Bits and Boobs

Dakota Middleby and Bianca Innes
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Ever wished someone would just say the messy, rogue thoughts bouncing around your head about health, bodies, relationships and life out loud? Yep. That’s us. We’re Dakota Middleby and Bianca Innes, two friends who met through breast cancer in our twenties and somehow ended up with a podcast. Cancer started the conversation, but it also opened our eyes to just how much more there is to talk about. Fertility. Chronic illness. Hormones. Mental health. ADHD. Endometriosis. Body image. Sex. Relationships. Identity. Careers. Caregiving. Cancer. And all the bits nobody really prepares you for. Bits & Boobs is a place for the conversations we wish we heard more of. We’re joined by real people sharing real stories, alongside experts who actually know what they’re talking about, while we ask the awkward questions, learn alongside you and probably overshare somewhere in between. We cry. We laugh. Sometimes we laugh at the worst possible moments. Whether you’re navigating something yourself, supporting someone you love, curious about your health, or simply here because someone finally said the thing you’ve been thinking - come sit with us. No perfect answers. No pretending we have it all figured out. Just honest conversations that hopefully leave you feeling a little more informed, a little more hopeful and a whole lot less alone. This is Bits & Boobs. Health, life + all the bits we don’t talk about enough. x Follow the journey on Instagram: @bitsandboobs.podcast Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes 3

  1. 5d ago

    Rewriting the Story: Krystal Barter on BRCA1, Prevention, Purpose & Advocating for Yourself

    What if knowing your risk could change the course of your life? 🧬💗 This week on Bits & Boobs, Bianca sits down with health activist, author and Humanise Health founder Krystal Barter for a conversation that feels particularly full circle. After growing up in a family profoundly impacted by breast and ovarian cancer, Krystal discovered in her early twenties that she carried a BRCA1 gene mutation. At just 25, she made the decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and publicly shared her experience with Australia on 60 Minutes. But what followed became much bigger than her own story. From founding Pink Hope from her hospital bed to becoming one of Australia's leading voices in preventative health and patient-led advocacy, Krystal has spent more than two decades challenging the way we think about risk, prevention and the role patients should have in shaping healthcare. Together, Bianca and Krystal unpack what it really means to know your genetic risk, the reality of preventative surgery and the grief that can exist alongside empowerment. They talk surgical menopause, genomics, genetic discrimination, motherhood, identity and why lived experience deserves a genuine seat at the table. For Bianca, this conversation is also deeply personal. In 2017, at 20 years old and in the middle of breast cancer treatment, she appeared in Pink Hope's Know Your Risk campaign. Almost nine years later, she sits across from the woman who backed her early in her advocacy work to talk about just how far that ripple effect can travel. 💗 This episode is about prevention, purpose and knowing your own body. But more than anything, it's about agency and what can happen when women are given the information, support and confidence to advocate for their own health. 🎧 Hit play for a conversation we hope leaves you feeling informed, empowered and a little more confident in asking questions about your own health. ✨ CONNECT WITH KRYSTAL 📱 Krystal Barter on Instagram 🌐 Krystal Barter — Official Website 💗 HUMANISE HEALTH 📱 Humanise Health on Instagram 🌐 Humanise Health — Official Website 📖 READ KRYSTAL'S BOOK The Lucky One — Krystal Barter Krystal's memoir explores her family history, discovering her BRCA1 mutation, preventative surgery and the beginnings of Pink Hope. 📺 KRYSTAL'S 60 MINUTES STORY Krystal publicly documented her preventative double mastectomy with 60 Minutes, helping bring conversations around BRCA, hereditary cancer risk and preventative surgery into Australian homes. 🎥 Explore Krystal's media and story 🧬 KNOW YOUR RISK If you're concerned about your family history or hereditary cancer risk, speak with your GP or a qualified genetic counsellor about what may be appropriate for you. 🎙️ BITS & BOOBS 📱 Instagram — @bitsandboobs.podcast 📱 TikTok — @bitsandboobs.podcast Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

  2. Sep 12

    Hormones + Your Nervous System w/ Mackenzie - BHSc Naturopath

    What actually is naturopathy? And are all those things we’ve been told are “normal” actually… normal? This week, Dakota sits down with degree-qualified naturopath Kenzie from Naturally Vibrant to talk all things hormones, periods, gut health and understanding what our bodies are trying to tell us. We get into what a naturopath actually does, finding the root cause and the symptoms women might be brushing off. Plus, we talk about nervous system regulation and Kenzie’s viral “products I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole” series, including skincare, body wash and how “natural” on a label can be NOT so natural. Basically, a big chat about knowing your body, asking more questions and understanding your health a little better. Come sit with us. x Mackenzie - BHSc Naturopath - https://www.instagram.com/naturallyvibrant_/ Mackenzie - Naturally Vibrant Naturopathy - https://bio.site/naturallyvibrant Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

  3. Sep 6

    Chris Barnes: Your Genes, Your Health & Why One Size Doesn't Fit All

    Why can your best friend drink three coffees and feel fine, while one has you questioning your entire existence? And how much of your future health is actually written in your DNA? This week, Bianca sits down with Genetic Health Strategist and Epigenetic Coach Chris Barnes to unpack the fascinating world of genetics, epigenetics and why there really is no one-size-fits-all approach to health. They get into stress, sleep, anxiety, women’s health, inherited disease risk and longevity, plus what your genes can actually tell you about your body and what they can’t. Chris also helps us cut through the wellness noise. From supplements and biohacking to the expensive tests and health trends we’re constantly being sold, what actually moves the needle when it comes to living a longer, healthier life? If you’ve ever wondered why your body responds the way it does, this one might make you look at yourself a little differently. Find Chris: Instagram: @chrisbarneswellness https://www.instagram.com/chrisbarneswellness/ Website: https://chrisbarneswellness.com.au Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

  4. Aug 30

    Skinny culture, ADHD & getting off your damn phone with Liv Rose

    What does being “healthy” actually look like when the internet is constantly telling us we need to be smaller, fitter, more productive and somehow doing more? This week, Dakota sits down with women’s health and fitness coach Liv Rose for a very real conversation about health beyond the before-and-after photos. Liv opens up about her own ADHD diagnosis, the impact medication had on her appetite and training, and the injury that forced her to rethink everything she thought she knew about fuelling her body. They unpack the rise of “skinny” culture and weight-loss drugs, losing your period, PMDD, body image, overtraining and why eating less isn't always the answer. But, as always, the conversation goes well beyond where it started. From adult friendships and loneliness to dating, celibacy, sobriety, self-worth, social media addiction and the slightly terrifying amount of our lives we're spending staring at our phones, this one really is about all the bits in between. Because looking after yourself isn't just what you eat or how you train. Sometimes it's eating more. Putting your phone down. Finding the right healthcare professional. Letting go of people who don't feel right. Or simply asking yourself: is the life I'm chasing actually mine? An honest, funny and incredibly refreshing conversation about our bodies, our brains and learning to look after both. 🎧 Find Liv: @livrose - https://www.instagram.com/thelivrose_/?hl=en 🏋🏼‍♀️ Coaching:  https://www.instagram.com/limitlesssociety.co/?hl=en  Love, Bits & Boobs x Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

  5. Aug 23

    So... What's Going On With Bits & Boobs?

    This week, we’re back together to chat about the next chapter of Bits & Boobs! Why we’re moving to weekly episodes, taking on our own guests, AND opening the pod up to bigger conversations beyond cancer and giving B&B a little glow-up along the way. But obviously, we couldn’t just stay on topic. We catch up on life lately, what’s been going on with both of us, our current skincare favourites, the products we’re loving and probably a few things nobody asked to know. Same D&B. Same oversharing. Just a whole lot more to talk about. Come sit with us. This next chapter is going to be a good one!! Products talked about on the episode:  Fuca Repair Oil  https://fucaorganic.com/products/the-power-of-ten-ceramide-repair-oil La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/122041/la-roche-posay-cicaplast-baume-b5-40ml  Medicube Zero Pore Cream https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/medicube/medicube-zero-pore-cream.html SUNSCREENS Mecca https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-cosmetica/to-save-face-spf50-superscreen-75ml-I-081591 Fuca  https://fucaorganic.com/products/spf-50-mineral-sunscreen Airyday  https://www.sephora.com.au/products/airyday-golden-glow-dreamscreen-spf-50-plus/v/75ml Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

  6. Aug 16

    Talking Sex, Intimacy & Relationships with Isiah McKimmie

    This week, Dakota is joined by Isiah McKimmie, one of Australia's leading couples therapists and sexologists. With nearly 20 years of experience, Isiah has helped thousands of individuals and couples build stronger relationships, navigate intimacy, improve communication and better understand desire.  In this episode, we dive into the conversations so many of us avoid from body confidence to intimacy after illness, communication, relationships and the myths we've all grown up believing. Whether you're single, partnered, navigating a health journey or simply curious, this is an honest, empowering conversation full of practical takeaways. You can find more of Isiah's work through her books, podcast, online courses and educational resources, where she's on a mission to make conversations about sex and relationships feel less awkward and a whole lot more human! Resources & Links https://isiah-mckimmie.com/ “Most couples therapists never ask about intimacy. Most sex therapists never address communication. We provide relationship counselling, couples therapy and sexology so your relationship can thrive. Welcome to Relationship Harmony by Isiah McKimmie.” https://isiah-mckimmie.com/ - Get a copy of the couples therapy playbook! https://www.instagram.com/isiahmckimmie.sexologist/?hl=en Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

  7. Aug 2

    More than a tattoo | Cosmetic & Medical tattoo artist Ash on restoring confidence

    More Than a Tattoo is a conversation about healing, confidence and the part of breast cancer recovery that isn't talked about nearly enough. This week, Bianca is joined by Ash from @medicaltattoobyash, who takes us inside the world of cosmetic and medical tattooing and explains why her work is about so much more than recreating a nipple. From scar camouflage and restorative tattooing to rebuilding confidence after breast cancer, Ash shares how these treatments can help women feel like themselves again. Together, they answer some of the biggest questions around medical tattooing: when it's appropriate, how to find the right practitioner, what to ask before booking, and why feeling safe and informed matters just as much as the final result. If you've ever wondered what happens after reconstruction, or you're navigating life after breast cancer yourself, this is an episode filled with practical advice, compassion and hope. Resources & Links 🌸 Pink Lotus Australia Realistic 3D temporary nipple tattoos designed for people after breast surgery. A non-permanent option for those who aren't ready for, or don't wish to have, permanent medical tattooing. https://www.pinklotusaustralia.com.au/ 💗 Pink Ink Australia Supporting Australian male and female breast cancer survivors through funding and assistance for medical, cosmetic and artistic mastectomy tattooing. https://www.pinkinkaustralia.org.au/ 🎀 Look Good Feel Better Australia A free national support program helping people manage the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment through practical workshops and confidence-building resources. https://lgfb.org.au/ 📲 Follow Ash Instagram: @medicaltattoobyash Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

  8. Jul 19

    "Connection Is Medicine” Bianca's Story, Founder of The Yellow Freesia Foundation

    Dakota is joined by a different Bianca today! Bianca, the founder of the Yellow Freesia Foundation 💛 Bianca shares her story of being diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer as a brand new mum, after her cancer was found completely by accident. We chat about the shock of a diagnosis, navigating treatment away from family and the friendships that can change when life gets really hard.  But this episode is also about Elle 🤍 The beautiful friend Bianca met on her very first day of chemo, who just got it. A friendship that eventually sparked the idea for the Yellow Freesia Foundation and its mission to support young women through cancer and beyond.  Check out YFF here for complete FREE support for women ages 18-44: https://yellowfreesiafoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/yellowfreesiafoundation/ Get in touch with us! 🎧 Follow the journey on Instagram & TikTok: @bitsandboobs.podcast ✨ Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes

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Ever wished someone would just say the messy, rogue thoughts bouncing around your head about health, bodies, relationships and life out loud? Yep. That’s us. We’re Dakota Middleby and Bianca Innes, two friends who met through breast cancer in our twenties and somehow ended up with a podcast. Cancer started the conversation, but it also opened our eyes to just how much more there is to talk about. Fertility. Chronic illness. Hormones. Mental health. ADHD. Endometriosis. Body image. Sex. Relationships. Identity. Careers. Caregiving. Cancer. And all the bits nobody really prepares you for. Bits & Boobs is a place for the conversations we wish we heard more of. We’re joined by real people sharing real stories, alongside experts who actually know what they’re talking about, while we ask the awkward questions, learn alongside you and probably overshare somewhere in between. We cry. We laugh. Sometimes we laugh at the worst possible moments. Whether you’re navigating something yourself, supporting someone you love, curious about your health, or simply here because someone finally said the thing you’ve been thinking - come sit with us. No perfect answers. No pretending we have it all figured out. Just honest conversations that hopefully leave you feeling a little more informed, a little more hopeful and a whole lot less alone. This is Bits & Boobs. Health, life + all the bits we don’t talk about enough. x Follow the journey on Instagram: @bitsandboobs.podcast Connect with us: @dakotamiddleby & @biancainnes 3

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  • Creator
    Dakota Middleby and Bianca Innes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Bits and Boobs
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