32. The Things We Don't Talk About: I Found a Breast Lump

Hey y’all, it’s Ashley — Your Southern Lesbian — and this week’s episode gets real.

**Spoiler alert--it DOES have a happy ending, and there's no scary talk here. I'm ok, y'all. **

After a quiet season on the channel, I’m sharing why I went off the radar for a bit. I recently faced a breast health scare that had me keeping things close to the chest (literally and figuratively). In this episode, I open up about what it was like going through the unknown, how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have played a part, and why I chose to stay private during the process.

I’m also introducing a new series here on the same channel: The Not Scary Podcast — where we talk about things that sound scary in a way that feels safe, accessible, and yes, still a little bit gay.

Let’s talk health. Let’s talk hormones. Let’s talk visibility. And let’s keep talking about what matters in our lives — especially as lesbians, as women, and as part of a larger queer community.

I’m back, I’m grateful, and I’m ready to reconnect.

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💬 Topics Covered:

* Why I started the Not Scary Podcast

* What it’s like going through a breast health scare

* The role of HRT and hormone imbalance

* How silence can sometimes be a form of self-protection

* The importance of supporting without overwhelming

* Why we need more open convos about lesbian health

* Staying visible and political — even when it's hard

* Love letters to London, FaceTime, and lesbian community power

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