Episode 2: The Choices She Made to Heal From Cancer TWICE (without chemo)
Show Notes
Episode DescriptionAt 26 years old, Brooke Thomas was newly married, pregnant with her first child, and diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma. Doctors urged her to have an abortion so she could begin treatment. Instead, she chose another path, undergoing major surgery with almost no anesthesia to protect her baby.
Twenty years later, cancer returned. In this episode of The Jordan Rubin Show, Brooke shares both cancer battles, the faith that carried her through them, and the integrative health practices that supported her healing. Watch through the end for the complete cancer support protocol, including foods, supplements, body therapies, and additional resources discussed in this episode.
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About the GuestBrooke Thomas is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of Live Out Loud. She shares the remarkable story of being diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma during her first trimester of pregnancy and the impossible decision she faced to protect both her own life and her unborn daughter. Brooke discusses why she chose surgery over chemotherapy, how her faith guided her through one of the darkest seasons of her life, and the nutrition, fasting, movement, and daily habits that supported her healing journey. She also shares how she transformed the scar she once hid into a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and purpose. Whether you've faced skin cancer, are supporting someone who has, or simply want to build a stronger foundation for lifelong health, this episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and hope.
Connect with Our GuestWebsite: https://brookethomas.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke/?hl=en
Additional Resources: Grab a copy of Brooke’s book Activate Your Impact here!
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Protocols
The Skin Cancer Support Protocol: Daily Strategies for Whole-Body Healing
The protocol below is based on nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and spiritual practices that help support healthy immune function, protect against oxidative stress, promote healthy skin repair, and create an internal environment that supports overall wellness.When I was navigating my own cancer journey, I realized that healing involved more than what happened in a doctor's office.
A cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling like your health is suddenly in someone else's hands, but I discovered there were still meaningful ways to take an active role in supporting my body.
While medical treatment can absolutely be a piece of the recovery puzzle, the choices I made each day—from the foods I ate and the supplements I used to how I managed stress, moved my body, slept, and strengthened my faith—became an important part of my recovery strategy.
Confidence doesn't always arrive with a bold entrance. Sometimes, it builds quietly, step by step, as we show up for ourselves day after day. It grows when we choose to try, even when we're unsure of the outcome. Every time you take action despite self-doubt, you reinforce the belief that you're capable.
The key to making things happen isn't waiting for the perfect moment; it's starting with what you have, where you are. Big goals can feel overwhelming when viewed all at once, but momentum builds through small, consistent action.
You don't need to be fearless to reach your goals, you just need to be willing. Willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to believe that you're capable of more than you know.