The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair

409: Healing & Preventing Cancer with Dr. Katie Deming

Jun 6, 2024

56:05

Hey everyone, today we're hanging out with Dr. Katie Deming, an oncologist with a whole new take on cancer care. Forget the usual clinical jargon – we're going deep into the world of conscious medicine.

Dr. Deming has this incredible story about how she moved from traditional to integrative oncology, bringing a holistic approach to well-being into her practice. We chat about how crucial things like diet, grounding, sunlight, and emotional work are in fighting cancer. If you're up for a chat about aligning your emotional, mental, and spiritual health to face illness, you're in the right place.

We also touch on the stresses of daily life and how to avoid them. Dr. Deming gives some tips like wearing blue blocker glasses and using grounding pads to improve your well-being.

Lastly, we chat about handling emotions during treatment and the importance of having the right people in your corner. Dr. Deming shares some powerful stories about visualization, the power of mindful communication in healthcare, and more.

This isn't just for people affected by cancer but anyone looking for a more conscious approach to health and life. So, if you're interested in a fresh look at medicine that puts patient independence and holistic healing front and center, give this a listen.

In this episode, you will hear:

Dr. Katie Deming's journey from traditional oncology to advocating for integrative and conscious medicine.
How holistic well-being, including emotional, mental, and spiritual health, helps with cancer prevention and recovery.
Strategies to mitigate stress from modern living and boost mental health.
The role of emotional management, supportive environments, and empowering communication during cancer treatment.
Rethinking healthcare to prioritize patient independence and self-reliance in the healing journey.