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October 4, 2025 24 mins

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The Power of Holistic Healing: Peg Harvey's Journey

In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages Podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Peg Harvey, former Director of Education at the San Diego Zoo and survivor of stage four cancer. Peg shares her incredible journey from a terminal diagnosis to complete healing through holistic methods at the Optimum Health Institute. She discusses the role of mind, body, and spirit in health, the importance of diet changes, and the power of positive emotions and social support. The episode also provides insights into holistic medicine, radical remission, and practical advice for those facing serious health diagnoses.

00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages
00:56 Meet Peg Harvey: A Journey of Survival
01:58 Peg's Battle with Cancer
04:42 Discovering Holistic Healing
06:34 The Power of Holistic Medicine
08:36 Radical Remission: A Deeper Dive
15:46 Life After Cancer: Peg's New Lifestyle
19:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell
19:59 Support and Upcoming Episodes
21:22 Artificial Intelligence Course Announcement

 Over the next several weeks, while I'm out of town, I've decided to release some reedited and improved versions of the  most popular shows in the series,  as well as some totally new episodes.  I hope you enjoy them.  I'll be back in mid-November with some new episodes

Have you heard about mature adults with Donna Hoover and Mike Roth? Yes. This is my second podcast and Donna and I are going to be addressing subjects which are significant for seniors, especially seniors living here in the villages.

The easiest way to hear the show is to look it up on Apple Podcasts. Look for mature adults with Donna and Mike. We'll be looking for you there. 

You can also find us on mature adults with Donna and Mike. All spelled out. Dot buzz sprout.com

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Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
A new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AM
Direct all questions and comments to mike@rothvoice.com

If you know a Villager who should appear on the show, please contact us at: mike@rothvoice.com

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