In this inspiring episode of Clear Voices of Hope, I sat down with fellow advocate and nonprofit founder Jamie Vaughn to talk about her powerful journey through breast cancer. Jamie opens up about life before and after her diagnosis, how she found strength in the darkest moments, and why advocating for your own health is so important.

We dove into building supportive communities, embracing life's turning points, and the importance of sharing resources and real stories. If you're facing a challenge or want to empower others, this conversation is a must-listen for hope, resilience, and honest advice.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcoming Advocate Jamie Vaughan

04:50 Pre-Retirement Mammogram Reminder Story

09:01 Coping with Life-Altering Changes

12:31 Navigating Cancer Diagnosis Support

16:20 Cancer Concerns and Optavia Diet

17:09 "Debate Over Cancer Treatments"

23:29 "Facing Chemo with Strength"

25:42 "Choosing the Right Surgery"

29:40 "Finding Purpose in Retirement"

31:42 "Story Amplifier and Advocate"

35:22 Therapist's Lifelong Support

39:52 Oncologist Visit: A Candid Encounter

43:27 "Sharing Genetic Testing Insights"

46:58 "Questions for Breast Surgery Consultations"

47:53 Advocating Access to Women's Healthcare

51:28 Grateful for Advocacy Insights

LEARN MORE: The Clear Pathways Program: https://www.breastdensitysummit.org/

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Jamie Vaughn is a retired teacher turned passionate patient advocate, breast cancer survivor, and the driving force behind the nonprofit and podcast Test Those Breasts!™. After receiving her diagnosis, Jamie turned her journey of survival into a source of strength and healing for others. On her award‑worthy podcast, she hosts candid conversations with survivors, caregivers, oncologists, therapists, and advocates, covering topics from early detection and treatment to emotional resilience and self‑advocacy.

With nearly 100 episodes since launching in 2023, Jamie's mission is clear: to shorten the learning curve for those navigating breast cancer. She does this by openly sharing her story with all its raw emotion and hard-won wisdom, and by creating a space where knowledge becomes power and community offers support.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, helping someone you care for, or just seeking clarity and compassion, Jamie's warmth, positivity, and unwavering advocacy make her an inspiring and essential voice in the conversation around breast cancer.

FOLLOW JAMIE:

https://testthosebreasts.org/

https://www.instagram.com/test_those_breasts/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieallenvaughn/

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