Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Born to Heal: Holistic Healing for Optimal Health
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| Authenticity and Healing: How I Lost My Voice (And Got It Back) | EP 152 | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:16:58 | |
What happens when the person who teaches authenticity loses her own voice? And what did her body do that finally made her stop and listen? Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Why I'm Pausing My Podcast (And Why Doing Less Could Help You Too) | EP 151 | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:08:49 | |
What if the signs nudging you to slow down aren't setbacks, but directions worth following? Dr. Katie Deming shares an announcement she says goes against nearly every piece of advice she's been given. For months, she's felt pulled toward a decision most experts told her to avoid. She's finally saying yes to it, and the reason why might shift how you think about rest, content, and the quiet messages your own body keeps sending. Dr. Katie has spent her career watching what happens when people live out of step with who they really are. As a former radiation oncologist turned integrative oncologist, she's seen how staying out of alignment can affect your health in ways you might not expect. Here, she opens up about her own signs, why she won't wait for the louder wake-up call, and what she believes real healing actually starts with. If you've been running on empty, buried in information, or brushing off that small voice telling you something needs to change, this one speaks straight to you. Dr. Katie offers a gentle invitation to step back, reset, and reconnect with yourself before life makes the choice for you. Press play and learn why listening to yourself might be the most healing thing you do. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| What Actually Happens When Someone You Love Does a Prolonged Water Fast— and How to Best Support Them | EP 150 | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:23:15 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if the thing you assumed was deprivation is actually one of the oldest healing practices in medicine? Someone you love is exploring a prolonged water fast, and you want to understand what that really means. Host Dr. Katie Deming walks you through what a supported fast actually is, the way she would explain it to her own family. She describes what happens inside the body when someone stops eating, and why it looks nothing like what most of us learned in school. You'll hear why she compares a supported fast to a retreat rather than a period of going without, and what the structure looks like day to day. She also explains the part of the process almost nobody talks about, the piece she takes more seriously than the fast itself. If you've been worried, confused, or unsure how to bring this up with the person you love, this conversation gives you language and a clearer picture. Dr. Katie also traces fasting back through Hippocrates, Galen, and the physicians who shaped Western medicine, then explains what changed and why we set it aside. And she names what people are truly reaching for when they choose this path, which is rarely what you'd expect. Stay through the end for the most important thing she has learned in two decades of caring for people with cancer, including a deeply personal story about her own mother. Press play and learn how to walk alongside someone you love as they heal. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| 14-Day Water Fast: Fat DOWN, Muscle UP ft. Dr. Christy Kesslering | EP 149 | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:56:34 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if everything you’ve been told about muscle loss and prolonged water fasting isn’t the full story? Dr. Katie Deming welcomes back Dr. Christy Kesslering, a fellow radiation oncologist who left conventional medicine to focus on metabolic health. Christy didn’t just complete a supervised 14-day water fast. She tracked what happened before, during, and after it. She collected DEXA scans, body-composition measurements, toxin testing, insulin levels, cholesterol markers, and inflammation data. She wanted to understand what her own clients experience during an extended fast and see what the numbers could reveal about what was happening beneath the surface. The results challenged one of the biggest fears surrounding prolonged fasting. As a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman, Christy lost body fat while her follow-up DEXA scan showed an increase in lean mass. But the numbers are only part of the story. She also walks you through the difficult middle of the fast, including back pain, aching tissue, skin changes, shifting inflammation markers, and the gradual return to normal during refeeding. Dr. Katie and Christy also explore why rest is an essential part of a supervised fast, what happened to Christy’s triglycerides and cholesterol-related markers, and why changes during fasting need to be interpreted differently from routine lab results. Chapters: This conversation offers a rare look at prolonged fasting through the experience of two physicians examining both the physical process and the laboratory data. You’ll learn why rest may matter as much as not eating, why temporary lab changes can be misleading without context, and what Christy’s results suggest about the fear of losing muscle during a properly supervised fast. Press play to hear the data that challenged the muscle-loss narrative. Connect with Dr. Christy Kesslering: https://www.kessrx.com/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Water Fasting After Cancer Reset Her Body (Early Menopause Reversed) EP 148 | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:42:11 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What happens on the day your cancer treatment ends and instead of feeling free, you feel like you're standing at the edge of a cliff instead? Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Tara Elmore, the founder of Complex Creatures, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 37. Tara understands the strange silence that follows the very last treatment, because she lived it. The roadmap disappears, the check-ins slow down, and people see your hair growing back and assume that you're fine. But inside, you're left wondering what you're supposed to do with the 364 days that stretch between one screening and the next. Dr. Katie brings her own perspective as a former radiation oncologist who used to prepare her patients for this exact moment. She saw the anxiety, the loneliness, and the fear that tend to show up right when the world expects you to celebrate. They explore what it means to reclaim your agency, how to gently detox your body after treatment, and why the intuitive knowing inside you is far more powerful than you've been led to believe. Chapters: You'll hear how Tara rebuilt her health one small step at a time, why fasting became a surprising turning point in her story, and what breast care has to do with reconnecting to your own body. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by protocols or afraid to stop doing all the things, this episode was made for you. Press play and to learn the simple starting place from Tara that changes everything, and it's easier than you might think. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| What Water Fasting Does for Cancer That GLP-1s Don’t | Semaglutide, Tirzepatide & Retatrutide | EP 147 | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:25:30 | |
Before EP Description: Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if losing weight on a GLP-1 drug and losing weight through fasting produce the same number on the scale, but nearly opposite effects inside your cells? Host Dr. Katie Deming believes some of the most popular weight loss drugs on the market may be quietly blocking one of your body's most essential repair processes. Not because they're failing to work, but because they work in a way that keeps your body in a state it was never meant to stay in. She takes an honest, no-shame look at GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and compares what's actually happening inside your body when you lose weight on them versus when you fast. The scale might show the same number. The story underneath is very different. Dr. Katie explains a repair switch your body can only flip when your stomach is genuinely empty, and why keeping it perpetually fed may keep that switch turned off for good. She connects the dots between mitochondrial health, cellular cleanup, visceral fat, muscle preservation, and metabolic flexibility in a way that's clear, honest, and direct. She's not here to shame anyone taking these medications. She gets why people reach for something that works. But she shares what happened when several of her patients who were certain they'd go right back on the drug after fasting decided they didn't want to, and why. Press play and learn why the repair process your body is waiting to run may only start when you finally stop feeding it. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| 20 Years in Oncology Never Taught Me THIS | Fasting, Fear, & the Path to True Healing | EP 146 | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:38:52 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE This episode is a little different. Instead of sitting in the host seat, I'm the one answering the questions. My dear friend and colleague, Dr. Nasha Winters invited me onto her podcast, Tend the Terrain, for a conversation that went somewhere I didn't expect. It got honest. It got deeply personal. And it went straight to the heart of why I left a 20-year career as a radiation oncologist at the top of my field and what I found on the other side. I'm sharing it here because I think you need to hear it. We get into something I've rarely talked about in this much depth: a shared death experience I had in 2020 that fundamentally changed me. Not just personally, but in how I understand illness, healing, and what the body may be trying to communicate when it gets sick. If you've ever felt like your diagnosis is something happening to you, this conversation may help you see your body differently. Chapters: There's a reason I've built my current practice around this work, and it's not the reason most people assume. By the end, you'll understand why the four things I've seen again and again in people who heal are not what conventional medicine ever taught me to look for. Press play and learn why your body was never broken to begin with, and what it may have been waiting for you to understand. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Short Fasts vs. Prolonged Water Fasting for Cancer | Autophagy, Tumor Shrinkage & Emotional Healing | EP 145 | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:25:52 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if the secret to deep healing isn’t doing more, but going further? Most people assume that repeating short fasts is just as powerful as completing one long fast. Stack enough three-day fasts together and you’ll eventually get the same result, right? It’s a reasonable assumption, but it may be costing you the deeper healing you’re working so hard to reach. Dr. Katie breaks down something many people have never been taught: short fasts and prolonged fasts are not the same healing tool. Short fasts are genuinely valuable. They can support ketosis, lower insulin, improve metabolic flexibility, and put pressure on cancer cells. Dr. Katie does a three-day fast herself every month. But she says they stop short of the second tier. That second tier begins after the early detox window, when the body moves into a much deeper fasting state. Around day eight is the threshold where the fast stops being just a metabolic tool and begins to reveal a much deeper layer of healing. Dr. Katie believes most people never reach because they keep restarting the clock. Chapters: Every time you break a fast, your body doesn’t just pause. It resets. Dr. Katie uses one simple analogy that makes this clear, and once you hear it, the difference between stacking short fasts and completing a prolonged fast becomes hard to unsee. Press play to learn why Dr. Katie believes anyone fasting for cancer needs to understand the difference between stopping early and going the full distance. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Mistletoe: The Cancer Therapy OUT OF REACH in America | ft. Dr. Nasha Winters | EP 144 | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:46:17 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if one of the most studied alternative cancer therapies in the world was used across Europe and South America, yet still out of reach in the United States? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Nasha Winters, a globally recognized authority in integrative oncology and co-author of Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology. Dr. Winters has trained hundreds of physicians in mistletoe therapy and has also used it herself. Together, they unpack a plant most people only know from the holidays and explore why injectable mistletoe has been used in cancer care since 1917. You’ll hear how mistletoe may work on multiple levels: supporting the immune system, affecting the tumor environment, and helping the body’s terrain during and after treatment. If you’ve ever felt rushed into decisions based on a scan, this episode is especially important. Dr. Winters explains pseudoprogression, a phenomenon where things may appear worse on imaging before they improve, and why timing scans too soon can lead to fear-driven decisions based on misleading information. Chapters: Stay until the end, because Dr. Winters shares how one patient first pushed her to explore mistletoe therapy, and how that moment opened the door to decades of clinical experience with a treatment most Americans still never hear about. Press play to learn why your body may be far more capable of healing than you’ve been told. Connect with Dr. Nasha: https://drnasha.com/ Pick up a copy: Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| His Cancer Scare Led to a 14-Day Water Fast (Unexpected Results) | EP 143 | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:40:27 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if the prostate treatment your doctor recommended wasn't your only choice? Joel Pruttis came to Dr. Katie Deming with a rising PSA, a lesion seen on his prostate MRI, and a urologist telling him he probably had cancer. But something about it didn't sit right, so he paused, did his research, and made a choice many people in his position may never hear about. Dr. Katie and Joel talk through what it's like to face a scary diagnosis, feel pushed toward a system that doesn't quite feel right, and find the courage to try something different. Joel's story centers on prostate health, but the questions he wrestled with will feel familiar to anyone who has ever wondered if there's another way. Chapters: If you've ever felt stuck between fear and uncertainty, or wondered whether the standard path is really your only option, stay until the end. Joel shares exactly what he would say to anyone standing at that crossroads right now. Press play and learn what happened when one man decided to trust his body first. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Truth About Dairy & Cancer: What You Need To Know | EP 142 | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:43:00 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if the one food you’ve been told to avoid isn’t always the problem, and when prepared the right way, could actually support your healing? In this episode, Dr. Katie Deming brings back Monica Corrado, a traditional foods educator, author, and ancestral nutrition expert to dig into what’s actually true about dairy, cancer, and the gut. They break down the difference between the dairy you’ll find on grocery store shelves and the kind traditional cultures prepared for centuries. They cover everything from Holstein cows versus traditional brown cows, to A1 versus A2 casein, to why raw milk dairies may be held to stricter safety standards than conventional pasteurized dairy. You’ll also find out why some people feel sick after trying raw milk for the first time, and why that reaction may have more to do with drinking too much of a potent, microbially live food too quickly than with the milk itself. Chapters: Dr. Katie also shares what she’s observing in her own practice about IGF-1 levels in patients who are eating long-cultured dairy, a question her fasting community has been asking about for a long time. By the end, you’ll understand what kind of dairy may support your microbiome, why long culturing matters, and how Monica recommends making yogurt or kefir at home. Press play and learn how an ancient food you may have written off could become one of the most overlooked tools in your healing toolkit. Chef Monica's Books: https://simplybeingwell.com/2nd-ed-gaps-complete-book Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| 10-Day Fast Broke Her OPEN (The Truth Finally Came Out) | EP 141 | 26 May 2026 | 00:43:00 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What would happen if you got quiet enough to finally hear the truth you've been carrying your whole life? Lauren Monusco arrived at her 10-day water fast on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Dr. Katie Deming and Lauren take you inside the real emotional journey of a prolonged fast, and it's probably not what you'd expect. She knew something was deeply misaligned, but she couldn't see what it was until she finally stopped long enough to look. She'd spent years pushing through the discomfort from a high-pressure career, managing the symptoms, and holding everything together on the outside. But the biggest breakthroughs didn't come during the fast itself. They came during refeeding, on the other side of boredom, discomfort, surrender, and ten days of genuine stillness. Chapters: Dr. Katie also explains what may be happening in the nervous system during prolonged fasting that can create space for this kind of clarity. Lauren's story is a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop running from yourself and start getting honest, first with yourself, and then with the people you love most. Press play to hear Lauren share something she almost didn't say out loud, and it's the kind of honesty that reminds you what real healing actually looks like. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| His Cancer Markers Kept RISING After Surgery (Until He Did This) | EP 140 | 19 May 2026 | 00:30:06 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if the next step after cancer surgery wasn't more treatment, but something different entirely? Dr. Katie Deming welcomes Merlin Hagan. After his prostate was removed, Merlin's doctors checked his PSA, a blood marker used to monitor prostate cancer activity. It should have dropped to undetectable levels. But it didn't. His PSA kept climbing, and doctors recommended radiation and hormone therapy next. Merlin wasn't ready for that, so he went looking for another option. PSA Prostate-Specific Antigen, a protein made by the prostate. Rising PSA levels may signal changes in the prostate, including inflammation, enlargement, or possible prostate cancer activity. He had never fasted before in his life, yet he committed to a 21-day water fast under medical supervision. Chapters: Merlin walks through the entire experience: the prep week, the difficult first few days, and the mental shift that carried him through the fast. He also shares how a major complication from his surgery unexpectedly started improving near the end of the fast. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Sugar Cravings Are NOT About Food (Why Willpower Always Fails) ft. Matty Lansdown, Nutritionist | EP 139 | 12 May 2026 | 00:38:24 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if your sugar cravings have nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with what your brain has been quietly taught to need? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Matty Lansdown, scientist, nutritionist, and emotional eating specialist, to explore why so many people feel completely out of control around sugar. Matty has spent nearly a decade working with people who've tried every diet, every rule, every "fresh start Monday," and still can't seem to break free. If you've ever felt like you "know better" but still can't stop, this episode is for you. What he's found goes much deeper than food. Dr. Katie brings her own perspective too, including how prolonged water fasting has shown her just how much of our eating is driven by things we've never stopped to examine. Chapters: Learn what researchers and experts believe may be happening in the brain when you reach for something sweet, and why ultra-processed foods are designed to be hard to resist. You'll also discover why cravings are often signals pointing to something unmet, something emotional, something worth understanding. Press play and learn the first step that has nothing to do with restriction, willpower, or cutting anything out cold. Connect with Matty: https://mattylansdown.com/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| She Fasted 27 Days and Found Something Unexpected | Cancer Healing ft. Karen Hannon | EP 138 | 05 May 2026 | 00:46:18 | |
Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What does a 27-day water fast have to do with learning to be alone with yourself? Karen Hannon joined Dr. Katie Deming's water fasting program after a cancer diagnosis, deep research, and a drive to do everything possible to heal. What she didn't expect was that the most important work had nothing to do with any of that. Karen opens up about her 27-day water fast and what actually shifted when she finally put down every distraction and got quiet with herself. Dr. Katie has guided countless people through prolonged water fasts, and she's noticed something that surprises nearly everyone who shows up. If you've been doing all the things and still feel like something's missing, this conversation might point you toward what that something actually is. Chapters: Karen shares what it felt like to go from constant noise and anxiety to a sense of peace she didn't know was possible. She talks about the moment it clicked and what daily life inside the fasting program actually looked like. Press play and learn what becomes possible when you finally stop your world. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Fasting Before Chemo: What Every Cancer Patient Needs to Know | EP 137 | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:35:34 | |
What if going without food before chemotherapy could help protect your healthy cells while leaving your cancer cells more exposed? The research behind this has been building for over a decade in peer-reviewed journals and major institutions, yet many patients never hear about it as part of their treatment plan. Dr. Katie Deming breaks down why the standard advice to keep eating through treatment may be missing an important piece. She explains the biology in plain language, so you can understand what is actually happening in your body during chemotherapy. You will hear what early human studies found when cancer patients fasted around their chemotherapy cycles. These are small but meaningful studies, and the results showed signals that researchers and clinicians are continuing to investigate. Chapters: 00:04:12 - The Advice That Might Be Missing Stay until the end to hear the specific question you can ask your oncologist at your next appointment, a question that could change how your treatment feels from the very first cycle. Press play and understand what the research shows, and what it could mean for you. Dr. Katie's LIVE Fasting and Chemo Workshop is May 12 at 4pm PT. You'll get the exact fasting windows, what to say to your doctor, and a step-by-step plan to follow. Save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/3xe28922 Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| She Didn't Want Her Water Fast to End [Here's Why] | ft. Faith Laux - Bonus | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:13:05 | |
What if going without food for two weeks felt less like deprivation and more like coming home? Guest Faith Laux pictured herself scooting down the stairs on her hands and knees, too exhausted to function. What she actually felt around day six is something she struggled to put into words, and you have to hear her describe it herself to understand why. Faith shares the fear going in, the rollercoaster of the first few days, and the unexpected moment when everything shifted. Host Dr. Katie Deming explains exactly why days four through six tend to be the hardest and what's actually happening in the body during that window. Faith was so connected to what she was feeling that when it was time to come back, she genuinely didn't want to leave. Press play and learn the one thing she did before starting that made the entire first week dramatically easier, and it's so simple you'll wonder why nobody talks about it. Full episode: https://youtu.be/dPp3hFiIxqY?si=W_WRto45N8zfFF49 Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| The Ancient Cancer Tool Medicine Buried | ft. Dr. Nasha Winters - Bonus | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:14:27 | |
What if the most powerful cancer practice has been around for thousands of years and medicine quietly buried it? An unexpected medical crisis forced her to stop eating entirely. For two and a half months, with no support from her doctors, her body did something they said wasn't possible. In this clip, Dr. Nasha Winters and Dr. Katie Deming challenges why the medical establishment pushed high-carb nutrition on cancer patients, what that's actually doing to people, and what happens when you stop feeding the disease and start trusting the body. Chapters: That accidental discovery launched a 34-year long career in metabolic health. Press play and learn why the oldest tool in medicine may be the one you've been missing. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| What Cancer Actually Is (And Why Mainstream Medicine Got It Wrong) | ft. Dr. Thomas Seyfried - Bonus | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:14:26 | |
What if the cancer treatments you trust are built on the wrong foundation? Dr. Thomas Seyfried has spent decades building the scientific case that cancer isn't a genetic disease. It's a metabolic one. And that distinction changes everything. He breaks down exactly why cancer cells can't survive without glucose and glutamine, why conventional oncology has largely ignored this, and why managing cancer without toxic side effects isn't just possible. It's already happening. Dr. Seyfried also explains why eating meat won't raise your glutamine levels the way most people fear, how nutritional ketosis can cut chemotherapy doses in half, and why a drug called DON could be a turning point in metabolic cancer care if the FDA ever gets out of the way. If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this conversation could reshape how you think about treatment options. Don't wait to hear it. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Stop Avoiding These Foods If You Want to Heal | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, Neurologist & Nutritionist | EP 136 | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:31:48 | |
What if your cravings aren't a problem to fix, but a signal you've been ignoring? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, a researcher whose work connecting nutrition, gut health, and chronic illness has reached people around the world. Together, they dig into why some of the most widely accepted dietary advice may be working against healing, not for it. Specifically, they explore what happens when the body is deprived of the nutrients it actually needs to repair and rebuild at the cellular level. Dr. Katie shares what she's observed firsthand in her own fasting practice, including something that surprised even the most committed plant-based patients who came to her for care. Chapters: Dr. Natasha brings decades of research to explain what's really going on inside the body when cravings show up, and what those cravings are actually trying to tell you. If you've ever felt confused by conflicting nutrition advice, this conversation will help you understand why. The conversation takes a hard look at cholesterol, what it actually does in the body, why your levels may not mean what you've been told, and how the standard advice around it could be getting in the way of your healing. Press play because the final topic on the gut microbiome ties everything together in a way that reframes how you think about disease itself. Connect with guest: www.drnatasha.com Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Your "Healthy" Plant-Based Diet is Making You Sicker | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, Neurologist & Nutritionist | EP 135 | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:27:56 | |
What if the most common nutrition advice given to people facing chronic illness, eat more plants, is actually working against healing? Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, neurologist, nutritionist, and creator of the GAPS Protocol, to question whether the human gut is truly designed to rely on plant-based nutrition during healing. They explore what traditional cultures prioritized for recovery, why some foods may be harder for the body to process than we think, and how modern dietary guidelines may be shaped by forces beyond patient health. Chapters: If you're facing chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand what your body needs during recovery, this episode challenges conventional thinking around food and healing. Press play and learn what may be missing when certain foods are removed, and why that matters most when your body is under stress. Connect with Guest: https://www.drnatasha.com/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| 30-Day Fast With Cancer: Can You Keep Your Muscle? | EP 134 | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:30:30 | |
What if everything you've been told about fasting and muscle loss is wrong? Dr. Katie is joined by a recent fasting client Paul Suchoski. Paul was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and told by every doctor he consulted not to fast. He did it anyway, completed 30 days of supervised water fasting with Dr. Katie Deming, and his body composition scans showed something nobody expected. Chapters: 00:04:02 - Why He Rejected Chemo Dr. Katie and Paul break down the real numbers from his InBody scans and explain what the body actually does when you stop eating for 30 days. But the physical results weren't even the most surprising part. Stay until the end to hear what happened to Paul mentally and emotionally, and it may matter just as much as anything the scans revealed. Press play and learn what a 30-day water fast actually does to the human body Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Why the Tumor Isn’t the Real Problem in Breast Cancer | Dr. Michael Karfeldt, Board-Certified Naturopath | EP 133 | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:50:22 | |
What if the tumor isn't the real problem, but just the loudest symptom of something deeper going on in your body? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Michael Karfeldt, co-author of Breast Cancer Breakthrough, to explore why the tumor is often the last part of the problem, not the first. What they uncover in this conversation might surprise you, especially if you think you're already doing everything right. They get into the hidden factors most doctors never check for, things lurking in your mouth, your home, and even your family history that could be quietly driving disease. Dr. Katie shares what she's seen firsthand in her own practice that finally confirmed what Western medicine never taught her. Chapters: 00:06:05 - The Hidden Drivers of Cancer And if you've ever wondered why fear itself might be working against your healing, Dr. Karfeldt's answer to that question alone is worth the listen. Press play and hear the one thing Dr. Karfeldt wants every newly diagnosed woman to know. It's simple, it's powerful, and it's nothing like what you'd hear in a conventional oncology office. Connect with guest: https://www.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/ The Cure and Prevention of All Cancers: https://a.co/d/0avviSxp Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Prolong Fasting Fails Without This ONE Step [Inside the Deming Fast] ft. Holistic Nutritionist and Teaching Chef, Monica Corrado | EP 132 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:47:00 | |
What if the "healthy" foods you're eating every day are actually starving you? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with holistic nutritionist and teaching chef Monica Corrado to explore the nutrition philosophy behind the Deming Fast. This kicks off a brand new series called Inside the Deming Fast, and this first conversation zeroes in on something most fasting programs completely overlook: what happens after the fast ends. The refeeding phase isn't just a transition back to normal eating. It's the most powerful rebuilding opportunity your body may ever get. Chapters: Monica Corrado and Dr. Katie walk through the food guide they built specifically for people focused on healing, covering which foods rebuild the body at a cellular level, which ones trigger inflammation. Dr. Katie and Monica break down what antinutrients actually do inside the body and why learning about them could change the way you shop, cook, and eat for good. Monica also sets the record straight and why cutting fat out may be one of the most damaging things the low-fat era ever taught us to do. Plus, Dr. Katie also shares what she's personally learned from working with Monica, including how she eats now, what's always cooking in her kitchen, and why getting the food right turned out to be the first step she had to take with every single client before anything else could work. Press play and learn the four refeeding pillars that prevent you from sabotaging your fast. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| 3 Ways ‘Doctor Shaming’ Blocks Your Body From Healing (And How to Prevent It) | EP 131 | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:26:57 | |
Have you ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling judged instead of cared for? If you've ever chosen a healing path that didn't match what your doctor recommended, you may know exactly what doctor shaming looks like. Host Dr. Katie Deming names what so many patients feel but rarely talk about, and explains why it happens in the first place. Sometimes it's blunt, like a doctor implying you're a bad parent for skipping a certain treatment. Other times it’s subtle, a colder tone, a sudden disconnection, or even conditional care when you’re labeled “noncompliant.” Chapters: Doctors go through decades of conditioning that rewards certainty and compliance. And when you understand why the system reacts the way it does when you choose your own path, it becomes a lot easier to stop taking it personally. A dysregulated nervous system clouds your thinking, shrinks your decision-making, and erodes your voice in the room where your care is being decided. Dr. Katie connects this directly to healing, because fear and shame get in the way of recovery. Press Play and Learn how to reclaim your authority without abandoning the care you need. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| How to Choose Your Cancer Treatment From a Place of Alignment, Not Fear | EP 130 | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:28:30 | |
What if the biggest obstacle to your healing isn't your diagnosis... but the fact that you were never taught you had a choice? From the time we're young, we're conditioned to follow the rules, trust the experts, and do what we're told. And when it comes to your health, that conditioning kicks into overdrive. Dr. Katie Deming opens up about why so many people hand over their power the moment they walk into a doctor's office, and what it actually costs them. As a radiation oncologist who walked away from the system, she's seen both sides of this story firsthand. This kicks off a brand new series on reclaiming your authority. Dr. Katie explores the hidden forces that keep you from speaking up for yourself, including the pressure from well-meaning family, the fear of being labeled "non-compliant," and the people-pleasing patterns that run deeper than most of us realize. She also shares her own turning point, the moment a simple parable changed everything about how she saw her career and the medical system she'd spent her life in. Chapters: Learn the difference between following a path and actually choosing one. Dr. Katie breaks down why your values matter more than any protocol and why healing isn't a single destination you arrive at. It's a practice you return to every single day. Stay until the end to hear the one question Dr. Katie believes matters more than "what should I do" and why the answer could reshape every health decision you make from here on out. Press play and learn how to stop outsourcing your power and start becoming the author of your own healing journey. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| The Golden Ratio: The Healing Sound Pattern Behind Nature, Breath, and Stillness with Music Producer, Banah Winn | EP 129 | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:36:23 | |
What if the mathematics of nature itself could recalibrate your nervous system and unlock your body's deepest healing potential? Dr. Katie sits down with Banah Winn, creator of the Golden Ratio Frequency, to explore how sound based on the same pattern found in DNA, breath, and spiral galaxies can create profound shifts in your body and mind. Banah shares his journey from meditation and energy healing in Sedona's vortexes to discovering a frequency formula that's helped millions find coherence in a chaotic world. Chapters: You'll discover why most sound healing approaches fall short, how these specific frequencies work differently than traditional meditation music, and what happens when you combine them with practices like fasting or deep introspection. If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to break this a must listen. Press play and learn the science behind why these frequencies feel so clean and pure, and how collective resonance can shift not just individual healing but our shared consciousness. Listening to the Golden Ratio Frequency: https://fun.banahwinn.com/golden Connect with Guest: https://www.youtube.com/@Banahwinn Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| You're Not in Ketosis Until You Track This One Number with Dorian Greenow, Founder of Keto Mojo | EP 128 | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:42:54 | |
What's the difference between eating a ketogenic diet and actually being in ketosis? Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dorian Greenow, founder of Keto Mojo, to explain why numbers matter more than guesswork. Dorian shares his personal journey from being 47 pounds heavier and on antidepressants to transforming his health through a well-formulated ketogenic diet. He explains the science behind glucose-ketone tracking and why it's especially crucial for anyone healing from cancer or chronic illness. Chapters: 06:16 - Guidelines Flip the Pyramid Dr. Katie and Dorian discuss the striking results from a glioblastoma study that doubled median survival using ketogenic therapy. They break down what therapeutic ketosis actually looks like and your oncologist may not be addressing critical information about metabolic health and cancer. You'll learn what your glucose and ketone numbers really mean, how to use them to optimize your healing, and why the new dietary guidelines finally recognize what holistic practitioners have known all along about metabolic disease. Listen and learn how to stop guessing and start measuring your way to better health. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Sugar Spiral: How I Used a 3-Day Fast to Get Back on Track | EP 127 | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:26:59 | |
Have you ever ever felt like one "small indulgence" spiraled into weeks of poor food choices? Dr. Katie Deming shares her own recent experience with sugar cravings over the holidays and how she used a three-day fast to reset her body and mind. She opens up about her history with sugar addiction and why, for some people, sugar isn't just food but a switch that changes everything from cravings to decision-making to self-trust. Chapters: You'll hear why fasting can actually feel easier than eating when cravings are running the show, how a short fast quiets the "food noise" in your brain, and what Dr. Katie does to set herself up for success when she starts eating again. She also breaks down the difference between structure and restriction, and shares simple tools for managing cravings when they pop back up. This is not about developing the willpower, but creating clarity and coming back into alignment with your body. Whether you're healing from cancer, managing inflammation, or just tired of feeling controlled by food, Dr. Katie offers a compassionate, medically-informed approach to resetting your relationship with eating. Her honesty about her own struggles makes this feel less like advice and more like a conversation with a trusted friend who actually gets it. Press play and learn how short fasts can help you reclaim authority over your body without shame, without drama, and with more ease than you might expect. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| How to Stay Calm in Chaos Without Shutting Down Your Emotions for Healing | EP 126 | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:34:25 | |
What if the chaos you're experiencing right now isn't random, but part of a pattern you could learn to navigate with more peace and clarity? You're not imagining it. The world feels more unstable than it used to. Whether you're healing from illness, watching relationships shift, or simply trying to make sense of everything happening around you, there's a reason you feel unsteady. Dr. Katie Deming shares why this particular time is so intense and what's actually happening beneath the surface of all this upheaval. But more importantly, she offers you something practical to work with. Chapters: She reveals how your emotional state directly impacts your ability to heal, make good decisions, and protect yourself from the erratic energy around you. Dr. Katie walks you through specific tools you can use right now to process difficult emotions without pushing them down or being overwhelmed by them. They're techniques she uses herself and teaches to her patients who are navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives. You'll discover why certain emotions keep you trapped in cycles of fear and anxiety, and how to shift into a frequency that actually serves your wellbeing. Dr. Katie explains the science behind emotions, brain activation, and something most people have never considered: how planetary shifts and solar activity might be affecting your mood and behavior right now. This isn't you pretending everything's fine when it's not, but learning to find your center when everything around you feels shaky. Stay until the end to understand why carrying your past forward is optional, and how letting go of what no longer serves you is the most important work you can do right now. Listen and Learn how to use your frequency as your shield in these challenging times. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| The Critical Step Between Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Most Patients Skip with Psycho-Oncologist Dr. Manuela Kogon | EP 125 | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:52:35 | |
What if the biggest obstacle to making good decisions about your health isn't a lack of information, but a nervous system in overdrive? When you're hit with a cancer diagnosis, your body goes into shock. Your mind starts racing with worst-case scenarios, and suddenly you're expected to make life-altering decisions about treatment while your system is anything but calm. Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Manuela Kogon, an integrative internist specializing in psycho-oncology, to explore why understanding your activated nervous system might be more important than any medical test when you're navigating cancer. Dr. Kogon explains why the word "should" is actually a red flag that your nervous system needs attention, and shares practical tools you can use right now to calm your body so your mind can make clearer choices. Chapters: Dr. Katie and Dr. Kogon explore the messy reality of competing needs, like choosing between quantity and quality of life, or dealing with loved ones who want you to make different treatment decisions. If you've ever felt paralyzed by medical decisions or wondered why your brain won't stop spinning worst-case scenarios, this conversation offers a completely different approach. Press play and learn how to make decisions from a place of calm instead of chaos. Connect with guest: https://www.whencancervisits.com/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| These Are the 5 Healing Apps I Recommend Again and Again | EP 124 | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:23:23 | |
What if your smartphone phone could become your most powerful healing tool in 2026? Dr. Katie shares six healing apps she uses personally and recommends to her clients. Dr. Katie Deming firmly believes that illness is tied to emotions. These apps are designed to help you uncover the emotional roots of physical symptoms, reprogram your subconscious mind, and support you through fasting and healing journeys. From an app that connects physical pain to unresolved emotions to meditation tracks that have helped clients induce labor and reconnect with lost loved ones, these tools bring powerful healing modalities right to your fingertips. Chapters: 00:00:30 - Root Cause App - https://www.rootcause.my/ 00:04:45 - Connect the Mind - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/connect-the-mind/id6578415871 Dr. Katie's clients enjoy 25% off 💫 https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6578415871&code=WELCOME25OFFMON 00:09:00 - Harmony Hypnosis - https://harmonyhypnosis.com/ 00:12:20 - Think Up - https://thinkup.me/ 00:15:30 - Tracking Your Fasting Journey - https://www.zerofasting.com/ 00:17:00 - Bonus app for Understanding Your Human Design - https://neutrinodesign.app/ Listen you're looking for practical ways to start fresh this year without a huge learning curve, Dr. Katie gives you concrete tools for sleep, pain relief, emotional healing, and understanding how you're uniquely designed to make decisions. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Surrendering to Synchronicities: How I Stopped Forcing Outcomes and Found a New Healing Path | EP 123 | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:36:38 | |
What if the universe has been leaving you breadcrumbs all along, and you've been too busy planning to notice them? Host, Dr. Katie Deming shares how she completely transformed her approach to life after her shared death experience and leaving Western medicine. Instead of forcing goals and pushing through obstacles, she now follows signs and synchronicities that appear in her daily life. She explains the difference between these two concepts and why paying attention to them opens up possibilities you could never plan for yourself. Through personal stories that range from broken laptops to missing keys, she shows how even frustrating moments might be protecting you from something you can't see yet. The heart of the conversation centers on a remarkable story involving a Rolex watch, a midnight intuition, and a dating app Dr. Katie swore she'd never use. What unfolded demonstrates how following seemingly illogical guidance can lead to connections and openings that feel almost magical. Chapters: Dr. Katie also gets vulnerable about recent losses in her business and personal life, revealing how she's learned to recognize when it's time to let go rather than get dragged through the gravel trying to hold on. Dr. Katie explains how this approach applies directly to healing, particularly when you're faced with a diagnosis that feels like it's derailing your plans. Listen and Learn how to understand why following signs requires patience, how to avoid getting attached to outcomes, and what happens when you trust that the magic ahead is better than anything you could orchestrate yourself. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| 5 Healing Tools I Use and Gift to Those Facing Cancer, Chronic Illness or Prioritizing Prevention | EP 122 | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:26:05 | |
When someone you love faces a serious health challenge, what gift could you possibly give them that actually supports their body's ability to heal? Dr. Katie Deming breaks down her go-to gifts for healing for 2025 and beyond. These aren't your typical wellness recommendations. She's sharing the specific tools she uses in her own healing practice and gives to loved ones facing health challenges. Discover five accessible items that target the foundation of healing, from calming your nervous system in seconds to optimizing the water you drink every day. These are the things Dr. Katie reaches for first when someone needs real support. Dr. Katie explains exactly why each item matters, how it works in your body, and what makes it different from similar products on the market. She's also included her stretch list for those ready to make bigger investments in their healing. You'll walk away with practical knowledge you can use right away, plus insider recommendations on brands Dr. Katie trusts from personal experience. Listen and Learn what tools truly make a difference when you or someone you care about needs real healing support. Download the FREE Gift Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide How Hydrogen Water Helps Prevent Chronic Illness with Dr. Paul Barattiero | EP 87: Ańalemma Water: Boosting Energy, Focus, & Healing w/ Mario Branović - Earth Technologies CEO | EP 80: https://youtu.be/nsZd9iWS9lY?si=8d25PbWoL_fuGTlY The Science Behind Red Light Therapy and Healing w/ Bryant Meyers (Photobiomodulation) | EP 72: https://youtu.be/P4Dvcv2Xl8Y?si=c7MQ4ZG1HMG4gsLV PEMF and Healing Cancer: What You Need to Know with Energy Medicine Expert Bryant Meyers | EP 60 https://podlink.com/1585725298/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNTcwNjIwNA Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) to Support Cancer Healing w/ Brad Pitzele | EP 78: https://youtu.be/xj-K03dI668?si=G7AEB7F5wsbg8hjq Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| My Second Year in Practice: 5 Learnings on Healing Cancer, Fasting & Your Mitochondria | EP 121 | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:41:34 | |
What if you're looking for healing in all the wrong places? After two years of guiding clients through integrative cancer care, Dr. Katie reflects on the most important lessons that completely transformed her practice. She shares why the natural healing space feels so overwhelming and confusing, even for someone with decades of medical training. If you've ever felt paralyzed by conflicting advice or stuck choosing between conventional and natural approaches, you'll understand why this clarity matters. Dr. Katie opens up about a major pivot in her work and reveals how mitophagy and mitochondrial repair may help explain why people emerge from extended fasting as completely different versions of themselves Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Chapters: She explains why she increasingly believes most illness might actually be rooted in something many practitioners miss, and shares the one practice that addresses physical healing, emotional release, and spiritual alignment all at once. You'll discover why healthy mitochondria may be a missing piece in many healing journeys. She challenges common assumptions about what creates lasting health changes. Whether you're managing a diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking optimal wellness, Dr. Katie's insights about emotional patterns, cellular health, and the courage to pivot when something isn't working will shift how you approach your own path forward. Listen and Learn why rigid thinking about "the right way" to heal might be holding you back, and how the transformation during water fasting goes far beyond what shows up on a scan. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| From World Class Athlete to Stage 4 Cancer: The 30 Day Fast That Reset Her Healing with Jenny Davis | Ep 120 | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:59:02 | |
What if the very thing you think is impossible for your body is actually just one metabolic reset away? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Jenny Davis, world-class judo athlete and elite track cyclist now navigating a stage 4 diagnosis. Jenny was doing everything right. She'd spent over a year mastering the metabolic approach with the discipline and precision of an elite athlete. Yet despite her discipline and conditioning, she struggled to get into ketosis. Then she completed a 30-day water fast with Dr. Katie, and something remarkable shifted. Within 20 hours of fasting, her body enters the healing state that used to take days to reach. But the metabolic changes were just the beginning of what this experience unlocked. Chapters: Jenny shares processing grief she thought she'd already released, receiving messages from ancestors through vivid dreams, and watching her body heal surgical scars that were years old. Dr. Katie walks us through the science of what's happening during a prolonged fast. Plus, you'll hear how Jenny's relationship with her remaining lung nodule transformed from viewing it as a ticking time bomb to seeing it as something entirely different. Listen and Learn how metabolic flexibility, ancestral healing, and reconnecting with your authentic self might be the missing pieces in your own healing journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-davis-5562836b/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| How Deuterium Depleted Water Helped Cancer Patients Live 3–5x Longer with Dr. Petra Davelaar, Naturopathic Doctor | EP 119 | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:42:52 | |
What if the right kind of water during a fast could supercharge your mitochondria and accelerate healing? Buy Deuterium depleted water here: https://www.drinklitewater.com/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| What Insulin Does to Cancer and How Ketosis Changes It with Dr. Christy Kesslering, Radiation Oncologist, Metabolic Health Practitioner, and Terrain Certified | EP 118 | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:54:19 | |
What if cancer risk has far less to do with your weight than your insulin? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Christy Kesslering, a fellow radiation oncologist who made the same unconventional leap out of Western medicine. Their conversation opens doors to understanding how metabolism influences cancer in ways most doctors never discuss with their patients. Dr. Kesslering reveals how her personal health struggles uncovered something most oncologists miss completely: insulin drives cancer growth far more than weight ever could. Chapters: She brings years of real clinical experience counseling patients on metabolic approaches right alongside their radiation treatment. You'll discover the specific blood markers that show what's truly happening beneath the surface and why your regular lab work probably isn't telling you the whole story. They break down exactly how to use fasting strategically around chemotherapy and radiation. Dr. Kesslering also tackles the truth about carnivore diets, hidden plant toxins, and why those trendy "fasting mimicking" packages might be doing more harm than good. You'll want to stay until the end because Dr. Kesslering reveals why chasing the "perfect" ketosis numbers might actually be sabotaging your healing, and what matters far more than any measurement you'll find in research studies. Listen and learn what two radiation oncologists discovered when they stopped treating symptoms and started addressing the metabolic terrain where cancer actually thrives. Connect with Dr. Christy Kesslering: www.KessRx.com Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Why Ignoring Your Pain Blocks Your Nervous System From Accessing True Healing with Somatic Expert Jakob Gričar | EP 117 | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:48:37 | |
What if the key to healing your body is trapped deep inside your nervous system? You've probably heard that changing your mindset can change your health. While there's truth to that, it's missing something crucial. Dr. Katie sits down with Jakob Gričar, a trauma-informed coach and somatic expert, to explore why so many people spend years in therapy without real relief. He shares why when you work with your nervous system and embrace the physical sensations you've been avoiding, you access healing that talk therapy alone misses. Chapters: Jakob shares his own journey from chronic skin disease to complete healing, and reveals why being present with pain (rather than numbing it) might be your most powerful tool. Whether you're dealing with cancer, chronic illness, or just feeling stuck in patterns you can't break, this conversation will offer you a fresh perspective. You'll hear simple techniques to regulate your nervous system, understand when you need professional support and discover why authenticity isn't just a buzzword but a biological necessity. Listen and learn why denying what you know to be true about your life can literally make you sick, and what happens when you finally align with your authentic self. Connect with Guest: https://www.instagram.com/jakobgricar/?hl=en Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Why She Chose a 29 Day Water Fast Over Chemotherapy and Radiation for Cancer with Therapist Geneva Jacobs | EP 116 | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:49:07 | |
What if the real healing from cancer isn't solely focused on making the tumor disappear, but transforming the person carrying it? When therapist Geneva Jacobs learned she had cancer, she remembered watching her mother go through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries at the same age. She knew she'd take a different path. That decision led her to a 29-day water fast that changed everything about who she is. Dr. Katie Deming guides you through Geneva’s story of profound transformation, where morning energy replaced exhaustion, introversion shifted to connection, and paralyzing fear dissolved into peace. Chapters: Dr. Katie explains why these shifts matter just as much as what happens to the tumor, diving into the science of mitochondrial healing and why fixing your cellular energy might be the key to everything. This conversation challenges everything you think you know about successful cancer treatment. If you've ever felt confused about what "healing" really means, or worried that you're not doing enough, this conversation offers a completely different lens for understanding your journey. Listen and learn why the most profound healing often happens in ways you can't see on a scan, and how giving your body a chance to reset at the cellular level might unlock the vibrant life you've been seeking. Edgar Cayce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1OrAI9nIVM Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| The Devastating Role Sugar Plays in Cancer Healing with Professor Thomas Seyfried PhD, Leading Researcher in Metabolic Cancer Therapy | EP 115 | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:05:10 | |
What if the cancer treatment that works best is the one pharmaceutical companies can't profit from? What if one of the cancer treatments that works best is the one the pharmaceutical companies can't profit from?! Dr. Katie sits down again with Professor Thomas Seyfried to explore why the medical system resists alternative approaches to a disease that claims over 1,700 lives daily in the U.S., and what's actually driving cancer at the cellular level. They reveal a specific therapeutic strategy that targets both fuels cancer cells depend on to survive. Dr. Seyfried explains how cancer isn't the genetic lottery you've been led to believe, it's a metabolic condition with a metabolic solution. You'll learn why your body's normal cells thrive on completely different fuel than cancer cells do, and how a compound called DON (a glutamine antagonist) combined with therapeutic ketosis creates conditions where healthy cells flourish while cancer cells can't survive. Chapters: Dr. Katie and Dr. Seyfried discuss the practical challenges patients face when trying to find providers who understand this science, why measuring your glucose-ketone index matters more than following any specific meal plan. Dr. Seyfried's research team is seeing remarkable outcomes in advanced cases that conventional medicine has given up on, and he shares exactly what that approach looks like. Listen and learn why the paradigm shift in cancer management isn't just coming, it's already here, waiting for the rest of the world to catch up. Dr. Seyfried: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/biology/people/faculty-directory/thomas-seyfried.html Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Why Pleasure is the Healing Language Your Body Craves with Somatic Sex & Relationship Coach Faith Laux | EP 114 | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:51:49 | |
What if pleasure could be your most powerful healing tool? Imagine a healing journey that doesn't feel like a grueling marathon, but a gentle, sensory-rich exploration of wellness. Dr. Katie Deming sits down again with Faith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach who knows the transformative power of pleasure, especially when facing serious health challenges. Faith shares her profound personal journey after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, revealing how embracing pleasure became her unexpected source of resilience and reconnection to life. Chapters: Her story illustrates creating vibrant, meaningful experiences while navigating profound health challenges. You'll learn practical ways to invite more pleasure into your healing journey, whether you're managing a health condition or simply seeking greater well-being. Stay until the end to hear Faith's transformative "garden metaphor" that will reframe how you think about personal growth and healing. Watch, listen and gain a fresh perspective on healing that focuses on your entire human experience: body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Faith: https://www.faithlaux.com/ Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Your Chronic Pain Has an Emotional Address: This App Finds the Root Cause with Creators Amy and Andrey Derevyanko | EP 113 | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:32:31 | |
What if your body isn't broken, but speaking a language you haven't learned to understand yet? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Amy and Andrey Derevyanko, creators of an app helping everyday people explore the emotional roots of physical illness. Using principles from German New Medicine, their tool connects what’s happening in your body to what’s happened in your life. Amy shares her journey from health anxiety to empowerment and how learning her body’s language changed everything. Andrey explains why he built the app after watching that transformation up close. Chapters They’re making knowledge once buried in books and hard-to-find practitioners accessible to everyone. You’ll hear how this approach replaces fear with trust and gives you a deeper partnership with your own body. Whether you’re facing chronic pain, mysterious symptoms, or serious illness, this conversation makes the case that your body deserves your curiosity, not your fear. And that partnership between you and your physical self? That's where real healing begins. Dr. Katie even shares how the app helped her uncover the emotional link behind her own knee pain. Listen and learn how to stop seeing your body as the enemy and start hearing what it’s been trying to tell you all along. Download the Root Cause App: https://www.rootcause.my/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Why Some People Get Cancer and Others Don’t with Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert Brandon LaGreca | EP 112 | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:50:18 | |
What if cancer is a teacher inviting you to uncover the imbalances in your life? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Brandon LaGreca, an licensed acupuncturist, author, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who once faced stage IV lymphoma, to explore a completely different lens on cancer. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| How Pets Reflect Our Healing Journey with Dr. Maureen McMichael, Veterinary and Pet Health Specialist | EP 111 | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:35:57 | |
Most of us have been taught that loving our pets means keeping their bowls full, but what if that instinct is actually shortening their lives? Dr. Katie Deming welcomes Dr. Maureen McMichael, a board-certified veterinary emergency and pet health specialist, to explore how fasting for pets, time-restricted eating, and caloric restriction can transform animal health. You’ll learn why free-feeding dogs may be harmful, how fasting can extend lifespan, and why cats and dogs have very different needs when it comes to food timing. Chapters They explore the practical approaches to holistic pet nutrition,including the role of fermented vegetables,kefirr, sardines, bone broth, and raw food diets, along with how to safely balance homemade dog food, commercial options like The Farmer’s Dog, and ketogenic pet diets. Listen and learn how pets can mirror their owners’ illnesses and emotions, and why your stress may affect your pet’s wellbeing. Connect with guest: https://newbiologyclinic.com/ Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| How She Guides Cancer Patients Into Deep Calm with Heart Coherence Amy Budden, Hypnotherapist & CEO of Connect The Mind | EP 110 | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:42:35 | |
What if you could stop your racing mind in the middle of a stressful day without meditating for an hour? As part of this launch, Amy has generously offered our community a 25% discount on the yearly membership, plus a 30-day free trial so you can explore it risk-free. Click here to redeem your offer Please note: this link will open in the Apple App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you’re on another device, simply search Connect The Mind in your app store and enter the code WELCOME25OFF when signing up. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| How Losing Her Soulmate to Cancer Unlocked Life’s Deeper Purpose with Christie Miller, Conscious Change Mentor | EP 109 | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:46:06 | |
What if the most profound grief could coexist with the deepest gratitude? Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| The Care Nobody Explains BUT Could Add Years to Your Life with Dr. Lisa Tartaglia, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician | EP 108 | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:48:10 | |
What if the very services meant to ease your symptoms could also extend your life and yet most people don’t learn about them until it’s far too late? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Lisa Tartaglia, a dual board-certified palliative care and hospice physician, to clear up the confusion around two of healthcare's most misunderstood services. Dr. Tartaglia shares her unique perspective as someone who's guided thousands of families through these decisions over two decades of practice. This conversation offers practical guidance you won't find in most doctor's offices. Dr. Tartaglia explains when someone qualifies for these services, how to choose the right provider, and why early involvement leads to better outcomes. Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| I Faced Cancer and Chose a 14 Day Water Fast with Faith Laux, Somatic Coach | EP 107 | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:54:49 | |
Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ What would happen if you pressed pause on everything, food, routines, even the noise of everyday life and gave your body the space to speak? Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||
| Why Your Cancer Treatment Might Be Missing the Most Important Factor with Dr. Nasha Winters | EP 106 | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:03:00 | |
What if the most powerful cancer treatment costs nothing and has been hiding in plain sight for over a century? Metabolic Health Day Conference: https://metabolichealthday.life/ WATCH on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lOKhROiI-Mg Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/ye22r9km Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and... | |||