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 included, face unanticipated challenges - like the added complexity of menopause - and many are out there feeling alone and looking for holistic support.

We'll uncover ways to balance gratitude with advocacy for your health, find trustworthy resources when medical guidance is lacking, and build a community that truly understands.

Support is here for you:

Join our experts for our Online Menopause And Cancer Festival starting on November 11th 2024, and book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/menopause-and-cancer-72544601233

You’re not alone, and together, we can build a healthier, more holistic path forward.

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.

05:14 Seek help post-cancer; you deserve support.

08:52 Silent struggles unaddressed.

13:21 Consulted Dr Google.

18:36 Balance information intake; consult doctors, avoid overload.

22:50 Reflecting, reevaluating, balancing missteps for holistic health.

25:43 Embrace gratitude while advocating for your health.

29:34 Online Menopause And Cancer Festival.

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

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 expert after experiencing sleep issues related to her breathing patterns. We talk about the impact of breathing on sleep quality, the detoxification processes in the body and brain, and practical tips for improving breathing efficiency.

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.

03:20 Peri-menopause snoring impacted sleep.

07:32 Snoring disrupts sleep; affects body's repair processes.

14:42 Diaphragm aids lymphatic movement; nasal breathing helps.

19:15 Women are upper chest breathers.

21:54 Snoring or mouth breathing indicates inefficient breathing.

28:06 Correct tongue position improves airway and mindfulness.

31:49 Tongue exercise lifts chin, strengthens tongue muscles.

37:47 Use Myotape to manage over breathing effectively.

43:22 Link menopause sleep issues with obstructive sleep apnea.

48:56 Release tension through mindful breathing.

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

Dr Louise Oliver is a GP, Functional Breathing Practitioner & Therapeutic Life Coach.

Website: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/

The mouth tape Louise mentions is https://oxygenadvantage.com/store/ with the code LOUISEOLIVER5 you get 5% off.

How to assess if you are breathing efficiently video is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZINIm_SVvM

Breathing info for children:

https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/post/child-development-and-nasal-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 for calming the nervous system and managing anxiety. We explore various strategies through sensory movements and body language.

Louise Baker is an applied neuroscience specialist, an expert in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and she provides transformative support to individuals and their families at the Brain Trust a charity, an organisation supporting brain cancer patients.

Louise’s meditations are here, try them: https://soundcloud.com/louise-baker-hypnotherapy

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.

03:32 Explaining fear through neuroscience and storytelling.

10:02 Unexpected stress can feel overwhelming and unpredictable.

15:05 Find personalised techniques to manage escalating anxiety.

25:56 Building new pathways starts with simple actions.

27:14 Techniques to help you manage stress.

36:41 Let brainwaves change by practicing awareness.

42:44 Building blocks for relaxation and therapeutic progress.

45:49 Relaxation enhances energy and mental clarity.

48:19 Use intermediate steps to achieve meditation calmness.

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