What if surviving cancer isn’t about fighting harder—but believing deeper?In this episode, I sit down with Jen and Darren Delvaux, a couple who’ve both heard the words “you have cancer.” Darren was diagnosed with brain cancer at 36, and years later, Jen faced breast cancer of her own. She’s now an integrative health practitioner and host of Not Today Cancer, and together they’ve turned survival into a mission to help others heal with courage, humor, and hope.We explore how two diagnoses reshaped their marriage, what faith looks like when the future feels uncertain, and how they both found strength in surrender. You’ll hear the moments that broke them open, the laughter that kept them going, and the mindset that helped them rise together.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[00:07:31] The first signs that led to Darren’s brain cancer diagnosis[00:13:51] How one doctor’s 18-month prognosis became the catalyst for defying the odds[00:21:00] Why mindset, not diet, became Darren’s greatest survival tool[00:27:57] How cancer forced Jen and Darren to rebuild their marriage from the ground up[00:33:32] The healing power of talking openly about death and fear[00:43:52] The moment Jen realized she had to take control of her own healing[00:46:37] What happens when fear of recurrence becomes its own illness[00:54:45] Jen’s grounding morning routine that keeps her in a healing mindset[01:04:15] The best advice from both survivors for anyone newly diagnosedResources Mentioned:Mind Over Medicine by Lissa Rankin M.D. | Book or AudiobookWake Me Up | YouTubeNot Today Cancer | Spotify or Apple or YouTubeNot Today Cancer: The Blueprint from Results to Rising | WebsiteNot Today Cancer Community | WebsiteLearn more from Jen on her website. You can also follow her on Instagram.Find more from Michelle:Revival Health Wellness | InstagramRevival Health Wellness | FacebookRevival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

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