She Fasted 27 Days and Found Something Unexpected | Cancer Healing ft. Karen Hannon | EP 138

Learn about the Healing Power of Prolonged Fasting: HEREWhat does a 27-day water fast have to do with learning to be alone with yourself?Karen Hannon joined Dr. Katie Deming's water fasting program after a cancer diagnosis, deep research, and a drive to do everything possible to heal. What she didn't expect was that the most important work had nothing to do with any of that.Karen opens up about her 27-day water fast and what actually shifted when she finally put down every distraction and got quiet with herself.Dr. Katie has guided countless people through prolonged water fasts, and she's noticed something that surprises nearly everyone who shows up. If you've been doing all the things and still feel like something's missing, this conversation might point you toward what that something actually is.Chapters:00:04:08 - Why Fasting Alone Doesn’t Work00:12:05 - Calm Your Nervous System00:16:05 - Living with Constant Fear00:18:05 - Stepping Off the Merry Go Round00:22:05 - Learning to Trust Your Body00:24:05 - Stop Forcing Outcomes00:29:05 - Feeling Safe During the Process00:33:05 - The Power of Being Seen00:36:05 - Learning to Receive Support00:39:05 - Healing Continues After the Fast00:41:05 - Integrating What You Learned00:43:05 - Would Karen Do It Again?Karen shares what it felt like to go from constant noise and anxiety to a sense of peace she didn't know was possible. She talks about the moment it clicked and what daily life inside the fasting program actually looked like.Press play and learn what becomes possible when you finally stop your world.Which 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...