Test Those Breasts ™️

Nov 19 2024 80 ep. 44 mins 1
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This podcast by Jamie Vaughn is a deep-dive discussion on a myriad of breast cancer topics, such as early detection, the initial shock of diagnosis, testing/scans, treatment, loss of hair, caregiving, surgery, emotional support, and advocacy.
These episodes will include breast cancer survivors, thrivers, caregivers, surgeons, oncologists, therapists, and other specialists who can speak to many different topics.

Disclaimer: I  am not a doctor and not all information in this podcast comes from qualified health care providers,  therefore does not constitute medical advice. For personalized medical advice, you should reach out to one of the qualified healthcare providers interviewed on this podcast and/or seek medical advice from your own providers.

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Episode 80: A Legacy of Love & Resilience: Nancy Kinnear's Daughter Savanah's Metastatic Breast Cancer Story

Nov 19 2024 44 mins  
Send us a textNancy Kinnear's powerful story of love and resilience takes us on a journey through the trials and triumphs of supporting her daughter Savanah in her six-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Nancy shares the unbreakable bond they formed and how Savanah’s strength and advocacy profoundly impacted everyone she touched. Listeners will discover how Nancy’s faith

Episode 79 - Encore: Breast Cancer Survivor, Dee Cloud's Insights on Health, Boundaries, & Reclaiming Life Post-Cancer

Nov 12 2024 42 mins  
Send us a textThis is an "Encore" episode this week! Can you imagine seeing your breast cancer diagnosis not as a death sentence, but as a mere speed bump? That's exactly how Dee Cloud , our inspiring guest, approached her journey. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Dee shares how she transitioned from a fearful people pleaser to a confident advocate for living vibrantly after c

Episode 78: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Care: Dr. Colleen O'Kelly Priddy's Passionate Mission

Nov 05 2024 51 mins  
Send us a textDr. Colleen O'Kelly-Priddy, our esteemed guest with an impressive track record in breast surgical oncology, shares her passionate journey and mission to revolutionize breast cancer care at Renown in Reno, Nevada. With October designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. O'Kelly-Priddy enlightens us on the critical importance of screening mammograms and breast self

Episode 77: Empowering Global Breast Health Education w/ Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont of Know Your Lemons Foundation

Oct 29 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textJoin me as I sit down with Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont , the remarkable founder of the Know Your Lemons Foundation, who has turned the world of breast health education on its head. With a unique approach using lemons as a metaphor, Dr. Beaumont breaks down barriers and misconceptions surrounding breast cancer symptoms and screenings. Her journey from a childhood on

Episode 76: A Journey of Empowerment and Resilience with Maureen Stephenson

Oct 22 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textJoin me, as I sit down with the remarkable Maureen Stephenson , a certified nutrition health coach, inspiring breast cancer survivor, and advocate for holistic wellness through Crawl, Walk, Run Fitness. Maureen shares her powerful story of transformation from surviving an abusive relationship after immigrating from Jamaica to becoming a beacon of strength for women na

Episode 75: From Healing to Helping: Claudia De Pasquale’s Inspiring Story

Oct 15 2024 45 mins  
Send us a textClaudia De Pasquale's remarkable journey from a healthcare marketing professional and mother of 3 to a breast cancer survivor and advocate is both inspiring and transformative. Claudia joins us to share her story of founding My Cancer Diaries, a blog that provides crucial support to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Through heartfelt reflections, Claudia sheds

Episode 74: Redefining Post-Surgery Comfort: Leah Wyrick's Breakthrough Surgical Bra Design

Oct 08 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textMeet Leah Wyrick, a trailblazing entrepreneur whose passion transformed personal adversity into an innovative solution for breast cancer survivors. Inspired by her mother’s battle with breast cancer, Leah founded Three Strands Recovery Wear and designed the revolutionary Resilience Bra to address the unmet needs of post-surgical patients. This episode takes you on L

Episode 73: From Diagnosis to Mt. Kilimanjaro: Gillian Lichota's Mission to Empower Women

Oct 01 2024 40 mins  
Send us a textWhat if your most challenging moments could lead to your greatest triumphs? On this heartfelt episode of "Test Those Breasts," I sit down with the remarkable Gillian Lichota , founder and CEO of the iRise Above Foundation. Once a successful marine biologist working with institutions like the Smithsonian and NOAA, Gillian's world took a dramatic turn after a breast can

Episode 72: Elissa Kalver's Story of Courage, Innovation, and Community Impact

Sep 24 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textWhat does it take to rise above the challenges of a HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer diagnosis? Join us as I sit down with Elissa Kalver , a phenomenal survivor who was unexpectedly diagnosed just before her daughter's first birthday. From a life brimming with sports, adventures, and a thriving career in financial services and gym ownership, Elissa takes us thro

Episode 71: Transforming Adversity into Advocacy: Meg Cadoux's Lived Breast Cancer Experience

Sep 17 2024 36 mins  
Send us a textTrust your instincts and take charge of your health journey with insights from our inspiring guest, Meg Cadoux. A breast cancer survivor and co-founder of the Anti Cancer Lifestyle Program, Meg's story begins with a misdiagnosed stage 3B estrogen-positive breast cancer in 2001. Despite facing two recurrences in 2008 and 2018, Meg shares how her perseverance and the po