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Send us Fan MailYour body can look “fine” on the outside while a deeper problem keeps building underneath. Joe Grumbine sits down with Angela Jenkins, founder of Health is Local and a clinical nutrition veteran with 30 plus years in the field, to talk about what changes when you stop treating isolated symptoms and start using a root cause lens.Angela shares her own turning point with kidney failure and what finally helped her move from watchful waiting to real progress: investigating toxic burden, understanding detox cycles, and using testing strategies like hair analysis to uncover heavy metal issues such as cadmium exposure. We also get honest about why DIY cleanses can backfire, what a Herxheimer reaction can feel like, and how toxin recirculation happens when elimination pathways are not supported.From there, we get practical. We unpack the “boring” foundations that make healing possible: clean real-food nutrition, consistent daily movement for lymph flow, sleep and light hygiene, hydration, and a systematic approach that supports liver, gut, kidneys, and lymph. Angela also explains why nutrition is not one size fits all, how genetics testing and gut testing can personalize a plan, and why clean water matters in a world with PFAS forever chemicals, including why reverse osmosis is a strong baseline.If you want a smarter, safer way to detox and build long-term health without chasing the next trend, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailLetting go sounds simple until you’re staring at the thing you swore you “needed” to keep. We get real about that moment when caretaking, collecting, or coping crosses the line and starts costing you your peace. From rehoming animals to downsizing daily obligations, we unpack the emotional attachment behind clutter and the quiet fear that says nobody else will do it right, so you have to carry it all.We also dig into practical self-awareness tools you can use right now: time tracking, journaling, and a brutally honest question to test attachment. If someone took this away, how would you react? That one prompt can reveal addiction substitution, avoidance, and the habits that keep your nervous system stuck in survival mode. We connect the dots between holistic healing and personal agency, including why some people resist change even when the “fix” seems obvious.Then we go deeper into body-based insight, including muscle testing and the idea that your body responds to thoughts, words, and environment even when your mind tries to rationalize everything away. We close with a perspective that cuts through perfectionism: healing doesn’t always come before love. Sometimes love, done well, is part of what heals you.If you want a lighter life, a clearer mind, and healthier patterns, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s carrying too much, and leave a review with the one thing you’re ready to release.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA Fortune 125 executive seat, elite credentials, and a life that looks “made” from the outside and yet one sentence slips out at lunch: “My life sucks.” That surprising honesty kicks off our conversation with Sonny Garg, former C-suite leader and author of Desi 2.0: My Family’s American Dream and the Cost of Never Being Enough.We dig into the real engine behind nonstop striving: chasing validation. Sonny breaks down how self-worth can get welded to achievements, especially for kids of immigrants raised on relentless “shoulds” about school, status, and success. We talk about the comparison trap, the way social media amplifies performance over authenticity, and why even “good” habits can become part of the happiness industrial complex if you never question what you’re optimizing for.Then we get practical. Sonny explains his shift toward a “minimally viable me,” the core version of himself he wanted to build from, and why being a present husband and dad required redefining “enough.” That meant earning less, dropping status signaling, and changing his environment so his daily life matched his values. He also shares the harder inflection point: a seizure at work that left him with a fractured T7 vertebrae and forced a deeper reckoning about burnout, ego, and the painful limits of living for someone else’s approval.If you’ve ever wondered why the ladder still feels empty, Sonny leaves us with questions worth returning to: What are you chasing, and who told you it was worth chasing? Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailYour “gym” doesn’t need mirrors, machines, or a monthly bill. Sometimes it looks like a wheelbarrow, a shovel, and a stretch of uneven ground that forces you to pay attention. From our nonprofit Gardens of Hope in Perris, California, I share how therapeutic horticulture turns outdoor work into real functional fitness and real mental health support, especially when you need a path back to strength.I also get personal about recovery after stage four squamous cell carcinoma and the lingering side effects of chemotherapy. Weakness, neuropathy, dizziness, and chemo fog can make your body feel unfamiliar. The garden gives me a way to rebuild coordination, endurance, and confidence through purposeful work. You can scale the intensity up or down, track your progress in what you’ve built, and get that honest endorphin lift that comes from sustained effort.We break down three “heavy lifting” therapeutic horticulture activities we use all the time: pushing a loaded wheelbarrow uphill for full-body strength and cardio, digging and moving sand with different shovels for grip and back strength, and lifting and hauling logs using smart techniques like levers and dollies. Along the way, I talk safety, joint awareness, hydration, and how to avoid pushing past the point where training becomes injury.If you’ve been searching for gardening for mental health, nature therapy, or strength training that doesn’t feel like a chore, this is a practical starting point. Subscribe for more Healthy Living Podcast conversations, share this with a friend who needs a nudge to move again, and leave a review with your favorite way to turn outdoor work into recovery.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailSome nights you’re tired, but your body acts like it just drank a gallon of espresso. That’s where our conversation with Erin Wilkins begins: the strange, charged feeling a lot of people report during big weather, seasonal transitions, and astrological windows like Lions Gate. We don’t treat it like a rulebook or a horoscope you have to obey. We treat it like a real human experience worth examining, especially when it impacts sleep, mood, and your ability to feel calm in your own skin.We zoom out to ask what “energy” even means. We talk about photons from the sun, Earth’s magnetic field, electricity in storms, and the steady forces that hold the solar system together. From there, we explore the more mysterious side: portals, dimensions, intuition, and those moments when people seem to get a sudden “download” of insight they never studied. Joe shares a perspective shaped by deep curiosity and lived experience, including a powerful account from a cancer healing period that felt like stepping into a microscopic, quantum-like inner world through intense focus alone.Then we get practical. Erin describes how sensitivity can show up physically, including sleep disruption that feels like vibration, chest pressure, and a racing mind, and why grounding outdoors can help you come back to baseline. We also talk about electromagnetic radiation, how modern EMF exposure can be loud enough to drown out subtler signals, and why protecting your sleep and nervous system is a core part of holistic health. Aaron shares tools like cautious use of binaural beats for pineal gland activation and simple EMF protection strategies, and we close with a clear reminder to embrace change rather than fear it.If this conversation sparks something for you, subscribe, share it with a friend who hasn’t been sleeping, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the clearest sign your body gives you when the “energy” shifts?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailAddiction doesn’t always announce itself with a dramatic first hit. Sometimes it starts as a kid trying to quiet a loud, painful mind. Joe Grumbine sits down with author and recovery speaker Austin Rampt, whose memoir One Last Hit spans three decades of substance use, eight rehabs, a heart attack at 21, and a stretch living as a fugitive in Mexico after being forced into treatment under Florida’s Marchman Act.We talk about the real mechanics of relapse prevention, including the slow “drift” that happens when daily recovery habits fade and life looks good on the outside. Austin gets specific about what changed for him: rebuilding sobriety through 12-step recovery, sponsor honesty, nightly inventory, prayer and meditation, service, and staying connected to a recovery community. He also shares a detail many listeners will recognize, how relapse can begin with a rationalized substitute like kratom before the obsession pulls you back to what you swore you left behind.The Mexico chapter is intense: cartel-controlled access, escalating risk, trauma, and the moment the money finally runs out. But the heart of this conversation is hope and identity, learning that you don’t have to achieve anything to have value, and how vulnerability, relationships, and fatherhood helped him become someone he can live with. If you care about mental health, sober living, or recovery from addiction, this one stays with you.Subscribe for more honest conversations, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA broken back at 15. A week in a coma. Months in a hospital bed, then a wheelchair, then a walker, then the long grind of learning to move like yourself again. Colin Owensby doesn’t tell that story for shock value, he tells it to show what resilience looks like in real life: small wins, clear choices, and a mindset that treats hardship like a problem to solve. Colin later becomes a two-time Ironman, tackles a 100-mile ultra marathon, and turns his hard-earned lessons into a practical framework he calls the “map of resilience.” We also talk about the moment that deepens everything, the loss of Colin’s older brother just months after the accident. That grief sharpens his urgency to live fully and helps explain why so many people who’ve faced trauma chase hard things, not to punish themselves, but to feel what living feels like. Along the way, Colin’s modeling career takes him across the world and expands his view of what’s possible when you change your environment and your expectations. His line sticks with me: the cage door is not locked. If you’re interested in mindset coaching, performance optimization, nutrition basics, and fitness habits that actually hold up under stress, this conversation delivers. Colin breaks down why fear is the most common blocker, how to build a healthier relationship with food, and why nature, movement, gratitude, and community can work like a reset button. Subscribe to Healthy Living Podcast, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailYou can feel “fine on paper” and still carry something heavy in your body. That’s where our conversation with Erin Wilkins goes, straight past quick fixes and into root cause healing. Erin is a longtime nurse and holistic practitioner, and she shares how her work blends practical care with energy healing tools that focus on what symptoms might be trying to say.We talk about soul fragment work, a method Erin uses to help people identify parts of themselves that got stuck after trauma, grief, shame, or even subtle moments of suppression. She explains the idea of a “soul room” connected to the heart chakra, where those fragments can be seen, heard, and gently reintegrated without forcing anyone to relive painful experiences. Along the way, we unpack chakra balancing as a frequency based system, plus how color breathing, grounding, and aura awareness can be used as real practices instead of abstract concepts.The conversation also touches the pineal gland, altered states, and modern lifestyle concerns that may affect sensitivity and clarity. We share stories, ask hard questions about symptom based medicine, and come back to one central takeaway: healing requires openness, and you’re allowed to be fully yourself again.If you know someone who’s tired of chasing symptoms, share this episode with them, subscribe for more conversations on holistic health, and leave a review with the biggest idea you’re taking with you.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailDiscomfort is usually treated like a warning siren: avoid it, numb it, distract from it. But what if it’s also one of the most reliable signals you have for where growth and healing are actually possible? I’m Joe Grumbine, and I’m unpacking the messy, real-world link between discomfort and health, not just physical fitness, but mental health, emotional stability, and spiritual resilience too.We start with the kinds of discomfort that don’t leave a bruise: sadness, anxiety, anger, stress, and the fallout from loss, trauma, and relationships that go sideways. I talk through how chronic stress can kick off a cortisol-driven chain reaction that touches your heart, immune system, and digestion, and how easy “relief” choices can turn into a loop that makes everything worse. Then we flip the frame and look at why pushing through the right kinds of discomfort can build confidence, reduce fear of the unknown, and help you stop living at the mercy of avoidance.From there, I share stories that made this personal for me: public speaking when my throat literally locked up, sweat lodge experiences where heat and panic turn into breakthroughs, and what stage four cancer taught me about pain, endurance, and gratitude on the other side. We also get into sacred medicines like peyote and ayahuasca, and why therapeutic work often includes discomfort that you can’t buy your way out of. If you’ve been stuck chasing comfort, this conversation offers a grounded way to “use” discomfort without letting it break you.Subscribe for more honest health conversations, share this with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one discomfort you’re ready to face on purpose?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to burn out is to confuse compassion with unlimited access. We sit down with returning guest Erin Wilkins to talk about what happens when caregivers, healers, and helpers give so much away that they’re left depleted, foggy, and running on fumes and why “no” can be one of the healthiest choices you ever make.We dig into the real-life mechanics of sustainable helping: reciprocity, boundaries, and the uncomfortable truth that people often treat your work as valuable only after you do. Joe shares lessons from running a nonprofit and hosting retreats at a healing space, including why donation-based models can fail when expectations are unclear and why paying staff (even modestly) can be a sign of stability, not greed. Aaron adds what changed when she finally set a clear price for her services and how that shift brought more respect and fewer people looking to be enabled.Then we move from money boundaries to energy boundaries through Erin's animal sanctuary and small farm. With more than 130 animals at times, she explains the difference between rescuing and hoarding, how she screens for good homes, and why rehabbing and rehoming can be an act of love. We close with grounded healthy living tools that actually recharge you: garden time, greenhouse rituals, hydroponics, herbs, microgreens, and choosing rest without guilt.If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who gives too much, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What boundary do you need to set this week?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever thought, “It’s natural, so it can’t hurt me,” this conversation will challenge that assumption fast. Joe Grumbine sits down again with Dr. Robert Hoffman to unpack a scary reality in cancer care: some of the biggest risks don’t come from the hospital, they come from overconfidence, weak evidence, and missing warnings.We break down a simple, listener-friendly “levels of evidence” ladder, from hearsay and anecdotes to in vitro studies, mouse research, and then phase 1, phase 2, and randomized phase 3 clinical trials. That framework becomes a survival tool for evaluating supplements, repurposed drugs, and bold claims you see online. We also tackle ethics head-on: FDA-regulated cancer treatments disclose pages of side effects, but many non-FDA supplements and protocols never mention what can go wrong, even when the risk is real.A major warning story centers on sodium selenite, a substance often treated like a harmless supplement despite signs of serious toxicity, including nails falling out and hair loss. From there, we pivot to difficult treatment decisions, including why some cancers can recur more aggressively after surgery and how post-surgical healing signals and growth factors may fuel what’s left behind. We end with practical patient advocacy: get a second opinion, ask better questions, and don’t navigate life-or-death choices alone.If this helped you think more clearly, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailThe supplement world trains us to expect giant “proprietary blends,” but inhalation is a different game. When something goes into your lungs, “probably fine” is not good enough, and vague labels like “natural flavors” can hide a lot more than people realize. Joe Grumbine talks with master herbalist Anthony Canillo, founder of Five To One Formulas, about a radically simple approach to herbal vaping: single-herb botanicals infused into coconut-derived organic vegetable glycerin. We unpack why vaporization temperature matters, how combustion creates PAHs, and why adding more ingredients can increase the risk of creating unwanted byproducts. Anthony also explains why big clouds can be a clue that propylene glycol (PG) is involved, even when a product claims to be clean. We also get honest about lab testing and transparency. From third-party COAs to the need for mass spectrometry and HPLC with proper reference standards, this conversation is a practical guide to asking better questions about botanical vape safety, ingredient sourcing, and what “tested” really means. Anthony shares the current herb lineup, how he avoids medical claims, and the simple takeaway that protects you in any wellness aisle. If you find this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who cares about clean ingredients, and leave a review with the biggest red flag you watch for when buying vapes or supplements.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA tree can be more than shade and fruit. For us, it can be a living reminder that love is real, that prayer is possible, and that healing can start the moment we stop rushing and start paying attention.Joe Grumbine sits down again with Socrates for a joyful, faith-forward conversation about the Holy Spirit, creation, and why gardens feel like sacred ground. We talk about learning “love” through the trees, the Bible’s repeated return to gardens and water, and the way time outdoors can soften anxiety and fear. Joe also shares how his own garden and nonprofit retreats are turning into a place where people from different backgrounds come to breathe, work in the soil, and leave calmer than they arrived.We get surprisingly practical too: olive trees, curing olives, and why olive oil carries both health value and spiritual meaning in Christian tradition. From there, the conversation turns to prayer in everyday places, spiritual authority, and a grounding scripture Socrates points to for self-prayer: Romans 8:11. We also wrestle with the tension between love-centered faith and “religion as business,” coming back to one simple mission that keeps showing up: love one another.If you’re looking for a Christian podcast conversation that connects healing prayer, nature therapy, and real-life practices for peace, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review telling us where you feel most at peace.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailSeed oils don’t just show up in your frying pan, they show up in the “healthy” stuff too. Host Joe Grumbine sits down with nutritionist and author Cherie Calbom (The Truth About Seed Oils) to trace how industrial cooking oils became a staple of the modern diet and why so many people now suspect they’re driving inflammation, cravings, and chronic health issues.We walk through the origin story: cottonseed oil and wartime industry, the rise of “vegetable oil” branding, and the moment heart disease surged and saturated fat took the blame. Sherry explains why the cholesterol narrative stuck for decades, how low-fat food culture helped fuel more sugar intake and rising obesity, and why it’s so easy to confuse correlation with causation when you’re looking at health headlines.Then we get practical. Sherry breaks down which oils are considered seed oils (soy, corn, canola, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, cottonseed, rice bran, peanut), why processing methods matter (high heat and chemical extraction), and what to use instead based on smoke point and flavor. We also talk omega-6 vs omega-3 balance, simple grocery-store label checks, and easy swaps like choosing olive oil or avocado oil based dressings and snacks, plus cooking more at home so you control the ingredients.If you want a clear, doable plan for healthier fats without perfectionism, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves reading labels, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailMost 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailAI 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailTrust 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 showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailYou can love your job, love your routine, and still be slowly drained by it. We talk about why taking a break is not a fancy indulgence but a real health strategy, especially when life feels like a constant grind of responsibilities, bills, and never-ending to-do lists. When we don’t step away, stress starts to chip at our peace, our mood, and even our ability to be present with the people we care about.We walk through the most practical health benefits of vacation time and true rest: lower stress and a calmer nervous system, better sleep and deeper recovery, improved mood, and that “crystal clear” focus many of us only notice after we finally unplug. We also dig into creativity and problem-solving, and why getting out into nature and away from the normal structure can clear mental clutter, spark new ideas, and help us come back with better answers instead of more exhaustion.We also explore the physical side of time off, including the role of cortisol, muscle tension, and why chronic stress can contribute to heart-related problems. Plus, we look at the social benefits: stronger relationships, better teamwork, more life satisfaction, and the long-term value of creating memories through simple adventures. Finally, we share why burnout can steal the joy from even your greatest talent, and how “joyful anticipation” gives you something healing to look forward to.If this resonates, subscribe for more simple, grounded health conversations, share this with someone who needs permission to rest, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What kind of break would actually recharge you right now?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA voice in her head said, “You have to stay” and Shannon Presson did something wildly uncharacteristic: she canceled her flight, sat down to breakfast, and trusted the moment. That one choice led to a new home, a new life, and eventually a new way of helping people navigate change when the old map stops working.We sit down with Shannon, author of The Unexpected Story, to explore the powerful idea that the stories we tell become the maps we navigate by. Shannon breaks her work into four inner narratives we all carry: the challenge story (what hurts now), the dream story (what we want instead), the “yeah but” story (the hidden resistance that keeps us safe), and a fourth story that feels bigger than us, the thread of synchronicity and meaning that walks alongside our choices. We also talk about how hard it can be to get specific about what we want, why midlife transition can feel like an identity collapse, and how to treat your protective patterns with respect without letting them run your life.Shannon shares how her book transformed from a boring draft into a mythic fable through Lumina’s Journey, plus the practical Dragonfly Path guide for readers who want to do their own transformational work. We dig into decision-making, human design as a blueprint for energy and clarity, and a surprisingly doable practice for rewiring old narratives: ask how the story serves you, then gently move it out of the driver’s seat.If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s at a crossroads, and leave a review so more people can find the tools to rewrite what’s next. What “yeah but” story are you ready to question today?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailCancer news can feel like a nonstop parade of miracle cures, but the lived reality is messier, harder, and far more human. We sit down with Dr. Robert Hoffman to talk about what it means to find an oncologist who won’t emotionally check out, won’t rush you onto a conveyor belt of protocols, and will fight to keep you from relapsing. That leads us straight to Dr. Tom Song’s unusual mix of intensity, independence, and patient level care, including how he navigates insurance so treatments like Keytruda can continue when other systems would stop.We also zoom out to the tools patients can use to regain control. Joe shares why he went to Japan for a methionine PET scan and how functional imaging that tracks abnormal methionine uptake can answer a question standard CTs, MRIs, and blood tests often cannot: is there active disease right now? From keeping copies of every scan to showing up prepared, we make the case that self advocacy is not optional, especially when decisions carry lifelong side effects.Then we tackle research hype head on through a real example: the heavily promoted pancreatic cancer pill (daraxonrasib). Dr. Hoffman walks through how he reads the original New England Journal of Medicine paper, why overall survival can look “beautiful” while progression free survival tells a harsher truth, and how side effects like rash can be minimized in summaries but brutal in real life. We also discuss the RAS gold rush, me too drug development, and why “cure” is the wrong word for most cancers compared to control, management, and staying ahead of recurrence.If you know someone facing cancer, share this conversation, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one cancer headline you want us to sanity check next?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA mom with Alzheimer’s looks at her daughter and asks a question that’s tender, impossible, and weirdly practical: “How will you name them all?” That one line becomes the heart of our conversation with psychologist and author Sarah Vosburgh, whose memoir *Who Will Name the Bees?* traces the months from moving her mother into memory care to the day she died, while also reaching back into childhood and earlier adulthood to show what their relationship was before dementia rewrote it. We talk about what Alzheimer’s disease can look like in real life, not just in brochures: slipping judgment, sticky notes everywhere, conversations that reset, and those startling moments when clarity returns for a beat. Sarah also shares the pressures that so many family caregivers and sandwich generation parents know well, juggling a full-time career, teenage daughters, and the daily emotional math of visiting, advocating, and trying not to agitate someone whose brain is “a mess” even when their face looks familiar. Along the way we touch on how trauma and illness can accelerate decline, including cancer treatment, chemo brain, and a house fire that forced others to step in. Sarah explains why her memoir weaves poetry between scenes, and how writing began years later through insomnia, midnight notes, and a memoir class that built the book five pages at a time. The biggest takeaway is permission: you make the best decisions you can with the information you have, and you can’t survive caregiving without learning self-forgiveness. If this conversation helps, share it with someone walking through dementia caregiving, subscribe for more stories like this, and leave a review so more listeners can find the support.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailCancer gets framed as a mystery, but a lot of the confusion is self-inflicted. We sit down with Dr. Robert Hoffman, a lifelong cancer researcher who helped shape my own treatment path, and we push on a simple question that too many papers dodge: where are the controls with normal cells? When researchers skip that step, they can mistake general cell stress for a cancer-specific weakness and then build an entire story around it. That’s part of why ideas like the Warburg effect can spread as “truth” even when the underlying experiments do not hold up.From there, we talk about chemotherapy with zero sugarcoating. Chemo is toxic, and that toxicity is exactly why it hits fast-dividing cells, but Dr. Hoffman lays out why “necessary” does not automatically mean “sufficient,” especially for solid tumors. We unpack how I combined standard of care with methionine restriction and methioninase-based thinking, and why supporting therapy choices with real data matters more than hype.The biggest mind-bender is methionine addiction in cancer metabolism. Dr. Hoffman shares lab results showing normal cells can grow when methionine is replaced by homocysteine, while cancer cells often cannot, even when they are making plenty of methionine internally. So why does a cancer cell still need a tiny amount of external methionine to grow? If we can answer that, we may get closer to the basic mechanism of cancer, including links to methylation. We also cover HDRA drug response testing in 3D culture, the realities of funding, and how resistance emerges when patients stay on the same therapy too long. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope plus rigor, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA mental health “diagnosis” can be subjective, but the consequences are real and sometimes irreversible. We talk with Miriam Putnam, a holistic mental health advocate, board-certified wellness coach, and freedom from stress counselor, about what she saw firsthand inside a system that often defaults to labels and pharmaceuticals even when people are begging for deeper answers. If you’ve ever wondered why the standard path can feel like trial-and-error, you’ll relate to this conversation.We get specific about what holistic mental health can mean in practice: looking at the body before assuming the mind is broken. We discuss comprehensive blood tests, vitamin and mineral status, vitamin D, hormones, liver stress, hidden infections, sleep quality, hydration, and inflammation and how these can drive anxiety, low mood, brain fog, and burnout. We also share why patient advocacy matters, how to push for better care, and why you always have the right to choose a different provider when something doesn’t feel right.From there, Miriam explains her “reset and rise” work with entrepreneurs and professionals who hit a wall after loss, relationship rupture, business pressure, or relentless stress loops. We talk about the “monkey brain,” long-term change versus short-lived fixes, and what it takes to rebuild clarity, peace of mind, and forward motion. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s overwhelmed, and leave a review with the biggest question you want answered next.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailHair loss rarely happens all at once and that’s exactly why it catches so many people off guard. I sit down with Dr. Alan J. Baumann, MD, a board-certified hair restoration physician and founder of Bauman Medical, to get past the hype and talk about what actually drives thinning, shedding, and baldness, and what you can do before it becomes a “heroic” problem.We dig into the idea that hair restoration starts with a precision diagnosis, not a sales pitch. Genetics, chemotherapy hair loss, scalp inflammation, autoimmune issues, traction alopecia, and scarring all require different strategies, and Dr. Baumann explains how scalp health works like soil for a plant. If the scalp is inflamed or unhealthy, even great grafts can struggle, so treating conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis can be step one. We also talk about why hereditary hair loss is chronic and progressive, and how preserving existing hair can delay or prevent surgery.You’ll hear a clear breakdown of modern non-surgical hair loss treatments and how progress is measured with AI-powered microscopes and hair density analysis. We cover regenerative options like PRP, stem cell-derived exosomes, red light therapy, and lasers, plus why you often won’t “see” improvement in the mirror at 90 days but you can measure it. Then we demystify today’s hair transplant process: tiny grafts, single-follicle placement for natural hairlines, procedure-day comfort, and the artistry that separates natural results from obvious work.Finally, Dr. Baumann shares what he’s most excited about next: the stem cell era, follicle rejuvenation, and hair follicle stem cell banking. The mantra that ties it all together is simple and urgent: time equals follicles. If you’re noticing a receding hairline, crown thinning, or a widening part, hit play, share this with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If the show helps, leave a review and tell us what hair question you want answered.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailGrit gets praised like it’s the whole answer, but what happens when grit runs out and life keeps coming? Joe Grumbine sits down with Scott Lackey, a military veteran, inventor, Ironman athlete, and author, to talk about the moments that shake you down to your DNA and the surprising way those moments can become your greatest leverage for healthy living.Scott shares the inner wake-up call that hit during COVID: “You’re not where you’re supposed to be,” followed by two words that changed everything, “broken promises.” That led him back to the goals he quietly abandoned, including finishing a full Ironman and finally writing his book, *Wake Up to Die Again: Breaking Who You Became, So You Can Be Who You’re Meant To Be*. We dig into self-trust, why some commitments are best made in private, and how real resilience comes from facing the exact fear you keep running from.Joe brings his own perspective from a recent cancer battle and the blunt question he asks anyone looking for a way out: “Do you want to live?” From mindset and behavior change to trauma, purpose, and discipline, we keep it practical and honest, with a powerful closing lesson: the answer isn’t always adding more goals, money, or noise. Sometimes the healthiest move is subtraction.If this conversation hits home, subscribe to the Healthy Living Podcast, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one promise you’re ready to keep starting today?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailCancer doesn’t just grow, it learns. Joe Grumbine and Dr. Robert Hoffman dig into a hard truth that too many patients discover late: tumors can change their behavior, their markers, and their vulnerabilities, even when a treatment plan looks “stable” on paper. We start with what sparked the conversation, a metastatic breast cancer case where old numbers look fine and a new number shifts, then use that as a launch point for how cancer adapts over time.We unpack why drug resistance can emerge after long stretches on the same therapy, why “recurrence” may be better understood as cancer regrouping, and how that changes the way you think about timing, sequencing, and strategy. Dr. Hoffman explains methionine dependence, methionine restriction, and oral methioninase, with a clear warning against naive single-solution thinking. We also get into adaptive therapy concepts like cycling treatment, plus the real-world tools that help you stay ahead: PET CT and other imaging, cancer-specific blood markers, and the growing role of circulating tumor DNA and circulating tumor cells in precision oncology.We also talk nuts and bolts that matter in daily life: why comparing lab results across different labs can mislead, how insurance realities shape testing, and why off-label targeted therapy is often just common sense when the genetic target matches. The conversation touches on emerging and controversial areas too, including ivermectin research signals and why intravenous vitamin C alongside chemo keeps coming up in clinical data conversations.If you want a practical, clear-eyed framework for long-term cancer surveillance and personalized cancer care, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a smarter plan, and leave a review with your biggest question about monitoring or resistance.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt like healthcare is all process and no humanity, this conversation snaps that illusion in half. We’re joined by Winston Meikle, a lifelong nurse who started as a home health aide at 16, spent decades in critical care and the ER, and now leads hospital teams while teaching the next generation of clinicians. Along the way, he built a bold framework he calls The Power of Love, a nursing theory rooted in one core claim: true healing accelerates when care is infused with empathy, connection, and clear intention.We talk about what bedside nursing really looks like during open-heart recovery, why nurses carry the emotional weight most people never see, and how fear-based training can quietly erode compassion among healthcare workers. Winston lays out why love is not a sentimental feeling but a practical orientation, and why more compassion can be the antidote to burnout rather than its cause. We also get into patient advocacy, the limits of the standard of care, and the uncomfortable reality that you have to stay informed and vigilant to protect your own outcomes.Then we zoom out to the big ideas that inspired Winston to write: repeated “too consistent to be random” moments he witnessed in clinical practice, and how concepts from quantum physics and the observer effect shaped his thinking about consciousness, thoughts, words, and healing. He also shares what he’s building next, including Mobile Lab Tech to bring diagnostics into the community and Loving Care Partners to help patients navigate a complex system.If this hit home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope and practical tools, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA terminal diagnosis doesn’t have to be the loudest voice in the room. We sit down with Nicholas Kelly, a Cleveland-born registered dietitian, author, dancer, and longtime cystic fibrosis advocate, to hear how he’s built a life driven by compassion, creativity, and grit while living with CF.Nicholas breaks down cystic fibrosis in plain language: the thick mucus, the lung damage over time, the GI and pancreas complications, and how cystic fibrosis-related diabetes can change everything. He shares the story of how his mother essentially diagnosed him decades ago, pushing through false tests and the harmful myth that African Americans don’t get CF. That moment sets the tone for a conversation about identity, family support, and refusing to let illness become your whole story.We also get practical about food. Nicholas explains what dietitians actually do, why he chose the field, and how his “meet you where you are” approach helps clients set goals they can stick with. He offers two anchors that apply to almost everyone: moderation and remembering that food is meant to be enjoyed and used as fuel. Along the way, he talks about his children’s books that teach CF care, his high-calorie cookbook for CF, athletes, and cancer pre and post chemo, and his advocacy work around minority representation and the CF modulator gap for the 10% who still lack effective options.If you care about nutrition, chronic illness, patient advocacy, or clinician-patient communication, this one will stay with you. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan Mail“Unexplained infertility” can sound like a verdict. Gabriella Rosa joins me to argue it’s often a sign we haven’t looked closely enough, or we’re asking the wrong questions. Gabriela is a Harvard-trained fertility specialist and founder of the Rosa Institute, and she brings a grounded, evidence-based approach to integrative fertility care that still respects the power of IVF when it’s truly needed.We dig into why fertility rates in the news don’t always mean what people think, then get honest about the real-world incentives inside reproductive healthcare. Gabriela explains how repeated IVF cycles can become the default when clinics treat infertility as unfixable, even though better testing and better interpretation can uncover actionable causes for both women and men. We also talk about diminishing returns after multiple IVF cycles, and why “investigation before intervention” can save time, money, and heartbreak.The conversation goes deeper than conception. Gabriela connects infertility and recurrent miscarriage to broader health risks, including insulin resistance and later-life chronic disease, and she makes the case for treating the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. We cover PCOS symptoms, cycle tracking, basic male-factor screening like semen analysis, and her FERTILE method, built to systematize fact-finding, education, and treatment. She also shares her preconception mantra: act pregnant now to get pregnant later by reducing exposures and supporting egg and sperm health.If you found this helpful, share it with someone trying to conceive, subscribe for more health-forward conversations, and leave a quick review with your biggest takeaway.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA lot of people can teach mindset. Far fewer can tell you what it costs to rebuild a nervous system that learned fear before it learned safety. We sit down with Thayne Martin, creator of the “equation of life and abundant happiness,” for a conversation that moves from childhood sexual abuse and decades of depression, PTSD, dissociation, addiction, and shame to the moment everything cracked open and healing finally started. Thane shares the suicide attempt that exposed how much he’d been hiding, the friend who stepped in at the last moment, and the long road through therapy that included EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to unlock memories his mind had walled off. We also talk openly about overmedication and medical risk, including the medication reaction that triggered a seizure and led to Thayne drowning in a pool, then surviving a near-death experience he says permanently changed his direction. From that pivot point, we explore his practical framework for emotional regulation and trauma recovery, built around simple math: add what brings goodness, subtract what harms your energy, multiply aligned action and intention, and divide by sharing excess with others. He calls gratitude the equal sign, and he breaks down a “gratitude sandwich” practice you can use with a stranger that he believes creates real neurobiological change and deeper human connection. If you’re searching for tools that help trauma healing stick, want to understand EMDR stories from someone who lived it, or you’re curious about gratitude practice backed by a neuroscience lens, this one will stay with you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with the one gratitude habit you want to try next.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA lot of recovery stories skip the messy parts, but Jonathan Crawford doesn’t. He takes us back to being told he was “the man of the house” at 10, growing up in South Central LA, and carrying pressure that quietly shaped his identity, emotions, and choices for years. When his sister dies by suicide, grief hits with nowhere to go and it becomes the spark for crack cocaine, denial, and a fast spiral into addiction and homelessness.We get honest about what relapse really feels like, including the guilt that can push you deeper instead of pulling you out. Jonathan shares the moment his body started rejecting the drugs and he realized it was life or death, then breaks down the hard middle of sobriety: too much time, constant triggers, and rebuilding trust one small decision at a time. If you’ve ever wondered why “just stop” doesn’t work, this conversation puts language to the real mechanisms, from survival mode to habit loops, and why repeated attempts can still be progress.Then the story expands into leadership and purpose. Jonathan talks about walking into a temp agency with no formal education, finding a passion in broadcasting, earning promotion after promotion, and eventually reaching CEO level in telecommunications, all while hiding his past for decades. We also dig into his book, Surviving Jonathan: The 360 Degrees of Resilience, and how emotional, mental, physical, relational, and identity resilience can be built with practical takeaways you can use right now.If this helps you, subscribe to the Healthy Living Podcast, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with the one line you’re taking from Jonathan’s story.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan Mail“Complete remission” is the phrase everyone hopes to hear, and I just did. But once the celebration settles, the real question shows up fast: how do you keep cancer away when you know recurrence can happen years later and come back tougher than before? Dr. Robert Hoffman joins me to talk through the moment a clean Met-PET scan and a liquid biopsy finally bring real relief, and why that relief has to turn into a long-term plan.We dig into the language medicine uses to measure success, including overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Those numbers can be helpful, but they can also hide what it feels like to live through toxicity, side effects, and “tolerable” harm that never makes the headline. We also talk about why my outcome does not fit the standard box, what that means for decision-making, and why follow-up should be proactive instead of passive.From there we get practical about cancer survivorship and monitoring: how often to test, what trends matter, and how to think about PET scans without spiraling over radiation exposure. We cover stacking low-risk, high-upside habits and adjunct strategies like methionine restriction, methioninase support, ivermectin, ozone approaches, exercise, and sleep, plus staying on standard therapies when appropriate. If you have ever been told you are in remission and wondered what comes next, this is the roadmap we are using in real time.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope plus a plan, and leave a review with the one follow-up question you want answered next.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailYour life can change in one play, one decision, or one diagnosis. When it does, the real question is whether you cling to the old story or build a better one with what’s left.We sit down with Don Kurz, a former Johns Hopkins lacrosse champion turned Studio 54 hustle regular turned entrepreneur and creative agency leader, to unpack how reinvention actually works. Don shares what it feels like to lose an athletic future to a brutal knee injury, why the disco era became more than a party, and how dance helped him rebuild confidence and joy when he hit a low point. From there, we trace his path through a Columbia MBA, a decade in management consulting, and the leap into entrepreneurship that led to taking a company public on NASDAQ.Along the way, we dig into practical leadership and healthy living lessons: how to develop focus when your attention is scattered, why team-based goals can be a powerful source of motivation, and how to stop wasting years chasing bitterness or “justice” that never restores what you lost. Don also explains why he wrote his book, Do the Hustle, as a lessons-driven story instead of a standard business memoir, and what he learned from an 18-month writing and editing grind.If you’re searching for resilience, mindset coaching you can actually use, and a clear framework for navigating career pivots, setbacks, and personal change, this conversation delivers. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who’s rebuilding, and leave a review with the toughest reality you’re ready to accept and embrace.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailHe didn’t break in Vietnam. He broke years later in a quiet office, with stress piled so high that one more “push through it” simply wasn’t possible. We talk with Keith Cole, a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran who carried combat wounds, the trauma of notifying next of kin, and the weight of becoming a guardian for his younger siblings, then spent decades building a high-pressure career as a CPA. The result was a familiar modern story with uncommon honesty: burnout, sleepless nights, and a moment where alcohol looked like the only escape.Keith shares what changed when he stopped treating surrender like a dirty word and started seeing it as a path back to life. We get into his faith-based recovery plan and the APRAISER practice he outlines in his book Burnout God’s Recovery Plan: action, prayer, reading scripture, inscribing gratitude journaling, seeing through visualization, exercise, and rest. It’s simple, disciplined, and grounded in the idea that healing isn’t fueled by sheer willpower alone.We also talk about why community support matters, especially for trauma, chronic stress, and burnout recovery. Keith explains why “going it alone” isn’t strength, how he’s using the program in church groups, and how listeners can find his book and connect through recoverybyfaith.com. If you’ve been running on fumes, this conversation offers a steady next step. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailThe scariest part of cancer isn’t always the diagnosis, it’s the not knowing if it’s truly gone. After aggressive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and months of brutal chemotherapy, my U.S. PET CT and MRI looked “good,” but nobody could tell me with confidence whether I was in complete remission. So I flew to Japan for a carbon-11 methionine PET scan, a rare imaging tool that demands an onsite cyclotron and a near-immediate scan because the tracer’s half-life is only about 11 to 12 minutes. What I heard next changed everything. Dr. Robert Hoffman joins me to unpack the science and the real-world decisions behind my outcome. We talk neoadjuvant chemotherapy as a first move, why standard guidelines often push surgery and radiation early, and how those choices can come with life-altering side effects like swallowing damage and disfigurement. Then we dig into metabolic cancer therapy, including a low methionine diet, oral methioninase, fasting-mimicking, oxygenation strategies, heat therapy, and why “stacking” low-harm supports alongside oncology treatment may matter more than any single tactic. We also get specific about imaging and cancer metabolism: why many tumors may be more methionine dependent than glucose dependent, how methionine PET can reveal signals that FDG glucose PET can miss, and why confirmation of remission is a survivorship issue, not just a medical detail. If you’re navigating cancer treatment options, recurrence fear, or follow-up planning, this conversation offers a clear framework for asking better questions and staying proactive. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope and clarity, and leave a review so more patients can find it. What’s the one question you wish your oncology team would answer directly?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA scan that can’t wait sounds like science fiction until you hear the numbers: carbon-11 has a 12-minute half-life, which means a carbon-11 methionine PET scan has to be made onsite, injected fast, and run immediately or the signal can vanish. That time pressure is exactly why we traveled to Japan to talk with Dr. Toshihiko Sato at the Utsunomiya Clinic, where they produce specialized PET radiotracers and perform total-body methionine PET imaging that many hospitals simply can’t offer. We get into what methionine PET shows that a standard FDG PET (glucose PET) may miss, and why “we think” isn’t good enough when you’re trying to confirm whether cancer is truly gone. We also talk through the practical reality of running these scans, from the onsite cyclotron to the tight workflow that keeps results reliable, plus how other tracers differ in half-life and use cases across neurology and oncology. Then we zoom out to the bigger theme: metabolic cancer therapy as an add-on to standard care. We share how methionine restriction, methioninase, and carefully chosen combinations with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy can change outcomes, including our own stage IV story that leads to complete remission verified by imaging. If you’ve ever wondered whether nutrition, metabolism, and precision diagnostics belong in the same treatment plan, this conversation will give you new questions to ask. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone navigating cancer decisions, and leave a review so more people can find these tools and discussions.Intro for podcast Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailHeat can feel like comfort, but I see it as something more useful than that: a hands-on tool for pain relief, mobility, recovery, and nervous system support. I walk through thermotherapy in plain language, starting with the basics of why warmth helps tight muscles relax, why stiff joints often move better once you warm up, and how improved circulation can deliver oxygen and nutrients while clearing metabolic waste that adds to soreness. If you deal with arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, or that brutal “I can’t move yet” morning stiffness, you’ll recognize a lot of what we cover. From there, I zoom out to the everyday ways people actually use heat therapy: hot baths, warm compresses, heating pads, topical warming ingredients like capsaicin or ginger, and the deeper heat of sauna, steam room, and infrared sauna sessions. We talk about stress reduction, the relaxation response, and why warmth can help you get sleepy even if a cool bedroom helps you sleep better once you’re out. I also touch on specific situations where heat is commonly helpful, including menstrual cramps, chronic injury recovery after the initial phase, and sinus congestion where steam can loosen everything up and make breathing feel easier. Then we get into the “respect the tool” side: sweating, skin effects, heart rate changes, metabolism, and the real need to replace fluids and electrolytes. I share simple hydration ideas that avoid the sugar load of typical sports drinks. Finally, I connect heat to immunity and discuss hyperthermia and cancer treatment as an evolving area, including how heat can sometimes enhance other therapies and why careful limits matter to avoid burns or overdoing it. If any part of your health routine could use a smarter, safer approach to heat, this conversation will give you a solid starting point. Subscribe, share this with a friend who lives on a heating pad, and leave a review if the show helps you think more clearly about your health. What’s your go-to heat therapy method: sauna, hot bath, steam, or a simple warm compress?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailThe condolences pour in, the flowers fill the room, and then the funeral ends. What happens when the hardest part of grief shows up weeks later, when everyone else has gone back to normal?We sit down with Kelly Edmondson, a trauma ICU and ER nurse turned grief counselor, whose life changed when her 28-year-old son Darius died suddenly from an epilepsy-related seizure. Kelly shares the moment that cracked something open for her: Mother’s Day. She expected darkness, but her family created space to speak his name, laugh, remember, and breathe. That experience exposed a problem most people miss. Support is often intense at first, then disappears right when grief becomes a daily, recurring reality.From there, we dig into the real health impact of bereavement and unresolved grief. We talk mental health, sleep, stress, and the “broken heart” effect, plus why asking “What do you need?” can be the wrong move when someone is overwhelmed. Kelly explains how she built Timely Presence, a year-long grief support service that sends personalized memorial gifts on the dates that hit hardest, including birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and the anniversary of death. We also discuss miscarriage and stillbirth grief, and why being remembered can be a lifeline.If you want practical grief support ideas, meaningful ways to help widows and grieving families, and a reminder that showing up matters, press play. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the one thing you wish people understood about grief.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailYou can feel it when someone stops telling their story to get sympathy and starts telling it to get free. That’s where Juan is right now, and our conversation goes straight into the real mechanics of healing from childhood trauma.We talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), what it means to carry a high ACE score, and why silence doesn’t erase pain it just hands it the steering wheel. Juan shares a vivid metaphor for trauma recovery: holding it in is like refusing to throw up after alcohol poisoning. It’s unpleasant to bring it up, but keeping the poison down can cost you your life, your relationships, and your ability to feel safe in your own body. We also dig into how toxic stress, chronic cortisol, hypervigilance, dissociation, and shame can show up in school, in anger, in addiction, and in the ways people learn to survive.A powerful section focuses on prison rehabilitation and what happens when volunteers sit across from incarcerated men and choose to see their humanity. We explore labeling, dehumanization, and the difference between “What’s wrong with you?” and “What happened to you?” Juan then walks us through lyrics from his song about ACE, and he shares a verse inspired by a poem about intimate partner violence that makes the stakes brutally clear for adults and children living inside that cycle.If something here sparks recognition, don’t let it fade into the background. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. What part of Juan’s story connected with you most?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailTrauma doesn’t just live in the past. It can live in your nervous system, showing up as anxiety, addiction patterns, sleeplessness, shutdown, or that moment when you feel your brain go offline and you don’t know why. We sit down with Steve Sapourn, founder of Neuros Journey, to unpack trauma-informed neuroscience in a way that’s practical, human, and surprisingly hopeful: what if the “settings” you’ve been fighting are adaptations your brain made to survive?Steve walks us through how neurofeedback works, why seeing your brainwave patterns can dissolve shame, and how tracking change over time can keep you moving when healing isn’t linear. We also dig into the core skill underneath so many approaches: nervous system regulation. When you widen your window of tolerance, you don’t just feel better. You think more clearly, make better choices, and stop letting triggers run your life.We go beyond personal healing to regulated leadership and relationships, including the common urge to fix rather than listen, and how learning to stay present can transform a partnership and family life. Steve also shares a grounded take on psychedelic-assisted therapy, why facilitator experience matters, and why breathwork and meditation remain the most accessible tools for daily nervous system support.If you got something out of this conversation, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the tools to heal and grow.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailA lot of people look “fine” on the outside while they are quietly falling apart on the inside. We talk with Jeremy Stalneker, a Marine Corps infantry veteran and the leader of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, about what happens after combat stress, career transition, and life trauma collide with identity loss. When someone starts thinking, “If I’m not in the military anymore, who am I?” the slide into isolation, bad decisions, and hopelessness can feel fast and final. Jeremy’s message cuts through the fog: there is always hope, and forward movement is still possible.We get specific about what Mighty Oaks actually does for PTSD and post-traumatic stress. It is not a clinical program, but a faith-based, peer-led week where the people teaching have sat in the same chair as the people listening. That transparency matters because it breaks shame and makes recovery feel believable. We also talk about veteran suicide prevention, what “success” really looks like in this work, and why aftercare and ongoing contact can be the difference between a powerful week and lasting change.Jeremy shares the combat story behind “March Or Die,” and we connect it to real-life resilience: you may not get to pick the fight, but you always decide how you fight. If you’re overwhelmed, the goal is not to solve everything today, but to take the next step with the right people around you. Listen, share this with someone who needs it, and if you value conversations like this, subscribe and leave a review so more veterans, first responders, and families can find the help and hope they deserve.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailWhen you’re sick and every appointment creates a new theory, hope can feel like a luxury. I sit down with Allie Chandler, founder of Upsell Health, to trace the long road from a life-changing Lyme disease crash to a near-full recovery, and what that journey taught her about modern healthcare, functional medicine, and real patient advocacy.We get into why Lyme is often called the great mimicker, how symptoms can ricochet across the heart, nervous system, digestion, and immune function, and why strict diagnostic boxes can leave people stranded. From there, we zoom out to the bigger picture: long COVID overlap, dysautonomia and POTS style patterns, and the growing demand for root cause care that considers labs, history, and lived reality. We also unpack the gut-brain axis and psychobiotics, plus why the microbiome is reshaping how people think about anxiety, mood, and inflammation.Then we pivot to the business side of wellness. Allie shares how her writing background turned into content strategy, clinic growth, and building a marketing agency for functional medicine practitioners and supplement brands. We talk about using AI for health education without letting it replace clinical judgment, and she previews Meet Your Healer, an upcoming app designed to help patients find practitioners and brands that actually fit their needs and values.If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with someone who feels stuck, and leave a review so more people can find credible stories of healing and better care.Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailSomething is off in modern health: more specialists, more tests, more “answers” and yet so many people still feel stuck, inflamed, anxious, and exhausted. We sit down with Brandon Yager to explore a different map of healing, one that treats the nervous system, beliefs, and unresolved emotional shock as central factors in physical symptoms.Brandon shares how early personal development shaped his life, then takes us into the Yager Method Framework, where NLP, subconscious reprogramming, emotional safety, and habit change help people create rapid lasting shifts. We talk about trauma without glamorizing it, including how old stories can loop for years and keep the body in a stress response that shows up as skin issues, autoimmune problems, chronic conditions, and more. You’ll also hear why many practitioners are moving beyond a pills-only model toward holistic health, energy medicine, and deeper mind-body connection work.We go practical too: why nature restores rhythm, why in-person community can be more healing than doing everything online, and how tools like hypnosis and conscious language can rebuild trust with your body’s intelligence. Brandon closes with a blunt but freeing reminder: authenticity matters, and waiting has a cost.If this conversation lights something up, subscribe to the Healthy Living Podcast, share it with a friend who needs a new perspective on healing, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one change you know you’re ready to make?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting

Send us Fan MailOne moment can split your life into “before” and “after” and you still have to wake up the next day and decide who you’re going to be. Earl Thompson joins me to share the deeply personal story of losing his wife to acute myeloid leukemia, the years of remission and relapse, and what it really takes to grieve without getting trapped in an identity built around tragedy.From there, we dig into Earl’s work as a rehabilitation counselor and vocational rehabilitation expert witness. We talk about how disability and injury change a person’s ability to earn a living, what vocational rehab evaluations look at (cognitive, psychological, psychiatric, physical, and pain factors), and why job fit can make or break someone who’s dealing with trauma. Earl also breaks down the real-world landscape behind workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, long-term disability, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases where the core question becomes: can this person work, and what will they lose if they can’t?We also go straight at a tough mental health reality: when medication works, many people feel “fine” and stop taking it, especially with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and the consequences can be devastating. Earl shares what he’s seen, why consistent support matters, and how people can end up self-medicating when symptoms return. We close with a hopeful challenge about starting over later in life, taking uncomfortable risks, and finding unexpected joy through new skills and new doors.If this conversation helps you, subscribe to the Healthy Living Podcast, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one change you’ve been putting off that you’re ready to try?Intro for podcast information about subscriptions Support the showSupport for Joe's CureHere is the link for Sunday's 4 pm Pacific time Zoom meeting