In today’s episode, Dr Zoe Schaedel shares with us how we can plan for better sleep. When you’re up in the middle of the night, unable to fall asleep, everything seems so much worse. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and most people struggle unable to sleep for years after their initial diagosis even. Is that you? What you need, is a plan. You’d be surprised, this plan starts in the morning.

We will discuss:

• How to get ready for a good night’s sleep first thing in the morning.
• How to signal to your body it’s time to sleep
• What to do when you’re lying awake at night
• Why when you eat matters?
• How breathing exercises can help
• Evidence-based treatments for insomnia
• Melatonin, Magnesium

This episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.

Dr Zoe Schaedel is an NHS GP with expertise in menopause, sleep problems and cancer patients. She has founded Myla Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

06:23 Sleep Hygiene Alone Isn't Enough

08:49 Experiencing Sleep Disruptions?

17:05 Managing Hot Flushes for Better Sleep

18:03 Improving Nighttime Wakefulness Habits

23:55 Nighttime Thinking: Anxious and Uncontrolled

25:52 Power of Breathing Exercises

30:05 Overcoming Sleeplessness Strategies

36:45 Managing Nighttime Anxiety and Options

37:52 "Considering Sleeping Pills for Insomnia"

46:06 Surviving Sleep Deprivation Tips

51:46 Exploring Magnesium and CBD Benefits

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In today’s episode, Dr Angela Ward, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, will guide us through this intimate, interactive and thought-provoking episode on how to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer. “This has been one of the most valuable sessions I have attended after since my cancer treatment”, said a member who joined us at the end of the recording.

Low libido, zero libido is a common side effect of cancer treatment and as we’re about to find out, most people feel very much alone with it.

Before we dive in, we will also do a quick solutions workshop on all your solutions for hot flushes.

We will discuss:

• Hot flushes treatment options - non-hormonal
• Low libido, no libido - what can we do to tackle it?
• I’ve not had sex in years and my partner really wants it
• What is mate-guarding?
• How to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer?
• Not having sex ruined my relationship
• Why no-one ever talks about it
• The expectations around our sex life

This episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

07:58 Assessing HRT and Alternative Treatments

21:10 New Drug Options for Symptoms

22:51 Bio psychosocial Impact on Sex Life

32:39 Rediscovering Pleasure Through "Pleasure Mapping"

41:47 Pre-Cancer Journey & Sexual Exploration

47:56 Addressing Intimacy Post-Diagnosis

51:32 Adapted Intimacy for Post-Surgery Recovery

54:50 Rethinking Sexy and Self-Esteem

Dr Angela Ward, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, is also a GP with expertise in menopause and cancer patients. She has co-founded Spiced Pear Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.

Book mentions:

Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: A Cognitive Behavioural Self-help Guide to the Menopause by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith

Mind the Gap by Dr Karen Gurney

Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori A. Brotto

In today’s episode, Dr. Olivia Hum, a British Menopause Society expert, will guide us through expert solutions to manage joint aches and pains and what we can do to look after our bone health.

We will also discuss:

• Holistic joint aches solutions
• How can I look after my bone health?
• What is a Dexa scan?
• How do I know my bones are at risk?
• Mental health support
• Q&A - Dr. Hum answers your questions

This episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.

Dr Olivia Hum is an NHS GP with expertise in menopause and cancer patients. She has co-founded Myla Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

09:19 Osteoporosis Risk and Prevention

13:10 Calcium and Exercise for Bone Health

24:17 Menopause and Osteoporosis Risk Factors

26:53 Boosting Fibre and Bone Health

36:19 Oncologists' Strategies with Aromatase Inhibitors

39:30 Managing Pain

42:39 Codeine: Effects and Risks Explained

01:06:32 Post-Cancer Menopause Health Plan

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub