This week, we’re joined by Los Angeles–based Registered Dietitian Anna Abel, who brings serious flavor to the table—literally and figuratively. With a background in oncology and chronic illness nutrition, Anna fuses clinical expertise with culinary skills through Stronger With Every Bite, F-U Cancer’s newest cooking series now streaming on Spotify and YouTube.

Armed with a Master’s in Nutrition and training from UCLA and Vanderbilt, Anna knows her stuff—but what sets her apart is her down-to-earth, no-BS style. She gets that food is emotional, especially during cancer treatment, and she’s on a mission to help people reconnect with their bodies and their plates, one practical, nourishing bite at a time.

In this episode, we dive into:
🥄 How quick, nutrient-dense meals support energy, immunity, and digestion
🥄 The power of simple recipes to reduce stress for both patients and caregivers
🥄 Real talk about food, fatigue, and finding joy in cooking again

Whether you’re in treatment, recovery, or caring for someone who is, this episode is packed with compassionate advice, relatable insights, and some laugh-out-loud moments. Anna keeps it real—and keeps it tasty.

Listen now and learn how to feel Stronger With Every Bite. 💪🍽️

Welcome to the F-U Cancer Podcast! Today, we’re honored to be joined by Laura Kerns, MPH, RDN, LDN, FAND — a highly respected Registered Dietitian and expert in oncology nutrition. With a deep passion for both clinical care and public education, Laura has spent her career helping cancer patients improve their quality of life through evidence-based, compassionate nutritional support.

From building a thriving integrative oncology practice to expanding her work into areas like weight management, diabetes, women’s health, and gut health, Laura brings a wealth of experience and insight. She’s also a dynamic speaker who makes complex nutrition topics accessible for everyone — whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional.

In this episode, Laura dives into how nutrition can help manage treatment side effects like nausea and fatigue, the role of complementary therapies like meditation or acupuncture, immune-boosting foods during chemo and radiation, and how caregivers can support loved ones through nutrition.

This week, we’re diving into the emotional side of cancer care with Kathleen Ringel, hospice social worker and adjunct professor at Fordham University. Kathleen brings deep experience and compassion to her work, supporting adult and pediatric patients—and their families—through some of life’s most difficult moments.

From navigating tough conversations with your healthcare team to setting boundaries with loved ones, Kathleen shares practical, empowering strategies for maintaining your voice and protecting your energy during cancer treatment. We talk about managing guilt, asking for what you need, and finding that tricky balance between accepting help and staying in control.

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or advocate, this episode is full of honest insights and actionable advice to help you feel more grounded and supported throughout your care journey.

💛 Listen now, and don’t forget to like and follow the F-U Cancer Podcast. To learn more, visit fucancer.health.