The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

Episode 137 - Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Esteem


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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 of hormones play a part too.

I dive into how these life-altering experiences can challenge your sense of self and provide practical tools to help you rise above self-doubt and embrace your strengths. 

From managing body image struggles to finding your voice again, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

Whether you’re navigating treatment-induced menopause, recovering from cancer, or supporting someone on this journey, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about overcoming challenges and rediscovering the amazing person you are.


Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

06:19 Brain fog impairs competence and concentration significantly.

09:44 Cancer can result in self-doubt and distrust in body.

13:50 Overcoming struggles: regain confidence through support.

17:15 Focus on strengths, set manageable goals.

20:05 Overthinking causes exhaustion and lack of confidence.

22:04 Confidence dwindled over years, impacting aspirations.

27:41 Celebrate small successes; utilise reminders and strategies.

29:29 Feeling unworthy, judged, anxious, insecure, sober.

40:02 Embrace emotional growth; CBT strategies can help.


Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

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