What happens when a lifelong elite athlete—once a champion water skier, scuba instructor, and triathlete—is suddenly brought to his knees by mysterious, crippling symptoms? In this powerful Season 5 premiere of Heal It, host Ken D Foster sits down with Randy Smith to uncover his extraordinary journey through Lyme disease, misdiagnosis, resilience, and holistic healing.
From years of being misunderstood and dismissed by doctors, to navigating painful treatments, and ultimately finding strength through science, spirit, and self-trust—Randy’s story is one of courage, persistence, and hope.
🌿 Inside this episode:
The first signs: fatigue, nerve pain, and the sudden loss of physical ability
The misdiagnosis maze and emotional toll of not being believed
Whole-body healing: blending medical, holistic, and Ayurvedic practices
Faith, persistence, and the wisdom of listening to your body
Learning to stand in truth and break the stigma of invisible illness
Insights on resilience, compassion, and living with purpose
A powerful message of hope for anyone facing chronic illness
✨ Whether you’re struggling with chronic illness, searching for healing beyond conventional medicine, or seeking inspiration to stay strong in the face of adversity—this episode is for you.
Randy Smith is a dynamic entrepreneur and lifelong adventurer who has spent over 30 years shaping the landscape of San Diego County as a respected land and real estate developer and income property investor. As founder of a thriving construction company, he has led the design and development of both custom homes and medium-scale residential communities—earning a reputation for vision, integrity, and quality craftsmanship.
Now retired from the construction business, Randy’s passion for exploration runs deep. He is a certified scuba diving instructor, former snow ski instructor, and private pilot with over 40 years of flying experience. For the past 25 years, Randy has flown humanitarian missions to Baja California with the Flying Samaritans, a volunteer group that delivers essential medical care to underserved communities.
Randy is also an active leader in The Mankind Project, a global nonprofit dedicated to helping men lead lives of purpose, authenticity, and service.
Above all, Randy is a devoted husband, proud father of three accomplished adult children, and a loving grandfather. Whether mentoring others, building homes, or piloting life-saving missions, he brings grounded strength, curiosity, and heart to everything he does.
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