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 was my yoga, and you may want to do different things at different times. You do you! So, tune in as I share my 7 strategies and lead you down a path to enquire if you want to adopt any of them into your own life.

Make sure to listen to the end!

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate” is a beautiful reading by Marianne Williamson and I share it to encourage you to shine bright!

Thanks to our sponsors https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ Made For Life Organics - one of the most authentic skin-care brands that I have come across. They are true organic skin care products, hand-blended in Cornwall, with a unique mix of botanical ingredients combining science with nature. Go to https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ they are giving our community 20% off with MENO20.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

06:07 Consider holistic options; balance diet for nutrients.

08:14 Inspiring self-care influences.

12:23 Exercise improves mood, health, and social connections.

17:00 Community enhances emotional and mental well-being.

23:53 Trust your instincts; options can be revisited.

27:12 Explore diet, supplements, and holistic symptom management.

31:07 Empower treatment knowledge; maintain a supportive network.

36:00 Our Deepest Fear poem.

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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. Maria emphasises the importance of being an active participant in one's own healthcare and the need for personalised treatment options. She also highlights the value of finding support and community in navigating the menopause journey.

Thanks to our sponsors https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ Made For Life Organics - one of the most authentic skin-care brands that I have come across. They are true organic skin care products, hand-blended in Cornwall, with a unique mix of botanical ingredients combining science with nature. Go to https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ they are giving our community 20% off with MENO20.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

09:02 HRT cessation very difficult.

13:04 Despair culminated on tube platform; sought help.

15:55 Women's benefits vary; informed consultation is essential.

17:23 Struggling with identity and emotional instability.

22:53 Struggling to get GP to prescribe Ospemifene.

24:58 Stopping tamoxifen improved physical, mental issues briefly.

29:10 Your path is unique; prioritise personal preparation.

30:16 Decision based on facts, not opinions needed.

36:55 Community and podcast provided peace and connection.

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

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 care brand Made For Life Organics, and the significance of being authentic and wanting to do the right thing. Amanda emphasises the need for integrity in product creation - some of the facts she reveals about organic skin care will shock you for sure! This conversation is a call for each of us to channel our inner hippie, our inner rebel and to embrace true authenticity.

Thanks to our sponsors https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ Made For Life Organics - one of the most authentic skin-care brands that I have come across. They are true organic skin care products, hand-blended in Cornwall, with a unique mix of botanical ingredients combining science with nature. Go to https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ they are giving our community 20% off with MENO20.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

06:28 Open-mindedness needed to welcome cancer patients in spas.

15:08 Validation, nature, and massage significantly impact well-being.

22:24 Organic skincare only requires 1.75% organic ingredients.

25:11 Improve skin microbiome through diet and nature.

32:15 Calendula’s healing power cherished and family-tied.

36:43 Nature's herbs and flowers deeply connect and help.

38:31 Made for Life Organics prioritise integrity and handmade natural products.

43:45 Embrace inner hippie, rebel, and authenticity.

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub