Why She Chose a 29 Day Water Fast Over Chemotherapy and Radiation for Cancer with Therapist Geneva Jacobs | EP 116

What if the real healing from cancer isn't solely focused on making the tumor disappear, but transforming the person carrying it?When therapist Geneva Jacobs learned she had cancer, she remembered watching her mother go through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries at the same age. She knew she'd take a different path. That decision led her to a 29-day water fast that changed everything about who she is. Dr. Katie Deming guides you through Geneva’s story of profound transformation, where morning energy replaced exhaustion, introversion shifted to connection, and paralyzing fear dissolved into peace.Chapters:02:08 – Why she refused chemo after her diagnosis04:15 – From night owl to morning person overnight07:26 – Fear drops away and calm returns11:40 – The refeeding epiphany hits hard14:58 – The hawk appears at the perfect moment20:24 – Why connection during fasting changes everything28:43 – Dropping below the waves of emotion33:47 – Her tumor stayed and she's grateful for it35:20 – Mitophagy, what fasting really does44:30 – Integration matters more than the fast itselfYou'll hear how Geneva's fast brought unexpected changes she never saw coming like experiencing a spiritual awakening that revealed the perfection in her journey.  Discover why Geneva calls it the most powerful healing experience of her life. Dr. Katie explains why these shifts matter just as much as what happens to the tumor, diving into the science of mitochondrial healing and why fixing your cellular energy might be the key to everything.This conversation challenges everything you think you know about successful cancer treatment.  If you've ever felt confused about what "healing" really means, or worried that you're not doing enough, this conversation offers a completely different lens for understanding your journey.Listen and learn why the most profound healing often happens in ways you can't see on a scan, and how giving your body a chance to reset at the cellular level might unlock the vibrant life you've been seeking.Edgar Cayce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1OrAI9nIVMWhich 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...