Ep 92 - Why CBT, Hypnosis and Mindfulness Work - and No, it’s Not All in Your Head

In today's episode, our goal is to help you understand the full spectrum of treatment options available, including guideline-supported non-pharmaceutical therapies, for holistic menopause care following cancer.Dr. Shelley Latte is a faculty member of the Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, where they research and apply evidence-based complementary treatments to support cancer patients and survivors. As the director of mind-body medicine, Shelley is interested in applications of mindfulness, hypnosis, CBT for symptom management of hot flushes, fatigue, chronic pain and insomnia. And we are going to back every treatment modality up with science and facts so that your treatment can be guided by your personal preference and also with the evidence you need to make an informed decision. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/shelly-latte-naorEvia Menopause app: https://www.eviamenopause.com/ We want to thank our partners https://mpowder.store/ for helping us get this episode out to all of you! Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro05:28 People seeking alternative treatments face barriers.07:39 Cancer survivors may feel pressure to overachieve.17:34 Comprehensive symptom assessment, lifestyle, labs, symptom improvement.20:28 Cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia.24:01 Guided integrative plan makes health goals easier.28:31 Hypnotherapy uses imagination for symptom relief.31:19 Anchoring wellbeing through visualisation and yoga practice.33:57 Acupuncture can be effective.38:55 Finding sustainable exercise strategy despite treatment effects.40:32 Herbs may not replace tamoxifen for cancer.52:46 Reflecting on past experiences, seeking new approaches.About Dani:The Menopause and Cancer Podcast is hosted by Dani Binnington, menopause guide, patients advocate for people in menopause after a cancer diagnosis, and founder of the online platform Healthy Whole Me. There is lots of information out there about the menopause but hardly any if you have had a cancer diagnosis as well. Many people say to me they have no idea what their options are, who to ask for help, and that they feel really isolated in their experiences. I started this podcast because there was nothing out there when I was thrown into surgical menopause at the age of 39, which followed on from my cancer diagnosis aged 33.Through the episodes, I want to create more awareness, share information from our fabulous guest experts, doctors and other specialists in the cancer and menopause field. And of course, I will share stories from the people in our community.So that together we can work towards a better menopause experience. For all of us.More educated, better informed and less alone.Connect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/ https://mpowder.store/