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Besties with Breasties Podcast

Besties with Breasties Podcast

This podcast is for breast cancer patients who feel isolated or sad and want a friend but don't feel up to talking with anyone. With Beth, Jess and Jamie, you'll get friendship and validation with zero expectations or judgment.

Recent Episodes

S6E11: You're Not Alone — You May Just Need A Different Kind of Support
June 9, 2026

S6E11: You're Not Alone — You May Just Need A Different Kind of Support

Beth and Jamie get real about one of the loneliest feelings during breast cancer treatment — when the people around you just aren't showing up the way you hoped. But instead of writing them off, the duo explores a reframe tha...
S6E10: When the People You Need Most Make Cancer Harder
May 27, 2026

S6E10: When the People You Need Most Make Cancer Harder

Beth and Jamie tackle one of the most painful and seldom-talked-about sides of a breast cancer diagnosis: when your biggest expected supporter becomes your biggest source of stress. Inspired by a real anonymous scenario share...
S6E9: Breast Cancer PSA: Patients Need Emotional Support
May 5, 2026

S6E9: Breast Cancer PSA: Patients Need Emotional Support

In this episode, Beth and Jamie sit down with Dr. Renata Sledge — who, for the record, thinks her own name sounds like a supervillain — an assistant professor of social work and licensed clinical social worker whose research ...
S6E8: She Was Betrayed During Treatment…And Then Rebuilt Better
April 21, 2026

S6E8: She Was Betrayed During Treatment…And Then Rebuilt Better

What happens when a breast cancer diagnosis isn't the worst thing that happens to you during treatment? In this episode, Beth and Jes sit down with Sarah, a mom of two who discovered her husband had been unfaithful at the ver...
S6E7: What He Really Thought When She Said “I Had Breast Cancer”
April 7, 2026

S6E7: What He Really Thought When She Said “I Had Breast Cancer”

In this candid and eye-opening episode, Beth and Jess sit down with Kevin — the husband of Ally, a previous guest who shared her experience dating after a breast cancer diagnosis. Kevin offers a rare and refreshingly honest m...
S6E6: Finding Love After Breast Cancer: A Journey from Diagnosis to "I Do"
March 25, 2026

S6E6: Finding Love After Breast Cancer: A Journey from Diagnosis to "I Do"

In this heartfelt episode, the Besties dive into finding love after breast cancer. Guest Ally shares her incredible journey of being diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer at just 31 years old, going through a grueling 10.5-ho...

About the Hosts

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Beth Wilmes

CEO/Host/Survivor/Mom

Favorite sound: A zipper on a tent, kids laughing
Favorite past time: camping and boating, reading on a yard blanket under a tree
Biggest accomplishment: Starting my nonprofit Faith Through Fire
Biggest pet peeve: People who change their selfie profile pic constantly
Favorite drink: Coffee or a slightly dirty martini (with the blue cheese olives)

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Jess Anderson

Teacher/Co-Host/Survivor/Mom

Favorite sound: Footsteps on a trail
Favorite past time: Working out or sitting on my porch with a book and coffee
Biggest accomplishment: Being stronger on the other side of breast cancer
Biggest pet peeve: Negative people
Favorite drink: Iced tea with a splash of lemonade

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Jamie Grieshaber

Researcher/Co-host/Survivor/Mom

Favorite sound: Laughter
Favorite past time: Boat Rides, sitting on roofs under the stars, and roasting marshmallows over campfires
Biggest accomplishment: Being an international boxing champion
Biggest pet peeve: When I’m overstimulated, everything annoys me :)
Favorite drink: Iced tea or extra dirty martini

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