Are you facing a wave of decisions after a breast cancer diagnosis? In this heartfelt episode of The Grit Show, host Shawna Rodrigues peels back the layers of what really matters when breast cancer turns life upside down. Shawna shares her personal journey through a double mastectomy, tips for navigating overwhelming choices, and why knowing your “North Star” is more vital than any research or treatment plan. Listeners will catch insights on single vs. double mastectomy, Oregon’s groundbreaking out-of-state reconstruction access, insurance curveballs, and the real questions every patient should ask before surgery. Packed with candid storytelling and practical frameworks, this episode offers hope, clarity, and confidence to anyone touched by breast cancer. If you’re looking for support through Breast Cancer Awareness Month, decision-making tools, or just crave real talk about cancer, quality of life, and self-advocacy, you’ll find inspiration here!As mentioned in this episode, continue the conversation and find more inspiration by listening to: 🎧 <a href="https://podcast.thegritshow.com/episode/be-in-the-present/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Be in the Present – Episode 119</a>Learn more about <a href="https://brasociety.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BRA Society</a> - Breast Reconstruction Advocacy.Shawna Rodrigues has been hosting the <a href="https://podcast.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Grit Show</a>, since 2022 and has loved every minute of it. She has an award winning career in the government and non-profit industry, an LCSW, and a passion for making a impact. She is currently facing her biggest plot twist yet—a breast cancer diagnosis in early 2025—this year is about her fight, victory, and healing. Join her warrior community <a href="https://bit.ly/SUpdates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Being Honest</a> and check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/TGSReceive" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast episode</a> where she shares more.Connect with her journey: Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/Shawna.Rodrigues" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Shawna.Rodrigues</a> | Everything else: <a href="https://linktr.ee/37by27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/37by27</a><h1>Stay Connected to The Grit Show</h1>Follow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@The.Grit.Show</a> or Shawna <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnapodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShawnaPodcasts</a>Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!<a href="https://coloringpages.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.com</a>You can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here <a href="https://amzn.to/49Z8obi " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaid</a>Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

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