Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? Well, that number is squeamishly high, but it’s something we, as women, must pay attention to and be aware of.

Wendie’s sweet mother, Pat Darby, can testify to the fear that comes with a breast cancer diagnosis. She never imagined that she would become a victim of breast cancer. Today, as Pat celebrates her 75th birthday and 8 years of being cancer-free, she was fortunate enough to beat breast cancer, but many women aren’t as lucky.

Families across the globe are affected by this horrible disease. As Wendie chats with her mom, they break down what Pat went through, and Wendie talks about some preventative measures that you can start incorporating into your diet today to help in prevention.

Together, we’re stronger, Happy Birthday, mom!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

-What it feels like to be celebrating 75 years around the sun…02:30

-The disbelief that happened when Pat and her family got news of her breast cancer diagnosis…03:20

-How Pat stayed strong and steady through her double mastectomy…04:40

• “Your world keeps on going whether you’ve got cancer or not”
• Laughter can heal

-Pat’s best advice for people going through a breast cancer diagnosis…06:50

-The doctor recommended hormone replacement therapy that contributed to Pat’s diagnosis…07:35

-Why Pat chose to go through reconstructive surgery…09:40

-What Pat would have done differently to possibly prevent her diagnosis…10:20

-The treatment that led to Pat becoming cancer-free…11:30

• Oral chemotherapy pill

-How Wendie’s dad handled Pat’s diagnosis and the support that she had in her healing journey…13:15

-Something fun that even Wendie doesn’t know about her mom…15:00

-The significant risks that are involved with hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…17:15

-Why keeping animal products out of your lifestyle is the best way to regulate your hormones…18:20

• Whole foods, plant-based diet

-The do’s and don’ts of choosing the best quality food and supplements…20:45

• Organic, non-GMO
• Round-up pesticides

-Iodine and the best minerals for optimal thyroid function…24:20

• Low levels iodine = low thyroid function
• Dulse seaweed flakes

-Natural products that help with menopause and peri-menopause symptoms…26:30

• Evening primrose oil (EPO)
• Black cohosh
• Valerian root

To learn more and for free resources go to www.wendiepett.com. If you haven’t listened to the Introduction and the first 5 episodes of the Visibly Fit Podcast make sure you do. You will be encouraged that becoming Visibly Fit is actually within REACH. You can download the worksheets at www.wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast