The Breasties, Motherhood, and Life After Cancer with Allie Brumel

Allie Brumel, COO and co-founder of The Breasties, joins Christina Thomas to share how a breast cancer diagnosis led her to seek out community and create a nonprofit supporting people affected by breast and gynecologic cancers. Allie also opens up about fertility and motherhood after cancer and how her experience navigating breastfeeding became a catalyst for advocacy. She also reflects on the painful experience of being prescribed a breast pump after a double mastectomy, and the lack of guidance many families face when they need alternative ways to feed their babies. She talks about working with Bobbie and creating Connie’s Bill (H.R. 9007) to expand access to formula and donor milk. For survivors navigating questions about community, fertility, motherhood, or life after treatment, Allie’s story offers a reminder: you are not alone, and your lived experience can help create change for others. Conversation Highlights Allie shares that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 shortly after her wedding. She struggled to find people her age who understood the cancer experience, so Allie searched for community, hosted grassroots meetups and retreats which laid the foundation for The Breasties. She opens up about pre- and post-treatment fertility treatments, and the emotional complexity of building a family after cancer. Allie explains how partnering with Bobbie has supported families in need of alternative options to breastfeeding and helped spotlight a broader gap in healthcare. This led to  Connie’s Bill (H.R. 9007), a pilot program that provides financial assistance for purchasing medically necessary infant formula or donor milk. Learn more and follow Allie Brumel and The Breasties The Breasties: https://thebreasties.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_breasties https://www.instagram.com/alliebrumel/  Website: https://everybodylovesboobs.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybodylovesboobsbrand/  Join the Boobment, add Everybody Loves Boobs to your podcast library! Have you navigated life after cancer treatment, or supported someone who has? Share your story and join the conversation: [email protected] Produced by Audio Anthology Studios Host & Producer: Christina Thomas Lead Producer & Editor: Layla Palmer Executive Producer: Jake Graham