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This is our final Season 1 Replay.  Season 2 will begin October 10, 2023 with a brand new Believe Big Podcast episode.

Dr. Dagmara Beine is not only an amazing practitioner, but she truly understands what a family goes through as her daughter Zuza was diagnosed with cancer AND given a very poor prognosis at 3 ½ years old. 
Having worked in emergency medicine for 12 years, Dagmara understood the value of western medicine and how it could save her daughter's life. However, as her daughter moved through her treatment and recovery, she was shocked at how western medicine failed to care for Zuza as a whole person. She knew as a mother and clinician that she needed to incorporate other tools to guide Zuza through treatment and help her thrive as a cancer survivor. She is going to share with us today the tools she found and uses today in her practice.

Updates on the release of Dagmara's pediatric cancer book can be found on social media (Instagram and Facebook):  Zuza's Way Integrative Care

Connect with Dr. Dagmara Beine:
https://www.zuzasway.com/dr-dagmara-beine

Suggested Resource Links: 
Zuza's Way websiteZuza's Way Facebook pageZuza's Way Instagram page

Whether you are currently on a cancer-fighting journey today or you have a family history that indicates you may be on that path in the future, you will want to listen to today's episode.

Dr. Kirsten West of the Riordan Clinic's integrative oncology team joins us to talk about things you can do TODAY to prevent cancer.  She shares a wealth of knowledge and practical lifestyle changes through her Top Five Prevention Tips and even goes beyond that with some bonus content. 

Connect with Dr. Kirsten West at the Riordan Clinic:
https://riordanclinic.org/

Suggested Resource Links:
Apps for your phone:  PAUSECALMINSIGHT TIMEREnvironmental Working Group (EWG)

Healing is hard work and so is forgiveness; and we all struggle with forgiveness.   

Did you know there is a direct correlation between forgiveness and healing?   Whether you need to find peace with yourself, peace with someone else or peace with God, this episode is for you.

Rev. Dr. Michael Barry shares his experience with cancer patients learning how to forgive and find peace in their circumstances to help their bodies heal.  This episode is packed full of helpful information for ANYONE wanting to learn how and why a lifestyle of forgiveness is so important for our health.

Suggested Resource Link:
BOOK:  The Forgiveness Project: The Startling Discovery of How to Overcome Cancer, Find Health, and Achieve Peace

A cancering journey can be a tough road.  Conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can take a toll on a patient mentally, emotionally and physically.  But, there are some things that can be done to help alleviate some of the side-effects and even enhance the treatments!

Join me today as I speak with Jen Nolan, owner and lead oncology nutrition consultant with Remission Nutrition.  Jen has a lot of fascinating information about practical things a cancering patient can do the benefit their treatment plan and even some information for anyone looking to improve their health through food.

Connect with Jen at Remission Nutrition:
https://www.remissionnutrition.com/

Suggested Resources:
NutivaPerfect AminosDesigns for HealthFour SigmaticForce of NatureBOOK:  The Metabolic Approach to CancerSuggestions for snacks to take on a trip or to the hospital:
grain-free, low-carb granolajar/carton unsweetened nut milk or coconut milkfresh berrieshard boiled eggsegg salad with avocado mayo and crunchy veggies (think celery) or canned tunagrass fed meat sticksgreen apple slices and nut butter (sugar-free nut butter packets are available)1/2 avocado with salt and lemon/lime juice (eat with a spoon)macadamia nut hummus with veggies (celery, cucumber, bell pepper, etc.). suggested recipe:  Macadamia Nut HummusJen's Go-To Travel snack:  In a "dry" jar combine ground flax, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, coconut flakes, blueberries.  In a "wet" jar bring a nut milk.  Pour milk into the "dry" jar and eat with a spoon.

When you are diagnosed with cancer, so many questions come to mind:
How quickly do I need to begin treatment?What tests do I need to understand my cancer?What changes do I need to make to my lifestyle and food choices?What is a CSC or a CTC and is that important for my cancer journey?Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy answers these questions and provides so much more information for anyone who is currently a cancer patient or anyone who wants to take preventative steps.  She has been named one of the top fifty functional and integrative doctors in the US.  Don't miss this episode!

Connect with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy at the Cancer Center for Healing:
https://cancercenterforhealing.com/

Suggested Resource Links:
Center for New MedicineBOOK:  The Cancer RevolutionBOOK:  Perfectly HealthyPUBMEDBelieve Big - Key Questions to Ask Your Oncologist (pdf)Berkey Water FiltersInstagram:  Cancer Center for Healing

Imagine taking your child to urgent care thinking they have appendicitis and instead being told they have cancer, and not just cancer, but Ewing sarcoma.  Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the bones and in the soft tissues around the bones.

This is exactly what happened to Jen and Ella Edwards when Ella was only 9 years old!

Today, Jen and Ella join me to talk about Ella's cancer journey, what they learned about pediatric cancer treatments, the choices parents can and cannot make, and some of the practical tools they put in place to help Ella heal.  She is now 15 years old and shares advice for other pediatric cancer patients.

This is an inspiring episode that will surely touch your heart!

Connect with Jen and Ella:
https://www.ellastrong.org/

Suggested Resource Links:
EllaStrong Foundation - websiteEllaStrong Foundation - Instagram pageEllaStrong Foundation - FaceBook page: Team Ella EdwardsForever Fierce Foundation - Facebook page