Ep. 333: Dr. Dawn Mussallem - Expert Diet, Supplement, and Mindset Tips for Breast Cancer Patients (Replay)
PLANTSTRONG Podcast
Rip Esselstyn
4.8 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 25 December 2025
⏱️ 88 minutes
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Summary
This episode originally dropped in October, 2024
Dr. Dawn Mussallem joins Rip for an enlightening discussion on the vital role of personalized precision lifestyle medicine in breast cancer prevention and recovery.
They dive deep into the importance of nutrition, emphasizing whole food plant-based diets, supplements, and the power of social connections in enhancing health outcomes.
Dr. Mussallem shares her insights on various supplements, including the benefits and risks associated with Vitamins D, B12, and the impact of iron during cancer therapies, alongside the benefits of herbs and spices like turmeric and ginger in supporting overall health.
The conversation also highlights the significance of sleep hygiene, social connections, and managing stress.
While there is no "one size fits all" approach to cancer treatment and recovery, this episode aims to empower listeners to ask questions, seek knowledgable physicians, and prioritize overall physical and emotional health in their recovery.
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| 0:00.0 | I'm Rip Esselston, and you're listening to the Planned Strong podcast. |
| 0:05.6 | Hey, Planned Strong family, Rip here. And in the spirit of the season, I want to wish you and |
| 0:12.5 | yours the happiest of holidays. I hope that today finds you surrounded by all kinds of love, |
| 0:23.9 | laughter, and all kinds of deliciously plant strong dishes all over your table. |
| 0:28.8 | Now, in the spirit of the season, as we are reflecting, recharging, and sharing what |
| 0:34.7 | matters most, I would like to bring all of you a special replay of a truly |
| 0:41.6 | incredible conversation that I had. This is a part two of a two-part series that I had with |
| 0:50.2 | the amazing Dr. Dawn Musalum. It was originally released during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October of 2024. |
| 1:01.8 | And I believe it is so important that it deserves another listen. |
| 1:07.8 | In this episode, Don shares her recommendations for supplements, herbs, spices, |
| 1:14.8 | and some of her favorite whole plant foods that can aid in both the prevention of |
| 1:20.6 | and the healing from breast cancer as well as several other types of cancers. |
| 1:31.8 | So even if cancer has never touched you or someone that you love, |
| 1:35.8 | I think you'll find that Dawn's wisdom, her insights, |
| 1:42.0 | and her joyful, radiant personality will benefit everyone. |
| 1:45.6 | That's all coming up right after this message from Plant Strong. |
| 1:53.0 | The new year does not need another gimmick. |
| 1:56.2 | What it needs is something real. |
| 2:03.2 | And in January, we are bringing something back that is rooted in real food, real movement, and real life. |
| 2:05.2 | And I cannot wait to do it with all of you. |
| 2:08.6 | So keep your eyes open. |
| 2:11.0 | Again, something real is coming from Plant Strong. |
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