In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we’ll talk about the often-overlooked relationship we have with ourselves.

Inspired by the upcoming season of love, let’s explore how this foundational connection influences our health, healing, and overall well-being.

From navigating the emotional weight of caregiving to reclaiming your power through self-compassion, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you nurture the most important relationship of all—your relationship with yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to reframe your perspective on self-care and see it as a daily commitment rather than an occasional indulgence.
• The importance of recognizing the power of choice in your health and lifestyle decisions, even in the face of cancer treatment.
• Why releasing self-judgment and embracing curiosity is the key to breaking down mental barriers that block healing.
• How prioritizing your own needs positively impacts your relationships with others.
• Practical strategies to cultivate self-love and honor your body's needs every day.

Free Resource:
Download my 31 Days of Self-Care Journal for small, meaningful ways to practice self-care daily. Get started on your journey to a healthier, happier you!

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Join the Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership
• Learn more about the 31 Days of Self-Care Journal

Quotes to Inspire You:

• “The most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. How are you nurturing it?”
• “Curiosity will kill self-judgment. Allow yourself to see the gaps without beating yourself up.”
• “When you take care of yourself every day, you teach others how to treat you too.”

Connect With Laura:

• Website: The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
• Instagram: @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach
• Facebook: The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Community

Call to Action:
Don’t wait for a special occasion to treat yourself with love and care. Take the first step toward creating a life you love today by downloading the 31 Days of Self-Care Journal and committing to one small act of self-care daily.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we tackle the complex world of supplements, focusing on one essential yet often misunderstood vitamin: B6.

For breast cancer survivors, supplements can feel like a lifeline, but they’re not always the safest or most effective choice. Join me, as I dive into understanding the role of supplements and the science behind vitamin B6, its role in the body, and why it deserves special consideration after a breast cancer diagnosis.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why breast cancer survivors often turn to supplements for a sense of safety.
• The staggering amount of money spent annually on supplements—and how much is actually absorbed by the body.
• The critical role of vitamin B6 in hormone regulation, brain health, and energy metabolism.
• How cancer treatments alter liver function and impact vitamin metabolism.
• Why high doses of B6 supplements may pose risks for breast cancer survivors, including interference with cancer treatments.
• Evidence from studies exploring the relationship between B6, cancer, and overall health outcomes.
• The benefits of getting B6 from whole foods and a list of nutrient-rich options.

Links to Studies Cited

1. Dietary Sources vs. Supplementation of B6:
   • Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention: Read the study here
   • Highlights the benefits of plasma B6 levels from dietary sources and associated health markers.
2. B6 Supplementation and Cancer Treatments:
   • Journal of Clinical Oncology: Access the study here
   • Discusses how excess B6 supplementation may interfere with drug metabolism and exacerbate treatment side effects.

Key Takeaways

• Supplements Are Not One-Size-Fits-All: Each person’s body is unique, and cancer survivors have different nutritional needs and metabolic processes.
• B6 from Food Is Safer: Nutrient-rich foods like chicken, salmon, bananas, potatoes, and spinach provide B6 naturally without the risks of over-supplementation.
• Work with Your Care Team: Before adding any supplements to your routine, consult with a healthcare provider to tailor choices to your specific health needs.

Actionable Steps

1. Review your current supplement regimen and evaluate whether it aligns with your health goals.
2. Incorporate more B6-rich foods into your diet for safe and natural benefits.
3. Share this episode with someone who might be rethinking their supplement use after breast cancer.
4. MATC trained Doctors

Connect With Me

If you found this episode helpful, I’d love to hear from you!

• Subscribe to Better Than Before Breast Cancer™ wherever you listen to podcasts.
• Join the Conversation on Instagram: @TheBreastCancerRecoveryCoach
• Learn More About My Membership: Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership

Thank you for tuning in. Together, we can make informed choices and create a healthier, happier life after breast cancer. This show is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.

In this episode we’re going deep into the power of adopting a "future-focused" mindset. Listen in and learn how to balance living in the present moment with envisioning the version of yourself you want to become.

I’ll share actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and conflict avoidance, helping you create a life that's better than before breast cancer™.

Key Takeaways:

• Future You Matters: Why stepping into the future version of yourself can transform your mindset and inspire positive changes.
• Reframing Conflict: Techniques to address difficult conversations and self-expression without fear.
• Action in the Present: How decisions made today can shape the path to a healthier, happier future.
• Emotional Awareness: Identifying the hidden benefits of staying stuck and how to move past them.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free 30-Day Self-Care Guide: One simple, effective step a day to bring more joy and self-love into your life.
• Becoming You 2.0 Program: An eight-week program designed to help you shift your mindset and create the life you want.
• Better Than Before Breast Cancer™ Life Coaching Membership: Connect with a supportive community and access group and private coaching sessions tailored to your recovery journey.

Quotes from Laura:

• “We don’t get well in the same life we got sick in.”
• “When self-doubt shows up, get curious instead of giving up.”

Connect with Laura:

• Website: Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram

Tags/Keywords: breast cancer recovery, future focus, self-care, emotional transformation, personal growth, imposter syndrome, conflict resolution, life goals, healing, self-love

In this powerful New Year's episode, I’ll share my personal journey from a "fighting" mindset to embracing a healing mentality after breast cancer. We’ll talk about how resistance can block your path to wellness and how allowing yourself to heal can create profound positive changes.

Key Points:

• The difference between fighting disease and allowing healing
• How resistance impacts our physical and emotional wellbeing
• Research from the Heart Math Institute on stress hormones and healing
• The role of positive emotions in recovery and healing
• Moving from New Year's resolutions to intentional allowing
• Understanding the subtle ways we resist positive change
• Creating space for healing across all areas of life

Highlights:

• The importance of releasing suppressed emotions while cultivating positive ones
• How our thoughts about money, health, and relationships can create resistance
• Practical tips for identifying and releasing resistance
• Daily practices for allowing more peace, joy, and healing

Resources Mentioned:

• "Radical Remission" by Dr. Kelly Turner
• The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters
• "Creating a Life You Love in 168 Hours a Week" program with Laura Lummer

Connect with Laura:

Instagram: @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach

Facebook Group: The Breast Cancer Recovery Group

Website: www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com

Episode Overview

In this final episode of 2024, I break down the science and benefits of ketosis for breast cancer survivors. I’ll tell you why metabolic health matters and how achieving a state of ketosis can support recovery and overall wellbeing.

Key Topics Covered

• What ketosis really is (beyond just weight loss)
• The difference between ketosis and ketogenic diet
• How ketosis specifically benefits breast cancer survivors
• Practical ways to achieve and maintain ketosis
• Common challenges and how to overcome them
• Tools for monitoring ketosis and blood glucose

Why Ketosis Matters for Cancer Survivors

• Helps starve cancer cells by reducing glucose availability
• Reduces inflammation throughout the body
• Supports hormone balance, especially important for hormone-positive cancers
• Improves brain health and reduces "chemo brain" symptoms
• Provides steady energy throughout the day
• Can help reduce treatment side effects like fatigue and nausea

Resources Mentioned

• Better Than Before Breast Cancer Membership
• Creating a Life You Love in 168 Hours A Week
• Metabolic Health Coaching packages
• Squeaky Clean Keto cookbook
• New Mediterranean Diet book
• Stello continuous glucose monitor by Dexcom

Connect with Laura

Website: The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
Access coaching programs and resources to support your healing journey.

Instagram: @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach

Facebook Group: The Breast Cancer Recovery Group

Website: www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare team before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.

#BreastCancer #CancerRecovery #Ketosis #MetabolicHealth #CancerSurvivor #HealthyLiving #WellnessJourney

Join Laura for a special vault episode featuring an authentic coaching conversation about intentional living, effective time management, and creating a life you love after breast cancer.

KEY TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction and episode overview

10:29 - Understanding the relationship between follow-through and self-worth

26:28 - The critical mindset shift about time management

35:07 - Introduction to the "Monday Hour One" method

41:00 - Breaking down the emotional barriers to time management

52:00 - Transforming our relationship with boundaries

59:55 - Workshop announcement and closing thoughts

FEATURED CONCEPTS:

· The Monday Hour One Method

· Emotional Adulthood vs. Emotional Childhood

· Intention-Based Time Management

· Healthy Boundary Setting

· Self-Love as a Foundation for Success

QUOTABLE MOMENTS:

"You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm."

"Follow through is not about discipline - it's about having a healthy boundary and managing your time from a place of self-love."

"Creating a life that's better than before breast cancer isn't about doing more - it's about becoming more intentional about who you want to be."

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

· Register for my Upcoming Workshop: "Living with Intention" - December 21, 2024 9am PST-11:00PST

· The Better Than Before Breast Cancer Membership

· Website: thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com

CONNECT WITH LAURA:

· Instagram: @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach

· Facebook: Better Than Before Breast Cancer Community

· Pinterest: The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

· YouTube: @TheBreastCancerRecoveryCoach

NEXT STEPS:

1. Subscribe to the podcast

2. Register for the December 21st workshop

3. Join our Better Than Before Breast Cancer community

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#BreastCancerRecovery #IntentionalLiving #TimeManagement #BoundarySettings #SelfLove #CancerThriver #LifeCoaching #PersonalDevelopment

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer™, I sit down with Lynn Hughes, Director of Development at the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health (MTIH), to uncover game-changing resources many cancer patients never discover.

Your key takeaways from this powerful conversation:

1. Financial barriers shouldn't stop you from accessing integrative care. Learn about the $1,000 patient grants available through MTIH and how to qualify - a resource many don't know exists.

2. MTIH's new research facility in Phoenix is pioneering breakthrough approaches that bridge standard and complementary care, revolutionizing how we think about cancer treatment.

3. A new patient-focused educational program launches in early 2025, making specialized metabolic health knowledge directly accessible to those who need it most.

My conversation with Lynn Hughs, Development Director at MTIH, reveals how MTIH is transforming cancer care through their "test, assess, don't guess" philosophy. As someone managing my own stage 4 diagnosis, I've personally experienced how this approach can dramatically improve quality of life during treatment.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or supporting a loved one, this episode unlocks doors to support systems you may never have known existed. Join us to discover how combining standard treatment with metabolic health approaches could revolutionize your cancer journey.

Don't miss this insider's look at the resources, research, and revolutionary changes happening behind the scenes in cancer care. Your path to better support starts here.

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Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health

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Books:
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer

Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology

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