the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Join Corrie Perkin and producer Jane Nield for Ep 228. We can't wait to hear all about Caro's 'Mother of the Bride' Experience next week - in the meantime we bring you a whole host of recommendations for podcasts, books, screen and food.This podcast is proudly presented by Red Energy - most satisfied customers 12 years in a row.JOIN US AT OUR MOVIE NIGHT on Tuesday 16th of August. Join us at the movies to see Good Luck to You Leo Grande.Tuesday 16th of August 5pm start for a 5.30pm screening at The Palace Como in South Yarra. Part proceeds from the evening go to the BCNA.Click HERE to book – or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and Jane can assist you.This week Corrie and Jane talk podcast, books, screen, food and more – a whole host of recommendations to get you through the last month of Winter!Plus Myles from Prince Wine Store joins us for the Cocktail Cabinet with a couple of great Winter drinks.Use the promo code MESS at checkout instore or online to receive a listener discount - head to the dedicated Don't Shoot the Messenger page HERE.PODCASTSA Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardThe Archive Fever podcast with Clare Wright and Yves ReesThe Teacher's Trial from Hedley ThomasWill Be WildI'll Drink to That (recommended by Gab at Prince Wine Store).The Rachel Maddow Show Podcast BOOKSHorse by Geraldine BrooksThe Patient Doctor by Dr Ben BraverySCREENBecoming Elizabeth on StanAftertaste on ABC IviewFOODJane Mc Donald's Pear Cake (see recipe below)Movida's Beef Cheeks Slowly Braised with Pedro Ximenez and Cauliflower PureeTo receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE.For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TwitterEmail the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.Jane MacDonald's Pear Cake.Pre time 20 minutesCooking time: 60 minutes1-2 tablespoons brown sugar3-4 pears, skin on2 tablespoons blanched almonds200g unsalted butter200g caster sugar3 eggs2 tablespoons self raising flour200g almond mealPreheat oven to 185degrees CSpread the brown sugar over the bottom of a 23cm lined cake tinCut the pears into quarters, then into 2-3 slices and lay over brown sugar. Sprinkle almonds over the top of the pears.Cream butter and caster sugar. Add eggs then flour and almond meal. Spread mixture over the pears.Bake for 45-60 minutes.When cool, turn out carefully onto a serving plate. Serve with cream or ice cream. Movida's Beef Cheeks Slowly Braised with Pedro Ximenez and Cauliflower Puree Ingredients:· 1.5 kg Beef Cheeks· 125 ml (½ cup) olive oil· 3 carrots, roughly chopped· 1 garlic bulb, halved· 1 brown onion, sliced· 500 ml (2 cups) Pedro Ximenez sherry· 500 ml (2 cups) red wine· 3 bay leaves· 3 tablespoons thyme leaves· 1 teaspoon fine sea salt· 1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets· 185 ml (¾ cup) cream· 40g butter Method:1. Trim the beef cheeks to neaten them up and remove any sinew and silver skin. Season well. Pre heat oven to 150º.2. Heat half the olive oil in a large heavy-based, oven proof casserole dish over high heat. Brown the beef cheeks for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden, then remove from the pan.Add the remaining olive oil, then add the carrot, garlic and onion and sauté over high heat for 12-15 minutes, or until well browned. Stir in the sherry, wine, bay leaves, thyme, sea salt and 500 ml (17 fl oz/2 cups) water.3. Add the beef cheeks back into the dish, cover and cook in the oven for 4-6 hours, or until the cheeks are beginning to fall apart.4. Meanwhile, put the cauliflower, cream and butter in a saucepan, season to taste with salt, then cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes, or until very tender. Place the cauliflower mixture in a blender and process until smooth. Keep the puree warm.5. The sauce from the beef cheeks should by now be reduced and glaze-like. If it needs further reducing, remove the cheeks from the pan, cover with foil to keep them warm and simmer the sauce over high heat until nicely reduced. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve and return to the pan; gently reheat the cheeks in the sauce if necessary.6. Serve the cheeks and their sauce on warm plates with the cauliflower pureeon the side.

Join Corrie Perkin and our guest co-host today Craig Hutchison.This podcast is proudly presented by Red Energy - most satisfied customers 12 years in a row.JOIN US AT OUR MOVIE NIGHT on Tuesday 16th of August. Join us at the movies to see Good Luck to You Leo Grande.Tuesday 16th of August 5pm start for a 5.30pm screening at The Palace Como in South Yarra. Part proceeds from the evening go to the BCNA.Click HERE to book – or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and Producer Jane can assist you.This week Hutchy gives us an insight into his recent travels, including some interesting observations on the mood in the US and some predications of who might be in contention come the next US election.BSFThe Escape Artist by Jonathan FreedlandBillions (plus Hutchy also recommends Super Pumped – the Story of Uber, Succession and Ozark.The Famous 100 Cookie (see recipe HERE or below)In 6 Quick Questions we discuss Nick Kyrgios and his brand of car crash tennis, a sad observation at a major sporting event, the final episode of Neighbours – which leads Hutchy to a fan-boy revelation about Kylie Minogue!The Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store - Myles introduces us to a couple of the white wines from the ‘Le Tour Survival Dozen' box. Use the promo code MESS at checkout instore or online to receive a listener discount - head to the dedicated Don't Shoot the Messenger page HERE.We also catch up with ocean swimmer Nick Martin who is preparing to swim the English Channel to raise funds for the Portsea Camp. You can donate to Nick's Go Fund Me campaign HERE. To receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE.For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TwitterEmail the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.Famous 100 Cookie Recipe Ingredients· 500 grams (2 cups) Butter· 1 Can of Condensed Milk· 1 cup Sugar· 5 cups Self Raising FlourCream the Sugar and Butter, add condensed milk and flour. Place on greased trays and bake in moderate oven approx 180 degrees C (360F) until golden brown approximately 10-15 minutes.For a less ‘floury' biscuit – sub half a cup of flour for 1/2 cup of custard powder and put lemon or passionfruit icing between the two biscuits. Doesn't that sound completely heavenly!

Ep 226 - It Doesn't Matter That it's the 70s - It's Still GoodWhile Caro is off being the ‘mother of the bride' Corrie Perkin is joined by Caro's great friend and regular pod guest Anna Barry aka Anna from the Op Shop.This podcast is proudly presented by Red Energy - most satisfied customers 12 years in a row.JOIN US AT OUR MOVIE NIGHT on Tuesday 16th of August. Join us at the movies to see Good Luck to You Leo Grande.Tuesday 16th of August 5pm start for a 5.30pm screening at The Palace Como in South Yarra. Part proceeds from the evening go to the BCNA.Click HERE to book – or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au and Producer Jane can assist you.This WeekAnna's just been on a romp through Greece and Italy – she shares some of her highlights and what getting back to travel was like post COVID.We discuss the demise of Boris Johnson and what it says about personality politics. We empathise with the Queen – can anything else go wrong in her Jubilee year?In the Cocktail Cabinet for Prince Wine Store Myles Thompson joins us with some highlights from the July Tour De France ‘Le Tour Survival Dozen' box including;· Stephane Aviron Beaujolais Village 2020· Marcel Malbec 2018Use the promo code MESS at checkout instore or online to receive a listener discount - head to the dedicated Don't Shoot the Messenger page HERE.BSF· Fall by John Preston· Achilles by Madeline Miller· Borgen Series 4 · Neil Perry's chickpea and green lentil curry with spinach (see recipe HERE or below)Anna is Grumpy about the price of veggies and she fills us in on Bean Gate at the local veggie store.In 6 Quick Questions for Red Energy - we talk Wimbledon memories and favourite moments from Wimbledon 2022, what to give an 85 year old on her birthday, great rock tracks being seconded for advertising, the queen of winter flowers and another Amazing Fact.To receive our weekly email which includes recipes SIGN UP HERE.For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TwitterEmail the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.Neil Perry's chickpea and green lentil curry with spinach – from Everything I Love to CookThis is a lovely, earthy curry, enriched by yoghurt and lime, which add a bit of sharpness and creaminess. I like to make a salsa to go with this, with chopped tomatoes, red onion and lots of fresh herbs, finished with a dash of rice wine vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar and salt. Add it on top of the yoghurt – it lifts the whole flavour profile. This is also a tasty sauce to place under pan-seared seafood such as scallops or prawns, or even a nice piece of white-fleshed fishIngredients1 cup green lentils½ tsp ground turmeric1 bay leaf1 bunch spinach, leaves picked, washed well and shredded1 tsp sea salt½ tsp red chilli powder1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed1 cup tinned chickpeas, drained2 fresh long red chillies, cut into thin rounds1 tbsp Greek-style yoghurtjuice of 1 limesteamed rice, to servechopped tomatoes and chopped coriander, to serve (optional)Method1. Place the lentils in a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Take off the heat, drain immediately and rinse.2. Place the blanched lentils, turmeric, bay leaf and 1 litre (4 cups) water in a heavy-based pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook gently for about 1 hour or until the lentils are tender.3. Add the spinach, sea salt, chilli powder, cumin and 80ml (⅓ cup) water. Stir to combine, then return to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add the chickpeas and heat through, then remove from the heat.4. Stir in the fresh chilli and spoon into a serving bowl. Add the yoghurt on top, then the lime juice, and serve with steamed rice. Top with chopped tomatoes and coriander, if using.

 We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let's be Upfront about working after breast cancer and tackling the difficult conversations you may need to have with your employer. Some people feel comfortable discussing their diagnosis and treatment, and find that their employer is understanding, supportive and compassionate, allowing them to focus on their health and recovery. Others, however, may find negotiating changes and voicing challenges with their employer difficult, making an already hard situation worse. Joining us for this episode of Upfront are Greg Smith and Lisa Edgar. Greg has more than 20 years' experience in executive coaching, mentoring and human resources consulting and has successfully led major organisational change programs in large organisations. Lisa is a BCNA member and had been working as an HR manager for three years when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and stopped work to focus on her recovery. Unfortunately, Lisa did not receive the support she needed from her employer. We hear about how best to approach your employer to discuss your diagnosis and treatment and the impact it may have on your ability to work, what support you should expect from your workplace, challenges you may face when working after a diagnosis and what you can do if your employer is not supportive of you.  This podcast was recorded in June 2022. RESOURCES: ·       Sign up to My Journey to access a range of resources on work and breast cancer ·       Visit the Work and Breast Cancer hub on BCNA's website·       Learn about BCNA's Workplace Giving program·       Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan. If this episode helped you or someone you know, you can support the show in the following ways to allow us to continue to be upfront with you and reach more people through meaningful content. Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode, download so you always have an episode ready to listen to, leave a rating and review and tell us what you liked about the episode.  Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258

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This week Jayden Drown subbed in for Blake Srdarev as co-host, Casey Milo has broken the all-time games played in the SBL/NBL1 West and also having the MVP award named after her. Her Magic have started off the 2022 season on a roll. Round 5 is BCNA Pink round as we raise funds to give to this great cause, We spoke to Shane Prior who is the State Manager for Bakers Delight who are a foundation partner of BCNA. Shane with the help of Warwick, Eastern Suns and Perth have come together to make this round a big one. We spoke to Matt Parsons 3x SBL/NBL1 West championship winning Head Coach for the Perry Lakes Hawks. He also left a message for my co-host. Last but not least we talked to Ben Purser from the Hawks as he recorded 350 games in the SBL/NBL1 West last round, we spoke about his career so far and how his Hawks have started off their championship defence for 2022 As always we went through all the fixtures, upcoming Round 5 games and all the news from around the NBL1 West.

We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let's be Upfront about the extra challenges and different needs of LGBTIQ+ people when diagnosed with breast cancer. LGBTIQ+ communities have unique requirements and additional concerns and anxiety when dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis, including whether to disclose their sexuality to their medical team, whether they will be able to find the support they need, and anxiety surrounding discrimination and their treatment being negatively impacted. Joining us for this episode of Upfront is Jane Ussher and Natalie Halse. Jane is a Professor of Women's Health Psychology in the Translations Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University and is the lead researcher in the recent ‘Out with Cancer' Study. Natalie is a registered nurse and a BCNA consumer representative with lived breast cancer experience of a LGBTIQ+ person. We hear about some of the key findings of the ‘Out with Cancer' study and its key learnings, discuss disclosure including how to do it safely, the positive benefits, and why some people are reluctant and also discover what to do if you experience a negative reaction from a health care professional and the support available. This podcast was recorded in January 2022. RESOURCES:· Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on for LGBTIQ+ communities· Visit and join our LGBTIQ+ Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience· Cancer Connect – 131 120· National LGBTIQ+ Health Alliance – (02) 8568 1123· Switchboard Victoria – 1800 184 527· Living Proud – 1800 184 527· QLife – 1800 184 527· Acon – 1800 063 060 Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Cancer Australia.If this episode helped you or someone you know, you can support the show in the following ways to allow us to continue to be upfront with you and reach more people through meaningful content. Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode, download so you always have an episode ready to listen to, leave a rating and review and tell us what you liked about the episode and complete the survey that you'll find in the show notes. This survey will help us to tailor and create content that is relevant to our members and their breast cancer diagnosis.   Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258

As our Best of 2021 series continues, join Laura Turner and her guest Dr Charlotte Tottman.Charlotte is a clinical psychologist who specialises in treating cancer distress, helping cancer patients, family members and carers who are battling with the psychological disruption that often goes hand in hand with a cancer diagnosis.A breast cancer diagnosis of her own three years ago – saw the doctor become the patient, adding a whole dimension to her understanding of the cancer experience.In conjunction with the Breast Cancer Network of Australia – Charlotte is sharing her journey in her new podcast ‘Upfront About Breast Cancer – What You Don't Know Until You Do'. You can listen to Charlotte's podcast HERE or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.To find out more about the wonderful resources and work of the Breast Cancer Network of Australia head to their website www.bcna.org.au HERE.You can sign up to BCNA's My Journey HERE.Visit Dr Charlotte Tottman's website HERE.Great Australian Lives is proudly supported by Tobin Brothers Funerals - celebrating lives.Produced, engineering and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Being able to access support services after a breast cancer diagnosis is an important part of the recovery process for some patients, as having access meet and relate with others in a similar situation can aid in alleviating some feelings of anxiety and isolation. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) helps to connect those with breast cancer with support services in-person and online. We caught up with BCNA's CEO Kirsten Pilatti about the importance of these groups, and how to access them.

Episode 1: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: D Day: Diagnosis ShockWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte's diagnosis story including the initial shock and common reactions in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. Charlotte discusses physical and psychological responses, including fight and flight, information control, and anxiety spikes. We also explore what information and tactics helped her process the information and how she told her loved ones of the news.To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on:Coping with a diagnosis of early breast cancer Practical help when diagnosed with early breast cancer Talking to children about your breast cancer diagnosisReactions of parents when you are diagnosed with breast cancerSupport for you when diagnosed with early breast cancer- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 2: What You Don't Know Until You Do, With Dr Charlotte Tottman: A Tale of Two Husbands: Emotional IsolationWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte's experience of emotional isolation during her cancer journey, which is the feeling of being alone in the intense experience of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, despite being surrounded by loved ones. Charlotte shares her 'tale of two husbands' in which she reveals her own feelings of emotional isolation following unexpected responses from both her long term and current husband and her ex-husband. We learn about the importance of empathy and strategies of how to best get emotional needs met. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on partner support. - Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 4: What you don't know until you do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Mirror Image: Body Image DifficultiesWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte's experience of the changes to her body as a result of cancer treatment and how the changes to our physical form can challenge our sense of self, identity and who we are. Charlotte shares her personal stories of the challenges she faced after her second surgery, the triggers and responses she had to un-learn and strategies she used to change her mindset to focus on what her body could do as opposed to what it looked like. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onChanges to the way your body looks and feels Choosing to stay flat after mastectomy- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 5: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Snow Globe Effect: Change of PerspectiveWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the Snow Globe Effect, an analogy Charlotte uses to explain how a cancer experience can change a person's perspective, values, priorities and how they live their life. We explore confronting mortality, re-thinking past choices and decisions and how we can be empowered to live our best life going forward. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onDealing with emotions after an early breast cancer diagnosisYour new normal after breast cancer treatmentEmotional wellbeing and DCIS- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 6: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Meltdown: Post Treatment AdjustmentWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about what post treatment adjustment is, including physical and psychological recovery, rehabilitation once hospital-based treatment ends and what you can expect in the years that follow. Charlotte shares her personal post treatment adjustment story including her ‘Meltdown', the strategies she used to help her recognise and acknowledge the adjustments she needed to make, and how important sleep and taking time for herself were in helping her find her feet again. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onCoping with the emotional effects of breast cancer treatment Your new normal after breast cancer treatment- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 7: What you don't know until you do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Next Version of You: Managing ExpectationsWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about post treatment adjustment and the role that the expectations we have of ourselves, and the expectations others have of us play in a cancer experience. Charlotte reflects on how she changed various aspects of her life through her cancer journey to adjust to the next version of herself and find a way forward, rather than trying to find a way back to her pre cancer self. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onYour new normal after breast cancer treatmentBeyond active treatment: the impact on you and your relationships- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 8: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: Learning New Dance Steps: Sexuality and IntimacyWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about sexuality and intimacy using the ‘dance steps' analogy and how they are impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. We explore contributing factors including body image difficulties, fatigue and other treatment side effects. Charlotte discusses common responses and how strategies including communication, humour and learning ‘new dance steps' can help with connection and closeness, both physically and emotionally with your intimate partner. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on sexual wellbeing and intimacy. - Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.v

Episode 9: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: Exercise is Annoying (‘cos it works): The Psychological and Physical BenefitsWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the major benefits, both psychologically and physically, of exercise during breast cancer treatment, the different exercise types and formats that can be beneficial to treatment, as well as hearing Charlotte's rehab story and how she discovered what worked for her. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onExercise after breast surgeryExercise: why, what and how?Physical activity, eating healthy and breast cancer- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 10: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Iron Fist: Fear of Cancer RecurrenceWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In the final episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about what fear of cancer recurrence is and why it's normal to experience anxiety about the idea of the cancer coming back. We explore the common triggers, including medical reviews, diagnosis of a family member or friend, and physical symptoms, as well as discussing the common responses in fear of recurrence, including avoidance and reassurance-seeking. Charlotte shares her personal experience of fear of recurrence, the strategies she uses to cope, and why and how she uses her fear as a motivator. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on what makes breast cancer return or spread.- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 3: What You Don't Know Until You Do, With Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Showing Up and The Letting Down: Surprises and Disappointments in RelationshipsWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the surprises and disappointments often experienced at various stages of a breast cancer journey and the expectations we often don't realise we have of others. Charlotte shares her experience of being surprised and thankful for those who stepped up, as well as her experience of feeling let down by those who disappeared. We also hear about how best to respond to disappointment, recalibrate expectations and how to clearly communicate your emotional and practical needs to those around you.To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onManaging support and concern from the people around you Support for you when you are diagnosed with EBC- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

ou can Join Laura Turner and her guest Dr Charlotte Tottman.Charlotte is a clinical psychologist who specialises in treating cancer distress, helping cancer patients, family members and carers who are battling with the psychological disruption that often goes hand in hand with a cancer diagnosis.A breast cancer diagnosis of her own three years ago – saw the doctor become the patient, adding a whole dimension to her understanding of the cancer experience.In conjunction with the Breast Cancer Network of Australia – Charlotte is sharing her journey in her new podcast ‘Upfront About Breast Cancer – What You Don't Know Until You Do'. You can listen to Charlotte's podcast HERE or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.To find out more about the wonderful resources and work of the Breast Cancer Network of Australia head to their website www.bcna.org.au HERE.You can sign up to BCNA's My Journey HERE. Visit Dr Charlotte Tottman's website HERE. Great Australian Lives is proudly supported by Tobin Brothers Funerals - celebrating lives.Produced, engineering and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

Episode 3: What You Don't Know Until You Do, With Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Showing Up and The Letting Down: Surprises and Disappointments in RelationshipsWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the surprises and disappointments often experienced at various stages of a breast cancer journey and the expectations we often don't realise we have of others. Charlotte shares her experience of being surprised and thankful for those who stepped up, as well as her experience of feeling let down by those who disappeared. We also hear about how best to respond to disappointment, recalibrate expectations and how to clearly communicate your emotional and practical needs to those around you.To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onManaging support and concern from the people around you Support for you when you are diagnosed with EBC- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 2: What You Don't Know Until You Do, With Dr Charlotte Tottman: A Tale of Two Husbands: Emotional IsolationWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte's experience of emotional isolation during her cancer journey, which is the feeling of being alone in the intense experience of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, despite being surrounded by loved ones. Charlotte shares her 'tale of two husbands' in which she reveals her own feelings of emotional isolation following unexpected responses from both her long term and current husband and her ex-husband. We learn about the importance of empathy and strategies of how to best get emotional needs met. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on partner support. - Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 10: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Iron Fist: Fear of Cancer RecurrenceWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In the final episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about what fear of cancer recurrence is and why it's normal to experience anxiety about the idea of the cancer coming back. We explore the common triggers, including medical reviews, diagnosis of a family member or friend, and physical symptoms, as well as discussing the common responses in fear of recurrence, including avoidance and reassurance-seeking. Charlotte shares her personal experience of fear of recurrence, the strategies she uses to cope, and why and how she uses her fear as a motivator. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on what makes breast cancer return or spread.- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 9: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: Exercise is Annoying (‘cos it works): The Psychological and Physical BenefitsWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the major benefits, both psychologically and physically, of exercise during breast cancer treatment, the different exercise types and formats that can be beneficial to treatment, as well as hearing Charlotte's rehab story and how she discovered what worked for her. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onExercise after breast surgeryExercise: why, what and how?Physical activity, eating healthy and breast cancer- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 8: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: Learning New Dance Steps: Sexuality and IntimacyWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about sexuality and intimacy using the ‘dance steps' analogy and how they are impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. We explore contributing factors including body image difficulties, fatigue and other treatment side effects. Charlotte discusses common responses and how strategies including communication, humour and learning ‘new dance steps' can help with connection and closeness, both physically and emotionally with your intimate partner. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on sexual wellbeing and intimacy. - Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 7: What you don't know until you do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Next Version of You: Managing ExpectationsWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about post treatment adjustment and the role that the expectations we have of ourselves, and the expectations others have of us play in a cancer experience. Charlotte reflects on how she changed various aspects of her life through her cancer journey to adjust to the next version of herself and find a way forward, rather than trying to find a way back to her pre cancer self. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onYour new normal after breast cancer treatmentBeyond active treatment: the impact on you and your relationships- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 6: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Meltdown: Post Treatment AdjustmentWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about what post treatment adjustment is, including physical and psychological recovery, rehabilitation once hospital-based treatment ends and what you can expect in the years that follow. Charlotte shares her personal post treatment adjustment story including her ‘Meltdown', the strategies she used to help her recognise and acknowledge the adjustments she needed to make, and how important sleep and taking time for herself were in helping her find her feet again. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onCoping with the emotional effects of breast cancer treatment Your new normal after breast cancer treatment- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 5: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Snow Globe Effect: Change of PerspectiveWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the Snow Globe Effect, an analogy Charlotte uses to explain how a cancer experience can change a person's perspective, values, priorities and how they live their life. We explore confronting mortality, re-thinking past choices and decisions and how we can be empowered to live our best life going forward. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onDealing with emotions after an early breast cancer diagnosisYour new normal after breast cancer treatmentEmotional wellbeing and DCIS- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 4: What you don't know until you do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Mirror Image: Body Image DifficultiesWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don't Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA's helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte's experience of the changes to her body as a result of cancer treatment and how the changes to our physical form can challenge our sense of self, identity and who we are. Charlotte shares her personal stories of the challenges she faced after her second surgery, the triggers and responses she had to un-learn and strategies she used to change her mindset to focus on what her body could do as opposed to what it looked like. To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources onChanges to the way your body looks and feels Choosing to stay flat after mastectomy- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

Episode 1: What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: D Day: Diagnosis ShockWe recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA's Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.In this episode of What You Don't Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte's diagnosis story including the initial shock and common reactions in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. Charlotte discusses physical and psychological responses, including fight and flight, information control, and anxiety spikes. We also explore what information and tactics helped her process the information and how she told her loved ones of the news.To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.Resources:- Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on:Coping with a diagnosis of early breast cancer Practical help when diagnosed with early breast cancer Talking to children about your breast cancer diagnosisReactions of parents when you are diagnosed with breast cancerSupport for you when diagnosed with early breast cancer- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN StudiosVisit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.

We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting.Let's be Upfront about managing fatigue related to breast cancer treatments. Fatigue is a common side effect of treatments related to breast cancer, particular chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Fatigue doesn't always go away with rest and sleep and may last for months after treatment is finished, and for people with metastatic breast cancer, lifelong treatment means fatigue associated with treatments can be ongoing.Joining us for this episode of Upfront is Kathy Wells, Kathryn Wallace and Rina Portet. Kathy is a long-time BCNA staff member who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of January 2021. At the time of recording, Kathy has had five months of chemotherapy treatment followed by breast conserving surgery, with radiotherapy still to come. Rina was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2014 when she was pregnant with her 3rd child, who is now 6.5 years old. Rina had treatment while pregnant and has continued treatment since.Kathryn Wallace is an experienced Specialist Breast Care Nurse having spent over 25 years in a variety of settings supporting people affected by breast cancer diagnosis. Her roles have been diverse and comprehensive, providing support and education in acute clinical settings, private practice, non-for-profit organisations and working closely with GPs to improve links between primary health care providers and clinical specialists.We hear about Kathy's and Rina's personal experience with fatigue associated with breast cancer treatment, and helpful advice and strategies they've both used on their journey to help manage their fatigue from their differing experiences. We also learn about the key causes of fatigue, the differences in breast cancer treatments can contribute to fatigue and what you can speak about with your treatment team to identify the right treatment to help you manage your own experience.RESOURCES:•Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on fatigue•Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.•Find an accredited exercise physiologist- ESSA, www.essa.org.au/•Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC) resource on “Follow-up of survivors with cancer-related fatigue”•“Breast Cancer and exercise” fact sheet – Exercise is Medicine Australia 2014Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Cancer Australia.Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258

Dr. Clara Cohen experienced the magic of acupuncture from a young age when she was able to recover from scoliosis related pain as a child.  She initially worked as a personal trainer, but felt a strong desire to help her clients in an even more impactful way. That's when she discovered acupuncture.    Now a doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine and in practice for 18 years, she offers the introduction to acupuncture as something that doesn't cure or treat anything! Her abundant passion for natural medicine and harnessing the body's healing ability drives her practice.  Dr. Cohen says, “I'm an acupuncturist by day, but I'm a naturopathic doctor-wannabe by night.”    In this episode, Dr. Cohen shares some incredible stories of success from her pediatric patients over the years. We explore the use of acupuncture for pain management, her best practices for treating children, how she promotes healing at all ages and what healthcare professionals need to know about acupuncture and counseling their patients around its use for pain management and in the broader health and wellness context.   Takeaways in This Episode What acupuncture is and what it does for our bodies. She discusses the 3 R's of acupuncture: Reset, Restart, and Regulate. What needs to be  and what she emphasizes  as the goal with her patients; optimal health, and what it takes to  achieve  (Hint: It's more than acupuncture, it takes efforts from the patients!) What conditions, ages and types of patients can and should Acupuncture be used for; acute vs. chronic, babies vs. older children vs. adults.  Specific acupuncture techniques for babies and children including non needle methods, and acupressure What things should your patients consider and how you can advice your patients to find the right acupuncturist What conditions should acupuncture be considered for and what factors influence the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy Setting the right expectations for acupuncture or any treatment modality for that matter. Using acupuncture for pediatric patients Different modalities of acupuncture and non-needle options Contraindications and caution around use of acupuncture therapy Dr. Cohen's advice for healthcare professionals    Links Clara Cohen B.Sc, L.Ac, DTCM Connect with Clara Cohen to find more helpful resources: Website    Facebook    Instagram   YouTube  Proactive Pain Solutions Academy Proactive Pain Solutions Clinicians Pain Evaluation Toolkit   About the Guest   Clara Cohen is a graduate of the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver, where she completed a 5 year program as the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine level. She has been a B.C. registered Acupuncturist with CTCMA since 2003, and focuses mainly in gynecology and mental health. She has been part of the Port Moody & Coquitlam Acupuncture community for many years. She has successfully treated uterus cancer, ovarian cysts & fibroids, dysmenorrhea, fertility issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, as well as assisted many patients with IVF and IUI support. Clara Cohen has been a professor at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, since 2008 and enjoys every minute of it. She also keeps taking seminars and workshops on Chinese medicine & natural health to further improve her knowledge and to help her patients with their healing process. Over the years, she has taken extensive training under well-known specialists such as Sharon Weizenbaum, Jane Littleton and Robert Chu. Clara has been a presenter and speaker at many conferences. She spoke at the 2011 & 2013 BCNA conference in Vancouver, about Chinese medicine and fertility, and acupuncture during pregnancy. She was also a speaker at the first Cancer Symposium presented by the Boucher Institute in February 2011, about the benefits of Chinese medicine as part of cancer treatments. Clara originally comes from the French Alps, where her family used Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Physiotherapy and Massage as their main healing sources. She graduated from Grenoble University with a Bachelor in Applied Nutrition. When she moved to Canada she became a Personal Trainer, and managed 2 fitness clubs in Vancouver and West Vancouver for 8 years. She has extensive training in exercise physiology, sports nutrition and weight issues. She has appeared on Breakfast Television twice, and has conducted countless workshops on natural health for many corporations, schools and community centers. 

Hugh Riminton is one of Australia's most trusted 'news-deliverers'. His job is to deliver the news without fear or favour.In 2020, he was faced with fear though - after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, Hugh and the whole Riminton family were forced to improvise in an attempt to fight their 2020 battle.Anyone who has been affected by breast cancer can call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm (AEST) Monday to Friday.https://www.bcna.org.au/Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country.Have you heard of BRAVE? It's a free monthly newsletter from Meshel and her friends here at Smart Fella. We won't give too much away, but one thing's for sure, you can subscribe here.instagram.com/calmyafarm_/calmyafarm.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let’s be Upfront about hereditary breast cancer. It’s widely known that inherited genetic mutations, or faults in genes associated with breast cancer such as BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes, can occur in some families and increase the risk of breast cancer. But what does the term ‘family history’ of breast cancer mean? What does a positive genetic test mean for someone’s breast cancer risk? What preventative measures are available to someone with a genetic mutation? What about the emotional impact the presence of genetic variants has on individuals and families? To unpack all these questions and much more, we’re joined by BCNA member Sam DiCicco. Sam has an extensive family history of breast cancer, and tested positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation in 2000 before a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis in 2007. Sam’s mother and sister are also carriers of the gene along with her eldest daughter, with her youngest daughter about to be tested for the mutation. We’re also joined on the podcast by Associate Professor Dr Yoland Antill, a medical oncologist whose work and research interests lie in the areas of hereditary cancer risk and breast and gynaecological cancers. She has more than 20 years' experience in both medical oncology and in the diagnosis and management of hereditary cancer syndromes. RESOURCES: Sign up for the My Journey online tool view articles on breast cancer risk in families. Visit our Online Network where you can connect with other people who are going through, or have been through, breast cancer. Family cancer clinics provide services for people with a family history of cancer. The service is offered to family members whether or not they have been diagnosed with cancer. Find your local service here. Check out iPrevent, a breast cancer risk assessment and risk management decision support tool developed by researchers at Peter Maccallum Cancer Centre. Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Dry July. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258

We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. We know that cancer is now the biggest killer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and that indigenous women are less likely to survive a breast cancer diagnosis than non-indigenous women. In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Jacinta Elston, an Aboriginal woman from Townsville who has been through breast cancer herself. Jacinta draws on her own lived experience, as well as her insights from her distinguished career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, as we unpack the additional challenges that First People face in navigating the healthcare system with a breast cancer diagnosis. We discuss a range of topics, from the many and varied systemic barriers that First Peoples face, to the importance of identifying as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in ensuring access to culturally sensitive care as well as questions that First People might ask throughout a breast cancer journey, and more. RESOURCES: Sign up for the My Journey online tool to access a range of resources specifically for First Peoples. Visit our Online Network where you will find a dedicated discussion group for First Peoples who have been through, or are going through, breast cancer. Check out Cancer Australia’s ‘Cancer – what to expect: Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have cancer’ factsheet. Visit Cancer Australia’s website with information and a range of resources for First Peoples diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn more about the joint initiative between the Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre and BCNA to support the making of a possum skin cloak available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people going through cancer treatment at the Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre. Hear from some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who share their experience of breast cancer. Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Dry July. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258

Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 at the end of what’s been a difficult year for all Australians and our health system. In this special episode of Upfront, BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti is joined by Cancer Australia CEO Dorothy Keefe, who looks back at the impact of the pandemic on the cancer space, potential silver linings to COVID-19 and how we ensure we are equipped to deal with the ongoing effects of the pandemic in a COVID-normal world. We recommend this episode of Upfront is suitable for health professional audiences. This episode covers: telehealth and areas for improvement in the system that harness the power of digital but remain consumer-focused the impact of the pandemic on the people that work in the health system hyperfractionation of radiotherapy the role of the shared care model and optimal care pathway in 2021 and beyond the potential impact in 2021 of the drop in breast cancer diagnoses this year due to the pandemic a way forward for ensuring breast reconstruction is a priority in COVID-normal RESOURCES: Register as a Health Professional with BCNA to start signing your patients up to use the My Journey online tool, which has a dedicated COVID-19 information hub, tailored to diagnosis type. Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly empowered by Red Energy. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258

Like many of us Kath Elliott is a woman juggling multiple roles -mother, wife, daughter, sister, business owner and friend. She is currently based in Melbourne, Australia, and has been in strict lockdown due to Covid 19 with her family (husband Paul and three sons) since July this year.  Kath has always been fit, active and lead a healthy lifestyle so was in complete shock when she was diagnosed with locally advanced triple positive breast cancer at the end of August last year at the age of 46.  She discovered the lump herself whilst getting dressed to go to work and instinctually knew straight away that something was not right. Within a week she'd been through 15 appointments, numerous scans, a procedure to have a port put into her arm and started an intense 6 month program of chemotherapy. Her life as she knew it had been turned completely upside down.  But she quickly made a decision to ACCEPT her diagnosis with positivity and to see the challenge as an opportunity to heal herself physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Although she used conventional medicine for treatment she embraced and used many other therapies as part of her healing experience. Kath believes that in the years leading up to her diagnosis she hadn't been deeply connected with or listening to her body and had developed some unhealthy drinking habits that started during her teenage years. A large component of her healing journey focussed on getting back in touch with her body, particularly her right breast, where the cancer had developed as well as understanding and dealing with the emotions and blockages in her body through regular Hahnemann healing and kinesiology sessions.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year close to 20,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia, which equates to around 55 each and every day. Kath is an Ambassador for the Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA) annual ‘ Pink Buns' fundraising campaign with Baker's Delight, reminding Australians that a breast cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect extending far beyond those diagnosed. It affects families, friends, workmates and communities as they support their loved one through the experience. See link here for further information.  Kath continues to document her healing experience via instagram @healingbreastcancer and her website www.healingbreastcancer.com.au with the hope it may help others along the way, particularly those looking for an integrative approach and keeping a positive mindset during diagnosis, treatment and beyond.  Send Kath some love!

  We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer in young women. Well known TV personality and business owner Sally Obermeder was 40 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with triple negative Stage 3 breast cancer. One week after her daughter was born, she returned to hospital to begin chemotherapy. In this episode, Sally speaks candidly about her personal experience; from diagnosis to treatment, including her decision to use a surrogate for her second child. This episode covers: the shock and emotional impact of diagnosis the effect of diagnosis on relationships and the importance of a support network finding joy and happiness in dark times and being honest with yourself and others throughout the experience of treatment and post-treatment, including decisions around surgery the impact of diagnosis, treatment and surgery on body image and self-confidence fertility and surrogacy. RESOURCES: Sign up for the My Journey online tool BCNA online network Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.  

Let’s be Upfront about palliative care. To many, those two words prompt fear, and thoughts of death and dying. In reality, palliative care offers so much beyond just end of life care for those living with metastatic breast cancer; focusing on symptom management and ensuring quality of life. In this episode, we’re joined by BCNA Community Liaison Marie Pandeloglou, who, following a breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, has been living with metastatic breast cancer for the past five years. Also offering their insight and expertise is Medical Oncologist and Palliative Medicine Physician Associate Professor Michael Franco. This episode covers: Palliative care as a holistic approach to symptom management involving a multidisciplinary team When to access palliative care The value in building a strong relationship with your palliative care team Marie’s recent experience of accessing palliative care The cost involved in accessing palliative care RESOURCES: The role of palliative care article on the My Journey online tool Managing symptoms and treatment side effects article on the My Journey online tool Sign up to the My Journey online tool BCNA online network Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Cancer Australia. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

Let’s be Upfront about invasive lobular carcinoma. The second most common form of invasive breast cancer, picking up lobular carcinoma on mammograms can be difficult as they often don’t present as a lump in the breast. In this episode, we’re joined by BCNA board member, surgical oncologist and specialist breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann to help break down all of the information around invasive lobular carcinoma. This episode covers: What invasive lobular carcinoma is Detection of invasive lobular carcinoma, often in the absence of a lump How invasive lobular carcinoma is diagnosed The role of artificial intelligence and computer algorithms in diagnosis Treatment of invasive lobular carcinoma RESOURCES: The types and subtypes of breast cancer Sign up for the My Journey online tool BCNA online network Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Cancer Australia. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

In this episode, Upfront sits down with Australian Olympic legend and BCNA board member Raelene Boyle AM, MBE. Speaking openly and honestly about her cancer journey, Raelene discusses the mental impact of her breast cancer diagnosis, the experience of survivor guilt, how the darkness can still overwhelm her and the strategies she’s developed over the years to pull herself out of it. This episode takes a deep and personal look at Raelene’s life as well as the important and celebrated role she has played within BCNA over the last twenty years. It covers: · The importance of a support network · Coping with depression · Dealing with the “what now?” after treatment ends · Exercise as a positive coping strategy · Summing up twenty years involvement with BCNA RESOURCES: My Journey online tool article on  on 'Coping with the emotional effects of breast cancer treatment' BCNA online network Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Cancer Australia. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

Let’s be Upfront about where we’re at with COVID-19 (coronavirus). With restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the country, we’re taking a good look at the current situation and what it means for people at different stages of their breast cancer journey. In this episode, we’re joined by BCNA board member, surgical oncologist and specialist breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann, as well as BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti. This episode covers: The anxiety many women are experiencing about heading back out in to the world as COVID-19 restrictions start to ease The importance of still accessing treatment, seeing a specialist, getting a mammogram, consulting your GP or generally accessing care if you have any concerns The benefits, challenges and risks of telehealth, including when to access services via telehealth and when a face to face appointment is more suitable Reintroduction of elective surgery and what it means for women waiting for breast reconstructions The optimal care pathway and its importance in guiding breast cancer care before, during and after COVID-19 RESOURCES: My Journey online tool coronavirus https://myjourney.org.au/article/3154hub BCNA Online Network Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly empowered by Red Energy. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

This second special episode of Upfront is in response to the constantly-changing coronavirus situation and the challenges many of our members are facing. We’re joined by CEO Kirsten Pilatti and BCNA’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Vicki Durston, to discuss the rapidly-evolving coronavirus situation and the current state of play, provide tips for minimising risk for people with breast cancer as well as provide reassurance for people in our Network who have concerns about their treatment in light of coronavirus. We take a deep dive in to how coronavirus is affecting people with breast cancer and offer ways that BCNA’s resources can help at this time. This podcast covers: Collaboration across the cancer community in response to the pandemic The opportunity that telehealth provides for those being treated for breast cancer Emotional wellbeing Financial support available   And much more.   RESOURCES: BCNA’s My Journey online tool BCNA's Online Network Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258..  

  Let’s be upfront about the coronavirus and people undergoing cancer treatment. This special episode of Upfront is in response to unprecedented enquiries to BCNA about the coronavirus. We’re joined by BCNA’s Director of Program and Policy, Vicki Durston and one of our Helpline cancer nurses, Riki Long to provide some practical tips for minimising risk and answer some of the common questions we are receiving. RESOURCES: BCNA’s My Journey online tool Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.  

"Melbourne Cricket Club - A Private Club with a very public purpose - Managing the MCG" Michael is the President of the Melbourne Cricket Club- one of the oldest and largest sporting Clubs in Australia, with over 130,000 members. The Club also has the responsibility of managing and developing the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the biggest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere with a capacity of over 100,000. Michael is also Chairman of Supra Capital Ltd as well as a Director of two emerging IT companies, MyProsperity Pty Ltd and Financial Crimes Solutions Pty Ltd. Michael was a partner with PwC for 24 years, retiring in 2016. He was Chairman of the Australian Firm's Board for the last four of those years. He was also a Director on the PwC Global Board for four years. Other roles that Michael held with PwC included National Energy, Mining and Utilities Industry Leader, National Tax and Legal Markets Leader and Global Transfer Pricing Leader. His former Directorships include BCNA, Scotch College, Lauriston Girl's School and the Royal Melbourne Tennis Club.

  It's important to consider your lifestyle and what activities you want to be able to do after a breast reconstruction and also how you want to feel. Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Deidre McGhee, and Jodi Steel, who had a breast reconstruction two years ago, join host Kellie Curtain to discuss how to optimise your physical preparation and recovery after breast reconstruction surgery. For more information on physical preparation and recovery after Breast Reconstruction, BCNA has joined with Breast Research Australia to create a resource. Physical Preparation & Recovery After Breast Reconstruction FURTHER RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey online tool BCNA Online Network Reclaim Your Curves Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by the Dry July Foundation. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.    

For people who have had cancer, the fear of it recurring can be real and pervasive. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to breast surgeon Professor Bruce Mann and psychologist Jane Fletcher about how to manage the fear of cancer recurrence, and at what point you should seek further help and advice. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Fear of cancer recurrence (bcna.org.au) Fear of cancer recurrence (BCNA fact sheet) Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by the Dry July Foundation. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

Every day, two women aged between 20 and 39 will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2018, Sofi Leota was one of these women, receiving a diagnosis at age 23. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to Sofi about fertility, losing your hair, connecting with other young women with breast cancer on social media and the challenges of being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Breast cancer in young women (BCNA.org.au) Fertility-related choices: a decision aid for younger women 23 and breastless: Sofi Leota's blog   Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by the Dry July Foundation. Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

We all know that staying active is good for you both physically and mentally. But what about when you have breast cancer? When should you exercise? What type of exercise should you be doing and how much of a difference does it really make? In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to expert Associate Professor Prue Cormie and two-time breast cancer survivor Jo Francis about their experiences with exercise and cancer - including tips on how to get started, how exercise can help to minimise side effects and why breast cancer survivors should look for an exercise physiologist or physiotherapist. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Find an accredited exercise physiologist near you who has completed professional development in breast cancer treatment Find an exercise physiologist near you EX-MED Cancer Exercise and staying fit (BCNA.org.au) BCNA fact sheet: Medicare Chronic disease management plans Exercise and breast cancer (BCNA booklet) Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by the Dry July Foundation. Want to get in touch? Email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

Sexual wellbeing is often a low priority for those receiving treatment for breast cancer but it’s important to be aware of how your body will change and what you can do to help ease symptoms. In this episode of Upfront, Sexual Health Nurse Simone Sheridan talks about how sexual well being is more than sex and genitals, answers the awkward questions many are too embarrassed to ask and explains why it’s not ok to push through pain. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Sexual wellbeing hub (BCNA.org.au) Let's Talk About Vaginas group on the BCNA Online Network Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode was made possible through the Supporting Women In Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer program, funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia.

The days and weeks after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While everyone's individual diagnosis and prognosis is different, new treatments can extend and improve the quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer in a way that means metastatic breast cancer can share some similarities the treatment of chronic illness. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and Rachelle Gebert, a mother of two small children who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2016 about symptom management, treatment side effects and coping mentally with the challenges of a metastatic diagnosis amid the challenges and responsibilities of day-to-day life. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA's Hope & Hurdles Kit BCNA's free and confidential metastatic breast cancer phone counselling service BCNA Online Network Telling your children (bcna.org.au) Metastatic breast cancer hub (bcna.org.au) Metastatic breast cancer - where to find support (bcna.org.au) Fear of cancer progression (bcna.org.au) Metastatic breast cancer: an introduction (BCNA fact sheet) Exercise and breast cancer (BCNA fact sheet) Upfront About Breast Cancer - Episode 6: Telling your children you have cancer Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode was made possible through the Supporting Women In Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer program, funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia.

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) surveyed 2,000 of its members who have received a breast cancer diagnosis about the out-of-pocket costs of their breast cancer treatment and care, and other associated costs faced in the first five years after a breast cancer diagnosis. We sat down with BCNA's CEO Kirsten Pilatti to find out more about their findings.

Metastatic breast cancer (also known as Stage 4 or advanced breast cancer) occurs when cancer spreads from the breast to other parts of the body. This might happen months or years after an early breast cancer diagnosis, or it might be the first diagnosis a person receives. Metastatic breast cancer is not curable, but there are many treatments that can help to control it and help the person with the disease enjoy quality of life. In this episode of Upfront About Breast Cancer, host Kellie Curtain talks to oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and Georgie Fyfe-Jamieson, who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2017 about treatment decisions, dealing with anxiety and uncertainty and living well despite the physical and emotional challenges of life after a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA's Hope & Hurdles Kit BCNA's free and confidential metastatic breast cancer phone counselling service BCNA Online Network Metastatic breast cancer hub (bcna.org.au) Metastatic breast cancer - where to find support (bcna.org.au) Fear of cancer progression (bcna.org.au) Metastatic breast cancer: an introduction (BCNA fact sheet) Exercise and breast cancer (BCNA fact sheet) Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode was made possible through the Supporting Women In Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer program, funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Want to get in touch? Email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258. Find out more about Breast Cancer Network Australia and how we support Australians with breast cancer at bcna.org.au/.

Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop months after treatment has ended. Kellie Curtain talks to breast cancer survivor Pauline Prebble and to oncologist and clinician scientist at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute Dr Belinda Yeo about what to watch for and what you can do to avoid or minimize the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network Managing symptoms and side effects (bcna.org.au) Chemotherapy and side effects (bcna.org.au) Radiotherapy and side effects (bcna.org.au) Hormone blocking therapy - is it worth it? (BCNA webcast) Hair loss during breast cancer treatment (BCNA fact sheet) Sleepless nights (BCNA fact sheet) Exercise and breast cancer (bcna.org.au) Lymphoedema (bcna.org.au) Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode was made possible through the Supporting Women In Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer program, funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Want to get in touch? Email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258. Find out more about Breast Cancer Network Australia and how we support Australians with breast cancer at bcna.org.au/.

It takes a team of health professionals to treat breast cancer, and it's important that you feel you can talk openly and honestly with your team about any concerns you might have. In this episode, host Kellie Curtain speaks with oncologist Professor Fran Boyle and breast cancer survivor Leslie Gilham about how best to communicate with your health professionals and why, when it comes to your treatment, there's no such thing as a silly question. RESOURCES: BCNA's My Journey Online Tool BCNA Online Network and the Your medical team (bcna.org.au) Breast cancer treatment (bcna.org.au) Getting the most from the web: a guide to breast cancer information on the internet (BCNA fact sheet) Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode was made possible through the Supporting Women In Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer program, funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. Want to get in touch? Email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258. Find out more about Breast Cancer Network Australia and how we support Australians with breast cancer at bcna.org.au/.

  Did you know that you can split your breast cancer treatment between the public and private hospital systems? Or that you're entitled to access five subsidised sessions with a physio or other allied health professional and 10 sessions with a mental health professional through Medicare? We know that a breast cancer diagnosis can push people to the brink financially - particularly if they are treated in the private health system. BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti explains some of the financial considerations that come with a breast cancer diagnosis and tips on how to navigate the Australian healthcare system to make sure you get the the best possible treatment with the least financial impact - from asking to be bulk-billed to getting into the nitty gritty of your insurance policies.  RESOURCES: · BCNA's tips to reduce the financial impact of breast cancer · BCNA's My Journey Online Tool · BCNA fact sheet: GP Mental Health Treatment Plan · BCNA fact sheet: Medicare Chronic disease management plans · BCNA fact sheet: Financial and practical assistance   Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by the Dry July Foundation. Want to get in touch? Email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258. Find out more about Breast Cancer Network Australia and how we support Australians with breast cancer at bcna.org.au/.

Join us for an EDITED version of our Live Podcast Lunch on Wednesday the 28th of November.  Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin are joined by Andrew Rule (who has just released his new book 'Winx' available HERE), publisher and cook Geof Slattery, Julia Wilson and Anna Barry (aka Anna From the Opshop. FULL SHOW NOTES TO COME - refresh your podcast feed or visit via https://omny.fm/shows/don-t-shoot-the-messenger   Thank you to the hundred and ten plus listeners who joined us! We're proud to be able to contribute all proceeds from this event ( $12,500!) to Breast Cancer Network Australia to help them with their incredible work.  For more details head to their website HERE.  Thanks to our sponsors and the whole team at The Interchnage Bench the leading provider of temporary and contract talent, for helping to make our live event possible. And a huge thank you to the Inge Family and the team at The Flying Duck Hotel for donating their wonderful venue, lunch and drinks - helping us give all proceeds to BCNA.  Head to The Flying Duck Hotel's website for more details. We love getting your comments and feedback and housekeeping each week. You can email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Instagram and follow us on Twitter @DontShootPod Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod This event was Produced and Edited by Jane Nield and engineered and recorded by Darren McKenz ie for Crocmedia. Thanks so much to Coco Carter for her production assistance.  For more details about Crocmedia - head to the webiste - HERE Anna's Christmas recipe: Turkey Brine - essential for a (dare she says it) moist TurkeyIngredients:8 litres of water3 cups of apple cider vinegar2 cups of brown sugar1 cup of salt3 tbsp of peppercorns5 bay leaves5 cloves garlic, finely chopped4 sprigs of Rosemary, leaves stripped off The peel of 3 oranges 1 turkeyMethod: 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large pot with 8 litres of cold water. Stir until salt and sugar dissolved. Bring it to boil, then turn off the heat and cover. 2. Allow to cool completely (the recipe takes a while so give yourself time). Then put in the fridge to chill. Place washed, uncooked Turkey in the chilled brine solution and refrigerate for 16 - 24 hours (event overnight is fine).3. When ready for Christmas Day, remove the Turkey from the Brine, put it in another pot filled with cold water for 15mins, just to remove the excess salt. 4. Pat dry with paper towl and cook accoding to your normal roasting method.Voila!      

**Please re download this episode if you're getting an audio glitch at the 6 minute mark - we've fixed it!** Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin are joined by multi Walkley Award-winning journalist Kerry O’Brien who has just released his book aptly titled ‘A Memoir’ (available HERE) Kerry reflects on the current state of the ABC, some of his favourite celebrity interviews and reveals why he has no interest at all in interviewing Donald Trump. Kerry also turns our ‘Crush of the Week’ for The Interchange Bench on its head naming former ABC chairman Justin Milne his ‘anti-crush’ following his appearance on ‘Four Corners’ with Michelle Guthrie. Our 'Crush of the Week' is proudly presented by The Interchange Bench.  If your business needs new players, pick them up from The Interchange Bench – the leading provider of temporary and contract talent.  Just call 1800 i bench Or see Interchange bench.com.au For talent so good, you’d wish you could keep them.  We touch on the anger and heartache following last week’s terror attack in the Melbourne CBD and pay tribute to Sisto Malaspina who lost his life trying to help. In “BSF” Kerry O’Brien’s ‘A Memoir’ is our book of the week, out now for $44.99 from Allen and Unwin. Corrie’s stepping back in time with her TV recommendation - series 2 of ‘Victoria’, Sunday night at 7.30pm on ABC TV or ABC iview and Caro shares a quick and delicious fish curry recipe (see recipe below). We talk retirement in Byron Bay, personal reputation managers, the great Bunning’s Sausage Sizzle drama, Bette Midler and much more in '6 Quick Questions’ and this week Caro is grumpy about early voting while Corrie has a ‘GLT’ for rose lovers and growers. Thanks to everyone who snapped up tickets to our live podcast lunch event at The Flying Duck on November 28th, we’re happy (and sad) to announce we’ve SOLD OUT the event, raising funds for BCNA. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there and thanks to our show sponsors The Interchange Bench for making the event possible. If you missed out on tickets - we're hoping to hold more live events in the New Year, we'll keep you posted. We have a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod.  'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. South Indian Fish Curry (From the Monday Morning Cooking Club).   Coconut base 250ml (1 cup) coconut milk 2 teaspoons tamarind paste 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 fresh long red chilli, seeded 1 teaspoon sea salt.   Curry Paste 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 5 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, dry roasted ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 fresh long red chilli, seeds removed, roughly chopped 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil 8 fresh curry leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 700g frim white fish fillets, halved (Caro used ling) 160ml (2/3 cup) coconut milk Juice of half a lemon ½ bunch of coriander, leaves only, finely chopped Steamed basmati rice, to serve   To make the coconut base, in a food processor or blender combine the coconut milk, tamarind paste, coriander, cumin, turmeric, tomato paste, chilli and salt and process until smooth. In a deep, wide, heavy based frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the coconut base and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the curry paste, in the food processor or blender, combine the onion, tomato, garlic, fenugreek, mustard seeds, pepper and chilli and process until smooth. After the coconut base has cooked for 15 minutes, increase the heat to medium-high and add the curry past. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the curry leaves and salt, reduce the heat to low-medium and slip in the fish pieces. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the fish is just about cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat and add the coconut milk, shaking the pan gently to combine. Add the lemon juice and coriander leaves and season to taste with extra salt or lemon. Serve with steamed basmati rice. Serves 6.  

This week Caro and Corrie are joined by the wonderful Annabel Crabb whose new cookbook ‘Special Guest’ is in stores now. But there’s so much more to talk about than that!   Caro reports back after her Andrew Olle lecture (watch her full speech HERE), we analyse Malcolm Turnbull’s recent ‘Q & A’ appearance (watch highlights HERE) and Annabel delivers Prime Minister Scott Morrison an early report card.   Annabel's 'Crush of the Week' is ABC journalist Ashleigh Raper who has alleged she was sexually harassed by New South Wales opposition leader Luke Foley. Our 'Crush of the Week', as always, is supported by The Interchange Bench.   If your business needs new players, pick them up from The Interchange Bench – the leading provider of temporary and contract talent. See Interchange bench.com.au   Corrie’s grumpy about Donald Trump (again!) and Caro has a ‘Chat 10 Looks 3’ inspired Good Local Tip for the bakers out there.   In “BSF” we (of course) delve into Annabel and Wendy Sharpe’s “Special Guest; Recipes for the happily imperfect host’  - available at My Bookshop HERE.    Annabel shares her recipe for Sticky Gingerbread Cake that uses up any leftover Halloween pumpkins and is very much worthy of the ‘M’ word (see recipe below).   Caro’s been off to the movies to see ‘A Star Is Born’ and loved it too.     Thanks to everyone who snapped up tickets to our live podcast lunch event at The Flying Duck on November 28th, we’re happy (and sad) to announce we’ve SOLD OUT the event, raising funds for BCNA. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there and thanks to our show sponsors The Interchange Bench for making the event possible. If you missed out on tickets - we're hoping to hold more live events in the New Year, we'll keep you posted.   We have a new Instagram account so please head to instagram and follow @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE. Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au   'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.   Annabel Crabb’s Sticky Gingerbread Cake 300g (2 cups) plain flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon baking powder 125g unsalted butter 110g (1/2 cup) dark brown sugar 175g (1/2 cup) golden syrup 175g (1/2 cup) treacle 3 cm ginger, finely grated 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 eggs lightly beaten 125ml (1/2 cup) milk 250 g (1 cup) pumpkin puree   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (180 fan forced). Grease and line a 30cm x 20cm slice (tray bake) tin.   Sift the flour into a mixing bowl with the cinnamon, allspice and baking powder.   In a large heavy-based saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, sugar, treacle and golden syrup with the grated and ground ginger. When everything is incorporated, remove from the heat and whisk in the bicarb soda – it will fizz up, which will be fun for moment. Whisk in the eggs, milk and pumpkin puree until smooth.   Now add the contents of the pan to the bowl and mix well. It will be a very liquid batter, but don’t despair: all will be well. Pour into the tin and place into the oven. After about 25 minutes it will be done. Keep an eye on it – the gingerbread should be sticky, so don’t wait until it’s completely risen and cracked. Insert a skewer in the centre and it should come out clean . Scout’s honour, this cake is nicer just as it is. What’s more, it keeps well in the fridge for a few days in an airtight container.

Lyn Swinburne the founder of Breast Cancer Network Australia joined Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin on Ep 48. Here's just part of their conversation about the Field of Women events and the importance of the BCNA.  DONATE TO BCNA HERE      

Lyn Swinburne, AM, is our special guest to talk August 12th’s ‘Field of Women’ at the MCG.   Lyn was the founder of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in 1996. She’s now Chair of the Royal Women’s Hospital and the first female president of the Royal Melbourne Gold Club and shares her story with us this episode.  Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin remark on Lyn’s tireless work over the years - but also the progress that BCNA has made making a true difference in the support available for women, men and families affected by breast cancer in Australia each year. plus they discuss their memorable involvement as Pink Women at several ‘Field of Women’ events. Find out via the link below how you can become part of the 'Field of Women' event at the MCG, Sunday August 12th - her BCNA Lynn also lends her unique perspective to the discussion of Cricket Australia’s sacking of Angela Williamson (over those personal political Tweets) which leads to a debate over the surprising difference in abortion laws in Australia.  After last week’s bombshell news about a Fairfax & Nine Entertainment take over, Caro and Corrie share their opinions - admittedly from very different sides of the equation.  In BSF Corrie excitedly gifts Caro’s daughter (fresh from her recent Masterchef waiter appearances) a copy of Hetty McKinnon’s new cook book ‘Family’ (available at My Bookshop by Corrie Perkin via the website  HERE Caro’s raving about her small screen viewing of late included ‘Killing Eve’ on the ABC and Iview and Corrie serves up a delicious Date and Chocolate Torte she swears is the best thing she’s ever cooked - courtesy of the Monday Morning Cooking Club’s book “The Feast Goes On” (recipe available in the Show Notes below ). Corrie’s Grumpy about Donald Trump’s constant undermining of American journalists and media organisations. In “Six Quick Questions” we talk Richomond v Collingwood and the social impact of such a massive footy game (and it’s overshadowing of other political stories). “Vanity Fair” has anew editor and Corrie’s not thrilled, a Barnaby Joyce story (just be quiet Barnaby) and should some Australian journalists apologies for the over hyping of the importance of the recent ‘Super Saturday’ Elections.  Lee Lin Chin of SBS News Fame is Corrie’s “Crush of the Week” and Caro’s back with instalment number two of her pine cone collecting ‘GLT’.    DATE AND CHOCOLATE TORTE From “The Feast Goes On” - the Monday morning Cooking Club Ingredients Pre heat the over to 180 C Grease a spring and line a 24cm springform cake tin.   250g (1 and a half cups) of whole almonds  250g of dark chocolate (Corrie uses buttons) broken into pieces 6 egg whites 115g (1/2 cup) of super fine castor sugar  250g pitted dates, finely chopped 250ml (or one cup) of pure cream whipped for serving    Topping  180g dark chocolate grated   Start the recipe the day before serving.  Place the almonds and chocolate in the bowl of a food processor and chop into chunky pieces.  Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the sugar, whisking until thick and glossy. Fold in the almonds, chocolate and dates. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 45minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the torte inside to cool, with the door slightly open.  When the torte is cool, place on a platter and refrigerate overnight.  To make the topping, melt the chocolate in the heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Do not allow the water to touch the bowl. Cool slightly and using a spoon, drizzle over the cake. Serve with a bowl of the whipped cream alongside.    Send us your comments via email to feedback@dontshootpod.com.au or check out the 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' facebook page, the Twitter feed @dontshootpod and the 'Caro and Corrie' instagram feed.  This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.    

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)chief executive Kirsten Pilatti on a new report that shows despite advances in treatment and services to the health system over the past 20 years, the standard of breast cancer care that Australians should expect is not accessible to all.

The reason that people come to your community impacts how you manage that community. It is one of the factors that guides the choices you make and the strategies and processes that you deploy. If people come to your community because they have cancer, your approach is going to be different than if they were coming because a product broke or because they enjoy a particular hobby. That’s exactly the type of community that Cosette Paneque of Breast Cancer Network Australia is responsible for. On this episode, we discuss the unique circumstances around managing a community that connects around breast cancer, including: The first thing Cosette wants new members, who may have just received the worst news of their life, to see Creating processes around death in our communities How cancer survivors continue to contribute to the community Big Quotes “The first thing I want [new members, who may have just been diagnosed with cancer] to see is that they’re not alone. … If they live in a rural place, they may be the only person with breast cancer. They may have never met someone with metastatic cancer. When they go on the [BCNA] online network, that’s the first thing I want them to know, is that they’re not alone, and they don’t have to go through this alone.” -@CosettePaneque “What we do, [when a member passes away, is] close the account, but we change the role from member to dragonfly, which is a very special symbol for us at BCNA. We also put a little image of a dragonfly next to their photo. So, people will often go to their profile or start a thread and talk about how wonderful this person was and how they helped them and how they knew them. [Before doing this, we asked our members.] They thought it was just lovely and very respectful. They loved the image of the dragonfly, because they know that it’s got special significance to our organization.” -@CosettePaneque “[Members who have faced breast cancer can] become community liaisons. … We help them learn how to share their story, how to speak to the media, how to speak at special events. We also use them in our campaigns and our commercials, because we only use real people in anything that we do. We always use our people. We never hire actors or anything like that. That would just not be appropriate at all when we have this amazing network of incredible, brave, courageous people who are more than happy to share their story. Some of them go on to become consumer representatives, which is a specialized training. They sit at the table with decision-makers and help shape the future of how breast cancer might be treated and supported in Australia.” -@CosettePaneque About Cosette Paneque After years of dying of dysentery on The Oregon Trail and playing Jeopardy! on a Commodore 64, Cosette Paneque took to the internet like a duck takes to water. Being a community member led to working in community. In 2010, she moved into the community management space with the US-based moderation company ModSquad and got to work with cool companies such as Warner Bros., Animal Jam, Kabam, Second Life, U.S. Army, Konami, The Playforge, ReachOut and Pathevo. Cosette moved to Australia in 2012. In 2014, she joined Quiip, Australia’s leading social media and online community management and moderation company. While there, she worked with ReachOut, SANE, The Line, AMP Capital, VicHealth and NSW Health. Currently, Cosette is the online community manager for Breast Cancer Network Australia. Related Links Cosette on Twitter Wikipedia page for The Oregon Trail, a computer game that Cosette played as a child Jeopardy!, another video game that Cosette played, based on the TV show, on the Commodore 64 ModSquad, a company that provides solutions around digital engagement, where Cosette was formerly a project and community manager Quiip, an Australian community management company, where Cosette was previously a consultant Breast Cancer Network Australia, where Cosette is online community manager The Oregon Trail card game The Oregon Trail “iOS game for children” Second Life, a virtual world that Cosette was a member of, which led her to a career in community Gina Miller, director of people operations at ModSquad, who hired her for her first community role Breast cancer statistics in Australia, from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Breast cancer statistics in the United States BCNA Online Network, the online community of Breast Cancer Network Australia ReachOut, an organization that provides “support for young people going through tough times,” which Cosette worked with in the U.S. and Australia Facebook’s memorialized accounts program, for users who have passed away BCNA Online Network’s FAQ, which includes details on why the dragonfly holds special significance in their community Stumble Down Under, Cosette’s personal blog Transcript View transcript on our website Your Thoughts If you have any thoughts on this episode that you’d like to share, please leave me a comment, send me an email or a tweet. If you enjoy the show, we would be grateful if you spread the word. Thank you for listening to Community Signal.

Raelene Boyle joins Jo Hall to discuss her Great Australian Life as a national champion track and field athlete and now ambassador for BCNA.