Breast Cancer Book Shelf

Molly Rae, LLC
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Breast Cancer Book Shelf is a podcast for young breast cancer patients and survivors who are rebuilding life after diagnosis. Through short, solo book club–style episodes, we explore body image, boundaries, confidence, and everything cancer stirred up—reclaiming a little bit of ourselves one episode at a time. Disclaimer: This podcast includes brief excerpts from books for the purposes of commentary and discussion. All such uses are believed to be to be in accordance with the fair use doctrine under US copyright law. All rights to copyrighted material remain with their respective owners. This podcast offers no medical advice. 

  1. Jun 9

    Guideposts for Life

    In this episode we discuss what to cultivate more of, and what to let go of. 💖

    8 min

  2. May 28

    Rules for Life

    In this episode we explore journal questions for the Four Agreements.

    9 min

  3. May 22

    Burnout and Self Compassion

    In this episode we explore how a lack of self compassion leads to burnout.

    9 min

  4. May 15

    Honest Inventory

    In this episode, I’m talking about Good Enough by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie — and why the idea of “good enough” can feel both comforting and deeply uncomfortable after cancer.   We live in a world obsessed with optimization, productivity, healing journeys, and silver linings. But what happens when you’re exhausted? When you can’t hustle your way into peace? When surviving changes you in ways that don’t fit the inspirational narrative?   I’m sharing my thoughts on perfectionism, survivorship, toxic positivity, and the pressure to constantly improve ourselves — plus why “good enough” might actually be a radical act of self-compassion.   If you’ve ever felt behind, burnt out, emotionally messy, or like you’re failing at healing, this episode is for you.

    6 min

  5. May 8

    Feel it, Don’t Feed it

    There’s a difference between allowing your emotions and setting up permanent residence inside them. In this episode, I’m talking about the fine line between healthy processing and getting trapped in negative thought loops that keep us stuck. Especially after cancer, grief, trauma, or major life changes, it’s easy to confuse spiraling with healing. But feeling your emotions doesn’t have to mean drowning in them. We’ll talk about self-pity, self-compassion, emotional honesty, and how to let hard feelings move through you without letting them take over your life.

    10 min

  6. Apr 27

    Say This, Not That

    There are moments in life when words just… fail. In this episode, I’m diving into a powerful idea from Kate Bowler: that in seasons of deep grief, the English language simply reaches its limit. She calls it “inarticulate sorrow”—that feeling when what you’re experiencing is so big, so disorienting, that nothing you say feels accurate. That’s when swearing becomes caring.

    5 min

  7. Apr 14

    The Rainbow of Emotions

    We can’t be honest with ourselves if we don’t feel all the feels!

    7 min

  8. Mar 30

    Self Reflecting on Our Conditioning

    In this episode, we dive into that question—the one that feels both simple and wildly uncomfortable. The roles we’ve taken on, the expectations we’ve absorbed, the identities we’ve performed… and what happens when we start peeling them back.   This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you were before you learned to edit yourself.

    8 min
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Breast Cancer Book Shelf is a podcast for young breast cancer patients and survivors who are rebuilding life after diagnosis. Through short, solo book club–style episodes, we explore body image, boundaries, confidence, and everything cancer stirred up—reclaiming a little bit of ourselves one episode at a time. Disclaimer: This podcast includes brief excerpts from books for the purposes of commentary and discussion. All such uses are believed to be to be in accordance with the fair use doctrine under US copyright law. All rights to copyrighted material remain with their respective owners. This podcast offers no medical advice. 

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  • Creator
    Molly Rae, LLC
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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