What if the miracles we’re looking for are already happening all around us? In this episode of the Believe Big podcast, Pastor Mark Batterson takes us on a journey through his latest book, A Million Little Miracles , challenging us to see the divine in the everyday. From the biochemical wonders of our bodies to the unexpected ways God works in our lives, Mark shares eye-opening insights and personal stories of faith, healing, and gratitude. He even makes a case for a nationally mandated nap time...
Mar 11, 2025•31 min
On this episode of the Believe Big Podcast , we welcome Caitlin Fierro of Non-Toxic Homes to discuss the powerful connection between health, environment, and functional medicine. Caitlin shares her personal health journey, detailing how conventional treatments failed to address her autoimmune condition and how integrative medicine transformed her well-being. She dives into the importance of gut health, reducing toxic exposure in daily life, and making informed choices about food, water, and hous...
Feb 25, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Are you concerned about the effects of contrast dyes from CT and MRI scans? In this episode of the Believe Big Podcast , Dr. Steve Rallis, DC, ND and Chief Medical Officer of DripBar Canada breaks down the differences between PET, CT, and MRI scans, helping patients make informed decisions about their imaging options. He also dives into the potential risks of contrast agents and ionizing radiation, offering practical strategies to support the body’s detoxification process. From high-dose vitamin...
Feb 11, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Today on the Believe Big podcast, Dr. Rob Reimer returns to talk about his new book, Authentic, which explores the connection between addressing our soul's issues and deepening our intimacy with God. Rob shares how unresolved wounds, bitterness, and spiritual barriers can block the flow of the Holy Spirit, and encourages us to seek healing for a fuller relationship with God. He also challenges the knowledge-driven approach of Western Christianity, urging us to focus on meaningful spiritual ...
Jan 28, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Are you concerned about the impact of EMF exposure in your daily life and potentially on your health? Nick Pineault, "The EMF Guy," recently joined the Believe Big podcast to talk about how electromagnetic fields (EMFs) impact our daily lives. He explains how EMFs from everyday devices like Wi-Fi routers, cell phones, and even household appliances may influence our health and why it's important to reduce some of our exposure. Nick also shares practical, easy-to-implement strategie...
Jan 14, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Discover how faith deconstruction can be a transformative journey toward a deeper, more authentic spirituality in our latest Believe Big podcast episode featuring Kristi Gaultiere, author of Journey of the Soul . Kristi shares profound insights into the stages of spiritual growth, offering guidance for those wrestling with doubts or seeking clarity in their faith. Whether you are navigating a personal crisis, like a cancer diagnosis, or simply yearning for a closer connection to God, this episod...
Dec 31, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 87
In this episode, join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Tom Cowan, a renowned alternative medicine doctor, author, and speaker. Dr. Cowan challenges conventional wisdom about health and disease, offering a different perspective on cancer, diagnosis myths, and holistic healing. With an open curiosity, he shares unique insights on how our bodies respond to illness and the importance of understanding the underlying story rather than just focusing on symptoms. Tune in to explore Dr. C...
Dec 17, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 86
In this episode, I have the privilege of welcoming my dear friend Ben Abell, a remarkable cancer thriver who has overcome stage 4 prostate cancer. Ben’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he opens up about the challenges of his diagnosis and the incredible role faith, integrative medicine, and community support played in his healing. We discuss how mistletoe therapy, personalized nutrition, and prayer became pivotal in his recovery. Ben also reflects on how his faith, anchored in scriptur...
Dec 03, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 85
In today's podcast episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Alex Swanson, the founder of Nutrition Genome, about the incredible potential of nutrigenomics to personalize health and wellness. Alex shares how his journey, from running a global clinical nutrition practice to creating Nutrition Genome, led to a tool that tailors nutrition and health recommendations based on our unique genetic makeup. We explore how nutrigenomic testing offers an individualized approach, helping people pinp...
Nov 19, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Oh how we love our pets! They are the family members who give us the unconditional love we all need. So how can we know we are doing our best to keep them healthy? In this episode, Dr. Judy Jasek, an integrative veterinarian, joins me to explore a fresh take on pet care that goes beyond the basics! Dr. Jasek shares her favorite pet health tip before diving into the differences between integrative and conventional veterinary care and what inspired her own journey into holistic medicine. Wondering...
Nov 05, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Do you ever wonder how to hear from God amidst the noise of today’s busy world? In today's new podcast with Kristi Gaultiere, we will discover powerful insights on how God speaks to each of us in unique ways, even when we think we’re not hearing Him. Whether you're struggling to discern His voice from your own thoughts or seeking clarity through spiritual practices like fasting and Lectio Divina, this podcast will guide you on a journey of deepening your relationship with God. With rea...
Oct 22, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 82
Today, you get to hear from my friend and personal dentist, Dr. Sharla Aronson! Dr. Aronson shares her journey into biological dentistry, which began after her first child was born with hearing loss. This life-changing experience led her to explore alternative health approaches, eventually resonating with biological dentistry's focus on root causes and prevention. Dr. Aronson explains how biological dentistry connects oral health to overall well-being, using personalized treatments, cutting...
Oct 08, 2024•30 min
Today's podcast episode, is all about the healing potential of cannabis and CBD in cancer care and other chronic illnesses. We dive deep into how these natural therapies may help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve overall quality of life, especially when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan. Join me as I interview Sasha Kalcheff-Korn from Realm of Caring. Sasha will share personal stories, and break down the science behind CBD's role in supporting wellness. Whet...
Sep 24, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Welcome to Season 3 of the Believe Big Podcast! We have a FANTASTIC guest to kick off this new season of episodes, Tomek Wyczesany! Tomek is a mental health expert who combines neuroscience, cognitive science, and ancient wisdom to offer a holistic take on well-being. He shares a timeless health tip: "know thyself" across physical, mental, and spiritual levels, especially valuable for those facing challenges like cancer. Tomek also offers simple advice on beginning your mindfulness jou...
Sep 10, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 79
EMF radiation. 5G exposure. In a world that cannot exist without the latest technologies, what can we do to protect ourselves and safely use our mobile devices? Join me as I talk with Dr. Devra Davis of the Environmental Health Trust about HOW we can use our technological devices and HOW we can reduce our radiation exposure for our health. it's an episode you won't want to miss! Learn more about Dr. Devra Davis at the Environmental Health Trust: https://ehtrust.org/ Suggested Resource ...
Aug 27, 2024•28 min
In this 4th Summer Replay episode, Ivelisse continues her discussion with Kristi Gaultiere about the importance of caring for our souls, specifically for emotional and spiritual healing. For anyone facing a health challenge, like cancer, this episode is not to be missed! Kristi and Ivelisse talk about the stages of grief setting boundaries creating a rule/rhythm of life Lectio Divina and encouraging a healthy balance between spiritual practices and daily living. Don’t miss this concluding episod...
Aug 13, 2024•28 min
Dr. Derek Guillory of Root Causes Medicine in San Antonio returns to our Believe Big podcast today to talk about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Find out: what is hyperbaric oxygen therapy? what issues is it used for? can cancer thrive in a highly oxygenated environment? how can a patient get the maximized benefit of HBOT? are there risks to HBOT? and much more! Connect with Dr. Guillory at Root Causes Medicine: Root Causes Medicine Suggested Resource Links: LINK: Environmental Working Group (...
Jul 30, 2024•27 min
The western American diet is under fire for the amount of sugar we consume on a daily basis. Overconsumption of sugar creates all sorts of health issues for us and it is a big topic of discussion for everyone these days, especially cancer patients. In this episode, Dr. Lucas Tims returns for a second time to talk about sugar and the role it plays in cancer. Can consuming sugar increase your risk for cancer? Are there certain types of cancers that are more sensitive to sugar intake? Does sugar af...
Jul 16, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Healing is a process. And sometimes it is a long, arduous process that has many complicated, deeply-rooted layers. Often, true healing involves working on all parts of the person, the physical, the emotional and the spiritual, and it can get messy! Today, we get to chat with Dr. Rob Reimer and he takes us into his pastoral history of helping people heal. It led him to write one of his books, Soul Care, and we get to touch on the seven principles he outlines in the book. So, what is Soul Care? &q...
Jul 02, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Today's guest on the podcast is Taryn Hillin, a screenwriter, author and journalist who at the age of 34 was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer. She joins me today to talk about The Anti-Cancer Life and her cancer experience. Taryn's story is powerful and a huge testament to the argument that patient's must be their best advocate and second opinions are often more important than we realize at the time. Taryn's interview includes: her personal story that led to a Huffing...
Jun 18, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In this episode of the Believe Big podcast, Ivelisse interviews Dr. Aimie Apigian, a leading medical expert on trauma healing. Dr. Aimie delves into the biology of trauma, explaining how life experiences are stored in the body and how they can be effectively addressed through her unique methodology. Dr. Aimie offers insights into differentiating stress from trauma, the impact of stored trauma on the immune system, effective strategies for releasing stored trauma, and practical somatic exercises ...
Jun 04, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Today's episode brings back our very first Believe Big podcast guest, Dr. Dagmara Beine, a compassionate practitioner and devoted parent who's been through the trenches of childhood cancer. Dr. Beine shares her personal journey alongside her daughter, Zuza, who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia at the age of 3. Drawing from her experience in the conventional medical field and as an advocate for integrative medicine, Dr. Beine sheds light on the untold aspects of childhood canc...
May 21, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Join me today as I get to speak with Dr. Nasha Winters about the topic of HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy. Dr. Nasha is a leading expert in the world of integrative oncology, an author and a passionate advocate for healthy metabolic terrain. In this episode, Dr. Nasha provides many insights into the complexities of hormone therapy and menopausal health, encouraging listeners to make informed decisions about their hormonal health. She touches on several areas of this subject matter by: providin...
May 07, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 75
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Steve Rallis (The Wellness Doctor) joins me to talk about how stress and insulin can potentially affect a person's health during the cancering process. Dr. Rallis sheds light on the crucial role of fasting insulin levels in cancer management, revealing how personalized nutrition plans and stress management strategies can influence metabolic health and overall well-being. Dive deep into the world of integrative oncology, where the intersection of plant me...
Apr 23, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 74
When a spouse or loved one is on a cancer journey, very often they are supported by a caregiver which could be you. But, who supports the caregiver? It's a big job and an important one that requires a lot of love, encouragement and energy. On today's Believe Big podcast, we welcome Marika Humphries, a resiliency coach for caregivers. Marika takes us through part of her journey after her husband's cancer diagnosis, as she emphasizes the importance of reframing caregiving as an oppo...
Apr 09, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In the realm of health and wellness, the quest for effective strategies often leads individuals down various paths, each marked by its own set of challenges and triumphs. Among these journeys, the story of Jon Hegarty and his brother Christian stands out as a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Through their exploration of integrative healing modalities, they uncovered a wealth of knowledge and experiences that reshaped their approach to combating cancer. Join me today, as Jo...
Mar 26, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 72
If you are currently on a breast cancer journey, you don't want to miss today's guest, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, the Breast Cancer Conqueror and best-selling author. Dr. V is a two time breast cancer thriver and she shares what she has learned both personally and professionally from her experience. Her unique approach to healing has led her to develop the 7 Essentials System, a plan to get to the root cause of what allowed breast cancer to show up in the first place. It touches on sev...
Mar 12, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Today, we continue our discussion with Dr. Rob Reimer on caring for our souls. This episode, Dr. Reimer shares his experience with demonic spirits, deliverance and includes several real life stories. Dr. Reimer also touches on: how he first became aware of demonic influences; how a person can become demonized; what can prevent deliverance; how to break ground and get rid of demonic spirits Don't miss this incredibly interesting conversation in this second episode with Dr. Rob Reimer. Learn ...
Feb 27, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Healing is a process. And sometimes it is a long, arduous process that has many complicated, deeply-rooted layers. Often, true healing involves working on all parts of the person, the physical, the emotional and the spiritual, and it can get messy! Today, we get to chat with Dr. Rob Reimer and he takes us into his pastoral history of helping people heal. It led him to write one of his books, Soul Care, and we get to touch on the seven principles he outlines in the book. So, what is Soul Care? &q...
Feb 13, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 69
The mind and the body work together and when they are in sync we tend to be in a healthy state. But what happens when we are plagued by chronic stress and past traumas? A few short years ago, Raj Jana found himself in such a situation, needing to put his whole body back in sync, but there was a problem. Our health care system wasn't set up to help people do that effectively. Fast forward to today and Raj now is the co-founder and CEO of Liber8, a human transformation company specializing in...
Jan 30, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 68
