06/19/2024
I have a very different type of post for you all today.
I am a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping individuals and all humans change the narratives we were all taught and learn to feel good about fueling and moving our bodies. I am a crusader for the inclusion all food groups and all the foods we love. I will continue to say it until all people know it is true, that there are no off limit foods and our biggest issues come from being taught to feel guilt or shame about what we may choose to eat and how we view our bodies. And as such, I tend to stay in my lane on social.
And, sometimes things are just so important not to share, and so today I will share outside those lines.
I listened to this episode of the podcast (one of my fav podcasts!) and need to tell and share this with everyone I know.
All people of all genders need to know and understand the importance of accurate screening for breast cancer, especially those of us who have been told we have dense breasts.
For years I was told I had dense breasts when I went for my annual Mamogram. Then one year they added an ultrasound, which I have since been getting annually. Last year, my doctor told me that I also needed to add an annual MRI-which I did, and will continue to do every year for the rest of my life. But until last year, when I was 48 years old, getting a breast MRI was never offered to me.
I am saying this because I did not know this until now, and because this podcast explains it ALL!!!
Thank you 🙏🏻 to and and especially to Amanda Doyle, for being brave and telling her story of her recent Dx of breast cancer, of her double mastectomy and so much more.
If you listen to one podcast this week, please let it be this one. For your sake, and/or for that of your partner, mom, sister, friends or daughters.
Listen.
Spread the word!
Advocate for yourself and your loved ones.
