Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, so what better time to talk about the benefits of bone health and Pilates? Meet Aliyah Hatcher, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and Founder & Owner of Pilates Center of Rockville. Learn what Pilates is, why it's so beneficial for overall bone health, how it can improve your posture, strengthen your core and so much more!

If you're apprehensive about diving into the crazy world of dating while navigating metastatic breast cancer, then this episode is for you! Deltra is one of the most inspiring, vibrant thrivers that you'll ever meet. We talked about dating apps, what her deal breakers are, when to let your partner know that you have metastatic breast cancer, as well as a ton of other tips that will help you take t...

Meet my dear friend, artist, and three-time cancer survivor Marianne DuQuette Cuozzo! We talk about her cancer experience, her life as an artist, and how the two worlds collided with her fab LymphaDIVAs collab. She also shares her tried and true fashion tips for those of us who are flat and don't have breast reconstruction.  Thank you to LympheDIVAs for sponsoring this special episode! For 10% off...

Shopping for a wig for the very first time when you're about to lose your hair to chemo can be a very daunting task. Have no fear, Jess the @hairlossgirlboss is here! She's a true expert when it comes to finding the perfect wig and offers up some really great tips about where to find the best ones, how to care for and style them, insurance coverage options and so much more. I promise you'll be so...

We went there! I had a very candid and informative conversation with Gerie DiPiano, women's healthcare expert and President and CEO of FemmePharma. We discussed all of the sexual health and intimacy challenges that cancer patients face, some very proven and effective solutions, and the importance of feminine self-care whether you're sexually active or not.

To know Lauren is to love Lauren! I had so much fun recording this episode with my new friend Lauren Candies Tarpley, author of the Type A Guide To Cancer series. Her latest guide is about to hit and focuses on hair loss. Tune in to hear her story, her "why" behind her popular guidebook series, and our deep-dive conversation about hair loss and how to embrace this difficult part of cancer treatmen...

Want to meet a fierce triple-negative breast cancer thriver turned fashion designer? Introducing Nahomi Enrico, Founder of Busca La Luz. Tune into this very special episode to hear Nahomi's story and how she launched her very own fashion brand which gives back $5 to the Triple Negative Breast Foundation for each and every item sold!

I can't believe it's been 10 years since my triple negative breast cancer diagnosis. Join me as I reflect on my breast cancer experience, the ups and downs along the way and most importantly the lessons that I learned. I hope you enjoy this special episode!

I love when beautiful things are born at the intersection of fashion and cancer, and this episode is such a great example of that! Meet Jenn Greenhut, stage IV triple-negative breast cancer thriver turned handbag designer. She founded Zero Negative, a beautiful accessories collection in 2017 which has since raised thousands of dollars for UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation. Learn more about h...

It's March and it's Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month! If you don't know her already, meet my dear friend and colleague Hayley Dinerman, Executive Director of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Learn how the Foundation got started, what TNBC Day is all about, and how you can help support this unique organization that has truly become a home for triple negative breast cancer...

Do you love your long hair and can't imagine losing it to chemo? You won't want to miss this episode with my new friend Caileigh Scott. She went the cold capping route and shared all of the pros and cons. The emotional and physical aspects of hair loss. The best part? She's totally rocking and embracing her fabulous short hair, tune in to hear the whole convo and learn how you can do the same!

If you don't know her already, please meet my dear friend Jen Rozenbaum. A boudoir photographer, breast cancer survivor and author who has helped so many of us feel connected to ourselves after breast cancer treatment. We took a deep dive into dating and divorce after breast cancer and Jen offered some really great tips so do not miss this episode!

I'm so glad that I met Teeru Bihani, founder of Bihani Jewelry. She's literally a cancer researcher by day, and a jewelry designer by night who creates beautiful designs while giving back to the cancer community. Each month, Teeru donates a portion of Bihani Jewelry sales to an organization that provides direct support to patients, survivors, thrivers, and previvors. Check this episode out, it's t...

You're going to love Rachelle aka @theoriginalrachelle! I instantly connected with this fellow fashionista. We talked about her passion for all things fashion and beauty, and her dedication to bringing awareness and support to the young breast cancer community is truly inspiring. Tune in for the full scoop!

If you're a patient or caregiver you won't want to miss this crash course in getting organized and keeping your calm through a cancer diagnosis or whatever challenges life throws your way. Join host Melissa Berry and her amazing life and business coach Brooke Burns, Founder of Brooke Burns Coaching for some very practical organizational tips for getting through even your toughest days.

Just in case you missed the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium adventures of Hayley Dinerman (Executive Director of The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation), Ricki Fairley (Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance) and host Melissa Berry, here's your chance to get the key takeaways and latest developments that we learned at this very important annual breast cancer conference. Thank...

Host Melissa Berry has learned so much about bone health as a result of her, "Beautiful To The Bone" podcast series, as well as a special episode produced for the "It's All About The Break" campaign. Tune in to hear Melissa share her favorite "snippets" from some of the past episodes and in just under an hour you'll have enough information to advocate for YOUR bone health and get a DXA scan!

Join host Melissa Berry and she sits down with one of her dear friends Kristen Carbone, breast cancer previvor and founder of Brilliantly. Learn all about Kristen's amazing, "Brilliantly Warm" invention, how she recently scored coverage about her brand in Goop, and the why behind her mission.

Host Melissa Berry sits down with young triple-negative breast cancer thriver, Sydney Różycki. At the young age of 23, Sydney discovered her own breast cancer and also learned that she had a BRCA mutation.  Tune into this very special episode to hear Sydney's story and learn why it's so important to advocate for yourself no matter how young you are. You'll also get to hear about her upcoming weddi...

Hot flashes. Mood swings. Menopause is a hot topic these days, and host Melissa Berry interviews Tamsen Fadal who shares her menopause journey and her "why" behind her fierce advocacy and dedication to demystifying this challenging chapter in women's lives. From hot flashes to mood swings and everything in between, Tamsen is your menopause coach. If you're approaching menopause or are in the thick...

Fasten your seat belts for this very special episode with Jennifer Lopez, space technologist, and National Geographic Explorer, who's on a mission to make the world better through technology and to help unravel the secrets of the cosmos. She's also a triple-negative breast cancer thriver who discovered that she has advanced osteoporosis as a result of her treatment. Tune in for this very candid an...

Host Melissa Berry met journalist Anne D'Innocenzio long before they were both diagnosed with and treated for triple negative breast cancer. Melissa was a fashion publicist and she'd pitch Anne when she wrote for Women's Wear Daily as well as the Associated Press. The two were reunited when amutual friend told Melissa that she knew someone who wrote for the AP and had TNBC...the rest is history! T...

Host Melissa Berry gets migraines! Not fun! So it was time to chat with someone who knows a thing or two about these debilitating headaches. Introducing Joe Coe, Director of Education, Digital Strategy and Co-President of the Global Healthy Living Foundation and host of the, "Talking Head Pain" podcast. The two spoke in great detail about the different types of medications available, prevention an...

Host Melissa Berry speaks with Dr. Edward Fox, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal oncology surgery. He is a professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Oncology, and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Health. , to talk about the importance of having a bone health plan...

Melissa has a really fun yet insightful chat with TNBC Thriver founder Kelly Thomas and breast cancer advocate Vaishalee Howey. These two beauties met on their triple negative breast cancer paths, and are a beautiful example of finding connection and community after a breast cancer diagnosis. They talk about the importance of seeking sisterhood when you're first diagnosed and share their experienc...