Breast Cancer Awareness: Real Talk with Abby S2E45

Conquering Breast Cancer: Abby Anderson's Journey - Period Besties Podcast Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie. In today's episode, they welcome Abby Anderson, sharing her powerful and inspiring journey through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and support. Abby discusses her experience from discovering her cancer, going through surgeries, and the importance of advocacy and support systems. They highlight valuable resources, like the significance of getting mammograms and additional screenings, and the need for emotional and practical support for those battling cancer. Join Stasha, Katie, and Abby as they bring awareness and education for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and more.   Join us in Nourish & Flourish: Eating Well Through Perimenopause here: https://stasha.kartra.com/page/NourishFlourish   00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:44 Introducing Today's Guest: Abby Anderson 02:18 Abby's Breast Cancer Journey Begins 04:34 Navigating the Medical System 06:53 Deciding on Surgery Options 10:35 Mental Health and Support Systems 14:46 Advocating for Early Detection 23:11 The Emotional Impact of Illness 28:46 Deep Flap Surgery vs. Implants 30:01 The Reconstruction Journey 31:20 Living with Post-Surgery Challenges 32:09 Mental and Emotional Resilience 34:38 Support Systems and Resources 36:20 Community and Advocacy 37:58 Unexpected Acts of Kindness 46:19 Facing Life After Cancer 47:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 50:22 Closing Remarks and Gratitude   Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: [email protected] Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack  Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound