267 - Cutting Through the Silence: Black Women, Fibroids & the Hysterectomy Decision with Melissa

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa of Fab Glance—a lifestyle influencer, digital strategist, and one of the realest voices online—to have a deeply personal conversation about women's health, fibroids, and her decision to have a hysterectomy. After sharing my own story in a previous episode, I opened the door for others to speak up—and Melissa walked through it with vulnerability, courage, and honesty. We talk through the emotional and physical realities of living with fibroids, navigating the decision to be child-free, and how society often places unfair expectations on women's bodies. Melissa also shares what it was like to date after surgery and the fear of how people would react to her health decisions. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that women's health journeys are never one-size-fits-all. We also discuss: 🩸 Living with fibroids and the trauma of heavy periods 🧠 The emotional labor of making life-altering health decisions 💔 Grieving motherhood and embracing a child-free life 🛌 Healing from surgery—both physically and emotionally If you've ever dealt with reproductive health issues, questioned societal norms about motherhood, or just want to hear two Black women talk candidly about life, love, and healing—this episode is for you. Follow Melissa here: 📌 Instagram: @fabglance 💻 Website: www.fabglance.com Support The Boonie Breakdown: ✨ Join Boonie on Patreon for exclusive content & events: Patreon.com/TheBoonieBreakdown 🛍️ Shop The Boonie Breakdown Store: www.thebooniebreakdown.com/shop Let's Keep in Touch! 📲 Follow on Instagram: @TheBoonieBreakdown 📘 Like on Facebook: facebook.com/TheBoonieBreakdown 📩 Got something to say? Email [email protected] or submit comments at www.thebooniebreakdown.com/contact 💬 Use the hashtag #TheBoonieBreakdown and tag #PodIn to share your thoughts! Chapters 0:08 Intro and Apologies 4:19 Hysterectomy Journey Begins 7:33 Clickbait Fatigue 7:43 Special Guest Melissa 7:49 Personal Stories of Hysterectomies 18:13 Navigating Grief and Acceptance 28:15 Life After Hysterectomy 31:32 Benefits of No More Periods 40:14 Educating Others on Hysterectomy 49:18 The Breakdown Game 50:45 Conclusion and Farewell