In this episode, Megan Abbott and Heather Cooan discuss the complexities of cancer, its root causes, and the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in prevention. Heather shares her personal journey with cancer and how it led her to become an integrative nutrition consultant. They explore the significant role of lifestyle and nutrition in cancer development, emphasizing that 95% of cancers are linked to these factors. The conversation also touches on the importance of managing blood sugar, avoiding toxic substances, and the controversial topic of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for those with a history of hormone-sensitive cancers. In this conversation, Megan Abbott and Heather Cooan explore various aspects of cancer care, including the influence of hormones, the role of parasites, and how to support the body during active treatment. They discuss the importance of post-cancer care and the need for empowerment and agency in making health decisions. Heather emphasizes the significance of understanding one's body and the holistic approach to healing, while also providing practical advice for managing treatment side effects and long-term health.

Heather's Bio:

Heather Cooan is a double board-certified integive metabolic oncology nutrition consultant, functional medicine practitioner, transformational coach, and lived experience mentor. She supports individuals navigating cancer, autoimmunity, and complex chronic illness with evidence-based, trauma-informed stegies rooted in nutrition, lifestyle, nervous system regulation, daily habit change, and environmental design. Informed by her own healing journey—including vulvar cancer, Hashimoto's, lichen sclerosus, and an ongoing diagnosis of complex PTSD—Heather's work emphasizes bio-individuality, personal agency, and empowerment through lab and data-driven care. She studies under Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, and collaboes with medical oncology teams and metabolic oncology-trained physicians around the world.

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