FLAT is where it's at
WELCOME! This series of episodes was recorded from Spring 2019 to Fall 2021. It turned out to be a pretty action-packed couple of years for the planet. So as you listen, the intros will reflect what was happening in the world as I recorded these. While the relevance of the intro may not hit home anymore, the stories and insights of these beautiful women is still poignant and important. Enjoy ❤️ A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating. Living life as a flat woman offers freedom and challenges. This podcast examines the flat life and the brave women who are living it. Non-flatties are welcome, too!
Episodes
Quiara Escobar is a poet, teacher, artist, and visionary. Here are some pics of Q and her art.
I am re-releasing this episode, originally aired September 2019. As we continue to remember Rebecca, thought folks would like to hear from her again. ❤️
Despite the many physical challenges Rebecca deals with, she shares a plethora of photos that prove that flat does not equal less sexy. Here are just a few. And see below for a link to FUCK CANCER kick back and jam.
Rocio is a reiki master, healer, love of crystals, mother of 5, and flattie. If you have an old underwire bra you'd like to pass on to Rocio as a craft supply for her to use, contact me at flatiswhere@gmail.com or find Rocio del Pino Marin on fb and private message her for her address.
Here is a pic of Rocio:
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Melissa experienced BII and helps to spread the word about the harm implants can do. She is a coach, a blogger, a writer, a mom, and she can survive in the woods. (photo credit for her episode portrait: Charise Isis)
You can find her blog here.
And you can schedule a coaching session with her here.
Here's a pic of her and her family.
Tripp is the founder of @thecancerpreneur on Instagram. She sells wonderful t-shirts and mugs that promote breast cancer awareness and she is a very passionate community activist. Check her products out on Instagram. You can also find the cancerpreneur on Facebook.
Here are some pics of Tripp and one lovely one of her and her partner.
Read moreRocki Adams is a tic toker, Instagramer, visual artist, birder, and jewelry artisan. Oh, yeah, and she's also flat.
Here she is birding with her husband, and that's one of her favorite birds, the American Kestrel.
Tameika is a happily flat teaching assistant, singer, hiker, and all over giving soul. Here's a pic of her and her hubby at Thanksgiving.
And with her girls at Thanksgiving.
And here she is singing in church.
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As you listen to Lita's interview, yes, near the end you will hear a change in the audio. Technical glitch!! It won't interfere with your enjoyment of the episode. Just know it's in the recording, not your device.
NOW, meet Lita Hall, a musician, artist, writer, performer, and survivor. Here are some pics of some of her clay work.
Stephanie graduated from CSUCI with a bachelors in communication, emphasis in health. She enjoys singing and spreading the word that flat is a positive choice.
You can pop over and say hey to her on Instagram @_steph_12
Here she is at graduation.
Here she is in what she calls "those Halcyon days".
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Mina is a financial counselor, salsa dancer, work out coach, and meditation enthusiast who lives in Toronto, Ontario. You can find her on Instagram @fitgirlrichgirl.
Here she is enjoying one of her many fabulous dresses.
And here she is on the beach in Mexico.
Courtney loves dogs, painting, and being a free spirit. Here is a pic of her at work.
And here's a great shot of her chest.
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Dr. Yara Robertson is half the team who performed my revision surgery. I will always be grateful to her for her part in my healing. She is making a big move, so I wanted to update everyone on where she is going. You now will find her in association with CARTI cancer institute in Little Rock, Arkansas. She cannot give out specifics of where she will be yet, but you can keep up with her on Instagram @dryararobertson.
She has taken up...
This is a little show, just to remember our dear sister. It gets a little sexually specific and to the point, because Rebecca was all about being honest, frank, and talking coochie health. It is with much love and an abundance of gratitude that I thank her for her energy and love and I thank those that contributed to putting this show together. Here are the pics she sent me when I did my interview with her.
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Meet Rocio Rodriguez, college credit analyzer, Mom, Covid-time home teacher, and flattie. Here are some lovely photos of her.
Here she is with her darling daughter, Zoe.
Here she is practicing her meditation in a beautiful spot that has now, tragically, been destroyed by the fire.
Allow me to introduce the ladies to you. Here is Fia and the beautiful tattoo she spoke about.
And here she is with her daughter and pony.
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Dara talks about her challenges in dealing with breast cancer and about the difference in black, brown, and non-brown ladies in treatment. She deals with lymphedema and practices a rigorous yoga and exercise routine. You can find her on Instagram @damnit_dara.
Here are some pics of Dara.
Michelle is also known on-line as Mitsuko Mi-Ga. She has a Masters in Psychology, runs an elder care center, draws, writes, and enjoys biking (or triking now) and, yes, is a flattie. You can find her masks here.
And you can find her book about trans children here.
Here is a pic of her on her trike.
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26:50 Shemariah Pradia is a Navy veteran, foodie, and flattie. You can find her on Instagram @shemmaljayash. Here are some pics.
Here's her tattoo.
...Tina Martel is an artist, art professor, and flattie. She had a heck of a journey getting here. She and her husband collaborated to create a beautiful book about her first surgery and cancer experience which left her with a lumpectomy. You can find it here
She is now working on a book about the second part of her journey which left her flat. You can follow her on Instagram @tina_martel and also @not_in_the_pink_
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