#8: Your Breastfriend with Jasmine Khorsandi

Jennifer and Britney sit down with sonographer and clinic owner Jasmine Khorsandi to demystify breast screening. Jasmine explains why dense breast tissue can hide cancers on mammograms, how SonoCine automated whole-breast ultrasound (AWBUS) captures 3,000+ images (including lymph nodes), and what that means for people with breast implants. They cover baseline screening ages, family history/BRCA, rupture detection, and why creating a soothing, human experience matters. Jasmine also shares her integrated approach—Reiki, 528 Hz sound baths, stress reduction—and a prevention toolkit from hormones to sunscreen choices. The convo ends with a soul-nourishing riff on self-love, friendships that fuel health, and being the CEO of your own health. Disclaimer: This episode shares personal experiences and opinions. It is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for your own care. Chapters & Timestamps  00:00 – Welcome + how Jen & Jasmine met (tech anxiety, "click-click-click" fear) 03:10 – Why Jasmine built a calmer clinic (tea, conversation, holding space) 06:05 – Dense breasts 101 & mammogram blind spots ("snowball in the snow") 09:00 – What is SonoCine AWBUS? (3,000 images, lymph nodes, sesame-seed tumors, no radiation) 12:40 – Mammogram vs ultrasound: do you need both? (Jasmine's cadence recommendation) 15:05 – Lymph nodes & armpit imaging 16:40 – Implants: seeing behind them, rupture risk, what ultrasound can pick up 21:00 – Who should start when? (baseline at ~30; earlier with strong family history/BRCA) 24:30 – A 24-year-old case & why prevention saves lives 28:15 – Reiki & sound healing in the clinic (how Jasmine senses energy; empath care) 33:10 – Epigenetics, thoughts as medicine, "Zen and the Art of Happiness" 38:20 – At-home tests, high-risk assessments, hormones in your 20s 42:30 – Sound baths as "frequency medicine" (528 Hz, Unplug, benefits) 47:20 – Sunscreen, sun time, zinc, circadian rhythm; seed oils 52:10 – Friendship hygiene: "If it's not a hell yes, it's a no." 56:00 – Takeaway: Be the CEO of your health + where to find Jasmine   Products, Tools & Resources Mentioned: SonoCine Automated Whole-Breast Ultrasound (AWBUS) robot Book: Zen and the Art of Happiness (Shawn Achor's is different—this one is by Chris Prentiss) Meditation/Sound Baths: Unplug (studio referenced) Sunscreen: Van Man — beef tallow + zinc (clean, minimal-ingredient formula) Frequency: 528 Hz (heart-chakra frequency used in sound baths) "Basic Brand" clean home supplies (as mentioned in convo)   Sono Breast Wellness Clinic: Owner/Lead Sonographer: Jasmine Khorsandi Services: Automated whole-breast ultrasound (SonoCine), lymph-node mapping, thyroid ultrasound (nodules/Hashimoto's screening), pelvic/ovaries ultrasound (incl. endometrial thickness), Reiki, 528 Hz sound healing. How to book: Website: https://www.sonobreasts.com/ Instagram: @sonobreasts Phone: 424-238-6429