Why Did I Get Cancer?: Recent Episodes
Deborah Herlax Enos
I did all the right things to prevent getting cancer. As certified health coach, nutritionist & wellness speaker, I thought I’d be the last person to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Why did I still get it? Was there something else I could have done to prevent it?
A year later, I am grateful to be cancer-free and now I’m on a mission to share everything I’ve learned about mitigating risk, managing symptoms, and staying mentally well when bad things happen – even if you “did everything right!”
‘Why Did I Get Cancer‘ features: • Eye-opening information about health/cancer risks that surround us (and solutions to mitigate risks) • Health & lifestyle tips to lower risk (easier and quicker than you’d think!) • Inexpensive solutions for lowering cancer risk
Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Dr. Josh Axe! Last week, Dr. Axe discussed the challenges he faced during a dark season of his life, when he was unable to walk for an entire year. Despite this adversity, he channeled his time and energy into writing his latest book, "Think of This and Not That."
Today, our talk takes a turn as we explore the connection between mindset, healing, and joy. Dr. Axe discusses the important role the mind plays in recovery and how cultivating a positive mindset can have transformative effects on the body and spirit.
So, grab a cozy seat and prepare to be inspired by Dr. Axe's insights into the power of the mind in fostering healing and embracing joy.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Connect With Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS
Ancient Nutrition
Dr.Axe Website
Book: Ancient Remedies
Book: Think This, Not That
BurstFit
YouTube
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Air DoctorI’ve been using the Air Doctor air purifier for almost a year, and I absolutely love it!
I first heard about it from Dr. Mark Hyman, and even though it was a bit of a splurge compared to what I usually spend, I’m so glad I made the investment.
Every time I change the filter and see all the gunk it collects, it just makes me smile knowing it’s doing such a great job keeping my air clean!
Hit the link https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=6165 to get your Air Doctor Today.
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ButcherBox New ButcherBox users who sign up from October 21st to November 19th can choose to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or spiral ham in their first box. And, BONUS, you will also get $20 off your first order.
That's a 10-14 pound turkey for FREE in your first box!
If the turkey isn't your thing, you could choose an 8-pound, humanely raised spiral ham for FREE!
So, with the $20 off your first box combined with either the free turkey or ham (a $49 value), that's $70 off your first month, woot-woot!
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code “enos” to get this offer.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes
How do our thoughts impact our health? Does our mindset impact our likelihood of getting cancer?
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Josh Axe to talk about how our mindset affects our overall health. Dr. Axe is an expert in natural medicine, chiropractic care, and clinical nutrition and is a trusted source for those seeking holistic approaches to wellness.
His dedication to empowering individuals to eat healthily and live vibrantly led him to establish a functional medicine center in Nashville in 2008, which rapidly gained international recognition and solidified his reputation as a leader in the field.
In today’s episode, Dr. Axe shares the benefits of natural medicine and holistic approaches to understanding the mysteries behind cancer and empowering ourselves with the tools for a healthier tomorrow.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Connect With Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS
Ancient Nutrition
Dr.Axe Website
Book: Ancient Remedies
Book: Think This, Not That
BurstFit
YouTube
____Body DeliCheckout my favorite products from body deli that are always in my bathroom* Creme de la Rose moisturizer. * Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!) * Blueberry Fusion Cleanser. * Vitamin C Serum.
Use the code ‘ENOS15’ at checkout for 15% off!____
ButcherBox New ButcherBox users who sign up from October 21st to November 19th can choose to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or spiral ham in their first box. And, BONUS, you will also get $20 off your first order.
That's a 10-14 pound turkey for FREE in your first box!
If the turkey isn't your thing, you could choose an 8-pound, humanely raised spiral ham for FREE!
So, with the $20 off your first box combined with either the free turkey or ham (a $49 value), that's $70 off your first month, woot-woot!
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code “enos” to get this offer.
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Air Doctor I've been using the Air Doctor air purifier for almost a year, and I absolutely love it!
I first heard about it from Dr. Mark Hyman, and even though it was a bit of a splurge compared to what I usually spend, I’m so glad I made the investment.
Every time I change the filter and see all the gunk it collects, it just makes me smile knowing it’s doing such a great job keeping my air clean!
Hit the link https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=6165 to get your Air Doctor Today.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
I love answering questions! And, well, I also love reflecting, so there you go ;)
Let's start with the questions I received this month:
Questions:
1: How do I train myself to stay calm?
I am making an effort to stay in a peaceful state. I focus on pressing the pause button before I respond, remembering to pause and take intentional breaths. I learned these techniques from reading the book Breath. Additionally, I move my body several times daily and stand during work calls or podcast recordings. I also take 1-2 exercise classes each week.
I also use essential oils such as lavender and "calming" blend I buy from Young Living Oils (link below!).
Resources:
- Dwell Bible App
- Essential oils, young living
- Class Pass
- Breath, The New Science of a Lost Art (book)
2: How do I transition from summer to fall with food, activity, and self-care?
I transition from salads to warmer foods such as grilled veggies, protein, and soups.
I still go outside every morning, rain or shine, and look toward the sunrise, as this helps reset my circadian rhythm, which helps me fall asleep faster and stay asleep.
I use Class Pass to stay active, which allows me to move my workouts inside if the weather is terrible. I can also use Class Pass while traveling to try different workouts. I love it!
I protect my sleeping environment by lowering the lights at night and wearing my blue light blockers (this helps my body produce more melatonin).
We also use an Air Doctor machine in our bedroom; I bought one because so many people I respect in this field were talking about them, and I love it! And it provides a little white noise as well, a win-win.
Resources:
- Air Doctor
- Sleep Mask
- Bon Charge (blue light-blocking glasses)
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Young Living
Essential Oils I love!
I have FINALLY found an essential oil company that I LOVE!
I use the Young Living brand of oils because I'm impressed with their quality and commitment to sourcing the best products with the least environmental impact.
I'm not easy to impress!
Hit the link in my bio to see my list of favorite Young Living oils.
Make sure to use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off your first $50 or more order!
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
ButcherBox New ButcherBox users who sign up from October 21st to November 19th can choose to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or spiral ham in their first box. And, BONUS, you will also get $20 off your first order.
That's a 10-14 pound turkey for FREE in your first box!
If the turkey isn't your thing, you could choose an 8-pound, humanely raised spiral ham for FREE!
So, with the $20 off your first box combined with either the free turkey or ham (a $49 value), that's $70 off your first month, woot-woot!
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code “enos” to get this offer.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
You know what? Making your home less toxic can be quite a puzzle! I never even thought about hidden toxins in my home until I chatted with some guests on my podcast. It got me thinking about where these toxins might be hiding.
To keep things manageable, I decided to tackle it one room at a time. I also didn't want to toss out stuff I loved and paid good money for, even if they were "just a little toxic."
And what does "just a little toxic" actually mean? HELP!
That's why I started looking for a lower-cost way to detox my home.
And that's how I found Ron and Lisa Beres, the Healthy Home Dream Team.
Lisa's life turned upside down after she became severely ill from exposure to toxins in a newly remodeled home. On her healing journey, she discovered simple and inexpensive ways to detox your home, office, and probably the most crucial room for women: the bathroom! Did you know that women are exposed to hundreds of toxins (beauty products) before leaving the house in the morning? UGH!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
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Young Living
Essential Oils I love!
I have FINALLY found an essential oil company that I LOVE!
I use the Young Living brand of oils because I'm impressed with their quality and commitment to sourcing the best products with the least environmental impact.
I'm not easy to impress!
Hit the link in my bio to see my list of favorite Young Living oils.
Make sure to use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off your first $50 or more order!
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
ButcherBox New ButcherBox users who sign up from October 21st to November 19th can choose to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or spiral ham in their first box. And, BONUS, you will also get $20 off your first order.
That's a 10-14 pound turkey for FREE in your first box!
If the turkey isn't your thing, you could choose an 8-pound, humanely raised spiral ham for FREE!
So, with the $20 off your first box combined with either the free turkey or ham (a $49 value), that's $70 off your first month, woot-woot!
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code “enos” to get this offer.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Clearing the Path: Eliminating Toxic Relationships for a Better Life
When your button pusher walks toward you, do you pretend not to see them?
Okay, maybe it's just me!
Before cancer, I had a handful of toxic people in my life. I didn't spend a lot of time with them, but when I did see them, I could feel my anxiety rising even before we got together!
When today's podcast guest, Dr. Jantz, mentioned that he wanted to do a podcast about the impact of toxic people on our health, I was all in!
Spending time with toxic people can affect your health in the following ways:
- It can increase your sympathetic response, leading to higher heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate.
- Your body may produce more stress hormones, which can cause inflammation.
- It can also damage your confidence and affect your sense of identity.
How do you move the toxic people out of your life, especially if they are family members?
Dr. Jantz suggested having a friend or spouse nearby when dealing with difficult family members at events. If you get upset, use a pre-agreed safe word to signal for support in removing yourself from the situation. With some pre-planning, you can avoid getting caught up in their negativity.
Listen to today's podcast to hear the rest of Dr. J.'s tips on dealing with toxic people.
About Dr. Gregory JantzDr. Jantz is the founder of The Center A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, voted a Top Ten facility for Depression Treatment in the United States. Dr. Jantz pioneered Whole Person Care in the 1980s and is a world-renowned expert on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, technology addiction, and abuse.
Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 40 books and a go-to media authority on mental and behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN.
For more information about Dr. Gregory Jantz – Best Selling Author, Depression Specialist, click on the link below:
https://www.drgregoryjantz.com/
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
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Body DeliCheckout my favorite products from body deli that are always in my bathroom
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!____
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
ButcherBox Choose which high-quality protein you want—chicken breasts, ground beef, or wild Alaskan salmon—and you'll get it for free in your box for a year! Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code “enos” to get this offer.
That's up to $404 in savings for the year!. And for my favorite chicken soup recipe go to the site, @damndelicious I make loads of this soup in the winter and freeze it in one or two cup containers. It's one of my favorite cold weather meals!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Take a Chill Pill.
Oh Lord, help me to relax and push the pause button.
Today's guest, Dr. Natalie Greenberg from The Center for New Medicine, explained how important it is for my health to hit the pause button. She also mentioned that when life gets overwhelming, It's crucial to pause and take a deep breath before reacting to any situation.
Her words spoke to me.
I tend to be an "over-responder." I might get irritated with someone before I have all the information about a situation. I might wake up upset because of a restless night, and my negative thoughts kick in, telling me how tough the day will be.
How could my life be different if, instead of following my default of reacting, I took a minute, slowed down my breathing, pushed the pause button, gathered my thoughts, and then responded INSTEAD of reacting?
Nervous System: This would help my body stay in a parasympathetic state (the rest and digest state), so my body wouldn't produce as many stress hormones. This means I'd have lower levels of inflammation and, honestly, better relationships!
Immune System: Staying calm supports the immune system and allows your body to produce more "happy hormones," such as serotonin and melatonin, which means you fall asleep faster.
The Joy Factor: thinking the best about people means I look for joy everywhere I go. When I see someone wearing a cute outfit or making me a fabulous matcha latte, I PRAISE THEM!
The Bible says, to the best of my abilities, be at peace with people at all times.
Pro tip: The scripture above says that, to the best of my abilities, sometimes it's impossible to be at peace with some people, and you know what? That's okay, too. The older I get, the more I realize my gift to people is letting them be who they are.
About Dr. Natalie GreenbergDr. Natalie Greenberg, a licensed naturopathic doctor, is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health. Her journey began after a battle with Lyme disease and mold exposure, leading her to explore the world of natural healing.
After receiving her undergraduate degree from Columbia University, Dr. Greenberg pursued naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University. There, she gained expertise in various areas, including pediatrics, gynecology, cardiology, autoimmune diseases, and mental health. Her training also encompassed holistic therapies like nutrition, IV therapy, homeopathy, and craniosacral therapy.
During her final year of school, Dr. Greenberg worked closely with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, a renowned expert in cancer care. Together, they focused on providing adjunctive care for cancer patients, helping them navigate their healing journey.
Driven by her personal experience with Lyme disease and mold, Dr. Greenberg is passionate about supporting patients with these conditions. She offers functional medicine approaches to address the root causes of their symptoms and promote overall well-being. Additionally, she is committed to supporting individuals with early-stage cancer, providing adjunctive care alongside conventional treatments.
Dr. Greenberg's holistic approach to healthcare aligns with the mission of preventive medicine and human optimization. She believes in empowering individuals to take control of their health and live their best lives.
Connect With Dr. Natalie Greenberg* Dr. Natalie Greenberg can be found on Instagram at @dr.nataliegreenberg * The Center For New Medicine can be found on Instagram at @centerfornewmedicine * Learn more about Dr. Natalie Greenberg at the Center for New Medicine website: https://cfnmedicine.com/
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Wave BlockDID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
ButcherBox Choose which high-quality protein you want—chicken breasts, ground beef, or wild Alaskan salmon—and you'll get it for free in your box for a year! Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code “enos” to get this offer.
That's up to $404 in savings for the year!. And for my favorite chicken soup recipe go to the site, @damndelicious I make loads of this soup in the winter and freeze it in one or two cup containers. It's one of my favorite cold weather meals!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
We often see cancer as a purely physical issue, but within holistic healing, today’s guest believes that the healing is deeply spiritual.
I’m thrilled about today's podcast episode featuring the remarkable Dr. Katie Deming. As an oncologist, former healthcare leader, inventor, author, and podcast host, Dr. Deming has a wealth of knowledge to offer. My recent exploration led me to her captivating TEDx talk, leaving me in awe of her insights. Known as the "Conscious Oncologist," Dr. Deming has piqued my curiosity, and I'm eager to go into the intriguing aspects of her journey and expertise.
I am excited about this soul-nourishing episode!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Wave BlockDID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
It's getting colder so no more salads for me!It's almost fall, so I'm cutting back on salads and cooking roasted and savory foods. Did you know that eating warmer foods naturally warms your body? This is why I can't eat salads in December!
My friends at ButcherBox have a mind-blowing deal for this transition from August to September: Choose which high-quality, lean protein you'll get for free in every order for a year—wild-caught salmon, organic chicken breasts, or grass-fed ground beef.
Plus, get $30 off your first order with code "enos". That's up to $404 in savings for the year! Click Here to Purchase.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
I prefer Simplicity. But of course, when I see a recipe or hear about a simple health tip, I often wonder if it will work.
That's why today's podcast impacted me. Dr. Stephen Hussey, author of Understanding the Heart, loves to focus on simple tips to improve health.
He had a heart attack at the age of 34 while he was writing his book about heart health. As you can imagine, that certainly got his attention!
We talked about the ways he's changed his life today after that heart attack.
What did we discuss? One is the impact of unnatural lighting on our health. Staying inside, under fluorescent lights, a lack of activity, and processed foods all significantly contribute to our health.
We also had a great discussion about the circadian rhythm. When you're sleeping, your body runs surveillance and gets rid of and cleans up all the damaged cells. It's almost impossible to be well if you're not sleeping well.
Give today's podcast a listen to hear Dr. Hussey's easy tips to improve your health without breaking the bank!
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
It's getting colder so no more salads for me!It's almost fall, so I'm cutting back on salads and cooking roasted and savory foods. Did you know that eating warmer foods naturally warms your body? This is why I can't eat salads in December!
My friends at ButcherBox have a mind-blowing deal for this transition from August to September: Choose which high-quality, lean protein you'll get for free in every order for a year—wild-caught salmon, organic chicken breasts, or grass-fed ground beef.
Plus, get $30 off your first order with code "enos". That's up to $404 in savings for the year! Click Here to Purchase
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Ground Luxe
Hurry! Until the end of this month or while supplies last,
My audience can use the promo code FREEMATDEBORAH to receive a free twin sleep mat ($149.99 value) with any order of $200 or more.
The code is stackable with free shipping and other discount codes, so long as the cart still contains $200 or more at the final tally. Don't miss out on this exclusive offer!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Want a peek at the top three questions I get asked every week?
- What do you do differently after having cancer?
- How has your eating changed?
- How have you changed?
I've changed dramatically since my cancer diagnosis in 2020.
Before my diagnosis, I thought I was "nailing" my health. I worked out hard, ate lots of salads, and monitored my weight.
Here's what I wasn't "nailing" rest, sleep, stress management, forgiveness, and community.
These are crazy concepts to hear from a certified nutritionist who'd been in the health field for over thirty years! Forgiveness? Community?
When I got my Health Science and Exercise Physiology degree and my two-year nutrition certification, I learned what foods to eat to avoid disease and what foods to eat to manage disease.
Life has taught me that my thoughts can be as important as what I eat and that forgiveness is a gift for you, not for the person who hurt you.
And that your community is one of the most essential parts of staying healthy and thriving!
In this episode, I talk about:
- What I think contributed to my getting cancer.
- What I eat now vs. then.
- The new habits I incorporated and some old habits I had to the curb!
- I also discuss some of the products I use now and why I use them, and I've included as many discount codes as I could gather!
Podcast episodes I refer to:
- Dr. Josh Axe: A Conversation on Mindset Wellness
- Nanoplastics – What You Can Do to Reduce Your Exposure with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
It's getting colder so no more salads for me!It's almost fall, so I'm cutting back on salads and cooking roasted and savory foods. Did you know that eating warmer foods naturally warms your body? This is why I can't eat salads in December!
My friends at ButcherBox have a mind-blowing deal for this transition from August to September; choose which high-quality, lean protein you'll get for free in every order for a year—wild-caught salmon, organic chicken breasts, or grass-fed ground beef.
Plus, get $30 off your first order with code "enos". That's up to $404 in savings for the year! Click Here to Purchase
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The Body Deli
Checkout my favorite products from body deli that are always in my bathroom
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
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Bon Charge
Sleeping! UGH, I am a work in progress on this one. A couple of things I'm doing now: I wear a pair of goofy-looking blue light blockers 2-3 hours before bed. WHY, you might be asking yourself? Because the light we see at night from our screens kills our melatonin production, making sleep much more challenging.
These glasses Eliminate 100% of blue and green light between 400-550 nm, boosting evening melatonin production and regulating your circadian rhythm. These clip onto my glasses so I can use them on my distance glasses for watching movies or my readers if I have to hop on my phone.
Click the link below if you want to look like Bono (haha) and sleep better!
Use the code ENOS15 FOR 15% off of your purchase.
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Ground Luxe
Hurry! Until the end of this month or while supplies last,
My audience can use the promo code FREEMATDEBORAH to receive a free twin sleep mat ($149.99 value) with any order of $200 or more.
The code is stackable with free shipping and other discount codes, so long as the cart still contains $200 or more at the final tally. Don't miss out on this exclusive offer!
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Wave BlockDID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Born without legs, Jenn Bricker-Bauer defied the odds to become a world-renowned aerialist, competitive gymnast, and published author.
As we discuss her amazing story, we'll explore her triumphs and the hurdles she faced with unparalleled strength.
Join me in this captivating conversation and discover the boundless possibilities that exist when one embraces the power of the human spirit.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
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Wave BlockDID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
It's getting colder so no more salads for me!It's almost fall, so I'm cutting back on salads and cooking roasted and savory foods. Did you know that eating warmer foods naturally warms your body? This is why I can't eat salads in December!
My friends at ButcherBox have a mind-blowing deal for this transition from August to September; choose which high-quality, lean protein you'll get for free in every order for a year—wild-caught salmon, organic chicken breasts, or grass-fed ground beef.
Plus, get $30 off your first order with code "enos". That's up to $404 in savings for the year! Click Here to Purchase
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Could a simple change in diet hold the key to transforming pediatric cancer care?
Today, we have a truly special guest, Season Johnson, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner dedicated to working with pediatric patients. I discovered Season on Instagram and was immediately drawn to her compelling story and expertise.
Season’s own son was diagnosed with cancer at a young age, and her family’s journey through this experience has shaped her mission to help others navigate the complexities of cancer treatment and nutrition.
In today’s episode, we dive into Season’s unique approach to nutritional therapy for children battling cancer. We’ll look at rising pediatric cancer rates and how environmental factors like food toxins and EMFs might play a role. Season also shares practical tips for parents, including the benefits of sunlight, outdoor play, and a balanced diet to create a healthier environment for their children.
Hit play and get inspired—because fighting cancer just got a whole lot smarter!
In this episode: Season shares her son’s diagnosis with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. * Season talks about her initial resistance to traditional medicine and how she balanced it with alternative treatments to support her son’s health. * Season opens up about the emotional rollercoaster her family experienced — from sleepless nights in the hospital to the constant worry about her son’s health. * “It was a choice I had to make: am I going to let this define me, cross my arms, and sit back as a victim of our circumstances, or am I going to step up, realize I have a role to play, and not be passive?” - Season * Studies show that environmental factors are a major contributor to cancer cases, including in kids, making up about 95-97% of cases. While genetics play a role in how we deal with toxins, the increased exposure to pollutants like electromagnetic fields from tech and various chemicals is a big concern. * Simple steps that parents can take now to create an environment for their kids where cancer cannot survive in. * How morning light affects our bodies’ natural healing rhythms. * Tips to manage nutrition for picky eaters during cancer treatment. * How activities like bouncing on a trampoline help with detoxification and waste removal in the body. * Season explains that while everyone produces cancer cells daily, whether these cells develop into tumors depends on our immune system and genetic predispositions. The good news is that 99% of these genetic variations can be influenced by our nutrition and detox efforts. * Season shares some key practices to ensure our detox pathways are functioning properly, including staying hydrated, regular bowel movements, and using a sauna. * Key nutritional benefits of organ meats for overall health and cancer support. * Creative ways to incorporate organ meat into your family’s diet, especially for kids. * What does "chemo-protective" mean in the context of foods and their effects on the body during cancer treatment? * How often should you replace the things you do to effectively reduce toxins and improve overall health? * How chlorella and chlorophyll protect us against radiation damage and support detoxification. * “God has given me this incredible ability, and it’s deeply rewarding. The pediatric cancer field may not be lucrative, but it offers the profound opportunity to give families hope. Having walked this path myself years ago, it is an honor to turn that experience into a source of hope and support for others.” - Season* * Season highlights the vital role of community during cancer treatment.
About Season JohnsonSeason Johnson is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Founder of The KICKcancER Movement, and a cancer mom who transitioned from having one child with cancer to supporting thousands worldwide. After her son’s cancer diagnosis at age two and enduring a 3.5-year battle with daily chemotherapy and numerous surgeries, she developed an unwavering mission to help others thrive through cancer using real food, supplementation, detoxification, and environmental adjustments.
She has received the Weston A. Price Foundation Activist Award and the Children’s Health Advocate Award from the Nutritional Therapy Association for her work with pediatric cancer. In 2019, she earned the doTERRA Elevation Award for her commitment to aiding families through cancer via her non-profit, The KICKcancER Movement.
Season has also served as the Health and Wellness Expert for the Oscars and collaborated with the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Nationals to integrate natural solutions into their healing protocols. Through private nutrition coaching, online programs, speaking engagements, and a podcast, she continues to educate and empower others to use real food and healthy living principles to achieve vibrant health and thrive through cancer.
Links and ResourcesTerrasoul Superfoods
Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions Cookbook
Connect with Season JohnsonWebsite
Wave BlockDID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
It's getting colder so no more salads for me!
It's almost fall, so I'm cutting back on salads and cooking roasted and savory foods. Did you know that eating warmer foods naturally warms your body? This is why I can't eat salads in December!
My friends at ButcherBox have a mind-blowing deal for this transition from August to September; choose which high-quality, lean protein you'll get for free in every order for a year—wild-caught salmon, organic chicken breasts, or grass-fed ground beef.
Plus, get $30 off your first order with code "enos". That's up to $404 in savings for the year! Click Here to PurchaseThis podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
What are EDCs and why should you care about them?
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are a group of compounds that, despite being unnoticeable, have the potential to disrupt the delicate balance of our endocrine system. These seemingly harmless substances are part of our daily lives, from the products we use to the food we consume. EDCs lurk in unexpected places, impacting hormonal functions and, consequently, our overall well-being.
I’ve invited environmental toxins and green living expert Deborah de Moulpied onto the show to give us the 411 on all things EDCs.
Stick around to learn where these toxic chemicals are hiding in our daily lives and how we can minimize our exposure.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Butcher BoxYears ago, I had no clue what I was doing in the kitchen. I asked my chef friend, Gina, "How do you make chicken taste better?" She told me, "Boneless, skinless, tasteless." She explained that cooking with the bone adds flavor, moisture, and even a nutrient boost.
Fast forward to today, and finding bone-in chicken can be a challenge. That’s why I love ButcherBox! They offer free-range, organic bone-in chicken thighs, checking all my boxes. And right now, you can get free bone-in chicken thighs in every box—up to three pounds for the next year! Plus, enjoy $30 off your first box.
Visit butcherbox.com/enos and use the code "enos" (all lowercase). Get ready for juicier, more flavorful chicken that’ll earn you compliments. Enjoy!
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Wave BlockDID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
I have to admit, I was a bit confused when I first heard today's topic—grounding. Sure, I walk on grass and dip my toes in lakes, but I didn’t quite grasp the full picture.
Luckily, our guest, Dr. Henry Ealy, is here to enlighten us. He’s a naturopathic physician with a background in engineering, making him the perfect guide to explore grounding’s deeper benefits.
Dr. Ealy explains how we spend most of our day insulated from Mother Earth, missing out on the benefits of connecting with nature by walking barefoot or swimming in a lake. One fascinating benefit he mentions is improved sleep through grounding. He also talks about something called Zeta potential, which involves red blood cells moving more freely when we're grounded. He even called grounding “nature’s Coumadin” due to its blood-thinning effects.
You really need to tune in to get the full scoop. I've been diving into the research and science he shared, and I must say, I'm hooked. I absolutely loved today's episode, and I think you will too.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I LOVE HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN.Years ago, I had no clue what I was doing in the kitchen. I asked my chef friend, Gina, "How do you make chicken taste better?" She told me, "Boneless, skinless, tasteless." She explained that cooking with the bone adds flavor, moisture, and even a nutrient boost.Fast forward to today, and finding bone-in chicken can be a challenge. That’s why I love ButcherBox! They offer free-range, organic bone-in chicken thighs, checking all my boxes. And right now, you can get free bone-in chicken thighs in every box—up to three pounds for the next year! Plus, enjoy $30 off your first box.
ButcherBox: Meat Delivery Subscription
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider
Let me tell you about my favorite mocktail: Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cider. It's a fantastic substitute for champagne and perfect for summer drinks.
After my breast cancer diagnosis, I became more mindful of what I consume after a 2016 study from the University of Houston revealed that alcohol can fuel estrogen, promoting breast cancer growth. According to breastcancer.org, just three drinks a week can increase breast cancer risk by 15%.
You can find Martinelli's Apple Cider everywhere. Enjoy your summer and sip on some delightful mocktails!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Are you looking to reduce your cancer risk or currently battling cancer? This episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice!
Join me, Deborah Herlax Enos, a certified nutritionist and nationally known healthy living expert, as I share my journey as a recent breast cancer thriver. As the host of the popular podcast "Why Did I Get Cancer?", I'm excited to offer valuable insights and inspiration.
Despite living a healthy lifestyle—running half marathons, practicing hot yoga, eating organic, and avoiding aluminum deodorants—I was diagnosed with breast cancer on September 1, 2020. My story is a testament to the complexities of cancer and highlights the importance of understanding cancer prevention strategies.
In this episode, we explore:
- Lifestyle factors to reduce cancer risk
- How our modern world may be contributing to increasing cancer rates
- The importance of managing stress and prioritizing sleep, laughter, and gratitude
- Choosing organic foods to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and finding affordable options at farmers’ markets
- Reducing sugar and alcohol consumption to lower cancer risk
- Practical tips for those currently undergoing cancer treatment
The Wave Block
DID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
The Body Deli
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
I don't eat five burgers a week (although that sounds dreamy), but I enjoy animal protein daily. Three things are of utmost importance to me:
- Quality
- Profitable ranches and happy animals
- Sustainability
After speaking with ButcherBox founder Mike Salguero, I know that BB checks all of these boxes. ButcherBox visits the farms and fisheries to ensure quality. They know the farmers and fishermen and pay them fairly. They contract with small farms and fisheries to ensure smaller harvests and, thus, sustainability.
It's no secret how I feel about ButcherBox, and I got to sit down with Mike, the founder.
I'm always interested to understand a person's WHY.
WHY did you start that business, or WHY do you feel that way about a topic?
His WHY made me a bit emotional. His wife was ill, and they were trying to find grass-fed beef for the recommended anti-inflammatory diet. They couldn't do it, so they bought half a cow! They couldn't eat it all, so they sold the meat to friends, and ButcherBox was born.
Mike is a visionary who genuinely wants to make high-quality protein available to everyone, no matter their budget.
Give today's podcast a listen! Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
About Mike Salguero
Mike Salguero is the CEO and founder of ButcherBox. Mike Salguero launched ButcherBox to make high-quality meat more accessible to all with an emphasis on animal welfare, the environment, and supporting farmers and fishermen. An immigrant from Paraguay, he started the company with $10,000 and a Kickstarter campaign. Butcherbox is now one of the fastest growing DTC food delivery companies, surpassing $500mm in annual revenue.
Connect with Mike Salguero
LinkedIn: Mike Salguero - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Twitter: @mikesalguero
Website: https://justcook.butcherbox.com/author/mike-salguero/
I LOVE HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN.Years ago, I had no clue what I was doing in the kitchen. I asked my chef friend, Gina, "How do you make chicken taste better?" She told me, "Boneless, skinless, tasteless." She explained that cooking with the bone adds flavor, moisture, and even a nutrient boost.Fast forward to today, and finding bone-in chicken can be a challenge. That’s why I love ButcherBox! They offer free-range, organic bone-in chicken thighs, checking all my boxes. And right now, you can get free bone-in chicken thighs in every box—up to three pounds for the next year! Plus, enjoy $30 off your first box.
ButcherBox: Meat Delivery Subscription
The Wave Block
DID YOU KNOW: Kids' skulls absorb 10x more radiation than adult ones?
And that nurseries and Kindergarten classrooms in Europe and China have banned Wifi to protect kids.
Technology is NOT GOING AWAY, so let's figure out how to manage the risk of using it. I always have this product on my headphones! I'm not too fond of the idea of radiation going into my head, and this product from Wave Block has been tested, and it shows that it can reduce
the amount of radiation by 90+%
Use the code "ENOS10" for your 10% discount.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
In this second edition of Cancer Crime Stories, we explore the deeply moving and often overlooked history of Downwinders — communities across the United States profoundly impacted by decades of nuclear testing.
Through heartfelt conversations with filmmaker Mark Shapiro and passionate advocate Mary Dickson, we unravel harrowing stories of individuals whose lives were forever altered by radioactive fallout. This episode sheds light on the secretive and dangerous nature of nuclear tests, the severe health effects on unsuspecting individuals, and the ongoing fight for justice and recognition.
Join our discussion about this somber chapter of history and its significant impact on countless lives.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I LOVE HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN.
Years ago, I had no clue what I was doing in the kitchen. I asked my chef friend, Gina, "How do you make chicken taste better?" She told me, "Boneless, skinless, tasteless." She explained that cooking with the bone adds flavor, moisture, and even a nutrient boost.
Fast forward to today, and finding bone-in chicken can be a challenge. That’s why I love ButcherBox! They offer free-range, organic bone-in chicken thighs, checking all my boxes. And right now, you can get free bone-in chicken thighs in every box—up to three pounds for the next year! Plus, enjoy $30 off your first box.
ButcherBox: Meat Delivery Subscription
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider
Let me tell you about my favorite mocktail: Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cider. It's a fantastic substitute for champagne and perfect for summer drinks.
After my breast cancer diagnosis, I became more mindful of what I consume after a 2016 study from the University of Houston revealed that alcohol can fuel estrogen, promoting breast cancer growth. According to breastcancer.org, just three drinks a week can increase breast cancer risk by 15%.
You can find Martinelli's Apple Cider everywhere. Enjoy your summer and sip on some delightful mocktails!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Rectal cancer is on the rise and it’s high time we shine a light on it.
Because let’s face it, our health — and even our bathroom habits, deserve our attention. Yes, we’re talking about poop! But before you hit pause or start squirming in your seat, let me tell you why you need to stick around.
Joining us today is Marisa Peters, a true warrior who battled and survived rectal cancer. Not only is she a survivor, but she’s also a passionate advocate of women’s health. Motivated by her triumphant battle against late-stage cancer, Marisa founded Be Seen, a movement dedicated to emphasizing the significance of self-advocacy during pivotal moments in our lives. Marisa is a mother to three boys and previously had a career on Broadway as a vocalist.
Today, she’s not here just to share her story but to shed light on this topic that’s often shrouded in silence. We’re delving into the signs and symptoms of rectal cancer, and all those little red flags that might be waving when your digestive system isn’t quite on its A-game. And most importantly: regular screenings.
Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even cringe a little as we discuss all things related to rectal health. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I LOVE HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN.
I have a houseful at least once a week in the summer.
I keep frozen protein ready for last-minute dinners.
That's why I'm loving the offer from ButcherBox. They offer $30 off your first box and then FREE chicken thighs, salmon, or top sirloin FOR A YEAR IN EVERY BOX! Yup, you're getting paid to eat grass-fed and sustainable harvest protein. ButcherBox: Meat Delivery Subscription ---
GUM
Let's talk about a dental company that's making waves - GUM! First off, their Summit Toothbrush helps kick plaque to the curb.
And their unwaxed dental floss is PFAS-free! Why does that matter? PFAS are those pesky "forever chemicals" you don't want hanging out in your dental floss.
So, whether you're tackling plaque with their Summit toothbrush or keeping your floss game strong with their PFAS-free floss, GUM has you covered.
Find them at your nearest Costco, major retailers, or pharmacies, and let's keep those smiles shining bright!
Happy brushing!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
I always love looking back on what I’ve learned and the first part of 2024 hasn’t disappointed. I’ve had some incredible guests on the show this year and I’ve taken the time to distill some powerful insights from our conversations. Today I want to re-share my top takeaways of the year so far.
First up, we have some incredible clips from Dr. Josh Axe, a world-renowned naturopath, leadership author, and speaker. Dr. Axe experienced a debilitating medical accident that left him unable to walk for a year, during which he wrote his book, “Think This, Not That.” The lessons he learned are truly golden, and I’ve picked my top four lessons to share with you, including the power of mindset.
Next, we’ll revisit our episode with Liz Curran from the Radical Remission Project. We explored the 10 healing factors common among individuals who achieve radical remissions from diseases like cancer. One fascinating topic was the concept of being “too good of a patient” and the importance of laughter in healing. Did you know kids laugh about 300 times a day, while adults only manage 8-12 laughs daily? It’s a reminder for all of us to embrace our inner child and find joy in everyday moments.
The last lesson I want to share came from Kris Carr, an Oprah Super Soul guest, and a 21-year cancer survivor. Kriss lives with 24 inoperable tumors and has learned to love her body, tumors and all. Her journey of self-love and resilience is profoundly moving, especially since I struggled with body acceptance after my own breast surgery.
Don’t miss these powerful lessons and heartwarming stories. Hit play now and get ready to be inspired!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and I've got a great Father’s Day gift idea for you — whether it's for your dad, father figure, husband, or brother.
You'll receive free ribeyes, fillet, or strip steak for an entire year, included in your box every month, and $20 off your first order. This offer is only valid until June 9th, so don’t wait!
Visit butcherbox.com/enos and use the code ‘enos’ to claim your discount and choose your meat.
Pluck Seasoning
Do you struggle getting organ meat into your diet? Probably not because none of us are really doing it. But let me tell you, it's like popping a multivitamin. Loaded with nutrients, it's a superfood worth sneaking onto your plate.
Enter Pluck Seasoning. Chef James Berry created this product, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. He was a guest on our podcast a couple of weeks ago and he talked about the importance of grass-fed organs. Pluck Seasoning makes it super easy to get that superfood. It's like magic seasoning salt that turns ordinary meals into nutrient-packed powerhouses. Plus, it tastes amazing!
Speaking of superfood, I have a super deal for you! Get 20% off your order when you use the code DEB20.
Now, that's a steal, considering the usual max discount is 15%. So what are you waiting for? Head over to Pluck Seasoning, and let's dip our toes into the organ-eating goodness together!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Did you know that eating organs can be good for you?
PLEASE KEEP READING!
Trust me, I get it. When people mentioned eating organ meat, I had flashbacks to my childhood and my grandma making liver and onions.
Believe me when I say it wasn't a positive experience.
Humans have eaten organ meats since prehistoric times, and they're rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids – including some that aren't commonly found in plant foods.
Today's podcast guest is James Barry, celebrity chef to George Clooney and Barbra Streisand (to namedrop a bit). James knows the power of eating organ meats but he also understands the ICK FACTOR.
That's why he created a super yummy way to include organ meats in your daily diet by using salt! He created a savory salt (to me it tastes like a healthy version of Lowery's season salt), and I use it on eggs, salads, and popcorn.
Listen to today's podcast to get the inside scoop on WHY organ meats are so important to consume and DID James cook organ meats for George Clooney.
James Barry’s 16 + years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. Most recently, James launched his first functional food product, Pluck, an organ-based seasoning. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet.
Follow James Barry on Instagram (@chefjamesbarry), and add more organ meat into your diet with Pluck!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I was SHOCKED to hear that when I buy frozen fish, it's frozen TWICE. It's usually frozen right after being caught, defrosted, processed, and then frozen again.
I buy a lot of frozen fish; sometimes, the taste and texture can be inconsistent. Now that I have a better understanding of the processing of the fish before it hits my plate, it makes me wonder about quality.
I called a friend who works at ButcherBox and asked her about the process with their salmon. She assured me that BB only freezes the fish ONCE! Which helps preserve the nutrients and taste. The big one for me is texture. When I eat fish, I want a firm texture, not rubbery!
After getting over my shock (yes, fooled again by the food corporations) I asked my BB friend if I could pretty-please offer free salmon to my community. She said yes, so if you use the code 'enos', you can get free salmon (2 pounds) free for a year and $20 off of your first box.
https://www.butcherbox.com/enos
WaveBlock
Protect yourself from harmful radiation by thinking twice about the potential risks lurking in our everyday tech habits.
WaveBlock is a game-changer. It's a small wrap that goes around your earbuds, effectively reducing radiation exposure by up to 87%! With WaveBlock, you can enjoy your tech without compromising your health.
So here's the deal: Use the code "Enos10" at www.waveblock.com and get 10% off your purchase today. It's time to embrace technology responsibly and prioritize our well-being. Protect yourself now!
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Today, we're talking about a topic that might make you squirm in your seat—parasites and worms! These creepy crawlies can hitch into our bodies through contaminated water, food, and less-than-sanitary conditions and wreak havoc.
Now, I'll be the first to admit that when my guest Kim Rogers, also known as “The Worm Queen” of TikTok, reached out to me, I hesitated. Who wants to know about the creatures lurking inside us, right? But knowledge is power and if understanding more about parasites and worms could help me stay healthy, it’s time for an uncomfortable conversation.
We talked about the not-so-glamorous aspects of bodily functions—yes, that means we went into the topic of pooping quite a bit. But beyond the initial discomfort, Kim shares some invaluable insights into detox pathways and what she calls the three P's: peeing, perspiration, and, you guessed it, pooping.
So, buckle up, folks. Let’s learn all about these little buggers - and how to protect ourselves from them!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Ancient Organics Ghee
Here is one of my all-time favorite healthy hacks – and trust me, it's a game-changer!
We know that embracing good, heart-healthy fats is like giving your body a big, warm hug. And when it comes to cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there's one magical ingredient that never fails to impress: Ancient Organics Ghee.
Why do I love it so much? Ancient Organics gets it – essential fats are crucial for keeping us feeling fabulous. They support local farmers, reducing our carbon footprint, AND honor tradition by crafting their ghee with care, recognizing the importance of seasonality and time-honored practices.
Check them out at Ancient Organics and let's enjoy good fats, vibrant health, and a brighter, more delicious future!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
Dive into Summer with ButcherBox Sockeye Salmon!
Get ready to elevate your summer entertaining game with the ultimate secret weapon: ButcherBox Sockeye Salmon! As the season of impromptu gatherings and last-minute dinner parties approaches, ensure you're always prepared with a freezer stocked full of premium salmon fillets.
Indulge guilt-free in every bite, as each fillet boasts a whopping 25g of protein and clocks in at under 200 calories. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-searing, our Sockeye Salmon promises to be the star of any culinary creation.
And here's the catch: we're offering an exclusive deal just for you! Enjoy $20 off your first purchase and receive two pounds of delectable Saki Salmon in every box for up to a year — a jaw-dropping $380 value!
Ready to seize the summer savings? Simply visit butcherbox.com/enos and enter code 'enos' at checkout to unlock this incredible offer.
Hurry, this offer won't last forever! Happy Summer Feasting!
https://www.butcherbox.com/enos
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
I learned much from today's podcast with mold expert Bridgit Danner.
I've never given much thought about mold and the impact it could have on chronic disease or even cancer!
When Bridgit explained that chemical warfare is often made from a mold, she got my attention!
If mold is strong enough to be used in a bomb, what kind of havoc can it create in my body?
Listen to today's episode to learn more about this fascinating topic.
Information About Today’s Guest, Bridgit Danner:
- www.BridgitDanner.com
Links to Bridgit's Books:
- The Ultimate Guide to Toxic Mold Recovery: Take Back Your Home, Health & Life
- Your Complete Guide to Health Recovery from Toxic Mold
According to Dr. Isaac Eliaz:
"You may not be aware of it, but mold is probably affecting your health. So even if it’s not on your mind, “how to detox your body from mold” should be something we all need to be asking.
Even if mold is making you sick, you might not know it’s the source of your symptoms. That’s because mold toxicity can act like many other conditions, so it often goes misdiagnosed and untreated. Exposure can cause many different symptoms, including:
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Memory problems
- Dizziness
- Sinus infections
- Wheezing
- Trouble concentrating
- Sensitivity to light
- Skin rash
- Digestive problems
One of the main reasons mold toxins can cause so many different symptoms is this: These toxins can suppress or damage your immune system. Not only can they bring on symptoms themselves, they can make you more vulnerable to other illnesses.
Surrounded by Mold
Mold exposure is shockingly common. It’s found in the air, damp or water-damaged buildings, even the food you’re eating. Foods that commonly contain mold include cereal grains, nuts, spices, coffee, bulk foods (like the kind you buy from bins to save money) and dairy products.
You come across mold inside and outside, and it can travel around with you. Mold spores can attach to things like:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Pets
- Reusable grocery bags
That means it can come home with you from just about anywhere. And if it ends up somewhere even slightly damp, it will grow and multiply.
In nature, mold speeds up the break down (decomposition) of things like dead trees and fallen leaves. Some molds are used to make cheese or create antibiotics.
But many types of mold can be hazardous to your health. These molds produce mycotoxins, poisons that can cause severe health problems and a wide variety of symptoms.
The two most common harmful mycotoxins are aflatoxin and ochratoxin, and exposure to either (or both) of these can trigger substantial health issues — from chronic allergies to cancer.
What’s more, if your body can’t remove these toxins on its own, they can slip into long-term storage to cause lasting or recurring damage.
Mycotoxins Damage Your Health
Mycotoxins are sneaky. While mold itself can’t enter your bloodstream — though it can hang around and colonize in spots like your nostrils and lungs — mycotoxins can get into your bloodstream and circulate throughout your body.
These opportunistic toxins can hijack your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections. If your immune system is already compromised (such as people with autoimmune conditions or undergoing cancer treatment), mycotoxins take advantage. If you’re healthy, they can make you very sick.
- Studies show that mycotoxins can:
- Cause lung inflammation that can make it harder to breathe
- Disrupt your gut health by reducing beneficial bacteria and encouraging pathogens
- Trigger chronic fatigue syndrome
- Affect brain function and cognition
- Cause liver damage, including cancer
- Worsen allergy and asthma symptoms
Unfortunately, mold toxicity is frequently misdiagnosed. Because of its wide-ranging effects, it’s typically mistaken for other conditions including depression, multiple sclerosis, or autoimmune conditions. Plus, because mycotoxins are opportunistic, they’re often connected with debilitating diseases such as Lyme disease, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and fibromyalgia."
From "How to Detox Your Body from Mold Without Stressing Out Your Kidneys & Liver" by Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Ocushield
Are you tired of feeling strained after long hours on your phone or tablet? Say goodbye to digital eye fatigue and hello to healthier eyes with Ocushield!
Developed by optometrists, Ocushield offers innovative screen protectors designed to reduce eye strain, block harmful blue light, and promote better sleep patterns.
Use the exclusive code 'DEBORAH15' at checkout and unlock a 15% discount on your first purchase!
Visit Ocushield and shop now!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I was SHOCKED to hear that when I buy frozen fish, it's frozen TWICE. It's usually frozen right after being caught, defrosted, processed, and then frozen again.
I buy a lot of frozen fish; sometimes, the taste and texture can be inconsistent. Now that I have a better understanding of the processing of the fish before it hits my plate, it makes me wonder about quality.
I called a friend who works at ButcherBox and asked her about the process with their salmon. She assured me that BB only freezes the fish ONCE! Which helps preserve the nutrients and taste. The big one for me is texture. When I eat fish, I want a firm texture, not rubbery!
After getting over my shock (yes, fooled again by the food corporations) I asked my BB friend if I could pretty-please offer free salmon to my community. She said yes, so if you use the code 'enos', you can get free salmon (2 pounds) free for a year and $20 off of your first box.
https://www.butcherbox.com/enos
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
In today’s episode, we are joined by my naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Laura James.
As you listen to our discussion, it's essential to acknowledge the whirlwind that accompanies a cancer diagnosis. For many, including myself, the speed at which treatment unfolds can be both a blessing and a challenge. The urgency of medical intervention, coupled with the support of excellent health insurance and the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 era, can lead to a swift entry into what is commonly referred to as the breast cancer industrial complex.
But what exactly does this term mean? It's a new concept that encompasses medical advancements, institutional processes, and societal expectations surrounding cancer treatment. While grateful for the prompt attention and care received, there's an underlying need to address the implications of this fast-paced medical industry.
For me, and perhaps for many others, navigating the breast cancer industrial complex has raised questions about agency, reflection, and informed decision-making. The speed at which decisions are made can sometimes overshadow the opportunity for thorough consideration, prayer, and seeking second opinions—elements crucial to holistic well-being.
Together with Dr. James, we'll explore the importance of empowerment in the face of medical urgency, the role of advocacy in navigating treatment pathways, and the significance of holistic approaches to cancer care.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Ancient Organics Ghee
Here is one of my all-time favorite healthy hacks – and trust me, it's a game-changer!
We know that embracing good, heart-healthy fats is like giving your body a big, warm hug. And when it comes to cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there's one magical ingredient that never fails to impress: Ancient Organics Ghee.
Why do I love it so much? Ancient Organics gets it – essential fats are crucial for keeping us feeling fabulous. They support local farmers, reducing our carbon footprint, AND honor tradition by crafting their ghee with care, recognizing the importance of seasonality and time-honored practices.
Check them out at Ancient Organics and let's enjoy good fats, vibrant health, and a brighter, more delicious future!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I was SHOCKED to hear that when I buy frozen fish, it's frozen TWICE. It's usually frozen right after being caught, defrosted, processed, and then frozen again.
I buy a lot of frozen fish; sometimes, the taste and texture can be inconsistent. Now that I have a better understanding of the processing of the fish before it hits my plate, it makes me wonder about quality.
I called a friend who works at ButcherBox and asked her about the process with their salmon. She assured me that BB only freezes the fish ONCE! Which helps preserve the nutrients and taste. The big one for me is texture. When I eat fish, I want a firm texture, not rubbery!
After getting over my shock (yes, fooled again by the food corporations) I asked my BB friend if I could pretty-please offer free salmon to my community. She said yes, so if you use the code 'enos', you can get free salmon (2 pounds) free for a year and $20 off of your first box.
https://www.butcherbox.com/enos
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Today, we have a very special guest who just celebrated her 21 year anniversary living and thriving with stage four cancer.
You may recognize Kris Carr from The Oprah Winfrey Show or as the New York Times Bestselling Author of I’m Not a Mourning Person. As a cancer survivor myself, I admit to being a longtime admirer (and stalker!) of Kris's work, even before my own diagnosis. Having followed Kris as an Oprah Super Soul 100 member, Kris revealed to me, and countless others, how she gained control of her anxiety after an incurable cancer diagnosis.
In this candid conversation, we reflect on Kris's story, as a post-cancer survivor and thriver, and we celebrate her resilience and the recent milestone of her 21st anniversary since her stage four cancer diagnosis.
As Kris shares her experience, she paints a picture of gratitude and stability, discusses the quirks of tumor behavior, and being able to find levity in life's most challenging moments.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I was SHOCKED to hear that when I buy frozen fish, it's frozen TWICE. It's usually frozen right after being caught, defrosted, processed, and then frozen again.
I buy a lot of frozen fish; sometimes, the taste and texture can be inconsistent. Now that I have a better understanding of the processing of the fish before it hits my plate, it makes me wonder about quality.
I called a friend who works at ButcherBox and asked her about the process with their salmon. She assured me that BB only freezes the fish ONCE! Which helps preserve the nutrients and taste. The big one for me is texture. When I eat fish, I want a firm texture, not rubbery!
After getting over my shock (yes, fooled again by the food corporations) I asked my BB friend if I could pretty-please offer free salmon to my community. She said yes, so if you use the code 'enos', you can get free salmon (2 pounds) free for a year and $20 off of your first box.
https://www.butcherbox.com/enos
Deb’s Favorite Cleaning Products
I have a newfound joy in doing dishes, and you can find all of my favorite cleaning products here! Use code SHAREYL at checkout for 10% off your first order of $50 or more. Make dishwashing a non-toxic delight with these awesome products from Young Living® Essential Oils.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
This podcast made me both sad and MAD. I interviewed Glyphosate Girl, Kelly Ryerson about the damage glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) does to our environment and our bodies.
Kelly Ryerson has spent years in the trenches explaining to anyone who would listen why this chemical is so dangerous. It’s such an easy default to just use a heavy load of chemicals to kill weeks. Did you know that there are simple alternatives to using such a large amount of chemicals in farming?
Kelly also explained to me that while this product is sold in Europe, the company that makes Roundup has created a less toxic alternative for sale in Europe. This to me is mind-blowing! If they can make a less toxic version for Europe that still works, can’t one be made for the US as well?
Kelly Ryerson works at the intersection of agriculture and health. She regularly collaborates with farmers, scientists, policymakers, and media to address agrochemical damage to our soil and bodies. She also started the news site Glyphosate Facts, which explains the link between chemical agriculture and the explosion in chronic disease. Kelly has contributed to several documentaries and news publications, co-hosts the morning show on CHDtv, and is a frequent podcast speaker. She is an Ambassador for The Rodale Institute. She has a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and completed training in integrative health coaching at Duke Integrative Medicine.
Check out Kelly’s website GlyphosateFacts.com, where she has multiple studies listed.
Please see Kelly’s list below for more information on glyphosate and health:
- National Institute of Health on Glyphosate
- Glyphosate and Breast Cancer
- Glyphosate and Neurological Disease
- Journal of Neuroinflammation
- ScienceDirect
- Glyphosate and Reproductive Health
- The Real Organic Project
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I was SHOCKED to hear that when I buy frozen fish, it's frozen TWICE. It's usually frozen right after being caught, defrosted, processed, and then frozen again.
I buy a lot of frozen fish; sometimes, the taste and texture can be inconsistent. Now that I have a better understanding of the processing of the fish before it hits my plate, it makes me wonder about quality.
I called a friend who works at ButcherBox and asked her about the process with their salmon. She assured me that BB only freezes the fish ONCE! Which helps preserve the nutrients and taste. The big one for me is texture. When I eat fish, I want a firm texture, not rubbery!
After getting over my shock (yes, fooled again by the food corporations) I asked my BB friend if I could pretty-please offer free salmon to my community. She said yes, so if you use the code 'enos', you can get free salmon (2 pounds) free for a year and $20 off of your first box.
https://www.butcherbox.com/enos
Did you know that GUM floss is PFAS free? PFAS is a forever chemical that many top brands include in their floss, and that’s the last thing I want in my mouth!
GUM is available at major retailers, including Costco, making it easy to change your brush every three months as the dentist recommends. Happy brushing!
I admit that after thirty years in this field, I assume that most of my "health decisions" are correct.
Yet, whenever I record a podcast, I discover more things I'm doing wrong!
GRRRRR….
At this point, I have two options:
- Get frustrated at everything "I've yet to do…"
OR
- Understand that knowledge is power, and one day at a time, incorporate new habits that can help lower disease risk.
Of course, I'm choosing choice number 2! The small changes I make will eventually create a more significant impact.
Fast forward to my conversation today with air quality expert Michael Rubino.
Michael shared some recent studies that discovered a link between many cancers and air quality. My first thought was, "Sure, I can understand poor air quality and the link to lung cancer," but no, the study suggested that poor air quality can contribute to breast, pancreatic, and many other types of cancer.
What?!
The authors explained that pollution can impact our DNA and alter our immune response. This can increase inflammation, which contributes to cancer growth. The authors also suggested that in the case of digestive cancers, pollution can affect gut health and influence cancer development.
Okay, now what? How do we make our homes safer without breaking the bank?
Michael suggested some easy fixes, such as changing out your HVAC filter more regularly and having a good air purifier in the house.
Give today's podcast a listen to learn how to test your home for air pollution and get more of Michael's great tips!
Visit Michael’s website TheMichaelRubino.com and take The Dust Test.
And check out these studies on the effects of air quality on health:
- Improving Air Quality Reduces Dementia Risk, Multiple Studies Suggest
- Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
- Air Pollution Linked with Increased Risk of Autism in Children
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
Did you know that GUM floss is PFAS free? PFAS is a forever chemical that many top brands include in their floss, and that’s the last thing I want in my mouth!
GUM is available at major retailers, including Costco, making it easy to change your brush every three months as the dentist recommends. Happy brushing!
This episode strays away from our usual path of interviews with oncologists and health experts. Today, we’re going into the world of crime and consequence.
I'm honored to be joined by Kate Moore, the brilliant mind behind "The Radium Girls." This book, a personal favorite of mine, not only captivated me but also disturbed me to the core.
Today's conversation isn't about your typical crime drama. It's about a crime that unfolded silently, hidden within the glow of radium, a substance once celebrated for its luminescent properties. But beneath its shimmering allure lies a dark truth—a truth that Kate's book fearlessly confronts.
In an era where crime stories dominate our screens and shelves, we often forget the crimes silently committed against our health and environment. The story of the Radium Girls falls precisely into this category—a tale of betrayal, injustice, and the insidious impact of unchecked industrial practices.
Join us as we discuss all of the unsettling details of this cancer crime story. Kate Moore, hailing from the UK, brings her expertise and passion to our conversation, guiding us through this haunting narrative.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Ocushield
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Developed by optometrists, Ocushield offers innovative screen protectors designed to reduce eye strain, block harmful blue light, and promote better sleep patterns.
Use the exclusive code 'DEBORAH15' at checkout and unlock a 15% discount on your first purchase!
Visit Ocushield and shop now!
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
WaveBlock
Protect yourself from harmful radiation by thinking twice about the potential risks lurking in our everyday tech habits.
WaveBlock is a game-changer. It's a small wrap that goes around your earbuds, effectively reducing radiation exposure by up to 87%! With WaveBlock, you can enjoy your tech without compromising your health.
So here's the deal: Use the code "Enos10" at www.waveblock.com and get 10% off your purchase today. It's time to embrace technology responsibly and prioritize our well-being. Protect yourself now!
This is a topic I don’t know much about, so I was looking forward to interviewing Cancer Prevention Coach and nurse, Krista.
Krista’s focus is on genetic testing because she’s tested positive for a strong breast cancer gene, and she believes it’s the same gene that caused her mother’s breast cancer.
- I’ve always wondered: if a close relative had cancer does that mean I will get it too?
- What can you do to prevent cancer if it’s a big part of your family history?
- How “close” does the relative with cancer have to be to increase your own risk?
- Are there tests that you can take to see if you have strong cancer genes?
Krista answered all these questions and so many more.
This is a tough topic, and I’ll be honest a little scary when you think about getting tested to see if you have a higher likelihood of cancer. But Krista is very clear that knowledge is power, and it’s better to understand the risks in your genetics so you can take action to lower your risk.
We had an enlightening conversation about stress and its link to cancer. We are both in agreement that organic is best when it comes to produce, but we also understand that it can also be very expensive. We discussed some unique ways to eat organic produce (she suggests eating 8-10 servings per day) without blowing your food budget.
Krista, BSN, RN, combines her diverse training in traditional medicine, integrative oncology, and functional nutrition to her work with patients at high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic mutations and/or family history. She is currently finishing her Master’s degree at Arizona state University as part of the first Medical Nutrition program in the country. Her focus is nutrigenomics and personalized cancer prevention. She has training through Harvard Medical School in cancer genomics, precision oncology, and immuno-oncology. Krista truly believes knowledge is power, and considers herself a life-long learner.
Her passion for prevention began amidst her mother’s 12+ year battle with breast cancer which was caused by a genetic mutation. Krista, who is also a carrier of this mutation, has since dedicated her career to educating herself about cancer and showing others how to decrease risk as much as possible. She wants others to understand that genetics is just a small piece of the puzzle, and that their DNA is not their destiny.
She owns a private nutrition practice in which she works closely with patients to create individualized prevention plans, and offers various courses throughout the year. Her goal is to empower patients with integrative nutrition and lifestyle modifications and teach them how to “fill their plates, and their lives, with purpose.”
To learn more about upcoming classes Krista will be offering, you can follow her on Instagram (@cancer.prevention.coach)
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
Deb’s Favorite Cleaning Products
I have a newfound joy in doing dishes, and you can find all of my favorite cleaning products here! Use code SHAREYL at checkout for 10% off your first order of $50 or more. Make dishwashing a non-toxic delight with these awesome products from Young Living® Essential Oils.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code 'enos' to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
Conversations about health and healing often go above and beyond conventional medical treatments. Many holistic methods have been employed to supplement traditional treatment protocols and I had the privilege to talk with Liz Curran, co-director of the Radical Remission Project, about this very topic.
Witnessing her sister's battle with aggressive breast cancer ignited Liz’s passion to empower individuals in their healing. As a Certified Radical Remission health coach, educator, and speaker, Liz bridges the gap between conventional medicine and holistic approaches
Our discussion was enlightening and deeply inspiring, as we talked about the impact laughter can have on healing. Often underestimated, laughter is a potent tool against illness. Its ability to uplift spirits, alleviate stress, and even enhance the efficacy of medical treatments highlights its significance in holistic wellness.
Today, discover the unconventional approaches Liz uses to help pave the way for healing and restoration.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
WaveBlock
Protect yourself from harmful radiation by thinking twice about the potential risks lurking in our everyday tech habits.
WaveBlock is a game-changer. It's a small wrap that goes around your earbuds, effectively reducing radiation exposure by up to 87%! With WaveBlock, you can enjoy your tech without compromising your health.
So here's the deal: Use the code "Enos10" at www.waveblock.com and get 10% off your purchase today. It's time to embrace technology responsibly and prioritize our well-being. Protect yourself now!
Butcher Box
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code 'enos' to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Dr. Josh Axe! Last week, Dr. Axe discussed the challenges he faced during a dark season of his life, where he found himself unable to walk for an entire year. Despite this adversity, he channeled his time and energy into writing his latest book, "Think of This and Not That."
Today, our talk takes a turn as we explore the connection between mindset, healing, and joy. Dr. Axe discusses the important role the mind plays in recovery and how cultivating a positive mindset can have transformative effects on the body and spirit.
So, grab a cozy seat and prepare to be inspired by what Dr. Axe shares about the power of the mind in fostering healing and embracing joy.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
Deb’s Favorite Cleaning Products
I have a newfound joy in doing dishes, and you can find all of my favorite cleaning products here! Use code SHAREYL at checkout for 10% off your first order of $50 or more. Make dishwashing a non-toxic delight with these awesome products from Young Living® Essential Oils.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code 'enos' to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
How do our thoughts impact our health? Does our mindset impact our likelihood of getting cancer?
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Josh Axe to talk about how our mindset affects our overall health. Dr. Axe is an expert in natural medicine, chiropractic care, and clinical nutrition and is a trusted source for those seeking holistic approaches to wellness.
His dedication to empowering individuals to eat healthily and live vibrantly led him to establish a functional medicine center in Nashville in 2008, which rapidly gained international recognition and solidified his reputation as a leader in the field.
In today’s episode, Dr. Axe shares the benefits of natural medicine and holistic approaches to understanding the mysteries behind cancer and empowering ourselves with the tools for a healthier tomorrow.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code 'enos' to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
Deb’s Favorite Cleaning Products
I have a newfound joy in doing dishes, and you can find all of my favorite cleaning products here! Use code SHAREYL at checkout for 10% off your first order of $50 or more. Make dishwashing a non-toxic delight with these awesome products from Young Living® Essential Oils.
Seeking Health Vitamins
Ready to give your health a boost? Look no further than Seeking Health Vitamins! These premium chewable multivitamins are packed with essential nutrients to fuel your body and mind. Use the code DENOS10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.
After moving into her new home, Lisa Beres quickly started to feel not quite right. It took some time to pinpoint where her symptoms were coming from, but once she did, she was on a mission to eradicate the source of the problem - her newly remodeled home!
Along with her husband Ron, they are The Healthy Home Dream Team®, and they want to help you detox your environment with cheap and easy tips.
In today’s episode, they share a ton of useful information about making informed choices – a healthy diet, regular exercise, and even forsaking conventional deodorants in favor of a chemical-free lifestyle. They will teach us about detoxifying one's surroundings and uncovering toxins hidden in everyday products.
Let's learn the secrets to creating a healthier and more mindful living environment with The Healthy Home Dream Team®.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code 'enos' to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
Dr. Amanda Tieu states, "Acupuncture has little to no risk and helps with pain, stress, and inflammation."
She's seen many success stories, from helping couples with infertility to injured veterans who've tried everything for pain. In the case of Dr. Tieu's Army veteran patient, his Dr. suggested acupuncture as a last-ditch effort to try before getting surgery; spoiler alert, the veteran had so much success with acupuncture and pain management that he skipped the surgery!
Dr. Tieu also discussed how acupuncture can inhibit the signals from the brain that are screaming, PAIN! It can block pain signals and turn down inflammation.
I've had great success in using acupuncture to manage pain. I broke my leg snow skiing twenty-five years ago and didn't have the resources to get it fixed using surgery (I didn't have good health insurance, owned a business, and couldn't afford to take time off). I used acupuncture for pain management and inflammation. Fast forward to today, and I've trained for and completed five half marathons and surf five days a week.
I can tell you that my experience with acupuncture has been nothing but positive!
Dr. Tieu received her Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and License in Massage Therapy at Bastyr University. She is board certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
She has participated in local nonprofit organizations that sought to provide care to underserved patients, focused on acute injuries and post-recovery treatments of athletes at Bastyr’s Sports Medicine Club, and volunteered as a clinical care member at her local hospital.
Dr. Tieu believes in providing quality patient care through an integrative medical approach. She is passionate about bringing sustainable changes to a patient’s overall health. Her current areas of interest are primary care, pain management, and dermatology.
More information about the health benefits of accupuncture:
Researchers pinpoint how acupuncture targets inflammation – Harvard Gazette
The Anti-Inflammatory Actions and Mechanisms of Acupuncture from Acupoint to Target Organs via Neuro-Immune Regulation - PubMed (nih.gov)
Effect of Acupuncture on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications (researchgate.net)
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code 'enos' to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
Dr. Bill Schindler told me that in 2 decades of research, he’d learned two simple truths:
- Humans are sicker than ever before, and
- We must learn from the ancestral past to correct the mistakes of the modern food system.
In today's podcast, Dr. S. tells us we should ask ourselves not what we should eat but how; specifically, to look at food in an ancestral way that makes the food we eat as safe and nourishing as it can be for our bodies.
Bill has spent his career studying indigenous groups worldwide and now understands that living a full and healthy life means understanding how people prepared their food hundreds of years ago.
We had an enlightening discussion about fermented foods, nixtamalizing, organ meats, and farmer's markets. He explained that our digestive tract is very inefficient and "processing our foods," for example, eating sourdough bread can allow our bodies to absorb more nutrients from the food.
His website states that our relationship with food does not exist in a vacuum. That is why diets don't work – they are always out of context because they do not consider the other aspects of "life" that are so important to us. How we acquire, process, store, share, and consume food is uniquely human and embedded in practically all aspects of our lives. So learning to eat like humans again is really about learning to live like humans again.
I HIGHLY recommend purchasing his book, taking one of his online classes, or following him on social media! Click the link below for more deets!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code 'enos' to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
The impact of toxic individuals on both life and health cannot be ignored. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Gregory Jantz, a renowned author and the visionary behind The Center - A Place of HOPE. With his extensive expertise in whole-person care and depression treatment, Dr. Jantz engages in insightful conversations on handling toxic relationships.
You can anticipate valuable insights as Dr. Jantz identifies the signs of toxic relationships, understands their effects on mental and physical well-being, and offers practical strategies for navigating and minimizing their impact.
This podcast episode promises meaningful discussions and actionable advice for dealing with the challenges posed by toxic relationships.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code ENOS to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
What are EDCs and why should you care about them?
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are a group of compounds that, despite being unnoticeable, have the potential to disrupt the delicate balance of our endocrine system. These seemingly harmless substances are part of our daily lives, from the products we use to the food we consume. EDCs lurk in unexpected places, impacting hormonal functions and, consequently, our overall well-being.
I’ve invited environmental toxins and green living expert Deborah de Moulpied onto the show to give us the 411 on all things EDCs.
Stick around to learn where these toxic chemicals are hiding in our daily lives and how we can minimize our exposure.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
The key to becoming a meal prep master? Staying stocked up on the essentials.
ButcherBox is here to help you do just that. They're offering our listeners their choice of a weeknight meal must-have—3 lbs of chicken thighs, 2 lbs of ground beef, or 1 lb of premium steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off your first order.
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/enos and use code ENOS to choose your free offer and get $20 off.
If you're going to only listen to one of my podcast episodes this year, THIS IS THE ONE!
Wendy is a Toxins Lawyer and clean-living coach, and we had a candid and, at times, frightening conversation about tap water and cancer risk.
Before cancer, I would say that I was suspicious but still trusting; for example, if the water was coming out of my tap, I believed the government was doing its job to keep us safe.
Then the train derailed in Ohio, and within days the local government was telling its citizens the water was just fine.
I'm not a water expert, but I know enough to figure out that the water is unfit for consumption when thousands of chemicals get dumped into local waterways.
Wendy explained that when the clean water act was signed in 1974 that it worked well for the next 15 years. Then the local water companies decided they couldn't keep up with the water testing regulations, so the clean water act was amended. The EPA left it up to the discretion of individual water agencies to test or not test.
Since then, only two additional contaminants have been added to the list of chemicals to be aware of. And let's be honest; new chemicals are being created yearly in our country. Sadly, this is an example of buyer beware; we can no longer trust the water from our tap.
Here are my questions:
- What's in my local water?
Go to this site to check out what contaminants might be in your local tap: EWG Tap Water Database.
- What can we do to drink water without contaminants?
Filter, filter, filter! Wendy discusses her fav filters in this podcast episode.
- How much is this going to cost me?
Wendy says this is the most critical first step to detoxing, so it will cost money; UGH! But she has multiple suggestions for filters at a variety of price points.
Download Wendy's guide called Tossing the Toxins at www.tossingthetoxins.com.
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
I have relied on E-cloths for nearly a decade to tackle all my cleaning needs without using chemicals! This was way before cancer, so I wasn't even thinking about living a non-toxic life
These exceptional microfiber cloths are genuinely in a league of their own, effortlessly eliminating 99 percent of bacteria, dirt, grime, and smudges. The best part? No more messy cleaners required! A simple wetting with water is all it takes to unleash the incredible cleaning power of E-cloths.
Click the link below and use the code CLEAN15 for your discount.
E-Cloth | Simplify your Cleaning Routine with Sustainable Kits & Mops
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I'm picky about fish. I will only purchase wild fish, and yes, I'm that obnoxious person that asks the waitstaff in restaurants where they got the fish! I know that wild is healthier, and this is why I love ButcherBox wild salmon!
Recent studies show that higher fish consumption is associated with improved immune function. The study, which looked at the cancer-fighting effects of the Mediterranean diet, found that people who reported eating less fish and more red meat showed several common abnormalities in their blood that suggested a higher risk of cancer.
Wild and smaller fish, such as salmon, are anti-inflammatory and associated with better brain, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🐟2 lbs. wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon free in every box for 3 months + $20 off your first order using code ENOS!🐟
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get 2 lbs salmon for free in every box for 3 months plus $20 off your first order!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
Today, let’s explore the two most downloaded episodes of 2023 for the "Why Did I Get Cancer?" podcast! These episodes left a lasting impact on our community and I had a great time going back and relistening to all of the great insights these guests shared.
The first standout episode featured sleep expert Devin Burke. Devin shed light on the profound connection between sleep and overall well-being. It's not surprising that this episode became a favorite among our audience, as the information provided by Devin was valuable and addressed a common struggle we all share.
I was a bit surprised to discover the second most downloaded episode, which was an episode that discussed the potential connection between boundaries and cancer. Known for his expertise in personal development and boundaries, Dr. Henry Cloud talked about our issues related to boundaries, codependency, and people-pleasing which could contribute to the risk of cancer.
Join me in this review episode as I reflect on the wisdom shared by Devin and Dr. Cloud.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Get precisely what you need this New Year to hit your healthy 2024 eating goals.
ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN MEAT FOR A YEAR!
You can choose 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 pounds of salmon, or 3 pounds of chicken breast for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off of your first order.
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
I loved my conversation with Holistic Nurse Practitioner Alyssa Siegel.
Alyssa is not afraid to go against big pharma to tell us how to use pharmaceutical alternatives, such as supplements and tinctures.
She believes that the body can heal itself if we create a healthy environment so our bodies can thrive.
She is in hot pursuit of trying to find out what made her patients ill in the first place; what's the root cause of why they're sick?
She believes that the body is designed to heal itself and that you can recover if you can lower your toxin load. She also talks about the emotional aspect of illness and how that can be a considerable contributor to staying sick.
She was also very candid that the food most of us consume is very inflammatory, and it's difficult to heal when your body is in a state of inflammation.
She offered doable health hacks so that your body can heal itself!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Get precisely what you need this New Year to hit your healthy 2024 eating goals.
ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN MEAT FOR A YEAR!
You can choose 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 pounds of salmon, or 3 pounds of chicken breast for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off of your first order.
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
Born without legs, Jenn Bricker-Bauer defied the odds to become a world-renowned aerialist, competitive gymnast, and published author.
As we discuss her amazing story, we'll explore her triumphs and the hurdles she faced with unparalleled strength.
Join me in this captivating conversation and discover the boundless possibilities that exist when one embraces the power of the human spirit.
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Get precisely what you need this New Year to hit your healthy 2024 eating goals.
ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN MEAT FOR A YEAR!
You can choose 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 pounds of salmon, or 3 pounds of chicken breast for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off of your first order.
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
We often see cancer as a purely physical issue, but within holistic healing, today’s guest believes that the healing is deeply spiritual.
I’m thrilled about today's podcast episode featuring the remarkable Dr. Katie Deming. As an oncologist, former healthcare leader, inventor, author, and podcast host, Dr. Deming has a wealth of knowledge to offer. My recent exploration led me to her captivating TEDx talk, leaving me in awe of her insights. Known as the "Conscious Oncologist," Dr. Deming has piqued my curiosity, and I'm eager to go into the intriguing aspects of her journey and expertise.
I am excited about this soul-nourishing episode!
Visit whydidigetcancer.com for full show notes.
Get precisely what you need this New Year to hit your healthy 2024 eating goals.
ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN MEAT FOR A YEAR!
You can choose 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 pounds of salmon, or 3 pounds of chicken breast for free in every order for a whole year!
Plus, get $20 off of your first order.
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
39: Putting ‘Junk’ in Your Heart Will Make You Sick
A candid conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud
Being vulnerable makes me uncomfortable, especially considering how I "used to be" before cancer.
Before cancer, it was crucial to me to be liked. So, "to make" people like me, I didn't always share my opinions or let people get to know the "real me."
When I received the cancer diagnosis, everything changed.
Suddenly, I had to save my energy for healing, and I stopped caring if people liked me. I then started to look at some of my relationships. Some of my friendships needed better boundaries, and I needed to manage my expectations about the friendship.
All of a sudden, I FELT FREE. I felt lighter and truly began to enjoy the people in my life.
I first heard Dr. Cloud, author of Boundaries, on the radio twenty-five years ago.
So, you can imagine how delighted I was when Dr. Cloud agreed to come on my podcast to discuss how our relationships can impact our health.
My specific question to him was this, "can a lack of boundaries or being co-dependent contribute to cancer risk?"
You've got to hear his surprising answer!
Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. In addition, he has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting most of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.
Boundaries.Me is your best option for mental health coaching by providing you with videos and thinking tools created by New York Times best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud. You will learn how to apply the research-backed techniques that have helped thousands heal and thrive by following a personalized learning path, connecting with Dr. Cloud daily and joining a private support community.
If you missed it…
HERE'S WHAT I'M BUYING MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, DEPENDING ON IF THEY ARE NAUGHTY OR NICE OF COURSE!
Click the links below for early access to what I'm buying for my friends and family (and well, for myself, if I'm being honest 😊) this holiday season!
I'm at the stage in my life where I want to give meaningful gifts that can improve health and make people smile.
I've got as many coupon codes as possible for you and included many small businesses!
FAVORITE PROTEIN:
I love me some good bar food (seriously, I do!)
And ButcherBox has made it easy to make my own wings at home.
How would you like to get FREE WINGS FOR A YEAR and $20 off of your first box?
This makes the perfect gift for the bar food lover (and sports fan) in your life.
The ButcherBox wings are not "wimpy" but rich, meaty, and super yummy.
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
FAV-FAV-FAV SKINCARE PRODUCTS (I've been using these for 10+ years!)
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
FAVORITE LIP CHAP OF ALL TIME!
I am so picky about my lip chap! Maybe it's because my lips feel chapped most of the time ;) I love this small company based in Snoqualmie, WA.
Kind honeybee skincare | Keeper's Collective Website (thekeeperscollective.com)
I also love Fiona's Forest from Paradise, CA; shoutout to my hometown next door of Chico, CA, woot-woot!
Lavender Lip Balm (fionasforest.com)
(no coupons here, but please support these small women-owned businesses!).
MY FAVORITE TEA THAT I DRINK DAILY.
I LOVE this tea company! I've ordered their immune blend, peppermint, and my new fav is the chocolate mint rooibos!
Everything Tea - Tea Shop
Use the code WELLNESS20 for 20% off!
FAVE SURPRISING PRODUCT TO HELP DETOX.
Queen of the Thrones:
I love using their castor oil packs on body parts that hurt! And as I get older, that means more and more parts :)
I'm also using their castor oil packs on my liver to help my body detox from all of the medical treatments I've had in the last two years.
https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/whydidigetcancer
Use the code WHYDIDIGETCANCER10 for 10% off any order of $59 or more.
FAV NON-TOXIC HOUSECLEANING PRODUCTS:
Young Living Products:
I admit, I used to like the smell of bleach and pine sol, ugh.
Toxic fumes do not mean your house is clean, haha.
Click this link to see my non-toxic "wish list" from YL.
YoungLiving | MyAccount
Use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off your first $50 or more order!
FAV CLEANING CLOTHS ON THE PLANET! ALSO GREAT FOR EYEGLASSES, WINDOWS & SCREENS.
I have relied on E-cloths for nearly a decade to tackle all my cleaning needs without using chemicals! This was way before cancer, so I wasn't even thinking about living a non-toxic life 🙂
These exceptional microfiber cloths are genuinely in a league of their own, effortlessly eliminating 99 percent of bacteria, dirt, grime, and smudges. The best part? No more messy cleaners required! A simple wetting with water is all it takes to unleash the incredible cleaning power of E-cloths.
Click the link below and use the code CLEAN15 for your discount.
E-Cloth | Simplify your Cleaning Routine with Sustainable Kits & Mops
FAV and SURPRISING WAY TO IMPROVE SLEEP.
Occushield
I had to figure out how to decrease the amount of blue light (screens, iPad & phone) I saw at night. The more blue light you see, the more it slows down your production of melatonin (among many other things), and the next thing you know, you're getting a second wind at midnight. No, thank you.
I have this shield on my phone and iPad. It lowers the blue light, and I can't tell it's on my devices; win-win!
Blue Light Screen Filters & Protectors | Ocushield
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
38: Can a Lack of Boundaries Contribute to Cancer Risk?
A candid conversation with Boundaries author, Dr. Henry Cloud.
I was 33, single, and struggling with boundaries. I always picked the wrong guy, and then the relationship would blow up, and I'd be crushed and have a crisis of confidence.
One day I was driving to a work appointment and switched on my radio and discovered Dr. Cloud on my local radio station. He spoke to my brokenness about my relationships. He taught me about boundaries in such a simple way! He stated that boundaries are like the locked door on a house; you unlock the door to let in the right people and keep it shut to keep the wrong people out!
You can imagine what a thrill it was for me to host Dr. Henry Cloud on my podcast! I was geeking out :) He's been my mentor and life coach for twenty-five years, and I've never even talked to him.
My focus of this interview was, can a lack of boundaries or being co-dependent contribute to cancer risk. Of course, I've been wondering if I've contributed to my cancer through the drama I've had in my personal life.
I found his answer surprising, so make sure you listen to part one of my interview with Dr. Cloud.
Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. In addition, he has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting most of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.
If you missed it…
HERE'S WHAT I'M BUYING MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, DEPENDING ON IF THEY ARE NAUGHTY OR NICE OF COURSE!
Click the links below for early access to what I'm buying for my friends and family (and well, for myself, if I'm being honest 😊) this holiday season!
I'm at the stage in my life where I want to give meaningful gifts that can improve health and make people smile.
I've got as many coupon codes as possible for you and included many small businesses!
FAVORITE PROTEIN:
ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN STEAK FOR A YEAR! You can pick ribeyes, filet mignon, or NY steaks and have them in your box for FREE for a year.
How many Christmas gifts are being offered with a choose-your-own freebie?
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
FAV-FAV-FAV SKINCARE PRODUCTS (I've been using these for 10+ years!)
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
FAVORITE LIP CHAP OF ALL TIME!
I am so picky about my lip chap! Maybe it's because my lips feel chapped most of the time ;) I love this small company based in Snoqualmie, WA.
Kind honeybee skincare | Keeper's Collective Website (thekeeperscollective.com)
I also love Fiona's Forest from Paradise, CA; shoutout to my hometown next door of Chico, CA, woot-woot!
Lavender Lip Balm (fionasforest.com)
(no coupons here, but please support these small women-owned businesses!).
MY FAVORITE TEA THAT I DRINK DAILY.
I LOVE this tea company! I've ordered their immune blend, peppermint, and my new fav is the chocolate mint rooibos!
Everything Tea - Tea Shop
Use the code WELLNESS20 for 20% off!
FAVE SURPRISING PRODUCT TO HELP DETOX.
Queen of the Thrones:
I love using their castor oil packs on body parts that hurt! And as I get older, that means more and more parts :)
I'm also using their castor oil packs on my liver to help my body detox from all of the medical treatments I've had in the last two years.
https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/whydidigetcancer
Use the code WHYDIDIGETCANCER10 for 10% off any order of $59 or more.
FAV NON-TOXIC HOUSECLEANING PRODUCTS:
Young Living Products:
I admit, I used to like the smell of bleach and pine sol, ugh.
Toxic fumes do not mean your house is clean, haha.
Click this link to see my non-toxic "wish list" from YL.
YoungLiving | MyAccount
Use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off your first $50 or more order!
FAV CLEANING CLOTHS ON THE PLANET! ALSO GREAT FOR EYEGLASSES, WINDOWS & SCREENS.
I have relied on E-cloths for nearly a decade to tackle all my cleaning needs without using chemicals! This was way before cancer, so I wasn't even thinking about living a non-toxic life 🙂
These exceptional microfiber cloths are genuinely in a league of their own, effortlessly eliminating 99 percent of bacteria, dirt, grime, and smudges. The best part? No more messy cleaners required! A simple wetting with water is all it takes to unleash the incredible cleaning power of E-cloths.
Click the link below and use the code CLEAN15 for your discount.
E-Cloth | Simplify your Cleaning Routine with Sustainable Kits & Mops
FAV and SURPRISING WAY TO IMPROVE SLEEP.
Occushield
I had to figure out how to decrease the amount of blue light (screens, iPad & phone) I saw at night. The more blue light you see, the more it slows down your production of melatonin (among many other things), and the next thing you know, you're getting a second wind at midnight. No, thank you.
I have this shield on my phone and iPad. It lowers the blue light, and I can't tell it's on my devices; win-win!
Blue Light Screen Filters & Protectors | Ocushield
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
45: Can a Lack of Sleep Cause Cancer? Getting Better Rest with Sleep Expert Devin Burke
I haven't been a good sleeper for the last twenty years or so. I overthink, and then I seem to get myself "worked up;" it takes me hours to fall asleep. Add in Covid and breast cancer, and I can tell you the last two years have been rough. This is why I was so excited to welcome sleep expert Devin Burke to today's podcast episode.
One of Devin's tips was to start my day with a glass of water and then coffee. He suggests I go outside and look toward the sun (never at the sun!), drink my water, and wait an hour before coffee.
I'm not sure I can do it, but I'm giving it a shot :)
Here's the sleep tip I've already started to incorporate, and I'm telling you, it's helping me to fall asleep faster.
Devin suggests going outside for five minutes a couple of times per day. The point is to give your brain a break and not try to solve any problems.
He concludes that giving your brain some downtime helps to encourage your body to sleep deeper at night.
This is harder than it sounds, so I had to leave my phone inside.
Give this episode a listen to hear more sleep tips that actually work!
If you missed it last week…
HERE'S WHAT I'M BUYING MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, DEPENDING ON IF THEY ARE NAUGHTY OR NICE OF COURSE!
Click the links below for early access to what I'm buying for my friends and family (and well, for myself, if I'm being honest 😊) this holiday season!
I'm at the stage in my life where I want to give meaningful gifts that can improve health and make people smile.
I've got as many coupon codes as possible for you and included many small businesses!
FAVORITE PROTEIN:
ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN STEAK FOR A YEAR! You can pick ribeyes, filet mignon, or NY steaks and have them in your box for FREE for a year.
How many Christmas gifts are being offered with a choose-your-own freebie?
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
FAV-FAV-FAV SKINCARE PRODUCTS (I've been using these for 10+ years!)
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
FAVORITE LIP CHAP OF ALL TIME!
I am so picky about my lip chap! Maybe it's because my lips feel chapped most of the time ;) I love this small company based in Snoqualmie, WA.
Kind honeybee skincare | Keeper's Collective Website (thekeeperscollective.com)
I also love Fiona's Forest from Paradise, CA; shoutout to my hometown next door of Chico, CA, woot-woot!
Lavender Lip Balm (fionasforest.com)
(no coupons here, but please support these small women-owned businesses!).
MY FAVORITE TEA THAT I DRINK DAILY.
I LOVE this tea company! I've ordered their immune blend, peppermint, and my new fav is the chocolate mint rooibos!
Everything Tea - Tea Shop
Use the code WELLNESS20 for 20% off!
FAVE SURPRISING PRODUCT TO HELP DETOX.
Queen of the Thrones:
I love using their castor oil packs on body parts that hurt! And as I get older, that means more and more parts :)
I'm also using their castor oil packs on my liver to help my body detox from all of the medical treatments I've had in the last two years.
https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/whydidigetcancer
Use the code WHYDIDIGETCANCER10 for 10% off any order of $59 or more.
FAV NON-TOXIC HOUSECLEANING PRODUCTS:
Young Living Products:
I admit, I used to like the smell of bleach and pine sol, ugh.
Toxic fumes do not mean your house is clean, haha.
Click this link to see my non-toxic "wish list" from YL.
YoungLiving | MyAccount
Use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off your first $50 or more order!
FAV CLEANING CLOTHS ON THE PLANET! ALSO GREAT FOR EYEGLASSES, WINDOWS & SCREENS.
I have relied on E-cloths for nearly a decade to tackle all my cleaning needs without using chemicals! This was way before cancer, so I wasn't even thinking about living a non-toxic life 🙂
These exceptional microfiber cloths are genuinely in a league of their own, effortlessly eliminating 99 percent of bacteria, dirt, grime, and smudges. The best part? No more messy cleaners required! A simple wetting with water is all it takes to unleash the incredible cleaning power of E-cloths.
Click the link below and use the code CLEAN15 for your discount.
E-Cloth | Simplify your Cleaning Routine with Sustainable Kits & Mops
FAV and SURPRISING WAY TO IMPROVE SLEEP.
Occushield
I had to figure out how to decrease the amount of blue light (screens, iPad & phone) I saw at night. The more blue light you see, the more it slows down your production of melatonin (among many other things), and the next thing you know, you're getting a second wind at midnight. No, thank you.
I have this shield on my phone and iPad. It lowers the blue light, and I can't tell it's on my devices; win-win!
Blue Light Screen Filters & Protectors | Ocushield
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
56: What I’m Buying my Family & Friends for Christmas!
HERE'S WHAT I'M BUYING MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, DEPENDING ON IF THEY ARE NAUGHTY OR NICE OF COURSE!
Click the links below for early access to what I'm buying for my friends and family (and well, for myself, if I'm being honest 😊) this holiday season!
I'm at the stage in my life where I want to give meaningful gifts that can improve health and make people smile.
I've got as many coupon codes as possible for you and included many small businesses!
FAVORITE PROTEIN:
ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN STEAK FOR A YEAR! You can pick ribeyes, filet mignon, or NY steaks and have them in your box for FREE for a year.
How many Christmas gifts are being offered with a choose-your-own freebie?
Go to the link, www.butcherbox.com/enos, and use the code ENOS to get this offer.
FAV-FAV-FAV SKINCARE PRODUCTS (I've been using these for 10+ years!)
The Body Deli:
Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
- Creme de la Rose moisturizer.
- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser.
- Vitamin C Serum.
Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!
The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?
FAVORITE LIP CHAP OF ALL TIME!
I am so picky about my lip chap! Maybe it's because my lips feel chapped most of the time ;) I love this small company based in Snoqualmie, WA.
Kind honeybee skincare | Keeper's Collective Website (thekeeperscollective.com)
I also love Fiona's Forest from Paradise, CA; shoutout to my hometown next door of Chico, CA, woot-woot!
Lavender Lip Balm (fionasforest.com)
(no coupons here, but please support these small women-owned businesses!).
MY FAVORITE TEA THAT I DRINK DAILY.
I LOVE this tea company! I've ordered their immune blend, peppermint, and my new fav is the chocolate mint rooibos!
Everything Tea - Tea Shop
Use the code WELLNESS20 for 20% off!
FAVE SURPRISING PRODUCT TO HELP DETOX.
Queen of the Thrones:
I love using their castor oil packs on body parts that hurt! And as I get older, that means more and more parts :)
I'm also using their castor oil packs on my liver to help my body detox from all of the medical treatments I've had in the last two years.
https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/whydidigetcancer
Use the code WHYDIDIGETCANCER10 for 10% off any order of $59 or more.
FAV NON-TOXIC HOUSECLEANING PRODUCTS:
Young Living Products:
I admit, I used to like the smell of bleach and pine sol, ugh.
Toxic fumes do not mean your house is clean, haha.
Click this link to see my non-toxic "wish list" from YL.
YoungLiving | MyAccount
Use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off your first $50 or more order!
FAV CLEANING CLOTHS ON THE PLANET! ALSO GREAT FOR EYEGLASSES, WINDOWS & SCREENS.
I have relied on E-cloths for nearly a decade to tackle all my cleaning needs without using chemicals! This was way before cancer, so I wasn't even thinking about living a non-toxic life 🙂
These exceptional microfiber cloths are genuinely in a league of their own, effortlessly eliminating 99 percent of bacteria, dirt, grime, and smudges. The best part? No more messy cleaners required! A simple wetting with water is all it takes to unleash the incredible cleaning power of E-cloths.
Click the link below and use the code CLEAN15 for your discount.
E-Cloth | Simplify your Cleaning Routine with Sustainable Kits & Mops
FAV and SURPRISING WAY TO IMPROVE SLEEP.
Occushield
I had to figure out how to decrease the amount of blue light (screens, iPad & phone) I saw at night. The more blue light you see, the more it slows down your production of melatonin (among many other things), and the next thing you know, you're getting a second wind at midnight. No, thank you.
I have this shield on my phone and iPad. It lowers the blue light, and I can't tell it's on my devices; win-win!
Blue Light Screen Filters & Protectors | Ocushield
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- Deborah on Instagram
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- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
55: Things I Wish I Would Have Known 30 Years Ago, but I know them now!
Episode 4: Taking better care of my teeth can lower my risk of cancer.
And according to Dr. Kelly Blodgett, that doesn’t only mean brushing or flossing. He explained in our podcast that high-quality saliva leads to a healthier body. How do I improve the quality of my saliva? Find ten to fifteen minutes per day of peace. How does this help your oral health? When you start to relax, your blood flow is better all over your body, including your mouth. When the blood flow is good to your mouth, your saliva improves, which will then impact your gut health. When your gut health is better, YOUR HEALTH IMPROVES!
I encourage you to listen to our episode, Can Root Canals Contribute to Cancer Risk?
In our interview, we discuss holistic dentistry and how the health of your mouth can impact every cell in your body.
Ensure you follow Dr. B.; he posts thought-provoking content on his social channels.
- Dr. Blodgett on Instagram (@blodgettdentalcare)
- Dr. Blodgett on Facebook (@drblodgett)
- Dr. Blodgett on YouTube (@blodgettdentalcare)
Here’s a link to the book Dr. B mentioned:
- Gutby Giulia Enders
Here’s are few more links about mercury and fluoride. This is how I educated myself so I could ask the right questions during the podcast episode.
- Smoking Teeth Video on YouTube
- HolisticDental.org
- An Inconvenient Tooth Documentary
The second podcast I unpacked in this episode is with Keith Bishop, a clinical nutritionist and retired pharmacist. The title is Daily Habits to Prevent and Fight Cancer!
My takeaway today was that let's not make cancer prevention too complicated; there are simple habits we can incorporate daily that can knock down our risk.
- Move a bit more each day.
- Cut back on sugar and alcohol.
- Don't drink super-hot beverages (darn it! I love my piping hot tea :)
Keith also told me that while colon cancer risk seems to be going down for older folks, colon cancer in younger people is on the rise. Why?
Keith believes a sedentary lifestyle is a significant contributor.
Follow Keith on social media and visit his website:
- www.PrevailOverCancer.com
- Keith Bishop on Instagram (@prevailovercancer)
- Keith Bishop on Facebook (@prevailovercancer)
Click the link below to get early access to what I’m buying for my friends and family (and well, for myself if I’m being honest 😊) this holiday season!
Deb’s Picks – Why Did I Get Cancer?
I’m at the stage in my life where I want to give meaningful gifts that can improve health and make people smile.
I’ve tried to get you as many coupon codes as I can while focusing on supporting small businesses. Not all can offer discounts to my community, and I thank you in advance for supporting them anyway!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I don't have to explain to you that the holidays can throw your eating schedule out the window!
🦃 My friends at ButcherBox genuinely want to make your life easier by giving you a FREE TURKEY and $20 off of your first box. 🦃
Go to the link butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
P.S. This deal is only good until November 12th, so sign up today for your free 10 - 12 pound bird!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Is the air in your home making you sick? A surprising conversation with an air quality expert.
I admit that after thirty years in this field, I assume that most of my "health decisions" are correct.
Yet, whenever I record a podcast, I discover more things I'm doing wrong!
GRRRRR….
At this point, I have two options:
- Get frustrated at everything "I've yet to do…"
OR
- Understand that knowledge is power, and one day at a time, incorporate new habits that can help lower disease risk.
Of course, I'm choosing choice number 2! The small changes I make will eventually create a more significant impact.
Fast forward to my conversation today with air quality expert Michael Rubino.
Michael shared some recent studies that discovered a link between many cancers and air quality. My first thought was, "Sure, I can understand poor air quality and the link to lung cancer," but no, the study suggested that poor air quality can contribute to breast, pancreatic, and many other types of cancer.
What?!
The authors explained that pollution can impact our DNA and alter our immune response. This can increase inflammation, which contributes to cancer growth. The authors also suggested that in the case of digestive cancers, pollution can affect gut health and influence cancer development.
Okay, now what? How do we make our homes safer without breaking the bank?
Michael suggested some easy fixes, such as changing out your HVAC filter more regularly and having a good air purifier in the house.
Give today's podcast a listen to learn how to test your home for air pollution and get more of Michael's great tips!
Visit Michael’s website TheMichaelRubino.com and take The Dust Test.
And check out these studies on the effects of air quality on health:
- Improving Air Quality Reduces Dementia Risk, Multiple Studies Suggest
- Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
- Air Pollution Linked with Increased Risk of Autism in Children
Here's a link to my favorite non-toxic household cleaning products:
YoungLiving | MyAccount
Use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off of your first order of $50 or more!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I don't have to explain to you that the holidays can throw your eating schedule out the window!
🦃 My friends at ButcherBox genuinely want to make your life easier by giving you a FREE TURKEY and $20 off of your first box. 🦃
Go to the link butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
P.S. This deal is only good until November 12th, so sign up today for your free 10 - 12 pound bird!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Chris Beat Cancer, attitude is everything!
Chris and I discussed the power of attitude in healing.
In a world gone mad, attitude and outlook are the only things you have control over. You are in control of your reactions to other people, and situations-that's it!
When we begin to realize that our outlook is the only factor we can control, then we have the opportunity to manage our stress in a more powerful way.
According to Chris, stress is the single most important factor--the one barrier to healing cancer--that is most often ignored. You can do everything right: diet, supplements, and every therapy under the sun, but you need to address the stress to get well.
Chris was diagnosed with stage IIIC colon cancer in 2003, at 26 years old. He had surgery but refused chemotherapy. Chris chose faith over fear and changed his entire life; he used hardcore nutrition and natural therapies to heal. His doctor told him he was "Insane," but he was wrong. Today, Chris is a best-selling author, blogger, global health & cancer coach, and speaker.
What every cancer patient needs to know - Chris Wark (chrisbeatcancer.com)
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I don't have to explain to you that the holidays can throw your eating schedule out the window!
🦃 My friends at ButcherBox genuinely want to make your life easier by giving you a FREE TURKEY and $20 off of your first box. 🦃
Go to the link butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
P.S. This deal is only good until November 12th, so sign up today for your free 10 - 12 pound bird!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
53: Can Grass-Fed Meat be Healing for You and the Planet? A Conversation with ButcherBox Founder Mike Salguero
I'm always interested to understand a person's WHY.
WHY did you start that business, or WHY do you feel that way about a topic?
It's no secret how I feel about ButcherBox, and last week; I got to sit down with the founder, Mike Salguero.
His WHY made me a bit emotional. His wife was ill, and they were trying to find grass-fed beef for the recommended anti-inflammatory diet. They couldn't it so they bought half a cow! They couldn't eat it all, so they sold the meat to friends, and ButcherBox was born.
Mike is a visionary who genuinely wants to make high-quality protein available to everyone, no matter their budget.
Give today's podcast a listen!
And this Bison deal goes away on October 31st, so make sure you sign up today!
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Reminder: This deal goes away on October 31st, so sign up today for free Bison for a YEAR!
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
40: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
A candid conversation with Tara Leigh Cobble of the Bible Recap
Confession time! This seems fitting since I just interviewed one of the most popular bible teachers on the planet. 😊
I bought my first bible when I was in my thirties. I tried hard to understand it, but I often got more confused. Finally, I connected with proverbs; that chapter was easy to understand because I could quickly apply it to my daily life.
I discovered today's guest, Tara Leigh Cobble (TLC), a few months ago; she has a podcast where she makes the bible both fun and interesting, all in less than ten minutes a day! I can do that!
I had many questions for God during my cancer journey, like why did this happen to me? I exercise and eat healthy food, and I'm nice to people. Why, why, and more why?
I wanted to see what God had to say about suffering, so I went to the top to get answers about what God says about cancer and other diseases. Can it make us better people? Is there a reason we suffer?
I must tell you that Tara Leigh has had more than her fair share of suffering, including being electrocuted during surgery to repair her heart.
Give today's episode a listen; it might answer some questions you didn't even know you had!
Tara-Leigh Cobble (taraleighcobble.com) is the creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and the author of the book by the same name. She founded D-Group, an international network of weekly discipleship and Bible study groups, and she hosts a daily radio show called The God Shot. She lives in Dallas, TX.
For more information: taraleighcobble.com | thebiblerecap.com | mydgroup.org | israelux.com
Social media: @taraleighcobble | @thebiblerecap | @mydgroup | @israeluxtours
Here’s the link to the Israel book TLC and I were talking about!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
52: Does Glyphosate contribute to cancer?
This podcast made me both sad and MAD. I interviewed Glyphosate Girl, Kelly Ryerson about the damage glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) does to our environment and our bodies.
Kelly Ryerson has spent years in the trenches explaining to anyone who would listen why this chemical is so dangerous. It’s such an easy default to just use a heavy load of chemicals to kill weeks. Did you know that there are simple alternatives to using such a large amount of chemicals in farming?
Kelly also explained to me that while this product is sold in Europe, the company that makes Roundup has created a less toxic alternative for sale in Europe. This to me is mind-blowing! If they can make a less toxic version for Europe that still works, can’t one be made for the US as well?
Kelly Ryerson works at the intersection of agriculture and health. She regularly collaborates with farmers, scientists, policymakers, and media to address agrochemical damage to our soil and bodies. She also started the news site Glyphosate Facts, which explains the link between chemical agriculture and the explosion in chronic disease. Kelly has contributed to several documentaries and news publications, co-hosts the morning show on CHDtv, and is a frequent podcast speaker. She is an Ambassador for The Rodale Institute. She has a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and completed training in integrative health coaching at Duke Integrative Medicine.
Check out Kelly’s website GlyphosateFacts.com, where she has multiple studies listed.
Please see Kelly’s list below for more information on glyphosate and health:
- National Institute of Health on Glyphosate
- Glyphosate and Breast Cancer
- Glyphosate and Neurological Disease
- Journal of Neuroinflammation
- ScienceDirect
- Glyphosate and Reproductive Health
- The Real Organic Project
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
37: Daily Habits to Prevent and Fight Cancer!
Today's podcast episode with Keith Bishop is a simple reminder that we can fight cancer or lower cancer risk through our daily habits.
My takeaway today was that let's not make cancer prevention too complicated; there are simple habits we can incorporate daily that can knock down our risk.
- Move a bit more each day.
- Cut back on sugar and alcohol.
- Don't drink super-hot beverages (darn it! I love my piping hot tea 😊)
Keith also told me that while colon cancer risk seems to be going down for older folks, colon cancer in younger people is on the rise. Why?
Keith believes a sedentary lifestyle is a significant contributor.
What that means to me is Get Up and Move, even if you add only a few sets of stairs or a quick walk after dinner.
My biggest takeaway from this conversation with Keith is that small changes can make a HUGE health impact!
Keith's Social Media and Website:
- www.PrevailOverCancer.com
- Keith Bishop on Instagram (@prevailovercancer)
- Keith Bishop on Facebook (@prevailovercancer)
Keith has some free downloads on his website including Timed Eating for Cancer, Palm Rule for Cancer Foods, and Anti-Cancer Smoothie. Keith's Mantra: Knowledge Helps You Prevail Over Cancer.
Please see Keith’s links below on some of the topics he discussed with me, including how higher consumption of sugar foods and beverages significantly increases your risk for developing cancer:
- Total and Added Sugar Intakes, Sugar Types, and Cancer Risk: Results From the Prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort
- Let Food Be Thy Medicine: The Role of Diet in Colorectal Cancer: a Narrative Review
- Associations of the Paleolithic Diet Pattern Scores and the Risk of Breast Cancer among Adults: A Case-Control Study
- Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Risk of Liver Cancer by Diabetes Status: A Pooled Analysis
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Cancer Risk: A Narrative Review
- Association of Dietary Risks, Behavioural and Lifestyle Factors, and the Magnitude of Disability Burden Among Australian Cancer Patients: An Observational Epidemiology Study
- Critical Protein GAPDH and its Regulatory Mechanisms in Cancer Cells
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
51: Can eating organ meats help prevent cancer or other diseases? Getting past the ICK FACTOR with celebrity chef, James Barry.
Did you know that eating organs can be good for you?
PLEASE KEEP READING!
Trust me, I get it. When people mentioned eating organ meat, I had flashbacks to my childhood and my grandma making liver and onions.
Believe me when I say it wasn't a positive experience.
Humans have eaten organ meats since prehistoric times, and they're rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids – including some that aren't commonly found in plant foods.
Today's podcast guest is James Barry, celebrity chef to George Clooney and Barbra Streisand (to namedrop a bit). James knows the power of eating organ meats but he also understands the ICK FACTOR.
That's why he created a super yummy way to include organ meats in your daily diet by using salt! He created a savory salt (to me it tastes like a healthy version of Lowery's season salt), and I use it on eggs, salads, and popcorn.
Listen to today's podcast to get the inside scoop on WHY organ meats are so important to consume and DID James cook organ meats for George Clooney.
James Barry’s 16 + years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. Most recently, James launched his first functional food product, Pluck, an organ-based seasoning. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet.
Follow James Barry on Instagram (@chefjamesbarry), and add more organ meat into your diet with Pluck!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Protect Your Peace to Prevent Disease (with Dr. Gregg Jantz)
Mental health, stress, and anxiety: we've all experienced these feelings.
I work to protect my peace.
What does that mean?
I'm careful about who is in my life, and I'm cautious about what I listen to because that goes directly to my mind.
Listen to today's podcast with Dr. Gregg Jantz to learn his easy tips to help you protect your peace. He was very clear with me that there are things we can do daily to have more peace and, thus, better health. Here are some of my favorite tips that I do daily to create more peace in my life (all of my tips received a big thumbs up from Dr. J!). I've worked hard to surround myself with encouraging and kind people.
I've also canceled our television cable, which allows me to choose how and when I hear the news.
I had to recognize what I could control to guard my peace.
What I can control today:
- What I'm hearing.
- What I'm eating and drinking.
- How did I respond to negative situations or people?
- My attitude.
- That. Is. It.
Once I realized that I could control these things and only these things (newsflash, I had to learn I couldn't control people), my stress levels started to change, and I found my joy returning.
Here's the daily ritual I do to protect my peace:
- I start my day with a glass of water while I look out my window and not at my PHONE.
- I make a cup of coffee and walk outside, rain or shine, and look toward the sun, not at the sun as that can damage your eyes.
- I return inside and read my Bible and write in my gratitude journal.
- I take five deep breaths and do a little bit of stretching at the top of every hour.
Dr. Jantz is the founder of The Center A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, voted a Top Ten facility for Depression Treatment in the United States. Dr. Jantz pioneered Whole Person Care in the 1980s and is a world-renowned expert on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, technology addiction, and abuse.
Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 40 books and a go-to media authority on mental and behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN.
For more information about Dr. Jantz, click on the link below:
Dr. Gregory Jantz – Best Selling Author, Depression Specialist (drgregoryjantz.com)
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
50: If Your Mom Had Breast Cancer, Does that Mean You Will Too? A Candid Conversation with a Genetic Cancer Prevention Coach.
This is a topic I don’t know much about, so I was looking forward to interviewing Cancer Prevention Coach and nurse, Krista.
Krista’s focus is on genetic testing because she’s tested positive for a strong breast cancer gene, and she believes it’s the same gene that caused her mother’s breast cancer.
- I’ve always wondered: if a close relative had cancer does that mean I will get it too?
- What can you do to prevent cancer if it’s a big part of your family history?
- How “close” does the relative with cancer have to be to increase your own risk?
- Are there tests that you can take to see if you have strong cancer genes?
Krista answered all these questions and so many more.
This is a tough topic, and I’ll be honest a little scary when you think about getting tested to see if you have a higher likelihood of cancer. But Krista is very clear that knowledge is power, and it’s better to understand the risks in your genetics so you can take action to lower your risk.
We had an enlightening conversation about stress and its link to cancer. We are both in agreement that organic is best when it comes to produce, but we also understand that it can also be very expensive. We discussed some unique ways to eat organic produce (she suggests eating 8-10 servings per day) without blowing your food budget.
Krista, BSN, RN, combines her diverse training in traditional medicine, integrative oncology, and functional nutrition to her work with patients at high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic mutations and/or family history. She is currently finishing her Master’s degree at Arizona state University as part of the first Medical Nutrition program in the country. Her focus is nutrigenomics and personalized cancer prevention. She has training through Harvard Medical School in cancer genomics, precision oncology, and immuno-oncology. Krista truly believes knowledge is power, and considers herself a life-long learner.
Her passion for prevention began amidst her mother’s 12+ year battle with breast cancer which was caused by a genetic mutation. Krista, who is also a carrier of this mutation, has since dedicated her career to educating herself about cancer and showing others how to decrease risk as much as possible. She wants others to understand that genetics is just a small piece of the puzzle, and that their DNA is not their destiny.
She owns a private nutrition practice in which she works closely with patients to create individualized prevention plans, and offers various courses throughout the year. Her goal is to empower patients with integrative nutrition and lifestyle modifications and teach them how to “fill their plates, and their lives, with purpose.”
To learn more about upcoming classes Krista will be offering, you can follow her on Instagram (@cancer.prevention.coach)
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Can Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?
I loved this interview with my naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Laura James.
She is a wealth of information and was a great support to me during my breast cancer battle.
We discussed estrogen's role in breast cancer and how too much can be problematic. According to Dr. James, excess estrogen (we pick up a lot of additional estrogen from using plastic and cosmetics) may encourage cancer growth. However, she states that the "jury is still out" on whether estrogen causes cancer.
We also talk about consuming soy products (spoiler alert, I eat soy!) and if some soy products are better than others.
We also discussed a few products I use and that Dr. James recommends for those gosh-darn hot flashes!
Her website is a powerful resource for anyone fighting breast cancer or trying to avoid it! Visit LauraJamesND.com.
For the Hot Flash supplement created by Dr. James, visit her website above or click here!
About Dr. Laura James:
Dr. Laura James is a naturopathic oncologist in private practice in Bellingham, WA. She is trained in safely managing complementary and alternative therapies for cancer patients undergoing conventional cancer treatments.
She provides complementary medicine consultations regarding whole foods nutrition, botanical medicine, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications to attain optimum health during cancer treatment and after. She founded Red Cedar Wellness Center, an interdisciplinary integrative health clinic for adults in Bellevue, in 2002, and acted as medical director through 2018.
Dr. James has a bachelor's degree from Tufts University in Boston, and her naturopathic medicine doctorate from Bastyr University in Seattle. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She has served on the Board of Team Survivor Northwest, and as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University's Center for Natural Health. She collaborates with major medical institutions around the Puget Sound area regarding implementation of integrative medicine programs for cancer patients. She is a sought-after speaker for local and national organizations, including the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Evergreen Healthcare, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Cancer Lifeline, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
🚨New Deb’s Fav Alert! 🚨
YOUNG LIVING PRODUCTS
When my new friend Wendy Kathryn (toxins lawyer) told me on our podcast about the dangerous chemicals in insect repellant, I wanted to cry.
🦟 BUGS LOVE TO MUNCH ON ME 🦟
I can't be outside after the sun goes down because the bugs come out, and within minutes, I've got multiple bites, and BONUS, I have a skin reaction, and it will take close to a month for the bite to go away.
I ended up in my local Urgent Care Med Center a few summers ago because I had so many bug bites.
I use the industrial strength stuff to protect myself. That is, until I heard my friend talk about the Young Living Bug Repellant. It uses the power of essential oils along with sesame oil and citronella. I was suspicious but desperate enough to try this out at my next outdoor event. I applied it everywhere, and the only place I got a bug bite was in the middle of my back - exactly the spot I couldn't reach ahah.
The bottle lasts a long time, and I love that it also comes in wipes.
Click HERE to see my favorite items from Young Living.
And use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off of your first order of $50
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
49: Things I Wish I Would Have Known 30 Years Ago, Episode 3 - Fear Factor
I hate to admit that I've spent a considerable chunk of my adulthood making decisions based on fear.
Letting fear run your decisions is a recipe for disaster.
It impacts all your relationships, career, and outlook on life.
Fear complicates, and truth liberates.
I wish I would have understood that in my younger years.
But it's never too late, and I can tell you that cancer changed me.
I had a choice of being crippled by fear or pushing the pause button when fearful thoughts came rushing in. Pressing the pause button allowed me to ask more questions, gather more information, and not get caught up in fearful thoughts.
I can't say that I never go down the rabbit hole of scary thoughts, but it happens much less often than it used to!
Give today's podcast a listen as I recap the skills I learned from my first podcast guest, Jamie Winship.
Learn more about Jamie Winship at JamieWinship.com.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
48: Can acupuncture help prevent cancer?
Dr. Amanda Tieu states, "Acupuncture has little to no risk and helps with pain, stress, and inflammation."
She's seen many success stories, from helping couples with infertility to injured veterans who've tried everything for pain. In the case of Dr. Tieu's Army veteran patient, his Dr. suggested acupuncture as a last-ditch effort to try before getting surgery; spoiler alert, the veteran had so much success with acupuncture and pain management that he skipped the surgery!
Dr. Tieu also discussed how acupuncture can inhibit the signals from the brain that are screaming, PAIN! It can block pain signals and turn down inflammation.
I've had great success in using acupuncture to manage pain. I broke my leg snow skiing twenty-five years ago and didn't have the resources to get it fixed using surgery (I didn't have good health insurance, owned a business, and couldn't afford to take time off). I used acupuncture for pain management and inflammation. Fast forward to today, and I've trained for and completed five half marathons and surf five days a week.
I can tell you that my experience with acupuncture has been nothing but positive!
Dr. Tieu received her Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and License in Massage Therapy at Bastyr University. She is board certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
She has participated in local nonprofit organizations that sought to provide care to underserved patients, focused on acute injuries and post-recovery treatments of athletes at Bastyr’s Sports Medicine Club, and volunteered as a clinical care member at her local hospital.
Dr. Tieu believes in providing quality patient care through an integrative medical approach. She is passionate about bringing sustainable changes to a patient’s overall health. Her current areas of interest are primary care, pain management, and dermatology.
More information about the health benefits of accupuncture:
Researchers pinpoint how acupuncture targets inflammation – Harvard Gazette
The Anti-Inflammatory Actions and Mechanisms of Acupuncture from Acupoint to Target Organs via Neuro-Immune Regulation - PubMed (nih.gov)
Effect of Acupuncture on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications (researchgate.net)
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
48: Can acupuncture help prevent cancer?
Dr. Amanda Tieu states, "Acupuncture has little to no risk and helps with pain, stress, and inflammation."
She's seen many success stories, from helping couples with infertility to injured veterans who've tried everything for pain. In the case of Dr. Tieu's Army veteran patient, his Dr. suggested acupuncture as a last-ditch effort to try before getting surgery; spoiler alert, the veteran had so much success with acupuncture and pain management that he skipped the surgery!
Dr. Tieu also discussed how acupuncture can inhibit the signals from the brain that are screaming, PAIN! It can block pain signals and turn down inflammation.
I've had great success in using acupuncture to manage pain. I broke my leg snow skiing twenty-five years ago and didn't have the resources to get it fixed using surgery (I didn't have good health insurance, owned a business, and couldn't afford to take time off). I used acupuncture for pain management and inflammation. Fast forward to today, and I've trained for and completed five half marathons and surf five days a week.
I can tell you that my experience with acupuncture has been nothing but positive!
Dr. Tieu received her Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and License in Massage Therapy at Bastyr University. She is board certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
She has participated in local nonprofit organizations that sought to provide care to underserved patients, focused on acute injuries and post-recovery treatments of athletes at Bastyr’s Sports Medicine Club, and volunteered as a clinical care member at her local hospital.
Dr. Tieu believes in providing quality patient care through an integrative medical approach. She is passionate about bringing sustainable changes to a patient’s overall health. Her current areas of interest are primary care, pain management, and dermatology.
More information about the health benefits of accupuncture:
Researchers pinpoint how acupuncture targets inflammation – Harvard Gazette
The Anti-Inflammatory Actions and Mechanisms of Acupuncture from Acupoint to Target Organs via Neuro-Immune Regulation - PubMed (nih.gov)
Effect of Acupuncture on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications (researchgate.net)
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- MOLD: Can That Musty Smell Make You Sick?
I learned much from today's podcast with mold expert Bridgit Danner.
I've never given much thought about mold and the impact it could have on chronic disease or even cancer!
When Bridgit explained that chemical warfare is often made from a mold, she got my attention!
If mold is strong enough to be used in a bomb, what kind of havoc can it create in my body?
Listen to today's episode to learn more about this fascinating topic.
Information About Today’s Guest, Bridgit Danner:
- www.BridgitDanner.com
Links to Bridgit's Books:
- The Ultimate Guide to Toxic Mold Recovery: Take Back Your Home, Health & Life
- Your Complete Guide to Health Recovery from Toxic Mold
According to Dr. Isaac Eliaz:
"You may not be aware of it, but mold is probably affecting your health. So even if it’s not on your mind, “how to detox your body from mold” should be something we all need to be asking.
Even if mold is making you sick, you might not know it’s the source of your symptoms. That’s because mold toxicity can act like many other conditions, so it often goes misdiagnosed and untreated. Exposure can cause many different symptoms, including:
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Memory problems
- Dizziness
- Sinus infections
- Wheezing
- Trouble concentrating
- Sensitivity to light
- Skin rash
- Digestive problems
One of the main reasons mold toxins can cause so many different symptoms is this: These toxins can suppress or damage your immune system. Not only can they bring on symptoms themselves, they can make you more vulnerable to other illnesses.
Surrounded by Mold
Mold exposure is shockingly common. It’s found in the air, damp or water-damaged buildings, even the food you’re eating. Foods that commonly contain mold include cereal grains, nuts, spices, coffee, bulk foods (like the kind you buy from bins to save money) and dairy products.
You come across mold inside and outside, and it can travel around with you. Mold spores can attach to things like:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Pets
- Reusable grocery bags
That means it can come home with you from just about anywhere. And if it ends up somewhere even slightly damp, it will grow and multiply.
In nature, mold speeds up the break down (decomposition) of things like dead trees and fallen leaves. Some molds are used to make cheese or create antibiotics.
But many types of mold can be hazardous to your health. These molds produce mycotoxins, poisons that can cause severe health problems and a wide variety of symptoms.
The two most common harmful mycotoxins are aflatoxin and ochratoxin, and exposure to either (or both) of these can trigger substantial health issues — from chronic allergies to cancer.
What’s more, if your body can’t remove these toxins on its own, they can slip into long-term storage to cause lasting or recurring damage.
Mycotoxins Damage Your Health
Mycotoxins are sneaky. While mold itself can’t enter your bloodstream — though it can hang around and colonize in spots like your nostrils and lungs — mycotoxins can get into your bloodstream and circulate throughout your body.
These opportunistic toxins can hijack your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections. If your immune system is already compromised (such as people with autoimmune conditions or undergoing cancer treatment), mycotoxins take advantage. If you’re healthy, they can make you very sick.
- Studies show that mycotoxins can:
- Cause lung inflammation that can make it harder to breathe
- Disrupt your gut health by reducing beneficial bacteria and encouraging pathogens
- Trigger chronic fatigue syndrome
- Affect brain function and cognition
- Cause liver damage, including cancer
- Worsen allergy and asthma symptoms
Unfortunately, mold toxicity is frequently misdiagnosed. Because of its wide-ranging effects, it’s typically mistaken for other conditions including depression, multiple sclerosis, or autoimmune conditions. Plus, because mycotoxins are opportunistic, they’re often connected with debilitating diseases such as Lyme disease, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and fibromyalgia."
From "How to Detox Your Body from Mold Without Stressing Out Your Kidneys & Liver" by Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
36: Can Positive Emotions Kill Cancer Cells?
Join me for part two of my interview with the New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope, Dr. Kelly Turner.
Did you know that positive emotions can impact your pituitary and pineal glands and flood your bloodstream with oxytocin, relaxin, serotonin, and endorphins?
Translation: These hormones have been shown in studies to reduce the spread of and the growth speed of cancer cells.
Dr. Turner also shared that researchers dripped oxytocin into Petri dishes holding breast cancer cells; the oxytocin diminished the breast cancer cells.
Listen to today's podcast episode to discover the ten healing factors all her study subjects had in common.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
- Radically changing your diet
- Taking control of your health
- Following your intuition
- Using herbs and supplements
- Releasing suppressed emotions
- Increasing positive emotions
- Embracing social support
- Deepening your spiritual connection
- Having strong reasons for living
- Exercise
In Radical Remission, Dr. Turner states that these factors are in no particular ranking order — in her research, there was no “clear winner” among the factors. While some people focused more on one factor than others, the majority of the survivors she interviewed did practice all nine of these key factors. These key factors are now considered “hypotheses” — that is, more research is needed to “prove” that these factors improve the chances of healing from cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Turner points out: “I don’t give medical advice nor do I even give advice. I’m just here to report on my research, and I can certainly say what radical remission survivors would do from a research standpoint.”
Dr. Turner shows how survivors overcame dire circumstances and diagnoses using modalities beyond the conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other “standard” cancer treatments. Interestingly, seven of these ten key factors that Radical Remission survivors reported using are psychosocial (mental/emotional) factors, while the other three are nutritionally and movement-related.
While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around.
Information About Today’s Guest, Dr. Kelly Turner:
- Kelly-Turner.com
- Radical Remission on Instagram (@RadicalRemission)
Order Dr. Turner's Books here:
- Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases
- Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
35: Can Listening to Your Intuition Cause a Radical Remission?
A candid conversation with Dr. Kelly Turner, author of "Radical Remission and Radical Hope."
Today I welcome Kelly A Turner, Ph.D. and New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope.
Kelly and I talk about the difference between radical remission and spontaneous healing and the ten key healing factors that cancer survivors have in common. Sure, we can assume that changing diet and lowering stress levels can impact healing but what about factors such as listening to your intuition? For Dr. Turner, intuition was the hardest healing factor for her to understand so she dove into research to see if this could be a legitimate healing factor, spoiler alert, she found numerous studies citing intuition as a healing factor.
According to Dr. Turner, almost all the Radical Remission survivors that she interviewed mentioned doing these same ten things to heal their cancer.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
- Radically changing your diet
- Taking control of your health
- Following your intuition
- Using herbs and supplements
- Releasing suppressed emotions
- Increasing positive emotions
- Embracing social support
- Deepening your spiritual connection
- Having strong reasons for living
- Exercise
In Radical Remission, Dr. Turner states that these factors are in no particular ranking order — in her research, there was no “clear winner” among the factors. While some people focused more on one factor than others, the majority of the survivors she interviewed did practice all nine of these key factors. These key factors are now considered “hypotheses” — that is, more research is needed to “prove” that these factors improve the chances of healing from cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Turner points out: “I don’t give medical advice, nor do I even give advice. I’m just here to report on my research, and I can certainly say what radical remission survivors would do from a research standpoint.”
Dr. Turner shows how survivors overcame dire circumstances and diagnoses using modalities beyond the conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other “standard” cancer treatments. Interestingly, seven of these ten key factors that Radical Remission survivors reported using are psychosocial (mental/emotional) factors, while the other three are nutritionally and movement-related.
While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around
Information About Today’s Guest, Dr. Kelly Turner:
- Kelly-Turner.com
- Radical Remission on Instagram (@RadicalRemission)
Links to Dr. Turner's Books:
- Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases
- Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
47: Things I Wish I Would Have Known 30 Years Ago, Segment 2
I wish I had understood the healing power of joy, hope, and happiness. And the power of having an inner circle that believes similarly.
But I know now! And I work daily to have more joy, happiness, and hope. Is that easy? Nope. I had to cultivate these emotions by setting up my day correctly.
What does that mean to “set up my day” correctly? It means I no longer over-schedule myself; I spend time outside first thing in the morning and start my day “hanging out” with God and praying for my friends and family. I allow more margin in my day, which helps me keep my stress levels lower.
According to Dr. Kelly Turner, almost all the Radical Remission survivors she interviewed mentioned doing these ten things to heal their cancer.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
- Radically changing your diet
- Taking control of your health
- Following your intuition
- Using herbs and supplements
- Releasing suppressed emotions
- Increasing positive emotions
- Embracing social support
- Deepening your spiritual connection
- Having strong reasons for living
- Exercise
In 2023 I am very focused on number 6 on the list above!
I loved my interview with Radical Remission author Dr. Kelly Turner.
I re-listened to it and was reminded how happiness hormones can kill cancer cells.
Here are some studies that she suggested for my listeners:
Modulation of Anti-Tumor Immunity by the Brain's Reward System
Oxytocin and Cancer: An Emerging Link
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
46: What Does Indiana Jones Know About preventing cancer? A Conversation with Archaeologist Dr. Bill Schindler
Dr. Bill Schindler told me that in 2 decades of research, he’d learned two simple truths:
- Humans are sicker than ever before, and
- We must learn from the ancestral past to correct the mistakes of the modern food system.
In today's podcast, Dr. S. tells us we should ask ourselves not what we should eat but how; specifically, to look at food in an ancestral way that makes the food we eat as safe and nourishing as it can be for our bodies.
Bill has spent his career studying indigenous groups worldwide and now understands that living a full and healthy life means understanding how people prepared their food hundreds of years ago.
We had an enlightening discussion about fermented foods, nixtamalizing, organ meats, and farmer's markets. He explained that our digestive tract is very inefficient and "processing our foods," for example, eating sourdough bread can allow our bodies to absorb more nutrients from the food.
His website states that our relationship with food does not exist in a vacuum. That is why diets don't work – they are always out of context because they do not consider the other aspects of "life" that are so important to us. How we acquire, process, store, share, and consume food is uniquely human and embedded in practically all aspects of our lives. So learning to eat like humans again is really about learning to live like humans again.
I HIGHLY recommend purchasing his book, taking one of his online classes, or following him on social media! Click the link below for more deets!
It’s not about what we eat, but HOW we eat it. Take control of your health.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
🦬 Free Bison for a year + $20 off your first box using code ENOS! 🦬
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get this offer!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Can Root Canals Contribute to Cancer Risk?
You better fasten your seatbelt for this podcast episode.
Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett joins me today to discuss how oral health affects the rest of your body and the hazards of silver mercury fillings, root canals, and fluoride.
I’ve never been one of those people that hated going to see the dentist. On the contrary, I always felt bad for them because no one wants to see them!
Dr. B. felt called to this profession because he wanted to change how people felt about going to the dentist.
I love Dr. B’s commonsense approach to dental work and oral health.
In our interview, we discuss holistic dentistry and how the health of your mouth can impact every cell in your body.
About Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett:
Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience. Over the past 20 years, he has created a practice that is recognized as an international hotspot for Dental Tourism. He attracts those who seek a holistic and integrative biological approach to their oral health. Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Blodgett shares truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His post series illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health and provides best practices for predictable oral and systemic health.
Dr. Kelly Blodgett is a General Dentist who is board certified in Naturopathic Medical Dentistry and Integrative Biological Dental Medicine and is the founder of Blodgett Dental Care in Portland, Oregon.
Make sure you follow Dr. B.; he posts some very surprising content on his social channels.
- Dr. Blodgett on Instagram (@blodgettdentalcare)
- Dr. Blodgett on Facebook (@drblodgett)
- Dr. Blodgett on YouTube (@blodgettdentalcare)
Here’s a link to the book Dr. B mentioned:
- Gutby Giulia Enders
Here’s are few more links about mercury and fluoride. This is how I educated myself so I could ask the right questions during the podcast episode.
- Smoking Teeth Video on YouTube
- HolisticDental.org
- An Inconvenient Tooth Documentary
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I love using Bison! It's very nutrient dense and contains conjugated linoleic acid (I know, what the heck does that mean?), which means Bison has anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are the other reasons why I love using Bison in place of ground beef:
- Higher amounts of omega three fatty acids.
- More b12, zinc, iron, and selenium than beef.
- Some studies show it's got four times the vitamin E compared to beef.
- Lower in calories and cholesterol.
- It is lower fat, so it will cook faster than ground beef.
My friends at BB are offering a deal that they've never offered to anyone! I had to say "pretty please" a couple of times, and guess what? It worked! I can't tell you how long they will offer this deal to me, but here it is:
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
45: Can a Lack of Sleep Cause Cancer? Getting Better Rest with Sleep Expert Devin Burke
I haven't been a good sleeper for the last twenty years or so. I overthink, and then I seem to get myself "worked up;" it takes me hours to fall asleep. Add in Covid and breast cancer, and I can tell you the last two years have been rough. This is why I was so excited to welcome sleep expert Devin Burke to today's podcast episode.
One of Devin's tips was to start my day with a glass of water and then coffee. He suggests I go outside and look toward the sun (never at the sun!), drink my water, and wait an hour before coffee.
I'm not sure I can do it, but I'm giving it a shot :)
Here's the sleep tip I've already started to incorporate, and I'm telling you, it's helping me to fall asleep faster.
Devin suggests going outside for five minutes a couple of times per day. The point is to give your brain a break and not try to solve any problems.
He concludes that giving your brain some downtime helps to encourage your body to sleep deeper at night.
This is harder than it sounds, so I had to leave my phone inside.
Give this episode a listen to hear more sleep tips that actually work!
Follow Devin on Instagram (@devinburkewellness)
Take the 2-Mintue Sleep Quiz
Schedule a consultation at the Sleep Science Academy
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I'm picky about fish. I will only purchase wild fish, and yes, I'm that obnoxious person that asks the waitstaff in restaurants where they got the fish! I know that wild is healthier, and this is why I love ButcherBox wild salmon!
Recent studies show that higher fish consumption is associated with improved immune function. The study, which looked at the cancer-fighting effects of the Mediterranean diet, found that people who reported eating less fish and more red meat showed several common abnormalities in their blood that suggested a higher risk of cancer.
Wild and smaller fish, such as salmon, are anti-inflammatory and associated with better brain, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🐟2 lbs. wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon free in every box for 3 months + $20 off your first order using code ENOS!🐟
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get 2 lbs salmon for free in every box for 3 months plus $20 off your first order!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Clean Beauty – A Conversation with Gabriel of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc.
I was shocked when Gabriel told me that we each have 5-7 pounds of skin and that our skin is our biggest organ. The skin works as a filter, so what goes on our skin goes into our bodies. Yikes! It made me think about what types of products I use on my skin, hair, and nails.
Ironically, I just returned from my annual National Association of Nutritional Professionals conference. One of the speakers mentioned that within 4 minutes of using nail polish, the chemicals from the polish hit our bloodstream.
When you hear two messages within days that sound the same, I know it's a sign!
One of my big takeaways from my conversation with Gabriel is how we can make our own or DIY natural products. For example, he likes to use Jojoba oil as a moisturizer, and he cooks with essential oils.
Listen to the podcast episode to learn more of his DIY secrets!
Gabriel De Santino is the founder and CEO of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc., a global natural beauty empire whose brands include Gabriel, Zuzu Luxe, and Clean Kids Naturally. Born of Latin descent and raised off the coast of Mexico, Gabriel, at an early age, was naturally drawn to the coastal life and heavily influenced by his grandmother's holistic practices. At the age of 18, Gabriel moved to Seattle, Washington. He knew the Pacific Northwest had a rising fashion and beauty scene and joined the movement at a local beauty counter. It was there that Gabriel fell in love with makeup but was also inspired to look past the made-up face. He soon secured a position at a salon & spa to learn more about the industry and how he may change it. After attending aesthetician school, he quickly discovered he wanted to first correct the skin before covering it up, a mantra he still practices today. As an aesthetician, he struggled because women were using toxic products on their skin. But, given his background as a naturopath and familiarity with sea botanicals, his calling was loud and clear.
In 1992, he solicited his friends and family's moral and financial support. As a result, he started Gabriel Organics, a complete line of all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free skincare products made with seaweed as its hero ingredient. Gabriel Cosmetic Inc.'s prestige and diverse brand portfolio were created out of one man's vision of clearly defining natural beauty and being able to provide affordable and accessible vegan beauty products to consumers worldwide. Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc. is headquartered in its original area of Redmond, Washington, with over 25 employees and its fearless leader, Gabriel De Santino, leading the charge every step of the way.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I'm picky about fish. I will only purchase wild fish, and yes, I'm that obnoxious person that asks the waitstaff in restaurants where they got the fish! I know that wild is healthier, and this is why I love ButcherBox wild salmon!
Recent studies show that higher fish consumption is associated with improved immune function. The study, which looked at the cancer-fighting effects of the Mediterranean diet, found that people who reported eating less fish and more red meat showed several common abnormalities in their blood that suggested a higher risk of cancer.
Wild and smaller fish, such as salmon, are anti-inflammatory and associated with better brain, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🐟2 lbs. wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon free in every box for 3 months + $20 off your first order using code ENOS!🐟
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get 2 lbs salmon for free in every box for 3 months plus $20 off your first order!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
44: Things I Wish I’d Known Thirty Years Ago, But I Know Now!
The old pre-cancer me was too busy to take the time to see how someone was doing. I found my identity in being busy.
Busy is not my true identity.
Being busy was a distraction that kept me from connecting to people and activities that I loved.
- It's never a "waste of time" to connect with someone.
- The post-cancer me has discovered the importance of "being" instead of "doing."
- Eating is one of the critical components of staying healthy! When you eat, be present; look at your food, not your computer screen.
- Take a deep breath before you react to situations or the people around you.
- Work to stay at peace with those around you. I'm still working on this one :)
The new me finds her identity in being generous with people, asking how people are, and praying for them. As a result, I get just as much accomplished every day, and my stress levels are lower because I've taken the time to connect with people and be present in my daily surroundings.
Give the podcast a listen to discover the health habits I wish I had started 30 years ago.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I'm picky about fish. I will only purchase wild fish, and yes, I'm that obnoxious person that asks the waitstaff in restaurants where they got the fish! I know that wild is healthier, and this is why I love ButcherBox wild salmon!
Recent studies show that higher fish consumption is associated with improved immune function. The study, which looked at the cancer-fighting effects of the Mediterranean diet, found that people who reported eating less fish and more red meat showed several common abnormalities in their blood that suggested a higher risk of cancer.
Wild and smaller fish, such as salmon, are anti-inflammatory and associated with better brain, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🐟2 lbs. wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon free in every box for 3 months + $20 off your first order using code ENOS!🐟
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get 2 lbs salmon for free in every box for 3 months plus $20 off your first order!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
43: Can the Body Heal Itself from Cancer or Autoimmune Disorders?
I loved my conversation with Holistic Nurse Practitioner Alyssa Siegel.
Alyssa is not afraid to go against big pharma to tell us how to use pharmaceutical alternatives, such as supplements and tinctures.
She believes that the body can heal itself if we create a healthy environment so our bodies can thrive.
She is in hot pursuit of trying to find out what made her patients ill in the first place; what's the root cause of why they're sick?
She believes that the body is designed to heal itself and that you can recover if you can lower your toxin load. She also talks about the emotional aspect of illness and how that can be a considerable contributor to staying sick.
She was also very candid that the food most of us consume is very inflammatory, and it's difficult to heal when your body is in a state of inflammation.
She offered doable health hacks so that your body can heal itself!
Follow Alyssa on Instagram (@shoreholisticnutrition)
Schedule a virtual appointment with Alyssa
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I'm picky about fish. I will only purchase wild fish, and yes, I'm that obnoxious person that asks the waitstaff in restaurants where they got the fish! I know that wild is healthier, and this is why I love ButcherBox wild salmon!
Recent studies show that higher fish consumption is associated with improved immune function. The study, which looked at the cancer-fighting effects of the Mediterranean diet, found that people who reported eating less fish and more red meat showed several common abnormalities in their blood that suggested a higher risk of cancer.
Wild and smaller fish, such as salmon, are anti-inflammatory and associated with better brain, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🐟2 lbs. wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon free in every box for 3 months + $20 off your first order using code ENOS!🐟
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get 2 lbs salmon for free in every box for 3 months plus $20 off your first order!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
42: Do Dryer Sheets Increase Indoor Air Pollution?
If you’re not breathing well, you’re not WELL!
This episode is part two of my conversation with Wendy, a toxins lawyer, and clean-living coach. We had a candid and, at times, shocking conversation about indoor air quality and cleaning products.
Wendy told me indoor air quality could be 2-5 more polluted than outdoor air. And since, on average, we spend 90% of our time indoors, the quality of our indoor air matters.
A doctor told me many years ago that if you're not breathing well, you're not well.
We also have an interesting discussion about household cleaning products and the pollution they can bring into your space.
Wendy shared with me that she used to have terrible migraines. She was living in Italy when her daughter was born, and her daughter was suffering from a skin disorder. Her Italian pediatrician suggested she get rid of all synthetic fragrances in her home (laundry detergent and cleaning supplies); she did, and her daughter's skin was healed, and Wendy also got rid of her migraines!
Download Wendy's guide called Tossing the Toxins at www.tossingthetoxins.com.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I'm picky about fish. I will only purchase wild fish, and yes, I'm that obnoxious person that asks the waitstaff in restaurants where they got the fish! I know that wild is healthier, and this is why I love ButcherBox wild salmon!
Recent studies show that higher fish consumption is associated with improved immune function. The study, which looked at the cancer-fighting effects of the Mediterranean diet, found that people who reported eating less fish and more red meat showed several common abnormalities in their blood that suggested a higher risk of cancer.
Wild and smaller fish, such as salmon, are anti-inflammatory and associated with better brain, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🐟2 lbs. wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon free in every box for 3 months + $20 off your first order using code ENOS!🐟
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get 2 lbs salmon for free in every box for 3 months plus $20 off your first order!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
41: Is Tap Water Safe to Drink?
A candid conversation with a toxins lawyer and health coach
If you're going to only listen to one of my podcast episodes this year, THIS IS THE ONE!
Wendy is a Toxins Lawyer and clean-living coach, and we had a candid and, at times, frightening conversation about tap water and cancer risk.
Before cancer, I would say that I was suspicious but still trusting; for example, if the water was coming out of my tap, I believed the government was doing its job to keep us safe.
Then the train derailed in Ohio, and within days the local government was telling its citizens the water was just fine.
I'm not a water expert, but I know enough to figure out that the water is unfit for consumption when thousands of chemicals get dumped into local waterways.
Wendy explained that when the clean water act was signed in 1974 that it worked well for the next 15 years. Then the local water companies decided they couldn't keep up with the water testing regulations, so the clean water act was amended. The EPA left it up to the discretion of individual water agencies to test or not test.
Since then, only two additional contaminants have been added to the list of chemicals to be aware of. And let's be honest; new chemicals are being created yearly in our country. Sadly, this is an example of buyer beware; we can no longer trust the water from our tap.
Here are my questions:
- What's in my local water?
Go to this site to check out what contaminants might be in your local tap: EWG Tap Water Database.
- What can we do to drink water without contaminants?
Filter, filter, filter! Wendy discusses her fav filters in this podcast episode.
- How much is this going to cost me?
Wendy says this is the most critical first step to detoxing, so it will cost money; UGH! But she has multiple suggestions for filters at a variety of price points.
Download Wendy's guide called Tossing the Toxins at www.tossingthetoxins.com.
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
I'm picky about fish. I will only purchase wild fish, and yes, I'm that obnoxious person that asks the waitstaff in restaurants where they got the fish! I know that wild is healthier, and this is why I love ButcherBox wild salmon!
Recent studies show that higher fish consumption is associated with improved immune function. The study, which looked at the cancer-fighting effects of the Mediterranean diet, found that people who reported eating less fish and more red meat showed several common abnormalities in their blood that suggested a higher risk of cancer.
Wild and smaller fish, such as salmon, are anti-inflammatory and associated with better brain, hormonal, and nervous system health.
🐟2 lbs. wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon free in every box for 3 months + $20 off your first order using code ENOS!🐟
Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ENOS and use code ENOS to get 2 lbs salmon for free in every box for 3 months plus $20 off your first order!
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
40: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
A candid conversation with Tara Leigh Cobble of the Bible Recap
Confession time! This seems fitting since I just interviewed one of the most popular bible teachers on the planet. 😊
I bought my first bible when I was in my thirties. I tried hard to understand it, but I often got more confused. Finally, I connected with proverbs; that chapter was easy to understand because I could quickly apply it to my daily life.
I discovered today's guest, Tara Leigh Cobble (TLC), a few months ago; she has a podcast where she makes the bible both fun and interesting, all in less than ten minutes a day! I can do that!
I had many questions for God during my cancer journey, like why did this happen to me? I exercise and eat healthy food, and I'm nice to people. Why, why, and more why?
I wanted to see what God had to say about suffering, so I went to the top to get answers about what God says about cancer and other diseases. Can it make us better people? Is there a reason we suffer?
I must tell you that Tara Leigh has had more than her fair share of suffering, including being electrocuted during surgery to repair her heart.
Give today's episode a listen; it might answer some questions you didn't even know you had!
Tara-Leigh Cobble (taraleighcobble.com) is the creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and the author of the book by the same name. She founded D-Group, an international network of weekly discipleship and Bible study groups, and she hosts a daily radio show called The God Shot. She lives in Dallas, TX.
For more information: taraleighcobble.com | thebiblerecap.com | mydgroup.org | israelux.com
Social media: @taraleighcobble | @thebiblerecap | @mydgroup | @israeluxtours
Here’s the link to the Israel book TLC and I were talking about!
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
Ultimate Convenience
Get just what you want delivered right to your doorstep
FREE SHIPPING for the continental U.S. and no surprise fees
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Connect with Deborah
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- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
39: Putting ‘Junk’ in Your Heart Will Make You Sick
A candid conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud
Being vulnerable makes me uncomfortable, especially considering how I "used to be" before cancer.
Before cancer, it was crucial to me to be liked. So, "to make" people like me, I didn't always share my opinions or let people get to know the "real me."
When I received the cancer diagnosis, everything changed.
Suddenly, I had to save my energy for healing, and I stopped caring if people liked me. I then started to look at some of my relationships. Some of my friendships needed better boundaries, and I needed to manage my expectations about the friendship.
All of a sudden, I FELT FREE. I felt lighter and truly began to enjoy the people in my life.
I first heard Dr. Cloud, author of Boundaries, on the radio twenty-five years ago.
So, you can imagine how delighted I was when Dr. Cloud agreed to come on my podcast to discuss how our relationships can impact our health.
My specific question to him was this, "can a lack of boundaries or being co-dependent contribute to cancer risk?"
You've got to hear his surprising answer!
Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. In addition, he has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting most of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.
Boundaries.Me is your best option for mental health coaching by providing you with videos and thinking tools created by New York Times best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud. You will learn how to apply the research-backed techniques that have helped thousands heal and thrive by following a personalized learning path, connecting with Dr. Cloud daily and joining a private support community.
Click here to start your FREE trial of Boundaries.Me
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
Ultimate Convenience
Get just what you want delivered right to your doorstep
FREE SHIPPING for the continental U.S. and no surprise fees
🐓Click this link, https://www.butcherbox.com/enos, and then use the code ENOS to get FREE CHICKEN BONE BROTH FOR A YEAR! Along with $20 off of your first box — woot-woot! 🐓
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
38: Can a Lack of Boundaries Contribute to Cancer Risk?
A candid conversation with Boundaries author, Dr. Henry Cloud.
I was 33, single, and struggling with boundaries. I always picked the wrong guy, and then the relationship would blow up, and I'd be crushed and have a crisis of confidence.
One day I was driving to a work appointment and switched on my radio and discovered Dr. Cloud on my local radio station. He spoke to my brokenness about my relationships. He taught me about boundaries in such a simple way! He stated that boundaries are like the locked door on a house; you unlock the door to let in the right people and keep it shut to keep the wrong people out!
You can imagine what a thrill it was for me to host Dr. Henry Cloud on my podcast! I was geeking out :) He's been my mentor and life coach for twenty-five years, and I've never even talked to him.
My focus of this interview was, can a lack of boundaries or being co-dependent contribute to cancer risk. Of course, I've been wondering if I've contributed to my cancer through the drama I've had in my personal life.
I found his answer surprising, so make sure you listen to part one of my interview with Dr. Cloud.
Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. In addition, he has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting most of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.
Boundaries.Me is your best option for mental health coaching by providing you with videos and thinking tools created by New York Times best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud. You will learn how to apply the research-backed techniques that have helped thousands heal and thrive by following a personalized learning path, connecting with Dr. Cloud daily and joining a private support community.
Click here to start your FREE trial of Boundaries.Me
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
Ultimate Convenience
Get just what you want delivered right to your doorstep
FREE SHIPPING for the continental U.S. and no surprise fees
🐓Click this link, https://www.butcherbox.com/enos, and then use the code ENOS to get FREE CHICKEN BONE BROTH FOR A YEAR! Along with $20 off of your first box — woot-woot! 🐓
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
37: Daily Habits to Prevent and Fight Cancer!
Today's podcast episode with Keith Bishop is a simple reminder that we can fight cancer or lower cancer risk through our daily habits.
My takeaway today was that let's not make cancer prevention too complicated; there are simple habits we can incorporate daily that can knock down our risk.
- Move a bit more each day.
- Cut back on sugar and alcohol.
- Don't drink super-hot beverages (darn it! I love my piping hot tea 😊)
Keith also told me that while colon cancer risk seems to be going down for older folks, colon cancer in younger people is on the rise. Why?
Keith believes a sedentary lifestyle is a significant contributor.
What that means to me is Get Up and Move, even if you add only a few sets of stairs or a quick walk after dinner.
My biggest takeaway from this conversation with Keith is that small changes can make a HUGE health impact!
Keith's Social Media and Website:
- www.PrevailOverCancer.com
- Keith Bishop on Instagram (@prevailovercancer)
- Keith Bishop on Facebook (@prevailovercancer)
Keith has some free downloads on his website including Timed Eating for Cancer, Palm Rule for Cancer Foods, and Anti-Cancer Smoothie. Keith's Mantra: Knowledge Helps You Prevail Over Cancer.
Please see Keith’s links below on some of the topics he discussed with me, including how higher consumption of sugar foods and beverages significantly increases your risk for developing cancer:
- Total and Added Sugar Intakes, Sugar Types, and Cancer Risk: Results From the Prospective NutriNet-Santé cohort
- Let Food Be Thy Medicine: The Role of Diet in Colorectal Cancer: a Narrative Review
- Associations of the Paleolithic Diet Pattern Scores and the Risk of Breast Cancer among Adults: A Case-Control Study
- Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Risk of Liver Cancer by Diabetes Status: A Pooled Analysis
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Cancer Risk: A Narrative Review
- Association of Dietary Risks, Behavioural and Lifestyle Factors, and the Magnitude of Disability Burden Among Australian Cancer Patients: An Observational Epidemiology Study
- Critical Protein GAPDH and its Regulatory Mechanisms in Cancer Cells
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
Ultimate Convenience
Get just what you want delivered right to your doorstep
FREE SHIPPING for the continental U.S. and no surprise fees
🐓Click this link, https://www.butcherbox.com/enos, and then use the code ENOS to get FREE CHICKEN BONE BROTH FOR A YEAR! Along with $20 off of your first box — woot-woot! 🐓
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
36: Can Positive Emotions Kill Cancer Cells?
Join me for part two of my interview with the New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope, Dr. Kelly Turner.
Did you know that positive emotions can impact your pituitary and pineal glands and flood your bloodstream with oxytocin, relaxin, serotonin, and endorphins?
Translation: These hormones have been shown in studies to reduce the spread of and the growth speed of cancer cells.
Dr. Turner also shared that researchers dripped oxytocin into Petri dishes holding breast cancer cells; the oxytocin diminished the breast cancer cells.
Listen to today's podcast episode to discover the ten healing factors all her study subjects had in common.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
- Radically changing your diet
- Taking control of your health
- Following your intuition
- Using herbs and supplements
- Releasing suppressed emotions
- Increasing positive emotions
- Embracing social support
- Deepening your spiritual connection
- Having strong reasons for living
- Exercise
In Radical Remission, Dr. Turner states that these factors are in no particular ranking order — in her research, there was no “clear winner” among the factors. While some people focused more on one factor than others, the majority of the survivors she interviewed did practice all nine of these key factors. These key factors are now considered “hypotheses” — that is, more research is needed to “prove” that these factors improve the chances of healing from cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Turner points out: “I don’t give medical advice nor do I even give advice. I’m just here to report on my research, and I can certainly say what radical remission survivors would do from a research standpoint.”
Dr. Turner shows how survivors overcame dire circumstances and diagnoses using modalities beyond the conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other “standard” cancer treatments. Interestingly, seven of these ten key factors that Radical Remission survivors reported using are psychosocial (mental/emotional) factors, while the other three are nutritionally and movement-related.
While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around.
Information About Today’s Guest, Dr. Kelly Turner:
- Kelly-Turner.com
- Radical Remission on Instagram (@RadicalRemission)
Order Dr. Turner's Books here:
- Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases
- Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
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Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
35: Can Listening to Your Intuition Cause a Radical Remission?
A candid conversation with Dr. Kelly Turner, author of "Radical Remission and Radical Hope."
Today I welcome Kelly A Turner, Ph.D. and New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope.
Kelly and I talk about the difference between radical remission and spontaneous healing and the ten key healing factors that cancer survivors have in common. Sure, we can assume that changing diet and lowering stress levels can impact healing but what about factors such as listening to your intuition? For Dr. Turner, intuition was the hardest healing factor for her to understand so she dove into research to see if this could be a legitimate healing factor, spoiler alert, she found numerous studies citing intuition as a healing factor.
According to Dr. Turner, almost all the Radical Remission survivors that she interviewed mentioned doing these same ten things to heal their cancer.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
- Radically changing your diet
- Taking control of your health
- Following your intuition
- Using herbs and supplements
- Releasing suppressed emotions
- Increasing positive emotions
- Embracing social support
- Deepening your spiritual connection
- Having strong reasons for living
- Exercise
In Radical Remission, Dr. Turner states that these factors are in no particular ranking order — in her research, there was no “clear winner” among the factors. While some people focused more on one factor than others, the majority of the survivors she interviewed did practice all nine of these key factors. These key factors are now considered “hypotheses” — that is, more research is needed to “prove” that these factors improve the chances of healing from cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Turner points out: “I don’t give medical advice nor do I even give advice. I’m just here to report on my research, and I can certainly say what radical remission survivors would do from a research standpoint.”
Dr. Turner shows how survivors overcame dire circumstances and diagnoses using modalities beyond the conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other “standard” cancer treatments. Interestingly, seven of these ten key factors that Radical Remission survivors reported using are psychosocial (mental/emotional) factors, while the other three are nutritionally and movement-related.
While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around
Information About Today’s Guest, Dr. Kelly Turner:
- KellyTurner.com
- Radical Remisson on Instagram (@RadicalRemission)
Links to Dr. Turner's Books:
- Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases
- Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
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- Deborah on Instagram
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- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Interview with Dr. Kelly Turner Part 1
Today I welcome Kelly A Turner, Ph.D. and New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission and Radical Hope.
Kelly and I talk about the difference between radical remission and spontaneous healing and the ten key healing factors that cancer survivors have in common. Sure, we can assume that changing diet and lowering stress levels can impact healing but what about factors such as listening to your intuition? For Dr. Turner, intuition was the hardest healing factor for her to understand so she dove into research to see if this could be a legitimate healing factor, spoiler alert, she found numerous studies citing intuition as a healing factor.
According to Dr. Turner, almost all the Radical Remission survivors that she interviewed mentioned doing these same ten things to heal their cancer.
These ten key healing factors for Radical Remission are, in no particular order:
- Radically changing your diet
- Taking control of your health
- Following your intuition
- Using herbs and supplements
- Releasing suppressed emotions
- Increasing positive emotions
- Embracing social support
- Deepening your spiritual connection
- Having strong reasons for living
- Exercise
In Radical Remission, Dr. Turner states that these factors are in no particular ranking order — in her research, there was no “clear winner” among the factors. While some people focused more on one factor than others, the majority of the survivors she interviewed did practice all nine of these key factors. These key factors are now considered “hypotheses” — that is, more research is needed to “prove” that these factors improve the chances of healing from cancer or other conditions.
Dr. Turner points out: “I don’t give medical advice, nor do I even give advice. I’m just here to report on my research, and I can certainly say what radical remission survivors would do from a research standpoint.”
Dr. Turner shows how survivors overcame dire circumstances and diagnoses using modalities beyond the conventional treatments of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other “standard” cancer treatments. Interestingly, seven of these ten key factors that Radical Remission survivors reported using are psychosocial (mental/emotional) factors, while the other three are nutritionally and movement related.
Information About Today’s Guest, Dr. Kelly Turner:
While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around.
Here are a couple of links to find Dr. Turner:
- kelly-turner.com
- Radical Remission Project on Instagram (@radicalremission)
Links to Dr. Turner's Books:
- Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds
- Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
- ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
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- Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
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Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Deb’s Holiday Swaps
Here are some items I'm buying for family and friends this holiday season!
Body Deli
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Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:
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- Phoenix lift face and neck oil (when I run out of this, my face gets so dry and cranky!)
- Blueberry Fusion Cleanser
- Vitamin C Serum.
Butcher Box
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Wave Block
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I love using their castor oil packs on body parts that hurt! And as I get older, that means more and more parts :)
I'm also using their castor oil packs on my liver to help my body detox from all of the medical treatments I've had in the last two years.
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Everything TEA!
I LOVE this tea company! I've ordered their immune blend, peppermint, and the menopause tea. :) Lord knows I need it, haha.
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Occushield
I have this shield on my phone and iPad. It lowers the amount of blue light, and I can't tell it's on my devices; win-win!
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This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
- ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
- 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
- Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
Ultimate Convenience
Get just what you want delivered right to your doorstep
FREE SHIPPING for the continental U.S. and no surprise fees
The main course for Thanksgiving dinner can sometimes be a main source of stress! Not anymore. ButcherBox is offering my listeners a Free Turkey and $10 off in your first box!
🦃 Sign up today at https://www.butcherbox.com/enos and use code Enos10 to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. 🦃
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- MOLD: Can That Musty Smell Make You Sick?
I learned much from today's podcast with mold expert Bridgit Danner.
I've never given much thought about mold and the impact it could have on chronic disease or even cancer!
When Bridgit explained that chemical warfare is often made from a mold, she got my attention!
If mold is strong enough to be used in a bomb, what kind of havoc can it create in my body?
Listen to today's episode to learn more about this fascinating topic.
Information About Today’s Guest, Bridgit Danner:
- www.BridgitDanner.com
Links to Bridgit's Books:
- The Ultimate Guide to Toxic Mold Recovery: Take Back Your Home, Health & Life
- Your Complete Guide to Health Recovery from Toxic Mold
According to Dr. Isaac Eliaz:
"You may not be aware of it, but mold is probably affecting your health. So even if it’s not on your mind, “how to detox your body from mold” should be something we all need to be asking.
Even if mold is making you sick, you might not know it’s the source of your symptoms. That’s because mold toxicity can act like many other conditions, so it often goes misdiagnosed and untreated. Exposure can cause many different symptoms, including:
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Memory problems
- Dizziness
- Sinus infections
- Wheezing
- Trouble concentrating
- Sensitivity to light
- Skin rash
- Digestive problems
One of the main reasons mold toxins can cause so many different symptoms is this: These toxins can suppress or damage your immune system. Not only can they bring on symptoms themselves, they can make you more vulnerable to other illnesses.
Surrounded by Mold
Mold exposure is shockingly common. It’s found in the air, damp or water-damaged buildings, even the food you’re eating. Foods that commonly contain mold include cereal grains, nuts, spices, coffee, bulk foods (like the kind you buy from bins to save money) and dairy products.
You come across mold inside and outside, and it can travel around with you. Mold spores can attach to things like:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Pets
- Reusable grocery bags
That means it can come home with you from just about anywhere. And if it ends up somewhere even slightly damp, it will grow and multiply.
In nature, mold speeds up the break down (decomposition) of things like dead trees and fallen leaves. Some molds are used to make cheese or create antibiotics.
But many types of mold can be hazardous to your health. These molds produce mycotoxins, poisons that can cause severe health problems and a wide variety of symptoms.
The two most common harmful mycotoxins are aflatoxin and ochratoxin, and exposure to either (or both) of these can trigger substantial health issues — from chronic allergies to cancer.
What’s more, if your body can’t remove these toxins on its own, they can slip into long-term storage to cause lasting or recurring damage.
Mycotoxins Damage Your Health
Mycotoxins are sneaky. While mold itself can’t enter your bloodstream — though it can hang around and colonize in spots like your nostrils and lungs — mycotoxins can get into your bloodstream and circulate throughout your body.
These opportunistic toxins can hijack your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections. If your immune system is already compromised (such as people with autoimmune conditions or undergoing cancer treatment), mycotoxins take advantage. If you’re healthy, they can make you very sick.
- Studies show that mycotoxins can:
- Cause lung inflammation that can make it harder to breathe
- Disrupt your gut health by reducing beneficial bacteria and encouraging pathogens
- Trigger chronic fatigue syndrome
- Affect brain function and cognition
- Cause liver damage, including cancer
- Worsen allergy and asthma symptoms
Unfortunately, mold toxicity is frequently misdiagnosed. Because of its wide-ranging effects, it’s typically mistaken for other conditions including depression, multiple sclerosis, or autoimmune conditions. Plus, because mycotoxins are opportunistic, they’re often connected with debilitating diseases such as Lyme disease, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and fibromyalgia."
From "How to Detox Your Body from Mold Without Stressing Out Your Kidneys & Liver" by Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
- ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
- 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
- Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
Ultimate Convenience
Get just what you want delivered right to your doorstep
FREE SHIPPING for the continental U.S. and no surprise fees
The main course for Thanksgiving dinner can sometimes be a main source of stress! Not anymore. ButcherBox is offering my listeners a Free Turkey and $10 off in your first box!
🦃 Sign up today at https://www.butcherbox.com/enos and use code Enos10 to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. 🦃
This episode is sponsored in part by Wave Block.
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Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Can root canals contribute to cancer risk?
You better fasten your seatbelt for this podcast episode.
Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett joins me today to discuss how oral health affects the rest of your body and the hazards of silver mercury fillings, root canals, and fluoride.
I’ve never been one of those people that hated going to see the dentist. On the contrary, I always felt bad for them because no one wants to see them!
Dr. B. felt called to this profession because he wanted to change how people felt about going to the dentist.
I love Dr. B’s commonsense approach to dental work and oral health.
In our interview, we discuss holistic dentistry and how the health of your mouth can impact every cell in your body.
About Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett:
Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience. Over the past 20 years, he has created a practice that is recognized as an international hotspot for Dental Tourism. He attracts those who seek a holistic and integrative biological approach to their oral health. Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Blodgett shares truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His post series illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health and provides best practices for predictable oral and systemic health.
Dr. Kelly Blodgett is a General Dentist who is board certified in Naturopathic Medical Dentistry and Integrative Biological Dental Medicine and is the founder of Blodgett Dental Care in Portland, Oregon.
Make sure you follow Dr. B.; he posts some very surprising content on his social channels.
- Dr. Blodgett on Instagram (@blodgettdentalcare)
- Dr. Blodgett on Facebook (@drblodgett)
- Dr. Blodgett on YouTube (@blodgettdentalcare)
Here’s a link to the book Dr. B mentioned:
- Gutby Giulia Enders
Here’s are few more links about mercury and fluoride. This is how I educated myself so I could ask the right questions during the podcast episode.
- Smoking Teeth Video on YouTube
- HolisticDental.org
- An Inconvenient Tooth Documentary
This episode is sponsored in part by ButcherBox.
The Benefits of ButcherBox
- ButcherBox takes the guesswork out of finding high-quality meat and seafood you can trust
- 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood
- Humanely raised; no antibiotics or added hormones
Ultimate Convenience
Get just what you want delivered right to your doorstep
FREE SHIPPING for the continental U.S. and no surprise fees
The main course for Thanksgiving dinner can sometimes be a main source of stress! Not anymore. ButcherBox is offering my listeners a Free Turkey and $10 off in your first box!
🦃 Sign up today at https://www.butcherbox.com/enos and use code Enos10 to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. 🦃
This episode is sponsored in part by Wave Block.
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Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Can unresolved trauma lead to cancer?
I’ve never even considered that trauma could impact my health.
Dr. Keesha describes health as a puzzle. First you need to find your four corner pieces so you can properly put together the puzzle. It’s the same with our health!
Here are the four puzzle pieces Dr. Keesha recommends putting in place to truly heal our body.
- Genetics
- Gut Health
- Toxic Burden
- Trauma (unresolved)
Here is the ACE quiz that Dr. Keesha discussed on the podcast:
- www.drkeesha.com/acequiz
About Dr. Keesha Ewers:
Dr. Keesha Ewers is an integrative medicine expert, Doctor of Sexology, Family Practice ARNP, Psychotherapist, herbalist, is board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, and is the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program.
Dr. Keesha has been in the medical field for over 30 years. After conducting the HURT Study in 2013 (Healing Un-Resolved Trauma), she developed the HURT Model for understanding how past childhood trauma impacts adult health. This led to the creation of the You Unbroken online program for patients to heal their own trauma and the Mystic Medicine deep immersion healing retreats she leads at her home on San Juan Island, WA.
Dr. Keesha is a popular speaker, including at Harvard and from the TEDx stage, and the best-selling author of Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle: The Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Emotional Freedom and Vibrant Health, The Quick and Easy Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes with 7 Ingredients or Less for Busy People, and Your Libido Story: A workbook for women who want to find, fix, and free their sexual desire. You can listen to her Mystic Medicine Radio Show and find her programs at www.DrKeesha.com.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
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Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Can Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?
I loved this interview with my naturopathic oncologist, Dr. Laura James.
She is a wealth of information and was a great support to me during my breast cancer battle.
We discussed estrogen's role in breast cancer and how too much can be problematic. According to Dr. James, excess estrogen (we pick up a lot of additional estrogen from using plastic and cosmetics) may encourage cancer growth. However, she states that the "jury is still out" on whether estrogen causes cancer.
We also talk about consuming soy products (spoiler alert, I eat soy!) and if some soy products are better than others.
We also discussed a few products I use and that Dr. James recommends for those gosh-darn hot flashes!
Her website is a powerful resource for anyone fighting breast cancer or trying to avoid it! Visit LauraJamesND.com.
For the Hot Flash supplement created by Dr. James, visit her website above or click here!
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About Dr. Laura James:
Dr. Laura James is a naturopathic oncologist in private practice in Bellingham, WA. She is trained in safely managing complementary and alternative therapies for cancer patients undergoing conventional cancer treatments.
She provides complementary medicine consultations regarding whole foods nutrition, botanical medicine, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications to attain optimum health during cancer treatment and after. She founded Red Cedar Wellness Center, an interdisciplinary integrative health clinic for adults in Bellevue, in 2002, and acted as medical director through 2018.
Dr. James has a bachelor's degree from Tufts University in Boston, and her naturopathic medicine doctorate from Bastyr University in Seattle. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She has served on the Board of Team Survivor Northwest, and as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University's Center for Natural Health. She collaborates with major medical institutions around the Puget Sound area regarding implementation of integrative medicine programs for cancer patients. She is a sought-after speaker for local and national organizations, including the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Evergreen Healthcare, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Cancer Lifeline, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Year in Review (Part 2)
August Brice
Founder of Tech Wellness.
Being around Wi-Fi can disrupt melatonin production, which can impact your sleep.
Studies also show that women who have disrupted sleep (often due to low melatonin levels) have a higher risk of breast cancer.
Distance is your friend when it comes to EMF exposure so try to stay away from Wi-Fi routers and cell towers and never put your phone against your body (skin or head!).
She also told us about the MRI cell phone study with Dr. Lisa Bailey. She studied women who carried their cells phone in their sports bras. On breast MRI imaging, the women who ended up with breast cancer had tumors that mimicked the pattern of their phones.
August suggests we download books and movies and then watch in airplane mode to reduce exposure.
techwellness.com
Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy
Dr. Connealy is leading a cancer prevention revolution that focuses on treating the patient with the disease and not the disease of the patient while determining the origin of the illness. She is the author of The Cancer Revolution, which has revolutionized the cancer treatment landscape.
We had a riveting discussion about the fact that the death rate from cancer hasn't changed in the last 50 years.
I find that statement shocking. Millions of dollars are invested yearly in cancer research; how could it be possible that the death rate from cancer hasn't changed?
In her book, Dr. C. cites a Japanese study that found that we have more than 75 million cancer cells in our body at any given time, and usually, our immune system keeps these cells in check. But when the immune system becomes compromised over a long period, these cells can begin to multiply.
Dr. C. also shared that there are over 10 RX written for every man, woman, and child in the US.
Dr. Leigh Connealy on Instagram (@connealymd)
Personal Website: connealymd.com
Holistic Hilda, Hilda LaBrada Gore
Hilda walks the talk! I love following her on Instagram as she makes ancestral hacks seem effortless to incorporate into our daily routine. She also suggested that we stack our hacks!
For example, try to get more morning sun to help reset your circadian rhythm and while you are at it, turn off the news and choose friends wisely.
She also shared one of her favorite quotes, "You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick."
So, what do you need to change in your environment to get well?
Follow Hilda at @holistichilda and listen to her podcast Wise Traditions.
Auntie Anne
Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels
We are only as sick as our secrets.
Make sure you have safe people in your life.
Truth tellers are so important! Make sure you have a few people in your life that will tell you the truth, even if it's hard to hear.
Anne's Story • Auntie Anne Beiler
Dr. Gregg Jantz
Founder of The Center for Hope and Healing in Edmonds, WA
Our country has a sleep epidemic; stay off screens at least an hour before bed.
Our community is so important; we are all so attached to our phones and still lonely. Find ways to connect with people during your day.
We have three basic human needs:
First, to be accepted and loved.
Affirmed and told that you have value.
There's a purpose for your life and people who acknowledge you for who you are.
For more information about Dr. Jantz, click on the link below:
drgregoryjantz.com
Dr. Jenn Simmons
Functional medical breast expert.
In newly diagnosed breast cancer, up to 30% of the women had significant trauma at some point.
We talk about how to easily add in more mushrooms, flaxseed, and berries as cancer-prevention food hacks.
We also discussed the most important things to do before bed to make sure you get restorative sleep.
I can tell you this information will encourage you to stay off your phone in the evening 😉
Follow Dr. Jenn Simmons on Instagram (@drjennsimmons) and (@realhealthmd)
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- Year in Review (Part 1)
Jamie Winship
Author of one of my favorite books, Living Fearless.
I wish I'd met Jamie and his wife Donna thirty years ago! I would have learned so much from them about fear, managing fear, and not making decisions based on FEAR!
But, sure grateful to know both of them now. I've learned how to manage my fear, but it has taken a bit of practice.
Jamie says that we can ALL manage our fear, and it might be as easy as taking a few deep breaths and pushing the pause button when we get triggered.
One of the techniques I've learned from Jamie is that when life starts to go sideways, I ask myself, Is God for me, against me, or indifferent?
Well, I know God is for me, and asking myself that question in the middle of a fearful moment always seems to calm me down and allow me to get a handle on my thoughts.
Identityexchange.com
Johnny Imerman
Johnny shows people how they can get across the finish line.
He was diagnosed with cancer at a young age, and he realized how important it was to show people (by connecting them with people who had already been through cancer) that they could come out on the other side of cancer.
One of my favorite bible scriptures is proverbs 29, without a vision, a man perishes. Johnny shows people a vision so they can thrive.
imermanangels.org
Ben Salem
Founder of WaveBlock
Ben has been in the real estate world his entire career, and it was out of necessity that he created his product.
He told me he bought an EMF mentor to check his baby's room for radiation. He was shocked when he discovered how much radiation was around the crib. So, he researched and learned how to create a baby blanket that would deflect the waves.
He then used that tech to create his product, Wave Block.
Necessity is indeed the mother of invention!
Kids' skulls absorb 10x the radiation when compared to an adult skull.
In Europe, many countries have banned Wi-Fi in nurseries and elementary schools.
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Kitty Martone
Also known as The Healthy Gut Girl.
Her mission is to teach people how to improve their gut health. Kitty believes that if you have a healthy gut (80% to 90% of your immune system is influenced by the gut), you may avoid many diseases of the modern world.
We also had an excellent discussion about the crippling fear rocking our world and how this can impact gut health, immunity, and cancer prevention.
Kitty is the founder of one of my favorite podcasts, Stuff Your Doctor Should Know.
Kitty Martone on Instagram (@healthygutgirl_)
Chris Beat Cancer, Chris Wark
Chris was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer at 26 years old.
Chris had surgery to remove the tumor and was advised to have a year of chemotherapy.
Chris decided to take a different path to heal. He changed his diet and attitude, and eighteen years later, HE IS THRIVING!
Chris has a very informative list of questions that every cancer patient should download before they meet with their oncologist. I wish I had had this list before my first meeting with my oncologist
What every cancer patient needs to know - Chris Wark (chrisbeatcancer.com)
Jodi Cohen
Founder of Vibrant Blue Oils
A huge takeaway that I didn't hear the first time I listened! Jodi said that when we experience anxiety or panic, it's often a right frontal lobe issue. So, here's her simple hack, stimulate the left side of your frontal lobe to help balance your system and lower your stress and anxiety. Plug the right side of your nostril and inhale out of your left nostril. The key point, smell something in the left nostril. She suggested smelling an orange or a flower. But bottom line, Jodi said smelling something out of the left side, taking about 3-4 breaths, can lower your anxiety!
Shop for essential oils using my link below!
Vibrant Blue Oils
Join us next week as I continue my year in review and explore more takeaways from my previous podcast episodes!
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- Cancer Made Us Better: A Chat with My Husband
I sure wish I had known that there were resources for caregivers during my cancer journey.
Steve and I didn't even think that maybe he would need to be supported or at least have someone to talk to about what he was going through. I was a mess for a few weeks, and he was my rock. But who was his rock? Yes, he is a man of great faith, and we both relied on God to get us through this season. But day to day, we each needed someone to talk to, to vent to, and for someone to say, "I'm here for you even if you don't think you need me."
I had an incredible group of girlfriends (including my precious mom and two daughters) that came alongside me. Kathy (who was two years ahead of me on her breast cancer journey), along with Kim and Patty, dropped everything on my diagnosis day (Sept 1st) to rush over to my house with pink bracelets that we would all wear and Rombauer Chardonnay that we would all drink, haha.
Kim left me daily phone messages in an attempt to make me laugh. The best one was when she accidentally flushed her Tiffany sunglasses down the toilet at Nordstrom-I laughed until I cried on that one :)
The most challenging time for me was telling my mom and the kids. So hard, I had to have Steve tell my mom. She had to put the phone down she was crying so hard.
My church family supported me, my book club, family and friends, and my C3 group (Christian business group of sisters in Christ), and I was given a breast cancer mentor, Liza, through Imerman Angels.
Steve had some friends he shared with (he's also in a C3 group) and a few other guys, but he needed more support.
I'm hopeful that you can discover better ways to support caregivers through our mistakes. Looking back, we would have set up an appointment with a family counselor to discuss the different aspects of cancer support. We also would have reached out to Imerman Angels to get Steve a mentor- this is an incredible service they offer, mentor support for caregivers - all for free!
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Resources
- ImmermansAngels.org
- Support Groups — Cancer Care
- Support Groups — Cancer.net
- Support Groups — CancerLife.org
- CancerCare.org
- Why Did I Get Cancer Ep. 3 — “Loneliness is the Enemy of Cancer Treatment — Mentorship Can Help You Cross the Finish Line” on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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- Hollywood, Health, Hope: A Conversation with Samantha Harris
I thought I was an energizer bunny, but this gal ran circles around me, haha.
I had so much fun chatting with Samantha, and we realized we both had so much in common (minus the four Emmy® nominations and hanging out with the Kardashians).
When I got my diagnosis, people said, “how could you possibly get cancer? You’re the healthiest person I know.”
Her friends asked Samantha the same questions. Samantha has always been the “healthy one” throughout her life. You know, that person that orders the salad while everyone else is munching on the bacon cheeseburger.
Samantha’s cancer diagnosis started her on a mission to rethink what her healthy looked like; was she truly living her healthiest life?
When she was on camera wearing skin-tight clothing, there was no space for sweating, so she would pull out the big guns and spray on antiperspirant. One of the ways your body gets rid of toxins is through sweating. After her cancer diagnosis, she began to wonder if all the steps she had to take to be successful in her career might have contributed to her breast cancer diagnosis.
Samantha went on a journey to find “her healthiest healthy,” and the results of that quest became the best-selling book, Your Healthiest Healthy.
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Resources
- Samantha-Harris.com
- YourHealthiestHealthy.com
- Samantha Harris on Instagram (@SamanthaHarrisTV)
- Samantha Harris on Facebook (@SamanthaHarrisTV)
- Samantha Harris on Twitter (@SamanthaHarris)
- Shaklee
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- Get Outside and Play! Can That Reduce Cancer Risk?
Sleep can reset your system and allow your body to do what it does best-repair cells that have been damaged!
Are you a good sleeper? Do you fall asleep quickly, or do you get a second wind in the evening? Did you know that spending time on your laptop at night can send a message to your brain that makes it think that it's mid-day and not midnight?
Today's episode with Hilda explores simple ancestral hacks (going outside to get the morning sun) that can help your body reset your circadian rhythm so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep. And, as long as you're outside, why not take your shoes off and play?
We also discussed how our ancestors spent three-quarters of their time outside, and today, we spend three-quarters of our time inside; the switch isn't doing our bodies any favors.
Hilda teaches us to "stack our hacks" to maximize our health benefits.
Hilda mentions the two experts below during our conversation.
Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D (@brucelipton) • Instagram photos and videos
Primalhacker (@primalhacker_) • Instagram photos and videos
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- Can Stress Cause Cancer?
My big takeaways from today's podcast:
1: The importance of managing stress
2: Ancestral hacks such as going outside first thing in the morning to help reset your circadian rhythm
3: Turning off the news!
We also discussed the role each of us plays in our health and disease prevention. What if you get cancer surgery but then return to your same environment? Disease isn't always about diet! What kind of thoughts do you think? Are your thoughts positive or negative? Do you surround yourself with encouraging people or discouraging people?
I love this quote Hilda told me from Dr. Jack Kruse, “You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick."
Give today's podcast a listen for simple hacks to improve your health.
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- Simple Detox Hacks - A Conversation With Dr. Tom O'Bryan
I met Dr. O’Bryan at my national nutrition conference in April.
While he certainly is one of the world’s leading experts in gluten, he also proved to be an expert on the toxins in our environment. For example, he got my attention when he mentioned that the chemicals in nail polish hit our bloodstream within four minutes.
According to research, 50% of men and 41% of women will develop cancer in their lifetime. What is causing this epidemic of cancer in our world? I know that there’s no easy answer, but I think we’d be foolish not to take a look at the toxins that surround us as possible contributors to this disease.
According to Dr. O’Bryan, we are in contact with over 700,000 toxins daily! Listen to today’s podcast to learn some of his simple hacks to reduce the toxins in your life; spoiler alert, one of these hacks was used by NASA! 😊
Dr. Tom O'Bryan’s goal for you is ‘Making It Easy To Do the Right Thing’. As an internationally recognized, admired and compassionate speaker focusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases, Dr. Tom's audiences discover that it is through a clear understanding of how you got to where you are, that you and your Dr. can figure out what it will take to get you well. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway towards better health.
His 2016 ground-breaking book, winner of the National Book Award and ranked #1 in several categories on Amazon.com, The Autoimmune Fix, outlines the step-by-step development of degenerative diseases and gives the tools to identify our disease process years before the symptoms are obvious and how to turn your health around, one step at a time. He is the founder of www.theDr.com and the visionary behind ‘The Gluten Summit - A Grain of Truth’, bringing together 29 of the world’s experts on the gluten connection to diseases, disorders, and a wide range of symptoms and ages. You can find this info at www.theglutensummit.com and theDr.com
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- What You Smell Impacts Your Health - Essential Oils & Health!
According to Dr. Josh Axe:
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes. Because of their antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral and calming properties, they continue to gain popularity as natural, safe and cost-effective therapy for a number of health concerns.
There’s no wonder why considering the high cost of health care bills and the side effects of conventional medications. Adding such oils to your personal medicine cabinet and lifestyle can make a world of difference.
I’m so excited for you to listen to today’s podcast with Jodi Cohen, founder of the essential oils company, Vibrant Blue Oils.
We had a very simple conversation about health.
Eat, sleep, move and POOP!
Can health really be that simple? YES! Please join us for today’s podcast repeat so you can truly understand that good health can be a simple eating, moving and well, pooping 😉
I started using essential oils thirty years ago on my clients. Back then it was a little too “woo-woo” to get my clients excited about using them.
Fast forward to today where there’s scientific research touting the benefits of essential oil use, woot-woot!
Jodi goes on to explain that our sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than any of our other senses.
I’m a HUGE fan of essential oils and I think use them on a daily basis.
Here’s a few of my favorites: Parasympathetic Blend (I use this first thing in the morning to set my system up to stay calm throughout my day), I also use the Calm oil during the day and the Circadian Rhythm Blend at night.
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- Clean Beauty – A Conversation with Gabriel of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc.
I was shocked when Gabriel told me that we each have 5-7 pounds of skin and that our skin is our biggest organ. The skin works as a filter, so what goes on our skin goes into our bodies. Yikes! It made me think about what types of products I use on my skin, hair, and nails.
Ironically, I just returned from my annual National Association of Nutritional Professionals conference. One of the speakers mentioned that within 4 minutes of using nail polish, the chemicals from the polish hit our bloodstream.
When you hear two messages within days that sound the same, I know it's a sign!
One of my big takeaways from my conversation with Gabriel is how we can make our own or DIY natural products. For example, he likes to use Jojoba oil as a moisturizer, and he cooks with essential oils.
Listen to the podcast episode to learn more of his DIY secrets!
Gabriel is also offering a coupon to podcast listeners: Enos25 for 25% off!
Gabriel De Santino is the founder and CEO of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc., a global natural beauty empire whose brands include Gabriel, Zuzu Luxe, and Clean Kids Naturally.
Born of Latin descent and raised off the coast of Mexico, Gabriel, at an early age, was naturally drawn to the coastal life and heavily influenced by his grandmother's holistic practices. At the age of 18, Gabriel moved to Seattle, Washington. He knew the Pacific Northwest had a rising fashion and beauty scene and joined the movement at a local beauty counter. It was there that Gabriel fell in love with makeup but was also inspired to look past the made-up face. He soon secured a position at a salon & spa to learn more about the industry and how he may change it. After attending aesthetician school, he quickly discovered he wanted to first correct the skin before covering it up, a mantra he still practices today. As an aesthetician, he struggled because women were using toxic products on their skin. But, given his background as a naturopath and familiarity with sea botanicals, his calling was loud and clear.
In 1992, he solicited his friends and family's moral and financial support. As a result, he started Gabriel Organics, a complete line of all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free skincare products made with seaweed as its hero ingredient.
Gabriel Cosmetic Inc.'s prestige and diverse brand portfolio were created out of one man's vision of clearly defining natural beauty and being able to provide affordable and accessible vegan beauty products to consumers worldwide.
Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc. is headquartered in its original area of Redmond, Washington, with over 25 employees and its fearless leader, Gabriel De Santino, leading the charge every step of the way.
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- Meditation is Medication - Part Two of My Conversation with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy
My podcast guest this week is part two of my conversation with Dr. C, and she says that Meditation is the Medication.
We need to get a better handle on our stress. Stress is a normal part of our day. She is concerned about the long-term chronic stress that will raise our levels of inflammation. When inflammation is high for long periods, our body gets very challenged, and that's how diseases like cancer can occur.
She told me how years ago, she went to La Jolla to meditate with Deepak Chopra and walked away thinking, well, nobody will want to do that! Fast forward twenty years, and she tells me the science is clear, Meditation can help you lower your stress levels, lower your levels of inflammation, and help you sleep more soundly. In addition, these benefits will support your immune system so it can do its job-killing invaders such as cancer cells.
I know I need to manage my stress better.
I'm a hyper person. I was always in trouble for talking too much in school.
I was even prescribed Ritalin for a time.
I also have a hard time sitting still, but I also want to be a more peaceful person, ahhh!
I make Meditation more stressful than it should be. Meditation is just one more item that I don't accomplish on my daily to-do list. Instead of stressing out about how I'm not meditating, I will make it work for me.
I'm going to start small:
- Move my body a bit, go for a short walk or stretch a bit.
- Get outside.
- Focus on breathing.
- I will observe my surroundings and be grateful.
What I do to manage my stress might not be a traditional type of meditation but it’s a start!
Dr. Connealy's social info:
- ConnealyMD.com
- Dr. Connealy on Instagram (@ConnealyMD)
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- Stress & Cancer - a Candid Conversation with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy
Dr. Connealy is leading a cancer prevention revolution that focuses on treating the patient with the disease and not the disease of the patient while determining the origin of the illness. She is the author of The Cancer Revolution, which has revolutionized the landscape of cancer treatment.
We had a riveting discussion about the fact that the death rate from cancer hasn't changed in the last 50 years. I find that statement shocking. Millions of dollars are invested yearly in cancer research; how could it be possible that the death rate from cancer hasn't changed?
In her book, Dr. C. sites a Japanese study that found that we have more than 75 million cancer cells in our body at any given time, and usually, our immune system keeps these cells in check. But when the immune system becomes compromised over a long period, these cells can begin to multiply.
Give today's podcast episode a listen to hear her fascinating answer!
Other topics we covered:
- Stress
- Only 5% or less of our cancer risk appears to be due to genetics.
- Can exercise help prevent cancer?
- The link between EMFs and disease
- The role toxins play in cancer and other diseases
- Cancer is now the leading cause of death in children
- Nanoplastics
According to Dr. Connealy, we are ingesting about a credit card size each day of plastic. Unfortunately, eating plastic isn't doing our health any favors. The latest research shows that these nano plastic/particles, due to their small size and molecular properties, can penetrate the cells and cause harmful effects.
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Connealy has become a prominent leader in the field of Functional Medicine. She utilizes the best of all sciences, including conventional, homeopathic, eastern medicine, and modern medicine. She is the founder and medical director of the Cancer Center for Healing and Center for New Medicine. The combined 30,000 S.F. clinics have become the largest integrative medical clinic in North America and have been visited by over 70,000 patients.
Dr. Connealy's social info:
- ConnealyMD.com
- Dr. Connealy on Instagram (@ConnealyMD)
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- Protect Your Peace to Prevent Disease (with Dr. Gregg Jantz)
Mental health, stress, and anxiety: we've all experienced these feelings.
I work to protect my peace.
What does that mean?
I'm careful about who is in my life, and I'm cautious about what I listen to because that goes directly to my mind.
Listen to today's podcast with Dr. Gregg Jantz to learn his easy tips to help you protect your peace. He was very clear with me that there are things we can do daily to have more peace and, thus, better health. Here are some of my favorite tips that I do daily to create more peace in my life (all of my tips received a big thumbs up from Dr. J!). I've worked hard to surround myself with encouraging and kind people.
I've also canceled our television cable, which allows me to choose how and when I hear the news.
I had to recognize what I could control to guard my peace.
What I can control today:
- What I'm hearing.
- What I'm eating and drinking.
- How did I respond to negative situations or people?
- My attitude.
- That. Is. It.
Once I realized that I could control these things and only these things (newsflash, I had to learn I couldn't control people), my stress levels started to change, and I found my joy returning.
Here's the daily ritual I do to protect my peace:
- I start my day with a glass of water while I look out my window and not at my PHONE.
- I make a cup of coffee and walk outside, rain or shine, and look toward the sun, not at the sun as that can damage your eyes.
- I return inside and read my Bible and write in my gratitude journal.
- I take five deep breaths and do a little bit of stretching at the top of every hour.
Dr. Jantz is the founder of The Center A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, voted a Top Ten facility for Depression Treatment in the United States. Dr. Jantz pioneered Whole Person Care in the 1980s and is a world-renowned expert on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, technology addiction, and abuse.
Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 40 books and a go-to media authority on mental and behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN.
For more information about Dr. Jantz, click on the link below:
Dr. Gregory Jantz – Best Selling Author, Depression Specialist (drgregoryjantz.com)
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- Food Hacks for Cancer Prevention
This week, in part two with functional medicine physician and breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Jenn Simmons, we tackle some of the simple foods we should all be including daily to lower or cancer risk.
Spoiler alert, no weird foods you’ve never heard of, I promise!
We talk about how to easily add in more mushrooms, flaxseed and berries as cancer prevention food hacks.
We also discussed the most important things to do before bed to make sure you get restorative sleep.
I can tell you this information will encourage you to stay off your phone in the evening 😉
Dr. Jenn Simmons' social info:
Jenn Simmons on Instagram (@DrJennSimmons)
Real Health MD on Instagram (@RealHealthMD)
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- Can Cutting Back on Carbs Reduce Cancer Risk?
I'm so excited to share this week's podcast with you. I learned so much from today's guest, Dr. Jenn Simmons, a breast cancer surgeon, and functional medicine doctor. Her focus is on the ROOT CAUSE of illness. She wants to discover what's happened throughout your life that may have contributed to illness and disease. We talked about the importance of managing glucose, tips to hack your sleep, and the best dinner to eat when you're too tired to make anything.
This is a two-part episode, so tune in next week for Dr. Jenn's healthy hacks to prevent cancer!
Dr. Jenn Simmons' social info:
Jenn Simmons on Instagram (@DrJennSimmons)
Real Health MD on Instagram (@RealHealthMD)
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- Trust Your Gut: It Could Keep You from Getting Cancer! A Conversation with Kitty Martone
Today's guest is the wellness badass, Kitty Martone, also known as The Healthy Gut Girl.
Her mission is to teach people how to improve their gut health. Kitty believes that if you have a healthy gut (80% of your immune system is in the gut), you may avoid many of the diseases of the modern world. We also had an excellent discussion about the crippling fear rocking our world and how this can impact gut health, immunity, and cancer prevention.
Kitty is the founder of one of my favorite podcasts, Stuff Your Doctor Should Know.
She has a gift for my listeners; click the link for more details: www.healthygutgirl.com/gift
Kitty on Facebook (@healthygutgirl) Kitty on Instagram (@healthygutgirl)
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- Your fear can be crippling; tips to get out of fear-based thinking in SECONDS!
Today's guest is Jamie Winship.
Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to some of the world's highest conflict areas.
Starting with a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington, DC area. His unconventional efforts to bring about societal and racial reconciliation led him to Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, and Israel.
Jamie understands that most people have limiting thoughts and negative emotions that burden their daily lives. In addition, people battle a deep fear of never being enough or simply "going through the motions" with no real sense of identity or purpose.
In today's podcast, Jamie teaches me his quick tips to help me get out of fear-based thinking and into my true God-given identity. First, Jamie explained to me how I could manage my fear. When you learn to manage your fear, you can truly learn to walk in FREEDOM!
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Resources
- IdentityExchange.com
- JamieWinship.com
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- The Health-Giving Power of Emotional Freedom! Chatting with Auntie Anne
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Auntie Anne. We discuss walking in emotional freedom, and understanding the power this has over your health & wellbeing.
Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose.
Jonas and Anne’s peaceful life as newlyweds and young parents went into a tailspin after the death of their 19-month-old daughter, Angela Joy, who died tragically in a farming accident in 1975. Anne, in her mid-20s at the time, found herself descending into a world of darkness and depression, and eventually on the brink of suicide. Despite being a faithful churchgoer, she didn’t feel she could share her pain with friends or family members. She became silent and lost her voice.
Jonas and Anne drifted apart. They didn’t know how to talk about the deep pain they were both experiencing. Instead, they remained silent partners who simply lived together and went through the motions of family life.
Anne sought counsel from her pastor, who used the vulnerability of her grief to manipulate and abuse her for more than six years. This abuse of spiritual power propelled Anne into intense pain, blame, and shame that she thought would kill her.
After confessing all of this to her husband, Jonas and Anne sought counseling and began a journey towards healing. The Beiler’s reconciled as God restored their marriage. Through the repair of their own marriage, Jonas found himself wanting to help others that were suffering from the same despair and hopelessness. He had a vision of offering free counseling services to their community.
To support Jonas’ vision to help others, Anne bought a concession stand in 1988 at a busy farmers’ market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Their soft pretzels were a hit and Auntie Anne’s® was born.
So, she began to confess. She shared her story publicly – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and something amazing happened. She felt lighter. She started to feel freedom. Anne continued to share her story whenever she could, and as she did, she was able to work through all the issues that tormented her – guilt, shame, pain, anger, depression, and the list goes on.
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Resources
- To sign up for Anne’s inspiring newsletter and to subscribe to her podcast, click here: Anne's Story • Auntie Anne Beiler
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- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Are Your Secrets Making You Sick? A Conversation with Auntie Anne
Auntie Anne Beiler is best known as the founder of Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. But before rising to success, Anne went through years of defeat, despair, and depression that kept her stuck in a place of darkness. It was through her pain, however, that she discovered a new purpose.
Jonas and Anne’s peaceful life as newlyweds and young parents went into a tailspin after the death of their 19-month-old daughter, Angela Joy, who died tragically in a farming accident in 1975. Anne, in her mid-20s at the time, found herself descending into a world of darkness and depression, and eventually on the brink of suicide. Despite being a faithful churchgoer, she didn’t feel she could share her pain with friends or family members. She became silent and lost her voice.
Jonas and Anne drifted apart. They didn’t know how to talk about the deep pain they were both experiencing. Instead, they remained silent partners who simply lived together and went through the motions of family life.
Anne sought counsel from her pastor, who used the vulnerability of her grief to manipulate and abuse her for more than six years. This abuse of spiritual power propelled Anne into intense pain, blame, and shame that she thought would kill her.
After confessing all of this to her husband, Jonas and Anne sought counseling and began a journey towards healing. The Beiler’s reconciled as God restored their marriage. Through the repair of their own marriage, Jonas found himself wanting to help others that were suffering from the same despair and hopelessness. He had a vision of offering free counseling services to their community.
To support Jonas’ vision to help others, Anne bought a concession stand in 1988 at a busy farmers’ market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Their soft pretzels were a hit and Auntie Anne’s® was born.
So, she began to confess. She shared her story publicly – the good, the bad, and the ugly – and something amazing happened. She felt lighter. She started to feel freedom. Anne continued to share her story whenever she could, and as she did, she was able to work through all the issues that tormented her – guilt, shame, pain, anger, depression, and the list goes on.
Join our candid conversation where Anne and I discuss the impact of trauma on mental and physical health.
Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSFEB22.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
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The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™
Resources
- To sign up for Anne’s inspiring newsletter and to subscribe to her podcast, click here: Anne's Story • Auntie Anne Beiler
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Go Outside and Play! Can That Reduce Cancer Risk?
Sleep can reset your system and allow your body to do what it does best - repair cells that have been damaged!
Are you a good sleeper? Do you fall asleep quickly, or do you get a second wind in the evening? Did you know that spending time on your laptop at night can send a message to your brain that makes it think that it's mid-day and not midnight?
Today's episode with Hilda explores simple ancestral hacks (going outside to get the morning sun) that can help your body reset your circadian rhythm so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep. And, as long as you're outside, why not take your shoes off and play?
We also discussed how our ancestors spent three-quarters of their time outside, and today, we spend three-quarters of our time inside; the switch isn't doing our bodies any favors.
Hilda teaches us to "stack our hacks" to maximize our health benefits.
Hilda mentions the two experts below during our conversation:
- Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D (@brucelipton) • Instagram photos and videos
- Primalhacker (@primalhacker_) • Instagram photos and videos
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Resources
- Follow Hilda on Instagram @HolisticHilda
- Listen to Hilda's podcast Wise Traditions
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- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Can Stress Cause Cancer?
My big takeaways from today's podcast:
1: The importance of managing stress
2: Ancestral hacks such as going outside first thing in the morning to help reset your circadian rhythm
3: Turning off the news!
We also discussed the role each of us plays in our health and disease prevention. What if you get cancer surgery but then return to your same environment? Disease isn't always about diet! What kind of thoughts do you think? Are your thoughts positive or negative? Do you surround yourself with encouraging people or discouraging people?
I love this quote Hilda told me from Dr. Jack Kruse, “You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick."
Give today's podcast a listen for simple hacks to improve your health.
Enjoy 10% off from one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
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This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
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The perfect accessory to your Airpods® – block radiation and EMF – WaveBlock™
Resources
- Follow Hilda on Instagram @HolisticHilda
- Listen to Hilda's podcast Wise Traditions
Connect with Deborah
- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- Deborah on Twitter
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Anxious thoughts. Can’t sleep. Could it be your Wi-Fi?
Today's guest is August Brice, the founder of Tech Wellness.
We had a surprising conversation about the impact of cell phone radiation on the body and brain.
Yes, we all have cell phones, and most of us have no idea that it says to NOT PUT YOUR CELL PHONE NEAR YOUR BODY in the user guide. Well, that certainly was news to me.
Join us on this podcast as August discusses why we should heed the warning that cell phone companies recommend keeping the phone away from our body and head.
August also has a deal for our listeners to receive $15 off the August Cross Body Faraday bag.
The code is Deborah15, and this discount is good until Dec 20th.
Enjoy a fantastic discount with one of my favorite supplement companies, Seeking Health.
Use the code ENOSDEC.
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Need to sleep better? Join the Chilisleep family with me!
- Click the link to head to the ChiliSleep website
- Use the code HOLIDAY30 at checkout!
*30% off all new Sleep Systems 11/17-12/31. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limited time. Valid in new Cube and OOLER systems only. (Does not apply to ChiliBLANKET sleep system.)
Resources
- Here's a study on the impact of wireless radiation on kids
- The Phone In Bra and Cancer Imaging Study
- The National Toxicology and Rat study Recap And Study Press Release with Links
- The phone in your pocket and fertility article
- Our phones and anxiety: the anxiety and cellphone radiation article - study included in the article
- The vibration and ringtone study
- www.techwellness.com
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- Deborah on Instagram
- Deborah on Facebook
- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- What You Smell Impacts Your Health - Essential Oils & Health!
Eat, sleep, move and POOP!
Can health really be that simple? YES!
I’m so excited for you to listen to today’s episode with Jodi Cohen, founder of Vibrant Blue Oils.
I started using essential oils thirty years ago on my clients. Back then it was a little too “woo-woo” to get my clients excited about using them.
Fast forward to today where there’s scientific research touting the benefits of essential oil use, woot-woot!
Jodi goes on to explain that our sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than any of our other senses.
I’m a HUGE fan of essential oils and I think I own just about every oil that Vibrant Blue Oil sells. 😊
Here’s a few of my favorites: parasympathetic blend (I use this first thing in the morning to set my system up to stay calm throughout my day), I also use the calm oil during the day and the circadian rhythm blend at night.
Jodi has an amazing special for my listeners: click the link below to get 25% off of your entire purchase!
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Click the link to head to the Vibrant Blue Oils site
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Then add the code GRATEFUL25 at checkout!
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The sale runs Monday 11/22 - Monday 11/29 2021
Need to sleep better? Join the Chilisleep family with me!
- Click the link to head to the ChiliSleep website
- Use the code HOLIDAY30 at checkout!
*30% off all new Sleep Systems 11/17-12/31. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limited time. Valid in new Cube and OOLER systems only. (Does not apply to ChiliBLANKET sleep system.)
NOTE: This episode of the Why Did I Get Cancer? podcast is releasing on Tuesday, November 23rd, instead of the usual Thursday release date, in observance of Thanksgiving (US) on November 25th.
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- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Chris Beat Cancer, attitude is everything!
This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Chris Wark, a.k.a. Chris Beat Cancer.
Chris was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer at 26 years old.
Chris had surgery to remove the tumor and it was then advised that he have a year of chemotherapy. Chris decided to take a different path to healing. He changed his diet; he changed his attitude and eighteen years later HE IS THRIVING!
Chris has a very informative list of questions that every cancer patient should download before they meet with their oncologist. In fact, I wish I would have had this list before my first meeting with my oncologist.
I’m grateful that I can pass along this information to you!
What every cancer patient needs to know - Chris Wark (chrisbeatcancer.com)
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Insights from Chris (Who Beat Cancer!)
Today’s guest is Chris Wark, a.k.a. Chris Beat Cancer.
Chris was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer at 26 years old.
Chris had surgery to remove the tumor and it was then advised that he have a year of chemotherapy. Chris decided to take a different path to healing. He changed his diet; he changed his attitude and eighteen years later HE IS THRIVING!
Chris has a very informative list of questions that every cancer patient should download before they meet with their oncologist. In fact, I wish I would have had this list before my first meeting with my oncologist.
I’m grateful that I can pass along this information to you!
What every cancer patient needs to know - Chris Wark (chrisbeatcancer.com)
Enjoy a 20% discount from one of my favorite product lines, ChiliSleep.
Use the code Enos20
ChiliSleep™: Cooling Mattress Pads, Bed Coolers
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- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Trust Your Gut: It Could Keep You from Getting Cancer! A Conversation with Kitty Martone
Today's guest is the wellness badass, Kitty Martone, also known as The Healthy Gut Girl.
Her mission is to teach people how to improve their gut health. Kitty believes that if you have a healthy gut (80% of your immune system is in the gut), you may avoid many of the diseases of the modern world. We also had an excellent discussion about the crippling fear rocking our world and how this can impact gut health, immunity, and cancer prevention.
Kitty is the founder of one of my favorite podcasts, Stuff Your Doctor Should Know.
She has a gift for my listeners; click the link for more details: www.healthygutgirl.com/gift
Kitty on Facebook (@healthygutgirl) Kitty on Instagram (@healthygutgirl)
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- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- EMFs: Health Impact & Usable Tips to Manage Exposure
Today's guest is Ben Salem, founder of Wave Block.
Ben has been in the real estate world his entire career, and it was out of necessity that he created his product.
He told me that he bought an EMF mentor to check his baby's room for radiation. He was shocked when he discovered how much radiation was around the crib. So he did some research and learned how to create a baby blanket that would deflect the waves.
He then used that tech to create his product, WaveBlock.
Necessity is indeed the mother of invention!
There are native EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) that come from the sun or earth, and then there are non-native, which come from cell phones, earbuds, and electric blankets, to name just a few.
Many countries are now banning or limiting Wi-Fi in nurseries in an effort to protect children. A child's skull is ten times thinner than an adult skull.
When I bought my first home in the early 90s, there was much talk about not living under powerlines due to EMFs. What's the answer? Are non-native EMFs dangerous? If other countries are starting to limit exposure in children, should we look at doing that here? What can we do to try to limit our EMF exposure while still enjoying our devices?
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
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- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- The Role Fears Plays in Cancer & How to Get Out of Fear-Based Thinking in SECONDS!
I’ve known Jamie and his wonderful wife, Donna, for years. They know how to help someone get out of fear-based thinking fast!
In my younger days, I let fear run my life. I made so many important life decisions. I was scared, including getting married right when I graduated college because I didn’t think I could “make it” on my own - ugh!
Fast forward to getting diagnosed with cancer, and I started to feel that fear creeping back into my life. I had to take back control. I wish I had this podcast episode with Jamie to listen to a year ago - his simple tips would have gotten me out of fear quickly - but at the end of the day, it’s up to me to stay out of fear.
Learn more about Jamie Winship at JamieWinship.com.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
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- WhyDidIGetCancer.com
This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Loneliness is the Enemy of Cancer Treatment — Mentorship Can Help You Cross the Finish Line
In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Jonny Imerman, founder of Imerman Angels.
During my treatment, I was surrounded by people, but I felt alone. I was blessed to have a loving family and friends to bring me meals or take me to doctor appointments, but I still felt alone.
The social worker at the hospital suggested I reach out to Imerman Angels and ask for a mentor. I was paired with Liza in Chicago who had already “crossed the finish line” with her breast cancer treatment. She encouraged me to do the same. I felt “heard” when I talked to her about my fears and concerns.
Being “heard” is one of the paths out of loneliness.
I hope you enjoy this episode where Jonny shares his heart for people.
Learn more about Imerman Angels' mission and resources at ImermanAngels.org.
This episode is sponsored by Wave Block.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
- Intro & Welcome
Why did I start this podcast? Because I wanted to find out if there was any way I could have prevented breast cancer.
Look, I know that crappy things happen to people :) But as a certified nutritionist and health coach, I had a natural curiosity to figure out the WHY behind why I got cancer.
This episode is a quick intro about what you can expect on my podcast and a bit about my journey.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and none of the information should be construed as medical advice. Listeners should seek guidance from their own medical team before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
I'm Deborah Herlax Enos.
I'm a small-town girl turned TV nutritionist and healthy living expert. I design health programs for the average guy or gal.
I did the best I could to take care of myself while helping others take care of themselves.
Fast forward to September 1st, 2020: as if anything else could go wrong in 2020, I had a bad mammogram and then a bad biopsy.
Then the doctor called to tell me I had breast cancer.
I asked every doctor and medical technician the same question, "Why did I get cancer?" But, unfortunately, none of my doctors had answers for me.
I just kept asking questions, reading research, and figuring out how not to get cancer again. I began to realize that there might have been a few other things I could have done to prevent cancer. I knew I couldn't keep this information just for myself and my friends.
This podcast is for anyone who:
- Wants to prevent cancer
- Has had cancer and doesn't want it to come back
- Loves someone who's in the cancer battle
Why Did I Get Cancer includes:
- Interviews with experts
- Interviews with other cancer survivors
- Resources for navigating the murky waters of cancer treatment
- Discussions on practicing self-care during cancer
- Techniques and products I used during my cancer treatment
- And much more!
Why Did I Get Cancer launches mid-September!
Subscribe or follow now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast platform to get all the new episodes!