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Behind the Bra
by Barbells for Boobs
There is a lack of education about the benefits of physical activity for breast cancer patients and survivors and little access to safe and effective fitness instruction. Health and fitness protocol are currently not part of most breast cancer treatment and survivorship plans.
Episodes
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Pink on Pride
“He (my son) will be raised by two women. I’ve seen it happen where someone is raised with two dads, two moms, there is this automatic thought that “Oh no, they’re going to be gay too.” If that’s what he wants, then that’s what he wants.” “Disclaimer with this Pink on Pride Behind the Bra…
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Aimee, Stage 1
Aimee is a breast cancer survivor, fur mommy, and a health and beauty publicist from upstate New York. She grew up in New York City and has been in the beauty and fashion industry for nearly 25 years. Life was going smooth for Aimee and her husband when she unexpectedly found a lump on her…
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Kristen, Stage 3A
Kristen is a wife, mom, CrossFit athlete, scuba diver, and veterinarian from New Jersey. She first noticed a lump on her breast shortly after she stopped breast feeding her daughter at the end of 2019, but it wasn't until her husband noticed that Kristen decided to go in for her mammogram. Less...
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Laurianna, Stage 1
The Behind the Bra Podcast is back!! We are starting 2021 off with an incredible story from Laurianna. She is a mom, friend, athlete, badass firefighter/paramedic, student of life, and a breast cancer survivor. Laurianna grew up involved in athletics, participating in gymnastics and running track...
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Kate, Stage 2
Kate is a mom, coffee lover, breast cancer survivor, and all-around badass from Houston, Texas. She is a mom to two kids and teaches 8th grade language arts. Kate was first diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in 2019, just three years after her mom's diagnosis. In the midst of treatment, Kate…
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Sarah, Stage 2
“We have to go through dark moments in order to grow. To be better” Sarah is a breast cancer survivor, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and a special needs mom originally from Michigan. She first met her firefighter husband while working as a paramedic and they now live in Ohio with their two...
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Sherri, Stage 1
"When your world is falling apart, is when the healing begins." Sherri is a Breast Cancer survivor, Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, mom and wife from Cleveland, Ohio. She is also an athlete, a yogi, and an avid crossfitter. Sherri grew up involved in athletics, participating in gymnastics through…
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Natina, Stage 2
Natina was born and raised in San Jose, Ca and after experiencing some childhood trauma she found comfort and control in a world of sports and athletics. She grew up playing soccer, and running track and cross country. Natina found a sense of freedom in fitness and eventually even joined the...
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Amanda, Stage 2
"It's ok to take up space in this world and advocate for yourself. Learn how to ask for help." The Behind the Bra Podcast: GOOD series, episode 2 kicks off with Amanda. Originally from Northern California, Amanda bounced around the west coast for about ten years before settling in Temecula. She…
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GOOD - Wendy
We are kicking off the Behind the Bra Good Series with Wendy Nielsen, a registered dietitian, photographer, and CrossFit athlete from St. Paul, Minnesota. Wendy was diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer in September of 2018 at the age of 40. Having watched her mom navigate a breast cancer diagnosis…
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Lori, Stage 2
"You can make the CHOICE to be positive" Tune in to the Behind the Bra Podcast this week as Lori Shaw is joined by her awesome husband Nick and together they discuss the struggles of a breast cancer diagnosis while also highlighting the good things the diagnosis has brought to their family. Lori...
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Robin, Stage 2
"You need to be your own advocate for your health" Robin is a mom, physical therapist, competitive athlete, and a breast cancer survivor/ thriver who reminds us that breast cancer DOES NOT discriminate. Robin grew up in a military family and lived in 10 different states before entering college.…
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Kristin, Stage 4
"Breast cancer made me realize what was important in life. People will remember how you made them feel" Kristin is a badass warrior of breast cancer who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up an active kid, Kristin was always involved in sports and at 14 even decided she wanted to be a…
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Katie, Stage 1
Mother, athlete, currently going through treatment "Realize you can't control everything and that's okay." Katie is a mom and an athlete from New Hampshire and she is currently going through treatment for Stage 1 Breast Cancer. She grew up an athlete. Always active and involved in sports, Katie…
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Angela, Stage 2
"Cancer has been a part of my life, but it is NOT my life." This week's Behind the Bra Podcast features Angela who is a complete and total badass!! She is a motorcycle riding, weightlifting/powerlifting mom, and athlete and breast cancer survivor for over 20 years. With a ton of athletic...
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Mary, Stage 0
"Don't take life for granted. Be strong. Be mindful of those around you" Mary is a personal trainer and community health educator originally from Staten Island, NY and now resides in central New Jersey. Mary embraced her athletic ability at a young age, recognizing that sports gave her confidence...
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Sarah, Stage 1
"Shit Happens; things fall into place" Sarah is a breast cancer survivor and fitness enthusiast from Seattle, Washington. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Sarah has traveled and lived all over the world. From South Africa (her favorite) all the way to Taiwan. She settled in Seattle nearly…
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Emma, Stage 0
"Don't sweat the small stuff. Be true to yourself. It doesn't have to be a death sentence." Emma is a wife, mom, athlete, and survivor from Redondo Beach, California. She came to America from Australia to pursue a Kinesiology degree and this path eventually led her to become a PE teacher, as well...
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Katelyn, Stage 2
"I've learned so much about patience. We need to be less busy" Katelyn is a 30-year-old wife, sister, survivor, and athlete from Poland, Maine, and was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer at just 29 years old. Katelyn has considered herself an athlete since childhood, participating in nearly…
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Miranda, Stage 2B
Miranda MacKay – look for gratitude in the little things Miranda is a Michigan native, living just outside of Detroit, and while she always considered herself the outdoorsy type, it was a long time before she finally started to recognize herself as the badass ATHLETE she is. After being dedicated...
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Stefanie, Stage 1
“Don’t take the little things for granted.” Stefanie spent most of her childhood in Michigan involved in athletics. Her cheerleading talents took her from base to flyer in high school, and eventually she ended up coaching high school competitive cheer, where she met her husband, who she’s been…
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Molly, Stage 1
Throw your fit, then put your big girl panties on. Feel life when it’s hard, but don’t stay there. Go find your happiness. These are bold words from Molly Fulton, who shared with us, her beautiful story about overcoming trauma and learning how to be grateful for a breast cancer diagnosis. When...
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Alicia, Stage 2
I have more passion to live. 7 years after losing her father to cancer, Alicia found herself sitting with her Oncologist talking through her treatment options for breast cancer. She and her husband had just returned from their honeymoon and they were both in the best shape of their lives. She...
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Maureen, Stage 2
You are tougher than you think. Maureen was a new mom with big dreams with her new born daughter. She was struggling with her new role more than she was expecting. Nothing was going as “planned” from birth to breastfeeding to the simple pleasure of enjoying motherhood. Was something wrong? 9…
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The Good Season - Prelude
The GOOD that comes from being diagnosed with Breast Cancer?! How does that even make sense? Isn’t it an oxymoron? *** Our Behind the Bra Podcast is entering its second season and this time it’s all about the GOOD things that a breast cancer diagnosis can lead to. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed…
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Kelsey, Stage 1A
“Don’t let fear hold you back” were six words Kelsey Hackem would have never thought she would be saying after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 years old. Her life in Columbus, Ohio was simple and beautiful. She belonged to an awesome CrossFit community, was practicing law at a…
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Margarita, Stage 2B
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Margarita's extraordinary zest for life was evident from early on. After traveling the world as her husband served our country in the Air Force, she, her husband, and their two daughters settled in Missouri. Margarita never could have imagined that at 43 years old…
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Michelle, Stage 0 & 2
At the young age of 32, Michelle McGree was about to take on the hardest endeavor of her life, a second Breast Cancer diagnosis. Which meant 3 months of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and hormonal therapy for years to come. Michelle walks us through her decision to study fishery biology, get a...
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Jessica, Stage 3
We can all do hard things. Come join Jessica Pinkall as she explains how this became her mantra. She will take us on a walk through her life, beginning with her early athletic achievements, through her struggles with her body image and even her awesome victory in the biggest loser challenge with...
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Wendy, Stage 0 DCIS
Imagine for a minute that you are in the best shape of your life. You've never felt better than you do right now. In this moment. You spend your days as a healthcare provider in the ICU. You give so much of your time to helping others. And you love it. During all of the peace and beauty, you stay...
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Jen, Stage 3
Ever wanted to meet a New York Radio City Rockette? Well, now you've found your chance on this week's podcast. Come join us as Jen takes us down memory lane. Her humble beginnings as the youngest of 10 CHILDREN started in PHOENIX, AZ and her unbelievable talents later catapulted her to RADIO…
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Leslie, Stage 1
Get ready for an hour of life lessons. Leslie teaches us the power of the word "AND" & how what we are planning in life might not always be what we get. This extraordinary teacher shares her story of how she advocated for herself not once, not twice, but three times before she heard those life...
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Kelly, Stage 1
Imagine you are living in another country miles away from your family and close friends and you get life changing news. Kelly shares her experience of living her best life in Australia and getting diagnosed with breast cancer then shortly after getting another cancer diagnosis half way through…
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Tory, Stage 1A
Get ready to be inspired. From the moment of Tory’s birth to her diagnosis and the decision to uproot herself from the East Coast to the West Coast. She reminds us all that no matter the road ahead, we are in the driver seat.
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Nicole, Co-Survivor
Nicole Acoin founder and CEO of Healthy Steps Nutrition shares her mother's breast cancer story of grace. She has dedicated her life to helping others through nutrition. Her work is dedicated to her mother's life and legacy. Barbells for Boobs is proud to announce our official partnership with...
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Jenny, Stage 4
Grab a quiet place and a tissue as we share the story of three sisters. Our Zionna, and her sister Charlene share Jenny's story of love, courage, and loss as she fought Stage 4 breast cancer.
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Joe, Co-Survivor
In this episode we are changing things up a bit. Meet Joe. Joe is a public figure, entrepreneur and owner of NXTLVL Sport & Fitness. As an avid fundraiser for Barbells for Boobs, Joe's inspirations to help others turned toward his mother when she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. Follow…
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Patty, Stage 2
In this episode of the Behind the Bra podcast, we have the dynamic duo Patty and Javier. Patty is a Stage 2 breast cancer survivor and shot caller! Her husband of one year, Javier is a co-survivor and Patty's biggest supporter. Both Patty and Javier share their experiences with a breast cancer...
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Sandra, Stage 2 TNBC
The Fighting Fox: Sandra Zori Pharmacist by profession, and a Crossfitter by pleasure. Sandra is a mother of two young girls and a wife, living a regular suburban life in Michigan when diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2018 at the age of 34. Sandra calls in and talks with Zionna shares her...
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Jill, Stage 3B
In this episode, Jill David joins sits down with Zionna. We also welcome Jill's husband Christian to the episode and our first co-survivor on the Behind the Bra podcast.
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Lily, Stage 3B
Lily Yang, breast cancer survivor, coach and nutritionist joins Z today to discuss her diagnosis at the age of 26. Born and raised in Korea, Lily shares her diagnosis and treatment using the Korean healthcare system.
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Kim, Stage 1
Kim is a mother of two awesome adults, an educator & Level 5 Master of CrossFit. In 2009 Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer after being misdiagnosed. Hailing from the great state of Wisconsin, Kim shares her breast cancer story, her journey in CrossFit and how she will continue to raise…
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Alison, Stage 1
ALISON, STAGE 1 In this episode of Behind the Bra, Zionna talks to Alison for our first ever remote podcast. Alison lives in McCook, NE and she shares life before breast cancer, treatment and her involvement in our Dx to Rx program.
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Deanna, Stage 1
Deanna, diagnosed at Stage 1 (5 year survivor) and mother to twin daughters Violet and Annabelle (age 9). Deanna has been a recipient of the Dx to Rx scholarship program and training through her treatment, post diagnosis at The Los Al Gym with her coaches. On this episode, Deanna talks with Z…
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Philecia, Stage 4
Candlemaker & Full-time Breast Cancer Thrivor. Part 1: @philecia shares her days modeling, wearing black, riding motorcycles and doing CrossFit before being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Learn how her diagnosis finally came about at the age of 30 and the immediate treatment post…
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Melissa, Stage 0 DCIS
Watch your caboose! Zionna sits down with survivor, freight train engineer and owner of some glow boobs. Plans got derailed but they kept chugging along sharing Melissa's incredible story being diagnosed with breast cancer and her treatment.
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Bora, Stage 1
Bold Bora. Initially meeting Bora at the RAD Collective and hearing her story, she has become a shining light in the Barbells for Boobs survivor group. After multiple surgeries and a cancer diagnosis, Bora has had to refocus her role, purpose and identity. She knows God has a plan for her through...
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Christina, Stage 0 DCIS
Z sits down and talks with the Board Chair of Barbells for Boobs, Christina Ballard. Christina shares her diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 47 and her involved with the organization.
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Cecy, Stage 0 DCIS
In 2009, Z’s world was changed. Her best friend, Cecy, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 26. Although she had insurance and a referral from her physician, Cecy was initially denied breast screening services by medical professionals and was recommended for “mammography at age 40”. Not...
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Prelude
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There is a lack of education about the benefits of physical activity for breast cancer patients and survivors and little access to safe and effective fitness instruction. Health and fitness protocol are currently not part of most breast cancer treatment and survivorship plans.
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Barbells for Boobs
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There is a lack of education about the benefits of physical activity for breast cancer patients and survivors and little access to safe and effective fitness instruction. Health and fitness protocol are currently not part of most breast cancer treatment and survivorship plans.
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