1308. Dave Coulier’s Life After Cancer: The Side Effects He's Still Battling & the Hidden Toxins He Avoids

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! Today we're back with Full House's Dave Coulier (yes, Joey Gladstone himself)and this time he's really opening up about what he thinks may have contributed to not one, but two different cancers. Somewhere in the middle of treatment, Dave found himself asking a question most of us never think to ask until it's too late: what have I been exposing my body to, every single day? That one question sent him down a rabbit hole…. reading ingredient labels, questioning everything under his own sink, rethinking what's actually on his plate, and realizing how genuinely overwhelming it is to figure out what "healthy" even means anymore. He breaks it down into a simple 3-step framework for vetting what you bring into your home, and honestly, you'll want to hear exactly what it is. Dave also gets into the surprising products he swapped out first after his diagnosis, and why he believes reducing your toxic load doesn't require perfection, just a few consistent, everyday swaps, which is exactly what led him to build AWEAR Market in the first place.And perhaps most powerfully, Dave gets candid about where he is today. Months after treatment ended, he opens up about the side effects he's still navigating from chronic throat pain and changes to his voice to the unexpected ways cancer continues to impact his body, his marriage, and everyday life. He also shares the incredible support that carried him through it all: his wife Melissa and the hockey community to the unforgettable day he learned he was cancer-free... the very same day his grandson was born.If you've ever wondered where to start on your own health journey, or what life after cancer really looks like, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Healthy Living Doesn't Have to Be All-or-Nothing: Dave shares why he and his wife Melissa live by the 80/20 rule, explaining how consistency, not perfection, has helped him build healthier habits that are realistic, sustainable, and guilt-free. Your Home Could Be Impacting Your Health More Than You Think: After cancer, Dave began questioning everything—from toothpaste and deodorant to food dyes, plastics, clothing, and household products. He shares the simple ingredient "red flags" he now looks for and the everyday swaps that helped him feel more in control of his health. The Side Effects Nobody Warns You About: Months after finishing treatment, Dave reveals the lingering effects of cancer—from chronic pain and difficulty eating to changes in his voice and intimacy—and why recovery doesn't end when the treatments do. Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcoulier/?hl=en Follow Dave on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davecoulier Shop AwearMarket: http://www.AwearMarket.com Follow AwearMarket on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awear.market/?hl=en ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	On this podcast, we talk a lot about healing ourselves, but healing our communities matters too.
0:05.0	And in a world where so many people are feeling disconnected, even one small act of kindness
0:09.8	can make a difference. That's why I love what Macy's is doing through their Mission Everyone
0:14.0	initiative. Right now, through July 13th, when you shop at Macy's, you can donate at checkout
0:18.7	to support the American Red Cross and help families
0:21.5	facing disasters and emergencies. It's a simple act of kindness, friends, that can make a real
0:26.5	difference. So if you're shopping at Macy's, I hope you'll consider joining the mission.
0:30.9	Friends, summer is in full swing. And if you're thinking, well, I miss my chance to plan a getaway,
0:35.8	trust me, you haven't. There are so many places to
0:38.4	adventure and relax like nearby beach towns or national parks. I'm still thinking about taking
0:43.8	my family to the Grand Canyon. They're in town right now for Athena's birthday, and we've been
0:48.0	talking about it a lot. I've never been, but I hear it's awe-inspiring, and I'm looking
0:52.4	forward to just taking in the sight of it. Plus, it'd be the third natural wonder of the world I visited, so I'm really going to try to squeeze it in. But no matter where you go, while you're away, your own home doesn't have to sit empty. You could list it on Airbnb and bring in a little extra cash toward your next trip. And it's easier than ever with Airbnb's co-host network
1:11.7	because you can hire a vetted local co-host to help take care of your home and your guests.
1:15.9	So the whole process feels a lot more manageable. Find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.
1:24.4	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:29.5	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
1:34.8	most importantly, our health.
1:37.0	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
1:42.1	Coming up on this episode of Heal Squad. I've gone through two types of cancer within a
1:47.9	year and a half. It was a big kick in the teeth, man, of going through that journey. Radiation is a
1:54.4	different beast than chemotherapy. Did I hear that you had surgery as well on your tongue?
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