Why Did I Get Cancer? with Deborah Herlax Enos

45: Can a Lack of Sleep Cause Cancer? Getting Better Rest with Sleep Expert Devin Burke I haven't been a good sleeper for the last twenty years or so. I overthink, and then I seem to get myself "worked up;" it takes me hours to fall asleep. Add in Covid and breast cancer, and I can tell you the last two years have been rough. This is why I was so excited to welcome sleep expert Devin Burke to toda...

21. Clean Beauty – A Conversation with Gabriel of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc.   I was shocked when Gabriel told me that we each have 5-7 pounds of skin and that our skin is our biggest organ. The skin works as a filter, so what goes on our skin goes into our bodies. Yikes! It made me think about what types of products I use on my skin, hair, and nails.   Ironically, I just returned from my annual Nati...

44: Things I Wish I’d Known Thirty Years Ago, But I Know Now! The old pre-cancer me was too busy to take the time to see how someone was doing. I found my identity in being busy.   Busy is not my true identity.   Being busy was a distraction that kept me from connecting to people and activities that I loved.    It's never a "waste of time" to connect with someone. The post-cancer me has discovered...

43: Can the Body Heal Itself from Cancer or Autoimmune Disorders? I loved my conversation with Holistic Nurse Practitioner Alyssa Siegel. Alyssa is not afraid to go against big pharma to tell us how to use pharmaceutical alternatives, such as supplements and tinctures. She believes that the body can heal itself if we create a healthy environment so our bodies can thrive.  She is in hot pursuit of...

42: Do Dryer Sheets Increase Indoor Air Pollution? If you’re not breathing well, you’re not WELL! This episode is part two of my conversation with Wendy, a toxins lawyer, and clean-living coach. We had a candid and, at times, shocking conversation about indoor air quality and cleaning products. Wendy told me indoor air quality could be 2-5 more polluted than outdoor air. And since, on average, we...

41: Is Tap Water Safe to Drink? A candid conversation with a toxins lawyer and health coach If you're going to only listen to one of my podcast episodes this year, THIS IS THE ONE! Wendy is a Toxins Lawyer and clean-living coach, and we had a candid and, at times, frightening conversation about tap water and cancer risk. Before cancer, I would say that I was suspicious but still trusting; for exam...

40: Why Does God Allow Suffering? A candid conversation with Tara Leigh Cobble of the Bible Recap   Confession time! This seems fitting since I just interviewed one of the most popular bible teachers on the planet. 😊 I bought my first bible when I was in my thirties. I tried hard to understand it, but I often got more confused. Finally, I connected with proverbs; that chapter was easy to understa...

39: Putting ‘Junk’ in Your Heart Will Make You Sick A candid conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud   Being vulnerable makes me uncomfortable, especially considering how I "used to be" before cancer. Before cancer, it was crucial to me to be liked. So, "to make" people like me, I didn't always share my opinions or let people get to know the "real me." When I received the cancer diagnosis, everything ch...

38: Can a Lack of Boundaries Contribute to Cancer Risk? A candid conversation with Boundaries author, Dr. Henry Cloud.   I was 33, single, and struggling with boundaries. I always picked the wrong guy, and then the relationship would blow up, and I'd be crushed and have a crisis of confidence.   One day I was driving to a work appointment and switched on my radio and discovered Dr. Cloud on my loc...

37: Daily Habits to Prevent and Fight Cancer!   Today's podcast episode with Keith Bishop is a simple reminder that we can fight cancer or lower cancer risk through our daily habits. My takeaway today was that let's not make cancer prevention too complicated; there are simple habits we can incorporate daily that can knock down our risk. Move a bit more each day. Cut back on sugar and alcohol. Don'...

36: Can Positive Emotions Kill Cancer Cells?   Join me for part two of my interview with the New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope, Dr. Kelly Turner. Did you know that positive emotions can impact your pituitary and pineal glands and flood your bloodstream with oxytocin, relaxin, serotonin, and endorphins? Translation: These hormones have been shown in studies to...

35: Can Listening to Your Intuition Cause a Radical Remission?   A candid conversation with Dr. Kelly Turner, author of "Radical Remission and Radical Hope."   Today I welcome Kelly A Turner, Ph. D. and New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope. Kelly and I talk about the difference between radical remission and spontaneous healing and the ten key healing factors tha...

34. Deb’s Holiday Swaps Here are some items I'm buying for family and friends this holiday season! Body Deli Visit www.thebodydeli.com/ENOS15 Use this code at checkout: ENOS15 Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:  Creme de la Rose moisturizer Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)  Blueberry Fusion Cleanser Vitamin C Serum....

33. MOLD: Can That Musty Smell Make You Sick?   I learned much from today's podcast with mold expert Bridgit Danner. I've never given much thought about mold and the impact it could have on chronic disease or even cancer! When Bridgit explained that chemical warfare is often made from a mold, she got my attention! If mold is strong enough to be used in a bomb, what kind of havoc can it create in m...

32. Can root canals contribute to cancer risk?   You better fasten your seatbelt for this podcast episode. Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett joins me today to discuss how oral health affects the rest of your body and the hazards of silver mercury fillings, root canals, and fluoride. I’ve never been one of those people that hated going to see the dentist. On the contrary, I always felt bad for them because no...

31. Can unresolved trauma lead to cancer?   I’ve never even considered that trauma could impact my health. Dr. Keesha describes health as a puzzle. First you need to find your four corner pieces so you can properly put together the puzzle. It’s the same with our health! Here are the four puzzle pieces Dr. Keesha recommends putting in place to truly heal our body. Genetics Gut Health Toxic Burden T...

30. Can Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?    I loved this interview with my naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Laura James. She is a wealth of information and was a great support to me during my breast cancer battle.   We discussed estrogen's role in breast cancer and how too much can be problematic. According to Dr. James, excess estrogen (we pick up a lot of additional estrogen from using plastic and cosm...

29. Year in Review (Part 2)   August Brice Founder of Tech Wellness. Being around Wi-Fi can disrupt melatonin production, which can impact your sleep. Studies also show that women who have disrupted sleep (often due to low melatonin levels) have a higher risk of breast cancer. Distance is your friend when it comes to EMF exposure so try to stay away from Wi-Fi routers and cell towers and never put...

28. Year in Review (Part 1) Jamie Winship Author of one of my favorite books, Living Fearless. I wish I'd met Jamie and his wife Donna thirty years ago! I would have learned so much from them about fear, managing fear, and not making decisions based on FEAR! But, sure grateful to know both of them now. I've learned how to manage my fear, but it has taken a bit of practice. Jamie says that we can A...

27. Cancer Made Us Better: A Chat with My Husband   I sure wish I had known that there were resources for caregivers during my cancer journey. Steve and I didn't even think that maybe he would need to be supported or at least have someone to talk to about what he was going through. I was a mess for a few weeks, and he was my rock. But who was his rock? Yes, he is a man of great faith, and we both...

26. Hollywood, Health, Hope: A Conversation with Samantha Harris   I thought I was an energizer bunny, but this gal ran circles around me, haha. I had so much fun chatting with Samantha, and we realized we both had so much in common (minus the four Emmy® nominations and hanging out with the Kardashians). When I got my diagnosis, people said, “how could you possibly get cancer? You’re the healthies...

25. Get Outside and Play! Can That Reduce Cancer Risk?   Sleep can reset your system and allow your body to do what it does best-repair cells that have been damaged!   Are you a good sleeper? Do you fall asleep quickly, or do you get a second wind in the evening? Did you know that spending time on your laptop at night can send a message to your brain that makes it think that it's mid-day and not m...

24. Can Stress Cause Cancer?   My big takeaways from today's podcast:      1: The importance of managing stress      2: Ancestral hacks such as going outside first thing in the morning to help reset your circadian rhythm      3: Turning off the news! We also discussed the role each of us plays in our health and disease prevention. What if you get cancer surgery but then return to your same environ...

23. Simple Detox Hacks - A Conversation With Dr. Tom O'Bryan   I met Dr. O’Bryan at my national nutrition conference in April. While he certainly is one of the world’s leading experts in gluten, he also proved to be an expert on the toxins in our environment. For example, he got my attention when he mentioned that the chemicals in nail polish hit our bloodstream within four minutes. According to r...

22. What You Smell Impacts Your Health - Essential Oils & Health!   According to Dr. Josh Axe: Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes. Because of their antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral and calming properties, they continue to gain popularity as natural, safe and cost-effective therapy for a number...