Baddie 2 Baddie: Episode 5 Mental Health is Real and We’re Talking About It...

Mental Health is real and we’re talking about it…..because that’s our business. Period.

When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, people only think about the physical effects it has on your body. But no one talks about the mental strain this diagnosis takes on you. Well, today we’re talking about it because that’s our business. Take a listen as these breast cancer survivors discuss how their cancer experience affected their mental health and how every day their taking steps to not only help themselves but other survivors/thrivers too. 

Hosts:

Shangrong Lee lives in Maryland with her husband and two sons. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2017 at the age of 43. Her journey has been a blessing in helping her embrace the experience into a purpose greater than herself. She tells her story to learn, advocate, inspire/aspire, and connect with other women. You can connect with her on Instagram @shangrongs.vibes

Deltra is a Connecticut-based mama of five amazing girls who she strives to raise with cultural and health awareness. She's a chain tea drinker, wig hoarder, and lover of singing loudly and dancing unabashedly. Since being diagnosed with Triple Negative MBC de novo in 2019 she has focused on thriving through education, advocacy, connecting, and radical self-care. She is passionate about mental and emotional wellness, creative expression as a means of coping, community building, and connecting BIPOC women with people and spaces that can care for their whole selves. She is a member of Cactus Cancer Society's YAC advisory board, the inaugural class of For the Breast of Us Baddie Ambassador, the Our MBC Life podcast staff and serves as Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for Project Life MBC. You can follow her at:  @deltra_does_it 

Guests:

Tandria, but you can call her Tan, was diagnosed with stage II IDC/DCIS ER/PR + Her2- breast cancer of the right breast on September 28, 2020, one month after her 30th birthday. She completed chemotherapy, double mastectomy, and radiation, and is now currently on hormone therapy. She's also a flattie! You can follow Tan at:  @tangie_e 

Whitney Rae” Hill is a breast cancer thriver at the age of, 31, and stage III estrogen and progestogen, (positive) and Her 2 (negative). She is on a mission to make individuals feel seen, heard, and loved, and through it, ALL know that their imperfections make them perfectly who they are TODAY! She currently offers one on one services and collaborative events and will be having group sessions to help individuals get over the HILL and turn their traumas into triumphs. You can reach Whitney at http://www.whitneyraehill.com/

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