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Instead of clinging to consistency, what if you approached your goals with devotion? Devotion isn’t about ticking boxes or ruthless discipline. It’s about tending to your dreams with care, attention, and love. Imagine holding your deepest desire in your hands: What does it look and feel like? Can you let yourself believe in it, fall in love with it, and trust it enough to keep showing up—even when it's uncomfortable or feels out of reach? Explore the energetic shift that happens when you move from striving for consistency to nourishing your dreams with authentic care, attention, and...
info_outlineSusan shares her deeply personal connection to breast cancer, having both lost grandmothers to the disease and supporting her sister through her own diagnosis. Drawing from years of experience in healthcare and her own journey navigating high-risk screenings, Susan gets candid about the gaps in breast health education, especially around dense breast tissue, and underscores the importance of self-advocacy, persistence, and community support.
Together, Lisa and Susan break down the barriers that so many women face, discussing why knowing your breast density matters, why speaking up in the doctor’s office can be lifesaving, and the simple yet powerful actions—like sharing information and writing to lawmakers—that can make a difference. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, healthcare professional, or just searching for honest conversations about women’s health, this episode is packed with insight, hope, and practical advice for taking charge of your wellbeing. So grab a cup, tune in, and join us on the path toward early detection, empowered choices, and a community dedicated to women’s health equity.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Clear Voices: Breast Cancer Stories
04:20 Discovering Dense Breast Awareness
07:20 Importance of Advanced Breast Screening
12:04 Self-Advocacy in Women's Health
13:56 "Consider Ultrasound for Breast Density"
19:04 "Empowering Women: Support and Voice"
20:54 Reevaluating Hormone Replacement Therapy
25:21 Empowering Women in Healthcare Innovation
29:05 Empowering Survivors' Voices in Advocacy
30:23 Heartfelt Stories & Support Advocacy
35:13 "Dense Breast Tissue Risk Factor"
37:11 Empowering Advocacy and Community Support
Susan Willig, CEO True North Accomplished and creative marketing executive with cross-industry experience (medical device, education, information services and technology). Proven and accomplished career of exceeding business objectives by creating relevant brand strategy and translating to effective marketing plans and through to execution. I build meaningful and lasting customer experiences and relationships to increase brand equity and revenue. As a strong leader and team builder both inside and outside the company, I create a consistent meaningful global experience for customers, while being mindful of regional nuances.
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Website: https://www.truenorthsw.com/
Learn More About The Clear Pathways Program: https://www.breastdensitysummit.org/
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