S5 E16: The Future of Breast Health Advocacy with Jessica Balladad

Empowering Breast Cancer Survivors with Jessica Balladad: A Journey of Advocacy and Innovation In this episode of the Besties with Breasties podcast, hosts Sarah Hall and Beth Wilmes introduce Jessica Balladad, a six-year breast cancer survivor and creator of the 'Feel For Your Life' app. The app is a groundbreaking tool that helps women perform self-breast exams, track changes, and set reminders. Jessica shares her diagnosis journey and her passionate work in healthcare reform and breast cancer advocacy. The discussion also covers societal issues around self exams, insurance hurdles, and legislative efforts. Find more about Jessica here: https://www.feelforyourlife.com 00:00 Introduction to Besties with Breasties 00:46 Meet Jessica Balladad: Cancer Survivor and Advocate 01:41 Jessica's Breast Cancer Journey 02:34 Faith Through Fire Survivorship Boot Camp 03:47 Jessica's Advocacy and Feel For Your Life App 06:51 Boobs in the News: Funny and Ridiculous Stories 10:24 Challenges in Breast Cancer Diagnosis 15:17 Legislative Efforts and Future Plans 21:41 Final Thoughts and Resources