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. 1d ago

    Truth About Dairy & Cancer: What You Need To Know | EP 142

    Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if the one food you’ve been told to avoid isn’t always the problem, and when prepared the right way, could actually support your healing? In this episode, Dr. Katie Deming brings back Monica Corrado, a traditional foods educator, author, and ancestral nutrition expert to dig into what’s actually true about dairy, cancer, and the gut. They break down the difference between the dairy you’ll find on grocery store shelves and the kind traditional cultures prepared for centuries. They cover everything from Holstein cows versus traditional brown cows, to A1 versus A2 casein, to why raw milk dairies may be held to stricter safety standards than conventional pasteurized dairy. You’ll also find out why some people feel sick after trying raw milk for the first time, and why that reaction may have more to do with drinking too much of a potent, microbially live food too quickly than with the milk itself. Chapters: 00:06:08 - Why Modern Dairy Changed 00:07:18 - The Problem With Store Dairy 00:08:24 - The Dairy That May Heal 00:09:12 - The Raw Milk Difference 00:10:05 - How Culturing Removes Sugar 00:11:18 - Why Raw Milk Scares People 00:15:21 - How Milk Quality Got Lost 00:18:11 - Drinking Dead Bacteria 00:20:29 - A1 vs A2 Dairy 00:24:19 - What Better Dairy Looks Like 00:26:09 - Making Dairy Cancer Friendly 00:30:08 - The IGF-1 Question 00:36:10 - Why Kefir Is Different Dr. Katie also shares what she’s observing in her own practice about IGF-1 levels in patients who are eating long-cultured dairy, a question her fasting community has been asking about for a long time. By the end, you’ll understand what kind of dairy may support your microbiome, why long culturing matters, and how Monica recommends making yogurt or kefir at home. Press play and learn how an ancient food you may have written off could become one of the most overlooked tools in your healing toolkit. Chef Monica's Books: https://simplybeingwell.com/2nd-ed-gaps-complete-book Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

    43 min

  2. May 26

    10-Day Fast Broke Her OPEN (The Truth Finally Came Out) | EP 141

    Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What would happen if you got quiet enough to finally hear the truth you've been carrying your whole life? Lauren Monusco arrived at her 10-day water fast on the edge of a nervous breakdown.  Dr. Katie Deming and Lauren take you inside the real emotional journey of a prolonged fast, and it's probably not what you'd expect. She knew something was deeply misaligned, but she couldn't see what it was until she finally stopped long enough to look. She'd spent years pushing through the discomfort from a high-pressure career, managing the symptoms, and holding everything together on the outside. But the biggest breakthroughs didn't come during the fast itself. They came during refeeding, on the other side of boredom, discomfort, surrender, and ten days of genuine stillness. Chapters: 00:04:18 - Everything Started Falling Apart 00:05:32 - The Fast That Felt Aligned 00:08:34 - Fear of What Would Surface 00:11:48 - The Moment Surrender Changed Everything 00:14:42 - Boredom, Discomfort, and Facing Yourself 00:16:07 - Seeing Her Life From a Different Perspective 00:17:10 - The Pattern She Could No Longer Ignore 00:21:42 - The Fight That Changed Her Marriage 00:25:20 - Releasing Years of Emotional Trauma 00:27:18 - Finally Speaking Her Truth 00:30:08 - The Lightness That Came After Letting Go 00:37:22 - Discovering Her Authentic Self 00:41:08 - What Healing Actually Looks Like Dr. Katie also explains what may be happening in the nervous system during prolonged fasting that can create space for this kind of clarity.  Lauren's story is a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop running from yourself and start getting honest, first with yourself, and then with the people you love most. Press play to hear Lauren share something she almost didn't say out loud, and it's the kind of honesty that reminds you what real healing actually looks like. Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

    43 min

  3. May 19

    His Cancer Markers Kept RISING After Surgery (Until He Did This) | EP 140

    Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if the next step after cancer surgery wasn't more treatment, but something different entirely? Dr. Katie Deming welcomes Merlin Hagan. After his prostate was removed, Merlin's doctors checked his PSA, a blood marker used to monitor prostate cancer activity. It should have dropped to undetectable levels. But it didn't. His PSA kept climbing, and doctors recommended radiation and hormone therapy next. Merlin wasn't ready for that, so he went looking for another option. PSA Prostate-Specific Antigen, a protein made by the prostate. Rising PSA levels may signal changes in the prostate, including inflammation, enlargement, or possible prostate cancer activity. He had never fasted before in his life, yet he committed to a 21-day water fast under medical supervision.  What happened next surprised not just him, but his doctors too. Chapters: 00:06:02 - PSA Still Rising 00:06:47 - Finding the Fast 00:08:01 - The Hardest Part of Fasting 00:09:05 - Dealing with Food Cravings   00:11:00 - The Diet Shift Before Fasting 00:13:26 - Relearning How to Eat 00:16:41 - Eight Weeks After the Fast 00:17:33 - The Unexpected Weight Loss 00:18:26 - Blood Pressure Changes 00:19:41 - Prostate Surgery Complication 00:20:38 - The First Sign of Healing 00:22:21 - The PSA Results 00:24:54 - Hormone Therapy Decision Merlin walks through the entire experience: the prep week, the difficult first few days, and the mental shift that carried him through the fast. He also shares how a major complication from his surgery unexpectedly started improving near the end of the fast. But the moment that changed everything came at his follow-up appointment. Merlin walked in with new PSA results. Press play to hear what happened when his numbers finally started moving. Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

    30 min

  4. May 12

    Sugar Cravings Are NOT About Food (Why Willpower Always Fails) ft. Matty Lansdown, Nutritionist | EP 139

    Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What if your sugar cravings have nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with what your brain has been quietly taught to need? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Matty Lansdown, scientist, nutritionist, and emotional eating specialist, to explore why so many people feel completely out of control around sugar. Matty has spent nearly a decade working with people who've tried every diet, every rule, every "fresh start Monday," and still can't seem to break free. If you've ever felt like you "know better" but still can't stop, this episode is for you. What he's found goes much deeper than food. Dr. Katie brings her own perspective too, including how prolonged water fasting has shown her just how much of our eating is driven by things we've never stopped to examine. Chapters: 00:02:08 - Why Sugar Feels Impossible to Quit 00:08:21 - The Hidden Dopamine Traps Everywhere 00:12:46 - Are Your Cravings Emotional or Physical 00:14:06 - Why High Achievers Ignore Their Bodies 00:15:28 - The Emotional Trigger Behind Your Cravings 00:17:14 - How Fructose May Influence Energy Storage 00:23:18 - The Flavor Science Designed to Keep You Eating 00:27:41 - The Dark Side of Processed Food Engineering 00:31:02 - The First Step to Breaking Sugar Addiction 00:33:11 - How This Small Habit Changes Everything 00:36:06 - The Difference Between Abstainers and Moderators Learn what researchers and experts believe may be happening in the brain when you reach for something sweet, and why ultra-processed foods are designed to be hard to resist. You'll also discover why cravings are often signals pointing to something unmet, something emotional, something worth understanding. Press play and learn the first step that has nothing to do with restriction, willpower, or cutting anything out cold. Connect with Matty: https://mattylansdown.com/ Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

    38 min

  5. May 5

    She Fasted 27 Days and Found Something Unexpected | Cancer Healing ft. Karen Hannon | EP 138

    Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HERE What does a 27-day water fast have to do with learning to be alone with yourself? Karen Hannon joined Dr. Katie Deming's water fasting program after a cancer diagnosis, deep research, and a drive to do everything possible to heal. What she didn't expect was that the most important work had nothing to do with any of that. Karen opens up about her 27-day water fast and what actually shifted when she finally put down every distraction and got quiet with herself. Dr. Katie has guided countless people through prolonged water fasts, and she's noticed something that surprises nearly everyone who shows up. If you've been doing all the things and still feel like something's missing, this conversation might point you toward what that something actually is. Chapters: 00:04:08 - Why Fasting Alone Doesn’t Work 00:12:05 - Calm Your Nervous System 00:16:05 - Living with Constant Fear 00:18:05 - Stepping Off the Merry Go Round 00:22:05 - Learning to Trust Your Body 00:24:05 - Stop Forcing Outcomes 00:29:05 - Feeling Safe During the Process 00:33:05 - The Power of Being Seen 00:36:05 - Learning to Receive Support 00:39:05 - Healing Continues After the Fast 00:41:05 - Integrating What You Learned 00:43:05 - Would Karen Do It Again? Karen shares what it felt like to go from constant noise and anxiety to a sense of peace she didn't know was possible. She talks about the moment it clicked and what daily life inside the fasting program actually looked like. Press play and learn what becomes possible when you finally stop your world. Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

    46 min

  6. Apr 28

    Fasting Before Chemo: What Every Cancer Patient Needs to Know | EP 137

    What if going without food before chemotherapy could help protect your healthy cells while leaving your cancer cells more exposed? The research behind this has been building for over a decade in peer-reviewed journals and major institutions, yet many patients never hear about it as part of their treatment plan. Dr. Katie Deming breaks down why the standard advice to keep eating through treatment may be missing an important piece. She explains the biology in plain language, so you can understand what is actually happening in your body during chemotherapy. You will hear what early human studies found when cancer patients fasted around their chemotherapy cycles. These are small but meaningful studies, and the results showed signals that researchers and clinicians are continuing to investigate. Chapters: 00:04:12 - The Advice That Might Be Missing 00:05:58 - Why Chemo Damages Healthy Cells 00:10:02 - How Fasting Changes the Battlefield 00:12:18 - What Early Human Cases Revealed 00:14:36 - Fewer Side Effects and Faster Recovery 00:17:05 - The Study That Tested This in Patients 00:19:22 - Why Dose Reductions Matter More Than You Think 00:21:40 - The Truth About Weight and Muscle Loss 00:24:05 - The Drug Almost Everyone Gets 00:26:18 - Are Steroids May Work Against You? 00:31:02 - The Tumor Response 00:33:25 - What We Still Do Not Know 00:36:45 - The Question to Ask Before Your Next Cycle Stay until the end to hear the specific question you can ask your oncologist at your next appointment, a question that could change how your treatment feels from the very first cycle. Press play and understand what the research shows, and what it could mean for you. Dr. Katie's LIVE Fasting and Chemo Workshop is May 12 at 4pm PT. You'll get the exact fasting windows, what to say to your doctor, and a step-by-step plan to follow. Save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/3xe28922 Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

    36 min

  7. Apr 21 ·  Bonus

    She Didn't Want Her Water Fast to End [Here's Why] | ft. Faith Laux - Bonus

    What if going without food for two weeks felt less like deprivation and more like coming home? Guest Faith Laux pictured herself scooting down the stairs on her hands and knees, too exhausted to function.  What she actually felt around day six is something she struggled to put into words, and you have to hear her describe it herself to understand why. Faith shares the fear going in, the rollercoaster of the first few days, and the unexpected moment when everything shifted. Host Dr. Katie Deming explains exactly why days four through six tend to be the hardest and what's actually happening in the body during that window. Faith was so connected to what she was feeling that when it was time to come back, she genuinely didn't want to leave.  Press play and learn the one thing she did before starting that made the entire first week dramatically easier, and it's so simple you'll wonder why nobody talks about it. Full episode: https://youtu.be/dPp3hFiIxqY?si=W_WRto45N8zfFF49 Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

    13 min

  8. Apr 14 ·  Bonus

    The Ancient Cancer Tool Medicine Buried | ft. Dr. Nasha Winters - Bonus

    What if the most powerful cancer practice has been around for thousands of years and medicine quietly buried it? An unexpected medical crisis forced her to stop eating entirely. For two and a half months, with no support from her doctors, her body did something they said wasn't possible. In this clip, Dr. Nasha Winters and Dr. Katie Deming challenges why the medical establishment pushed high-carb nutrition on cancer patients, what that's actually doing to people, and what happens when you stop feeding the disease and start trusting the body. Chapters: 00:04:15 - The Accidental Tool That Saved Her Life 00:06:45 - 3 Decades of Fasting and What Held True 00:08:30 - How Standard Cancer Nutrition Got It Wrong 00:10:00 - The Unexpected Emotional Detox 00:11:30 - Fasting and Your Mitochondria 00:13:10 - The Future of Integrated Cancer Care That accidental discovery launched a 34-year long career in metabolic health. Press play and learn why the oldest tool in medicine may be the one you've been missing. Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up  Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram Watch on Youtube 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, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider. A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even spiritual healing on the path toward cancer remission and holistic health.

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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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