Why Did I Get Cancer?
I did all the right things to prevent getting cancer. A certified health coach, nutritionist & wellness speaker, I thought I’d be the last person to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Why did I still get it? Was there something else I could have done to prevent it? A couple years later, I am grateful to be cancer-free and now I’m on a mission to share everything I’ve learned about mitigating risk, managing symptoms, and staying mentally well when bad things happen – even if you “did everything right!” ‘Why Did I Get Cancer‘ features: • Eye-opening information about health/cancer risks that surround us (and solutions to mitigate risks) • Health & lifestyle tips to lower risk (easier and quicker than you’d think!) • Inexpensive solutions for lowering cancer risk DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. You agree and acknowledge that my guests and I are not providing medical advice, mental health advice, or medication advice in any way. Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental Health Provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard on this podcast.

Why did I get cancer?
I'm Deborah Herlax Enos. I did all the right things to prevent getting cancer. As a certified health coach, nutritionist, and wellness speaker, I thought I’d be the last person to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Why did I still get it? Was there something else I could have done to prevent it?
A year later, I am grateful to be cancer-free and now I’m on a mission to share everything I’ve learned about mitigating risk, managing symptoms, and staying mentally well when bad things happen – even if you “did everything right!”
Why Did I Get Cancer features:
— Eye-opening information about health/cancer risks that surround us — and solutions to mitigate risks
— Health & lifestyle tips to lower risk (easier and quicker than you’d think!)
— Inexpensive solutions for lowering cancer risk
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided on this podcast pertaining to your health or wellness, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for the professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your own Medical Provider or Mental Health Provider. You agree and acknowledge that my guests and I are not providing medical advice, mental health advice, or medication advice in any way.
Always seek the advice of your own Medical Provider and/or Mental HealthProvider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health or any medications, herbs or supplements you are currently taking and before implementing any recommendations or suggestions from this podcast. Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of information you have heard on this podcast.
Episodes

Thursday Apr 14, 2022
17. Food Hacks for Cancer Prevention
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
17. Food Hacks for Cancer Prevention
This week, in part two with functional medicine physician and breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Jenn Simmons, we tackle some of the simple foods we should all be including daily to lower or cancer risk.
Spoiler alert, no weird foods you’ve never heard of, I promise!
We talk about how to easily add in more mushrooms, flaxseed and berries as cancer prevention food hacks.
We also discussed the most important things to do before bed to make sure you get restorative sleep.
I can tell you this information will encourage you to stay off your phone in the evening 😉
Dr. Jenn Simmons' social info:
Jenn Simmons on Instagram (@DrJennSimmons)
Real Health MD on Instagram (@RealHealthMD)
Enjoy a 10% discount with one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code EnosAPR22
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Apr 07, 2022
16. Can Cutting Back on Carbs Reduce Cancer Risk?
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
16. Can Cutting Back on Carbs Reduce Cancer Risk?
I'm so excited to share this week's podcast with you. I learned so much from today's guest, Dr. Jenn Simmons, a breast cancer surgeon, and functional medicine doctor. Her focus is on the ROOT CAUSE of illness. She wants to discover what's happened throughout your life that may have contributed to illness and disease. We talked about the importance of managing glucose, tips to hack your sleep, and the best dinner to eat when you're too tired to make anything.
This is a two-part episode, so tune in next week for Dr. Jenn's healthy hacks to prevent cancer!
Dr. Jenn Simmons' social info:
Jenn Simmons on Instagram (@DrJennSimmons)
Real Health MD on Instagram (@RealHealthMD)
Enjoy a 10% discount with one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code EnosAPR22
Immune Support — Seeking Health
One of my favorite products is their liquid Vitamin D!
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
15. Trust Your Gut: It Could Keep You from Getting Cancer! A Conversation with Kitty Martone
Today's guest is the wellness badass, Kitty Martone, also known as The Healthy Gut Girl.
Her mission is to teach people how to improve their gut health. Kitty believes that if you have a healthy gut (80% of your immune system is in the gut), you may avoid many of the diseases of the modern world. We also had an excellent discussion about the crippling fear rocking our world and how this can impact gut health, immunity, and cancer prevention.
Kitty is the founder of one of my favorite podcasts, Stuff Your Doctor Should Know.
She has a gift for my listeners; click the link for more details: www.healthygutgirl.com/gift
Kitty on Facebook (@healthygutgirl)Kitty on Instagram (@healthygutgirl)
Enjoy a 10% discount with one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code EnosMarch22
Immune Support — Seeking Health
One of my favorite products is their liquid Vitamin D!
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Feb 17, 2022
14. Your Fear Can Be Crippling; Tips to Get Out of Fear-Based Thinking in SECONDS!
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
14. Your fear can be crippling; tips to get out of fear-based thinking in SECONDS!
Today's guest is Jamie Winship.
Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to some of the world's highest conflict areas.
Starting with a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington, DC area. His unconventional efforts to bring about societal and racial reconciliation led him to Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, and Israel.
Jamie understands that most people have limiting thoughts and negative emotions that burden their daily lives. In addition, people battle a deep fear of never being enough or simply "going through the motions" with no real sense of identity or purpose.
In today's podcast, Jamie teaches me his quick tips to help me get out of fear-based thinking and into my true God-given identity. First, Jamie explained to me how I could manage my fear. When you learn to manage your fear, you can truly learn to walk in FREEDOM!
Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSFEB22.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
Use the code ENOS20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase.
The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™
Resources
IdentityExchange.com
JamieWinship.com
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Feb 10, 2022
13. The Health-Giving Power of Emotional Freedom! Chatting with Auntie Anne
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
13. The Health-Giving Power of Emotional Freedom! Chatting with Auntie Anne
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Auntie Anne. We discuss walking in emotional freedom, and understanding the power this has over your health & wellbeing.
Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose.
Jonas and Anne’s peaceful life as newlyweds and young parents went into a tailspin after the death of their 19-month-old daughter, Angela Joy, who died tragically in a farming accident in 1975. Anne, in her mid-20s at the time, found herself descending into a world of darkness and depression, and eventually on the brink of suicide. Despite being a faithful churchgoer, she didn’t feel she could share her pain with friends or family members. She became silent and lost her voice.
Jonas and Anne drifted apart. They didn’t know how to talk about the deep pain they were both experiencing. Instead, they remained silent partners who simply lived together and went through the motions of family life.
Anne sought counsel from her pastor, who used the vulnerability of her grief to manipulate and abuse her for more than six years. This abuse of spiritual power propelled Anne into intense pain, blame, and shame that she thought would kill her.
After confessing all of this to her husband, Jonas and Anne sought counseling and began a journey towards healing. The Beiler’s reconciled as God restored their marriage. Through the repair of their own marriage, Jonas found himself wanting to help others that were suffering from the same despair and hopelessness. He had a vision of offering free counseling services to their community.
To support Jonas’ vision to help others, Anne bought a concession stand in 1988 at a busy farmers’ market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Their soft pretzels were a hit and Auntie Anne’s® was born.
So, she began to confess. She shared her story publicly – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and something amazing happened. She felt lighter. She started to feel freedom. Anne continued to share her story whenever she could, and as she did, she was able to work through all the issues that tormented her – guilt, shame, pain, anger, depression, and the list goes on.
Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSFEB22.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
Use the code ENOS20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase.
The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™
Resources
To sign up for Anne’s inspiring newsletter and to subscribe to her podcast, click here: Anne's Story • Auntie Anne Beiler
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Feb 03, 2022
12. Are Your Secrets Making You Sick? A Conversation with Auntie Anne
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
12. Are Your Secrets Making You Sick? A Conversation with Auntie Anne
Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose.
Jonas and Anne’s peaceful life as newlyweds and young parents went into a tailspin after the death of their 19-month-old daughter, Angela Joy, who died tragically in a farming accident in 1975. Anne, in her mid-20s at the time, found herself descending into a world of darkness and depression, and eventually on the brink of suicide. Despite being a faithful churchgoer, she didn’t feel she could share her pain with friends or family members. She became silent and lost her voice.
Jonas and Anne drifted apart. They didn’t know how to talk about the deep pain they were both experiencing. Instead, they remained silent partners who simply lived together and went through the motions of family life.
Anne sought counsel from her pastor, who used the vulnerability of her grief to manipulate and abuse her for more than six years. This abuse of spiritual power propelled Anne into intense pain, blame, and shame that she thought would kill her.
After confessing all of this to her husband, Jonas and Anne sought counseling and began a journey towards healing. The Beiler’s reconciled as God restored their marriage. Through the repair of their own marriage, Jonas found himself wanting to help others that were suffering from the same despair and hopelessness. He had a vision of offering free counseling services to their community.
To support Jonas’ vision to help others, Anne bought a concession stand in 1988 at a busy farmers’ market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Their soft pretzels were a hit and Auntie Anne’s® was born.
So, she began to confess. She shared her story publicly – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and something amazing happened. She felt lighter. She started to feel freedom. Anne continued to share her story whenever she could, and as she did, she was able to work through all the issues that tormented her – guilt, shame, pain, anger, depression, and the list goes on.
Join our candid conversation where Anne and I discuss the impact of trauma on mental and physical health.
Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSFEB22.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
Use the code ENOS20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase.
The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™
Resources
To sign up for Anne’s inspiring newsletter and to subscribe to her podcast, click here: Anne's Story • Auntie Anne Beiler
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Jan 27, 2022
11. Go Outside and Play! Can That Reduce Cancer Risk?
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
11. Go Outside and Play! Can That Reduce Cancer Risk?
Sleep can reset your system and allow your body to do what it does best - repair cells that have been damaged!
Are you a good sleeper? Do you fall asleep quickly, or do you get a second wind in the evening? Did you know that spending time on your laptop at night can send a message to your brain that makes it think that it's mid-day and not midnight?
Today's episode with Hilda explores simple ancestral hacks (going outside to get the morning sun) that can help your body reset your circadian rhythm so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep. And, as long as you're outside, why not take your shoes off and play?
We also discussed how our ancestors spent three-quarters of their time outside, and today, we spend three-quarters of our time inside; the switch isn't doing our bodies any favors.
Hilda teaches us to "stack our hacks" to maximize our health benefits.
Hilda mentions the two experts below during our conversation:
Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D (@brucelipton) • Instagram photos and videos
Primalhacker (@primalhacker_) • Instagram photos and videos
Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSJAN22.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
Use the code ENOS20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase.
The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™
Resources
Follow Hilda on Instagram @HolisticHilda
Listen to Hilda's podcast Wise Traditions
Connect with Deborah
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Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Jan 20, 2022
10. Can Stress Cause Cancer?
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
10. Can Stress Cause Cancer?
My big takeaways from today's podcast:
1: The importance of managing stress
2: Ancestral hacks such as going outside first thing in the morning to help reset your circadian rhythm
3: Turning off the news!
We also discussed the role each of us plays in our health and disease prevention. What if you get cancer surgery but then return to your same environment? Disease isn't always about diet! What kind of thoughts do you think? Are your thoughts positive or negative? Do you surround yourself with encouraging people or discouraging people?
I love this quote Hilda told me from Dr. Jack Kruse, “You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick."
Give today's podcast a listen for simple hacks to improve your health.
Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSJAN22.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
Use the code Enos20 for 20% off of your Wave Block purchase.
The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™
Resources
Follow Hilda on Instagram @HolisticHilda
Listen to Hilda's podcast Wise Traditions
Connect with Deborah
Deborah on Instagram
Deborah on Facebook
Deborah on Twitter
WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Thursday Dec 09, 2021
09. Anxious thoughts. Can’t sleep. Could it be your Wi-Fi?
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
09. Anxious thoughts. Can’t sleep. Could it be your Wi-Fi?
Today's guest is August Brice, the founder of Tech Wellness.
We had a surprising conversation about the impact of cell phone radiation on the body and brain.
Yes, we all have cell phones, and most of us have no idea that it says to NOT PUT YOUR CELL PHONE NEAR YOUR BODY in the user guide. Well, that certainly was news to me.
Join us on this podcast as August discusses why we should heed the warning that cell phone companies recommend keeping the phone away from our body and head.
August also has a deal for our listeners to receive $15 off the August Cross Body Faraday bag.
The code is Deborah15, and this discount is good until Dec 20th.
Enjoy a fantastic discount with one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSDEC.
Immune Support — Seeking Health
One of my favorite products is their liquid Vitamin D!
Need to sleep better? Join the Chilisleep family with me!
Click the link to head to the ChiliSleep website
Use the code HOLIDAY30 at checkout!
***30% off all new Sleep Systems 11/17-12/31. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limited time. Valid in new Cube and OOLER systems only. (**Does not apply to ChiliBLANKET sleep system.)
Resources
Here's a study on the impact of wireless radiation on kids
The Phone In Bra and Cancer Imaging Study
The National Toxicology and Rat study Recap And Study Press Release with Links
The phone in your pocket and fertility article
Our phones and anxiety: the anxiety and cellphone radiation article - study included in the article
The vibration and ringtone study
www.techwellness.com
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
08. What You Smell Impacts Your Health - Essential Oils & Health!
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
08. What You Smell Impacts Your Health - Essential Oils & Health!
Eat, sleep, move and POOP!
Can health really be that simple? YES!
I’m so excited for you to listen to today’s episode with Jodi Cohen, founder of Vibrant Blue Oils.
I started using essential oils thirty years ago on my clients. Back then it was a little too “woo-woo” to get my clients excited about using them.
Fast forward to today where there’s scientific research touting the benefits of essential oil use, woot-woot!
Jodi goes on to explain that our sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than any of our other senses.
I’m a HUGE fan of essential oils and I think I own just about every oil that Vibrant Blue Oil sells. 😊
Here’s a few of my favorites: parasympathetic blend (I use this first thing in the morning to set my system up to stay calm throughout my day), I also use the calm oil during the day and the circadian rhythm blend at night.
Jodi has an amazing special for my listeners: click the link below to get 25% off of your entire purchase!
1. Click the link to head to the Vibrant Blue Oils site
2. Then add the code GRATEFUL25 at checkout!
3. The sale runs Monday 11/22 - Monday 11/29 2021
Need to sleep better? Join the Chilisleep family with me!
Click the link to head to the ChiliSleep website
Use the code HOLIDAY30 at checkout!
***30% off all new Sleep Systems 11/17-12/31. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limited time. Valid in new Cube and OOLER systems only. (**Does not apply to ChiliBLANKET sleep system.)
NOTE: This episode of the Why Did I Get Cancer? podcast is releasing on Tuesday, November 23rd, instead of the usual Thursday release date, in observance of Thanksgiving (US) on November 25th.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.