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As a husband and father of triplets, Kerry Mann wanted to be present for his family, but despite years of searching for answers, he felt increasingly hopeless. Kerry struggled with depression, anxiety, obesity, chronic health issues, and the feeling that he was missing out on the life he wanted to live. He tried all sorts of antidepressant and anti-anxiety medicines, but his mental health did not improve. Instead, the medications left him feeling like a zombie and his deep dark depression remained. His daughter Emma watched it all unfold, quietly carrying her own struggles with health, teenage insecurity, and her own food choices. In this episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Kerry and Emma Mann, the father-daughter team behind HomeSteadHow and the documentary Healing Humanity. They share how Kerry's search for answers led him to explore ketogenic and carnivore diets, how witnessing his experience challenged Emma's deeply held beliefs about her vegetarian diet, and how their individual journeys eventually became a shared mission. From mental health and metabolic health to the surprising challenges of making a documentary, their story explores what can happen when personal experiences inspire bigger questions—and how one family's search for hope grew into a project dedicated to sharing the healing stories of others. Connect with Kerry: Pre-Order the Healing Humanity Documentary Streaming October 23rd: https://healinghumanity.movie/ Other Socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Homesteadhow/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadhow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadhow1 Website: https://www.homesteadhow.com/ About Your Host: Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show: Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sixteen years after being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, Anna Sabatino looks back on the decisions that changed the course of her life—not just during treatment, but in the years that followed. In this episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Anna and her physician, Dr. Linda Isaacs, to explore a journey that began with fear, uncertainty, and a determination to become an active participant in her own care. Anna shares her experience navigating conventional cancer treatment before seeking a more comprehensive approach to her long-term health, eventually becoming a patient of the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez. Together, Anna and Dr. Isaacs discuss integrative cancer care, nutrition, patient advocacy, stress and the nervous system, and the daily practices that have become part of Anna’s life. It’s a conversation about slowing down after a diagnosis, asking questions, finding practitioners who will partner with you, and Anna’s belief that healing became less about returning to the life she had before cancer and more about creating a different one. Connect with Our Guests: Dr. Linda Isaacs: https://www.drlindai.com About Your Host: Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show: Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when you know something is wrong with your health—but the answers you’re getting don’t seem to explain what you’re experiencing? In this episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Cindy Kennedy and Aaron Mathewson, a husband-and-wife team whose very different health challenges sent them searching for answers. Cindy was navigating early menopause, significant memory loss, and concerns about her brain health, while Aaron was living with chronic pain, repeated injuries, and a body that never seemed to recover the way he expected before eventually being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. When they met, their shared search for answers became part of the foundation of their relationship—and led them into a much deeper exploration of metabolic health, nutrition, functional medicine, lab testing, genetics, and personalized care. Cindy and Aaron share what began to shift as they learned more about their own bodies, the mistakes and lessons they encountered along the way, and how their definition of health has evolved over more than a decade. It’s a conversation about becoming your own advocate, recognizing that health is deeply individual, and learning when the pursuit of “optimal” health can go too far. Their experiences would also help shape Cindy’s work today as CEO and founder of Metabolic Regen, Ressa Health, and MitoVida—companies focused on advancing education, tools, and resources that support a more individualized approach to health. Connect with Our Guests: Cindy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-kennedy-b406b03/  Resources Mentioned: Learn More about Ressa Health: www.ressahealth.com MitoVida Supplements: www.mitovida.com Metabolic Regen Education: www.metabolicregen.com  Book Mentioned: Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure? Second Edition: The Story of Ketones https://a.co/d/04eLw4mM  About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Metabolic Matters is especially powerful because it does not have a neatly packaged ending. Gene Woodruff is still living with cancer.  Host Christina Mason sits down with Gene and his wife, Lynette, for an honest conversation about navigating six years of bladder cancer—including repeated recurrences, difficult treatment decisions, and paths’ forward. Gene served as a Navy aviator for 28 years, working in demanding operational environments that included disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms, prolonged stress, time away from family, and exposure to numerous environmental contaminants. As he prepared for retirement, blood in his urine led to the discovery of a large tumor and a diagnosis of high-grade bladder cancer. Suddenly, the future Gene and Lynette had imagined looked very different. His journey has included surgeries, intravesical treatment, a clinical trial, recurrent disease, and increasingly complex decisions about what to do next. Throughout it all, Lynette became Gene’s “Health CEO”—a diligent researcher, advocate, and partner in his care. She completed a Metabolic Regen Terrain Advocate Certification, which deepened her understanding of how nutrition, genetics, environment, and other factors influence metabolic health and recovery. She began monitoring Gene’s glucose and ketone levels, reviewing his nutrigenetic data, and using that information to help shape a more individualized approach. As their knowledge expanded, so did their approach. Alongside dietary changes, metabolic monitoring, and nutrigenetic testing, they explored supplementation, hyperbaric oxygen, intravenous vitamin C, hyperthermia, mistletoe, ozone, and other complementary therapies. Six years into Gene’s journey, they continue to monitor, learn, adapt, and reassess. Rather than allowing fear to dictate every decision, Gene and Lynette have built a life in which cancer is present—but does not consume everything else. Both share that, if given the choice, they would not go back and prevent the diagnosis. The experience has taught them valuable lessons, deepened their faith, and strengthened their reliance on family, friends, and community. Connect with Our Guests: Website: innerpartswisdom.com  Lynette Email: [email protected] Gene Email: [email protected] Gene’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-woodruff-6620199a/ About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a mother’s intuition screams, “No,” while the experts around her recommend an untested treatment? “All I could hear was: ‘We are going to poison her, and she may die from the treatment.’ As a mother, my soul screamed no.” In this edge-of-your-seat episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason speaks with Phenyx Andolsek and her mother, Nicole Andolsek, about a remarkable journey of maternal instinct, advocacy, resilience, and hope. Phenyx’s health challenges began early in life. After birth complications and years of unexplained symptoms—including double vision and recurring headaches—an MRI revealed a mass near the base of her brain. At age 9, she was diagnosed with mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Her tumor’s location and the rarity of the disease meant the family faced complex, high-stakes treatment decisions. After surgery, doctors wanted to follow up with an aggressive conventional treatment plan; Nicole felt an unmistakable warning within her. Determined to explore every possible option, she began contacting doctors, clinics, cancer coaches, and practitioners across the globe. What followed was a three-year journey involving therapeutic nutrition, supplementation, high-dose vitamin C, mistletoe, hyperbaric oxygen, chiropractic care, sauna, detoxification, and a complete restructuring of Phenyx’s daily environment. At the heart of this conversation is the profound bond between mother and daughter. Nicole reflects on learning to advocate fiercely while still honoring Phenyx’s growing autonomy. Phenyx shares what it meant to listen to her body, trust her instincts, and voice what felt supportive along the way. Together, they explore the emotional realities of navigating childhood cancer, the importance of faith and community, and the trust required when a healing path looks very different from the one originally presented. Today, Phenyx is thriving, attending college, and preparing for a career in teaching. Their story is a powerful reminder that healing is not only about protocols—it is also about listening, connection, courage, and believing in the wisdom within the person receiving care. Connect with our Guests: Nicole’s Website: https://healthyselfinitiative.com/  Phenyx’s email: [email protected] About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your chronic symptoms weren't something you simply had to live with? In this insightful episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Janet McCorkle and gut health coach Lindsey Parsons for a powerful conversation about persistence, personalized care, and the detective work often required to uncover the root causes of chronic illness. For decades, Janet struggled with constipation, IBS, kidney stones, recurrent urinary tract infections, and interstitial cystitis. Although she received multiple diagnoses over the years, she often found herself managing symptoms rather than understanding why they were happening. Determined to find answers, Janet began exploring functional medicine, nutritional interventions, and advanced testing that revealed a complex combination of food sensitivities, gut dysfunction, genetic variations, and post-infectious IBS. Joined by Lindsey Parsons, a certified health coach specializing in gut health, they discuss how personalized testing, microbiome analysis, nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes helped Janet make meaningful progress after years of frustration. Together, they explore topics including leaky gut, SIBO, post-infectious IBS, genetic SNPs, oxalates, histamine intolerance, microbiome testing, and why healing often requires addressing multiple interconnected factors rather than a single diagnosis.  Beyond the science, this episode highlights the importance of becoming an active participant in your own health. Janet shares the commitment, patience, and resilience required to make lasting lifestyle changes, while Lindsay emphasizes the value of curiosity, individualized care, and the benefits gained when we doggedly seek metabolic answers.  Whether navigating chronic digestive issues, recurrent infections, or simply wondering if there's another path forward, this conversation highlights that healing often begins when we ask better questions. Connect with our Guests: Janet McCorkle: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janrose22/  Lindsey Parsons:  Website: https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/high.desert.health/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertHealth TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@theperfectstoolpodcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@highdeserthealth X: https://twitter.com/HDesertHealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/highdeserthealth/ My Facebook Gut Healing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gut.healing.for.you About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could recognizing the symptoms sooner change the course of a cancer journey? In this heartfelt episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Trish Kifer, a stage IIIC ovarian cancer survivor and author, and her husband Roger Kifer, for an inspiring conversation about hope, partnership, faith, and whole-person healing. Trish and Roger vulnerably share Trish’s remarkable journey: from subtle symptoms, including painful intercourse, abdominal pain, incontinence, and feeling full quickly, that were initially attributed to early menopause, to a stage IIIC ovarian cancer diagnosis. Their healing journey extended far beyond conventional treatment and the wisdom they share is priceless.  Together, they discuss the importance of listening to your body, building the right healthcare team, and becoming an active participant in your own healing. As Trish searched for ways to better support her health, she began exploring nutrition, metabolic health, reducing environmental toxins, therapeutic fasting, stress management, sauna use and other lifestyle strategies alongside her medical care. Trish and Roger also offer an important perspective on navigating cancer as a couple. They reflect on how cancer strengthened their marriage, deepened their faith, and taught them to approach each day with gratitude, purpose, and intention. Roger also shares the often-overlooked experience of the caregiver and the importance of finding support throughout the journey. More than a story about surviving cancer, this powerful conversation reminds us to trust our intuition, seek answers when something doesn't feel right, and never underestimate the impact of hope, community, and love. As Trish says, if sharing her story helps even one person seek care sooner, then every step of the journey has been worth it. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://hopejourney.life  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kifertrish/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trish.kifer  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kifer-20818a116/  Learn More About the Program Trish took to support her knowledge of metabolic health and healing! www.metabolicregen.com About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does perspective impact the path through cancer? For Rochelle Forrest Hankins cancer became a crossroads—where fear and faith diverged, and her choice defined the journey. In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Rochelle Forrest Hankins, a registered nurse, educator, author, and four-time breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh, an expert in integrative and metabolic oncology. Rochelle shares her extraordinary journey after being diagnosed with both estrogen-positive and triple-negative breast cancer. Despite multiple recurrences and a prognosis that often leaves patients feeling powerless, Rochelle chose a different path—one rooted in faith, education, self-advocacy, and holistic healing. Determined to understand the deeper factors influencing her health, Rochelle partnered with Dr. Yvonne to explore an integrative approach that extended far beyond conventional cancer treatment. Together, they addressed metabolic health, nutrition, sleep, emotional trauma, stress, spirituality, circadian rhythms, and the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit. What makes this conversation especially meaningful is the relationship between Rochelle and Dr. Yvonne. Their partnership demonstrates what can happen when a patient becomes an active participant in their healing journey and is supported by a team that sees the whole person—not just the diagnosis. Throughout the episode, they discuss triple-negative breast cancer, immunotherapy, metabolic oncology, psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (PNEI), codependency, trauma, and the importance of building a personalized healing strategy. Rochelle candidly shares how cancer became one of her greatest teachers, helping her establish healthier boundaries, deepen her faith, and reconnect with herself in ways she never imagined. More than a story about surviving cancer, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not a single treatment, protocol, or decision. It is an ongoing journey of awareness, courage, resilience, and learning to trust your inner wisdom. As Rochelle shares, sometimes our greatest challenges become the very thing that teaches us how to truly live. Connect with our Guests: Rochelle Forrest Hankins, RN, MSM, LEWebsite: https://rochelle.world/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forresthankins/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rochelleforrest  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-forrest-hankins-8b516337  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RochelleWorld  Books: Amazon Yvonne Teverbaugh, DSc., ND, PhD, MSHN   Website: thenaturalpathtowellness.net  About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 50 years of unhealthy patterns, can someone truly begin again—and heal? In this inspiring episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Linda Riccio, OT/L, FAOTA, and Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh, DSc., ND, PhD, MSHN, for a powerful, hope-filled conversation about resilience, intuition, and whole-person healing that goes beyond symptoms and diagnoses. Linda shares her extraordinary journey—from weighing over 350 pounds and becoming bedridden at age 50 due to an undiagnosed chronic illness to emerging as a healthcare innovator, certified grief counselor, and advocate for lifestyle-based healing. After years of unexplained symptoms, she was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, severe hormonal dysfunction, a brain meningioma and genetic coagulation problems. Determined to understand her body, Linda began working with Dr. Yvonne, opening the door to profound healing and self-discovery. Together, they explore the complexities of chronic illness, the necessity of individualized care, and the patience and self-compassion required for true transformation and lasting healing. Linda reflects on her evolution from being disconnected from her body to hearing its wisdom loud and clear—and now helping others build that same awareness, resilience, and self-trust. At the heart of this episode is the enduring partnership and friendship between Linda and Dr. Yvonne. Over more than a decade, they have navigated physical illness, emotional healing, grief, nutrition, and the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is not instant—it unfolds over time through small, intentional steps. As Linda puts it, “When progress is personal, it is unstoppable.” Connect with our Guests: Linda Riccio, OT/L, FAOTA thenaturalpathtowellness.net  Yvonne Teverbaugh, DSc., ND, PhD, MSHN  thenaturalpathtowellness.net  About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when a doctor gives you a death sentence? Do you trust it, or do you listen to a calm, defiant inner voice that insists you will not become a statistic? In this inspirational episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Dale Weber and her son, Alex Weber, for a powerful conversation about trusting intuition, cultivating resilience, and honoring the body’s innate ability to heal. They share Dale’s remarkable journey—from an aggressive stage IV endometrial cancer diagnosis to becoming a thriving cancer coach and advocate for others. As an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and longtime wellness professional, Dale never expected cancer to become part of her story. After years of dismissed symptoms, a second opinion revealed a rare and aggressive form of endometrial cancer. Soon after, she was told she had less than two years to live. Throughout the episode, Dale explains how she began researching integrative and metabolic approaches to healing after realizing that conventional treatment alone did not fully align with her instincts. Inspired by books like The Metabolic Approach to Cancer and Radical Remission, she incorporated emotional healing, spirituality, low-dose chemotherapy, high-dose vitamin C, Hope4Cancer, HeartMath, and lifestyle changes to reduce chronic stress. What makes this episode especially impactful is the relationship between Dale and Alex. Alex openly shares what he witnessed during his mother’s journey: fear, uncertainty, and unwavering determination. Together, they explore the roles of faith, family, community, hope, and love during life's darkest moments. More than six years later, Dale remains with no evidence of disease and now dedicates her life to helping others navigate cancer. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not just physical—it’s emotional, spiritual, and unique to each person. Connect with our Guests:  Dale:  www.LiveBeyondCancer.com  https://www.instagram.com/dalecweber/ https://www.facebook.com/dale.weber.58  Alex:  https://www.imalexweber.com/  https://www.instagram.com/imalexweber/?hl=en  https://www.facebook.com/ImAlexWeber/  Alex’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alex-weber-show/id1460742994  Interested in the Advanced Integrative Metabolic Course? Learn a deeper, more integrative approach to chronic illness with AIM — the Advanced Integrative Metabolic Course for allied health professionals. Explore metabolism, mitochondrial health, inflammation, nutrition, and root-cause thinking through clinically relevant, scope-conscious education. Learn more at: https://MetabolicRegen.com/AIM Shop Neuromaster!  Support your nerves with targeted nutritional support designed for everyday wellness. NeuroMaster is formulated with ingredients that help support healthy nerve communication, mitochondrial function, and antioxidant defense to promote healthy nerve function throughout the day.* It’s designed to support everyday neurological wellness. Get 25% off your first order here: https://www.mitovida.com/products/neuromaster25 These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply emotional episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Houneida Rechrech, a doctor of veterinary medicine, a mother, a biochemistry lover, and a stage 4 breast cancer thriver. They are joined by Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh, a doctor of natural medicine and an expert in integrative metabolic oncology. Together, they share an extremely personal story which illuminates the waves of emotion one experiences on a cancer journey: fear, surrender, empowerment, and healing that extends far beyond the physical body. After initially receiving a stage 0 breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, Houneida’s condition rapidly progressed to stage 4. Feeling disconnected from a conventional system that focused only on the disease, she began searching for a more personalized and integrative approach to healing—one that addressed metabolic, emotional and physical health.  What makes this conversation especially powerful is the relationship between Houneida and Dr. Yvonne. Their dialogue goes beyond a typical practitioner-patient conversation. Via her questions and comments, Dr. Yvonne demonstrates that healing a patient is far more than just looking at lab work and images. They dive deep into biology, psychology, spirituality and more. Houneida vulnerably shares her experiences: immigrating to Michigan from the Mediterranean, navigating motherhood, anxiety, sleep disruption, and the emotional burdens she believes led to a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Yvonne listens with compassion and offers insight into how metabolic and integrative approaches can help patients feel more connected, informed, and empowered throughout treatment. This episode is a moving reminder that healing is not just physical—it’s emotional, relational, and spiritual. Connect with our Guests: Dr. Houneida Rechrech: [email protected]  Yvonne Teverbaugh, DSc., ND, PhD, MSHN thenaturalpathtowellness.net  Mentioned in the podcast:  The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters Healing Myths, Healing Magic: Breaking the Spell of Old Illusions, Reclaiming Our Power to Heal by Dr. Donald Epstein. Interested in the Advanced Integrative Metabolic Course? Learn a deeper, more integrative approach to chronic illness with AIM — the Advanced Integrative Metabolic Course for allied health professionals. Explore metabolism, mitochondrial health, inflammation, nutrition, and root-cause thinking through clinically relevant, scope-conscious education. Learn more at: https://MetabolicRegen.com/AIM Shop Neuromaster!  Support your nerves with targeted nutritional support designed for everyday wellness. NeuroMaster is formulated with ingredients that help support healthy nerve communication, mitochondrial function, and antioxidant defense to promote healthy nerve function throughout the day.* It’s designed to support everyday neurological wellness. Get 25% off your first order here: https://www.mitovida.com/products/neuromaster25 These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: metabolicmatters https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if chronic illness was a path towards healing on levels greater than just physical?  In this episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Alekha Akkappedi and her longtime best friend, Emily Sullivan, for a powerful, multi-dimensional healing journey.  At just 22 years old, pre-med student Alekha's life changed overnight. What began as a simple infection quickly spiraled into a complex web of chronic conditions: POTS, mast cell activation, PCOS, GERD, and connective tissue disease. Left bedridden, her science trained mind begins seeking answers. As she begins to experience healing in modalities outside of her allopathic education, she finds herself asking more questions and embarks on an unexpected career path.  Alekha navigates years of uncertainty, traveling on paths that blend science, circadian biology, nutrition, and spiritual practices. Emily shares what it was like to watch her best friend's struggles and triumphs. Her perspective offers insight on the power of friendship and how watching another make healing choices vicariously heals those in close proximity. Alekha and Emily both experience healing as cyclical on many levels. Both agree that HOPE is one of the greatest healers. What unfolds for these two young sages is not just a story of physical recovery but transformation that is intangible, emotional and physical. After almost a decade of research and healing work, Alekha created the ALI Protocol, a comprehensive approach for those dealing with POTS, MCAS and long covid that integrates biology, psychology and energetic practices. 💬 This conversation is both deeply personal and widely relatable—offering insight not only for those on a healing journey, but also for the people walking beside them.  Connect with Alekha and Emily:  Website: alekhaakkapeddi.com   Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thealiprotocol/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_ali_protocol  Emily Sullivan:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/photobyemilyrosesd/  Shop Bladdermaster!  Urinary health isn’t something most people think about—until it’s out of balance. BladderMaster is designed to support a healthy urinary tract by focusing on the urinary microbiome, with ingredients like D-Mannose, inulin, and targeted Lactobacillus strains. It’s a simple way to support your body’s natural balance from the inside out. Get 25% off your first order here: https://www.mitovida.com/products/bladdermaster25-discount These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  If you would like to be a guest on Metabolic Matters you can apply here!  https://airtable.com/appiqY2MUtRfS2XZQ/pag5PEX0CejtOvEvj/form  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if a cancer diagnosis became the beginning of a more empowered way of living?  In this episode of Metabolic Matters, Laura Lummer shares her journey as a two-time breast cancer survivor, including her 2020 diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Laura opens up about the shock of being diagnosed despite living a health-conscious life, the difficult realities of conventional treatment, and the mindset shift that changed everything: moving from fighting cancer to supporting her body’s ability to heal. Through an integrative approach, deeper self-trust, and a commitment to joy, healing, and advocacy, Laura discovered a new way forward. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is personal, empowerment matters, and hope is always worth holding onto. Connect with Laura:  Website: https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/ Laura’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-before-breast-cancer-with-the-breast/id1251292364 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreastcancerrecoverycoach/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraLummerTheBreastCancerRecoveryCoach  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifXJdUKDbUMSkSlqCZAWUQ About Your Host:  Christina Mason is a lifelong storyteller, educator, and truth-seeker whose journey—from music and teaching to entrepreneurship—has always been guided by curiosity. Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her focus toward metabolic health and healing. As host of Metabolic Matters, she creates space for real people to share real stories and the many paths that shape how we understand health. 🔗 Apply to be a Guest Follow the Show:  Website: www.metabolicmatters.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577488944537  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metabolicmatters  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolic-matters  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MetabolicRegen  © 2026 Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Produced by Metabolic Regen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Sakiko Reuterskiöld, founder of NOMOSU, the world’s first taste-award-winning, no-sugar confectionery company. With a Master’s in Personalized Nutrition and deep training in biochemical and metabolic science, Sakiko has dedicated her career to understanding sugar’s impact on the body — and proving that healthy, delicious sweetness is possible. Sakiko shares how her own health transformation began when she removed sugar and discovered the profound shift in energy, clarity, and well-being that followed. But giving up sugar didn’t mean giving up chocolate — instead, it inspired years of research into taste receptors, intestinal function, and the microbiome that led to NOMOSU’s innovative, gut-supportive sweetening system. Together, she and Dr. Nasha unpack why modern sugar intake fuels inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, uric acid imbalance, and cancer risk; why fructose is uniquely damaging; and why so many “natural” sweeteners behave like sugar in the body. Sakiko explains how virgin stevia extract, paired with specific natural compounds, can mimic sugar’s taste and texture without the metabolic cost — and may even improve microbiota diversity and intestinal barrier function. This conversation reframes everything we think we know about sweetness. If you’ve struggled to reduce sugar, felt confused about sweeteners, or wondered whether a truly healthy treat exists, this episode offers clarity, science, and hope. Connect with Sakiko Reuterskiöld and Nomosu:  Website: https://nomosu.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakiko-reuterskiold-nomosu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomosu/?hl=en About Your Host I’m Dr. Nasha Winters, a global healthcare authority, best-selling author, and educator in the emerging field of integrative oncology and terrain-based cancer care. I host Metabolic Matters to explore the intersections between metabolism, medicine, and meaning. Subscribe, Share & Review If you loved this conversation, please subscribe, rate, and share with a friend or clinician who needs to hear it. Support & Resources: Support Patient Grants: www.mtih.orgBook: The Metabolic Approach to CancerEducation Programs: www.metabolicregen.comSupplements: mitovida.com Follow on Socials Dr. Nasha on InstagramMetabolic Matters InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube Metabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cervical health is one of the most overlooked — and most stigmatized — areas of women’s health. In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Doni Wilson, a naturopathic doctor, midwife, clinical nutritionist, best-selling author, and creator of the Stress Recovery Protocol®. With over 25 years of experience helping women reverse abnormal pap smears, clear high-risk HPV, and prevent cervical cancer naturally, Dr. Doni brings clarity, compassion, and science to a topic too often shrouded in shame. Dr. Doni has helped thousands of women turn around abnormal pap results, clear HPV to undetectable levels, and build resilience for long-term prevention. This episode offers hope, strategy, and a path forward for anyone navigating HPV, cervical dysplasia, or chronic stress. Learn more about Dr. Doni’s programs, practitioner training, and resources: Website & Dr. Doni’s Say Goodbye to HPV Program: https://doctordoni.com/  Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube About Your Host I’m Dr. Nasha Winters, a global healthcare authority, best-selling author, and educator in the emerging field of integrative oncology and terrain-based cancer care. I host Metabolic Matters to explore the intersections between metabolism, medicine, and meaning. Subscribe, Share & Review If you loved this conversation, please subscribe, rate, and share with a friend or clinician who needs to hear it. Support & Resources: Support Patient Grants: www.mtih.orgBook: The Metabolic Approach to CancerEducation Programs: www.metabolicregen.comSupplements: mitovida.com Follow on Socials Dr. Nasha on InstagramMetabolic Matters InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube Metabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.