The Menopause and Cancer Podcast

Dani Binnington created this podcast to address a gap that most menopause shows ignore entirely: what happens when you are dealing with menopause and a cancer diagnosis at the same time? For women who have had breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or other hormone-sensitive cancers, the standard menopause advice — "just take HRT" — is often off the table or heavily complicated. This show exists for them. Binnington is a cancer exercise specialist and wellness coach who went through cancer treatment herself, and that lived experience grounds every episode. She interviews oncologists, menopause specialists, psychologists, and physiotherapists who work specifically with cancer patients navigating menopausal symptoms. Topics include managing hot flashes without hormones, the mental health impact of medically induced menopause, exercise protocols during and after treatment, bone health when certain medications are contraindicated, and the emotional weight of facing both cancer and menopause simultaneously. Episodes run 25 to 45 minutes. The tone is compassionate but never pitying — Binnington clearly believes in agency and informed decision-making, and she equips listeners with the information to advocate for themselves in clinical settings. The show fills a niche that is genuinely underserved. Mainstream menopause podcasts rarely acknowledge the complexity cancer adds to the equation, and cancer podcasts rarely focus on menopause. This one bridges both worlds with sensitivity and clinical seriousness. Essential listening for anyone at the intersection of these two experiences.