The Science of Healing Through Lifestyle: Inflammation, Hormones, and Cancer | Dawn Mussallem, DO

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Written By Kayla Cavagnaro

Life can really catch us off guard, and for many people, cancer teaches us about the uncertainty we all face. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford chats with the inspiring Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board-certified physician, stage four cancer survivor, and heart transplant recipient. Dr. Mussallem shares her incredible journey through these challenges and how they inspired her mission to promote longevity. She highlights that true health goes far beyond just working out; it’s about nourishing our bodies with the right food, building resilience, and creating strong connections with others.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why your mindset and "spiritual core" might matter more for your health than how much you work out at the gym.

  • How your brain’s internal signals can actually change the way your body handles stress and heals from illness.

  • A simple mental trick to help you stay grounded and keep your sense of purpose when life feels totally out of control.

  • The one major change to your diet that science proves can lower inflammation and protect your long-term health.

  • Why eating simple, real food, is still the best way to fight disease and feel your best.

  • The surprising link between your current health habits and your future fertility, even when the odds seem stacked against you.

  • How a "near-death" perspective can shift your daily habits from a place of restriction to a place of true nourishment.

  • The biological reality of "miracles" and how the body can thrive even after a diagnosis that seems final.

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