Daily Rituals for Cancer Prevention | Dr. Monisha Bhanote on the Lillian McDermott Radio Show

Dr. Monisha Bhanote was recently interviewed on The Lillian McDermott Radio Show, where she shared her insights on transforming habits into intentional rituals for a healthier, more mindful life. As a quintuple board-certified integrative physician, Dr. Bhanote brings her expertise in pathology, integrative medicine, and culinary medicine to the conversation, guiding listeners on how to shift from unhealthy habits to life-affirming rituals.

You can listen to the full episode here or in your favorite podcast player.

In This Episode, We Cover:

1. From Habits to Rituals | A Path to Intentional Living

Dr. Bhanote and Lillian McDermott discuss the difference between unconscious habits and intentional rituals. While habits are automatic responses to environmental triggers, rituals involve mindful, deliberate actions that align with well-being. Dr. Bhanote emphasizes that through self-awareness, harmful habits can be consciously shifted into nurturing rituals, a key element in promoting holistic health.

2. Understanding the Science of Habit Formation and Rituals

Habits are often formed in response to environmental cues, such as the impulse to reach for unhealthy snacks at work. Dr. Bhanote explains how rituals offer an alternative by being flexible, adaptive, and mindful, helping individuals better respond to their daily emotional and physical needs. She encourages listeners to develop personal rituals that resonate with their well-being goals rather than simply following rigid routines.

3. Preventing Disease through Lifestyle Rituals

Dr. Bhanote explains that while genetics play a role in disease, lifestyle factors are far more influential. She emphasizes the importance of adopting rituals that nourish cellular health, reduce stress, and prevent chronic conditions. Self-compassion is central to this process, helping individuals break free from the cycle of unhealthy habits and transition into life-enhancing practices that support overall health.

Listen to the Full Episode

Dr. Monisha Bhanote’s insights provide listeners with practical tools to transform their habits into intentional rituals that promote both physical and emotional well-being. By recognizing the power of lifestyle choices, individuals can take control of their health and live more intentional, fulfilling lives.

Listen to the full episode here or on your preferred podcast platform to explore these insights further and gain actionable tips for integrating health-affirming rituals into your daily routine.

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Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, is one of the few quintuple board-certified physicians in the nation. She combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to naturally bio-hack the human body through her expertise as a cytopathologist, functional culinary medicine specialist, and integrative lifestyle medicine doctor. Known as the Wellbeing Doctor, Dr. Bhanote has diagnosed over one million cancer cases, provides health programs at DrBhanote.com, and leads wellness workshops and retreats worldwide. Featured in Shape, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Living, Dr. Bhanote serves on several clinical advisory boards and is a go-to health and wellness expert for Healthline, Psych Central, and Medical News Today.

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