How Plant Medicine Changed the Way a Top Cancer Doctor Sees Life, Death, and Healing with Dr. Jason Konner, MD | EP 103

What drives a respected oncologist to step away from a prestigious career for the healing potential of plant medicine?Dr. Jason Konner, medical oncologist and full professor at one of America's leading cancer hospitals, sits down with Dr. Katie Deming to reveal his transformation from skeptical scientist to advocate for consciousness-based healing. After two decades in academic medicine, a transformative experience with plant medicine radically shifted how he understands consciousness, mortality, and what it means to truly care for cancer patients.Chapters:00:07:00 – First Plant Medicine Experience00:12:00 – Healing Fear of Death00:14:40 – A Third Way to Be Present00:21:25 – Awakening to a Bigger MissionIn this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Konner opens up about the emotional toll of oncology, the blind spots of conventional care, and the spiritual awakening that led him to leave one of the most prestigious cancer centers in the world. Together, he and Dr. Deming, who left her own career in radiation oncology, explore what happens when doctors follow their inner calling, even when it means stepping away from career stability.This is for healthcare professionals feeling burnout, cancer patients and families seeking whole-person healing, and anyone curious about how spiritual experiences can reshape our relationship with suffering, death, and true wellness. Listen as Dr. Konner shares his vision for PsychedelicOncology.com, an emerging platform bridging psychedelic medicine and cancer care through education and integration supportWhich Fast Is Right for You? - Take the FREE QUIZ:https://www.whichfastisrightforyou.com/Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/y5cm5wtjFollow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even sp...