Healthy Living by Willow Creek Springs

Joe Grumbine
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Self-Improvement
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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. 2d ago

    Your Words Shape Your Life When You Believe with Bishop Socrates Charos

    Send us Fan Mail A Greek American immigrant becomes a Hollywood talent scout, then hears a call that flips his life in a completely different direction. We’re joined by Bishop Socrates Charos, founder of Church of All Nations in Clearwater, Florida, for a fast-moving conversation that blends personal story, Christian faith, and an intense focus on healing, joy, and the power of spoken words. We talk through Socrates’ path from engineering to entertainment, what he says changed when he stepped into ministry, and why he keeps repeating a simple idea: “I don’t know what I’m doing” but I’m willing to serve. He shares bold testimonies and beliefs about spiritual healing through prayer, the authority he associates with the name of Jesus, and why he thinks people overcomplicate what faith is supposed to look like. You’ll also hear us dig into the emotional side of healthy living: how constant negativity and complaining can become a trap, and how choosing love, joy, and peace can reshape the way you experience your day. The conversation opens up even wider when we connect healing to the outdoors. We discuss gardens as sanctuary spaces, nature as a restorative practice, and the heartbreak of habitat loss when development pushes animals out. If you care about holistic health, mindset, spiritual wellness, and how community choices affect mental health and the environment, you’ll find plenty to wrestle with here. If this conversation challenges you or encourages you, subscribe to the Healthy Living Podcast, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What part of the talk did you agree with, and what did you question? 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

  2. 5d ago

    Natural Remedies And Community Care Can Change Lives with Nita Watson

    Send us Fan Mail A garden can do what four walls never will. We sit down with Nita Watson to share the real story behind a Health and Wellness Day we’re building at the Gardens of Hope in the Inland Empire and why “restoration for mind, body, and spirit” is more than a slogan when you can feel nature working on your nervous system in real time. If you care about holistic health, community wellness, and practical healing tools, this conversation lays out what we’re creating and how you can plug in.  Nita also takes us through her mission-driven work, including the Free Indeed Reentry Project and the impact of helping people clear past records through expungement and dismissal. We talk about how justice, stability, and health are connected, and why coalition-building matters when a community is trying to climb out of stress, chronic illness, and systems that profit from keeping people stuck.  From there, we get into cannabis wellness and clean skin care in a way that stays grounded. Nita shares why she relies on Willow Creek Springs CBD products day to day, and we unpack the difference between masking symptoms and supporting the body’s natural balance. We also preview a new white label product line through Black Gold Urban Grow Hemp Care Consulting, designed with melanated skin in mind, plus why reading ingredient labels matters when so many “beauty” products are packed with petroleum-based fillers and harsh additives.  If this resonates, subscribe so you don’t miss the monthly updates leading into the October event, share this with a friend who needs better options, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. What would you want to experience at a true community wellness day? 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

  3. Jul 10

    Why Do We Guess At Chemo When We Can Test with Dr Robert Hoffman

    Send us Fan Mail What if the next meaningful step in cancer care is not another buzzword, but a simple shift toward better testing and smarter nutrient control? Joe Grumbine sits down with Dr. Robert Hoffman for a candid, science-first conversation about keeping cancer in check by targeting what tumors need to grow, and why patients often have to push the system to get the most rational options. We start with cancer metabolism and methionine dependence, including the low methionine diet and the methioninase enzyme approach. Then we dig into a mind-bending possibility: using the gut microbiome like a factory by inoculating it with bacteria that produce methioninase. Dr. Hoffman explains the research using E. coli strains that can generate active methioninase in the digestive tract, what “tumor targeting bacteria” means, and why defanged Salmonella and oral delivery raise big questions about safety, regulation, and real-world feasibility. From there, we tackle personalized cancer treatment the way hospitals already handle infections: culture and sensitivity testing. Dr. Hoffman walks through decades of chemosensitivity testing history and the practical promise of 3D tumor culture methods like the histoculture drug response assay (HDRA). We also confront the uncomfortable reasons these tools are not widespread, including guidelines, incentives, workflow friction, and how tumor boards can devolve into guessing when time is short. If you care about precision oncology that actually earns the word “precision,” this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs more options, and leave a review so more patients can find the conversation. What part of this would you want your cancer center to offer first? 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

  4. Jul 8

    From Rocket Science To Regenerative Skin Care With Food Grade Botanicals

    Send us Fan Mail A broken bottle of luxury skin care that eats through carpet. A beloved horse with a frisbee-sized wound that’s “supposed” to end in euthanasia. Two founders who refuse to accept that harsh chemicals and empty promises are just the price of looking good. That’s where our conversation with Natalie Novak and Ron Webb begins, and it quickly turns into a deep dive on regenerative skincare, topical nutrient signaling, and why your skin deserves the same respect you give the rest of your body.  Natalie shares the moment she started questioning cosmetic ingredients, regulation, and hormone-mimicking chemicals, then how her path through aesthetics, massage therapy, and farm-made formulations shaped her standards for non-toxic, organic, food grade body care. Ron brings a rare lens from aerospace engineering and plant drug research, explaining how improving bioavailability and identifying what’s actually inside botanical extracts can change outcomes, not just marketing language. We also dig into hydration storage, glycosaminoglycans like hyaluronic acid, and why “plumping” is not the same as real skin support.  We go beyond the face into fascia, cellulite, lymphatic drainage, scarring, eczema, and chronic discomfort patterns that may be tied to restricted tissue. You’ll hear why KPS Essentials is showing up in med spas and functional medicine offices, how practitioner education is shaping their next steps, and the closing message we can’t stop thinking about: your thoughts can make you sick or help you heal.  If you value clean beauty that actually performs, wildcrafted botanical skincare, and science-forward skin health, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. 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

  5. Jul 7

    The 40 Over 40 Blueprint For Midlife Energy with Kyle Hulsebus

    Send us Fan Mail Most people treat health like a scoreboard: no pain, no problem. But what if that’s exactly why so many of us hit midlife feeling stuck, tired, and quietly unfulfilled even when nothing looks “wrong”? We sit down with Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a third-generation chiropractor and health and human potential specialist, to make a bigger definition of wellness feel usable. His anchor idea is simple and challenging: health means wholeness, not just symptom control. We talk about why the 40s and 50s can trigger a deep reassessment of purpose, relationships, work, and identity and why blaming everything on aging or hormones misses the real point. Kyle shares how he looks for root causes, not just targets, including a powerful story where a recurring physical problem didn’t truly resolve until a hard conversation happened in real life. The thread running through it all is alignment: how your nervous system, your habits, and your environment work together to either support healing or keep you stuck in the same loop. Kyle also breaks down his 40 Over 40 program, a set of 40 short, practical daily actions designed to restore engagement, direction, and mission after 40. Some are classic longevity habits like breathing, walking, and movement. Others are deliberately unexpected “pattern breakers” like playing games and people watching without judgment, meant to widen your sense of possibility and loosen rigid stories about who you are allowed to be. If you’re searching for holistic health after 40, midlife wellness strategies, chiropractic philosophy, or simple habits for longevity, you’ll come away with multiple next steps you can try today. If this conversation helps you rethink your health, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s in a midlife pivot, and leave a review so more people can find it. 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

  6. Jun 30

    When AI Says Salmon Is Fine with Dr Robert Hoffman

    Send us Fan Mail AI can sound certain while being dangerously incomplete, and we open with a perfect example: a confident answer about methionine that falls apart the moment you compare it to published research and real patient outcomes. From there, we get very specific about cancer metabolism, why many tumors show a strong dependence on the amino acid methionine, and how methionine restriction turns nutrition into a practical part of evidence-based cancer care. We also talk plainly about food myths, including why “healthy” options like salmon can be context-dependent when methionine load becomes the variable that matters. We then dig into the most exciting clinical takeaway: combination therapy. Dr. Robert Hoffman shares decades of lab and clinical direction showing that creating a low-methionine environment, including the use of methioninase, can make standard treatments work better. We discuss how this interacts with chemotherapy, immunotherapy (including Keytruda), and other tools already used in oncology, plus the real-world hope that improved effectiveness could allow lower doses for frailer patients while preserving results. From there we get honest about the system: guidelines-based oncology, why large institutions resist personalization, and why patient advocacy is often the difference between a cookie-cutter plan and a plan that fits the person. We also cover advanced detection and follow-up, including methionine PET imaging (MatPET), PSA monitoring, and why “no evidence of disease” should shift your focus toward vigilance, trend data, and early detection rather than a full return to old habits. If this conversation helps you think more clearly about cancer nutrition, precision oncology, methionine restriction, and smarter follow-up, share it with someone who needs it, subscribe, and leave a review. What part of your care would you challenge first if you had better information? 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

  7. Jun 19

    What If Healing Starts With Trusting Yourself with Richard McCuen

    Send us Fan Mail A cancer diagnosis has a way of stripping life down to one brutal question: who’s really driving your health decisions? Joe Grumbine sits down with returning guest Richard McCuen, a military veteran who’s been through grief, injury, and a pancreatic cancer scare that forced him to rebuild his life from the ground up. We talk about what changed after watching cancer up close, why “wait and see” can be dangerous, and how recovery often starts with the unglamorous basics you control every day. We dig into nutrition and lifestyle shifts that made a measurable difference, including cutting processed foods and dairy, focusing on hydration and minerals, and leaning hard into plant nutrition and chlorophyll-rich greens. Joe also shares how he used oxygenation, movement, and heat during his own cancer fight, then breaks down metastasis in clear language so listeners can understand what “spreading” actually means and why the body’s internal environment matters. Then we get practical about the healthcare system, especially VA healthcare. Richard explains what it’s like to navigate rotating primary care providers, delays, and bureaucracy, plus the benefits many veterans don’t realize they can request. We also make a point that applies to everyone: evidence matters, sources matter, and the best plan is often a smart mix of Western medicine and supportive natural tools tailored to your case. If you care about healthy living, cancer recovery, veteran health, or patient advocacy, hit play, share this with someone who needs hope and a clear plan, and subscribe, rate, and review so more people can find these conversations. 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

  8. Jun 18

    What If Trust Is The Real Bottom Line? with Rob Carrol

    Send us Fan Mail Trust isn’t a soft concept, it’s the invisible system running everything from your closest relationships to the way a factory floor performs. Joe Grumbine sits down with leadership coach and continuous improvement specialist Rob Carroll to unpack why so many teams feel stuck even when they have smart people, good tools, and clear goals. When trust breaks, execution drags, costs climb, and organizations build layers of workarounds just to function. Rob shares the unusual path that shaped his approach, from decades in manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma problem solving to time on stage as a singer, where connection and eye contact are everything. That same lesson shows up at work: if people don’t feel seen, they don’t feel safe, and improvement never sticks. We talk about rebuilding workplace trust through presence, deep listening, and a practical leadership mindset Rob calls “hanging an imaginary 10 over everyone’s forehead” so your actions match the value you say you hold. You’ll also hear a powerful story from an aluminum mill where Rob suits up alongside frontline associates to solve a hazardous process no one wanted to touch, proving that servant leadership can unlock real operational excellence. Rob then explains his move toward human-centered continuous improvement, including a structured trust assessment that puts numbers to culture and connects trust to measurable gains like throughput, quality, and cost reduction. If you care about leadership development, employee engagement, and healthier relationships at work and at home, this conversation will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a leader who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. 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

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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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