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In our current culture and climate, we tend to plan for sickness more than we plan for health. This is why we have medical insurance - for when we are sick. But most people are born to be healthy, but we encounter different things throughout life that lead to sickness, even though that is rarely our intent. Today, I have with me Dr. Thomas Lodi, integrative oncologist and clinical psychologist, who worked for many years in conventional medicine before making the realization that the cancer treatments he was studying were killing people, and he couldn’t practice like that anymore. It was then that he moved towards functional medicine and getting you back to your best health and self!

In this episode, we will discuss:

• How reframing your lifestyle and choices can impact you
• What psychoneuroimmunology is and how it applies to you and your health
• How negative thoughts can affect your immune system
• What cancer actually... it's NOT what you've been told!
• You’ve gone for treatment… now what?
• Steps you can take today to reclaim your health 
• And more!

More about Dr. Lodi:
For the first ten years of his medical career, Dr. Thomas Lodi worked in conventional settings as an internal medicine specialist, urgent care physician, and as an intensivist in ICU and CCU departments of various hospitals. Subsequently, Dr. Lodi continued his search for more effective and less toxic therapies by training around the world from Japan to Europe to Mexico and all around the US.

Although he occasionally sees patients with a variety of medical conditions, Dr. Lodi narrowed his scope of practice through specific training and extensive experience over the past 12 years to Integrative Oncology (caring for people with cancer). For the benefit of his patients and in order to remain current in all areas of oncology, Dr. Lodi maintains memberships in both conventional and alternative medical professional associations.

He is licensed as a Homeopathic Medical Doctor MD(H) in the State of Arizona and is licensed as an Allopathic Medical Doctor (MD) in the state of New York.

Dr Lodi has completed a Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies and a Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine. Dr. Lodi sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for Immunogenic Research Foundation (IMREF), the Medical Advisory Board for Elka Best Foundation, and is an active-allied member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Dr. Lodi is also an instructor in Insulin Potentiation Therapy and certified in oxidative and chelation therapies.

Connect with Dr. Lodi:
Dr. Lodi’s Website: https://drlodi.com/
Dr. Lodi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.

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Welcome back to Hope & Anchor - We get wild about open swimming, share Eurovision’s collective joy, and ponder the worldview of cancer survivors with the wonderful Dr Liz O'Riordan!

Liz has saved lives as a Breast Surgeon, and details her experience as both a doctor and patient this week in a powerful account of her remarkable story.

Elsewhere in this latest episode, we touch on the spiritual beauty of wild swimming, a Divine Day Trip celebrating sea diving, and ‘The Gospel According to AI’. 

This episode covers:

- Not beating ourselves up for getting things wrong

- Helping those with cancer to not just survive, but to truly live

- Whether our bodies are a part of discovering the true self

- Togetherness in music at Eurovision

- The spiritual connection unique to wild swimming

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Boob problems: Clogged Ducts, Mastitis, Abscess, Galactocele

“When you’re going through something hard... Just because there’s not a way out doesn’t mean there’s not a way through.”
-Tori Tso

If you've ever been through a super complex, stressful health issue... you know it can feel like you'll never be the same 😓  When this complex health issue is related to breastfeeding it's easy to become discouraged and give up. 

In this episode I sat down with one of our patients, Tori Tso, to talk about her difficult journey through all the complications of mastitis and how close she was to ending her breastfeeding journey (and not by choice). 

Tori explains how she went from an easy breastfeeding experience to pain, swelling, fevers, needle aspirations, and ultimately surgery….all the way on the other side of the country!  

Though her story is painful, it's also filled with persistence, self-advocacy, and ultimately her ability to save her breastfeeding relationship. 🐣❤️

If you are breastfeeding and develop any kind of breast infection, lump, abscess, or lesion, it can be very difficult to know which provider to see. OB, Midwife, Primary Care Provider, Breast Surgeon? As you will hear from Tori’s journey, sometimes seeing the right kind of provider doesn’t necessarily mean they will be equipped to provide care for a lactating breast without recommending breastfeeding cessation (weaning). 

Listen in to hear Tori share how she maneuvered through these challenges and ultimately had surgery and saved her breastfeeding journey.

 
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• Dr. Katrina Mitchell’s Website → https://physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/ 

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is great to have a month that highlights a disease, and brings awareness about prevention, treatment and survival. The fact remains that one out of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. CT Paid Leave gives up to 12 weeks of income replacement, so you can take time away from work to deal with your own serious health condition or that of a loved one. This allows you to focus on your diagnosis, treatment plan and healing and not worry about your finances.

The expert on this topic is breast surgeon Dr. Kertrisa McWhite. She is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon at the Middlesex Health Surgical Alliance and the Comprehensive Breast Center. She talks about prevention, screenings and how treatments have improved survival rates even in the last 10 years. She talks about why it's important to have a good support system with a diagnosis and to seek behavioral health professionals if you need to.  She is hopeful that there will one day be a cure for breast cancer.

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In this episode of Black Health 365, hosts Britt Daniels and Jackie Paige pick up where they left off bringing you part 2 of the Black Health 365, Breast Cancer Awareness Month series. Tackling the often neglected conversation on men and breast cancer, Britt and Jackie are joined by Dr. Katerina Tsiapali, Director, of UM Capital Region Comprehensive Breast Program. From how to check for signs of the disease, its causes, preventative measures, and treatment options specifically for men.  

Dr. Tsiapali is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon and breast health expert with years of experience treating all types and stages of breast cancer in both women and men. She performs procedures at the University of Maryland Capital Surgery Center and the University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center.

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Breast cancer in the South Asian community is a topic that doesn't get talked much about.  My guest on today's show, Iyna Butt, knows all about this.

You see, Iyna is a British South Asian woman, and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she soon realised that cancer in general, let alone breast cancer specifically, seems to be a subject that nobody talks about.

Although no doubt the intentions were good, she was given all sorts of strange advice about what she needed to do to get rid of her cancer; like wearing a black bra for example!

She knew then that she had to do something about this.

In this episode, Iyna talks about her breast cancer diagnosis, her charity work in raising breast cancer awareness within the South Asian community, and the challenges that need to be overcome to ensure that women from all backgrounds are catered for within the health care sphere.

Check out the show notes at https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode40

Connect with me on social @DrTashaG and say hi! It would be great to see you there.

Happy listening!

Tasha x

Dr Bob Octovianus is a breast surgeon in Indonesia, one of the most populous countries in the world. With that comes many challenges. Limited resources, financial restrictions and cultural barriers. He also explains the lack of breast cancer awareness in the community leading to patients presenting to his clinics with locally advanced cancers.

This episode highlights the differences in health care provisions across the world. Certain things taken for granted in one country can be the reason why a different treatment decision is made in another.

Dr Bob was honest in sharing his experiences, not only the challenges that he faces, but also his triumphs. He is passionate to increase breast cancer awareness in Indonesia and for this he leverages the power of social media, especially Instagram. 

Do connect with Dr Bob on Instagram @AskBobRSOS.

Connect with me on Instagram @DrTashaG.

It was a fantastic conversation from which I learnt a great deal. If you want to have an insight into how breast cancer treatment is in a developing country, this is the episode to check out.

Happy listening.

Tasha x

So, this episode is slightly different. Today I am going to take you behind the scenes on an operating day.

For those who have never had surgery, you may wonder what happens on a day when a surgeon operates? What time does it start? How does the day run? What are the different activities that happen behind the scene to make sure that all surgeries are done and all patients are taken care of?

This episode was recorded nearly 12 months after the first lockdown was instigated. You can compare this episode to the one I recorded when the UK went into the first lockdown here:

https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode14.

It would be interesting to hear your thoughts when you compare the two episodes.

Do connect with me on Instagram @DrTashaG and let me know what you think about this episode, and let me know if you want me to do more of these behind the scenes types of podcasts.

Happy listening. 

Tasha x

Hello again and welcome to the second part of a two part series where we talk all things benign.

Today's conversation is with Dr Peter Davis, who works as a histopathologist. He and his team are responsible for analysing any tissue that we take either from a biopsy or at surgery. They process it, examine it under the microscope and deliver a diagnosis.
It is really clever stuff.

We left off following our previous conversation, and talk about a few other commonly encountered benign conditions we find in the breast. These included, fibrosis, ADH (atypical ductal hyperplasia and microcalification).

Once again, it was an extremely educational conversation, and I hope you enjoy it.

If you haven't done yet, I would love you to connect with on social media.

You can find me @DrTashaG on twitter and Instagram.

Happy listening!

Tasha x

What happens when you are diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28?  You reflect on your life, consider what is important and then you pivot. You pursue a path that you find meaningful and fulfilling.

This is what happened to my guest today, Paulina Golozd.

Paulina had a secure high flying corporate job. However, a breast cancer diagnosis made her realise that perhaps what she was doing wasn't enough. She wanted to make an impact on people's lives and be the difference. 

So, she quit her prestigious job with all the trapping that came with it, and became a student again. She completed her degree in counselling psychology and is now busy undertaking research as part of her PhD thesis. As part of her project,  Paulina is looking at the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis, not only on those who have undertaken treatment, but also the  on surgeons involved in treating the disease. 

Paulina is passionate about helping those who have been affected by breast cancer. Listen to this episode to learn more about her story, from her breast cancer diagnosis to the breast cancer surgeon who inspired her and ultimately to the work she is doing right now. 

Head over to the show notes at:  https://mybreastmyhealth/episode27.

It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it.

Happy listening!

Tasha x

We all know that exercise is good for you. However, this is especially true if you have had treatment for breast cancer. There is emerging evidence suggesting that regular exercise not only improves your general fitness, but it can also reduce cancer recurrence and improve outcome post treatment.

Today's guest is Tom Cowan, an exercise physiologist who works closely with those affected by cancer. Tom's work has been recognised by Public Health England and the Faculty for Sport and Exercise Medicine UK, who selected him to become a member of their Cancer and Exercise expert panel.

Tom prescribes specific exercises tailored to the individual and understands the challenges faced by patients, either during or after treatment.

Topics  we covered include: how to beat fatigue (a common side effect of treatment), exercises we can do to boost our immune system, the importance of bone health, as well as strategies to help with lymphoedema.

It was a conversation full of extremely helpful advice, and Tom shares tips and tricks of what you can do to to incorporate exercise into your daily life.

Check out the show notes at:

https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode25 

Happy listening.

Tasha x

So, 2020 has been no ordinary year.
We have suffered loss, faced numerous challenges and setbacks, as well as experience inspirational moments and joy...all bundled into 12 extraordinary months.

I wanted to share what I have learnt over the past year. The things that have resonated with me the most. The things that have inspired me the most. Taking time to reflect is always beneficial, for me at least. It allows me to take stock, learn and grow.

Head over to the show notes at https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode24

Let's embrace 2021 with hope and optimism.

Tasha x

Guys!  I had a beautiful day interviewing a gem of a lady - Dr. Polly Stephens with Virginia Breast Center for Women - did you know that she is one of the founders of VA Breast Center?
This is a longer but super informative episode that covers everything you never wanted to know about boobs and disorders.  

Polly L. Stephens, M.D., F.A.C.S. :Dr. Stephens attended Bryn Mawr College for her undergraduate degree. She received her medical degree from Tulane University and completed a five-year general surgery residency at Waterbury Hospital Health Center, in Waterbury, Conn., an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine. She is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Aside from a one-year sabbatical in New Zealand, Dr. Stephens has been a surgeon in Richmond since 1998.

You can find Dr. Stephens and her partners at vabreastcenter.com 
(804) 594 - 3130

PLEASE  email me at nestingwiththerearleybirds@gmail.com if you have any other questions you'd like for Dr. Stephens to answer!

Thanks so much for coming - and remember to take care of the boobs that God gave you, and maybe your friend's boobs as well.

Music: Scott Holmes: Happy Ukulele

This episode is dedicated to all of the women that have gone through breast scares, or breast cancers.  God loves you guys.

Welcome to the best bits of the My Breast My Health podcast.

In this episode, I have collated snippets from all the guests who have appeared on the podcast so far and wrapped them into one lovely package for your listening pleasure. It was such fun editing this episode for you, and I have to say that you are in for a treat.

Today you can listen to stories of those affected by breast cancer and experts who share their knowledge surrounding various breast cancer topics. I also make an appearance describing what working has been like during the Covid-19 pandemic.

You can find all the links of these episodes in the show notes:

www.mybreastmyhealth.com/episode20.

I am taking a small break for the summer and will back very soon. In the meantime, connect with me on Twitter and IG @DrTashaG.

Happy listening and have a great summer!

Tasha x

The emotional effects of a breast cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. How can we cope with such varying emotions from fear, anxiety to depersonalisation and depression? 

In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Nazanin Derakhshan who is a professor of experimental psychopathology at Birkbeck University London. Her academic work involves looking at the cognition and emotional interactions in emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Recently she has concentrated her work specifically investigating emotional vulnerability in those affected by breast cancer and developing ways to help increase resilience.

She shares the story of her own breast cancer diagnosis and the reasons that have motivated her work in this field. At the end of the episode, she shares some helpful and proven strategies that can reduce symptoms such as anxiety, fear and depression, to help achieve a balance in life after a breast cancer diagnosis.

You check out all the good stuff including her facebook group and details of where to find her at:

https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode16


Enjoy listening!

Tasha x

Hello and welcome to this special episode of the podcast.

In this podcast episode, I talk about what impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on breast cancer services and treatment in the UK. 

We are currently living in extremely difficult and uncertain times. The Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has affected the world in unimaginable ways. Certain countries are being affected more than others. Wherever we live however, this is a virus that is affecting us all. 

Hospitals are preparing for the influx of people we know will need acute life-saving medical treatment. More ITU beds are being created, doctors and nurses are being trained in different areas in order to be ready for deployment to the front line. Retired doctors and nurses are being recalled to cover the increasing staff shortages as more health care workers fall ill or having to self-isolate.

As a result, the way other medical conditions are being treated is, at the moment, changing. This includes breast cancer.

The guidelines mentioned in this episode can be found at:

www.mybreastmyhealth.com/episode12.


Stay safe and if you want to connect, reach me on Twitter or Instagram @DrTashaG.


Tasha x

 

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today I am talking to Helena Traill. Helena has recently published the 100 Stories book, that has curated 100 stories, from 100 people who were generous to share their cancer stories. 

The aim of the book was to open up discussions surrounding the topic of talking about cancer. We know that cancer can be a difficult and challenging topic to discuss with others; fear, embarrassment, guilt, sadness, cultural, these are just a few reasons amongst many others that prevent people from talking about their cancer diagnosis. 

In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind the creation of the book, the power of social media in creating cancer communities and how this project has helped Helena's dad talk more freely about his own cancer diagnosis.

If you want to get the show notes, please head to:

https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode8.

You can follow me on social on Twitter and Instagram @DrTashaG.

Hope you enjoy listening to the episode!

Tasha x

In today's episode, I will be giving an overview of the possible options for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.

In the UK, anyone who has been recommended or choose to have a mastectomy should be offered the opportunity to have breast reconstruction as part of their treatment. In this episode, I go through the commonest options and explain in detail what the operations involve.

You can check out the blog post at https://mybreastmyhealth.com/breastreconstruction/

I would also love to connect with you and hear what other topics you would like me to talk about or even guests you would like me to interview.

Connect with me on Twitter https://twitter.com/DrTashaG

and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtashag/

Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode of the podcast.

In this solo episode, I talk about the common side effects that may be experienced by those who have had breast cancer surgery. I explain the reasons why these side effects can occur and what steps you need to do if you have them. 

As always, you can find all about this episode and the resources I mention, in the show notes at:

www.mybreastmyhealth.com/surgerysideeffects

If you want to suggest topics that you'd like me to talk about in future episodes, or if you want me to have a certain guest on, or if you just want to say hi, then I would love to hear from you. 

You can find me on instagram or twitter @DrTashaG.

Thanks for listening and all the very best for 2020!

xx

Breast Cancer Pathology Results

What does my breast cancer grade mean? What is ER positive and HER2 negative breast cancer?

If you have had a breast cancer diagnosis, it is likely that you would have received a lot of information that may seem rather confusing and difficult to understand.

In this episode, I have a conversation with a consultant breast pathologist, Dr Peter Davis. This is a fascinating episode where we discuss the various processes that occur from the moment a piece of breast tissue arrives in the pathology lab, all the way to when he looks at it underneath the microscope. We also unpick all the medical terminologies you may find in a breast cancer pathology report.

If you want to find out more, then head to the show notes at:

www.mybreastmyhealth.com/breastcancerpathology

Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

In the next episode, I will talk you through how to do a breast examination. If you don't want to miss out, then do subscribe to the show!

See you in the next episode!