¿Qué pasa después del diagnóstico? Elizabeth nos cuenta cómo su rol de navegadora de pacientes cambia vidas, brindando no solo recursos médicos, sino también esperanza, comunidad y contención emocional. Desde el diagnóstico hasta la recuperación, ella se convierte en guía, consejera y ángel para quienes enfrentan una de las luchas más difíciles de su vida.

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Dr. Quianta Moore grew up in Pennsylvania, moved to Texas, and then found her path through medicine, law, and policy. She now leads the Hackett Center for Mental Health where she’s focused on access to care, early brain development, and what happens to women during times like menopause or postpartum.

• We’ll learn what shaped her career and why she took risks to tackle gaps in women’s health.
• We’ll talk about mental health challenges uniquely impacting women, from isolation to the cost and coverage of care.
• We’ll hear how common sense can make a difference while we wait for research.

Learn more about The Hackett Center for Mental Health here.

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Key Questions Answered

1. What is Dr. Quianta Moore’s background and journey into medicine and public health?

2. How did Dr. Moore become interested in women’s health?

3. Why did Dr. Moore pursue both medical and legal training, and how did that shape her career?

4. What is the Hackett Center for Mental Health, and what does Dr. Moore do there?

5. How did Hurricane Harvey affect health outcomes in Houston?

6. What is the relationship between mental health and physical health in women, especially around menopause?

7. What disparities do women face in healthcare coverage and costs?

8. What challenges exist for women seeking menopause-related care?

9. How does social connectedness impact mental health, and are there examples from Houston communities?

10. How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect mental health, especially for children and adolescents?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Choosing Medicine: A Journey

04:08 Hackett Center for Mental Health Leadership

06:57 Immediate Action over Waiting for Research

12:19 Ophthalmology Fellowship Success Story

15:10 Focus: Early Brain Development Impact

18:34 Women: Disproportionate Health Care Burdens

22:20 Addressing Menopause in the Workplace

24:35 Community Resource Platform Development

28:12 Parental Isolation and Social Connection

31:19 Early Brain Development and COVID Impact

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No, Mammograms are Not a “One and Done” Procedure

Crowd favorite Dr. Raz joins Dorothy to shed light on the importance of mammograms in detecting breast cancer early. He gets granular by explaining what a mammogram is and why it’s important to have one every year.

Changing guidelines have left many women confused over the year, and Dr. Raz’s insights clear the air. He emphasizes the need for consistency and punctuality in mammogram screenings to catch cancer early and improve survivability.

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Key Questions Answered

1.) What’s a mammogram?

2.) Why should women get them done early?

3.) What are the different kinds of mammograms?

4.) How have changing guidelines had an impact on women’s health?

5.) Why is it important to get screened every year?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 What is a mammogram?

01:23 Importance of annual mammograms

04:01 Role of USPSTF in setting guidelines

04:58 Impact of changing guidelines on insurance coverage

05:24 Difference between screening and diagnostic mammograms

08:10 What women need to know about mammograms

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Meredith Hilliard, armed with the knowledge of her BRCA gene and her family's history, decided to have a robotic prophylactic mastectomy to avert the disease that haunted her relatives.

Supported by her community and inspired by her mother’s experience, she became one of the first in Texas to try this innovative procedure. Her story is one of preparation, courage, and hope for a cancer-free future.

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Key Questions Answered

1. Who is Meredith Hilliard, and what makes her story unique?

2. How did Meredith learn about breast cancer at a young age?

3. What is the BRCA gene, and how did Meredith’s family discover they were carriers?

4. How did having a family history and the BRCA gene influence Meredith’s decisions about her health?

5. What is a prophylactic mastectomy and why did Meredith choose to have one?

6. How did Meredith feel during the regular surveillance (MRI and mammograms) before surgery?

7. What support did Meredith have during her decision and surgery?

8. What is a robotic mastectomy, and how did Meredith become a candidate for this procedure?

9. What was Meredith’s experience with reconstruction following her mastectomy?

10. How does Meredith feel about her decision in hindsight?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Secret Struggles with Cancer

04:23 Early Diagnosis Key to Discovery

08:03 BRCA Gene and Cancer Anxiety

11:23 Robotic Mastectomy Experience

15:02 Family Health and Surgery Discussion

18:26 Referral to MD Anderson

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Lolita Guarin doesn’t call herself a stress management expert because she's studied it. She calls herself one because she's lived it.

We talk about:

• the patterns we carry from childhood and how they shape our reactions,
• the signals our bodies send when we've reached a limit,
• and how self-compassion starts with a single decision to pause and notice.

Hear how Lolita turned her own story into a message for others.

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Learn more about Lolita’s C.A.L.M. method here.

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Key Questions Answered

1. How did Lolita Guarin become a stress management expert?

2. How does Lolita define stress, and how is it connected to trauma?

3. Can childhood patterns impact how we experience stress as adults?

4. Do we carry childhood stress patterns with us forever?

5. How did Lolita’s realization about her childhood shape her stress management journey?

6. What led to Lolita's personal health crisis, and how did it relate to stress?

7. How did she begin to recover from chronic stress and burnout?

8. What does Lolita see as the limitations of typical stress management practices like yoga or meditation?

9. What is one practical self-love technique Lolita uses and recommends?

10. How does Lolita approach helping clients start on their journey to reducing stress?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Childhood Experience and Emotional Triggers

04:18 Empowerment: Beyond Childhood Limitations

07:00 Relentless Work Leads to Burnout

11:08 Path to Becoming a Wellness Coach

14:50 Managing Stress Without Self-Judgment

17:40 Self-Reflection and Inner Critique

21:40 Empathy in Parental Advice

26:34 Childhood Patterns Fuel High Achievers

29:23 Tradition, Fear, and Loyalty Cycle

31:10 Prioritize Self-Care for Loved Ones

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How do you create a network where women feel safe to share their stories and support one another?

Amber Jamshed started the Houston Professional Women Organization to answer that question. She builds platforms for women—so they can connect, mentor each other, and grow.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The challenges and opportunities as a first-generation immigrant
• How to break barriers and change the narrative around women supporting women
• Why health and self-care need to be priorities for every woman

Listen in as Amber shares why community, advocacy, and leadership matter.

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Key Questions Answered

1. Who is Amber Jamshed, and what inspired her work in women’s empowerment?

2. What is the Houston Professional Women Organization, and why was it started?

3. How does the organization help women grow professionally and personally?

4. What challenges do women face when it comes to seeking support and resources?

5. How did the organization adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic?

6. What changes has Amber seen in women’s attitudes toward supporting each other?

7. What are some of the cultural barriers that affect women’s health, especially regarding breast health?

8. How important is sharing personal stories for spreading awareness and empowering others?

9. What role do spouses or male family members play in encouraging women’s health decisions in some communities?

10. How does Amber personally prioritize her own health and self-care?

Timestamped Overview

04:54 Empowering Women Through Networking

09:04 Empowering Immigrant Women Voices

12:37 Connecting Health and Awareness

14:47 Breast Cancer's Emotional Impact

17:55 Empathy Through Actions

22:54 Multicultural Center Programs Overview

24:56 New Beginnings

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How does a young boy’s traumatic introduction to cancer shape his lifelong journey?

Kirk Cox's early encounters with his mother's breast cancer in the 60s profoundly affected him. Watching her bravery through invasive surgeries and treatments left an indelible mark. This personal history guided him as he later managed his Aunt Dottie's care and faced the tragic loss of his own child.

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Key Questions Answered

1. How was Kirk Cox first introduced to breast cancer?

2. What were the treatments and experiences of his mother with breast cancer in the 1960s?

3. How did Kirk's mother manage her illness while raising children?

4. What was the difference in cancer treatment between the 1960s and 1970s as experienced by Kirk's mother?

5. Did Kirk worry about losing his mother to cancer as a child?

6. What responsibility did Kirk take on after his mother’s passing?

7. How did the treatment for his Aunt Dottie's breast cancer differ from his mother's?

8. How has Kirk experienced and dealt with grief throughout his life?

9. What impact did the loss of Kirk's son have on him?

10. What advice does Kirk offer to those dealing with grief or supporting someone in grief?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Mother's breast cancer diagnosed later, treatment different.

04:45 Aunt misdiagnosed; family care responsibilities transferred.

09:05 Two friends drowned in lake after storm.

09:55 Received devastating news, started grieving child's loss.

13:53 Dealing with grief consistently prevents anxiety.

17:49 Grief resurfaces unpredictably; embrace it for healing.

21:59 It's okay to ask for help grieving.

25:39 Support network is vital for difficult conversations.

26:26 Impressed supporter of cancer care and technologies.

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Why do you have to answer so many questions before a mammogram? What happens if you forget part of your medical history when making an appointment? And what do you need to know as a first-time patient or if you don’t have insurance?

Today, The Rose Galleria's Center Manager Araceli Salazar joins the show to talk about how you can make your visit easier, and how the answers you give to our list of questions may even save your life.

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Key Questions Answered

1. Why do I have to answer so many questions when making a mammogram appointment?

2. What are the main types of mammogram appointments?

3. Do I need to fast or avoid food before a mammogram?

4. Are there any preparation tips for mammogram day?

5. Why are previous mammogram films important?

6. What should uninsured patients do to prepare for their mammogram?

7. Do men ever get mammograms, and how are male patients accommodated?

8. When do you need a doctor’s order or authorization for a mammogram?

9. What happens if additional testing is needed after a screening mammogram?

10. Why is it so important to share your full medical history and symptoms during scheduling?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Mammogram Appointment: Questions Matter

05:31 Patient Exam Preparation Guidelines

07:35 Reassuring Experience of a Medical Exam

10:54 Patient Qualification and Walk-in Screenings

15:56 Streamlining Medical Referrals

17:49 Avoiding Appointment Delays

20:34 Diverse, Relatable, Multilingual Care

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