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October 21, 2025 54 mins

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Breast Cancer Awareness, HRT Myths, and Women's Health with Dr. Carrie Jones

Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In this episode, we dive deep into breast cancer awareness with the esteemed Dr. Carrie Jones. We discuss the rising rates of breast cancer diagnoses, the myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the critical role of lifestyle and environment in women's health.

Dr. Jones sheds light on the importance of early screening, understanding genetic predispositions like the BRCA gene, and how proactive lifestyle changes can potentially reduce cancer risks. Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with practical tips, expert advice, and the latest research in women's health.

 

Get your labs list here: DrCarrieJones.com/labs

 

00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

01:23 Introducing Dr. Carrie Jones

01:36 Breast Cancer Awareness and Hormones

02:41 Environmental Factors and Breast Cancer

04:59 Challenges in Breast Cancer Diagnosis

14:51 The Role of Hormones in Breast Cancer

26:39 Optimizing Medical Treatments with Menstrual Cycles

27:05 Insights from an OB GYN Surgeon

28:31 New Discoveries in Ovarian Research

30:47 The Role of Mitochondria in Ovarian Health

33:24 Importance of Regular Lab Work and Screenings

36:41 Breast Cancer Awareness and Imaging Techniques

41:01 Bone Density and Preventative Measures

48:05 Top Five Tips for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

51:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

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 

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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/

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