Episode 56: Ellyn Winters: From PR Mogul to Breast Cancer Advocate & Innovator with AskEllen.AI

Send us a textWhat if you received a life-changing diagnosis despite being at the peak of your health, managing a successful career, and having no family history of the disease? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ellyn Winters, who shares her rollercoaster journey from high-functioning PR mogul to breast cancer survivor and advocate. Ellyn’s story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of facing life's unexpected challenges head-on.Ellyn opens up about her decision to undergo a double mastectomy with aesthetic flat closure, courageously opting out of breast mound reconstruction, and the grueling process of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. She also dives into the emotional and physical hurdles she faced, including the impact of lymph node involvement and medications like Letrozole. Ellyn’s advocacy work shines through as we highlight her groundbreaking topless feature in People Magazine post-surgery and her co-created app https://askellyn.ai/, an empathetic AI companion designed to support breast cancer patients and their families. We explore how this innovative tool, built from OpenAI technology and Ellyn’s personal experience, offers non-judgmental support while urging users to consult their medical professionals. Ellyn discusses the AI's global reach and the move to a nonprofit model, emphasizing the importance of empathy and the common healthcare challenges patients face, particularly in Canada. Tune in to learn about the strength in survivorship and the systemic changes needed to better support those battling breast [email protected] Please on Instagram Twitter @flat_please Ellyn Winters on LinkedinAskEllyn on Facebook  Ellyn Winters in People Magazinehttps://densebreastscanada.ca/ https://densebreastscanada.ca/photo-essays/Lyndall ProjectEllyn's Book, Are you loving the Test Those Breasts! Podcast? You can show your support by donating to the Test Those Breasts Nonprofit @ https://testthosebreasts.org/donate/ Where to find Jamie:Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Test Those Breasts Facebook Group LinkTree Jamie Vaughn in the News! Thanks for listening! I would appreciate your rating and review where you listen to podcasts!I am not a doctor and not all information in this podcast comes from qualified healthcare providers, therefore may not constitute medical advice. For personalized medical advice, you should reach out to one of the qualified healthcare providers interviewed on this podcast and/or seek medical advice from your own providers .