Boobs Aren't Worth Dying For - Integrative Health and Breast Cancer Recovery
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAnyone who has been through breast cancer and breast cancer treatment knows it’s not over the day you ring the chemo bell. All too often there are ongoing health deficits and problems that go on for months or even years after oncology treatment. As more and more women and men are living with breast cancer as a chronic disease there is a need for integrative care that combines the best of conventional medical treatment and natural and complementary medicine that address not only oncology treatment but healing and reclaiming health after chemo, surgery and radiation. As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Advance Practice RN and breast cancer survivor Deborah Beaumont will bring you information from a evidence based functional medicine/integrative health perspective. We look at comprehensive, integrative modalities such as mind-body medicine, therapeutic nutrition, natural medicines, CBD oil and lifestyle changes to support cancer recovery. The podcast dedicated to the real life issues and concerns of breast cancer and breast cancer treatment survivors.
Contact information and show information can be found at www.boobsarentworthdyingfor.com or the host can be contacted at [email protected]
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A survivor discusses the emotional and physical reality of healing behind the pink ribbon
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBSarah Hall is a breast cancer survivor, mom and health coach. She was diagnosed in her early 3-'s while pregnant and had to navigate cancer treatment while pregnant, through delivery and breast feeding. Through her experience she discovered her love for helping others build resiliency and find confidence, self esteem, and energy in survivorship. She co-hosts a podcast Besties with Breasties which is devoted to helping women develop their own resiliency and resources in recovery. She join...
Fix Your Fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch
February 23, 2021 10:14 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBAmong my clients recovering from breast cancer the most common symptoms I hear them struggling with is brain fog and fatigue. While these symptoms often arise in response to treatment all too often these symptoms are present prior to treatment and get worse as a result of treatment and become chronic. Fatigue affects millions of people and most don’t realize resolution is possible. In the United States, fatigue is the seventh most common reason for visiting an internal medicine practice, ac...
Treating breast cancer as a chronic disease
January 31, 2021 10:47 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAs a Naturopathic Oncologist and a cancer survivor Dr.Alschuler specializes in bringing natural therapies and functional medicine to patients dealing with cancer and helps them improve results from conventional treatments and maximizes patients' health after treatment. Today, she joins us to discuss integrative care in breast cancer treatment and we do a deep dive into anti-hormone meds (Tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors), side effects and natural approaches to dealing with side effects. ...
Are toxins in your home hurting your health?
January 07, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBJen Barsamian is a non-toxic living expert. 19 years ago she embarked on a journey to recover her kiddo from a neurological disorder. She had no idea that this would lead her on a path to toxin free living (or that there was a necessity to live this sort of life for maximum health) and becoming as leader in teaching others about the necessity to live this sort of life for maximum health. The prevalence of cancer has been correlated to our ever increasing exposures to toxins. There is ze...
Take off the pink ribbons and stop running for the cure. What to do instead
December 29, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOn today's shown author and activist Dr. Susan Wadia-Ells joins us to discuss her work investigating the metabolic underpinnings of cancer. She outlines 5 basic steps to preventing breast cancer. She discusses cancer as a metabolic disease and outlines a healthcare action plan to address risk factors.
Are your breast implants making you sick?
December 17, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBBreast implant illness is becoming more and more of a known phenomenon as thousands of women who have breast implants, either due to enhancement or reconstruction, have begun sharing their experiences of illness after receiving their implants. Still not fully acknowledged by the medical establishment the awareness of the illnesses associated with implants is being brought to awareness by women who have experienced it. Today's guest Christina Rouland is here to share her experience with h...
We are not at the mercy of our diagnosis with Avinoam Lerner
December 07, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week cancer and trauma specialist Avinoam Lerner joins the show to discuss shifting our paradigm of healing and the need to address the emotional and well as physical aspects of healing. We discuss the impact of trauma on healing whether it is having a history of trauma or experiencing trauma as a result of a cancer diagnosis. We discuss trauma, PTSD and healing and the need to go beyond traditional talk therapy. Join us as we explore the benefits of Integrative Mind Body Medicine w...
You are more powerful than you believe
November 26, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBBe a detective in your own cancer journey. Dr Nasha kicks off our re-launch and joins us to share her knowledge and expertise. In this episode we explore myths and truths about approaching cancer as a metabolic process. In this episode we do a deep dive into the intricate hormone cascade in our bodies. We discuss hormone replacement, the interplay of hormones in our body and the very important issue how hormone replacement impacts us as cancer survivors as well as ways we can balance hor...
I'm not done yet. I've got sh** to do. Cancer can bite me
November 26, 2020 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBIt's been a minute since my last podcast but I'm back. Like many of us fear I got dealt another hand with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and it's been quite a ride. This is my re-premiere episode and I want to thank my listeners and thank you for the e-mails and support since I last posted.
Hypnosis and healing
October 02, 2018 06:58 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJulia Mueller, hypnotherapist and behavior change specialist joins us this week to talk about the healing benefits of hypnosis and how learning to use hypnosis can support health and recovery. Julia specialized in weight management and discusses how hypnosis can help with achieving a healthy weight and why it is essential for long term success.
Hypnosis and healing
October 02, 2018 06:58 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJulia Mueller, hypnotherapist and behavior change specialist joins us this week to talk about the healing benefits of hypnosis and how learning to use hypnosis can support health and recovery. Julia specialized in weight management and discusses how hypnosis can help with achieving a healthy weight and why it is essential for long term success.
Hormone health in recovery
September 12, 2018 11:27 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThere are few things that are as challenging as hormone balance and health. This becomes particularly challenging when recovering from the effects of breast cancer and treatment. Too often when we do discuss hormones we limit the conversation to estrogen. In today's episode we talk about hormone balancing and talk about the interconnectedness of the many hormones that effect our energy and health.
Mental health and breast cancer
August 31, 2018 09:18 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBToday's guest Maegan Mohlner was just 26 when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer 3 weeks before her wedding. Her experience led her into blogging and writing about her experiences with cancer and recovery at such a young age. Her professional experience as a social worker has led her to become an advocate for mental health issues when facing cancer. Maegan has become a blogger, educator and activist who is passionate about educating people about the increasing risk and i...
Acupuncture and alternative treatments in breast cancer & recovery
August 18, 2018 09:56 - 49 minutes - 45 MBFarrar Duro is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine who specializes in fertility, hormone imbalance and specializes in treating women with PCOS. Farrar joins us today to talk about alternative practices and the use of acupuncture in the treatment of symptoms related to a breast cancer diagnosis and breast cancer treatment. We talk about acupuncture and mind body practices.
Can CBD/THC be used to help you heal?
August 11, 2018 00:05 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBKristin Wohlschlagel is an RN Nurse Navigator who has a particular interest in studying and educating her clients about the therapeutic use of CBD/cannabis in cancer symptom management and treatment. She joins us today to talk about many important therapeutic considerations when using cannabinoids particularly in the area of drug interactions that may effect other drugs/meds that are used with particular emphasis on the interaction with the commonly used breast cancer treatment drug Tamoxif...
Drug Interactions with CBD/cannabis
August 10, 2018 19:05 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBKristin Wohlschlagel is an RN Nurse Navigator who has a particular interest in studying and educating her clients about the therapeutic use of CBD/cannabis in cancer symptom management and treatment. She joins us today to talk about many important therapeutic considerations when using cannabinoids particularly in the area of drug interactions that may effect other drugs/meds that are used with particular emphasis on the interaction with the commonly used breast cancer treatment drug Tamoxif...
KB Pure Essentials - personal care products with hemp
July 26, 2018 10:33 - 52 minutes - 61.3 MBKB Pure Essentials is a lifestyle and personal product company that incorporates CBD into it's line of creams, salves and CBD Hemp Oil that can be beneficial in addressing a number of health issues. In today's episode Brooke and Katie join us to talk about CBD and the many health benefits their clients have reported, they discuss how to find and know you have a good quality product in the 100's of products that are increasingly available and they discuss many of the unique products they ca...
CBD education
July 13, 2018 23:41 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBMedicinal use of CBD, cannabis, and cannabinoids is a growing interest in the area of cancer and breast cancer treatment. With the hundreds of CBD and cannabis products and increasing number of people coming into the sbusiness there is more of a need now than ever for practitioners who are educated in the medicinal use of cannabinoids and how to integrate their use into a personalized, holistic plan of care. Our guest, Donna Shields, is the co-founder of the Holistic Cannabis Academy ...
Post Traumatic Stress and Breast Cancer Recovery
July 05, 2018 15:43 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBThere are many emotions that we experience as we move through the fear, difficulty and ongoing emotional challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis and the treatment choices we need to make. Often times it is after the treatments of chemo, surgery and radiation are finished that some difficult emotional issues come up. Post traumatic stress (PTSD) is an issue that comes up for some women. Characterized by intense anxiety, high states of arousal, feelings of disconnect as well as other sympto...
Toxins and breast cancer - interview with Lara Adler
June 28, 2018 00:56 - 52 minutes - 64.3 MBToxin expert and educator Lara Adler joins us today to discuss environmental toxins, exposure and the effect that unprecedented exposure to toxins has on our health and particularly on the growing incidence of breast cancer. Lara talks about her own evolution as a researcher and educator in the area of toxins and discusses common exposures and ways to reduce our overall risk. She takes what can seem technical and overwhelming at times and breaks it down to easy to understand, actionable in...
Keto for Cancer - Miriam Kalamian
June 21, 2018 14:05 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBNutritionist, and leading expert in the therapeutic use of ketogenic diet therapy in cancer treatment, Miriam Kalamian, joins us to talk about therapeutic ketogenic therapy. As the author of the book Keto for Cancer she addresses many distinctions of its therapeutic use vs the more popular ketogenic diet.. She talks about some of the clinical trials supporting the use of therapeutic keto diet and gives important resources for learning and implementing this type of therapy.
What do the statistics mean anyway?
June 13, 2018 14:00 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MBElyn Jacobs, cancer strategist, coach and breast cancer survivor joins us today to discuss important integrative health concepts regarding cancer management and treatment. In todays episode we discuss statistics and important ways to understand what it means when doctors give statistical estimates in prescribing Tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors potential complications of Tamoxifen and AI's benefits of using natural alternatives Tamoxifen & AI resistance The importance of conside...
Dr Nasha Winter - The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
June 06, 2018 21:20 - 1 hour - 84 MBToday's interview is with Dr. Nasha Winters. Dr. Winters is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, author and a speaker in integrative oncology care, the metabolic approach to cancer and the use of therapeutic ketogenic diets in cancer treatment and recovery. Today she talks with us about the terrain of cancer and the many ways we can influence the microenvironment of the cancer cell. Today she shares with us: important aspects of her own journey Cancering as a metabolic process th...
Comprehensive Hormone Testing in Breast Cancer
May 30, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBDr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized expert in women's health and hormone balance. She is the medical director at Precision Analytical - a leading functional medicine laboratory offering the DUTCH test (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones). She joins us today to discuss comprehensive hormone testing and the importance of comprehensive hormone testing and it's important role in understanding estrogen and other key hormones in the management of breast cancer . In todays ...
Breast Density as a Cancer Risk - The Game Changer
May 23, 2018 08:11 - 49 minutes - 57 MBGuest: Dr. Nancy Cappello Breast Density As a Cancer Risk -The Game Changer If you have breasts today’s episode is important for you to hear. Breast density is a health factor every woman should know about her own body and ask her doctor about and is actually a health risk equal to BRCA gene status in assessing the risk for breast cancer. It is such a central health issue that 35 states have passed laws mandating that physicians inform their patients of this commonly known piece of inf...
No more funkified food
May 15, 2018 13:00 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MBGone are the days when eating weird colored and textured food "even for your health" is the fad. Real health involves eating real food that is appetizing, easy to prepare and nourishes your body, mind and tastebuds. Todays guest, Leslie Nance, cooks up appetizing, appealing food that you WANT to eat on her live cooking show and shares her knowledge on her weekly radio program. As a breast cancer survivor, coach and someone who has used food as medicine she brings her passion and knowledg...
Become the CEO of Your Health
May 09, 2018 05:13 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBLeslie Nance is a Holistic Cancer Coach, breast cancer survivor and creator of Go2kitchens.com. After her own cancer diagnosis she embraced nutrition and lifestyle changes as an integral approach to her own recovery. She believes healthy, nutritious, appetizing food does not and should not be boring, bland and tasteless. In addition to her coaching she hosts her own live cooking show on periscope and hosts a weekly radio show Fork It Over on 1310 KFKA Leslie brings her knowledge, warmth...
10 Things NEVER to say to a breast cancer survivor
May 02, 2018 09:07 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MB10 things NOT to say to a breast cancer survivor Going through breast cancer and breast cancer treatment can take a toll on our relationships. In addition to coping with the diagnosis it can be difficult to know how, when and how to talk about breast cancer. The truth is breast cancer is an uncomfortable topic for many people and we sometimes have to navigate a variety of reactions from other people ranging from the uninformed and insensitive to downright rude remarks. ...
Interview with cancer coach Elyn Jacobs
April 24, 2018 14:00 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MBElyn Jacobs is a breast cancer survivor and holistic cancer strategist who helps people make better, healthier, less-toxic choices for their healing in the face of cancer. She emphasizes the critical nature of addressing the root cause of cancer and not just its symptoms. Elyn is a leading voice in the field and as a cancer coach helps people develop and implement individualized treatment plans to help them achieve their best health during and after treatment. Elyn’s speciality is understa...
Interview with Tracy Harrison - School of Applied Functional Medicine
April 17, 2018 13:56 - 59 minutes - 69.2 MBTracy Harrison is deeply passionate about transforming healthcare with the powerful combination of functional medicine and effective coaching. As a leader and visionary in functional medicine she is the founder of The School of Applied Functional Medicine™ (www.SchoolAFM.com ). SAFM teaches the science and practical application of functional medicine to a rich variety of healthcare practitioners, and Tracy is a beloved educator in the field. With her characteristic warmth, deep knowled...
Functional Medicine in Treating Breast Cancer (part 2)
April 07, 2018 12:03 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBIn today’s episode we continue to look at functional and integrative medicine and discuss how this approach can support and play a significant role in breast cancer recovery. This approach of multiple prescriptions, while sometimes helpful in triage, sometimes create other secondary problems that can be as debilitating as the original symptoms. Topics covered: How functional medicine takes a different approach to understanding and treating breast cancer. Understanding breast cancer as a...
What is Functional Medicine - part 1
April 07, 2018 11:53 - 10 minutes - 12.1 MBIn today’s episode we take a look at what functional medicine is and discuss how this approach differs from conventional medical practice of relying heavily on prescriptions to treat symptoms. This approach of multiple prescriptions, while sometimes helpful in triage, sometimes create other secondary problems that can be as debilitating as the original symptoms. Topics covered: Functional medicine to address symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, neuropathy, insomnia that often are created...
Boobs Aren't Worth Dying For - Intro
April 07, 2018 11:24 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBAnyone who has been through breast cancer and breast cancer treatment knows it’s not over the day you ring the chemo bell. All too often there are ongoing health deficits and problems that go on for months or even years after oncology treatment. As more and more women and men are living with breast cancer as a chronic disease there is a need for integrative care that combines the best of conventional medical treatment and natural and complementary medicine that address not only oncology ...