Our guest is Dr. Constance Visovsky, a Professor and Director of the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida and Principal Investigator of the B-HAPI Study. She explains the B-HAPI Study, which researches chemotherapy-induced neuropathy along with other issues that may affect women with advanced breast cancer.

Contact Information for The B-HAPI Study:

Podcast Host Christina Miner’s Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Keira Kotler, Breast Cancer Survivor and CEO & Founder of Everviolet. Keira shares her breast cancer journey that she received ten years after having thyroid cancer. She explained her challenges with finding a bra after reconstruction surgery, which made her inquire if she was the only one. After multiple searches and conversations with other thrivers, she felt led to start Everviolet. 

Contact Information for Keira Kotler : 

Website: https://everviolet.com/

Instagram: @everviolet

Podcast Host Christina Miner’s Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Caroline Plank, Previvor, BRCA 2 Carrier, Certified Holistic Coach, and Raod Runners Club of America (RRCA) Level 1 Run Coach. Caroline revisits her family history of cancer, which led them to test for gene mutations. She stresses the significance of advocating for ourselves and embracing assistance from family and friends. Her story provides insight into breast implant illness, capsular contracture, lymphedema, and deep vein thrombosis. 

Additionally, Caroline shares her love for running as a passionate athlete and coach. Her husband created a documentary, Racing Against BRCA, surrounding her journey with the BRCA 2 gene mutation and running a marathon after having a double mastectomy. The documentary was selected at the 2018 NYC Film Festival. She desires for other breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and previvors to know they can live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle, too. 

Contact Information for Caroline Plank : 

Website: https://www.albaholisticwellness.com/home

Instagram: @albaholisticwellness

Podcast Host Christina Miner’s Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Bethany Webb, a Stage 4 Breast Cancer Thriver, Mindset Coach, and Author of “My Guru Cancer.” Bethany shares her breast cancer story and how she utilized her knowledge of mindfulness to alter her mindset towards her diagnosis. Bethany started her mindset journey during her first diagnosis and continues to enhance her learning even during a second diagnosis of Stage 4. She shares the meaning of her motto and life work of “Live the F*@k Out of Life.” 

Contact Information for Bethany Webb: 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mygurucancer

Instagram: @mygurucancer

Podcast Host Christina Miner’s Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Deborah Newsom, a Breast Cancer Survivor, Attorney with expertise in social security disability and estate planning, and Owner of Newsom Law Firm. Deborah shares the lows and highs of her life, which transformed her into the woman she is today. She explains her breast cancer journey with God being her strength and guide. Additionally, she explains why she refers to cancer as the “big C.” Deborah leaves the audience with pointers about social security disability and estate planning. 

Contact Information for Deborah Newsom: 

Website: https://newsomslaw.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-newsom-9b0a725/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Newsom-Law/100076357185831/

Instagram: @newsomslaw

Podcast Host Christina Miner’s Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Shirley Von Raesfeld, 2023 Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor, Flattie, and Military Spouse. She is sharing her breast cancer journey as a military spouse and mom who was misdiagnosed and flat-denied while asking for no reconstruction of implants or flaps. Shirley explains that she chose to fight with all her might to live for herself and her children, and that is her reason for choosing the treatment plan that was offered, regardless of the complications. She commits herself to God and family as she continues to thrive and live life to the fullest. 

Contact Information for Shirley Von Raesfeld:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shirley.vonraesfeld

Instagram: @sjv_squirl

Portraits of Pink: https://www.portraitsinpink.com/stories/shirleyvonraesfeld

Photo Credit: Portraits In Pink- Photographer Shane Crews

Podcast Host Christina Miner's Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Jeanelle Adams, a Breast Cancer Thriver Diagnosed at 33 with Stage 3 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer and Advocate for Black and Brown Women. She explains having symptoms at the age of 30, but doctors were not providing her with testing to rule out breast cancer. Everyone continued to assure her that she was okay because she was too young to have breast cancer. Medical professionals did not order further testing until she was 33. During the interview, she explains her passion for advocacy within her local community and for Black and Brown women, especially for participating in trials. However, Jeanelle advocates for all women to be heard, taken seriously and assisted with needed items during treatment. 

Contact Information for Jeanelle Adams: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elleviews/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jeanelleadams

Podcast Host Christina Miner's Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Yvette Mercer, a God-fearing Breast Cancer Survivor, 2023 Calendar Ambassador for Here for The Girls, Inc., and a fierce Advocate for seeking Second Opinions. Yvette shared her journey of becoming vulnerable and receiving support from others as she underwent treatment. She explained how she sought a second opinion due to the advance of a trusted physician. After diagnosis, Yvette discovered she had the NF1 gene that placed her at high risk for having breast cancer under the age of 50. Additionally, she contended with an infection by her incision that led her to a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber. 

Contact Information for Yvette Mercer: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yvette.thomas.50

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvettums/?hl=de

Podcast Host Christina Miner's Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Jacqueline Evans, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, Advocate, and Founder of the 501(c)(3) non-profit Organization Pink Is My Power Color African American Women Breast Cancer Organization. Jacqueline shared about being diagnosed in 2018 with Triple Negative Breast Cancer stage 2 and no evidence of disease until January 2023. In January of this year, she was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer stage 4. During her first diagnosis, she started a non-profit organization to assist African-American Women within her local community and beyond. Jacqueline continues to speak highly of Jesus Christ as she uses faith to battle all life circumstances. 

Contact Information for Jacqueline Evans: 

Website: https://pimpc.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evanshawj/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkismypowercoloraawbcorg/

Podcast Host Christina Miner's Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.

Our guest is Angela Washington, a Breast Cancer Survivor, 2023 Calendar Ambassador for November, and an Advocate on the Embrace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee with Here for the Girls, Inc. She shares being a caregiver for her mother and other family members as they were diagnosed with cancer. Those experiences helped Angela continue to keep her faith and fight. Angela is a tenacious advocate with Here for The Girls, Inc. as a 2023 Calendar Ambassador and on the DEI Committee because she understands the need to be treated fairly without judgment due to race, gender, ethnicity, or social class, especially when a person is contending with a severe illness. Angela continues to use her faith to move through each second of the day as she advocates for all people. 

Contact Information for Angela Washington: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.washington.7315

Email: [email protected]

Podcast Host Christina Miner's Contact Information:

Website: www.cminerllc.com 

Email Address: [email protected] 

Use At Your Own Risk Disclaimer: None of the authors, contributors, administrators, vandals, or anyone else connected with Our Scars Speak and Christina Miner Enterprises, LLC, in any way whatsoever, can be responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from/to this podcast. No shared information is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition or treatment and before undertraining a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional mental or medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have received on this podcast.