Rethink My Health

Why Cancer Is Rising in Younger People (And What You Can Do)

Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette

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In this episode of Rethink My Health Radio, Dr. Gez Agolli sits down with Melissa Nohr, Integrative Health Practitioner and Director of Health Coaching, to discuss one of the most urgent conversations in healthcare today — why cancer and chronic disease are rising in younger populations, and what you can do about it.

This episode goes beyond awareness and into action.

Melissa shares her unique journey into health coaching and explains how coaches serve as the bridge between medical recommendations and real-life implementation. In a world where patients are overwhelmed with information, health coaching provides the structure, accountability, and guidance needed to actually follow through and create lasting change.

Together, they break down the root causes driving inflammation and disease, including metabolic dysfunction, environmental toxicity, chronic stress, and lifestyle habits that often go unnoticed.

You’ll also learn practical, everyday strategies to help you take back control of your health — from optimizing nutrition and stabilizing blood sugar, to reducing toxic exposure and incorporating simple movement habits that support long-term wellness.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your health is not random — and you have more control than you think.

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In this episode:

* Why cancer and chronic illness are increasing in younger generations
* The role of **health coaching** in achieving real, lasting results
* How blood sugar and metabolic health impact disease risk
* The hidden impact of environmental toxins on your body
* Why stress and lifestyle factors are often overlooked
* Simple, actionable steps to improve your daily health habits
* How to reduce toxic exposure in food, products, and environment
* Why you must start thinking like the **CEO of your own health**

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start when it comes to your health — this episode will give you clarity, direction, and a renewed sense of control.

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