From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Jessica's Journey and the Feel for Your Life App

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of The Uprising Show, host Vivek sits down with Jessica Baladad, founder of the Feel for Your Life app, to share her powerful journey from breast cancer patient to health-tech innovator. Diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer at the age of 33, Jessica describes how discovering a lump during a self-exam and navigating misdiagnosis led her to become a fierce advocate for women's health and self-advocacy. Through her story, she reveals the gaps she experienced in early detection and patient communication, and how these challenges inspired her to develop a free app that empowers women with the tools, education, and reminders they need to take charge of their breast health.Jessica dives into the realities of building a startup from scratch, while recovering from major surgery and navigating the pandemic and discusses the barriers younger women still face in accessing breast screenings. Listeners will learn how the Feel for Your Life app leverages technology and AI to translate pathology reports and support women at every stage of their breast health journey. With candor, insight, and actionable advice on advocacy and resilience, Jessica's story is a testament to turning adversity into positive change for tens of thousands of women. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers, building communities, and what’s next in women's health innovation.00:00 Breast Cancer App: "Feel For Your Life"06:15 Overlooked Warning Signs09:34 Advocate for Your Health10:28 Advocate for Health and Trust15:34 App Innovation Goes Viral19:58 "Adapting to Unexpected Challenges"23:06 "Improving Healthcare Through Positive Trauma"26:37 AI Translates Medical Jargon28:52 Self-Advocacy in Healthcare31:00 "Finding Support When Lost"36:17 "Healthcare Complexity and Strategic Partnerships"41:02 Women's Healthcare Gap in 30s42:44 Jessica's Story and MissionThe Uprising Show Website: https://theuprisingshow.com/Vivek Nanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viveknanda1/Vivek Nanda's Twitter: https://x.com/vickksTopHealth Media Website: https://tophealth.care/“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”