Gutsy Talks
Welcome to Gutsy Talks—the space for real, unfiltered conversations about healing your gut, calming your mind, and learning to love food again. Whether you're just starting your gut health journey or you’ve been on this path for a while, I’m here to share insights and honest, ah-ha moments that can help transform your health.
Join me, Rachel Larsson (she/her), your host, naturopath and nutritionist, as I chat with top health experts and thought leaders from around the world. Together, we’ll dive into the latest in holistic and scientific approaches to gut health and explore the deep connections between your gut and overall well-being. No fluff, just real talk on what it truly takes to feel empowered, healthier, and more in tune with your body.
Gutsy Talks
Episode 06: Integrative Oncology & Bowel Cancer: A Holistic Approach with Tanya Wells
Today we’re joined by Tanya Wells, Owner and Director of the Melbourne Integrative Oncology Group and a leading voice in integrative oncology. With over 20 years of experience as a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Herbalist, Tanya shares many insights and top tips for patients with an oncology diagnosis. We dive into the importance of being self-aware when it comes to your body and symptoms, the complex mix of lifestyle and genetic factors that can increase cancer risk, how advocating for yourself can make all the difference, and so much more!
In this episode, we chat about:
- How Tanya came to work in the field of integrative oncology
- Why bowel cancer is on the rise among young people
- Tanya’s thoughts on risk factors associated with cancer development
- Lifestyle and genetic factors that increase cancer risks
- How to be aware of your body and it’s ‘normal’
- Self-advocating tips for access to referrals, screening and testing
- How an integrative care model can improve a patient’s experience
- Situations when integrative medicine would not be appropriate
- The theories behind antioxidants and cancer
- Topics brought up in the TV series ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’
- Filtering through the information you are reading online
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