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#397 Disappointment Detox - How to Stop Setting Yourself Up to Suffer

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

Release Date: 01/31/2025

#414 Smart Food Swaps For Breast Cancer Recovery - The AA Nutrition Plan

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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 confused or overwhelmed about what’s “safe” or supportive after a breast cancer diagnosis. I’m talking about two powerful cellular processes that are important for us to understand: autophagy and angiogenesis. These are what researchers call hallmarks of cancer—but they’re also incredible opportunities for healing. And the best part? You don’t need to fast for days or eat perfectly to support them. You just need to make some smart,...

#413 Vibration Plates For Breast Cancer Recovery - Muscle Bone and Bowel Benefits You Should Know About

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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 Recovery Coach Podcast, we explore the science behind a popular wellness tool: vibration plates, also known as whole-body vibration therapy (WBV). Whether you’re in recovery from breast cancer, managing post-treatment fatigue, experiencing bone loss, or dealing with sluggish digestion, you’ll discover how this gentle, low-impact tool could support your healing journey. We’ll dive into clinical research,...

#412 Emotional Eating After Breast Cancer - Why it Happens and How to Heal Gently

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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 the edge off? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast, I open up about my own experience with emotional eating during cancer recovery and share gentle, compassionate strategies to help you understand and shift this pattern—without guilt or shame. We’ll explore: -How cortisol (your stress hormone) drives cravings -What emotional triggers might be signaling -How to respond to your...

#411 How to Embrace Resistance and Move Through Life's Toughest Moments

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we’re talking about the concept of resistance — a natural, human response to discomfort, fear, and change. Resistance can show up in many forms, whether you're facing a difficult decision, trying to adopt new habits, or navigating life after cancer treatment. But here's the good news: resistance isn’t something to fight. It's a powerful signal that you're on the verge of growth. Let’s talk about: -Why does resistance come up -How can it affect your ability to move forward -How to work with resistance instead of against it I’ll give...

#410 How Breast Cancer Treatments Disrupt Your Digestion And What to Do About It?

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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 and day-to-day living: digestive changes. If you've experienced bloating, reflux, fatigue, or that uncomfortable feeling of fullness after eating, this episode is for you. You'll learn why hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) is often misdiagnosed as high stomach acid, how breast cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal therapy contribute to poor digestion, and why treating symptoms with acid-blocking medications might be doing...

#409 Breast Cancer, Wellness and Nature Deficit Disorder

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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. In this episode, we dive into why humans are biologically wired to crave nature and what happens when we ignore that inner pull for too long. We’ll explore the science behind Nature Deficit Disorder, the powerful mind-body effects of spending time outside, and how reconnecting with the natural world can support emotional, metabolic, and immune health—especially after breast cancer. You'll hear about: ...

#408 Breast Cancer and Your Body - Who's Betraying Whom?

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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 thought-provoking episode, I challenge the idea that our bodies betray us. We’ll talk about how we've been conditioned to ignore discomfort, push through pain, and normalize symptoms like bloating, fatigue, inflammation, and poor sleep—until something more serious forces us to listen. I’ll share my personal experiences and real-life stories—including the heartbreaking loss of my brother to a curable cancer—to illustrate why tuning into...

#407 How Breast Cancer Medications Impact Nutrients - And What You Can Do About It?

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

In this episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast, we're diving into how common post-treatment medications—like Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors (Letrozole, Anastrozole, Exemestane), Herceptin, Fulvestrant, and Bisphosphonates (like Fosamax and Reclast)—can deplete critical nutrients your body needs to feel good and stay strong. Have you ever wondered if the medications you're taking after breast cancer treatment could be affecting your energy, mood, or even your bone health? You're not imagining things. You'll learn: Which nutrients are most commonly depleted by these...

#406 The Surprising Truth About Behavior Change After Breast Cancer

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, Laura Lummer dives into the real—and often overlooked—challenges of making and maintaining lifestyle changes after a breast cancer diagnosis. Starting with a powerful quote from Lao Tzu, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading,” Laura reflects on the emotional weight, conditioned beliefs, and survival instincts that make behavior change both essential and incredibly difficult. Whether you’ve felt stuck in old habits or overwhelmed by the pressure to be “perfectly healthy,” this episode...

#405 Is Gluten Affecting Your Gut and Mood After Breast Cancer?

Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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 the past? In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore how gluten, gut health, glyphosate, and mood are deeply connected—especially after breast cancer treatment. You’ll learn: Why gluten can affect your gut and brain even without celiac disease The role of zonulin and leaky gut in inflammation and depression How breast cancer treatments like hormone therapy and aromatase inhibitors impact your gut What glyphosate...

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In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we’re talking about the emotional landscape of disappointment.

We’ll explore how unrealistic expectations, emotional attachment to outcomes, and projecting our own beliefs onto others can set us up for unnecessary suffering.

Laura shares actionable strategies to reframe disappointment, embrace curiosity, and use setbacks as stepping stones to growth and self-awareness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why disappointment stems from unmet expectations and how to identify them.
How radical acceptance and mindfulness can help you navigate disappointment.
The difference between focusing on outcomes versus embracing the process.
Why cognitive distortions, such as catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking, amplify disappointment.
Practical strategies to set realistic expectations, build resilience, and create lasting growth.

Key Resources and Studies Mentioned:

The Psychology of Disappointment (Zeelenberg et al., 2000): Learn how disappointment arises when reality doesn't align with expectations, and how it differs from regret.
Expectancy Theory of Motivation (Vroom, 1964): A theory that explains how we base our efforts on the belief that they will lead to desired outcomes, and what happens when expectations fail.
Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation (Holzel et al., 2011): Discover how mindfulness can reduce emotional attachment to outcomes and ease the impact of disappointment.
Resilience Research (Masten, 2001): Explore resilience as "ordinary magic" that anyone can develop to overcome setbacks.

Episode Highlights:

[0:01] Introduction: Understanding the universal nature of disappointment.
[7:15] Setting ourselves up for disappointment by attaching emotions to specific outcomes.
[15:30] Radical acceptance: Seeing people and situations for what they are without judgment.
[22:45] Cognitive distortions and their role in amplifying disappointment.
[29:00] Mindfulness practices and curiosity as tools for growth and self-compassion.

Practical Takeaways:

Reframe disappointment as a natural part of life and a catalyst for growth.
Practice gratitude by focusing on progress rather than perfection.
Burn your "manual" for how others should behave and accept them for who they are.
Set flexible goals and embrace curiosity to keep moving forward even when outcomes fall short.

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