# Why Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

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Podcast: [The Vegan Gym Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vegan-gym-podcast-529360)
Published: 2026-01-24T16:00:00+00:00
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In this episode, we dive deep into why your health must become your top priority — not someday, but today. I share the story of my cancer diagnosis at age 21, the mental and emotional toll it took, and how it completely reshaped the way I live my life. Erin and I talk honestly about the difference between being “healthy enough” and truly optimizing your health, and why waiting for a wake-up call is the worst strategy. We also discuss how to build sustainable health systems without obsessing,...

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