Regaining Mobility After a Double Mastectomy: Our Rebounding Journey
JumpSportFitness
3,471 views
Nikki Hayes and her husband Danny share their real story of navigating breast cancer surgery, recovery, and how rebounding became part of regaining mobility — together.
Shared during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a real story about recovery, partnership, and finding movement that supports healing.
In this deeply personal episode, Nikki Hayes is joined by her husband Danny to talk openly about her breast cancer diagnosis, double mastectomy, and the recovery journey that followed — including how rebounding played a role in regaining mobility and supporting her lymphatic system after lymph node removal.
Danny shares his own perspective as a caregiver and partner, from the shock of the diagnosis to finding practical ways to support Nikki's healing, including taking on more at home and joining her in creating rebounding content together. What started as Danny's own rebounding journey — originally to help with sinus congestion — grew into a beloved series on Nikki's channel, complete with their "Gen X Anthems" 80s and 90s workout videos.
They talk candidly about progress, setbacks, and the surprising ways movement — done together — became a source of connection, healing, and even fun during an incredibly difficult time. Nikki also highlights the power of community, sharing the story of a group in Australia who gathers to follow her workouts together, and reminds viewers that whatever support system you have, moving through a health challenge together can make all the difference.
If this story resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you in the comments — especially if you or someone you love has navigated a similar journey. Subscribe for more real conversations on health, recovery, and low-impact fitness, and check out Nikki's channel, Earth and Owl, for more.
📍 CHAPTERS
0:00 – Introducing today's topic: recovery after a double mastectomy
0:39 – Danny's perspective: the shock of the diagnosis
1:33 – How cancer changed their rebounding content plans
2:32 – How Danny supported Nikki through her healing journey
4:27 – How Danny's own rebounding journey began
5:43 – The pressure (and joy) of a public 30-day challenge
6:39 – Danny's progress and growing coordination
8:57 – Why every-minute-on-the-minute helps beginners
10:04 – How rebounding improved Danny's mobility and joint comfort
11:41 – Nikki's own mobility recovery after lymph node removal
13:00 – Becoming empty nesters and prioritizing health together
14:15 – The power of community and support systems
15:06 – How Danny practiced his own self-care during the journey
18:20 – Self-care is not selfish: the throughline of this podcast
18:45 – Final thoughts and gratitude
🔗 RESOURCES
Get your JumpSport: https://www.jumpsport.com/
JumpSport Instagram: Instagram: jumpsportfitness
Earth and Owl (Nikki Hayes): @earthowl
Win a pink rebounder! Official rules of entry here: https://www.earthandowl.com/pages/off...
This video shares one individual's personal health experience and is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for guidance specific to your own health situation, especially during cancer treatment or recovery.
#JumpSportFitness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerRecovery #MobilityRecovery #LowImpactWorkout
10 Comments
Rebounding is so much fun when you have knowledgeable folks to teach you.
Danny has helped me so much because he really stuck with it.
I have balance issues.
And, like Danny, I'm improving every day.
Nikki's example of how she walked through a horrible time in her life is phenomenal.
What a wonderful husband and wife team yall are.
❤❤
Regaining Mobility After a Double Mastectomy: Our Rebounding Journey
JumpSportFitness
3,471 views
Nikki Hayes and her husband Danny share their real story of navigating breast cancer surgery, recovery, and how rebounding became part of regaining mobility — together.
Shared during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a real story about recovery, partnership, and finding movement that supports healing.
In this deeply personal episode, Nikki Hayes is joined by her husband Danny to talk openly about her breast cancer diagnosis, double mastectomy, and the recovery journey that followed — including how rebounding played a role in regaining mobility and supporting her lymphatic system after lymph node removal.
Danny shares his own perspective as a caregiver and partner, from the shock of the diagnosis to finding practical ways to support Nikki's healing, including taking on more at home and joining her in creating rebounding content together. What started as Danny's own rebounding journey — originally to help with sinus congestion — grew into a beloved series on Nikki's channel, complete with their "Gen X Anthems" 80s and 90s workout videos.
They talk candidly about progress, setbacks, and the surprising ways movement — done together — became a source of connection, healing, and even fun during an incredibly difficult time. Nikki also highlights the power of community, sharing the story of a group in Australia who gathers to follow her workouts together, and reminds viewers that whatever support system you have, moving through a health challenge together can make all the difference.
If this story resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you in the comments — especially if you or someone you love has navigated a similar journey. Subscribe for more real conversations on health, recovery, and low-impact fitness, and check out Nikki's channel, Earth and Owl, for more.
📍 CHAPTERS
0:00 – Introducing today's topic: recovery after a double mastectomy
0:39 – Danny's perspective: the shock of the diagnosis
1:33 – How cancer changed their rebounding content plans
2:32 – How Danny supported Nikki through her healing journey
4:27 – How Danny's own rebounding journey began
5:43 – The pressure (and joy) of a public 30-day challenge
6:39 – Danny's progress and growing coordination
8:57 – Why every-minute-on-the-minute helps beginners
10:04 – How rebounding improved Danny's mobility and joint comfort
11:41 – Nikki's own mobility recovery after lymph node removal
13:00 – Becoming empty nesters and prioritizing health together
14:15 – The power of community and support systems
15:06 – How Danny practiced his own self-care during the journey
18:20 – Self-care is not selfish: the throughline of this podcast
18:45 – Final thoughts and gratitude
🔗 RESOURCES
Get your JumpSport: https://www.jumpsport.com/
JumpSport Instagram: Instagram: jumpsportfitness
Earth and Owl (Nikki Hayes): @earthowl
Win a pink rebounder! Official rules of entry here: https://www.earthandowl.com/pages/off...
This video shares one individual's personal health experience and is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for guidance specific to your own health situation, especially during cancer treatment or recovery.
#JumpSportFitness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerRecovery #MobilityRecovery #LowImpactWorkout