Thrive Through Cancer

Emotions are a powerful and gracious gift to every man and woman created in the image of God. Emotions add pleasure, comfort, and richness to events and relationships. But suppressed feelings don't evaporate; they eventually burst out and wreak havoc in our lives. On this week's episode, I am thrilled to have Dr. Antonio Jimenez, MD, ND as our special guest. Dr. Jimenez dives deep into the importa...

I'm so excited for this unique Q&A episode! I absolutely love interacting with you.   I recently went live on Instagram asking for you to submit your questions, and after getting an overwhelming response, I'm going to begin answering some of them. In this Q&A session I answer your questions regarding post cancer scare/preventative cancer treatment, antibiotics as part of cancer treatment, what to...

The father of modern medicine Hippocrates said it best, "All Disease Begins In the Gut."    On this week's episode, I am thrilled to have Kristen Blake, as our special guest. Kristen dives deep into how leaky gut can cause myriad health issues from headaches to skin related issues to IBS and more. Kristen shares how certain symptoms might not be directly related to the gut but can cause issues tha...

Last week, I attended a special event with my daughter, while my husband and son faced a living nightmare back home. This is the reality when you have a child in remission. Just one scare can bring back overwhelming emotions. This week we are especially thankful for our health. In today's episode, you'll hear about the ups and downs of our week, alongside me answering questions live on Instagram L...

One of the only long term side effects my son has experienced post conventional cancer treatment was cavities. As I did more research I realized this is fairly common with kids who receive chemotherapy and radiation. I invited my friend, Lauren Dahl, founder of the company Wonder Oral Wellness, and real health advocate, to share with us natural ways to help prevent and in some cases reverse issues...

You may be hesitant to listen to a podcast about Sabbath rest, possibly even assuming that it's going to be filled with rules, religiousness and guilt. But actually, I pray you find it's quite the opposite. In fact, I think that if you truly implement this practice in 2024, you'll see every aspect of your life benefit and realize it has nothing to do with rules, religion or guilt, but rather every...

Let's talk about nutrition and some foods that have incredible detoxification nutrients and can help to protect your healthy cells from being damaged during chemotherapy!   More specifically, I share nine foods that I recommend to support your body's ability to detoxify. Most of them can either be easily grown at your home or purchased at your local grocery store. Plus, I explain the role, benefit...

What if there was a way to help educate your immune system to take out invaders and to stop threats the way it was supposed to? In the cancer world, this is actually the number one goal, and it's why I'm so excited to share this episode with you!   I recently invited two special guests, Dana and Lori, to educate our Thrive Through Cancer Formula Members on a phenomenal product, Transfer Factor, an...

One of the most powerful healing tools that God created and that's often overlooked is touch!  In fact, using your hands to physically connect with others can help the person transition into the parasympathetic state and activate healing in such a quick and life-giving way.    On today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Charles Penick back as a special guest. He not only explains the science behi...

As we step into a new year, do you find yourself taking inventory of the past year and feeling excited about the new year? I do…and even feel a restless excitement! However, I also know many don't feel this way. Some may even be fearful of setting goals or listing out any expectations for the new year. So, in today's episode, I want to talk about why I think this happens and the importance of know...

Supporting your microbiome is foundational to not only allowing your body to absorb and digest nutrients but also supporting your body's immune system function…and this is key when going through cancer treatment! So, in this episode, you'll gain an understanding of the role of the microbiome and its relationship to cancer. Plus, I share 3 steps to help you naturally improve your digestion, includi...

I'm super excited to introduce you to something that's REALLY special to me, The KICKcancER Movement. My non-profit organization was the answer to a lot of prayers. And it was a helpful distraction for my husband and I when we were walking through our own pain of my son's cancer diagnosis.   In today's episode, I share with you how The KICKcancER Movement was started and how it can help you direct...

On December 4th, 2013, my son was diagnosed with cancer…ten years ago! And every year at this time, my husband and I are filled with a mixed bag of emotions.    So as I once again reflect about our experiences, particularly in the context of the holiday season and all the gatherings, I discuss in today's episode about the power of your thoughts and the consequences of when fear overtakes your mind...

I'm thrilled to share this really special and tender conversation I had with lifestyle YouTube sensation, Brittany Vasseur.   Brittany's brother was diagnosed with Stage 3B Testicular Cancer at the age of 24, and as you can imagine, it turned their world upside down. Her story, her commitment to walking alongside her family during this difficult time, and her willingness to jump fully into educati...

Do you set goals for yourself? A lot of people have a hard time setting goals, and I believe that's mainly due to the fear of failure.   In today's episode, I do a deep dive into goal setting and how this can be beneficial in every aspect of your life, including your business, family, relationships and health! I specifically talk about the importance of reprogramming your brain and what failure re...

We've been called for a purpose! And while this looks different for each person, I want to invite you into today's conversation to think about the idea of mindset, service and finding purpose in your pain.   In this unique episode, I share my personal story and experiences of how I went from having my own private nutrition practice to starting a non-profit to now having a business that's allowed m...

Did you know that your gut health has a direct impact on your immune system? In fact, your gut and diet have everything to do with your immune system, and there are proactive things you can do to preventatively support them both!   So, in today's unique podcast, I invite you to listen in on some recent training I hosted for a very special group of people where we do a deep dive into this conversat...

I'm so excited to introduce you to my new friend, Gary! About 6 years ago, he was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer and was told he only had 6 months to live. However, through a series of events, his making intentional choices to unlearn some generational "truths", and his desire to create health that would enable his body to build an army of cells, he's not only thriving, but he's changing...

With the holiday season right around the corner, I want to empower you with some tactical ways you can navigate them to have a healthier holiday season. I want you to still be able to enjoy all of the family dinners and gatherings with friends, but it can be done by making smarter choices!   So, in this episode I want to help you understand what happens to your immune system when you consume so mu...

I'm a huge advocate for proactively supporting breast health and creating an environment where cancer can't survive. So today, I'm going to not only discuss 5 things I recommend you consider to positively support your breast health, but I also take a dive into discussing 2 popular imaging methods: mammography and thermography.   More specifically, I talk about some of my concerns, the difference b...

I felt led to do something a little different today, and I pray this unique episode will feed your spirit.    Being in the world of cancer, it's not uncommon for me to feel a mixture of hope and hopelessness at the exact same time…and yes, they can both live together. So when I recently went through a season of unknown, fear, and grief, my aunt shared something with me that reminded me that I coul...

When you go through a crisis of any kind, statistics show that the odds of your marriage surviving aren't in your favor…and this breaks my heart! So today, I want to share with you some tips and suggestions that I've personally learned over the years, as well as some practical advice and examples that I've learned from other families.   It's so important to stay connected, to stay close, and to st...

A huge part of thriving through and after cancer is mindset and emotional health! So, I'm extremely excited to have Tiffany Peterson on the podcast today. Not only is she an expert and seasoned speaker on this topic, but she's full of wisdom and a complete ray of sunshine!   We specifically discuss three constants in life, the power of choice in navigating experiences, some practical ways to help...

I'm thrilled to introduce you to my second mom, Kim Schuette! She established Biodynamic Wellness and is not only the reason that I'm even in the nutrition field, but she was a key part of our holistic team when my son was fighting cancer!    Our conversation is focused on detoxification, why it's an important part of healing the body when it comes to cancer, and three specific therapies that can...

Dr. Moreno played an enormous role in my son's healing from cancer and has been a priceless resource for me over the years. He's kind, an intuitive healer, and a deep soul…and I think you're going to really appreciate our conversation and all that he shares.   Not only does Dr. Moreno have a holistic perspective and approach to health, but he's also experienced and has training in both conventiona...