Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
Episodes
#443 Making Room For Healing After Breast Cancer
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes out the day after Christmas, when many of us are surrounded by more stuff, more noise, and more overwhelm. In this episode, we talk...
#442 Reclaiming Your Life After Breast Cancer - From Audience Member to Participant
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, Laura reflects on a powerful pattern many women experience after breast cancer: feeling like an observer in their own li...
#441 Bone Health After Breast Cancer - A Terrain Approach with Kristie Howlett
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Kristie Howlett, NP, to talk about a topic so many women worry about but rarely get complete information on. Kristie ...
#440 Redefining Abundance - What Healing Looks Like Beyond the Body
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does abundance really mean when you are healing from cancer? In this episode, Laura talks with cancer survivor and health coach Hayley Dubin abo...
#439 Rewiring Your Nervous System After Breast Cancer - From Survival Mode to Safety Mode
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After breast cancer, many women stay stuck in patterns of hypervigilance, overthinking, poor sleep, and emotional overwhelm without realizing the deep...
#438 Passion In A Physical Form with Paloma Soledad - The Woman Behind Luxcare Clothing
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura speaks with three-time stage-four cancer survivor Paloma Soledad, the creator of Luxcare Clothing, chemical-free, Sun-safe, ada...
#437 Life After Breast Cancer - The Power of Living On Purpose Every Day
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura explores a question that often brings women more confusion than clarity: "What is my purpose?" Drawing from her own reflections...
#436 Breast Cancer Recovery and The Block of Familiarity
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we keep holding on to things that don't serve us—relationships, habits, or clutter that drains our energy? In this episode, Laura Lummer expl...
#435 Finding Balance and Flow in the Middle of The Good and The Bad
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you've lived through breast cancer, life often feels like a mix of opposites — gratitude and fear, healing and side effects, joy and grief. In ...
#434 Breaking The Protective Barrier - The Healing Power of Radical Transparency
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we try to protect others from our pain, we often end up isolating ourselves. In this episode, Laura Lummer, The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, sha...
#433 Metabolic Health Day Insights with Katie Resor
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back from Metabolic Health Day, I'm joined by client and Terrain Advocate-in-training, Katie Resor, to share the most use-today insights: energy and f...
#432 Celebrating Milestones Beyond Scans and Labs
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being cancer-free doesn't always mean we've healed. After 14 years of managing cancer, I've learned that healing is about more than scans and lab resu...
#431 Shine Through October - Prevention Metastasis and Living Fully
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
October is a complicated month for so many of us touched by breast cancer. Pink ribbons are everywhere—sometimes they feel celebratory, other times ...
#430 Healing Starts with Honesty
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Healing doesn't begin with shame—it begins with honesty. In this episode, I share why telling yourself the truth is the most powerful first step in ...
#429 Dr. Toni Engram and the Whole - Body Benefits of Biological Dentistry
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Biological dentistry goes far beyond cavities and cleanings—it's about understanding how your mouth connects to your entire body. In this episode, D...
#428 Breast Cancer and Stress - How to Protect Your Energy in the Last 90 Days of the Year and Beyond
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it feel so hard to hear yourself when life gets busy—especially during breast cancer recovery? In this episode: The science of stress, sl...
#427 Sugar Genetics and Breast Cancer - Understanding the Connection
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever thought, "I just can't stop eating sugar," this episode is for you. I'll share what I discovered while reviewing 20 nutrition genomic r...
#426 Food is Love - Reconnecting to Food After Breast Cancer
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food isn't just calories—it's connection. It's energy from the sun and the soil transformed into nourishment for your body. Yet in our modern world,...
#425 Stress After Breast Cancer - Why Supplements Alone Wont Heal You
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stress isn't just "in your head"—it changes your biology. It depletes nutrients like magnesium, vitamin C, B vitamins, and zinc, and keeps your body...
#424 Boundary Phobia After Breast Cancer
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt almost afraid to set a boundary—especially with someone you love? You're not alone. In this episode, I share the story of a clien...
#423 How to Live Cured Even In Uncertainty?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, I share a story of one of my clients who chose to live as if she was cured—even while waiting for a PET scan. Her courage...
#422 Dairy and Sourdough After Breast Cancer - What's Safe and What's Hype?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you keep eating dairy or sourdough bread during breast cancer recovery—or do they need to go? In this episode, I walk you through the confusing ...
#421 The Science of Belief After Breast Cancer - Rewiring Your Brain For Health And Happiness
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can your thoughts really change your health? In this episode, we explore how belief—both positive and negative—impacts the healing process after b...
#420 Breast Cancer and Physical Therapy - What You Need to Know
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by two extraordinary women: Cheri Henderson, a two-time breast cancer thriver, and Monica Kasari-Desulme, a physical thera...
#419 Awakening Day - 14 Years After Breast Cancer Changed Everything
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the worst day of your life became the one that opened your eyes the most? In this deeply personal episode, I share why I no longer call July 1...
#418 Wellness After Breast Cancer - Beyond the Fear of Sugar
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many women healing from breast cancer are told, "Just cut out sugar," as if that one step could control everything. But is that really the whole st...
#417 Healing Smarter After Breast Cancer - Using Research and Experience to Guide Your Choices
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you're recovering from breast cancer, you're bombarded with advice—some of it rooted in science, some of it based on personal stories. But how ...
#416 Finding Your Peace After Breast Cancer - Burning The Manuals
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever found yourself hurt, frustrated, or emotionally drained because someone didn't do what you thought they should—especially after you...
#415 Nutrition Myth-Busting After Breast Cancer - What You Need to Know
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, we'll dismantle three of the most common—and misleading—nutrition myths that many women encou...
#414 Smart Food Swaps For Breast Cancer Recovery - The AA Nutrition Plan
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is such an exciting one, and honestly, it might just change the way you think about what you eat—especially if you've ever felt confuse...
#413 Vibration Plates For Breast Cancer Recovery - Muscle Bone and Bowel Benefits You Should Know About
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever looked at a wellness gadget and thought, "Is this really going to help me?"—you're not alone. In this episode of The Breast Cancer ...
#412 Emotional Eating After Breast Cancer - Why it Happens and How to Heal Gently
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the pantry during a stressful moment, reaching for something sweet, salty, or crunchy—just to take...
#411 How to Embrace Resistance and Move Through Life's Toughest Moments
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about the concept of resistance — a natural, human response to discomfort, fear, ...
#410 How Breast Cancer Treatments Disrupt Your Digestion And What to Do About It?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer™, we're talking about a common and little-talked-about side effect of breast cancer treatment a...
#409 Breast Cancer, Wellness and Nature Deficit Disorder
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you just breathe easier when you step outside? There's a reason for that—and it's much deeper than simply "liking" nature....
#408 Breast Cancer and Your Body - Who's Betraying Whom?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think it's normal to feel discomfort in your body? Or do you recognize discomfort as your body's attempt to communicate with you? In this thoug...
#407 How Breast Cancer Medications Impact Nutrients - And What You Can Do About It?
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast, we're diving into how common post-treatment medications—like Tamoxifen, Aromatase I...
#406 The Surprising Truth About Behavior Change After Breast Cancer
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, Laura Lummer dives into the real—and often overlooked—challenges of making and maintaining ...
#405 Is Gluten Affecting Your Gut and Mood After Breast Cancer?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why foods like bread or pasta don't sit quite right with you anymore—even though you've never had a problem with gluten in th...
#404 Sync Your Meals, Heal Your Body - Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer Podcast, host Laura Lummer dives into the powerful connection between your body's ...
#403 Holding Happiness Hostage After Breast Cancer
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself waiting for permission to be happy? Saying things like, "I'll relax after this stressful phase is over," or "I'll treat ...
#402 Breast Cancer & PTSD - Why Support is Key to Healing
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that up to 90% of breast cancer survivors experience PTSD symptoms after diagnosis? Many women struggle with anxiety, emotional numbnes...
#401 Magnesium & Breast Cancer Recovery - The Mineral You Can't Ignore
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about the crucial role of magnesium in breast cancer recovery, metabolic health, an...
#400 Breast Cancer Prevention - Why Your Genes Aren't the Whole Story
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people believe that breast cancer is primarily caused by genetics, but did you know that only 5-10% of cases are linked to inherited mutations li...
#399 The Gut-Brain Connection - A Roadmap for Breast Cancer Survivors
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that your gut health plays a crucial role in your emotional well-being and recovery after breast cancer treatment? In this episode of Be...
#398 How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets in The Way
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all start the year with big goals and fresh motivation—but what happens when life gets in the way? Whether it's getting sick, traveling, or just ...
#397 Disappointment Detox - How to Stop Setting Yourself Up to Suffer
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about the emotional landscape of disappointment. We'll explore how unrealistic expe...
#396 Breast Cancer and How Your Relationship with Yourself Sets the Stage for Health Healing
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we'll talk about the often-overlooked relationship we have with ourselves. Inspired by the upcomi...
#395 Vitamin B6 and Breast Cancer - The Science You Need to Know
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we tackle the complex world of supplements, focusing on one essential yet often misunderstood vit...
#394 Breast Cancer and The Benefit of A Future Focus
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're going deep into the power of adopting a "future-focused" mindset. Listen in and learn how to balance living in the present momen...
#393 The Art of Allowing - A New Perspective for a Better Life After Breast Cancer
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful New Year's episode, I'll share my personal journey from a "fighting" mindset to embracing a healing mentality after breast cancer. We...
#392 The Truth About Ketosis After Breast Cancer: Beyond Weight Loss
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview In this final episode of 2024, I break down the science and benefits of ketosis for breast cancer survivors. I'll tell you why metabo...
#391 Holiday Boundaries for Breast Cancer Survivors - The Science of Emotional Power
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lately holiday gatherings that can feel like emotional minefields have been weighing heavy with a lot of my clients. Listen, I get it - there's Aunt M...
#390 The Power of Intentional Living - How to Create a Life You Love After Breast Cancer
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Laura for a special vault episode featuring an authentic coaching conversation about intentional living, effective time management, and creating ...
#389 Inside MTIH - The Support System You Need to Know About with Lynn Hughes
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer™, I sit down with Lynn Hughes, Director of Development at the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Hea...
#388 Breast Cancer Survivors Guide to Finding Real Gratitude Without Toxic Positivity
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're diving into a topic that can truly transform how we navigate life's hardest moments: gratitude. I know that after a breast cancer dia...
#387 Letting Go of Perfection After Breast Cancer - How to Embrace Progress in Your Healing
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you holding yourself to impossible standards when it comes to your health? Many breast cancer survivors feel the pressure to get everything "just ...
#386 Why Methylation Matters After Breast Cancer
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there's a process happening in your body every second that influences everything from energy production to hormone balance, detoxificatio...
#385 How to Create Internal Peace When Life Feels Stressful
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we're talking about a powerful tool in your healing journey and in your day to day life: ...
#384 How The Time Change Impacts Your Body and How to Sleep Better
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast, we're talking about how seasonal time changes disrupt our energy and what you can do ...
#383 Stop Gaslighting Yourself to Start Creating a Life You Love After Breast Cancer
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we're diving into a topic that many of us don't even realize we're dealing with—self-ga...
#382 Transformation Through the Metabolic Approach to Health with Anqoinette Crowder-Jones
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I sit down with Anqoinette Crowder-Jones, a woman whose inspiring journey through breast cancer a...
#381 Four Years Strong Thriving Beyond a Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on a deeply meaningful milestone—four years since my stage four breast cancer diagnosis. It's an emotional and powerful m...
#380 How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Nutrients And What You Can Do About It
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking about something that's often overlooked but can have a huge impact on your recovery—nutrient deficiencies caus...
#379 Generational Wellness - Healing After Breast Cancer and Impacting Your Family's Future
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we're diving into a conversation that goes far beyond personal recovery. This isn't just ...
#378 Deciding to Do The Work to Transform Your Health and Your Life
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast, I invite you to join me in challenging the habits and beliefs that may be holding you...
#377 The Role of Aromatase Inhibitors After Breast Cancer
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we're diving into a question I hear all the time: "Why do I need to take aromatase inhibitors if I'm post-menopausal? Isn't my body...
#376 The Benefits of Cryotherapy After Breast Cancer
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm diving into something that may surprise you—cryotherapy! If you've ever wondered what stepping into a chamber of freezing co...
#375 How Trust Can Change Your Life After Breast Cancer
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I invite you to explore the idea of trusting that the next step in your life will reveal itself at just the right time, even if it fe...
#374 More Oxygen Might Lead to Less Breast Cancer and Better Health
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explored ozone insufflation, a lesser-known therapy that's gaining attention for its potential benefits in supporting the health o...
#373 Embracing The Slow Life After Breast Cancer
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my experience at a healing retreat in the Maldives—a place where the beauty of nature and the rhythm of the ocean reminded ...
#372 The Power of Acceptance - Supporting Others Without Losing Yourself
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a diagnosis of breast cancer, we face many challenges that test our strength and resilience including how we can and how we want to show up for ...
#371 Histamine Management - Key Insights for Breast Cancer Survivors
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of histamines—what they are, how they affect our bodies, and why it's crucial for breast cancer survivo...
#370 Cooking up Health - Metabolic Benefits of Home Cooking After Breast Cancer
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into the kitchen to explore how home cooking can play a crucial role in your journey to recovery and maintaining your me...
#369 Understanding Iron and Calcium After Breast Cancer
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're unraveling the complex roles of two essential minerals—iron and calcium—in our health and their unique implications for breast cancer...
#368 Self-Sabotage Isn't Always About Willpower
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we dive deep into a topic that many of us struggle with—self-sabotage. Whether it's the fear of failure or success, battling low self-worth, ...
#367 Hot Flashes, Stress, and Sleepless Nights - Could Blood Sugar be the Problem?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many nights have you experienced poor sleep and thought it was due to hot flashes or the need to pee? Those things may have played a role, but if ...
#366 Beyond A Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Accepting Your Body and The Test Results
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to have a heart-to-heart conversation about something that weighs heavily on many of our minds: the challenge of deciding whether or not...
#365 Detox 101 - Supporting Your Body Post-Breast Cancer
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our podcast, we're diving into a topic that's super important for all of us on our journey to recovery and wellness after breast ca...
#364 Breast Cancer and Mental Health Breaks - Calm Your Mind to Support Your Body
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know about you, but when the world feels overwhelming and stressful, I know it's time to step back and take a mental health break. We all know...
#363 Caring For Your "Second Heart" After Breast Cancer
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the fascinating concept of the "second heart," a nickname for the soleus muscle in the calf. Known for its importance in m...
#362 From Pleaser to Protector - Standing up for Yourself After Breast Cancer
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this day, the 13 anniversary of my first breast cancer diagnosis, I am reflecting on all the lessons I've learned about caring for myself and pri...
#361 Organ Meat - How This Nutrient Dense Food Can Support Your Health - The Benefits Risks and Options
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into a topic that's been both celebrated and controversial: organ meats and organ meat supplements. As breast cancer survivors, na...
#360 Navigating Conflicting Thoughts and Wellness Choices After Breast Cancer
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks a significant milestone—celebrating 13 years since I discovered a lump in my breast that resulted in a cancer diagnosis. The jour...
#359 From Symptoms to Solutions - A Holistic Approach to Breast Cancer Recovery
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about making a significant shift in how we approach our health after breast cancer. We're diving deep into the difference between ...
#358 Listening to Your Body After Breast Cancer - Finding Your Unique Path to Recovery
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of healing after breast cancer by allowing ourselves the space to think differently, connect de...
#357 Learn to Support Your Health After Breast Cancer by Understanding Your Genetics
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a breast cancer diagnosis, it's not uncommon to go through genetic assessments and testing searching for an inherited genetic reason for your di...
#356 Why Breast Cancer Survivors Struggle to Seek Help - The Zero Sum Trap
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into a topic that I know many of you have encountered but might not have a name for zero-sum thinking. This is the bel...
#355 Boosting Bone Density and Muscle Strength After Breast Cancer
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After breast cancer treatment, maintaining strong bones becomes critically important. Treatments can take a toll on your skeletal system, increasing t...
#354 Building Confidence After Breast Cancer by Learning to Trust Yourself
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A breast cancer diagnosis can knock the wind out of your confidence. It's impossible to know how this type of diagnosis will impact you mentally and e...
#353 Collagen and Breast Cancer Recovery - How to Use Food to Reduce Pain and Improve Healing
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need supplements? Are you getting enough protein? These are questions I hear all the time, and the answer is, you don't know unless you take so...
#352 How You Think Of Yourself Impacts Your LIfe and Your Health
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is love based on your belief of who someone is? If that's the case, what are your thoughts about yourself? Do your thoughts lead you to acts of self-c...
#351 What Breast Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Food Hype and Bioindividuality
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antinutrients and extreme diets get a lot of air on talk shows and social media, but do they stand up to the test of supporting a healthy body? Maybe?...
#350 How to Align Your Life After Breast Cancer
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you emerge from breast cancer treatment, it's not uncommon to feel out of alignment with life. Something about facing our mortality causes us to ...
#349 The Truth Behind Nutrition Labels and Marketing - Are All Eggs Created Equal?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breast cancer and food confusion are real! We want to be healthy, eat good food, reduce our toxic burden, and be mindful of our budget. But how do you...
#348 Using Breast Cancer, Grief, and Fear to Inspire a Better Life
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breast cancer and life can have a lot of grief, loss, and fear involved, and we can either use those emotions to create even more suffering, or we can...
#347 Breast Cancer and Surya Brasil Henna - A Non-Toxic Choice for Hair Color
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Breast cancer just bad luck? Here's what Breast Cancer UK had to say about that based on a 2015 study published in the Journal of Nature: "This s...
#346 Cancer Talk with Michael and Mom
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are some things in life that bond people instantly like motherhood or having a cancer diagnosis. We get each other in ways that people who haven...
#345 Grounding to Heal - It's Not a Hippie Thing
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to you to feel grounded? The Merriam-Webster dictionary says it's to be mentally and emotionally stable. In Ayurveda, it means being...
#344 The First Steps to Take After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A diagnosis of breast cancer, whether it's the first one or a recurrence is mind-numbingly frightening. If it's the first time you've heard the words,...