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BRCA & Beyond is where real talk meets real life with a gene mutation. I’m Marisa, a BRCA2 previvor, colon cancer survivor, wife, and mom of two, and I know firsthand how overwhelming, emotional, and downright confusing this journey can be. But here’s the truth — your gene mutation does not define you. Your choices do. And there is a full, beautiful life waiting beyond this diagnosis.
Here, we’ll talk about the decisions no one ever expects to face, the emotions that come with them, and the messy, beautiful, complicated life that happens in between. You’ll hear honest stories (mine and others’), practical tips, and guides that make the path a little clearer. We’ll welcome guests who share their own journeys and expertise, offering fresh perspectives, hope, and encouragement. We’ll laugh when we can, cry when we need to, and remind each other that joy still exists, even in the chaos.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, deep into decision-making, or simply searching for connection, this is a space to feel understood, supported, and never alone. Pull up a seat, friend. We’re in this together.
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Navigating Genetic Risk as a Family with Marleah Dean Kruzel, Ph.D
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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The Advocacy Win That Could Change Hereditary Cancer Care Forever
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May 28, 2026 |
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Living Proof: Tiffany Graham Charkosky on Lynch Syndrome, Loss, & Genetic Legacy
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Loneliness After Diagnosis: How Relationships Change
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May 14, 2026 |
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Sharsheret CEO Elana Silber on BRCA, Genetic Risk, & Family Support
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May 06, 2026 |
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Genetic Mutation, New Doctors & Starting Over
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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From Diagnosis to Advocacy | Kathy Baker on BRCA, Genetic Testing & the Story Behind My Faulty Gene
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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When BRCA Runs in Your Family:
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Not Sick, Not Fine: Living With a Genetic Mutation
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Will I Ever Feel Normal Again?
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Colon Cancer at 37: Symptoms I Didn’t Ignore & Why Early Detection Saves Lives
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Preparing for a Mastectomy
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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What Happens After Genetic Testing?
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Cancer Prevention Month… For Us, It’s Every Day With a Genetic Mutation
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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From Prehab to Rehab for Previvors & Survivors
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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When Survival Eases, and Deeper Healing Begins
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Love, Danielle - A Film About Previvorship
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Why I Didn’t Remove Everything
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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I Was Alive… But I Wasn’t Living Yet
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis During Christmas
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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BRCA, Cancer, and the Mental Load we Carry.
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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What Started as a Diagnosis Became Her Purpose and Post Swim.
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Breast Cancer at 32: Tanner Roe’s Story of Strength
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Early Detection Saved Me
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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The Truth After the Expanders: What No One Tells You About Exchange Surgery
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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The Fill That Broke Me (and Healed Me)
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Day I Let Go of My Breasts
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Clarity in the Crossroad
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Surveillance or Surgery: The Choice That Haunts Us
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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So You Tested Positive for BRCA… Now What?
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The Story Behind BRCA & Beyond
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Aug 21, 2025 |