Episode 200 - Lifestyle Medicine for Menopause After Cancer/ Where to Start

In this empowering episode, Dani talks with Dr. Zainab Wasim, an Oncology Specialty Doctor and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, about how simple, evidence-based lifestyle changes can transform life after cancer.

You will learn what lifestyle medicine actually is, how the key pillars: movement, nutrition, sleep, stress and social connection - can support recovery, and why starting small can make a real difference to how you feel.

Dr. Zainab shares insights from her 12-week coaching pilot for breast cancer survivors, which achieved measurable improvements in wellbeing and confidence, and was featured by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

You’ll learn:

1. What lifestyle medicine is and why it matters after cancer
2. How each pillar can support menopause symptoms and survivorship
3. How to choose your first step without feeling overwhelmed
4. Why small, consistent actions create the biggest impact
5. Practical ways to bring lifestyle medicine into daily life

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

06:47 "Prioritising Patient Survivorship Support"

09:45 "Rise of Lifestyle Medicine"

16:09 Holistic Lifestyle Assessment Program

21:03 "Domino Effect of Cancer Support"

23:45 "Introducing Lifestyle Medicine Program"

25:28 Wellness Goals and Group Support

29:36 "Agency in Sustainable Programs"

38:54 Reframing Guilt Through Empowerment

You can find Dr Zainab Wasim here on @doctorzainabwasim and here on her website: Zainab Wasim - Lifestyle Doc

Start here with our Our YouTube Wellbeing Series — guided meditations, breath work & mindfulness.

Learn more: ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’ by Dani Binnington — Amazon link

Menopause And Cancer website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

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