Healthy Living by Willow Creek Springs

Joe Grumbine
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A podcast about practices to promote healthy lives featuring experts, businesses, and clients: we gather to share our stories about success, failure, exploration, and so much more. Our subscription episodes feature some personal and vulnerable, real-life stories that are sensitive to some of the general public. 

  1. 3d ago

    "Who will name the bees?" with Sarah Vosburgh

    Send us Fan Mail A mom with Alzheimer’s looks at her daughter and asks a question that’s tender, impossible, and weirdly practical: “How will you name them all?” That one line becomes the heart of our conversation with psychologist and author Sarah Vosburgh, whose memoir *Who Will Name the Bees?* traces the months from moving her mother into memory care to the day she died, while also reaching back into childhood and earlier adulthood to show what their relationship was before dementia rewrote it.  We talk about what Alzheimer’s disease can look like in real life, not just in brochures: slipping judgment, sticky notes everywhere, conversations that reset, and those startling moments when clarity returns for a beat. Sarah also shares the pressures that so many family caregivers and sandwich generation parents know well, juggling a full-time career, teenage daughters, and the daily emotional math of visiting, advocating, and trying not to agitate someone whose brain is “a mess” even when their face looks familiar. Along the way we touch on how trauma and illness can accelerate decline, including cancer treatment, chemo brain, and a house fire that forced others to step in.  Sarah explains why her memoir weaves poetry between scenes, and how writing began years later through insomnia, midnight notes, and a memoir class that built the book five pages at a time. The biggest takeaway is permission: you make the best decisions you can with the information you have, and you can’t survive caregiving without learning self-forgiveness. If this conversation helps, share it with someone walking through dementia caregiving, subscribe for more stories like this, and leave a review so more listeners can find the support. Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    36 min

  2. May 26

    What If The Warburg Effect Is A Distraction with Dr Robert Hoffman

    Send us Fan Mail Cancer gets framed as a mystery, but a lot of the confusion is self-inflicted. We sit down with Dr. Robert Hoffman, a lifelong cancer researcher who helped shape my own treatment path, and we push on a simple question that too many papers dodge: where are the controls with normal cells? When researchers skip that step, they can mistake general cell stress for a cancer-specific weakness and then build an entire story around it. That’s part of why ideas like the Warburg effect can spread as “truth” even when the underlying experiments do not hold up. From there, we talk about chemotherapy with zero sugarcoating. Chemo is toxic, and that toxicity is exactly why it hits fast-dividing cells, but Dr. Hoffman lays out why “necessary” does not automatically mean “sufficient,” especially for solid tumors. We unpack how I combined standard of care with methionine restriction and methioninase-based thinking, and why supporting therapy choices with real data matters more than hype. The biggest mind-bender is methionine addiction in cancer metabolism. Dr. Hoffman shares lab results showing normal cells can grow when methionine is replaced by homocysteine, while cancer cells often cannot, even when they are making plenty of methionine internally. So why does a cancer cell still need a tiny amount of external methionine to grow? If we can answer that, we may get closer to the basic mechanism of cancer, including links to methylation. We also cover HDRA drug response testing in 3D culture, the realities of funding, and how resistance emerges when patients stay on the same therapy too long. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope plus rigor, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next. Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    47 min

  3. May 24

    Why A Nervous System Reset Beats A One Size Diagnosis with Miriam Putnam

    Send us Fan Mail A mental health “diagnosis” can be subjective, but the consequences are real and sometimes irreversible. We talk with Miriam Putnam, a holistic mental health advocate, board-certified wellness coach, and freedom from stress counselor, about what she saw firsthand inside a system that often defaults to labels and pharmaceuticals even when people are begging for deeper answers. If you’ve ever wondered why the standard path can feel like trial-and-error, you’ll relate to this conversation. We get specific about what holistic mental health can mean in practice: looking at the body before assuming the mind is broken. We discuss comprehensive blood tests, vitamin and mineral status, vitamin D, hormones, liver stress, hidden infections, sleep quality, hydration, and inflammation and how these can drive anxiety, low mood, brain fog, and burnout. We also share why patient advocacy matters, how to push for better care, and why you always have the right to choose a different provider when something doesn’t feel right. From there, Miriam explains her “reset and rise” work with entrepreneurs and professionals who hit a wall after loss, relationship rupture, business pressure, or relentless stress loops. We talk about the “monkey brain,” long-term change versus short-lived fixes, and what it takes to rebuild clarity, peace of mind, and forward motion. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s overwhelmed, and leave a review with the biggest question you want answered next. Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    35 min

  4. May 22

    The Modern Hair Restoration Playbook From Scalp Health To Transplants with Dr Allen Bauman

    Send us Fan Mail Hair loss rarely happens all at once and that’s exactly why it catches so many people off guard. I sit down with Dr. Alan J. Baumann, MD, a board-certified hair restoration physician and founder of Bauman Medical, to get past the hype and talk about what actually drives thinning, shedding, and baldness, and what you can do before it becomes a “heroic” problem. We dig into the idea that hair restoration starts with a precision diagnosis, not a sales pitch. Genetics, chemotherapy hair loss, scalp inflammation, autoimmune issues, traction alopecia, and scarring all require different strategies, and Dr. Baumann explains how scalp health works like soil for a plant. If the scalp is inflamed or unhealthy, even great grafts can struggle, so treating conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis can be step one. We also talk about why hereditary hair loss is chronic and progressive, and how preserving existing hair can delay or prevent surgery. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of modern non-surgical hair loss treatments and how progress is measured with AI-powered microscopes and hair density analysis. We cover regenerative options like PRP, stem cell-derived exosomes, red light therapy, and lasers, plus why you often won’t “see” improvement in the mirror at 90 days but you can measure it. Then we demystify today’s hair transplant process: tiny grafts, single-follicle placement for natural hairlines, procedure-day comfort, and the artistry that separates natural results from obvious work. Finally, Dr. Baumann shares what he’s most excited about next: the stem cell era, follicle rejuvenation, and hair follicle stem cell banking. The mantra that ties it all together is simple and urgent: time equals follicles. If you’re noticing a receding hairline, crown thinning, or a widening part, hit play, share this with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If the show helps, leave a review and tell us what hair question you want answered. Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    34 min

  5. May 15

    Wake up to die again with Scott Lackey

    Send us Fan Mail Grit gets praised like it’s the whole answer, but what happens when grit runs out and life keeps coming? Joe Grumbine sits down with Scott Lackey, a military veteran, inventor, Ironman athlete, and author, to talk about the moments that shake you down to your DNA and the surprising way those moments can become your greatest leverage for healthy living. Scott shares the inner wake-up call that hit during COVID: “You’re not where you’re supposed to be,” followed by two words that changed everything, “broken promises.” That led him back to the goals he quietly abandoned, including finishing a full Ironman and finally writing his book, *Wake Up to Die Again: Breaking Who You Became, So You Can Be Who You’re Meant To Be*. We dig into self-trust, why some commitments are best made in private, and how real resilience comes from facing the exact fear you keep running from. Joe brings his own perspective from a recent cancer battle and the blunt question he asks anyone looking for a way out: “Do you want to live?” From mindset and behavior change to trauma, purpose, and discipline, we keep it practical and honest, with a powerful closing lesson: the answer isn’t always adding more goals, money, or noise. Sometimes the healthiest move is subtraction. If this conversation hits home, subscribe to the Healthy Living Podcast, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one promise you’re ready to keep starting today? Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    38 min

  6. May 12

    Stay Ahead Of Cancer with Dr Robert Hoffman

    Send us Fan Mail Cancer doesn’t just grow, it learns. Joe Grumbine and Dr. Robert Hoffman dig into a hard truth that too many patients discover late: tumors can change their behavior, their markers, and their vulnerabilities, even when a treatment plan looks “stable” on paper. We start with what sparked the conversation, a metastatic breast cancer case where old numbers look fine and a new number shifts, then use that as a launch point for how cancer adapts over time. We unpack why drug resistance can emerge after long stretches on the same therapy, why “recurrence” may be better understood as cancer regrouping, and how that changes the way you think about timing, sequencing, and strategy. Dr. Hoffman explains methionine dependence, methionine restriction, and oral methioninase, with a clear warning against naive single-solution thinking. We also get into adaptive therapy concepts like cycling treatment, plus the real-world tools that help you stay ahead: PET CT and other imaging, cancer-specific blood markers, and the growing role of circulating tumor DNA and circulating tumor cells in precision oncology. We also talk nuts and bolts that matter in daily life: why comparing lab results across different labs can mislead, how insurance realities shape testing, and why off-label targeted therapy is often just common sense when the genetic target matches. The conversation touches on emerging and controversial areas too, including ivermectin research signals and why intravenous vitamin C alongside chemo keeps coming up in clinical data conversations. If you want a practical, clear-eyed framework for long-term cancer surveillance and personalized cancer care, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a smarter plan, and leave a review with your biggest question about monitoring or resistance. Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    39 min

  7. May 10

    Love-Based Nursing with Winston Meikle

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt like healthcare is all process and no humanity, this conversation snaps that illusion in half. We’re joined by Winston Meikle, a lifelong nurse who started as a home health aide at 16, spent decades in critical care and the ER, and now leads hospital teams while teaching the next generation of clinicians. Along the way, he built a bold framework he calls The Power of Love, a nursing theory rooted in one core claim: true healing accelerates when care is infused with empathy, connection, and clear intention. We talk about what bedside nursing really looks like during open-heart recovery, why nurses carry the emotional weight most people never see, and how fear-based training can quietly erode compassion among healthcare workers. Winston lays out why love is not a sentimental feeling but a practical orientation, and why more compassion can be the antidote to burnout rather than its cause. We also get into patient advocacy, the limits of the standard of care, and the uncomfortable reality that you have to stay informed and vigilant to protect your own outcomes. Then we zoom out to the big ideas that inspired Winston to write: repeated “too consistent to be random” moments he witnessed in clinical practice, and how concepts from quantum physics and the observer effect shaped his thinking about consciousness, thoughts, words, and healing. He also shares what he’s building next, including Mobile Lab Tech to bring diagnostics into the community and Loving Care Partners to help patients navigate a complex system. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope and practical tools, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    39 min

  8. May 6

    How Nicholas Kelly Turned Cystic Fibrosis Into A Life Of Service

    Send us Fan Mail A terminal diagnosis doesn’t have to be the loudest voice in the room. We sit down with Nicholas Kelly, a Cleveland-born registered dietitian, author, dancer, and longtime cystic fibrosis advocate, to hear how he’s built a life driven by compassion, creativity, and grit while living with CF. Nicholas breaks down cystic fibrosis in plain language: the thick mucus, the lung damage over time, the GI and pancreas complications, and how cystic fibrosis-related diabetes can change everything. He shares the story of how his mother essentially diagnosed him decades ago, pushing through false tests and the harmful myth that African Americans don’t get CF. That moment sets the tone for a conversation about identity, family support, and refusing to let illness become your whole story. We also get practical about food. Nicholas explains what dietitians actually do, why he chose the field, and how his “meet you where you are” approach helps clients set goals they can stick with. He offers two anchors that apply to almost everyone: moderation and remembering that food is meant to be enjoyed and used as fuel. Along the way, he talks about his children’s books that teach CF care, his high-calorie cookbook for CF, athletes, and cancer pre and post chemo, and his advocacy work around minority representation and the CF modulator gap for the 10% who still lack effective options. If you care about nutrition, chronic illness, patient advocacy, or clinician-patient communication, this one will stay with you. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the show Support for Joe's Cure Here is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

    35 min
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A podcast about practices to promote healthy lives featuring experts, businesses, and clients: we gather to share our stories about success, failure, exploration, and so much more. Our subscription episodes feature some personal and vulnerable, real-life stories that are sensitive to some of the general public. 

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