Trusting yourself around food after breast cancer treatment ends feels risky, but only when you second-guess yourself because you think there’s a “right or wrong way” to eat now. Because you don’t trust yourself, you create food rules and highly structured order around meals, snacks, grocery shopping and dining out in order to stop feeling like every food decision IS a matter of life or death. In this final episode of my Four-Part Ending Food Fright series, I share why that’s not the way to navigate your food and offer options for “doing” your food differently.
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Mental food chatter is often referred to a “food noise”; it’s those persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that can distract you from your daily activities. It hums in the background of your mind, never in “off” mode. Mental food chatter can show up as cravings, planning and re-planning meals, and other behaviors I highlight in this episode. Is there a way to stop the mental food chatter? You know I’ve got you covered on that. . .tune in to Part III of my Ending Food Fright series to learn what mental food chatter is really about, what causes it, and tips for shutting it down!
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What’s “trust” have to do with your breast cancer nutrition? EVERYTHING. When you don’t trust yourself to make the right food decisions or know what’s best to eat, the tendency is to fall apart about your food. . .literally. I talk about trusting yourself around food A LOT, and in this second of my four-part series for October, I dig in to where trust comes into play around the idea that you’re doing your food wrong. Which, by the way, you’re not! Join me as I explore the definition of trust and show you how trusting yourself (and your food!) supports your surthrivorship in a big way.
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Just because you’re “done” with treatment, it doesn’t mean you’re “done” with the fear, anxiety and uncertainty you experience during ALL the months of the year - including OCTOBER. This is where food comes into the equation; any trepidation you feel about not eating the “right” food is heightened this month, because EVERYTHING about breast cancer is heightened this month - and it’s unsettling. That’s why for the entire month of October I’m doing a four-part “Ending Food Fright” series to help you lay the groundwork for eating with peace, not panic (or fright!), and enjoying your food through October and beyond. Join me now for the series kickoff!
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Walking through the world in pink shoes is the way I describe how we, women who’ve had (or have) breast cancer, instantly connect with one another’s experience. I recently had the privilege of attending a breast cancer research fundraising event where pink was on full display and the food was plentiful. Tune in to hear how I navigated the groaning brunch tables and held space for my own breast cancer experience in the midst of 500 people collaborating to eradicate the need for any more breast cancer fundraising events.
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Do you ever skip fruits and vegetables, and then feel guilty or anxious about it? You’re not alone. When you don’t eat enough produce on a daily basis, it can make it harder to get the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants your body needs, and the stress over “not eating right” can ramp up your food anxiety in a hot minute! In this episode, I explore why skipping produce can leave you feeling off balance, both physically and emotionally, and share practical tips for adding more fruits and vegetables in a way that feels doable and practical. You’ll also hear real-life examples about how I help my clients put more plants on their plates.
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It’s true, women in the breast cancer community are curious about strict, rule-based eating plans promising to provide optimal treatment outcomes or prevent recurrence. Sadly, rather than deliver on what they promise, these diets create stress, anxiety, and confusion around food. The outcome? Diet abandonment, followed by guilt, shame and feeling like a failure. Not what you want from an eating plan, eh? In this episode, I explain why a “forever” eating plan, one that’s flexible, nourishing, and truly sustainable, is your key to eating with peace. . .forever.
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Are you stuck in the constant loop of wondering “What should I eat? What should I avoid?” After treatment for breast cancer, it’s common to obsess over food choices, anxious that one wrong bite could trigger recurrence. In this episode I share why that obsession happens, the hidden costs it takes on your mind and body, and a new way forward that helps you begin to eat with confidence. If you’re ready to stop obsessing over every bite, this episode is for you.
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It's Labor Day 2025 and I'm taking a little break! I'll be back next Monday with a new episode, but for today, I'm sharing one of my most popular episodes. If you're new to me you may have missed it, and if you heard it back in June of 2024, it's time for a refresher! Enjoy the episode and be sure to let me know your thoughts about it by leaving a review! Thanks :)_____________________________
Now that you’ve finished treatment, no doubt you want to know exactly what’s best to eat to reduce your recurrence risk. Because you’re led to believe there’s one single diet that will make that happen, it can feel frustrating not to find a consistent answer about what that diet looks like. In this episode I invite you to ask a different question; “What’s best for me to eat after hormone-driven breast cancer to end my panic about recurrence risk?”
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Eating after hormone receptor-positive breast cancer treatment shouldn’t be a source of fear, shame, or endless second-guessing, and yet. . .so many survivors (maybe you, too?) find themselves trapped in that cycle. If you’ve ever felt anxious or guilty every time you sit down to eat, this episode will get you started eating with peace. Join me to explore how to rebuild a joyful, confident approach to meals. You’ll learn why it’s not about perfect eating, but about feeling calm, empowered, and nourished at meal and snack time.
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You’ve asked your oncology team. You’ve tried the food lists, the cancer blogs, the survivor forums. And yet… your nutrition and diet questions still feel unanswered. Worse, no one seems to really get why you’re asking such “specific” questions in the first place. If you’re ready to learn why survivors are handed oversimplified advice, why you can’t get your questions answered, and the antidote to “just eat healthy”, this episode is a must-listen!
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How often have you said this about your post-treatment diet, “I was doing so well, and then everything fell apart.”? If you’ve said it even once, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about the exhausting pattern so many hormone receptor-positive breast cancer survivors fall into: eating super ‘clean,’ then slipping, then swinging back to strict rules out of fear, guilt, or shame. This isn’t a willpower issue, it’s a trauma-driven response to food and it’s incredibly common after hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. If you're tired of starting over, feeling stuck, or believing the problem is you, join me, because I’m sharing a secret. . .there is another way.
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If you’ve ever sworn off sugar, felt totally “in control” for a while… then found yourself face-first in a bag of cookies, this episode is for you. I’m digging into why giving up sugar feels like the right move after hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, and why it almost always leads to guilt, cravings, and spirals. You’ll learn what’s really driving that all-or-nothing pattern, and how to take your power back without rigid rules, restriction, or shame.
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Remember when you used to enjoy preparing meals for yourself and/or your family, baking up something delicious or trying new recipes? Even if you’re not a huge fan of cooking, I’m guessing there are a few meals/snacks you don’t mind putting together for yourself. But now that you’ve had breast cancer you’ve lost your joy of food; preparing it, choosing it, eating it. In this episode I dive into the reasons why and offer perspective on moving toward enjoying your food again!
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No doubt you’ve heard that certain diets may reduce your recurrence risk, but what about certain nutrients? Currently science doesn’t back up the idea that specific nutrient recommendations are the ultimate way to minimize your recurrence risk, however, there is nuance to that. In today’s episode I dig into what you need to know about nutrient-dense diets in order to make the best food choices for you!
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This is messaging that refuses to die! Of course you want to eat to reduce your recurrence risk and I applaud you for that. . .but I also want you to be realistic. Suggesting that a single nutrition plan exists for every post-treatment survivor is a laughable notion, and in today’s episode I share five reasons why that is.
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It can be challenging to hold steady with your commitment to eat as best you can, as often as you can, when you have no idea whether or not it even makes a difference in your recurrence risk. In this episode I share recent research on the dietary pattern that does, in fact, make a difference. Tune in to learn exactly what it is!
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If you have constant conversations in your head about your post-treatment nutrition, this is the episode for you! I share the 3 Drivers of Food Noise and give you actionable ideas for quieting them so you can eat with peace! Ready to turn down the volume on your food noise? Don’t miss this episode.
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Wish you were more motivated to eat well and exercise now that treatment’s ended? Frustrated that your motivation leaves you, just when you need it most? Tired of stopping starting/stopping starting your post-treatment healthy diet and exercise routine? Join me to learn how to kick that motivation into gear for good!
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Is weight gain one of your post-treatment challenges? While treatment can be both a direct and indirect cause of weight gain, your weight may be up for reasons you’ve not even considered! Tune in to this episode to find out what they are as I highlight and explain hidden reasons behind your tighter jeans and a higher number on the scale.
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