The FWD Think Tank

What if healing isn't about doing more?

What if the answer isn't another supplement, lab test, protocol, or practitioner—but learning how to fully live your life again?

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Cassie Wuthrich returns to the FWD Think Tank Podcast for what feels less like an interview and more like a master class in healing, self-trust, and remembering what it means to be alive.

If you've ever felt exhausted by the endless pursuit of healing, overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, or trapped in the belief that you need more information before your body can recover, this episode is for you.

Dr. Cassie challenges many of the assumptions we make about health and healing, inviting us to consider a radically different perspective: that our bodies are always listening, and that creating a life we genuinely love may be one of the most powerful forms of medicine available to us.

Together, we explore why doing meaningful work matters, how visible evidence of our own capability builds confidence and resilience, and why changing our lives often becomes the catalyst for changing our bodies.

This conversation is full of wisdom, storytelling, philosophy, and practical insights for anyone navigating chronic illness, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, cancer recovery, autoimmune conditions, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves. We discuss:

• Why our bodies need evidence that we're truly living
• How creating a meaningful life can support healing
• Healing burnout and the trap of constantly "doing more"
• Why collecting more data isn't always the answer
• Building confidence through evidence and lived experience
• Learning to trust yourself instead of waiting for permission
• The relationship between self-love and physical healing
• Quieting the inner critic and treating yourself with compassion
• Why mothers often extend grace to others but struggle to give it to themselves
• How curiosity deepens connection with others—and with ourselves
• The importance of playfulness, wonder, and embracing your inner adolescent
• Nature as both wisdom and wildness
• Why fear can keep us stuck in limbo and disconnected from life
• The hidden cost of living cautiously after life has broken your heart
• How to create more peace, trust, stability, and safety within
• What happens when you stop trying so hard to heal

One of the most profound ideas in this conversation is that many of us are living inside a book whose pages have gone blank—not because there are no stories left to tell, but because we're afraid to write them.

Dr. Cassie invites us to pick up the pen again. To stop waiting. To stop outsourcing our power. And to begin creating a life that feels so aligned, meaningful, connected, and alive that our bodies can finally receive the message that we are safe enough to live it.

If you've been stuck on the healing hamster wheel, wondering why all the right protocols still don't feel like enough, this conversation may be exactly what your heart—and your body—have been waiting to hear.

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RESOURCES:

To learn more about Dr. Cassie's work: https://gritnaturalmedicine.com/

Or find her on Instagram @drcassiewuthrich

What if the most powerful medicine you need is not another supplement, lab test, or treatment—but your own life?

In this deeply transformative episode of the FWD Think Tank Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant and thought-provoking Dr. Cassie Wuthrich for what can only be described as a master class in healing, intuition, and the art of trusting the body's innate wisdom.

Unlike a traditional Q&A interview, this conversation unfolds more like a poetic teaching. And I decided to sit back and listen and let this goddess of a human share her magic that can truly transform the way we go about healing. Dr. Cassie shares profound insights on why life itself can be our greatest medicine, and how true healing often begins when we stop chasing endless protocols and start listening to the intelligence already within us.

If you've ever felt:

• Burnt out from trying every supplement, treatment, or wellness trend
• Overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and "expert" opinions
• Stuck in analysis paralysis, believing you need more data before you can heal
• Exhausted from being on the healing hamster wheel despite doing "everything right"

...this episode is for you.

Dr. Cassie explores why she no longer relies heavily on supplements in her practice, how each person is truly an N of 1 when it comes to healing, and why wellness is about far more than IV therapies, medications, surgeries, and interventions designed to force the body into a response.

Instead, she invites us into a radically different perspective: that the body is not broken—it is communicating.

This rich and expansive conversation is filled with storytelling, wisdom, and truth that challenges the modern health paradigm and offers a more intuitive, embodied approach to healing. In this episode, we discuss:

• Why life itself can be magical medicine
• The hidden cost of over-relying on supplements and protocols
• Healing burnout and the trap of "doing more"
• Trusting your body's innate wisdom
• Why every individual is an N of 1
• Moving beyond analysis paralysis
• Intuition, storytelling, and the deeper meaning of illness
• How to stop forcing healing and start receiving it

Whether you're navigating chronic illness, recovering from cancer, struggling with burnout, or simply seeking a more meaningful relationship with your health, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and profoundly hopeful.

🎧 Tune in and discover how healing may begin not with doing more—but with listening more deeply.

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RESOURCES:

To learn more about Dr. Cassie's work: https://gritnaturalmedicine.com/

Or find her on Instagram @drcassiewuthrich

What if there was a way to treat depression, anxiety, and OCD—without relying solely on medication?

In this episode of The FWD Think Tank Podcast, I sit down with one of my closest friends, Hannah Lynch, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Onward Psychiatry located in Norwood Massachusetts, to break down the science and real-life impact of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy—a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment that’s changing the landscape of mental health care for both adults and adolescents.

If you or someone you love has felt stuck, frustrated, or unsupported by traditional approaches like medication or talk therapy alone, this conversation offers a powerful new perspective on what healing can look like.

We dive into:

• What TMS therapy actually is and how it works to stimulate brain activity
• How TMS supports neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to heal itself
• Who is a good candidate for TMS treatment
• What sessions feel like + how long treatment typically lasts
• The side effects and benefits of TMS vs. medication
• Why medication doesn’t always move the needle for mental health
• How to find a TMS provider near you
• Why therapy + lifestyle changes still matter in the healing process
• Where to start if you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or OCD

This episode is for anyone looking for alternative mental health treatments, deeper understanding, and real hope when it feels like nothing is working.

Hannah brings both clinical expertise and compassion to this conversation, and I’m so excited to share this with you.

*Disclaimer: All patient information shared in this episode has been used with the expressed consent of the individual. No identifying information or names were disclosed in order to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

RESOURCES:

Get in touch with Hannah and the Onward Psychiatry Team: www.onwardspsychiatry.com or check them out on Instagram @onward_psychiatry

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What happens when a routine check-up turns into a life-altering diagnosis?

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I sit down with Lauren Corcoran, a stage 3 lung cancer survivor who was diagnosed at just 38 years old—as a non-smoker and brand new mom to a one-year-old. What she initially thought was a lingering injury from getting back into the gym postpartum ultimately led to the shocking discovery of a tumor in her chest.

Lauren shares her full cancer journey—from the moment of diagnosis to navigating treatment, major surgery, and life on the other side. We dive into how she approached building the right medical team, learning to advocate for herself as a new mother, and making deeply personal decisions about her care based on trust, intuition, and individual needs.

In this episode, we also explore:

• The rising trend of lung cancer in non-smokers and younger women
• How Lauren chose a care team aligned with her values and built meaningful relationships with her doctors
• What it looked like to uproot her life and move overseas to London during such a vulnerable chapter
• The reality of undergoing complex surgery and long-term treatment
• The power of support systems, partnership, and community during a health crisis
• How motherhood shaped her resilience, perspective, and decision-making
• Navigating “scanxiety,” survivorship, and life on ongoing medication
• How losing friends to cancer has reshaped her outlook on life, gratitude, and presence
• The evolution of her marriage and the strength she found in her relationship with her husband

Lauren’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and deep appreciation for life. She opens up about what it means to live fully—even in the face of uncertainty—and how she continues to move forward with strength, gratitude, and intention.

If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone—and that your voice, your choices, and your life matter deeply.

RESOURCES:

Young Lung Cancer Initiative: https://ylci.org/

Stamford Hospital Bennett Cancer Center: https://www.stamfordhealth.org/

Get in touch with Lauren directly on Instagram @laurencorc

What if cancer is no longer just a disease of old age — but a reflection of the world we’re living in?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The FWD Think Tank Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nasha Winters — a pioneer in the field of metabolic oncology, co-author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, and one of the leading voices challenging the conventional cancer conversation.

Together, we explore why the average age of cancer diagnosis is shifting younger, dropping from age 68 to 48, and the major lifestyle, environmental, metabolic, and emotional factors that may be contributing to that change.

Dr. Nasha also breaks down her groundbreaking concept of the Terrain 10 — the core drivers in our internal and external environment that influence whether the body is in a state of resilience, repair, and healing… or moving toward dysfunction and disease.

But this conversation goes far beyond science.

We also dive into Dr. Nasha’s own extraordinary healing journey after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in her 20s, and how that experience shaped the work she does today. We talk about the often-overlooked role of community, emotional healing, nervous system support, and plant medicines in the healing process — and what it really means to create a life that supports long-term wellness.

If you’re interested in integrative cancer care, metabolic health, cancer prevention, root-cause healing, emotional wellness, or the future of oncology, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.

• Why cancer is affecting people at younger ages than ever before
• The lifestyle and environmental factors driving the rise in chronic illness
• What the Terrain 10 is and why it matters
• How your body’s “terrain” can influence healing and disease processes
• Dr. Nasha Winters’ personal story of navigating stage 4 cancer in her 20s
• The role of community and support in a healing journey
• Why emotional healing matters just as much as physical healing
• The potential role of plant medicine in long-term wellness and recovery
• How to think differently about healing, prevention, and resilience

Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to better understand what it means to create health in today’s world, this episode offers both hope and perspective.

Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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RESOURCES:

To learn more about Dr. Nasha Winters and her work, you can check our her website: www.drnasha.com or on Instagram @drnashawinters

What happens when a Stage 3C HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis forces you to rethink everything you thought you knew about healing?In this episode of the FWD Think Tank Podcast, I sit down with Sara Stratton, Nutrition Oncology Consultant with Remission Nutrition and Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, to talk about her powerful journey through breast cancer and how she discovered the metabolic approach to cancer while navigating treatment.Sara shares what was happening in her life leading up to her Stage 3C HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis, the early symptoms she experienced, and how she ultimately built a treatment strategy that blended conventional oncology care with integrative therapies.We dive into the growing conversation around metabolic health and cancer, and how Sara used both traditional treatment and lifestyle interventions to support her body through the healing process.One of the most powerful tools she discovered along the way? Exercise.Sara explains why movement and exercise during cancer treatment can play a critical role in recovery, resilience, and long-term health. As a Cancer Exercise Specialist today, she now helps others safely incorporate movement into their healing journey.We also discuss the reality of navigating hormone-blocking therapy after breast cancer, how she manages low hormones post-treatment, and why exercise has become a cornerstone of her personal wellness strategy.Perhaps the most empowering message from Sara’s story is this: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to cancer treatment. While doctors and specialists provide guidance, you are ultimately the captain of your own health journey, and finding the right protocol for your body is deeply individualized.If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer, integrative oncology, metabolic cancer therapies, or lifestyle strategies for healing, this conversation offers both practical insight and powerful perspective.Topics We Cover• Sara’s journey through Stage 3C HER2+ breast cancer• Discovering the metabolic approach to cancer• Combining conventional cancer treatment with integrative therapies• Why exercise during cancer treatment can support healing• The role of movement in cancer recovery• Navigating hormone-blocking therapy after breast cancer• Managing low hormone levels post-treatment• Why cancer treatment must be personalized• How to become the captain of your own health journeyUse code "SARAJAMIE10" at checkout to receive 10% off a Starter Package with Sara at Remission Nutrition. To learn more about Sara and work with her directly, you can find her here : https://remissionnutrition.practicebetter.io/#/5db86b122a83260698517c74/bookings?r=67d843a7720d3d68c2c479aa&step=services

What happens when a registered dietitian and healthcare CEO becomes the patient?

In this deeply candid conversation, I sit down with Vanessa Risetto, RD — CEO and co-founder of Culina Health — to share her personal journey through HER2-positive breast cancer, from the subtle signs that led to her diagnosis to the empowered, individualized path she took through treatment and healing.

Vanessa opens up about the early symptoms she knew weren’t right — even when doctors reassured her she was fine — and why trusting your intuition and advocating for yourself in the medical system can be lifesaving. Together, Jamie and Vanessa explore what it truly means to build the right cancer care team, ask better questions, and move beyond a one-size-fits-all treatment approach to find what aligns with your body and needs.

This episode also dives into the emotional and mental landscape of cancer: the overwhelm of conflicting “healing” advice, the pressure of doing everything perfectly, and why stress itself can become a hidden burden in recovery. Vanessa shares how her faith supported her resilience, how her relationship with food evolved after diagnosis, and why doctors — while essential — don’t always have every answer when it comes to whole-person healing.

You’ll also hear an honest conversation about survivorship realities: why well-intentioned words can miss the mark, why life must exist beyond illness, and how reclaiming normalcy is part of healing.

This is an empowering, nuanced discussion for anyone navigating cancer — or supporting someone who is — and a reminder that informed self-advocacy and individualized care matter deeply.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:
• Early signs and symptoms that led to Vanessa’s breast cancer diagnosis
• Trusting your intuition when doctors say you’re “fine”
• How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system
• Finding and building the right cancer care team
• Personalizing treatment vs one-size-fits-all oncology
• Information overload and stress in the modern healing world
• The role of faith in coping with cancer
• Nutrition and eating habits after diagnosis
• Why doctors don’t always have every answer
• Living life beyond cancer and reclaiming normalcy
• What support actually feels helpful during illness

If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer, survivorship, or medical self-advocacy, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and hope.

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To connect with Vanessa or learn more about her offerings at Culina Health visit www.culinahealth.com or connect with her on Instagram @vanessarisettord

Feeling stuck in a rut as the new year begins? In this powerful solo episode, Holistic Health Coach and FWD Think Tank host Jamie Mazza shares transformative self-reflection questions to help you reset, reconnect, and move forward with clarity and intention in the year ahead.

If you’ve been craving change but unsure where to start, this episode will guide you back to your inner wisdom — helping you tune into what your body needs, challenge limiting beliefs, and intentionally design the growth you want to experience this year.

Jamie explores how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, why resistance to change often holds the biggest clues for growth, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can accelerate your evolution. You’ll also learn how to reconnect with curiosity, embrace being a beginner again, and define what meaningful success looks like for you this year.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and choose your next chapter consciously — so you can look back at the end of the year knowing you honored your growth.

✨ In this episode, you’ll reflect on:
• What your body is asking for more of right now
• The narratives and beliefs you’re ready to rewrite
• Where you’re resisting change — and why
• Areas of life you want to grow into this year
• Who you can learn from that’s living in alignment with what you desire
• How to cultivate supportive relationships for your evolution
• What you want to accomplish and embody by year’s end

If you’re ready to get unstuck, reconnect with yourself, and step into intentional growth, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

What do you do when you want to give up on your healing journey?
When you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out, and ready to throw in the towel — mentally, emotionally, and physically?

In this deeply personal solo episode, I share a raw, honest conversation about the moments in healing that feel impossible. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, recovering from cancer, dealing with chronic symptoms that won’t let up, or supporting a loved one through their health struggle, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone — and you’re not failing.

I explore what happens when your mental health dips, when your hope feels thin, and when your body asks more of you than you think you have to give, and offer practical tools and gentle mindset shifts to help you get through the hardest days of the healing process.

✨ In this episode, we dive into:

• What to do when you feel like giving up on your healing journey

• The mental and emotional burnout that comes with chronic illness

• How shifting your focus can regulate your nervous system

• Being gentle with yourself when your energy or symptoms fluctuate

• Creating micro-moments of joy to interrupt fear and overwhelm

• Reframing your healing by asking better questions

• How to return to possibility when everything feels impossible

• Support for caregivers & loved ones who are equally exhausted

Jamie also shares vulnerable moments from her own experience healing from thymoma cancer, and myasthenia gravis, offering insight, compassion, and hope for anyone walking a long-term healing path.

🌟 This is your reminder:
You can want to give up and still keep going.
You can be exhausted and still incredibly strong.
You can feel lost and still be healing.

If you need a reason to hold on today — let this episode be it.

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RESOURCES:

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In this episode of the FWD Think Tank, I sit down with Dr. Brooke Scheller—Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, sobriety expert, and author of How to Eat to Change the Way You Drink—to explore the science of how alcohol affects the body and how nutrition can support a healthier, more empowered relationship with drinking.

We dive deep into how alcohol impacts the brain, gut health, hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system, and why these changes can make it harder to regulate stress, cravings, mood, and overall wellbeing. Dr. Brooke also shares her personal journey to sobriety, what life has looked like since becoming alcohol-free, and the emotional, mental, and physical shifts she experienced along the way.

You’ll learn:

• How alcohol alters gut health, neurotransmitters, and hormone balance

• Common nutritional deficiencies caused by long-term alcohol use

• The key nutrients, foods, and targeted supplementation that support recovery

• How to create safety in your nervous system when reducing or removing alcohol

• Why addressing mental health is crucial in any change to drinking habits

• Where to find support, accountability, and lifestyle tools as you reassess your relationship with alcohol

• Small, approachable steps to begin making healthier choices around drinking

Whether you’re sober-curious, ready for a lifestyle shift, or simply want to understand the biochemical effects of alcohol, this conversation gives you a science-backed, compassionate framework for change. Dr. Brooke blends clinical nutrition, lived experience, and practical tools to help you rebuild your health, restore balance, and feel more in control of your choices.

This episode is for anyone exploring sobriety, holistic health, hormone balance, mental wellness, gut healing, and a more intentional relationship with alcohol.

About Dr. Brooke Scheller:

Dr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, International Author, and the founder of Scheller Collective. She is also a Psychiatry Redefined Certified Functional Psychiatry Provider (CFPP) and works with clients on using nutrition & health practices to improve mental health.

In 2021, Dr. Brooke created the Functional Sobriety approach, focused on nutrition and supplementation to support an alcohol-free lifestyle. In December 2023, Dr. Brooke released her debut title: How to Eat to Change How You Drink, which has been published in the US, UK, Australia, and Spain.

You can learn more about Dr. Brooke's work here: https://www.brookescheller.com/

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