What if one of the most important factors in Cancer recovery isn’t just the treatment, but the internal environment in which healing happens?
In this episode, Greg sits down with Avinoam Lerner, holistic therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and cancer recovery coach, to explore the science of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), and why unresolved Trauma, chronic Stress, and emotional overwhelm may play a larger role in healing than most people realize.
With more than 25 years of experience supporting people through cancer recovery, Avinoam explains how the mind and body communicate, why stress can suppress immune function, and why self-blame is not only unhelpful — it can actively undermine healing.
This conversation explores the conscious vs. subconscious mind, the biology of stress, and what patients at any stage of diagnosis or recovery can do to support the non-physical side of healing.
🧠 In This Episode
👉 Why unresolved trauma can live in the body — and what that means for immune function
👉 What psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) actually is — and why the science has existed since the 1970s
👉 The bank vault analogy: how clinical hypnotherapy helps access the subconscious mind
👉 Why chronic stress can suppress immune function — and what may help reverse it
👉 Why asking “Why did I get cancer?” may not be the most helpful question
👉 The difference between the conscious and subconscious mind — explained simply
👉 How hypnotherapy works to uncover deeply stored patterns and beliefs
👉 What’s actually happening between the immune system and cancer cells
👉 Why blaming yourself for cancer is both false and harmful
👉 What the Mindful Remission program offers — and who it’s designed for
👉 The science behind this work — without mysticism or false promises
⏱️ Chapters
01:30 Early Trauma Story
02:41 Trauma Stored in Body
03:45 Cancer Patients Connection
04:34 Science of Stress Immunity
08:04 Whole Person Healing
09:06 Why Me and Recurrence
10:42 Updating Your Mindset
11:53 Conscious vs Subconscious
16:03 Immune System View of Cancer
19:46 Dispelling Self Blame
20:59 Coaching and Programs
25:29 TEDx and Patient Agency
30:11 Resources Books and Contact
📚 Resources Mentioned
Mindful Remission: The Mental Science of Healing Cancer
Avinoam’s new book https://www.avinoamlerner.com/shop/p/the-new-cancer-paradigm-3lte7
Mindful Remission Program
Support for people navigating cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
TEDx Talk: “The New Cancer Paradigm” https://www.avinoamlerner.com/videos
Connect with Avinoam Lerner https://www.avinoamlerner.com/
—–
DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan.
Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle with Gregory Ann Cox is your rebellious guide to evidence-based wellness that defies age myths. Tune in, thrive, and live well at every stage.
👉 Start here
The Power of 5 https://rebelliouswellnesslifestyle.com/p5-opt-in-page/
Sign up for my newsletter The Nonsense Filter
Free 20-Minute Discovery Call with Greg https://calendly.com/gregory-rebelliouswellnesslifestyle/chat-with-greg
Get the Missing Midlife Manual https://www.amazon.com/Your-Genes-Determine-Size-Jeans-ebook/dp/B00FYZUT98
Website: https://rebelliouswellnesslifestyle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryannecox_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelliouswellnesslifestyle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-anne-cox-6934a3369/
➡️ More Rebellious Wellness Videos You’ll Love: https://www.youtube.com/@GregoryAnneCox/videos
🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode
https://www.youtube.com/@GregoryAnneCox?sub_confirmation=1
📜 Important Information
This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new Exercise program.
💖 Spread the Love
If this episode helped you rethink fitness after 40, share it with a friend. Like, comment, and tap the bell 🔔 to support more honest conversations about Health, Aging, and what actually works.
