What’s Behind the Bra? – Breast Cancer Stories of Hope & Survival

What’s Behind the Bra? – Breast Cancer Stories of Hope & Survival

di Monique J. Bass – What’s Behind The Bra?
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Breast Cancer Survivor Christie Love Shares Her Story | What’s Behind the Bra?
Join Monique J. Bass, founder of What’s Behind The Bra?, for a powerful conversation with special guest and breast cancer survivor Christie Love. Christie will share her personal journey, strength, healing, and the lessons she has learned through breast cancer survivorship. Watch live on Monday, September 14, from 7–8 PM ET. Subscribe, like, share, and join us as we continue sharing real stories of hope and survival. You are not alone. 🩷 #WhatsBehindTheBra #BreastCancerSurvivor #ChristieLove #BreastCancerAwareness #HealingStories #SurvivorStories
S4 · E3
15 set 2026
1:01:47
They Paid for My Breasts, but Not My Teeth: The Struggles After Breast Cancer
What happens when breast reconstruction is covered, but the dental care you need after cancer treatment isn’t? In this candid conversation with Keisha Taylor, host Monique J. Bass—breast cancer survivor and founder of What’s Behind The Bra?—shares her personal experience with dental problems after treatment, repeated procedures, and the fight for insurance coverage, even with her dentist advocating on her behalf. Together, they discuss the impact on confidence, the frustration of navigating coverage, and why these often-unspoken struggles deserve attention. Healing goes beyond what people can see. Our smiles and quality of life matter, too. Listen, share, and help What’s Behind The Bra? bring more honest conversations about life after cancer into the light.
S4 · E2
10 set 2026
1:04:02
Still Standing: Living with Breast Cancer & Finding Purpose | Mimi Frazier
Title: Still Standing: Mimi Frazier on Breast Cancer, Healing & Purpose Description: Diagnosed with Stage 3B invasive breast cancer in 2015 at just 34, Mimi Frazier has refused to let cancer define her. Now 45 and not in remission, she continues navigating treatment, recovery, and healing while helping others find support and purpose. In this episode of What’s Behind the Bra?, host Monique Bass welcomes Mimi, founder of the Linkage Wellness Institute, for a heartfelt conversation about the physical and emotional realities of breast cancer, living with uncertainty, and caring for yourself while serving others. We explore her passion for trauma-informed recovery, culturally grounded wellness, and connecting communities with resources. Mimi’s story makes room for those still in treatment and reminds us that their voices deserve to be heard. Listen, share, and help us bring more breast cancer stories into the conversation.
S4 · E1
2 set 2026
1:00:28
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Life After Breast Cancer: Family, Faith & Purpose with Miranda “Randi” Basden
Monique Bass, Founder and Host of What’s Behind the Bra, sits down with Miranda “Randi” Basden—a wife, mother of four, entrepreneur, financial educator, autism mom, and breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed in 2025, Randi underwent a lumpectomy and radiation while navigating the emotional realities of cancer and caring for her family. Her story was featured in USA TODAY after a heartfelt speech from her mother-in-law went viral. Friends also rallied around her with a breast cancer awareness walk and brunch, reminding her that she would never have to walk alone. This conversation explores her journey through breast cancer, the power of family and community support, self-advocacy, motherhood, and finding purpose beyond a diagnosis. Randi’s story offers an encouraging reminder: life after cancer can still hold dreams, possibilities, and joy. Subscribe to What’s Behind the Bra and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement. Watch more survivor stories on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@whatsbehindthebrapodcast
S3 · E14
1 set 2026
47:46
From Diagnosis to Purpose: Kia Harris-Carr
What happens when a healthcare leader suddenly finds herself on the other side of care—as the patient? On this episode of What’s Behind The Bra? – Breast Cancer Stories of Hope & Survival, Founder and Host Monique Bass sits down with Kia Harris-Carr, healthcare leader, breast and ovarian cancer survivor, and Founder & Board President of Beautiful Faces Foundation. Kia shares her personal cancer journey, what she learned navigating healthcare as a patient, the importance of self-advocacy, faith, family, and how her experiences strengthened her commitment to patient-centered care. She also shares the inspiration behind Beautiful Faces Foundation and her powerful “What Next?” approach: identify the need, build the solution, and invite others to be part of it. This conversation is about more than surviving cancer—it’s about turning your experience into purpose, service, and impact. 🎀 Every survivor has a story. Every story deserves to be heard. #WhatsBehindTheBra #KiaHarrisCarr #BeautifulFacesFoundation #BreastCancer #OvarianCancer #CancerSurvivor #PatientAdvocacy #CancerStories #Survivorship
S3 · E13
1 set 2026
59:06
27 Years of Thriving: Terlisa Sheppard’s Breast Cancer Journey
What does it mean to keep living when you’ve been told you have terminal cancer? Monique Bass, founder and host of What’s Behind the Bra?, sits down with Terlisa Sheppard, a 27-year breast cancer thriver, for a heartfelt conversation about her journey, including a Stage 4 diagnosis. Terlisa shares her experience navigating medical care, speaking up when something wasn’t right, and finding hope through uncertainty. Her story highlights the importance of being heard and reminds us that behind every diagnosis is a person with a life worth celebrating. Join us for an honest conversation about resilience, self-advocacy, and life beyond a diagnosis. This episode shares personal experiences and is not medical advice. Every cancer journey is different.
S3 · E12
1 set 2026
1:07:09
Calming the Cancer Chaos with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval
In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, host Monique Bass sits down with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, a medical oncologist, educator, and author of Calming the Cancer Chaos: An Oncologist’s Guide for Women to Understand, Organize, and Take Control of Their Cancer Care. Dr. Tiffany shares valuable insight to help patients feel more informed, organized, and empowered throughout their cancer journey. Together, they discuss navigating a diagnosis, communicating with your medical team, understanding treatment, advocating for yourself, and finding a sense of control during an overwhelming time. This conversation offers education, encouragement, and hope for patients, survivors, caregivers, and anyone affected by cancer. Subscribe to What’s Behind The Bra? for more powerful stories of hope, healing, education, and survival.
S3 · E11
27 ago 2026
49:18
Male Breast Cancer Happens: Tommy Wright’s Survivor Story
Male breast cancer happens. 💙🎗️ Monique Bass, Founder of What’s Behind the Pecs?, sat down with breast cancer survivor Tom Wright for an honest and powerful conversation about his diagnosis, treatment and survivorship journey. The lifetime risk was once commonly shared as 1 in 1,000 men. Today, it is approximately 1 in 755. Men must know their bodies, recognize the warning signs and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. 🎥 Watch Tom’s full story on the What’s Behind the Bra? Podcast YouTube channel. Please like, subscribe and share—this story could help save a life. #WhatsBehindThePecs #WhatsBehindTheBra #MaleBreastCancerHappens #MaleBreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSurvivor #MensHealth #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #KnowYourBody #SurvivorStory
S3 · E10
27 ago 2026
55:00
What’s Behind The Pecs? | Two-Time Male Breast Cancer Survivor Ron Rapaport
🎙️ REAL MEN. REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT. On this episode of What’s Behind The Pecs?, I sit down with Ron Rapaport, a two-time male breast cancer survivor, advocate, TBI survivor, lymphedema thriver, and host of the It’s A Wrap With Rap podcast. Ron joins us to share his powerful journey through breast cancer—not once, but twice—and why speaking openly about male breast cancer is so important. 💙 Men have breasts too. 💗 Men can get breast cancer too. 💙 And their stories deserve to be heard. Our mission is to continue normalizing the conversation, breaking the stigma, and reminding men to know their bodies and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. 📅 August 25 ⏰ 3PM–4PM EST Awareness. Early Detection. Support. Survival. #WhatsBehindThePecs #MaleBreastCancer #MenGetBreastCancerToo #MaleBreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSurvivor #EarlyDetection #MensHealth #CancerAdvocate #RealMenRealStoriesRealImpact
S3 · E9
25 ago 2026
1:01:42
How Belinda Salley Helped Lower New Jersey’s Mammogram Screening Age to 35
Monique Bass, Founder of What’s Behind The Bra?, had the honor of interviewing Belinda Salley, a true LD20 champion whose powerful advocacy helped lower New Jersey’s mammogram screening age to 35. 💗 Belinda’s story proves that when we speak up, share our experiences and fight for change, our voices can make a difference! Thank you to Assemblyman Rev. Reginald Atkins for recognizing Belinda’s advocacy and sharing this important legislative update. We also honor the late Kathy Lloyd, whose dedication and legacy will never be forgotten. 🕊️💕 Watch the full episode on the Monique Bass YouTube channel. Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Early detection saves lives—and advocacy creates change! #MoniqueBass #WhatsBehindTheBra #BelindaSalley #AdvocacyInAction #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #MammogramAccess #BreastCancerAwareness #BillA1679 #WomensHealth #NewJersey
S3 · E8
25 ago 2026
1:06:07
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