Podcast

Lorenzo Cohen, PhD, is the Richard E. Haynes Distinguished Professor in Clinical Cancer Prevention and director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is the former vice-chair of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health and is a founding member and past president of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Dr. Cohen has published more than 185 scientific articles in top medical journals and has edited two books on integrative medicine for cancer care.Alison Jefferies, MEd, has worked extensively as an educator in museums, classrooms, and now helping individuals, families, and communities learn about anticancer living. She has a Master’s in Educational Psychology and is finishing a Wellness Coaching Certification. She helps people find strategies that work for them and makes the often-daunting task of finding a path forward, visible and doable, in the area of lifestyle change.Cohen and Jefferies live in Houston with their three children. They are the authors of the book Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of SixDuring our conversation, Lorenzo and Alison speak about Lorenzo’s melanoma diagnosis and how his research helped in his healing, how to best support a caregiver, the (Mix of Six) areas to look at when on a healing journey, how to help cancer related fatigue, easy diet tips that everyone can do, why you should be careful with fermented foods, and their best advice for anyone going through cancer.For more information, go to anticancer-living.com and anticancerlifestyle.orgThe Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by thekarlfeldtcenter.com

Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., cell biologist and lecturer, is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking stem cell research at Stanford University. He is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, The Honeymoon Effect, and co- author with Steve Bhaerman of Spontaneous Evolution. Bruce received the 2009 prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony.During our conversation, Bruce shares what people with the BRCA mutation must know, the new science of Epigenetics, the fact that 90% of cancers have no family lineage, how we download programs from our parents and surroundings the first 7 years of life, how genes are turned on and off by our experiences, how we can change our subconscious programming to change our health for good, and his most important healing advice.For more information visit www.brucelipton.comThe Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by thekarlfeldtcenter.com

Brandon LaGreca, Lac, MAcOM, is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Wisconsin and nationally certified in the practice of Oriental Medicine. In 2015, Brandon was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He achieved full remission eight months later by following an integrative medicine protocol that included immunotherapy without the use of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. Brandon is a thought leader in the synthesis of traditional and functional medicine, having written numerous articles on the subject. He is the author of “Cancer and EMF Radiation: How to Protect Yourself from the Silent Carcinogen of Ellectropollution,” and “Cancer, Stress & Mindset: Focusing the Mind to Empower Healing and Resilience.” He shares his thoughts at EmpoweredPatientBlog.com
During our conversation, Brandon shares what led him to discover he had stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, how his background in integrative and holistic health helped him advocate for his treatment plan, how to figure out the right treatment plan for you, how to listen to your intuition, how to cultivate an anti-cancer mindset, and how to protect yourself from EMF radiation.
For more information and to purchase Brandon’s books, go to brandonlagreca.com
The Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by thekarlfeldtcenter.com

Dr. Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician with three decades of clinical experience in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illnesses. He is co-author of the Hay House book “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies” with Dr. Mark Stengler as well as a co-author with Jack Canfield in the anthology “Success Breakthroughs” and the Lioncrest Publishing book “Cancer… The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.”. Dr. A is a frequent CME speaker and writer and has extended his educational outreach by creating an online CE website “ConsultDrA.com” and Advanced Applications in Medical Practice (AAMP) conferences.”
During our conversation, Dr. Anderson shares why there has been an increase in cancer cases today, how we can lessen our toxic burden to reduce our cancer risk, how to make sure we are drinking clean water, how to find a provider for safe detoxification, what complementary therapies are safe to do in conjunction with traditional cancer therapies, and what all anti-cancer diets have in common.
As Dr. A mentions in the podcast, check here to find a provider that practices environmental medicine near you: https://envmedicine.com/find-a-provider/
The Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by thekarlfeldtcenter.com

Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe). He is the founder of Integrative HBOT, a worldwide telemedicine practice where he consults, educates patients and clinics using his novel approach to hyperbaric therapy that includes cutting edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (using the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personal practices, synergistic technologies (new and ancient), and more.Dr. Scott’s formal titles include Cofounder of OneBase Health, COO of Health Optimization Medicine (a nonprofit education company) USA, COO of Smarter Not Harder (Troscriptions umbrella company), Medical Advisor to the One Hit Away Foundation, and Hospitalist at Midtown Inpatient Medicine.Dr. Scott has consulted with clinics around the world including Upgraded Labs (LA), Remedy Place (LA), LMS Wellness (London), Port Neuro Chiro (New Hampshire), and many others.He lives in Louisville, CO with his wife and his 4 children.
During our conversation, Dr. Scott shares what led him to become an expert in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, how HBOT is being used in cancer care today, what side effects it helps mitigate, when not to use HBOT, and what other conditions it’s useful for.
For more information, go to drscottsherr.com and onebasehealth.com
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Terri is the CEO and Founder of A Fresh Chapter (AFC). She believes that people are not defined by the most difficult parts of their story and she is passionate about helping others redefine and reclaim their lives—whether living with or beyond cancer. Terri is a committed global health advocate who also loves photography, travel, hiking, and any opportunity to create a meaningful connection with others.
During our meaningful conversation, Terri shares how she was convinced she would get breast cancer in her 20’s after discovering she had the BRCA mutation, how she grappled with heavy emotions once treatment was over, what she did to help reclaim her story, how she grieved the dreams that she had for herself, the pressure she still feels to get her ovaries removed, and the important advice she gives to those who have a genetic predisposition for cancer.
For more information, go to afreshstart.com
The Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by www.thekarlfeldtcenter.com

Elena is a life coach, yin yoga teacher, and author. But what most people say about Elena is that she brings delightful sparks of energy to everything she does.
Elena is on a mission to help you transform the walls of survival mode into doors of possibility so that you can step into the spotlight of your life as your most rooted and nourished self. Her work helps you get out of your head and into your body as your source of wisdom, and moves you from beyond shoulds and into delight, one day at a time.
At home, Elena enjoys watching the sunrise, tending to her many plants, riding her Peloton bike, and impromptu kitchen dance parties.
During our conversation, Elena speaks about what most cancer survivors rarely speak about. She shares how her low libido became the norm in her early 20’s, the pain she felt during sex, the tools and strategies she uses to feel sexual pleasure again, and her best advice for someone going through menopause due to treatment or surgery.
Learn more about Elena at www.elenasonnino.com or by reading her new book, Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges.
The Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by www.thekarlfeldtcenter.com

Dr. Bernie Siegel is a best-selling author, lecturer, and founder of Exceptional Cancer Patients. ECaP is a specific form of individual and group therapy, utilizing patients’ drawings, dreams, images, and feelings. It is based on “carefrontation,” a safe loving, therapeutic confrontation, which facilitates personal lifestyle changes, personal empowerment, and healing of the individual’s life. The physical, spiritual, and psychological benefits that followed, led to his desire to make everyone aware of his or her healing potential. He realized exceptional behavior is what we’re all capable of.
Bernie, as he prefers to be called, is a retired pediatric general surgeon and leading teacher of the mind-body connection. He has been named one of the Top 20 Spiritually Influential Living People on the Planet by the Watkins Review. His NY Times best seller, Love, Medicine and Miracles, revolutionized the way doctors and patients harnessed the power of the mind to heal. Bernie is also the author of 18 other books including one of my favorites, 365 Prescriptions for the Soul.
During our conversation, Bernie shares what led him to start Exceptional Cancer Patients, the questions he asked that helped his patients heal, his #1 advice for someone who wants to avoid or heal from disease, and how he used paintings to learn about his patients’ lives.
For more information, join ECap support group, or call in for questions, go to berniesiegelmd.com.

As the Director of Behavioral Medicine at regional and nationally recognized cancer centers, Dr. Brenda synthesizes relevant research into clinical practice through the design and implementation of evidence-based biobehavioral programming. As a result of this rigor, her work is nationally recognized and endorsed by leading specialists in multiple disciplines. For two-decades her programs have been implemented in major cancer centers and other healthcare organizations. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Brenda is a consultant for corporate and health care organizations and developed a health psychology program for primary care settings specializing in preventive medicine, autoimmunity, and stress-related conditions.
She was the clinical assistant for the national psychoneuroimmunology program Getting Well and later, as the National Program Director for ECaP (founded by Bernie Siegel, MD), Brenda designed ECaP’s first hospital-based psycho-oncology program (instituted at The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center of New England, treating 50,000 patients annually) and co-created ECaP’s national retreats for people with life-challenging illness.
Dr. Brenda’s flagship 6-week program, featured in her book, You Can Beat the Odds, has been praised by Harvard scientists, oncologists and epidemiologists as “as a prescription, in and of itself, for maximizing one’s health” and “the health book to read this year.”
During our conversation, Dr. Brenda Shares how we can change the way our genes are expressed, how to change our negative belief system, how stress can have both negative and positive effects on or body, how our mindset and belief system is predictive of our health outcomes, the benefits of imagery for healing, and the importance of dealing with traumas in our life.
Dr. Brenda can be reached at brendastockdale.com

Janet Ottersberg’s career in the health and wellness industry has spanned over 30 years. Her passion for an integrative approach to healing and wellness started early on in her life as she witnessed multiple family members affected by chronic disease including cancer and diabetes. As an Occupational Therapist, Janet has had the pleasure to work with patients from neonates to geriatrics in a variety of settings. As she continued to work as an OT she was always learning new tools and approaches to integrate into her therapeutic tool box. She added massage therapy, Yoga instruction, lymphedema treatment, Daring Way facilitation, Life and Wellness coaching and Group facilitation into the mix. Her training in the Daring Way based on the work of Brene’ Brown has been fundamental in the emotional healing work that goes along with physical healing. She assists people that have been affected by cancer in healing the emotional scars of cancer as a facilitator with A Fresh Chapter. Janet has been working with Dr. Nasha Winters using the Metabolic Approach to Cancer both as a group facilitator and as a coach. She is very excited about her role in changing the face of cancer treatment as the Director of Education for the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health.
Janet is passionate about life balance and when she is not doing the work she loves, she can be found on a dance floor, traveling to another country or walking the trails of Altadena with her dogs, Heinz and Winston.
During our discussion, Janet shares why she decided at a young age to take care of herself, how her struggle with weight paved the way to her life’s work, what she feels is a must when looking to eat healthier, the common symptoms of metabolic dysfunction, the number one thing you can do to improve your health, and how the ketogenic diet is not a one-size-fits-all approach to eating.
Janet can be contacted at janetottcoaching@gmail.com or to learn more about the services she offers you can visit her website at, https://ottersbergcoaching.com/