Former pro hockey player Joey Raats was told he had just three days to live after a diagnosis of metastatic testicular cancer.
In this powerful conversation, he shares how faith, intuition, and sheer determination helped him fight back — from the ice rink to the ICU and beyond. Joey reflects on his hockey beginnings, the shock of a terminal prognosis, the toll of chemotherapy, his turn toward holistic healing, and the spiritual awakening that reshaped his life.
Disclaimer: This episode shares one person’s experience. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional for guidance on medical care.
Follow Joey Raats
Instagram: @raatsy44
Twitter/X: @VegasRat
Website: bio3ozone.com
Rock Bottom Podcast is sponsored by: Jigsaw Health
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:09 – Hockey career and early pain signs
00:10:01 – The first tumor discovery
00:13:09 – The terminal diagnosis
00:14:01 – Choosing chemo and the fear of treatment
00:18:10 – Life inside the Mayo Clinic
00:21:03 – Losing himself completely
00:26:17 – Deciding to stop chemo
00:30:51 – Nutrition, fasting, and faith
00:32:08 – Ozone and vitamin C therapy
00:34:11 – Launching Bio3 Ozone with his wife
00:35:23 – Leaving Mayo Clinic for good
00:37:43 – Finding balance between medicine and faith
00:41:03 – “What Diagnosis?” — his wife’s idea and spiritual growth
00:43:57 – Breathwork and rebuilding his body
00:46:40 – The moment of surrender
00:54:33 – “Every cell chose to survive”
00:56:04 – Recovery through walking and discipline
00:57:37 – What caused his cancer?
00:59:02 – Closing reflections and gratitude
Presented by Jigsaw Health
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