Elizabeth Boham, MD, IFMCP, MS, RD is a breast cancer survivor (or, as I like to say, thriver!), a functional medicine physician, and a nutritionist who teaches women how to prevent cancer. She’s one brilliant woman, so of course, we had to chat on my podcast! At the young age of 30 and during her residency, Dr. Boham received a shocking breast cancer diagnosis. She was well-educated in health and doing “all the right things.”  It changed everything for her. She started focusing on true...

Your body doesn’t make mistakes—rather, it responds to its environment—something you (for the most part) have control over. It's not about the tumor, it is about the terrain. This is the terrain-centric approach (compared to tumor-centric) that of Nicole Saleske, NP. I’m delighted to have her on the podcast because she has seen remarkable success amongst her patients since focusing on the terrain awakens your innate ability to heal.  According to Nicole, you are not cancer. You are a person...

Dr. Nathan Goodyear is on a bold mission to do the impossible: teach his patients’ bodies how to heal all types of cancers through integrative oncology therapies. He’s a brilliant integrative and naturopathic oncologist, a Fellow in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, a medical Advisor for NEO7 Bioscience, a Medical consultant with PICOIV (an innovative intravenous cannabinoid company), co-owner and medical product developer for Sanare-Pro, the President of the North American Society of...

It's hardly ever about just finding the right treatment. “It's about finding the causes that you have, matching them up to the right treatment, and choosing a guide to help you navigate the bumps along the way to symptom resolution.” - Dr. Evan Hirsch, a world-renowned energy expert and the creator of the EnergyMD Method. Today, we dive into our body's energy stressors and root causes. For example, the psychological burden of getting a cancer diagnosis and the physical burden of toxicities...

Today, Suzette Simons, who proudly wears the badge of Your Black Breast Friend, joins us for light laughs and serious insight into the challenges of women of color regarding breast cancer awareness and treatment. You will also acquire strategies to engage and empower Black women (and help any woman overcome fears) by taking proactive steps toward breast health and early detection.  As Suzette said, "Every time a woman of color shares her cancer journey, it feels like a gift that keeps on...

When chronic conditions perplex regular doctors, patients have found solutions via ECM—the Ellen Cutler Method and her book: Micro Miracles—Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes. This is because Dr. Cutler knows that it’s not only what you eat—but what you digest and absorb. This is why she uses organ-specific detoxification, enzymes, nutrition, and energetic desensitization to help those seeking to improve their health, experience greater ease, and increase their sense of well-being. In...

Take the emotional and physical healing and pain-relieving powers of acupuncture and light therapy wherever you go with Taopatch!  Taopatch is a patented wearable nanotechnology device that captures heat from your body and converts it into light, emitting it into specific acupoints. This light stimulates your Central Nervous System and "reminds" it how it was meant to rebalance and communicate with the rest of your body. On this episode, Dmitri Leonov, serial wellness entrepreneur and CEO...

Cancer is a continual riddle; no two cases will be identical. Therefore, a one-size-fits-all standard treatment plan may kill the tumor but won’t help an individual get well. It's time to shift from survival mode to the living mode. In this episode, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, an ND, PhD, and board-certified Naturopath, and I dive deep into mind, body, and soul breast cancer healing. Starting with mitochondria (cells) and ending with turning fear into joy. Tune in to learn more about getting out...

Award-winning writer and producer of “bOObs: The War on Women’s Breast” and investigative journalist Megan Smith, M.S., dedicates her career to better the lives of those with health afflictions. Her latest documentary, “A New Standard of Care: Alternative Cancer Therapies” (watch for free), investigates the area of non-conventional cancer therapies used worldwide. Presenting medical journal citations as irrefutable evidence, the film is designed to educate policymakers, the medical...

In this special episode of the Wellness Warriors Podcast, hosts Dr. V, and Dr. Jennifer Simmons, a distinguished expert in breast cancer treatment, come together to explore the multifaceted aspects of breast cancer treatment and recovery. This episode is particularly significant as it sets the stage for the upcoming Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Online Summit, a groundbreaking event in breast cancer awareness and education. Throughout the episode, Dr. V and Dr. Simmons share their personal...

Sachi Singh is on a mission to build the future of sustainable healthcare and planetary care by helping women achieve hormonal balance, sustain all-day energy, and nurture their gut. She is doing this by empowering women to be nurtured by one of Mother Ocean’s greatest gifts: seaweed.  One of my breast cancer root causes was low iodine and thyroid issues (learn all about it here), and discovering the naturally potent effects of seaweed was a tide-changer moment for me. It’s also why I’m...

Katie Deming, MD, The Conscious Oncologist, is transcending the boundaries of conventional and integrative oncology to completely evolve the current paradigm of cancer prevention, treatment, and post-treatment healing. A near-death experience led Dr. Deming to leave her traditional career at its pinnacle to pioneer an approach that merges modern science and medicine with ancient wisdom and spirituality to help patients find deeper healing opportunities within cancer. Tune in to be inspired...

Today we're diving into the transformative world of EVOX therapy with our special guest, Jenilee Bucci. Jenilee, a ZYTO biofeedback practitioner and certified trauma coach, brings her unique insights and experiences to the table. We discuss how EVOX, a groundbreaking biofeedback therapy, harnesses the power of voice mapping to foster deep emotional healing. This technique, which played a crucial role in my healing journey, offers a gentle yet powerful approach to overcoming emotional hurdles...

You don’t need to accept a “new normal” (what a complacent term!) because there are strategies to get you out of that. You CAN lose weight even if your treatments force you into menopause or are there naturally. You CAN be hot flash-free, even without using hormones. You CAN reclaim your energy. You CAN make strategic decisions from a place of power. Today, I’m chatting with fellow cancer thriver – Dr. Amy Morris. She founded The Cancer Freedom Program to support women feeling at home in...

May you discover your inner home of knowing, and from this place, that what emerges is your soul’s next true purpose. Yes, that is Dr. Toni Galardi and my dream for you—and part of why she’s the star of today’s podcast episode.  The other reason is how she BRILLIANTLY bio-hacked all aspects of her life to heal breast cancer. She shares her breast cancer bio hack secrets here. Dr. Galardi is a Jungian-trained psychotherapist turned career coach, keynote speaker, executive coach, addiction...

Find out why Iodine is the missing ingredient that you need. Dr. David Brownstein strategically weaves holistic and conventional medicine to give his patients and readers of his 17 books the best care. He has practiced medicine for over 30 years, is an American Academy of Family Physicians member, and serves on the International College of Integrative Medicine board.  Dr. Brownstein’s book Iodine: Why You Need It. Why You Can’t Live Without It was instrumental in healing my second journey...

From being the daughter of the man who first connected environmental toxins to cancer to starting a world-class organization leading the charge on cancer stem cell and cellular health research—this is an episode worth listening to twice.  Tune in to learn about the groundbreaking 3-Step Beljanski Approach to solving cancer, why emotional toxins are just as important as environmental ones, and how specific herbs are critical in preventing metastasis.  You will also get an insider's look into...

For years, I have warned women who are told they are "cancer-free" about breast cancer stem cells. These are the "baby cancer cells" responsible for the recurrence and spread of breast cancer.  This is why I sat down with Nathan Crane—a natural health researcher and certified holistic cancer coach. He is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker, Amazon's #1 bestselling author, and 20x award-winning documentary filmmaker. I trust his insight on breast cancer stem cells, and so do the...

Dr. Hania Bednarski at Serenity Surgery & Wellness is one of the few physicians in the United States who offers Truly Comprehensive Breast Care. One of her game-changing breast cancer healing tools takes surgery and chemo out of the equation for cancers measuring 2cm or less. It’s called Cryoablation—and it works! This is a quick, non-invasive way to heal breast cancer. Cryoablation is a quick 60-90 minute non-invasive, in-office procedure that can effectively treat early-stage...

Looking for ways to boost the lymphatic system? Cheryl lovingly seeks out the underlying causes of health challenges which are often toxins and stress. She then heals your body with herbs and homeopathy. For breast cancer conquerors, Cheryl and her mom created Healthy Girls® Breast Oil. The oil is a strategic blend of herbal formulas. It helps to balance, detoxify, soften breast tissue, and stimulate your immune system. It also improves lymphatic circulation while it nurtures and...

Experience images of Hope and Healing through the words of Breast Cancer Thrivers.  “A picture is worth a thousand words” is 1,000% true for Dana Klein’s powerful and boundary-pushing conceptual photography portraits for breast cancer thrivers. Dana blends compassion, storytelling, and visual artistry while weaving in messages of hope, strength, and resilience.  She started her art journey to fill a void, and now it provides a need. A service of love—directly from the heart. Click here to...

Can you rewrite your fears about Cancer? A committed hypochondriac, or was my nervous system rewired after a traumatic event during my tender teenage years? Is there a cancer personality? How do doctors’ own fears influence their comments to patients? Is there a gendered response to illness?  Elizabeth Benedict, a bestselling novelist, journalist, creative writing professor, editor, writing coach—and cancer thriver—tries to answer these questions by sharing her story. Her story may be part...

The key to finding clean beauty products starts with making smart choices. "Be gentle with yourself. And do your research. Find a company you trust. But don’t be afraid to ask questions about ingredients. The more transparency we start to see, the more we can uncover, the better the industry will be as a whole. " Wise words from Rachel Pachivas, COO of Annmarie Skin Care—creators of wildcrafted skincare that is truly made with organic and non-toxic ingredients.  Since what you lather on...

School is in session! Get your pencils out—it’s time to learn to master your mindset. Life is perfect and a huge classroom full of Gifts & Lessons, but only if one chooses to look at life with Gratitude! YOU matter, and it’s time to create 100% Responsibility for everything you do. A Ph.D. is not necessary to master your mindset and be a helpful, good friend. Those are Lilly McDermott’s core beliefs, and they lay the foundations of her conversations on her radio show, social media pages,...