The Tamoxifen Sisters

Shannon C
  • 5.0 (3)
  • 社会与文化

If you enjoy dark humor, salty language, and frank, sometimes unhinged, discussion about what it's like when you and your sister both get cancer a year apart, then this might be your cup of tea.

  1. 1天前

    Daddy Issues: Criminal Justice

    Ever wonder what it's like to be 6 degrees of separation from Danny Bonaduce? Join us this week for another Daddy Issues episode, where we dive into how our dad lost his mind in the most public way and ... won? a world's dumbest criminals episode.

    43 分钟

  2. 6月26日

    Tamoxifen Sisters: Pink Ribbon Club

    What happens when awareness becomes a brand? In this episode , we take a look at the commercialization of breast cancer awareness and the billion-dollar industry built around pink ribbons. From corporate marketing campaigns to awareness products that often fail to meaningfully support patients, we unpack how breast cancer has been transformed into a marketable symbol and ask who really benefits.

    31 分钟

  3. 6月21日

    Daddy Issues: Happy Fatherless day

    In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between fatherhood, emotional development, and the lasting impact of childhood experiences. Through honest conversation and personal reflection, we unpack the realities behind "daddy issues," challenge common misconceptions, and discuss how family dynamics shape relationships, confidence, and self-worth.

    40 分钟

  4. 6月19日

    Daddy Issues — Introducing Our Father

    Trigger warning: this episode discusses childhood abuse, domestic violence, and family trauma. The hosts introduce their father and describe how gaps and differing memories from their childhood reflect a trauma response. They recount examples of his manipulation, rage, and control, explain why they went no-contact, and announce a bonus Father's Day episode. New episodes every Friday.

    33 分钟

  5. 6月12日

    Tamoxifen Sisters: Hot girl summer

    In this episode the hosts thank listeners and dive into the realities of starting tamoxifen in summer: intense heat intolerance, overwhelming sweating, hot flashes, and fatigue that disrupt daily life like swim meets and social plans. They share personal stories about overheating, implants changing how clothes and skin feel, medication refill struggles, dealing with hot kilns at the studio, and practical coping ideas like cooling gear, parasols, and freezer tricks.

    37 分钟

  6. 6月5日

    Tamoxifen Sisters: Body Oddly

    Amber and Shannon candidly unpack the unexpected physical side effects of breast cancer treatment — mastectomy numbness, nerve zaps, radiation itching and hair loss, tamoxifen-related weight changes, and scar healing. They balance raw honesty and dark humor while sharing coping strategies, body-image struggles, and acts of reclamation like tattoos, offering solidarity to anyone adjusting to life after cancer.

    35 分钟

  7. 6月3日 ·  附赠内容

    Tamoxifen Sisters: Gown open in the Front

    In this bonus anniversary episode Amber celebrates two years since finishing active treatment and reflects on the intense emotional journey from diagnosis through surgery and radiation. She and her sister candidly discuss feeling like their lives were hijacked by cancer, differences in treatment experiences, and how creative pursuits like ceramics and art helped them rebuild joy, identity, and connection.

    31 分钟

  8. 5月29日

    Tamoxifen Sisters: The $793,000 Woman

    In this episode the hosts dig into the brutal realities of the American healthcare and paid time off systems, sharing a personal breakdown of nearly $794,000 billed for cancer care and about $17,000 out-of-pocket. They discuss insurance denials, pre-existing conditions, expensive medications, the struggle to afford basic treatments, and the patchwork of employer and state leave policies — arguing that healthcare and paid leave should be accessible  for everyone.

    29 分钟
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If you enjoy dark humor, salty language, and frank, sometimes unhinged, discussion about what it's like when you and your sister both get cancer a year apart, then this might be your cup of tea.

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  • 创作者
    Shannon C
  • 活跃年份
    2026年
  • 单集
    18
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • 节目网站
    The Tamoxifen Sisters