Episode Details

In this episode host Diane Gilman speaks to Dr Shani, a naturopathic doctor who helps cancer survivors make the most of their lives after undergoing treatment. Dr Shani's book, "Cancer Survivors Fear First Aid Kit," is a comprehensive guide to help cancer survivors deal with the most common side effect of cancer – fear.

Understanding the Most Common Side Effect of Cancer

Dr Shani explains that cancer survivors often undergo treatment without having the time to process what has happened to them. They celebrate their recovery and are then left without a long-term care plan. Fear becomes the most common side effect that affects 70% of people who have survived cancer.

The Fear First Aid Kit

Dr Shani's "Fear First Aid Kit" is designed to help cancer survivors regain their power by coming back to the present moment and remembering what is true. By taking back their power, survivors can create their lives and prevent future recurrences of cancer. 

Taking Back Your Power After Cancer

Diane shares that after her cancer treatment, she felt exposed and had a hard time with the aftercare drugs. Dr Shani explains that the medical system mainly revolves around drugs and surgery, which aren't appropriate for everyone. Instead, there are many things that people can do to live rather than just survive. Moderate exercise, such as walking for 150 minutes per week, reduces the chance of a recurrence.

Dr Shani helps people take back their power to create their lives. Diane shares that after surviving cancer, she eliminated all toxicity from her life and filled the extra time with joy and light. Dr Shani encourages cancer survivors to remember that their bodies may get cancer, but their souls do not.

The Great Teacher and Motivator

Diane calls cancer the great teacher and motivator, and Dr Shani explains how she helps her patients radiate the part of themselves that wants to heal. Dr Shani calls herself a "hand to hold" until people are thriving.

Dr. Shani’s details

Website: https://drshanifox.com/ 

Book: https://drshanifox.com/the-cancer-survivors-fear-first-aid-kit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cancersurvivordoc/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshanifox 

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