Are you facing cancer treatment and wondering what you can do right now to improve your results?

This isn’t about being a warrior; it’s about being smart. I’m Joelle Kaufman, host of Kicking Cancer’s Ass, and I’m sharing the proven physical and psychological strategies—what I call “prehab”—that can actually improve your response to treatment by up to 30%.

Cancer is tough, but your battle is also against the side effects of chemotherapy, surgery, and recovery. You need to condition both your mind and body to absorb the shock and maximize your positive outcome.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Power of Movement: Why being physically active is protective, maintains muscle, improves outcomes, and builds mental resilience.
• Proactive Defense: How to stay ahead of side effects like pain, nausea, and neuropathy by establishing a proactive defense before they become disabling. This includes using antiemetics and exploring cooling options like ice socks/mittens.
• The Hair/Intimacy Conversation: Why you need to proactively discuss sexual side effects, and if cold capping is right for you.
• Prepare Your Mind: Learn how to eliminate chaos and build your “All-Star Team” (not just medical!).
• Happiness Tripwires: Discover the neuroscience behind creating “Free Uppers”—small, consistent, joyful moments (like jokes, music, or routines) that boost dopamine, serotonin, and resilience, maximizing your steady dose of joy.
• The Power of Delegation: It’s okay to ask for practical help like meals and childcare. People want to help—give them the playbook.

Ready to shift your mindset from a defensive stance to an offensive strategy? Listen now to start your prehab and give yourself the best odds of kicking cancer’s ass!

Available on Spotify, Apple, and all audio platforms. Watch on YouTube @kickingcancersasspodcast.