Metabolic Matters

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.comInstagram: 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 profoundly moving episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND — a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and survivor of some of life’s deepest challenges, including bipolar disorder type 1, psychosis, multiple suicide attempts, and cancer. Through her lived experience and decades of clinical work, Dr. Chris has become a guiding light in integrative mental health, showing that true healing is possible when we embrace every part of ourselves — body, mind, and spirit.Drawing from her book Beyond the Label and her decades of clinical practice, Dr. Chris reveals how she rebuilt her own “health house” from the ground up, weaving together physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. Her story is one of resilience, radical self-compassion, and courage — a reminder that we are never too broken to heal.Together, Dr. Nasha and Dr. Chris explore:The truth behind mental health “labels” — and why they don’t define who you areHow trauma, love, and self-acceptance shape the path to recoveryThe four pillars of whole-person health and how to strengthen your “health house”The role of surrender, intuition, and spirituality in the healing processHow to move from self-criticism to self-compassion and reclaim your vitalityConnect with Dr. Bjorndal: Website: drchristinabjorndal.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchrisbjorndalTwitter:@drbjorndalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNd12OYfBy6KNfnm_Eih31QInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchrisbjorndal/About Your HostI’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 & ReviewIf 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.comFollow on SocialsDr. Nasha on InstagramMetabolic Matters InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTubeMetabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Metabolic Matters, I’m joined by Jen Nolan, BS, MS, ONC, TAP and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO — two brilliant practitioners trained under me in the Metabolic Approach to Cancer. Together, we explore what healing looks like when built on collaboration, community, and love. Jen, owner of Remission Nutrition and graduate of our Terrain Advocate Program, blends oncology nutrition with whole-person care. Dr. West, a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology and part of the Riordan Clinic team, bridges conventional and naturopathic medicine, offering patients compassionate, comprehensive guidance.Connect with Our Guests: Jen Nolan Website: https://www.remissionnutrition.com/explore IG: https://www.instagram.com/remissionnutrition/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/remissionnutritionDr. Kirsten WestRiordan Clinic: https://riordanclinic.org/staff/kirsten-west-nd-lac-fabno/ About Your HostI’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 & ReviewIf 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.comFollow on SocialsDr. Nasha on InstagramMetabolic Matters InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTubeMetabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Metabolic Matters, I sit down with my dear friend Robby Besner, PSc.D. — philanthropist, innovator, and Co-Founder of Therasage. Robby’s journey began as a father searching for answers after his daughter was diagnosed with Lyme disease. That urgency, heartbreak, and fierce love gave birth to what has now become a global movement in infrared healing technologies.Together, we explore the science and soul behind healing: how subtle energies like sunlight, frequency, and vibration are not just wellness trends but the very blueprint of health. Robby reminds us that healing is not linear — it’s a living relationship between our cells, our spirit, and the environments we inhabit.Connect w/ Therasage: Website: www.therasage.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therasageinfrared/🌍 Upcoming EventI am thrilled to share that Robby Besner, PSc.D. will be joining us as a special guest at the Metabolic Health Day Conference, happening October 9–11, 2025.🎟️ Save $100 on in-person tickets w/ code EMPOWER (by Oct. 1)💻 Virtual Watch Party option available (discount does not apply)👉 Get your tickets today: metabolichealthday.lifeAbout Your HostI’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 & ReviewIf 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 SocialsDr. Nasha on InstagramMetabolic Matters InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTubeMetabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply moving episode of Metabolic Matters, I sit down with my dear friend and colleague, Gail Fuller, a farmer, healer, and visionary who has redefined what it means to steward both land and life. Gail’s journey took him from running a 3,200-acre industrial corn and soybean operation to nurturing a 162-acre regenerative food farm. Along the way, he discovered that true healing—whether of soil, food, or self—begins with remembering our relationship to nature.What unfolds in our conversation is not just about farming. It’s about trauma and truth, community and courage, soil and soul. Gail courageously shares his personal reckoning with mental health and the silent crisis faced by farmers across America, reminding us that healing our land and healing ourselves are inseparable journeys.Upcoming EventI am thrilled to share that Gail will be joining us as a speaker at the Metabolic Health Day Conference, happening October 9–11, 2025. Alongside leading voices in medicine, science, and ecology, Gail will help us explore how reconnecting with the land can transform our health from the ground up.🎟️ Save $100 on in-person tickets w/ code EMPOWER (by Oct. 1)💻 Virtual Watch Party option available (discount does not apply)Get your tickets today!https://metabolichealthday.life/Resources & LinksLearn more about Gail and Lynette’s work: Fuller Field SchoolBook: Ordinary Soil by Alex Woodard (inspired in part by Gail’s and Dr. Zach Bush’s stories)About Your Host:Dr. Nasha Winters is a global healthcare authority, best-selling author, and educator in the emerging field of integrative oncology and terrain-based cancer care. She hosts Metabolic Matters to explore the critical intersections between metabolism, medicine, and meaning.Connect with Dr. Nasha:Website: www.drnasha.comMTIH (Non Profit): www.mtih.orgSupplements: www.mitovida.comEducation: www.metabolicregen.comDr. Nasha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnashawinters/ Metabolic Matters IG: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/drnashainc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-nasha-inc Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnashawinters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNashaInc Metabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the prescription for better health started in the soil—not the pharmacy?In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Neil Smith, regenerative agriculture advisor, farmer, and co-founder of the Grow blockchain project (kohima.io). With decades of hands-on experience and a mission rooted in abundance, Neil is helping farmers—and communities—redefine what it means to heal, from the land up.From soil remediation to landscape restoration, and from decentralized systems to local food sovereignty, Neil shares how Web3 technologies are creating new opportunities for farmers to reclaim their data, their profits, and their purpose. It’s a conversation about systems thinking, global health, and why healthy soil is the most overlooked cornerstone of public wellness.🔑 What You’ll Learn:Why Neil believes regenerative agriculture is a “system of systems” that holds the key to true health and resilience.How blockchain and decentralization are empowering farmers to own their data and transform the food supply chain.The emotional and financial obstacles traditional farmers face—and how Neil guides them through change with compassion and strategy.Why the food you eat is only as good as the soil it came from.How intentionality, ancestry, and ancient wisdom still have a place in modern ecological design.🌾 Key Topics Discussed:The broken narratives around “organic” and “regenerative” labeling.The link between glyphosate, public health decline, and deceptive supply chains.Transitioning from conventional to regenerative farming without losing your livelihood.Localizing food economies through decentralization.Neil’s call to consumers: Know your farmer. Ask more questions. Demand transparency.🔗 Connect w/ Neil Smith:🌍 Learn more about Neil’s work: https://www.growunited.com🌿 Explore Kohima: http://kohima.io Grow UnitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowrenaissance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growunited1/ Website: www.growunited.comTwitter (X): https://x.com/grow_united Twitter (X): https://x.com/kohima_io YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowRenaissance Discord: https://discord.gg/grow 💬 Subscribe, Share & Review:Loved this episode? Please take a moment to rate & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—and share with a friend or clinician who needs to hear it.👩‍⚕️ About Your Host Dr. Nasha Winters:Dr. Nasha Winters is a global healthcare authority, best-selling author, and educator in the emerging field of integrative oncology and terrain-based cancer care. She hosts Metabolic Matters to explore the critical intersections between metabolism, medicine, and meaning.Connect with Dr. Nasha & the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health💖 Donate to support Cancer Patient Treatment 📖 Purchase “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” Book📘 Learn about our programs for Practitioners and Wellness Enthusiasts! https://metabolicregen.com/ 💊Shop my Supplement Line: www.mitovida.com 🎟Register for our Metabolic Health Day Conference | October 10th-11th, 2025 https://metabolichealthday.life/ Follow on Socials: Dr. Nasha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnashawinters/ Metabolic Matters Insta: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/drnashainc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-nasha-inc Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnashawinters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNashaInc Metabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and information-rich episode, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with detox expert and RemedyLink founder Spencer Feldman to unravel the complexities of modern toxicity and detoxification. With over 20 years of experience in formulating novel detox protocols and delivery systems, Spencer shares a science-backed, deeply nuanced approach to helping the body eliminate harmful substances—ranging from heavy metals and forever chemicals to spike protein remnants and gadolinium toxicity.What starts as a discussion about the need for detoxification in our increasingly toxic world evolves into a compelling breakdown of how detox pathways really function, why certain therapies fail, and how to navigate these challenges using precise, phase-based support. Plus, Spencer gives us a rare look into his off-grid lifestyle, revealing the daily rituals and biohacks he uses to optimize his health and circadian rhythm.🎧 In This Episode:Why "we don’t need to detox" is a dangerously outdated mythThe three phases of detoxification — and why they must work in harmonyHow fat-soluble toxins, microplastics, and “forever chemicals” get stuck in the bodyA new model of chelation: matching metal types with proper chelators (hard vs. soft metals)Spencer’s phase-based detox protocol using DOTA, MIADMSA, and moreThe dangers of IV chelation and how new delivery methods are safer and more effectiveUsing detox diagnostically to assess toxic loadA deep dive into spike protein exposure: shedding, testing, and recovery strategiesProtocols for people with gadolinium toxicity, post-MRI injury, and kidney vulnerabilityUV light therapy, prion mop-up, immune rebalancing, and stealth infectionsSpencer’s unique, low-tech, high-integrity off-grid lifestyle for sustainable detox🧬 Who Should Listen?This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with chronic illness, environmental toxicity, long COVID, cancer recovery, autoimmune disorders—or anyone seeking a smarter, safer, and more personalized approach to detox.🧠 About Our Guest:Spencer Feldman is the founder of RemedyLink, a company dedicated to developing cutting-edge detoxification products and protocols. With a background in biochemistry and decades of hands-on research, Spencer’s formulations have helped thousands safely eliminate toxic burdens from their body. He lives off-grid on 100 acres, practicing what he preaches when it comes to natural living and bioresonance with nature.📍 Learn more at: https://remedylink.com🎥 Browse his educational video library: https://remedylink.com/videos📩 Share Your Feedback: What insights did you find most powerful? What topics do you want us to cover in a follow-up episode with Spencer? Drop us a message or leave a review!👩‍⚕️ About Your Host:Dr. Nasha Winters is a global healthcare authority, best-selling author, and educator in the emerging field of integrative oncology and terrain-based cancer care. She hosts Metabolic Matters to explore the critical intersections between metabolism, medicine, and meaning.Connect with Dr. Nasha & the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health💖 Donate to support Cancer Patient Treatment 📖 Purchase “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” Book📘 Learn about our programs for Practitioners and Wellness Enthusiasts! https://metabolicregen.com/ 💊Shop my Supplement Line: www.mitovida.com 🎟Register for our Metabolic Health Day Conference | October 10th-11th, 2025 https://metabolichealthday.life/ Follow on Socials: Dr. Nasha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnashawinters/ Metabolic Matters Insta: https://www.instagram.com/metabolicmatters_/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/drnashainc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-nasha-inc Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnashawinters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNashaInc Metabolic Matters is a podcast produced by Metabolic Regen. © Metabolic Regen. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.