This week, host Mandii B is joined by Brittney, a 36-year-old breast cancer survivor from New Jersey.Brittney shares her deeply personal journey from diagnosis through various treatments, including lumpectomy and eventual double mastectomy.Brittney’s story sheds light on the frightening reality of breast cancer, particularly among women under 35, and highlights not just the physical battles but the emotional and psychological skirmishes that come along with a diagnosis. We will explore her initial encounter with cancer, the challenges in understanding and deciding between treatments, and the complicated feelings about body image and self after surgery.Join us in a conversation that could potentially save lives, as we learn, and support each other through education, advocacy, and understanding.Connect with us: Mandii B @FullcourtpumpsPeriod Sis Series: @periodsis.tas // LinktreeSUPPORT OUR ANIMATED SERIES KICKSTARTER:Conversations like these are important! This is why we're working to make this an animated series.Donate to our kickstarter using this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/periodsis/period-sis-the-animated-series Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/period-sis-podcast--6133990/support.

Navigating Breast Cancer: Lumpectomy & Double Mastectomy

Period, Sis the series presents Period Sis podcast.Every Wednesday host Mandii B will be joined by a guest to discuss taboo conversations that take you from the bathroom, bedroom, and the hospital room.After a successful Season 1 with over 80 episodes of vulnerable and jaw-dropping tales of womanhood, Season 2 has finally arrived and we are joined by some incredible women who vulnerably and often hilariously share their unique journey through womanhood discussing topics like PCOS, Toxic shock syndrome, breast cancer, and so much more! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and also, share this with a friend! You'd be suprised by the conversations these episdoes have opened up within groupchats and households! See you next Wednesday!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/period-sis-podcast--6133990/support.

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This week Host Mandii B is joined by long time friend, Keda, for a very special and personal episode about the decision to have an abortion and the important role their friendship played during such a major decision.The two talk about the origin and organic growth of their teenage friendship and how emotionally and financially impactful their support was to each other during that time. Now that they’re all grown up and in MUCH different place in life from their 16 year old selves, they reflect on how revisiting this conversation years later has been extremely painful but also very essential to their healing journey today.Send this to a friend that needs to hear this episode. If you’ve supported a friend through an abortion, or know someone who has, it may be a good idea to check in on them and see how they’re doing today. Period Sis Series: @periodsis.tas: https://www.instagram.com/periodsis.tas/  // Linktree: https://linktr.ee/periodsis Host: Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps: https://www.instagram.com/fullcourtpumps/ Guest: Keda Haughton // IG: TheSoBePod: https://www.instagram.com/thesobepod/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/period-sis-podcast--6133990/support.

Supporting A Friend Through An Abortion Feat. Keda

This week Host Mandii B is joined by guest Sabine who shares her personal battle with fibroids and fertility. From laparoscopic to abdominal myomectomies, Sabine shares how each surgical intervention carries its aftermath of recovery and emotional toll. These surgeries, while aiming to remove fibroids and restore normalcy, can recur, leading to repeated procedures that can be both physically and emotionally draining.This episode highlights the necessity of persistent self-advocacy in dealing with healthcare professionals. This initiative is crucial, particularly in conditions like fibroids, which are often downplayed or misinterpreted by standard medical examinations.Sabine also shares an annual test you should be asking your doctor about for preventive fibroids care. Connect with us: Period Sis Series: @periodsis.tas: https://www.instagram.com/periodsis.tas/  // Linktree: https://linktr.ee/periodsis Host: Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps: https://www.instagram.com/fullcourtpumps/ Guest: Sabine https://www.madamesabine.com/  // IG; https://www.instagram.com/madamesabine_/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/period-sis-podcast--6133990/support.

Fibroids & Infertility Feat. Sabine

Today, host Mandii B is joined by award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and director Eva Woolridge. Eva is a passionate advocate for reproductive justice and a survivor of a misdiagnosed dermoid cyst. In this episode, Eva shares her intense and enlightening journey, from her early excitement about menstruation to confronting severe healthcare disparities after a misdiagnosis that led to the loss of her ovary.Later the ladies talk about delves into the transformative work she's championing through her documentary project “In These Hands”, exploring the impactful histories and current contributions of Black birth workers in the United States, and their essential role in reproductive justice despite institutional restrictions placed against them. This discussion is not just about raising awareness—it's also about sparking real change in how we talk about and manage women's health issues.Join us as we untangle these complex topics with humor, honesty, and hope for a better understanding and improved healthcare advocacy.Connect with us: Period Sis Series: @periodsis.tas: https://www.instagram.com/periodsis.tas/  // Linktree: https://linktr.ee/periodsis Host: Mandii B @Fullcourtpumps: https://www.instagram.com/fullcourtpumps/ Guest: Eva Woolridge https://www.instagram.com/ewphotos1/?hl=en Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/period-sis-podcast--6133990/support.

Bridging Gaps in Healthcare: Dermoid Cysts and Black Birth In The U.S. Feat. Eva Woolridge

Amber was just like any other college student, grappling with midterm exams and the usual stress. Being athletic, she had been using tampons since she was twelve, fitting them into her active lifestyle seamlessly. It never crossed her mind that this little piece of cotton could put her life in jeopardy. Amber walked us through the days leading up to her diagnosis—feeling more tired than usual, losing her appetite, and dealing with what seemed like eternal dehydration. It all seemed like stress, right? Wrong.Amber recounted her initial visit to urgent care where her symptoms were brushed off as nothing more than stress and tiredness by a doctor. It was eye-opening to hear how her symptoms weren’t taken seriously until she landed in the gynecologist's office, undergoing a painful examination that finally pointed to TSS. It's a stark reminder of how easily women's health issues are often overlooked but also how we have to slow down and listen to our bodies. Connect with us: Host: Mandii B @FullcourtpumpsPeriod Sis Series: @periodsis.tas // LinktreeGuest Amber’s Podcast: The Educactivist Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-educactivist-podcast/id1609866710SUPPORT OUR ANIMATED SERIES KICKSTARTER: ONLY 14 DAYS LEFT! Conversations like these are important! This is why we're working to make this an animated series.Donate to our kickstarter using this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/periodsis/period-sis-the-animated-series-------AUDIO INSERT CREDITS: YouTube Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY6t_0NN4esSex & The City : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOMP6Qau5p4 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/period-sis-podcast--6133990/support.

Navigating Breast Cancer: Lumpectomy & Double Mastectomy

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