Metabolic Matters

Does perspective impact the path through cancer? For Rochelle Forrest Hankins cancer became a crossroads—where fear and faith diverged, and her choice defined the journey. In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters , host Christina Mason sits down with Rochelle Forrest Hankins , a registered nurse, educator, author, and four-time breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh , an expert in...

After 50 years of unhealthy patterns, can someone truly begin again—and heal? In this inspiring episode of Metabolic Matters , host Christina Mason sits down with Linda Riccio, OT/L, FAOTA, and Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh, DSc., ND, PhD, MSHN, for a powerful, hope-filled conversation about resilience, intuition, and whole-person healing that goes beyond symptoms and diagnoses. Linda shares her extraordi...

What do you do when a doctor gives you a death sentence? Do you trust it, or do you listen to a calm, defiant inner voice that insists you will not become a statistic? In this inspirational episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Dale Weber and her son, Alex Weber, for a powerful conversation about trusting intuition, cultivating resilience, and honoring the body’s innate...

In this deeply emotional episode of Metabolic Matters , host Christina Mason sits down with Houneida Rechrech , a doctor of veterinary medicine, a mother, a biochemistry lover, and a stage 4 breast cancer thriver. They are joined by Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh , a doctor of natural medicine and an expert in integrative metabolic oncology. Together, they share an extremely personal story which illuminate...

What if chronic illness was a path towards healing on levels greater than just physical?  In this episode of Metabolic Matters , host Christina Mason sits down with Alekha Akkappedi and her longtime best friend, Emily Sullivan , for a powerful, multi-dimensional healing journey.  At just 22 years old, pre-med student Alekha's life changed overnight. What began as a simple infection quick...

What if a cancer diagnosis became the beginning of a more empowered way of living?   In this episode of Metabolic Matters , Laura Lummer shares her journey as a two-time breast cancer survivor, including her 2020 diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Laura opens up about the shock of being diagnosed despite living a health-conscious life, the difficult realities of conventional treat...

In this episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Sakiko Reuterskiöld , founder of NOMOSU , the world’s first taste-award-winning, no-sugar confectionery company. With a Master’s in Personalized Nutrition and deep training in biochemical and metabolic science, Sakiko has dedicated her career to understanding sugar’s impact on the body — and proving that healthy, delicious swe...

Cervical health is one of the most overlooked — and most stigmatized — areas of women’s health. In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Doni Wilson , a naturopathic doctor, midwife, clinical nutritionist, best-selling author, and creator of the Stress Recovery Protocol®. With over 25 years of experience helping women reverse abnormal pap smears, clear h...

Nitric oxide has been called the “miracle molecule” —yet most people, including many clinicians, have no idea how essential it is for cardiovascular health, immunity, metabolism, cognition, and longevity. In this episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan , one of the world’s leading nitric oxide researchers and a pioneer in molecular medicine. With more than 2...

What if one of the most powerful tools for repair, resilience, and longevity isn’t a drug or a device—but the smallest molecule in the universe? In this episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Matt (Mateo) Johnson , founder of Axiom H2 , to explore the science and clinical potential of molecular hydrogen therapy . A former competitive athlete turned hydrogen specialist, Mat...

What if the tumor you’re treating is already yesterday’s news? In this riveting episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. John A. Catanzaro, NMD, PhD—Co-Founder and CEO of Neo7Bioscience and one of the leading innovators in personalized peptide therapeutics and molecular surveillance. With over 25 years at the intersection of clinical medicine, molecular biology, and tran...

What if you could block your sugar cravings at the source —and retrain your metabolism to crave health instead of glucose spikes? 🍭 In this eye-opening episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Sander Brus, founder and CEO of NoSu Health, to explore how a breakthrough herbal technology may help us finally escape the grip of sugar addiction. Combining modern metabolic science...

In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters and Anu Simh, NBC-HWC, unpack how the microbiome, mitochondria, and mindset shape women’s vitality. Drawing on her Organic Chemistry roots and 20 years of coaching, Anu reveals why perfect labs don’t equal perfect health —and how tuning into your gut can ignite energy, balance hormones, and restore intuition. Discover her MBHR Proto...

What if the root cause of heart disease isn’t cholesterol… but metabolic dysfunction? In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters , I sit down with Dr. Philip C. Ovadia — a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, metabolic health expert, and author of Stay Off My Operating Table. Once an overweight surgeon facing his own pre-diabetes, Dr. Ovadia reversed his health through a low-carb, nutrient-d...

In this illuminating episode of Metabolic Matters , I sit down with Jane Hogan , known as The Wellness Engineer — a woman who transformed her own crippling rheumatoid arthritis into a catalyst for deep healing and purpose. After reversing her pain naturally, Jane left behind a 30-year engineering career to help thousands of others rewire their relationship with pain through science, breath, and se...

In this profoundly moving episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND — a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and survivor of some of life’s deepest challenges, including bipolar disorder type 1, psychosis, multiple suicide attempts, and cancer. Through her lived experience and decades of clinical work, Dr. Chris has become a guiding light in in...

In this heartfelt episode of Metabolic Matters , I sit down with Jodi Cohen — bestselling author, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils . Jodi has helped over 100,000 people heal from anxiety, insomnia, autoimmunity, and inflammation using her unique essential oil blends. We explore how her personal journey through grief became the catalyst for pioneering oils as powerful medic...

In this episode of Metabolic Matters , I’m joined by Jen Nolan, BS, MS, ONC, TAP and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO — two brilliant practitioners trained under me in the Metabolic Approach to Cancer . Together, we explore what healing looks like when built on collaboration, community, and love. Jen, owner of Remission Nutrition and graduate of our Terrain Advocate Program, blends oncology nutrit...

In this episode of Metabolic Matters , I sit down with Nina Teicholz, Ph. D. — investigative science journalist, bestselling author of The Big Fat Surprise , and founder of the Nutrition Coalition. Nina’s fearless work has challenged decades of nutrition dogma, exposed the shaky science propping up our national dietary guidelines, and sparked a global rethink of how we eat. Her reporting on seed o...

In this episode of Metabolic Matters , I sit down with my dear friend Robby Besner, PSc. D . — philanthropist, innovator, and Co-Founder of Therasage. Robby’s journey began as a father searching for answers after his daughter was diagnosed with Lyme disease. That urgency, heartbreak, and fierce love gave birth to what has now become a global movement in infrared healing technologies. Together, we...

In this episode of Metabolic Matters , I sit down with Mark Young — serial entrepreneur, CEO of Ryze Agency and Zona Health, and author of Radical Generosity . From starting businesses at 16 to leading purpose-driven companies today, Mark’s journey is proof that true success is measured not by what we gain, but by what we give. Mark reminds us that leadership, health, and impact are inseparable —...

In this deeply moving episode of Metabolic Matters , I sit down with my dear friend and colleague, Gail Fuller , a farmer, healer, and visionary who has redefined what it means to steward both land and life. Gail’s journey took him from running a 3,200-acre industrial corn and soybean operation to nurturing a 162-acre regenerative food farm. Along the way, he discovered that true healing—whether o...

What happens when a top-tier radiation oncologist walks away from a thriving career to pursue a deeper truth in healing? In this powerful and profoundly moving conversation, Dr. Nasha Winters is joined by Dr. Katie Deming , a board-certified radiation oncologist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Make Mary , a line of healing garments for women with cancer. Together, they dive into the intersection of...

What if the prescription for better health started in the soil—not the pharmacy? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Neil Smith, regenerative agriculture advisor, farmer, and co-founder of the Grow blockchain project (kohima.io). With decades of hands-on experience and a mission rooted in abundance, Neil is helping farmers—and communities—redefine what it means to h...

Is it possible to resolve chronic pain, anxiety, or trauma—not through traditional medicine, but by shifting your energy? In this compelling episode of Metabolic Matters , Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with renowned energetic healer Pearly Montagu, whose extraordinary work has impacted high-powered executives, trauma survivors, and even the skeptical minds of scientists and physicians. From survivin...