#28 Is Vaginal Estrogen Safe After Breast Cancer? My Honest Experience

Life After Cancer: Why Safety Over Survival Matters

What happens after cancer treatment ends… and the world expects you to “go back to normal”? In episode 31 of After the Bell, Lauren explores the shift from survival mode to safety. After years of pushing through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, she shares why true healing isn’t about continuing to fight… it’s about creating stability, nervous system regulation, and a life that feels safe again. This conversation reframes survivorship through a gentler lens... one rooted in sustainability, awareness, and long-term health.

How I Was Accidentally Diagnosed with Crohn’s (What Led Up to It)

In episode 30 of After the Bell, Lauren shares how she was accidentally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. As a nurse. As a cancer survivor. As someone deeply familiar with inflammation and the body. She still didn’t see this coming. In this conversation, Lauren walks through: * The symptoms she brushed off * What testing for Crohn’s actually looks like * Why procedures like colonoscopies and MREs can temporarily flare the gut * The emotional weight of receiving another diagnosis after cancer * The tension between functional medicine approaches and starting biologic therapy * What she’s learning about inflammation, the terminal ileum, and moving forward This episode is not about quick fixes or detox culture. It’s an honest reflection on navigating uncertainty, making informed decisions, and healing without panic. If you’re questioning your symptoms, navigating gut inflammation, or sitting with a new diagnosis… this conversation will meet you there. — If this episode resonates, share it with someone who may need it and leave a review to help more women find these conversations.

#29 Mindset, Fertility & Cancer: Finding Purpose in the Hardest Seasons

✨ What happens when fertility, cancer, and mindset collide? In this episode, Lauren sits down with friend and transformation coach, Rebecca Mauel, whose experienced infertility to talk about control, letting go, and reframing the hardest seasons. From personal fertility struggles to the overlap with cancer survivorship, this conversation is filled with purpose, perspective, and hope for anyone navigating life’s toughest challenges.

#28 Is Vaginal Estrogen Safe After Breast Cancer? My Honest Experience

💗 Wondering if vaginal estrogen is safe after breast cancer? In this video, I’m sharing my honest experience using vaginal estrogen after cancer treatment and medical menopause. If you’ve struggled with vaginal dryness, discomfort, or painful intimacy after breast cancer treatment, you’re not alone. I was nervous about trying vaginal estrogen, but it ended up making a big difference in my recovery. In this video, I talk about: ✅ What my oncologist said about using vaginal estrogen after breast cancer ✅ Why I decided to add vaginal estrogen after treatment ✅ What I’ve noticed since using it and whether I’d recommend it I hope my story helps you feel informed and empowered in your own recovery journey. 💕 Listen to my last episode: My Honest Revaree Review (After Breast Cancer & Medical Menopause) WAYS TO CONNECT 📷IG https://www.instagram.com/laurenmcranmer 🤍IG https://www.instagram.com/afterthebellhealing ✉️ lauren@afterthebellhealing.com 👥 The Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterthebellthrivers Start Healing ➡️ https://www.afterthebellhealing.com VIDEO DETAILS Camera: https://amzn.to/3XnFQme Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by cold winter breeze - starry nights - https://thmatc.co/?l=1A95B49B DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. The information provided is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or psychological health condition. These are my own opinions from my own experiences.

#27 My Honest Revaree Review (After Breast Cancer & Medical Menopause)

I tried Revaree after breast cancer treatment and medical menopause to help with vaginal dryness and discomfort. In this video, I’m sharing my honest review of Bonafide Revaree: what I loved, what I didn’t, and whether it’s actually worth it for breast cancer survivors. 💗 *If you’re struggling with vaginal dryness after breast cancer, hormone therapy, or menopause, this review is for you!" (This video is not sponsored in any way) LINKS BONAFIDE REVAREE vaginal moisturizer $15 discount: http://rwrd.io/y38q3vn?c WAYS TO CONNECT 📷IG https://www.instagram.com/laurenmcranmer 🤍IG https://www.instagram.com/afterthebellhealing ✉️ lauren@afterthebellhealing.com 👥 The Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterthebellthrivers Start Healing ➡️ https://www.afterthebellhealing.com VIDEO DETAILS Camera: https://amzn.to/3XnFQme Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by cold winter breeze - starry nights - https://thmatc.co/?l=1A95B49B DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. The information provided is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or psychological health condition. These are my own opinions from my own experiences.