Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a Mayo Clinic oncologist who survived stage 4 cancer at 26, heart failure, and a heart transplant—then became the first person to run a marathon within a year of receiving a new heart. We discuss the integrative approach to cancer treatment, why exercise might be as powerful as chemotherapy, the power of mindset, and more. READ MORE👉🏼http://bit.ly/richroll968 ✌🏼🌱 – Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉🏼https://bit.ly/betterhelp2025rrp OneSkin: Get 15% off using code RICHROLL👉🏼https://bit.ly/oneskinrrp Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off👉🏼https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉🏼https://www.join.whoop.com/Roll Go Brewing: Use code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉🏼https://bit.ly/gobrewing2025 Noble Mobile: The first phone carrier that pays you to use your phone less. Try it for just $10 with code RICHROLL👉🏼https://bit.ly/NobleMobileRRP Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼https://www.richroll.com/sponsors 00:00:00 INTRO 00:01:12 Resilience, Acceptance, and Spirituality 00:05:17 Navigating Illness as a Mother and Wife 00:06:25 Childhood Ambitions and Facing Cancer 00:08:27 Innate Optimism and Support Systems 00:10:05 Living with 8% Heart Function 00:11:56 Flatlining and a Near-Death Experience 00:15:52 Spirituality, Faith, and Meeting the Dalai Lama 00:18:11 Connecting with Patients Through Shared Experience 00:19:16 Five Years Awaiting a Heart Transplant 00:21:17 Receiving a Donor Heart and Naming It Grace 00:30:31 Post-Transplant Transformation and Running Again 00:31:04 AD BREAK 1 00:34:04 Supporting Patients After Difficult Diagnoses 00:36:54 Addressing Guilt and the Search for Answers 00:41:09 Integrative Oncology: Combining Conventional and Lifestyle Medicine 00:42:10 Lifestyle Interventions During Cancer Treatment 00:45:56 Pillar 1: Exercise as Powerful as Chemotherapy 00:48:03 Pillar 2: Nutrition: Food as Medicine and the Role of Fiber 00:55:08 Top Foods for Cancer Prevention 00:57:29 Debunking Nutrition Myths: Soy and Coffee 01:00:40 AD BREAK 2 01:03:11 Supporting Patients After Difficult Diagnoses 01:07:07 Whole Food Plant-Based Diet vs. Keto/Carnivore 01:14:34 Practical Plant-Based Eating and Protein Concerns 01:19:05 Fasting, Meal Timing, and Cancer 01:26:45 Challenges in Healthcare Delivery and Systemic Change 01:33:06 The Problem of Misinformation and Supplements 01:39:20 Balancing Natural and Conventional Therapies 01:43:46 The Importance of Mindset and Gratitude 01:53:33 Advice for Young Women on Cancer Prevention 01:56:30 It’s Never Too Late: Advice for Older Adults 01:58:49 Final Wisdom: Love, Connection, and Self-Compassion LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast