I AM HealingStrong

Mya is a homeschooling mom of two young girls, health advocate, HealingStrong group leader and team member. She was never diagnosed with cancer, but through her mom’s stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, the Lord led her into the natural world. Upon her mom’s diagnosis, Mya was living in another state, married, working as a special education teacher, with a preschooler, living the “go with the flow” m...

Billy has a story no parent wants to have. He shares his experience with his daughter who was treated through conventional means, but to no avail, passed away at a young age. He shares his own faith journey, as well as his newfound drive to  learn about other options and ultimately, help others. He has come to educate himself on other healing modalities since his daughters passing, which has broug...

Robert Scott Bell is a father of two, husband, broadcaster, keynote speaker, author, homeopathic practitioner and educator, Robert Scott Bell, D.A. Hom. (American Academy of Clinical Homeopathy 1994) served on the board of the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (1999-2001), currently serving on the Board for Trinity School of Natural Health and United Precious Metals Association.  Rob...

Pastor, Author and once an aspiring professional triathlete, Pastor Diego was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in 2008 and given less than six years to live. A miraculous journey of faith led to his complete healing and the birth of the Health Initiative Revolution. What also increased was Pastor Diego’s faith, knowledge, and understanding of how to better steward our physical bodies to accomp...

Jeneen was connected to Suzy, Director and Founder of HealingStrong, and immediately supported their mission. She has even been a part of past HealingStrong conferences. You may know her as the bag lady, but Jeneen is an Actress, Director and Playwright who inspires audiences through the Art of Storytelling. Jeneen uses the Arts to translate human experiences into truths that bring people together...

Chris Lawrence is a writer, outdoor guide and the founder of Hope Has Arrived. He was diagnosed with stage IV bile duct cancer in spring of 2016, but through the help of an excellent medical team and his faith in God, he reached remission and continues living a healthy and active lifestyle. He and his wife and two kids live in Colorado.   Links: Hope Has Arrived homepage 10 Tips for Facing Your Ne...

Dr. Teresa Scott is a cancer thriver after only being given a year to live and a 1% chance of survival on December 1, 2015. She healed mostly through holistic intervention and has remained healthy since. She is the current president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. She owns her own biological dental practice in Spring, Texas and teaches airway centered biological...

Not just one cancer diagnosis in the home, but two… Judy was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer shortly after resigning from her teaching position at a local Christian school. Judy and Keith began changing their diet to a plant based one, continued hosting international students, and began seeing a naturopath to go completely natural in her healing journey. They eventually came across Chris Wark...

As a busy wife and homeschool mom of two, Paige Lathrop, was blindsided by a stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis 4-½ years ago. Rushed into conventional treatment, Paige lacked peace in her spirit and believed there had to be another way to heal. While undergoing chemotherapy, she spent countless hours reading scientific literature and praying for direction. The Lord graciously led her to Chris Wark, S...

Jim & Ally start us off in episode 1 by reflecting on the past two seasons, our guests and their stories, our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration (listen for details), discuss Ally’s experience in radio, tv, and her own struggle during a trial that involved one of her children. Her full story is from season 1 episode 3 and hear how her story and experiences have led her to co-host with Jim Mann fo...

Radical remission is defined as a remission that occurs in the absence of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Turner, PhD, discusses her research in observing radical remission cases  around the world. Dr. Turner’s findings remain consistent with nine common themes that she believes have helped terminal patients in their healing journeys.  ...

Mary Ryder was introduced to functional medicine while searching for alternative healing modalities for her husband Nigel, who was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. Both Nigel and Mary’s journey is one of faith (as Nigel would later become a believer) and a testament to the power of God in bringing the right people and opportunities into our lives when we need it the most. HealingStrong's...

Carol Howard is a registered nurse who was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer, an incredibly rare form. After opting out of chemo, Carol decided to pursue alternative healing modalities, beginning with the grape cure, along with hydrotherapy baths, and changing her diet and lifestyle. Six years have passed since her diagnosis, and she remains cancer-free. Carol regularly attends HealingStrong group...

Denise was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer four years ago. In this episode, she shares the importance of community support and family in her healing journey. Denise believes her active involvement in the HealingStrong groups, coupled with her faith, equipped her with the resources and support she needed to face her diagnosis. She is currently a thriving and passionate lymphatic practitione...

Ryan experienced his first interaction with drugs after a surgery to remove his wisdom teeth in high school. Despite having a happy childhood with a loving family, he developed a dependency on drugs that would later lead to a heroin addiction. In this episode, Ryan shares his story of hope through discovering the healing power of Jesus, in addition to the power of intentional living.   Resources:...

Jane Barlow is an herbalist who loves everything natural, fitness, and nutrition oriented. She believes in the body’s self-healing capabilities and is an advocate of plant-based medicine. In this episode, Jane and Jim discuss the importance of emotional health, disconnecting from technology, and the power of a positive mindset in the cancer-healing journey. Resources: Barlow Herbal Specialists Bar...

Janet Everhart followed the conventional treatment course for her breast cancer, before turning to a holistic approach after learning about the work of Dr. Véronique Desaulniers. Janet incorporated dietary changes, a gratitude practice, and sought community support in her journey towards healing. As the group leader coordinator at HealingStrong, Janet encourages people to live a more holistic life...

Despite having a healthy lifestyle, Lee Ann Rummell received a Stage I breast cancer diagnosis. Her road to recovery consisted of a natural treatment approach – following the Square 1 protocol advocated by Chris Wark, in addition to taking supplements, rebounding, and using a sauna. Lee Ann believes that her diagnosis also served as a teacher in helping her understand the healing power of rest. A...

Barbara was diagnosed during her highly stressful career in banking with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a particularly aggressive type, in February 2017. After completing the conventional treatments of surgery, chemo, and radiation, Barabara was told by her doctors to “go live your life, you’ve done all you need to do.” It was then that she knew there was more to be done to improve her health and...

Christine Holcomb was diagnosed in 2011 with breast cancer and opted to pursue natural cancer-fighting therapies including raw foods, supplementation, and detoxification rather than conventional chemo. As one of the first HealingStrong group leaders, Christine continues to emphasize the significance of face to face support and connection to nature in the healing journey.    HealingStrong's mi...

After beating breast cancer twice, Dr. Véronique Desaulniers developed the 7 Essentials System to help women understand that healing is a multi-faceted process. In this episode, Dr. Desaulniers discusses that emotional health can be one of the greatest catalysts for disease in the body. An advocate of a holistic treatment for cancer, Dr. Desaulniers continues to educate and empower women on how to...

Herman Matos is a 35-year retired educator who was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. After his diagnosis, Herm searched for an alternative treatment approach, discovering Chris Wark’s cancer survivor videos along the way. He incorporated a plant-based diet and supplement regimen to help fight his disease. Rather than asking “Why me?,” Herm continues to use his journey to encourage others, an...

Kay Blackburn was diagnosed with stage three non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2017. After undergoing 10 rounds of chemotherapy and a clinical trial, she found conventional treatment to be only partially responsive. Kay turned to holistic medicine, incorporating juicing and dietary changes to heal her cancer. Kay is en route to become certified as an integrative nutrition coach and leads a HealingStrong g...

James Templeton is a Stage 3 Melanoma cancer survivor. After conventional treatments failed, James immersed himself in the world of alternative therapies – discovering modalities like a macrobiotic diet and intravenous vitamin C therapy. His successful experience in healing his cancer through natural therapies led to his founding of Uni Key Health Systems and the Templeton Wellness Foundation , in...

Linda Murphy’s cancer diagnosis twenty years ago served as the catalyst for her passion in researching natural alternative therapies. Since becoming a registered holistic nutritionist in 2007, Linda has devoted her life to helping people create healthy lifestyles through optimizing their nutrition, and incorporating supplementation as well as exercise into their daily routines. Through her strong...