Know Your Breasts

Episode 11: TITstory - The Business of Breast Support (Part I)

We're back! Welcome to Season 2 of the Very Breast Podcast Ever! We missed you, Breasties, and we hope you missed us too! We're taking a crack at a new format as Nadia regales Alissa with the history of breast support. This episode we take a trip back in history all the way back to the Ancient Greeks and land in the feminist bra burnings (bra trashings?) of 1968. Hungry for more? Head on over to our Patreon and become an official Breastie for as low as $1 a month! Get access to ad-free episodes, special Patron-only episodes, and GIVEAWAYS! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Breasts Are Doing Amazing Work

We made it to episode 10, Breasties! In our season finale, Nadia tells all about the beautiful process of breastfeeding and has a conversation with lactation counselor, growing family consultant and postpartum Doula, the lovely April Kerwood. April reminds us all to listen before we speak, and to appreciate all the incredible things our beautiful bodies can do! Check her out at www.inthistogetherdoula.com [http://www.inthistogetherdoula.com/] Have the breast holiday ever, and we'll see you in the new year! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

They're Just Boobs

In the last episode of our Breast Cancer series, Nadia tells us all about those pesky risky genes we need to watch out for, and chats with friend of the show, Chloe Koslen, a Previvor who had to make an unbelievably difficult choice at a young age. For more information on where you can get genetic testing in your area, visit one of these helpful sites: https://www.labfinder.com/blood-test/breast-cancer-screen-brca1-brca2/ or... https://myriad.com/products-services/hereditary-cancers/bracanalysis/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Know Your Breasts

And we're back! Nadia teaches us how to feel ourselves up for a good cause, and speaks to an incredible Breast Cancer survivor with an important story to tell (but don't call her a survivor!) For more information on how to give yourself a breast exam, visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation here: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam This episode was recorded in loving memory of Sonia Figueroa, who lost her fight with Breast Cancer this month. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Breast is a Functional Organ

Nadia kicks off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking us through the history of breast cancer treatment, and speaks to the amazing Dr. Monica Simons about breast health! You’ll never look at sun dried tomatoes the same way again… ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.