Besties with Breasties Podcast Beth Wilmes & Sarah Hall

In this episode, we spoke with Lauren, an experienced nurse of 18 years who began in oncology before transitioning to holistic health nursing. Her journey to integrative care was inspired by her husband's illness, leading them to explore alternative healing methods. Lauren emphasizes the importance of addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellness through a holistic approach to healthcare.

Join us as we talk with Dr. Jenn Simmons who expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of mammography in actually saving lives. Simmons argues that mammograms aren't impacting mortality and often lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of cancers that may never cause harm during a patient's lifetime. This overdiagnosis can result in unnecessary treatments that have their own risks and side effects.

Listen in as part of our medical skepticism series as Dr. Simmons highlights the need for improved education and awareness about the limitations and potential harms of mammography, as well as the benefits, to help women make more informed decisions about their breast health care.

In this episode hosts Sarah and Beth talk with Moyra, a fellow breast cancer survivor, nurse and valued member of the Faith Through Fire community. Moyra opens up about her personal battle with breast cancer, shedding light on the emotional and physical challenges she faced during her journey and what she has found helpful to her healing.

This episode delves into Tara's journey with stage 3 breast cancer and her initial turn to holistic medicine due to past chemotherapy trauma. Sarah and Beth explore Tara's experiences and mindset shift that led her to accept chemotherapy after advancing to stage 4, offering insights into the complexities of cancer treatment decisions.

Join us as we dive into the world of the fasting mimicking diet! In this episode, Sarah and Beth discuss their experience using Prolon, a fasting mimicking diet created by longevity expert Valter Longo. They share why they wanted to try the diet, how they felt during and after and whether they'd do it again.

Join us on a fascinating journey into the science of aging and longevity as we talk with the renowned Dr. Valter Longo in our latest podcast interview. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Longo delves into the intricate mechanisms of aging, discussing the role of nutrition, fasting, and lifestyle choices in promoting a longer, healthier life. As the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and the author of the acclaimed book "The Longevity Diet," Dr. Longo brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table.