# Guess Who Has Cancer - Pull the Weeds Before You Plant the Seeds - E-182

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Podcast: [Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick-6798573)
Published: 2026-06-26T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bleav.com/shows/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=209
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## Resource

After revealing his recent kidney cancer diagnosis, Dr. JC shares the profound lesson it's teaching him: lasting transformation begins by removing what no longer serves you before adding something new. Discover why healing—and growth—isn't just about planting better seeds, but about first pulling the weeds and rebuilding the terrain where your life takes root.

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