Cancer Proof Living

28: Insulin Resistance, Cancer Risk & The Truth About Metabolism | Shana Hussin, RDN

Subscribe to my YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLVcfMG8X8ogQApd4xllW3pgSgdJX7HJ] channel so you never miss an episode! Most people eating "clean" all day are still stuck in fat-storage mode and have no idea why. My guest this week is Shana Hussin, a registered dietitian with 26 years in the field who left the conventional system after watching her clients get sicker, not better, on standard advice. She walked away from what she was trained to teach. Then she figured out what was actually keeping people stuck. We discuss the things nobody else does: how eating "healthy" foods 13 times a day keeps insulin elevated, why your morning fast might be wrecking your cortisol, and why so many women doing all the right things still can't lose weight. Shana also opens up about her son's ulcerative colitis diagnosis and the moment she realized the food list she was handed in the hospital was making things worse. If you've ever felt like your body stopped responding to the rules you've been following, this conversation explains why. You’ll learn: [00:00] Introduction [02:44] The moment a dietician realized her own advice wasn't working [11:03] The two fuel systems your body has and why most people can only use one [15:56] Why eating "healthy" all day can still keep you storing fat [22:39] Why front-loading protein in the morning changes everything downstream [38:38] The lifestyle shifts that blunt blood sugar without changing what you eat [44:12] What your light environment is doing to your blood sugar without you knowing [47:34] The real driver behind chronic disease and why most carb advice gets it wrong [59:28] The healthy habits that might secretly be working against you Check out Shana's free resources on her website [https://shanahussinwellness.com/] and begin to reset your metabolism TODAY. Resources mentioned: The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung | Book [https://www.amazon.ca/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7LPeCW8Qt0i6Lb2PJHfDW41HR3vxrG5innFe7rZS9JYP93-WQyMe-QcNTEdZGrlqKt-7mR2EAOL6ujLjubhefNh_9ZJEivItYSuuQnVAKmHqiDAoNLaBvRZiiv4BFH_YF-VsC7GbDOBTU0bEZQRCU77SWHPPwDzBE0HsTGOZacZ0Jpo8MaGNLoI702gebfqxoy6fb6zEhXpxVoWW5JS-QVSB3zBzXHqer36cDiRsVr3Xc1ya13wms4cPJCUNi9OJHsCo4ARrbH2TgtXI9vt6OAbsS6DCS-MBo4OxMB-Sroc.ACsTPHMdNJl7EaGbZ2Eec-PeFAMy9cpvs_RG5vvjRMU&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=599360808613&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001471&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=17113763100630039801--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17113763100630039801&hvtargid=kwd-316965711058&hydadcr=15009_13564429&keywords=the+obesity+code+by+dr+jason+fung&mcid=1889ce2670673591a8f2199c9762bc34&qid=1779299769&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1] or Audiobook [https://www.amazon.ca/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/B076QM1NB3/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7LPeCW8Qt0i6Lb2PJHfDW41HR3vxrG5innFe7rZS9JYP93-WQyMe-QcNTEdZGrlqKt-7mR2EAOL6ujLjubhefNh_9ZJEivItYSuuQnVAKmHqiDAoNLaBvRZiiv4BFH_YF-VsC7GbDOBTU0bEZQRCU77SWHPPwDzBE0HsTGOZacZ0Jpo8MaGNLoI702gebfqxoy6fb6zEhXpxVoWW5JS-QVSB3zBzXHqer36cDiRsVr3Xc1ya13wms4cPJCUNi9OJHsCo4ARrbH2TgtXI9vt6OAbsS6DCS-MBo4OxMB-Sroc.ACsTPHMdNJl7EaGbZ2Eec-PeFAMy9cpvs_RG5vvjRMU&qid=1779299769&sr=8-2-spons] The Light Doctor by Dr. Martin Moore-Ede | Book [https://www.amazon.ca/LIGHT-DOCTOR-Health-Improve-Longer/dp/B0D54SHWS4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HKYMWUEJFXMJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lFycyYGiMZxnE-a2Ortiyw.qe43Lfzs-jkEboi74xWNhNCMhr2rdBHsKzBnKg0uiUo&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Light+Doctor+by+Dr.+Martin+Moore-Ede&qid=1779299818&s=audible&sprefix=the+light+doctor+by+dr+martin+moore-ede%2Caudible%2C130&sr=1-1] Dr. Ben Bikman | Website [https://benbikman.com/] Feel Great | Website [https://ufeelgreat.com/] Find more from Shana: Shana Hussin | Website [https://shanahussinwellness.com/] | Email [shana@shanahussinwellness.com] Optimal Metabolism | Podcast [https://shanahussinwellness.com/podcast/] Fast To Heal by Shana Hussin | Book [https://a.co/d/00IlsT6h] Find more from Michelle: Revival Health & Wellness | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/revival.health.wellness/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/revival.health.wellness.cancer.recovery] | Website [https://www.revivalhealthwellness.com/] Cancer Proof Living | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLVcfMG8X8ogQApd4xllW3pgSgdJX7HJ] Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemarcinkoski/]

27: How to Use Science & Your Mind to Avoid Burnout & Reduce Cancer Risk | Dr. Anna Marie

Drop a comment below if you have questions around mindset! A single thought can change your blood chemistry very fast. Dr. Anna Marie says that’s why mindset is the missing piece in most cancer prevention and healing plans. Known as The Mindset Doctor™, Dr. Anna Marie Frank is a Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy who helps people rewire limiting beliefs and reconnect the brain and body for lasting health. Through her work, she started to notice a pattern: the people who moved forward believed they could, while others stayed stuck in silent loops from past experiences without realizing it. We get into what epigenetics means in real life, the difference between living in your amygdala versus your prefrontal cortex, and why fear of recurrence can keep many cancer survivors in a low-grade stress response long after treatment ends. She also shares the language shift she uses with clients facing a diagnosis, her Activate Your Inner Pharmacy framework, and practical tools for nervous system regulation, including what she uses and avoids during chemo. If you’ve focused on food, supplements, and exercise but still feel like something is missing, this conversation points to a layer most people overlook. You’ll learn: [00:00] Introduction [02:58] What emotional avoidance does to your cells, and what epigenetics says about it [07:30] The amygdala vs. the prefrontal cortex, with a personal story of reprogramming rejection [13:09] The cancer diagnosis mindset shift: identity, visualization, and morning/night reprogramming [18:43] Going through cancer treatment like an athlete when your world is already falling apart [21:06] Why fear of recurrence keeps re-traumatizing you, and how to break the loop [29:48] Your thoughts affect others through prayer, energy, and quantum connection, so choose who you surround yourself with wisely [38:22] Nervous system vs. mindset: which comes first, and the tools to work both at once [47:56] Chronic stress physically maps onto the body, and the signs you can read yourself [51:14] Self-criticism, autoimmunity, and generational trauma stored in the body [53:59] Activating your inner pharmacy, and whether mindset alone can keep you sick Find more from Dr. Anna Marie: The Mindset Doctor™ | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dr.anna.marie/] Dr. Anna Marie Frank | Website [https://drannamarie.com/] Happy Whole You | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/happywholeyou/] Happy Whole You | Website [http://happywholeyou.com] Happy Whole You Podcast | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/39zeBCt9YRt8q3wRuayigm?si=bccb7193890f46e6] or Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/happy-whole-you/id1487318744] Stop Bullying Yourself by Anna Marie Frank | Book [https://happywholeyou.com/products/stop-bullying-yourself?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnW3sjGsLZ6tVgcUVXzs3TUhawI0DKe919vnBWcxbNngncle-53-c_yDriEfc_aem_gKhU5KCY1GYjBTI5JVIRIQ] Find more from Michelle: Revival Health & Wellness | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/revival.health.wellness/] Revival Health & Wellness | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/revival.health.wellness.cancer.recovery] Revival Health & Wellness | Website [https://www.revivalhealthwellness.com/] Cancer Proof Living | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLVcfMG8X8ogQApd4xllW3pgSgdJX7HJ] Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemarcinkoski/]

26: The Corrupted System of Cancer-Causing Everyday Products | Whitney Ray Di Bona

Subscribe to Cancer Proof Living on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLVcfMG8X8ogQApd4xllW3pgSgdJX7HJ] so you never miss an episode! For beauty companies, consumer harm is just “part of the business plan”. Attorney Whitney Ray Di Bona has sued Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Avon, Maybelline, CoverGirl, Ford, and a long list of pharmaceutical and pesticide companies. The pattern she keeps finding is the same: The company knew, the consumer didn't. This episode covers the reality behind talcum powder lawsuits, the Roundup glyphosate cases tied to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the rise in mesothelioma diagnoses in younger women, and how most beauty products on US shelves go through almost no FDA safety testing before hitting the market. Whitney also walks us through the current Ozempic litigation, the new FDA brain tumor warning added to Depo-Provera birth control shots, and the Supreme Court case on April 27th that could decide whether consumers can continue to sue pesticide companies at all. Then she gets into the GLP-1 and peptide boom. Compounded drugs prescribed without lab work. Influencers selling peptide stacks for $300 commissions. Telehealth companies shipping next-day injections after a one-page questionnaire.  This is the legal exposure nobody is talking about. If you've been trying to figure out which products, drugs, and trends are worth the risk, this conversation gives you the framework from someone who sees the worst-case outcomes for a living. You’ll learn: [00:00] Introduction [02:04] From prosecutor to personal product rabbit hole: how Whitney's career led her here [12:12] Corporations know their products are dangerous long before you do [16:51] The corporations Whitney has sued [20:37] From Roundup to baby powder: the everyday products behind cancers that most people don't connect the dots on [27:03] Why daily cumulative toxic exposure, not single incidents, is driving rising cancer rates [31:43] When doctors dismiss drug side effects as "just blood cancer", and what patients aren't being told [36:05] The changes Whitney made that cleared her inflammation, brain fog, and toxic load [43:31] Why Whitney thinks the peptide boom is one of the most reckless things happening in wellness right now [59:16] Ozempic lawsuits already filed for gastroparesis and a blinding eye condition… more are coming [01:02:06] Depo-Provera's 50% brain tumor risk was on European warning labels for years before the US acted [01:04:33] What actually moves corporations, and what consumers can do right now Resources mentioned: DrugWatch Case Reviews | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/case-review/] Cancer Lawsuit Guide: Toxic Products, Drugs and Chemicals | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/health/cancer/] Ozempic / GLP-1 Drugs Lawsuit | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/ozempic-lawsuit/?lead_attribution=Paid&utm_source=freecast&utm_content=ozempic] Roundup: Controversies, Health Risks & Industry Failures | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/roundup/] Depo-Provera: Risks, Studies & Legal Concerns | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/depo-provera/] PFAS Lawsuits | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/pfas-lawsuits/] Talcum Powder: Health Risks, Cancer Concerns & Industry Cover-Ups | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/] Find more from Whitney: Whitney Ray Di Bona | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxlawyer/] Whitney Ray Di Bona | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Whitney-Ray-Di-Bona/61562761387701/] The Wellness Verdict | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3bov8Z2GN5WmQFixm0byhw?si=235df8c5733042d3] or Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-wellness-verdict-with-whitney-di-bona/id1749122196] DrugWatch | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drug.watch/] DrugWatch | Website [https://www.drugwatch.com/] Find more from Michelle: Revival Health & Wellness | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/revival.health.wellness/] Revival Health & Wellness | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/revival.health.wellness.cancer.recovery] Revival Health & Wellness | Website [https://www.revivalhealthwellness.com/] Cancer Proof Living | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLVcfMG8X8ogQApd4xllW3pgSgdJX7HJ] Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemarcinkoski/]

25: What You Need to Know to Heal Chronic Diseases: Gut, Lifestyle & Stress | Alison Marras

If you don't know where to start in your autoimmune journey, reach out to Alison [https://foodbymars.kartra.com/page/itm-info]. She gives personalized help so you can heal from the inside out. Most women with Hashimoto's are told their thyroid labs are fine right up until their hair starts falling out. Alison Marras was one of them. After years of being dismissed by top endocrinologists, Alison finally got her Hashimoto’s, PCOS, IBS, and SIBO diagnoses from a naturopath who ran the labs nobody else bothered to. She shares what she learned while navigating her own autoimmune diagnosis, which now shapes how she helps clients heal their gut, without restrictive elimination diets. We get into the bloodwork you should be asking for, and why your TSH can look good while your thyroid is still struggling. Alison also pushes back on the autoimmune advice flooding social media. Carnivore, low FODMAP, AIP for a year, cutting food groups… She explains why a restrictive diet is a symptom, not a solution, and how to start expanding your diet again in a way your body can actually handle. If your labs keep coming back “normal” but your body is telling you something different, this episode will change how you advocate for yourself. You’ll learn: [00:00] Introduction [01:28] How 10 years on the pill masked Alison's symptoms, and what happened when she came off it [10:19] The thyroid markers doctors never test, and why standard ranges aren't enough [20:58] Why skipping breakfast tanks your hormones, adrenals, thyroid, and weight loss goals [27:47] Animal protein is the non-negotiable foundation of Alison's healing approach [33:56] Alison's root causes, two-year road to remission, and what functional medicine alone can't do [40:33] Grieving a diagnosis, Type A perfectionism, and the inner dialogue that mirrors autoimmune issues [46:38] How Alison builds a Hashimoto's healing plan and coaches the nervous system back to safety [55:52] Alison's gut-healing cookbook and her go-to easy foods for the early healing stages [01:02:21] Why staying on an elimination diet too long backfires, and how to start reintroducing foods Resources mentioned: Functional Testing with Dr. Mark Hyman | Website [https://drhyman.com/pages/function-health] Dr. Gabrielle Lyon | Website [https://drgabriellelyon.com/] The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook by Alison Marras | Book [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760371334?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_Z8778C37HER0SV2WKDKX&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_Z8778C37HER0SV2WKDKX&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_Z8778C37HER0SV2WKDKX&bestFormat=true] Alison’s Free 20-Minute Meal Prep Guide | Website [https://foodbymars.kartra.com/page/mp-optin] Alison’s Free Nourishing Meal Plan Bot | Website [https://foodbymars.kartra.com/page/bot-opt-in] Find more from Alison: Food By Mars | Website [https://foodbymars.com/] Food By Mars | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@foodbymars] Food By Mars | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foodbymars/] Food By Mars | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/foodbymars/] Food By Mars | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@foodbymars] Find more from Michelle: Revival Health Wellness | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/revival.health.wellness/] Revival Health Wellness | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/revival.health.wellness.cancer.recovery] Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemarcinkoski/] Cancer Proof Living | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLVcfMG8X8ogQApd4xllW3pgSgdJX7HJ]

24: How to Avoid Toxic Hidden Chemicals in Everyday Products with Amy Enos

If you're ready to start living a low-tox lifestyle, book a free consultation here [https://www.revivalhealthwellness.com/contact]. Can you really live a non-toxic life in today’s world? Amy Enos is the pharmacist behind Low Tox Pharmacist. Her story starts with a question most healthcare professionals are never trained to ask: where did this cancer actually come from? The US personal care industry is barely regulated. The word "fragrance" hides thousands of undisclosed chemicals, and the average woman applies dozens of endocrine disruptors before leaving the house. This conversation breaks down how to read an ingredient label without a chemistry degree. Amy shares the exact terms she scans for first, why "clean" brands often aren't, and what happens when a small non-toxic company gets acquired by a corporate giant. She also pushes back on the all-or-nothing mindset in the low-tox space, outlining how one product swap a month adds up to twelve concrete changes over the course of a year. If you're new to non-toxic living and feeling overwhelmed, these suggestions offer a practical starting point. You’ll learn: [00:00] Introduction [00:11] The cancer diagnosis that pulled a pharmacist out of the pharmacy [01:15] Why environment, not genetics, is the real driver of most cancer [09:59] How a pharmacist learns to read labels the way you can [18:29] What actually happens when a clean brand gets acquired [23:07] The three ingredient markers that expose a fake-clean product [27:51] Why avoidance beats detox supplements every time [30:10] The 28-day breast tissue study that proves product swaps work [47:43] The preservatives hiding in products marketed as clean [53:40] The everyday product most people never think to check [56:25] How to start without throwing out everything in your house Resources mentioned: Amy’s Free 30 Toxins to Avoid Guide | Website [https://lowtoxpharmacist.myflodesk.com/30toxins] Innersense Organic Beauty | Website [https://innersensebeauty.com/] Hairprint | Website [https://www.myhairprint.com/] Follow Amy on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxpharmacist/] for more ingredient information and stress free low-tox living. Find more from Amy: Amy Enos | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxpharmacist/] Low Tox Pharmacist | Website [http://www.lowtoxpharmacist.com] Get 15% off your first Pure Haven [https://purehavennontox.com/?share=amyenos] order with discount code: LOWTOX15 Find more from Michelle: Revival Health Wellness | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/revival.health.wellness/] Revival Health Wellness | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/revival.health.wellness.cancer.recovery] Michelle Patidar | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemarcinkoski/] Cancer-Proof Living | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLVcfMG8X8ogQApd4xllW3pgSgdJX7HJ]