Cancer rates are on the rise, but what you eat can make all the difference. In this episode, I explore the powerful relationship between food and cancer risk. From cutting down on sugar and processed foods to boosting your intake of anti-cancer superfoods like cruciferous vegetables and mushrooms, I’ll walk you through why a whole-food, nutrient-dense diet i ... Show More
Oct 7
Why Your Skin Isn’t Healing: The Gut, Hormone & Inflammation Connection
Early in my career, I noticed that patients’ skin often improved as we addressed their nutrition and gut health. That changed how I approached skin concerns and taught me to look beneath the surface for contributing factors. Today, I’m joined by triple board-certified dermatologi ... Show More
1h 22m
Oct 5
The Supplements, Foods, and Habits I Use to Stop a Cold Before It Starts
Why do some people catch every cold going around while others rarely get sick? Your immune system isn’t something you simply “boost” with one supplement—it’s shaped every day by your sleep, diet, stress, gut health, nutrient status, and metabolic health. In this episode, I’m join ... Show More
27m 8s
Sep 30
Nutrition Expert: This Is Why Eat Less, Exercise More Never Works
Nutrition advice often reduces food to calories, nutrients, and a list of rules to follow. But the more we learn about how the body responds to different foods, the clearer it becomes that this way of thinking tells only part of the story. Today, I’m joined by cardiologist and pu ... Show More
1h 29m
Oct 2025
Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease
<p>In this episode, you will learn what to eat to heal your body, starve cancer, and prevent disease - with the food you eat. </p><p>Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board‑certified Mayo Clinic physician, the first cancer doctor ever on this podcast, integra ... Show More
1h 48m