Episode 25: Why Lindsay Avner Decided to Have a Double Mastectomy When She Was Only 23

The founder of Bright Pink talks about using her family history to empower her choices, fighting sexist doctors, and why privilege shouldn’t be a factor in excellent medical care. The Women Promoted on This Episode: I am big student of Brené Brown’s books,” says Lindsay. “ I think about the message she talks about in her latest book about how it's not about the falling down. We know everyone's going to fall down. It's about how do you pick yourself up.” Follow These People on Twitter: Women’s Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Lindsay Avner: @LindsayAvner Bright Pink: @BeBrightPink Tweet us using the hashtag #WHUninterrupted Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, and recorded at CBS Studios. Editorial support is provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.