Healthy Living by Willow Creek Springs

Send us Fan Mail Plastic is changing fish biology—and possibly human biology too. Could our everyday products be contributing to environmental and health shifts we're only beginning to understand? Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care, joins us to share her remarkable journey from a beauty industry insider to a sustainability pioneer. Her transformation began with a startling dis...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a burned-out marketing executive takes a leap of faith to Bali and discovers a product that transforms sleep? Elizabeth Grojean, founder of Baloo Living, shares her remarkable journey from corporate dissatisfaction to purpose-driven entrepreneurship centered around weighted blankets. After feeling like a "round peg in a square hole" despite working with...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your exceptional clinical skills aren't translating into a thriving practice? In this eye-opening conversation, Andrew Newland, founder of Functional Medicine Marketing, reveals the missing piece in the puzzle for many healthcare practitioners. Andrew's journey begins with his own health transformation through functional medicine after years of struggli...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutritional advice? Our conversation with Jon Engelson cuts through the noise with a refreshingly balanced perspective, gained from over 30 years in the fields of diet, nutrition, and holistic healing. Jon's journey began with a medical misdiagnosis in his mid-20s, sparking his exploration of alternative approaches when conventional method...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a cancer patient decides to challenge the medical establishment and forge their own path to healing? In this deeply personal conversation, Joe Grumbine and Dr. Robert Hoffman explore this question through Joe's ongoing cancer treatment journey. After completing his third round of chemotherapy, Joe shares how this round "walloped" him more than prev...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to look beyond standard cancer protocols when your life is on the line? In this deeply personal and illuminating conversation, children's book author and high-tech retiree Cynthia Chin-Lee shares her remarkable journey of reversing breast cancer through unconventional means. Diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma just one month into her retirement, Cynthi...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you refuse to accept the standard cancer treatment plan? Joe Grumbine's remarkable journey proves that taking ownership of your health decisions can lead to extraordinary results. When Joe was diagnosed with advanced squamous cell head and neck cancer, doctors immediately recommended aggressive radiation and high-dose chemotherapy. Instead of simply followin...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful medicine cabinet was already in your kitchen? Herbalist Rachelle Robinette reveals how we're all practicing herbalism without even realizing it—through the spices we cook with, the teas we drink, and the plants surrounding our homes. Rachelle's journey from farm kid to New York fashion professional to renowned herbalist offers a fascinating glim...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the powerful potential of locally grown medicinal herbs and traditional Eastern healing practices in this enlightening conversation with practitioner Vee Martinez.  As environmental changes and global supply challenges make importing traditional Chinese herbs increasingly difficult, we explore how plants grown in our own backyards might offer even greater healing benefits...

Send us Fan Mail When traditional Eastern medicine meets therapeutic horticulture, something magical happens. This fascinating conversation between host Joe Grumbine and guest V Martinez explores the rich intersection of healing practices at the beautiful Gardens of Hope—a 2.5-acre sanctuary thoughtfully designed with "zones" that evoke different emotional responses as visitors journey t...

Send us Fan Mail The medical establishment has long proclaimed that sugar feeds cancer, leading patients down a path of extreme carbohydrate restriction and high-protein diets. But what if this fundamental assumption is flawed? In this groundbreaking conversation, Joe Grumbine and Dr. Robert Hoffman explore the revolutionary concept of methionine restriction and how it's creating miraculous r...

Send us Fan Mail What if the path to better health isn't about working harder, but working smarter? In this fascinating conversation, certified trainer and biohacker PJ Glassy reveals how his X Gym methodology helps busy people achieve functional fitness without injury or excessive time commitment. PJ shares his journey from psychology student to fitness innovator, explaining how he developed...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to step out of the green closet? This eye-opening conversation with Aspen Noonan, CEO of Elevate Holistics, takes us behind the scenes of the telemedicine revolution that's transforming medical marijuana access across America. Aspen's journey begins with her personal discovery of cannabis as a replacement for prescription ADHD medications after experiencing concern...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Grumbine shares his cancer journey with DJ Short  not with a diagnosis but with a purge—composting 100 pounds of cannabis keef and cutting ties with toxic relationships. This clearing of space, both physical and emotional, would later prove crucial when facing his greatest challenge. When confronted with cancer, Joe embarked on an extraordinary healing path that merged ancient...

Send us Fan Mail A cannabis breeding legend steps out from behind his iconic Blueberry strain to share a deeply philosophical journey through consciousness, quantum reality, and his battle with cancer.  Daniel John (DJ) and host Joe Grumbine explore the nature of reality through the lens of scientific paradigm shifts, drawing from Thomas Kuhn's groundbreaking work. "The Structure of Scie...

Send us Fan Mail A revolutionary cancer treatment story unfolds on this episode as host Joe Grumbine shares stunning progress in his personal battle against head and neck cancer. The tumor that once dominated his appearance has shrunk dramatically—now less than a third of its original size—thanks to a groundbreaking approach combining strategic fasting, methionine restriction, and targeted chemoth...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when someone decides to walk over two million steps in a single month? For Kwame Terra, founder of BEHr Health, it became a transformative journey highlighting the power of movement to change lives. Terra's incredible feat—averaging 66,000+ steps daily for 30 days straight—wasn't just about breaking records. It emerged organically from seeing BEHr Health use...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you cut off cancer's food supply? Dr. Robert Hoffman has spent five decades studying this question, discovering that cancer cells are uniquely addicted to the amino acid methionine. His groundbreaking work with methioninase—an enzyme that breaks down this critical nutrient—is now transforming lives. The journey to this breakthrough wasn't straightforwar...

Send us Fan Mail The journey from burnout to vibrant health is rarely a straight line, but Kavita's transformation from investment banker to wellness advocate offers a roadmap worth following. When her son began habitually completing her sentences with "tired," she realized she didn't want exhaustion to define her legacy. This moment sparked a profound shift in how she defined...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you thought you knew about fitness was missing the most crucial element? Despite billions spent on gym memberships, supplements, and equipment, global health continues to decline. The answer may lie not in what we do, but in who we do it with. In this enlightening conversation, David Amerland—chemical engineer, martial artist with 47 years of experience, and aut...

Send us Fan Mail A paradigm shift is sweeping through cancer treatment, challenging decades of established thinking. While conventional wisdom has focused on cancer's addiction to glucose, Dr. Robert Hoffman's 50-year research journey reveals something equally powerful: cancer cells are addicted to the amino acid methionine. This groundbreaking episode takes you into the heart of scienti...

Send us Fan Mail Tom Swales transforms how we understand rehabilitation and human movement through his groundbreaking "Five Elements of Human Design" approach. Breaking away from compartmentalized treatment models, he reveals how psychology, neurology, biology, chemistry, and physics interconnect to create a comprehensive framework for healing and performance. What makes Swales' met...

Send us Fan Mail Something remarkable happens when we reconnect with the earth beneath our feet. As I navigate my cancer journey, I've been drawn back to the Gardens of Hope—our 2.5-acre botanical sanctuary in California—where the most profound healing often happens with dirt under my fingernails. This episode shares the story of Todd, a Marine veteran whose body bears the scars of combat and...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when healthcare providers decide they've had enough of a broken system? Dr. Sarah Crawford is pioneering a revolutionary approach with Anchor Wellness, a cooperative model that's changing how healthcare services are delivered and accessed. The statistics are startling – a mere 18% of licensed physical therapists are currently practicing in clinical settings,...

Send us Fan Mail "What are you willing to do?" Joe Grumbine asks himself on his cancer journey. His answer: "Whatever it takes." This mindset drives the powerful conversation with Dr. Robert Hoffman in this deeply personal update on Joe's cancer treatment. Joe shares exciting news about his successful port installation and first chemotherapy session at UCI Medical Center....