{"podcast":{"title":"The Flourish After Cancer Podcast","slug":"the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737","podcast_index_feed_id":7405737,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/flourishaftercancer/feed.xml","website_url":"https://flourishaftercancer.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20664071/Podbean_1800x1800_px_1_8yyhk.png","author":"Flourish After Cancer","episode_count":53,"summary":"Join me, Dr Megan Bernard, Naturopathic Doctor, and guest experts as we teach you how to not just survive, but to thrive past cancer. Using research-backed information with a holistic spin, I’ll dive deep into the best nutrition, supplements, lifestyle changes, and testing to help you to feel better faster after treatment and to reduce your risk of cancer coming back.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T16:20:49.833243+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737"},"episode":{"title":"33: Are There Natural Alternatives to Tamoxifen and Other Hormone Therapies?","slug":"33-are-there-natural-alternatives-to-tamoxifen-and-other-hormone-therapies","published_at":"2026-03-04T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737/33-are-there-natural-alternatives-to-tamoxifen-and-other-hormone-therapies","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737","url":"https://flourishaftercancer.podbean.com/e/podcast-audio/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gujp86vn4tvf6xdc/podcast_audio.mp3","summary":"After hormone-positive cancer, one of the most common questions women ask is whether there’s a natural alternative to medications like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors. This question doesn’t come from resistance — it comes from lived experience. Side effects can be relentless.The idea of long-term medication can feel heavy.And online, there’s no shortage of promises about “natural estrogen blockers.” In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk through how hormone therapy medications work in the body and where natural strategies do have an important and meaningful role. We unpack why so many women are drawn to the idea of “natural estrogen blockers” and how online messaging often blurs the line between support and replacement. I also explain how to think about estrogen metabolism, side effect management, and long-term health in a way that moves beyond all-or-nothing decisions. 🔗 Episode Relevant Resources The First 4 Steps To Staying Cancer Free After Cancer: www.FlourishAfterCancer.com/Presentation E17: Sexual Health And Hormone Therapy After Cancer E19: Are Hormone-Blocking Medications Protecting You—Or Hurting You? Let's Assess. E28 Cancer Recurrence Risk Isn’t Fixed: What Epigenetics Shows Us ⚠️ This is a must-listen if: You’ve wondered whether supplements or natural therapies can replace hormone therapy You’re struggling with side effects and want better support You feel confused by conflicting online information Confidence in what natural strategies can support without false promises ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why there is no proven natural replacement for hormone-blocking or estrogen-lowering medications How tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors work differently — and why that matters What natural strategies can support estrogen metabolism wi…","meta_description":"After hormone-positive cancer, one of the most common questions women ask is whether there’s a natural alternative to medications like tamoxifen or aromat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2032,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737/episodes/33-are-there-natural-alternatives-to-tamoxifen-and-other-hormone-therapies/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737/33-are-there-natural-alternatives-to-tamoxifen-and-other-hormone-therapies.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}