112. Root-Cause Healing and Resilience: Dr. Jordan Trapp on Cancer, Hormones, and Hope

Jordan Trapp (naturopathic doctor + founder of Unshakeable Wellness) shares the story that brought them from a traditional medicine path into naturopathic, root-cause care — and how a chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) diagnosis reshaped priorities, mindset, and purpose.In this conversation, Sarah and Jordan talk about navigating cancer survivorship, the hidden weight of “the good cancer” comments, support that actually helps, and practical starting points for hormone + gut health (plus a clear, grounded breakdown of peptides and GLP-1s).Key takeaways:Naturopathic medicine is often a “both/and” approach: conventional care for acute needs + root-cause work for long-term healing.Survivorship comes with a unique mental load — scans, labs, and symptoms can trigger spirals even when treatment is working.Toxic positivity can be harmful; validation, consistency, and continued check-ins are often the most supportive.Perimenopause can begin around the mid-30s, and stabilizing cortisol + blood sugar can make symptoms more manageable.Gut health is foundational and connected to fatigue, mood, and autoimmune patterns.Simple hormone-support basics: eat within an hour of waking, prioritize protein first, and avoid coffee on an empty stomach (cortisol spike).Be cautious with supplement stacks and influencer advice — work with credentialed providers and personalized plans.Peptides are signaling molecules (short amino acid chains) that can support specific pathways; they’re tools, not magic fixes.GLP-1s can support weight loss/metabolic health, but without lifestyle changes, weight often returns after stopping.Jordan emphasizes sourcing peptides safely through legitimate compounding pharmacies and provider guidance.Guest bio + links / CTAsDr. Jordan Trapp is a naturopathic physician and founder of Unshakeable Wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she helps women optimize hormones, gut health, and metabolic wellness through personalized, root-cause care. A leukemia survivor herself, Jordan is passionate about resilient healing and community impact. She is currently a candidate for Visionary of the Year with Blood Cancer United, leading a fundraising campaign to support blood cancer patients and research.Jordan offers free 15-minute consults to help determine fit, and also offers a peptide intake option.Instagram: Jordan.trappp.nmdPodcast: Unshakeable and UnfilteredWebsite: Unshakeable WellnessThank you for listening to Creating Sunshine! Your support means the world to me, and I'm so grateful you're part of this community.If this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys.Don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there's so much more sunshine to create together!Let's stay connected:Your Next Chapter (1:1 Mindset Coaching)Follow me on InstagramShop my cups on InstagramJoin my email listMindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments downloadRemember, even in the darkest moments, there's always a way to create a little sunshine. Until next time, keep shining bright!