The Surprising Truth About Toxins and Hormones
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Release Date: 12/22/2025
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Galectin-3, perhaps a word you have never heard of, is a biomarker that plays a powerful role in inflammation, immune function, cancer progression, and even treatment response. But shining a light on the “often overlooked” tools is why you are here, and why we interviewed Ruby Tischoff, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with 25 years of experience in integrative medicine and nutraceutical science. Tune in to uncover valuable insights into targeting testing and how lifestyle factors (toxic exposures, chronic stress, etc.) can elevate galectin-3. And since we are women...
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Light is something we interact with every day, yet most of us rarely stop to consider how profoundly it influences our biology, including energy production, cellular health, tissue repair, and overall health. Our brilliant guest, Ari Whitten, is the founder of , a bestselling author, and one of the leading educators in photobiomodulation and human energy optimization. With a background in exercise science, human nutrition, and functional medicine, Ari has deep expertise in mitochondrial health, circadian rhythm and sleep, nutrition, gut health, light therapies, fitness, and hormetic stress....
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“80% of your healing is MINDSET.” - Dr. Heather Stone. Dr. Heather Stone, DC, is a leading expert, author, and speaker known for her root-cause, investigative approach to thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, and complex “mystery health challenges.” For more than 20 years, she has helped women uncover the hidden drivers of illness—many of which overlap with breast cancer—and reclaim vibrant, lasting health. Mindset is the way you think and feel that programs your subconscious mind. It’s literally running your life. In reality, if you stop, evaluate, and honestly answer questions...
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Stress = mental and physical health issues, is nothing new. We all know that. Which is why we reached out to Dr. Jorina Elbers, a board-certified neurologist and HeartMath Medical Director. To go deeper into what our bodies are trying to tell us through stress and the damage it causes. She explains how chronic stress and trauma can dysregulate the nervous system. This leads to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, pain, digestive problems, and emotional overwhelm. Rather than seeing these as separate issues. She shows how they’re often connected by a single root cause: a...
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In this special episode of the Wellness Warriors Podcast, De’Ann, Head Coach of Breast Cancer Conqueror, sits down with fellow coaches Laura and Michelle to give listeners an inside look at what our new programs within the 7 Essentials System® truly looks like. They share their personal stories, what drew them to Dr. V’s system-based, whole-body approach, and the surprises they encountered during training. The trio also reveals powerful “aha” moments clients experience around emotional healing, hormone balance, the dental–breast connection, and the profound shift women...
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Cancer, Motherhood & the Choice to Rise. In her 30s, juggling a blossoming career and an 18-month-old baby while dealing with COVID shutdowns and the death of a best friend, Amanda heard the words “stage 2 triple-positive breast cancer - 2 tumors.” And into the darkness she went. But a few weeks into her diagnosis and depression, she knew a mindset shift had to be made—for her, her daughter, and her world. Tune in to discover how she shifted from despair to finding joy, humor, and wisdom in this deeply human and relatable podcast episode featuring Amanda Gunville. We...
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In this episode, you’ll hear science, soul, humor, honesty, and the kind of grounded wisdom that only comes from someone who has lived this path from every angle. Because Achim Zinggrebe, MD, truly has—as a physician, cancer thriver, and son of a thriver. This heartfelt episode is also packed with practical support on how to navigate the parts of cancer healing that aren’t always discussed, such as: How to soften fear with gratitude Handling the pressure to “bounce back” after treatment The real inner work that leads to true healing How to rebuild trust in your body ...
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“I felt like Humpty Dumpty on the wall in the nursery rhyme that fell down and broke into a hundred pieces. No matter what they did, no well-meaning doctor could put me back together again. I had seen so many practitioners, and nothing helped; I wasted a lot of money and effort.” Chances are, you can relate to Dale Teplitz’s story of Hope and Healing. We have all been there. But then one day, Dale found a practitioner who took a dramatically different approach. She invited Dale to use Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) while focusing on a past traumatic event that occurred...
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Toxins and Hormones. Could your cleaning spray be connected with infertility or even breast cancer? Yes. Toxins in your home could be the culprit for what is causing hormonal problems. Hormonal problems are often a root cause of infertility, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and oh-so-many issues that especially women face, often in silence. For these reasons, and dozens more, we invited Dr. Aumatma Simmons to the podcast. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who is board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology. She has truly transformed the way we think about our hormones and health....
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“I sat my parents down and said I need your support no matter what. If I tell you, I need to heal by standing upside down, and I want you to say ‘That’s great, we support you.’’ We first learned about breast cancer thriver and transformational coach Veronika Bubenickova’s vision for The Lotus Journey. Her message immediately resonated with us. She speaks of embracing a fuller, more empowered life. One rooted in strength rather than fear—and her story captivated our hearts. We knew we had to have her on the podcast. In this 30-minute episode, you’ll hear honest mindset...
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Yes.
Toxins in your home could be the culprit for what is causing hormonal problems. Hormonal problems are often a root cause of infertility, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and oh-so-many issues that especially women face, often in silence.
For these reasons, and dozens more, we invited Dr. Aumatma Simmons to the podcast. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who is board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology. She has truly transformed the way we think about our hormones and health.
In this episode, she explains how environmental toxins disrupt hormones, why estrogen metabolism matters for breast health, and how supporting methylation and liver detox pathways plays a critical role in clearing hormones effectively. To support these pathways, many women benefit from targeted nutrients like those found in Methyl Support, which helps fuel phase-2 detoxification and healthy estrogen metabolism—two key themes discussed throughout the conversation.
Tune in for a fascinating episode that may finally answer your hormone-related questions. Then, download her Diva’s Detox Guide so you no longer have to blindly ask Google which products to buy or avoid.