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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—a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, functional medicine practitioner, registered yoga teacher, and breast cancer survivor—the show bridges the gap between conventional cancer care and natural medicine. Drawing on her clinical expertise in integrative cancer centers alongside her own personal experience, Leah delivers science-backed guidance to help manage side effects, navigate cancer survivorship, and debunk popular health myths. Each episode features expert interviews, practical health strategies, and real, relatable perspectives from #cancerinsiders—everyday people who have used their own diagnosis to inform, advocate for, and support others.

Recent Episodes

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Self-Care and Advocacy with Dr. Holly Lucille

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July 1, 2026

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 possible care through self-advocacy and shared decision-making. Navigating a cancer diagnosis is incredibly overwhelming. Between well-intentioned opinions from loved ones and rushed informed consent, it’s easy to feel lost. Dr. Lucille brings compassion and pragmatism to the table, explaining w...

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

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June 3, 2026

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 Thrive Therapy and Wellness, for an honest conversation about what survivor’s guilt actually looks like, why body image after cancer is so personal, and what healing can feel like on the other side.

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

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May 6, 2026

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 no one faces cancer alone. The unique model of free, confidential, one-on-one peer mentorship connecting patients and caregivers with trained cancer survivors or caregivers continues to touch lives. Blakey shares her personal stor...

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Recent Blog Posts

April 22, 2026

How to Recover From Any Surgery Smoothly

The Five "Must Dos" to Heal from Surgery (A blog post based on the episode: Optimize Surgery Recovery: An Integrative Approach) Facing surgery can feel like you're on the receiving end of an event, like it's beyond your control. Between the steril…

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Jan. 14, 2026

The Cherry Bomb: a Mocktail for Dry January

Dry January Mocktail: The Cherry Bomb, A Mocktail with Benefits If you’re participating in Dry January this year, you’ve probably noticed something: most mocktails are basically sparkling juice with a fancy ice cube. They’re sweet, they’re boring, …

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Jan. 3, 2026

Alcohol and Cancer

The Hidden Risks of Alcohol For many people, having a drink now and then is part of social life. We get that, sometimes you weigh the risk and the benefit, and you take the risk. That's the privilege of having choice! Alcohol can help people rela…

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Reviews

A gem

"Having been a physician for twenty plus years I find this podcast very informative and helpful. Drs Tina and Leah give me wonderful nuggets of new info with each podcast. I have seen many patients w…"

lovetolearn!! | Nov. 17, 2021

Thank you!

"Stage 4 stomach cancer here, undergoing treatment for the last year. I have learned so much from listening. Thank you to both of you for helping me and so many others get thru this with a better qual…"

Landscapelady | Feb. 21, 2022

An amazing resource!

"I can’t believe I get to listen to this without paying a copay! Tina and Leah are so smart, funny, and have a perspective that’s sorely missing in most healthcare providers. As a cancer person, it’s …"

lejeunesse | April 18, 2022

This podcast makes learning about cancer … fun?

"Very informative, and filled with so much personality that it’s actually fun to listen to. Highly recommend to anyone interested in learning about all aspects of life with cancer, whatever your relat…"

SaffronDaisy | Dec. 15, 2021

A must listen

"These two are trustworthy, dynamic and give us information that we scan use and refer back to again and again. Highly recommend!"

happytrailsYay | June 16, 2023

How did I not know about this podcast???

"I love this podcast! Drs. Kaczor & Sherman do such an excellent job explaining “need to know” information, in a way that everyone can understand… and it is FUN! Thanks for continuing to share such …"

GreenerLA | June 21, 2025

Fantastic

"I love all your episodes. Thank you very much for taking the time."

Joyce | Oct. 26, 2023

Wonderful and informative

"When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, this podcast became a great source of information while I was navigating how best to support my body through treatment. Lots of info nuggets here that would r…"

BrooksFountains | April 5, 2024

Amazing Naturopathic Doctors !

"I just listened to the your June 12th Pod Cast on Chemicals and Cancer. Wow what a great interview. I am spreading the word about your Pod cast and the Book ! I just bought you both a coffee. Love …"

Anya Chang Warren | June 21, 2024

Need Solid Cancer Answers? Listen Up!

"I learned about this podcast through a chance encounter with one of the hosts. Two weeks later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. These podcasts have been super—they cover a wide variety of topics a…"

Sally | July 27, 2024

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