657: How Chris Wark Beat Stage 3 Cancer Without Chemo and Healed Naturally (REPLAY)
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
Release Date: 10/14/2026
657: How Chris Wark Beat Stage 3 Cancer Without Chemo and Healed Naturally (REPLAY)
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
If your doctor said chemotherapy is your only option, would you automatically say yes? If you or someone you love is facing a cancer diagnosis, or you simply want to do everything you can to prevent it, this conversation may completely change the way you think about healing, health, and the questions you should be asking right now. Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Chris Wark. Chris was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer at just 26 years old, shortly after getting married. After surgery, his doctors told him chemotherapy was required, but Chris chose a different path. He radically...
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656: Staying Motivated When You Feel Anything But
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Do you struggle to keep yourself motivated throughout the year? I certainly do. In fact, I’ve been struggling with it today. Whether it’s perfectionism, fear of the unknown, or simply feeling exhausted, there are plenty of days when we don’t feel motivated to take the actions necessary to achieve our goals. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I call the four cornerstones of motivation: clarity, commitment, discipline, and faith. I’ll explain why you shouldn't wait around hoping to feel motivated, and why learning to act your way into feeling can help you generate the motivation...
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655: What to Do When Your Identity Stops Working with Ruby Fremon
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Sometimes the tools that have always helped you manage stress suddenly stop working, and keeping a positive mindset isn't enough. When that happens, the answer isn't to push harder or immediately look for the silver lining. Sometimes you need to acknowledge what you're going through and allow yourself time to get the support you need. Today's guest, Ruby Fremon, knows firsthand what that feels like. Ruby is an author, coach, and someone I've had the privilege of knowing for years. She's also the author of and has spent the last several years studying Somatic Experiencing. She works with...
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654: Mom of 4 Goes from Civil Engineer to $300K Content Creator with Stephanie Fisher
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Have you ever had a dream that you gave up on because you tried and it didn’t work out right away? One of the biggest mistakes someone can make is assuming that failing once or twice is proof that they’re not capable of achieving their goals. In most cases, we simply haven’t given ourselves enough time to learn, grow, and become the person capable of making that dream a reality. Today, I’m joined by Stephanie Fisher, a mother of four and former civil engineer who completely reinvented herself as a full-time content creator. Just over a year ago, Stephanie was waking up at 4:00 AM,...
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653: How to Stay Laser-Focused On Your Dreams (Even When Everything Goes Wrong) with Seth & Tori Bolt
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One thing I’ve learned in life is that achieving your biggest goals rarely happens exactly the way you think it will. Things go wrong. Plans fall apart. You get knocked down, and sometimes you have to start all over again. But just because the path changes doesn’t mean you have to give up on the vision. And today’s guests have gone through all of that and ultimately built what my wife and I consider sacred ground—a place that has taken our marriage and relationship to a whole new level. Today, I’m joined by Seth and Tori Bolt, the husband-and-wife team behind . Seth spent 23 years as...
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652: How to Build Your Network to Achieve Your Goals with Jayson Gaignard
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Nobody achieves anything meaningful alone. Yet, we’re led to believe that success means being “self-made.” The truth is, the relationships you surround yourself with can either keep you where you are or help bridge the gap between where you are today and the person that you aspire to become. Today, I’m joined by my good friend Jayson Gaignard, author of and founder of Mastermind Talks. When Jayson got married, he had only two people at his bachelor party: his brother and brother-in-law. But today, he’s created an extraordinary network of entrepreneurs and leaders and just...
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651: How to Fix Your Metabolism, Build Muscle, and Lose Fat Fast with JJ Virgin
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What if losing weight is actually making your metabolism worse? JJ Virgin has spent more than 40 years studying nutrition, fitness, and metabolism. She’s a four-time New York Times bestselling author who has helped millions of people lose fat, build muscle, and improve their health. And she believes we’ve been taught to think about weight loss completely wrong. In her new book, , JJ explains why getting lighter doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting healthier. Losing the wrong kind of weight can leave you weaker, slow your metabolism, and make it easier to regain fat. So why does...
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650: Mark Allen Ruegg: A Living Miracle
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What would you do if you were told you were diagnosed with cancer and had only 4 to 6 months to live? That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest. Two and a half years ago, Mark Allen Ruegg was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that had already spread to his liver and lymph nodes. His doctors hoped chemotherapy could stabilize the cancer and give him more time, but Mark wasn't willing to accept that as the best possible outcome. He wanted to do everything in his power to beat the odds. After discovering the documentary Heal, Mark began taking an integrative approach that combined...
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649: From Prison to Miracle Mornings with Robert Valentine
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I’ve always believed that no matter what happens in our lives, we can choose who we become. Your circumstances may limit what you can do, but they shouldn’t prevent you from becoming the person you want to be. No matter how far you’ve fallen or how hopeless your situation might feel, your past does not have to equal your future. Today, I’m joined by Robert Valentine. Robert’s story is one of the most powerful examples of personal transformation I’ve ever heard. After years of addiction and spending over 10 years in prison, Robert had a huge breakthrough and decided to take...
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648: The Miracle Mind: How Five Minutes Each Morning Can Rewire Your Brain—and Your Life
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The first few minutes after you wake up are far more important than you even realize. Before your mind gets flooded with emails, notifications, news, and everyone else’s priorities, there’s a window that will influence your thoughts, emotions, and how you approach the rest of your day. Today, I’m joined by my good friend Jim Kwik, a world-renowned coach and expert in memory, learning, and cognitive performance. His first book, , transformed the way I think about my own brain and helped me improve my memory after the brain damage I suffered in my car accident. His upcoming book, Limitless...
info_outlineIf your doctor said chemotherapy is your only option, would you automatically say yes?
If you or someone you love is facing a cancer diagnosis, or you simply want to do everything you can to prevent it, this conversation may completely change the way you think about healing, health, and the questions you should be asking right now.
Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Chris Wark. Chris was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer at just 26 years old, shortly after getting married. After surgery, his doctors told him chemotherapy was required, but Chris chose a different path. He radically changed his diet, leaned into his faith, and over the last two decades has remained cancer-free. He later turned that experience into Chris Beat Cancer, a platform that has helped millions of people find hope, guidance, and practical support.
In our conversation, we talked about what it really means to take ownership of your health, especially when the stakes couldn’t be higher. We explore the mindset shift from being a passive patient to becoming an active participant in your healing, along with the role faith, nutrition, and lifestyle can play when you’re facing one of the most difficult moments of your life.
We also dive into the questions many people never think to ask their oncologist, why Chris believes healing begins with believing it’s possible, and how forgiveness, gratitude, and reducing stress can impact your health in powerful ways.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Why Chris Wark Was A Pivotal Resource For Me
- Life Isn’t Fair: Chris Wark’s Stage 3 Cancer Diagnosis
- Trusting God & Finding Meaning in Hardship
- A Prayer Is Answered: A Path to Reject Chemo
- Healing Is Possible: The “Beat Cancer Mindset”
- How to Have Better Conversations With Your Doctor
- Questions Everyone with Cancer Should Be Asking
- Diet Tips & Daily Habits That Reduce Cancer Risks
- The Second Leading Cause of Cancer Is Surprising
- How to Connect & Learn From Chris
- Anger Is Toxic But Forgiveness Heals Pain
- Practicing Gratitude Is The Ultimate Stress Reliever
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