Let's Talk About Your Breasts

For Michelle Meisner, surviving breast cancer twice led to a new purpose and a drive to give back. You’ll hear how her journey brought her to the Rose and inspired her to:

• Support others facing breast cancer
• Bring new ideas to the organization
• Build a support system for her and her daughter

Key Questions Answered

1. How did Michelle discover the Rose and become involved?
2. What prompted Michelle to seek out ways to...

For Michelle Meisner, surviving breast cancer twice led to a new purpose and a drive to give back. You’ll hear how her journey brought her to The Rose and inspired her to:

• Support others facing breast cancer
• Bring new ideas to the organization
• Build a support system for her and her daughter

Key Questions Answered

1. How did Michelle discover the Rose and become involved?
2. What prompted Michelle to seek out ways to...

Clinical trials pave the way for new breast cancer treatments, but many patients hesitate to take part. Dr. Elkhanany breaks down what these studies really mean and why access and education make a difference.

• What clinical trials are and how they work for patients
• Why every standard medicine starts with a trial
• How learning and access change treatment for everyone

Key Questions Answered

1. What is a clinical trial?
2. Why...

Clinical trials pave the way for new breast cancer treatments, but many patients hesitate to take part. Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany returns to the show to break down what these studies really mean and why access and education make a difference.

• What clinical trials are and how they work for patients
• Why every standard medicine starts with a trial
• How learning and access change treatment for everyone

Key Questions Answered

1. W...

When healthcare costs seem out of reach, real stories offer hope and guidance for women facing tough choices about breast health.

• Hear why monthly exams could matter more than you think
• Learn how support changes lives, with or without insurance
• Find out how The Rose helps people at every stage

Key Questions Answered

1. Who are the guests featured in this episode, and what are their connections to The Rose?

2. Why is The ...

Have you ever thought getting involved in a cause would mean so much more after a personal diagnosis? For some, it starts as volunteering or supporting loved ones. For others, it becomes a personal journey of survival, advocacy, and sharing information.

• You’ll hear how quick action matters, even without family history.
• You’ll learn how involvement grows when you or someone close to you is affected.
• You’ll dis...

How does a woman overcome her fear of needles to face a cancer diagnosis head-on?

Valerie McDaniels' story of discovering a breast lump and delaying medical attention due to a phobia quickly escalates to a life-or-death struggle. A cruise in December 2023 revealed the critical nature of her condition when the mass burst, forcing her to seek urgent care. Ultimately, the support of her family and faith empowered Valerie to confront h...

What happens when breast cancer appears with no warning? Jeanne thought it would never happen to her—there was no family history, and heart attacks ran in her family. But a routine mammogram changed everything. After just losing her husband to cancer, Jeanne faced her own diagnosis, navigated treatment, leaned on her support system, and became an advocate for herself and others.

• She learned the power of early detection.
• ...

When public systems like health care, mental health services, and schools begin to disappear, people lose more than access—they can lose hope, and sometimes even their lives. Today, Camerino Salazar shares what he has learned from decades of research into why more Texans are dying from things like suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol.

• What does it really mean when entire communities get left behind?
• Why are some policies...

Tony Levine left a high profile career as a college football coach. You no doubt remember his time as head coach of the University of Houston's program. But it was time for a change.

So he pivoted from coaching football to leading a different kind of team. At Chick-Fil-A. 

During this episode, Coach Tony sits down with Dorothy to talk about his career pivot, how leading a football team isn't all that different from operat...

Tiffany Tatum is an educator who turned her own experience with The Rose’s mobile mammogram coach into a movement at Alief ISD. She’s helped raise thousands of dollars and connected hundreds of families to breast health services.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How one school district brings breast cancer care to staff and families
• What happens when girls are given a place to lead and belong
• Why convenience can be ...

Elaine Turner is known for her handbags and her brand, but what most don’t see is the adversity she has faced, from building her business, to supporting a daughter with special needs, to being there for her parents through illness. She had to make tough decisions about her business, her identity, and her family.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Starting a fashion brand and the reality behind the glamour
• The challenge of b...

How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment?

In this episode, you’ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You’ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it’s needed most.

• Discover what it takes to face fear and make ...

There are so many pink ribbons, events, and fundraisers every October, but not everyone sees how it all adds up or where the support goes. Dorothy Gibbons is going to walk us through how Breast Cancer Awareness Month started, how every community event counts, and the real ways that funding stays local. We’ll cover:

• How awareness grew into access
• What happens for patients behind the scenes
• And how even simple fundrai...

Today is National Podcast Day, and we invited our producer Freddy Cruz to talk about the stories behind Let's Talk About Your Breasts.

• You’ll hear about how we started, and why telling your story in your own words matters.
• We'll share moments that have moved us, changed us, and maybe even changed the people listening.
• And we’ll talk about the power of community support and what it means to be your own advocate.

Melissa Greggs, inspired by her mother Dr. Jennie Bennett’s legacy, now serves as acting director of Reconstruction of a Survivor. 

Despite facing grief and depression after her mother’s passing, Greggs channels her passion for helping women feel confident through fashion. Her journey blends advocacy, self-discovery, and continuing her mother’s mission.

Learn more about Reconstruction of a Survivor here.

Supp...

Leah Adams currently serves as Vice President of Engagement at Houston’s Institute for Spirituality and Health. Her path to the Institute began decades ago and her journey is one of resilience and connection—turning grief into a mission to help others heal.

Since 1955, the Institute has brought spirituality into healthcare, education, and community programs, offering support groups, professional training, and resources ...

Becca Johnson shares the sequence of events that led to her breast cancer diagnosis and what happened next. 

Initial mammograms and consultations showed no clear issues, but persistent symptoms led Becca to push for further testing. When the diagnosis came, she documented every detail and sought support from medical staff and loved ones. 

Becca describes communicating with her children and organizing her next steps. Faith...