“I don’t have time.”

“I can’t switch my brain off.”

“I’ve tried it before - it didn’t work.”

Sound familiar? In todays episode, Dani explores how easy it is to not try breathwork or meditation when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or just fed up. But here’s the truth: these simple tools can make a real difference, especially for people navigating menopause after cancer.

In this solo episode, Dani reads a little from her book, shares a short poem, and introduces our new Wellbeing Series on YouTube — guided meditations and mindfulness practices designed to help you actually start. No pressure. No perfection. Just a moment to breathe.

Watch the Wellbeing Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseandCancer?sub_confirmation=1

Navigating Menopause After Cancer: https://amzn.eu/d/2y957Oy

Episode Highlights:

00:00 "Intro

04:44 "Wellbeing Series for Our Community"

07:33 Practical Meditation for Everyday Life

11:21 Prioritising Self-Care Through Planning

13:51 "Mindfulness Benefits for Women"

18:24 "Embracing Imperfection in Meditation"

22:44 "Self-Care Series on YouTube"

24:03 She Let Go by Safire Rose

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

This week’s episode is a little different — I’m taking you behind the scenes of two very special moments: our 50km fundraising walk and a powerful all-day event at Future Dreams House. Wherever you are at - whatever symptoms you may have, this episode will make you feel good! Promise!

You’ll hear real, unfiltered snippets from the trail, including a brilliant chat about Viagra and vaginal moisturisers (yes, really!) with one of our wonderful supporters, Eleanor Gardener from Pelvic Relief and a doctor friend. These conversations, full of honesty and laughter, are exactly what happens when we walk side by side and talk openly about menopause after cancer.

Then, we shift from muddy boots to the magic of community health spaces, exploring how coming together, sharing stories, and building trust can truly change people’s health journeys.

Find all your menopause after cancer answers in the book: https://amzn.eu/d/8y9a901

For the Ohnut and all the other brilliant tools to help with sexual health symptoms, go to Pelvic Relief https://pelvicrelief.co.uk/

For how to fundraise for Menopause And Cancer yourself, go here: https://fundraiseformenopauseandcancer.raiselysite.com/about

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction - “Walking to Find Strength"

12:46 Chat with Eleanor Gardener

14:45 Vaginal Moisturiser Development Journey

22:20 Gynaecological Cancer and Menopause Care with Dr Jo Bailey

25:05 "Educating Healthcare on Menopause Care"

33:21 Menopause Support for Cancer Survivors

40:42 "Building Relationships Beyond the Organisation"

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

This week, Dani is joined by Alyson, a listener of the show and valued member of our community, to talk honestly about low libido, zero sex drive, intimacy, and finding pleasure again after cancer.

Has your sex life changed? No libido? Can’t be bothered?

Alyson shares her personal journey — from enjoying a healthy sex life to suddenly being thrown into menopause during chemotherapy, and how her libido “completely left the building.” She opens up about the reality of navigating these changes, what we want, what our partners want, and how complex it can be when everything feels different.

Alyson also shares practical tips for reigniting desire and highlights why a positive mindset matters when it comes to intimacy after cancer.

At the end of the show, Dani makes an unusual offer and shares a bit more from her own experience than usual!

While Dani’s book Navigating Menopause After Cancer doesn’t go into huge detail about libido, it does cover vaginal health and vaginal oestrogen from a worldwide perspective, offering evidence-based insights and practical guidance.

The Kindle e-book is just £1.99 — so go grab your copy here https://amzn.eu/d/a2QTVE6

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

10:23 Seeking Menopause Support & Solutions

16:11 Grieving Sexuality After Cancer

22:39 Balancing Desire in Relationships

27:31 "Schedule Time for Self-Care"

34:23 Negative Focus in Belief Systems

44:20 Exploring Power Dynamics in Sex

52:30 Changing Perspectives on Intimacy

53:51 "Quality Over Quantity in Intimacy"

Find Alyson here: https://www.alysonfilippalcsw.com/

Alyson’s resources:

The book Prerequisites to Ecstasy https://amzn.eu/d/hN6IRtf

Slow Sex https://amzn.eu/d/a1dzSsN

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