Cancer Proof Living

Michelle Patidar

So you’ve had cancer and now you’re wondering what comes next. Maybe you just finished treatment and feel overwhelmed trying to put the pieces of your life back together. Maybe you’re terrified of a recurrence and can’t stop worrying about every ache and pain. Or maybe you carry a cancer gene and are ready to do everything you can to prevent cancer in the first place. You want to heal your body, lose the treatment weight, rebuild your energy, and finally feel like yourself again, but you don’t know where to start. I’m Michelle, an 8-year Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor, mom, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I’ve been where you are, and on this podcast we’ll walk through it together. Here we talk about the real tools that help you detox and heal without the hype. We’ll cover everything from everyday ways to lower your toxin load to the top anti-cancer foods, how to rebuild your immune system, balance your hormones, and calm the fear of recurrence. You’ll also learn how to create a low-toxin home, what should be on your plate every day, and the surprising everyday things that can raise cancer risk. If you’re ready to rise from the ashes and build a body and a life you can trust, you’re in the right place. This is about more than surviving cancer. It’s about creating the healthiest, strongest version of you.

  1. 1D AGO

    17: The Hidden Tools & Resources That Help Women Get Through Cancer | Kelly Rovetto

    Share this with someone who has been touched by cancer. 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

    1h 4m
  2. FEB 3

    16: The Cancer-Causing Ingredients Hiding in Your Makeup | Andrea Dahr

    Share this podcast with every woman you know - this information is life changing! 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

    1h 11m
  3. JAN 27

    15: These Habits Increase Your Risk of Cancer (How to Replace Them)

    Share this with anyone you know who's been touched by cancer! 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

    33 min
  4. JAN 13

    14: These Habit Hacks Will Transform Your Health in 2026

    Comment on my YouTube and share with me one thing you're working on for the new year! 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

    38 min
  5. 12/22/2025

    12: These 3 Foods Can Repair Your Body After Cancer (& Also Prevent It)

    ​​Comment below this episode on YouTube and let me know which foods you are committing to adding to your diet this week! 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

    16 min
  6. 12/16/2025

    11: 10 Deal Breakers That Destroy Your Hormones with Robin Nielsen

    Share this episode with every woman you know - this is amazing information that most doctors aren't telling you! 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

    1h 23m
  7. 12/09/2025

    10: The Anti-Cancer Breakfast that Rebuilds Your Body

    If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use this information. 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

    9 min
5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

So you’ve had cancer and now you’re wondering what comes next. Maybe you just finished treatment and feel overwhelmed trying to put the pieces of your life back together. Maybe you’re terrified of a recurrence and can’t stop worrying about every ache and pain. Or maybe you carry a cancer gene and are ready to do everything you can to prevent cancer in the first place. You want to heal your body, lose the treatment weight, rebuild your energy, and finally feel like yourself again, but you don’t know where to start. I’m Michelle, an 8-year Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor, mom, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I’ve been where you are, and on this podcast we’ll walk through it together. Here we talk about the real tools that help you detox and heal without the hype. We’ll cover everything from everyday ways to lower your toxin load to the top anti-cancer foods, how to rebuild your immune system, balance your hormones, and calm the fear of recurrence. You’ll also learn how to create a low-toxin home, what should be on your plate every day, and the surprising everyday things that can raise cancer risk. If you’re ready to rise from the ashes and build a body and a life you can trust, you’re in the right place. This is about more than surviving cancer. It’s about creating the healthiest, strongest version of you.

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