About this episode

Dani and Dr. Jessa Landman discuss the complexities of fatigue after cancer treatment and its relationship with menopause.

One of the hardest things about fatigue after cancer is not knowing what’s causing it. Is it the lasting impact of cancer treatment? Is it menopause? Is it hormone therapy — or all of it together? For many people, it’s impossible to tease apart, and that uncertainty alone can be exhausting. And please don’t tell me to ‘do less’ to feel better! Fatigue is one of the most common and most misunderstood long-term effects of cancer and its treatment. Many people are told it’s “normal”, something they just have to live with. But for those experiencing it, this exhaustion can be overwhelming, persistent, and life-limiting. In this episode, Dani is joined by Dr. Jessa Landman, a leading naturopathic doctor specialising in integrative oncology. Together they unpack what cancer-related fatigue really is — and how menopause can intensify it further. Together, they explore why this fatigue is not the same as everyday tiredness, why rest alone often doesn’t help, and how hormonal changes, endocrine therapy, disrupted sleep, emotional load and identity loss can all layer on top of each other. This conversation is about validation, understanding, and practical ways forward! You can find more…

People in this episode

Host: Dani Binnington

Guest: Dr. Jessa Landman

Topics covered

• fatigue
• cancer treatment
• menopause
• hormonal changes
• integrative oncology
• emotional load
• identity loss

Keywords

• fatigue
• cancer
• menopause
• hormone therapy
• integrative oncology
• emotional health
• sleep disruption

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: drjessalandmann.com

Products: Beyond Cancer Fatigue: A Path to Reclaiming Energy, Navigating Menopause After Cancer

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