BREATHE Tv – Tigerlily Foundation’s BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational breast cancer lifestyle web series that brings together patients, providers and loved ones in a space of purpose, while engaging in authentic and meaningful conversations about cancer.

Tigerlily Foundation’s BREATHE Tv is a sacred space, an educational and inspirational cancer video program that brings together patients, providers and loved ones in a space of purpose, while engaging in authentic and meaningful conversations about cancer, women’s health, and lifestyle.

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The Power of Advocacy- Building a Breast Cancer Community for Black Women | BREATHE Tv S5 E2

Mental Health Research for Cancer Patients | BREATHE Tv Season 5 Episode #1

BREATHE Tv Season 5 Episode Descriptions & Downloads

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Episode #1 Mental Health Research for Cancer Patients

In this episode, YOU WILL BE ENCOURAGED. Join us as we talk about survival, Life with Cancer and the mental health impacts that can come with a cancer diagnosis.

We are joined by Michelle Ferretti, who shares the research and training, specifically regarding integrative oncology and Life with Cancer’s unique Integrative Psycho-Oncology Program (IPOP), a four-program curriculum designed to build emotional coping skills utilizing cognitive, mindfulness-based, and contemplative perspectives.

Michelle leads a multi-institution research team exploring the efficacy and cultural relevance of the first program of the IPOP curriculum and is a co-investigator on a research team studying measurement of and interventions for brain fog, or cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI).

In this episode, you’ll learn about Psycho-Oncology. You may be living with cancer, but there is support for you mentally and emotionally as you move through. Take a deep breath, release, grab a notepad and some tea, let’s get empowered.

Host: Maimah Karmo | 18 Year TNBC Breast Cancer Survivor

Guest: Michelle Ferretti, LCSW, OSW-C | Research and Training Manager, Integrative Psycho-Oncology Program | Life with Cancer, Inova Schar Cancer Institute

In partnership with Genentech

Episode #2 The Power of Advocacy- Building a Breast Cancer Community for Black Women

In this special episode, launching in celebration of Black History Month, we honor the achievements, contributions, and excellence of the Black community. You’ll hear from two remarkable Black women whose lives have been deeply impacted by breast cancer. Maimah Karmo, founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, and Marissa Thomas, co-founder of For the Breast of Us, have dedicated themselves to supporting, educating, and empowering women facing breast cancer. Through their advocacy, they are transforming communities and showing the power of using one’s voice for change. You are your best advocate—your voice matters, and you have the power to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. The Tigerlily ANGEL Advocates and For the Breast of Us Baddies welcome you to join their advocacy communities and stand together in strength and support. Host: Maimah Karmo | Founder/CEO Tigerlily Foundation Guest: Marissa Deatrice Thomas | Co-Founder/CEO, For the Breast of Us In partnership with Merck, Gentech

BREATHE Tv After Show with Dr. Reneé

“It is in the BREATHE Tv After Show that we drive a bit deeper into the lived experiences of the guests, topics discussed in the episode through the lens of Black culture and health as it relates to cancers that impact women.”

~ Dr. Renee Matthews

Dr. Renee Matthews has appeared on television shows such as, The Oprah
Winfrey Show and TVOne’s NewsOne Now with Roland Martin where she
discussed different health topics. She started her media career with her own radio show on SiriusXM/ReachMD, a programming source for health professionals. In addition, Dr. Renee has been a featured medical correspondent on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning and Café Mocha Radio with Loni Love and MC Lyte (syndicated radio show).

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Dr. Renee hosts The Ask Dr. Renee Show, a weekly show to motivate and inspire viewers to “Live the life you deserve”. She also hosts a daily Periscope show, #ReneesRemedies where she gives helpful health, business and life tips. Dr. Renee has been a contributing health writer for MadameNoire.com,
BlackandMarriedwithKids.com, BlackDoctor.org, DiaryofaFirstTimemom.com and GoodEnoughMother.com. She is also a sought after speaker for various health organizations and schools. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Renee
conducts speaking engagements on social media, branding, motivation, and
becoming an entrepreneur.

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