Not Today Cancer

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: Finding a lump at 31 and why she almost skipped the mammogram Her full treatment path: chemo, double mastectomy, tissue expanders, and recalled implants The "we don't know what causes cancer" answer that changed everything Small, doable swaps to reduce everyday toxic burden — laundry detergent, skincare, food, candles, and water Why diet and going organic were her first changes (glyphosate, grass-fed, pasture-raised) The 28-day study on switching to non-toxic products and breast cancer gene expression Childhood trauma, nervous system regulation, and why stress is part of healing How cancer reshaped her relationships — and the wisdom her husband gave her Releasing the fear of recurrence and living fully anyway Her message for the woman hearing "you have breast cancer" tonight "God takes our ashes and turns them to beauty. This is only a season — your world is not over." Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @breast.friends_united 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. 💗

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: Chelsea's original diagnosis and the "boring" checkup that missed every red flag Why she trusted her intuition over her initial stage 2 diagnosis Stopping chemo after 6 rounds and going integrative for a full year What Hope for Cancer is really like — and the mind, body, spirit work that changed her The bold, specific prayer and the "messenger in the parking lot" that led her to her craniotomy Losing and regaining mobility after brain surgery Where her scans stand today — and how she handles a curveball Finding an oncologist who meets you where you are (without guilt or scare tactics) Her 4-bucket healing framework: Nutrition & Movement, Emotional & Spiritual, Non-Toxic Therapies, and Detoxification Specific therapies: mistletoe, high-dose vitamin C (and how to do it safely), SPDT / sono-photodynamic therapy, hyperthermia, coffee enemas, sauna, red light, vibration plate, acupuncture Her go-to supplements and why supplementation is deeply individual The #1 thing she wishes someone had told her at diagnosis: you have time to pause Resources & mentions: Hope for Cancer (integrative clinic, Mexico) SPDT — sono-photodynamic therapy (light + sound device) Supplements mentioned: black seed oil, beta-glucan, PectaSol (modified citrus pectin), Vitamin D3, curcumin with K2, greens powder Follow Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hassink_health_bites/ Chelsea's book — currently in the works Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle GET BrocElite: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux/ Email me: coachjennyd@gmail.com 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. 💛

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: The "small pebble" she felt under her shirt at dinner — and why she refused to wait for the test results The lymph node sign her doctors missed (twice) and what every woman should know Why she chose a lumpectomy at 36 — and what she'd reconsider today How she danced through chemical menopause, Lupron injections, and aromatase inhibitors Turning her backyard into a 75-woman dance party during COVID The grief of losing the choice to have a fourth child Breaking Persian cultural norms by dancing publicly and speaking openly about cancer Why she now says "now I know why me" Practical advice for women newly diagnosed (spoiler: it starts with movement) 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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/free.by.shantel/ Studio: Exit 33 Dance, Beverly Hills Website: exit33dance.com Resources mentioned: Not Today Cancer Inner Circle (Thursday Calls!) JOIN HERE GET BrocElite: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off Connect with Jen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux/ Email me: jen@jendelvaux.com 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. Medical Disclaimer: Jen Delvaux is not a medical doctor, and nothing in this episode constitutes medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment plan. 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.

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: How calcifications on a mammogram went from "nothing to worry about" to a biopsy — and why she delayed 4 months The vacuum-assisted biopsy that may have removed her invasive cancer entirely before surgery even happened Why her final pathology came back DCIS only, stage 0 — and what triple positive actually means 18 rounds of Herceptin (anti-HER2) with NO chemo — and the NCCN guideline that made that possible The Italian Clancy study on "Baby Tam" (5mg Tamoxifen) and why she's tapering down from 20mg Dutch test results: high estrogen, good methylation — what it means and what she's doing about it Supplements she's using: L-theanine, Relora, liposomal glutathione, DIM (cycled), NAC Sauna 2x/week, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, yin yoga, sound healing, Reiki, breathwork — her full protocol Egg freezing for fertility preservation before starting Tamoxifen The people-pleasing pattern she believes contributed to her diagnosis — and the shift that changed everything Why she says: "I'm no longer a phony — but I am my priority" Links & Resources: Clancy Study on Low-Dose Tamoxifen (Baby Tam / 5mg): READ HERE NCCN Guidelines for Breast Cancer: READ HERE Connect with Melissa Mariano: https://www.instagram.com/melidubai/ Not Today Cancer Inner Circle (weekly live calls, community support): [INFO HERE] BrocElite: 20% off here Chapter Markers (estimated) 00:00 — Intro: Meet Melissa — Dubai life, flight attendant, Italian roots 04:00 — The mammogram that almost didn't happen: calcifications and a delayed follow-up 08:30 — Biopsy results: triple positive, Grade 2 IDC + high-grade DCIS 13:00 — MRI showed no mass enhancement — the biopsy may have removed the cancer 19:00 — Surgery, clear margins, final pathology: stage 0 DCIS 22:00 — 20 rounds radiation — spinning and yoga the whole way through 25:00 — Herceptin without chemo: the NCCN guideline that changed everything 28:00 — Tamoxifen side effects, Baby Tam, and the Italian Clancy study 34:00 — Dutch test results, functional gynecologist Dr. Maria, supplement protocol 38:00 — Sauna, red light, hyperbaric oxygen, yin yoga, sound healing 44:00 — "I'm no longer a phony — but I am my priority": the people-pleasing shift 50:00 — What cancer gave her: resilience, perspective, advocacy 54:00 — Closing: the "Nope. Not Today." shirt moment + not today cancer 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.

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: Dani's diagnosis at 33 with triple negative breast cancer, her BRCA1 mutation, and the decision to have a double mastectomy and oophorectomy What makes cancer-induced menopause fundamentally different from natural menopause...and why it's a harder experience The difference between chemotherapy-induced, surgical, and medically-induced menopause...and what each means for your body Why 50% of women on endocrine therapy don't complete their full 5–10 year course because of menopausal side effects...and what to do if that's you The truth about vaginal estrogen for breast cancer survivors — why over 88% struggle with genitourinary symptoms and why this treatment is safer than most oncologists let on Jen's own story: years of fear around vaginal estrogen, the nearly-didn't-make-it-to-the-bathroom moment that finally changed her mind HRT after cancer — what the guidelines actually say, and how to have an informed conversation with your doctor The "beautiful platter" framework: Dani's approach to menopause management that includes lifestyle, medical options, complementary therapies, and everything in between Phytoestrogens, Mediterranean diet, exercise, acupuncture, SSRIs for hot flashes....the full evidence-based toolkit Simple tweaks that can make a huge difference if you're struggling on hormone-blocking medication right now How Menopause and Cancer started as a Facebook group and grew into a global community with 212 podcast episodes, in-person events, and an international book written with 20 doctors Why the burden of figuring all this out should NOT fall on patients alone...and what Dani is doing to change that Links & Resources Mentioned: Navigating Menopause After Cancer by Dani Binnington — https://a.co/d/0dxiGTR5 Menopause and Cancer podcast — Listen HERE Dani Binnington on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/menopause_and_cancer/ Not Today Cancer Inner Circle — INFO HERE BrocElite - 20% off LINK 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.

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: The exact symptoms she felt (including pain) and why dense breasts plus "it doesn't hurt so it's fine" can be such a dangerous combo. Her treatment path: lumpectomy, 22 rounds of radiation, medically induced menopause, and why radiation fatigue hit her harder than she expected. Why she ultimately stopped hormone-blocking meds after joint pain, brain fog, and the terrifying moment she couldn't remember her own son's name. How she uses food as medicine now—focusing on plants, organic grass‑fed meats, mushroom coffee, low‑sugar, low‑processed eating, and specific bio‑nutrients to support hormones and healing. The role of exercise, walking, and strength training in lowering inflammation, regulating hormones, and supporting her mental health post-treatment. Her experience with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and functional testing (like the Dutch test) to uncover high estrogen, cortisol issues, and estrogen detox challenges. Why she quit her corporate job after her doctor warned that her high stress and poor nutrition could raise her risk of recurrence—and how working alongside her husband changed everything. Connect with Stephanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/113784370013536/ Resources mentioned: Not Today Cancer Inner Circle (Thursday Calls!) JOIN HERE GET BrocElite: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux/ Email me: jen@jendelvaux.com 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. Medical Disclaimer: Jen Delvaux is not a medical doctor, and nothing in this episode constitutes medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment plan.

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: Finding a golf ball-sized tumor in the shower at 29 — and what happened next How Claire worked as a first grade teacher throughout chemo and radiation Why she froze her eggs before starting chemotherapy — and had three healthy children The GI symptoms that started in July 2024 that nobody connected to cancer for months — and the critical warning signs metastatic survivors need to know Getting the call on Christmas Eve that it had spread to her liver and bones What it actually feels like when treatment starts working — and her tumors start shrinking How she talks to her young kids about her treatment without terrifying them The connection between stress and recurrence — and what she wishes she'd managed differently Why stage 4 is not what it used to be — and the women thriving 15+ years out The unexpected blessings cancer gave her — including the line she ends every speaking engagement with: "Thank you, cancer." Where Perky Bits came from — and the story of the older gentleman who had to hold her breast with gauze for an hour post-biopsy (you can't make this stuff up) 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:https://www.instagram.com/claireperkybits/ Listen to Perkybits here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perkybits-riding-the-waves-of-life-intro/id1890866013?i=1000759385674 Connect with Jen: Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle GET BrocElite: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux/ Email me: jen@jendelvaux.com

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.net Connect with Jen: Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle GET BrocElite: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux/ Email me: jen@jendelvaux.com

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: What peptides are and how they differ from hormones. Why so many women in perimenopause and menopause are curious about peptides for energy, weight, and inflammation. The dangers of online buying, "peptide stacking," and DIY dosing from TikTok, discount sites, and gray‑market vials. The difference between FDA‑approved drugs, reputable compounded medications, and unregulated "research" peptides sold directly to consumers. What microdosing GLP‑1 really means, potential benefits, and what's still unknown. Why blood work, testing, and your personal "health philosophy" matter before starting any peptide. A green / yellow / red framework for women with a history of breast cancer: which peptide patterns feel more comfortable, which require extreme caution, and which are a hard no outside research settings. 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 Dr. Paige: Website: www.gozawellness.com IG https://www.instagram.com/goza.wellness https://www.instagram.com/dr.paige.do Free Hormone and Peptide Guide! https://signaturepc.ac-page.com/wrwr-hormone-peptide-guide Connect With Jen: Instagram: @jendelvaux BrocElite — 20% off with code NOTTODAYCANCER: mara-labs.com/nottodaycancer Join the Not Today Cancer Inner Circle: JOIN HERE Join the FREE Not Today Cancer here: REQUEST TO JOIN HERE Learn more: My WEBSITE EMAIL ME: jen@jendelvaux.com Leave a Review: If this episode gave you something today, a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps more women find this show. Jen reads every single one.

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: What it's like when both people in a marriage are fighting cancer at the same time The role reversals, the fear, and the conversations most couples avoid having Intimacy after cancer — the honest conversation nobody is having publicly The research-backed reason your relationship can literally affect your survival odds What cancer took from Jen and Darren's marriage — and what it gave them that nothing else could Stats Referenced in This Episode: Median survival for Grade 4 brain cancer: 12–18 months. Less than 10% of patients survive five years — MD Anderson Cancer Center Being married is associated with better cancer survival outcomes — in some cancers, the survival benefit of marriage is larger than the published survival benefit of chemotherapy — Journal of Clinical Oncology About Darren: Darren Delvaux is Jen's husband and a Grade 4 Astrocytoma brain cancer survivor who has defied every statistical expectation. He joins the Not Today Cancer podcast periodically to share the perspective no one else can — what it looks like to love someone through cancer while fighting your own battle at the same time. Connect With Jen: Instagram: @jendelvaux Join the Not Today Cancer Inner Circle: (JOIN HERE) Get the Blueprint: jendelvaux.com/blueprint Mentioned in This Episode: The Not Today Cancer Blueprint — Jen's complete system for rebuilding life after a breast cancer diagnosis: jendelvaux.com/blueprint Leave a Review: If this episode gave you something today, a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps more women find this show. Jen reads every single one.

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. Use my discount code and shop Mara Labs here: 20% off - NotTodayCancer In this episode, we cover: How Mara Labs was born from two families impacted by breast cancer The story behind David's wife, Maura, and the mission that continues through this company Dr. John Gildea's background in cancer metastasis research What sulforaphane is and why it gets so much attention The difference between broccoli, broccoli sprouts, glucoraphanin, and sulforaphane Why Mara Labs focused on creating a stabilized form How sulforaphane may support inflammation, detoxification, gut health, and brain health Why curcumin and sulforaphane are two of their top foundational supplements The role stress may play in health and healing Why lowering toxic burden matters after a diagnosis Thoughts on estrogen metabolism, inflammation, and common supplement questions Their perspective on berberine, blood sugar, sleep, and GLP-1 support Simple changes someone can start making right away after a diagnosis A few key takeaways: You do not have to change everything overnight Lowering stress matters just as much as improving nutrition Clean food, movement, and reducing exposure to everyday toxins can make a real difference Not all supplements are created equally The most powerful companies are often built from personal mission and lived experience Resources mentioned: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off ***** Im currently taking: Broccoli Plus, CurcElite & BerberElite Connect with Mara-Labs Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themaralabs/ Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com If this episode encouraged you, send it to a friend, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me so I can see what resonated most.

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 Five years ago, my life split into before and after. I learned that strength doesn't always look like bravery. None of my biggest fears came true the way I imagined. I started gaining more confidence and feeling in control. Cancer didn't end my life; it awakened it. I became way more present and grateful. You will feel joy again after cancer. Healing is not just physical; it's emotional and spiritual. I had to become more spiritual to trust the journey. There is so much life waiting for you on the other side of fear. ___________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Support MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off) AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO] My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off) Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES] Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com

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: What prehabilitation is and why it's crucial for surgical recovery How nutrition directly impacts healing after surgery Why many doctors receive very little nutrition education The powerful role of protein, fiber, and whole foods in recovery How exercise before surgery improves strength and healing speed The connection between stress management and surgical outcomes Simple tools to calm the nervous system before and after surgery Why sleep hygiene is a foundational part of healing How patients can better advocate for themselves in medical settings The mission behind Clara Recovery and tailored surgical supplements Practical steps every woman can take to feel more prepared and empowered ___________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Support Clara Recovery – tailored supplements and support for surgical patients MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off) AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO] My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off) Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES] Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com