Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast

Maggie and Brad Jones prove why it's so important to be your own best cancer advocate.  Maggie and Brad's life changed when, a month after turning 40, Maggie was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a prognosis of less than a year.  One year after she was diagnosed, four months after she was expected to die, she was in complete remission with No Active Disease.  Maggie has been cancer-free for...

Keto gets simplified with the help of Maria Emmerich.  Maria Emmerich is a nutritionist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood which led her to become such a passionate nutrition expert. "My goal is to help transform people's lives and start living again!" Maria specializes in brain neurotransmitters and how food...

In November 2019, Vera Ventura a young mother of two was diagnosed with Stage 1 & 2 bilateral breast cancer and eventually with metastatic brain cancer. A total surprise as she was a yoga teacher, ate right and meditated daily.  Some would say she was the "pinnacle" of health. Discovering she had a genetic cellular mutation called BRCA 1 Vera underwent a combination of conventional and natural app...

This episode features Dr. Lucas Tims as he talks to Dr. V about Cancer and Vitamin C .  Dr. Lucas Tims was born into a family where nutrition and organic eating were the norms, and in his formative years, he became deeply interested in science and medicine. His upbringing combined with influential mentors during his undergraduate studies helped pave his path toward naturopathic medicine. In his se...

Today's guest John Hall, Ph. D. discusses the Beljanski Foundation and its natural approach to cancer.  John has served as an Executive in the Biotechnology Industry and is currently Vice President for Research and Development at Molecular International Research and Director of Research at The Beljanski Foundation . Dr. Hall was a Graduate Fellow at Princeton University, in the Department of Bioch...

We all want to know how to age beautifully and naturally care for our skin.  Dr. Stacey Shillington ND has been able to help hundreds of women worldwide do just that. Devastated with acne that was considered 'incurable' in her late 20s, Dr. Stacey Shillington went back to school to learn how to clear her skin from the inside out using Naturopathic Medicine and has not looked back since.   Practici...

Dr. Shelena C. Lalji, founder of Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center, has served the medical and wellness needs of women and men in the greater Houston area for over 24 years. After practicing as an OB/GYN for 13 years, Dr. Shel took the giant step of pursuing an independent practice in a field she was passionate about, integrative medicine.     Dr. Shel believes in the strong connection between...

Shivan Sarna is the author of Healing SIBO, TV host, and the creator of the SIBO SOS ® Summits and Community, the Digestion SOS™documentary series, the Gut & Microbiome Rescue Summit, the Lymphatic Rescue Summit, and Chronic Condition Research, a 501(c) 3 non-profit to further research under-funded medical conditions.  After a lifetime of struggling with health issues, Shivan made it her mission t...

Dr. Sherrill Sellman , N.D. is a  Naturopathic Doctor, educator, women's natural health expert, psychotherapist, and journalist in the field of holistic health.  Today she is here with us to share about a problem many women face called vaginal dryness. She is a passionate advocate for regaining hormonal health naturally and reclaiming Feminine Wisdom. For the past 15 years, she has been the host o...

Sharon Brock discusses finding equanimity and the benefits for those with cancer.  She herself is a breast cancer survivor and a certified Mindfulness Facilitator. She is also a health and wellness journalist with a master ' s degree from Columbia University.  Sharon teaches mindfulness courses online , at corporations and studios, and with private clients as a mindfulness coach.  Listen in as Sha...

We discuss explant surgery and alternatives to implants with Diane Kazer.  Diane is an X-Pro Soccer Player, now Coach to Health Coaches, Ego Slayer, and Functional Nutrition Practitioner with a background in yoga, personal training, and financial planning. Over the years she has struggled with hormone, skin, energy, addiction, mood, gut issues, and has reversed them all. Because of it, she has end...

Kenny Perkins a former oncology radiation therapist and now a cancer coach believes that we should be fighting cancer together.  He is the founder and host of All Talk Oncology . A podcast that empowers cancer patients through insightful conversations. As an eyewitness to the daily struggles and a listener to the ongoing concerns of patients and their caregivers, he was inspired to do more. Creati...

Charlene Wheeless is teaching women about reclaiming a life of authenticity with her new book, You Are Enough !  Throughout her career, Charlene rose steadily through the ranks. In almost every job, she was the first Black woman to (fill in the blank)—including in her current role, as chairman of the Page Society. When Wheeless became chief communications officer of a global infrastructure company...

Tara Coyote has been journeying with late-stage breast cancer for almost five years. She treats it using complementary methods: a blend of conventional and non-toxic medicine .  Also, Tara has been publicly sharing her health journey through her blog page, YouTube channel, and social media . She is very grateful to be alive after being recommended to Hospice in the spring of 2019.  Additionally, T...

Susan Wadia-Ells is a long-time cultural change agent. During the 1970 ' s she organized women at Polaroid, creating the first affirmative action program for women within a Fortune 200 corporation. She soon became Polaroid ' s corporate affirmative action manager and a mentor to other national women ' s groups fighting for equal pay, training, benefits, and career opportunities.  Afterward, Susan...

Megan S. Smith holds an M.S. in biology and currently works as a documentary filmmaker and freelance investigative journalist reporting on health issues. Prior to that, she worked as a screenwriter, a Capitol Hill lobbyist, and a stage performer.   Her first documentary, "bOObs: The War on Women's Breasts" — which Smith wrote, produced, and directed — looks into the controversial breast cancer scr...

Katie Rampen is two-time breast cancer "thriver," mother, and Breast Cancer Recovery Advocate.  She helps women navigate a breast cancer diagnosis, advocate for themselves, and avoid recurrence.  She founded Katie's Healthy Families and Kicking Breast Cancer with Katie to work side by side with women to overcome this disease and prevent it from recurring in the future.   Her mission is to educate...

As an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, David Richman uses the lessons learned in his life to enrich and inspire others.  His mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling.  In his first book, Winning in the Middle of the Pack he discussed how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. Over the years he has been raising funds and a...

Anne Crook is not only a Breast Cancer Conqueror but also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Author. She is passionate about supporting clients to heal and transform their body-mind-spirit from the inside out. Anne is a consultant with the Institute for The Study of Birth, Breath, and Death where she provides holding space consultations and co-facilitates support groups. Anne bring...

Sedruola Maruska is the host of the Diversity Dish podcast, speaker, and aspiring author. Her passion is helping individuals in business cultivate cultures of equity and inclusion, so they attract the diverse partnerships they desire. In this podcast, Sedruola Maruska shares her own breast cancer journey and how this experience has allowed her to find her true life purpose.  Listen in to hear why...

Jenny Kennedy was diagnosed with "incurable" Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer in 2012. Determined to find a way to heal herself she embarked on a journey within to find the answers. She let go of her mind and allowed her intuition to guide her back to a place of health and wellness.   As an Intuitive Healer, Past Life Regressionist, and Teacher, Jenny now works worldwide teaching HEAL-U – 6 Steps to Heal,...

Magdalena Wszelaki is the founder of Hormones Balance, a thriving online community dedicated to helping women balance hormones naturally. Magdalena is a nutrition coach, certified herbalist, a published bestselling cookbook author, speaker, and educator. She's got a long history of hormonal challenges. Her health crisis was the direct result of highly stressful life in advertising - starting from...

Joe Cohen won the genetic lottery of bad genes. As a kid, he suffered from inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, and other issues that were poorly understood in both conventional and alternative medicine. Frustrated by the lack of good information and tools, Joe decided to embark on a journey of self-experimentation and self-learning to improve his health - som...

Francine van Broekhoven became a certified medical thermographer after her mother passed away from Breast Cancer.  She is an expert in the field of breast health in combination with a thermography report. By the year 2019, Francine had made over 5000 thermograms in The Netherlands and Belgium.  Additionally, she is the author of the book: Breast Health handbook and Medical Thermography. Francine h...

"When life gets tough, you put on your warrior armor and say I will not back down. I will rise and stand taller and stronger than ever before. After all, the only way out is through!" Summer Watson is a classical crossover singer. She has performed on some of the finest stages, she has sung for royalty and celebrities. The first-ever classical artist to sign a £1million recording contract with Son...