How to Reset Your Nervous System After Cancer

Описание: Today we’re exploring something that affects every single cancer survivor, yet often goes completely unspoken: the state of your nervous system, and how it might be silently shaping your menopause symptoms.
I am joined once again by the brilliant Dr Louise Oliver, GP and certified breathing practitioner, whose insights on snoring, mouth breathing and menopause had a huge response when she first appeared on the podcast. This time, the focus shifts deeper — to the autonomic nervous system (ANS), how it’s impacted by the loss of oestrogen, and why your breathing patterns may be the key to finding better balance.

Together they explore:
The two branches of the autonomic nervous system — and why so many survivors feel stuck in "fight or flight"
Why oestrogen affects breathing efficiency — and what happens when it’s suddenly removed through treatment
How disrupted breathing might worsen hot flushes, anxiety, night sweats, gut issues, and poor sleep
Most importantly, what you can do to feel better

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
09:06 Chronic Anxiety and Sympathetic Nervous System
12:45 Stress Response and Physical Discomfort
14:09 Balancing Autonomic Nervous System
26:29 "Check Your Breathing Habits"
29:43 Breathing Techniques

Missed our first episode with Dr Louise Oliver?Listen to: Ep 132 – Does the Way You Breathe Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse? https://podfollow.com/the-menopause-a...
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Information from Dr. Oliver: https://www.drlouiseolivertherapeutic... Great diagram of the menopausal autonomic nervous system dysfunction model in this blog.
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