Show Notes
At 26, newly married and pregnant with her first child, Brooke Thomas was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma and told she might not live past 40. In this episode, she joins Dr. Josh Axe to share her personal story, the difficult decisions she faced, and how she moved from fear toward hope and purpose. Brooke reflects on the changes she made to her nutrition and lifestyle, the role of prayer in her life, and why she refused to let a diagnosis define her future. Together, they explore the power of the words we speak over ourselves, taking an active role in our health, and finding peace amid uncertainty.
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