Believe Big Podcast

Stress affects us all, especially this time of year!  Stress affects our immune system and is linked to so many negative responses within our bodies.  Even if you are not sick and already fighting an illness or disease, cortisol (the stress hormone) needs to be reduced in all of us.  What can we do for our bodies to help reduce our stress load? Have you ever heard of Tapping?  It's an emotion...

Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer globally and is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women of the U.S.  Stephanie Fletcher was one of those statistics in 2020 at the age of 40.  Now N.E.D., Coach Steph has transformed her health coaching efforts by incorporating  the experience of her cancer journey so she can help others navigate their cancer paths.  She shares many things she...

Dr. Derek Guillory of  Root Causes Medicine in San Antonio returns to our Believe Big podcast today to talk about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Find out: what is hyperbaric oxygen therapy? what issues is it used for? can cancer thrive in a highly oxygenated environment? how can a patient get the maximized benefit of HBOT? are there risks to HBOT? and much more! Connect with Dr. Guillory at Roo...

Herbal medicine is the study of pharmacognosy and the use of medicinal plants, which are a basis of traditional medicine.  There's quite a long history regarding herbal medicine with written records dating back more than 5,000 years! Today I am joined by Dr. Janet Maendel, a functional medicine practitioner, manual osteopathic therapist and an internationally registered herbalist.  Dr. Janet...

POOP  <giggle, giggle> We all do it, but how much attention do we pay to our poops?  It's not a dinner table topic and you certainly won't want to discuss it around the water cooler at work.  But, our poop can tell us a lot about what is going on in our gut.  And we all know how important gut health is to our overall well-being. Join me today as I chat with Dr. Lori Bouchard and ge...

Cancer if often referred to as a "journey" and it is.  And as with any journey all the mapping, planning, direction changes, and forward movements have to be managed.  Is managing cancer possible?  You bet it is! Today, I get the honor of speaking with The Cancer Box founders, Rachel and Jamison Dye.  We talk about Rachel's stage IV colon cancer journey and all the twists and turns...

Be infused with encouragement and more God-wink, truth nuggets than you can count! Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers.  If you want God to do the super, you do have to do the natural. Sometimes the bold prayer is praying something you prayed a hundred times. Faith is taking the first step before God reveals the second step. There is a testimony on the other side of this test. Make...

Once upon a time, you had a cancer diagnosis.  Your life was thrown into a whirlwind of doctor's visits, new medications, new medical terms and advice from all sides.  You fought the battle and it was long and challenging, but you beat it!  You were declared N E D (no evidence of disease).  It's a happy ending, right?  Or, is it just the beginning? Can you go back to the life you knew be...

This is Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Kelly Turner, PhD. Radical Remission - when someone heals against all odds without the help of conventional medicine or when conventional medicine has failed. Is that really possible? You bet! Join me as I take TWO episodes to talk with Dr. Kelly Turner, PhD about her research with radical remission survivors around the globe.  Dr. Turner has spent years st...

Radical Remission - when someone heals against all odds without the help of conventional medicine or when conventional medicine has failed. Is that really possible? You bet!  Join me as I take TWO episodes to talk with Dr. Kelly Turner, PhD about her research with radical remission survivors around the globe.  Dr. Turner has spent years studying survivors of typically fatal diseases and how they w...

A Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis Three surgeries in 9 days Chemotherapy treatments and then, a move into integrative therapy that changed the course of this cancer journey. Join me today as I speak with cancer thriver Jeff Charles, the Voice of the ECU Pirates.  Jeff shares his encouraging story of hope as he battled and overcame stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 60.  Jeff shares some intimate de...

Homeopathy Anthroposophic Medicine Biodynamic Farming How are all of these topics related to our health and wellness?  Are they helpful in a person's cancer journey? Find out more about these emerging areas of whole health as I talk with the founder of Uriel Pharmacy, Mark McKibben.  Mark will share in detail about the history of homeopathy and why it's making a comeback.  You won't...

Johns Hopkins Medicine says this about acupuncture, "Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being." Join me today as I speak with Ashley Engler, an acupunctur...

We have another fantastic doctor on our podcast today!  Dr. Derek Guillory, MD is joining me to talk about PEMF Therapy. Have you ever heard of PEMF Therapy?   Do you know what it can do for you and your health?   Is it safe for kids?   Is it safe for pets?   How does it work? Find out the answers to these questions plus much more as I speak with Dr. Guillory.  He will also generously share his pe...

Lung cancer does not just happen to people who smoke. Meet Jill Atcheson, a healthy, vibrant young mom who was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer at the age of 37.  And guess what?  She NEVER smoked a cigarette in her life.  Her story is a profound example of what can happen when you partner conventional medicine with a holistic approach.  Jill has a phenomenal outlook and that also plays into her...

Exercise is important to a healthy lifestyle for everyone.  But what do you need to know about exercise if you are on a cancer journey?   Should cancer patients lift weights?  Should you exercise if you have nerve damage?  Is there a best time of day to exercise for those going through treatment? Listen in today as I speak with Abby Dixson, owner and operator of MediFit.  She will answer these que...

Listen in today as Ivelisse speaks to Susie Larson and tells her story of a Stage IV colon cancer diagnosis at the age of 37 and what she did to be the overcomer she is today.  She will talk about her faith journey, her family's cancer history and how she decided her story would not be about fear.  She let God take the wheel and fear took a backseat. She's a cancer overcomer and her stor...

No woman wants to hear she has ovarian cancer, but that is exactly what Trish Kifer heard.  Knowing the "B.A.S.I.I.C.S" can save your life!    Listen in today as Trish talks about how she found out about her cancer, what she learned, what she did, and what she's doing today.  She has a lot of helpful information for others on the same journey.  Suggested Resource Links: BOOK:   Know...

Ever have a day (or a season) when you feel like things are so overwhelming you cannot see the light?  Are you in a life battle that seems to drain you completely? HOPE!  It's real and it's life-giving. Join me today as I speak to Chris Lawrence.  He is a cancer THRIVER  and founder of the non-profit, Hope Has Arrived.   He has a lot to say about hope and it's infinite power in this...

Inflammation affects us all, but did you know there is good inflammation and bad inflammation?  How much do you know about chronic inflammation and its health effects?  Did you know diet plays a big part of your body's inflammation levels? Today's Believe Big podcast episode features Shannon Berk and she's got a lot to share with you about inflammation and how to manage it.  Join me...

EMF radiation.  5G exposure.  In a world that cannot exist without the latest technologies, what can we do to protect ourselves and safely use our mobile devices? Join me as I talk with Dr. Devra Davis of the Environmental Health Trust about HOW we can use our technological devices and HOW we can reduce our radiation exposure for our health.  it's an episode you won't want to miss! Conne...

Wow!  Do NOT miss this episode with Dr. Lucas Tims.  He's got so much FANTASTIC information for patients from his experience with high-dose Vitamin C! Dr. Tims offers tips for patients with a new cancer diagnosis.  He shares how IV-C works in conjunction with standard of care therapies and mistletoe therapy; and he shares all of this information in a caring way that offers HOPE. Connect with...

Dr. Sarah Ali is a conventional oncologist with a twist!  She also incorporates integrative therapies for her patients. Join me today as this lovely discussion moves from her favorite health tip for patients, to the importance of nutrition and diet on the cancer journey,  to questions to ask your oncologist.  She covers a lot of territory in this episode teaching patients how to be their best advo...

In 2003 at the age of 26 Chris Wark was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer.  He is a survivor and thriver.  "Chris Beat Cancer" with a holistic approach focusing on nutrition and other natural pathways.  From his passion, he created a website by the same name to help others on their cancer journey. Join me today as I speak with Chris about how STRESS affects our bodies and what we can d...

Did you know the mistletoe plant has been used in cancer treatment for over 100 years? Mistletoe?  Yes, mistletoe - the Christmas "kissing" plant! Join me today as I speak with Dr. Steven Johnson about how different types of mistletoe are used to treat different types of cancers. We will also discuss how mistletoe is used and its benefits in the world of cancer. Connect with the Physicia...