Paramedical tattoo artist is helping people heal physically and emotionally after breast cancer surgery | Becky Barker

Episode 8 | Season 3

Becky is on a mission to share how tattoos are more than just works of art. They are deeply connected to a person’s identity and their quality of life. 

Photo credit: Becky Barker (@mastectomyart)

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks and Audiio.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Becky Barker.

[0:54] The history of tattooing.

[3:39] How tattoos can empower those who have gone through a mastectomy.

[11:07] The emotional side of paramedical tattoos.

[12:38] The experience of receiving a tattoo can influence how a person emotionally connects with their tattoo.

[14:04] Becky discusses the tattoos she has.

[15:39] Her experience of redesigning one of her tattoos into a rose.

[16:47] How to minimise regret with tattoos.

[21.43] The work Becky is doing with the charity ‘Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance (MTA)’.

[24:08] Misconceptions people may have with areola tattooing.

[26:57] What the tattoo culture was like when Becky was getting started in her career.

[30:00] Her experience playing bass in a band.

[31:44] Tattooing can be just as meaningful, purposeful and rewarding for the artist as it is for the client. 

[35:23] Becky’s commitment to both her clients and family.

[39:00] What living healthier today means to Becky.

[39:33] Advice for her 18-year old self.

[40:17] Outro.

RESOURCES

A.R.T: Areola Restorative Tattoo.

Becky Barker's TED Talk: The restorative power of medical tattoos.

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