Name: Workshop: You're Not the Problem: Body Image, Bias and Shame
Start: 2025-06-06T14:00:00-0400
End: 2025-06-06T15:00:00-0400

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

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This open dialogue invites us to unpack the deep shame, bias, and body image struggles many of us carry, especially when navigating medical systems, surgical outcomes, and societal expectations.You’ll hear from Breasties with lived experience navigating fatphobia, medical bias, and post-surgical identity, then the floor will open for group reflection and shared conversation.

Let’s talk about what no one talks about and begin unlearning together.

Speakers

Elisabeth Potter, MD

Speaker, RedBud Surgery Center

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Elisabeth Potter completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University with a focus in Molecular Biology. She received her medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Following... Read More →

Genna Freed

Speaker, @genfreed

Genna Freed, diagnosed with Stage 0 ER/PR+ breast cancer in December 2022, navigated her diagnosis shortly after her mother's. Three chest surgeries followed, including a mastectomy and aesthetic flat closure, marking a challenging journey. Despite this, Genna remains a vibrant individual... Read More →

Les Howard

Leslie (Les) Howard knows about the struggles of life and has grown from them. She survived a traumatic childhood and a difficult first marriage. For over the past twelve years, she has been on a journey of personal development and healing.As a breast cancer survivor, she discovered... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session