“He (my son) will be raised by two women. I’ve seen it happen where someone is raised with two dads, two moms, there is this automatic thought that “Oh no, they’re going to be gay too.” If that’s what he wants, then that’s what he wants.” “Disclaimer with this Pink on Pride Behind the Bra Podcast: There will be a lot of sex talk. Breast cancer is a very sexual diagnosis. Breasts are a part of a sexual being.” - Z She was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34. Five years later, Melissa Ba...
Jun 01, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Aimee is a breast cancer survivor, fur mommy, and a health and beauty publicist from upstate New York. She grew up in New York City and has been in the beauty and fashion industry for nearly 25 years. Life was going smooth for Aimee and her husband when she unexpectedly found a lump on her breast. Soon after, at her regular screening, Aimee would hear the life changing news that she was living with breast cancer. Join us on this weeks Behind the Bra Podcast as Aimee shares her story, including h...
Mar 24, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Kristen is a wife, mom, CrossFit athlete, scuba diver, and veterinarian from New Jersey. She first noticed a lump on her breast shortly after she stopped breast feeding her daughter at the end of 2019, but it wasn't until her husband noticed that Kristen decided to go in for her mammogram. Less than a month later, in January 2020, she heard those life changing words: "You have breast cancer." Tune in to the Behind the Bra Podcast and hear Kristen's incredible story as she shares how she walked t...
Mar 10, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 46
The Behind the Bra Podcast is back!! We are starting 2021 off with an incredible story from Laurianna. She is a mom, friend, athlete, badass firefighter/paramedic, student of life, and a breast cancer survivor. Laurianna grew up involved in athletics, participating in gymnastics and running track in high school and then rowing in college, before she began testing for local fire departments Southern California. Laurianna reminds us that whether in day to day life or throughout a breast cancer dia...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Kate is a mom, coffee lover, breast cancer survivor, and all-around badass from Houston, Texas. She is a mom to two kids and teaches 8th grade language arts. Kate was first diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in 2019, just three years after her mom's diagnosis. In the midst of treatment, Kate had to face her failing marriage, the death of her beloved family dog, as well as all the trauma a cancer diagnosis brings. But in the midst of it all, Kate discusses how these life changing effects refocu...
Dec 18, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
“We have to go through dark moments in order to grow. To be better” Sarah is a breast cancer survivor, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and a special needs mom originally from Michigan. She first met her firefighter husband while working as a paramedic and they now live in Ohio with their two daughters. When Sarah was twenty weeks pregnant with her second daughter she was told her daughter might never walk or talk due to a condition called hydrocephalus. The first year of Meghan’s life, Sarah a...
Dec 11, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 5
"When your world is falling apart, is when the healing begins." Sherri is a Breast Cancer survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, mom and wife from Cleveland, Ohio. She is also an athlete, a yogi, and an avid crossfitter. Sherri grew up involved in athletics, participating in gymnastics through high school and later becoming a dedicated runner. So when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 21 years old, her world stood still. Sherri's lymphoma treatment consisted of mantle radiation, which...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Natina was born and raised in San Jose, Ca and after experiencing some childhood trauma she found comfort and control in a world of sports and athletics. She grew up playing soccer, and running track and cross country. Natina found a sense of freedom in fitness and eventually even joined the Marines, serving for five years. Natina now lives in South Carolina with her husband and three sons and continues to crave fitness to help keep her grounded. While the world was entering an unknown chaos bac...
Nov 11, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
"It's ok to take up space in this world and advocate for yourself. Learn how to ask for help." The Behind the Bra Podcast: GOOD series, episode 2 kicks off with Amanda. Originally from Northern California, Amanda bounced around the west coast for about ten years before settling in Temecula. She is no stranger to hard work. Amanda first began pursuing a degree in music performance at California State University Long Beach, but eventually moved back up north to Sacramento, after her mom got sick, ...
Oct 28, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are kicking off the Behind the Bra Good Series with Wendy Nielsen, a registered dietitian, photographer, and CrossFit athlete from St. Paul, Minnesota. Wendy was diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer in September of 2018 at the age of 40. Having watched her mom navigate a breast cancer diagnosis 13 years earlier, Wendy opted to have a double mastectomy in order to forgo other treatment options. It took a while for her to come out of the dust of her diagnosis, and through two surgeries, Wendy admi...
Oct 21, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
"You can make the CHOICE to be positive" Tune in to the Behind the Bra Podcast this week as Lori Shaw is joined by her awesome husband Nick and together they discuss the struggles of a breast cancer diagnosis while also highlighting the good things the diagnosis has brought to their family. Lori and Nick are a perfect example of a healthy and active couple and the fact that breast cancer does not discriminate . They first met in New York City where they were both living at the time. Lori's activ...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
"You need to be your own advocate for your health" Robin is a mom, physical therapist, competitive athlete, and a breast cancer survivor/ thriver who reminds us that breast cancer DOES NOT discriminate. Robin grew up in a military family and lived in 10 different states before entering college. Her dedication to gymnastics as a young girl gave her drive and purpose. It not only prepared her for her physically active future, but it also taught her structure and discipline in school, in athletics,...
Oct 07, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 37
"Breast cancer made me realize what was important in life. People will remember how you made them feel" Kristin is a badass warrior of breast cancer who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up an active kid, Kristin was always involved in sports and at 14 even decided she wanted to be a bodybuilder. No matter the goals set before her, Kristin prides herself on always accomplishing them. From pursuing a career as an Air Traffic Controller to eventually reaching that goal of being on stage at a body...
Sep 16, 2020•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Mother, athlete, currently going through treatment "Realize you can't control everything and that's okay." Katie is a mom and an athlete from New Hampshire and she is currently going through treatment for Stage 1 Breast Cancer. She grew up an athlete. Always active and involved in sports, Katie has valued health and fitness her whole life. After being involved in CrossFit for a short time, Katie and her husband became CF coaches and eventually opened their own gym. At 34 years old, Katie was in ...
Sep 09, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 35
"Cancer has been a part of my life, but it is NOT my life." This week's Behind the Bra Podcast features Angela who is a complete and total badass!! She is a motorcycle riding, weightlifting/powerlifting mom, and athlete and breast cancer survivor for over 20 years. With a ton of athletic achievements under her belt, Angela is proof that breast cancer does not discriminate. After her diagnosis at just 29 years old, Angela showed what it meant to be an advocate for your health. She went through 4 ...
Sep 02, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 34
"Don't take life for granted. Be strong. Be mindful of those around you" Mary is a personal trainer and community health educator originally from Staten Island, NY and now resides in central New Jersey. Mary embraced her athletic ability at a young age, recognizing that sports gave her confidence and ultimately saved her life. On September 10, 2001, Mary enlisted in the Army and served for 6 years. Did you know that women in the military are 20-40% more likely to get breast cancer?! When Mary wa...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 33
"Shit Happens; things fall into place" Sarah is a breast cancer survivor and fitness enthusiast from Seattle, Washington. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Sarah has traveled and lived all over the world. From South Africa (her favorite) all the way to Taiwan. She settled in Seattle nearly four years ago when her job in Occupational Health and Safety pointed her to the Pacific Northwest. At just 31 years old she got a feeling that something wasn't quite right with her body and she confidentl...
Aug 19, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 33
"Don't sweat the small stuff. Be true to yourself. It doesn't have to be a death sentence." Emma is a wife, mom, athlete, and survivor from Redondo Beach, California. She came to America from Australia to pursue a Kinesiology degree and this path eventually led her to become a PE teacher, as well as a school counselor. A long family history of breast cancer motivated Emma to seek early detection methods and at 25 years old Emma began getting her yearly mammograms. Because of her knowledge about ...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 31
"I've learned so much about patience. We need to be less busy" Katelyn is a 30-year-old wife, sister, survivor, and athlete from Poland, Maine, and was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer at just 29 years old. Katelyn has considered herself an athlete since childhood, participating in nearly every sport and even pursuing soccer and softball into college. She was introduced to CrossFit 10 years ago when she and her sister were looking for a good way to stay in shape. A well-rounded athlete, Kate...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Miranda MacKay – look for gratitude in the little things Miranda is a Michigan native, living just outside of Detroit, and while she always considered herself the outdoorsy type, it was a long time before she finally started to recognize herself as the badass ATHLETE she is. After being dedicated to her corporate job for most of her adult life, Miranda switched gears at 35 years old, quit her job, and began yoga teacher training. It was the next day that she found a lump in her breast. Listen to...
Jul 22, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 29
“Don’t take the little things for granted.” Stefanie spent most of her childhood in Michigan involved in athletics. Her cheerleading talents took her from base to flyer in high school, and eventually she ended up coaching high school competitive cheer, where she met her husband, who she’s been with now for 22 years. Stefanie still refers to this as some of her favorite memories of her lifetime. Like a lot of women, Stefanie always put others above herself. Working, while taking care of her husba...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Throw your fit, then put your big girl panties on. Feel life when it’s hard, but don’t stay there. Go find your happiness. These are bold words from Molly Fulton, who shared with us, her beautiful story about overcoming trauma and learning how to be grateful for a breast cancer diagnosis. When Molly enlisted in the Navy, she was told she'd be a good fit as a Naval Secretary, but she knew she wanted more, and eventually, she served in the Navy as an Airman. Life was moving right along when, at on...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
I have more passion to live. 7 years after losing her father to cancer, Alicia found herself sitting with her Oncologist talking through her treatment options for breast cancer. She and her husband had just returned from their honeymoon and they were both in the best shape of their lives. She admits the wedding had a lot to do with that. It was the day before Thanksgiving in 2018, at the young age of 36, when she heard the news that would change her life forever. She and her husband were plannin...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 26
You are tougher than you think. Maureen was a new mom with big dreams with her new born daughter. She was struggling with her new role more than she was expecting. Nothing was going as “planned” from birth to breastfeeding to the simple pleasure of enjoying motherhood. Was something wrong? 9 months after giving birth, she found a lump on her breast. She was sure it was nothing. She was healthy, young only 34 years old, there is no way this was a concern. She was an avid marathon runner, CrossFit...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The GOOD that comes from being diagnosed with Breast Cancer?! How does that even make sense? Isn’t it an oxymoron? *** Our Behind the Bra Podcast is entering its second season and this time it’s all about the GOOD things that a breast cancer diagnosis can lead to. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed by all the challenges and heartache that breast cancer brings, which is why, in season two, we are inviting back a few of our guests from season one to come talk about the GOOD they have found in the str...
May 20, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
“Don’t let fear hold you back” were six words Kelsey Hackem would have never thought she would be saying after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 years old. Her life in Columbus, Ohio was simple and beautiful. She belonged to an awesome CrossFit community, was practicing law at a non-profit, and was in a great relationship. She never imagined that going in for her annual check up would be the day that changed her life. Kelsey considers herself lucky, that despite her young age, she was sti...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Margarita's extraordinary zest for life was evident from early on. After traveling the world as her husband served our country in the Air Force, she, her husband, and their two daughters settled in Missouri. Margarita never could have imagined that at 43 years old, while she was in the best shape of her life, that the lump she found on her chest would be breast cancer. Join us as Margarita shares with us how after finishing treatment just 4 months ago, she has learned ...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 23
At the young age of 32, Michelle McGree was about to take on the hardest endeavor of her life, a second Breast Cancer diagnosis. Which meant 3 months of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and hormonal therapy for years to come. Michelle walks us through her decision to study fishery biology, get a double mastectomy after her first diagnosis at age 28 and become an advocate for breast cancer research. You will learn some cool things about fish and how to be the person you are meant to be. Breast ca...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We can all do hard things. Come join Jessica Pinkall as she explains how this became her mantra. She will take us on a walk through her life, beginning with her early athletic achievements, through her struggles with her body image and even her awesome victory in the biggest loser challenge with her local radio station. The day she was diagnosed would change her life forever. Listen in to hear how Jessica was able to manage motherhood, continue teaching, and stay active at the young age of 37, a...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Imagine for a minute that you are in the best shape of your life. You've never felt better than you do right now. In this moment. You spend your days as a healthcare provider in the ICU. You give so much of your time to helping others. And you love it. During all of the peace and beauty, you stay strong as you witness your mom go through a breast cancer diagnosis. Then it happens. One harmonious summer day, your life changes. You feel a lump. Join us as Wendy talks through the shame and guilt sh...
Apr 13, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 20
