A Survivor Story That Will Inspire You to Advocate for Your Own Health

What to Know Down Below™

Chapters
0:00
Welcome And Mission Of Tina’s Wish
0:40
Introducing Elizabeth’s Fertility Journey
1:17
IVF Challenges And Concerning Findings
2:52
Surgery Surprise And Chemo Plan
5:45
Early Detection Realities And Gratitude
6:41
Building A Trustworthy Care Team
8:24
Missed Symptoms And Self-Advocacy
11:42
Community And Support Networks
13:32
Adoption Path And Becoming A Mom
16:24
Joys Of Motherhood And Identity
18:27
Leading Support Groups For Survivors
21:16
When To Seek A Support Group
23:28
Practical Tips For Gyn Health
26:09
Looking Ahead With Hope
28:16
Closing Resources And Subscribe
What to Know Down Below™
A Survivor Story That Will Inspire You to Advocate for Your Own Health
Jan 29, 2026
Tina's Wish

In this episode of What to Know Down Below™, Beverly Wolfer, Executive Director of Tina’s Wish, sits down for an inspiring conversation with ovarian cancer warrior, social worker, and mom Elizabeth Johnston.

Elizabeth shares her journey from fertility treatment to an unexpected diagnosis, the choices she made to protect her health, and how adoption reshaped her definition of family. The episode also explores symptoms, self-advocacy, and the power of support groups.

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Episode Artwork A Survivor Story That Will Inspire You to Advocate for Your Own Health 29:48 Episode Artwork Supporting a Loved One Through a Cancer Diagnosis 1:04:56 Episode Artwork Genetics: How a Conversation with Family Can Help Prevent Cancer 33:28 Episode Artwork Understanding Ovarian Cancer Early Detection and the Progress Being Made 44:21 Episode Artwork Navigating a Career & a Cancer Diagnosis 57:57 Episode Artwork Navigating Menopause, Featuring Dr. Shieva Ghofrany 43:59 Episode Artwork What is Perimenopause? Featuring Dr. Shieva Ghofrany 35:52 Episode Artwork Ovarian Cysts: The Basics, Featuring Dr. Shieva Ghofrany 24:59 Episode Artwork All About Fibroids, Featuring Dr. Shieva Ghofrany 23:19 Episode Artwork Family Health History: Let's Talk About It! 45:11 Episode Artwork Vaginal & Vulvar Cancers: An Overview 13:52 Episode Artwork Cervical Cancer & the Power of Prevention 24:56 Episode Artwork Understanding Uterine Cancer 22:51 Episode Artwork Knowing Early Means Knowing Hope: The Need for Ovarian Cancer Early Detection 22:41 Episode Artwork Beneath the Surface: Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors and How to Reduce Your Risk 21:58 Episode Artwork Don't Grin and Bear it: Signs & Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer 21:36 Episode Artwork Ovarian Cancer: Facts & Figures 31:24 Episode Artwork Be Heard: How to Advocate for Yourself as a Patient 32:33 Episode Artwork The Role Genetics Plays in Gynecologic Cancers 30:10 Episode Artwork Disparities When It Comes To Gynecologic Cancers & How We Can Close the Gap 32:29 Episode Artwork Gynecologic Cancers: Facts & Differences 28:55