Embracing Change: Shruti Sethi's Journey from Cancer to Holistic Healing Copy

from Life-Changing Challengers · host Brad A Minus

In this inspiring conversation, Life-Changing Challengers host Brad Minus sits down with author, holistic nutritionist, and cancer coach Shruti Sethi. Together they trace Shruti’s journey from a vibrant childhood in India and a thriving fashion-design career in Mumbai to a devastating Stage III Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at age 34—and the radical lifestyle, mindset, and nutrition shifts that helped her beat the odds and stay cancer-free for eight years. Listeners will hear actionable insights on whole-food, plant-based eating, breath-work, forgiveness, energy psychology, and the power of choosing happiness, plus how Shruti now guides others on their own healing paths. Timeline Highlights[00:45] Brad introduces Shruti Sethi’s multifaceted background—author, holistic nutritionist and cancer coach. [03:10] Shruti recalls her bustling joint-family childhood, early leadership and love of sports. [09:20] From textile mills to Mumbai runways: Shruti’s fashion-design years and her own label. [14:05] Relationship breakdown, chronic fatigue and a shocking lymphoma diagnosis. [22:30] Six-month holistic experiment: ozone therapy, diet cleanses—and the lesson she missed on forgiveness. [30:15] Chemo pain, a pivotal emotional release session and a strict no-oil plant-based protocol that turned the tide. [38:50] Clear PET scans, saying “no” to more radiation, and two intentional years of mind-body work in Goa. [46:40] Moving to New York, expanding Awaana Health, and why Shruti believes happiness is a daily choice. Key TakeawaysRoot-cause healing starts in the mind: emotional release and forgiveness accelerated Shruti’s remission.Whole-food, plant-based nutrition plus breath-work can ease chemo side-effects and rebuild immunity.Happiness is a practiced choice; mindset shifts matter as much as medicine.Self-education and surrender can coexist—learn everything, then trust your intuition.Lifestyle design is lifelong: Shruti still “takes a course a year” to deepen her wellness expertise. Links & ResourcesAwaana Health: https://awaanahealth.com – nutrition & cancer-recovery programsBook – The Healing Power Within: Transforming Cancer to Wellness (Amazon)Follow Shruti on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeClosing RemarkEnjoyed this episode? Rate, follow, and share Life-Changing Challengers on your favorite podcast app so more listeners can turn adversity into advantage!Have an idea or feedback? Click here to share. Contact Brad @ Life Changing ChallengersInstagram: @bradaminusFacebook: @bradaminusX(Twitter): @bradaminusYouTube: @lifechangingchallengersLifeChangingChallengers.comWant to be a guest on Life-Changing Challengers? Send Brad Minus a message on PodMatch, here.

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