The Flourish After Cancer Podcast

Join me, Dr Megan Bernard, Naturopathic Doctor, and guest experts as we teach you how to not just survive, but to thrive past cancer. Using research-backed information with a holistic spin, I’ll dive deep into the best nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes, and testing to help you to feel better faster after treatment and to reduce your risk of cancer coming back.

The Flourish After Cancer Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Flourish After Cancer, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #59

  55: Where chatGPT Can (And Can’t) Help Your Cancer Recovery

  Aug 19, 202637 min

  You've probably typed your labs into ChatGPT at some point, or asked it a question you were too tired to bring up at your next appointment. Maybe you got an answer back that felt more personal than anything your medical team has said in months. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I talk about where AI helps your recovery, and where it quietly falls short, even when the answer feels confident and complete. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why an AI-generated answer can feel more personalized than it actually is How AI can filter your own information back to you, giving you what you want to hear instead of what you need Why AI can't tell the difference between a lab number that's a warning sign and one that just needs time What AI does well, and where a real clinician still has to take over You'll leave this episode with: A clearer sense of when AI is a helpful tool and when it isn't Better questions to bring to your own appointments Less pressure to have every health decision figured out on your own More confidence trusting your care team alongside the tools you already use 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.

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  Episode #58

  54: My Oncologist Said I Probably Shouldn’t Take These Supplements

  Aug 12, 202634 min

  "My oncologist said I probably shouldn't take these supplements." You've heard some version of this. Usually it comes with one word attached: interacts. And then the conversation stops there, with no real explanation of what that actually means or how much it actually matters. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk through the exact process I use to evaluate a supplement, the same kind of process your care team uses when weighing medication decisions, so you understand why that "probably shouldn't" answer happens, and when it's worth a second conversation. This isn't about telling you your oncologist is wrong. It's about giving you a better answer than "we just don't know." ⚠️ This is a must-listen if: You've been told to stop a supplement with little to no explanation You feel caught between what your oncologist says and what you're reading online You want to understand how interaction warnings actually get decided You're tired of guessing whether "we don't know" means "unsafe" or just "unstudied" You want to feel less afraid of supplements without ignoring real risk ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why a lack of research is not the same as evidence of harm How to read the evidence ladder from theoretical to multiple human studies What the A through X interaction categories actually mean Why "shown in humans" can mean four people or four hundred, and why that matters How to ask what outcome a study actually measured, not just what it found I’m Dr Megan, a board-certified 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.

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  Episode #57

  53: There Is No Anticancer Diet. But This Works.

  Aug 5, 202640 min

  "What's the best anticancer diet?" Keto, Mediterranean, plant-based, vegan, raw. You've probably tried at least one of them, and you're still wondering if you picked the right one ‍ Here's the honest answer: there isn't one best anticancer diet Not because nutrition doesn't matter, but because the question assumes one diet could be right for every body that's been through cancer treatment In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk you through the exact 6-step process my team and I use to build individualized eating plans for our clients, starting with the symptoms your body is already showing you. This episode is designed to help you: Stop cycling through diets and start reading what your body is asking for Understand what food does for cancer recurrence risk, and what it doesn't Build an eating plan you'll enjoy following Episode Relevant Resources E38 Phytoestrogens: The Fear, The Facts, and What Matters E28 Cancer Recurrence Risk Isn't Fixed: What Epigenetics Shows Us ⚠️ This is a must-listen if: You keep asking "what should I eat" and getting a different answer everywhere you look You've tried keto, plant-based, or anti-inflammatory eating and still don't feel like yourself You're dealing with brain fog, joint pain, or gut issues since treatment You want a way of eating that reduces recurrence risk and still leaves room for real life ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why symptoms like brain fog, joint pain, and constipation are information pointing toward specific foods What food does in the body, and why it never goes into battle with a tumor Why two women with the same diagnosis can need completely different eating plans The 6 steps that turn "eat healthy" into a plan built on your data Where diagnosis-specific foods like soy, green tea, and flax fit, and why foundations come first I’m Dr Megan, a board-certified 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.

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  Episode #56

  52: Should You Consider GLP-1s For Cancer Survivorship?

  Jul 29, 202639 min

  The weight shifted during treatment, and now everyone seems to have an opinion about GLP-1s Maybe your GP mentioned it, maybe a friend is on one and feels amazing, or maybe you're already taking it and quietly wondering: "Is this helping my recovery, or getting in the way of it?" "Does losing weight this way lower my recurrence risk?" "What happens to my muscle, my bones, my gut?" ‍ In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk you through what GLP-1 medications do in the body, what the early research suggests about cancer biology, and where they fall short for women after treatment. This is a must-listen if: You've gained weight since treatment and wonder if a GLP-1 is right for your situation You're already on one and want to know how to protect your muscle, gut, and nutrient status Your glucose and HbA1c look "normal" but no one has ever checked your fasting insulin You keep hearing GLP-1s mentioned for cancer prevention and want the real state of the evidence You want a clear way to decide instead of following the trend In this episode, you'll learn: What GLP-1s do in the pancreas, stomach, and brain, and why that lowers insulin and glucose Why chronically elevated insulin drives IGF-1 and a pro-cancer internal environment What the early research on GLP-1 receptors and tumor cells does and doesn't show Where GLP-1s fall short after treatment: muscle loss, GI effects, and the root cause they leave untouched When a GLP-1 or a microdose moves up your priority list, and when it doesn't Episode Relevant Resources Work with my team and me in The Roadmap To Recovery: https://flourishaftercancer.com/nextsteps I’m Dr Megan, a board-certified 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.

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  Episode #55

  51: Your Blood Work Has A Cancer Marker Hiding In Plain Sight

  Jul 22, 202643 min

  Your oncologist looked at your blood work and said everything looks fine. And maybe it does — on paper. But "fine" and "optimal" are not the same thing. There's a number sitting right there on your CBC, on almost every blood draw you've ever had, that most people are never taught to read. It's not a scary cancer marker. It's a window into how sharp your immune system is right now — and how much quiet inflammation your body is carrying. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, we dig into the NLR — the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio — what it actually measures, what pushes it in the wrong direction, and what you can start doing today to shift it back. Because this number isn't fixed. It reflects what's happening inside your body right now — and right now is changeable. Episode Relevant Resources E08 Is Your IGF-1 Fueling or Fighting Cancer? E26 Inflammation, Immune Balance, and Cancer Recurrence E32 Is It Really Gone? How to Check for Recurrence Without a Scan In This Episode What the NLR is and why it's already sitting in your standard CBC What neutrophils and lymphocytes reveal about your immune surveillance The four everyday drivers that quietly push your NLR in the wrong direction Why one number is never the answer — and how we read it properly What actually moves the NLR back down You'll leave this episode with: A clearer understanding of what your blood work is really saying Four specific levers you can start moving right now The confidence to ask better questions at your next appointment A calmer, more empowered way to think about prevention I’m Dr Megan, a board-certified 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.

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