1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this interview, wellness expert Gudiya Patel shares her story of receiving two kidney cancer diagnoses—both discovered through preventive testing—alongside the realities of parenting, running a business, caregiving, and living in long-term fight-or-flight. She explains why she became passionate about testing and prevention, what’s realistically available via a GP vs privately, and how stress can shape health over time. The conversation explores the mind–body connection, including the impact of thoughts, cortisol, and nervous system regulation, and how Gudiya’s deeper work with mindfulness and Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations helped her shift patterns of fear, reactivity, and negativity. They also discuss gratitude, coping with uncertainty, and manifestation—including what to do when things don’t unfold the way you expected. What You’ll Hear in This Interview Gudiya’s first kidney cancer diagnosis discovered “by fluke” during a health screen in India Surgery, recovery, and why it prompted her to study nutrition and deeper wellness Caring responsibilities, marriage stress, business pressure — and years of chronic stress A second diagnosis on her remaining kidney, also discovered through routine testing Why Gudiya advocates for preventive testing (bloods, vitamins, diagnostics) NHS reality: what you can request from a GP vs what requires private testing Stress physiology: fight-or-flight, cortisol, gut health, and coping behaviours Joe Dispenza’s approach: thoughts, the subconscious, and changing internal states Shifting from reacting to responding (and reducing ego-driven responses) Gratitude journaling: a daily practice for perspective and emotional regulation Fear, surrender, and staying present when the future feels uncertain Manifestation as “resonance”: embodying the feeling rather than focusing on the “how” Why money doesn’t automatically equal happiness — joy as the real goal Time Stamps / Chapters (Interview) 07:32 – Guest intro: Gudiya Patel + her work in holistic wellness 09:30 – First kidney cancer diagnosis found during testing in India 11:44 – Surgery + life shifts: nutrition, mindfulness, natural living 13:54 – Second diagnosis + how chronic stress played a role 16:15 – Preventive testing: GP limitations vs private options 18:42 – Joe Dispenza + mind–body connection insights 21:01 – Changing the inner narrative; reacting vs responding 25:18 – Gratitude practice and journaling through hard moments 27:40 – Retreat observations: switching off, stress, and women’s load 30:00 – Fear, surrender, and staying present 34:43 – Protecting your energy from news/politics/AI overwhelm 43:28 – Manifestation and handling setbacks when things don’t go to plan 48:11 – Money, freedom, and joy 50:31 – How to work with Gudiya + retreat dates Gudiya Patel https://www.phiclinic.com/gudiya-patel https://gudiyawellness.com/ Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes, follow us on the links below for more and please review us, even one line helps!! www.gavinsisters.co.uk Insta: @gavinsistersuk TIKTOK:@gavinsisters Facebook: @TheDetoxBarn You Tube: @gavingavin This episode is sponsored by Funki Coffee. Organic triple certified mushroom coffee boosted by adaptogens. Great for gut health, skin, immune boosting, and no crash. Use the code podcast for 10% off for listeners. The Gavin Sisters Wellness Show https://gavinsisters.co.uk <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40243080/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199010000