Art, Activism, and the Fight Against Breast Cancer (with Shaney Jo Darden)

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.

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.

We talk about:

• The power of casting art to raise awareness andreclaim the body
• How to make breast health education inclusive and actually engaging
• The emotional labor of advocacy—and how Shaneyprotects 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.

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00:00 Introduction to Roar

00:23 Sexual Assault PSA

00:55 Meet Shaney Jo Darden

01:09 The Keep A Breast Foundation

02:14 The Art of Breast Casting

07:02 Global Movement and Partnerships

13:37 The Evolution of Breast Health Awareness

18:23 Challenges and Frustrations in Women's Health

20:16 The Importance of Menopause Education

21:03 Personal Stories and Impact

23:20 Self-Care and Mental Health

31:40 Advice for Allies and Resources

40:09 Holistic Health and Medical Gaps

42:29 Merging Creativity with Advocacy

44:48 Final Thoughts and App Promotion

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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