In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Heather and Kelvin welcome Robin to Threads of Humanity. After her mother's breast cancer diagnosis, Robin pursued genetic testing. Learning she carried a BRCA mutation led her to make a deeply personal decision to move forward with a mastectomy.

Robin shares how she navigated sadness and eventual grief while making decisions about her own health, the support that helped her along the way, and what she wishes others understood about her experience. Together, we explore how love and loss shape our lives and how sharing our stories can help someone else feel less alone.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes conversations about suicide, suicide loss, grief, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care and take whatever space you may need.

In this deeply personal episode of Threads of Humanity, Vanessa shares the story of her brother, Fabio; the person he was, the bond they shared, and the profound impact his loss to suicide has had on her life.

In honor of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Vanessa opens up about navigating the complicated grief that comes with losing someone to suicide and how that loss has shaped her passion for mental health advocacy and suicide prevention. Rather than allowing Fabio’s death to be the end of his story, she is carrying his memory forward by speaking openly, breaking down stigma, and creating space for others to know they are not alone.

This is a conversation about a brother and a sister, love and loss, and what it means to turn unimaginable pain into purpose, awareness, and hope for others.

If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

In this episode of Threads of Humanity, Terrell shares the experiences that shaped him. From growing up and navigating high school, college, and the uncertainty of COVID to building his career, pursuing his doctorate, and creating DT Cares. He speaks openly about the good, the bad, and the ugly, revealing the adversity behind his accomplishments and how those experiences became the foundation for a life of purpose and service. Terrell’s story reminds us that when we take the time to look beyond the surface and truly know someone, we gain a deeper understanding of their humanity and the impact they are capable of making.