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What happens after the diagnosis, when the appointments end, and the real questions begin?

Today I’m joined by breast cancer survivor Kelly Rovetto, the founder of Re-Femme, a cancer support platform created to support women through their active cancer journey.

We talk honestly about the moment treatment becomes real and how fear, overwhelm, and questions around identity, hair, skin, and femininity surface quickly. Kelly shares what it felt like to understand the medical side of cancer yet feel unprepared for everything that happens outside the clinic walls. That gap is what inspired Re-Femme, a resource offering trusted tips, tools, beauty and wellness services, and education designed to reduce isolation and increase connection.

This episode speaks to anyone navigating treatment, survivorship, or caregiving for someone who wants cancer journey support that feels humane, accessible, and grounded in real experience.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:29] Kelly's breast cancer diagnosis and the overwhelming gaps she discovered in support systems

[06:40] Why cancer support groups on Facebook became overwhelming rather than comforting

[13:36] The identity crisis and femininity loss that cancer treatment creates

[19:21] How PTSD affects 96% of cancer patients and the powerlessness of diagnosis

[35:40] What services Re-Femme offers

[42:56] Kelly's belief in divine timing and what 12 years of breast cancer did for her

[53:09] Why hospital integrative medicine programs often miss the mark and retraumatize patients

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A stressed nervous system can cancel out even the best nutrition.

If healing feels harder than it should, this episode explores why nervous system regulation may be the foundation you’re missing. I walk through practical anti-cancer lifestyle habits I’m personally prioritizing for 2026 and explain how chronic stress affects the body.

There are simple, realistic ways to support parasympathetic healing, including breathwork, slowing meals down, protecting sleep as medicine, and building routines that lower cortisol rather than add pressure. Blood sugar balance is examined through its impact on inflammation, sleep, and long-term health, along with why eating protein first and stopping food a few hours before bed can matter.

This episode also covers reducing toxic load where exposure is highest, especially through daily-use products, food, and environment, and why consistency matters more than perfection for cancer prevention and recovery.

If you’re a survivor, patient, or focused on prevention, this conversation centers on building a supportive internal environment through daily choices that feel sustainable and human, not extreme.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:22] Why you can't heal in fight or flight

[05:19] My favourite thing to do to pull me out of fight or flight

[07:08] Finding your low-toxic product favorites and putting health on autopilot

[10:46] The best hack to support your blood pressure

[13:40] Less perfection and more consistency instead of wellness toxicity

[16:10] Focusing on what you do daily, and not occasionally

[18:29] Eating to lower inflammation versus restricting

[20:16] Understanding your toxic load ‘rain bucket’

[22:38] Small swaps, big impact: the 28-day study proving personal care products change your cells

[25:43] Why you should protect sleep like it’s medicine

[27:33] Building long-term foundational health changes instead of seeking quick fixes

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

Resources Mentioned:

Reduction of daily-use parabens and phthalates reverses accumulation of cancer-associated phenotypes within disease-free breast tissue of study subjects by Dairkee S et al. | Article

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Comment on my YouTube and share with me one thing you're working on for the new year!

You don’t need another resolution. You need a system your body can actually stick with.

Let's see New Year’s resolutions through a cancer-conscious health lens. Why do most goals fail? It’s not because of laziness or lack of discipline, but rather because they’re built on motivation instead of systems.

In this episode, I share practical tools for creating sustainable habits, letting go of all-or-nothing thinking, honoring your nervous system, and why healing after cancer (or any major health challenge) requires consistency over perfection.

If you’re focused on cancer prevention, rebuilding trust with your body, or creating routines that lower inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support long-term vitality, this episode is for you.

You don’t need a total overhaul. You need a foundation that works, one habit at a time.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:02] The cancer survivor's unique relationship with new beginnings and planning for the future

[05:21] Why most resolutions fail and what they should actually represent

[09:03] Using January as an observation period rather than forcing commitment to goals

[11:59] The comprehensive framework for making habits stick long-term

[28:11] Why missing a day doesn't mean failure

[31:12] How to identify what to focus on by asking yourself questions and observing

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

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Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

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What happens when the cancer treatment ends, but the real fight is just beginning?

I learned the hardest way that beating cancer and healing from it are two completely different things. Today, I break the silence on what no one tells you after treatment: the missing exit plan, the fear that gets louder, and the lifestyle shifts that could change everything.

Most survivors report long-term side effects, yet structured support is nearly nonexistent. The system saves your life but leaves you to figure out recovery alone, no nutrition guidance, no detox strategy, no roadmap for prevention.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:52] Why there's no exit plan after cancer treatment ends

[05:17] The dangerous gap in nutritional education for cancer survivors

[06:56] What no one tells you about environmental toxins during and after treatment

[08:02] The emotional aftermath that's lonelier than the diagnosis itself

[08:25] Why prevention through lifestyle changes is the missing conversation in cancer care

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

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​​Comment below this episode on YouTube and let me know which foods you are committing to adding to your diet this week!

Most cancer survivors focus on what to avoid, but almost no one talks about what you must rebuild first.



In this episode, I’m sharing three foundational foods I believe every cancer survivor and cancer-conscious human should be intentionally adding to their diet. These aren’t trendy superfoods or expensive supplements. They’re everyday foods that directly support your immune system, hormones, metabolism, and gut, the systems that matter most after treatment and for long-term cancer prevention.

As an eight-year non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, I know firsthand that life after cancer isn’t just about survival. It’s about rebuilding an internal environment where your body feels stable, nourished, and supported. Here, I break down why protein intake after cancer is often misunderstood, how blood sugar balance impacts cravings and energy, and why prioritizing nutrition for cancer recovery can shift how you feel day to day.

If you’re navigating life after treatment, or you’re proactively thinking about foods to prevent cancer, this episode offers grounded, science-backed clarity without fear or overwhelm. Grab a pen. This is one you’ll want to revisit.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:57] The most overlooked food in cancer recovery and prevention

[03:59] How much protein cancer survivors actually need per meal to see real changes

[04:24] The dramatic shifts that happen when cancer survivors increase quality protein intake

[06:14] Chemotherapy and radiation devastate your gut microbiome

[08:33] Which fermented foods repair your gut and why prebiotics are essential

[10:41] How fiber functions as a cancer prevention tool through daily elimination

[12:45] Why eating 30 different plants per week creates a thriving gut microbiome

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

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Share this episode with every woman you know - this is amazing information that most doctors aren't telling you!

What if the thing destroying your hormones isn't your diet, your stress, or even your age?



This episode is all about hormones and the top 10 deal breakers for good hormonal health. My guest, Robin Nielsen, is a board-certified integrative nutritionist specializing in women's health and hormone balance. She's the founder and CEO of Natural Hormone Solution and has helped over 100,000 women worldwide. Robin has interviewed over 200 leading healthcare experts, served as president of both the National Association of Women Business Owners and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and been featured on CBS's Eye on the Bay for her transformative women's retreats.

Most of us test the wrong hormones at the wrong times and miss what's really running the show. Robin breaks down the two major hormones that control everything else and why your body might be stuck in fight or flight. She shares the root causes that are stealing your energy, your sleep, and your metabolism, plus the one practice that finally let her release decades of repressed emotion without rehashing her entire past.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[06:33] How perfectionism, busyness, and brain chemistry create a hidden hormone spiral

[11:59] The endocrinologist whose work revealed the real root of her symptoms

[17:26] Why breathwork unleashes emotions trapped in the body

[22:14] The real reason doctors rarely test cortisol and what they’re missing

[26:00] The three-step circadian reset that changes everything

[35:01] Why ignoring early signals leads to metabolic shutdown

[37:07] The simple food rules that rebuild hormones from the ground up

[41:28] How she reversed enamel loss, arthritis, and varicose veins naturally

[47:05] The shocking connection between cholesterol and balanced hormones

[58:35] The mindset shift that instantly lowers cortisol

[01:02:18] The pivotal choice that finally healed her hormones

[01:12:34] How a strong immune system becomes a long-term cancer-prevention strategy

Resources Mentioned:

Natural Hormone Solution | Website

Robin’s Hormone Reset Program | Website

Complete Hormone Assessment | Website

Happy Light | Website

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What if your first meal could quietly tip the scales away from cancer?

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a simple breakfast that helps lower inflammation while keeping blood sugar steady? Good news. There is! It's the same combination of real, unprocessed ingredients I've eaten for years because it helped me rebuild my body and support remission. Instead of chasing trends, I lean on what the research shows actually protects my cells.

Most people start the day with something fast that secretly spikes blood sugar, stirs up inflammation, and leaves hormones scrambling to keep up. This episode zooms in on how a different kind of breakfast can signal safety, calm your stress response, and feed the systems that keep cell damage in check without relying on anything ultra-processed. Pairing certain nutrients together turns one ordinary meal into a daily prevention strategy instead of just another rush-through-it bite.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:32] Why breakfast becomes a daily opportunity for cancer prevention

[03:46] The nutrient-dense power of pasture-raised eggs

[04:36] How wild-caught salmon transforms the inflammatory environment around your cells

[05:22] What my daily ‘secret weapon’ is

[06:58] The gut-healing impact of coconut kefir paired with antioxidant-rich fruits

[07:22] The cellular benefits of berries, pomegranates, and kiwi

[08:34] How this breakfast stabilizes blood sugar, lowers inflammation, and fuels detox pathways

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