You can do everything “right” and still not see progress if your gut isn’t working.

I’ve seen how easy it is to focus on treatments and still feel like something is missing, especially after cancer. This conversation brings gut health back to where it belongs: as the foundation that supports everything else in the body.

I’m joined by Carley Smith, a nutritional therapist and certified GAPS practitioner who rebuilt her health after a Lyme disease diagnosis, by turning to food as medicine and focusing on gut healing. That experience now shapes the way she helps others approach the connection between the gut microbiome, immune system support, and long-term resilience.

You’ll get a clear understanding of how approaches like the GAPS diet and simple gut healing foods can support digestion, especially if you’re dealing with bloating, fatigue, or food sensitivities. There’s also a strong emphasis on making this way of eating practical and accessible, not overwhelming.

If you’ve been trying to move forward but still feel stuck, this gives you a place to start that actually makes sense.

You’ll learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:11] The illness that led Carley to her gut health journey

[11:41] What the GAPS diet is and why it starts with meat stock instead of bone broth

[21:07] The biggest misconception about the diet most people get wrong

[27:04] Your body's own signals for knowing when the gut has actually healed

[37:24] Who the diet is really for, including people coming out of chemo

[41:07] A practical day of GAPS-style eating before committing to the full protocol

[46:49] Why most gut healing falls apart before it even starts

[51:58] Carley's free gut reset and the meal delivery service built around it

Resources mentioned:

3-Day Gut Reset | Website

GAPS Diet | Website

Find more from Carley:

Fairy Gutmother | Website

Fairy Gutmother | Instagram

Fairy Gutmother | Facebook

Fairy Gutmother | YouTube

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

Why do so many people focus on treatment but overlook what made the body vulnerable in the first place?

This conversation centers on what it takes to build a resilient internal environment, especially after a diagnosis or during recovery. I sit down with Dr. Stephen Cabral, a board-certified doctor of naturopathy who has spent over 25 years helping more than 300,000 people understand what’s really happening beneath the surface through at-home lab testing and personalized protocols.

I share my own test results in real time, which brings a level of honesty and clarity that most people never see when it comes to their health data. This challenges the idea that normal labs mean optimal health. It also shows how hidden deficiencies and toxicities can shape long-term outcomes.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting answers, this will help you understand where to look next and why it matters.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[04:50] Why cancer recurrence stays high and what actually weakens the body's terrain

[16:55] How functional testing uncovered what a decade of conventional blood work missed

[29:14] The nocebo effect and why conventional medicine keeps patients waiting to get sicker

[33:37] Live hair test review: stress patterns, mineral absorption, and elevated heavy metals

[50:51] How chronic stress depletes your minerals and which ones go first

[01:03:32] Supplementing strategically without overdoing it or relapsing

[01:13:30] Three foundational steps to reduce disease risk starting tomorrow

Resources Mentioned:

EquiLife | Website

Integrative Health Practitioner Institute (IHPI) | Website

If you want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, Dr. Stephen’s book is a good place to start.

Click here to get 50% off the Minerals & Metals Test - TODAY!

Find more from Dr. Stephen Cabral:

Dr. Stephen Cabral | Facebook

Dr. Stephen Cabral | Twitter

Dr. Stephen Cabral | Instagram

Dr. Stephen Cabral | YouTube

Dr. Stephen Cabral | Website

The Cabral Concept Podcast | Podcast

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

What if your daily routine is your biggest source of toxin exposure?

Many people think harmful exposures come from rare or dramatic events. Yet some of the biggest contributors to the body’s toxic burden may come from the products and environments we interact with every single day.

In this episode, I sit down with functional nutritionist and toxic load expert Caitlin Fierro, founder of Non Toxic Homes, a wellness brand focused on helping people address both internal imbalances and environmental exposures. Her work was shaped by her own experience navigating an autoimmune condition that conventional medicine struggled to explain. That journey led her into the world of functional healthcare and a deeper investigation into how ingredients, environments, and everyday exposures influence the body.

Our conversation opens the door to a topic many people sense but don’t fully understand. If you’ve ever wondered how your home, habits, and daily products might be affecting your health, this episode will give you a new way to think about what’s happening around you every day.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:50] How an autoimmune diagnosis and gluten in skincare led Caitlin to non-toxic living

[12:39] What toxic load actually does to your body on a cellular level

[20:57] Why a healthy lifestyle can't cancel constant exposure

[24:50] Daily detox practices that actually work

[35:55] The top three hidden home toxin sources

[48:48] What happened to women's breast tissue after 28 days of non-toxic personal care swaps

[01:04:13] What the wellness industry gets wrong about intermittent fasting, cold plunging, and HRT

Resources Mentioned:

Branch Basics | Website

EWG | Website

Find more from Caitlin:

Non-Toxic Homes | Website

Non-Toxic Homes | Instagram

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

Chronic constipation can be a signal that something deeper is going on.

In this conversation, I sit down with Liz Roman, a Board Certified Functional Nutritional Practitioner and Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner, to unpack why gut health after cancer treatment is foundational to true healing. As the founder and co-owner of FITMOM and co-host of a Top 100 alternative health podcast, Liz has dedicated her work to uncovering the root causes behind digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune challenges, and metabolic issues.

We walk through how chronic constipation can signal deeper dysfunction, why digestion should be a silent event, and how backed-up detox pathways affect everything from brain fog to weight retention. Liz shares her personal journey with Hashimoto’s, yeast overgrowth, mold toxicity, and years of feeling dismissed before finding answers through functional medicine for gut health.

If you are navigating cancer recovery and prevention, hormonal shifts, or autoimmune symptoms, this conversation offers a clearer understanding of how digestive health connects to the rest of the body and where to begin rebuilding. Grab a pen. You’ll want to take notes.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:41] Chronic misdiagnoses, Hashimoto's, and how functional medicine changed everything

[14:19] How constipation backs up every system in the body

[21:44] Why chemo and antibiotics wreck your immune system

[29:11] The right order of operations for rebuilding your gut after treatment

[41:56] Why your "healthy" foods might be making your gut worse

[47:01] The biggest gut mistakes cancer survivors make

[56:39] Gut-driven anxiety vs. trauma anxiety

Resources Mentioned:

Stomach Acid Resource Pack | Website

Learn more from Liz:

Poop Queen | Instagram

Liz Roman | Facebook

FitMom | Youtube

FitMom | Facebook

FitMom | Website

Confused by your lab results? The Labs Decoded webinar series helps you interpret your labs through a functional lens. Click here to start your 7-day free trial.

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

What happens after the diagnosis, when the appointments end, and the real questions begin?

Today I’m joined by breast cancer survivor Kelly Rovetto, the founder of Re-Femme, a cancer support platform created to support women through their active cancer journey.

We talk honestly about the moment treatment becomes real and how fear, overwhelm, and questions around identity, hair, skin, and femininity surface quickly. Kelly shares what it felt like to understand the medical side of cancer yet feel unprepared for everything that happens outside the clinic walls. That gap is what inspired Re-Femme, a resource offering trusted tips, tools, beauty and wellness services, and education designed to reduce isolation and increase connection.

This episode speaks to anyone navigating treatment, survivorship, or caregiving for someone who wants cancer journey support that feels humane, accessible, and grounded in real experience.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:29] Kelly's breast cancer diagnosis and the overwhelming gaps she discovered in support systems

[06:40] Why cancer support groups on Facebook became overwhelming rather than comforting

[13:36] The identity crisis and femininity loss that cancer treatment creates

[19:21] How PTSD affects 96% of cancer patients and the powerlessness of diagnosis

[35:40] What services Re-Femme offers

[42:56] Kelly's belief in divine timing and what 12 years of breast cancer did for her

[53:09] Why hospital integrative medicine programs often miss the mark and retraumatize patients

Find more from Kelly:

Re-Femme | Website

Re-Femme | Instagram

Re-Femme | Facebook

Re-Femme | YouTube

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

What if lowering your cancer risk started with the products you put on your skin every day?

Today, I’m joined by Andrea Dahr, a clean living advocate and the founder of Switch Natural. Her journey began during a high-risk twin pregnancy in 2014, when reducing extra health risks felt urgent, so she started swapping to non-toxic cosmetics, cleaning products, and kids products after realizing how unregulated so many of these items are.

You’ll hear why ingredients like talc, fragrance, and aluminum matter, how long-term low-dose exposure can add up, and why kids can be especially vulnerable during key developmental years. We also break down why deodorant and sunscreen deserve closer scrutiny, plus how “clean” labels and even EWG verified claims can still leave people confused.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[06:11] How the cosmetics industry operates with minimal regulation

[09:14] Why teaching kids to question products and ingredients creates lifelong healthy habits

[11:43] The Sephora kids phenomenon and how young girls are marketing anti-aging products

[14:45] Why fragrance is one of the most problematic ingredients

[19:20] Forever chemicals (PFAS) in waterproof and long-wear makeup products

[23:26] Why women struggle to switch from conventional makeup

[29:25] Talc contamination with asbestos and its link to cancer

[36:04] The problems with EWG verification

[43:27] How the Switch Natural app works differently from barcode scanners

[50:44] What oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octocrylene in sunscreen do to your body

[01:00:16] The worst makeup brands to avoid

[01:07:01] How hygiene products increase ovarian cancer risk and beauty products raise postmenopausal breast cancer risk



Resources Mentioned:

No More Tears by Gardiner Harris | Book or Audiobook

Badger Balm Daily SPF 30 Sunscreen | Website

OY-L | Website

RMS | Website

Lily Lolo | Website

Fit Glow Beauty | Website

Osea | Website

Pretty Farm Girl | Website

Humble Deodorant | Website

Want to go deeper into what we talked about? Download the Switch Natural app to scan personal-care and household products and understand which ingredients may raise concern, why they matter, and the research behind them

Find more from Andrea:

Switch Natural | Website

Switch Natural | Instagram

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

A stressed nervous system can cancel out even the best nutrition.

If healing feels harder than it should, this episode explores why nervous system regulation may be the foundation you’re missing. I walk through practical anti-cancer lifestyle habits I’m personally prioritizing for 2026 and explain how chronic stress affects the body.

There are simple, realistic ways to support parasympathetic healing, including breathwork, slowing meals down, protecting sleep as medicine, and building routines that lower cortisol rather than add pressure. Blood sugar balance is examined through its impact on inflammation, sleep, and long-term health, along with why eating protein first and stopping food a few hours before bed can matter.

This episode also covers reducing toxic load where exposure is highest, especially through daily-use products, food, and environment, and why consistency matters more than perfection for cancer prevention and recovery.

If you’re a survivor, patient, or focused on prevention, this conversation centers on building a supportive internal environment through daily choices that feel sustainable and human, not extreme.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:22] Why you can't heal in fight or flight

[05:19] My favourite thing to do to pull me out of fight or flight

[07:08] Finding your low-toxic product favorites and putting health on autopilot

[10:46] The best hack to support your blood pressure

[13:40] Less perfection and more consistency instead of wellness toxicity

[16:10] Focusing on what you do daily, and not occasionally 

[18:29] Eating to lower inflammation versus restricting

[20:16] Understanding your toxic load ‘rain bucket’

[22:38] Small swaps, big impact: the 28-day study proving personal care products change your cells

[25:43] Why you should protect sleep like it’s medicine

[27:33] Building long-term foundational health changes instead of seeking quick fixes

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

Resources Mentioned:

Reduction of daily-use parabens and phthalates reverses accumulation of cancer-associated phenotypes within disease-free breast tissue of study subjects by Dairkee S et al. | Article

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

You don’t need another resolution. You need a system your body can actually stick with.

Let's see New Year’s resolutions through a cancer-conscious health lens. Why do most goals fail? It’s not because of laziness or lack of discipline, but rather because they’re built on motivation instead of systems.

In this episode, I share practical tools for creating sustainable habits, letting go of all-or-nothing thinking, honoring your nervous system, and why healing after cancer (or any major health challenge) requires consistency over perfection.

If you’re focused on cancer prevention, rebuilding trust with your body, or creating routines that lower inflammation, balance blood sugar, and support long-term vitality, this episode is for you.

You don’t need a total overhaul. You need a foundation that works, one habit at a time.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:02] The cancer survivor's unique relationship with new beginnings and planning for the future

[05:21] Why most resolutions fail and what they should actually represent

[09:03] Using January as an observation period rather than forcing commitment to goals

[11:59] The comprehensive framework for making habits stick long-term

[28:11] Why missing a day doesn't mean failure

[31:12] How to identify what to focus on by asking yourself questions and observing

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube

What happens when the cancer treatment ends, but the real fight is just beginning?

I learned the hardest way that beating cancer and healing from it are two completely different things. Today, I break the silence on what no one tells you after treatment: the missing exit plan, the fear that gets louder, and the lifestyle shifts that could change everything.

Most survivors report long-term side effects, yet structured support is nearly nonexistent. The system saves your life but leaves you to figure out recovery alone, no nutrition guidance, no detox strategy, no roadmap for prevention. 

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:52] Why there's no exit plan after cancer treatment ends

[05:17] The dangerous gap in nutritional education for cancer survivors

[06:56] What no one tells you about environmental toxins during and after treatment

[08:02] The emotional aftermath that's lonelier than the diagnosis itself

[08:25] Why prevention through lifestyle changes is the missing conversation in cancer care

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

Most cancer survivors focus on what to avoid, but almost no one talks about what you must rebuild first.



In this episode, I’m sharing three foundational foods I believe every cancer survivor and cancer-conscious human should be intentionally adding to their diet. These aren’t trendy superfoods or expensive supplements. They’re everyday foods that directly support your immune system, hormones, metabolism, and gut, the systems that matter most after treatment and for long-term cancer prevention.

As an eight-year non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, I know firsthand that life after cancer isn’t just about survival. It’s about rebuilding an internal environment where your body feels stable, nourished, and supported. Here, I break down why protein intake after cancer is often misunderstood, how blood sugar balance impacts cravings and energy, and why prioritizing nutrition for cancer recovery can shift how you feel day to day.

If you’re navigating life after treatment, or you’re proactively thinking about foods to prevent cancer, this episode offers grounded, science-backed clarity without fear or overwhelm. Grab a pen. This is one you’ll want to revisit.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:57] The most overlooked food in cancer recovery and prevention

[03:59] How much protein cancer survivors actually need per meal to see real changes

[04:24] The dramatic shifts that happen when cancer survivors increase quality protein intake

[06:14] Chemotherapy and radiation devastate your gut microbiome

[08:33] Which fermented foods repair your gut and why prebiotics are essential

[10:41] How fiber functions as a cancer prevention tool through daily elimination

[12:45] Why eating 30 different plants per week creates a thriving gut microbiome

If you’d like to reach out to me about event inquiries or press opportunities, please click here. If you’re interested in 1:1 consulting, you can schedule a free consultation.

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

Cancer Recovery Coach | YouTube

What if the thing destroying your hormones isn't your diet, your stress, or even your age?



This episode is all about hormones and the top 10 deal breakers for good hormonal health. My guest, Robin Nielsen, is a board-certified integrative nutritionist specializing in women's health and hormone balance. She's the founder and CEO of Natural Hormone Solution and has helped over 100,000 women worldwide. Robin has interviewed over 200 leading healthcare experts, served as president of both the National Association of Women Business Owners and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and been featured on CBS's Eye on the Bay for her transformative women's retreats.

Most of us test the wrong hormones at the wrong times and miss what's really running the show. Robin breaks down the two major hormones that control everything else and why your body might be stuck in fight or flight. She shares the root causes that are stealing your energy, your sleep, and your metabolism, plus the one practice that finally let her release decades of repressed emotion without rehashing her entire past.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[06:33] How perfectionism, busyness, and brain chemistry create a hidden hormone spiral

[11:59] The endocrinologist whose work revealed the real root of her symptoms

[17:26] Why breathwork unleashes emotions trapped in the body

[22:14] The real reason doctors rarely test cortisol and what they’re missing

[26:00] The three-step circadian reset that changes everything

[35:01] Why ignoring early signals leads to metabolic shutdown

[37:07] The simple food rules that rebuild hormones from the ground up

[41:28] How she reversed enamel loss, arthritis, and varicose veins naturally

[47:05] The shocking connection between cholesterol and balanced hormones

[58:35] The mindset shift that instantly lowers cortisol

[01:02:18] The pivotal choice that finally healed her hormones

[01:12:34] How a strong immune system becomes a long-term cancer-prevention strategy

Resources Mentioned:

Natural Hormone Solution | Website

Robin’s Hormone Reset Program | Website

Complete Hormone Assessment | Website

Happy Light | Website

Learn more about Robin by following her on Instagram and Facebook

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

What if your first meal could quietly tip the scales away from cancer?

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a simple breakfast that helps lower inflammation while keeping blood sugar steady? Good news. There is! It's the same combination of real, unprocessed ingredients I've eaten for years because it helped me rebuild my body and support remission. Instead of chasing trends, I lean on what the research shows actually protects my cells.

Most people start the day with something fast that secretly spikes blood sugar, stirs up inflammation, and leaves hormones scrambling to keep up. This episode zooms in on how a different kind of breakfast can signal safety, calm your stress response, and feed the systems that keep cell damage in check without relying on anything ultra-processed. Pairing certain nutrients together turns one ordinary meal into a daily prevention strategy instead of just another rush-through-it bite.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:32] Why breakfast becomes a daily opportunity for cancer prevention

[03:46] The nutrient-dense power of pasture-raised eggs

[04:36] How wild-caught salmon transforms the inflammatory environment around your cells

[05:22] What my daily ‘secret weapon’ is

[06:58] The gut-healing impact of coconut kefir paired with antioxidant-rich fruits

[07:22] The cellular benefits of berries, pomegranates, and kiwi

[08:34] How this breakfast stabilizes blood sugar, lowers inflammation, and fuels detox pathways

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

What if the thing you put on your plate today could change the entire environment inside your body?

Food carries so much power in shaping what your body can and can’t do, and the best part is—it’s all in your control. After cancer, I realized my doctors weren’t guiding me on how to support myself through nutrition, so I had to figure it out on my own. That journey taught me that food isn’t just fuel. It’s information that influences how your body repairs, protects, and responds to stress. It’s what your new cells are created from. You are what you eat.

The real issue is how easy it is to forget what real food actually does when the world is filled with enticing, processed distractions. Small shifts can completely change the terrain your cells live in, and it doesn’t need to be over complicated. Simply adding in specific foods does a world of good for your body, even if you don’t change anything else.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:35] The real reason understanding your "why" changes your choices

[02:51] What makes broccoli sprouts uniquely powerful

[03:47] How green tea compounds influence cancer cell behavior

[05:00] What happens when garlic is crushed and left to rest before cooking

[05:26] The surprising impact of berries on tumor growth

[06:37] 2 specific ingredients that boost turmeric beneficial effects

[07:05] How medicinal mushrooms support immune surveillance

[08:04] Why leafy greens play a role in recurrence risk

[09:09] What makes cooked tomatoes especially effective

[09:51] How flax and basil seeds influence hormone balance

[10:35] Why cruciferous vegetables support detox and cell regulation

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

What if the moment that nearly broke you was actually the thing trying to wake you up?

In this episode, I sit down with Tonya Agostino, the founder of Unstoppable Joy and a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer. Her background in legal work and running a restaurant shaped the way she rebuilt her life after hearing the words no one wants to hear. She speaks openly about the moments that nearly took her out and the unexpected turning point that shifted everything.

The conversation digs into what it’s like when your world becomes appointments, tests, fear, and survival, and why the real battle often starts long before treatment does. Choices get murky when you’re sick, scared, and exhausted, and clarity doesn’t come easy when you’re stuck in fight-or-flight. There’s a way through, but it’s usually not the one you think it is.

Sometimes… the smartest move is giving your body what it already needs.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:06:48] Cortisol levels can reveal underlying issues when doctors miss symptoms

[00:14:38] Why fight-or-flight mode blocks healing during treatment

[00:15:08] Why survivors need more support after ringing the bell

[00:17:44] The heartbreaking choice to stop chemo due to trauma

[00:24:27] What happened during a four-hour sound therapy session

[00:36:14] How a doctor's words during diagnosis can be life or death

[00:48:18] The surprising lack of a healing roadmap after treatment ends

[01:22:56] Why cancer can be the life-altering jolt toward your true path

Learn more about Unstoppable Joy:

Unstoppable Joy | Website

Unstoppable Joy | Facebook

Unstoppable Joy | Instagram

Unstoppable Joy | Podcast

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

Nobody tells you what happens after the cancer bell rings.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish someone had told me about life after cancer, the messy middle between being declared “cancer-free” and actually feeling alive again. As an eight-year non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, a mom, and an integrative nutrition health coach, I’ve lived through the part that no one prepares you for: rebuilding your body, calming your nervous system, and learning how to trust life again.

The truth is, healing doesn’t end when treatment does. It’s when the real work begins, navigating the anxiety, the grief, and the strange quiet that follows survival. There’s no roadmap for this part, but there should be. And you’ll see why real recovery starts long after the scans come back clear.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:36] Why there’s little to no aftercare after cancer, and what survivors really need

[07:05] The truth about nutrition after treatment and how food can rebuild your cells

[09:18] How to know if you’re stuck in fight-or-flight mode and what helps you shift out

[15:44] Why emotions hit harder years after treatment ends, and how to process them safely

[20:17] The healing tools that make emotional recovery possible, from therapy to journaling

[24:43] What “scanxiety” really is and how to manage the physical and emotional triggers

[28:54] The mindset shift that rewires fear into hope before every scan

[29:48] Why healing after cancer isn’t linear, and how to stay resilient through setbacks



Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn



In this episode, I sit down with Jen and Darren Delvaux, a couple who’ve both heard the words “you have cancer.” Darren was diagnosed with brain cancer at 36, and years later, Jen faced breast cancer of her own. She’s now an integrative health practitioner and host of Not Today Cancer, and together they’ve turned survival into a mission to help others heal with courage, humor, and hope.

We explore how two diagnoses reshaped their marriage, what faith looks like when the future feels uncertain, and how they both found strength in surrender. You’ll hear the moments that broke them open, the laughter that kept them going, and the mindset that helped them rise together.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[00:07:31] The first signs that led to Darren’s brain cancer diagnosis

[00:13:51] How one doctor’s 18-month prognosis became the catalyst for defying the odds

[00:21:00] Why mindset, not diet, became Darren’s greatest survival tool

[00:27:57] How cancer forced Jen and Darren to rebuild their marriage from the ground up

[00:33:32] The healing power of talking openly about death and fear

[00:43:52] The moment Jen realized she had to take control of her own healing

[00:46:37] What happens when fear of recurrence becomes its own illness

[00:54:45] Jen’s grounding morning routine that keeps her in a healing mindset

[01:04:15] The best advice from both survivors for anyone newly diagnosed

Resources Mentioned:

Mind Over Medicine by Lissa Rankin M.D. | Book or Audiobook

Wake Me Up | YouTube

Not Today Cancer | Spotify or Apple or YouTube

Not Today Cancer: The Blueprint from Results to Rising | Website

Not Today Cancer Community | Website

Learn more from Jen on her website. You can also follow her on Instagram.

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

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Your body already knows how to heal; sometimes it just needs the right support.



In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Sturm, a doctor of physical therapy from the Mayo Clinic and one of the first board-certified oncology clinical specialists in the United States. Kelly specializes in cancer rehabilitation, pelvic health, and lymphedema treatment, helping survivors rebuild strength, regain mobility, and reclaim confidence after treatment.

We get into what the lymphatic system actually does for your health. Kelly breaks down the real causes of lymphedema, the myths around dry brushing and vibration plates, and what movement actually helps your body recover. This conversation goes deep into how your body heals, what signals to listen for, and how to move forward with more awareness and grace. It comes down to working with your body’s detox systems, not against them.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:02] What the lymphatic system actually does

[10:40] Why lymphedema can appear years after treatment

[28:11] The signs and symptoms that reveal lymphedema long before major swelling starts

[20:47] The science behind exercise as the most effective antidote to cancer-related fatigue

[33:06] Myths and facts about lymphatic massages, vibration plates, and dry brushing

[42:50] How strength training safely lowers your risk of lymphedema instead of triggering it

[55:23] What red light therapy can and can’t do for scar tissue and inflammation

[57:49] Kelly’s free Breast Cancer Recovery Roadmap and who it’s designed for

Resources Mentioned:

Breast Cancer Recovery Roadmap | Website

Find more from Kelly:

Cancer Rehab PT | Website

Cancer Rehab PT | YouTube

Cancer Rehab PT | Instagram

Find more from Michelle:

Revival Health Wellness | Instagram

Revival Health Wellness | Facebook

Revival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

What happens when cancer turns your whole life upside down twice?

In this episode, I sit down with Elissa Goodman, an integrative holistic nutritionist. She faced Hodgkin’s lymphoma, later developed Hashimoto’s after radiation, and lost her husband, Mark, to cancer in his mid-forties. She’s helped thousands of clients manage their health issues, created the EG Kitchen Cleanse in Los Angeles, and wrote the book Cancer Hacks.

We talk about the turning points that made her stop the rat race and start healing, the essentials that still anchor her day, and the tools she uses now. Grief, caregiving, mindset, and real community thread through the whole conversation.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:17] The moment that uncovered Elissa’s cancer

[07:23] Losing her husband to lymphoma and what changed

[11:56] The self-criticism trap and the plant medicine that broke it

[19:07] What five days of clean eating can transform

[21:52] The practices that are game changers in her daily health

[25:40] Shifting from plant-based protein to animal protein for balance and energy

[30:56] Juicing greens and cruciferous vegetables as powerful cancer-fighting staples

[37:07] How extensive bloodwork reveals what conventional doctors often miss

[42:48] The core cancer hacks Elissa lives by

Resources Mentioned:

Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner | Book or Audiobook

Cancer Hacks by Elissa Goodman | Book or Audiobook

EG Kitchen Cleanse by Elissa Goodman | Website

Cafe Gratitude | Website

M Café | Website

Rancho La Puerta | Website

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Here’s what one lucky winner will get:

• A $100 Amazon Gift Card to kickstart your low-toxin living journey
• A $100 gift card to Primally Pure to stock up on all your favorite non toxin personal care items
• My Eat to Heal Collection - which includes 3 different meal plans- an anti inflammatory meal plan, gut healing meal plan, and hormone healing meal plan-packed with healing recipes, grocery lists, food swaps and so much more (valued at $300)
• A free 1:1 consult or Q&A session with me- which includes a roadmap forward for your health & wellness- valued at $300
• My Ultimate Product Guide To Non Toxic Living (valued at $50)

That’s a total of over $750 in value up for grabs!

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There are only eight things I refuse to skip for my health… even on my hardest days.

In this episode, I share the eight daily practices that keep me grounded, healthy, and moving forward as an eight-year  non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer survivor. I take you back to the years after chemo when I felt stuck in PTSD, frozen in fear, and disconnected from my own body, and I explain exactly how I rebuilt from there. These habits aren’t fancy or complicated, but they’ve changed everything about how I feel day to day.

You’ll learn:



• The daily habits that carried me through recovery and why they still matter eight years later
• What happens to your nervous system when you stay stuck in fight, flight, or freeze after chemo
• The reason gratitude practice rewires the brain and lowers anxiety for survivors
• The link between morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, melatonin, and cancer prevention
• The drink that delivers three times the antioxidants of regular green tea and helps target cancer stem cells
• How exercise lowers recurrence risk by up to 40–50% in certain cancers
• The impact on blood sugar when you shift from carb-heavy breakfasts to protein-rich ones
• Simple stress-break tools that instantly calms the nervous system
• The damage of a sluggish lymphatic system and tips to support detox
• Why deep, consistent sleep is the most underrated healing tool for repair and prevention

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[08:32] Gratitude practice rewires the brain and supports cancer recovery

[11:33] Morning sunlight balances hormones and strengthens cancer prevention

[13:21] The drink that delivers powerful antioxidants and targets cancer stem cells

[16:22] Daily movement reduces cancer risk and strengthens the mind and body

[21:30] A protein-rich breakfast stabilizes blood sugar and supports cancer prevention

[24:04] Stress breaks reset the nervous system and prevent chronic inflammation

[27:26] Detox practices support lymphatic health and reduce inflammation after cancer

[32:00] Quality sleep drives deep healing and strengthens the body’s recovery

Resources Mentioned:

Eat to Beat Disease by William W Li MD | Book or Audiobook

Pique Tea | Website

Primally Pure Bath Salts | Website

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In this episode, I walk through the years leading up to my cancer diagnosis and why I believe stress was the common thread that set the stage. Caregiving for my mom through her stage four cancer, swallowing grief, pushing through burnout, even over-exercising, it all added up. There is a big difference between acute and chronic stress, how it hijacks your immune system, and why it matters for cancer prevention and healing. There are some simple, practical tools that calm your body that anybody can start doing today. It’s about building awareness and reshaping the terrain inside your body so it can finally start to repair.

You’ll Learn:



• What happens inside your body when cortisol and adrenaline stay elevated for too long
• The link between chronic stress and weakened immune surveillance against abnormal cells
• Why my genetic testing showed no inherited cancer risk and what that revealed about environment
• How chronic stress can flip on inflammatory pathways through epigenetics
• Practical tools that quickly move your body from fight-or-flight into rest-and-repair
• The role of boundaries, sleep, and slowing down as medicine for your nervous system
• Why awareness is the first step to breaking free from chronic stress

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:37] Finding out my Mom was sick with cancer

[07:55] Grief, PTSD, therapy, and trying to get my life back on track

[10:02] Deciding to start a family and ineffective fertility drugs leading to a benign pituitary tumor diagnosis

[12:18] Vivid dream of my Mom around her 1 year death anniversary, and a horrible feeling the bad news was not over

[13:47] Visiting my doctor for neck pain, joking about how I wanted to make sure I didn’t have cancer, running tests and an X-ray

[15:31] A call from my doctor and my cancer diagnosis

[26:52] Practical tools for breaking away from chronic stress

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In this episode, I’m joined by Keith Bishop, a retired pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, cancer coach, author, and founder of Prevail Over Cancer. In his work he brings decades of experience at the crossroads of pharmacy, natural medicine, and cancer care.

His journey from pharmacy owner to cancer-focused practitioner started when a few of his family members faced prostate cancer. This pushed him to study food, genetics, and supplementation long before it was mainstream. This even made him “the witch doctor” in the traditional medicine community. The conversation covers the hidden risks of folic acid, what supplements are useless, and how testing can reveal the gaps that diet and supplements alone can’t fix.

You’ll Learn:



• Why folic acid supplements can raise your cancer risk
• What forms of minerals are almost impossible to absorb
• The link between the MTHFR gene and higher cancer risk
• How to manage nutrient deficiencies when your body can’t absorb food properly
• Why vitamin D doesn’t function like a vitamin
• How genetics can block the benefits of Vitamin D
• The three supplements Keith would never live without for cancer prevention
• The number one thing you need to focus on before supplements
• The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to supplementation
• The easy to follow rule Keith uses to guide his daily meals and portion control
• How infrared sauna use functions as a cancer cell killer

Timestamps:



[00:00] Introduction

[03:04] The turning point from pharmacy to natural medicine and early cancer cases

[10:24] Supplement quality, folic acid risks, and the role of genetic testing in cancer prevention

[20:02] Counterfeit supplements and the need for testing

[22:43] Top supplements for cancer prevention and the importance of diet choices

[35:41] Biggest mistakes people make with supplements and why food comes first

[41:25] Cancer prevention foods

[57:21] Benefits of sauna therapy and exercise for long-term health

If you want to learn more from Keith, visit his website.

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