Episode Details

Part 2 - Guest host Yaco LaPauta is joined by Macherie Mercado in a deeply personal and emotional conversation sharing about her ongoing battle with triple‑negative breast cancer. Mercado described her diagnosis, multiple treatments, relapses, and her transition toward integrative and holistic approaches, while emphasizing early detection, self‑advocacy, and mental resilience. Yaco, speaking both as host and family member, highlighted community support and the importance of open dialogue to educate and empower listeners across the Virgin Islands.