Ground & Root Podcast

Dionne Detraz
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Welcome to the Ground & Root Podcast with Holistic Cancer Dietitian, Dionne Detraz. In this podcast we will explore science based & time tested holistic strategies that will enhance healing, prevent cancer, and ultimately help you have a long & healthy life.

  1. 6D AGO

    A Cancer Survivor’s Non-Toxic Lifestyle Plan

    A lump. A blunt doctor visit. Surgery scheduled days later. Brandon Weaver’s testicular cancer story starts fast, and what he did after recovery is even more interesting: he built a realistic system for reducing toxic load and supporting detox that he’s kept up for years.  In today's episode I sit down with Brandon to talk through what “surveillance” really looks like over time, how he stays diligent without spiraling, and why learning from the medical exam itself shaped his own self-check habits.  We break down the food, home, and habit changes he actually maintains five years later and how he stays consistent through discomfort. Here's some of what we're covering: • Brandon’s diagnosis story and rapid surgery timeline • Surveillance plan basics including markers and imaging • Self-check routines and learning from clinician exams • Organic produce priorities & reading ingredient labels • Switching from nonstick cookware to stainless steel • Water filtration & air purification at home and cost-saving strategies • Choosing organic cotton essentials closest to skin • Swapping personal care and cleaning products • Quarterly fasting-mimicking approach for cellular cleanup • Infrared sauna habit stacking with binders and dry brushing Plus so much more! If you’re ready to make one smart change instead of chasing perfection, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs motivation, and leave a review with the one habit you’re committing to next. 👉 Resources mentioned on today's episode: 1- Environmental Working Group 2- Pact Organic Clothing 3- AirDoctor Air Filter 4- Hydroviv Water Filter 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    48 min

  2. APR 22

    Detox Pathways For Cancer Prevention

    Detox isn’t a product you buy or a weekend cleanse you “power through.” It’s the quiet, daily work of keeping your body’s drainage systems open so inflammation and toxins don’t linger, recirculate, and add to your cancer risk over time.  In today's episode we break down the six core detoxification pathways in a simple, practical way: lymph, liver, kidneys, colon, skin, and lungs. You’ll learn what each pathway is responsible for, what “sluggish” can feel like in real life, and the most effective habits to support healthy detox function.  Here's some of what we're covering: • the sink analogy for toxic burden and why backups happen • lymph basics, signs of sluggish flow, and the best ways to move lymph • how to better support the liver with diet • strategies to enhance elimination through the gut, kidneys, & skin • why stress and poor sleep slow detox, plus emotional and energetic “inputs” to clean up • fasting basics + when supplements may help, including binders and targeted support based on labs and genetics • putting it all together into a simple daily plan 👉 Resources mentioned on today's episode: 1- Environmental Working Group 2- The Healing Accelerator Spring Detox Challenge 3- Episode 2: Why Cancer Grows Enjoying our content? Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share this with someone who is looking for a healthy reset, and leave a review to help more people find the show. 🙏 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    31 min

  3. APR 15

    Non-Toxic First Aid & Skin Care That Works

    Your “clean” routine might be spotless in the kitchen and still toxic in the first aid drawer. We’re zooming in on one of the most overlooked cancer prevention strategies: lowering toxic burden from the products we rub into our skin when we’re burned, itchy, scraped up, breaking out, or just trying to “stay clean.” In today's episode I'm joined by Jodi Scott, founder and CEO of Green Goo, a plant-based first aid and herbal wellness company. We are talking all about plant-based alternatives that support the skin microbiome, calm inflammation, and help the body stop “swimming upstream.” Here's some of what we're covering: • why first aid products can be a major source of toxic exposure • parabens, petroleum, phthalates, and endocrine disruptors on skin • how the skin connects to the nervous system and immune regulation • why the skin microbiome matters for inflammation, odor, and repair • using skin as a “nutrition portal” with supportive botanicals • why stopping soap can help rebuild the skin barrier and hydration • Green Goo First Aid as a multi-use salve for cuts, bites, blisters, and more • Skin Repair for burns, scars, eczema-prone skin, and radiation sensitivity If this conversation changes the way you think about skincare, detox pathways, and non-toxic living, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. More about today's guest & how to connect with her: Jodi Scott is the founder and CEO of Green Goo, a plant-based first aid and herbal wellness company rooted in traditional herbal medicine and modern science. With a background in biology and health psychology, she focuses on the connection between skin health, immune regulation, and reducing toxic burden. Jodi is passionate about helping families create safer, non-toxic home environments that support the body’s natural healing processes. 👉 Website: https://www.greengoo.com/  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greengoohelps 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelps 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    51 min

  4. APR 8

    Spring Detox Basics: Where To Start To Enhance Cancer Prevention

    A spring reset sounds nice until you realize how much “stuff” we’re exposed to every day.  We're kicking off a month-long focus on detox and cleansing with the true first step: awareness. Before we talk about supporting detoxification pathways, we have to get clear on what’s actually adding to your toxic burden and which exposures you can realistically reduce.  In today's episode we will dive into the modern-day toxic load we live with and why lowering exposure matters for staying cancer free. We will also share a simple framework to spot what is coming in through air, food, water, and skin so you can make realistic swaps without chasing perfection. Here's some of what we're covering: • examples of known and probable carcinogens in daily life • how toxins create oxidative stress & DNA damage which increase cancer risk • the sink-and-drain model for toxic burden and detox support • why genetics can change detox capacity and inflammation response • what exposures to audit from your environment & lifestyle • plus simple low-hanging swaps you can make to start reducing your toxic burden today 👉 Resources mentioned on today's episode: 1- Environmental Working Group 2- The Healing Accelerator Spring Detox Challenge 3- Episode 2: Why Cancer Grows Enjoying our content? Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share this with someone who wants a safer home and lower toxin exposure, and leave a review to help more people find the show. 🙏 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    32 min

  5. MAR 25

    Why The Doctor Sent Her To Buy Tea

    A single cup of tea can be comfort, but it can also be strategy. On today's episode I’m joined by Maria Uspenski, founder of The Tea Spot and author of Cancer Hates Tea, for a conversation that starts with her ovarian cancer diagnosis and opens into the surprising science and daily practice of using tea for recovery, prevention, and calm. We get specific about what the research actually points to: polyphenol antioxidants across true tea (Camellia sinensis), why green tea gets so much attention, and what makes EGCG a standout compound. Maria explains the real-world differences between matcha and leaf tea, why Japanese green teas are often prized for quality, and how harvest timing can matter as much as the label. Here's some of what we're covering: • Why green tea dominates research and what makes EGCG stand out • What counts as "tea" versus herbal infusions and why the distinction matters • The main tea types: green, black, oolong, white, puer, yellow • Simple rule for consistency: drink the tea you love most • Teas for digestion, endurance, energy, focus, and nervous system support • When to drink tea for health benefits and polyphenol bioavailability • Adaptogens in cancer care support and favorite options like ashwagandha and tulsi • How to buy fresh tea, taste before investing, and store by tea type If you’ve been trying to “do the perfect anti-cancer diet” and feeling overwhelmed, this is your reminder to keep it simple and sustainable. Perhaps simply start with a daily cup of antioxidant-rich tea! Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. More about today's guest & how to connect with her: Maria Uspenski is the founder and CEO of The Tea Spot, a Certified B Corp and Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to empowering wellness through tea. An MIT- trained mechanical engineer, Maria holds multiple U.S. patents for Steepware® innovations that modernize tea preparation and make daily wellness rituals more accessible. Her journey began after discovering the profound impact of whole leaf tea on her own recovery from illness — an experience that shaped her mission to bring the health benefits of tea to more people through science- backed, functional blends. A recognized tea industry leader and wellness advocate, Maria has been featured in national media and has lectured widely on the role of tea in preventive health. She is the author of the best seller "Cancer Hates Tea" (2016) and co-author of "101 Teas to Steep Before You Die" (2025). She continues to lead The Tea Spot with a deep commitment to innovation, education, and social impact. 👉 Website: https://www.theteaspot.com/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theteaspot/  👉 Books: 101 Teas to Steep Before You Die & Cancer Hates Tea 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    54 min

  6. MAR 18

    What If Your Next Meal Changed Your Cancer Risk?

    Most “anti-cancer diet” advice either turns into fear-based restriction or becomes so vague it’s useless.  At Ground & Root we take a different path: a clear, balanced, research-informed way to nourish your body so it’s harder for cancer to grow...whether you’re actively in a cancer journey or focused on prevention and staying cancer free. In today's episode we break down our anti-cancer dietary approach and explain why balance and variety beat rigid restriction for long-term healing. We also share a research-backed grocery list of foods that support detox pathways, blood sugar balance, inflammation control, immune function, and healthy cell signaling. Here's some of what we're covering: The four hallmarks of our dietary approach including nutrient density, macro balancing, system support, and personalizationOur top anti-cancer foods to prioritize including cruciferous vegetables, alliums, leafy greens, beets, carrots, mushrooms, berries, citrus, spices, and green teaWhat these foods may support including DNA repair, apoptosis, lower inflammation, immune surveillance, and detoxificationHow certain foods and phytonutrients may help suppress cancer stem cells linked with relapse and metastasisPlus lifestyle practices that can complement food choices to target cancer stem cellsIf you’re ready to make food feel empowering again, hit play, take notes, and build your next grocery list with intention.  👉 And once you've listened if you decide you'd like more nutrition guidance, here are 3 ways we can support you: 1- Receive a personalized plan inside our coaching program. Schedule a FREE strategy session to learn more 2- Join the self‑paced Enhance Your Plate course 3- Grab the Cancer Diet Cookbook for 100 recipes that put these ideas on your plate (or get it FREE when you join either the course or our coaching program) As always, if you're enjoying our content, please help us spread the word by sharing, subscribing, & leaving a review. 🙏 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    28 min

  7. MAR 11

    What Your Thyroid Reveals About Inflammation, Immunity, And Cancer Prevention

    What 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 master speed regulator across systemswhy autoimmunity starts silent and how to screenwhy a full thyroid panel plus antibodies and oxidative markers is important to monitorthe role of iodine in thyroid health & cancer preventionimmune drains from viruses, gut issues, toxins, trainingantioxidants that protect thyroid and lower riskpostpartum shifts, perimenopause, and hormone monitoringYou will also learn which foods can help move the needle...like selenium from Brazil nuts, sulfur-rich veggies for glutathione, vitamin E from olive oil, vitamin A from organ meats & more. By aligning smarter screening with a stepwise plan—lower inflammation, rebuild resilience, and only then fine-tune iodine—you reinforce the same systems that keep cancer risk low and daily energy steady. If this helped you see your thyroid in a new light, tap follow, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. More about today's guest & how to connect with her: Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian, board certified sports nutritionist, and functional medicine expert providing solutions for thyroid, hormones and autoimmunity in active women and athletes. She holds advanced certifications in functional endocrinology, environmental toxins, advanced blood chemistry and is internationally licensed as a Micro-immunotherapy practitioner. She's been featured in Forbes, Shape, Insider, and national TV. Lauren runs her private practice, Functional Fueling Nutrition, and hosts the Strength in Hormones Podcast. 👉 Website: www.functionalfueling.com 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functional.fueling/  👉 Podcast: https://functionalfueling.com/category/podcast/  PLUS resources shared on today's episode: 👉 Lauren's Thyroid Inflammation Lab Decoder Guide   👉 Lauren's Functional Thyroid Foundations  👉 Episode 9 Interview with Lauren: Hidden Link Between Thyroid health & Breast Cancer 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    41 min

  8. MAR 4

    Designing An Anti‑Cancer Diet You Can Actually Follow

    Are 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 extreme plan or a second career in meal prep. Here's some of what we're covering: • our Ground & Root 3‑pillar approach • five core principles for real‑world meals • macro balance with higher protein and lower carbs • meal timing, overnight fasting and seasonal ketosis • blood sugar and insulin control strategies • anti‑inflammatory foods and what to limit • immune support and microbiome nourishment • personalization with labs, lifestyle and preferences If you’re ready for more nutrition guidance, we have 3 ways to support you: 1- Receive a personalized plan inside our coaching program. Schedule a FREE strategy session to learn more 2- Join the self‑paced Enhance Your Plate course 3- Grab the Cancer Diet Cookbook for 100 recipes that put these ideas on your plate (or get it FREE when you join either the course or our coaching program) As always, if you're enjoying our content, please help us spread the word by sharing, subscribing, & leaving a review. 🙏 🌿 Let's Connect 🌿 Explore Coaching Join Us On Substack  Watch Episodes on YouTube  Follow Us on Instagram

    25 min
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Welcome to the Ground & Root Podcast with Holistic Cancer Dietitian, Dionne Detraz. In this podcast we will explore science based & time tested holistic strategies that will enhance healing, prevent cancer, and ultimately help you have a long & healthy life.

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  • Creator
    Dionne Detraz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ground & Root Podcast
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    Ground & Root Podcast

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