Metabolic Matters

Could recognizing the symptoms sooner change the course of a cancer journey?

In this heartfelt episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Trish Kifer, a stage IIIC ovarian cancer survivor and author, and her husband Roger Kifer, for an inspiring conversation about hope, partnership, faith, and whole-person healing.

Trish and Roger vulnerably share Trish’s remarkable journey: from subtle symptoms, ...

Does perspective impact the path through cancer? For Rochelle Forrest Hankins cancer became a crossroads—where fear and faith diverged, and her choice defined the journey.

In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Rochelle Forrest Hankins, a registered nurse, educator, author, and four-time breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh, an expert in integrative and metabolic onc...

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 ...

What do you do when a doctor gives you a death sentence? Do you trust it, or do you listen to a calm, defiant inner voice that insists you will not become a statistic?

In this inspirational episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Dale Weber and her son, Alex Weber, for a powerful conversation about trusting intuition, cultivating resilience, and honoring the body’s innate ability to heal. They share D...

In this deeply emotional episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Houneida Rechrech, a doctor of veterinary medicine, a mother, a biochemistry lover, and a stage 4 breast cancer thriver. They are joined by Dr. Yvonne Teverbaugh, a doctor of natural medicine and an expert in integrative metabolic oncology. Together, they share an extremely personal story which illuminates the waves of emotion one experiences...

What if chronic illness was a path towards healing on levels greater than just physical? 

In this episode of Metabolic Matters, host Christina Mason sits down with Alekha Akkappedi and her longtime best friend, Emily Sullivan, for a powerful, multi-dimensional healing journey. 

At just 22 years old, pre-med student Alekha's life changed overnight. What began as a simple infection quickly spiraled into a complex web ...

What if a cancer diagnosis became the beginning of a more empowered way of living? 

In this episode of Metabolic Matters, Laura Lummer shares her journey as a two-time breast cancer survivor, including her 2020 diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.

Laura opens up about the shock of being diagnosed despite living a health-conscious life, the difficult realities of conventional treatment, and the mindset shift that ch...

In this episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Sakiko Reuterskiöld, founder of NOMOSU, the world’s first taste-award-winning, no-sugar confectionery company. With a Master’s in Personalized Nutrition and deep training in biochemical and metabolic science, Sakiko has dedicated her career to understanding sugar’s impact on the body — and proving that healthy, delicious sweetness is poss...

Cervical health is one of the most overlooked — and most stigmatized — areas of women’s health. In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Doni Wilson, a naturopathic doctor, midwife, clinical nutritionist, best-selling author, and creator of the Stress Recovery Protocol®.

With over 25 years of experience helping women reverse abnormal pap smears, clear high-risk HPV, and pr...

Nitric oxide has been called the “miracle molecule”—yet most people, including many clinicians, have no idea how essential it is for cardiovascular health, immunity, metabolism, cognition, and longevity. In this episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan, one of the world’s leading nitric oxide researchers and a pioneer in molecular medicine. With more than 20 years of gr...

What if one of the most powerful tools for repair, resilience, and longevity isn’t a drug or a device—but the smallest molecule in the universe? In this episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Matt (Mateo) Johnson, founder of Axiom H2, to explore the science and clinical potential of molecular hydrogen therapy.

A former competitive athlete turned hydrogen specialist, Mateo has spent over a decade a...

What if the tumor you’re treating is already yesterday’s news? In this riveting episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. John A. Catanzaro, NMD, PhD—Co-Founder and CEO of Neo7Bioscience and one of the leading innovators in personalized peptide therapeutics and molecular surveillance. With over 25 years at the intersection of clinical medicine, molecular biology, and translational research...

What if you could block your sugar cravings at the source—and retrain your metabolism to crave health instead of glucose spikes? 🍭

In this eye-opening episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Sander Brus, founder and CEO of NoSu Health, to explore how a breakthrough herbal technology may help us finally escape the grip of sugar addiction. Combining modern metabolic science with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, ...

In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters and Anu Simh, NBC-HWC, unpack how the microbiome, mitochondria, and mindset shape women’s vitality. Drawing on her Organic Chemistry roots and 20 years of coaching, Anu reveals why perfect labs don’t equal perfect health—and how tuning into your gut can ignite energy, balance hormones, and restore intuition. Discover her MBHR Protocol and upcoming bo...

What if the root cause of heart disease isn’t cholesterol… but metabolic dysfunction?

In this powerful episode of Metabolic Matters, I sit down with Dr. Philip C. Ovadia — a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, metabolic health expert, and author of Stay Off My Operating Table. Once an overweight surgeon facing his own pre-diabetes, Dr. Ovadia reversed his health through a low-carb, nutrient-dense lifestyle...

In this illuminating episode of Metabolic Matters, I sit down with Jane Hogan, known as The Wellness Engineer — a woman who transformed her own crippling rheumatoid arthritis into a catalyst for deep healing and purpose. After reversing her pain naturally, Jane left behind a 30-year engineering career to help thousands of others rewire their relationship with pain through science, breath, and self-compassion. Blending functio...

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,...

In this heartfelt episode of Metabolic Matters, I sit down with Jodi Cohen — bestselling author, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. Jodi has helped over 100,000 people heal from anxiety, insomnia, autoimmunity, and inflammation using her unique essential oil blends. We explore how her personal journey through grief became the catalyst for pioneering oils as powerful medicine for the brain and body, and...

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 car...