Pink Power Hour

Judy has been a Cold Cap Consultant and Administrator with Cold Cap Therapy Midwest and Penguin Cold Caps for almost 8 years. She is deeply committed to her work, which revolves around supporting cancer patients before and during their chemotherapy treatment if they are interested in minimizing the hair loss that can come with certain chemo treatments.

Sometimes referred to as a “chemo doula,” Judy’s role is not just to provide technical guidance on minimizing hair loss with cold cap therapy, but also to offer emotional support and companionship to patients navigating through one of the most challenging times they may experience. Traveling mostly in the metro area, but all over Minnesota and throughout the Midwest she can tell you which infusion centers have the best snacks! Her role as a Cold Cap Consultant and Administrator allows her to make a meaningful impact on patients.

Her role as a mom and a wife is also highly important to her. Outside of work, she loves hanging out with her kids and hubby, watching them do all the things, taking long walks with the perfect family dog, Leo, cross-country skiing, and winter knitting. Judy has been married to Eric for 24 years and is a mom to Hope (21) and Isaiah (18).

Courtney Daniel is a stay-at-home mom to four boys, ranging in age from 8 to 19. She and her husband, Brian, have been married for twenty years. Before her cancer diagnosis at age 41, Courtney began a fitness journey that led her to bikini bodybuilding. 

Katie lives in Rosemount, Minnesota with her husband, Ryen, their two children, Wil (7) and Wren (5), and their dog, Skylar. She enjoys reading, writing, travel, and spending time outdoors. In 2023, at age 37, she was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer after advocating for additional screening despite an initially clear mammogram. Deeply committed to medical advocacy and cancer research—both of which saved her life—Katie is passionate about helping others navigate their own healthcare journeys.

Joined by Kelli Hanson of Twin Cities Live and Seth the incredible camera man! We chat about how the podcast came to be, and our mission going forward with Pink Power Hour. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! 

Amber is a physical therapist who specializes in breast cancer rehab. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Missouri in 2018. We talk about how physical therapy can change the breast cancer recovery game. 

Stacy is a 35 year old stage 4 breast cancer thriver originally from Albuquerque, NM, currently embracing the single life in Minneapolis with her fur baby mini-goldendoodle named Obie. She finds joy in staying active—running, yoga, lifting weights, pickleball, and skiing—and feels most at home in nature, whether she’s hiking, spending time by the lake, or taking Obie to the dog park.  A natural problem-solver, Stacy always has a jigsaw puzzle in progress and rarely misses her daily online chess match. She loves getting absorbed in a great TV series and traveling as much as she can. A devoted advocate for stage 4 breast cancer, self-care, health, wellness, and everyday joy, she is currently writing her memoir and shares her cancer journey on her blog, Uplifting Lemons—a space created to inspire, encourage, and uplift others navigating life’s hardest challenges.

Today we are joined by Dr. Damon Shearer - a breast imager and general radiologist currently practicing at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He previously spent nearly a decade with Consulting Radiologists, Ltd., where he served on the Board of Directors, as Medical Director of CRL Women’s Imaging, and as Director of Physician Scheduling. He completed his breast imaging fellowship at the University of Iowa and his radiology residency at Loyola University Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident and earned multiple research and service awards. A former U.S. Navy Undersea/Dive Medical Officer and Submarine Medical Officer, he served in operational, clinical, and humanitarian roles both stateside and abroad. His clinical interests include breast imaging, patient-centered care, and medical education. He is married to Erica, a physician's assistant and they have 2 amazing daughters as well as 2 cute dogs. A random assortment of small animal pets come in and out of their household as well - guinea pigs, hamsters and even bearded dragons! As a family, they love to travel and often to National Parks, beach destinations or skiing in the mountains.

Jenna and Amy recall what it was like to be first diagnosed with breast cancer, and the treatments that followed. Listen in for tips on what to do after a diagnosis, and how your friends and family can best take care of you!

Steve is a small-business owner who specializes in sarcasm, stoicism, and pretending everything is totally fine—even when it absolutely isn’t. After 12 years of marriage, he’s become the family anchor, managing his wife’s breast cancer journey, two energetic little boys, and an emotionally clingy puppy with the calm confidence of a man who has seen some things. He served as his wife’s loyal (and surprisingly competent) “Chief Cold Cap Technician” during breast cancer treatment, proving that love sometimes looks like holding freezing equipment against someone’s head while pretending everything is fine. Off the sidelines of cancer care, Steve is an amazing father to two small boys and the undeniable favorite human of Morgan, the family puppy who follows him as if he’s handing out treats 24/7. When he’s not chasing kids, being shadowed by a dog, or running his business, Steve can be found golfing, watching football, or placing bets with the confidence of a man who definitely believes this is his lucky week. He brings humor, honesty, and a touch of sarcastic wisdom to today’s episode — because if anyone can find jokes in the chaos of caregiving, parenting, and puppy-wrangling, it’s Steve.

Brittany Schneider is a mom of 2, a wife, and behavioral health network management professional. She has a passion for advocating for girls and women in baseball, coaches adult gymnastics, owns a personal safety education business, and writes books that help kids and teens grow confident in their safety and empowerment. As a BRCA2 previvor, she uses her experience to inspire proactive health and empower others with knowledge and community.