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Crunchy, Faithful & Facing Cancer: How Natalie Frey Did It Her Way — Lobular Breast Cancer, Chemo Detox Secrets & Life After Treatment

Natalie Frey is 38 years old, a homeschooling mama, woman of deep faith, and my kind of person — fully crunchy. In November 2024 she was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer. She didn't abandon who she was when the diagnosis hit. She leaned in harder — to her faith, her holistic practices, her community. She finished treatment in October 2025 and is now doing the real work of healing. Follow Natalie on Instagram: @themomwifeandchristlife — DM her anytime, she responds and will help however she can. Join my FREE Not Today Cancer community on Facebook: Click here to join BrocElite — 20% off with code NOTTODAYCANCER: mara-labs.com/nottodaycancer What We Cover How her cancer was discovered at a pap smear — not a mammogram or self-exam What lobular breast cancer is and why it hides on imaging (1 in 5 breast cancer cases is lobular) Her staging: anatomical 3A, prognostic 1B, grade one multifocal tumors Why she waited 6–7 weeks before starting chemo to do her due diligence The detox tools she kept up during chemotherapy — with her oncologist's blessing The little-known tip: requesting an extra liter of saline after your infusion Her four pillars of post-treatment healing: sleep, stress, exercise, and diet Healing osteopenia naturally The blessings she can now see on the other side Resources & Links Nothing shared here is medical advice. Always consult your oncologist before starting or changing any protocol. Natalie's Shop: shopmy.us/shop/themomwifeandchristlife — everything is linked there Sleep CURED Serenity Gummies — takes the edge off, relaxes you (sleep is a bonus side effect) CURED Dream Gummies — fall asleep, stay asleep, restorative sleep Discount code: THEMOMWIFEANDCHRISTLIFE for 15% off your first order Magnesium glycinate — nightly Detox Bath (used weekly during chemo — same day as infusions) Equal parts of each, water as hot as you can bear, 20 minutes minimum, then rinse: Magnesium Flakes Aztec Indian Healing Clay Baking Soda Other Detox Tools Ionic Foot Bath (~$120) Castor Oil Pack on Liver — Queen of Thrones brand (Amazon) — 4–5x per week Skincare During Chemo Nu Skin Lumi Spa — used every evening, credits this with keeping her skin healthy through chemo Luminance Skincare — non-toxic, gentle enough during treatment Discount code: NATALIE for 15% off Radiation Skin Care Miaderm Fragrance-Free — used 2–3x daily; apply immediately after treatment (never before), one tube lasted 6.5 weeks Discount code: RELIEF15F for 15% off Boiron Calendula Cream — used this until Miaderm arrived Hair Regrowth Nu Skin Collagen — oncologist approved 2 weeks after last infusion; Natalie credits it with fast regrowth (also great for skin) Scriptures That Carried Natalie Through Isaiah 41:10 Jeremiah 29:11 Connect Natalie: On IG @themomwifeandchristlife — DM her, she will respond Jen: coachjennyd@gmail.com Not Today Cancer podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Goodpods Community: Not Today Cancer — The Inner Circle Loved this episode? Leave a 30-second review — it helps more women find this community. Share this with your person. You know who needs it.

Marriage, Intimacy & Cancer: Two Survivors Tell the Truth About What It Really Does to a Relationship

Most cancer couples talk about the hard stuff behind closed doors. Today, Jen and her husband Darren say it out loud. Two cancer diagnoses, one marriage, and the most honest conversation they've ever recorded together. In this episode Jen is joined by her husband Darren — who is living with Grade 4 Astrocytoma brain cancer and defying statistics every single day — for a raw, real conversation about what cancer actually does to a relationship. What You'll Hear in This Episode: What it's like when both people in a marriage are fighting cancer at the same time The role reversals, the fear, and the conversations most couples avoid having Intimacy after cancer — the honest conversation nobody is having publicly The research-backed reason your relationship can literally affect your survival odds What cancer took from Jen and Darren's marriage — and what it gave them that nothing else could Stats Referenced in This Episode: Median survival for Grade 4 brain cancer: 12–18 months. Less than 10% of patients survive five years — MD Anderson Cancer Center Being married is associated with better cancer survival outcomes — in some cancers, the survival benefit of marriage is larger than the published survival benefit of chemotherapy — Journal of Clinical Oncology About Darren: Darren Delvaux is Jen's husband and a Grade 4 Astrocytoma brain cancer survivor who has defied every statistical expectation. He joins the Not Today Cancer podcast periodically to share the perspective no one else can — what it looks like to love someone through cancer while fighting your own battle at the same time. Connect With Jen: Instagram: @jendelvaux Join the Not Today Cancer Inner Circle: (JOIN HERE) Get the Blueprint: jendelvaux.com/blueprint Mentioned in This Episode: The Not Today Cancer Blueprint — Jen's complete system for rebuilding life after a breast cancer diagnosis: jendelvaux.com/blueprint Leave a Review: If this episode gave you something today, a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps more women find this show. Jen reads every single one.

Breast Cancer Survivorship: The Honest Truth About Life After Treatment (No One Tells You This)

Everyone talks about surviving cancer. Nobody talks about what comes after. In this episode, Jen gets honest about the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that happen when treatment ends — and why finishing treatment didn't feel like the finish line everyone said it was. If you've ever felt like you were expected to just be grateful and move on — this episode is for you. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why the day treatment ends can feel like the hardest day — not the best one What the "survivorship cliff" is and why so many women fall off it silently The research-backed truth about scanxiety — and why it doesn't get easier with time How to grieve the woman you were before cancer without guilt Why "you're so strong" can be the most isolating thing someone says to you The non-toxic living shifts and integrative health habits Jen added when the appointments stopped A permission slip for every woman who isn't fine — even years later Stats Referenced in This Episode: Nearly 50% of women with breast cancer experience depression, anxiety, or both in the first year after diagnosis — British Medical Journal Between 1 in 3 and 2 in 3 cancer survivors experience moderate to severe scanxiety — and research shows it does not fade with time — Psycho-Oncology Journal 1 in 4 cancer patients will experience clinical depression — American Cancer Society Connect With Jen: Instagram: @jendelvaux Join the Not Today Cancer Inner Circle: JOIN HERE Join the FREE Not Today Cancer here: REQUEST TO JOIN HERE Learn more: My WEBSITE EMAIL ME: jen@jendelvaux.com Leave a Review: If this episode gave you something today, a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps more women find this show. Jen reads every single one.

Broccoli Sprouts and Breast Cancer: The Science Behind Sulforaphane and Why Every Survivor Should Know About It

In this episode, I'm joined by David Roberts and Dr. John Gildea, co-founders of Mara Labs, for a powerful conversation about how breast cancer changed their lives and led them to create a mission-driven supplement company rooted in science. David shares how his wife, Maura, was diagnosed with breast cancer and how that journey pushed them to look beyond conventional options and explore an integrative path. Dr. John Gildea shares how his own wife's diagnosis years earlier led him deeper into cancer research, natural compounds, and the mechanisms that may support the body in a meaningful way. We talk about sulforaphane, broccoli sprouts, curcumin, inflammation, detox pathways, microplastics, stress, and why reducing your toxic burden matters. This conversation is full of both heart and science, and I know it will leave you thinking differently about what real support can look like after a diagnosis. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by supplements, confused by conflicting information, or like you needed more empowering options in your healing journey, this episode is for you. Use my discount code and shop Mara Labs here: 20% off - NotTodayCancer In this episode, we cover: How Mara Labs was born from two families impacted by breast cancer The story behind David's wife, Maura, and the mission that continues through this company Dr. John Gildea's background in cancer metastasis research What sulforaphane is and why it gets so much attention The difference between broccoli, broccoli sprouts, glucoraphanin, and sulforaphane Why Mara Labs focused on creating a stabilized form How sulforaphane may support inflammation, detoxification, gut health, and brain health Why curcumin and sulforaphane are two of their top foundational supplements The role stress may play in health and healing Why lowering toxic burden matters after a diagnosis Thoughts on estrogen metabolism, inflammation, and common supplement questions Their perspective on berberine, blood sugar, sleep, and GLP-1 support Simple changes someone can start making right away after a diagnosis A few key takeaways: You do not have to change everything overnight Lowering stress matters just as much as improving nutrition Clean food, movement, and reducing exposure to everyday toxins can make a real difference Not all supplements are created equally The most powerful companies are often built from personal mission and lived experience Resources mentioned: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off ***** Im currently taking: Broccoli Plus, CurcElite & BerberElite Connect with Mara-Labs Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themaralabs/ Email Me – coachjennyd@gmail.com If this episode encouraged you, send it to a friend, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me so I can see what resonated most.

What I Eat in a Day as a Breast Cancer Survivor — The Anti-Estrogen Diet That Changed My Healing

What should you actually eat after a breast cancer diagnosis? In this deeply personal and practical episode, Jen Delvaux shares exactly what she eats in a day as a breast cancer survivor...and how her entire relationship with food changed after her diagnosis. Five years ago, Jen went from eating for convenience to eating for cellular support, hormone balance, gut health, and long-term healing. In this episode, she breaks down her simple "Healing Bowl Method" and explains how building meals around plants, fiber, healthy fats, and clean protein became one of the most powerful ways she supports her body. Joined by her husband Darren, Jen also shares the emotional side of changing her lifestyle after cancer and how small, consistent changes can help survivors feel empowered instead of overwhelmed. This episode includes her exact smoothie bowl, power salad, and dinner bowl, plus simple meal prep strategies to make healthy eating realistic and sustainable. 🔗 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