In today's episode, I talk with Morgan Adams who is a two-time breast cancer survivor, former insomniac, and a holistic sleep coach. She also has the most interesting diagnosis story I've ever heard!

Besides detailing her breast cancer story, and the integrative approach she took to her treatment we cover:

-Why sleep is so important

-How many women with breast cancer deal with sleep issues?

-What causes sleep disruption for women with breast cancer?

-Why is getting good sleep so important in treatment?

-What are some strategies to improve sleep?

-What are the main treatments for insomnia?

If you are struggling with sleep issues, Morgan is currently taking 1:1 clients and can be reached via her website:
www.morganadamswellness.com
or via social media at @morganadams.wellness on Instagram 

Links mentioned in the show: 
Caffeine App: tracks your caffeine intake and how long the caffeine is in your system

DOWNLOAD THE FREE Facts/Feelings Workbook: Tamoxifen. If you are struggling with the decision to take Tamoxifen or not or are considering going off of the medication due to the side effects, this guide helps you discuss this matter with your doctor, figure out the benefits and risks and access your true feelings on the matter so you have a clear plan to move forward.  

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Today's episode covers all things Tamoxifen:
-Why it's prescribed and whom it's prescribed to
-How it works
-The development and history of the drug
-Side Effects
-How to combat side effects
and ultimately, how to decide if it's right for you.

Juni accounts her personal experience with it and things get very vulnerable. If you want a very uncensored view of the benefits and risks of Tamoxifen, this episode is for you.

Articles and studies used in researching the episode:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5600945/

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tamoxifen/many-women-go-off-tamoxifen-too-soon-study-idUSCOL36482520070323

https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/treatment/type/hormone-therapy/tamoxifen/

https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Doctor-Tell-About/dp/0446615404/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAjw0a-SBhBkEiwApljU0raiLNvGu-rljDlZIMBga-nzPSkqZJgA5o4ebAB1GrChE9Qarxy5gRoC1S8QAvD_BwE&keywords=what+your+doctor+may+not+tell+you+about+breast+cancer&qid=1649199375&sr=8-1

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If you have been prescribed Tamoxifen but want to ask more questions or are on it and miserable, this workbook helps you gather information and explore your feelings around your options so you can conlcude for yourself what the next best step is, and how to live with that decision.  

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If you are feeling overwhelmed with anything related to breast cancer or survivorship, download my free Breast Cancer Grounding Kit here.

In today's episode, I interview three friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer. They also are all daughters of breast cancer survivors. Rhonda Eyzaguirre, PhD, Jennifer Dresser and Mari Guzman speak graciously and candidly about the roller coaster that is the cancer experience/survivorship---during a pandemic!

The experience of dealing with the diagnosis inspired them to write a book about it. Hope Among Us: Stories of Three Breast Cancer Survivors chronicles their journey, contains interviews with their mothers, spouses, and children, and includes resources for patients and survivors.

You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Among-Us-Stories-Survivors-ebook/dp/B08R2W3C7N

Or on their website: www.hopeamongusbook.com

I had such a nice time speaking with these ladies and know you will enjoy the interview.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

DIME Beauty:

https://dimebeautyco.com/

Insight Timer-free guided meditations:

https://insig.ht/AYMJmmbpCob?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

Please share, subscribe and review the podcast to help me reach more people who need this information and support. I greatly appreciate it!

I am currently taking 1:1 coaching clients who want to simplify and customize their recurrence prevention plan so it eases their stress (as opposed to adding to it!) Transform overwhelm into confidence and JOY! You got another chance at life and I want you to enjoy living it.

Email me at [email protected] to book a free discovery call so you can move beyond your cancer experience and feel alive, aligned, and aglow.

In today's episode, I interview April Stearns who had Stage 3 Breast Cancer and went on to create Wildfire Magazine & Writing Community.   She is also the host of the podcast, "The Burn" .  I personally consider her to be a hero in this community who has brought healing and empathy to so many breast cancer patients and survivors. 

We had such a wonderful talk and covered her story, fertility, flat closure, opting out of reconstruction surgery, intimacy issues, how to speak with your child about a cancer diagnosis and so much more.  

Thank you so much for being on the show, April.  It was a true pleasure to speak with you.  

You can find April and the Wildfire community on social media here: 

Instagram: @wildfire_bc_magazine

Twitter: @real_wildfire

Facebook: wildfirecommunity

In today's episode, I am discussing why journaling may help you along on your cancer journey.  Whether you are currently in treatment or processing your experience through survivorship journaling is a fantastic self-care tool. Whether there is a trauma you want to address or not, journaling has numerous benefits and can be a really fun experience.  

I cover some of the research-backed benefits, different ways to cultivate a journal practice and I even read an entry from my childhood journal that is pretty amusing, if I say so myself. 

Books mentioned and that I drew from to create the episode include: 

The Story You Need To Tell: Writing to heal from trauma, illness, or loss by Sandra Marinella, MA MEd

Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear And Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential by Amber Rae

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 

Download the FREE Self-Love Dance Party Playlist---been getting lots of love for this and I think you'll love it too! 

Please find me on Instagram, Facebook or my website.  I'd love to hear from you and am currently taking 1:1 clients.  You can also get on the waitlist for my upcoming group program (Holistic Breast Cancer Thriver).  

Thank you so much for listening, please share, subscribe and write a positive review! 

In today's episode, I interview Kristine D'Angelo who is a clinical sexologist and sex coach.  We cover a wide range of topics that affect breast cancer survivors: 

-Dating after breast surgery

-Losing a major erogenous zone (and how to find or heighten new ones!)

-Counteracting menopausal symptoms that affect vaginal health

-connecting with your partner when you just aren't feeling sexual

-Kristine's favorite sex toys for survivors

and the hotness that is Outlander.....

We had such a wonderful conversation and lots of laughs!  I really think this subject needs more airtime so I'm very proud of this episode and I hope you enjoy it.  

Links: 
Chiavaye: vaginal moisturizer and lubricant, 100% pure, chemical, silicone & toxin free, vegan, non-gmo.  Use code: SOIMARRIED for 15% off

Intimate Rose Vaginal Dilators: Use code: KRISTINE for $5 off your order

Dame Sex Toys  For solo adventures and couples, Air Pulse Technology toys

So I Married a Sexologist Podcast   Check out one of my favorite podcasts that Kristine hosts with her husband, comedian MikaL D'Angelo.

To work with Kristine or book a free discovery call: https://www.doyoursexlifeafavor 

Follow Kristine and her podcast on Instagram---they are doing a bunch of free giveaways:

@sexcoachkristine

@soImarried

DOWNLOAD the FREE Self-Love Dance Party Playlist HERE

If you were diagnosed with a hormone receptor positive breast cancer (ER+ or PR+ or ER+/PR+) or are dealing with hormone symptoms of any kind, today's episode is for you.

I discuss the delicate balance between Estrogen & Progesterone that needs to occur to feel out best and prevent this type of hormonally driven cancer. Other topics covered are estrogen dominance, how to determine if your hormones are out of balance and what you can do to naturally balance things if they are out of whack.

Links:
Base Culture grain-free/keto friendly breads

Mouth tape to help with sleep

Overcoming Estrogen Dominance by Magdalena Wszelaki, CH, HHC (great information and recipes!) 

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Email: [email protected]

I am currently taking new 1:1 clients.  

Please send me your questions or episode ideas. I love hearing from you. Please subscribe, share and review the podcast.  Thank you so much!

If you struggle with the sitting still and mental chatter part of meditation, you may really enjoy trying Breathwork. By focusing on a three-part (belly, chest, exhale) breath, you are able to get out of your head and move stuck energy.

In today's episode, I interview Stephanie Carson who is a Meditation and Breathwork teacher. She is also an intuitive healer, Reiki Practitioner and holds Cacao sessions. We discuss the basics of these modalities and how they may be of use to breast cancer patients during and after treatment. After working in the corporate/entertainment world for many years, Stephanie made a huge pivot after utilizing meditation in her own life and seeing the difference she felt.  She is excellent at making this type of work accessible to those who haven't been exposed to these particular forms of healing.  I can also attest to her incredibly warm and nurturing energy.  

Stephanie books private and group sessions and can take clients from all over the world thanks to Zoom. The best way to reach her is on Instagram @stephaniecarson_ or by emailing her at [email protected]. Click here to visit her website.  She also is offering to gift a free class through Unplug Meditation Studio (all breathwork classes are currently done virtually and she teaches on Tuesday evenings at 8pm PST) to anyone listening to the podcast who would like to try breathwork. Please contact her directly for details, subject to approval by Unplug Studio. 

As always, feel free to reach out to me as well with questions, ideas for future episodes or just to say hi! 
You can find me at [email protected] or www.junibwell.com
Instagram @junibwell
Facebook Juni Bucher, NTP 

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Once treatment ends...the confusion begins!

Although the scientific studies are largely inconclusive regarding the best nutrition pathway to prevent breast cancer, there are some general things most health practitioners can agree upon.  In today's episode, I break down these ideas as they relate to nutrition specifically.  

We'll discuss some of the factors that you should consider when trying to choose a nutrition protocol, the importance of eating a wide variety of plants, what is inflammation and how you can keep it under control, addressing the root cause of hormone imbalances, bolstering immunity and important nutrients for breast cancer patients.  

Check out my blog for more information on my personal favorite foods to prevent recurrence.

Links to references: 
Books
Anti Cancer: A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber
The Whole-Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors by Edward Bauman, MED, PhD and Helayne Waldman, MS, EDD 

Study
Can Nutrition Lower the Risk of Recurrence in Breast Cancer? 

Coca Pulse Test instructions to determine food allergies

Thank you so much for listening, please subscribe, share and leave a positive review so more breast cancer patients can find the show.  Please feel free to email me with questions or show ideas at [email protected] and check me out on social media @junibwell (Instagram) or Juni Bucher, NTP on Facebook 

Interested in coaching? Check out my offerings here: https://www.junibwell.com/services

Part 1 of a 2 part series on breast cancer nutrition.

In today's episode, I discuss how to support your body with nutrition through the different phases of breast cancer treatment:

Surgery

Chemotherapy

Radiation

I also touch on some of the controversial foods, ketogenic protocols, and fasting to enhance treatment.

Links:
Talking Hamster toy 

The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen Cookbook by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson

Study on Effects of Short Term Fasting on Cancer Treatment

Study on Impact of Soy Foods on the Development of Breast Cancer and the Prognosis of Breast Cancer Patients

Please come find me on Instagram (@junibwell) Facebook (Juni Bucher, NTP) or on my website: www.junibwell.com.

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