Not Today Cancer

Jen Delvaux

Welcome to Not Today Cancer Their mission is to inspire and empower those who have been affected by cancer. Darren's diagnosis of brain cancer in 2009 and Jens breast cancer diagnosis in 2021 may seem like a crazy coincidence, but it's given them a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of living with cancer. Through their own experiences, they have emerged stronger and more determined to help others facing a similar journey. As beacons of hope, they are committed to shining a light for those navigating the difficult path of cancer. They know firsthand the fear, uncertainty, and pain that come with a cancer diagnosis, and they want to guide others through this journey towards a place of strength and resilience. Their mission is to show that, despite the challenges, it's possible to Reset & Rise and emerge from this experience as better, more empowered individuals.

  1. FEB 5

    Prehabilitation for Breast Cancer Surgery: How Nutrition, Exercise & Stress Management Improve Recovery

    What if the way you recover from breast cancer surgery actually starts before you ever enter the operating room? In this powerful and practical episode, Jen Delvaux sits down with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD—reconstructive surgeon, functional medicine expert, and founder of Clara Recovery—to talk about something every woman facing surgery needs to know about: prehabilitation. Dr. Knackstedt explains how preparing your body ahead of surgery through proper nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and sleep can dramatically improve healing, reduce complications, and speed up recovery. They dive into why so many women feel underprepared going into surgery, the gaps in traditional medical education around nutrition, and how simple, proactive steps can make a huge difference in outcomes. This conversation is empowering, practical, and filled with actionable advice for anyone navigating breast cancer or any major surgery. In This Episode We Cover: What prehabilitation is and why it's crucial for surgical recovery How nutrition directly impacts healing after surgery Why many doctors receive very little nutrition education The powerful role of protein, fiber, and whole foods in recovery How exercise before surgery improves strength and healing speed The connection between stress management and surgical outcomes Simple tools to calm the nervous system before and after surgery Why sleep hygiene is a foundational part of healing How patients can better advocate for themselves in medical settings The mission behind Clara Recovery and tailored surgical supplements Practical steps every woman can take to feel more prepared and empowered ___________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Support Clara Recovery – tailored supplements and support for surgical patients MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here  Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community  Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off) AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO] My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off) Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES] Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals  Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com

    49 min
  2. JAN 27

    Sleep After Cancer: Yes, You Can Sleep Again (Creating a Sleep Sanctuary + The Sleep Divorce Story)

    Sleep after cancer can feel impossible. Hormone changes, trauma, anxiety, night sweats, cortisol spikes, medications, and nervous system dysregulation can completely change the way your body experiences rest. And if you're lying awake at night thinking, "Why can't I sleep like I used to?"...you're not broken. Your body is just trying to protect you. In this episode, Jen shares a powerful, hopeful truth: Yes, you can sleep again. Not by forcing it. Not by controlling it. But by teaching your nervous system that it's safe again. This conversation dives into the real reasons sleep changes after a cancer diagnosis and how to gently rebuild rest through nervous system healing, environment design, simple rituals, and trauma-informed tools...with honesty, science, and a little humor. __________________________________________________________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Support MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here  Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community  Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off) AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO] My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off) Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES] Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals  Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com

    31 min
  3. JAN 23

    Life After Cancer: Gut Health, Stress, Healing & Finding Joy with Michelle Patidar

    In this powerful and deeply real conversation, Michelle Patidar shares her journey as a cancer survivor and health coach, reflecting on her diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at just 32 years old and the life-altering path that followed. Michelle opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental layers of healing — and how recovery goes far beyond treatment. From rebuilding her health through gut support and nutrition, to learning how unmanaged stress impacts the body, to the emotional work of therapy, journaling, and identity shifts after cancer. This episode is a grounded, honest look at what real healing looks like. Together, we explore how small, consistent habits can create massive change, why community and support matter so much after a diagnosis, and how allowing cancer to change you doesn't mean losing yourself...it can mean evolving into a stronger, more aligned version of who you're becoming. This episode is for anyone navigating life after cancer, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to live with more intention, health, and joy. Connect with Michelle here: https://www.instagram.com/revival.health.wellness/ Here is the probiotic she couldn't think of. It's by Just Thrive: https://a.co/d/dLopL5N and theotehr one is Seed probiotic: https://seed.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopVgjxvvGltFJNba1kk693B3V_oYJUUHOR9KPQLIP-KMoLUYE7F ____________________________________________________________________________   🔗 Resources & Support MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here  Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community  Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off) AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO] My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off) Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES] Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals  Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com

    42 min
  4. JAN 15

    Life After Breast Cancer: Survivorship, Health Anxiety, and Finding Beauty After Treatment

    In this episode, Jen Delvaux speaks with Courtney Line about her journey after breast cancer, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs experienced four years post-diagnosis. They discuss the importance of community, the impact of lifestyle changes, and the ongoing struggles with health anxiety and hormonal changes. Courtney shares her insights on managing stress, the significance of gratitude, and the lessons learned about relationships during and after treatment. The conversation emphasizes the reality of life after cancer, highlighting both the difficulties and the beauty that can emerge from the experience. You can connect with Courtney here-> https://www.instagram.com/courtney.l.line/ Grounding Sheets we discussed HERE ____________________________________________________________________________   🔗 Resources & Support MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here  Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community  Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off) AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO] My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off) Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES] Favorite Tea – Third party, organic tea crystals  Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com

    35 min
  5. 12/29/2025

    Healing Beyond Treatment: Energy Medicine, Emotional Health, and Cancer Recovery

    What happens when a physician trained in conventional medicine is personally confronted with cancer...not as a doctor, but as a mother? In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Lise Marie Irving shares how her daughter's cancer diagnosis changed everything. Reshaping her understanding of healing, medicine, and the human body's innate intelligence. In this episode, we explore: Dr. Irving's transition from conventional medicine to energy healing after her daughter's cancer journey Why the emotional and psychological impact of cancer is often minimized in treatment plans How energy medicine supports the body's natural ability to heal How holistic approaches can complement conventional cancer care The role of stress, emotional health, and nervous system regulation in recovery How generational and inherited trauma can influence disease risk Why finding purpose and meaning can support healing This episode is for anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis personally or alongside a loved one who senses there is more to healing than protocols alone. ✨ A reminder: You are not broken. Your body is communicating. And healing can happen on many levels. 🔗 Resources & Support MIDI Health: Schedule your virtual appointment here  Freedom Deodorant (20% off): https://freedomdeodorant.com/JEN20 The SPROUTING KIT: www.thesproutingcompany.com/JEND Join Not Today Cancer the Community, the Community  Triple Boost Protein – my go-to clean, hormone-safe protein. Use HELLO10 for $10 off Fiber Gummy – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JEND for 35% off) AnaOno – Intimates for breast cancer survivors → [ANAONO] My NON-TOXIC Favorites Guide – jendelvaux.com/jensfavs Daily Cortisol – shop.joinmidi.com (Use Code JenD for 35% off) Free Download – Cancer-fighting vegan recipes → [RECIPES] Favorite Tea – Pique Tea: piquetea.com RED LIGHT THERAPY - Use Code jendelvaux Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com

    1h 3m
4.9
out of 5
161 Ratings

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Welcome to Not Today Cancer Their mission is to inspire and empower those who have been affected by cancer. Darren's diagnosis of brain cancer in 2009 and Jens breast cancer diagnosis in 2021 may seem like a crazy coincidence, but it's given them a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of living with cancer. Through their own experiences, they have emerged stronger and more determined to help others facing a similar journey. As beacons of hope, they are committed to shining a light for those navigating the difficult path of cancer. They know firsthand the fear, uncertainty, and pain that come with a cancer diagnosis, and they want to guide others through this journey towards a place of strength and resilience. Their mission is to show that, despite the challenges, it's possible to Reset & Rise and emerge from this experience as better, more empowered individuals.

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