Not Your Grandma’s Cancer Show

Shine Cancer Support
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Diagnosed with cancer in your 20s, 30s or 40s? You’ve just found your people. This podcast dives into the real stuff no one talks about — sex, menopause, friends who ghost, long-term side effects, gender, neurodiversity, and more. Scroll through, grab a tea (or a margarita), and tune in. New episodes drop monthly. Wanna hang out or learn more? Visit: www.shinecancersupport.org

  1. What does body confidence mean to us now?

    FEB 18

    What does body confidence mean to us now?

    In this episode, Tatum is joined by Roland, Sally, and Mel to explore how cancer can impact body confidence.  They explore what it's like having extensive scars, swimming with their child, deciding to remain flat after a double mastectomy and approaching life with a stoma. Together, they share what helps them on tough days and how they now redefine what confidence looks like.

    49 min

  2. JAN 23

    Scamuary - Cancer Scams and Scammers (again!)

    Welcome to Scamuary! Ceinwen and Clare join Tatum for a lighthearted dive into the nefarious world of cancer scams. Ceinwen discusses the story of an infamous all-curing cannabis oil and Clare explores the practice of infusing legit science with unprovable claims. By the end of this episode you'll have a list of key words to ring alarm bells that it may be a scam.   Check out our other episodes on this topic, Cancer Scams and Scammers and Cancer Scams and Scammers Part 2.

    50 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    Family Dynamics

    As we approach the festive season we're diving into family dynamics.  Often we imagine families pulling together after a cancer diagnosis but sometimes it doesn't quite work out like that. Tatum's joined by guests, Naomi and Fiona, sharing how they've managed to cope with their family and being sick, at the same time.

    36 min
  4. The Science of Sleep

    12/04/2025

    The Science of Sleep

    In this episode, Tatum cosies up with the science of sleep, pulling back the covers on the latest research to learn how we can all get a few more Zzzzs.   Sleep experts Andrew Davies and Shauna Munir explain why spending less time in bed may actually help you sleep more.   They also share their best research and science-backed tips to help you get a better night's rest.

    46 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Live at Shine Connect - Am I Normal?

    If you missed our Shine Connect conference, do not fear! In this upbeat live episode, recorded at the event, we not only hear about Shine's upcoming research but Tatum and Ceinwen are joined by our fabulous panel: Fatima, Kaleb, Kerry and Louis (as well as the Shine Connect audience).

    47 min

  6. 09/29/2025

    What really happens in a cancer support programme?

    In this episode, Tatum chats with Clare, Shine's Programme Delivery Manager, to lift the lid on what really goes down in a cancer support programme — spoiler alert: it’s not just sitting in a circle and crying!

    24 min
  7. Breakups hit different after a cancer diagnosis.

    08/21/2025

    Breakups hit different after a cancer diagnosis.

    Getting your heart broken is brutal. Add a cancer diagnosis into the mix? That’s a whole other level of emotional chaos. And yet, no one really talks about how often this happens — or how isolating it can feel.  Jess and Donna both experienced the double hit of relationship breakdown at the same time as cancer turning their life upside down.  They join Tatum to explore the complex dynamics with their partners and how cancer highlighted relationship issues. They share how they got from heartbroken to, now, loving life.  Plus we get into the world of dating....

    1 hr
  8. Travelling after cancer

    07/29/2025

    Travelling after cancer

    Travel after cancer is sometimes easier said than done. You might have more worries, more aches and pains, less confidence and higher insurance premiums. In this episode, Tatum talks to Izzy, Will and Renee about their favourite places (before and after cancer), what travel means to them, and how they've worked on some of the more daunting aspects of leaving the country.

    36 min
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Diagnosed with cancer in your 20s, 30s or 40s? You’ve just found your people. This podcast dives into the real stuff no one talks about — sex, menopause, friends who ghost, long-term side effects, gender, neurodiversity, and more. Scroll through, grab a tea (or a margarita), and tune in. New episodes drop monthly. Wanna hang out or learn more? Visit: www.shinecancersupport.org

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  • Creator
    Shine Cancer Support
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Not Your Grandma’s Cancer Show