Best Dani Binnington Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 148 - You are not Broken - Lessons From a 3 x Menopause Warrior 56:46

2d ago56:46

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Today we’re joined by an extraordinary guest—Tatum, a true warrior who has faced and navigated menopause not once, not twice, but three times! Tatum has been a cancer survivor for over 10 years and shares with us what each menopause has brought with it: the challenges and lessons learned. Her invaluable insights, alongside realistic expectations an…

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Episode 147 - Which diet helps ease menopause symptoms after cancer? 1:06:40

9d ago1:06:40

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Welcome to today’s most practical podcast episode, where we’re diving into one of the most common and confusing questions for those navigating menopause after cancer: "How should I be eating?" We know how overwhelming it can be to understand what works best for your body after cancer treatment, especially when menopause throws in extra challenges. …

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Episode 146 - Your Plan For Better Sleep 59:45

16d ago59:45

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In today’s episode, Dr Zoe Schaedel shares with us how we can plan for better sleep. When you’re up in the middle of the night, unable to fall asleep, everything seems so much worse. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and most people struggle unable to sleep for years after their initial diagosis even. Is that you? What you need, is a plan.…

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Episode 145 - How to Find Pleasure and Intimacy After Cancer? 1:04:09

23d ago1:04:09

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In today’s episode, Dr Angela Wright, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, will guide us through this intimate, interactive and thought-provoking episode on how to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer. “This has been one of the most valuable sessions I have attended after since my cancer treatment”, said a member who joined us …

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Episode 144 - Joint Aches, Bone Health and Mental Health - Expert Solutions 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

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In today’s episode, Dr. Olivia Hum, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through expert solutions to manage joint aches and pains and what we can do to look after our bone health. We will also discuss: Holistic joint aches solutions How can I look after my bone health? What is a Dexa scan? How do I know my bones are at risk? Mental hea…

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Episode 143 - Alternatives to HRT - Prescribable Non-Hormonal Options 58:33

1M ago58:33

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In today’s episode, Dr. Zoe Schaedel, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through your non-hormonal prescribable options for helping with your menopause symptoms. “What can your doctor prescribe if you can’t have HRT?”, I what we asked. We will also discuss: What can you expect from a menopause specialist? What alternatives are there …

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Episode 142 - Exercise Solutions: What Really Works for Menopause Symptoms 55:01

1M ago55:01

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Episode 142 - Exercise Solutions: What Really Works for Menopause Symptoms In today’s episode, we will explore which type of exercise and which dose of exercise will help ease cancer treatment-induced symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, depression, insomnia and bone health. In this episode, we are going to explore: what exercise can do for you. We a…

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Episode 141 - What’s in your Menopause And Cancer Toolkit? 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

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Welcome to today’s episode where I want to sum up what numerous doctors have shared with me over the years. In this episode we are going to explore: why you are most likely experiencing challenges in getting the right help with your menopausal symptoms. We will go through all the symptoms associated with the menopause and why it might be confusing …

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Episode 140 - Christmas Day Special: What Are We Celebrating Today 27:57

2M ago27:57

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Welcome to this special Christmas Day episode of the Menopause and Cancer Podcast. For many of us—cancer survivors navigating treatment-induced menopause—this day might not feel like the picture-perfect celebration we see in movies or on social media. And that’s okay. In today’s episode, I want to turn celebrating on it’s head - and celebrate YOU. …

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Episode 139 - 2024 Reflection & Intention Setting Ceremony 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

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This is perhaps the most important practice of 2024. By taking time out for yourself, you’ll be in awe of everything you’ve achieved and overcome this year – you’ll be in awe of yourself. I will guide you through a series of structured questions to help you reflect on the past year and begin looking ahead to the new year with purpose and intention.…

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Episode 138 - Yoga Nidra Meditation 16:09

2M ago16:09

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Today’s 15-minute Yoga Nigra will help you ease anxiety. Welcome to the Menopause and Cancer Podcast Wellbeing Series where we share practical tools to help you heal and recover through and beyond cancer. In this series, we share practical tools to help you release anxiety, improve sleep, reduce stress, and feel more present—through many tools such…

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Episode 137 - Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Esteem 41:34

3M ago41:34

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Feel like you’ve lost your confidence since cancer treatment induced menopause? In this empowering episode, I want to explore the journey of rebuilding confidence after cancer treatment and through menopause. Lack of confidence and loss of self-worth is something we are all too familiar with as we navigate life after cancer and of course the lack o…

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Episode 136 - Life Lessons Cancer Taught Me 55:32

3M ago55:32

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In this powerful conversation, I want to share with you one of the most incredible people, coach Carly Moosah who I had the pleasure of getting to know over the last few years. Carly shares her journey through breast cancer with us, reflecting on lessons in gratitude, joy, and living fully. She talks about her diagnosis, the fear of cancer she had …

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Ep 135 - Gynae Cancer: Eve Appeal Nurse Guidance 43:47

3M ago43:47

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Today I am joined by Helen Hyndman and Tracie Miles from the charity Eve Appeal about the importance of understanding gynaecological cancers and the impact of menopause on women's health. Chances are your treatment for gynae cancer has induced menopause. Chances are, that no-one helped you in understanding how you can manage that. We discuss person…

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Ep 134 - Does Coffee Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse? 40:13

3M ago40:13

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Following a really interesting chat in our FB group about the effects of coffee and how we feel after drinking it impacts us - and our menopause symptoms post-cancer, I wanted to go a little deeper into this topic with you today. And I am delighted to have with me, Zain, co-founder of London Nootropics’, a great brand making delicious adaptogenic c…

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Ep 133 - Gratitude is Powerful, But the Journey is Complex 32:39

4M ago32:39

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In this empowering episode, I I want to dive into the reality that, while feeling “lucky to be alive” is a powerful sentiment, it doesn’t always capture the whole story. Join me as I explore how these feelings of gratitude sometimes make it harder to ask for help, share personal struggles, or seek the support needed for true healing. So many of you…

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Ep 132 - Does the Way You Breathe Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse? 53:56

4M ago53:56

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This is a fascinating conversation and I urge you to listen to it. Do you snore? Do you sleep with your mouth open? Well, if you do, this may have a negative impact on quite a few of your menopause symptoms. Dr. Louise Oliver discusses the critical role of breathing in overall health, particularly during menopause. She shares her personal journey f…

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Ep 131 - Fear: The Neuroscience Behind Cancer Anxiety and What to do About it 56:58

4M ago56:58

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In today’s conversation, my guest Louise Baker, an applied neuroscience specialist and I explore the profound impact of fear so many of us experience when we are diagnosed with cancer. We delve into the neuroscience behind fear, discussing how the brain processes traumatic experiences and the physiological responses that accompany them. Most import…

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Ep 130 - Finding Your Shine: Navigating Menopause and Thriving After Cancer 39:36

4M ago39:36

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In this episode I want to share with you some of my personal experiences and insights on navigating menopause after cancer treatment, particularly focusing on how individual healing is! You may be new to our community or you may have listened to every single episode, I think you’ll love this one. You may need medication, you may need to heal in a d…

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Ep 129 - Beyond the Diagnosis: Owning Your Health Journey During Menopause 45:01

5M ago45:01

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Today’s guest is a lady from our community who shares her experience with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the challenges she faced with conflicting information and decisions. Maria is a wonderful lady who shares so openly and with vulnerability. She discusses the impact of menopause on her mental health and physical well-being, as well as the diff…

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Ep 128 - Embrace Your Inner Hippie and Rebel to Live Your Truest Self 48:47

5M ago48:47

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In today’s episode, I am joined by the woman who has become my biggest inspiration personally and professionally over the last year - without knowing it! Amanda Winwood is today’s guest and she shares her journey of shaking up and transforming the spa industry to be more inclusive for cancer patients. She discusses the importance of touch therapy, …

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Ep 127 - HRT and Local Oestrogen After Gynaecological Cancers 52:07

5M ago52:07

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In today’s episode, we discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and local oestrogen in all types of gynaecological cancer patients. Many women after ovarian, womb, cervical, vulval or vaginal cancers feel that they are left out of the conversation and research as so much emphasis is on the breast cancer community. So, here we are with a…

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Ep 126 - What to Do When Doctors' Opinions Divide 46:22

5M ago46:22

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In today’s episode, we tackle a situation many of us in the menopause and cancer community face: What do you do when doctors’ opinions divide? It’s a common experience to receive conflicting advice from healthcare professionals, and that can be confusing, frustrating and scary especially when you’re navigating menopause after a cancer diagnosis. I …

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Ep 125 - Take Control of Your Cholesterol 31:14

5M ago31:14

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Has anyone here experienced raised cholesterol levels as a result of menopause since cancer treatment or as a result of being on an aromatase inhibitor? I’m horrified that so many of us are getting high cholesterol and nobody has warned us this may be something to look out for. In this episode, I invite longevity dietician Barbie Boule onto the sho…

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Ep 124 - How to Fix Your Sleep Issues - From Medication to Mindfulness 41:44

6M ago41:44

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Thank you to The Better Menopause for sponsoring this episode. Can’t fall asleep? Waking up in the middle of the night? Can cancer treatment-induced menopause cause you sleep issues? Do you have insomnia? Dr. Zoe Schaedel, a sleep and menopause expert, discusses the impact of cancer and menopause on sleep and offers insights into managing sleep pro…

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Ep 123 - HRT After Breast Cancer Can Mean a Variety of Options - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series 06 41:31

6M ago41:31

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The sixth episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Lisa Colclough and Helen Widner, two breast cancer patients who decided to go down two very different routes. Helen decided to start testosterone pellet therapy whilst being on aromatase inhibitors, whilst Lisa decided to restart her HRT soon after her breast cancer treatment. This mi…

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Ep 122 - Psychotherapist Reveals Why She Takes HRT Despite Her History of Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 05 47:58

6M ago47:58

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The fifth episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Tamzin, who many years after her breast cancer treatment for a hormone receptor-positive cancer decided to take HRT. Tamzin Rasmussen, a psychologist and psychotherapist from Australia has been proactive in participating in her medical treatments. Tamzin explores her decision to pursu…

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Ep 121 - Controversial or Lifesaver? Dr. Louise Newson on Prescribing HRT After Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 04 50:31

6M ago50:31

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The fourth episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Dr. Louise Newson, who has faced criticism for her willingness to prescribe HRT to breast cancer patients. At the same time, she has been described as a lifesaver by many of the women she treats. Dr. Louise Newson is a GP who has transformed the landscape for menopausal women worldwi…

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Ep 120 - Dr. Tina Peers Reveals Why She Takes HRT Despite Her History of Breast Cancer - HRT after Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 03 39:33

6M ago39:33

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The third episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features Dr. Tina Peers who discusses her decision to take HRT after her own breast cancer diagnosis and the decision-making process involved when prescribing it to patients. Dr. Tina Peers is a women's health specialist who began her career as a general practitioner in the early 80s. She beca…

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Ep 119 - Moving Forward Without Robust Data - HRT After Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 02 38:43

6M ago38:43

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The second episode in the HRT after breast cancer series features oncologist Prof. Richard Simcock who will discuss potential pathways for using HRT after breast cancer despite the lack of robust data. Prof Simcock is a consultant clinical oncologist at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, where he provides clinical care to people with…

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Ep 118 - What Is The Evidence Between HRT And Breast Cancer Recurrence? - HRT After Breast Cancer Mini-Series Part 01 52:16

6M ago52:16

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The first episode of the HRT after breast cancer series features oncologist Dr. Leila Agrawal, who discusses the evidence, studies, and trials regarding HRT for breast cancer patients. Dr. Laila Agrawal is a medical oncologist and haematologist specialising in treating breast cancer patients. She is involved in research and clinical trials and she …

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Ep 117 - Becoming You: The Journey Between Who You Were and Who You’re Becoming 33:48

6M ago33:48

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Does this resonate? “I am at that awkward stage where my old self is gone but my new self hasn’t fully been born”. This episode is crucial. We're not here to solve a single symptom, but to tackle a deeper issue many of us face. I get it — many of us long for our pre-cancer lives. But I believe we can aim for something even better. It's not just abo…

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Ep 116 - When Podcast Listeners Become Podcast Guests 51:51

6M ago51:51

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On today’s episode two fabulous ladies from our community, Caroline Trend and Lucy Pedrick, discuss their experiences with menopause after cancer treatment. They highlight the lack of information and support they received from healthcare professionals and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. They share their top tips on managing tamo…

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Ep 115 - What You Need to Know About Your Skin Post-Cancer Menopause 57:48

7M ago57:48

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Have you ever wondered how hormones affect your skin? Has your skin’s appearance changed since cancer treatment and since menopause? Feel like a prune? Oh gosh, I dislike this phrase but I know what they mean! We have an amazing expert on the show today, Dr. Mandy Leonhardt is a menopause specialist and author of two books. She has done all the res…

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Ep 114 - How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It 44:55

7M ago44:55

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Join us in this lively and beautiful episode as we sit down with Dublin-based comedienne Anne Gildea. Currently in her third year of touring the hit solo show "How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It," Anne is also the author of her memoir, "I’ve Got Cancer, What’s Your Excuse?”. Anne is accompanying Dr. Louise Newson on her UK tour, “Hormones and Me…

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Ep 113 - The Impact of Endocrine Disruptors on Cancer and Menopause 52:20

7M ago52:20

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Endocrine disruptors, such as chemicals in plastics, can disrupt the oestrogen receptors in our bodies and affect our health. Not in a good way! We all need to know about this. Your body and endocrine system has already been disrupted through cancer treatment and the menopause. We mustn’t overload it even more. Bruce Blumberg, a professor of Develo…

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Ep 112 - Empowering Voices: Leanne Pero's Journey from Survivor to MBE Honouree 49:56

7M ago49:56

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Leanne Pero is a remarkable woman who received an MBE from Prince William for her exceptional charity work with Black Women Rising. I had no idea of the challenges black women face when navigating cancer and I also had no idea that Leanne receives so much trolling for her exceptional work. It shows my ignorance and I am here to learn. Leanne shares…

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Ep 111 - Only 4% of Cancer Survivors Follow Cancer Lifestyle Recommendations! 44:20

8M ago44:20

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Research shows that only 4% of cancer survivors meet lifestyle recommendations. Dietician and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition Krystle Zuniga discusses what these lifestyle recommendations are with us on the show today. Have you been told what they are? For solutions, of how we can help the 96% that currently don’t follow the recomm…

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Ep 110 - Fierce and Practical Self-Compassion 42:22

8M ago42:22

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Since when did we think we all have to thrive as well as just getting through a tough time? In today’s episode, I speak to Henny Flynn, a therapeutic coach and host of the Henny Flynn podcast about self-compassion strategies and self-coaching techniques that can support us. We talk: - glimmers - making space for the joy and the pain and please join…

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Ep 109 - Low Libido, Bullet Toys and Lube 48:37

8M ago48:37

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In this insightful episode, Sam Evans and I discuss the challenges women face in maintaining intimacy and sexual pleasure during menopause and cancer. Sam provides practical advice on self-exploration, communication, and using sex toys to enhance sexual experiences. And we have a great starting point (discount code for you!). It is not just about p…

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Ep 108 - Bowel Health and Menopause: Insights from a Bowel Surgeon 32:39

8M ago32:39

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In today’s episode, we dive into your bowel health. How do chemotherapy, surgery, medication, and menopause affect our bowel health? What should we look out for? And what are some top tips to improve it? We are joined by Dr Julie Cornish, a consultant colorectal surgeon at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Dr Cornish has a specialist int…

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Ep 107 - Warriors on the Mat - Finding Strength and Healing Through Yoga After Cancer 45:39

8M ago45:39

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Empowering you to transform your life. Did you know that there are 34 randomised control trials (the golden standard of trials!) to show the incredible health benefits that yoga has for cancer survivors? Research tells us that the impact of yoga on the quality of life for cancer survivors ranged from moderate to high! That’s a lot more than many me…

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Ep 106 - Navigating the Emotional Complexity of Cancer Treatment-Induced Menopause 54:52

9M ago54:52

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Menopause sneaks in as an uninvited and unwelcome guest to a house already dealing with so much. Join me, a whole group of women in our community and life coach Sanela Lukanovic for this interactive session. - How do we allow ourselves to feel when it’s all very scary? - Emotions - friends or foes? Uncover what blocks you from feeling all your feel…

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Ep 105 - What to do When Tamoxifen and AI's are Unbearable? 1:03:19

9M ago1:03:19

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Breast speciality oncologist Dr Claire Macaulay from Glasgow helps us understand how we can navigate difficult treatment decisions. Many women say that being on a long-term anti-hormone treatment such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors is much harder than chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery altogether. On this podcast we are also joined by a…

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Ep 104 - From Loss to a New Identity with Dr. Liz O'Riordan 49:35

9M ago49:35

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I wanted to find out what it’s like, going from being a breast cancer surgeon who knew nothing about the menopause, to a breast cancer patient who was put into the menopause? Many of you will know the brilliant Dr. Liz O’Riordan who is very active on social media talking about her own experience of cancer whilst also helping educate her followers o…

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Ep 103 - Joint Ache SOS 44:48

9M ago44:48

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Ep 103 - Joint Ache SOS Joint ache after cancer treatment can happen for various reasons. Low oestrogen levels or side effects of medication can be the cause. Joint pain can significantly affect daily activities and diminish overall quality of life, making it challenging for you to do the things you once enjoyed doing. You might feel very frustrate…

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Ep 102 - The Sexual Health Chat You Need to Hear 41:08

10M ago41:08

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In this episode, Andrea Martin, a women’s health nurse practitioner helps us to take the sexual health chat to the next level. Why you really need to know about clitoral adhesions, these are like scar tissue that forms around the clitoris. Our host Dani had never heard of this before and we have spoken a lot about sexual health on our episodes here…

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Ep 101 - Is Collagen Safe After Cancer? 28:47

10M ago28:47

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A huge thank you to our partners Oxford Hormone Clinic for helping us get this episode out to all of you! Their support means so much to us. All their details are in the show notes below. Ever wondered if collagen is safe for you? There is a lot of talk about collagen out there and some people say it really helps them with their skin, joints and ev…

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Episode 100! Celebrating Milestones with Our Inspiring Community 43:25

10M ago43:25

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Episode 100 is a special celebration, and this time, it's all about you! We're flipping the script, as Dani takes a turn in the hot seat and gets interviewed by one of the remarkable women who work tirelessly to bring this show to you every week. Tune in for heartfelt messages from our community, candid discussions about the podcast's behind-the-sc…

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Ep 99 - Our Silver Linings Beyond Cancer 35:00

10M ago35:00

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Finding our silver linings can be tough when we are navigating menopause after cancer, and it involves acknowledging the existence of challenges or hardships while actively seeking and appreciating the positive aspects that may arise from those experiences. Today, on the show I am inviting my husband Tim to talk to us and we will remember our silve…

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