In this episode, you will learn what to eat to heal your body, starve cancer, and prevent disease - with the food you eat.
Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board‑certified Mayo Clinic physician, the first cancer doctor ever on this podcast, integrative oncology pioneer, and stage 4 cancer survivor.
Her colleagues at Mayo Clinic call ... Show More
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MIT Longevity Expert: Do These 3 Things Now to Stay Young, Live Longer, & Keep Doing What You Love
What no one tells you about aging is that it starts long before you feel old. In fact, the choices you’re making in this moment are shaping how strong, independent, connected, and fulfilled you’ll feel decades from now. In this hopeful conversation, Mel sits down with MIT longevi ... Show More
1h 22m
Jul 27
9 Small Things That Will Help You Feel Amazing Again
Want to feel amazing again? You do not need a complicated plan to start feeling better. You need just a few simple, but powerful changes that make a real difference. In today’s episode, Mel shares 9 research-backed life hacks you can use right now to improve your energy, sleep, c ... Show More
43m 44s
Jul 23
#1 Women’s Hormone Doctor: Take Control of Your Body, Balance Hormones, & Feel Amazing
Today’s episode is your ultimate women’s hormone health guide for every age. If you are dealing with painful periods, infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, struggling with perimenopause, menopause, or confused about birth control - this episode is a MUST listen. From PMS to menopause ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2023
How Food Can Drive And Slow Cancer Growth
This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens, Wonderfeel, and Rupa Health. Over the years, it has become a widely held belief that cancer is predominantly genetic or simply the consequence of bad luck. An empowering evolution in cancer research, however, suggests we have far ... Show More
56m 8s
Jul 2025
S4 Ep180: The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Dawn Mussallem
Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 26, followed by a heart transplant. She walks the walk when it comes to healthy lifestyle choices. At the Mayo Clinic Breast Center, Dr. Mussallem is the go-to expert for ... Show More
53m 54s
Oct 2025
77. Grace, Grit & a Second Heart with Dr. Dawn Mussallem
What does it mean to truly live after hardship? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, an integrative physician whose story is as extraordinary as her work. A stage 4 cancer survivor who lived with heart failure for over two decades before receiving a hear ... Show More
1h 31m
Nov 2025
Starving Cancer: The Hidden Power of Food, Fasting, and the Body’s Inner Terrain
Cancer can be seen as a seed that only sprouts in the right soil—the body’s inner landscape. Today, that soil is changing fast, and cancer rates are climbing, especially among young people. Our modern diet—packed with sugar, processed foods, and nonstop snacking—keeps the body fl ... Show More
1h 9m