Episode 184 - How to Reset Your Nervous System After Cancer

In today’s episode, we’re exploring something that affects every single cancer survivor, yet often goes completely unspoken: the state of your nervous system, and how it might be silently shaping your menopause symptoms.I am joined once again by the brilliant Dr Louise Oliver, GP and certified breathing practitioner, whose insights on snoring, mouth breathing and menopause had a huge response when she first appeared on the podcast. This time, the focus shifts deeper — to the autonomic nervous system (ANS), how it’s impacted by the loss of oestrogen, and why your breathing patterns may be the key to finding better balance.Together they explore:The two branches of the autonomic nervous system — and why so many survivors feel stuck in "fight or flight"Why oestrogen affects breathing efficiency — and what happens when it’s suddenly removed through treatmentHow disrupted breathing might worsen hot flushes, anxiety, night sweats, gut issues, and poor sleepMost importantly, what you can do to feel betterEpisode Highlights:00:00 Intro09:06 Chronic Anxiety and Sympathetic Nervous System12:45 Stress Response and Physical Discomfort14:09 Balancing Autonomic Nervous System26:29 "Check Your Breathing Habits"29:43 Breathing TechniquesMissed our first episode with Dr Louise Oliver?Listen to: Ep 132 – Does the Way You Breathe Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse? https://podfollow.com/the-menopause-and-cancer-podcast Get your copy of Navigating Menopause After Cancer: https://amzn.eu/d/6HTJ4hU Information from Dr. Oliver: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/post/stress-menopause - Great diagram of the menopausal autonomic nervous system dysfunction model in this blog.https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeuticlifecoaching.com/post/health-and-well-being-jigsaw-puzzleLearn more about our work: menopauseandcancer.orgConnect 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/