#268: The Courage to Live a Healthy Life with Dr. Simran Malhotra
"It's just pretty phenomenal to know that this life is just the beginning to something so much more beautiful than I think what any of us can imagine. So instead of being scared to die, have the courage to live, see this life as a gift and that opportunity to like take it all in while you're here." –Dr. Simran Malhotra
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we learn from Dr. Simran Malhotra about her journey as a “cancer pre-vivor”, lifestyle medicine, palliative care and hospice doctor, and the lessons she’s learned about health, gratitude and love. She shares experiences from her life and patient interactions that have changed her outlook and daily practices. This is a very powerful and inspiring episode for all!
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Dr. Malhotra shares her personal plant-based journey
Her captivating career journey and the alignment between lifestyle medicine and the realm of hospice and palliative care.
The meaning behind the term "cancer pre-vivor" as Dr. Malhotra shares her personal story of navigating life with the BRCA1 gene.
Empowering advice to individuals facing a high risk of cancer or those who have received a cancer mutation diagnosis.
Invaluable lessons learned through specifically working with patients nearing the end of their lives.
Top three foods for reducing cancer risk
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Dr. Simran Malhotra
More about my honored guest:
Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care and lifestyle medicine. She completed the T.Colin Campbell Plant based nutrition certificate in 2019, the CHEF culinary coaching certification in 2020 and she is a Wellcoaches certified coach.
On a personal note, she is a proud mama of plant powered babies and she is a BRCA 1 previvor with a strong family history of breast & female reproductive cancers. She underwent a risk reducing bilateral mastectomy & total hysterectomy in 2020. She is passionate about educating women at high risk for cancer with or without genetic mutations on the powerful impact that positive lifestyle changes can have on their quality of life and even longevity. Coachsimranmd.com
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