Episode 208 - Fatigue: Why Am I Still So Tired? Is It Menopause or Something Else?

One of the hardest things about fatigue after cancer is not knowing what’s causing it. Is it the lasting impact of cancer treatment? Is it menopause? Is it hormone therapy — or all of it together? For many people, it’s impossible to tease apart, and that uncertainty alone can be exhausting. And please don’t tell me to ‘do less’ to feel better!Fatigue is one of the most common and most misunderstood long-term effects of cancer and its treatment. Many people are told it’s “normal”, something they just have to live with. But for those experiencing it, this exhaustion can be overwhelming, persistent, and life-limiting.In this episode, Dani is joined by Dr. Jessa Landman, a leading naturopathic doctor specialising in integrative oncology. Together they unpack what cancer-related fatigue really is — and how menopause can intensify it further.Together, they explore why this fatigue is not the same as everyday tiredness, why rest alone often doesn’t help, and how hormonal changes, endocrine therapy, disrupted sleep, emotional load and identity loss can all layer on top of each other.This conversation is about validation, understanding, and practical ways forward!You can find more information about Dr Jessa Landman here:Website: https://drjessalandmann.com/Pre-order Jessa’s new Book: https://www.wiley.com/en-ca/Beyond+Cancer+Fatigue%3A+A+Path+to+Reclaiming+Energy-p-9781394381371You can find Dani’s Book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’ here: https://amzn.eu/d/0d9bgNBUIt is now also available as an audiobook!Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro06:32 "Complementary Care for Cancer Recovery"12:19 Enduring Fatigue and Recovery Struggles15:31 Cancer Fatigue vs Exhaustion17:40 Understanding Individual Health Needs20:49 "Food and Lifestyle as Medicine"25:27 Sleep Issues Post-Cancer Treatment29:22 Muscle, Nutrition, and Energy Balance33:15 Exercise: Finding What Works36:26 "Menopause Fatigue and Herbal Remedies"42:07 "Wellness Foundations and Options"47:34 "Menopause Fatigue: 3P Strategies"Connect with us:For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub