Show Notes
What happens when you know something isn’t right with your body… but you keep being told you’re fine? This week, Dakota sits down with Liz (@breastlizzismore), who was just 30 and three months postpartum when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, after almost a year of pushing for answers. Liz shares how her diagnosis went from being told she was overreacting to Stage 0, and eventually Stage 2B breast cancer. We talk about advocating for yourself when something doesn’t feel right, navigating ...
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