Born to Heal: Holistic Healing for Optimal Health

Stop Avoiding These Foods If You Want to Heal | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, Neurologist & Nutritionist | EP 136

What if your cravings aren't a problem to fix, but a signal you've been ignoring? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, a researcher whose work connecting nutrition, gut health, and chronic illness has reached people around the world. Together, they dig into why some of the most widely accepted dietary advice may be working against healing, not for it. Specifically, they explore what happens when the body is deprived of the nutrients it actually needs to repair and rebuild at the cellular level. Dr. Katie shares what she's observed firsthand in her own fasting practice, including something that surprised even the most committed plant-based patients who came to her for care.  Chapters: 00:04:50 - The Signal Your Body Sends When Cleansing Is Over 00:05:18 - Why Your Hunger Might Be Misleading You 00:06:30 - The Refeeding Step Most People Get Wrong 00:07:27 - Why People Crave Meat After Prolong Fasts 00:09:05 - The Refeeding Approach That Changes Recovery 00:10:30 - The Hidden Risk in Nuts and Seeds 00:11:19 - The Cooking Oil Problem 00:14:00 - Why We are Conditioned to Fear Fat 00:21:30 - What Happens When Your Gut Loses Balance Dr. Natasha brings decades of research to explain what's really going on inside the body when cravings show up, and what those cravings are actually trying to tell you. If you've ever felt confused by conflicting nutrition advice, this conversation will help you understand why. The conversation takes a hard look at cholesterol, what it actually does in the body, why your levels may not mean what you've been told, and how the standard advice around it could be getting in the way of your healing.  Press play because the final topic on the gut microbiome ties everything together in a way that reframes how you think about disease itself. Connect with guest: www.drnatasha.com [http://www.drnatasha.com] Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ [https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/] Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up [https://l.bttr.to/tTDBY]  Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide [https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide] MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll [https://www.katiedeming.com/6-pillars] Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie [https://springaqua.info/drkatie] Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ [https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/] Please Support the Show * Share this episode with friends & family * Give a Review on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6QzZ2231jl1jxeOBHnkU] * Give a Review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-heal-holistic-healing-for-optimal-health/id1585725298] Watch on Youtube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5] DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

Your "Healthy" Plant-Based Diet is Making You Sicker | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, Neurologist & Nutritionist | EP 135

What if the most common nutrition advice given to people facing chronic illness, eat more plants, is actually working against healing? Host Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, neurologist, nutritionist, and creator of the GAPS Protocol, to question whether the human gut is truly designed to rely on plant-based nutrition during healing. They explore what traditional cultures prioritized for recovery, why some foods may be harder for the body to process than we think, and how modern dietary guidelines may be shaped by forces beyond patient health. Chapters: 00:04:05 - What Your Body Can’t Digest 00:06:20 - The Food That Actually Builds You 00:08:25 - The Truth About Vegan Diets 00:10:15 - Who Controls Your Food Choices 00:13:40 - The Profit Behind Your Diet 00:17:45 - Why Doctors Stay Silent 00:22:10 - Treating Symptoms or Healing If you're facing chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand what your body needs during recovery, this episode challenges conventional thinking around food and healing. Press play and learn what may be missing when certain foods are removed, and why that matters most when your body is under stress. Connect with Guest: https://www.drnatasha.com/ [https://www.drnatasha.com/] Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ [https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/] Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up [https://l.bttr.to/tTDBY]  Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide [https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide] MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll [https://www.katiedeming.com/6-pillars] Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie [https://springaqua.info/drkatie] Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ [https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/] Please Support the Show * Share this episode with friends & family * Give a Review on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6QzZ2231jl1jxeOBHnkU] * Give a Review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-heal-holistic-healing-for-optimal-health/id1585725298] Watch on Youtube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5] DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

30-Day Fast With Cancer: Can You Keep Your Muscle? | EP 134

What if everything you've been told about fasting and muscle loss is wrong? Dr. Katie is joined by a recent fasting client Paul Suchoski. Paul was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and told by every doctor he consulted not to fast. He did it anyway, completed 30 days of supervised water fasting with Dr. Katie Deming, and his body composition scans showed something nobody expected. Chapters: 00:04:02 - Why He Rejected Chemo 00:05:06 - Choosing a 30 Day Fast 00:06:33 - Unexpected Energy  00:09:12 - Stress Driving Blood Sugar 00:12:00 - Blood Pressure Drops During the Fast 00:13:28 - The Scan That Measured Everything 00:14:40 - Visceral Fat Falls Dramatically 00:17:05 - Growth Hormone and Fat Burning During Fasting 00:20:58 - The Accident That Revealed Cancer 00:25:34 - Strength and Recovery After the Fast Dr. Katie and Paul break down the real numbers from his InBody scans and explain what the body actually does when you stop eating for 30 days. But the physical results weren't even the most surprising part. Stay until the end to hear what happened to Paul mentally and emotionally, and it may matter just as much as anything the scans revealed. Press play and learn what a 30-day water fast actually does to the human body Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ [https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/] Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up [https://l.bttr.to/tTDBY]  Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide [https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide] MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll [https://www.katiedeming.com/6-pillars] Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie [https://springaqua.info/drkatie] Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ [https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/] Please Support the Show * Share this episode with friends & family * Give a Review on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6QzZ2231jl1jxeOBHnkU] * Give a Review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-heal-holistic-healing-for-optimal-health/id1585725298] Watch on Youtube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5] DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

Why the Tumor Isn’t the Real Problem in Breast Cancer | Dr. Michael Karfeldt, Board-Certified Naturopath | EP 133

What if the tumor isn't the real problem, but just the loudest symptom of something deeper going on in your body? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Dr. Michael Karfeldt, co-author of Breast Cancer Breakthrough, to explore why the tumor is often the last part of the problem, not the first. What they uncover in this conversation might surprise you, especially if you think you're already doing everything right. They get into the hidden factors most doctors never check for, things lurking in your mouth, your home, and even your family history that could be quietly driving disease. Dr. Katie shares what she's seen firsthand in her own practice that finally confirmed what Western medicine never taught her. Chapters: 00:06:05 - The Hidden Drivers of Cancer 00:10:00 - The Modern Toxic Load 00:13:30 - Trauma and Loss of Self 00:17:38 - The Dental Link 00:19:00 - What Fasting Reveals 00:24:05 - Silence, Identity, and Healing 00:27:30 - Parasites and the Terrain 00:31:00 - Why Regular Cleansing Matters 00:35:00 - First Steps After Diagnosis 00:39:15 - The Fear That Sabotages Healing And if you've ever wondered why fear itself might be working against your healing, Dr. Karfeldt's answer to that question alone is worth the listen. Press play and hear the one thing Dr. Karfeldt wants every newly diagnosed woman to know. It's simple, it's powerful, and it's nothing like what you'd hear in a conventional oncology office. Connect with guest: https://www.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/ [https://www.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/]Pick up a Copy of Breast Cancer Breakthrough: https://a.co/d/0di58YxZ [https://a.co/d/0di58YxZ] The Cure and Prevention of All Cancers: https://a.co/d/0avviSxp [https://a.co/d/0avviSxp] Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ [https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/] Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up [https://l.bttr.to/tTDBY]  Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide [https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide] MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll [https://www.katiedeming.com/6-pillars] Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie [https://springaqua.info/drkatie] Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ [https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/] Please Support the Show * Share this episode with friends & family * Give a Review on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6QzZ2231jl1jxeOBHnkU] * Give a Review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-heal-holistic-healing-for-optimal-health/id1585725298] Watch on Youtube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5] DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...

Prolong Fasting Fails Without This ONE Step [Inside the Deming Fast] ft. Holistic Nutritionist and Teaching Chef, Monica Corrado | EP 132

What if the "healthy" foods you're eating every day are actually starving you? Dr. Katie Deming sits down with holistic nutritionist and teaching chef Monica Corrado to explore the nutrition philosophy behind the Deming Fast.  This kicks off a brand new series called Inside the Deming Fast, and this first conversation zeroes in on something most fasting programs completely overlook: what happens after the fast ends. The refeeding phase isn't just a transition back to normal eating. It's the most powerful rebuilding opportunity your body may ever get. Chapters: 00:04:03 - Rebuild With the Right Materials 00:06:06 - The Anti-Inflammatory Reset 00:08:04 - From Modern Food to Ancestral Healing 00:09:53 - Clean Animal Foods as Foundation 00:12:41 - Why Lectins and Oxalates Matter 00:14:28 - The Hidden Cost of Plant Antinutrients 00:18:26 - Rethinking Fats for Healing 00:19:00 - Processed Oils vs Stable Animal Fats 00:23:39 - Malnourished Yet Overfed 00:26:53 - Foundational Foods That Rebuild 00:30:23 - The Power of Liver and Organ Meats 00:41:14 - Is Fertility a Sign of True Healing? Monica Corrado and Dr. Katie walk through the food guide they built specifically for people focused on healing, covering which foods rebuild the body at a cellular level, which ones trigger inflammation. Dr. Katie and Monica break down what antinutrients actually do inside the body and why learning about them could change the way you shop, cook, and eat for good. Monica also sets the record straight and why cutting fat out may be one of the most damaging things the low-fat era ever taught us to do. Plus, Dr. Katie also shares what she's personally learned from working with Monica, including how she eats now, what's always cooking in her kitchen, and why getting the food right turned out to be the first step she had to take with every single client before anything else could work. Press play and learn the four refeeding pillars that prevent you from sabotaging your fast.  Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ [https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/] Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up [https://l.bttr.to/tTDBY]  Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide [https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguide] MORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll [https://www.katiedeming.com/6-pillars] Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System:  https://springaqua.info/drkatie [https://springaqua.info/drkatie] Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ [https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/] Please Support the Show * Share this episode with friends & family * Give a Review on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6QzZ2231jl1jxeOBHnkU] * Give a Review on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-heal-holistic-healing-for-optimal-health/id1585725298] Watch on Youtube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5] DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, di...