BRCA & Beyond

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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Preparing for a Mastectomy

Preparing for a Mastectomy

If you’re preparing for a mastectomy—whether it’s a preventative mastectomy because of a BRCA gene mutation or a mastectomy as part of breast cancer treatment—this episode is for you.I recorded this o...

19 Feb 56min

What Happens After Genetic Testing?

What Happens After Genetic Testing?

What really happens after you get your genetic test results?In this episode of BRCA & Beyond, Marisa sits down with genetic counselor Sharon Pollack from JScreen to walk through what genetic testing c...

12 Feb 1h 7min

Cancer Prevention Month… For Us, It’s Every Day With a Genetic Mutation

Cancer Prevention Month… For Us, It’s Every Day With a Genetic Mutation

Cancer Prevention Month… For Us, It’s Every Day With a Genetic MutationFebruary is Cancer Prevention Month. But for those of us living with a genetic mutation like BRCA, prevention isn’t something we ...

5 Feb 1h 8min

From Prehab to Rehab for Previvors & Survivors

From Prehab to Rehab for Previvors & Survivors

In this episode of BRCA & Beyond, Marisa sits down with Rori Zura—breast cancer survivor, certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, and founder of Foobs & Fitness to talk about what recovery really looks ...

29 Jan 56min

When Survival Eases, and Deeper Healing Begins

When Survival Eases, and Deeper Healing Begins

In this episode of BRCA & Beyond, Marisa talks about what healing can look like after preventative surgery, when survival mode eases, but your nervous system and emotions are still catching up.This co...

22 Jan 40min

Love, Danielle - A Film About Previvorship

Love, Danielle - A Film About Previvorship

🎙️ Episode DescriptionMarisa sits down with the two women behind the powerful film Love, Danielle—actor, writer, and producer Devin Sidell and executive producer Amy Byer Shainman for an honest, thou...

15 Jan 1h

Why I Didn’t Remove Everything

Why I Didn’t Remove Everything

Ovarian cancer risk changes the way you think about your body and your future in ways that reach far beyond a medical chart.In this episode, Marisa shares the deeply personal story behind one of the h...

8 Jan 43min

I Was Alive… But I Wasn’t Living Yet

I Was Alive… But I Wasn’t Living Yet

I’ve never really loved New Year’s Eve. Even as a kid, it always made me feel a little sad, like I could feel time moving before I really understood what that meant. And after my diagnosis, that feeli...

1 Jan 37min

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