Dr Charlotte Tottman established her own private practice in psycho oncology, providing psychological treatment for cancer-related distress, before being diagnosed with breast cancer herself, giving Charlotte’s understanding of a cancer experience a whole new dimension.
Despite the circumstances, Charlotte’s own diagnosis and clinical experience enables her to connect with those who are going through comparable situations, giving them a place to reflect and relate, and learn to navigate and better understand psychological discomfort in a cancer space.
Throughout the podcast series we have meaningful conversations about many topics, including the initial shock of diagnosis, emotional isolation, and coming to terms with those who show up, and those who may not during your journey, body image difficulties, how cancer changes your overall perception of life, the impact on sexuality and intimacy, and fear of cancer recurrence.
Charlotte’s own vulnerability is evident in each of the episodes, which lay out her lived experience, provide explanations of psychological triggers and responses, and practical strategies that may help someone on their own cancer journey.
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA’s Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.
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We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA’s Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au
Welcome to What You Don’t Know Until You Do: Unlimited, with Dr Charlotte Tottman.
Charlotte and Kellie reflect on the success of season 1 of the podcast and share the topics and themes that they will be exploring through Charlotte’s clinical experience in season 2.
They discuss what unlimited means and unpack and tackle the things we often don’t want to speak about due to avoidance and protection, but these conversations often allow us to confront our fears and more importantly, make us feel empowered.
This podcast was recorded in February 2023
RESOURCES:
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Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.
Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258
Season 2: Episode 1: A Mixed Dozen: Anxiety in a Cancer Context
Saison 2 · Épisode 1
mercredi 19 avril 2023 • Durée 57:30
Episode 1: A Mixed Dozen: Anxiety in a Cancer Context
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA’s Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au
Let’s be upfront about anxiety in a cancer content.
In this episode Charlotte discusses ‘the mixed dozen’: the types of anxiety that are common during and beyond a cancer diagnosis, including diagnosis shock, fear of recurrence, scan anxiety and the impact on family, partner and friends.
We also explore some common behavioural responses and strategies that can help such as challenging the anxiety, sitting in the uncertainty, getting to know your fear and triggers and mindfulness and exercise.
This podcast was recorded in February 2023
RESOURCES:
Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources
Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.
Season 2: Episode 10: The inevitable: Death, dying and mortality
Saison 2 · Épisode 10
mercredi 19 avril 2023 • Durée 01:06:09
Episode 10: The Inevitable: Death, Dying and Mortality
*Please note that this episode is an unscripted conversation and does not reflect the full spectrum of experience of end-of-life. It is suggested that you exercise self-care when listening and for more information on personal circumstances seek the guidance of your medical professional.
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA’s Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au
Let’s be upfront about death, dying and mortality.
End of life is something people often don’t want to speak or think about, usually because of the uncertainty that surrounds the death and dying experience and the fear of not being here, however, having the tough conversations early can really help to support you and your loved ones.
In this episode, Charlotte speaks frankly about the process of dying, common thoughts and feelings about death, and mortality vulnerabilities, and why confronting some of this can be helpful.
This podcast was recorded in February 2023
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Season 2: Episode 11: That’s a wrap!
Saison 2 · Épisode 11
mercredi 19 avril 2023 • Durée 11:02
Episode 11: That’s a wrap!
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA’s Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email helpline@bcna.org.au
Welcome to the end of What You Don’t Know Until You Do: Unlimited with Dr Charlotte Tottman.
In this wrap up, Charlotte and Kellie reflect on season 2, share some of their highlights and take the opportunity to thank the people that made this podcast possible.
Charlotte discusses how privileged she feels to be able to work with BCNA on this podcast and share her story to help others. Thank you for listening.
This podcast was recorded in February 2023
RESOURCES:
Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources
Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.
Season 1: Episode 1: D Day - Diagnosis Shock
Saison 1 · Épisode 1
lundi 15 novembre 2021 • Durée 49:01
Episode 1: What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: D Day: Diagnosis Shock
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. BCNA’s Helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.
In this episode of What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte’s diagnosis story including the initial shock and common reactions in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. Charlotte discusses physical and psychological responses, including fight and flight, information control, and anxiety spikes. We also explore what information and tactics helped her process the information and how she told her loved ones of the news.
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Season 1: Episode 2: A Tale of Two Husbands - Emotional Isolation
Saison 1 · Épisode 2
lundi 15 novembre 2021 • Durée 36:19
Episode 2: What You Don’t Know Until You Do, With Dr Charlotte Tottman: A Tale of Two Husbands: Emotional Isolation
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don’t Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA’s helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.
In this episode of What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte’s experience of emotional isolation during her cancer journey, which is the feeling of being alone in the intense experience of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, despite being surrounded by loved ones. Charlotte shares her 'tale of two husbands' in which she reveals her own feelings of emotional isolation following unexpected responses from both her long term and current husband and her ex-husband. We learn about the importance of empathy and strategies of how to best get emotional needs met.
To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.
Season 1: Episode 3: The Showing Up and The Letting Down - Surprises and Disappointments in Relationships
Saison 1 · Épisode 3
lundi 15 novembre 2021 • Durée 40:11
Episode 3: What You Don’t Know Until You Do, With Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Showing Up and The Letting Down: Surprises and Disappointments in Relationships
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don’t Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA’s helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.
In this episode of What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the surprises and disappointments often experienced at various stages of a breast cancer journey and the expectations we often don’t realise we have of others. Charlotte shares her experience of being surprised and thankful for those who stepped up, as well as her experience of feeling let down by those who disappeared. We also hear about how best to respond to disappointment, recalibrate expectations and how to clearly communicate your emotional and practical needs to those around you.
To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.
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Season 1: Episode 4: The Mirror Image - Body Image Difficulties
Saison 1 · Épisode 4
lundi 15 novembre 2021 • Durée 40:10
Episode 4: What you don’t know until you do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Mirror Image: Body Image Difficulties
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don’t Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA’s helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.
In this episode of What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about Charlotte’s experience of the changes to her body as a result of cancer treatment and how the changes to our physical form can challenge our sense of self, identity and who we are. Charlotte shares her personal stories of the challenges she faced after her second surgery, the triggers and responses she had to un-learn and strategies she used to change her mindset to focus on what her body could do as opposed to what it looked like.
To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.
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Season 1: Episode 5: The Snow Globe Effect - Change of Perspective
Saison 1 · Épisode 5
lundi 15 novembre 2021 • Durée 36:54
Episode 5: What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Snow Globe Effect: Change of Perspective
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don’t Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA’s helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.
In this episode of What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about the Snow Globe Effect, an analogy Charlotte uses to explain how a cancer experience can change a person’s perspective, values, priorities and how they live their life. We explore confronting mortality, re-thinking past choices and decisions and how we can be empowered to live our best life going forward.
To help us continue to develop our podcasts, we ask for your feedback via our survey.
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Season 1: Episode 6: The Meltdown - Post Treatment Adjustment
Saison 1 · Épisode 6
lundi 15 novembre 2021 • Durée 39:07
Episode 6: What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman: The Meltdown: Post Treatment Adjustment
We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to the Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don’t Know Until You Do with Dr Charlotte Tottman podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Each episode is raw and real and covers a range of topics, some of which may be triggering for people at various stages of their journey. The intention is to have meaningful conversations, present relevant information and provide practical strategies that may help someone or someone you know on their cancer journey. BCNA’s helpline provides a free confidential telephone and email service for people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family and friends. Our experienced team can help with your questions and concerns and direct you to relevant resources and services. Call 1800 500 258 or email contact@bcna.org.au.
In this episode of What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, we hear about what post treatment adjustment is, including physical and psychological recovery, rehabilitation once hospital-based treatment ends and what you can expect in the years that follow. Charlotte shares her personal post treatment adjustment story including her ‘Meltdown’, the strategies she used to help her recognise and acknowledge the adjustments she needed to make, and how important sleep and taking time for herself were in helping her find her feet again.
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Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.
Want to get in touch? Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au, email us at helpline@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA.
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios.
- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios
Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.
- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios
Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.
- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios
Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.
- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios
Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.
- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios
Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.
- Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.
Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by JT Reid.
Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA
Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios
Visit our website at www.bcna.org.au/, email us at contact@bcna.org.au, or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 if any of the content in this podcast has raised any concerns or questions.
