"No one should suffer. I think a lot of cancer survivors get told, be thankful you're alive. We've got all these wonderful treatments. We will keep you alive and just deal with the side effects of treatments, and that just isn't true." - Dr. Mindy Goldman

When I sat across from Dr. Mindy Goldman at dinner the night before Tamsen Fadal's World's Hottest Menopause Party, I knew I had to get her on the podcast. As someone who's spent decades watching women suffer in silence after breast cancer treatment—told just to be grateful they're alive while managing devastating menopausal symptoms—I was thrilled to meet someone breaking down these barriers, finally. Dr. Goldman has created something revolutionary: the only program in the country that bridges breast cancer care with menopause management, training over 300 providers to support survivors through virtual telehealth. We dive deep into the biggest myth plaguing women today—that ALL breast cancer survivors must avoid hormones forever—and she explains why that's simply not true for everyone. From the real truth about bioidentical hormones versus synthetic ones, to natural alternatives that actually work, to when testosterone might be safe, this conversation will arm you with the knowledge to have informed discussions with your healthcare team. Most importantly, you'll discover that suffering through treatment side effects isn't your only option.

What you’ll learn:

Why "breast cancer is not breast cancer" and how different types affect hormone therapy decisions

The real truth about bioidentical hormones versus the synthetic ones used in the Women's Health Initiative study

Natural alternatives for managing hot flashes, sleep issues, and other menopause symptoms during cancer treatment

How specific exercise protocols (including interval training) can actually help prevent cancer recurrence

When vaginal estrogen might be safe even for hormone-positive breast cancer survivors

Lifestyle factors that matter more than genetics for cancer prevention

Why women with genetic mutations or family history can often still use hormone therapy

How MIDI Health is revolutionizing care for cancer survivors in all 50 states

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