110 | Your Health Is Worth Speaking Up For: A Conversation About Cancer with Beth Read

EmpowerHer Wellness with Morgan Ekovich · Oct 22, 2026 · 59m

When was the last time you had a question about your health but hesitated to bring it up with your doctor? Maybe you thought you were too young, assumed it was nothing, or didn't want to seem difficult.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Morgan sits down with Beth Read, founder of TWIGS, a nonprofit supporting cancer patients in the Greater Lansing community. Beth shares how losing her mother to pancreatic cancer inspired her to help others navigate the everyday challenges that come with a diagnosis.

Together, Morgan and Beth discuss knowing your family history, recognizing changes in…