Outline:It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month & today's topic: what happens between the time of finding a lump and getting a diagnosisMeet Mona & Elsa who are joining Jenn for today's conversationAddressing Halloween - for Jenn's Halloween tricks & treats, head to social media & podcast FB page/groupJenn's story of finding a lump in her breastElsa's story of find a lump in her breastShifting from being a caregiver to needing to an advocateMona's experience working for a world-renowned pathologist & her role as an advocate for friends (including Jenn & Elsa)The Friend Advocate: pragmatic, helps with phone calls, can sit with you, keeps you goingThe people who need to know right after a diagnosis & to-do's from Elsa's doctorKey Takeaway: you need someone logical. this is your first phone call. It's hard to do, but ask for helpHow Mona helped JennElsa leaving her initial doctor appointment, how she handled it with her daughter who was at the doctor with her, the next radiology appointment, second opinion and treatment planKey Takeaway: importance of a mindfulness practiceStep 1: mammogram & ultrasound; step 2: biopsyKey Takeaway: feel on the firstWhat we need to be taught & what we need to be talking about: stats, causes, self-care, self-checks, removing toxinsCombining Eastern Medicine & Western Medicine (Elsa's treatment)Importance of belief, not letting fear lead & Elsa's "F-it bucket"Genetic testingNon Profits to know: Bright Pink, You Can ThriveFinal thoughts from Mona, Elsa & Jennif you didn't have that pragmatic person, now you do. It's Jenn.Quotes:"Find a time each day to quiet your mind, which helps quiet your body; it's part of the healing process." - Mona Weisberg"Feel on the first." - Elsa Pine"Stats used to say 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer...quickly approaching 1 in 7. Genetics cause only 5% of cases." - Elsa Pine"Western Medicine is not preventative healthcare; it is early detection, at best." - Jenn TrepeckLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanBright Pink, You Can ThriveJenn's Favorite Multivitamin: US Listeners, Global Listeners