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Ground & Root PodcastWhat Your Thyroid Reveals About Inflammation, Immunity, And Cancer PreventionWhat if one small gland quietly shaped your energy, your immune surveillance, and your long-term cancer risk? In today's episode we are joined again by guest expert Lauren Papanos to look at the thyroid’s role in metabolism, detox, and cellular defense & why eating for organ support is important in an anti-cancer nutrition plan.We break down what to test beyond TSH, how to interpret early clues, where inflammation hides in plain sight, and we'll connect the dots between autoimmunity, oxidative stress, and cancer risk.Here's some of what we're covering:thyroid as...
2026-03-1141 minGround & Root PodcastDesigning An Anti‑Cancer Diet You Can Actually FollowAre you tired for sifting through all the conflicting & confusing information online around diet & cancer prevention?With recommendation and arguments on every side of this debate...from Raw Vegan to Keto or Carnivore it can feel impossible to know which diet is best for you.In today's episode we strip nutrition down to what actually supports healing: a nutrient‑dense plate, smart macro balance, and habits that strengthen the body’s core systems. I walk you through five clear principles that make food choices easier and more effective, without forcing you into an extre...
2026-03-0424 minGround & Root PodcastCan Vibration Enhance Healing? A Survivor’s Journey To Coherence & CalmA cancer diagnosis at 27 can steal your breath. On today's episode we share Lauren’s path from stage III melanoma to a career blending ICU nursing with Reiki and sound therapy. We dig into the practical side of Reiki & how it can downshift the nervous system. Then move into the benefits of sound therapy: crystal bowls that lift, metal gongs that move energy deep, & drums that mirror the heartbeat. You’ll learn more about how it all works as well as how vibration travels through our water-rich tissues to nudge cellular balance, reduce inflammation, & enhance cohere...
2026-02-2548 minGround & Root PodcastRewire Your Nervous System To Rewire Your HealthWhat if healing starts by teaching your body to feel safe again? In today's episode we dig into the practical side of stress recovery and show how quick daily signals of safety—sunlight, slow breathing, grounding, gentle movement—can flip you from fight or flight into rest and repair. When your nervous system settles, your immune system, sleep, digestion, and inflammation all shift in the right direction, making every other therapy more effective.We break down the feel-good chemistry behind resilience. You’ll hear how to naturally boost dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin with sim...
2026-02-1823 minGround & Root PodcastHealing Starts Within: Stress, Trauma, And Cancer CareWhat if the turning point in cancer care isn’t another protocol, but a deeper conversation with your own nervous system and story? In today's episode we sit down with Integrative Psychiatrist Tracy Peng, MD to explore how stress, trauma, and suppressed emotions shape the cancer journey and why mental health support is a core part of care. We unpack the data on confidants and outcomes, the Adverse Childhood Experiences link to cancer risk, and the common pattern of people pleasing and emotional suppression. Tracy also shares tools for accurate narrative, grief work, boundaries, and nerv...
2026-02-1142 minGround & Root PodcastHow Chronic Stress Shapes Cancer Risk And RecoveryStress isn’t just a feeling you push past. It’s a biological signal that can suppress immune surveillance, push inflammation higher, and quietly set the stage for cancer risk and recurrence. In today's episode we're digging into the science of how cortisol, adrenaline, and pro-inflammatory cytokines change the terrain of the body, from natural killer cell activity to blood sugar, sleep, & metabolism. Plus why calming the nervous system often needs to come before diet, fasting, supplements, or anything else.Here's some of what we're covering:• links between chronic stress and immune suppression• d...
2026-02-0430 minGround & Root PodcastFrom Leukemia To Lymphoma To Life: Dean Hall On The Power of Resilience, Nature, & PurposeIn today's episode we sit down with therapist and endurance athlete Dean Hall for a raw, energizing, & inspiring story of resilience amidst a rare leukemia profile, profound grief, a lymphoma surge, & the unlikely decision to train for a 187-mile swim in 42-degree water. Dean walks us through the exact choices that shifted his trajectory, healed both of his cancers, and transformed his life. We explore practical tools you can use today, including his “Nervous System First Aid” playbook, the Wild Me Manual, and simple weekly practices to recharge. If you’re navigating cancer, burnout, or anxiety...
2026-01-281h 14Ground & Root PodcastFasting For Resilience & Cancer PreventionWhat if the most powerful resilience practice costs nothing, fits any schedule, and turns your own cells into a repair squad? In today's episode we dive into fasting as a practical, evidence-informed way to boost resilience, support treatment, and create a body environment where cancer struggles to thrive. I share step-by-step strategies to help you start safely, build metabolic flexibility, and time longer fasts for deeper benefits.Here's some of what we're covering:• why fasting acts as a hormetic stress for longevity and resilience• metabolic shifts that lower insulin, glucose, inflam...
2026-01-2120 minGround & Root PodcastBuilding Muscle To Age Well & Reduce Cancer RiskIn today's episode we are continuing the conversation around building resilience by looking at how building muscle supports healthy aging, metabolic health, and cancer prevention. I am joined by Kylie Fagnano who shares clear steps for safe strength training, protein targets, and short, effective HIIT sessions you can repeat for life.Here is some of what we cover:• muscle as a longevity organ and metabolic ally• starting from any level with safe, progressive strength• when bodyweight is enough and when to add load• practical protein goals to trigger muscle synthesis• HII...
2026-01-141h 02Ground & Root PodcastHarnessing Hormesis To Heal And ThriveIn today's episode we kick off the new year by reframing your 2026 health goals around using hormesis to build resilience and explain how controlled, short stressors can strengthen immunity, mood, cellular repair, & more! We share practical ways to use cold, heat, fasting, and exercise to build a body and mind that bend without breaking.• defining resilience as stable function under stress• links between stress resilience, cancer risk, and longevity• overview of hormesis and adaptive benefits• list of benefits including immune, mood, sleep, inflammation• cold exposure methods and safety basics• heat exposure, sauna timing, and...
2026-01-0718 minGround & Root PodcastNew Year Intentions That Actually StickAs we welcome in this last day of 2025, let's talk about setting intentions that will actually stick.New Year's Resolutions rarely fail because you lack willpower—they fail because they’re built on an overloaded life and a dysregulated nervous system. We flip the script with a five-step intention-setting framework designed to support healing, prevent burnout, and make healthy changes last. As a holistic cancer dietitian, I walk through how to honor winter’s energy, learn from last year without shame, and build goals from self-love rather than self-critique.We start with reflection as real-wo...
2025-12-3122 minGround & Root PodcastReflect, Release, Renew: A Year-End Review For Success in 2026In today's episode, on Christmas Eve, we pause for a year-end ritual that helps us reflect honestly, release what no longer serves, and welcome a healthy, aligned start to 2026.Here's some of what we're covering in today's episode:• why reflection precedes effective goal-setting• ten guided questions for your year-end reviewWhat did I learn? (skills, knowledge, awareness, etc)What did I accomplish?What would I have done differently? Why?What were the most significant events of the past year? (list the top 3)What do I feel especially good about? What was my greatest cont...
2025-12-2422 minGround & Root PodcastFrom Breast Cancer To Forest Bathing: A Filmmaker’s Path To Integrative HealingA breast cancer diagnosis can compress life into appointments, lab results, and hard choices. We explore that reality and step into the woods with filmmaker Lisa Landers, whose path through stage one breast cancer led to surgery, tamoxifen, and a powerful integrative toolkit: targeted nutrition, community support, and the restorative practice of forest bathing among the redwoods.In today's episode you will learn more about Lisa's personal healing journey as well as the power of the forest to enhance healing. The research is compelling: lower cortisol and blood pressure, improved sleep, and increased natural killer cell activity...
2025-12-1747 minGround & Root PodcastWinter Wellness, Made SimpleWinter doesn’t ask us to do more; it asks us to do what matters. In today's episode, we dig into a practical, earth-based approach to seasonal wellness where warm food, steady movement, and deeper rest work together to calm the nervous system, support digestion, and strengthen immunity during the winter months. Drawing from Ayurveda and circadian science, we translate “winter energy” into clear actions you can take this season to create better balance & optimal health, without complicated rules or rigid routines.You will learn:Why aligning to the season improves mood, sleep...
2025-12-1023 minGround & Root PodcastAging As Radiance: Make Your Day SacredWhat if your birthday isn’t just a date on the calendar, but a powerful reset that renews joy, meaning, and courage for the year ahead? That’s the lens we bring to a candid, uplifting conversation with birthday coach and author Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, where we trade party checklists for rituals, mindset shifts, and deeply human stories about what the day can unlock.We start by reframing birthdays as a personal new year: a 24-hour window where you get full permission to pause, step into the center of your life, and choose delight on purpose. Tamar...
2025-11-2730 minGround & Root PodcastTurning 50: Practical Strategies For Healthy Aging And Meaningful BirthdaysEver looked at a birthday and felt more dread than delight? We flip that script by separating the number on the cake from the real story your cells are telling. As a holistic cancer dietitian turning 50, I break down why biological age—not chronological age—drives energy, resilience, and long-term cancer risk, and how simple daily habits can slow the clock from the inside out.We map the biggest accelerators of aging plus the five high-impact pillars you can leverage today to start slowing your biological clock.We also discuss the importance of makin...
2025-11-1923 minGround & Root PodcastFrom Diagnosis To Resilience: Valerie’s Integrative Cancer JourneyIn today's episode we're sharing Valerie’s breast cancer recovery story and the integrative tools that helped her tolerate chemo, rebuild resilience, and reframe fear of recurrence. From fasting and fiber to two-minute breathing breaks, we show how small daily choices shift terrain without blame.• choosing surgery, chemo and radiation with an integrative mindset• recognizing the exposome and lifelong exposures• fasting around chemo and gut support with glutamine• hydration, gentle walking and nature for recovery• fiber and fermented foods for detox and microbiome• herbs, yoga and tai chi for nervous system balance• practica...
2025-11-1231 min
PATH Positive Approaches To HealthRoad Trip... Destination, France! Again! Grounding, Healing, and Podcasting with Dionne DetrazWelcome back, PATHPod fam! In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jenny and Toni reunite with their dear friend and colleague Dionne Detraz—registered dietitian, cancer care specialist, and now, podcast host! Dionne first joined us back in Episode 81 (July 2021), and today she returns to share the exciting launch of her new podcast, born from years of passion, purpose, and deep healing work.We dive into Dionne’s “why” behind starting her show, her holistic approach to cancer care, and the powerful role of community, story, and emotional wellness in healing. From grounding rituals to barefoot sunshine...
2025-11-1258 minGround & Root PodcastHidden Link: Thyroid Health And Breast CancerImagine if your breast cancer prevention plan is missing the organ that sets the speed for cell growth & regulates apoptosis, powers immune energy, and helps with estrogen clearance. That’s the thyroid—quietly directing the processes that keep breast tissue healthy or tip it toward risk. In today's episode we sit down with registered dietitian and functional endocrinology expert Lauren Papanos from Functional Fueling to connect the dots between thyroid hormones, breast health, and the oxidative stress that drives DNA damage when thyroid is too low or too high.We break down why thyro...
2025-11-0542 minGround & Root PodcastBeyond The Pink Ribbon: A Holistic Blueprint To Help Prevent Breast CancerWelcome to part 2 in our 2-part mini series focused on breast cancer.Most people know the basics of breast cancer prevention—move more, drink less alcohol, eat plants—but what happens if you were already doing all of that (& more) and yet still got breast cancer?In this episode we go beyond the standard prevention guidelines and show how your emotions, environment, and unique genetics create an inner terrain where cancer risk rises or falls, and we translate that science into clear, compassionate steps you can actually live with.If this conversation inspires you...
2025-10-2924 minGround & Root PodcastFrom Emotions To Epigenetics: Rethinking How Breast Cancer StartsWelcome to part 1 in a 2 part mini-series on breast cancer.Holistic breast cancer prevention requires us to look at how biology, behavior, and context interact. In this episode we walk through the basics of breast cancer subtypes—hormone receptors and HER2 status—then connect them to what’s actually changing risk in everyday life, from circadian rhythm to detox capacity. The picture that emerges is practical and empowering: even if you “did everything right,” there are levers you can pull to shift your internal environment away from tumor-friendly conditions.We explore why incidence is rising among youn...
2025-10-2231 minGround & Root PodcastCommunity As A Cancer Healing Pillar: Christine’s Story & Why The Right Group MattersWhat happens after you ring the bell and the room goes quiet? We dig into that tender space where support fades, symptoms linger, and the question becomes: how do I actually heal now? We welcome Christine Bache on today's show—Ground & Root Coach, mom of three, and triple negative breast cancer survivor— to unpack the power of community as a core pillar of recovery and long-term prevention.Christine walks us through her cancer journey and the shock of doing “everything right” beforehand yet still getting cancer. She shares the different holistic tools that helped in her recov...
2025-10-1726 minGround & Root PodcastWhy Energy Work Belongs in Your Cancer-Healing ToolkitWhat if the most important shifts in your health start in a field you can’t see—but can absolutely feel? In today's episode we sit down with energy healer, longtime oncology social worker, & Ground & Root Coach, Vicki Landes, to explore how subtle energy shapes symptoms, resilience, and the way your body heals. Vicki shares her journey from hospital corridors and breast cancer care coordination to Jin Shin Jyutsu, Reiki, and shamanic tools, revealing why “enhancing energetic flow” sits alongside nutrition and movement as one of our core wellness pillars of recovery and prevention.Across this conv...
2025-10-1648 minGround & Root PodcastReclaim Your Rhythm: Light, Hormones, and Cancer ResilienceWe invited our Ground & Root Integrative Dietitian, Kaslyn Hancock, to break down how two tiny shifts—stepping outside near sunrise and blocking blue light after sunset—can reset your circadian rhythm, deepen sleep, and boost daytime energy. This isn’t another “hack.” It’s a return to the simplest timing system your biology understands, translated for modern life with phones, laptops, and late dinners.Kaslyn explains how changing light across the day programs hormones like melatonin, serotonin, and cortisol, and why constant indoor blue light confuses them. You’ll hear the most common signs of a scrambled clo...
2025-10-1541 minGround & Root PodcastSix Convictions + Four Wellness Pillars: A Holistic Map to Cancer HealingWhat if the real breakthrough in cancer care isn’t choosing sides, but weaving them together? We open our playbook and share six core convictions that shape everything we do at Ground & Root—from the belief that healing is always possible to the crucial difference between treating and healing. You’ll hear how we blend evidence‑based medicine with earth‑centered living, circadian rhythm support, and energetic practices to reduce burden now and reshape the terrain to help you stay cancer-free.We break down four wellness pillars that keep the plan simple yet strong. Earth‑Cente...
2025-10-0624 minGround & Root PodcastThe Hidden Drivers Behind Cancer: if risk isn’t random, what's causing cancer to formA quiet shift is underway: cancer rates are falling in older adults but rising fast under 50. We unpack what’s driving that change and show why risk isn’t random—it's the result of an interplay between emotions, environment, and epigenetics that shapes how cells age, repair DNA, and defend against disease. Emotions aren’t a soft add-on; they tune physiology, alter glucose and inflammatory signaling, and determine whether your nervous system spends time in healing states. Environment spans food quality, movement, circadian rhythm, nature exposure, air and water, and everyday products that quietly raise toxic burd...
2025-10-0622 min