{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Two Kidney Cancer Diagnoses, Chronic Stress & The Power of Prevention | With Gudiya Patel","description":"In this interview, wellness expert Gudiya Patel shares her story of receiving two kidney cancer diagnoses\u2014both discovered through preventive testing\u2014alongside 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\u2019s realistically available via a GP vs privately, and how stress can shape health over time. The conversation explores the mind\u2013body connection, including the impact of thoughts, cortisol, and nervous system regulation, and how Gudiya\u2019s deeper work with mindfulness and Dr. Joe Dispenza\u2019s meditations helped her shift patterns of fear, reactivity, and negativity. They also discuss gratitude, coping with uncertainty, and manifestation\u2014including what to do when things don\u2019t unfold the way you expected. What You\u2019ll Hear in This Interview Gudiya\u2019s first kidney cancer diagnosis discovered \u201cby fluke\u201d 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 \u2014 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\u2019s 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 \u201cresonance\u201d: embodying the feeling rather than focusing on the \u201chow\u201d Why money doesn\u2019t automatically equal happiness \u2014 joy as the real goal Time Stamps \/ Chapters (Interview) 07:32 \u2013 Guest intro: Gudiya Patel + her work in holistic wellness 09:30 \u2013 First kidney cancer diagnosis found during testing in India 11:44 \u2013 Surgery + life shifts: nutrition, mindfulness, natural living 13:54 \u2013 Second diagnosis + how chronic stress played a role 16:15 \u2013 Preventive testing: GP limitations vs private options 18:42 \u2013 Joe Dispenza + mind\u2013body connection insights 21:01 \u2013 Changing the inner narrative; reacting vs responding 25:18 \u2013 Gratitude practice and journaling through hard moments 27:40 \u2013 Retreat observations: switching off, stress, and women\u2019s load 30:00 \u2013 Fear, surrender, and staying present 34:43 \u2013 Protecting your energy from news\/politics\/AI overwhelm 43:28 \u2013 Manifestation and handling setbacks when things don\u2019t go to plan 48:11 \u2013 Money, freedom, and joy 50:31 \u2013 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. ","author_name":"The Gavin Sisters Wellness Show","author_url":"https:\/\/gavinsisters.co.uk","html":"