Born to Heal: Holistic Healing for Optimal Health

Dr. Katie Deming, M.D. | Conscious Oncologist
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Your Body Knows How to Heal 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.Our bodies intrinsically know how to heal, but we've been conditioned to believe that we need to look outside ourselves for that power.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. 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.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."Born to Heal" is a weekly infusion of wisdom for healthcare professionals, and anyone on a healing journeySubscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts, and embrace the message at the heart of this podcast — because just like Dr. Katie, you were Born to Heal.DISCLAIMER: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. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Your "Healthy" Plant-Based Diet is Making You Sicker | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, Neurologist & Nutritionist | EP 135

    What if the most common nutrition advice given to people facing chronic illness, eat more plants, is actually working against healing? Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, neurologist, nutritionist, and creator of the GAPS Protocol, to question whether the human gut is truly designed to rely on plant-based nutrition during healing. They explore what traditional cultures prioritized for recovery, why some foods may be harder for the body to process than we think, and how modern dietary guidelines may be shaped by forces beyond patient health. Chapters: 00:04:05 - What Your Body Can’t Digest 00:06:20 - The Food That Actually Builds You 00:08:25 - The Truth About Vegan Diets 00:10:15 - Who Controls Your Food Choices 00:13:40 - The Profit Behind Your Diet 00:17:45 - Why Doctors Stay Silent 00:22:10 - Treating Symptoms or Healing If you're facing chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand what your body needs during recovery, this episode challenges conventional thinking around food and healing. Press play and learn what may be missing when certain foods are removed, and why that matters most when your body is under stress. Connect with Guest: https://www.doctor-natasha.com/ Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up   Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

    29 min

  2. MAR 17

    30-Day Fast With Cancer: Can You Keep Your Muscle? | EP 134

    What if everything you've been told about fasting and muscle loss is wrong? Dr. Katie is joined by a recent fasting client Paul Suchoski. Paul was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and told by every doctor he consulted not to fast. He did it anyway, completed 30 days of supervised water fasting with Dr. Katie Deming, and his body composition scans showed something nobody expected. Chapters: 00:04:02 - Why He Rejected Chemo 00:05:06 - Choosing a 30 Day Fast 00:06:33 - Unexpected Energy  00:09:12 - Stress Driving Blood Sugar 00:12:00 - Blood Pressure Drops During the Fast 00:13:28 - The Scan That Measured Everything 00:14:40 - Visceral Fat Falls Dramatically 00:17:05 - Growth Hormone and Fat Burning During Fasting 00:20:58 - The Accident That Revealed Cancer 00:25:34 - Strength and Recovery After the Fast Dr. Katie and Paul break down the real numbers from his InBody scans and explain what the body actually does when you stop eating for 30 days. But the physical results weren't even the most surprising part. Stay until the end to hear what happened to Paul mentally and emotionally, and it may matter just as much as anything the scans revealed. Press play and learn what a 30-day water fast actually does to the human body Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & family Give a Review on Spotify Give a Review on Apple Podcast Watch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medic...

    32 min

  3. MAR 10

    Why the Tumor Isn’t the Real Problem in Breast Cancer | Dr. Michael Karfeldt, Board-Certified Naturopath | EP 133

    What if the tumor isn't the real problem, but just the loudest symptom of something deeper going on in your body? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Michael Karfeldt, co-author of Breast Cancer Breakthrough, to explore why the tumor is often the last part of the problem, not the first. What they uncover in this conversation might surprise you, especially if you think you're already doing everything right. They get into the hidden factors most doctors never check for, things lurking in your mouth, your home, and even your family history that could be quietly driving disease. Dr. Katie shares what she's seen firsthand in her own practice that finally confirmed what Western medicine never taught her. Chapters: 00:06:05 - The Hidden Drivers of Cancer 00:10:00 - The Modern Toxic Load 00:13:30 - Trauma and Loss of Self 00:17:38 - The Dental Link 00:19:00 - What Fasting Reveals 00:24:05 - Silence, Identity, and Healing 00:27:30 - Parasites and the Terrain 00:31:00 - Why Regular Cleansing Matters 00:35:00 - First Steps After Diagnosis 00:39:15 - The Fear That Sabotages Healing And if you've ever wondered why fear itself might be working against your healing, Dr. Karfeldt's answer to that question alone is worth the listen. Press play and hear the one thing Dr. Karfeldt wants every newly diagnosed woman to know. It's simple, it's powerful, and it's nothing like what you'd hear in a conventional oncology office. Connect with guest: https://www.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/ Pick up a Copy of Breast Cancer Breakthrough: https://a.co/d/0di58YxZ The Cure and Prevention of All Cancers: https://a.co/d/0avviSxp Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up   Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

    51 min

  4. MAR 3

    Prolong Fasting Fails Without This ONE Step [Inside the Deming Fast] ft. Holistic Nutritionist and Teaching Chef, Monica Corrado | EP 132

    What if the "healthy" foods you're eating every day are actually starving you? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with holistic nutritionist and teaching chef Monica Corrado to explore the nutrition philosophy behind the Deming Fast.  This kicks off a brand new series called Inside the Deming Fast, and this first conversation zeroes in on something most fasting programs completely overlook: what happens after the fast ends. The refeeding phase isn't just a transition back to normal eating. It's the most powerful rebuilding opportunity your body may ever get. Chapters: 00:04:03 - Rebuild With the Right Materials 00:06:06 - The Anti-Inflammatory Reset 00:08:04 - From Modern Food to Ancestral Healing 00:09:53 - Clean Animal Foods as Foundation 00:12:41 - Why Lectins and Oxalates Matter 00:14:28 - The Hidden Cost of Plant Antinutrients 00:18:26 - Rethinking Fats for Healing 00:19:00 - Processed Oils vs Stable Animal Fats 00:23:39 - Malnourished Yet Overfed 00:26:53 - Foundational Foods That Rebuild 00:30:23 - The Power of Liver and Organ Meats 00:41:14 - Is Fertility a Sign of True Healing? Monica Corrado and Dr. Katie walk through the food guide they built specifically for people focused on healing, covering which foods rebuild the body at a cellular level, which ones trigger inflammation. Dr. Katie and Monica break down what antinutrients actually do inside the body and why learning about them could change the way you shop, cook, and eat for good. Monica also sets the record straight and why cutting fat out may be one of the most damaging things the low-fat era ever taught us to do. Plus, Dr. Katie also shares what she's personally learned from working with Monica, including how she eats now, what's always cooking in her kitchen, and why getting the food right turned out to be the first step she had to take with every single client before anything else could work. Press play and learn the four refeeding pillars that prevent you from sabotaging your fast.  Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up   Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

    48 min

  5. FEB 24

    3 Ways ‘Doctor Shaming’ Blocks Your Body From Healing (And How to Prevent It) | EP 131

    Have you ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling judged instead of cared for? If you've ever chosen a healing path that didn't match what your doctor recommended, you may know exactly what doctor shaming looks like. Host Dr. Katie Deming names what so many patients feel but rarely talk about, and explains why it happens in the first place. Sometimes it's blunt, like a doctor implying you're a bad parent for skipping a certain treatment. Other times it’s subtle, a colder tone, a sudden disconnection, or even conditional care when you’re labeled “noncompliant.” Chapters: 00:04:30 - When Your Doctor Changes Toward You 00:07:00 - Shame Is a Fear Tactic 00:08:00 - Why Doctors Are Wired This Way 00:10:13 - The System Needs Predictability 00:12:06 - Doctors Aren't the Enemy 00:13:21 - What Shame Does to Your Nervous System 00:18:30 - The Breath Technique That Calls Your Power Back 00:21:21 - The System's Discomfort Is Not Your Verdict Doctors go through decades of conditioning that rewards certainty and compliance. And when you understand why the system reacts the way it does when you choose your own path, it becomes a lot easier to stop taking it personally. A dysregulated nervous system clouds your thinking, shrinks your decision-making, and erodes your voice in the room where your care is being decided. Dr. Katie connects this directly to healing, because fear and shame get in the way of recovery. Press Play and Learn how to reclaim your authority without abandoning the care you need. Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up   Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

    28 min

  6. FEB 17

    How to Choose Your Cancer Treatment From a Place of Alignment, Not Fear | EP 130

    What if the biggest obstacle to your healing isn't your diagnosis... but the fact that you were never taught you had a choice? From the time we're young, we're conditioned to follow the rules, trust the experts, and do what we're told. And when it comes to your health, that conditioning kicks into overdrive.  Dr. Katie Deming opens up about why so many people hand over their power the moment they walk into a doctor's office, and what it actually costs them. As a radiation oncologist who walked away from the system, she's seen both sides of this story firsthand. This kicks off a brand new series on reclaiming your authority. Dr. Katie explores the hidden forces that keep you from speaking up for yourself, including the pressure from well-meaning family, the fear of being labeled "non-compliant," and the people-pleasing patterns that run deeper than most of us realize.  She also shares her own turning point, the moment a simple parable changed everything about how she saw her career and the medical system she'd spent her life in. Chapters: 00:03:00 - The Illusion of One Right Way to Heal 00:06:00 - Your Values Determine Your Healing Path 00:11:00 - When Survival Conflicts with Meaning 00:15:00 - The Cost of Following Your Truth 00:19:00 - How We’re Conditioned to Hand Over Our Power 00:23:00 - Reclaiming Authority Without Rejecting Guidance 00:26:00 - Healing as Growth Not a Single Destination Learn the difference between following a path and actually choosing one. Dr. Katie breaks down why your values matter more than any protocol and why healing isn't a single destination you arrive at. It's a practice you return to every single day. Stay until the end to hear the one question Dr. Katie believes matters more than "what should I do" and why the answer could reshape every health decision you make from here on out. Press play and learn how to stop outsourcing your power and start becoming the author of your own healing journey. Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up   Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

    30 min

  7. FEB 10

    The Golden Ratio: The Healing Sound Pattern Behind Nature, Breath, and Stillness with Music Producer, Banah Winn | EP 129

    What if the mathematics of nature itself could recalibrate your nervous system and unlock your body's deepest healing potential? Dr. Katie sits down with Banah Winn, creator of the Golden Ratio Frequency, to explore how sound based on the same pattern found in DNA, breath, and spiral galaxies can create profound shifts in your body and mind.  Banah shares his journey from meditation and energy healing in Sedona's vortexes to discovering a frequency formula that's helped millions find coherence in a chaotic world. Chapters: 04:02 - Healing inherited trauma in the body 06:27 - Golden ratio as nature’s baseline 12:51 - Two frequencies that can disrupt cancer cells 13:30 - Instant vagus nerve activation in meditation 14:39 - Why fasting makes the frequencies hit harder 16:30 - What fasters report when they use it daily 20:00 - The 10 minutes a day rule 29:11 - Why group singing amplifies healing 33:22 - The hundred monkey effect and non-local consciousness 35:00 - Stay coherent after the event, no crash back to baseline You'll discover why most sound healing approaches fall short, how these specific frequencies work differently than traditional meditation music, and what happens when you combine them with practices like fasting or deep introspection.  If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to break this a must listen. Press play and learn the science behind why these frequencies feel so clean and pure, and how collective resonance can shift not just individual healing but our shared consciousness. Listening to the Golden Ratio Frequency: https://fun.banahwinn.com/golden  Connect with Guest: https://www.youtube.com/@Banahwinn Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up   Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

    37 min

  8. FEB 3

    You're Not in Ketosis Until You Track This One Number with Dorian Greenow, Founder of Keto Mojo | EP 128

    What's the difference between eating a ketogenic diet and actually being in ketosis? You're adding avocado to every meal and swapping bread for lettuce wraps. You feel like you're doing everything right. But without actually testing your blood, you could be miles away from the metabolic state that triggers real healing in your body. Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dorian Greenow, founder of Keto Mojo, to explain why numbers matter more than guesswork. Dorian shares his personal journey from being 47 pounds heavier and on antidepressants to transforming his health through a well-formulated ketogenic diet. He explains the science behind glucose-ketone tracking and why it's especially crucial for anyone healing from cancer or chronic illness. Chapters: 06:16 - Guidelines Flip the Pyramid 11:40 - Are You Actually in Ketosis 12:59 - The Glucose Ketone Index 14:53 - Why Tumors Light Up on Scans 16:17 - Glioblastoma Survival Doubles 22:51 - The Truth About GKI 1 27:05 - Prolonged Fasting Muscle Myth 41:16 - Statins, Cholesterol Controversy and the Oreo Test Dr. Katie and Dorian discuss the striking results from a glioblastoma study that doubled median survival using ketogenic therapy. They break down what therapeutic ketosis actually looks like and your oncologist may not be addressing critical information about metabolic health and cancer. You'll learn what your glucose and ketone numbers really mean, how to use them to optimize your healing, and why the new dietary guidelines finally recognize what holistic practitioners have known all along about metabolic disease. Listen and learn how to stop guessing and start measuring your way to better health. https://keto-mojo.com Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up   Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Please Support the Show Share this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

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Your Body Knows How to Heal 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.Our bodies intrinsically know how to heal, but we've been conditioned to believe that we need to look outside ourselves for that power.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. 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.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."Born to Heal" is a weekly infusion of wisdom for healthcare professionals, and anyone on a healing journeySubscribe wherever you enjoy podcasts, and embrace the message at the heart of this podcast — because just like Dr. Katie, you were Born to Heal.DISCLAIMER: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. 

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