Not Today Cancer

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 signi...

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...

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...

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...

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 gu...

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, an...

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 bot...

What happens when a physician trained in conventional medicine is personally confronted with cancer...not as a doctor, but as a mother? In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Lise Marie Irving shares how her daughter's cancer diagnosis changed everything. Reshaping her understanding of healing, medicine, and the human body's innate intelligence. In this episode, we explore: Dr. Irving'...

As I approach my five-year cancerversary, I found myself reflecting on the woman I was the day I heard the words "you have cancer." In this solo episode, I speak directly to her...and to every woman walking this road right now. Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years out, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that life after cancer can still be meaningful, joyful, and...

After a cancer diagnosis, many women find themselves living in a constant state of fight-or-flight — even long after treatment ends. Anxiety, overwhelm, shallow breathing, and feeling "on edge" can become the new normal. In this solo episode of Not Today Cancer , I'm sharing why breathwork has become one of the most powerful (and accessible) healing tools in my own journey — and why it might be ex...

Year-End Vision Casting: The Energy We're Bringing Into This Next Chapter In this heartfelt year-end episode, Jen and Darren sit down together to reflect on the past year — the growth, the challenges, the unexpected expansion — and cast a vision for what they want their next chapter to feel like. This isn't about resolutions or pressure. It's about intention. It's about alignment. It's about creat...

In today's Black Friday special episode, I'm sharing my ultimate list of non-toxic products that I use every single day — the things that supported me after my cancer diagnosis, improved my sleep, reduced toxins in our home, and honestly just make life feel better. These make amazing gifts… and most of them are on sale for Black Friday. Inside this episode, I cover my favorite: 🕯️ Clean candles 🌿...

If you've ever been told to "just deal with it" after a breast cancer diagnosis… this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Today I'm joined by Dr. Mindy Goldman , Chief Clinical Officer at Midi Health , internationally recognized menopause expert, and one of the leading voices on survivorship and women's midlife health. She's spent decades helping breast cancer survivors navigate the side...

In today's raw and honest episode, I sit down with my girl Chalene Johnson, who's currently recovering from age-affirming surgery in Miami to talk about something we both feel  urgently needs to be addressed: 👉 the explosion of GLP-1 medications and peptides, 👉 the rapid rise of telehealth "prescribing" companies, 👉 and what women who have gone through breast cancer or are high-risk absolutely...

In this solo episode, Jen Delvaux opens up about her deeply personal journey with vaginal estrogen therapy after a breast cancer diagnosis —a topic many survivors fear or avoid. Jen shares how she once refused treatment out of fear, the struggles that led her to reconsider, and the science behind post-treatment symptoms that so many women face in silence. She also breaks down the latest research s...

What happens when two people face cancer together… with completely opposite coping styles? In today's episode, Jen and Darren get honest (and a little hilarious) about how they navigated breast cancer and brain cancer — one through research and planning, the other through humor and distraction. You'll hear: ✨ How each of us reacted in those first terrifying days ✨ The strengths AND pitfalls of o...

In this inspiring episode of Not Today Cancer , host Jen Delvaux sits down with Ira Green , founder of Freedom Natural Deodorant and breast-cancer survivor. Long before her own diagnosis, Ira created her toxin-free deodorant brand after seeing several close friends battle breast cancer — determined to offer safer personal-care options for women. Years later, Ira faced the very disease that first i...

In this enlightening episode, Jen Delvaux sits down with Doug Evans — entrepreneur, author of The Sprout Book , and founder of The Sprouting Company — to explore the incredible healing power of sprouts. Doug shares how moving to a food desert inspired his mission to make nutrient-dense living accessible to everyone. Together, they dive into the science behind sprouts, why these tiny plants are nut...

In today's episode, Darren and I are catching you up on life, health, and some important conversations we need to be having this October. We start with a big life update — selling our house — and then talk about Darren's recent absent seizure.  We also dive into Breast Cancer Awareness Month : why it can feel so complicated, how pink-washing misleads people, and where you can actually direct your...

In this enlightening conversation,  Jen Delvaux sits down with Anna Crollman to explore the often-overlooked aspects of cancer survivorship. Together, they uncover the emotional, physical, and relational challenges survivors face long after treatment ends. Anna shares her personal journey with breast cancer, how she's navigating bone health, and why she embraced GLP-1 therapy as part of her healin...

In this first Sauna Chat, Jen Delvaux shares her unforgettable New York Fashion Week runway experience supporting metastatic breast cancer research, plus the real-life stress of an unexpected move. She also gives practical tips for calming your nervous system after cancer—or anytime life feels overwhelming—including meditation, habit stacking, breathwork, and lymphatic support. Tune in for inspira...

In this powerful episode of Not Today Cancer , Jen Delvaux is joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman—better known as The Thyroid Fixer —for an honest and eye-opening conversation about cancer, healing, and the many paths to wellness. Both Jen and Dr. Amie share their personal cancer journeys, shedding light on the emotional rollercoaster, the challenges of treatment decisions, and the lessons they've learned...

In this inspiring episode of Not Today Cancer , Jen Delvaux sits down with Michelle Kolath-Arbel , breast cancer survivor and founder of Pink-Perfect.com . Michelle opens up about her journey from diagnosis to treatment, sharing the physical and emotional challenges she faced along the way. Out of her personal struggle came a powerful mission: creating Pink Perfect , a company that empowers women...

When life hands you a diagnosis, how do you respond? For me and my husband, Darren, our journeys couldn't have looked more different. When Darren was diagnosed with grade 4 brain cancer, he faced it with an unshakable calm. He trusted his treatment plan and never felt the need to overhaul his habits or add anything extra. Meanwhile, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, I was overwhelme...

In this episode of Not Today Cancer – Conversations After the Bell , host Jen Delvaux sits down with Tiffany Roth, a breast cancer survivor who opens up about her powerful journey from diagnosis through recovery and into survivorship. Tiffany shares the emotional impact of hearing the words "you have cancer," the difficult decisions she faced during treatment, and how she embraced lifestyle change...