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Justine Morris is one of the most joyful people I know, and her joy is not accidental. It is a decision she makes every single day. In this conversation we talk about what it really means to live through breast cancer at 29, survive surgical menopause overnight, and then figure out how to actually live in your body after treatment ends.

What We Explore:

- Why the misdiagnosis happened and what every woman needs to know about advocating for her own breast health.

- What overnight surgical menopause feels like at 29 when no one around you has any frame of reference.

- Why the year after treatment ends is often the hardest part nobody talks about.

- How to push back on your doctor, your insurance company, and anyone who tells you no without a written record.

- Why knowing your baseline labs, bone density, and imaging before anything goes wrong may be the most important health move you make.

- What choosing to live fully actually looks like in practice, not just as a phrase. About Justine Morris Justine Morris is a content creator and breast cancer advocate who shares honest, compassionate conversations about life during and after cancer. Diagnosed in her late 20s, she uses her platform to speak openly about survivorship, health, and the emotional realities that often go unspoken.

With a background in influencer marketing and communications, Justine brings both heart and clarity to the content she creates, helping women feel informed, supported, and less alone. Her work centers on trust, transparency, and making complex health experiences feel more approachable.

Across Instagram, TikTok, and Substack, Justine blends education with real life, partnering with brands and organizations that align with her values. She is passionate about advocating for patient awareness, thoughtful healthcare, and finding moments of joy and connection, even in uncertainty.

Connect with Justine Morris: Instagram: https:/ /www.instagram.com/justinesmorris/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinemorris29/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinesbooklist/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinesmorris

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:20 Diagnosed at 28: Finding the Lump and Doing Everything Right

05:30 Starting Chemo with a Smile

10:40 Chemo Brain vs Menopause Brain

13:50 Young Adult Cancer Is Rising.

18:00 Ignoring the Internet's Opinion

20:05 How to Advocate for Yourself

26:00 Why Every Woman Needs a Baseline Before Something Goes Wrong

28:45 Insurance Denials, AI Appeals, and How to Keep Pushing

33:20 Women Advocate for Everyone Except Themselves

36:40 The Year After Treatment Is the Hardest Part

43:00 What Living Fully Mea