What if supporting a loved one through cancer could become a path to personal healing and deeper connection?

Dr. Katie Deming is joined by psychotherapist Sandra Wallin and Kim Scanlon, whose husband, Keith, is navigating a cancer diagnosis. Kim shares how her journey from overwhelmed “caregiver” to empowered partner began with discovering PSYCH-K, a powerful yet gentle technique for shifting limiting beliefs stored in the subconscious mind.

Kim's search for the "lightness" Dr. Deming's promise turned into a transformative journey that helped her manage fear and find calm before stressful medical appointments using simple techniques she could do anywhere.

Chapters:
00:06:00 – Joining the PSYCH-K Workshop Alone
00:09:49 – Redefining Caregiver
00:19:26 – Practicing as Partners
00:40:00 – Trusting Your Instincts

Sandra explains how PSYCH-K works with the body’s natural wisdom to create lasting change without needing to relive trauma. Unlike traditional approaches, it empowers people to shift perception and emotions quickly, often leading to profound shifts in relationships and self-trust.

They shed light on the often-unspoken experience of partners supporting loved ones through illness, offering both validation and practical tools for anyone navigating fear, medical systems, and changing roles.

Listen and learn how to bring more presence, lightness, and intimacy than you ever thought possible.

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What drives a respected oncologist to step away from a prestigious career for the healing potential of plant medicine?

Dr. Jason Konner, medical oncologist and full professor at one of America's leading cancer hospitals, sits down with Dr. Katie Deming to reveal his transformation from skeptical scientist to advocate for consciousness-based healing. 

After two decades in academic medicine, a transformative experience with plant medicine radically shifted how he understands consciousness, mortality, and what it means to truly care for cancer patients.

Chapters:
00:07:00 – First Plant Medicine Experience
00:12:00 – Healing Fear of Death
00:14:40 – A Third Way to Be Present
00:21:25 – Awakening to a Bigger Mission

In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Konner opens up about the emotional toll of oncology, the blind spots of conventional care, and the spiritual awakening that led him to leave one of the most prestigious cancer centers in the world. 
Together, he and Dr. Deming, who left her own career in radiation oncology, explore what happens when doctors follow their inner calling, even when it means stepping away from career stability.

This is for healthcare professionals feeling burnout, cancer patients and families seeking whole-person healing, and anyone curious about how spiritual experiences can reshape our relationship with suffering, death, and true wellness. 

Listen as Dr. Konner shares his vision for PsychedelicOncology.com, an emerging platform bridging psychedelic medicine and cancer care through education and integration support

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What if you've been told you need both radiation and anti-estrogen therapy after breast cancer surgery, but the evidence suggests one treatment might be enough?

Many women over 60 with early-stage, estrogen-positive breast cancer find themselves navigating a confusing treatment landscape. Different specialists may recommend different therapies without clearly explaining whether all of them are necessary. 

Dr. Katie Deming draws on her 20 years as a board-certified radiation oncologist to break down decades of research that challenge the idea that more treatment is always better.

Now practicing integrative oncology, she understands the science behind standard treatment protocols and also recognizes how these decisions affect real life. Her experience inside the conventional medical system gives her the insight to question current practices while still honoring the research that supports more personalized approaches.

Dr. Katie addresses a critical issue many women face: being prescribed multiple treatments without knowing if both are needed. 

She walks you through key studies like CALGB 9343 and PRIME II in simple terms. She explains what recurrence rate may be acceptable for some women, especially when compared to the long-term side effects of hormone therapy. 

She also explores how radiation, while more intensive in the short term, might be a better option for those who prefer a time-limited treatment.

Listen, learn, and you understand your options so you can make choices that align with your values and quality of life.

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Have you ever felt trapped by endless food restrictions, overwhelmed by contradictory nutrition advice surrounding dairy, and exhausted from searching for truly healing foods?

Dr. Katie Deming and Monica discuss why cancer patients and others dealing with chronic illness have been unnecessarily eliminating an entire food group that could actually aid their healing journey.

If you've sworn off dairy because it has lactose or it makes you bloat, feel sluggish, or causes digestive upset, this conversation with holistic nutritionist and chef Monica Corrado might completely change your perspective. 

Chapters:
00:08:00 – How to Make Long-Cultured Yogurt Without Fancy Equipment
00:18:19 – What Whey Can Do That Protein Powder Can’t
00:26:35 – Is Kefir Better Than Yogurt?
00:33:00 – What Raw Milk Has That Store-Bought Never Will
00:44:00 – The Best Calcium Source 

Monica reveals why most people who think they're lactose intolerant are actually reacting to something entirely different - and shares a simple kitchen technique that transforms inflammatory dairy into healing medicine.

Drawing from decades of teaching traditional food preparation methods, she explains how our ancestors safely consumed dairy for thousands of years and why modern processing has created the problems we face today.

Listen and discover why the "healthy" dairy products filling grocery store shelves might be keeping you from accessing dairy's true healing potential.

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Why do some people find peace despite serious illness while others remain anxious even after successful treatment?

In this milestone 100th episode of Born to Heal, Dr. Katie Deming shares a profound realization that emerged from her 20 years as a radiation oncologist and countless hours spent with patients facing the end of life. 

Through intimate stories from her early days volunteering at hospice to her recent practice as an integrative oncologist, she reveals why the most common regret among dying patients has absolutely nothing to do with their medical outcomes. 
This deeply personal exploration challenges the fundamental assumptions we hold about what it means to heal.

Drawing from decades of clinical experience and her own transformative shared death experience, Dr. Deming offers a unique perspective that bridges conventional medicine with spiritual wisdom. 

As someone who has witnessed both the power and limitations of Western medicine from the inside, she brings credibility and compassion to complex questions about healing that most medical professionals never address. Her insights come not from theory, but from real conversations with real people facing their mortality.

Listen to discover the essential elements of true healing that go far beyond physical recovery.

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When your doctor says you need “cancer treatment,” do you know what that actually means?

Most people immediately think of chemotherapy. But if you or someone you love is facing a cancer diagnosis, understanding the full range of treatment options could be the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling empowered.

Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Jason Konner, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to break down the three main types of systemic cancer treatment used today: chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies.

Chapters:
03:43 – Three Main Types of Cancer Treatment
16:34 – Why First-Line Therapies Matter
20:48 – Combining Holistic and Conventional Care
31:23 – Essential Questions to Ask Your Oncologist
43:42 – When and Why to Seek a Second Opinion

Dr. Konner shares the insider perspective on second opinions, what those complex drug names really mean, and how to build the kind of relationship with your medical team that leads to better outcomes.

You’ll learn how some patients unknowingly sabotage their own care and what questions can instantly make you a more informed patient. 

Listen and learn how to walk into any oncologist's office with confidence, ask the right questions, and truly understand your options.

Don't let medical jargon and complex choices keep you in the dark when clear thinking matters most.

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Have you ever had that nagging sensation that something feels completely wrong, despite everyone telling you it's the logical choice?

Dr. Katie's journey from respected oncologist to intuitive healer didn't happen overnight. She spent years ignoring the whispers telling her to leave a successful medical career that looked perfect on paper.

It started with embarrassing moments like sending strange messages to near-strangers about meditation visions, and midnight decisions that went against everything she'd sworn she'd never do.

Each time she followed these inexplicable nudges, doors opened in ways that logic could never have predicted. From unexpected TEDx opportunities to finding love when she least expected it, her story reveals how our bodies constantly communicate what they need for healing.

There’s growing awareness, supported by both science and lived experience, that the body often registers what’s best for us before the mind catches up. Dr. Katie shares the specific technique she uses to tap into these inner signals when making big decisions, turning those confusing gut feelings into clear direction.

Listen and discover why the most healing choices often feel the scariest, and learn a practical method for accessing your own internal guidance system; no certifications or special tools required.

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Can a 14-day water fast support healing after cancer—especially at age 74?

Dr. Katie welcomes Ciely Gray, a lifelong holistic practitioner who was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer at 71 years old and offered a mastectomy. 

Instead, she chose a different path rooted in decades of body-based wisdom. With Dr. Katie’s guidance, Ciely recently completed a two-week supervised water-only fast to support her continued healing.

Together, they explore what fasting actually looks and feels like physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Ciely shares how she moved through body changes, emotional releases, and the unexpected challenge of doing nothing. Group support and inner listening became key elements of her experience.

Chapters:
07:00 – How She Detected Breast Cancer
12:18 – What Fasting Actually Felt Like
15:00 – Letting Go of Doing
22:00 – Trusting the Body to Heal
32:17 – Scan Results After Fasting

Many think fasting is just about food, but for Ciely, it became a mirror for her thoughts, identity, and beliefs. From restless nights to moments of deep clarity, she invites us into the quieter layers of healing, the kind that happens when we stop fixing and start listening.

If you're curious about natural approaches to healing, especially post-diagnosis, this episode offers a grounded and inspiring look at fasting as a tool for long-term wellness. 

Listen and learn how her scan results changed and why trusting the body may be one of the most important things we can learn.

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What if you’ve been avoiding one of the most powerful foods for healing your body? 

Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Monica Corrado, a teaching chef and expert in traditional food preparation. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood foods in modern nutrition: red meat. They discuss the surprising truth about how properly raised and prepared red meat can support deep healing, especially for those dealing with inflammation, digestive issues, and chronic illness.

Chapters:
07:15 - Nutritional Benefits of Beef
09:50 - Plant-Based Diet Challenges
15:05 - The Protein Powder Problem
21:55 - Milk Substitute Warnings
36:10 - Cooking Meat for Healing

They also dig into the growing popularity of plant-based diets and expose the lesser-known problems they can create. From anti-nutrients in vegetables to the difficulty of digesting plant proteins, Monica explains why a plant-heavy approach isn’t always the answer, especially for people trying to heal. 

You’ll hear why the body’s need for bioavailable protein, collagen, and animal fats can’t be met by powders, peas, or nut milks, no matter how clean the label looks. Asking critical questions about whether today’s plant-based hype is built on solid ground. 

Are you tired of confusing health advice and want simple, practical steps to feel better? You’ll learn what to look for when buying meat, what terms like “grass-finished” actually mean, and why certain red meats can either fuel inflammation or support deep healing. 

Listen and discover surprising facts about the foods you thought were healthy and why they may be doing more harm than good.

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Create a Mindset That Heals
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Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things to heal but something beneath the surface keeps pulling you back?

Dr. Katie Deming is joined by Sandra Wallin, a psychotherapist, certified PSYCH-K® instructor, and equine-guided practitioner, to explore a surprising key to healing that most people overlook: the subconscious mind. 

If you’ve ever hit a plateau in therapy or felt stuck on your healing path, this conversation might shine a light on why and what you can do next. This isn’t about willpower or pushing harder, but learning how to shift what's beneath the surface.

Chapters:
06:14 – Why Subconscious Beliefs Shape Healing
11:48 – Katie’s Experience Learning PSYCH-K® 
17:47 – How Group Workshops Create Safety
29:47 – Mentoring Through Real-Life Healing Moments
38:12 – From Illness to Imagining What’s Next

Katie and Sandra unpack why traditional talk therapy may not be enough when it comes to real emotional and physical healing. You’ll hear about the 95% of your mind that operates below awareness and how it might be steering your body, beliefs, and well-being without you realizing it. 

You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how people, especially those facing illness, are using a simple, science-supported method to feel better faster. And you don’t need years of therapy or special credentials to use it. In fact, some people start noticing real changes after just one session.

Listen and learn how to get unstuck and move forward—body, mind, and spirit.

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