The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

Navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment, or recovery comes with complex decisions, unpredictable side effects, and daily challenges—but it doesn’t have to feel completely heavy or overwhelming. The Cancer Pod is an integrative oncology podcast designed to provide patients, survivors, and caregivers with practical, evidence-based tools, honest conversations, and just the right amount of humor to keep things grounded.

Hosted by Leah Sherman, ND, FMCP-M, RYT, the show bridges the gap between conventional cancer care and natural medicine. Drawing on her clinical expertise working in integrative cancer centers as a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, alongside her own personal experience, Leah delivers science-backed guidance to help manage side effects, navigate cancer survivorship, and debunk popular health myths. Episode range from interviews with experts in their field, practical health strategies, and real, relatable perspectives from #cancerinsiders, everyday people who have used their own diagnosis to inform, advocate for, and support others.

No matter where you are on the cancer continuum, The Cancer Pod offers a lighthearted, supportive space with the evidence, insights, and community you need to navigate the road ahead with clarity and confidence.

Support the podcast and join our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecancerpod

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education, entertainment, and informational purposes only. Do not apply any of this information without first speaking to your doctor. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast by the hosts and their guests are solely their own.

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Episoder(125)

Sound Healing with Sandy Duarte

What if sound could help you heal? Sandy Duarte is an award-winning actress, author, Stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, registered yoga instructor, and one of OncoDaily's 2026 Top 100 Most Infl...

19 Aug 32min

End-of-Life Planning with Dr. Susan Abernethy

Death is a topic most of us avoid...until we can’t. But what if talking about it early actually gave us more peace, not less? In this episode, Leah sits down with Dr. Susan Abernethy, founder of Mudan...

5 Aug 32min

Self-Care and Advocacy with Dr. Holly Lucille

What does it actually mean to advocate for yourself in the medical system? Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, ONC sat down with Dr. Tina Kaczor for a candid conversation about helping patients access the best...

1 Jul 40min

Grief, Guilt, and Identity After Cancer with Natasha Ewa, MSW, LCSW, C-MBT

Survivor’s guilt is a common and not often talked about emotional experience after cancer. Dr. Leah Sherman sits down with returning guest Natasha Ewa, licensed clinical social worker and founder of I...

3 Jun 36min

The Power of Connection with Beth Blakey, CEO, Cancer Hope Network

Cancer Hope Network CEO Beth Blakey on Peer Mentorship, Caregiver Support, and Connection in Cancer Care Beth Blakey, CEO of Cancer Hope Network, discusses the organization’s 46-year mission to ensure...

6 Mai 39min

Cancer and Intimacy with Claire Rumore

What happens to desire after a cancer diagnosis? In this episode, Dr. Leah Sherman speaks with intimacy coach and cancer survivor Claire Rumore about the often-overlooked intimacy challenges that come...

1 Apr 51min

Navigating Cancer Care with Chad Levitt, MD

Dr. Kaczor speaks with Dr. Chad Levitt, a board-certified radiation oncologist with over 25 years of experience and founder of ONCARE MD. Levitt discusses how patients are, in effect, consumers of a p...

4 Mar 42min

Optimize Surgery Recovery: An Integrative Approach

In this episode, we dive deep into surgical support for cancer patients and share all the insider intel you might be missing out on. From what not to take before surgery (blood clotting is essential!)...

4 Feb 52min