The Menopause and Cancer Podcast
The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, hosted by Dani Binnington, explores the intersection of cancer treatment and early menopause. Through conversations with patients, survivors, and medical professionals, it offers guidance on treatment options for women navigating these experiences. Binnington shares her personal journey after breast cancer and ovarian removal, aiming to help others feel supported and informed. The podcast also fosters a community through a Facebook group.
Episodes
Episode 231 - Anal Cancer, Menopause & Breaking the Silence
Welcome to the first guest episode of Navigating Menopause After Cancer.In the last two episodes, I shared why the podcast has entered a new chapter and reflected on the power of stories: how they help us navigate uncertainty, create connection and remind us that we're never alone.Today's conversation is a really beautiful example of exactly that.I'm joined by Michelle and Becky, two incredible wo
Episode 230 - The Next Chapter. A New Name. The Same Mission.
After four years, hundreds of conversations and countless stories, it's time to share what the next chapter of this podcast is going to look like...In this special solo episode, I reveal the new name and look of the podcast and, more importantly, the reason behind it.Your feedback made it very clear that the conversations, the experts, the survivor stories and the honesty are exactly what make thi
Episode 229 - I Asked. You Answered. The Next Chapter Begins
After four years of hosting this podcast, I kept thinking about the show's future. I wondered if I should make changes to the format, the episodes, my guests, and I worried if the podcast was still what you guys needed and wanted.Initially, I did a lot of overthinking - but then I knew I just needed to ask YOU.So over the past few weeks, I invited you to share your thoughts about the podcast: what
Episode 228 - 53 Kilometres, A Sex Toy & Lots of Laughter
This week's episode is a little different.A few weeks ago, a group of us took on a 53km challenge across the Peak District to raise money for Menopause and Cancer. Somewhere between the hills, the aching feet, the snack stops and plenty of laughter, I had this feeling that I wanted to ‘bottle up’ some of the conversations and the energy we had - to bring it to you.So, instead of an expert intervie
Episode 227 - The Messy Middle: Restarting HRT and Feeling Invisible
Within just a year of being diagnosed with breast cancer, lawyer mum and so-called ‘midlife-hipster’ George made the deeply personal decision to restart HRT.This episode isn't about advocating for or against HRT after breast cancer, and it certainly isn't about telling anyone what they should or shouldn't do. Instead, it's about understanding one woman's journey and exploring the thoughts, emotion
Episode 226 - Heart Health After Menopause and Cancer: Don't Panic, But Don't Ignore This Either
Heart disease is one of the biggest long-term health concerns facing cancer survivors after menopause. But before you panic, there is a lot more within your control than you might think. Just recently, I’ve seen several social media posts talking about how our risk of heart disease increases during menopause, especially if you’re not taking HRT.I totally understand how, for many cancer survivors,
Episode 225 - Supplements And Cancer: Are We Missing Out?
Whether it's joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, hot flushes or anxiety, it can feel frustrating when symptoms linger long after treatment ends. For many people, supplements seem like a logical place to look for menopause support, but with endless products, conflicting advice and cupboards full of half-used bottles, how do you know what's actually worth taking?In this episode, I am once ag
Episode 224 - Turmeric After Cancer: Have We Got It Wrong? With Professor Robert Thomas
Can turmeric really help with joint pain, inflammation and gut health after cancer? And why are so many people being told to avoid it?In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with leading oncologist, researcher and integrative medicine expert Professor Robert Thomas to unpack the science behind turmeric, gut health and cancer recovery.Prof Thomas shares why he believes many patients are receiv
Episode 223 - Four Years, Hundreds of Conversations and One Big Question: What's Next?
Four years ago, I sat down and recorded the very first episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast.At the time, I had no idea what I was doing. I didn't know whether anyone would listen, whether I'd make it past a handful of episodes, or that four years later I'd still be here, talking to you every single week.What began as a simple idea, to create the menopause resource I desperately wished I'd h
Episode 222 - “We Had To Learn Too” Cancer Care Nurses on Menopause After Cancer
In this inspiring episode, Dani is joined by two breast care clinical nurse specialists from Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to explore what’s possible when healthcare professionals truly listen, learn and work together to improve menopause care for women after cancer treatment.If you’re a patient, this is a must-listen so that you can set realistic expectations of what’s po
Episode 221 - Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause
Who controls what happens between women’s legs after menopause?It’s a confronting question, but one that sits at the heart of this episode.In this short, powerful conversation, I am joined by menopause specialist and sexologist Dr Angela Wright to explore why so many women — particularly those who have had cancer — are still being denied access to vaginal and vulval oestrogen treatments. And why w
Episode 220 - What are my rights? Working with cancer and menopause
Do you know your rights to work after a cancer diagnosis and with ongoing menopause symptoms?From navigating time off, to returning to work, to managing menopause symptoms in the workplace, it can feel overwhelming to know what your rights are and what support you should expect.I’m joined by Barbara Wilson, from Working With Cancer, who brings over 50 years of experience supporting people through
Episode 219 - Who Am I Now: Identity After Menopause and Cancer
In this very special community conversation, I sit down with a group of incredible women from our Menopause and Cancer community to explore something so many of us struggle with after cancer treatment… identity. I’m so grateful the group allowed me to get this conversation out to you! Lucky us.Who are we now?Together, we talk openly about the physical and emotional changes that can leave us feelin
Episode 218 - What Is It Like for Partners? Men Supporting Women Through Cancer & Menopause
In this episode, I’m joined by Rob and Andy, two partners navigating life alongside their wives through cancer and menopause.I actually asked in our Facebook community if anyone’s partners would be willing to come on the podcast… and these two were put forward by their wives — earning themselves serious brownie points in the process.This is a really honest conversation about what it feels like to
Episode 217 - Support, Strength & Saying It As It Is - Living with Secondary Cancer
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lisa, founder of Make 2nds Count and The House of Hope charity in Edinburgh, who is living with secondary breast cancer while continuing to support so many others.This is an honest, heartfelt conversation about what it really means to live with ongoing cancer treatment. I ask Lisa if she feels excluded from other menopause conversations and even from t
Episode 216 - Is It Brain Fog… or ADHD?
In this episode, I’m joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Helen Wall, and we’re exploring something that so many of you have been talking about in our community — struggling with brain fog, focus, memory, total overwhelm, and that feeling of just not feeling like you can manage anymore.We often call it brain fog. But what if, for some of us, it could be something more?Today, we’re diving into
Episode 215 - Bone Health After Cancer & Menopause: What Every Survivor Needs to Know
In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Lester, a British Menopause Society-accredited specialist and breast cancer survivor, for an essential conversation on bone health after cancer and menopause.Bone health is one of the most common — and least talked about — long-term effects of cancer treatment. Whether your menopause was triggered suddenly by treatment or has developed over time, the impact o
Episode 214 - What It Really Feels Like & And Your Questions Answered
In this episode, I’m doing something a little different.I’m sharing real stories of who I met, what went on in our menopause after cancer community, and real experiences of what menopause after cancer actually feels like. The parts that often go unspoken.I mull over if menopause after cancer needs a rebrand?What does it mean to set realistic expectations?And alongside that, I’m answering your ques
Episode 213 - Black Cohosh, Red Clover & Ashwagandha: Are They Safe After Cancer
When you’re thrown into menopause after breast cancer treatment, the symptoms can feel relentless: hot flushes, insomnia, anxiety, joint pain, low mood to name a few.And when conventional options feel limited, it is understandable that many people begin looking into herbal medicine.But then the confusion starts.- What herbal medicine actually is — and what it isn’t- Is black cohosh safe?- What abo
Episode 212 - Questioning Alcohol After Cancer in Menopause
In this honest and judgment-free conversation, Dani is joined by cancer survivors Emily and Anita to explore their relationship with alcohol after cancer and during menopause.Together, they talk openly about questioning drinking habits, attempts to moderate or stop altogether, the social shifts that come with drinking less, and the impact on identity and relationships.We know that no amount of alc
Episode 211- The PIONEER Trial: Rethinking Hormones After Breast Cancer?
In this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Susanna Unsworth, GP and menopause specialist at the Cambridge breast unit, to talk about why menopause after cancer can sometimes feel like such a complex and at times controversial area of medicine.We explore why medical opinions can differ, why this space is not always black and white, and what happens when new research start
Episode 210 - Can Acupuncture Help Menopause Symptoms After Cancer? Looking at the Research
Today, we’re exploring the evidence with medical acupuncturist Maria Vega.Many cancer survivors experience menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, joint pain, insomnia and anxiety — often while navigating complex treatment plans or endocrine therapy. For some, HRT may not be an option, which leads many people to explore complementary approaches like acupuncture.But does acupuncture really work? An
Episode 209 - Beyond the Pink - Anal Cancer, Menopause & Awareness Day
On this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, we’re marking Anal Cancer Awareness Day (21 March) by shining a light on a cancer that is often misunderstood, stigmatised, and rarely talked about.Anal cancer is caused by HPV, just like cervical cancer, yet it doesn’t receive the same awareness or open conversation. It might not feel as “pink” or as socially comfortable to talk about as breast
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 misunderstoo
Episode 207 - Why Menopause After Cancer Comes With Grief
Grief isn’t a ‘real menopause symptom’, I know, but… how can I host a podcast for people affected by cancer and not talk about grief!Grief isn’t only about losing someone we love. It can also mean the loss of fertility, the loss of identity when our bodies and sexuality feel unfamiliar, the loss of certainty about our future, or even the loss of trust in a body that feels changed by treatment. And
Episode 206 - Tamoxifen and Aromatase Inhibitors: The Side Effects No One Warns You About
What happens after active cancer treatment ends, when you’re sent on your way with hormone therapy such as tamoxifen or Aromatase Inhibitors and expected to just get on with life?I’m joined by oncologist Claire Macaulay, a breast oncologist whose work focuses on what happens when patients fall off what she powerfully describes as the “treatment conveyor belt.” We’re also joined by a whole group of
Episode 205 - Keep Going: Finding Strength After Cancer
If you’re feeling low on motivation to start exercising or to keep up the good work, this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m joined by Christine. Christine is here to remind you that even when life changes overnight, strength, movement and hope can still be found.Christine had to relearn how to walk after cancer and then to relearn how to cycle. Just one month after lung surgery, she took par
Episode 204 - Where Do I Turn Now? Making difficult treatment decisions
If cancer treatment pushed you into menopause, you may be sitting there scratching your head, wondering what on earth is happening to your body, why no one warned you, and where you’re supposed to turn for support. That’s exactly where Holly found herself.In this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, I’m joined by Holly Adcock, who first had vicious night sweats during chemotherapy and late
Episode 203 - The Oncologist Who Knew Menopause and Lifestyle Medicine Couldn’t Be Ignored
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Amy Comander, an expert I’ve been wanting to bring onto the podcast for a long time.Amy is a breast oncologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner based at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is, quite honestly, many people’s dream oncologist — someone who truly understands that surviving cancer is about far more than gettin
Episode 202 - Scanxiety and Menopause: Why It Feels So Intense (and What Can Help)
This week, we’re diving into something that so many of us know far too well — scanxiety. That mix of fear, worry, and sleepless nights that builds before routine scans can be overwhelming on its own… But when you add menopause after cancer into the mix, it can get even more intense.To help us unpack what’s really going on, I’m joined by Louise Baker, an applied neuroscience specialist who works wi
Episode 201 - Sexual Health After Cancer Treatment: A Practical Show-And-Tell Guide
Episode 201 - Sexual Health After Cancer Treatment: A Practical Show-And-Tell GuideIn this practical workshop, we focus on sexual health after cancer. This is a hands-on, show-and-tell session, designed to normalise conversations about sexual health and offer realistic options for managing discomfort after cancer, whether you’re navigating this alone or with a partner. We’ll look at dilators, comp
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
Episode 199 - Your Personalised Menopause-After-Cancer Care Plan: A New Year Reset
In this New Year episode, Dani is joined once again by Dr Shilpa McQuillan, GP, gynaecologist and menopause specialist for an action-packed conversation that gives you the tools and confidence to build your own personalised menopause-after-cancer care plan.If you’ve ever felt lost in the system, unsure what to ask, or left to manage symptoms on your own, this episode will help you make sense of it
Episode 198 - Making Sense of It All: Menopause After Cancer
Why is it so hard to get the right help, ask the right questions, and know what to do when it comes to menopause after cancer?In this episode, Dani is joined by Dr Shilpa McQuillan, a gynaecologist, GP, and menopause specialist - for an honest conversation about why menopause after cancer remains so difficult to talk about, both for patients and clinicians.Together they explore what happens when m
Episode 197 - Reflections, Laughter & Gratitude: Our Christmas Eve Special
This Christmas Eve, we’re doing something a little different.Instead of our usual expert interview, today I’m bringing you some of our Menopause and Cancer team — the powerhouses of women behind the clinic, workshops, research, retreats, fundraising, and support you receive throughout the year.It’s a warm, honest, hopeful conversation about what it really takes to run a small organisation with a g
Episode 196 - From GSM to Tantra - A Story of Discovering Pleasure After Cancer
I promise I’m not turning The Menopause and Cancer Podcast into a sex podcast… (well, not entirely 😉).But when you hear this week’s conversation with Cay, a much-loved member of our community, you’ll understand why I had to share it.Cay’s story is a wild and wonderful mix of pleasure, perimenopause, cancer, heartbreak, healing, discovery and hope.We talk about:Why she thinks I should be wearing se
Episode 195 - Living With and Beyond Cancer featuring Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara from Rad Chat
This week’s episode is a special collaboration with the brilliant team from Rad Chat; the multi-award-winning, first therapeutic radiographer–led oncology podcast. And they’re with us on the show today!Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara bring decades of frontline cancer experience, and in this joint conversation we explore menopause after cancer from both the patient and clinician pers
Episode 194 - The Double Whammy: When Cancer Means Coming Off HRT
Being diagnosed with cancer is life-changing. But being told you have to stop HRT too? It’s a double whammy that can leave you feeling lost, frightened, and unsure where to turn.In this episode, I speak with Sarah and Laura - two women who’ve lived through that moment. Laura is six months on, and Sarah is a year into life without HRT. They share their feelings on what it feels like, how they’ve co
Episode 193 - Testosterone after breast cancer? What is the current evidence? (Part 2)
In this week’s episode, Dani continues her conversation with Dr Sarah Glynne, GP, menopause specialist, and co-author of the new paper “Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients: What Is the Current Evidence?” - to explore one of the most frequently asked questions left after last week’s episode: testosterone therapy after breast cancer.This is Part 2 of our special series following th
Episode 192 - Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients: What is the Current Evidence?
In this week’s episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, Dani speaks with two of the authors behind the new paper, Menopausal hormone therapy for breast cancer patients: what is the current evidence? Professor Jayant Vaidya, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, and Dr Sarah Glynne, GP and menopause specialist.This is the first of a two-part special exploring what this new paper and upcoming M
Episode 191 - I can’t shift the weight - should I consider the GLP-1 Medicines?
Many people in our community say it has become virtually impossible to shift the weight since cancer and menopause. So of course we ask ourselves: What role do GLP-1 medicines play in cancer survivorship and what do we really know about their safety, risks, and benefits? In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Tweedie, currently working as the lead cancer nurse in the North East of England. W
Episode 190 - Inflammation and Menopause After Cancer: How Food Can Help
Inflammation is a word we hear everywhere these days but what does it really mean for cancer survivors going through treatment-induced menopause? Could the foods we eat, the drinks we choose, and the daily habits we build really make a difference to menopause symptoms like joint pain, hot flushes, fatigue, and brain fog?In this episode, I’m joined by nutritionist Julie Webb, a specialist in oncolo
Episode 189 - Breathe In, Chill Out: Our New Wellbeing Series Is Here
“I don’t have time.”“I can’t switch my brain off.”“I’ve tried it before - it didn’t work.”Sound familiar? In todays episode, Dani explores how easy it is to not try breathwork or meditation when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or just fed up. But here’s the truth: these simple tools can make a real difference, especially for people navigating menopause after cancer.In this solo episode, Dani reads a li
Episode 188 - Boots, Big Conversations and Community
This week’s episode is a little different — I’m taking you behind the scenes of two very special moments: our 50km fundraising walk and a powerful all-day event at Future Dreams House. Wherever you are at - whatever symptoms you may have, this episode will make you feel good! Promise!You’ll hear real, unfiltered snippets from the trail, including a brilliant chat about Viagra and vaginal moisturis
Episode 187 - When Your Libido Leaves the Building… and How to Tempt It Back In
This week, Dani is joined by Alyson, a listener of the show and valued member of our community, to talk honestly about low libido, zero sex drive, intimacy, and finding pleasure again after cancer.Has your sex life changed? No libido? Can’t be bothered? Alyson shares her personal journey — from enjoying a healthy sex life to suddenly being thrown into menopause during chemotherapy, and how he
Episode 186 - It Doesn’t End When Treatment Ends - October Community Special
This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Sinéad for an honest conversation about the ongoing reality of menopause after cancer.We talk about what it’s like to navigate life after treatment — how our bodies and identities change, how frustrating it is to have to work so hard at everything (even when considering a simple supplement!), and why it’s so important for others to understand that this journe
Episode 185 - What We Wish People Understood - October Community Special
October is a busy and often overwhelming month — with Breast Cancer Awareness campaigns everywhere and World Menopause Awareness Day on the calendar. For many in our community, it can be triggering, noisy, and emotionally exhausting.That’s why this month, I’m handing the microphone over to you — our incredible community. In this special episode, we share the things we wish our friends, families, w
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
Episode 183 - Pen, Paper, Power: Writing Your Way Through Menopause After Cancer
The menopause transition after cancer can feel overwhelming — it’s hard to know what to do next, how to process it all, or even where to start. This episode offers a gentle, creative way in.Rory Green shares her own story as a cancer survivor, writer and psychotherapist, navigating menopause, and how writing became a powerful outlet for healing, release, and self-discovery. Rory runs transforative
Episode 182 - Bladder Health After Cancer: What’s Normal and What’s Not
In this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Carys Sonnenberg — GP, menopause specialist, and women’s health expert — for a practical, empowering workshop all about bladder health.We ask the questions many of us wonder but rarely say out loud:What’s normal when it comes to bladder habits?How often is too often to wee?Urinary tract infections and treatmentsProlapse and wh
Episode 181 - From Caterpillar to Butterfly: Young, Diagnosed and in Menopause
In this episode, I speak with Laura – a young cancer survivor who was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma (a form of cervical cancer) at just 31 years old. Like so many others, her treatment pushed her into early menopause, and she was left with more questions than answers.Laura opens up about:The emotional shock of menopause in her early 30sWhat she wishes someone had told her when symptoms startedThe
Episode 180 - No amount of alcohol is safe. Now what?
Episode 180 - No amount of alcohol is safe. Now what?In this episode, I revisit the topic of alcohol after cancer, following powerful updates from the World Cancer Research Fund’s “Alcohol and Cancer: Let’s Talk” campaign.We now know alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, including breast and bowel. And while the safest amount to drink is none, real life drinking habits are of course much
Episode 179 - Vaginal Oestrogen After Breast Cancer: A Worldwide View and Guidance
In this episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, I’m joined once again by the incredible Dr Alison Macbeth – a top menopause specialist supporting breast cancer patients, and one of the key medical contributors to my book Navigating Menopause After Cancer.This time, we’re diving deep into the topic of vaginal oestrogen after breast cancer — and what you’ll hear is the most up-to-date and compr
Episode 178 - Stopping HRT: The Side Effect I Wasn’t Ready For
Welcome back to The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. Today, I’m joined by someone whose work has made a massive impact on our community — Mr. Vikram Talaulikar, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Associate Professor at UCL. He’s helped shape a groundbreaking part of my book: the table outlining the safety of HRT after all types of cancer. In this episode, we explore what it’s really like to
Episode 177 - Goosebumps & Grit: Ellie on Teenage Menopause After Cancer
If you’re looking for strength, perspective, or just a dose of hope — this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, you’ll hear from someone who’s walked through the unimaginable and come out shining. You’ll feel inspired, understood, and reminded that even in the hardest times, there is resilience, connection, and possibility.I’m joined by the incredible Ellie Waters — a cancer survivor, now m
Episode 176 - From Doctor to Patient: Dr Alison Macbeth’s Breast Cancer Story
Today I’m joined by the brilliant Dr Alison Macbeth, one of the most incredible menopause doctors of our generation, who supports our cancer community. Alison has been instrumental in shaping some of the most important chapters in my new book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer — especially those on vaginal oestrogen and the many non-hormonal treatment options available to cancer survivors.But duri
Episode 175 - Can I Take HRT After Cancer? A Groundbreaking Table
Welcome to the first episode after the launch of Navigating Menopause After Cancer!And what better way to begin than with one of the experts who helped shape it?Today, I am joined by the brilliant Mr Vikram Talaulikar, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and honorary Associate Professor at UCL.In this episode, we dive back into a topic we’ve covered before — HRT after cancer — but this time, we’re
Episode 174 - Just Between Us: The Book Is Here
Hello and welcome to this very special episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. I’m Dani Binnington — and today, I’m quietly announcing something deeply personal and long in the making: my book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer, is now published.There’s no big media campaign, no marketing team, no fanfare — just me, sitting here with you, sharing this moment. Because this book was always just
Episode 173 - Body Positive, Post-Cancer: Shelley’s Unfiltered Lens
Welcome to a special crossover episode of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. Today’s episode is a little different. I’m joined by Shelley Syme — a young breast cancer survivor and the host of One Lump or Two, a brilliant podcast exploring life after cancer. Instead of recording two separate interviews, we hit record together and are sharing this conversation across both of our shows.We dive into:Bo
Episode 172 - It’s Not HRT or Herbal – It’s What Works for You
Episode 172 - It’s Not HRT or Herbal – It’s What Works for YouIn today’s episode, I’m doing something a little different. I’ve pulled together five short clips from past episodes of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast — covering everything from HRT after breast cancer, to herbal treatments, sleep support, and even intimacy after cancer.Why? Because this week, my book Navigating Menopause After Cancer
Episode 171 - Bonus Friday Episode 5 - Brave Enough To Be You And So Close to Publication Day
In this final bonus episode before book launch day (hopefully!), I reflect on the bravery it takes to write and publish a book, and the courage and bravery I see in every member of our Menopause and Cancer community. That is you!To start celebrating, I am joined by the brilliant Jane, a community member who turned her life around after cancer-induced menopause cost her four corporate jobs. Jane fo
Episode 170 - What’s next? Career change and new beginnings
In this powerful episode, Dani explores what happens when cancer changes everything, including your career. Whether it’s out of necessity or a deep desire to follow a new path, many of us find ourselves questioning what’s next after treatment. Together with Philippa and Kerry, two community members, they explore what happens during time off, what happens when we return to work, and what they've le
Episode 169 - Bonus Friday Episode 4 - This is truly a book from the community for the community
Welcome to our fourth special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, where I take you behind the scenes of writing Navigating Menopause After Cancer. In today’s episode, I will share with you the incredible story - and this can’t be a coincidence - of how the cover came to life. It was truly at this point that this book truly became a book from the community, for the community.&n
Episode 168 - What are my true benefits of taking endocrine therapy?
You may be experiencing menopausal symptoms and side effects due to taking medications such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors, also called endocrine therapy. You may wonder how much longer you can go on like this. And you may not know what your true benefit of being on these medications is for you. So in today’s conversation, Dani is joined by breast speciality oncologist Dr Claire Macaul
Episode 167 - Bonus Friday Episode 3 - Will it ever happen and “it takes a village”
Episode 167 - Bonus Friday Episode 3 - Will it ever happen and “it takes a village”Welcome to our third special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast, where I take you behind the scenes of what I have been working on for a very long time. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share the emotional rollercoaster of bringing Navigating Menopause After Cancer to life — from self-doubt t
Episode 166 - When the rules change: From advocacy to adversity
In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Alice Smellie, journalist, author, and co-founder of Menopause Mandate. Alice shares her deeply personal experience of navigating menopause after cancer, including the unexpected challenge of having to stop HRT after years of advocating for its safe and informed use.This is a conversation about real life — the messy, non-linear, and often imperfect re
Episode 165 - Bonus Friday Episode 2 - Doubt, not fitting in and no publishing deal
Episode 165 - Bonus Friday Episode 2 - Doubt, not fitting in and no publishing dealWelcome to a very special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. I’m Dani Binnington — cancer survivor, menopause advocate, and founder of Menopause and Cancer — and today marks the start of something I’ve been quietly working on for years.This is our second bonus episode, and I’m once again inviting you
Episode 164 - You Come First
In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval — a leading medical oncologist with over 25 years of experience — for an honest and deeply empowering conversation about cancer, survivorship, and putting yourself first.Dr. Troso-Sandoval shares her journey in oncology and her passion for helping women navigate not only treatment, but life after cancer. From the importance of se
Episode 163 - Bonus Friday Episode - Something exciting is happening….
Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. I’m Dani Binnington — cancer survivor, menopause advocate, and founder of Menopause and Cancer — and today marks the start of something I’ve been quietly working on for years.In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my brand-new book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer. This book didn’t just appear overnight
Episode 162 - Beyond Being Strong: Self-Compassion and the Realities of Life After Cancer
So many of us have been made to feel like we should just be “okay” after cancer—that if we’re not constantly “beating it” or “staying strong,” then somehow we’re failing. That we should be grateful it was “only” this stage, “only” this treatment. But the truth is, it’s not only anything. It’s hard, it’s relentless, and the weight of having to hold it together for everyone else can be exhausting.An
Episode 161 - Why a High-Protein Diet Isn't The Answer
If you’ve been feeling confused by the high-protein hype, this episode will bring clarity. In this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Julie Webb – a nutritionist with decades of experience supporting people through cancer and recovery. She’s been on the podcast before, and I knew I had to bring her back because she has so much practical, no-nonsense wisdom to share.We talk all about p
Episode 160 - The Hidden Struggles: Menopause, Cancer & Ethnic Minority Women
Today, we’re opening up an important conversation about menopause, cancer, and the barriers that can make getting the right support even harder. My guest, Dr. Ferhat Udin, is a GP menopause specialist. She’ll be sharing her expertise on the unique challenges faced by women from ethnic minorities, alongside some of her own challenges as a female doctor wearing a headscarf—but this conversation is r
Episode 159 - The Future of Sexual Health After Cancer: Can Vaginal Probiotics Help?
Could a breakthrough in women's health change the way we manage sexual health after cancer? In this episode, I sit down with Jo Bailey, a consultant gynaecologist surgeon, specialising in gynaecological cancers, to explore an exciting and emerging treatment—vaginal probiotics.Many cancer survivors struggle with menopause symptoms, including vaginal dryness, discomfort, and pain during intimacy. Wi
Episode 158 - Call It Out: Granola Won’t Fix Menopause
In this powerful solo episode, Dani invites you to press pause, tune in, and reflect — while also arming you with clarity around some of the noise in the menopause space. You’ll learn how to check in with yourself emotionally, spot the signs of meno-washing in the wellness industry, and take small but meaningful steps to reclaim your voice and your story.Whether you're newly diagnosed, deep in tre
Episode 157 - Friendship, Mental Health & Self-Care: Navigating Cancer Survivorship
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Walker, a coach and podcast host, but also my very dear friend who has helped me personally so much over the years. We talk about the power of friendship and support when navigating cancer and mental health challenges. We explore the emotional ups and downs of survivorship, the impact of anxiety and the role of friends.Takeaways from our conversation:F
Episode 156 - How to Start Strength Training After Cancer: Safe & Effective Workouts
Want to regain strength after cancer treatment but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I speak with Sarah Newman, a cancer survivor who has turned her frustration and passion into becoming an exercise specialist for survivors. We’ll talk about how to begin strength training after cancer, what exercises are safe, and how to rebuild muscle after treatment. We cover:The best beginne
Episode 155 - Broadway Star Turned Cancer Survivorship and Menopause Advocate
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Rachel Frankenthal, a board-certified Physician Assistant and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, whose work is transforming the lives of cancer survivors. Rachel specialises in gynaecological oncology at UCLA, supporting women through both cancer treatment and survivorship—particularly those navigating treatment-induced menopause.But Rachel’s story
Episode 154 - HRT, Sugar, Turmeric & Myths: Cancer & Menopause Facts You Need to Hear
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Liz O’Riordan, a former breast cancer surgeon, three-time cancer survivor, and author of The Cancer Roadmap: Real Science to Guide Your Treatment Path. Liz shares the motivation behind her latest book, and the most common myths surrounding cancer, treatment, and menopause.We discuss the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis and evidence-based insights into controv
Episode 153 - Herbal Medicine for Menopause: What Works for Your Symptoms
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Melinda McDougall, a registered Medical Herbalist. Melinda has analysed hundreds of research papers on herbal medicine and menopause to uncover what truly works for some of our most bothersome menopause symptoms. Today, she brings that knowledge to us so that we can find out what considerations we have to make when also dealing with the complexities of a cancer di
Episode 152 - Osteoporosis Risk After Cancer Treatment
Are your bones at risk after cancer treatment? Many cancer survivors experience bone loss due to treatments that affect hormones and bone density. In this episode, we break down what you need to know about osteoporosis, how to assess your risk, and the steps you can take to protect your bone health.Our expert guest, Dr. Olivia Hum, is a GP specialising in women’s and sexual health, an accredited B
