Natural Medicine Meets Cancer with Carla Wrenn

Today's guest is Carla Wrenn, a highly respected naturopath who has carved out a unique path in the world of integrative oncology.

In this episode, Carla and I explore the powerful ways natural medicine can support people navigating cancer. Whether you're seeking a holistic approach to complement conventional treatment, looking for evidence-informed strategies to reduce side effects, or exploring options after treatment resistance, this conversation is for you.

With over two decades of clinical experience, Carla shares her holistic, yet science-backed, and compassionate approach to integrative cancer care. She brings a rare blend of naturopathic knowledge, collaboration with primary care teams, and heartfelt insight to this deeply important topic.

Topics

• The naturopathic approach to and view of cancer
• Known causes and drivers of cancer: Trauma, mould exposure, blood sugar, inflammation, immune dysfunction and genetics
• Nutritional strategies for chemo, remission, and hormonal cancers
• The truth about phytoestrogens and breast cancer
• Foods vs supplements: what’s safe and what’s not
• Thoughts on water fasting, smoking and alcohol
• Managing chemo side effects naturally
• Natural support for perimenopausal symptoms
• Safe timing with natural medicines and the importance of practitioner guidance
• Detoxing after cancer treatment - yay or nay?
• Lifestyle and mindset in the cancer journey - spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Living with cancer as a chronic illness
  
  

Resources

Find Carla here: www.carlawrenn.com | Instagram: @carlawrenn
Oncology Clinic: www.prospercancercare.co | Instagram: @prosper.cancer.care
Peninsula Herbal Dispensary: www.peninsulaherbaldispensary.com.au | Instagram: @peninsulaherbaldispensary

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Bonus Episode: Fertility Awareness with Tilly
Our guest Matilda Anderson is a women's health coach, yoga teacher, Billings Ovulation Method instructor and Traditional Chinese Medicine student.

In this bonus episode following episode five, Matilda shares with us what fertility awareness is, how the Billings Ovulation Method works, key differences and limitations of using charting apps or the temperature method and the importance of determining your own basic infertile pattern. We delve into the unique signs from our body and gain insight into what's happening physiologically in each phase so that you can begin tuning into the signals from your own body.

Topics

• The fertility awareness method - mucus charting
• Achieving or avoiding pregnancy
• Understanding sensations at the vulva vs the temperature method
• Charting your cycle in perimenopause and whilst breastfeeding

Resources

• Charting to Conceive article
• Fertility Awareness Method: Your Natural Alternative to Synthetic Contraception article
• Learn more about The Billings Ovulation Method
• Billings Ovulation Method scientific research

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Seasons of the Menstrual Cycle with Tilly Anderson

Today's guest is women's health coach, yoga teacher, Billings Ovulation Method instructor and Traditional Chinese Medicine student, Matilda Anderson.

In this episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own menstrual cycle, how it connects with the rhythms of nature, the seasons, and how unique signs from our body give us insight into what's actually happening physiologically in each phase. We also discuss the importance of food energetics, yoga, and mindfulness practices, and how they can all play a role in our hormonal health.

Topics

• Seasons of the menstrual cycle
• The yin and yang of the menstrual cycle
• Self-care and exercise in each phase
• What about perimenopause, menopause and use of the contraceptive pill
• Energetic qualities of food and options for each phase of the cycle

Resources

• Yin, yang & seasons of the menstrual cycle illustration
• The Four Seasons & Our Menstrual Cycle article
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