Baddie 2 Baddie: Breast Cancer Advocacy and Holistic Care

Get ready for another powerful episode of Baddie 2 Baddie! This week, we’re diving into the world of breast cancer advocacy and holistic care with two incredible guests: Dr. Alyssa MacMahon and Yolanda “Yoli” Origel from the Healing Works Foundation. ✨

They’re bringing their expertise and personal journeys to the table, talking about the game-changing advancements in integrative oncology and why whole-person care is so important. From emotional healing to physical well-being, they share how a holistic approach is transforming the cancer care landscape, especially for women of color.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The power of complementary therapies in breast cancer treatment
• The impactful work of the Healing Works Foundation and Yoli’s Cancer Kinship
• How you can get involved and help raise awareness and community support

Whether you're navigating your own cancer journey, supporting someone you love, or just looking to learn more, this conversation is filled with actionable insights, inspiration, and hope for embracing your new normal with confidence. 🌟

Tune in and join us as we continue to build a community where we lift each other up, share our stories, and keep thriving through it all.

 

A note about our sponsor, Eli Lily and Daiichi Sankyo!

 

Hey Baddies! We want to take a quick minute to shout out to our amazing sponsor, Eli Lilly and Daiichi Sankyo, for supporting our mission on Baddie 2 Baddie! Because of their generosity, we can keep these important conversations about breast cancer awareness and advocacy going strong for our community of WOC. Big love to Eli Lilly for standing with us!

About our guest:

Yoli is a 16-year survivor of triple negative cancer, whose personal journey has become a beacon of hope and change in the cancer community. Her lived experience, intertwined with the diagnoses faced by her mother and sister, has inspired her advocacy work. Yoli has forged meaningful partnerships with those dedicated to supporting cancer warriors, notably through her involvement with the Healing Works Foundation. Here, she channels her family's narrative to drive change, aiming to create additional resources and support for those in need. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of sharing experiences to foster transformation and aid within the cancer community.

Alyssa MacMahon is a dedicated advocate for holistic healthcare, actively contributing to the HealingWorks Foundation's mission of integrating whole person care into both primary and cancer care. Her work focuses on addressing the individual needs of patients, ensuring that cancer care not only treats the disease but also supports the entirety of the person affected by it. Through her involvement, Alyssa has connected with numerous like-minded professionals, collaboratively striving to revolutionize how cancer care is delivered. Her journey in this field was marked by a notable collaboration with Yoli on an integrative oncology leadership project, which combined clinical expertise with patient advocacy and empowerment to drive meaningful change in the healthcare system.