What is it with titles?

Michelle Hogland • February 5, 2021

In this first Blog for The Boob Report, I wanted to throw something out there that I find so interesting… Why do we feel the need for titles? Don’t get me wrong, I am so thankful to be a survivor but should I let that define me?

When I received that dreaded phone call 4-years-ago letting me know that I had breast cancer a flood of emotions and thoughts just came rushing in. One of the things I remember pretty vividly was I didn’t want to tell people, I didn’t want to have to say ‘I have breast cancer’. Part of it was I didn’t want that look of pity and the other was I didn’t want ‘that title’… she has breast cancer. To some it may sound silly, there are SO many other things to be concerned and/or scared about, but that was my thing. It was an incredibly hard journey that I was beginning and I wanted to have some semblance of control, so I decided to name my experience The Boob Report.

I have said from the very beginning that every woman’s journey is her own, there is no right or wrong way to go through all of this. 

Over the next several blogs I will be sharing my story so that you can feel more comfortable in yours and know that you are not alone.  

Episode 037 - The Sandwich Generation

By Michelle Hoglan • May 27, 2022
Touching on the caregiving side of dealing with breast cancer again! Being a caregiver to anyone who is going through a devastating illness, like breast cancer, or aging parents can be overwhelming. You need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself so that you can be there for your loved one. Leah is passionate about helping caregivers!

Episode 036 - Hope Lives!

By Michelle Hoglan • May 21, 2022
We serve as a partner as they heal in mind, body and spirit. The need for services continues as statistically 400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Weld and Larimer Counties each year. According to Lydia, “We want to provide free post diagnosis services to all women in northern Colorado. We are committed to continuing our important work with the supportive help of our professional providers, generous donors, committed board members, staff and volunteers.”

Episode 035 - Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life

By Michelle Hoglan • May 13, 2022
Imagine being on your journey with breast cancer and your spouse is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer! Kim has been through so much but has always maintained her sense of humor, an author of two books and a tireless volunteer helping others.

Episode 034 - For Mom ~ Mother’s Day Weekend

By Michelle Hoglan • May 6, 2022
This episode of The Boob Report podcast is all about Mom’s. Our guest Denise Taylor was the caregiver for her Mother during her first and second diagnosis of breast cancer. We are discussing how it can be overwhelming and rewarding all at once. She was able to step in and take over with power of attorney, keeping track of doctors’ appointments, treatments and medications.

Episode 033 - Diagnosed Not Once But Twice

By Michelle Hoglan • May 1, 2022
Morgan is also a former insomniac. She spent almost a decade using prescription sleeping pills despite knowing that her overall sleep quality suffered. Morgan now inspires and teaches other women how to confidently, calmly, and effectively get a good night's sleep without the use of sleep aides.

Episode 032 - Working Through My Own Shit

By Michelle Hoglan • April 22, 2022
Elizabeth Anne Wood is Professor of Sociology and chair of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at Nassau Community College. She is also Senior Strategist for Woodhull Freedom Foundation, the only national organization dedicated full time to affirming sexual freedom as a fundamental human right.

Episode 031 - Working Through My Own Shit

By Michelle Hoglan • April 15, 2022
Just a quick podcast to talk about how I have been working through my own struggles with pain, survivor’s guilt, the everyday craziness of life. I have mentioned before that I have struggled for years, even before breast cancer, with anxiety and depression and not really dealing with triggers that might set those feelings into high gear!

Episode 030 - Mind and Body Work

By Michelle Hoglan • April 9, 2022
On this episode of The Boob Report we are visiting with Dr. Hailey Steinhauser, a chiropractor and a wellness coach. For years she has helped family members, friends, patients, and clients get their health back on track and make the connection between how the mind affects the physical body.

Episode 029 - Lifestyle, Attitude, Food & Faith

By Michelle Hoglan • March 25, 2022
On this episode of The Boob Report we are visiting with Dr. Barb Hughson, a woman devoted to helping other women get access to mammograms and thermograms AND educating them on how to live a healthier lifestyle through prevention and early detection.

Episode 028 - It’s a Marathon NOT a Sprint

By Michelle Hoglan • March 18, 2022
On this episode of The Boob Report we are visiting Tracey Spielman, a self-professed Type A personality who was diagnosed with breast cancer on Valentine’s Day 2020 during the pandemic. She shares with us how challenging it was to deal with not only the diagnosis but the fact that she felt she had no control over what was happening to her.
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