“When you actually really face the possibility of dying, you realise how short life is… I’m going to do what I want to do, what makes me happy, and I’m not going to compromise that for anyone.” Dilan PatelWhat happens when everything you take for granted is shattered by a life-threatening diagnosis? In this powerful episode of The Dad Project, Dilan Patel shares his journey from deeply insecure teenager to stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at 25 and how that moment forced him to rebuild his life from the inside out.00:00 – Intro: Life‑is‑short realisation & freedom after facing mortality02:20 – Childhood insecurities: hiding, shyness & feeling like an outsider05:00 – Family dynamics, feeling unseen & low confidence08:00 – Starting physical training: dumbbells, gym & self‑esteem breakthroughs11:30 – Early 20s: unhealthy habits, university period, what changed13:50 – Turning point: Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at age 2517:40 – Symptoms, diagnosis process & initial emotional turmoil22:00 – Treatment begins: chemotherapy, side effects & support network27:30 – Exploring holistic health: diet, breathwork, mindset alongside medical care32:10 – Reconstructing life: leaving job, embracing true purpose36:50 – Spiritual awakening & seeing life as more than physical body41:20 – DNA Fitness: shifting focus from physical to mindset & identity45:00 – Practical tools: journaling, gratitude, affirmations, healing inner wounds50:30 – Coping mentally during chemo, handling shame, fatigue & isolation56:10 – Vision for the future: relationships, fatherhood, living authentically1:02:00 – What legacy means: being loved, having impact in simple, genuine ways1:10:00 – Encouragement for others: therapy, community, being seen & heard1:18:30 – Closing reflectionsWhy this episode mattersDilan's story is raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. It shows how trauma, illness, and vulnerability can become catalysts for massive growth. Whether you’re grappling with health challenges, seeking purpose, or just trying to live more authentically, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and real practices you can start using today.Follow Dilan / DNA Fitness📲 www.instagram.com/dnafitnessuk 🌐 www.dnafitnessuk.com/Follow The Dad ProjectInstagram: @thedadprojecthqTikTok: @thedadprojecthqYouTube: @thedadprojecthqX (Twitter): @thedadprojecthqLinkedIn: The Dad Project#MensMentalHealth #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #CancerSurvivor #SelfHealing #AuthenticLiving #DNAFitness #TheDadProject #PurposeDriven #TransformationJourney

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