BRCA, Cancer, and the Mental Load we Carry.

BRCA & Beyond | A Hereditary Cancer Podcast · Dec 17, 2025 · 1h 4m

In this episode we’re diving into the often-unspoken emotional and mental health layers of a BRCA or cancer diagnosis, the anxiety, grief, fear, and mental load that can linger long after the medical conversations end.

I’m joined by Laura, a licensed psychotherapist in New York and New Jersey and a National Certified Counselor, who works closely with women navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, physical illness, self-esteem struggles, religious and spiritual concerns, and relationship challenges. Laura has a special passion for supporting previvors—individuals living with increased hereditary…