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 Takeaways

1. Root-cause healing starts in the mind: emotional release and forgiveness accelerated Shruti’s remission.
2. Whole-food, plant-based nutrition plus breath-work can ease chemo side-effects and rebuild immunity.
3. Happiness is a practiced choice; mindset shifts matter as much as medicine.
4. Self-education and surrender can coexist—learn everything, then trust your intuition.
5. Lifestyle design is lifelong: Shruti still “takes a course a year” to deepen her wellness expertise.

Links & Resources

• Awaana Health: https://awaanahealth.com – nutrition & cancer-recovery programs
• Book – The Healing Power Within: Transforming Cancer to Wellness (Amazon)
• Follow Shruti on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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In this powerful and deeply moving episode, host Brad Minus sits down with Charissa Halonen, co-founder of The Relentless Couple, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and transformation. Charissa shares her remarkable life journey—from a driven small-town Canadian girl and world-traveling massage therapist to a brain injury survivor redefining her life and purpose.

Listeners will be captivated as Charissa opens up about the car accident that changed everything, how she came to terms with a traumatic brain injury, and how she now leads a life of intentionality, discipline, and grace. This episode dives into navigating personal trauma, creating strong family bonds, and building a relationship-centered business rooted in empathy, healing, and relentless love.

⏱️ Timeline Summary

[2:42] – Charissa’s early life in a small Alberta town and her entrepreneurial childhood
[7:19] – Her journey from psychology to massage therapy and global exploration
[15:55] – Moving to Scotland and an unexpected opportunity in Australia
[23:43] – Life-changing car accident and the long road to post-concussive diagnosis
[33:28] – Discovering self-regulation and creating a routine to stay grounded
[38:17] – Meeting her now-husband and forming The Relentless Couple
[46:05] – Coaching philosophy, blending fitness, mindset, and emotional resilience

🔗 Links & Resources

• Website: www.therelentlesscouple.com
• Instagram: @therelentlesscouple
• TikTok & YouTube: @therelentlesscouple

🗝️ Key Takeaways

• The importance of listening to your inner voice—even when others don’t understand
• True transformation often follows adversity and requires intentional daily habits
• Relationships thrive on mutual respect, communication, and shared growth
• You don’t need to change others—lean into self-awareness and self-regulation
• Physical recovery is only one part of healing; mindset and connection matter too

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Life-Changing Challengers, host Brad Minus welcomes award-winning author Mia Hanks, who courageously shares her journey from an idyllic childhood in the Midwest to surviving a decades-long marriage with a covert narcissist. Mia opens up about the emotional toll, the red flags she missed, and the health consequences that ultimately forced her to leave for good.

Together, Brad and Mia explore the tactics narcissists use to control and isolate, the trauma bonding that can keep victims trapped, and how freedom and healing can begin once you break away. Mia’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone in a toxic relationship and a stark reminder that emotional abuse often hides in plain sight.

⏱️ Timeline Summary

[1:10] – Mia Hanks shares her tranquil childhood and naive early worldview
[6:35] – College years, marriage, and early signs of narcissistic behavior
[11:22] – The subtle red flags: lack of empathy and covert manipulation
[17:45] – Parenting under pressure: raising kids with a narcissistic spouse
[25:15] – The physical toll of emotional abuse and the breaking point
[31:50] – Planning her escape and rebuilding life with support
[39:00] – Lessons learned, red flags to watch for, and healing forward

🔗 Links & Resources

• Mia Hanks’ Website: miajhanks.com
• Book: Bride-Made: A Memoir by MJ Hanks – Available on Amazon

📌 Key Takeaways

• Narcissistic abuse often begins with subtle red flags like a lack of empathy or need for control.
• Trauma bonding can make it difficult for victims to see their reality clearly.
• Financial control and isolation are common tactics in emotionally abusive relationships.
• Physical health may suffer under long-term emotional stress.
• Healing begins with reclaiming freedom and recognizing personal strength.

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