The Real Health Podcast

“Toxins are everywhere — in our food, water, and air. They damage our mitochondria, disrupt metabolism, and open the door to disease.” —Dr. Richard Cheng In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Ron Hunninghake, MD, sits down with Richard Cheng, MD, PhD, ABAARM — physician, researcher, and editor of Orthomolecular Medicine News Service — to explore how environmental toxins and mitochondrial dys...

"The disease is the oxidation. Oxidative stress isn’t what leads to disease — it is the disease." —Dr. Thomas Levy In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Ron Hunninghake, MD, sits down with Thomas Levy, MD, JD, cardiologist, attorney, and internationally known author, to explore his provocative thesis: that all disease stems from a single root cause — excess oxidation inside the cell....

"If we can reset the memory of the stem cell back to zero, we can help the body create healthy cells instead of cancer cells." —Dr. Ilyes Baghli In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Ron Hunninghake, MD, speaks with Ilyes Baghli, MD, President of the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine, about his groundbreaking hybrid orthomolecular protocol. From Algeria to Japan, Dr....

“Medicine is not just about treating disease — it’s about helping people discover health.” —Dr. Drew Rose In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes Drew Rose, DO, Riordan Clinic’s new Clinical Medical Director. A Wichita native, Dr. Drew brings deep training in internal and osteopathic medicine, years of experience as a hospitalist, and a passion for integrative, pa...

“I had a daughter who faced cancer three times. After she died, there was nothing to do but to get on with it, and we’ve been at it ever since.” —Robin Daly In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake speaks with Robin Daly, founder and Executive Chair of Yes to Life, the UK’s integrative cancer charity. Born from Robin’s personal journey through his daughter’s illness, Yes to...

“I could do everything right and still die, or do everything wrong and still live. Ultimately, my life was in God’s hands.” —Ivelisse Page What does it look like to face a stage IV cancer diagnosis, lean into faith, and turn survival into service for thousands of others? In this conversation, Dr. Ron Hunninghake is joined by Ivelisse Page, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Believe Big, to share...

"I personally do not perceive cancer as an enemy…when we wage war on it, we wage war on ourselves." —Dr. Nasha Winters What if cancer isn’t the enemy but a profound messenger about the state of our inner and outer terrain? In this conversation, Dr. Ron Hunninghake is joined by Dr. Nasha Winters—a naturopathic oncologist, author, and Kansas native—to explore a radical shift in understanding...

Are you tired of being defined by a diagnosis? In this powerful episode of The Real Health Podcast, Ron Hunninghake, MD welcomes Mark Sherwood, ND, to explore why symptom-focused care is failing patients—and what true healing really looks like. Mark Sherwood, ND shares how he and his wife, Michele Sherwood, DO, guide patients through a whole-person, functional medicine approach rooted in compassio...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO—an integrative oncology expert at Riordan Clinic—alongside special guest Jenn Nolan, BS, MS, ONC, TAP, owner and oncology nutrition consultant at Remission Nutrition. Together, they address your questions and share valuable insights from their experience supporting patients through integrative cancer care....

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO—an integrative oncology expert at Riordan Clinic—alongside special guest Jenn Nolan, BS, MS, ONC, TAP, owner and oncology nutrition consultant at Remission Nutrition. Together, they address your questions and share valuable insights from their experience supporting patients through integrative cancer care....

In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake sits down with Mark Lintern, multi-award-winning author of "The 'Cell Suppression Theory' of cancer". In 2014, he embarked on an extraordinary quest to gain a profound understanding of cancer, culminating in the creation of a new groundbreaking theory. With cancer rates on the rise, this episode is a must-watch! Learn...

In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake and Dr. Kirsten West sit down with Dr. Mark Hancock to explore one of integrative oncology’s most intriguing therapies: Mistletoe. Discover how this plant-based treatment—used in Europe for over 100 years—is gaining traction in the U.S. Dr. Hancock shares the science, real patient outcomes, and how mistletoe is safely used alongside c...

What if the treatment they said was impossible… actually worked? In this inspiring episode of The Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD sits down with Blake Benton to discuss his family’s incredible journey with stem cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Learn how Coming Together for a Cure, a nonprofit founded by the Benton family, is now helping hundreds of families access life-ch...

In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD welcomes Dr. Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO, a pioneer in naturopathic oncology and co-founder of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. Together, they dive into the importance of integrative oncology, the role of dendritic cell therapy, and how blending conventional and naturopathic approaches can empower cancer patients. Dr. Rubin s...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Dr. Michelle Niesley, ND, LAc, FABNO about some of the new research initiatives and findings here at Riordan Clinic. Learn more about the hosts: Dr. Michelle Niesley, ND, MS, FABNO : https://riordanclinic.org/staff/michelle-niesley-nd-lac-fabno/ Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD: https://riordanclinic.org/sta...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO about the potential underlying fungal link to cancer. Learn more about the hosts: Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO : https://riordanclinic.org/staff/kirsten-west-nd-lac-fabno/ Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD: https://riordanclinic.org/staff/ron-hunninghake-md/ Read the trans...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Jason West of Hyatt Life Sciences about Afaya Plus and it's potential as an aid in cancer treatment.  Afaya Plus contains Arum Palaestinum – the flagship. The mother lode. The pièce de résistance. The plant that started it all. Think of it as the “Chicken Noodle Soup of the Middle East” – it’s b...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Caralyn Vessall, founder of Sufficient-C, discuss the often overlooked benefits of Vitamin C. Learn more about the hosts: Caralyn Vessall: https://sufficientc.com/ Dr. Ron Hunninghake: https://riordanclinic.org/staff/ron-hunninghake-md/ Read the transcript: https://realhealthpodcast.org Learn more about...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Dr. Thomas Levy, MD, JD, discuss the the secret health saboteur you can’t see, dental biofilms.  Learn more about the hosts: Dr. Thomas Levy: https://riordanclinic.org/staff/thomas-levy-md-jd/ Dr. Ron Hunninghake: https://riordanclinic.org/staff/ron-hunninghake-md/ Read the transcript: https://realhealth...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes back Jenn Nolan, the owner of Remission Nutrition as they discus the critical topic of cancer survivorship. Jenn shares insights on the importance of nutrition for those in remission, practical advice for rebuilding health post-therapy, and how to prevent recurrence.  Learn more about the hosts: Jen...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to neuroscientist, Dr. Hayley Nelson all about the intersection between stress and health.  Learn more about the hosts: Dr. Hayley Nelson: https://www.bewellwithdrhayley.com/ Dr. Ron Hunninghake: https://riordanclinic.org/staff/ron-hunninghake-md/ Read the transcript: https://realhealthpodcast.org Lear...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Riordan's new research director, Dr. Michelle Niesley, ND, MS, FABNO about the upcoming studies here at the clinic. They also provide context and insight regarding the importance of science based integrative medicine. Learn more about the hosts: Dr. Michelle Niesley: https://drniesley.com/ Dr. R...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Megan Lyons all about brain health.  Learn more about the hosts: Megan Lyons: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/about-megan/ Dr. Ron Hunninghake: https://riordanclinic.org/staff/ron-hunninghake-md/ Read the transcript: https://realhealthpodcast.org Learn more about Riordan Clinic: https://riordanclinic....

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Jason West of Hyatt Life Sciences about Afaya Plus and it's potential as an aid in cancer treatment. Afaya Plus contains Arum Palaestinum – the flagship. The mother lode. The pièce de résistance. The plant that started it all. Think of it as the “Chicken Noodle Soup of the Middle East” – it’s be...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Jess Higgins Kelley, MNT, ONC and author of “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer”, about the importance of hydration. Many of us underestimate the health risks that stem from dehydration and toxic water sources. Jess Higgins Kelley, aims to enlighten us on this matter while also providing us with tangi...