#425 Stress After Breast Cancer - Why Supplements Alone Wont Heal You#425 Stress After Breast Cancer - Why Supplements Alone Wont Heal You
The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
Stress isn’t just “in your head”—it changes your biology. It depletes nutrients like magnesium, vitamin C, B vitamins, and zinc, and keeps your body in survival mode. Supplements can help, but they won’t heal you if the root...
32:12•22 Aug 2025
Stress & Healing: Beyond Supplements After Breast Cancer
Episode Overview
- Supplements can't fix stress if the root cause isn't addressed.
- Stress depletes essential nutrients like magnesium and vitamin C.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help reframe stressful thoughts.
- Lab testing is crucial before spending money on supplements.
- Daily rituals and mindful practices can reduce stress.
“"Emotional work is metabolic work. When you regulate your nervous system, you lower your allostatic load."”
Laura Lummer, the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, takes listeners on a journey to understand the complex relationship between stress and healing after breast cancer. With humour and warmth, Laura explains why supplements alone won't solve the issue of stress, likening them to wrapping electrical tape around a leaky pipe. Stress isn't just an emotional burden; it affects your biology, draining essential nutrients like magnesium and vitamin C, which are vital for maintaining energy and wellness.
Laura emphasises the importance of addressing stress through emotional work and proven therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She challenges you to rethink how you manage stress, suggesting that lab tests can guide you in making informed decisions about supplements. Laura shares practical tips for daily stress management, from mindful breathing to creating intentional rituals that bookend your day with calmness.
Her candid approach is a breath of fresh air, encouraging you to explore the connection between mind and body. If you're curious about how emotional work can be metabolic work, this episode is packed with insights that might change how you view your health journey.
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