Trust Your Instincts: Survivor Christine Anastos
Christine G. Anastos spent decades protecting public health as an environmental engineer before becoming a patient herself. After months of advocating for answers, she was diagnosed with breast cancer—an experience that reshaped her purpose and led her to found Connect & Thrive, a public benefit corporation supporting people living with cancer.In this episode, Christine shares her journey from caregiver to patient to advocate. She opens up about self-advocacy, the emotional weight of survivorship, equitable access to care, and the hope that can be found in healing beyond diagnosis.
Key Topics
Christine's breast cancer journey and diagnosis
Environmental factors and their impact on health
Navigating the healthcare system effectively
Lifestyle and dietary changes for prevention
The role of mindset and mental health in healing
Use of AI and data in health monitoring
Importance of trust but verify in health choices
Environmental toxins and regulation differences
Small actionable health tips for everyone