E52 Should You Consider GLP-1s For Cancer Survivorship?
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The weight shifted during treatment, and now everyone seems to have an opinion about GLP-1s
Maybe your GP mentioned it, maybe a friend is on one and feels amazing, or maybe you're already taking it and quietly wondering:
"Is this helping my recovery, or getting in the way of it?" "Does losing weight this way lower my recurrence risk?" "What happens to my muscle, my bones, my gut?" 😮💨
In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, I walk you through what GLP-1 medications do in the body, what the early research suggests about cancer biology, and where they fall short for women after treatment.
⚠️ This is a must-listen if:
You've gained weight since treatment and wonder if a GLP-1 is right for your situation
You're already on one and want to know how to protect your muscle, gut, and nutrient status
Your glucose and HbA1c look "normal" but no one has ever checked your fasting insulin
You keep hearing GLP-1s mentioned for cancer prevention and want the real state of the evidence
You want a clear way to decide instead of following the trend
✨ In this episode, you'll learn:
What GLP-1s do in the pancreas, stomach, and brain, and why that lowers insulin and glucose
Why chronically elevated insulin drives IGF-1 and a pro-cancer internal environment
What the early research on GLP-1 receptors and tumor cells does and doesn't show
Where GLP-1s fall short after treatment: muscle loss, GI effects, and the root cause they leave untouched
When a GLP-1 or a microdose moves up your priority list, and when it doesn't
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I’m Dr Megan Bernard, a board-certified naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with over a thousand women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using science-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement strategies—so they can feel confident, strong, and free to enjoy life again.
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