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Dana is a dedicated literacy educator, passionate social justice advocate, and resilient survivor of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Her personal and professional journey reflects a profound commitment to both individual healing and community empowerment. Despite long-held aspirations of becoming a mother, Dana made the courageous and medically necessary decision to undergo surgical menopause—including a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and hysterectomy—at the age of 33 as a treatment for PMDD.

Her path has been shaped by years of grappling with complex mental health challenges, as well as an earnest and heartfelt pursuit of single motherhood by choice through donor insemination. Ultimately, Dana made the difficult yet empowering choice to relinquish the possibility of biological motherhood in order to safeguard her mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Dana remains deeply committed to nurturing and supporting the development of children through her work and personal life. She continues to find purpose and fulfillment in fostering the growth of other people’s children and remains open to the possibility of becoming an adoptive parent in the future.

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Susan Aguayo was born in Peru and immigrated to New York at the age of five. As the eldest of three siblings, she quickly adapted to her new environment, learning English to connect with others. Following the birth of her younger sister and her parents' separation, Susan took on a leadership role within her family—becoming a protector, translator, and source of support.

Determined to succeed, she pursued Early Childhood Education at Kingsborough Community College at 17 and later studied Business Communication at the American Business Institute. She married her high school and college friend, with whom she has shared over 36 years of marriage. In 2001, with his encouragement, Susan launched her own business.

In 2004, the family relocated to New Mexico, where they adopted three children, fulfilling their dream of a large family. Tragically, in 2015, Susan lost her third child to complications related to perinatal depression—a silent but common issue. This loss led her to establish Kassy's Kause, a nonprofit offering resources and support for maternal mental health.

Susan became certified as a Community Health Worker and Doula, dedicating herself to supporting families in her community. Her advocacy has earned her recognition as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year (2019) and New Mexico State Mother of the Year by American Mothers Inc. She ran for State Senate in 2020 to raise awareness for underserved issues, particularly maternal mental health.

Today, Susan serves as New Mexico Coordinator and Spanish-language support group facilitator for Postpartum Support International. Her mission is to ensure no mother feels alone and no family suffers due to a lack of awareness or support.

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This episode features Bernice Quesenberry, CEO and Founder of Chasing the Rainbows. This is a heartfelt and empowering episode that dives deep into trauma, healing, and hope, covering reproductive conditions, pregnancy loss, secondary infertility, and infant loss.

Bernice is a certified trauma-informed care specialist and national nonprofit leader who brings compassion, insight, and authenticity to conversations that matter.

Her story features resilience, expert discussions on mental health and trauma-informed care, and practical guidance for individuals and families navigating grief, crisis, and recovery. With her background in biology, marketing, and public service—including her roles on local advisory boards—Bernice blends science, empathy, and advocacy in a way that uplifts and inspires.