Ever wanted to meet a New York Radio City Rockette? Well, now you've found your chance on this week's podcast. Come join us as Jen takes us down memory lane. Her humble beginnings as the youngest of 10 CHILDREN started in PHOENIX, AZ and her unbelievable talents later catapulted her to RADIO CITY’S “GREAT STAGE” in New York City. By the young age of 35, her dance career was ending, and she began her transition to being a mother of 3 and a PreK Teacher. Together we will listen as Jen shines a lig...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Get ready for an hour of life lessons. Leslie teaches us the power of the word "AND" & how what we are planning in life might not always be what we get. This extraordinary teacher shares her story of how she advocated for herself not once, not twice, but three times before she heard those life changing words, "You have breast cancer."
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Imagine you are living in another country miles away from your family and close friends and you get life changing news. Kelly shares her experience of living her best life in Australia and getting diagnosed with breast cancer then shortly after getting another cancer diagnosis half way through her breast cancer treatment. Her story will shock you and remind you how tough are bodies and minds really are!
Mar 16, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Get ready to be inspired. From the moment of Tory’s birth to her diagnosis and the decision to uproot herself from the East Coast to the West Coast. She reminds us all that no matter the road ahead, we are in the driver seat.
Mar 09, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Nicole Acoin founder and CEO of Healthy Steps Nutrition shares her mother's breast cancer story of grace. She has dedicated her life to helping others through nutrition. Her work is dedicated to her mother's life and legacy. Barbells for Boobs is proud to announce our official partnership with Healthy Steps Nutrition. This month we launched RAD Nutrition, a program that will support the unique nutritional needs of a breast cancer survivor for life.
Mar 02, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Grab a quiet place and a tissue as we share the story of three sisters. Our Zionna, and her sister Charlene share Jenny's story of love, courage, and loss as she fought Stage 4 breast cancer.
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode we are changing things up a bit. Meet Joe. Joe is a public figure, entrepreneur and owner of NXTLVL Sport & Fitness. As an avid fundraiser for Barbells for Boobs, Joe's inspirations to help others turned toward his mother when she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. Follow Joe through his journey and life as a co-survivor.
Feb 04, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode of the Behind the Bra podcast, we have the dynamic duo Patty and Javier. Patty is a Stage 2 breast cancer survivor and shot caller! Her husband of one year, Javier is a co-survivor and Patty's biggest supporter. Both Patty and Javier share their experiences with a breast cancer diagnosis and life post-diagnosis.
Jan 27, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The Fighting Fox: Sandra Zori Pharmacist by profession, and a Crossfitter by pleasure. Sandra is a mother of two young girls and a wife, living a regular suburban life in Michigan when diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2018 at the age of 34. Sandra calls in and talks with Zionna shares her story and her efforts to share gratitude and experience with breast cancer.
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Jill David joins sits down with Zionna. We also welcome Jill's husband Christian to the episode and our first co-survivor on the Behind the Bra podcast.
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Lily Yang, breast cancer survivor, coach and nutritionist joins Z today to discuss her diagnosis at the age of 26. Born and raised in Korea, Lily shares her diagnosis and treatment using the Korean healthcare system.
Nov 22, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Kim is a mother of two awesome adults, an educator & Level 5 Master of CrossFit. In 2009 Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer after being misdiagnosed. Hailing from the great state of Wisconsin, Kim shares her breast cancer story, her journey in CrossFit and how she will continue to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
ALISON, STAGE 1 In this episode of Behind the Bra, Z ionna talks to A lison for our first ever remote podcast. Alison lives in McCook, NE and she shares life before breast cancer, treatment and her involvement in our Dx to Rx program.
Oct 31, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Deanna, diagnosed at Stage 1 (5 year survivor) and mother to twin daughters Violet and Annabelle (age 9). Deanna has been a recipient of the Dx to Rx scholarship program and training through her treatment, post diagnosis at The Los Al Gym with her coaches. On this episode, Deanna talks with Z about how she found and became apart of Barbells for Boobs.
Oct 26, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Candlemaker & Full-time Breast Cancer Thrivor. Part 1: @philecia shares her days modeling, wearing black, riding motorcycles and doing CrossFit before being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Learn how her diagnosis finally came about at the age of 30 and the immediate treatment post detection. https://www.fightforphilecia.com/
Oct 21, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Watch your caboose! Zionna sits down with survivor, freight train engineer and owner of some glow boobs. Plans got derailed but they kept chugging along sharing Melissa's incredible story being diagnosed with breast cancer and her treatment.
Oct 11, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Bold Bora. Initially meeting Bora at the RAD Collective and hearing her story, she has become a shining light in the Barbells for Boobs survivor group. After multiple surgeries and a cancer diagnosis, Bora has had to refocus her role, purpose and identity. She knows God has a plan for her through all these health trials, but she is committed to taking things one day at a time.
Sep 29, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Z sits down and talks with the Board Chair of Barbells for Boobs, Christina Ballard. Christina shares her diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 47 and her involved with the organization.
Sep 26, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In 2009, Z’s world was changed. Her best friend, Cecy, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 26. Although she had insurance and a referral from her physician, Cecy was initially denied breast screening services by medical professionals and was recommended for “mammography at age 40”. Not satisfied, Cecy advocated for her health. Due to her persistence, she discovered that she was living with breast cancer. In this episode, Z and Cecy discuss their origin as friends, family and some new ...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Behind the Bra. Zionna Hanson discusses past, present and future of the organization and Behind the Bra.
Sep 21, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
