Thrive Through and Beyond Cancer

On today's podcast, I had the honor of interviewing Bethany, Founder of Primally Pure. Bethany and I met several years ago at a health conference, and not only have I loved getting to personally know her and her family, but I've loved watching the journey, birth, and incredible explosion of her beauty and skincare business. Her products are just as high quality as she is a person, and I know that you're going to love hearing the education and secrets she has to share about the skincare industry because what you use on your skin has just as much to do with your health as what you put in your body with food! Here's a little taste of what you can expect to learn:

• How her health journey with acne impacted her story and journey to creating a successful skincare business.
• Some of the specific changes that led her to experiencing a huge shift in her health.
• Her first product that actually started out as more of a hobby.
• The relationship between gut health and your skin.
• 2 key dirty secrets in the beauty and skincare industry.
• How companies use the word "fragrance" as a trade secret and what this blanket term really means.
• The term on products that you should never trust…even though everyone tells you to!
• Specific ingredients you should avoid in your skincare products that are causing cancer.
• A discussion of why you might be wasting your time with all of the healthy eating if you're still using toxic products.
• The first 3 products you should prioritize in finding non-toxic options.
• Why it's important to sweat, and what happens when you switch from conventional deodorant to natural deodorant.
• My #1 challenge to YOU, the listener.
• What Bethany is currently finding as a source of inspiration…and just know that I plan on buying it and enjoying soon! :)

Links:

• Season's Images
• Primally Pure
  • Do It Yourself
  • Coupon Link: bit.ly/seasonskincare
  • 10% Off Coupon Code: season
• Primal Pastures
• Environmental Working Group
• Francine Rivers

I have an extremely special guest on the podcast today…my sweet 13-year old daughter, Selah!

I asked her to join me because as a "Super Sibling"...or a sibling of someone who had cancer…I wanted her to share her experiences while her brother, Kicker, went through 3.5 years of treatment. I pray that this is helpful to the families listening today, and even though I knew a lot of her responses, there were still a couple of things that really surprised me! Here's what you can expect to hear…

• What Selah remembers the most about her brother's cancer journey.
• How it felt watching her brother lose his hair.
• The hardest parts of being the big sister of a little brother who was sick.
• How she felt about not getting as much attention as her brother.
• My encouragement to remember to do special things with the healthy sibling.
• Why we included Selah in some of Kicker's protocols.
• Selah's suggestions to my husband and I about what we could have done to help her feel more included.
• The amazing lesson she learned from Kicker's cancer…that I pray she never forgets!
• The importance of living in the moment.
• Some observations about how Selah remembers moments versus how I personally remember them.
• Our encouragement on what type of friends to have alongside you during the cancer journey!
• Selah's priceless advice for other super siblings!

Links:

• The KICKcancER Movement: https://kickcancermovement.org
• "God Only Knows" by For King and Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5cPQg3oq-o

How to Find Me:

• Website: www.seasonjohnson.com
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• Non-Profit: https://kickcancermovement.org/

I'm so excited to introduce you to Laura, she was not only the first person I reached out to invite to be a guest on this podcast, but I love that I get to personally work with her on an ongoing basis. Laura lost her brother to cancer, and it was that pivotal moment where she started to ask questions and lean into doing things more naturally. And now…she works with clients, particularly in the area of digestion and parasites. I think you're really going to love the insight, tips and education she brings today. Here's a bit more of what you can expect to learn:

• Laura's story, including the challenges of her brother's cancer and her own health journey experiences.
• An in-depth understanding of the relationship between parasites and cancer.
• The 1st thing Laura started to change when sticking her toes into all the holistic things.
• The 2 pivotal questions she asked herself that helped her start making different choices and led her to go back to school.
• Why most health issues stem from parasitic infections and the importance of having a healthy terrain in the body.
• A specific list of where people are getting parasites, as well as what you can start doing right now to minimize your exposure.
• A list of foods to cut out when dealing with parasites.
• The importance of cutting out sugar.
• A detailed discussion about antibiotics, how they work, what they do, how they can open yourself up to a parasitic infection, and the consequence of just a 3-4 day round of antibiotics.
• The importance of supporting the liver.
• 3 action steps to start implementing today.
• The importance of opening up the body's drainage pathways before focusing on the parasites.
• A breakdown of "Feelings buried alive never die."
• One thing that inspires Laura right now…and I was surprised to hear this inspiration again! :)

Links:

• Laura Atterbury:
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.gravesatterbury
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlywholelife/
  • Initial Consult: https://bit.ly/freeconsultwithlaura
• Castor OIl Pack: https://www.seasonjohnson.com/choosing-strength-cancer-detox-remedies/
• Coffee Enema: https://www.seasonjohnson.com/how-to-do-a-coffee-enema/

If you know me, you know that I firmly believe that food has the power to heal. In fact, I believe that diet can be one of the most potent tools to help fight any chronic illness!

So in this podcast, we jump in head first and talk about the 5 foods I recommend you avoid when walking through cancer. Here's a bit of what you can expect to learn:

• The relationship between food, how you feel, your body and thriving through cancer.
• The science behind sugar and cancer.
• The #1 food to remove that can effectively starve the majority of cancers, as well as some healthy alternatives.
• The difference between conventional and organically raised.
• The best form of dairy to consume.
• What you can do when organic is too expensive for your budget.
• An understanding of what "genetically modified" means and one of the most common foods that is genetically modified and can create estrogen dominance.

*Bonus Note: I also recommend checking out episode 7: 5 Foods to Eat When Fighting Cancer. It's a great compliment to this episode!

Links:

• How to Properly Prepare Grains: https://www.biodynamicwellness.com/instructions-preparing-pulses/
• Fermented Sourdough Starter + A Belgian Waffle Recipe: https://www.seasonjohnson.com/guest-post-fermented-sourdough-starter-and-belgian-waffles-recipe/
• Sourdough Pancake Recipe: https://www.biodynamicwellness.com/sourdough-pancakes-recipe/
• Is Raw Milk Safe?: https://www.seasonjohnson.com/is-raw-milk-safe/
• Dirty Dozen + Clean 15: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

Ah!!!! This episode, you guys…my conversation with Jenny inspired me so much!!

Jenny was actually the first person I interviewed for this podcast, and even though we've been friends for a while, listening to her share her story and how she's a cancer "thriver", not a "fighter", has me on the edge of my seat to get this into your hands. She lives out of a space of grace, and the truth bombs that she drops throughout this entire interview are incredible! Here's a little taste of what you expect to hear:

• Her journey of being misdiagnosed for two years.
• The importance of why every cancer case is different and not all cancer needs to be fast tracked.
• The narrative she uses to wrap around herself, especially as she is living with cancer.
• Her experiences with cryoablation and the impact it has on tumors.
• The protocol she was recommended by doctors and how this led to her having to navigate the difficult conversations, especially in regards to fertility and family planning.
• Her regular check-in's with "Not a 'no' forever, but not a 'yes' today."
• How being her own advocate and asking questions were a muscle that she had to build.
• The encouragement of taking the layer of fear off of the "onion skin".
• Specific foods that help to metabolize estrogen and support hormones.
• The importance of detoxing, supporting the liver, and a specific therapy that's ideal if you're estrogen dominant.
• The importance of reading ingredient labels and knowing the other names of sugar.
• Why it's ok to feel the emotions! Specific action steps she takes when she experiences the "low" spots.
• Her experiences and journey with God after receiving a cancer diagnosis.
• The protocol she's implementing today to thrive.
• What's currently inspiring her…and the YouTube videos that you just might love too. :)

Links:

• Jenny Bradley: https://shrinkthemutantschool.com/
  • Instagram: @shrinkthemutant
  • Resources: https://shrinkthemutantschool.com/links/
  • Email: [email protected]
• Breast Cancer Cryoablation: https://www.cryoablation.com
• Riordan Clinic (IV Vitamin C): https://riordanclinic.org
• The UNtoxin Method: https://www.seasonjohnson.com/the-untoxin-method/
• The Minimal Mom: @the.minimal.mom

How to Find Me:

• Website: www.seasonjohnson.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/seasonmjohnson
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/seasonjohnson
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/seasonj/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC540hikWDuzrSWCngZ0ThIg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasonjohnson
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonjohnson
• Non-Profit: https://kickcancermovement.org/

Did you know that medical schools are not only funded by pharmaceutical companies, but most oncologists never receive a class about nutrition? In fact, for a lot of schools, nutrition is an elective!

So today, I want to share with you 5 foods that I recommend you eat when fighting cancer. In fact, these can even be eaten to proactively minimize your cancer risk. Here's what you can expect to learn:

• How you can change your genetic expression through nutrition.
• A foundational food that helps to protect the integrity of your gut.
• Ways that your mucosal lining can become compromised and even lead to "Leaky Gut".
• The importance of an intact immune system.
• A food group I recommend incorporating daily into your diet that's full of nutrients to inhibit the growth of cancer, that helps to stop the reprogramming of cancer cells, and helps support the function of the immune system.
• Specific food recommendations on how you can minimize the risk of certain cancers by 40%.
• A basic understanding of what feeds cancer cells.
• A foundational understanding of antioxidants, as well as some specific examples of foods that are an incredible source.
• A food group that is an incredible source of both macronutrients and micronutrients.
• The importance of properly preparing your nuts, grains and seeds.
• An action step you can take as soon as you're done listening to today's podcast.

Links:

• Bone Broth Details & Recipe: https://www.seasonjohnson.com/bone-broth-alternative-therapy-cancer/
• Osso Good Broth
  • bit.ly/seasonbroth
  • $10 Off Coupon Code: LOVEYOURGUT10
• KICKcancER Movement: https://kickcancermovement.org
• Pure Indian Foods (Turmeric Ghee): https://www.pureindianfoods.com/collections/spiced-ghees/products/grassfed-organic-turmeric-superghee#
• Instructions for Properly Preparing Nuts, Grains, and Seeds: https://www.biodynamicwellness.com/instructions-preparing-pulses/
• Dark Leafy Greens: https://draxe.com/nutrition/leafy-greens/

How to Find Me:

• Website: www.seasonjohnson.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/seasonmjohnson
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/seasonjohnson
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/seasonj/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC540hikWDuzrSWCngZ0ThIg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasonjohnson
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonjohnson
• Non-Profit: https://kickcancermovement.org/

I fully recognize there are a lot of tools, techniques and educational resources available when navigating a cancer diagnosis. However, I also know that all of that can be A LOT and feel very overwhelming!!

So, in today's podcast, I want to simplify things and give you some practical, beginner ways you can start…and that will hopefully become new lifestyle habits. Here's what you'll learn:

• 10 steps to help you or your loved one thrive through cancer.
• Some of the benefits of staying hydrated, 2 important rules to remember about drinking water, and the kind of water I recommend.
• The most common breakfast people eat and why it's problematic, especially for those fighting cancer.
• The second most common breakfast and 2 recommended alternatives.
• A healthy and gentle way to force your body into detoxification.
• My #1 food recommendation to include in every breakfast.
• The #1 supplement I recommend you take before breakfast…even though your doctor may tell you otherwise!
• My 3 favorite food sources for probiotics.
• An easy-to-implement task to include in your morning routine.
• A simple way to proactively support your immune system.
• An essential oil to support healthy cell function, as well as how to use it.
• How the health of your mouth reflects the health of your body, and my #1 tip to support a healthy mouth.

Links:

• My first action step to help minimize feeling overwhelmed.
• Your Body's Many Cries for Water by F. Batmanghelidj
• Pure Water
• Grain-Free Granola Recipe
• Purely Elizabeth
• Autumn's Gold
• Jump Sport Rebounder
• Vitamin K2 Studies:
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5958717/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6481349/
  • https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0161886
  • https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.757603/full
• Wildbrine Sauerkraut
• Cocoyo Yogurt
• NYrture Natto
• OnGuard Essential Oil
• Frankincense Essential Oil
• Tea Tree Essential Oil
• OnGuard Natural Whitening Toothpaste
• Jason's Toothpaste
• PubMed
• Aromatic Science
• Huntsman Cancer Institute
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare

How to Find Me:

• Website: www.seasonjohnson.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/seasonmjohnson
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/seasonjohnson
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/seasonj/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC540hikWDuzrSWCngZ0ThIg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasonjohnson
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonjohnson
• Non-Profit: https://kickcancermovement.org/

Today's episode is one that I wish I had learned and realized early on in our cancer journey…and one that most people don't talk about!

I want to discuss the reasons why your oncologist may not support your desire to use natural therapies during treatment. In fact, you may even experience that they are adamantly against it!

And it's my hope that by the end of this episode you'll be able to not only have some insight as to what's happening, but you'll be able to extend some grace to your medical team and why it's really important to be your own advocate and not put all of your dependency on your oncologist.

Here's a bit more of what you can expect to hear:

• Why an oncology team doesn't work with a natural team, as well as some insight as to what your oncologist is thinking and how they operate.
• My personal experience of when I shared with our oncologist a list of supplements we were taking while doing treatment.
• The insight that gave me the ability to offer more grace to our oncologist and more freedom in knowing how our family should move forward through cancer.
• Why it's ok to trust your oncologist AND your natural team of practitioners.
• One of the most important things I realized about a year into my son's treatment regarding MY approach and posture towards our Oncologist.
• The importance of listening to your body and being your own advocate.
• An introduction to ITP Therapy.
• The moment I knew I needed to have an "always question" and "why" posture.

To Sign Up for Season's List of Natural Care Practitioners & Holistic Options for Cancer:

https://bit.ly/holisticoptionsforcancer

How to Find Me:

• Website: www.seasonjohnson.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/seasonmjohnson
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/seasonjohnson
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/seasonj/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC540hikWDuzrSWCngZ0ThIg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasonjohnson
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonjohnson

Non-Profit: https://kickcancermovement.org/

Oh you guys…you're going to LOVE this episode!!

Dr. Charles Penick joins me as a guest today, and his knowledge, insight of natural remedies, and willingness to go against the grain even in medical school will be so inspiring and encouraging to you. This episode is jammed packed full of mind blowing information, but here's a taste of what you can expect:

• His story of what made him decide to shift away from conventional medicine and lean more into natural medicine.
• Why he believes in a camp of empowerment and not solely depending on the medical "system".
• The importance of questioning the medical "system" and a peek into why it's broken.
• What's Ozone Therapy and how it challenges your cells and creates a healthy kind of stress.
• The difference between oxygen and ozone.
• How Ozone Therapy is beneficial for cancer.
• The difference between oxygen in a healthy cell and oxygen in a cancer cell.
• The importance and role of the mitochondria and how Ozone Therapy supports optimal mitochondria function.
• Specific things that drain the energy of your cells.
• How you can get access to Ozone Therapy.
• Practical ways to do Ozone Therapy at home.
• His current favorite source of inspiration…that's appropriate for both children and adults. :)

• Dr. Charles Penick:
• https://www.healthhavenmd.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/health_havenmd/
• Phase Angle Details: https://inbodyusa.com/blogs/inbodyblog/your-body-and-you-a-guide-to-phase-angle/
• Simply O3: Ozone Therapy Supplies and Education
• https://www.simplyo3.com/
• Ozonated Oil: https://ozoneoils.com/
• Christy Nockels: Be Held
• https://store.christynockels.com/products/beheld
• Please Note: We're currently working on trying to obtain a promo code for you. We hope to update the show notes soon, so please check back…and I'm so sorry for the inconvenience!

How to Find Me:

• Website: www.seasonjohnson.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/seasonmjohnson
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/seasonjohnson
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/seasonj/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC540hikWDuzrSWCngZ0ThIg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasonjohnson
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonjohnson

Non-Profit: https://kickcancermovement.org/

In this week's episode, I want to share with you the story of our cancer journey. It's because of our experiences that I'm even hosting this podcast and what has propelled me on my unstoppable mission. So, thank you for listening, and you can expect to hear all about the following:

• How I lied by stating, "My kids will never…"
• What it felt like to receive a cancer diagnosis as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.
• How I didn't have a choice about my son going through conventional cancer treatment because of US laws…and what we did in response.
• What I believe was the reason why my son was never hospitalized outside of scheduled treatments and procedures during his entire 3.5 years of treatment.
• Why I'm here today and my deepest heart's desire!

Links:

• The KICKcancER Movement: https://kickcancermovement.org/

How to Find Me:

• Website: www.seasonjohnson.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/seasonmjohnson
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/seasonjohnson
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/seasonj/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC540hikWDuzrSWCngZ0ThIg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/seasonjohnson

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theseasonjohnson