Honest, compelling, and inspiring stories from cancer patients and the physicians who put forth bold and brilliant efforts to treat them. From the National Leaders in Cancer, Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, this award-winning podcast becomes an empathetic window into cancer - not only for people who’ve been touched by it, but for those of us who simply love the human experience.
Health Care in the U.S. is confusing, costly and often fails people when they need it most. But change is happening. Join veteran health care media innovator Anthony Manson as he shares powerful stories from patients, caregivers and clinicians, alongside the innovation reshaping how we get care in America, real stories, bold ideas, a better future for healthcare.
Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black is your practical guide to building healthy changes that last. Rooted in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, each episode offers science-backed strategies and real-life tips you can actually use—whether you’re a busy parent, managing a chronic condition, or simply want to feel better in your daily life. From food and meal planning to sleep, movement, and stress management, Dr. Black brings clarity and compassion to the challenges of making change. Tune in for act ...
The Pharma Letter Podcast provides in-depth discussion and analysis focused on key trends, companies and events in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our guests come from a broad array of sectors and business functions, from early stage research in biopharmaceuticals, to patient engagement and marketing, supply chain management and life sciences investing. Podcasts are typically 20-30 minutes in length and are released approximately once every two weeks.
Outsmart The Pain is an inaugural podcast curated to explore the realities of persistent pain. Join physician and pain specialist Karsten Ahlbeck, as he conducts informative and inspiring solo episodes as well as interviews with individuals and experts who understand what it’s like to live with long-term pain. Examining key themes such as symptoms, types of pain and how to receive an honest diagnosis. One in five people suffer with persistent pain, many in silence. It’s time to end the stigm ...
In this podcast. people of all ages and backgrounds share their stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve success. Additionally, the show provides a platform for women who may need help, such as those in abusive relationships or marginalized situations. Topics like abuse, addiction, recovery,metaphysical exploration and toxic shame are consistently discussed on the show. In one episode titled “Enduring the Chaos,” Mimi shares her own journey. She talks about her chaotic early life, the abus ...
Welcome. Here is the place to hear the behind the scenes scoop on a wide variety of topics including media and recreation and leisure activities. Cover art photo provided by Christopher Burns on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@christopher__burns
This Week in Microbiology is a podcast about unseen life on Earth hosted by Vincent Racaniello and friends. Following in the path of his successful shows 'This Week in Virology' (TWiV) and 'This Week in Parasitism' (TWiP), Racaniello and guests produce an informal yet informative conversation about microbes which is accessible to everyone, no matter what their science background.
Today, we’re diving into a conversation that feels both timely and timeless — a conversation about love, , and the quiet power each of us carries to transform the world around us. Our guest, David Cunningham, is the author of Your Love Does Matter: A Journey to a New Consciousness and Expanding Your “Love Footprint.” His work invites us to remember…
Amber Hollingsworth is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Master Addiction Counselor, and the founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center, where she and her team have helped thousands of families navigate addiction and rebuild their lives. She’s spent more than 15–20 years working across inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, and she’s the…
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. In this short solo episode — a preview of Season 3 — Dr. Black shares a practical, uplifting look at how to live not just longer, but better. You’ll learn why chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, and dementia are more connected than most people realize — and how that’s actually good …
Today we’re joined by Cara Lockwood, USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 books, including the hit The Takeover and the beloved I Do (But I Don’t), which was adapted into a Lifetime Original Movie. Cara’s latest work, There’s No Good Book for This but I Wrote One Anyway, blends memoir, humor, and pep talks, offering readers a candid look at…
I sat down with **Spoiledbrat10168 —an active TikTok creator whose playful persona blends lifestyle, beauty, and interactive live-streams. With nearly 25,000 followers and close to 280,000 likes, she’s built a loyal community around makeup tutorials, GRWM sessions, and product demos featuring brands like Farmasi. Her catchphrase, ‘STOP! Is it nice?…
TWiM explains how competition for nutrients anticipates and potentially mitigate drug side effects on the gut microbiota, and metabolic control of porin permeability influences antibiotic resistance. Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode: Nutrient competition predicts drug effects on microbiota (Cell) Metabolic control of porin permeabili…
This week on the Podcast, we are joined by Dr Amr Hanbali. During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Guy Martin, news editor at The Pharma Letter, sat down with Dr Hanbali to discuss his experiences treating patients with CAR T-cell therapy in the Middle East. With extensive experience in hematology and the treatment of blood disorders such as leukemia …
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. As we wrap up Season 2 and get ready for an exciting new year of Eat Your Greens, I wanted to revisit a few of my favorite episodes from the past — ones that still feel just as relevant today. Whether you’re hearing this for the first time or giving it another listen, I hope it reminds you how small, every…
This episode was interrupted several times for unknown reasons. We are choosing to publish it as is for now. Government, aliens or who knows may not have wanted all the facts revealed. More in our next episode with the Lewis's. Leslie and Stephen's book Who They Are: And What They’re Up To dives into UFOs, abductions, hybrids, ancient history, and …
Most cancer drugs don’t actually kill cancer — they just slow it down. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, reveals why many FDA-approved cancer treatments are cytostatic, meaning they only halt tumor growth — not destroy it. The future, he says, is in cytotoxic precision oncology: treatments design…
Patients don’t die of cancer alone — they die from waiting. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, exposes how the cancer system’s slow approvals, outdated guidelines, and insurance roadblocks cost patients precious time. Care delayed is care denied — and that’s why Dr. Prato and his team built a prec…
Travis, a patient with metastatic bladder cancer, has discovered new meaning in life since learning his cancer was incurable. The 50-year-old shares a perspective that left hosts Laura and Patrick speechless — and nearly everyone in tears. Travis credits his WashU Medicine oncologist, Melissa Reimers, MD, for focusing on his treatment so he can foc…
What if the best prostate cancer treatment doesn’t cut, burn, or destroy your vitality — yet still teaches your immune system to find and fight cancer throughout the body? In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains how precision oncology and interventional radiology are redefining prostate cancer…
What is the best treatment for advanced melanoma — and why do some therapies fail while others succeed? In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, breaks down the future of melanoma care: deep mapping and immune-centered precision oncology. Using DNA, RNA, and spatial biology, Dr. Prato explains how mappi…
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Season 3 of Eat Your Greens kicks off this January! In this short teaser, I share what’s coming next — new conversations, a renewed focus on real-world habits, and a fresh look at how to make healthy living simpler and more sustainable. Whether you’re new here or have been with me since the beginning, this…
Susan is the author of Live Your Empowered Life - A 30-Day Journey Book. And she has a thought provoking podcast called Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell that can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and other popular platforms. Her guided meditations are accessible through the Insight Timer App. Susan is a feisty Scorpio (was even b…
TWiM explains a biological mechanism that links sulfur and iron cycling in anoxic environments, and "swashing," a form of surface movement in which bacteria migrate without active propulsion. Hosts: Michael Schmidt, Michele Swanson, and Petra Levin Guest: Mark O. Martin Subscribe to TWiM (free) on Apple Podcasts, RSS, or by email. Links for this ep…
Repurposed drugs can be powerful in cancer care — but only when they’re matched to the right biology. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains how deep multi-omics testing (DNA, RNA, immune, and spatial biology) reveals whether agents like ivermectin, methylene blue, mebendazole, or fenbendazol…
Cancer is not just a battle of the body — it’s also a battle of the heart and spirit. In this deeply moving episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explores how forgiveness, faith, and emotional peace are essential parts of the healing journey. Drawing from more than 25 years of walking with patients through t…
I tell my story to host Joe Canfield on the Salty Ginger Podcast. An informative and entertaining look at how a woman can survive abusive men. It is a dark story, then turns gray and finally the ending is a spiritual awakening. Topics include emotional child abuse, addiction, spirituality, resilience and perseverance. Be Heard Empower Yourself is a…
Imagine being told you’re cancer-free — twice — only for the cancer to come back a year later. In this powerful episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares the true story of Emma, a breast cancer patient who followed every standard guideline and still faced a devastating recurrence. Despite surgery, chemo, …
What if your prostate cancer plan was just “shut down testosterone and hope for the best”? That’s the reality for many patients — fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and a life defined by side effects. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares Bob’s story, a late-stage prostate cancer patient whose P…
When one patient’s cancer turned out to be two cancers in one — everything changed. In this powerful episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares the story of Fran, a patient diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer that revealed two mixed tumor types — low-grade serous and endometrioid carcinoma. After surg…
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. As we wrap up Season 2 and get ready for an exciting new year of Eat Your Greens, I wanted to revisit a few of my favorite episodes from the past — ones that still feel just as relevant today. Whether you’re hearing this for the first time or giving it another listen, I hope it reminds you how small, every…
If you’ve been told to “eat whatever you want” during cancer treatment — that’s false advice. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains why food is treatment, not just fuel. The right diet can help starve cancer cells, repair DNA, detoxify the body, and rebuild immune strength during and after t…
Focus on formatting your book and using Kindle Create. Let Word and KDP almost write it for you. Erin Celise and Mimi Tallo continue to discuss self-publishing. Be Heard Empower Yourself is a podcast and YouTube show hosted by Mimi Tallo providing a platform for individuals to share their stories of overcoming adversity such as domestic abuse. Men …
A hard lump under the jaw… an HPV-positive head and neck cancer… and a patient determined not to settle for “big chemo and radiation.” In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares how precision oncology helped an HPV-positive patient go from debilitating side effects and weight loss to remission — wi…
Colon cancer treatment doesn’t have to be hit or miss. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains why most colon cancer treatments fail to deliver lasting results — and how deep precision mapping changes everything. Using DNA and RNA sequencing, spatial biology, and immune profiling, his team ide…
Most cancer treatments don’t actually kill cancer — they just manage it. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, reveals the critical difference between cytostatic and cytotoxic therapies — and why precision oncology focuses on the latter. Cytostatic drugs slow tumor growth, but cytotoxic strategies de…
What if you could see every road cancer takes — and block every escape route? In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, reveals how deep mapping and multi-omics testing help doctors “knock out cancer” by identifying every pathway, mutation, and immune barrier that fuels disease growth. Using DNA sequenci…
TWiM reveals the bacteria, acids, and enzymes behind yogurt made with ants, and a defined set of microbes that reproduces attributes of fine flavor chocolate fermentation Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Petra Levin Guest: Mark O. Martin Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode: Making yogurt with ants (iScience) The Alchemist…
Oncotype DX sounds advanced — but it only measures 21 genes. In this episode of OutSmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains the limitations of Oncotype DX and how precision oncology gives patients a complete picture of their breast cancer biology. Instead of guessing with a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Prato show…
Is someone hiding the cure for cancer? Or is the system just broken? In this compelling episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, addresses one of the most controversial questions in cancer care: Is the cure already here—but out of reach? His answer may surprise you. Drawing from 25+ years of clinical experience and the latest gen…
Immunotherapy is revolutionizing cancer care — but not all immunotherapies are the same. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains the secret benefits and key differences between CAR-T cell therapy and AAIT (Autologous Adoptive Immunotherapy) — and why one approach may offer a safer, more person…
Not all immunotherapies are created equal. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, compares TILs (Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes) with AAIT (Autologous Adoptive Immunotherapy) — two powerful immune-based approaches designed to help the body fight cancer. While TILs are extracted from the tumor and reac…
Be Heard Empower Yourself is a podcast and YouTube show hosted by Mimi Tallo providing a platform for individuals to share their stories of overcoming adversity such as domestic abuse. Men and LBGQT population are not excluded from sharing their stories too. We have guests who are transgender or may be hurt by cultural misconceptions. Empowerment, …
Is the cure worth the treatment? In this episode of OutSmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explores one of the toughest questions in oncology — why so many cancer treatments are harder on the body than the disease itself. He explains how maximum-dose chemotherapy can damage the immune system, cause painful side effects,…
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. As we wrap up Season 2 and get ready for an exciting new year of Eat Your Greens, I wanted to revisit a few of my favorite episodes from the past — ones that still feel just as relevant today. Whether you’re hearing this for the first time or giving it another listen, I hope it reminds you how small, every…
Simone Kenego's story is filled with bold choices and deep transformation. Many people carry invisible wounds from childhood. Simone has her own difficult experience she faced growing up that shaped your path. She has also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raised six children, and built a speaking career. We explore the part of the journey that most shape…
Will cancer ever be cured — or are we just managing symptoms? In this visionary episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explores whether cancer can disappear — not just through early detection or conventional care, but by addressing root causes and using thousands of biological data points to map precise, targeted treatment plan…
If your cancer treatment has failed — it doesn’t mean you’ve run out of hope. In this deeply personal message, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares what happens when patients hit the end of the conventional oncology road. Many are told to go home, that no more can be done. But at Envita, we’ve helped thousands find personalized…
Think only the wealthy can afford personalized cancer treatment? Think again. In this powerful episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, exposes the true cost of cancer care — not just in dollars, but in missed outcomes. From FDA fast-tracked drugs with minimal survival benefit to hospital and PBM markups that can reach 600%, he b…
Join us as we sit down with three leading experts from Siteman Cancer Center: a breast surgeon, a medical oncologist, and a breast imaging radiologist. Together, they reveal the cutting-edge advancements in breast cancer detection and treatment—straight from the front lines of research and patient care. From groundbreaking imaging technologies and …
Just diagnosed with cancer? Slow down — the most powerful thing you can do right now… is be still. In this deeply compassionate episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares the first step every patient should take after hearing the words “you have cancer.” When fear is high and time feels short, the urge to rush into treatment…
The success of any cancer treatment hinges on identifying the right molecular targets. Improved patient outcomes can be achieved through precision medicine. Biomarker testing guides targeted therapy in oncology, improving cancer care. “What are my chances with this cancer?” is the wrong question. Here's what to ask instead. In this eye-opening epis…
Lynn Harris is an American feminist entrepreneur, journalist, essayist, author, and comedian who lives in Brooklyn, New York. Harris is the founder of GOLD Comedy,[1] the "comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary creators build comedy careers and creative side hustles, form a powerful community, and make fu…
TWiM explores two different ways that bacteria defend against phages through the synthesis of cyclic nucleotides. Hosts: Michael Schmidt and Mark O. Martin Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode: Decoy cyclic nucleotides in phage defense (Nature) CRISPR defense with nucleotides (Nature) A decoy defence molecule to set a trap for viruses (N…
Why do so many cancers resist treatment — even when patients receive the strongest chemotherapy available? In this episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains the “Great Wall of Cancer”: a fibrous stromal barrier that surrounds many tumors. This wall blocks chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and even the body’s own immune system …
Are we really curing cancer… or just managing it for a little longer? In this compelling episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, reveals the uncomfortable truth behind many FDA-approved cancer drugs: they often provide only 2–3 months of life extension, with little to no improvement in quality of life. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why m…
Do alternative cancer treatments really work? The answer: sometimes — but only if they’re targeted to your unique cancer. In this episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains why integrative tools like high-dose vitamin C, ozone therapy, methylene blue, ivermectin, and mebendazole can be powerful — but not when they’re given…