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Today I'm sharing a personal story that may be upsetting to some people or trigger difficult emotions. Please know this all comes from a place of love.
Thank you so much for being here. 🙏 I hope you have a wonderful week and as always, from my heart to yours, much love.
Sandy xxx
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1 Thing I’m Doing
Saying Good-bye Is Never An Easy Thing To Do
This week, I had the honour — and heartbreak — of saying goodbye to someone taken far too young. In fact, in the past five weeks, I’ve had to do this twice. Both were young men who should have had decades of life and adventures ahead.
One was in his forties. The other, his early fifties. Both younger than me.
Both were fathers, with children — some still in primary school.
Both lost their lives to cancer. One battled it for over 20 years. The other for just 4 weeks. You read that right. Four weeks.
To make it even sadder, both these men were from the same family — a family I’ve known for over 40 years.
The funerals were deeply moving and beautifully done. There was sadness, of course, but also laughter, happy memories, and stories shared with love.
Attending a funeral makes you think.
About life. Its fragility. Its limits. And sometimes, its deep unfairness.
It also makes you think about your own mortality.
What am I doing with my life? What do I dream of doing? How’s that bucket list looking? How will I remembered? What stories will be told? Will anyone even show up?
I thought about all these things. And I thought about cancer too — how cruel and indiscriminate it is.
And it reminded me exactly why I do what I do every day. And why I show up in your Inbox every Sunday.
I never want this to be you. Or someone you love.
My deepest wish is that you live a long, rich life. That you age with grace, strength, and vitality. That one day, many decades from now, you find yourself watching a beautiful sunrise (or sunset), with someone you love beside you, and think to yourself: Wow. What a ride.
That your heart feels full of peace.
And your soul, light with very few regrets.
My passion is to help make that possible for you.
And I won’t stop — because my goal is infinite.
Every word I write, every step I take, is to help keep you from falling into the chronic disease trap and leaving this world before your time.
So today, I’m opening my heart and sharing something personal. What I would do if I ever heard those words that no one wants to hear.
This is not medical advice — I’m not your doctor and I don’t know your individual history. This is my story. And I’m sharing it just in case it helps you, or someone you love, one day.
Please read gently. File it away as “interesting to know” or “just in case.”
My hope is that you never need it.
But if you do, may it offer comfort and hope — or an alternate path.
At the end of the day, each of us walks our own unique path. And we always have to make the decisions that sit best with us.
And whatever happens, always remember:
Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
So please — enjoy every moment. Every day is a blessing.
An Alternate Healing Path
Once upon a time, I was a Chemotherapy Day Nurse.
What does that mean? I was the one placing the IV lines into cancer patients and administering the chemo.
It was a long time ago. I was very young. But here’s what I remember.
We went to great lengths to protect ourselves from the very medication we were giving. Double gowning up and double gloving up, we took extreme care not to get any chemo on our skin. That always stayed with me. And at the time, made me feel uncomfortable as I tried to bring warmth and gentleness to the patients in my care, during the most difficult of times.
It was a confronting job — and ultimately one of the reasons I left nursing. When you find yourself checking the obituary section of The Age newspaper on your day off to see if one of your patients has passed away... it’s time to go.
Decades have passed, and knowing what I know now, that’s not a path I would choose for myself anymore. If I ever heard those dreaded words, this is what I would do instead:
1. Contact Dr. William Makis
I currently receive updates from Dr. William Makis, a Canadian doctor who shares testimonials from the people he has helped recover from cancer.
The stories are remarkable — not just because of the recoveries, but because of the hope they offer.
They remind me that a cancer diagnosis doesn’t always mean your life is over.
You can follow Dr. Makis on X and on Substack here.
2. Become an expert in my own healing
Dr. Roger Seheult, in a recent podcast with Dr. Andrew Huberman, said something that struck me deeply:
“The patients who receive the best care are those who ask the best and toughest questions.”
People who are engaged, curious, and knowledgeable push their doctors to perform at a higher level.
So if it were me, I would read and become an expert in me and what I was experiencing. I would ask questions. I would challenge assumptions. I would become my own best advocate. Which is pretty much what I do today anyway.
3. Create a healing dream team
No one heals alone. And while love and support from family is essential, I’d also assemble a team of practitioners I trust and respect.
Some of the practitioners and healing modalities I would star with include:
- A skilled naturopath
- A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner (especially acupuncture)
- A specialised dietitian or nutritionist
- Lymphatic drainage therapy
- A trauma-informed counsellor
- Sound therapy and vibrational healing
- Regular meditation, breathwork, and emotional clearing
Healing is holistic. I’d want every angle covered — body, mind, and spirit.
4. Dial in my circadian health
I’d take a microscope to my circadian health practices. From light exposure, to sleep and water, to my magnetic environment.
Because I know healthy mitochondrial function — and therefore healing — depends on these fundamentals: light, water, and magnetism.
5. Revisit my diet — with curiosity, not dogma
Some people will die on their dietary hill. I won’t be one of them.
My diet evolves constantly. As I learn, as I observe, as I listen to my body — I adapt.
If faced with a serious diagnosis, I’d revisit everything. I’d start by exploring a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting.
But I wouldn’t stop there. I’d stay open, flexible, and responsive to what worked — not what was popular.
Because in my world, I control my diet — my diet doesn’t control me.
6. Lean into good stress: heat and cold
I’d double down on hormetic stress — the kind that builds resilience.
I’d research cold therapy and sauna use in clinical practice, and integrate both into my week.
If that meant sitting in an ice bath three times a week and sweating it out in a sauna afterward — I’d do it.
There’s strong evidence behind both of these for improving immune function, cellular repair, and overall vitality.
7. Pray more than ever before
This is where I’d lean deeply into faith.
I’d fill my heart with peace and love — not fear.
I’d pray for guidance, for strength, for acceptance.
And I’d make gratitude, breathwork, and meditation daily non-negotiables.
Fear is a toxin. Faith, peace, and connection are medicine.
We never know what each day will bring. And it doesn’t serve us to get caught up in the “what ifs.”
But it does serve us to remember that if ever something does come our way — there are options. There are paths. And there is always hope.
We each walk our own journey. My wish is simply that if you ever need it, this gives you a place to start — or at least something to think about. Stay well, happy and strong my beautiful friend. I'm always here if you need me.
2 Things I’ve Learnt
Cancer Is Not Just a Disease — It’s Big Business
I recently came across some staggering statistics that highlight just how vast the cancer industry has become. According to Statista, oncology drugs are now the top revenue generators in the entire pharmaceutical sector. In 2021, global cancer drug sales reached $176 billion — and by 2026, they’re projected to exceed $320 billion, accounting for nearly 22% of the entire market.
But this isn’t just about numbers — it’s about human lives.
Every cancer diagnosis is a person with dreams, ambitions, and people who love them.
Every treatment plan sends ripples of fear and pain through an entire family.
Despite trillions spent in the search for a cure, the numbers are not improving. In fact, more people are being diagnosed — and dying — at younger ages than ever before.
Which is why, in my world, our most powerful treatment will always be prevention.
When Curing Becomes a Business Dilemma
In 2018, Goldman Sachs released a biotech research report titled “The Genome Revolution,” posing a disturbing question: “Is curing patients a sustainable business model?”
What do you mean “sustainable”?
The report cited Gilead Sciences, whose hepatitis C treatment achieved cure rates over 90%. A huge win for patients — but a loss for profits. Sales plummeted from $12.5 billion in 2015 to under $4 billion just a few years later.
Goldman analysts noted that while cures deliver incredible value to patients, they threaten long-term revenue. Chronic treatments, on the other hand, keep the cash flowing.
One can simply shake their head in disbelief.
It’s a sobering reminder: in today’s healthcare system, the financial incentives don’t always favour actual healing. There’s an intersection between medicine and money where the lines can get very blurry.
And unfortunately, your health and welfare may not always be the top priority — especially in a system designed to manage illness, not prevent it or cure it.
That’s why it’s so important to stay informed, ask questions, and never outsource full responsibility for your health.
3 Things To Explore
Hopeful Books for Alternative Health
If you’re looking to dive deeper into alternate healing paths, here are two books that I've read that offer interesting perspectives; Tony Robbins’ book Life Force and Tim Ferriss’ Tool of Titans.
In Life Force, Tony Robbins shares the remarkable story of his mother-in-law, who was diagnosed with late-stage cancer over 20 years ago. With little hope from conventional medicine, she turned to alternative therapies — focusing on immune support, terrain-based healing, and root-cause approaches. Against the odds, she made a full recovery — and is still thriving today.
Tools of Titans is an amazing book! Tim Ferriss compiles wisdom from over 100 world-class performers, offering insights into health, wealth, and wisdom.
In regards to health, Tim asked a number of “titans” what they would do if they were given the worst cancer diagnosis. Here are just some of what they said:
- Ketogenic diet
- Intermittent fasting
- Ketone supplementation
- Metformin
- Hyperbaric Oxygen
Both of these books highlight the wide range of alternative and holistic treatments available — many of which can complement or, in some cases, replace conventional therapies. The key is staying open-minded and being willing to explore different paths to healing.
Hope4Cancer
A beautiful friend of mine, and alternate healing path warrior, shared the details of this treatment centre in Mexico with me, called Hope4Cancer.
Founded in 2000, their center offers non-toxic, personalised cancer therapies grounded in the “7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy,” which address the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healing.
Their healing pillars include emotional and spiritual healing, restore microbiome, oxygenation, detoxify, full spectrum nutrition, immune- modulation and non-toxic cancer therapies.
They have some incredible stories to share, including a story from a fellow Aussie called Kate. You can learn more about Kate's journey here and watch videos from Hope4Cancer on their Instagram profile.
Love Will Lead You Back
Love Will Lead You Back – Taylor Dane
“Saying goodbye is never an easy thing
But you never said, that you'd stay forever
So if you must go
Well, darling, I'll set you free
But I know in time that we'll be together.”
This newsletter is dedicated to Paul James Maitland (1971 – 2025) and Steven Lee Johnson (1980 – 2025).
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