Can you take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if you’ve had breast cancer? Most women are told “absolutely not” — end of discussion. But in this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor opens the door to a much more nuanced and hopeful reality. She explains why a personalized risk vs benefit discussion trumps fear-based standards of care and how the decision is largely a matter of your comfort zone.  If you’re craving real facts, real options, and real quality of life after breast cancer, this is the tutorial you’ve been waiting for. 

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Life After Breast Cancer – Your Menopause, Your Freedom

Does having had breast cancer mean you’re banned from real menopause relief? Many women are told “you can’t” for the rest of their lives—no hormones, no options, no discussion. In this empowering episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor exposes the fear and stigma that trap survivors in “breast cancer prison” and explains why most women can safely explore a full range of menopause management choices. If you’ve ever felt stuck, restricted, or afraid to ask for better quality of life—this episode hands you the key to your freedom.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Preventing Breast Cancer With Surgery – Is It Worth It?

Some women at very high risk for breast cancer consider surgery before cancer ever appears. But what does that really mean—and is it right for you? In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explains the different types of risk-reducing breast and ovarian surgeries, including prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy, and what kind of risk reduction they actually offer. (For example: removing both breasts can lower your personal risk by 65%, and removing both ovaries can lower it by 50%.) With warmth, clarity, and zero pressure, she helps you understand the benefits, the risks, and how to decide what gives you the most peace of mind.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Breast Cancer Prevention – Would You Take Chemo Without Cancer?

In this bold and eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explores a surprising question: should women take cancer drugs to prevent breast cancer before they even have it? 💊 She unpacks the logic—and controversy—behind medications like tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors, explaining who they’re really for, how they work, and the serious trade-offs they carry. It’s an honest look at fear, risk, and the fine line between prevention and overtreatment.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

The Truth About Herbs & Breast Cancer – One Root to Remember

Can herbs really help prevent breast cancer—or is that just wishful thinking? 🌿 In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor separates fact from folklore and reveals the one herb that actually offers any benefit. Do you know what it is? A clue: it contains estrogen. Discover why this misunderstood hormone is more friend than foe, and how logic—not fear—leads to smarter choices for your health.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Supplements & Breast Cancer – Is there a magic pill?

Can vitamins and supplements actually lower your risk of breast cancer—or is it all hype? In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor sets the record straight about the supplement industry, explains why most pills in a bottle don't do much, and highlights the only two nutrients—do you know what they are?—that play even a small role in prevention. Clear, practical, and myth-busting, this lesson helps you separate fact from marketing so you can focus on what really works.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Move Your Way to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Good news: when it comes to exercise and breast cancer prevention, there are no rules—you get to do what works for you! 🚶‍♀️🏊‍♀️🧘 In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explains why every kind of movement counts, from walking the dog to lifting groceries, and how starting with just 10 minutes a day can build a powerful habit that lowers your risk. Simple, flexible, and doable—this is prevention you can actually enjoy.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

The 3 Lifestyle Habits That Reject Breast Cancer

You have more power over your breast cancer risk than you think. 💪 In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor shares the three lifestyle choices that can make the biggest difference—maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and staying smoke-free. Learn how even moderate exercise can cut your risk by 18%, why every pound matters, and how small daily choices can flip the switch from attracting breast cancer to rejecting it.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Boob Food – Eating to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

What if changing what you eat could cut your breast cancer risk by more than half? 🌱 In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor reveals how a 100% plant-based diet can reduce your risk by up to 68%, while just one daily glass of wine can increase it by 60%. She shares the “breast friends” and “breast foes” of food—and practical tips to make prevention simple, sustainable, and even delicious.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Worried about breast cancer? You’re not alone—but the reality may be far less frightening than you think. In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor discusses survival rates stage by stage, challenges the myths that fuel fear, and reveals why breast cancer is often the least worrisome of the major gynecologic cancers.  If the “what ifs” keep you up at night, this episode will help you breathe easier. 

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you.