From Death To Life: Dr. Dawn Mussallem On Surviving Cancer Twice, Running A Marathon Post Heart Transplant, & Why Mindset Matters More Than Medicine

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Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a Mayo Clinic oncologist who survived stage 4 cancer at 26, heart failure, and a heart transplant—then became the first person to run a marathon within a year of receiving a new heart.

This conversation explores the integrative approach to cancer treatment, why exercise might be as powerful as chemotherapy, the self-flagellation patients feel despite doing everything right, and the profound role of mindset in survival.

Typically, my guests fall into two buckets—incredible story or incredible expertise. I don't know that I've ever had a guest who inhabits both worlds the way Dawn does. Her story is super inspirational, and the information is equally impactful.

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Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a Mayo Clinic oncologist who survived stage 4 cancer at 26, heart failure, and a heart transplant—then became the first person to run a marathon within a year of receiving a new heart.

This conversation explores the integrative approach to cancer treatment, why exercise might be as powerful as chemotherapy, the self-flagellation patients feel despite doing everything right, and the profound role of mindset in survival.

Typically, my guests fall into two buckets—incredible story or incredible expertise. I don't know that I've ever had a guest who inhabits both worlds the way Dawn does. Her story is super inspirational, and the information is equally impactful.

Enjoy!

⁠Show notes + MORE⁠

⁠Watch on YouTube⁠

⁠Newsletter Sign-Up⁠


Today’s Sponsors:

Noble Mobile: The first phone carrier that pays you to use your phone less. Try it for just $10 with code RICHROLL👉🏼⁠https://www.noblemobile.com/richroll⁠ 


Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉🏼⁠https://www.gobrewing.com⁠ 


BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉🏼⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/richroll⁠ 


AG1: Get a FREE bottle of D3K2, Welcome Kit, and 5 travel packs with your first order👉🏼⁠https://www.drinkAG1.com/richroll⁠ 


OneSkin: Get started today with 15% off using code RICHROLL👉🏼⁠https://www.oneskin.co⁠ 


WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉🏼⁠https://www.join.whoop.com/Roll⁠ 


Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼⁠https://www.richroll.com/sponsors⁠ 


Find out more about Voicing Change Media at ⁠https://www.voicingchange.media⁠ and follow us⁠ @voicingchange

2026-02-16 121 min
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