What if the biggest obstacle to making good decisions about your health isn't a lack of information, but a nervous system in overdrive?When you're hit with a cancer diagnosis, your body goes into shock. Your mind starts racing with worst-case scenarios, and suddenly you're expected to make life-altering decisions about treatment while your system is anything but calm. Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Manuela Kogon, an integrative internist specializing in psycho-oncology, to explore why understanding your activated nervous system might be more important than any medical test when you're navigating cancer.Dr. Kogon explains why the word "should" is actually a red flag that your nervous system needs attention, and shares practical tools you can use right now to calm your body so your mind can make clearer choices. Chapters:04:42 - When the Diagnosis Hijacks Your Mind07:18 - Why Shock Destroys Clear Decision Making13:12 - Calm the Body Before You Choose Anything16:08 - The Should Trap That Worsens Healing18:47 - Control, Fear, and False Certainty22:31 - Quality vs Quantity of Life Choices29:22 - Choosing the Right Medical Team32:58 - When Loved Ones Make It Harder37:41 - Protecting Your Energy While HealingDr. Katie and Dr. Kogon explore the messy reality of competing needs, like choosing between quantity and quality of life, or dealing with loved ones who want you to make different treatment decisions. If you've ever felt paralyzed by medical decisions or wondered why your brain won't stop spinning worst-case scenarios, this conversation offers a completely different approach. Press play and learn how to make decisions from a place of calm instead of chaos.Connect with guest: https://www.whencancervisits.com/Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Transform your hydration with the system that delivers filtered, mineralized, and structured water all in one. Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieDownload the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. Work with Dr. Katie: www.katiedeming.com 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Email: [email protected] Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & family Give a Review on Spotify Give a Review on Apple Podcast Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5 DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not ...

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