In this powerful Blind Spots episode, host Gail McDonald speaks with Dr. Amy Kirkham, an exercise and cardiovascular health expert, and Dr. Carla Prado, a leading nutrition researcher, about their groundbreaking collaboration at the intersection of cancer recovery, heart health, and lifestyle medicine.

Together, they share why women’s cardiovascular health remains under-researched, how cancer treatments can have long-term impacts on the heart, and why nutrition and exercise must work hand in hand for prevention, recovery, and resilience. They break down the science in accessible, motivating ways—covering everything from the metabolic power of muscle, to the role of protein in recovery, to how small, consistent actions can have life-changing results.

The conversation also highlights their Resilience Study, a n ...