MOJO Rising: How to Make Cancer Suck Less with Julie Stevens

In this episode, Julie ( https://www.mojohealth.org/ ) explores the crucial topic of selecting the right doctor when facing a cancer diagnosis. Joined by her nurse practitioner, Meredith Kirk, the episode delves into the industrial psychology perspective of choosing healthcare professionals and the importance of the entire healthcare team. Julie and Meredith discuss the changing landscape of oncol...

In this episode, Julie ( https://www.mojohealth.org/ ) delves into the profound topic of environmental health with a focus on why our surroundings matter for our overall well-being. Joined by special guest Katie Tarr, a retired pediatric physical therapist turned Norwex consultant, the episode unfolds to reveal the layers beyond cellular health that contribute to our overall health. Katie shares h...

If you were ever wondering how to really support a friend in need, this episode is for you. Amid realizing chemotherapy wasn’t working, relationship challenges, and family turmoil, Julie (https://www.mojohealth.org/) faced her darkest moments coming to terms with death and the legacy she was leaving behind. Channeling her fear and uncertainty, she started writing poetry and music to try to express...

In this week's episode, Julie ( https://www.mojohealth.org/⁠ ) explores the vital topic of preparing for the worst to truly live your best. Joined by Rachel Donnelly (https://myafterlight.com/⁠), a death consultant, they discuss the importance of facing mortality with better preparation. Rachel shares her journey and insights into legacy planning, organization, and after-loss consulting. The e...

This episode focuses on a seldom-talked-about but crucial aspect of health - ensuring your financial well-being after a medical diagnosis. While doctors play a significant role in reducing the physical burdens of cancer, the episode delves into how a cancer diagnosis can have far-reaching implications on financial stability, like maintaining housing and providing for one's family. Julie introd...

Julie Stevens ( https://www.mojohealth.org/ ) and Oscar Sierra delve into the transformative power of genomic testing for cancer patients. They emphasize the importance of genomic testing in measuring incremental data to understand treatment efficacy and tailor interventions. Tune in to learn how data-driven strategies can improve cancer care as they advocate for changing the goals of cancer treat...

Deepa Dharamrup’s ( https://wellnessbydeepa.com/ ) journey into Reflexology began as an attempt to connect with her father, an army surgeon, while he was in the ICU. This event sparked her interest in Reflexology, prompting her to study and get certified in 2018/2019. Inspired by a friend's battle with breast cancer, she furthered her skills by learning Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage to help c...

Julie is joined by herbalist Oscar Sierra, Katy Mathes, and Dr. Sreekanth Reddy to hear a story of how data can change your life and discuss what it actually means to have a BRCA mutation, how you can reduce the risk of cancer without the need for surgery/pharmaceuticals, and a common sense approach to genetic expression. Ever since Angelina Jolie famously had a preventative mastectomy after findi...

Did you know you can avoid many side effects of chemo by preparing your body? In Episode 5, Lisa Ferrand ( https://warriorcaps.com/ ) the owner of Warrior Caps, a boutique company helping patients undergoing chemotherapy to save their hair, shares how she took her experience as a cancer patient and is changing the world as a result. In this episode, Julie and Lisa discuss: 1. Empowering a Patient’...

Julie Stevens (https://www.mojohealth.org/) and Oscar Sierra discuss the importance of being a "Data G," a data gatherer/gangster, in managing cancer. Julie shares her personal experience of how being proactive about annual health checkups and gathering various data points allowed her to detect and monitor her cancer effectively. Tune in to learn how you can advocate for more thorough an...

Julie Stevens (https://www.mojohealth.org/) and Oscar Sierra share the six core toolboxes for holistic healing in the context of cancer treatment. Their goal is to bring together the best of conventional and traditional healing to increase your chances of overall survival and make cancer suck less. They emphasize the importance of building a comprehensive strategy that includes lifestyle changes,...

Julie Stevens (https://www.mojohealth.org/) and Oscar Sierra share strategies for preparing the body for cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy. They emphasize the importance of boosting the body's vitality before undergoing conventional cancer treatments to reduce the severity of side effects. Tune in to find out which specific supplements Oscar recommends, and why they work. In this epi...

Julie Stevens (https://www.mojohealth.org/) and Oscar Sierra share the inspiring story of Julie's journey from a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis to becoming cancer-free. Facing chemo resistance and a dire prognosis, Julie took a unique and data-driven approach to her treatment, working closely with Oscar, an herbalist. Tune in to learn more about how Julie prepared her body for immunotherapy an...