1351. Jackie Tohn on Her Preventive Double Mastectomy, BRCA1 + Her Health Crisis That Put Heal Squad Into Action

Hey Heal Squad! Nobody Wants This star Jackie Tohn is her, and you guys…there is a STORY behind why it took us this long to finally have this conversation! Let’s just say, the first time Jackie came to Heal Squad, she threw her back out so badly on the way to the studio that by the time she arrived, she couldn’t even get out of her car and was hysterically crying in pain. So instead of recording the episode, Maria and the Heal Squad jumped into action and focused on getting Jackie some relief. Jackie shares what happened next, how quickly things started to shift, and why she still jokes that the Heal Squad are basically “witches.” But that’s not the total story! Jackie tells us about her dad’s unexpected cancer diagnosis which led her to do genetic testing, and ultimately led her to the discovery that she carried a BRCA1 mutation. She takes us inside the shock of learning she was at significantly increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer, the anxiety and information overload that followed, and the huge decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy. We also get into how overwhelming it can be when different doctors give you completely different advice, why Jackie sought multiple opinions and built an entire medical team, and the women who stepped up to help her navigate a world she knew nothing about. This episode is funny, emotional, and such an important reminder that sometimes one piece of information about your family health history can change EVERYTHING. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Sometimes your health has to become more important than showing up. Jackie arrived at Heal Squad in so much back pain she still wanted to push through and record, until Maria stopped the interview and made getting her help the priority. Your family’s health history could reveal something about your own. Jackie had no idea BRCA1 was part of her story until her dad’s unexpected cancer diagnosis ultimately led her to genetic testing. One doctor’s opinion doesn’t have to be the end of the conversation. After learning she was BRCA1-positive, Jackie sought multiple opinions and learned firsthand how differently doctors can approach the same diagnosis and preventive surgery options HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Jackie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackietohn/ Watch Nobody Wants This: https://www.netflix.com/title/81591296 ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.