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October 14, 2025 52 mins

Conquering Breast Cancer: Abby Anderson's Journey - Period Besties Podcast

Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie. In today's episode, they welcome Abby Anderson, sharing her powerful and inspiring journey through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and support. Abby discusses her experience from discovering her cancer, going through surgeries, and the importance of advocacy and support systems.

They highlight valuable resources, like the significance of getting mammograms and additional screenings, and the need for emotional and practical support for those battling cancer. Join Stasha, Katie, and Abby as they bring awareness and education for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and more.

 

Join us in Nourish & Flourish: Eating Well Through Perimenopause here: https://stasha.kartra.com/page/NourishFlourish

 

00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

01:44 Introducing Today's Guest: Abby Anderson

02:18 Abby's Breast Cancer Journey Begins

04:34 Navigating the Medical System

06:53 Deciding on Surgery Options

10:35 Mental Health and Support Systems

14:46 Advocating for Early Detection

23:11 The Emotional Impact of Illness

28:46 Deep Flap Surgery vs. Implants

30:01 The Reconstruction Journey

31:20 Living with Post-Surgery Challenges

32:09 Mental and Emotional Resilience

34:38 Support Systems and Resources

36:20 Community and Advocacy

37:58 Unexpected Acts of Kindness

46:19 Facing Life After Cancer

47:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

50:22 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

 

Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack 

Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

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