Entrepreneur Chad Vanags shares his journey of becoming metabolically, physically, and mentally elite to heal from cancer. They discuss the stress-health connection, the motivation gap in cancer patients, and navigating a diagnosis with mental resilience. They also touch on the role of nutrition and mindset in mental health, as well as overcoming fear and transitioning to a new venture.
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Unexpected Diagnosis
Chad Vanags, a successful entrepreneur, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at 39.
Despite being fit and healthy, the cancer metastasized to multiple organs.
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Stress and Inauthenticity
Chad realized stress from pursuing inauthentic goals contributed to his illness.
He felt anger and frustration from unfulfilling work.
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From Cough to Cancer
Chad's cancer journey began with a persistent cough, initially mistaken for long COVID.
After several tests, he received a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis at 39.
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This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating conversation between our host Dr. Dom D’Agostino and Chad Vanags, a successful entrepreneur who is navigating a stage 4 cancer diagnosis with courage and purpose.
After being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2022 at just 39 years old, Chad has been documenting his journey to becoming “metabolically, physically, and mentally elite” to continue pursuing his life's vision.
In this wide-ranging discussion, we cover:
💪 Chad's backstory as a thriving entrepreneur before his "unlucky" diagnosis 💪 His shift in mindset after being told he has just months left to live 💪 Becoming "elite" across metabolic, physical, and mental health 💪 The stress-health connection and cancer as a "metabolic disease" 💪 The motivation gap - why many patients don't embrace lifestyle factors that could help outcomes 💪 Chad's advice for navigating a diagnosis with mental resilience
Be sure to claim your spot at MHS 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida as Chad Vanags will be joining us as a speaker share more of his journey!
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