Keeping Abreast with Karen: Presented by the Karen T. Stall Research & Breast Institute

CLICK TO SAVE 2020 Recap on #ThankfulThursday

On September 24th, 2020, members of the Karen T. Stall Research and Breast Institute hosted a virtual fundraiser to raise funds for breast cancer patients in southeast Lo

#MammaryMonday - Episode 11 - Too Blessed to Be Stressed

Have you ever just laughed when something terrible happened? Not necessarily laughing at someone but at the situation. Sometimes all you can do is put a smile on and face

#MammaryMonday - Episode 10 - We Can Rebuild Her

What if you could feel whole again? What if someone could replace something you think you lost. Today, our guests specialize in just that. Michelle Martinez is a 3D tatto

#MammaryMonday - Episode 9 - What gets us through?

Today we have Jan Cotaya, a breast cancer survivor to talk about her experience and what has changed since then.  Sherling Brignac Werner is back for the second part of h

#MammaryMonday - Episode 8 - Survivor Sorority

On today's episode, Grace Kim joins us to tell her story of surviving breast cancer, and what has changed since then. Sherling Brignac Werner join us to tell the first pa

CLICK TO SAVE 2020: There's No Place Like Home

Click to Save 2020 is right around the corner and we need your help! We are looking for generous donors to submit silent auction items for our event on 9/24. This year's

#MammaryMonday - Episode 7 - Ok, now what?

"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." - Mike Tyson On today's Keeping Abreast with Karen, we visit with Kelly Drummond as she begins her own personal

Thankful Thursday - Artist Brian Spellman

Brian Spellman joins us on a #ThankfulThursday to discuss his art and relationship with the Karen T. Stall Research & Breast Institute. Brian has been so generous with bo

#MammaryMonday - Episode 6 - Make a Ministry out of Your Mess

Breast cancer can wear a person out physically, mentally, and emotionally. How do you find the strength to get through when it is difficult to drink a glass of water? Bre

#MammaryMonday - Episode 5 - Let Freedom Ring!

It's almost the 4th of July, and Karen and Chuck are ready to let freedom ring. Sip to save honoree and breast cancer pre-vivor, Ashley Todd Bourgeois, shares her story w

Thankful Thursday - Iberiabank - Dwain Gannard

Iberiabank Vice President, Dwain Gannard pops in to discuss his family's trials and tribulations with cancer, and how others can be there for their loved ones during this

#MammaryMonday - Episode 4 - Dark Skies

Its a rainy Monday at the KTSRBI studios in Metairie, LA. However, we know the rain isn't here to stay, and we have two guests on the pod that know about the dark skies t

Thankful Thursday - East Jefferson - Dr. Maureen Hecker - Rodriguez

Joining us today for #ThankfulThursday is Dr. Maureen Hecker-Rodriguez, specializing in Internal Medicine and Medical Acupuncture. She is a staff physician at the Center

#MammaryMonday - Episode 3 - Compassion

Its #MammaryMonday and the Keeping Abreast with Karen Podcast has a jam-packed show. Today's topic is "compassion". Karen and Chuck discuss the importance of compassion i

Thankful Thursday - EZ Realty - Cathie Gerrets

Cathie Gerrets from EZ REalty sits in with Karen to discuss her business, their lifelong friendship, and Cathie's daughter in law and her breast cancer journey. There's s

#MammaryMonday - Episode 2 - Hey, Fightin Tigers

On today's Keeping Abreast with Karen, LSU Health Foundation's Krystal Oliveira pop's in to discuss how KTSRBI supports their efforts to better serve their patients. Also

Thankful Thursday - Crystalyn Aucoin Jewelry

Crystalyn Aucoin of Crystalyn Aucoin Jewelry joins Karen on our first #ThankfulThursday. Survivors come in many forms, and her story is moving to say the least. A few yea

#MammaryMonday - Episode 1 - Human Connection

In our inaugural episode of the Keeping Abreast with Karen podcast, Karen and Chuck Jr discuss the importance of human connection, and how you can be there to support som