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

Monique J. Bass – What’s Behind The Bra?
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What’s Behind the Bra? – Stories of Hope & Survival is a live podcast and digital storytelling platform founded and hosted by Monique J. Bass, breast cancer survivor and President of What’s Behind The Bra? A NJ Nonprofit Corporation. The podcast amplifies the voices of breast cancer survivors, fighters, caregivers, and families — both women and men — sharing real stories beyond the diagnosis. The platform features two powerful storytelling series: 🎀 What’s Behind the Bra? highlighting women’s journeys, and 💙 What’s Behind the Pecs? dedicated to men impacted by breast cancer. Through heartfelt, educational, and empowering conversations, the podcast raises awareness, builds community, and reminds every listener that no one fights alone.

  1. Aug 12

    Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Understanding Chronic Pain with Dr. Timothy Calvert, MD

    What happens when breast cancer treatment ends—but the pain doesn’t? On this episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Calvert, MD, my very own orthopedic doctor, for an important conversation about chronic pain after breast cancer treatment. We discuss why pain can continue long after treatment, how surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, scar tissue, nerve changes, and other factors may affect the body, and why survivors shouldn’t feel like they simply have to “live with it.” We also talk about recognizing changes in your body, communicating with your healthcare team, and the importance of getting evaluated when something doesn’t feel right. 🎀 Topics include: chronic pain after breast cancer treatment, shoulder and upper-body discomfort, mobility, nerve-related symptoms, when to seek medical attention, and navigating survivorship beyond simply being cancer-free. Treatment may end, but survivorship continues. 🎧 Tune in, share this episode with another survivor, and help us continue educating and empowering our breast cancer community. What’s Behind The Bra? Awareness • Education • Advocacy • Survivorship #WhatsBehindTheBra #BreastCancerSurvivor #LifeAfterBreastCancer #ChronicPain #BreastCancerRecovery #CancerSurvivorship #DrTimothyCalvert

    Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Understanding Chronic Pain with Dr. Timothy Calvert, MD

  2. Aug 11

    Faith, Advocacy & Life After Breast Cancer with Ronda A. Brunson | Tata Tuesdays

    Breast cancer can change your life in an instant—but faith, knowledge, community, and advocacy can help you navigate the journey. On this episode of What’s Behind The Bra? — Healing Stories, Founder and breast cancer survivor Monique Bass sits down with Ronda A. Brunson, breast cancer survivor, Founder/LeadHER of Tata Tuesdays, Home of the Breastfriends, author, inventor, and patient advocate. Ronda shares her journey from diagnosis and double mastectomy to turning her experience into a mission to educate and empower others. She discusses the importance of asking questions, advocating for yourself, finding community, navigating life after treatment, and keeping your faith through some of life's most difficult moments. Her advice to someone newly diagnosed is a powerful reminder: keep your faith in God and hold on through the journey. 🙏🏽🎀 This conversation is filled with information, encouragement, faith, and the kind of lived experience that reminds us why survivor voices matter. 🎥 Watch the full video episode on the What’s Behind The Bra? YouTube Channel. 💗 Learn more about our mission, breast cancer awareness initiatives, and Comfort Care Packages at behindthebra.org.

    Faith, Advocacy & Life After Breast Cancer with Ronda A. Brunson | Tata Tuesdays

  3. Aug 10

    Finding Hope After Breast Cancer: One Day at a Time with Felicia Kent, MHPS, CHW

    Breast cancer can change your life in the blink of an eye. In this powerful episode of What’s Behind The Bra?, founder, breast cancer survivor, and advocate Monique Bass sits down with fellow breast cancer survivor and advocate Felicia Kent, MHPS, CHW, founder of I’m Her 2, Inc. Felicia shares her breast cancer journey, navigating treatment and side effects, and how she learned to take life one day at a time and cross each bridge as she came to it. The conversation also explores finding hope after a diagnosis, adjusting to life after treatment, and how Felicia turned her experience into purpose by helping and supporting others through I’m Her 2, Inc. 🎀 Early Detection Saves Lives. 🎙️ Real Stories. Real Survivors. Real Hope. Learn more about What’s Behind The Bra? and support our mission, including our Comfort Care Packages, at behindthebra.org.

    Finding Hope After Breast Cancer: One Day at a Time with Felicia Kent, MHPS, CHW

  4. Aug 9

    Bret Miller: I Refused Reconstruction to Raise Awareness for Male Breast Cancer

    Male breast cancer thriver Bret Miller shares why he made the powerful decision to refuse reconstruction after his mastectomy. Bret felt that covering his scar could hide an important truth: MEN GET BREAST CANCER TOO. 💙🩷 Instead, he chose visibility. He chose to show his scar, share his story, and be a face for male breast cancer awareness—because if his journey can educate others and help save even one life, it’s worth it. In this powerful conversation, we discuss Bret’s diagnosis, treatment journey, advocacy, and why men need to know their bodies, recognize the warning signs, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. 🎙️ What’s Behind The Pecs? 💙🩷 Let’s Normalize the Conversation. Early Detection Saves Lives — and that includes MEN. #WhatsBehindThePecs #MaleBreastCancer #BretMiller #MenGetBreastCancerToo #MaleBreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #BreastCancerThriver #100Men100Voices

    Bret Miller: I Refused Reconstruction to Raise Awareness for Male Breast Cancer

  5. Aug 4

    When Breast Cancer Returns: Kimberly Waters-Washington on Self-Advocacy, Chemotherapy & Never Giving Up

    What happens when you know something is wrong, but you're told it's all in your head? In this powerful episode of What's Behind the Bra?, breast cancer survivor Kimberly Waters-Washington shares her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, and the importance of trusting your instincts. Kimberly opens up about the devastating side effects she experienced during chemotherapy, including severe nosebleeds and constant vomiting, and explains why patients should always communicate openly with their medical team about treatment side effects. She also shares the emotional moment when she was told her concerns were simply "lumpy breasts" and that her mind was playing tricks on her—only to later discover her breast cancer had returned. This episode is a reminder that self-advocacy matters. Knowing your body, asking questions, and speaking up can make all the difference. In this episode, we discuss: • Recognizing the signs of breast cancer recurrence • The importance of trusting your body • Navigating chemotherapy and managing side effects • Communicating with your healthcare team • The emotional impact of recurrence • Finding strength, hope, and resilience through the journey 🎀 What's Behind the Bra? is dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring through real conversations about breast cancer, survivorship, early detection, and healing. Subscribe, share, and help us spread awareness—because every conversation has the power to save a life.

    When Breast Cancer Returns: Kimberly Waters-Washington on Self-Advocacy, Chemotherapy & Never Giving Up

  6. Jul 28

    Thriving Beyond Triple-Negative Breast Cancer with Anetra Bey

    In this inspiring episode of What's Behind The Bra?, host Monique Bass sits down with Anetra Bey, a Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, to discuss her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Anetra shares how her faith, resilience, and determination helped her navigate one of life's greatest challenges. Together, they talk about the importance of early detection, advocating for your health, overcoming fear, and finding purpose after cancer. Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, newly diagnosed, or simply want to learn more about breast cancer, this heartfelt conversation offers hope, encouragement, and valuable insight. 🎀 Early Detection Saves Lives. 💗 Real Stories. Real Women. Real Hope. Hosted by: Monique Bass Podcast: What's Behind The Bra? – Stories of Hope & Survival #BreastCancer #TripleNegativeBreastCancer #BreastCancerSurvivor #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #WhatsBehindTheBra #HopeAndHealing #CancerAwareness #MoniqueBass

    Thriving Beyond Triple-Negative Breast Cancer with Anetra Bey

  7. Jul 21

    Faith, Strength & Purpose: Veronica Grimsley of Vee’s Faith Warriors

    Faith can be one of our greatest sources of strength during life’s most difficult moments. In this powerful episode of What’s Behind the Bra?, host Monique Bass sits down with Veronica Grimsley, Founder of Vee’s Faith Warriors, to discuss how faith, resilience, and purpose have shaped her breast cancer advocacy journey. Veronica shares the inspiration behind Vee’s Faith Warriors, the importance of leaning on faith through adversity, and how creating a supportive community can make a lasting impact on survivors, caregivers, and families. This heartfelt conversation reminds us that healing is about more than treatment—it’s about hope, encouragement, and knowing you’re never alone. In this episode, we discuss: • Veronica’s personal journey and the mission behind Vee’s Faith Warriors • Finding strength through faith during difficult times • The importance of community and support for survivors and caregivers • Turning personal experiences into purpose-driven advocacy • Encouraging others to prioritize their health and seek support • Why education and accurate early detection continue to save lives 🎗️ Know your body. Perform regular self-exams. Schedule your recommended screenings. Accurate early detection saves lives. Thank you for listening to What’s Behind the Bra? If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need hope and encouragement today. 📺 Watch the full video interview on the What’s Behind the Bra? YouTube Channel. 🎧 Listen on RSS.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

    Faith, Strength & Purpose: Veronica Grimsley of Vee’s Faith Warriors

  8. Jul 20

    Male Breast Cancer: Juan Namnun’s Journey of Survival, Awareness & Hope

    What happens when a championship-winning baseball coach discovers a lump and assumes it’s nothing? In this powerful episode of What’s Behind the Bra?, Monique Bass sits down with Juan Namnun, a seven-time Public League Championship-winning baseball coach and male breast cancer survivor. Juan shares the moment that changed his life, the importance of listening to your body, and why men must stop believing that breast cancer is “only a woman’s disease.” Juan opens up about his diagnosis, treatment, the unwavering support of his wife, family, players, and community, and how his journey inspired the Coaches vs. Cancer event to raise awareness and support the American Cancer Society. This conversation is about more than cancer—it’s about courage, resilience, breaking stigma, and the lifesaving power of early detection. In this episode you’ll learn: Why men should perform breast self-examsThe warning signs of male breast cancerJuan’s diagnosis and treatment journeyThe importance of early detectionHow Coaches vs. Cancer turned adversity into advocacyHow family and community support made a differenceWhether you’re a survivor, caregiver, coach, athlete, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this episode could help save a life. 🎗️ Early Detection Saves Lives. Subscribe to What’s Behind the Bra? for inspiring healing stories, expert insights, and conversations that educate, empower, and bring hope.

    Male Breast Cancer: Juan Namnun’s Journey of Survival, Awareness & Hope
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What’s Behind the Bra? – Stories of Hope & Survival is a live podcast and digital storytelling platform founded and hosted by Monique J. Bass, breast cancer survivor and President of What’s Behind The Bra? A NJ Nonprofit Corporation. The podcast amplifies the voices of breast cancer survivors, fighters, caregivers, and families — both women and men — sharing real stories beyond the diagnosis. The platform features two powerful storytelling series: 🎀 What’s Behind the Bra? highlighting women’s journeys, and 💙 What’s Behind the Pecs? dedicated to men impacted by breast cancer. Through heartfelt, educational, and empowering conversations, the podcast raises awareness, builds community, and reminds every listener that no one fights alone.

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