Bustin' Out of Breast Cancer

When life handed her lemons, Jenny Swain didn't just make lemonade—she built a lemonade empire. This week, we're honored to have Madison, Wisconsin's own realtor and breast cancer thriver share her transformative journey, a narrative that reshapes the fears and misconceptions of living with the disease. Her unflinching pragmatism and zest for life didn't just carry her through...

When life throws you a curveball, hitting it out of the park takes on a whole new meaning. That's exactly what Jamie Vaughn and I tackle in our latest heart-to-heart. From our personal battles with breast cancer to finding new purpose, we lay bare the transformative journeys that reshaped our lives. Jamie, the vibrant voice behind "Test Those Breasts," joins me to share her powerful...

Have you ever wondered how triumph over adversity can fuel a life of purpose? Join me, Shannon Burrows, as I intertwine the threads of my real estate expertise and fervent breast cancer advocacy to reveal a blueprint for meaningful living. Through personal anecdotes and the wisdom gleaned from many coaches and fearless leaders, we uncover that our life's work can indeed form a legacy of hope...

Have you ever pondered over the mysterious world of hormones and their correlation with breast cancer? Prepare to be enlightened as we journey with Dr. Jeffrey Brown in this episode, exploring hormone balance, testing methods, and the often underappreciated Dutch Test that can help identify any imbalances. We underscore the cruciality of understanding your hormone levels, which is unfortunately of...

When most people face a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, they might feel like their life is over. But not our guest, Chuck Keels. He took this dire prognosis as an opportunity to change his life, his mindset, and most surprisingly, his faith. In an awe-inspiring twist on a classic heart-rending tale, Chuck recounts his journey of being diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer and how his encounter with Je...

Join us on a heartfelt journey as we sit down with the remarkable Yahaira Lopez. Yahaira courageously shares her battle with stage four metastatic breast cancer, recounting her experiences from the first inkling that something was off, right through to chemotherapy. Her touching narrative underscores the vital importance of paying attention to our bodies and acting swiftly when something seems ami...

Get ready for an incredible journey as we sit down with the brave and inspiring Millie Inoa, who takes us through her battle with breast cancer. Listen in as she recounts her struggle for early detection, tells the story of her fight against her insurance company for an MRI approval, and shares her experience with diagnosis and treatment. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence and th...

Today, we're shining a spotlight on the formidable Lissette Lahoz, a breast cancer survivor whose strength and determination are a testament to human resilience. Strap in as Lissette takes us on an emotional roller coaster, from the first moment of her diagnosis, through the trials of her treatments, to her ultimate triumph over this formidable adversary.  As we navigate Lissette's journ...

In this episode Shannon and I talk about her dual diagnosis and how she has chosen to Rise Up from Breast Cancer not once, but twice and is on a mission to help other women do the same. Shannon talks about both of her diagnosis and how passionate she is abut helping other women navigate their breast cancer journey as well. She talks about the importance of a positive mindset and how focusing on yo...

In this episode Shannon and I talk about her dual diagnosis and how her career helped her navigate her diagnosis which in turn has helped so many others. Shannon talks about her diagnosis, her family history, and the importance of the Oncotype test to ehlp others with their decision after their diagnosis. She also expresses how important it is to make sure you have a great team to navigate your jo...

In this episode Jennifer and I talk about navigating our cancer journey and becoming a cancer exercise specialist and then walk through perimenopause & menopause together. Whether you are entering or going through menopuase from a cancer diagnosis or just the path of life, we cover what you should and should not be doing. Life isn’t the same now so you can’t be doing the same things you’ve alw...

In this episode Ashley and I talk about what it was like to navigate a breast cancer diagnosis at 28 years old with an 18 month old. Ashley goes into how important it is to listen to your body and advocate for yourself and your own health. She knew something was really wrong when she was pregnant and she was written off as if her symptoms were normal. Ashley wants women to really pay attention to...

In this episode T.J. and I talk about the importance of estrogen gene testing, ways to intervene and how to detoxify our bodies. T.J. Hills is a TEDx Speaker, Women's Health Speaker & Best Selling Author of Sex, Drugs, Babies, & Breast Cancer. The changes we have to go through as women are challenging to the say the least. Between cancer and menopause, it is a reminder to be kind to o...

In this episode Michelle and I talk about the grief after a cancer diagnosis and not just for the patient but the loved ones as well. We talk about different ways people process and grieve and ways to help. Michelle has been a rock in my world and really helped me get in tune with myself and slo the F down. I hope she has an impact on you as well. Michelle is a true example of someone helping me C...

Tenecia talks about her diagnosis and journey and how she, too, found her purpose through her diagnosis and created The Pink Queen Foundation. More than just surviving! Tenecia is thriving with her organization and helping so many others affected by cancer, not just breast cancer! And you can help change the lives of others as well! ➡️If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on our podc...

When you finish your battle with breast cancer and are told you are in remission to find out the treatment you had to do is now the cause of your new cancer and so much worse. Judith was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast cancer and came out of her double mastectomy, Stage 3 which then changed her treatment plan. The Red Devil Treatment Plan is truly the devil! After a year in remission she gets a rare...

Breast Cancer affects way more than just ypu & your physical self. No one talks about your emotional & mental health, especially with others. Ryn is passionate about coaching others throug their journey to help women navigate their journey. In this episode we talk about the PTSD that actually comes with a diagnosis. She also talks about how mindset is the number one thing for not only a ca...

Do you find yourself stuck at some crossroads of where to go, what to do and if what you’re doing is even the right thing? Maybe you feel torn about all the different avenues you’d like to explore In life? Girl, I feel you! Been there, done that, didn’t like it! In this episode I dive into how and when I finally found my BIG WHY and how that fuels me every damn day to wake up and change lives.  I...

Welcome back to Season 2 of Bustin' Out of Breast Cancer! It's been a hot minute and I'm sorry but as we all go through seasons, I too was try to work though some things. I want to make this season not only a platform for other survivors to share how they are thriving and giving back but also share other mindset tips and coaching tips I've learned over time as well as speak to...

This was my Facebook post for today and I thought it was better than show notes. (Let's Connect on Facebook 5 years ago today you introduced yourself to me, my family, and friends. I just wanted to say Thank You for stopping by and impacting my life the way you did! I know you thought you were sneaky creeping into our lives without showing signs of a lump but what you didn’t know is that I wa...

Bustin' Out of Breast Cancer New Episodes are released Wednesdays at 7:00 am EST EP 162-Straight Talk with Maria Goossens-3x Cancer Thriver Maria has had 3 cancer diagnoses starting in 2018 with the last one being a rare gene mutation. In addition to her own cancer diagnosis, she has had to deal with the stress and reality of losing her mom and sister while battling COVID.   Important topics...

Bustin' Out of Breast Cancer New Episodes are released Wednesdays at 7:00 am EST EP 161-Straight Talk with Virginia Carnesale Virginia Carnesale, founder and CEO of Stage, is a breast cancer survivor, wellness enthusiast, and information activist who is on a mission to create a community and shopping destination around breast cancer. During Virginia’s journey battling Stage II  breast cancer,...

Bustin' Out of Breast Cancer New Episodes are released Wednesdays at 7:00 am EST EP 159-Straight Talk with Princess DianeBrainisfried Princess DianeBrainisfried is a royal ambassador of positivity, speaker, author, and a badass Breast Cancer Thriver! Diane talks to us about her diagnosis and how to change the dialogue we speak. For example, I HAVE breast cancer rather than I was diagnosed wit...

Bustin' Out of Breast Cancer New Episodes are released Wednesdays at 7:00 am EST EP 159-Straight Talk with Dr. Edo McGee-Pharmacist, Mindset Coach, Thriver, and Founder of S.E.W. Wellness Dr. Edo McGee is a 5-year breast cancer Thriver and the CEO/Founder of S.E.W. Wellness. They serve breast cancer patients from the start of diagnosis and beyond through survivorship to support, and empower t...

Bustin' Out of Breast Cancer New Episodes are released Wednesdays at 7:00 am EST EP 158-Straight Talk with Dr. Cynthia Ambres-Executive Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer at Kate Farms Dr. Cynthia Ambres is the Executive Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer at Kate Farms, a company that focuses on Plant-Based Formulas and nutrition so people can live their best lives and be all they...