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She Survived Cancer and a Heart Transplant, Then Made History | Dr. Dawn Mussallem
Dr. Dawn Mussallem survived stage 4 cancer, received a heart transplant, and became the first person in history to complete a full marathon just one year later.
Her remarkable story doesn’t end there.
After experiencing unimaginable loss, Dawn found new love in the produce aisle—thanks to a purple sweet potato. And after 25 years at Mayo Clinic, she is beginning another major chapter as chief medical officer at Fountain Life.
Dawn joins Chuck Carroll to share her extraordinary journey and the health lessons she has learned along the way.
They discuss:
- The difference between longevity and health span
- The foods associated with healthier aging
- Why fiber may be one of the most overlooked health tools
- Protein needs for active adults and people taking GLP-1 medications
- The surprising reason Dawn developed prediabetes
- How sleep can affect blood sugar
- Personalized nutrition and the gut microbiome
- Her historic marathon after receiving a heart transplant
- Finding new love in the produce aisle
- Her major career move after 25 years at Mayo Clinic
Chuck and Dawn will both appear at the Plant Powered Party, September 4–6 in Las Vegas. They’ll be joined by Carleigh Bodgrug from PlantYou, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Chef AJ, and others! Get tickets to join them in person or watch online from anywhere.
This episode is fueled by Dr. Brooke Bussard whose Plant Points system helps you improve your health and feel your best.
