
Episode 15:
Art, Advocacy & Early Detection: Shaney Jo Darden on 25 Years of Keep A Breast
In this episode of Roar, host Danielle Davies is joined by Shaney Jo Darden, founder and Global Creative Officer of the Keep A Breast Foundation—an organization that’s been redefining breast health education through art, activism, and access for 25 years.
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What began as a single breast casting art project has grown into a global movement, reaching young people and underserved communities around the world. Shaney Jo shares the origin story behind Keep A Breast, how creative expression became a tool for education, and what it means to center joy, art, and community in a space often defined by fear.
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We talk about:
· The power of casting art to raise awareness and reclaim the body
· How to make breast health education inclusive and actually engaging
· The emotional labor of advocacy—and how Shaney protects her own peace
· Why men, trans people, and marginalized communities must be part of the breast cancer conversation
· Building something that lasts—and learning to lead with heart
Plus, Shaney shares how you can join the mission, use the Keep A Breast app for monthly self-check reminders, and show up as an ally in the fight for accessible breast health.
What's Next?
To Learn More:
​Keep A Breast Foundation: https://www.keep-a-breast.org/
Keep a Breast APP – share it with 8 friends! https://www.keep-a-breast.org/keep-a-breast-app
Self-check guide: https://www.keep-a-breast.org/check-yourself
Men with Breast Cancer: https://www.keep-a-breast.org/men-breast-cancer
Also Mentioned:
Roxy: https://www.roxy.com/
Vans Warped Tour: https://www.vanswarpedtour.com/
Frida Kahlo: https://www.fridakahlo.org/
Susan G Komen: https://www.komen.org/
Korean War Exhibit: https://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm
Chemo effects on septic system: https://www.creechsplumbing.com/blog/2024/december/caring-for-your-septic-system-during-chemotherap/
Dr. Kristi Funk: https://www.instagram.com/drkristifunk/?hl=en
Physician training on menopause: https://www.theflowspace.com/reproductive-health/menopause/menopause-society-new-menopause-educational-resource-2952073/
Ted Lasso link to Rebecca makes herself big: https://youtu.be/oYKBmCCxP30?feature=shared
Trans Awareness Day: https://glaad.org/tdov/
To get in touch with or follow Shaney Jo:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaneyjo/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneyjo/
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