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.

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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.

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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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Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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...

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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.

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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...

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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.

Meat Stock Masterclass: https://simplybeingwell.com/meat-stock-master-class

Meat Stock Recipe: https://simplybeingwell.com/simply-being-well/2014/02/04/meat-stock-what-it-is-and-why-i-love-it-and-you-will-too

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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.

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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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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 detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health. 

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Could water fasting be the missing sacred ritual in your healing journey?
Dr. Katie Deming welcomes anthropologist and Hydration Foundation founder Gina Bria, who reveals how water fasting serves as both a powerful healing tool and a sacred ritual.

They explore water's three roles as physical material, cellular fuel, and information carrier. Showing how fasting creates space for deep transformation. You'll hear stories of people who experienced not just physical improvements but spiritual awakenings during their fasts.

Chapters:
03:45 – The Power of Ritual
11:28 – Stripping Away Distractions
15:26 – Identity Through Fasting
20:33 – Fasting Through the Ages
33:51 – Connection to Ancestors

Gina shares her anthropological research on fasting as a vision quest across cultures. Dr. Deming adds clinical insights from guiding patients through water fasts, describing the surprising shifts that happen when someone pauses their busy life to turn inward. 

Many focus solely on physical symptoms while missing emotional and spiritual aspects of wellness. Water fasting can help dissolve fear, connect you with inner wisdom, and reveal gifts you didn't know you had. 

Listen to discover why this ancient practice is resurfacing now and how it might help you connect with both your ancestral wisdom and future self.  

Connect with guest, Gina Bria: https://hydrationfoundation.org/

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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...

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How would your life transform during a 30-day water fast?

Dr. Katie Deming is joined by her client Donna DiPane and medical oncologist Dr. Jason Konner from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to share an extraordinary healing journey.

Donna recently completed a 30-day supervised water-only fast as part of her holistic approach to healing from ovarian cancer. What makes this story especially powerful is the collaborative relationship between conventional and holistic medicine.

Chapters:
00:17:00 – The fear wasn’t just about cancer
00:22:00 – I unzipped from my body
00:31:00 – A message from God at 3 am
00:38:00 – When the shell started to crack
00:52:00 – Strip it all down to heal

They explore how fasting goes far beyond physical detoxification. Donna shares the profound spiritual awakening she experienced, including receiving powerful messages during the night, connecting with her "light body," and finding a deep release from the fear that had dominated much of her life.

Dr. Konner offers his perspective as a conventional oncologist, describing his initial concerns about safety and his surprise at witnessing Donna's transformation throughout the process - not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

Listen and learn about what happens during a fast, from the physical challenges of the first week to the emotional and spiritual openings that can occur as the body and mind clear.

Disclaimer: Never attempt prolonged fasting without proper medical oversight as it can be dangerous. 

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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.

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Join Dr. Katie at CANCER:  FROM FEAR TO HOPE on May 8, 2025
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When unexpected challenges arise, what tools help us process them without storing trauma in our bodies?

Dr. Katie Deming and Kelly Gores explore the powerful connection between emotional processing and physical healing. Kelly Gores, creator of the HEAL documentary and host of the Heal with Kelly podcast, shares personal insights from her journey through divorce and losing her home in a fire. 
As someone who interviews leading wellness experts, Kelly offers a unique perspective on applying healing practices during real-life crises.

Chapters:
05:25 – From actress to healer, Kelly’s transformation
11:41 – The daily ritual that keeps Kelly grounded
15:02 – When her house burned down 
28:24 – Kelly experience with 5-MeO-DMT (a powerful plant medicine)
36:49 – Why the cancer fears are more dangerous than the diagnosis

They address common struggles like feeling overwhelmed by health diagnoses, not knowing how to process difficult emotions, and wondering why conventional approaches sometimes fall short.

You'll discover practical tools for nervous system regulation, the surprising influence of your subconscious mind, and how meditation can serve as an anchor during life's most challenging moments. 

Listen and expand your understanding of what's possible when we address health through physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions.

HEAL with Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithkelly/

HEAL with Kelly Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/healwithkellypodcast

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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...

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What if a cancer diagnosis is not the end of your story, but rather the beginning of a more authentic way of living?

Dr. Katie Deming shares essential wisdom for anyone newly diagnosed with cancer. She explains why "stopping your world" might be the most crucial step you can take after diagnosis. 

Rather than trying to squeeze cancer treatment into your already busy life, she outlines why pausing to reflect on how you got here is fundamental to true healing. 

You'll learn why many people make treatment decisions they later regret, and how slowing down the decision-making process gives you space to consider what genuinely aligns with your values and needs.

Key Takeaways: 

• What Happens When You Actually Stop Everything
• The Risk of Rushing a Cancer Decision
• Why a Calm Mind Could Save Your Life

Dr. Katie reveals the hidden metrics that drive conventional treatment timelines and provides practical questions to ask your doctors about benefits, risks, and side effects of proposed treatments.

Dr. Katie offers a compassionate roadmap that empowers you to take control of your health. 

Listen and learn practical tools to calm your nervous system and make clear-headed decisions.

Kumo Shift: https://www.komusodesign.com/?ref=theconsciousoncologist

Tapping Episode: https://pod.link/1585725298/episode/5a9f90aec6663c0c2b1df07fa48b8fdd

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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

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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...

Download Your Free Webinar & Ultimate Guide to Water Fasting to Heal Cancer and Chronic Illness  https://www.katiedeming.com/prolonged-water-fasting/

What would you do first if you received a cancer diagnosis? 

Dr. Katie shares why a 30-day water fast would be her first response to cancer—and why many health experts like Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Jason Fung agree. Dr. Deming presents six compelling reasons why prolonged water fasting creates powerful healing opportunities for cancer patients. 

She explains how cancer as a metabolic condition responds to fasting, why it helps detoxify the body on physical, emotional and mental levels, and how it flips the script on cancer's parasitic nature. 

You'll hear real examples of clients who experienced profound healing through this approach, including one whose brain tumor completely disappeared.

Key Takeaways:

• How to shut down your cancer’s fuel source
• Letting go of years of toxic buildup
• What a stronger gut means to you
• Clarity comes when the noise inside quiets down

Dr. Deming transparently shares her journey from skepticism to conviction based on client outcomes she never witnessed in traditional medicine. Her honest assessment of water fasting challenges common medical assumptions while offering hope to those seeking alternatives or complementary approaches.

Dr. Deming explains the science behind water fasting while acknowledging safety considerations and proper supervision. 

Listen and expand your understanding of what's possible when we create the right conditions for our bodies to heal themselves naturally.

Work with Dr. Katie One-on-One — a Fasting Consult to build your personalized fasting plan: https://l.bttr.to/L05ab

Or a Health & Healing Consult for a deeper conversation about your diagnosis, your options, and what’s worth exploring next: https://l.bttr.to/Abcf1

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...