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| Caregiving Through Cancer Twice: Melissa Coulier on Dave Coulier's Diagnoses, Awear Market and Recess Club | 09 oct. 2026 | 00:39:50 | |
What does it really look like to be the caretaker when cancer comes into your home? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Coulier, wife of Full House's Dave Coulier, movement specialist, wellness educator, and founder of Recess Club. Over the last two years, Melissa walked alongside Dave through two completely different cancers, starting with a stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis in October 2024. Today Dave is in remission from both. Melissa opens up about the day Dave told her "I have cancer," what it felt like to hold it together for him, and the emotions that come up when you give everything you have to someone you love. We talk about why she'll probably never use the words "cancer-free" again, how movement became her lifeline, and why the smallest moments of self-care matter most when you're in the thick of it. We also dive into the story behind Awear Market, the nontoxic wellness marketplace Dave dreamed up from their couch so people don't have to do all the ingredient research themselves, plus the simple swaps they made at home with water, air, cleaning products, and laundry. And Melissa shares how a 20-minute walk with a friend turned into Recess Club, a community helping women step away from screens, get outside, and move together. If you're a caretaker, or you love someone who is, this one is for you. In this episode: Connect with Melissa: Connect with Jen: What I use every day: If this episode meant something to you, share it with a caretaker in your life, and hit follow so you never miss an episode. | |||
| Brain Cancer Update, High Lp(a) and Plaque, and Why I Started Anxiety Medication | Real Life After Cancer | 02 oct. 2026 | 00:25:16 | |
Today you're getting an unfiltered behind the mic with me and my husband Darren (aka Mr. Worldwide). No guest, no script. Just our real life right now. Darren was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009 and is living with grade 4 astrocytoma after three brain surgeries and two rounds of chemo and radiation. He's basically a walking miracle. Lately he's had some new and strange episodes, including a day where his mind felt like a "blank slate." We talk through what happened, what his care team said, his upcoming MRI, and how he stays so calm through all of it (we need "Be Like Darren" shirts). Then it's my turn, and I'm the polar opposite. A routine checkup led to a conversation about my very high lipoprotein(a), which is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular events, and a calcium score that showed plaque for the first time. I'm getting really honest about the fear, a recent panic attack that almost sent me to the ER, and why I finally decided to start medication for my anxiety. If you've been avoiding asking for help, this one's for you. You deserve to feel good. In this episode:
Join the community: Mentioned: Not today, cancer. 💗 This episode shares personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please talk with your healthcare team about your own care. | |||
| Chemo Boogers: What Chemo Is Really Like, With Humor and a Playlist | Mary Ghosh | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:42:30 | |
What is chemo really like? Registered nurse Mary Ghosh spent her career caring for patients. Then, at 41, her second mammogram found a 1.6 cm mass, and she became the patient herself. She was diagnosed with stage 1 triple negative breast cancer and spent six months in the chemo chair. Mary didn't pretend it was fine. She told the truth: the fear, the fatigue, the hair loss, the steroid mood swings, the nerve pain, and all the strange little things nobody warns you about. She told it with humor, and she told it with a playlist. That became her book, Chemo Boogers: A Music-Fueled Memoir of Humor and Hope in the Chaos of Cancer. If you're about to start chemo, you love someone who's in it right now, or you just need proof that laughter still belongs in hard places, this one's for you. In this episode, we talk about:
Get Mary's book, Chemo Boogers: Follow Mary: A word from our sponsor: the Perga Core 4 Connect with Jen: If this episode helped you, please share it. You never know who's sitting alone right now, about to start chemo, and needs to hear Mary's story. And as always, not today, cancer. | |||
| Why Did I Get Cancer? Terrain, Root Causes, and What to Do After Treatment | Dr. Lucas Tims | 11 sept. 2026 | 00:45:01 | |
If you've ever walked out of your last treatment appointment and thought "okay, now what," this one is for you. Dr. Lucas Tims is a naturopathic doctor board certified in naturopathic oncology, a credential very few people in this country hold. He trained in microbiology, did a cancer-focused residency at City of Hope, and served as medical director at City of Hope Phoenix and the Riordan Clinic in Kansas. He now runs Root Causes in San Antonio. But here's why I wanted him on. He didn't come to this from a textbook. His wife was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer while they were still dating and he was still in medical school. He has been the doctor and he has been the person in the waiting room. We got into the question that almost nobody asks after a diagnosis: why. Not to assign blame, and I want to be really clear about that, because I think a lot of us hear "why" and immediately hear "what did I do wrong." That's not what this is. For me, asking why was the thing that gave me back a sense of control. We also talked about what "terrain" actually means inside your body, why he says treating cancer without addressing the terrain is like clearing out the burnt furniture and leaving the house, and what he'd tell you to start with if you're overwhelmed and don't know where to begin. Plus, he taught me a ten second test for your nervous system that I tried the second we got off the call. What we get into:
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| Beyond the Pink: What No One Tells You About Life After Breast Cancer with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:41:54 | |
If you have ever finished treatment, rung the bell, and thought "wait, why do I feel worse now than I did during chemo," this episode is for you. Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is back on the show, and there is a very good reason. She is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic cancers, Director of Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Valley Health System in New Jersey, host of the Interlude podcast, and her first book, Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, comes out September 29. Her core message is one we talk about here constantly: survivorship does not start when treatment ends. It starts the day you are diagnosed. We go deep into the things most women are never prepared for. Why the "after" is often harder than active treatment. Why a DEXA scan is only half the bone health picture and muscle mass is the piece almost no one measures. What the emerging GLP-1 and breast cancer recurrence research actually shows, and what it does not show yet. Why vaginal estrogen is still being denied to women who have every guideline on their side. Where testosterone and systemic HRT fit in, and the three-bucket framework she uses to help patients decide. And how to tell trustworthy health information from the noise. Dr. Teplinsky wrote Beyond the Pink with more than 400 citations, and where the evidence does not exist yet, she says so. It is the resource she wished her patients had, and it is written to be brought into the exam room. In this episode
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| Mold Made Her Sick in 6 Months — 12 Doctors Missed It | Ariana Thacker, MoldCo | 21 août 2026 | 00:38:14 | |
We talk a lot on this show about root causes...what you eat, what you're exposed to, what you're healing inside of. This episode is about the one almost nobody checks: the air in your own home. Ariana Thacker is a chemical engineer and venture capitalist who, by her own description, was a highly functional human — daily boot camp, dialed-in diet, running a VC firm solo. Within months of moving into a new apartment, she was rereading simple emails just to process them, losing clumps of hair, and getting winded on the stairs. She saw more than a dozen providers — immunologists, allergists, pulmonologists, neurologists, PCPs — and none of them ran the right test. Most didn't believe mold could cause a whole-body inflammatory response at all. It took a Shoemaker-certified physician to name it: CIRS, chronic inflammatory response syndrome. She had one of the "dreaded" HLA haplotypes — part of the roughly 24% of the U.S. population that can't clear biotoxins on its own. She got better. Then she built the road she'd just clawed her way down. Ariana is the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a virtual clinic that answers three questions: Am I being exposed? Is mold making me sick? How do I get better? — with a $199 home test and a lab panel that starts at $56, roughly a tenth the cost of what most people pay to guess. Jen shares her own story too: a mold inspection that came back clean, and the leak found years later behind the living room wall by the family who bought the house.
Look up Shoemaker biotoxin symptom clusters (S-H-O-E-M-A-K-E-R). If a lot of those boxes light up for you — you only need one symptom per box to count — that's a strong signal to investigate your environment. Then walk your home for: that earthy, musty odor (especially in a basement), visible mold, peeling or cracking paint, warped flooring, dust on your HVAC vents, and indoor humidity consistently above 60%. Connect with Ariana
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| Life After Cancer: The Grief No One Warns You About | 14 août 2026 | 00:20:58 | |
Nobody warns you that surviving cancer means grieving the person you used to be. Not the diagnosis, not the treatment — her. The version of you who trusted her body, who didn't flinch at every ache, who didn't know what a scan felt like. In this episode of Not Today Cancer, Jen goes deep on one of the most overlooked parts of life after treatment: the quiet grief of losing your "before" self — and why naming it is the first step to healing. If you've ever felt guilty for mourning who you were when you're "supposed" to just be grateful, this one's for you. Jen also walks you through her new series, The After — the truths no one prepares you for once treatment ends. In this episode:
"You're allowed to miss who you were… and love who you're becoming." 🤍 Follow The After on Instagram: @jendelvaux Links and resources:
Loved this episode? I would love it if you left a 5 star review. And if it gave you one idea to try tomorrow morning, share it with a friend who could use a softer, stronger start to her day. Whether you're a cancer survivor, newly diagnosed, or just want to eat for a longer, healthier life, this is a practical, hopeful place to start. This episode is for information and encouragement, not medical advice — always check with your care team. Not today, cancer. 💛 | |||
| The 5 Conversations Every Cancer Survivor Should Have (But No One Starts) | 31 juil. 2026 | 00:21:14 | |
You survived cancer — so why does no one talk about what comes next? In this solo episode, Jen opens up the five conversations every survivor should be having, but almost no one starts: hormones, intimacy, mental health, purpose, and energy. These are the quiet struggles that hit after treatment ends, when the appointments stop and everyone else exhales — and you're left figuring out how to feel like yourself again. This is your permission slip to break the silence. Jen walks through each conversation with warmth and honesty, naming the things survivors feel but rarely say out loud — and giving you one real conversation to start and one small step to take this week for each. In this episode:
Whether you're newly out of treatment or years into survivorship, this episode will make you feel seen — and give you the words for something you've been carrying. ➡️ Your challenge this week: Pick the ONE conversation that made your chest tighten. That's the one you need most. Take one small step — send the text, book the appointment, or say the honest thing out loud. If this episode spoke to you, share it with a survivor who needs to hear they're not the only one. And come tell Jen which of the five hit home — solo episodes like this come straight from your questions. Not today, Cancer. 💛 Links and resources:
Loved this episode? I would love it if you left a 5 star review. And if it gave you one idea to try tomorrow morning, share it with a friend who could use a softer, stronger start to her day. Whether you're a cancer survivor, newly diagnosed, or just want to eat for a longer, healthier life, this is a practical, hopeful place to start. This episode is for information and encouragement, not medical advice — always check with your care team. Not today, cancer. 💛
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| Beans & Breast Cancer: The Nutrition Research + How to Start | Not Today Cancer | 17 juil. 2026 | 00:20:49 | |
Can beans really lower your cancer risk? In this episode of Not Today Cancer, we break down the research on beans, breast cancer, and longevity — and exactly how to start eating them without the bloat. After my own diagnosis I moved to a whole food plant-based diet, slowly, and beans became the hero of the story. My partner Darren joins me — and the twist is he barely changed his diet at all, which is kind of the point: you don't have to overhaul everything. In this episode we cover: Links and resources:
Loved this episode? I would love it if you left a 5 star review. And if it gave you one idea to try tomorrow morning, share it with a friend who could use a softer, stronger start to her day. Whether you're a cancer survivor, newly diagnosed, or just want to eat for a longer, healthier life, this is a practical, hopeful place to start. This episode is for information and encouragement, not medical advice — always check with your care team. Not today, cancer. 💛 | |||
| The First Hour: My Post-Diagnosis Morning Routine, Backed by Research | 10 juil. 2026 | 00:17:47 | |
Some of the most powerful medicine you'll ever take doesn't come from a pharmacy. It's the first hour of your day. In this solo episode, Jen walks you through her real morning routine after breast cancer. Not the highlight reel, the actual one. From the moment her feet hit the floor to the moment she sits down to work, every habit earned its spot, and Jen shares the research behind each one. You'll hear why she gets sunlight first thing, what goes in her smoothie and why prunes made the list, the reason she walks right after she eats, and the breathwork she never skips. Take what serves you and leave the rest. There's no gold star for doing it all. Pick one habit and start there. In this episode:
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Loved this episode? I would love it if you left a 5 star review. And if it gave you one idea to try tomorrow morning, share it with a friend who could use a softer, stronger start to her day. | |||
| The Crazy Things People Say When You Have Cancer | 03 juil. 2026 | 00:24:24 | |
Between the two of us, we have been through cancer twice, on opposite sides of it, and we have heard some things. Some truly wild things. In this one, Darren joins me to put them all on the table. The comments, the questions, the head tilts, the "how long did they give you," the "at least you get a free boob job." We are laughing about it, because after everything we have earned that, and then we get into the part that actually matters: what to say, and what not to say, when someone you love gets news like this. Here is what we get into:
Almost nobody who said these things meant to hurt us. So this is not a roast. It is a peek into what it really feels like on the receiving end, so you can show up a little better for the people you love. Grab my free 13 Self-Care Tips guide: jendelvaux.com/selfcare Got your own wild one? DM me the craziest thing anyone ever said to you and we may read it on part two. Wake up and expect every day to be the best day of your life.
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| Beyond Cancer Fatigue: Reclaiming Your Energy After Treatment with Dr. Jessa Landmann | 26 juin 2026 | 00:39:51 | |
That exhaustion that lingers months — even years — after treatment ends has a name: cancer-related fatigue. And for too long, survivors were simply told to live with it. This week, Jen sits down with Dr. Jessa Landmann, a naturopathic doctor and integrative oncology specialist in Calgary who works right alongside oncology teams to support the whole person. Her brand-new book, Beyond Cancer Fatigue: A Path to Reclaiming Energy, is the first resource devoted entirely to this overlooked struggle — and it's packed with evidence-based, do-it-today tools. Jen and Dr. Jessa get into why fatigue lingers long after the bell is rung, the surprising link between estrogen loss and brain fog in breast cancer survivors, and why healing is an active process, not a waiting game. In this episode:
About the guest: Dr. Jessa Landmann is a naturopathic doctor and integrative oncology specialist based in Calgary, with nearly 15 years supporting people through cancer. She offers virtual appointments to patients worldwide. Get the book: Beyond Cancer Fatigue: A Path to Reclaiming Energy is available on Amazon and through Wiley Publishing. Use code BCF at checkout on the Wiley site for 20% off. Links:
Be gentle with yourself. Take the next small step. Not today, cancer. Note: This episode is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your oncology team before making changes to your care. | |||
| Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at 31: Jessica Slocumb on Faith, Prevention & Reducing Your Toxic Load | 19 juin 2026 | 00:46:38 | |
What do you do when you're 31, just bought your first house, and hear the words "you have breast cancer"? In this powerful episode, Jen sits down with Jessica Slocumb — a nearly nine-year breast cancer survivor, prevention advocate, and the heart behind the Instagram community @breast.friends_united. Jessica shares the moment everything changed, from feeling a lump while getting ready for work to the radiating pain she believes was God telling her to get checked. We talk about her stage 2, estrogen- and HER2-positive diagnosis, five rounds of chemo, a double mastectomy, and the year of HER2 infusions that followed — plus the honest, messy, in-between parts no one prepares you for. Jessica opens up about the testimony she received on her front stoop, the question her oncologist couldn't answer ("what caused this?"), and how that one unanswered question sent her on a journey to research the lifestyle, environmental, and wellness factors so often left out of the conversation. This conversation is for any woman who's newly diagnosed, in the thick of treatment, or trying to reduce her risk — and for anyone who loves someone walking this road. In this episode we cover:
"God takes our ashes and turns them to beauty. This is only a season — your world is not over." Connect with Jessica: A note: This episode is for education and encouragement, not medical advice. Always work with your own care team on decisions about screening, treatment, and prevention. If this episode moved you, share it with a woman who needs it today — someone is sitting alone in her diagnosis right now, and your share might be the thing that reaches her. And as always… Not Today Cancer. 💗 | |||
| The Moment I Wasn't Sure I'd Live to See: Maddie's Wedding | 15 juin 2026 | 00:33:29 | |
This week is personal. We unplugged completely — and there's a reason. When you've heard the word cancer, your life flashes in front of you, and you start asking the question no parent wants to ask: Will I be here to see it? This time, "it" was our daughter Maddie's wedding. In this episode, Jen and Darren pull back the curtain on the entire week in Folly Beach / Charleston, SC — the vision Maddie had, the flower panic, Darren's day-drinking detour, the rehearsal poem, and a wedding day that started picture-perfect and turned into a 10-minutes-to-go downpour with the umbrellas 45 minutes away. There were tears, rings under a chair, three shoe changes, and a whole lot of joy between two people in love. It's a reminder of what actually matters: put the phone down, be all the way present, and take in the moments you once wondered if you'd get to see. A quick note: Jen is not a doctor — she's a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner sharing her own lived experience. Not Today Cancer is for anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis, not breast cancer alone.
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| Stage 4 & Thriving: How Chelsea Hassink Merged Medicine + Integrative Healing | Not Today Cancer | 02 juin 2026 | 01:00:56 | |
What do you do when you're 40, building a "perfect on paper" life, and a routine first mammogram turns into a stage 4 cancer diagnosis? In this episode, Jen sits down with Chelsea Hassink, who was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer that had metastasized to her liver — and later her brain — at just 40 years old, with two young kids at home. Chelsea takes us through her entire journey: the intuition that told her it was worse than the doctors first said, six rounds of chemo, her decision to stop treatment and spend a year going fully integrative, and her transformative three weeks at Hope for Cancer in Mexico. She opens up about the brain tumor that led to a craniotomy, temporary paralysis, and a recovery she credits as much to mindset as to medicine. This is a raw, hopeful conversation about refusing to be put in a box, advocating fiercely for yourself, and merging the medical and integrative worlds on your own terms. Chelsea shares the exact framework she lives by, the role faith and prayer have played in her healing, and why she believes the stress she was carrying — not genetics — created the terrain her cancer thrived in. In this episode, we cover:
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A note: This episode shares personal experiences and is not medical advice. Always work with your own care team before changing your treatment, diet, or supplement routine — especially while on chemo. Don't forget to share this episode so it reaches more people who need it. And as always — not today, cancer. 💛 | |||
| Fear of Recurrence: 5 Years Post-Diagnosis, Here's What's Changed | 26 mai 2026 | 00:14:54 | |
If you've ever laid awake at 2 or 3 in the morning wondering, "What if it comes back?"...this episode is for you. You are not alone, and you are not weak. In fact, nearly 6 in 10 cancer survivors report a fear of recurrence, and among young survivors that number jumps to 88%. It's the most common unmet need in survivorship...and almost no one talks about it openly. In this episode, Jen shares honestly where she is five years after her breast cancer diagnosis, what the fear of recurrence used to look like, and what's changed. Spoiler: the fear didn't disappear, but it's no longer running the show. What you'll learn in this episode:
Connect with Jen: Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle This episode is not medical advice and not a prescription. It's one survivor's story and the tools that have helped her. Always work with your own care team on what's right for you.
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| Diagnosed at 36: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Story of Self-Advocacy, Dance & Joy | Shantel Behroozan | 19 mai 2026 | 00:37:00 | |
What if joy was part of your healing plan? Today's guest, Shantel Behroozan, has 243,000 followers on Instagram — and the moment you hear her story, you'll understand why. Beverly Hills-based and seven years cancer-free, Shantel was diagnosed with breast cancer at 36 after being told three separate times that she was "fine." She kept advocating for herself, and that decision likely saved her life. But what she did next is what stopped Jen in her tracks: Shantel went to dance class every single day before her radiation treatments — walking in sweaty, red-faced, and happy while others sat exhausted in the waiting room. That refusal to let cancer steal her joy became the seed for Exit 33, her 4,000-square-foot dance studio in Beverly Hills, where she's now danced with thousands of women over the past seven years. In this episode, Shantel and Jen talk about:
Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or just need a reminder that joy is still available to you — this conversation will leave you wanting to turn the music up and dance in your kitchen. Connect with Shantel:
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If this episode spoke to you… Please take 30 seconds to follow the show and leave a review—it truly helps more women find this podcast when they're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or trying to rebuild life after cancer. And as always, remember: Not today, cancer. If this episode moved you, please share it. You never know who needs to hear that joy is still available to them. Not today, cancer. | |||
| How to Lower Cortisol After Cancer: 7 Free + Paid Things That Worked | 12 mai 2026 | 00:20:59 | |
Cortisol after cancer is the conversation nobody on my care team had with me. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 — invasive ductal carcinoma, stage one, grade two. I went through lumpectomy, radiation, ovarian suppression, and two years on an aromatase inhibitor before I had to come off because my bones were already in osteoporosis. Throughout all of it, my nervous system was screaming. My cortisol was running hot all day long, confirmed by a Dutch test. And not one doctor told me what stress was doing to my body or how to mitigate it. In this solo episode of Not Today Cancer, I'm walking you through the seven activities that lowered my cortisol...broken into the things that don't cost a dime (meditation, breathwork, walking outside, unplugging) and the things that do (acupuncture, energy healing, therapy). I'm also sharing the actual research behind each one, so you know this isn't woo...it's documented science. What you'll learn: • Why cortisol is wrecked after a cancer diagnosis (and why mine was high long before) • The symptoms of high cortisol most breast cancer survivors miss • How mindfulness meditation protected the cortisol rhythm of breast cancer survivors in a randomized controlled trial • Why a single session of slow breathing drops cortisol immediately • The "nature pill" research showing 20–30 minutes outside lowers cortisol 21% per hour • Why the NCCN officially recommends acupuncture for cancer survivors If you're a breast cancer survivor, caregiver, or anyone whose body has been running on fumes...this episode is for you. We don't get the option of not mitigating stress. Pick one thing on this list and start tomorrow. Disclaimer: This episode reflects my personal experience and a summary of public research. It is not medical advice. Always consult your care team. 📋 RESOURCES + LINKS 📿 Free 10-minute meditation for survivors: CALM 💚 Free Facebook community: JOIN HERE 🌟 Paid Community ($19.99/mo): INFO HERE 📖 Nontoxic Home Guide: SWAPS 💪 DNA Test: INFO HERE 🎙️ Not Today Cancer Podcast — new episodes every Tuesday + Friday 🌐 Website: jendelvaux.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux/ If this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Reviews are how more women in this situation find the show...and they take less than 60 seconds. Subscribe so you don't miss Tuesday and Friday episodes. 📋 RESEARCH CITATIONS MEDITATION + CORTISOL: • Carlson et al. — Mindfulness-based stress reduction maintains healthy diurnal cortisol rhythm in distressed breast cancer survivors. Published in PMC. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5430085/ • MBSR reduces salivary cortisol immediately following class — PMC BREATHWORK + CORTISOL: • "The Effect of Breathing Exercise on Stress Hormones" — Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences • Slow breathing at ~6 bpm boosts heart rate variability up to 40% — International Journal of Psychophysiology WALKING + NATURE: • Olafsdottir et al. — Walking in nature vs treadmill: cortisol comparison. Sage Publications • Hunter et al. — "Nature pill" research: 20-30 minutes outdoors drops salivary cortisol 21% per hour. Frontiers in Psychology • Repeated forest walking reduces hair cortisol (chronic stress marker) — Scientific Reports, 2025 ACUPUNCTURE: • NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guidelines recommend acupuncture for cancer survivors • Acupuncture modulates HPA axis, serotonin, GABA, melatonin — Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022 • Bayesian network meta-analysis — Frontiers in Oncology, 2023
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| She Almost Skipped Her Follow-Up Mammogram. Her Results Changed Everything. Triple Positive Breast Cancer | 08 mai 2026 | 00:55:39 | |
Melissa Mariano is a 43-year-old Canadian flight attendant living in Dubai who was diagnosed with triple positive (ER+, PR+, HER2+) breast cancer after a routine mammogram...zero symptoms, zero lumps. She almost skipped her follow-up appointment. In this episode, she shares how she went from stage 0 DCIS to navigating Herceptin without chemo, low-dose "Baby Tam," the Dutch test, and a radical people-pleasing wake-up call that changed everything. In this episode we cover:
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Medical disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your own oncologist, physician, or qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your diagnosis, treatment, or supplement protocol. | |||
| Life After Cancer: Fear, Scans, Weddings & What Thriving Actually Looks Like (With Darren) | 05 mai 2026 | 00:32:14 | |
Jen sits down with her husband Darren for a real, unscripted life update..no highlight reel, no polished answers. Between Darren's grade 2 astrocytoma in 2009, his recurrence as grade 4 in 2019, and Jen's own breast cancer diagnosis in between, this couple has lived through more than most. And yet...here they are. Talking about upcoming scans, their daughter's wedding, what fear actually feels like years in, and what "thriving" means when you've stared down the worst. This is the conversation that happens after the treatment ends. The one nobody makes a podcast episode about. Until now. In this episode:
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There was a time when the goal was just to get through the day. Just to get to the next appointment. Just to hear good news. And now they're talking about weddings and what it means to actually live again. Not perfectly. Not without fear. But with a completely different perspective. Not today, cancer. Medical Disclaimer: Nothing shared in this episode constitutes medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal treatment plan. | |||
| Menopause After Cancer: What No One Tells You (With Dani Binnington) | 01 mai 2026 | 00:36:03 | |
If you finished cancer treatment and then felt completely abandoned when it came to what happened to your body next...this episode is for you. Jen sits down with Dani Binnington, founder of the global non-profit Menopause and Cancer, host of the Menopause and Cancer podcast (212+ episodes), and author of Navigating Menopause After Cancer. Dani was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 33...a young mom to three children under five — and later pushed into sudden surgical menopause after her oophorectomy as a BRCA1 carrier. No one counseled her. No one warned her. So she built the resource she wished had existed. This conversation covers everything nobody tells you...and everything you deserve to know. In this episode:
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You are not stuck. Your symptoms will fluctuate. And you have more options than anyone has probably told you. Not today, cancer. Medical Disclaimer: Nothing shared in this episode constitutes medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment plan. | |||
| Alcohol After Breast Cancer: The Honest Truth, The Research, and What I Actually Do | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:17:03 | |
Nobody in the cancer and wellness space wants to talk about this one. Today, Jen goes there. This isn't a lecture. It's not a guilt trip. It's the honest, real conversation Jen wished someone had with her...about what alcohol actually does to your hormones, why it matters specifically for breast cancer survivors, and what she personally does when she chooses to have a drink. Because information that feels like power is very different from information that makes you feel afraid. In this episode:
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You don't have to white-knuckle it. You don't have to be reckless. There's a middle space — and that's where informed choices live. Not today, cancer. Medical Disclaimer: Jen Delvaux is not a medical doctor and nothing shared in this episode constitutes medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine. | |||
| From Corporate Dropout to Cancer Thriver: Stephanie's Stage 1 Breast Cancer Story & Holistic Healing Journey | 24 avr. 2026 | 00:42:46 | |
Today Jen welcomes cancer survivor, business owner, and holistic health advocate Stephanie Rouzee to Not Today Cancer. Stephanie calls herself a "corporate dropout turned cancer thriver" after leaving a high-pressure mortgage career to prioritize healing, purpose, and time with her family. Stephanie shares how she was originally told "cancer doesn't hurt" when she reported painful breast symptoms, despite having dense breasts and feeling a clear lump. Months later, severe pain finally led to a same-day mammogram, biopsy, and a diagnosis of stage 1, grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. She opens up about navigating endless appointments, portal results that quietly revealed "invasive ductal carcinoma," and the moment she chose to see cancer as an "opportunity" instead of a life-ending sentence. You'll hear:
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| How I Reversed Osteoporosis After Breast Cancer Treatment | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:28:22 | |
Jen Delvaux shares her personal decision to come off Letrozole after being diagnosed with full osteoporosis at her 2-year DEXA scan. She walks through everything she's doing instead: her complete natural bone health protocol covering nutrition, supplements, movement, lifestyle, and the key labs every woman on hormone-blocking medication should know about. Real talk, real research, real options. Not today, cancer. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Story Links & Resources Mentioned:
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| Diagnosed at 29, Stage 4 at 40: How Claire Is Riding the Waves of Metastatic Breast Cancer with Grace and Humor | 17 avr. 2026 | 00:42:23 | |
She was 29 years old. No family history. No warning signs. She found it herself in the shower — and it changed everything. Claire was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, went through a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and eight years on and off Tamoxifen — all while teaching first grade, freezing her eggs, getting married, and becoming a mom to three kids. She lived 11 and a half years of clear scans and a full, beautiful life. Then last Christmas Eve, it came back. Stage 4. Metastatic. Liver and bones. And Claire's response? "It's just a little road bump." This episode is one of the most honest, funny, and genuinely hopeful conversations about metastatic breast cancer you will ever hear. Claire is the host of Perky Bits — a blog and podcast she started in 2014 to document her journey in real time — and she holds absolutely nothing back. What we cover:
Important message for every survivor: Claire's metastatic diagnosis showed up as GI symptoms — bloating, distension, constipation, diarrhea — not a breast lump. Your mammograms matter. But so does listening to your body everywhere else. Connect with Claire: Connect with Jen: Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle | |||
| What Jen & Darren Would Tell Themselves on Diagnosis Day — Two Cancer Diagnoses, One Marriage, Zero Quit | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:35:41 | |
What actually happens on diagnosis day — not the version you tell people later, but the real one? The fear, the disbelief, the weird human moments that happen right alongside the most terrifying news of your life? In this episode, Jen sits down with her husband Darren for one of the most honest conversations they've ever had on the podcast. Jen was diagnosed with ER/PR+ breast cancer. Darren has been fighting Grade 4 Astrocytoma brain cancer — and is still here, defying every statistic. Together, they go back to diagnosis day and talk about what they wish they knew, what they'd do differently, and what they'd say to each other — and to you — if they could go back. This episode is not heavy. It's honest, it's real, and yes — it's funny. Because sometimes that's the only way through. What we cover: What diagnosis day actually looked and felt like for each of them — the unfiltered version The things they did in those early days they'd absolutely tell themselves NOT to do (the 2am Google spiral, anyone?) The one thing each of them would tell themselves if they could go back How to trust your instincts when the medical system feels overwhelming What it looks like to build a support system that actually holds you The moment cancer stopped feeling like something happening TO them and started feeling like something they were navigating TOGETHER
If you're in the middle of a new diagnosis — this episode is for you. Share it with someone who needs it. Tag us @jendelvaux so we can cheer you on. Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Always consult your physician or oncology team before making any decisions about your treatment. Connect with Jen: Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle | |||
| Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor Sarah Beaver: Self-Advocacy, Identity Shifts & Choosing Yourself After Diagnosis | 11 avr. 2026 | 00:44:41 | |
You've probably heard stories about women who get diagnosed and "bounce back." But what does it actually look like when a stage three triple negative breast cancer diagnosis tears your entire life apart — and you have to rebuild from scratch as a single mom? In this episode, Jen sits down with Sarah Beaver — stage three triple negative breast cancer survivor, mindset and resilience speaker, podcast host of Creating Sunshine, and a woman who walked away from 27 years in corporate America to step fully into her purpose. Sarah takes us back to the moment she found her lump through self-exam, the agonizing wait between imaging and diagnosis, and what it was like to hear the words "you have cancer" on January 3rd, 2025. She opens up about telling her two young daughters (one of whom scooted away thinking it was contagious), making the bold decision to take a leave of absence instead of pushing through chemo while working as a senior manager at Costco, and completely overhauling her family's nutrition during treatment. Jen and Sarah go deep on advocating for yourself when a surgeon's plan doesn't feel right, fighting insurance companies for an out-of-network reconstructive surgeon, getting second opinions, and trusting your gut — even when everyone around you is telling you to "just do what the doctor says." Sarah shares how she chose a double mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction (no implants, no expanders) and the emotional reality of seeing her body for the first time after surgery. They also talk about the identity shift that hits after treatment ends — the "now what?" that nobody prepares you for — and Sarah's free, accessible tools for healing: journaling, meditation (she's 220+ days in a row on Insight Timer), accepting help, and creating "sunshine moments" with her daughters. If you're in the thick of treatment, freshly cancer-free, or somewhere in between — this one is going to remind you that you don't have to do this alone, you are allowed to slow down, and the woman you become on the other side might just be the best version of you yet. Connect with Sarah Beaver: My podcast Creating Sunshine Podcast My Instagram @itssarahbeaver My website creatingsunshine.netConnect with Jen: Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle
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| Medical Menopause After Breast Cancer: What Nobody Tells You (And How to Actually Get Through It) | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:29:11 | |
Medical menopause after a breast cancer diagnosis is nothing like the gradual kind. When your ovaries are shut down with Zoladex injections or removed through surgery, your estrogen doesn't decline over years — it drops by up to 90% overnight. And most women are sent home with a pamphlet and a six-week follow-up. In this episode, Jen shares her personal experience — four months on Zoladex injections followed by a bilateral oophorectomy — and breaks down everything your doctor didn't have time to explain: what medical menopause actually does to your body and brain, why it hits so much harder than natural menopause, and every strategy she uses to get through it. What we cover:
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Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Jen is sharing her personal experience and research. Always consult your physician or oncology team before making any changes to your treatment or supplement protocol. | |||
| Peptides, GLP‑1 & Breast Cancer: What Women Need to Know with Dr. Paige | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:53:13 | |
In this episode, Jen sits down with osteopathic physician and women's health expert Dr. Paige to do a deep dive on peptides—with guardrails. They break down what peptides actually are in simple language, how they work as signaling molecules in the body, and why they're more of a "cherry on top" than a shortcut when foundations like sleep, nutrition, blood sugar, and muscle aren't in place. They also unpack the hype around microdosing GLP‑1—why some women are using it for energy, body composition, metabolic health, and even after breast cancer—and what the emerging research and clinical experience really show so far. Jen shares her own experience microdosing GLP‑1 under Dr. Paige's care after a breast cancer diagnosis, and they discuss how insulin, inflammation, cardiovascular health, and brain health all intersect here. You'll hear a candid conversation about:
If you've ever thought, "Should I be on a peptide? Am I missing out?" this is the episode you listen to before you inject anything into your body. Connect With Jen:
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| Crunchy, Faithful & Facing Cancer: How Natalie Frey Did It Her Way — Lobular Breast Cancer, Chemo Detox Secrets & Life After Treatment | 31 mars 2026 | 00:44:42 | |
Natalie Frey is 38 years old, a homeschooling mama, woman of deep faith, and my kind of person — fully crunchy. In November 2024 she was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer. She didn't abandon who she was when the diagnosis hit. She leaned in harder — to her faith, her holistic practices, her community. She finished treatment in October 2025 and is now doing the real work of healing. Follow Natalie on Instagram: @themomwifeandchristlife — DM her anytime, she responds and will help however she can. BrocElite — 20% off with code NOTTODAYCANCER: mara-labs.com/nottodaycancer
Nothing shared here is medical advice. Always consult your oncologist before starting or changing any protocol. Natalie's Shop: shopmy.us/shop/themomwifeandchristlife — everything is linked there Sleep
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| Marriage, Intimacy & Cancer: Two Survivors Tell the Truth About What It Really Does to a Relationship | 27 mars 2026 | 00:28:09 | |
Most cancer couples talk about the hard stuff behind closed doors. Today, Jen and her husband Darren say it out loud. Two cancer diagnoses, one marriage, and the most honest conversation they've ever recorded together. In this episode Jen is joined by her husband Darren — who is living with Grade 4 Astrocytoma brain cancer and defying statistics every single day — for a raw, real conversation about what cancer actually does to a relationship. What You'll Hear in This Episode:
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| Breast Cancer Survivorship: The Honest Truth About Life After Treatment (No One Tells You This) | 24 mars 2026 | 00:16:04 | |
Everyone talks about surviving cancer. Nobody talks about what comes after. In this episode, Jen gets honest about the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that happen when treatment ends — and why finishing treatment didn't feel like the finish line everyone said it was. If you've ever felt like you were expected to just be grateful and move on — this episode is for you. What You'll Hear in This Episode:
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| Broccoli Sprouts and Breast Cancer: The Science Behind Sulforaphane and Why Every Survivor Should Know About It | 16 mars 2026 | 00:51:10 | |
In this episode, I'm joined by David Roberts and Dr. John Gildea, co-founders of Mara Labs, for a powerful conversation about how breast cancer changed their lives and led them to create a mission-driven supplement company rooted in science. David shares how his wife, Maura, was diagnosed with breast cancer and how that journey pushed them to look beyond conventional options and explore an integrative path. Dr. John Gildea shares how his own wife's diagnosis years earlier led him deeper into cancer research, natural compounds, and the mechanisms that may support the body in a meaningful way. We talk about sulforaphane, broccoli sprouts, curcumin, inflammation, detox pathways, microplastics, stress, and why reducing your toxic burden matters. This conversation is full of both heart and science, and I know it will leave you thinking differently about what real support can look like after a diagnosis. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by supplements, confused by conflicting information, or like you needed more empowering options in your healing journey, this episode is for you.
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| What I Eat in a Day as a Breast Cancer Survivor — The Anti-Estrogen Diet That Changed My Healing | 26 févr. 2026 | 00:27:47 | |
What should you actually eat after a breast cancer diagnosis? In this deeply personal and practical episode, Jen Delvaux shares exactly what she eats in a day as a breast cancer survivor...and how her entire relationship with food changed after her diagnosis. Five years ago, Jen went from eating for convenience to eating for cellular support, hormone balance, gut health, and long-term healing. In this episode, she breaks down her simple "Healing Bowl Method" and explains how building meals around plants, fiber, healthy fats, and clean protein became one of the most powerful ways she supports her body. Joined by her husband Darren, Jen also shares the emotional side of changing her lifestyle after cancer and how small, consistent changes can help survivors feel empowered instead of overwhelmed. This episode includes her exact smoothie bowl, power salad, and dinner bowl, plus simple meal prep strategies to make healthy eating realistic and sustainable.
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| Breast Cancer Survivorship: 5 Years Later — What It Took From Me and What It Gave Me | 22 févr. 2026 | 00:16:28 | |
In this deeply personal episode, Jen Delvaux reflects on her journey five years after her breast cancer diagnosis. She shares her experiences of fear, loss of control, and the transformative power of healing. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of gratitude, embracing change, and finding joy in life after cancer. Jen encourages listeners to trust their journey and highlights the significance of spirituality in overcoming fear and finding purpose. Takeaways
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| Sex and Intimacy After Breast Cancer: The Honest Conversation No One Is Having | 13 févr. 2026 | 00:19:52 | |
Valentine's Day can feel complicated after a breast cancer diagnosis. Love doesn't disappear, but it changes. In this honest and deeply personal episode, we talk about what no one prepares you for after treatment ends: navigating marriage, intimacy, dating, and emotional connection after cancer. If you've ever wondered: This episode is for you. ___________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Support
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| How to Prepare Your Body for Breast Cancer Surgery — Nutrition, Exercise & What Actually Helped My Recovery | 05 févr. 2026 | 00:49:12 | |
What if the way you recover from breast cancer surgery actually starts before you ever enter the operating room? In this powerful and practical episode, Jen Delvaux sits down with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD—reconstructive surgeon, functional medicine expert, and founder of Clara Recovery—to talk about something every woman facing surgery needs to know about: prehabilitation. Dr. Knackstedt explains how preparing your body ahead of surgery through proper nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and sleep can dramatically improve healing, reduce complications, and speed up recovery. They dive into why so many women feel underprepared going into surgery, the gaps in traditional medical education around nutrition, and how simple, proactive steps can make a huge difference in outcomes. This conversation is empowering, practical, and filled with actionable advice for anyone navigating breast cancer or any major surgery. In This Episode We Cover:
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| Sleep After Cancer: Yes, You Can Sleep Again (Creating a Sleep Sanctuary + The Sleep Divorce Story) | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:30:50 | |
Sleep after cancer can feel impossible. In this episode, Jen shares a powerful, hopeful truth: This conversation dives into the real reasons sleep changes after a cancer diagnosis and how to gently rebuild rest through nervous system healing, environment design, simple rituals, and trauma-informed tools...with honesty, science, and a little humor.
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| Life After Cancer: Gut Health, Stress, Healing & Finding Joy with Michelle Patidar | 23 janv. 2026 | 00:41:33 | |
In this powerful and deeply real conversation, Michelle Patidar shares her journey as a cancer survivor and health coach, reflecting on her diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at just 32 years old and the life-altering path that followed. Michelle opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental layers of healing — and how recovery goes far beyond treatment. From rebuilding her health through gut support and nutrition, to learning how unmanaged stress impacts the body, to the emotional work of therapy, journaling, and identity shifts after cancer. This episode is a grounded, honest look at what real healing looks like. Together, we explore how small, consistent habits can create massive change, why community and support matter so much after a diagnosis, and how allowing cancer to change you doesn't mean losing yourself...it can mean evolving into a stronger, more aligned version of who you're becoming. This episode is for anyone navigating life after cancer, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to live with more intention, health, and joy. ____________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Support
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| Life After Breast Cancer: Survivorship, Health Anxiety, and Finding Beauty After Treatment | 15 janv. 2026 | 00:35:02 | |
In this episode, Jen Delvaux speaks with Courtney Line about her journey after breast cancer, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs experienced four years post-diagnosis. They discuss the importance of community, the impact of lifestyle changes, and the ongoing struggles with health anxiety and hormonal changes. Courtney shares her insights on managing stress, the significance of gratitude, and the lessons learned about relationships during and after treatment. The conversation emphasizes the reality of life after cancer, highlighting both the difficulties and the beauty that can emerge from the experience. 🔗 Resources & Support
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| The Aftermath: Purpose, Marriage, and Life Years After a Diagnosis | 08 janv. 2026 | 00:26:54 | |
In this Lifer Update, Jen and Darren share an honest look at life years after a cancer diagnosis. This conversation goes beyond survival and into the aftermath...the part few people prepare you for. They talk openly about their recent move and why it felt aligned for this season of life, how purpose can shift after a diagnosis, and the role changes that naturally happen within a marriage when both partners are forever changed. This episode is raw, reflective, and real. It's for anyone who has been through a diagnosis—or loves someone who has—and is navigating the quieter, more complex questions that arise long after treatment ends. 🔗 Resources & Support
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| Healing Beyond Treatment: Energy Medicine, Emotional Health, and Cancer Recovery | 29 déc. 2025 | 01:03:18 | |
What happens when a physician trained in conventional medicine is personally confronted with cancer...not as a doctor, but as a mother? In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Lise Marie Irving shares how her daughter's cancer diagnosis changed everything. Reshaping her understanding of healing, medicine, and the human body's innate intelligence. In this episode, we explore:
This episode is for anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis personally or alongside a loved one who senses there is more to healing than protocols alone. ✨ A reminder: You are not broken. Your body is communicating. And healing can happen on many levels.
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| What I'd Tell Her Now: 10 Things I Wish I Knew at Diagnosis | 26 déc. 2025 | 00:20:50 | |
As I approach my five-year cancerversary, I found myself reflecting on the woman I was the day I heard the words "you have cancer." Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years out, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that life after cancer can still be meaningful, joyful, and deeply aligned. 🩷 In This Episode, I Share:
There is no "right" way to handle a diagnosis.
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| Breathwork for Anxiety After Cancer: Simple Ways to Get Out of Fight-or-Flight | 15 déc. 2025 | 00:11:23 | |
After a cancer diagnosis, many women find themselves living in a constant state of fight-or-flight — even long after treatment ends. Anxiety, overwhelm, shallow breathing, and feeling "on edge" can become the new normal. In this solo episode of Not Today Cancer, I'm sharing why breathwork has become one of the most powerful (and accessible) healing tools in my own journey — and why it might be exactly what your nervous system needs right now. I love meditation and truly believe in its power. But what I've realized is that many women skip calming practices altogether because they don't feel they have the time to sit quietly for 10–20 minutes. This episode is here to remind you that calming your body doesn't have to be complicated — and it doesn't have to take long. If you've been feeling anxious, overstimulated, or disconnected from your body after a diagnosis — this episode is your reminder that healing can begin with just a few slow breaths.
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| The Energy We're Bringing Into This Next Chapter | 08 déc. 2025 | 00:30:44 | |
Year-End Vision Casting: The Energy We're Bringing Into This Next Chapter This isn't about resolutions or pressure. Together, Jen and Darren talk through: ✨ What surprised them most this year— including the personal and business growth that came in the middle of chaos ✨ What they want for their family in the new year— more connection, more stability, more joy ✨ Their health and healing intentions— the habits they're adding, the pressure they're releasing, and what feeling good actually means now ✨ How they're creating more ease in everyday life— especially while navigating a move, growth, and big transitions And at the end, Jen shares her word for the new year — EMBODY — and what she wants more of (and less of) as she steps into 2026. Whether you're navigating survivorship, rebuilding after a diagnosis, or simply craving a more grounded life, this episode will leave you inspired to create your own vision for the year ahead.
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| My Ultimate Non-Toxic Favorites (Black Friday Edition!) | 28 nov. 2025 | 00:16:00 | |
In today's Black Friday special episode, I'm sharing my ultimate list of non-toxic products that I use every single day — the things that supported me after my cancer diagnosis, improved my sleep, reduced toxins in our home, and honestly just make life feel better. These make amazing gifts… and most of them are on sale for Black Friday. Inside this episode, I cover my favorite: 🕯️ Clean candles Whether you're shopping for yourself or gifting for someone you love, this guide is here to help you choose cleaner, safer, feel-good options without the overwhelm. Want the links to everything mentioned? 1. Fontana Candle Company 3. Hugh & Grace Cleaning Products 4. Crunchi Makeup 5. Henry Rose Non-Toxic Perfume 6. AnaOno Intimates 7. BedJet Sleep System 8. BonCharge Red Light Therapy 10. Vibration Plate 11. Weighted Vest Connect with me on TikTok: @jendelvaux
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| What Women Aren't Being Told About Menopause After Cancer — A Conversation with Dr. Mindy Goldman | 24 nov. 2025 | 00:49:42 | |
If you've ever been told to "just deal with it" after a breast cancer diagnosis… this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Today I'm joined by Dr. Mindy Goldman, Chief Clinical Officer at Midi Health, internationally recognized menopause expert, and one of the leading voices on survivorship and women's midlife health. She's spent decades helping breast cancer survivors navigate the side effects no one prepares you for — from painful sex and vaginal dryness to surgical menopause, HRT questions, weight changes, and the emotional toll of treatment. We dive into:
Dr. Goldman's message is clear and empowering: This conversation will leave you feeling informed, validated, and supported. Every woman deserves this information. 📌 Links & Resources
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| The Truth About GLP-1s, Peptides & Breast Cancer: A Candid Conversation with Chalene Johnson | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:34:35 | |
In today's raw and honest episode, I sit down with my girl Chalene Johnson, who's currently recovering from age-affirming surgery in Miami to talk about something we both feel urgently needs to be addressed: 👉 the explosion of GLP-1 medications and peptides, 👉 the rapid rise of telehealth "prescribing" companies, 👉 and what women who have gone through breast cancer or are high-risk absolutely need to know before considering them. This is NOT an anti-GLP-1 episode. Both Chalene and I are transparent about our own journeys: • I've been microdosing a GLP-1 under the care of my functional doctor • Chalene has used BPC-157 and TB-500 through an in-person, vetted physician Inside this Episode, We Break Down: The Difference Between Real Medical Care vs. Telehealth Sales Funnels Why Breast Cancer Survivors Must Be Especially Cautious Peptides that contain growth factors (a big NO for hormone-positive cancer) The importance of looping in your oncologist + functional doctor The Hidden Risks No One Is Talking About Chalene shares shocking findings from clinical trials showing that 48% of placebo users still lost significant weight… proving how powerful belief and expectation truly are. Misconceptions About "Microdosing" GLP-1s What true microdosing is If you are considering: • GLP-1s • BPC-157 • TB-500 • "healing stacks" • any peptide ➡️ Do it only in partnership with a real doctor you personally see and trust. ➡️ Discuss it with your oncologist first. ➡️ Avoid anything you can "add to cart." Your safety matters more than trends. And you deserve informed, evidence-based care — not TikTok advice.
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| Is Vaginal Estrogen Safe After Breast Cancer? The Research + My Story | 06 nov. 2025 | 00:11:18 | |
In this solo episode, Jen Delvaux opens up about her deeply personal journey with vaginal estrogen therapy after a breast cancer diagnosis—a topic many survivors fear or avoid. Jen shares how she once refused treatment out of fear, the struggles that led her to reconsider, and the science behind post-treatment symptoms that so many women face in silence. She also breaks down the latest research showing low-dose vaginal estrogen is not linked to increased breast cancer recurrence, and how open, informed conversations with your care team can change everything. Whether you're struggling with menopause symptoms after treatment, feeling unsure about your options, or just want to understand what's safe and supported by research, this episode will empower you to advocate for your own health journey. If this episode helped you, please rate and review — it helps us reach more survivors who need this message. 💞
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| Different Coping Styles After a Cancer Diagnosis: Marriage, Mindset & Real Talk | 29 oct. 2025 | 00:26:31 | |
What happens when two people face cancer together… with completely opposite coping styles? You'll hear: We hope this conversation reminds you that love doesn't require matching emotions — just mutual respect and a willingness to show up, even when fear shows up differently. Because if there's one thing we've learned, it's this:
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