The Dr. Ward Bond Show

Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success. Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity.Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success. Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity. Struggling through a childhood of harsh family secrets, the death of a young sibling, and absent emotional support, Naomi found herself reluctantly married and an expectant mother at age 17. Four years later, she was a single mom of two, who survived being beaten and raped, and was abandoned without any financial support and nowhere to turn in Hollywood, CA. Through this, Naomi has always been a survivor. She put herself through nursing school to support her young daughters, then took a courageous chance by moving to Nashville to pursue their fantastic dream of careers in country music. Her leap of faith paid off, and Naomi and her daughter Wynonna became The Judds, soon ranking with country music's biggest stars, selling more than 20 million records and winning six Grammys. At the height of the singing duo's popularity, Naomi was given three years to live after being diagnosed with the previously incurable Hepatitis C. Miraculously, she overcame that too and was pronounced completely cured five years later. But, Naomi was still to face her most desperate fight yet. After finishing a tour with Wynonna in 2011, she began a three-year battle with Severe Treatment Resistant Depression and anxiety. She suffered through frustrating and dangerous roller-coaster effects with antidepressants and other drugs, often terrifying therapies and, at her absolute lowest points, thoughts of suicide. Against all odds, Naomi persevered once again. All of these life events culminate and are captured in Naomi's new book, River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope. She joins Dr. Bond to discuss the book and how she has fought for survival time and time again.

Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success. Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity.Naomi Judd's life as a country music superstar has been nonstop success.

Offstage, she has battled incredible adversity.

Struggling through a childhood of harsh family secrets, the death of a young sibling, and absent emotional support, Naomi found herself reluctantly married and an expectant mother at age 17. Four years later, she was a single mom of two, who survived being beaten and raped, and was abandoned without any financial support and nowhere to turn in Hollywood, CA.

Through this, Naomi has always been a survivor. She put herself through nursing school to support her young daughters, then took a courageous chance by moving to Nashville to pursue their fantastic dream of careers in country music. Her leap of faith paid off, and Naomi and her daughter Wynonna became The Judds, soon ranking with country music's biggest stars, selling more than 20 million records and winning six Grammys.

At the height of the singing duo's popularity, Naomi was given three years to live after being diagnosed with the previously incurable Hepatitis C. Miraculously, she overcame that too and was pronounced completely cured five years later.

But, Naomi was still to face her most desperate fight yet. After finishing a tour with Wynonna in 2011, she began a three-year battle with Severe Treatment Resistant Depression and anxiety. She suffered through frustrating and dangerous roller-coaster effects with antidepressants and other drugs, often terrifying therapies and, at her absolute lowest points, thoughts of suicide.

Against all odds, Naomi persevered once again.

All of these life events culminate and are captured in Naomi's new book, River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope. She joins Dr. Bond to discuss the book and how she has fought for survival time and time again.

Chef Ariane Resnick joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.Ariane Resnick contracted Lyme disease without even knowing it, an increasingly common instance among the population. Whereas acute Lyme is generally easy to treat (and cure), late-stage Lyme is typically difficult to diagnose, and symptoms are often attributed to other conditions or as psychosomatic. Through a series of holistic practices, Ariane was able to heal herself. She also suffered from chemical poisoning (at a different time in her life), but also used natural healing methods to overcome the poisoning.  After battling these health obstacles, Ariane utilized the lessons she learned to become a special diet chef and certified nutritionist. She develops accessible, organic farm-to-table recipes and creates indulgent, seemingly “normal” food out of impeccably clean, whole food ingredients. Listen as Ariane joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.

Chef Ariane Resnick joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.Ariane Resnick contracted Lyme disease without even knowing it, an increasingly common instance among the population.

Whereas acute Lyme is generally easy to treat (and cure), late-stage Lyme is typically difficult to diagnose, and symptoms are often attributed to other conditions or as psychosomatic.

Through a series of holistic practices, Ariane was able to heal herself.

She also suffered from chemical poisoning (at a different time in her life), but also used natural healing methods to overcome the poisoning. 

After battling these health obstacles, Ariane utilized the lessons she learned to become a special diet chef and certified nutritionist. She develops accessible, organic farm-to-table recipes and creates indulgent, seemingly “normal” food out of impeccably clean, whole food ingredients.

Listen as Ariane joins Dr. Bond to share her personal health struggles, how she overcame them, and how she appreciates the journey because it brought her to where she is -- and who she is -- today.

One of the valuable lessons Cary learned through her cancer journey is that patients are their own best advocates.While breastfeeding her youngest daughter, Cary Goldberg discovered a lump in her breast. Thinking she could wait until her next wellness visit, Cary put off medical care. Unfortunately, the cancer spread aggressively to nine of her lymph nodes. Over the next five years, Cary would experience a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, biologic therapy, clinical trials, the removal of her ovaries and uterus, and daily hormone therapy that finally rendered her cancer free. One of the valuable lessons Cary learned over this journey is that patients are their own best advocates. You don't have to necessarily accept the answer given you, and you shouldn't feel bad about being the "squeaky wheel." Another positive outcome was that Cary learned about the bra company Handful from a neighbor and finally found the answer for her search for a bra that would work for her breastless body. Realizing that there were other modern, active, flat and fabulous survivors who might benefit from the Handful Bra, Cary enthusiastically went to work managing survivor relations. Listen as Cary joins host Dr. Bond to share her story, as well as what sets Handful apart from other bra companies.

One of the valuable lessons Cary learned through her cancer journey is that patients are their own best advocates.While breastfeeding her youngest daughter, Cary Goldberg discovered a lump in her breast. Thinking she could wait until her next wellness visit, Cary put off medical care.

Unfortunately, the cancer spread aggressively to nine of her lymph nodes.

Over the next five years, Cary would experience a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, biologic therapy, clinical trials, the removal of her ovaries and uterus, and daily hormone therapy that finally rendered her cancer free.

One of the valuable lessons Cary learned over this journey is that patients are their own best advocates. You don't have to necessarily accept the answer given you, and you shouldn't feel bad about being the "squeaky wheel."

Another positive outcome was that Cary learned about the bra company Handful from a neighbor and finally found the answer for her search for a bra that would work for her breastless body. Realizing that there were other modern, active, flat and fabulous survivors who might benefit from the Handful Bra, Cary enthusiastically went to work managing survivor relations.

Listen as Cary joins host Dr. Bond to share her story, as well as what sets Handful apart from other bra companies.

Eating a Paleo lifestyle refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body.The phrase Paleo or what has been come to known as “The Paleo Diet” refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body.  According to Robb Wolf, research biochemist, the Paleo diet is the "healthiest way you can eat because it is the ONLY nutritional approach that works with your genetics to help you stay lean, strong and energetic. Research in biology, biochemistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and many other disciplines indicate it is our modern diet, full of refined foods, trans fats and sugar, that is at the root of degenerative diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression, and infertility." To creators of PaleoPro Bill Fitzsimmons and Doug Smith, “Paleo” is more than just a word on a package... it’s a lifestyle for those devoted to and passionate about their everyday health and performance. Listen as Bill and Doug join Dr. Bond to share the benefits of eating a Paleo lifestyle, as well as why it's important to choose Paleo products that are void of soy, artificial ingredients, and harmful chemical preservatives.

Eating a Paleo lifestyle refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body.The phrase Paleo or what has been come to known as “The Paleo Diet” refers to a commitment to eating real, whole unprocessed foods that are more healthful than harmful to your body. 

According to Robb Wolf, research biochemist, the Paleo diet is the "healthiest way you can eat because it is the ONLY nutritional approach that works with your genetics to help you stay lean, strong and energetic. Research in biology, biochemistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and many other disciplines indicate it is our modern diet, full of refined foods, trans fats and sugar, that is at the root of degenerative diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression, and infertility."

To creators of PaleoPro Bill Fitzsimmons and Doug Smith, “Paleo” is more than just a word on a package... it’s a lifestyle for those devoted to and passionate about their everyday health and performance.

Listen as Bill and Doug join Dr. Bond to share the benefits of eating a Paleo lifestyle, as well as why it's important to choose Paleo products that are void of soy, artificial ingredients, and harmful chemical preservatives.

Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff.Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff. Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever. None of Kenny's success would have been possible without his fierce work ethic and unique approach to drumming. Through any setbacks -- heartaches, failures, injuries, or plain fatigue from the rigors of the biz -- Aronoff has stayed the arduous and wild rock 'n' roll course. The tale he tells in his book, Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll!: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business, describes what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all. In addition to his work as a world-famous recording and touring drummer, Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated teacher and has shared his expertise with students all over the world, teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian. Kenny joins Dr. Bond to discuss his path to success in both the recording industry and life as a whole, as well as the message he spreads as a motivational speaker on “The 7 Keys to a Successful Life and Career.”

Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff.Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff.

Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever.

None of Kenny's success would have been possible without his fierce work ethic and unique approach to drumming. Through any setbacks -- heartaches, failures, injuries, or plain fatigue from the rigors of the biz -- Aronoff has stayed the arduous and wild rock 'n' roll course. The tale he tells in his book, Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll!: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business, describes what is possible with unrelenting dedication to one's bliss is an inspiration to all.

In addition to his work as a world-famous recording and touring drummer, Aronoff finds time to be a dedicated teacher and has shared his expertise with students all over the world, teaching clinics for Tama and Zildjian.

Kenny joins Dr. Bond to discuss his path to success in both the recording industry and life as a whole, as well as the message he spreads as a motivational speaker on “The 7 Keys to a Successful Life and Career.”