{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"267 - Cutting Through the Silence: Black Women, Fibroids &amp; the Hysterectomy Decision with Melissa","description":"In this episode, I sit down with Melissa of Fab Glance\u2014a lifestyle influencer, digital strategist, and one of the realest voices online\u2014to have a deeply personal conversation about women\u2019s health, fibroids, and her decision to have a hysterectomy. After sharing my own story in a previous episode, I opened the door for others to speak up\u2014and Melissa walked through it with vulnerability, courage, and honesty. We talk through the emotional and physical realities of living with fibroids, navigating the decision to be child-free, and how society often places unfair expectations on women\u2019s bodies. Melissa also shares what it was like to date after surgery and the fear of how people would react to her health decisions. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that women's health journeys are never one-size-fits-all. We also discuss: \ud83e\ude78 Living with fibroids and the trauma of heavy periods \ud83e\udde0 The emotional labor of making life-altering health decisions \ud83d\udc94 Grieving motherhood and embracing a child-free life \ud83d\udecc Healing from surgery\u2014both physically and emotionally If you\u2019ve ever dealt with reproductive health issues, questioned societal norms about motherhood, or just want to hear two Black women talk candidly about life, love, and healing\u2014this episode is for you. Follow Melissa here: \ud83d\udccc Instagram: @fabglance \ud83d\udcbb Website: www.fabglance.com Support The Boonie Breakdown: \u2728 Join Boonie on Patreon for exclusive content &amp;amp; events: Patreon.com\/TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Shop The Boonie Breakdown Store: www.thebooniebreakdown.com\/shop Let\u2019s Keep in Touch! \ud83d\udcf2 Follow on Instagram: @TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udcd8 Like on Facebook: facebook.com\/TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udce9 Got something to say? Email thebooniebreakdown@gmail.com or submit comments at www.thebooniebreakdown.com\/contact \ud83d\udcac Use the hashtag #TheBoonieBreakdown and tag #PodIn to share your thoughts! Chapters  0:08 Intro and Apologies 4:19 Hysterectomy Journey Begins 7:33 Clickbait Fatigue 7:43 Special Guest Melissa 7:49 Personal Stories of Hysterectomies 18:13 Navigating Grief and Acceptance 28:15 Life After Hysterectomy 31:32 Benefits of No More Periods 40:14 Educating Others on Hysterectomy 49:18 The Breakdown Game 50:45 Conclusion and Farewell  ","author_name":"The Boonie Breakdown","author_url":"http:\/\/www.TheBoonieBreakdown.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36428165\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36428165"}