Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

In this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to the Conscious Oncologist, Dr. Katie Deming.

This brilliant, intuitive former radiation oncologist, shares the story that changed her perspective on healing.

In this episode we'll talk about:

-The framework that oncologist operate in and how that limits their ability to support healing

-The importance of being real about the work involved in supporting your health

-How to expect, process and move forward with fear

-How to support yourself when dealing with other people's perspectives

And so much more.

This is a conversation that you don't want to miss.

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More about Dr. Katie Deming

Born to Heal Podcast

Dr. Deming's Tedx Talk

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During or after a breast cancer diagnosis, you have a lot on your mind.

There's life and then there's life before and after breast cancer.

So, how do you rearrange your life to take better care of yourself when the mere thought of it overwhelms you?

In this episode, I will give you some help with that.

In my practice, one of the things I do is help my clients let go of thoughts and practices that overwhelm them.

Yep, it's not the things that are overwhelming friend, it's what you tell yourself about all the things and why you have to do them all and you have to do them all perfectly.

Sound familiar?

Then you need to check out this episode to hear more about the tool you can use to support yourself and how you can apply it to your life without overwhelming yourself.

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Terrain Ten Assessment

Terran Ten Q and A Replay

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The Metabolic Approach to Cancer

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In this episode, we'll dive into an issue that's been causing quite a bit of unnecessary worry among us, especially as breast cancer survivors. We're constantly bombarded with alarming headlines claiming that another everyday habit or food is suddenly a health hazard. I'm here to break down those fears and offer some clarity.

While it's crucial to stay informed, it's equally important to approach these headlines with a healthy dose of skepticism. I share my own frustration over how some studies are often exaggerated by the media, creating fear around lifestyle practices that are, more often than not, perfectly healthy.

I delve into how to recognize these misleading headlines and the importance of looking beyond them. I stress the need to consider the actual data behind these studies – which, as it turns out, often isn't as conclusive as it's presented. I encourage my breast cancer community not to let these fear-mongering tactics detract from our health and wellness journey.

Together, we can navigate through the sea of information with wisdom and grace, keeping our focus on thriving, not just surviving.

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Metabolic Health Coaching

5 brilliant graphs that teach correlation vs. causality

Intermittent fasting linked to 91% increase in risk of death from heart disease, study says

The intermittent fasting trend may pose risks to your heart

Association of 8-Hour Time-Restricted Eating with All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Data

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The Obesity Code

Fast Like a Girl

Delay Don't Deny

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Between managing breast cancer, families, work, doctor appointments, household needs, social engagements, and all the other obligations that come with life, when do you have time to check in with yourself?

What does your energy feel like?

What is happening with the energy in your body?

How does the energy of food, water, thoughts, emotions, and therapies affect you?

Supporting your body's ability to heal and be well goes deep into the practice of knowing yourself.

In this episode, I'll share some insights on the role energy plays in all functions of the human body, and I'll let you in on the meditative thought process that I use when it comes to doing the mental and energetic work of supporting my body.

This is an episode that you want to make time for.

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Isabel Friend

Born To Heal Podcast

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When it comes to choosing the right foods after breast cancer, there are lots of options.

In fact, there are so many options that it can be overwhelming and confusing to decide what's best for you.

But on the other side of that coin is the fact that there are certain things you should not eat.

These are highly processed foods that have ingredients in them that you won't find in nature and that not only don't support your health but also change the way your body uses the energy from food, and not in a good way.

If you're the kind of person who wants to understand the why behind the statement, "That's not good for you,"

Then you don't want to miss this episode.

You'll get an understanding of what high-fructose corn syrup is, how many foods it's in, and how it undermines your health and your metabolism.

If you find yourself struggling to maintain a healthy weight, this might help you understand why.

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Why can't I stop eating That? The Struggle with Hyperpalatable foods.

Nearly Half of Americans Drink Soda Daily

A sweet problem: Princeton researchers find that high-fructose corn syrup prompts considerably more weight gain

Excessive Fructose Consumption May Cause a Leaky Gut, Leading to Fatty Liver Disease

The Metabolic Initiative

Why Sugar And Fructose Are So Deadly with Dr. Richard Johnson

America's packaged food supply is ultra-processed

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Stepping into the medical system after a breast cancer diagnosis is like a baby taking its first breath outside the womb.

It's a shocking, unfamiliar environment that most of us have no idea what we'll be expected to navigate.

Yet we also expect that our oncologist will take care of everything we need.

In my own breast cancer experience I found that this expectation led to a tremendous amount of anger and frustration.

At times I thought I just got stuck with a bad doctor. Then I started coaching other women and heard the same story and saw the same anger over and over.

In this episode, I'll offer you a perspective on the standard of care that can lead you to having a much more empowered, supportive experience and relieve you of the long-term suffering that anger and resentment add to an already difficult experience.

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Mind Over Medicine

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When it comes to nourishing your body after breast cancer, especially when you don't feel well, simple familiar choices can be easy to turn to, but are those choices always in your best interest?

In this episode, I'll give you some information on a recent turn of events with a toxic chemical used on grains that you might think of as healthy or turn to in moments of nausea.

Let's face it, nausea is not an uncommon experience when it comes to breast cancer treatment and it can be challenging to know how to find comfort and stay in a metabolically healthy space.

No worries though, I've got you covered.

I'll fill you in on the latest when it comes to what grains you might want to eat and I'll give you some healthy, sugar-free ways to support yourself when nausea is gnawing at you.

This is an episode you don't want to miss.

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Articles:

Quaker Oats class action alleges products contain high levels of pesticide

The 6 Best Teas for Nausea:

Chlormequat: What you need to know about this problematic pesticide

Studies: Effects of the plant growth regulator, chlormequat, on mammalian fertility

The effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on nausea and vomiting after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial

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Pruvit Keto//OS Pro Dark Chocolate + MCT Ketones - Keto//OS Pro Supplement for Energy Boost, Better Digestion

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In today's episode, we're talking about a topic that touches many of us but often stays hidden in the shadows: shame.

Shame is this tricky little beast that can sneak up on us, especially when we're navigating the challenging waters of breast cancer recovery.

It's more than just a fleeting feeling; it can actually have some serious effects on both our mental and physical health.

It can crank up our stress and anxiety levels, making us feel like we're constantly walking on eggshells. Worse, it can lead us down the path to depression, chip away at our self-esteem, and even make us want to hide away from the world.

On the physical side of things, shame can mess with our brains, leaving us feeling foggy or forgetful. It can put a damper on our immune system, and take a toll on our hearts, our guts, and even how well we sleep at night.

Fortunately, there are ways to overcome shame and its sneaky effects.

Check out today's episode and see if the insight I share can help you identify and break out of the shame cycle so you can love yourself more and treat yourself better.

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For us breast cancer survivors, the balance of essential fatty acids is not just a minor detail.

In this episode, we'll dive into the role of healthy fats, particularly polyunsaturated fats, in supporting our well-being

Research suggests that a diet rich in omega-3s and balanced in omega-6s could play a role in reducing inflammation and possibly impacting breast cancer outcomes. It's about creating an environment in our bodies that supports healing and health, not just for today, but for all our tomorrows.

Incorporating these healthy fats into our diets isn't just a step towards better health – it's a leap. So, let's make room on our plates for those omega-rich foods, knowing we're doing something powerful for our bodies and our spirits.

Remember, you're not just surviving; you're thriving. And part of that thriving is making choices every day that uplift and sustain us. Here's to health, to hope, and to the power of polyunsaturated fats in our journey forward.

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Free Download: Guide to Essential Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids More Effective at Inhibiting Growth of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer than of Luminal Breast Cancers

Diet impacts triple‐negative breast cancer growth, metastatic potential, chemotherapy responsiveness, and doxorubicin‐mediated cardiac dysfunction (In this study, pay attention to the table that shows the TYPE of fat consumed on the high-fat diet compared to the type of fat in the healthy diet)

Dietary Patterns for Women With Triple-negative Breast Cancer and Dense Breasts

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In 2011 when I heard the words, "You have breast cancer." It was scary, I was confused, overwhelmed, and ignorant of all the things involved in the journey that was to come.

In 2020 when I heard the words, "You have cancer throughout your body." I thought my life was over. But, after I recovered from the shock I made a decision to figure out how other people healed from cancer and how I could do it too.

I've been on this path for nearly three and a half years now.

There's been a lot of time, effort, determination, frustration, money, fear, joy, excitement, and learning along the way.

It hasn't been linear and I haven't always stuck to my plan but I continue to work on getting better and in this episode, I'm going to share with you the results of all the imperfect actions I've taken along the way.

I say imperfect actions because who knew if they would work or not?

Who knew if they were the "right" things to do or not?

We never really know until we're on the other side.

I hope this episode will give you the encouragement and support to let go of second-guessing and jump into taking your own imperfect actions on the way to creating your life that's better than before breast cancer™

Helpful links:

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The Metabolic Approach to Cancer

Radical Remission

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