Episode 189 - Breathe In, Chill Out: Our New Wellbeing Series Is Here
“I don’t have time.”“I can’t switch my brain off.”“I’ve tried it before - it didn’t work.”Sound familiar? In todays episode, Dani explores how easy it is to not try breathwork or meditation when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or just fed up. But here’s the truth: these simple tools can make a real difference, especially for people navigating menopause after cancer.In this solo episode, Dani reads a little from her book, shares a short poem, and introduces our new Wellbeing Series on YouTube — guided meditations and mindfulness practices designed to help you actually start. No pressure. No perfection. Just a moment to breathe.Watch the Wellbeing Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseandCancer?sub_confirmation=1Navigating Menopause After Cancer: https://amzn.eu/d/2y957Oy Episode Highlights:00:00 "Intro04:44 "Wellbeing Series for Our Community"07:33 Practical Meditation for Everyday Life11:21 Prioritising Self-Care Through Planning13:51 "Mindfulness Benefits for Women"18:24 "Embracing Imperfection in Meditation"22:44 "Self-Care Series on YouTube"24:03 She Let Go by Safire Rose Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 188 - Boots, Big Conversations and Community
This week’s episode is a little different — I’m taking you behind the scenes of two very special moments: our 50km fundraising walk and a powerful all-day event at Future Dreams House. Wherever you are at - whatever symptoms you may have, this episode will make you feel good! Promise!You’ll hear real, unfiltered snippets from the trail, including a brilliant chat about Viagra and vaginal moisturisers (yes, really!) with one of our wonderful supporters, Eleanor Gardener from Pelvic Relief and a doctor friend. These conversations, full of honesty and laughter, are exactly what happens when we walk side by side and talk openly about menopause after cancer.Then, we shift from muddy boots to the magic of community health spaces, exploring how coming together, sharing stories, and building trust can truly change people’s health journeys.Find all your menopause after cancer answers in the book: https://amzn.eu/d/8y9a901For the Ohnut and all the other brilliant tools to help with sexual health symptoms, go to Pelvic Relief https://pelvicrelief.co.uk/For how to fundraise for Menopause And Cancer yourself, go here: https://fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/aboutEpisode Highlights:00:00 Introduction - “Walking to Find Strength"12:46 Chat with Eleanor Gardener14:45 Vaginal Moisturiser Development Journey22:20 Gynaecological Cancer and Menopause Care with Dr Jo Bailey 25:05 "Educating Healthcare on Menopause Care"33:21 Menopause Support for Cancer Survivors40:42 "Building Relationships Beyond the Organisation"Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 187 - When Your Libido Leaves the Building… and How to Tempt It Back In
This week, Dani is joined by Alyson, a listener of the show and valued member of our community, to talk honestly about low libido, zero sex drive, intimacy, and finding pleasure again after cancer.Has your sex life changed? No libido? Can’t be bothered? Alyson shares her personal journey — from enjoying a healthy sex life to suddenly being thrown into menopause during chemotherapy, and how her libido “completely left the building.” She opens up about the reality of navigating these changes, what we want, what our partners want, and how complex it can be when everything feels different.Alyson also shares practical tips for reigniting desire and highlights why a positive mindset matters when it comes to intimacy after cancer.At the end of the show, Dani makes an unusual offer and shares a bit more from her own experience than usual!While Dani’s book Navigating Menopause After Cancer doesn’t go into huge detail about libido, it does cover vaginal health and vaginal oestrogen from a worldwide perspective, offering evidence-based insights and practical guidance.The Kindle e-book is just £1.99 — so go grab your copy here https://amzn.eu/d/a2QTVE6Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro10:23 Seeking Menopause Support & Solutions16:11 Grieving Sexuality After Cancer22:39 Balancing Desire in Relationships27:31 "Schedule Time for Self-Care"34:23 Negative Focus in Belief Systems44:20 Exploring Power Dynamics in Sex52:30 Changing Perspectives on Intimacy53:51 "Quality Over Quantity in Intimacy"Find Alyson here: https://www.alysonfilippalcsw.com/Alyson’s resources: The book Prerequisites to Ecstasy https://amzn.eu/d/hN6IRtfSlow Sex https://amzn.eu/d/a1dzSsNConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 186 - It Doesn’t End When Treatment Ends - October Community Special
This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Sinéad for an honest conversation about the ongoing reality of menopause after cancer.We talk about what it’s like to navigate life after treatment — how our bodies and identities change, how frustrating it is to have to work so hard at everything (even when considering a simple supplement!), and why it’s so important for others to understand that this journey doesn’t just stop when the treatment ends.Sinéad also shares from her personal experience of cancer and trauma, and brings her coaching hat to offer some brilliant, practical tips on resilience.I have a feeling you’ll be nodding along as you listen.Sinead is a Transformational Coach and workplace Culture Consultant. For more information or to contact Sinead go to: https://www.abetter-workplace.com/To find our events and workshops go here: https://menopauseandcancer.org/events/Get a copy of Dani’s book to fins out about all your evidence-based treatment-options: https://amzn.eu/d/ddeS6ADEpisode Highlights: 00:00 Intro05:20 Cancer's Impact on Job and Confidence07:03 Adapting to Personal Change at Work12:57 Post-Cancer: Struggles Beyond Treatment14:47 Difficult Decision: Surgery and Miscarriage19:26 Questioning Resilience Vs. Overexertion25:47 Practicing Self-Compassion: A Journey30:30 Workplace Culture and Self-Compassion34:50 Adapting to Personal Change37:10 Resilience: Innate Trait or Learned Skill?Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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Episode 185 - What We Wish People Understood - October Community Special
October is a busy and often overwhelming month — with Breast Cancer Awareness campaigns everywhere and World Menopause Awareness Day on the calendar. For many in our community, it can be triggering, noisy, and emotionally exhausting.That’s why this month, I’m handing the microphone over to you — our incredible community. In this special episode, we share the things we wish our friends, families, workplaces, and the wider world really understood about navigating menopause after cancer.Joining me for this honest (and slightly unpredictable!) chat are Rachel, Anna, and Rebecca — each bringing their unique perspective, warmth, and a few friendly rants along the way.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro04:50 Community Support and Awareness Initiatives09:19 Treatment Transition and New Challenges18:04 Balancing HRT with Healthy Lifestyle22:10 Balancing Emotions and Motivation25:50 "A Journey from Isolation to Insight"26:53 Prioritising Self-Care Amidst Busy Life31:20 "Realisation of Hidden Depression"33:50 Coping with Anxiety Post-Cancer40:23 Upcoming 50km Fundraising WalkIn this episode we talk about:Join us in London on the 4th October for PAUSE LIVE menopause show. Use code MANDC10 for 10% off your ticketsSupport our 50km fundraising challenge and sponsor us https://fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/searchJoin Anna for an online Community Connect meet-up: https://menopauseandcancer.org/events/Get a copy of Dani’s book to fins out about all your evidence-based treatment-options: https://amzn.eu/d/ddeS6ADConnect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
Has cancer treatment led you to early menopause? Do you feel confused about your options? This podcast hosts conversations with cancer patients, survivors and medical professionals to learn about treatments available for women with a cancer diagnosis.
I’m Dani Binnington, after breast cancer, surgery to remove my ovaries led me to early menopause, I had no idea what my treatment options were and who in my medical team could help me figure out what to do about my symptoms. I felt alone and unsupported. It took me so long to discover I had lots of options too.
If only I’d known sooner!
Everything I wish I’d known back then is inside these conversations - so you can make the right choices now.
These episodes are a good place to start:
1. Rethinking Tamoxifen & Aromatase Inhibitors
2. Why I decided to take HRT after an oestrogen driven cancer
2. Alcohol & Me
Menopause and cancer is also a thriving community online and in real life.
Join the Facebook community to connect with women going through the same thing you are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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