Interview– Dr. Hemal Patel

Joe Dispenza meditations—and the science behind them—are at the center of this episode. Host McKenna shares how this work changed the trajectory of her diagnosis, then sits down with Dr. Hemal Patel (UC San Diego) to explore what researchers are actually measuring in the body before and after these intensive experiences.

Together, they talk through the real-world research process: large participant data sets, microbiome sampling, blood-based experiments, and why the mind-body conversation doesn’t have to be “either/or” (alternative vs Western medicine). This is a thoughtful, curiosity-driven episode for anyone navigating cancer who wants a grounded look at what’s being studied—and what questions still don’t have clear answers yet.

Find Dr. Patel’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/hemalpatelphd/?hl=en

Learn more about Joe Dispenza programs: https://drjoedispenza.com/

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