Preparing for Radiation: Step 2 – Positive Mindset

When we talk about healing, it’s easy to focus on the physical side of things: what we eat, the treatments we take, the supplements and protocols we follow. But what often gets overlooked is the state of the mind – and yet, it’s one of the most powerful parts of the healing equation.

Early on in Kevin's journey, a good friend and beautiful soul named Lisbeth, an energy healer, shared something we never forgot. She told us:

“You must – at all times – believe with every fibre in your being that THIS WILL WORK, that he will be fine and get through this.”

That sentence became our grounding. It helped us reframe how we saw Kevin’s cancer and the entire healing process. It wasn’t just about juicing and clean food. It wasn’t just about avoiding sugar, radiation treatments, or immune support protocols. It was about what we fed his mind, too.

As the start of radiation treatments draw near, it was extemely important to stay focused and positive. THIS WILL WORK. When you say that, your body believes it.

Cancer is one of those words that tends to trigger panic. Every time we told someone about Kevin’s diagnosis, the response was always the same: "Oh no! I'm so sorry!" or "Oh my God, that's awful!" We learned quickly to respond with confidence: "It’s okay, we got this. He will be fine. He’s being well looked after."

We needed people to understand that cancer isn’t an automatic death sentence.

Yes, it’s serious. Yes, it demands action.

But mindset plays a massive role in how the body responds to illness and healing. And so, we built a lifestyle around staying as positive as we could, even when we didn’t feel like it.

We started surrounding ourselves with love, light, and the kind of uplifting energy that could carry us through the more difficult days. That included facing deep-rooted emotional triggers – from childhood wounds to money worries. These things all live in the body. They fester, they stress us, and they absolutely affect how well we can heal.

Kevin embraced practices like Qi-Gong and meditation, even though I'm sure they felt a bit "woo-woo" at first. But he kept at it. Every morning, he dedicated time to them. It helped him breathe more deeply, process emotions better, and stay in a more peaceful frame of mind.

The mind and body don’t heal in isolation; they work together. If your body is going through something as invasive and exhausting as radiation, your mind needs to be just as strong and well-nourished. You simply cannot heal one without tending to the other.

That’s where nature came in. We leaned into the healing energy of the outdoors. Ever heard of the Japanese practice of forest bathing? It’s about being in the forest, calmly and quietly, allowing yourself to connect with nature through all your senses. There’s scientific backing to it: forest bathing helps reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure, and increase immune response.

We also practiced "earthing" – putting your bare feet directly on soil, sand, or grass. It may sound odd at first, but the connection to the Earth’s electrons helps to balance your body, release tension, and support mood. If it feels too strange, try it anyway. What do you have to lose? It might surprise you how much better you feel.

It’s also important to be mindful of the energy you keep around you. Sometimes that means taking a step back from people who drain your spirit or bring a cloud of negativity with them. For us, it meant taking some distance from a neighbour who constantly shared bad news, for example. Every time we ran into them, the mood would shift. It was subtle, but heavy. And we realized that we needed space from that to protect our own peace.

If you're going through cancer or supporting someone who is, remember this: positivity isn’t just wishful thinking. It’s a practice.

A daily, conscious decision. Whether that’s doing Qi-Gong and actually feeling the movement and energy it creates, or finding joy in a small patch of sun in your backyard.

And you don’t have to do it all at once. Take it one day at a time, try something new, find a local community group or activity that brings you joy – volunteer – try a painting class, start a journal, create a Vision Board filled with positive, inspirational sayings and photos of places you aim to visit... DO IT.

Fill your life with the kinds of things that make you feel more alive. Positivity is not a luxury right now – it’s a necessity – and you deserve every ounce of it.