Born to Heal: Holistic Healing for Optimal Health

<p>Your Body Knows How to Heal <br /><br />Join Dr. Katie Deming, M.D., a seasoned Radiation Oncologist, Healthcare Leader, and inspiring Tedx speaker, as she bridges the gap between Western Medicine and Holistic Healing.<br /><br />Our bodies intrinsically know how to heal, but we've been conditioned to believe that we need to look outside ourselves for that power.<br /><br />Learn how Dr. Katie's transformative experience as a doctor within the Western medical system made her realize that our healthcare system is broken and keeps people sick. <br /><br />This pivotal moment ultimately inspired her to leave Western Medicine for Integrative Oncology and embark on a path that blends scientific knowledge with spirituality, including the latest breakthroughs in quantum physics.<br /><br />Every week, Dr. Katie, alongside a variety of guests, will introduce you to holistic methods that not only prevent illness but also empower you to activate your innate healing capabilities.<br /><br />"Born to Heal" is a weekly infusion of wisdom for healthcare professionals, and anyone on a healing journey<br /><br />Subscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts, and embrace the message at the heart of this podcast — because just like Dr. Katie, you were Born to Heal.<br /><br /><b>DISCLAIMER:</b><br />The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, these episodes should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p>

Surrendering to Synchronicities: How I Stopped Forcing Outcomes and Found a New Healing Path | EP 123

What if the universe has been leaving you breadcrumbs all along, and you've been too busy planning to notice them? Host, Dr. Katie Deming shares how she completely transformed her approach to life after her shared death experience and leaving Western medicine. Instead of forcing goals and pushing through obstacles, she now follows signs and synchronicities that appear in her daily life. She explains the difference between these two concepts and why paying attention to them opens up poss...

12-30
38:46

5 Healing Tools I Use and Gift to Those Facing Cancer, Chronic Illness or Prioritizing Prevention | EP 122

When someone you love faces a serious health challenge, what gift could you possibly give them that actually supports their body's ability to heal? Dr. Katie Deming breaks down her go-to gifts for healing for 2025 and beyond. These aren't your typical wellness recommendations. She's sharing the specific tools she uses in her own healing practice and gives to loved ones facing health challenges. Discover five accessible items that target the foundation of healing, from calming your nervo...

12-23
27:10

My Second Year in Practice: 5 Learnings on Healing Cancer, Fasting & Your Mitochondria | EP 121

What if you're looking for healing in all the wrong places? After two years of guiding clients through integrative cancer care, Dr. Katie reflects on the most important lessons that completely transformed her practice. She shares why the natural healing space feels so overwhelming and confusing, even for someone with decades of medical training. If you've ever felt paralyzed by conflicting advice or stuck choosing between conventional and natural approaches, you'll understand why this c...

12-16
43:42

From World Class Athlete to Stage 4 Cancer: The 30 Day Fast That Reset Her Healing with Jenny Davis | Ep 120

What if the very thing you think is impossible for your body is actually just one metabolic reset away? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Jenny Davis, world-class judo athlete and elite track cyclist now navigating a stage 4 diagnosis. Jenny was doing everything right. She'd spent over a year mastering the metabolic approach with the discipline and precision of an elite athlete. Yet despite her discipline and conditioning, she struggled to get into ketosis. Then she completed a 30-day water fas...

12-09
01:01:10

How Deuterium Depleted Water Helped Cancer Patients Live 3–5x Longer with Dr. Petra Davelaar, Naturopathic Doctor | EP 119

What if the right kind of water during a fast could supercharge your mitochondria and accelerate healing? Dr. Katie sits down with Dr. Petra Davelaar, a naturopathic doctor who's making waves in the world of metabolic health with her research on deuterium depleted water. If you've never heard of deuterium, you're not alone. This heavy isotope of hydrogen exists in every glass of water you drink, and when it builds up in your cells, it can throw off your mitochondrial function and create th...

12-02
45:01

What Insulin Does to Cancer and How Ketosis Changes It with Dr. Christy Kesslering, Radiation Oncologist, Metabolic Health Practitioner, and Terrain Certified | EP 118

What if cancer risk has far less to do with your weight than your insulin? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Christy Kesslering, a fellow radiation oncologist who made the same unconventional leap out of Western medicine. Their conversation opens doors to understanding how metabolism influences cancer in ways most doctors never discuss with their patients. Dr. Kesslering reveals how her personal health struggles uncovered something most oncologists miss completely: insulin drives cancer gro...

11-25
56:27

Why Ignoring Your Pain Blocks Your Nervous System From Accessing True Healing with Somatic Expert Jakob Gričar | EP 117

What if the key to healing your body is trapped deep inside your nervous system? You've probably heard that changing your mindset can change your health. While there's truth to that, it's missing something crucial. Dr. Katie sits down with Jakob Gričar, a trauma-informed coach and somatic expert, to explore why so many people spend years in therapy without real relief. He shares why when you work with your nervous system and embrace the physical sensations you've been avoiding, yo...

11-18
50:45

Why She Chose a 29 Day Water Fast Over Chemotherapy and Radiation for Cancer with Therapist Geneva Jacobs | EP 116

What if the real healing from cancer isn't solely focused on making the tumor disappear, but transforming the person carrying it? When therapist Geneva Jacobs learned she had cancer, she remembered watching her mother go through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries at the same age. She knew she'd take a different path. That decision led her to a 29-day water fast that changed everything about who she is. Dr. Katie Deming guides you through Geneva’s story of profound transformati...

11-11
51:15

The Devastating Role Sugar Plays in Cancer Healing with Professor Thomas Seyfried PhD, Leading Researcher in Metabolic Cancer Therapy | EP 115

What if the cancer treatment that works best is the one pharmaceutical companies can't profit from? What if one of the cancer treatments that works best is the one the pharmaceutical companies can't profit from?! Dr. Katie sits down again with Professor Thomas Seyfried to explore why the medical system resists alternative approaches to a disease that claims over 1,700 lives daily in the U.S., and what's actually driving cancer at the cellular level. They reveal a specific therapeutic st...

11-04
01:07:18

Why Pleasure is the Healing Language Your Body Craves with Somatic Sex & Relationship Coach Faith Laux | EP 114

What if pleasure could be your most powerful healing tool? Imagine a healing journey that doesn't feel like a grueling marathon, but a gentle, sensory-rich exploration of wellness. Dr. Katie Deming sits down again with Faith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach who knows the transformative power of pleasure, especially when facing serious health challenges. Faith shares her profound personal journey after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, revealing how embracing pleasure bec...

10-28
51:49

Your Chronic Pain Has an Emotional Address: This App Finds the Root Cause with Creators Amy and Andrey Derevyanko | EP 113

What if your body isn't broken, but speaking a language you haven't learned to understand yet? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Amy and Andrey Derevyanko, creators of an app helping everyday people explore the emotional roots of physical illness. Using principles from German New Medicine, their tool connects what’s happening in your body to what’s happened in your life. Amy shares her journey from health anxiety to empowerment and how learning her body’s language changed everything. Andrey exp...

10-21
34:39

Why Some People Get Cancer and Others Don’t with Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert Brandon LaGreca | EP 112

What if cancer is a teacher inviting you to uncover the imbalances in your life? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Brandon LaGreca, an licensed acupuncturist, author, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who once faced stage IV lymphoma, to explore a completely different lens on cancer. Brandon shares how Chinese medicine views cancer not as bad luck, but as a messenger pointing toward imbalances in our emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. He breaks down the difference between ...

10-14
52:27

How Pets Reflect Our Healing Journey with Dr. Maureen McMichael, Veterinary and Pet Health Specialist | EP 111

Most of us have been taught that loving our pets means keeping their bowls full, but what if that instinct is actually shortening their lives? Dr. Katie Deming welcomes Dr. Maureen McMichael, a board-certified veterinary emergency and pet health specialist, to explore how fasting for pets, time-restricted eating, and caloric restriction can transform animal health. You’ll learn why free-feeding dogs may be harmful, how fasting can extend lifespan, and why cats and dogs have very differe...

10-07
38:05

How She Guides Cancer Patients Into Deep Calm with Heart Coherence Amy Budden, Hypnotherapist & CEO of Connect The Mind | EP 110

What if you could stop your racing mind in the middle of a stressful day without meditating for an hour? Dr. Katie Deming welcomes clinical hypnotherapist Amy Budden, whose path from Hollywood comedy editor to healing practitioner started with a terrifying night watching her toddler struggle to breathe. Through a moment of maternal desperation, Amy discovered she could guide her daughter into a healing state using visualization and breathwork. The results were remarkable, changing both of ...

09-30
44:44

How Losing Her Soulmate to Cancer Unlocked Life’s Deeper Purpose with Christie Miller, Conscious Change Mentor | EP 109

What if the most profound grief could coexist with the deepest gratitude? When Christie Miller lost her husband Mark to cancer just seven weeks before this conversation, she made a choice that might surprise you. Dr. Katie Deming sits down with her to explore how someone can navigate devastating loss while finding meaning, purpose, and even peace in the process. Christie is a mindset coach who has walked through her own cancer diagnosis and now the loss of her soulmate of 37 years. H...

09-23
48:14

The Care Nobody Explains BUT Could Add Years to Your Life with Dr. Lisa Tartaglia, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician | EP 108

What if the very services meant to ease your symptoms could also extend your life and yet most people don’t learn about them until it’s far too late? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Lisa Tartaglia, a dual board-certified palliative care and hospice physician, to clear up the confusion around two of healthcare's most misunderstood services. You'll discover the real difference between palliative care and hospice, and why both focus on helping you live fully rather than simply managing dec...

09-16
50:18

I Faced Cancer and Chose a 14 Day Water Fast with Faith Laux, Somatic Coach | EP 107

Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ What would happen if you pressed pause on everything, food, routines, even the noise of everyday life and gave your body the space to speak? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Faith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach who faced stage 4 colon cancer and turned to a 14-day water fast. What unfolded went far beyond physical detox. Faith describes how stillness opened her to a sense of pr...

09-09
56:58

Why Your Cancer Treatment Might Be Missing the Most Important Factor with Dr. Nasha Winters | EP 106

What if the most powerful cancer treatment costs nothing and has been hiding in plain sight for over a century? Join Dr. Katie Deming MD as she sits down with Dr. Nasha Winters, who survived terminal ovarian cancer at age 19 without conventional treatment. Dr. Winters now trains doctors worldwide in metabolic approaches that challenge everything we've been taught about cancer and healing. Dr. Deming brings her insider perspective from 20 years in conventional oncology, while Dr. Winters rev...

09-02
01:05:08

How Fasting and Diet Could Starve Cancer Cells with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, Author of "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease" and Researcher

Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ What lifestyle choices can reduce your risk before cancer develops? (Video Re- Release - Watch here: https://youtu.be/fAZ81saCTOA?si=3PipGywmSY5mOlxS) Dr. Katie Deming sat down with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, professor of biology at Boston College and author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease. Together, they explore how cancer cells depend on sugar and glutamine for fuel, why the mitochondria...

08-26
01:15:03

The Perfectionism-Cancer Connection with Mind Architect Peter Crone (Video Release) | BONUS

What if the biggest obstacle to your healing isn't your diagnosis but the beliefs hiding in your subconscious mind? Watch the Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/_Fmkj45mke8 Revisit Dr. Katie Deming and Peter Crone, known as "The Mind Architect," conversation from last year. They explored how our deeply embedded beliefs and thought patterns shape our reality in ways we often don't recognize. Peter shared compelling insights into how childhood experiences and societal conditioning create subc...

08-19
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