Behind the Bra

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 strong as you witness your mom go through a breast cancer diagnosis.  Then it happens. One harmonious summer day, your life changes. You feel a lump.

Join us as Wendy talks through the shame and guilt she felt from catching her diagnosis early. Hear how she didn't allow her emotional struggles throughout treatment to define her future and how she ultimately reinvigorated her passion for crossfit and photography.  Tune in to be reminded that life is short - so just go for it!

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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 CITY’S “GREAT STAGE” in New York City. By the young age of 35, her dance career was ending, and she began her transition to being a mother of 3 and a PreK Teacher. 

Together we will listen as Jen shines a light on how her breast cancer diagnosis helped her take better care of herself by teaching her to not sweat the small stuff, ask for help and realize how insanely strong she was (and is) - especially with the help of CrossFit Momentum and the wonderful team she met there.

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 changing words, "You have breast cancer."

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 her breast cancer treatment.  

Her story will shock you and remind you how tough are bodies and minds really are!

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 Healthy Steps Nutrition.  This month we launched RAD Nutrition, a program that will support the unique nutritional needs of a breast cancer survivor for life.

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.

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 Joe through his journey and life as a co-survivor.

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 diagnosis and life post-diagnosis.

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 story and her efforts to share gratitude and experience with breast cancer.