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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Pine: Is it Medicine?

'Tis the season! Pine trees are everywhere! From vitamin C to turpentine (yes, the paint thinner!), pine trees give us a lot to talk about. Listen in as Tina & Leah chat about the uses and cautions of...

6 Dec 202317min

Cranberry, A Healthy Addition to Your Plate!

It's that time of year! Cranberries are in season! There's a good chance you'll sit down to some cranberry dishes or drinks during the holidays. Maybe this episode can be fodder for conversation? ("Ye...

22 Nov 202320min

8 Cancer Myths: From Contagions to Cures

Everyone has heard a myth or two about cancer (hello, sugar!) The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published eight "Myths and Facts About Cancer." Some of the myths they brought up were on...

15 Nov 202341min

Who's In Your Pod? Chanchal Cabrera, The Medical Herbalist

Herbal medicine is part of our daily lives. Coffee, tea, soup, salads... we are already consuming plants, and many are medicinal. Walking in nature and gardening, these are also aspects of plant medic...

1 Nov 20231h 5min

Who's in Your Pod? Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, The Naturopathic Professor

We talked with Dr. Lise Alschuler about the three most important things to reduce cancer risk and its recurrence. With almost 30 years as a clinician, as well as a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Alschul...

18 Okt 202347min

The BMI Paradox

Does a higher BMI sometimes lead to better outcomes? Is BMI what we should be using to measure obesity? Whether you are considered obese, overweight, normal weight, or underweight... your BMI can be ...

4 Okt 202337min

5 Things We Wouldn't Do During Treatment

Some things supporting wellness are a great idea — if you're not in the middle of cancer treatment! Tina and Leah talk about some good-for-you, healthy, and usually risk-free things you should avoid w...

20 Sep 202333min

Updates and Breakthroughs!

Time flies! Before you know it, another year's gone by! We've hit some hot topics this past year, and the info just keeps coming! So, Tina & Leah plucked from the headlines and updated some prior epis...

6 Sep 202349min