Ep. 60 Empowering Breast and Bone Health: Insights with Dr. Tasha Gandamihardja

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 60, host Debi is joined by Dr. Tasha Gandamihardja, a distinguished breast cancer surgeon and passionate advocate for comprehensive breast health education. Dr. Tasha is an Oncoplastic Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon based at the Holly Private Hospital. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Tasha brings a kind, compassionate and highly-professional approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast today sharing her experiences treating patients, fighting misinformation, and promoting holistic approaches to health. Throughout their discussion, Debi and Dr. Tasha delve into the crucial link between breast cancer treatment and bone health, emphasizing the effects of medications and lifestyle choices on bone density. They also tackle common myths about breast cancer, the importance of diet, and the role of exercise in prevention and recovery. Dr. Tasha passionately shares her insights on using complementary therapies like yoga to aid both physical and mental well-being during cancer treatment. Listen today to gain an understanding of the importance of self-examinations, plus the benefits of a varied diet, and enjoy this enlightening conversation filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to support their bone and overall health. Key Takeaways: [2:40] Intro to Dr. Tasha and her work [4:00 ] Misinformation and why she started using social media to impart knowledge about breast cancer [8:55] Minimizing risks of breast cancer [9:44] The biggest myths about breast cancer [12:42] Exercise [16:44] Yoga and cancer [18:07] Breast cancer and bone health [23:44] Foods [29:28] Being overwhelmed by all the noise online [30:26] The differences between healthy and non healthy tissue (from a surgeons perspective) [34:27] Looking after your breasts Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram YouTube Memorable Quotes: "Growing old is a privilege and is something we should embrace." [12:03] - Tasha "We need to dispel myths so that women can make informed decisions about their health." [12:45] - Tasha "Exercise in and of itself is so valuable to health that the next thing we can do from a lifestyle perspective is so far away from that that it really is that movement. Things in motion stay in motion. [13:42] - Debi "I think for anybody who's had a cancer diagnosis, whether that's breast cancer or any other cancer, really not only looking after your physical health, but also your mental health is so vital." [17:11] - Tasha "I think yoga is the answer on so many levels for so many things." [17:53] -Debi "Exercise is not just about staying fit; it's about staying alive." [21:30] - Tasha "It's not just about eating right; it's about living right to keep your body strong." [38:20] - Debi To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program