Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful

Host Melissa Berry has a high energy, insightful interview with Rev. Tammie Denyse, Founder of Carrie's TOUCH. In addition to breast cancer advocacy, Tammie is also very passionate about bone health. From secondary fracture prevention, osteoporosis risks for postmenopausal women, and moving the needle on racial disparity, Tammie shares a wealth of knowledge that she has gained through many years a...

Host Melissa Berry sits down with breast cancer advocate and Instagram Reels extraordinaire Dani Trops to talk breast cancer, confidence, dating after breast cancer....and nipples! So many of us are faced with having to make the decision to reconstruct our nipples, get nipple tattoos....or do nothing at all. Tune in to hear this very real conversation about how to navigate the nipple dilemma.

Melissa is a huge fan of Wildfire Magazine, so it was a major treat for her to speak with founder April Stearns. April has created an incredible platform for the breast cancer community to share their stories, and even offers virtual writing workshops for those who want to really sharpen their skills. In this episode, learn all about April, her "why" behind Wildfire and how sharing your story (on...

Melissa sits down with Tricia Totten aka @flexingaftercancer, 56 year-old breast cancer thriver, bone health and fitness advocate to share her first hand experience about how to keep your bones strong and healthy after a breast cancer diagnosis and menopause.  Tricia is such a great example of being super proactive and advocating for your bone health! Thank you to Amgen for making this episode pos...

Ever wonder what nipple and areola tattooing is all about? Well, here's everything you need to know from Tara Williamson, breast cancer thriver and owner of Pink Ink Tattoo. Melissa and Tara discuss the tattooing process, when's the best time to consider getting a consultation, health insurance coverage, how to find the best artist in your area and what questions to ask them when conducting your i...

Melissa takes a deep dive into the world of breast cancer myths with the amazing Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky. Should you avoid eating soy? Is it ok to continue exercising during chemo? What are the pros and cons of cold capping? Can you still get your nails done during treatment?  Tune in to hear the answers to all of these questions and many more!

Host Melissa Berry has a very in-depth and valuable conversation with Dr. Andrea Singer about bone health as it relates to breast cancer and menopause. Grab a pen because by listening to this episode, you'll learn practical ways to prevent bone loss, how to maintain strong bones even if you're post menopausal and undergoing breast cancer treatment, how to and so much more!

Host Melissa Berry has a dynamic conversation with the amazing Rori Zura, Founder of Foobs & Fitness. Rori was determined to protect her body and skin from radiation, so she came up with a routine that prevents burns and keeps your energy levels up. Tune in to learn the step-by-step process, as well as learn all about Rori's amazing shift in her career path as a result of advocating for herself se...

Host Melissa Berry had the unique opportunity to speak with Dr. Michele McDermott, Medical Director of Bone Health for Amgen. Dr. McDermott founded the Menopause and Osteoporosis Center in Austin, Texas which she directed until she joined Amgen in 2018.  This episode is packed with tons of information about bone health as it relates to breast cancer. How often should you get a DXA scan? What happe...

Host Melissa Berry has a very candid conversation with her Dad, Steve Berry about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and everything in between. Tune in to hear this heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and tears about how Steve supported and dealt with his daughters' triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis. He openly shares his thoughts and fears upon Melissa's diagnosis as well as some...

Before you even think about hitting "play" on this episode, you've got to take a look at Dr. Bridget's Instagram account. It's the perfect blend of breast cancer advocacy and dentistry with a very serious dose of fashion. Host Melissa Berry has a fun yet information conversation with Dr. Bridget, covering everything from her breast cancer experience, her passion for fashion, and weighs in on the d...

Host Melissa Berry catches up with her very first triple negative BFF, Ricki Fairley! Ricki is the CEO & Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and since their first interview Ricki has been making some serious strides towards eradicating Black breast cancer.  She launched When We Tri(al), a movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical tri...

Claire Gill, Chief Executive Officer at the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, returns to the show to give us a refresher about bone health, but also brings us all up to speed on the current legislation surrounding the medical reimbursement rate for the DXA scan. From bone health tips to prevent fracture to ways that you can help get this bill passed,  Claire shares everything that you need to...

Host Melissa Berry sits down with Kimberly Irvine, 2x Breast Cancer Survivor, CEO of KGI Health and Author of STRONG [ER+] to talk about breast cancer, divorce, dating, parenting and everything in between. Most recently, Kimberly made the decision to reconstruct her breasts once again after going flat for many years. Tune in to hear her insights about her physical and emotional challenges and how...

Host Melissa Berry sits down with the amazing Ali Rogin to discuss her brave and inspiring decision to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy during her senior year at New York University upon discovering that she had the BRCA1 genetic mutation. Tune in to hear her amazing story, as well as her "why" behind writing her first book, "Beat Breast Cancer Like A Boss."

Just when we thought we knew everything there was about BRCA testing…then along came JScreen! Host Melissa Berry sits down with Emily Goldberg, Genetic Counselor for JScreen for an insightful conversation about who should get genetic testing, next steps if you test positive for the BRCA gene, if you should test for other genes even after you're treated for breast cancer and more! Tune into this in...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and what better time for host Melissa Berry to chat with the amazing Lauren Chatalian, Director of Advocacy for Cancer Care ?! This amazing national non-profit organization offers free professional counseling support groups and educational workshops pertaining to emotional and financial well being for anyone affected by cancer. Tune in to learn all about the i...

You don't want to miss this one! Everyone needs a Kim Angell in their life. Kim is not only an incredible breast cancer advocate and metastatic breast cancer thriver, but she's also a travel lover and just wait till you hear how she met her hubby, Josh. Thank you Kim for sharing all of you with all of us!

Cheryl joins Melissa once again to chat about all of the great work that American Bone Health has done to keep the breast cancer community informed. Learn how to advocate for your bone health, the importance of the DXA scan and so much more!

Host Melissa Berry sits down with the amazing Asha Miller, breast cancer and body love advocate. Asha takes us on an incredibly inspiring walk through her breast cancer experience. She candidly shares with us how it led to radical body love, and how to love your new "you" after breast cancer treatment and surgery!

Join host Melissa Berry and breast cancer advocate Abby Match for an informative conversation about breast cancer, family history and genetics. Abby shares her insights and passion for knowing your family history, where to go for genetics testing and so much more!

Host Melissa Berry is joined by the amazing Kara Frazier, founder of Fighting Pretty. Kara was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at the very young age of 26. Fighting Pretty is a non-profit organization that helps women feel strong and beautiful during and after cancer treatments. It works with hospitals, cancer clinics and support groups to provide pink boxing gloves, donated "clean" lipstick...

Host Melissa Berry had the unique opportunity to sit down with her friend Audra who also happens to be the producer of her podcast! Melissa and Audra met during their work with the AiRs Foundation, and the two connected because of their passion for social media, marketing...and of course beauty and fashion! Audra lost her Mom Eileen to breast cancer five years ago. She candidly and bravely shares...

Patricia shares her breast cancer story, passion for raising awareness about ethnic disparity among the Latina population, and the amazing intersection of her career and her breast cancer journey. Tune in for this dynamic and information conversation that you won't want to miss!

To know Cora is to love her! Host Melissa Berry met Cora during a Salty Girl Beauty retreat in Maine, and they've been friends ever since! They recently reconnected when Melissa learned that Cora is not only a breast cancer advocate, but is also now advocating for bone health. If you want to hear a story about some serious resilience, then tune in to learn about Cora's breast cancer experience, wh...