One of Eight Podcast

09/07/2026

This year, I’ll be participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure for the very first time - and I’ll be doing it as a breast cancer survivor. 💗

Less than a year ago, at 30, I was diagnosed with Stage 0, Grade 2 DCIS. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of appointments, surgery, recovery and trying to figure out my new normal after a bilateral mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction.

I’m incredibly lucky to be cancer-free, and being able to walk in Run for the Cure on October 4th alongside the Pink Panthers is going to be a pretty special full-circle moment.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. I never thought I would be one of them, but this past year has shown me just how many people are impacted by breast cancer!

If you’re able to donate to my fundraiser, even a few dollars would mean so much to me and help support breast cancer research and programs for those going through it. And if you can’t donate, sharing my link helps too! 💕

Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this crazy year. I truly couldn’t have gotten through it without the amazing people in my life. 💗

Donate to my CIBC Run for the Cure fundraising page and help me raise funds for groundbreaking breast cancer research in Canada.

07/08/2026

Come join Halifax's local breast cancer support group, Pink Panthers, for our CIBC Run for the Cure Fundraiser BBQ at Kent Building Supplies in Bayer's Lake on Saturday, July 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can also donate at https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/RunfortheCure/RFTC_NW_odd_?pg=team&team_id=548492&fr_id=31096

This Saturday plans, sorted! 🌭 Swing by the Pink Panthers BBQ, 11am–3pm at Kent Building Supplies (📍225 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax), hotdogs, hamburgers, and drinks, all for a great cause.

Every dollar goes to CIBC Run for the Cure. Bring a friend! 💛

05/22/2026

There’s a very clear “before” and “after” that comes with a cancer diagnosis.

Before, you’re making plans, thinking about the future, and living life normally. After, everything changes. Your body, your priorities, your fears, the way you think about time, health, and even yourself. It's important to let yourself reflect on that when going through this type of journey and to give yourself grace if you need to take a step back or slow down for a while.

05/19/2026

In episode 6 I get pretty honest about my thoughts on having a mastectomy and how I was processing the news that my dr's were giving me!

Checking it out on Spotify, Apple, etc.

05/16/2026

Let's be honest, My take on getting rid of my breasts was possibly a bit different than others but my take was "If my b***s are trying to kill me, I don't want them! ... Like they can get the f**k away!"

Episode 6 was taped a few days before my bilateral mastectomy so you can sense the anxiety in my voice from all the giggles and laughs but this is when I was really able to open up more.

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05/13/2026

Even when making a big decision like getting a bilateral mastectomy, it’s important to understand that it does not bring your chance of recurrence down to absolute zero. It’s impossible to remove every single microscopic bit of breast tissue.

This was one of the many realities I had to process while making decisions about surgery.

Check out Episode 6 now!

05/10/2026

“Stage 0” sounded small… until I was preparing to lose part of myself.

In this clip from Episode 6 of One of Eight Podcast, I’m sharing what “stage 0” breast cancer actually meant in my case and the reality of preparing for a bilateral mastectomy at 30.

This episode dives into the fear, the decisions, the body image struggles, and the overwhelming feeling that life suddenly has a very clear “before” and “after.”

If you’ve ever faced a diagnosis, uncertainty, or a moment that changed everything, I hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone.

Check Out Episode 6 now on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.

05/04/2026

I’m taking part in the CIBC Run for the Cure this year as a breast cancer survivor, and I am asking for your support.

At 30, I was diagnosed with DCIS, Stage 0, Grade 2 breast cancer. I never thought I would hear the word cancer at this age. What followed was a whirlwind of appointments, decisions, and ultimately a bilateral mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction.

It was not just physical. It was emotional, overwhelming, and at times really isolating. There were moments where I had to advocate for myself and be stronger than I felt.

But I got through it.

Now, being able to take part in The Run for The Cure means more than I can fully explain. It is about celebrating how far I have come, while supporting others who are in the middle of their own journeys right now.

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. I never thought I would be one of them. I have shared more of my story with Glamour Magazine and on my podcast, One of Eight.

If you are able to donate, even a small amount, it truly makes a difference. Funds raised support research, resources, and real people going through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

If this resonates with you, I hope you will consider supporting. If you can donate and/or share, it would mean so much to me!

Donate to my CIBC Run for the Cure fundraising page and help me raise funds for groundbreaking breast cancer research in Canada.

04/14/2026

Episode 5 is out Now! In this episode we talk about seed placement, my first surgery, and diagnosis.

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What if the thing meant to give you peace of mind…changes everything instead?

In this episode of One of Eight, Jill prepares for surgery with cautious relief. After being told her biopsy results were benign, the plan feels straightforward: remove the problem area to stop the discharge and move on.

But as the process unfolds, from seed placement to surgery and a difficult recovery, things don’t go as expected.
Complications arise. Healing doesn’t go smoothly. And when pathology results from surgery come back earlier than planned, Jill is faced with a diagnosis she wasn’t prepared for.
This episode marks a turning point.

What was supposed to be the end of one chapter…becomes the beginning of something much bigger.