Not Today Cancer

Everyone talks about surviving cancer. Nobody talks about what comes after. In this episode, Jen gets honest about the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that happen when treatment ends — and why finishing treatment didn't feel like the finish line everyone said it was.

If you've ever felt like you were expected to just be grateful and move on — this episode is for you.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Why the day treatment ends can feel like the hardest day — not the best one

• What the "survivorship cliff" is and why so many women fall off it silently

• The research-backed truth about scanxiety — and why it doesn't get easier with time

• How to grieve the woman you were before cancer without guilt

• Why "you're so strong" can be the most isolating thing someone says to you

• The non-toxic living shifts and integrative health habits Jen added when the appointments stopped

• A permission slip for every woman who isn't fine — even years later

Stats Referenced in This Episode:

• Nearly 50% of women with breast cancer experience depression, anxiety, or both in the first year after diagnosis — British Medical Journal

• Between 1 in 3 and 2 in 3 cancer survivors experience moderate to severe scanxiety — and research shows it does not fade with time — Psycho-Oncology Journal

• 1 in 4 cancer patients will experience clinical depression — American Cancer Society

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In this episode, I'm joined by David Roberts and Dr. John Gildea, co-founders of Mara Labs, for a powerful conversation about how breast cancer changed their lives and led them to create a mission-driven supplement company rooted in science.

David shares how his wife, Maura, was diagnosed with breast cancer and how that journey pushed them to look beyond conventional options and explore an integrative path. Dr. John Gildea shares how his own wife's diagnosis years earlier led him deeper into cancer research, natural compounds, and the mechanisms that may support the body in a meaningful way.

We talk about sulforaphane, broccoli sprouts, curcumin, inflammation, detox pathways, microplastics, stress, and why reducing your toxic burden matters. This conversation is full of both heart and science, and I know it will leave you thinking differently about what real support can look like after a diagnosis.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by supplements, confused by conflicting information, or like you needed more empowering options in your healing journey, this episode is for you. Use my discount code and shop Mara Labs here: 20% off - NotTodayCancer

In this episode, we cover:

• How Mara Labs was born from two families impacted by breast cancer

• The story behind David's wife, Maura, and the mission that continues through this company

• Dr. John Gildea's background in cancer metastasis research

• What sulforaphane is and why it gets so much attention

• The difference between broccoli, broccoli sprouts, glucoraphanin, and sulforaphane

• Why Mara Labs focused on creating a stabilized form

• How sulforaphane may support inflammation, detoxification, gut health, and brain health

• Why curcumin and sulforaphane are two of their top foundational supplements

• The role stress may play in health and healing

• Why lowering toxic burden matters after a diagnosis

• Thoughts on estrogen metabolism, inflammation, and common supplement questions

• Their perspective on berberine, blood sugar, sleep, and GLP-1 support

• Simple changes someone can start making right away after a diagnosis

A few key takeaways:

• You do not have to change everything overnight

• Lowering stress matters just as much as improving nutrition

• Clean food, movement, and reducing exposure to everyday toxins can make a real difference

• Not all supplements are created equally

• The most powerful companies are often built from personal mission and lived experience

Resources mentioned:

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What should you actually eat after a breast cancer diagnosis?

In this deeply personal and practical episode, Jen Delvaux shares exactly what she eats in a day as a breast cancer survivor...and how her entire relationship with food changed after her diagnosis.

Five years ago, Jen went from eating for convenience to eating for cellular support, hormone balance, gut health, and long-term healing. In this episode, she breaks down her simple "Healing Bowl Method" and explains how building meals around plants, fiber, healthy fats, and clean protein became one of the most powerful ways she supports her body.

Joined by her husband Darren, Jen also shares the emotional side of changing her lifestyle after cancer and how small, consistent changes can help survivors feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.

This episode includes her exact smoothie bowl, power salad, and dinner bowl, plus simple meal prep strategies to make healthy eating realistic and sustainable.

🔗 Resources & Support

• MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

• Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

• Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

• Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

• AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

• My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

• Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

• Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

• Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals

• Email Me – [email protected]

In this deeply personal episode, Jen Delvaux reflects on her journey five years after her breast cancer diagnosis. She shares her experiences of fear, loss of control, and the transformative power of healing. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of gratitude, embracing change, and finding joy in life after cancer. Jen encourages listeners to trust their journey and highlights the significance of spirituality in overcoming fear and finding purpose. Takeaways

• Five years ago, my life split into before and after.
• I learned that strength doesn't always look like bravery.
• None of my biggest fears came true the way I imagined.
• I started gaining more confidence and feeling in control.
• Cancer didn't end my life; it awakened it.
• I became way more present and grateful.
• You will feel joy again after cancer.
• Healing is not just physical; it's emotional and spiritual.
• I had to become more spiritual to trust the journey.
• There is so much life waiting for you on the other side of fear.

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  🔗 Resources & Support
  • MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

  • Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

  • Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

  • Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

  • AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

  • My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

  • Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

  • Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

  • Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals

  • Email Me – [email protected]

Valentine's Day can feel complicated after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Love doesn't disappear, but it changes. Your body changes. Your energy changes. Your relationship changes.

In this honest and deeply personal episode, we talk about what no one prepares you for after treatment ends: navigating marriage, intimacy, dating, and emotional connection after cancer.

If you've ever wondered: • Why does intimacy feel different now? • Is it normal to feel disconnected from my body? • How do I talk to my partner about what's changed? • What if I'm dating again after breast cancer? • Is painful intimacy something I just have to live with?

This episode is for you.

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🔗 Resources & Support

• MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

• Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

• Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

• Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

• AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

• My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

• Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

• Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

• Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals

• Email Me – [email protected]

What if the way you recover from breast cancer surgery actually starts before you ever enter the operating room?

In this powerful and practical episode, Jen Delvaux sits down with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD—reconstructive surgeon, functional medicine expert, and founder of Clara Recovery—to talk about something every woman facing surgery needs to know about: prehabilitation.

Dr. Knackstedt explains how preparing your body ahead of surgery through proper nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and sleep can dramatically improve healing, reduce complications, and speed up recovery.

They dive into why so many women feel underprepared going into surgery, the gaps in traditional medical education around nutrition, and how simple, proactive steps can make a huge difference in outcomes.

This conversation is empowering, practical, and filled with actionable advice for anyone navigating breast cancer or any major surgery.

In This Episode We Cover:

• What prehabilitation is and why it's crucial for surgical recovery

• How nutrition directly impacts healing after surgery

• Why many doctors receive very little nutrition education

• The powerful role of protein, fiber, and whole foods in recovery

• How exercise before surgery improves strength and healing speed

• The connection between stress management and surgical outcomes

• Simple tools to calm the nervous system before and after surgery

• Why sleep hygiene is a foundational part of healing

• How patients can better advocate for themselves in medical settings

• The mission behind Clara Recovery and tailored surgical supplements

• Practical steps every woman can take to feel more prepared and empowered

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  🔗 Resources & Support

  • Clara Recovery – tailored supplements and support for surgical patients

  • MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

  • Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

  • Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

  • Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

  • AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

  • My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

  • Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

  • Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

  • Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals

  • Email Me – [email protected]

Sleep after cancer can feel impossible. Hormone changes, trauma, anxiety, night sweats, cortisol spikes, medications, and nervous system dysregulation can completely change the way your body experiences rest. And if you're lying awake at night thinking, "Why can't I sleep like I used to?"...you're not broken. Your body is just trying to protect you.

In this episode, Jen shares a powerful, hopeful truth: Yes, you can sleep again. Not by forcing it. Not by controlling it. But by teaching your nervous system that it's safe again.

This conversation dives into the real reasons sleep changes after a cancer diagnosis and how to gently rebuild rest through nervous system healing, environment design, simple rituals, and trauma-informed tools...with honesty, science, and a little humor. __________________________________________________________________________________

🔗 Resources & Support

• MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

• Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

• Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

• Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

• AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

• My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

• Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

• Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

• Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals

• Email Me – [email protected]

In this powerful and deeply real conversation, Michelle Patidar shares her journey as a cancer survivor and health coach, reflecting on her diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at just 32 years old and the life-altering path that followed.

Michelle opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental layers of healing — and how recovery goes far beyond treatment. From rebuilding her health through gut support and nutrition, to learning how unmanaged stress impacts the body, to the emotional work of therapy, journaling, and identity shifts after cancer. This episode is a grounded, honest look at what real healing looks like.

Together, we explore how small, consistent habits can create massive change, why community and support matter so much after a diagnosis, and how allowing cancer to change you doesn't mean losing yourself...it can mean evolving into a stronger, more aligned version of who you're becoming.

This episode is for anyone navigating life after cancer, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to live with more intention, health, and joy. Connect with Michelle here: https://www.instagram.com/revival.health.wellness/ Here is the probiotic she couldn't think of. It's by Just Thrive: https://a.co/d/dLopL5N and theotehr one is Seed probiotic: https://seed.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopVgjxvvGltFJNba1kk693B3V_oYJUUHOR9KPQLIP-KMoLUYE7F

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🔗 Resources & Support

• MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

• Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

• Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

• Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

• AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

• My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

• Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

• Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

• Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals

• Email Me – [email protected]

In this episode, Jen Delvaux speaks with Courtney Line about her journey after breast cancer, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs experienced four years post-diagnosis. They discuss the importance of community, the impact of lifestyle changes, and the ongoing struggles with health anxiety and hormonal changes. Courtney shares her insights on managing stress, the significance of gratitude, and the lessons learned about relationships during and after treatment. The conversation emphasizes the reality of life after cancer, highlighting both the difficulties and the beauty that can emerge from the experience. You can connect with Courtney here-> https://www.instagram.com/courtney.l.line/ Grounding Sheets we discussed HERE ____________________________________________________________________________

🔗 Resources & Support

• MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

• Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

• Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

• Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

• AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

• My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

• Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

• Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

• Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals

• Email Me – [email protected]

In this Lifer Update, Jen and Darren share an honest look at life years after a cancer diagnosis. This conversation goes beyond survival and into the aftermath...the part few people prepare you for.

They talk openly about their recent move and why it felt aligned for this season of life, how purpose can shift after a diagnosis, and the role changes that naturally happen within a marriage when both partners are forever changed.

This episode is raw, reflective, and real. It's for anyone who has been through a diagnosis—or loves someone who has—and is navigating the quieter, more complex questions that arise long after treatment ends.

🔗 Resources & Support

• MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here

• Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community

• Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off

• Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off)

• AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO]

• My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs

• Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off)

• Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES]

• Favorite Tea – Pique Tea: piquetea.com

• Email Me – [email protected]