Desire After Diagnosis: Billy Quinlan on Sex and Healing

So... what happens to your sex life after cancer? Spoiler alert, it’s complicated, but definitely not over.In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Billy Quinlan to talk about boob(s), scars, lube, awkward - but shouldn't be- chats, and what it really means to feel sexy after a life-altering diagnosis. Billie is a sex and intimacy coach, the CEO and co-founder of The Ferly Method, and now author of her brand new book, Turn Yourself On. In this episode we unpack the myths around sex post-cancer, how to reconnect with your body, and why pleasure isn’t a luxury, it’s a right. Cancer may change things, but your desire for connection (and maybe a really good orgasm) doesn’t have to disappear.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theferlymethod/Buy the book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461916/turn-yourself-on-by-ferly-anna-hushlak-dphil-with-billie-quinlan-founders-of/9780241706640Contact Billie: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess who's back? It’s me and only me. Kate’s gone, from the podcast, not life, but RIP to our co-hosting era.Season 3 is here and I'm diving headfirst into the wild world of life after cancer, where the scans are clear (touch wood) but nothing else feels normal. We’re talking sex, dating, menopause, body image, sobriety, and everything in between. Expect the same brutal honesty as always, just with one less host, two less lumps, and much less organisation.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just bout a year ago Shelley found out she had a place to trek the Himalayas all in the name of breast cancer awareness and CoppaFeel. Over the course of that year she trained her little butt off. lol JK. In true Shelley fashion she left everything to the last minute, went on about 2 training walks, and didn't even know the little rubbery things on the bottom of her walking poles actually came off to reveal the spikes... But also in true Shelley fashion, she cracked on regardless and came away with one hell of an experience, life long friends, a huge sense of purpose, and some very painful knees. In today's episode we chat all things CoppaTrekking, from fundraising, to (lack of) training, and how to (not so) successfully do a wild poo...Enjoy!Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twas the night before Christmas and James was being told he had cancer... Not the Christmas present he was hoping for to say the least. But as a nod to that we thought we'd publish his episode on that same fateful day, just four years later. You're welcome James!Here with his infectious attitude to life and cancer, James shares his experience in the hopes it will help other men to open up as well. Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @jameschaddersMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma was diagnosed at 39, with Stage 3 triple negative breast cancer whilst working in a high-profile, stressful role at Nike. Her gift for strategising has always played a key role in her career so she adopted this approach to her cancer diagnosis too. Today she tells us about her master plan and her her new book!Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @emma.thornton.livebraveLink to Purchase Emma's book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Brave-Conquer-Cancer-Power/dp/B0D6887VCWMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode is slightly different becasue Jamie hasn't actually had cancer but she, and many other transgender people, have unique barriers when it comes to cancer screening and health care in general. Jamie takes us on a real deep dive into this really importatn, and often overlooked, topic. we both learned OLOT! See what we did there?https://outpatients.org.uk/tnbgd-screening/Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fertility can be a huge consideration for everyone undergoing cancer treatment and we know you aren't always given all the information you need to make the right choice for you. That's why we've invited Dr Shelia Lane to talk us though potential options and things you should be considering. Just FYI this episode mainly focuses on fertility for those with uteruses. Becasue if we're being honest, it is slightly more complicated than if you have a penis and sperm...Fertility resourse: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/Fertility Resourses: https://cancerfertilityandme.org.uk/Early Menopause Resourse: https://www.daisynetwork.org/Surragacy Resourse: https://surrogacyuk.org/Instagram: @onelump_ortwoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Centre Head at Maggies Edinburgh,Caroline McKinnel, and Cancer Support Specialist,Ali, just to chat about the life saving support Maggies centres up and down the country can offer you. We're so lucky to have a beautiful Maggies Centre at our local Hospital in Oxford. It's so calming and we often pop in for a cuppa and a chat. We'd definitely recommend ANYONE affected by cancer go and visit their local one. This includes friends and family too!Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @maggiescentresMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone want to live in a giant pink house in the middle of London? We certainly do! Even more so when we learnt what that pink house can offer.The residents of this glorious house? Future Dreams Charity. A charity set up so no one facing breast cancer has to go through it alone. Talking to us today about the magic that is Future Dreams Charity, and what they can offer you is the wonderful Jackie, a Future Dreams Clinical Breast Care Nurse Specialist. Also in true OLOT fashion, we had some technical diffuculties during this, so just bear with us.Instagram: @onelump_ortwoInstagram: @futuredreamscharityMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dobby is a free Elf... No we've not gone mad, and you are not listening to some weird version of a Harry Potter Podcast. Dobby in this scenario is Kate, who finally got discharged! This ep we talk about her HUGE emotional (over?) reaction, followed by a complete noncholence towards the whole thing. Oh, and Shelleys little nipple makes a cameo.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-jiveLicense code: LSBZJLTW9EEAUYJR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.