Thrive On is the show for thrivers and caregivers who want real answers and lasting health after a cancer diagnosis. Each week, Dr. Lori, ND, dives into integrative oncology, holistic cancer care, and functional medicine for cancer recovery. Learn how to strengthen immunity, support detox, balance hormones, and rebuild metabolic health. Discover proven nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle strategies to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and feel confident in thriving beyond cancer.
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What Your Blood Can Tell You About Cancer, Candida, Heavy Metals, and Cellular Healing
Season 1 · Episode 28
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • Duration 31:28
I finally got my live blood analysis done, and my mom, a registered nurse with 42 years of experience and 30+ years in live cell analysis, was the one holding the microscope. Safe to say, there was nowhere to hide.
Live blood analysis is one of the most powerful functional health tools available because it shows you what standard lab work simply cannot. It can detect hormone imbalances, heavy metals, candida and parasites, mineral deficiencies, adrenal stress, oxidative damage, viral activity, and bacterial overgrowth… all happening at the cellular level, before symptoms become impossible to ignore.
Live cell analysis looks at what is inside the cell, meaning what your body is actually absorbing and using, not just what is floating around in the bloodstream. In my own blood, we spotted undigested food particles (a classic sign of leaky gut), uric acid, mycoplasma, candida, and signs of mineral depletion likely connected to caffeine and overtraining. Nothing alarming, but everything worth addressing.
One of the most powerful moments in this episode is when she shared images from one of the very first cancer patients I ever worked with, a man given one month to live after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma and T cell lymphoma. She captured his blood back then and compared it to his blood years later after consistent naturopathic therapies. The transformation was undeniable. His cells told the story of a body that chose to fight and won.
Live blood analysis bridges the gap between how someone feels and what is actually happening inside the body at a cellular level. In some cases, patterns seen in live blood can even flag urgent situations, helping guide someone to seek immediate medical care when truly needed. Because symptoms do not always tell the full story.
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If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.NOTE: Live blood analysis is not a replacement for conventional medical care. Always consult with your healthcare provider regarding any health concerns.
Gut Health, Sugar, and What Cancer Cells Are Actually Doing in Your Body
Season 1 · Episode 27
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • Duration 20:32
There are so many layers to gut health, and it is something every single person needs to understand, whether you are navigating an active cancer diagnosis, managing medications, or just trying to feel better in your body.
Every healthy cell has insulin receptors. That is how cells take sugar and get it into the cell. When someone is insulin-resistant, sugar stays high in the bloodstream because it is not getting into the cells effectively.
When you look at cancer cells, they have damaged mitochondria and damaged metabolism. Cancer cells try to overcompensate, and they have two to three times as many insulin receptors on their cells. Cancer cells not only want it more, but they also do not know what to do with it.
Everybody has over 30 strains of candida, which is healthy and normal. But when there is overgrowth, you start craving sugar even more, your energy drops, and you may experience more bloating or digestive issues. Any medication someone is taking also creates dysbiosis in the gut. Even people on the strictest diet with no sugar, just being on a medication, can change the microbiome to be more of this candida state.
1 in 3 people actually has parasites without having any symptoms at all. People who have really stubborn issues with parasites and candida usually have heavy metals as the root cause. Binders and sweating as often as possible are such a big deal.
Inflammation is the biggest driver of disease. Focusing on foods highest in polyphenols and bitters, doing a 16-hour fast every night, and having a protocol in place that addresses parasites and candida at the root is how you start to see real shifts. The goal is not restriction. The goal is to look at food as pure nutrition and ask: is this healthy for me, and does it have vitamins and nutrients?
It is about finding that happy medium where you are not feeling deprived while keeping growth factors low and supporting your immune system from the inside out.
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Answering Your Top Questions on Fasting, Hormones, Detox, and Immune Health
Season 1 · Episode 26
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • Duration 29:50
I have been getting a lot of the same health questions lately, especially as we enter the new year, so I wanted to answer them clearly and in one place.
Is it okay to take supplements while fasting, and which ones actually support detox and autophagy? I explain why fasting is such a powerful tool, why you do not need to take everything while fasting, and which supplements can support detox pathways without stressing the body.
What actually breaks a fast? I walk through how fiber, binders, oils, coffee, and even lemon can impact blood sugar, and why testing your own glucose response is the most reliable way to know what works for your body.
Why do I avoid suppressing coughs? I talk about why coughs are information, how reflux, low stomach acid, and infection can all present as a chronic cough, and what it means to support the body rather than silence a symptom.
What natural tools help fight infection and inflammation? I share how I use demulcent herbs, natural antimicrobials, frankincense, and castor oil to support healing while protecting the microbiome.
How do I use frankincense and colloidal silver? I explain when these tools may be appropriate, how I think about dosing, and why natural options can be effective when used intentionally.
What truly supports female hormone balance? I break down estrogen dominance, progesterone depletion, low testosterone, and why chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation can override even the best nutrition.
What is the most reliable way to test for heavy metals? I explain why blood tests often miss metals, why provoked urine testing is preferred, and how metals are stored in tissue rather than circulating freely.
Does regular parasite cleansing make sense? I talk about common symptoms, full moon flares, gut stagnation, and when natural protocols may be appropriate.
Why do gut motility and the nervous system matter so much for immunity? I explain how constipation, stress, and the fight-or-flight response affect detoxification, lymphatic flow, and the body’s ability to heal.
3 Lessons Illness, Cancer, & Death Teach Us About Living
Season 1 · Episode 25
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • Duration 14:32
Facing a serious illness or the end of a loved one's life is one of the hardest challenges we can endure. I'm sharing 3 powerful lessons about life, gratitude, and the healing process that I have learned through my clinical practice and my personal journey with my aging dog. These insights are designed to help you shift your perspective from fear to peace.
Watching those we love grow old or face a difficult diagnosis can be overwhelming. As a naturopathic doctor with 17 years of experience, I have always felt compelled to fix and improve health, but I have come to realize that everyone has their own timeline.
Understanding that death is not a failure is the first step toward releasing guilt and appreciating the life we have right now.
And why your effort should never be measured solely by the outcome of a disease.
I often see how chronic illness forces us to slow down and find a deeper sense of gratitude. I've seen this firsthand with a patient navigating life after surgery. We look at how physical limitations can actually lead to stronger family bonds and a renewed appreciation for the simple things. Gratitude is not just a morning exercise; it is a state of being that comes from recognizing how fragile and temporary life truly is.
Finally, I explain the philosophy behind the deep healing process.
It is about more than just medical interventions or killing cancer cells. It is about resetting your metabolic health and finding your purpose. Whether you are facing a health challenge or supporting someone else, these lessons will help you shift your focus from merely surviving to truly living with intention and peace. We get to choose how much love and meaning we put into every single day.
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How to Reduce Fatigue, Inflammation, and Stress in Cancer Care
Season 1 · Episode 24
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • Duration 13:59
Many people facing a serious diagnosis do what feels logical. They take supplements, change their diet, try detox protocols, and follow advice from different experts and clinics. The problem is usually not a lack of effort. The problem is overload and confusion. When everything feels important, nothing is prioritized.
I strongly believe better outcomes come from less chaos and more clarity, and being laser-focused on the root metabolic drivers. The body has limited bandwidth. Every therapy requires energy. Detox pathways require energy. Your mitochondria require energy. Your immune response requires energy. Even fasting requires energy.
When someone is stacking dozens of supplements, trying several diets, and attempting multiple detox protocols, the system becomes overloaded instead of supported. Chronic stress chemistry directly influences disease biology. High cortisol drives inflammation, suppresses the immune response, and can cause fluctuations in glucose levels.
Seventeen years ago, my very first patient in clinical practice as a naturopathic doctor was a man with multiple myeloma who had been told he had one month to live. Sitting in a wheelchair with severe kidney failure after years of chemotherapy, the focus could not be on throwing more therapies at his body. The focus had to be on asking what his body could realistically handle and on creating a strategic, simplified plan.
Through the Deep Healing Method, I help clear the confusion many patients experience when they arrive with multiple protocols, multiple doctors, and dozens of supplements. Instead of adding more interventions, we focus on the metabolic drivers that matter most, such as inflammation markers, glucose regulation, kidney function, and nutrient status.
When the noise is reduced and the focus returns to the root metabolic drivers, the body finally has room to respond. Less chaos. More clarity. Better momentum in your cancer care. JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the application HERE
How Stress and Sex Hormones Affect Cancer Growth
Season 1 · Episode 23
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • Duration 49:36
If you have been blaming your hormones for every symptom and still not getting real answers, this one is for you.
Dry skin, no libido, insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes, mood swings, joint stiffness and unexplained pain are not just signs of getting older. They are your body signaling that something in the hormone pathway needs support.
We go deep into how estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol are all connected and why pushing one hormone without addressing the others can actually work against your healing. We cover the pregnenolone steal, why chronic stress is one of the biggest drivers of hormone imbalance in cancer survivors, and how your liver, gut health, thyroid, vitamin D levels, and genetics all play a role in how your body produces and breaks down these hormones.
We also get into what the Dutch hormone test reveals that standard blood work simply cannot, the critical difference between protective and harmful estrogen metabolites, and why healthy dietary cholesterol is actually essential for every single hormone your body makes.
For cancer survivors navigating perimenopause, surgical menopause, estrogen dominance, or hormone-positive cancer, we cover what the current research says about bioidentical hormone therapy and vaginal estrogen.
We also walk through the most important nutrients and herbs for hormone balance, including magnesium, zinc, milk thistle, DIM, ashwagandha, and flaxseed, so you can support your body without feeding cancer growth pathways.
Your hormones are not working against you. Once you understand the full picture, you can start working with them.
If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
Let's see if we’re a good fit working together! and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the
3 Shifts That Helped Her Heal After Cancer When Labs Were “Normal”
Season 1 · Episode 22
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 20:32
She did everything right. Surgery. Chemotherapy. All the follow-ups. Clear scans. Her oncologist said, you’re fine. Her labs were normal. But she still felt inflamed, exhausted, anxious, like her body never fully recovered.
This is a real case of a woman in her mid-forties with aggressive neuroendocrine cancer who completed standard of care and was declared cancer-free, yet her inflammatory markers were through the roof. She had debilitating fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, recurrent sinus infections, and could not tolerate fasting or ketosis. She felt overwhelmed by everything she read online and too exhausted to curate a plan for herself.
I break down the three key drivers that stalled her healing: hidden mold exposure and immune suppression via T regulatory cells; suboptimal vitamin D and fat-soluble vitamin absorption linked to bile flow and liver function; and an elevated aluminum and mercury burden with sluggish detox pathways.
We look at why normal labs are not the same as optimal, how chronic inflammation and toxins alter the tumor microenvironment, and why immune balance matters more than simply stimulating the immune system.
Conventional medicine is brilliant at acute care. What it does not address is what is suppressing immune intelligence, blocking nutrient absorption, and preventing true resilience after treatment. This is where metabolic system-based medicine, advanced testing, and pattern recognition become non-negotiable.
If you are cancer-free on paper but do not feel well in your body, or you want to reduce your risk of recurrence by addressing terrain, inflammation, detoxification, and immune regulation, this conversation will shift how you think about long-term healing and cancer prevention.
If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
Why Normal Lab Results Are Dangerous in Cancer Care
Season 1 · Episode 21
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • Duration 14:42
Normal lab results are the biggest lie in cancer care.
If you are told your blood work is normal, we need to ask normal compared to who? The average population where metabolic disease is exploding, insulin resistance is common, chronic inflammation is everywhere, and one in two people will face cancer in their lifetime. That is the benchmark being used for your lab reference ranges.
I see people walk into my clinic with a stage four cancer diagnosis after being told for years their labs were normal. They believed they were healthy because their blood work fell within the reference range.
Here is what that actually means. Lab reference ranges are based on the middle 95 percent of the population. If your ferritin is a six, you are told it is normal, even if you are exhausted and your hair is falling out. If your fasting insulin is in the high-normal range, it can still promote growth signaling, increase IGF-1 activation, and reduce apoptosis. If your CRP is under three, it is considered normal, even though chronic inflammation at that level is associated with tumor growth, angiogenesis, and cancer recurrence. If your vitamin D is barely sufficient, your immune system may not have the support it needs for proper cell differentiation and immune surveillance.
Normal does not mean optimal. Normal does not mean low cancer risk. Normal does not mean metabolically healthy.
If you are fighting cancer, in remission, or working to reduce your cancer risk, your goal is optimal metabolic health. Low fasting insulin. Low inflammation. Proper vitamin D levels. A terrain that does not fuel abnormal cell growth.
If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
Let's see if we’re a good fit working together! JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the
What You Need About Alternative Cancer Treatments
Season 1 · Episode 20
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • Duration 17:59
Discover why cancer is not just a genetic disease but a metabolic one, and learn how personalized, science-based care can make all the difference.
Peptides, methylene blue, and red light therapy are trending in cancer care, but most people are not being told when these tools are appropriate and when they can be risky. Social media often presents them as universally helpful, without considering medications, genetics, metabolic state, or treatment timing.
Peptides are not cancer treatments. They are cellular messengers, and in cancer care the wrong signal at the wrong time can do harm. Some peptides influence immune communication or tissue repair, which is why dosing, timing, and oversight matter. These are tools that require careful integration, not experimentation.
Methylene blue can support mitochondrial function at specific doses, but it carries serious contraindications, including medication interactions and G6PD deficiency, that must be screened for. Dose matters. Context matters. This is not something to use casually without medical review.
Red light therapy depends on wavelength, placement, frequency, and the body's metabolic state. It can be supportive in certain situations, but it is not appropriate for everyone and should never be applied without understanding the underlying physiology.
Cancer is not simply genetic. It is a metabolic disease influenced by immune regulation, mitochondrial damage, inflammation, and nervous system stress. Healing is not about stacking protocols or following trends. It requires precision, screening, and individualized care.
Let's see if we’re a good fit working together! JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the application HERE
How Detoxing the Body May Lower Inflammation and Cancer Risk
Season 1 · Episode 19
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • Duration 37:56
I’m breaking down what detox actually means, how the body eliminates toxins, and why supporting detox pathways is critical for inflammation, immune function, and long-term health.
I explain how detox works through the liver, gut, kidneys, lungs, skin, and lymphatic system, and why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, headaches, hormone disruption, frequent illness, and poor recovery can signal toxic or pathogenic overload even when standard bloodwork looks normal.
I’m sharing how genetic differences affect detox pathways and drug metabolism, why some medications, chemotherapy agents, heavy metals, and environmental chemicals can persist in the body for years, and how slow clearance can increase systemic stress and cancer risk over time.
We cover why liver detox must be supported in phases, how mobilizing toxins without proper elimination can worsen symptoms, and why aggressive detox protocols often backfire.
I also walk through how to support daily detox in a realistic way using simple morning, afternoon, and evening habits, how I think about testing for mold, heavy metals, and other toxic burdens, and how to prioritize support without turning healing into a full-time job.
For those who want the handouts and resources referenced, they are available on my private educational portal, which includes over 80 educational materials covering detox support, post-surgical repair, and understanding off-label therapies. This content is educational only and does not replace medical care. If you are ready for care tailored to your body, your data, and your priorities, you can apply to work with me.
Let's see if we’re a good fit working together! JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the application HERE
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If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
This is about understanding why symptoms show up, supporting the body’s intelligence, and making health decisions rooted in physiology rather than suppression.
JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the application HERE
If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
CHAPTERS
01:08 Fasting and Supplements
09:23 Natural Cough Relief
11:26 Frankincense Oil Thoughts
14:32 Colloidal Silver vs Antibiotics
18:35 Balancing Female Hormones
21:42 Deworming and Prevention
24:46 Whole Body Root Causes
25:48 Detox and Emotional Health
If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the Ultimate Cancer Screening GuideHERE and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
Let's see if we’re a good fit working together! JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the application HERE
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
CHAPTERS
00:53 - Cancer and Genetics: Debunking Myths 01:44 - Understanding Peptides in Health 04:07 - Methylene Blue, Benefits and Uses 09:22 - Red Light Therapy 12:20 - Avoiding Overwhelming Cancer Protocols 15:52 - Trends vs. Effective Cancer Care 16:11 - Importance of Personalized Cancer Treatment
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.
