In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Amy Brace, a breast cancer survivor, and Jacquelyn Vranicar, a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer thriver. Though their journeys look different, they share the unfortunate common thread of breast cancer—and together, they’ve transformed their experiences into something bigger than themselves.

Amy and Jacquelyn co-created the documentary “One In Eight”, shining a light on the staggering reality that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Their stories are honest, raw, and filled with insights that every listener can take to heart. From the moment of diagnosis, to the ways people showed up—or didn’t—to how they feel now, this conversation is about awareness, resilience, and creating better systems of support.

We also talk about:

• Why regular self-exams and mammograms are so critical.
• The urgent need for more funding and research for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
• How Jacquelyn’s nonprofit, Vrancure, is making a difference in this fight.
• What true support looks like when someone you love is diagnosed.

This episode is a reminder that awareness saves lives, and community helps carry us through the hardest battles.

Resources Mentioned:

• Follow @amycbrace @mrsvranicar and @vranicure on Instagram
• www.vranicure.org
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