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Born to Heal: Holistic Healing for Optimal Health

Dr. Katie Deming, M.D. | Conscious Oncologist

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Your Body Knows How to Heal Join Dr. Katie Deming, M.D., a seasoned Radiation Oncologist, Healthcare Leader, and inspiring Tedx speaker, as she bridges the gap between Western Medicine and Holistic Healing. Our bodies intrinsically know how to heal, but we've been conditioned to believe that we need to look outside ourselves for that power. Learn how Dr. Deming's transformative experience as a doctor within the Western medical system made her realize that our healthcare system is broken and ...
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The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

Dr. Tina Kaczor & Dr. Leah Sherman

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This podcast provides you with education, tips, and useful advice from an integrative medicine POV. Whether it is you or a loved one, whether you are in treatment or beyond it, we strive to include everyone who has been touched by cancer. Our goal is singular: To help you. We frame it around cancer, but really, anyone can benefit. We are two naturopathic physicians with extensive experience in natural medicine and integrative oncology. Leah is the ”cancer insider.“ Tina is the science-y one ...
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Dr. Katie Deming was a practicing radiation oncologist who now practices "conscious oncology." She talks about the six pillars of health in her whole-person program for deep healing. Dr. Deming shares why she walked away from a successful career to pursue her path as a conscious oncologist, including the impact of her near-death experience. The dis…
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Is there more to health and wellness than what your doctor tells you? Dr. Katie sits down with Dr. Anoop Kumar, emergency physician and co-founder of HealthRevolution.org. Wit…
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Have You Ever Wondered How Some People Overcome Cancer, Defying Medical Expectations? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Karla Mans Giroux from the Radical Remission Project to d…
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Microplastics are not just around us, they are in us. These microscopic particles of plastic may be wreaking havoc on our health in many ways, and worsening cancer risk and prognosis is one of them. In this episode, Tina and Leah discuss microplastics and their potential link to cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. They explore sources of microp…
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Do you find yourself struggling to regulate your emotions, feeling either overwhelmed or numb? When faced with cancer, it's common to feel like your body has betrayed you, lea…
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Are You Tired of Yo-Yo Dieting and Emotional Eating? Dr. Katie Deming MD sits down with Matty Lansdown, a former molecular biologist turned nutritionist specializing in emotio…
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Kristina Marusic, author of 'A New War on Cancer,' discusses her motivation and research into the chemicals contributing to rising cancer rates. Tina and Leah cover a lot of ground in this interview. She discusses the pitfalls of individual responsibility. She talks about a system that permits the use of known carcinogens. She also covers what can …
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Is Fear Sabotaging Your Body's Ability to Heal? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with certified hypnotist Penny Chiasson to learn how we can tap into our subconscious mind in order …
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Ever Wondered Why You Feel Off? Join Dr. Katie Deming as she explores Biofield Tuning with its inventor and founder, Eileen McKusick. It has helped Eileen’s clients sleep bett…
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Join Dr. Tina Kaczor and Dr. Leah Sherman as they delve into the complexities of heart toxicity in cancer care. This enlightening episode sheds light on the heart’s resilience and the specific challenges posed by cancer treatments known for their toxic effects on the heart muscle. Through engaging dialogue, the hosts explore topics such as risk fac…
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Can Breathing Less Oxygen Actually Improve Your Health? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Ark Prokopov, a leading expert in the field of mitochondrial function and hypoxia. …
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll What Role Did Fasting and Mindset Play in Christie Miller's Cancer Recovery? In this special podcast episode, Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Christie Miller, an inspiring can…
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Tina and Leah have an insightful conversation with Natasha Ewa, a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, founder of I Thrive Therapy & Wellness, and #cancerinsider who was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at the age of 29. Natasha shares her perspective on dealing with PTSD, grief, and death from the standpoint of wellness, based on her prof…
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Don't Face Cancer Alone "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Are You Chronically Dehydrated Without Even Realizing It? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with two experts in the field of hydration, Gina Bria from the Hydration Foundation and Ke…
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Don't Face Cancer Alone : "The 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer" workshop series provides you valuable insights and strategies to support your healing journey - Click Here to Enroll Are You Often Feeling Overwhelmed and Reaching for Your Phone as a Distraction? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Todd Steinberg, the co-founder of Komuso Design, to discuss t…
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An inflamed bladder (cystitis) can be caused by infections (urinary tract infection, UTI) or from treatment itself (radiation, chemotherapy, other drugs). Did you know some foods can irritate an inflamed bladder? Removing them can provide relief! Tina and Leah discuss the many ways that you can soothe and support your bladder with diet and herbs. J…
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Is Your Emotional Baggage Impacting Your Health? Integrative Oncologist, Dr. Katie Deming talks about the connection between emotional trauma and chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. If you are like most people, have likely experienced some form of emotional trauma in your life, whether during childhood or adulthood. Chapt…
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Struggling to Make Healthy Eating Choices During Your Recovery? Dr. Katie Deming MD, sits down with Johanna and Alexa from Gather Around Nutrition, a private chef network that delivers nutrient-dense meals to patients during their cancer treatment and other health challenges. Discover how these personalized meals can play a crucial role in promotin…
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Pelvic health is often overlooked, especially in cancer care. Dr. Alex Hill shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for addressing common issues like urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and constipation. Join us in this enlightening discussion about the tools of the trade, types of pelvic floor exercises (Spoiler: It's not just Ke…
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Did You Know Most Doctors Receive Little to No Training In Nutrition During Med School? You could be unintentionally starving your body while feeding your cancer. This lack of nutrition knowledge in medical professionals leaves patients without the guidance they need to make informed decisions about their diet during cancer treatment and recovery. …
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Are Trapped Emotions Secretly Sabotaging Your Health and Relationships? Dr. Katie Deming engages in a captivating discussion with the Author of ‘The Emotion Code,’ Dr. Bradley Nelson. Discover the concept of trapped emotions – unresolved emotional experiences that can become lodged in your body, creating physical, mental, and emotional disharmony. …
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Prebiotics feed our probiotics. So which is more important? Should you supplement with prebiotics? In this episode Tina and Leah discuss the different types of prebiotics and where to find them. They also talk about ketogenic diets, when a probiotic may interfere with treatment, and the hidden benefits in potatoes, rice and pasta! Here are the seve…
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What If Illness, Chronic Pain, and Cancer are Ancient Survival Strategies Embedded In Your Biology? Guest Dr. Melissa Sell, an advocate of German New Medicine (GNM) offers a transformative perspective on health that challenges conventional medical wisdom. She takes us through the five biological laws of GNM, which propose that diseases, including c…
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Does Reshaping the Subconscious Mind Help You Heal Past Traumas? Imagine a therapy session where years of trauma can be addressed in mere minutes. In this episode, Dr. Deming helps us understand the intricate workings of Psych-K. Meet Will Hann, a Psych-K practitioner with a remarkable story of personal transformation through Psych-K, learn how he …
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Discover valuable insights on nutrition, self-advocacy, and overcoming challenges in this heartfelt interview with Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO, a cancer dietitian and #cancerinsider. Tina and Leah lead an engaging conversation on navigating treatment and beyond. Whether you're a beginner in healthy eating or a seasoned health enthusiast, Alison…
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Do You Truly Understand The Water You Drink? Dr. Katie Deming M.D. sits down with water educator and activist Isabel Friend to really dive into the fascinating world of hydration. Get ready to have some common myths about drinking water totally shattered. Isabel reveals the hidden factors that influence how well our bodies can actually utilize the …
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What If There's More to Health Than Pills and Procedures? Host, Dr. Katie Deming M.D., a traditionally trained radiation oncologist is on a mission to challenge long-held medical beliefs and shedding light on a pathway to true healing, one rooted in nature, cellular health, and a radical willingness to admit being wrong. Imagine if the way we've al…
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Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, kale, arugula, cabbage, and radishes, are sometimes called "super foods." But why? How are they good for you? In this episode, Tina and Leah answer these questions and discuss ways crucifers can be part of a healthy diet. They touch on some of the supplements that come from crucifers, too. So, hit play, and yo…
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Would You Go Weeks Without Food to Improve Your Health? In this fascinating episode, Dr. Katie Deming interviews Loren Lockman, an expert in prolonged water fasting. Dive into the science behind water fasting, how it activates powerful detoxification abilities within your body and boosts your immune system beyond what researchers thought was possib…
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Is Sugar Feeding Your Cancer? Discover how a simple shift in your diet and metabolism could render cancer and chronic disease powerless. In this episode Dr. Katie Deming brings an intriguing conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a renowned biology professor at Boston College and author of "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease." Dr. Seyfried challenges th…
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Berries are one of the most easily accessible, nutrient-packed plant foods we can eat. You may know that berries are good for you, but do you know what makes them so nutritious? Tina and Leah talk about common and exotic berries and tell you what's inside berries that makes them so awesome! You may even learn a few new plants you didn't know were t…
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What Role is Structured Water Playing in Treating Chronic Diseases? Join Dr. Katie Deming for an enlightening conversation with Professor Gerald Pollack from the University of Washington, a renowned researcher and author of 'The Fourth Phase of Water.' His groundbreaking research not only reshapes our understanding of water's role in biology and me…
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Is the Health of Our Society Getting Better or Worse? I'm joined by my dear friend, Sonya, and together, we dive deep into my own experience in the past year and moments that defy logical explanation but have truly changed me. These experiences led to a new understanding of my purpose and a growing disillusionment with Western medicine. We explore …
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What's the True Power of a Holistic Healing Approach? In our previous episode, we peeled back the layers of Dr. Katie Deming's life, revealing a series of deeply personal trials, from a profound shared death experience to the resilience found in solitude and reflection. Now, we turn the page to the next chapter, where Dr. Deming, armed with her own…
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What Does the Fourth Phase of Water Have to Do with Your Health? This enlightening episode is not about the water you drink, but an exploration into the water within you and its profound role in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Host, Dr. Katie Deming M.D. recounts the intriguing tale of a fit professional cyclist diagnosed…
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Electrolyte balance is essential for optimal function of all of our systems. This episode covers the electrolytes you should pay close attention to during and after treatment. We're not talking designer drinks or influencer hacks to your biology, just practical knowledge and tips to help you balance your electrolytes. Join Tina and Leah as they tal…
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Wondering How to Navigate the Complex Emotions and Decisions Involved When a Loved One Faces Cancer? This week's Bonus episode is a rerelease of a conversation Dr. Katie Deming M.D. had on the Compliance Guy Podcast. You'll gain valuable tips on fostering positive communication, understanding the significant role of empathy, and the importance of a…
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Welcome to 'Born to Heal' Hello, it’s Dr. Katie Deming and for close to two decades I served as a Radiation Oncologist and healthcare leader, deeply rooted in the world of western medicine. But after caring for thousands of patients, I realized that our healthcare system often hinders true healing. So every Tuesday, I, along with my guests, will sh…
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Ginger "root" has been used for thousands of years. Technically a rhizome, not a root, ginger's modern-day claim to fame is its ability to prevent the onset of nausea. Ginger is so reliable and safe that it's been studied to prevent nausea during pregnancy as well as chemo-induced nausea. But that is just the beginning of the benefits of ginger. It…
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Joint pain is common, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer! There are so many natural remedies to control and relieve the discomfort. Whether you are preventing joint pain during treatment or you have ongoing arthritis-type pain, Tina & Leah talk about ways to find relief. We even tackle the tough-to-treat joint pain from aromatase inhibitors (…
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We've all heard that "the dose makes the poison." Nowhere is this a more apt saying than with nutmeg. Hey, don't get us wrong, just a wee bit of nutmeg can help you tolerate some of those holiday food indulgences! Nutmeg is warming, has anti-parasite and pain-relieving properties, and can be used topically for pain relief. Join us as we touch on so…
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'Tis the season! Pine trees are everywhere! From vitamin C to turpentine (yes, the paint thinner!), pine trees give us a lot to talk about. Listen in as Tina & Leah chat about the uses and cautions of the ubiquitous pine tree in this holiday minisode. And don't forget... hit those 5 stars and send this episode to someone you think would enjoy it! T…
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It's that time of year! Cranberries are in season! There's a good chance you'll sit down to some cranberry dishes or drinks during the holidays. Maybe this episode can be fodder for conversation? ("Yes, Uncle Frank, those pics are... something. That chicken nugget really does look like Elvis. A-hem, how about this cranberry sauce? Did you know... "…
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Everyone has heard a myth or two about cancer (hello, sugar!) The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published eight "Myths and Facts About Cancer." Some of the myths they brought up were ones we've heard from patients, others...kind of cringey. We thought we should tackle them one by one. Not surprisingly, there is often a vein of truth …
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Herbal medicine is part of our daily lives. Coffee, tea, soup, salads... we are already consuming plants, and many are medicinal. Walking in nature and gardening, these are also aspects of plant medicine. Listen to the latest episode of The Cancer Pod, where Tina and Leah chat with Chanchal Cabrera, MSc, FNMIH, RHT, (RH) AHG , whose career as a med…
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We talked with Dr. Lise Alschuler about the three most important things to reduce cancer risk and its recurrence. With almost 30 years as a clinician, as well as a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Alschuler is an authority on the topic. Join Tina & Leah in this not-to-be-missed episode. Where else will you find three naturopathic physicians giving out …
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Does a higher BMI sometimes lead to better outcomes? Is BMI what we should be using to measure obesity? Whether you are considered obese, overweight, normal weight, or underweight... your BMI can be misleading. Tina & Leah delve into the details and give you some advice to achieve the ultimate goal: living your best life as long as you possibly can…
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Some things supporting wellness are a great idea — if you're not in the middle of cancer treatment! Tina and Leah talk about some good-for-you, healthy, and usually risk-free things you should avoid while getting active treatment. Avoiding anything that may undermine your treatment success is a top priority, so don't miss this one! Support the Show…
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Time flies! Before you know it, another year's gone by! We've hit some hot topics this past year, and the info just keeps coming! So, Tina & Leah plucked from the headlines and updated some prior episodes with the newest info. They also look to the future of cancer diagnosis (will ants someday be involved?) and tackle a listener question about mush…
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Green tea is a hugely popular drink and supplement. But are its health claims warranted? In this episode, Tina & Leah bring you the facts about green tea's benefits. As usual, there are some unique considerations regarding cancer. So tune in to find out if this anti-oxidant-rich tea should be a high priority on your to-do list! Memorial Sloan-Kette…
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