Rerouted

The Rerouted podcast was originally intended to follow the journey of Mandy Bates, a two-year rectal cancer survivor from symptoms to surgery and her new life with a permanent colostomy. Diagnosed at the age of 49, Mandy chose to forego chemotherapy against her doctor's wishes, but did receive radiation and life altering surgery in February of 2018. With the help of a nutritional coach and a naturopathic doctor, she got her mind and body as healthy as possible before having her internal plumbing rerouted. Ironically, the show and its mission have also been rerouted. With all that is going on in the world today, both in and out of the political arena, it is becoming evermore clear that life can be upended thus rerouting your path to places you never imagined. After the first four episodes, Mandy was faced with some dark moments coming to terms with hidden demons, fears and beliefs. And thanks to some amazing people, she knows she's not alone.

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What Are Your Intentions?

June 23, 2026 • Mandy Bates • Episode 19

0:00 | 31:40

It's been a minute, but Mandy is back with another episode inspired by a recent incident that had the potential to derail her whole career path. Intention is a funny thing and when you can harness it for the greatest good amazing things can happen.

If you would like to check out Mandy's book that she references in this episode entitled 2020 Vision

Paperback or hardcover edition can be purchased here: https://a.co/d/bLR78at

David Lobenstine Practice Website:

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David Lobenstine Course Information:

https://www.bodytherapyeducation.com/about-body-therapy-education/authorized-instructors/david-lobenstine/

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Title Song: No Looking Back
Artist: Lee Sylvestre

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