{"podcast":{"title":"SIS: Sisters in Survivorship","slug":"sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291","podcast_index_feed_id":7520291,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/sistersinsurvivorship","website_url":"https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b652b322-8e5a-11f0-94da-0b1a792650c3/image/2e70ecbe2145cb4488731a48fbf72936.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sisters Network","episode_count":33,"summary":"SIS: Sisters In Survivorship amplifies the voices of Black women navigating breast cancer and gives every sister the tools to advocate, heal, and thrive. Presented by Sisters Network Inc., the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization, SIS: Sisters In Survivorship is where truth meets healing. Each episode amplifies real stories from survivors, caregivers, and advocates while bringing expert insight from leading doctors and researchers. Together, we break the silence on the Black breast cancer crisis and give you the tools to take action. From early detection and mammograms, to genetic risk, triple negative breast cancer, mental health, motherhood, and survivorship, SIS provides culturally relevant insight, resources, and sisterhood that speak directly to our community. Hosted by Caleen Allen, SIS is not just a podcast - it’s a lifeline. Because too many sisters are being diagnosed young, too many are being dismissed by the system, and too many are being lost before their time. Every sister deserves to be seen. Every sister deserves to be heard. Every sister deserves to be supported. Subscribe now and join the movement to stop the silence, amplify the…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T06:19:03.131942+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291"},"episode":{"title":"Why Most Disability Claims Are Denied and How Survivors Can Fight Back","slug":"why-most-disability-claims-are-denied-and-how-survivors-can-fight-back","published_at":"2026-03-11T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/why-most-disability-claims-are-denied-and-how-survivors-can-fight-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV5495271353.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV5495271353.mp3","summary":"What happens when cancer or chronic illness leaves you unable to work? In this powerful segment, Monica Bryant, Esq., founder of Triage Cancer, breaks down Social Security Disability benefits, including SSI and SSDI, why most applications are denied, and why appeals matter. She also shares critical guidance on legal support, contingency lawyers, hospital charity care, and how survivors can take small, manageable steps toward financial stability. A must-listen for women navigating survivorship, disability, and long-term care options RESOURCES: Monica Bryant, Esq. Website - https://triagecancer.org/staff Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG - @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @SisInSurvivorshipPodcast","meta_description":"What happens when cancer or chronic illness leaves you unable to work? In this powerful segment, Monica Bryant, Esq., founder of Triage Cancer, breaks dow…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":336,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/episodes/why-most-disability-claims-are-denied-and-how-survivors-can-fight-back/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/why-most-disability-claims-are-denied-and-how-survivors-can-fight-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}