Healthy Living by Willow Creek Springs
A podcast about practices to promote healthy lives featuring experts, businesses, and clients: we gather to share our stories about success, failure, exploration, and so much more. Our subscription episodes feature some personal and vulnerable, real-life stories that are sensitive to some of the general public.
Episodes
Most elderberry syrups start with water. Ours starts with a farm. We sit down with Russell Carter of Heartland Elderberry Farms to unpack how a beekeeping family scaled from 50 shrubs to tens of thousands of plants—and why using fresh, fast-frozen elderberry juice changes everything from flavor to potency. If you’ve ever wondered why some syrups taste thin or overly sweet, the answer often hides in plain sight on the ...
Ever feel like everyone’s talking and no one’s hearing a thing? We sat down with Emmy-winning journalist and reinvention coach Jane Hanson to unpack how curiosity, presence, and clear delivery can turn noise into connection—and anxiety into confidence. From prairie roots to New York newsrooms, Jane shares why big changes demand new communication muscles and how anyone can build them with intention.
We dig int...
Fear gets loud when cancer enters the room—so we turn up the volume on evidence, agency, and community. Joe shares a raw update from his latest chemo cycle, from brain fog and nausea to the quiet wins of returning strength, and we use that lived reality to ground a bigger conversation: how to choose treatments that are both effective and humane. We unpack why PubMed, peer review, and case studies matter, how to read c...
A rare diagnosis shattered a young family’s plans—and then reshaped a nation’s approach to caring for medically fragile children. We sit down with Jonathan Cotter to chart the path from his son Ryan’s SMA diagnosis and sleepless nights in London to discovering Helen House, the world’s first children’s respite and palliative care home. What began as a desperate search for help became a blueprint for dignity: overnight ...
Back pain doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of injections, “minimally invasive” procedures, and the creeping risk of a second or third surgery. We sit down with Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg, founder and clinical director of Spinatomy Centers, to explore a precise, tech-forward path for herniated discs, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease that helps patients heal without the knife. Drawing from 30+ years of clinical experi...
What do you do when the experts say “lifelong” and offer little beyond wait-and-see? We sit down with Dr. Theresa Lyons—a Yale-trained computational chemist and mom to a child once diagnosed with profound autism—who chose a different path: translate research into action and build a community that makes doing the right next thing possible. Theresa shares how she moved from drug discovery and global health to PubMed dee...
The mysterious world behind your healthcare bills just got a whole lot clearer. Rachel Strauss, dubbed the "PBM Princess" and CEO of her eponymous healthcare consulting firm, pulls back the curtain on the complex systems determining what treatments you can access and how much you'll pay.
Drawing from over two decades in pharmacy benefit management, Rachel delivers eye-opening insights into why ...
The second puberty is real. As women navigate the challenging terrain of perimenopause and menopause, their bodies demand a completely different approach to fitness and nutrition—one that most traditional workout programs fail to address.
Fitness expert Alicia Jones joins us to reveal why the Jane Fonda-inspired cardio workouts that dominated women's fitness for decades may actually be working against wo...
What happens when life's deepest betrayals become your greatest teachers? Lora Cheadle's transformative journey from corporate attorney to spiritual mentor began with a devastating discovery—her husband's long-term infidelity. Rather than succumbing to bitterness, she chose a radical path of reinvention, creating Life Choreography, a holistic framework that helps people reclaim their sovereignty after b...
What separates those who survive cancer from those who don't? According to Dr. Robert Hoffman, groundbreaking cancer researcher and returning guest on the Healthy Living Podcast, the answer might surprise you.
"If you want to get better from cancer, you gotta really want it," explains Dr. Hoffman in this candid conversation with host Joe Grumbine. "You've got to say 'I'm no...
Dr. Jeffrey Hockings is transforming the landscape of diabetes treatment through his revolutionary telehealth platform, the Diabetes Reversal Group. With over a decade of functional medicine experience and a personal connection to the disease that runs in his family, Dr. Hockings has developed the world's only patented system for reversing type 2 diabetes—not just managing it.
At the heart of type 2 dia...
What happens when spiritual revelation meets physical transformation? In this profound conversation with Bishop Kevin Foreman, we journey beyond traditional health approaches to discover the powerful interconnection between spirit, soul, and body.
Bishop Foreman shares his remarkable story of losing 120 pounds naturally after years of failed diet attempts. The turning point? A divine download that came after ...
A deeply personal and hopeful conversation unfolds as host Joe Grumbine shares remarkable progress in his cancer treatment journey alongside trusted colleague Dr. Robert Hoffman. Their exchange reveals the profound impact of finding the right medical team – one that listens, engages, and treats patients as partners rather than passive recipients of care.
Joe's voice brightens as he describes his oncologi...
What if the path to optimal health isn't found in a gym or supplement store, but in the space between your thoughts? In this captivating reunion conversation with returning guest David Amerland, we explore the fascinating intersection of mind, body, and spirit that forms the foundation of true wellness.
The power of visualization takes center stage as we discuss remarkable research showing how athletes w...
What happens when a mother's necessity becomes a worldwide movement? Drew Ann Long never set out to change retail shopping forever—she simply needed a way to shop with her severely disabled daughter Caroline. When she discovered no shopping carts existed for individuals with special needs, she faced a choice: accept the limitations or create something revolutionary.
Drew Ann's journey from sketching...
What if plastic surgery could transform lives without causing harm? Dr. Nicholas Nikolov, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, joins us to challenge misconceptions about his field and share his refreshing philosophy of achieving maximum benefit with minimal harm.
Dr. Nikolov takes us behind the scenes of plastic surgery, revealing its vast scope beyond cosmetic procedures. From re...
The journey from addiction to lasting recovery rarely follows a straight line. While treatment programs provide essential first steps, what happens afterward can determine long-term success. In this eye-opening conversation, Jim Boad reveals how he's revolutionizing addiction recovery through structured, supportive housing environments that bridge the crucial gap between intensive treatment and independent living...
Dietitian Melanie Murphy Richter takes us on a journey through the fascinating connections between gut health, intuition, and longevity in this enlightening conversation. Recognized as the 2023 Young Dietitian of the Year, Melanie shares how her personal battle with IBS became the catalyst for her career transformation and passion for holistic nutrition.
The concept of "body literacy" emerges as a p...
Sacred plants have the power to heal or harm us—the difference lies entirely in our approach. After decades of working with various plant medicines and hosting ceremonies at our Gardens of Hope, I've witnessed both the profound healing potential and the troubling exploitation surrounding these traditions.
My own journey with tobacco perfectly illustrates this duality. For 13 years, I battled a serious ad...
The journey with sacred plant medicines rarely follows a straight path. After four decades of cannabis use—from teenage experimentation to activist battles with the government—I've discovered something profound: true healing emerges when we approach these powerful allies with reverence.
My first real connection with cannabis wasn't through consumption but through cultivation. As a 12-year-old tendin...
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