Many cancer survivors are never told that their risk for cardiovascular disease increases after treatment. But cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in North America, and cancer survivors face an even higher risk due to treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and hormone-altering therapies.

In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk you through why heart health deserves intentional attention after cancer, what most standard screening misses, and how cardiovascular disease prevention fits naturally into long-term cancer recovery.

• The Blood Work Clarity Guide For Cancer Thrivers: https://flourishaftercancer.com/bloodworkclarity
• E08 Is Your IGF-1 Fueling or Fighting Cancer?
• E18 Don’t Let Weak Bones Haunt You: Building Bone Health After Menopause & Cancer Treatment
• E25 Does Sugar Really Feed Cancer?

• You’ve finished cancer treatment with OR without heart problems and want to protect your long-term heart health
• No one explained how cancer treatments can affect your heart
• You’ve been told your labs are “normal,” but still feel uncertain about heart health
• You want prevention guidance that feels clear and doable

• Why cancer survivors face higher cardiovascular risk after treatment
• Which blood markers offer better screening, including ApoB and lipoprotein(a)
• Why online risk calculators (like PREVENT) can miss key survivor-specific factors
• How heart health support overlaps with cancer recurrence prevention

I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using research-backed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, functional testing, and individualized support — so they can feel strong, confident, and free to enjoy their lives again.

✨ Let’s Connect!

Book a free Roadmap Call and let’s talk through what support could look like for you: 👉 https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps

Follow me: Instagram: @MeganBernardND Facebook: @MeganBernardND Website: https://flourishaftercancer.com/

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these videos and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.

After cancer treatment, many women are left with the sense that something in their body still feels off. Energy may be lower than expected, hormones feel unpredictable, digestion changes, and there’s often a lingering feeling of sluggishness or inflammation. It’s no surprise that many start wondering if they need a detox. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I explain how the liver actually supports recovery after cancer and why trendy detoxes often miss the real physiology. We talk about how the liver processes medications and estrogen, environmental contaminants, regulates inflammation and metabolic signals, and to better support it than doing a restrictive cleanse. I also cover how nutrition, testing, and targeted supplements can support these systems so the body can rebuild metabolic resilience after treatment.

• The First 4 Steps To Staying Cancer Free After Cancer: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/Presentation
• The Blood Work Clarity Guide For Cancer Thrivers: http://flourishaftercancer.com/bloodworkclarity

• You’ve been wondering whether you “need a detox” after cancer treatment
• You still feel sluggish, inflamed, or hormonally off months or years after treatment
• You want to understand how the liver actually supports recovery and recurrence prevention
• You’re confused by detox messaging online and want a science-based perspective

• How cancer treatments like chemotherapy and hormone therapy place metabolic demand on the liver
• The roles protein, fiber, cruciferous vegetables, hydration, and nutrients play in liver function
• Which blood markers provide insight into liver health
• When targeted supplements may support liver function and when they aren’t necessary

I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using research-backed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, functional testing, and individualized support — so they can feel strong, confident, and free to enjoy their lives again.

✨ Let’s Connect!

Book a free Roadmap Call and let’s talk through what support could look like for you: 👉 https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps

Follow me: Instagram: @MeganBernardND Facebook: @MeganBernardND Website: https://flourishaftercancer.com/

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these videos and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.

After hormone-positive cancer, one of the most common questions women ask is whether there’s a natural alternative to medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors. This question doesn’t come from resistance — it comes from lived experience.

Side effects can be relentless. The idea of long-term medication can feel heavy. And online, there’s no shortage of promises about “natural estrogen blockers.”

In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk through how hormone therapy medications work in the body and where natural strategies do have an important and meaningful role.

We unpack why so many women are drawn to the idea of “natural estrogen blockers” and how online messaging often blurs the line between support and replacement. I also explain how to think about estrogen metabolism, side effect management, and long-term health in a way that moves beyond all-or-nothing decisions.

• The First 4 Steps To Staying Cancer Free After Cancer: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/Presentation
• E17: Sexual Health And Hormone Therapy After Cancer
• E19: Are Hormone-Blocking Medications Protecting You—Or Hurting You? Let's Assess.
• E28 Cancer Recurrence Risk Isn’t Fixed: What Epigenetics Shows Us

• You’ve wondered whether supplements or natural therapies can replace hormone therapy
• You’re struggling with side effects and want better support
• You feel confused by conflicting online information
• Confidence in what natural strategies can support without false promises

• Why there is no proven natural replacement for hormone-blocking or estrogen-lowering medications
• How tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors work differently — and why that matters
• What natural strategies can support estrogen metabolism without replacing medication
• How to think through these decisions without all-or-nothing thinking

I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using research-backed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, functional testing, and individualized support — so they can feel strong, confident, and free to enjoy their lives again.

✨ Let’s Connect!

Book a free Roadmap Call and let’s talk through what support could look like for you: 👉 https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps

Follow me: Instagram: @MeganBernardND Facebook: @MeganBernardND Website: https://flourishaftercancer.com/

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these videos and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.

Clear Scans… but still wondering “is it gone?”

After cancer treatment ends, many women are left with a quiet, persistent question: How do I know if the cancer is really gone?

In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I teach about more modern and advanced post-treatment testing — including blood tests that can sometimes detect cancer-related signals earlier than scans.

This episode is designed to help you:

• Exhale and step out of constant vigilance
• Understand what these tests are actually telling you (and what they aren’t)
• Learn how to think about recurrence monitoring without living in fear

This is a grounded, science-informed conversation about clarity — not chasing certainty.

• The First 4 Steps To Staying Cancer Free After Cancer: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/Presentation
• Work with us! Visit www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/NextSteps to learn more
• Natera company (Signatera test for ctDNA - no affiliations): www.natera.com
• RGCC testing (no affiliations): www.rgcc-international.com/tests

• You’ve been told your scans are “clear,” but still don’t feel fully at ease
• You’ve heard about blood tests that can detect cancer sooner than imaging
• You’re wondering if you should be monitoring more than you currently are
• You feel anxious between follow-ups or scans
• You want to reduce recurrence risk without living test-to-test

• Why there is no single test that can prove cancer is “truly gone”
• What molecular residual disease (MRD) actually means in plain language
• How blood-based monitoring tools differ (ctDNA, CTCs, and tumor markers)
• Where tumor-informed ctDNA tests (like Signatera) fit — and where they don’t

• A calmer, clearer understanding of post-treatment testing
• Less pressure to chase certainty through constant monitoring
• A framework for deciding when MRD testing is helpful — and when it isn’t
• More confidence in how to think about “clear scans” and blood tests
• A grounded mindset around recurrence prevention that supports both your body and your nervous system

I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using research-backed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, functional testing, and individualized support — so they can feel strong, confident, and free to enjoy their lives again.

✨ Let’s Connect!

Book a free Roadmap Call and let’s talk through what support could look like for you: 👉 https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps

Follow me: Instagram: @MeganBernardND Facebook: @MeganBernardND Website: https://flourishaftercancer.com/

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these videos and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.

Here’s one thing you can actually stop doing, instead of adding more, when it comes to reducing recurrence risk.

For once, a cancer-related topic that isn’t about buying another supplement, stacking another protocol, or doing more.

Of course… there’s nuance.

You can’t just not eat forever — and not all fasting is created equal.

In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, we break down what fasting actually means, why it shows up in cancer research, and how to decide whether it helps, or harms, in your specific body.

⚠️ This is a must-listen if:

• You’ve heard fasting might help prevent recurrence but feel unsure
• You’re confused by all the different “types” of fasting
• You’re wondering if you should try 14:10, 5:2, or something more intense
• You feel pressure to “do more” after cancer
• You want to understand the science without hype

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What fasting actually means (and why definitions are messy)
• Why fasting is studied in cancer
• The potential anti-cancer benefits of fasting
• The different types of fasting explained clearly
• Why fasting can backfire after cancer
• How we think about fasting clinically

💡 You’ll leave this episode with:

• A clear understanding of different fasting types
• A realistic view of potential anti-cancer benefits
• Relief from all-or-nothing thinking
• Confidence to decide if fasting fits your stage of recovery
• A reminder that precision beats pressure

🔗 Episode Relevant Resources

• Watch my free training: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/presentation

• Work with me and my team in The Roadmap To Recovery: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/nextsteps

• Referenced Paper: Marinac CR, Nelson SH, Breen CI, Hartman SJ, Natarajan L, Pierce JP, Flatt SW, Sears DD, Patterson RE. Prolonged Nightly Fasting and Breast Cancer Prognosis. JAMA Oncol. 2016 Aug 1;2(8):1049-55. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.0164. PMID: 27032109; PMCID: PMC4982776.

I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I support women after cancer with research-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized strategies to reduce recurrence risk — so they can feel strong, clear, and supported in their next chapter.

✨ Let’s Connect

Book a free Roadmap Call:

👉 https://www.flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps

Follow along:

Instagram: @MeganBernardND

Facebook: @MeganBernardND

Website: https://www.flourishaftercancer.com

Medical Disclaimer:

The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to medications, supplements, or lifestyle. This content is not a substitute for individualized medical advice or care.

Off-label medications are a hot topic in the cancer world right now.

You’re hearing names like GLP-1s, ivermectin, and fenbendazole tossed around in comments, DMs, and late-night Google searches… but when you go looking for clear, trustworthy information?

There’s not much.

So I brought in the best person I know for this conversation: Dr Paul Anderson. Dr. Anderson has spent decades working at the intersection of integrative medicine, complex chronic illness, and cancer.

One of the most important takeaways: the world of repurposed medications is much bigger than what’s trending on social media. There are many categories that researchers and clinicians explore in oncology, including:

• diabetes medications
• statins (cholesterol medications)
• antibiotics
• antifungal medications
• antiviral medications, and more

In this conversation, we focus on the ones people are asking about the most right now — GLP-1s and popular antiparasitics like ivermectin and fenbendazole — and we talk through what they do, why they’re being discussed, and what to watch for.

🔗 Episode Relevant Resources:

• I highly recommend checking out Dr Anderson's books at https://dranow.com/
• You can find Dr Anderson on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@DrA-Online
• E22 How To Block Cancer Recurrence by Changing The Tumor Neighbourhood: https://youtu.be/x9nQeqEPYzw
• E25 Does Sugar Really Feed Cancer?: https://youtu.be/XiWJ1betH5w
• E11 STOP Killing Cancer Cells - You’re Wasting Your Time. Do This Instead: https://youtu.be/3TP3jZ7T4fk

• You keep hearing about off-label meds and feel unsure what’s real vs hype
• You want to reduce recurrence risk without taking a “throw everything at it” approach
• You’re curious about GLP-1s, ivermectin, or fenbendazole — but want context and safety
• You want to understand how these tools relate to the tumor microenvironment
• You want guidance that supports both your long-term health and your nervous system

• Why off-label medications are being explored in cancer care — and why this category is broader than most people realize
• What GLP-1s may suggest about cancer risk and longevity, and what we still don’t know yet
• Why antiparasitics like ivermectin and benzimidazoles (including fenbendazole) show up in oncology conversations
• How these drugs may influence the tumor microenvironment — and why that matters in recurrence prevention
• The key risks, limitations, and monitoring considerations that often get skipped online

• A clearer way to think about off-label meds without fear-based urgency
• Better questions to ask before adding any medication to your plan
• A stronger understanding of why foundations (food, movement, metabolic health, muscle mass) still matter most
• More confidence in what’s worth exploring — and what’s probably not

I’m Dr Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I support women after cancer with research-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized strategies to reduce recurrence risk — so they can feel strong, clear, and supported in their next chapter.

✨ Let’s Connect

Book a free Roadmap Call:

👉 https://www.flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps

Follow along:

Instagram: @MeganBernardND

Facebook: @MeganBernardND

Website: https://www.flourishaftercancer.com

Medical Disclaimer:

The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to medications, supplements, or lifestyle. This content is not a substitute for individualized medical advice or care.

You finished cancer treatment… but instead of feeling “done,” the pressure just shifted

Now it feels like everything is on you.

Supplements, diets, gadgets, protocols, rules...???? Is this all just noise?

Constant questions like:

“Should I take this supplement?”

“Is this worth my money?”

“What if I miss the one thing that mattered?” 😮‍💨

Doing more starts to feel like the only way to stay safe.

In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, we talk about post-treatment overwhelm — and why the goal isn’t collecting more tools, but building a plan that actually fits your real life.

This conversation is designed to help you exhale

Step out of fear-based decision making

Learn how to prioritize your health without your plan running your entire life 💛

Episode Relevant Resources:

• Work with me and my team in The Roadmap To Recovery: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/nextsteps

• Questions to ask yourself are over on my blog: https://flourishaftercancer.com/blog/e29

⚠️ This is a must-listen if:

• You feel overwhelmed by post-cancer health advice online
• You have endless tabs open on supplements and protocols
• You keep wondering if you’re doing “enough”
• You’re tired of making decisions from fear
• You want to reduce recurrence risk without constant pressure
• You want a plan that’s effective and sustainable

💊 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why urgency after cancer often replaces strategy
• How “doing something” can feel productive without creating results
• The three real limits every health plan must respect: Time, Energy, Bandwidth
• Why saying yes to one thing always means saying no to something else
• How to filter decisions through evidence and personal relevance
• Why “fancy” tools aren’t where you start
• How a good plan protects your nervous system as much as your cells

💡 You’ll leave this episode with:

• Relief from the pressure to do everything
• A clearer way to decide what’s worth your effort
• Less second-guessing and spiraling
• More confidence in your next step
• A calmer, more empowering mindset around prevention

I’m Dr. Megan, a licensed naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using science-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement strategies—so they can feel confident, strong, and free to enjoy life again.

Let's Connect!

Book a free Roadmap Call and let’s chat about how we can help: https://flourishaftercancer.com/NextSteps

Follow me:

• Instagram: @MeganBernardND

• Facebook: @MeganBernardND

• Website: https://flourishaftercancer.com/

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these videos and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, medications, or lifestyle. Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.

Epigenetics isn’t something most people have ever heard about. And yet, it’s a great layer of support to help understand how your body actually works beneath the surface.

Unlike genetics, which refers to the DNA you’re born with, epigenetics looks at how your body uses those genes in response to things like nutrition, stress, inflammation, hormones, and treatment itself. It helps explain why genetics aren’t destiny — and why your body remains responsive, adaptable, and capable of change over time.

In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, we get detailed into cancer recurrence prevention using epigenetics and what actually matters after cancer: understanding how your body is responding now, and how you can support regulation, recovery, and resilience moving forward.

We talk about the difference between genetics and epigenetics, why “eat well and exercise” is often too vague to be useful after treatment, and how tools like epigenetic testing — when used thoughtfully — can help guide more strategic, personalized support without fear or perfection. Episode Relevant Resources:

• Book a Roadmap Call To learn more about working with me and my team in The Roadmap To Recovery: https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps
• Episode 4: My 3 Favourite Functional Tests For Cancer Survivors: https://flourishaftercancer.com/blog/s01e04?preview=1&v=35052448

• You’ve been told you “can’t control anything” — or only to “eat well and exercise” — and neither felt satisfying
• You want to understand how lifestyle and biology actually interact after cancer
• You’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice and want a calmer, more strategic approach
• You’re curious about epigenetic testing but don’t want hype, blame, or extreme protocols
• You want to feel more confident about how you’re supporting your body long term

• The difference between genetics and epigenetics — and why it matters after cancer
• Why having a genetic predisposition does not mean outcomes are fixed
• How cancer treatment itself can influence epigenetic signaling
• What epigenetic testing can (and can’t) tell us about recovery and recurrence risk
• How methylation fits into regulation, repair, and growth signaling
• Why chasing “perfect” gene expression is less important than functional improvement
• How we support healthy methylation without turning it into a supplement overload

• A clearer understanding of what epigenetics actually means in real life
• Reassurance that you are not to blame — and not powerless either
• A more grounded view of how your body responds to nutrition, stress, and recovery signals
• Confidence to focus on progress, regulation, and resilience instead of perfection
• A better sense of when deeper, personalized tools like epigenetic testing may be helpful

I’m Dr Megan, a board-certified naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women around the world to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using science-backed nutrition, lifestyle strategies, functional testing, and personalized care so they can feel steady in their bodies and confident about their future.

Book a free Roadmap Call to explore whether working together makes sense for you: https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps

Follow me: Instagram: @MeganBernardND Facebook: @MeganBernardND Website: https://flourishaftercancer.com/

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medications, supplements, or lifestyle. This content is not a substitute for individualized medical care.