The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

Many of our listeners are on a quest to improve their menopause symptoms and overall health, trying this and trying that. But as we all know, making lasting lifestyle changes can be tough—especially after cancer treatment. In this conversation, we explore how to turn good intentions into real, lasting habits that will help improve your health, reduce the risk of recurrence, and manage menopause sy...

In today’s conversation, I speak to Emily Lunn who shares her personal journey through breast cancer and the challenges she faced with surgical menopause. Emily managed to find strategies to ‘win over her menopause’ as she says and I am so excited to share her story with you. We also talk about feelings of low mood and suicidal thoughts and so please listen with caution if you are struggling at th...

Today we’re joined by an extraordinary guest—Tatum, a true warrior who has faced and navigated menopause not once, not twice, but three times! Tatum has been a cancer survivor for over 10 years and shares with us what each menopause has brought with it: the challenges and lessons learned. Her invaluable insights, alongside realistic expectations and what she’s discovered along the way, leave us wi...

Welcome to today’s most practical podcast episode, where we’re diving into one of the most common and confusing questions for those navigating menopause after cancer: "How should I be eating?" We know how overwhelming it can be to understand what works best for your body after cancer treatment, especially when menopause throws in extra challenges.  That’s why we’re thrilled to bring you this...

In today’s episode, Dr Zoe Schaedel shares with us how we can plan for better sleep. When you’re up in the middle of the night, unable to fall asleep, everything seems so much worse. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and most people struggle unable to sleep for years after their initial diagosis even. Is that you? What you need, is a plan. You’d be surprised, this plan starts in the morni...

In today’s episode, Dr Angela Wright, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, will guide us through this intimate, interactive and thought-provoking episode on how to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer. “This has been one of the most valuable sessions I have attended after since my cancer treatment”, said a member who joined us at the end of the recording.  Low libido, zer...

In today’s episode, Dr. Olivia Hum, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through expert solutions to manage joint aches and pains and what we can do to look after our bone health. We will also discuss: Holistic joint aches solutions How can I look after my bone health? What is a Dexa scan? How do I know my bones are at risk? Mental health support Q&A - Dr. Hum answers your questio...

In today’s episode, Dr. Zoe Schaedel, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through your non-hormonal prescribable options for helping with your menopause symptoms. “What can your doctor prescribe if you can’t have HRT?”, I what we asked. We will also discuss: What can you expect from a menopause specialist? What alternatives are there to HRT? What medication can help for hot flushes,...

Episode 142 - Exercise Solutions: What Really Works for Menopause Symptoms In today’s episode, we will explore which type of exercise and which dose of exercise will help ease cancer treatment-induced symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, depression, insomnia and bone health.    In this episode, we are going to explore: what exercise can do for you. We are joined by Professor Anna Campbell...

Welcome to today’s episode where I want to sum up what numerous doctors have shared with me over the years. In this episode we are going to explore: why you are most likely experiencing challenges in getting the right help with your menopausal symptoms.  We will go through all the symptoms associated with the menopause and why it might be confusing to know what’s what. Is it brain fog or is i...

Welcome to this special Christmas Day episode of the Menopause and Cancer Podcast . For many of us—cancer survivors navigating treatment-induced menopause—this day might not feel like the picture-perfect celebration we see in movies or on social media. And that’s okay. In today’s episode, I want to turn celebrating on it’s head - and celebrate YOU.  Let’s take a moment to pause, breathe, and...

This is perhaps the most important practice of 2024. By taking time out for yourself, you’ll be in awe of everything you’ve achieved and overcome this year – you’ll be in awe of yourself . I will guide you through a series of structured questions to help you reflect on the past year and begin looking ahead to the new year with purpose and intention. But don’t worry – we’re absolutely not here to s...

Today’s 15-minute Yoga Nigra will help you ease anxiety. Welcome to the Menopause and Cancer Podcast Wellbeing Series where we share practical tools to help you heal and recover through and beyond cancer. In this series, we share practical tools to help you release anxiety, improve sleep, reduce stress, and feel more present—through many tools such as meditation and more, all brought to you by our...

Feel like you’ve lost your confidence since cancer treatment induced menopause? In this empowering episode, I want to explore the journey of rebuilding confidence after cancer treatment and through menopause. Lack of confidence and loss of self-worth is something we are all too familiar with as we navigate life after cancer and of course the lack of hormones play a part too. I dive into how these...

In this powerful conversation, I want to share with you one of the most incredible people, coach Carly Moosah who I had the pleasure of getting to know over the last few years. Carly shares her journey through breast cancer with us, reflecting on lessons in gratitude, joy, and living fully. She talks about her diagnosis, the fear of cancer she had before she was diagnosed even - but most important...

Today I am joined by Helen Hyndman and Tracie Miles from the charity Eve Appeal about the importance of understanding gynaecological cancers and the impact of menopause on women's health. Chances are your treatment for gynae cancer has induced menopause. Chances are, that no-one helped you in understanding how you can manage that. We discuss personal experiences with surgical menopause, the signif...

Following a really interesting chat in our FB group about the effects of coffee and how we feel after drinking it impacts us - and our menopause symptoms post-cancer, I wanted to go a little deeper into this topic with you today. And I am delighted to have with me, Zain, co-founder of London Nootropics’, a great brand making delicious adaptogenic coffee blends using the highest quality of ingredie...

In this empowering episode, I I want to dive into the reality that, while feeling “lucky to be alive” is a powerful sentiment, it doesn’t always capture the whole story.  Join me as I explore how these feelings of gratitude sometimes make it harder to ask for help, share personal struggles, or seek the support needed for true healing.  So many of you amazing survivors I speak to, myself...

This is a fascinating conversation and I urge you to listen to it. Do you snore? Do you sleep with your mouth open? Well, if you do, this may have a negative impact on quite a few of your menopause symptoms. Dr. Louise Oliver discusses the critical role of breathing in overall health, particularly during menopause. She shares her personal journey from being a GP to becoming a functional breathing...

In today’s conversation, my guest Louise Baker, an applied neuroscience specialist and I explore the profound impact of fear so many of us experience when we are diagnosed with cancer.  We delve into the neuroscience behind fear, discussing how the brain processes traumatic experiences and the physiological responses that accompany them. Most importantly, Louise offers practical techniques fo...

In this episode I want to share with you some of my personal experiences and insights on navigating menopause after cancer treatment, particularly focusing on how individual healing is! You may be new to our community or you may have listened to every single episode, I think you’ll love this one. You may need medication, you may need to heal in a different way. I know food was my medicine and so w...

Today’s guest is a lady from our community who shares her experience with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the challenges she faced with conflicting information and decisions. Maria is a wonderful lady who shares so openly and with vulnerability. She discusses the impact of menopause on her mental health and physical well-being, as well as the difficulties she encountered with vaginal atrophy. Mar...

In today’s episode, I am joined by the woman who has become my biggest inspiration personally and professionally over the last year - without knowing it! Amanda Winwood is today’s guest and she shares her journey of shaking up and transforming the spa industry to be more inclusive for cancer patients. She discusses the importance of touch therapy, the science behind the formulations in her skin ca...

In today’s episode, we discuss the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and local oestrogen in all types of gynaecological cancer patients. Many women after ovarian, womb, cervical, vulval or vaginal cancers feel that they are left out of the conversation and research as so much emphasis is on the breast cancer community. So, here we are with a laser focus on menopause after gynae cancers and...

In today’s episode, we tackle a situation many of us in the menopause and cancer community face: What do you do when doctors’ opinions divide?  It’s a common experience to receive conflicting advice from healthcare professionals, and that can be confusing, frustrating and scary especially when you’re navigating menopause after a cancer diagnosis. I am joined by author and breast cancer surviv...