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Discover how to transform the most challenging chapter of your life with Jim Mann's inspiring podcast. As a stage 4 cancer survivor, and a HealingStrong Group Leader, Jim interviews famous musical artists like Tasha Layton, Ellie Holcomb, Katy Nichole, and Tim Timmons, as well as health influencers who beat incurable diseases like depression and addiction. Through humor and a renewed sense of purpose, guests courageously share their stories of overcoming the toughest times and learning to trust God. Tune in to Jim's powerful podcast to find hope and inspiration.

  1. 137: I Became the CEO of My Own Body; Stage 2B Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (Breast Cancer), Lupus | Julia Chiappetta

    6D AGO

    137: I Became the CEO of My Own Body; Stage 2B Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (Breast Cancer), Lupus | Julia Chiappetta

    Julia Chiappetta was at the peak of her career, running a high-pressure consulting business, traveling the globe, when a diagnosis of stage 2B infiltrating ductal carcinoma and lupus stopped everything. Rather than follow the conventional path her oncologist demanded, Julia leaned into prayer, deep research, and a rigorous integrative protocol: a 30-day water fast, raw food veganism, juicing, the Gerson protocol, detoxing her home of every chemical and synthetic product, and rebuilding her sleep and stress habits from the ground up. A trip to MD Anderson, facilitated by a cousin on staff, became a turning point when Dr. Marek Ross told her that her bloodwork had nearly normalized in just 90 days. A lumpectomy with clean margins followed, and Julia has been thriving for 26 years. She now helps carry the legacy of the Annie Appleseed Project, the organization founded by her late friend Ann Fonfa, providing free education and advocacy to anyone navigating a cancer diagnosis. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    37 min
  2. 136: All You Need Is a Heart to Serve, We Equip & Empower the Rest | Janet Everhart

    MAY 15

    136: All You Need Is a Heart to Serve, We Equip & Empower the Rest | Janet Everhart

    Janet Everhart, Director of Volunteer Programs at HealingStrong, joins host Jim Mann for a conversation that's equal parts practical guide and heartfelt encouragement. As the face behind the video curriculum and a nine-year veteran of the organization, Janet breaks down exactly what it takes to start and lead a Healing Strong support group, and spoiler: it's less than you think. She walks through the 12-lesson curriculum, the leader resources, the monthly support calls, mentors, chaplains, and prayer teams available to every group leader. She and Jim also discuss what makes HealingStrong groups different: the faith component, the holistic pillars, and the sense of community that makes people feel like they're at Disney World rather than fighting cancer. From meeting in a coffee shop to Zooming in from Nigeria or Trinidad and Tobago, this episode makes clear that if your area doesn't have a group, that might be your sign to start one. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    36 min
  3. 135: I Was Too Healthy to Have Cancer, Endometrial Cancer | Lisa Beck

    MAY 8

    135: I Was Too Healthy to Have Cancer, Endometrial Cancer | Lisa Beck

    Lisa Beck, a fitness-focused director of operations from Keller, Texas, was so healthy she wasn't even nervous about her biopsy. The call telling her she had endometrial cancer stopped her in her tracks. What followed was two years of navigating conflicting diagnoses (serous vs. endometrioid cancer), doctors eager to remove everything they could, and her own fierce determination to slow down and make informed decisions. She sought opinions at Texas Oncology, MD Anderson, and Memorial Sloan Kettering, eventually discovered a BRCA1 mutation, and pursued integrative treatments in Tijuana alongside conventional care. Three years cancer-free, Lisa now leads a HealingStrong group in Keller and is newly addicted to pickleball. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    31 min
  4. 134: When God Carries You Through, Medically Fragile Son | Kitsi Tribble

    MAY 1

    134: When God Carries You Through, Medically Fragile Son | Kitsi Tribble

    Kitsi Tribble had fully vaccinated her first two children without question — but when her youngest, Grayson, was born with Down syndrome, she felt an unsettled conviction to slow down and research before proceeding. Under pressure from their pediatrician and unable to find clear answers fast enough, she went against her instincts. What followed was a cascade of medical crises: infant spasms, multiple rounds of high-dose steroids, aspiration, heart failure, and four months in the ICU — including ten minutes when Grayson's heart stopped completely. He wasn't expected to survive. When he did, the seizures were gone — something doctors couldn't explain, but Kitsi knew exactly who to thank. She came home with a medically fragile baby, a feeding tube, twelve medications to wean, and no pediatrician willing to see an unvaccinated child. What she did have was a plan — built quietly during those long hospital days watching Chris Wark's Square One modules — and a conviction that God had already shown her the way forward. Through whole foods, a naturopathic pediatrician, and stubborn faith, Grayson weaned off every medication, including his thyroid meds, within a year of coming home. Kitsi's mother's story runs alongside his — a stage four endometrial cancer diagnosis that confounded her oncologist when surgery revealed nothing left behind. Now Kitsi leads a HealingStrong group in Six Mile, South Carolina, walking alongside others who know what it means to be told there's nothing more medicine can do. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    35 min
  5. 133: You Don't Need All the Answers to Start a Group | Keith and Judy Hook

    APR 24

    133: You Don't Need All the Answers to Start a Group | Keith and Judy Hook

    Keith and Judy Hook return to the I AM HealingStrong Podcast to share what nearly six years of group leadership has taught them. What started as an in-person group just before COVID quickly became a thriving Zoom community — now drawing 15–25 participants each month from across the country and around the world. Keith and Judy walk Jim through how they structure their meetings, how they divide roles based on their individual strengths, and how organic connections within their group — like a volunteer who reads healing books aloud to a member losing her sight — have become some of their greatest joys. Whether you're on the fence about starting a group or just looking for fresh ideas, this conversation is a warm and practical reminder that availability matters far more than expertise. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    36 min
  6. 132: Seed Oils, Inflammation, and Your Health | Cherie Calbom

    APR 17

    132: Seed Oils, Inflammation, and Your Health | Cherie Calbom

    Cherie Calbom, known as "The Juice Lady," joins Jim for her third appearance on the show to unpack one of the hottest health topics today — seed oils. Cherie traces the surprisingly economic origins of vegetable oils, explains why the "hateful eight" oils are fueling chronic inflammation, and breaks down the omega-6 to omega-3 imbalance that may be at the root of cancer, heart disease, dementia, and more. She also shares which oils are safe to cook with, how to read sneaky food labels, and how the body can begin repairing itself once the bad fats are removed. Plus, a preview of her new book, The Truth About Seed Oils, packed with a shopping guide, restaurant tips, and 50+ healthy recipes. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    38 min
  7. 131: Parental Instincts, and Integrative Medicine, Stage Four Neuroblastoma | Ryan Sternagel

    APR 10

    131: Parental Instincts, and Integrative Medicine, Stage Four Neuroblastoma | Ryan Sternagel

    Ryan Sternagel of The Stern Method joins Jim to share the remarkable story of his son Ryder, diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma just eleven days before his first birthday. Ryan and his wife Teddy refused to follow the conventional path blindly — pushing back on an escalating chemo protocol, relocating from Seattle to Utah for both personal liberty and natural health resources, and building a non-toxic home in the woods where they now raise three kids, grow food, and keep horses, donkeys, and chickens. Ryan shares how integrative approaches — juicing, IV vitamin C, supplements, energy work, and EMF reduction — ran alongside (and eventually replaced) conventional treatment, and how that journey became a mission to help other cancer families through The Stern Method, the Going Integrative Plus membership, and their supplement company Our Health Naturally. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    41 min
  8. 130: When Food Became Medicine, Lymphocytic Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Autoimmune Conditions, Rare Brain Malformation| Sheila Hampton-Robb

    APR 3

    130: When Food Became Medicine, Lymphocytic Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Autoimmune Conditions, Rare Brain Malformation| Sheila Hampton-Robb

    Sheila Hampton-Robb shares a deeply moving story shaped by profound loss and unexpected healing. After losing her father to lymphocytic leukemia, her mother to multiple myeloma, and her oldest sister to glioblastoma, Sheila began to fear her own health when she developed concerning symptoms: breast pain, lung pain, GI issues, and an autoimmune skin condition. Around the same time, her youngest daughter, Ella, born with a rare brain malformation and intractable daily seizures, was near death after 14 years of intensive medical care. A chance encounter with holistic health content led Sheila to radically change both her and Ella's diet; switching to a raw, plant-based diet, eliminating toxins, and removing inflammatory products from their home. The results were swift and remarkable: Ella went from sleeping 22 hours a day to being awake 13 hours, her seizures stopped, and she came off 50 of 53 medications. Sheila's own symptoms resolved completely. Tragically, Ella passed away roughly a year and a half later from complications following a hospital procedure, not from her original condition. Out of that grief, Sheila launched Ebert Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, now serving others through nutrition, applied kinesiology, and faith-centered healing. HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org

    40 min
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Discover how to transform the most challenging chapter of your life with Jim Mann's inspiring podcast. As a stage 4 cancer survivor, and a HealingStrong Group Leader, Jim interviews famous musical artists like Tasha Layton, Ellie Holcomb, Katy Nichole, and Tim Timmons, as well as health influencers who beat incurable diseases like depression and addiction. Through humor and a renewed sense of purpose, guests courageously share their stories of overcoming the toughest times and learning to trust God. Tune in to Jim's powerful podcast to find hope and inspiration.

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  • Creator
    HealingStrong
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 I AM HealingStrong
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