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December 9th, 2025 Mature Content

Empowering Breast Health: A Deep Dive into Mammograms with Sarah Ham

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  1. Empowering Breast Health: A Deep Dive into Mammograms with Sarah Ham Mary Lee, Host 1:05:51

In this episode, Mary is joined by Sarah Ham, a mammography supervisor, medical radiography technologist, and Yoga teacher with over two decades of experience in women's breast health.

Originally from the Comox Valley, Sarah moved to Burnaby after high school to attend BCIT for the medical radiography Technology program and graduated in 1999. She then gained extensive experience working at Burnaby Hospital, Brooke Radiology, and Mount St. Joseph Hospital, where she received her mammography training. After working in the lower mainland for two years, she returned to the Comox Valley in 2001. 

Sarah shares her extensive knowledge and personal insights to demystify the process of mammograms and breast imaging. The conversation covers the significance of early screening, the different modalities available, and addresses common fears and misconceptions surrounding mammograms. 

Additionally, Sarah opens up about her personal experiences with loss and healing, and how yoga has played a pivotal role in her life. 

Listeners are encouraged to take proactive steps in their healthcare by getting informed and overcoming fear through Education and self-advocacy.

Resources:

  • For the listeners residing in British Columbia, Canada, learn more about breast screening at https://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/breast
  • Find Sarah and her yoga studio offerings on Instagram @HensDenYoga 

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Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and Entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.

Mary Helen Lee Licensed Menopause Champion, Menopause Doula

Mary is a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces serving more than 24 years. Since retiring from service, Mary worked as a PR practitioner in numerous industries, including healthcare, education, aviation, government, mining, bio innovation, and life sciences.

She has an insatiable appetite for knowledge, especially in health and wellness. In fact, Mary has pursued fitness and wellness as a side hustle for close to 30 years. In this field, she has been in contact with many women experiencing the same issue - perimenopause. The story is always the same, complaints about weight gain, sleeplessness, brain fog, hot flashes, mood swings, and issues with digestion. It came to her that this is an area that sadly lacks information and support, and that more resources are needed to empower women in their journey.

Motivated by her own negative encounter with the misogynistic views and lack of knowledge and empathy for women's health issues, Mary has made it her mission to debunk the misunderstanding and mistruths about women’s health.

Mary haphazardly came across the Menopause Doula certification course and promptly enrolled with Doula Training Centre based in Toronto, Canada. Since completing the program Mary has continued in her learning journey with numerous other qualifications including Ayurveda Principles, Menopause 2.0 with Dr. Stacy Sims, Brain Health for Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely, Women’s Health Coaching Certification through Girls Gone Strong, and Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury through the Love Your Brain Foundation.

Mary is the owner of Emme Elle Coaching and host of All Things Menopausal Podcast, a podcast that features guest experts in the field of menopause and hormone health - from the physical and mental to the emotional and spiritual.

You can find Mary at www.emmeellecoaching.com and on Instagram at @emme_elle_coaching