Samantha Harris is an author, Emmy-winning TV host, and wellness enthusiast. After being blindsided by a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 40, Samantha started investigating to discover why it could have happened and how to take back her health! Listen as Samantha shares the story behind her cancer diagnosis and the lessons she learned throughout her healing journey that inspired her to write her book, The Healthiest Healthy.  Samantha also explains why you need to be aware of hidden toxins that are lurking in your beauty and cleaning products, plus she reveals her top nutritional and mindset tips for preventing illness and feeling your best. Find out how to be your own health advocate and live a long, vibrant life!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Samantha Harris’s free Keep Off Your Bod list by going to JJVirgin.com/samanthaharris.   Main Points From Today’s Episode At the age of 40, Samantha was blindsided by a breast cancer diagnosis. Samantha’s health journey led her to write her book, Your Healthiest Healthy. 1 in 8 women are diagnosed will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Samantha started investigating to discover why cancer and other chronic illnesses are plaguing our society in more ways than they ever have. It’s important to be aware of the toxins that are lurking in your beauty products! Grab Samantha’s free list of the ingredients you should be keeping off your body.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:55] Samantha Harris’s career briefing [2:44] Listener shout-out [4:01] Samantha’s transition from TV celebrity to health advocate [4:55] Samantha’s experience on Dancing with the Stars [6:05] The story behind Samantha’s breast cancer diagnosis [9:12] The unexpected news that Samantha received from her surgeon [10:07] Samantha is now a national ambassador for Susan G. Komen. [11:26] How Samantha’s life has changed since her cancer diagnosis [11:55] Results from genetic testing showed that Samantha had no genetic link to breast cancer. [12:00] Samantha started investigating to discover why cancer and other chronic illnesses are plaguing our society in more ways than they ever have. [12:38] The impact of what’s in, on, and around our bodies [13:30] The power of positivity [14:02] Samantha’s journey led her to write her book, Your Healthiest Healthy. [15:43] Samantha’s nutritional swaps [16:41] It’s all about small manageable steps – change doesn't happen overnight. [18:25] Broccoli sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse. [20:20] How negative influences in your life can be harmful [21:40] Toxins that are lurking in your beauty products [23:01] Grab Samantha’s free list of the ingredients you should be keeping off your body. [25:38] Your Healthiest Healthy retreats [27:06] Starting your day with the right breakfast sets the metabolic tone for the entire day. The perfect and easiest way to do this is with JJ’s All-In-One Protein Shakes! [27:55] JJ’s top nutritional tips for staying healthy [29:56] When it comes to animal products, you are what you eat ate.     Mentioned in this episode: Your Healthiest Healthy: Eight Easy Ways to Take Control, Fight Cancer, and Live a Longer, Cleaner, Happier Life, by Samantha Harris Samantha Harris on Instagram: @samanthaharristv Dr. Veronique Desaulniers: My Breast Friend JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shakes Designs for Health Annatto Tocotrienols on Amazon (enter the code 20DFH2018 to save 20% on your first purchase)  JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet   Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices