The Cancer Liberation Project

What does healing after breast cancer really look like? In this episode of The Cancer Liberation Project , I sit down with breast cancer survivor, certified personal trainer, and Cancer Exercise Specialist Melissa Grosboll to explore life after a cancer diagnosis. Melissa shares how a routine mammogram led to her stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis, the decisions she made during treatment, and how the...

In this episode of The Cancer Liberation Project, Hayley sits down with Kevin Donaghy, who joins her from Scotland to share his remarkable journey with stage IV metastatic melanoma. After initially being told his stage II melanoma had been successfully treated, Kevin received the devastating news 18 months later that the cancer had spread to his lung and spine. Diagnosed during the height of the C...

In this inspiring episode, Hayley sits down with Josh Vintner-Jackson, a young adult living with stage 4 colorectal cancer. Diagnosed at just 29 years old while living in Austin, Texas, Josh shares his unexpected cancer journey—from emergency surgery during the COVID pandemic to years of treatment, recurrence, and ongoing challenges. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, more than 40 rounds of ch...

In this episode of The Cancer Liberation Project , Hayley sits down with cancer survivor, coach, researcher, and patient advocate Teresa Ferreiro to talk about navigating cancer with more agency, resilience, and self-trust. Teresa shares her deeply personal story of being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 36 years old after already enduring the heartbreak of losing a baby late in pregnancy. Her...

Bron Watson, a nurse, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how her life before cancer was driven by constant giving—to her patients, her business, and her family. Despite appearing successful, the pace came at a personal cost. At 48, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, followed quickly by surgery and treatment. Even during chemotherapy, she continued pushing herself until she had a moment of clari...

In this episode of The Cancer Liberation Project, I sit down with Nancy Studervant, a mother whose life shifted dramatically when her 18-year-old son was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma shortly after climbing Mount Rainier. What began as knee pain was initially misdiagnosed, leading to a delayed cancer diagnosis and the start of a long, complex journey. Nancy shares the emotional weight of that momen...

Dr. Miller is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, medical educator, lecturer, writer, formulator, and musician. In 2005, he graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine's, "Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine" program, and then in 2018 completed his "Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine" degree at the Pacific College of Health and Science. Post...

Dr. Goodyear is a Board-Certified OB/GYN and a leading expert in integrative oncology with nearly two decades of experience blending conventional and holistic cancer therapies. He has served as medical director for multiple integrative cancer clinics, authored three books—including Breaking the Cancer Code—and is a sought-after speaker and podcaster on innovative treatments like high-dose IV vitam...

Dr. Adrian is a naturopathic physician specializing in integrative cancer care and chronic conditions. She holds an undergraduate degree in chemistry, is a graduate of Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, and is an active member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Education remains one of her greatest passions, leading her to  serve as residency director for one of North...

Dr. Williams is a medical doctor originally trained in oncology who now practices integrative, holistic cancer care. His work blends the best of conventional medicine with biologically grounded therapies that support the body’s own regulatory and healing systems. Through his clinical practice and educational platforms, Dr. Williams helps patients cut through overwhelm, understand their options, an...

Dale shares his powerful journey after being diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer following years of dismissed symptoms. After finally receiving testing that revealed a large primary tumor with metastasis, he was placed on a palliative care pathway and given a limited prognosis. Determined to explore every possible option, Dale began researching extensively and chose to combine conventional t...

In this episode of The Cancer Liberation Project , Hayley speaks with Paul about the deeply personal journey that led him to hydrogen-rich water and its role in healing. Paul shares how his wife suffered for years with debilitating menstrual cycles, thyroid dysfunction, anemia, and severe fatigue—symptoms that worsened to the point where he feared losing her. Everything changed when she began drin...

Ryan is the cofounder along with his wife Teddy, of The Stern Method, a platform informing and inspiring families preventing or reversing cancer to succeed on all fronts.  In May of 2014 their son Ryder was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer of the nervous system eleven days before his first birthday. Through an integrative approach leaving nothing on the table, and riddin...

Dr. Contreras, serves as director, president, and chairman of Oasis of Hope Hospital. A distinguished surgical oncologist, Dr. Contreras is renowned for combining conventional and alternative medical treatments with emotional and spiritual support to provide patients with the most positive treatment experience possible.   After graduating from medical school at the Autonomous University of Mexico...

Lise Alschuler, ND, MBA, FABNO, is the President & CEO of Sonoran University of Health in Tempe AZ. She is a Professor of Naturopathic Medicine at Sonoran University and retains her rank as a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she was previously the Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Sh...

Janet is a Doctor of Osteopathy and Doctor of Natural Medicine who specializes in integrative oncology and metabolic health. She's the founder of Nurture and Restore Wellness, where she helps patients understand the deeper terrain of their health, the systems and patterns that influence cancer growth and healing. Her work brings together science, compassion, and personalized care. Janet uses d...

Leslie is a personal trainer with expertise in cancer exercise intervention and chronic disease, a Pilates instructor, running coach, HIIT trainer, and grief counselor with over two decades of experience helping people optimize their health and wellness through the mind/body connection. She’s passionate about helping people through their own wellness journey by providing exercise and training tips...

A member of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Program, a Corporate Facilitator, and a Certified DISC Consultant, Diana Fritz is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through open, engaging, and values-driven leadership. Her mission is to create a meaningful impact and ensure every person she encounters feels valued. Beyond her professional achievements, Diana is a devoted wife, moth...

Sandy is an award-winning actress who recently added stage 4 cancer survivor to her remarkable life journey. A passionate yogi, creative, and producer, she is dedicated to inspiring others through her experiences. While undergoing her battle with cancer, Sandy authored a poignant book titled Cancer Ramblings: From Why to Why Not?, offering hope and guidance to those facing similar challenges. In a...

Robert Scott Bell, D.A. Hom. (American Academy of Clinical Homeopathy1994) is a homeopathic practitioner, an author and an expert in silver and copper therapeutics. As a keynote speaker, lecturer and educator, he shares his expertise and practical experience with a broad range of audiences from Health Care and Wellness Professional forums, to Natural Industry trade and consumer shows, addressing t...

Margie is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, author, and happiness trainer. Margie has over 30 years of experience helping people with osteoporosis and osteopenia improve their bone health through a comprehensive integrative approach. She hosts the Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast and has hosted four summits on Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health. Margie oversees all the...

Debbie is a wealth mentor. She’s a rebel with a cause: helping conscious entrepreneurs rewrite their stories about money, power, and purpose. After building successful businesses, making millions, and teaching abundance for decades, Debbie found herself face-to-face with a cancer diagnosis, broke and on food stamps. That experience didn’t break her—it activated her. Through feminine energy, intuit...

Krishna is a subconscious and somatic therapist, Internal Family Systems practitioner, PSYCH-K facilitator, and licensed acupuncturist who has led over 30,000 patients to their health and wellness goals for the last 22 years. She currently specializes in subconscious therapy, IFS, and the nervous system. In this episode, Krishna shares how trust and belief led her to a career rooted in deep healin...

Jamie is a Holistic Health Coach, working with women to help them develop healthy, loving relationships with their minds and bodies through optimizing nutrition, mindset and movement. She is a mental health advocate, lifelong dancer and passionate about all things wellness. Jamie resides in Jersey City with her loving husband, Nick. She is the host of the FWD Think Tank Podcast, a place of hope, i...

Dr. Carol is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, and Homeopath with over 20 years of experience helping women recover their health and restore their life to move beyond breast cancer.  Her live group program, Empowered Against Recurrence, provides holistic and evidence-based strategies to understand what’s really happening in your body, release fear, and develop a mindset of strength, self-trust, and pos...