Cancer, Chemo & Calling Bullsh*t with Wade Percy EP27

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with my fellow coach and absolute powerhouse of a human, Wade from Red Haven Coaching. This one’s real, raw, and tender in all the right ways. Wade shares the gut-wrenching story of supporting his wife through a surprise cancer diagnosis just after childbirth, navigating hospitals, chemo, and life as a brand-new dad with grace, grit, and unshakable commitment. We talk about the deep cracks in the medical system, how to hold compassion for healthcare workers and still advocate fiercely, and what it means to be a caregiver when your world is flipped upside down. 

We also dive into the real-life homesteading they’re doing (hello, goat milk and 75-foot tomato plants!) and how their healing journey led them to ditch toxic food, chemicals, and even belief systems. This episode is a love letter to resilience, real food, human grace, and the often-overlooked warriors behind the scenes. 

If you’re a caregiver, know one, or love a good story about rising strong — this one’s for you.

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Episode Highlights: caregiving, cancer survival, homesteading, real food, healthcare advocacy, childhood education, grace under pressure, hospital trauma, family resilience, clean living, medical mistrust, healing through lifestyle

Takeaways: 

• Caregivers need just as much support as patients
• It’s okay to question the healthcare system respectfully
• Your kids can thrive with real-world education on a homestead
• Holding grace for human error doesn’t mean avoiding advocacy
• Nutrition and environment play a huge role in healing
• Sometimes the hardest battles happen in silence
• True strength is found in choosing love over anger

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Links & Resources Mentioned

Visit Dawn’s Website: https://www.dawnsdirt.ca/ 

Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawns_dirt/

Wade’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhavencoaching 

Wade’s Website: https://linktr.ee/redhavencoaching?ltsid=93f2882a-a5d8-46b6-a74d-df936640bb11 

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