Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

For thousands of years, sages and traditional healers have used botanical medicines—including mushrooms—to support the body, boost resilience, and promote healing. Today, modern science is catching up with this ancient wisdom, validating many of the traditional uses of these powerful natural remedies.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore the healing properties of two medicinal mushrooms known for their immune-enhancing and cancer-protective effects. You'll learn about the clinical research behind their benefits, how they support your body during recovery, and easy ways to start using them in your daily routine—whether through tea, supplements, or culinary use.

This episode is for you if:

• You're curious about using natural remedies to support your recovery and long-term wellness

• You're interested in cancer-fighting and immune-boosting foods

• You want practical guidance for incorporating medicinal mushrooms into your lifestyle

• You love learning how ancient traditions align with today's functional medicine research

Resources: Ganoderma lucidum spore extract inhibits endothelial and breast cancer cells in vitro

Ganoderma lucidum suppresses growth of breast cancer cells through the inhibition of Akt/NF-kappaB signaling.

Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) suppresses proliferation and migration of breast cancer cells via inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling.

Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi)

Effect of Cs-4 (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

Protection against radiation-induced bone marrow and intestinal injuries by Cordyceps sinensis, a Chinese herbal medicine.

Websites:

Dragon herbs

Four Sigmatic

MUD\WTR

Reishi Mushroom Elixir Mix

22 Reishis Drops

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Plant medicines have been used for thousands of years.

Now, western science validates ancient knowledge of the these botanicals. Learn about their cancer protective, immune boosting properties & how you can incorporate these powerhouses into your life.

Surviving breast cancer is a life-changing experience—and not always in the ways we expect. After treatment ends, many women face an entirely new set of challenges: physical shifts, emotional upheaval, spiritual questions, and changes in relationships, career, and identity. The truth is, transformation is inevitable—but how we respond to it can shape the life we create after cancer.

In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, we explore why we resist change and how that resistance can keep us stuck in fear, frustration, or confusion. You'll also learn five simple, actionable steps to help you embrace transformation with more ease, grace, and self-compassion—so you can begin building a life that reflects your true desires, not just your diagnosis.

This episode is for you if:

• You're feeling overwhelmed or stuck after finishing breast cancer treatment

• You're struggling to move forward emotionally or make peace with changes in your body or identity

• You want to feel more empowered, aligned, and intentional in your post-cancer life

• You're ready to let go of fear and start healing from the inside out

Resources:

Tasha Eurich Ted TalkStudy on Happy Survivors

Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Than We Think

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

No Matter What!: 9 Steps to Living the Life You Love

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Surviving breast cancer is an experience that has one certainty, everyone of us will have to deal with change. That change can come in many forms, physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and the list goes on.

In this episode we'll take a deeper look at why we resist change. Then I'll give you 5 simple, easy to follow steps to support you in allowing transformation to flow as you heal and create the life you desire.

Should you eat soy after breast cancer? It's one of the most debated nutrition topics—and one that leaves many survivors feeling unsure or even fearful. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we unpack the controversy around soy and breast cancer, and get to the truth behind the headlines.

You'll learn why soy has been so misunderstood, what the latest research and expert opinions say, and how to confidently decide whether or not to include soy in your diet. We'll also talk about how to choose the healthiest forms of soy, how to enjoy it if you do eat it, and where to find resources and recipes that support your choices.

This episode is for you if:

• You've heard mixed messages about soy and cancer risk and want clarity

• You want to feel empowered in your food choices—not confused or fearful

• You're curious about plant-based eating or adding more variety to your meals

• You're seeking evidence-based guidance tailored for breast cancer survivors

Resources: The Bottom Line on Soy and Breast Cancer Risk

Soy and Food Allergies

Meta-analysis of soy intake and breast cancer risk

Today's Dietitian: Soy and Breast Cancer

The Breast Cancer Survival Manual

Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science

Websites: The Monsanto Papers

Whole Foods GMO Flyer

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Whether or not to eat soy is probably one of the most controversial topics when it comes to nutrition during and after breast cancer treatment.

In this episode we talk about why the controversy over this nutritious food exists especially when it comes to breast cancer.

We'll look at the science, the expert opinions, how to choose soy foods and some resources that will help you to incorporate soy into your diet and love it if you choose to eat it.

If summer has you feeling overheated, irritable, inflamed, or just plain drained, you're not alone—and Ayurveda has your back. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, you'll learn simple and natural ways to cool your body from the inside out using food, herbs, and lifestyle strategies designed to balance Pitta dosha, the Ayurvedic principle of heat and transformation.

You'll also discover how to stay active in the summer months without overheating, and how small shifts in your routine and diet can reduce internal inflammation and help you feel more energized, grounded, and at ease.

This episode is for you if:

• You're experiencing hot flashes, inflammation, or irritability in the summer heat

• You're curious about how to use Ayurvedic wisdom to support your body and mood

• You want practical tips to keep your movement routine going without burning out

• You're ready to embrace a more seasonal, body-aware approach to health and healing

Pitta reducing herbal supplements:

Banyan Botanicals Manjistha Tablets

Banyan Botanicals Liver Formula

Banyan Botanicals Pitta Digest

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In Ayurveda, the dosha of heat is called Pitta. Pitta plays a role in our bodies, minds, in the food we eat and in the seasons that pass. Ayurveda teaches us ways to manage Pitta so that we don't have to suffer the effects of Pitta being out of balance.

If you are feeling the heat of summer, and I know you are, you want to listen to this show and pick up some Ayurvedic tips to help cool yourself from the inside out.

In Ayurveda, the dosha of heat is called Pitta. Pitta plays a role in our bodies, minds, in the food we eat and in the seasons that pass. Ayurveda teaches us ways to manage Pitta so that we don't have to suffer the effects of Pitta being out of balance.

If you are feeling the heat of summer, and I know you are, you want to listen to this show and pick up some Ayurvedic tips to help cool yourself from the inside out.

Today, I celebrate seven years of surviving breast cancer—and I'm marking this milestone with a special bonus episode filled with hope, reflection, and deep gratitude.

In this heartfelt episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share a personal story about how someone else's cancer journey changed my life long before my own diagnosis. Their strength became a light that helped guide me through my darkest moments—and now, I hope this story will offer you the same comfort, courage, and inspiration.

This episode is for you if:

• You need a reminder that healing is possible and life after cancer can be beautiful

• You're navigating survivorship and wondering what's next

• You're searching for connection, encouragement, or simply a reason to celebrate your own journey

• You believe in the power of shared stories to heal, uplift, and inspire

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