Pink Power Hour

Amber is a physical therapist who specializes in breast cancer rehab. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Missouri in 2018. We talk about how physical therapy can change the breast cancer recovery game. 

Stacy is a 35 year old stage 4 breast cancer thriver originally from Albuquerque, NM, currently embracing the single life in Minneapolis with her fur baby mini-goldendoodle named Obie. She finds joy in staying active—running, yoga, lifting weights, pickleball, and skiing—and feels most at home in nature, whether she’s hiking, spending time by the lake, or taking Obie to the dog park.  A natural problem-solver, Stacy always has a jigsaw puzzle in progress and rarely misses her daily online chess match. She loves getting absorbed in a great TV series and traveling as much as she can. A devoted advocate for stage 4 breast cancer, self-care, health, wellness, and everyday joy, she is currently writing her memoir and shares her cancer journey on her blog, Uplifting Lemons—a space created to inspire, encourage, and uplift others navigating life’s hardest challenges.
 

Today we are joined by Dr. Damon Shearer - a breast imager and general radiologist currently practicing at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He previously spent nearly a decade with Consulting Radiologists, Ltd., where he served on the Board of Directors, as Medical Director of CRL Women’s Imaging, and as Director of Physician Scheduling. He completed his breast imaging fellowship at the University of Iowa and his radiology residency at Loyola University Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident and earned multiple research and service awards. A former U.S. Navy Undersea/Dive Medical Officer and Submarine Medical Officer, he served in operational, clinical, and humanitarian roles both stateside and abroad. His clinical interests include breast imaging, patient-centered care, and medical education. He is married to Erica, a physician's assistant and they have 2 amazing daughters as well as 2 cute dogs. A random assortment of small animal pets come in and out of their household as well - guinea pigs, hamsters and even bearded dragons! As a family, they love to travel and often to National Parks, beach destinations or skiing in the mountains.
 

Jenna and Amy recall what it was like to be first diagnosed with breast cancer, and the treatments that followed. Listen in for tips on what to do after a diagnosis, and how your friends and family can best take care of you!

Steve is a small-business owner who specializes in sarcasm, stoicism, and pretending everything is totally fine—even when it absolutely isn’t. After 12 years of marriage, he’s become the family anchor, managing his wife’s breast cancer journey, two energetic little boys, and an emotionally clingy puppy with the calm confidence of a man who has seen some things. He served as his wife’s loyal (and surprisingly competent) “Chief Cold Cap Technician” during breast cancer treatment, proving that love sometimes looks like holding freezing equipment against someone’s head while pretending everything is fine. Off the sidelines of cancer care, Steve is an amazing father to two small boys and the undeniable favorite human of Morgan, the family puppy who follows him as if he’s handing out treats 24/7. When he’s not chasing kids, being shadowed by a dog, or running his business, Steve can be found golfing, watching football, or placing bets with the confidence of a man who definitely believes this is his lucky week. He brings humor, honesty, and a touch of sarcastic wisdom to today’s episode — because if anyone can find jokes in the chaos of caregiving, parenting, and puppy-wrangling, it’s Steve.
 

Brittany Schneider is a mom of 2, a wife, and behavioral health network management professional. She has a passion for advocating for girls and women in baseball, coaches adult gymnastics, owns a personal safety education business, and writes books that help kids and teens grow confident in their safety and empowerment. As a BRCA2 previvor, she uses her experience to inspire proactive health and empower others with knowledge and community.
 

Jacquelyn Vranicar is a wife, mom of four, and the founder of vraniCURE, a nonprofit that’s funding groundbreaking metastatic breast cancer research and supporting women through surgery and treatment. Jacquelyn was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer at 38, and she’s turned that experience into a mission to bring hope, awareness, and real impact to the metastatic community. She’s all about living fully, advocating fiercely, and finding purpose in the hard stuff.
 

Learn from the mouths of babes through the experiences of Caleigh & Audi. Caleigh is Amy's 14 year old daughter and Audi is Jenna's 10 year old son. They talk all things that helped them cope with their mom's having breast cancer, and how they are living life now.

Amy Brace is a seasoned entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and former medical professional with a passion for helping people and small businesses thrive. After spending 14 yers as the owner of a successful cupcake shoppe, Amy combined her business savvy, creative spark, and medical background to land a new chapter centered around empowerment, storytelling, and sustainable success.

Meet one of our hosts Jenna Sartorius! She is a stage 4 breast cancer thriver who has two mischievous boys and considers herself a "household engineer". Learn how she was diagnosed and what has come since that day 4 years ago!