The Big C
A new podcast series that dives into the unspoken topics surrounding cancer and caregiving. Discover insights into the supportive words that make a difference, the types of assistance that matter, and the profound impact on mental and physical well-being.
Meet the co-hosts - Sam Burge who diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2023, born in Sydney, now living in Melbourne and working for a large advertising company, oOh!media. And Nikki Shah who was a caregiver, born in the UK, now living in Sydney and founded her groundbreaking company MyMuse.
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Season Two: That's a Wrap
THATS A WRAP!
We just turned one and this is our final episode of Season 2, we can't believe it.
We sat down side by side for a quick wrap-up before life takes us in two very different directions (for …
Dr Samriti Sood: The Heart Behind the Scalpel
Join us as we talk to Dr Samriti (Sam) Sood.
Samriti Sood is a breast oncoplastic and general surgeon, mum of three, and a vital part of the multidisciplinary team that supported co-host Sam through h…
JK & Dave: How Bloody Good
Join us as we talk to JK & Dave.
JK was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma in early 2024. What started as a lump he assumed was a cyst quickly turned into a whirlwind of intensive chemotherapy, maratho…
Em Lahey: Defying Limits, Embracing Life
Join us as we talk to Em Lahey.
Em was fit, healthy, and thriving at the peak of her career. After experiencing persistent sinusitis symptoms and headaches, she was shocked to learn she had a 4x6x7cm …
Jo Newton: From PhD to Patient
Join us as we talk to Jo Newton.
Jo had just moved to Ireland for a 6 month placement after completing her PhD on teenage pregnancy in sheep when she began experiencing persistent bloating and fatigue…
Nadine Pike: Growing Up While Saying Goodbye
Join us as we talk to Nadine Pike.
Nadine opens up about losing her mum to breast cancer after a seven year battle. While her friends were off exploring the world in their 20s, Nadine was at home, car…
Lisa Vergadin: Cervical Cancer Shattering Dreams
Join us as we talk to Lisa Vergadin.
At just 30 years old, Lisa’s world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer. Doctors not only told her she had cancer but that sh…
Courtney Mangan: Hearing you have Melanoma, 4 Times
Join us as we talk to Courtney Mangan.
Courts was 29 when she was first diagnosed with melanoma, after doctors discovered the mole on her right shoulder was cancerous. Since then, she has undergone mu…
Reece Carter: Facing The Big C in LA
Join us as we talk to Reece Carter.
At 27, just six weeks after moving to LA, Reece was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In this episode, he shares the importance of trusting your instincts and seeki…
Jess Armstrong: Conquering Breast Cancer, Building FUCA, and Redefining Skincare
Join us as we talk to Jess Armstrong.
After facing breast cancer in 2023, Jess - founder, and director of FUCA Organic Skincare - found herself frustrated by the lack of effective skincare for chemo a…
Season Two: Let's Kick it Off
Nikki and Sam are back with Season 2 of The Big C!
Join Nikki and Sam for another season of raw, honest and inspiring converations with those impacted by cancer - whether having faced a diagnosis of t…
Season One: That's a Wrap
THATS A WRAP!
This episode is a really quick recap / wrap up of the very first season of The Big C.
We not only shared our personal stories but brought on 14 inspiring guests who shared their powerful…
Barry Du Bois on Living with Myeloma
Join us as we talk to Barry Du Bois.
Many of you will know Barry as the co-host of the Logie award-winning lifestyle TV show The Livingroom, alongside Amanda Keller, Miguel Maestre and Dr Chris Brown.
…
Bonus Episode: Surgery and Post Surgery
In this episode Sam talks about her journey though surgery, post surgery and radiation.
She shares what options she was given for surgery, how she was unexpectedly admitted back to hospital due to an …
Sun, Surf, and Skin Cancer: Anne Gately on Melanoma
Join us as we talk to Anne Gately.
Anne lived an average Aussie life - playing sport, spending long days on the beach, and falling in love with ocean swimming but in 2018 she was diagnosed with Stage …
Courage Amidst Grief: A Wife’s Journey Through Blood Cancer Loss
Join us as we talk to Eleanor Keil.
Eleanor talks to us about her husbands battle with Leukemia and how she navigates widow life with a strong faith in Jesus, while raising 4 beautiful children.
She …
Bonus Episode: Chemo, the Devil but it did its job
In this week’s episode Sam shares details on the side effects she experienced throughout her 6 rounds of chemo.
From her routine the evening and morning before treatment to how it impacted her mouth, …
Decade of Survival: Navigating Breast Cancer's Journey
Join us as we talk to Jodie Hampshire.
Jodie is a mum of 4 and was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37, out of the blue, only a couple of months into a new executive role in finance.
10 years…
Surviving at 34: A Breast Cancer Journey
Join us as we talk to Elle
Elle is a Property Manager and Barre and Pilates instructor. On March 16th March 2023, at the age of 34 she was diagnosed with HER2 triple positive breast cancer and become …
Legacy of Love: Coping with Loss and Honouring Memories
Join us as we talk to Ben Smith.
Ben shares his experience of loss, grief and guilt having lost both his Dad and his Sister to cancer.
Ben was born in the UK, to his English dad and French mum. He live…