Breast Wise: Unafraid

Katherine Froggatt

There is a moment every woman with a breast cancer diagnosis knows. The appointments are booked, the treatment plan is set, but nobody has told her how to sleep, how to calm the fear at 3am, or how to feel like herself again. That is exactly what this show is for. Breast Wise: Unafraid is a podcast for women navigating breast cancer at every stage. Whether you have just been diagnosed, you are in treatment, or you have finished treatment and still do not feel okay, this show walks alongside you. Hosted by Katherine Froggatt, 10-year breast cancer thriver, Evidence-Based EFT Practitioner and Metabolic Health Coach, each episode covers the five areas your medical team will not cover: your nervous system, your metabolism, your fear, the survivorship gap nobody prepares you for, and what resilient remission actually looks like. A mix of solo episodes and honest guest conversations, all grounded in evidence and lived experience. Honest conversations of how to navigate this stage in your recovery. No fear-based messaging. No dogma. This is your chance at self-advocacy. You get a say in how this goes. New episodes drop fortnightly. Subscribe now and take the free Breast Wise Readiness Assessment at breastwise.co.nz to find out exactly where you are and what to focus on first.

  1. 28 Oct

    Fear of Recurrence After Breast Cancer: 5 Things That Help Me, 10 Years On

    Everyone is celebrating the end of treatment, and you still can't shake the fear of it coming back. This one is for you. Ten years after her own stage two breast cancer diagnosis, Katherine shares the five steps she has leaned on to live with fear of recurrence, the same steps she now walks her coaching clients through. None of them ask you to think your way out of fear. They work with your body, because that's where the fear is living. In this episode: 1. Let the fear be there. Pushing it away tends to make it louder. 2. Notice where it shows up in your body, from gut tension to heart palpitations. 3. Tell one person you trust, someone who won't judge or hand you advice you didn't ask for. 4. Build in touch. Hugs, holding hands, your dog or cat, or a firm hug for yourself. 5. Interrupt the fear loop with something you enjoy, like a gentle walk or music you can move to. Fear of recurrence is manageable, and it does not have to be your forever. If this episode spoke to you, go back to Episode 3 (I Will Not Miss This), Episode 4 (When Anxiety Gets Stuck) and Episode 7 (Breast Cancer, Cravings & Fear of Recurrence). FREE Resilient Remission Assessment: see where you're at right now across your nervous system, metabolic health, fear and support. https://breastwise.co.nz/resilient-remission-assessment Book a free 30-minute Clarity Call with Katherine: https://breastwise.co.nz/clarity-call Website: https://breastwise.co.nz Instagram: @breastwisenz TikTok: @breast.wise This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team.

    Fear of Recurrence After Breast Cancer: 5 Things That Help Me, 10 Years On
  2. 20 Oct

    Why Your Body Holds On After Breast Cancer, with Cancer Rehab Physio Tam Holden

    Have you ever lain down on a treatment table and found you couldn't stop crying? Ten years ago that was me, in Tam Holden's physio room, the first time in weeks of appointments that anyone had actually asked how I was feeling. Tam is a cancer rehab physiotherapist in Taupō who has worked almost entirely in oncology rehabilitation since she trained with Pinc & Steel in 2009. She was also my physio through my own breast cancer treatment, and she's become a dear friend. In this episode we talk about why the body holds so much tension through breast cancer treatment, what happens when someone finally feels safe enough to let go, and why cancer rehab can feel so different from every other appointment on your calendar. We get practical too. Tam shares how she helps women cut through the overwhelm of too many appointments and too much well-meaning advice, why she'd rather you call it movement than exercise on the days you're exhausted, and the five-minute list she asks her clients to stick on the fridge. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Tension after breast cancer treatment is often your body protecting you, and it can start to ease when you feel physically and emotionally safe. • Cancer rehabilitation moves you out of an illness setting and into a wellness setting, where hands-on care is about healing and recovery. • When the appointments and advice pile up, work out what's bothering you most and try one or two things at a time, so you can actually tell what's helping. • Never underestimate the basics: sleep, good food, water, fresh air, breathing, movement and connection with your people. • On low-energy days, movement still counts. Getting dressed, walking to the letterbox or parking a block away all add up. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The moment Tam thought she'd asked me the wrong question in our very first session, and why

    Why Your Body Holds On After Breast Cancer, with Cancer Rehab Physio Tam Holden
  3. 29 Sept

    Life After Breast Cancer: Connection, Writing and Choosing What Comes Next

    What happens when breast cancer changes not only your body, but the way you see your relationships, your future, and what matters most? Katherine is joined by librarian, empowerment coach, and breast cancer survivor Kate Houston for an open conversation about sisterhood, receiving support, writing through experience, and making space for a life that feels true after diagnosis. Together, they speak about Cancer: The Gift, a collaborative memoir created by women with breast cancer, and the healing that can come from sharing the parts of the story that are often held quietly. Key takeaways: Why connection with other women who understand breast cancer can ease isolation and help you feel seenHow learning to receive support can be one of the most vulnerable parts of a breast cancer diagnosisWhy writing your story can create space for reflection, release, and a different perspective on what you have lived throughHow breast cancer can change relationships, priorities, boundaries, and the way you choose to live after treatmentWhy you do not have to have every answer straight away, and how to make room for your own sense of knowing when decisions arise About Kate Houston: Kate Houston has spent her life in a deep relationship with story. She is a lifelong librarian, a past Library Journal Mover and Shaker, and a former Newbery Award Committee member. She is also an Empowerment and Relationship Coach for women over 40, supporting high-achieving women to reconnect with themselves and create the love and life they truly want. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025, Kate brings a lived understanding of the uncertainty, grief, change, and possibility that can follow diagnosis. Her experience deepened her commitment to connection, self-worth, and the belief that love and meaningful life remain possible after cancer. Kate lives in the Pacific Northwest with her partner, Matt, and her dog, Bowie. Alongside her coaching work and continuing library career, she writes, dances, bikes, and helps lead writing spaces for women who want to tell their stories. Links: Free Resilient Remission Assessment: breastwise.co.nz/resilient-remission-assessment Free 30-minute Clarity Call: breastwise.co.nz/clarity-call Breast Wise Website: breastwise.co.nz Breast Wise Instagram: @breastwisenz Learn more about Cancer: The Gift, order the book, and join the writing-circle waitlist: cancerthegift.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare team before making decisions about your care.

    Life After Breast Cancer: Connection, Writing and Choosing What Comes Next
  4. 15 Sept

    The Body Remembers: Kinesiology and the Nervous System After Cancer

    After breast cancer treatment ends, the body can still feel on high alert. Katherine is joined by kinesiologist and wellbeing coach Alex Bowles for a gentle conversation about nervous system regulation, scan anxiety, emotional stress, and learning to reconnect with your body in breast cancer recovery. Together, they explore what kinesiology can look like in practice, why it can be hard to slow down after treatment, and the value of feeling safe, supported, and understood in the survivorship gap. Key takeaways: Why fear, anxiety, and physical tension can continue after breast cancer treatment has finishedA plain-language explanation of kinesiology and how Alex uses gentle muscle testing in her sessionsWhy nervous system regulation can be an important part of life after breast cancerA simple emotional stress-release practice Alex shares for meeting difficult feelings with awarenessWhy having one safe person or supportive community can make a difference during breast cancer recovery About Alex Bowles: Alex Bowles is a wellbeing coach, kinesiologist, and public speaker who supports women through every season of life. She is the founder of Shine Naturally and Director of the Academy of Healing Arts, where she is helping bring kinesiology to New Zealand. Having presented at kinesiology conferences, Alex brings both depth of knowledge and a warm, heart-centred approach to her work. Drawing on a range of kinesiology modalities, somatic work, quantum medicine, and vibrational remedies, she supports women to move beyond overwhelm, reconnect with themselves, and remember who they are. Alex offers both in-person and online sessions, as well as kinesiology masterclasses covering techniques for pain relief, energy, grounding, and connection. Links: Free Resilient Remission Assessment: breastwise.co.nz/resilient-remission-assessment Free 30-minute Clarity Call: breastwise.co.nz/clarity-call Breast Wise Website: breastwise.co.nz Breast Wise Instagram: @breastwisenz Alex Bowles / Shine Naturally Website: shinenaturally.co.nz Alex Bowles / Shine Naturally Instagram: @shinenaturally Alex’s Kinesiology Masterclass and Newsletter: Visit shinenaturally.co.nz to learn more and sign up Disclaimer: This podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare team before making decisions about your care.

    The Body Remembers: Kinesiology and the Nervous System After Cancer
  5. 25 Aug

    Breast Cancer Recovery Nutrition: What Really Matters?

    What does metabolic health have to do with breast cancer recovery? Katherine is joined by GP and metabolic-health clinician Dr. Glen Davies for a grounded conversation about nutrition after breast cancer, reducing refined sugar and ultra-processed foods, healthy fats, protein, fasting, and finding an approach that fits your stage of recovery. They also discuss the importance of maintaining muscle, working with your healthcare team, and how knowledge, support and small choices can help restore a sense of agency after diagnosis. Key takeaways Metabolic health is a broader conversation than diet alone, including nutrition, fasting, muscle maintenance, emotional support and individual care.Reducing refined sugar and ultra-processed foods may be a practical place to begin when considering breast cancer recovery nutrition.A lower-carbohydrate approach is not one-size-fits-all; the level of restriction should be discussed in the context of treatment, recovery stage, weight and nutritional needs.Protein, healthy fats and resistance training are important considerations when protecting muscle mass during treatment or recovery.Fasting during chemotherapy is discussed as an individual decision that requires careful support from a qualified healthcare professional and cancer team.Understanding your body and asking informed questions can help reduce fear and build a greater sense of agency. Links Work with Dr Glen Davies / Reversal NZ Website: reversalnz.co.nz Book a consultation with Dr Glen Davies: reversalnz.co.nz/bookings Dr Glen Davies’ profile: reversalnz.co.nz/team/dr-glen-davies Breast Wise Free Resilient Remission Assessment: breastwise.co.nz/resilient-remission-assessment Free 30-minute Clarity Call: breastwise.co.nz/clarity-call Website: breastwise.co.nz Instagram: @breastwisenz Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team.

    Breast Cancer Recovery Nutrition: What Really Matters?

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There is a moment every woman with a breast cancer diagnosis knows. The appointments are booked, the treatment plan is set, but nobody has told her how to sleep, how to calm the fear at 3am, or how to feel like herself again. That is exactly what this show is for. Breast Wise: Unafraid is a podcast for women navigating breast cancer at every stage. Whether you have just been diagnosed, you are in treatment, or you have finished treatment and still do not feel okay, this show walks alongside you. Hosted by Katherine Froggatt, 10-year breast cancer thriver, Evidence-Based EFT Practitioner and Metabolic Health Coach, each episode covers the five areas your medical team will not cover: your nervous system, your metabolism, your fear, the survivorship gap nobody prepares you for, and what resilient remission actually looks like. A mix of solo episodes and honest guest conversations, all grounded in evidence and lived experience. Honest conversations of how to navigate this stage in your recovery. No fear-based messaging. No dogma. This is your chance at self-advocacy. You get a say in how this goes. New episodes drop fortnightly. Subscribe now and take the free Breast Wise Readiness Assessment at breastwise.co.nz to find out exactly where you are and what to focus on first.