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Episode 069: I Survived Cancer—But No One Told Me About This Part | Geoffrey Rogow Nov 06, 2026

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What happens after cancer treatment ends?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Geoffrey Rogow, a cancer survivor, journalist, and author, about the realities of life after cancer.

Geoffrey shares his own experience with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the challenges he faced after treatment, from physical changes and insurance difficulties to career decisions, family, emotional health, and the anxiety that can come with follow-up scans.

They also discuss genetics, survivorship resources, the importance of specialized follow-up care, and Geoffrey's upcoming book, which provides practical guidance across 10 areas of life after cancer.

A conversation about moving beyond treatment and learning how to navigate the next chapter of survivorship.

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About the Guest:

Geoffrey Rogow is a journalist, cancer survivor, and author focused on the challenges of life after cancer treatment. After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013, Geoffrey underwent chemotherapy and entered remission. His own experiences, along with conversations with hundreds of other cancer survivors, inspired him to explore the resources and practical support survivors need after treatment.

His upcoming book focuses on 10 areas of survivorship, including money, career, physical health, mental health, genetics, caregiving, family planning, and purpose.

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Episode 068: What Doctors May Miss When Treating Cancer | Dr. Jim Chialtas Oct 23, 2026

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What if cancer care looked beyond the tumor and focused on the whole person?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Dr. Jim Chialtas about functional medicine, nutrition, gut health, metabolic health, environmental exposures, and the importance of supporting the body alongside conventional cancer treatment.

They also discuss why personalized care matters, how lifestyle can influence the body's internal environment, and why emotional and spiritual well-being deserve a place in the healing conversation.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Jim Chialtas is a functional medicine practitioner and acupuncturist based in San Diego, California. His path into functional medicine began after studying molecular biology and working in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals before pursuing acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. In 2003, he began studying functional medicine, with a particular focus on functional endocrinology, blood chemistry, nutrition, and the underlying mechanisms contributing to disease.

Dr. Chialtas takes a whole-person approach that combines functional medicine with principles from traditional Chinese medicine. His work focuses on identifying patterns in areas such as metabolism, nutrition, inflammation, gut health, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. He also works with patients through telemedicine.

He is the host of his own podcast, where he discusses functional medicine, acupuncture, health, philosophy, and other topics related to what he describes as a functional approach to life.

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Episode 067: She Couldn’t Make a Fist—Then She Healed Her Rheumatoid Arthritis | Jane Hogan Oct 09, 2026

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She went from a 30-year engineering career to barely able to make a fist — and healed without medication.

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Jane Hogan about reversing rheumatoid arthritis through nervous system regulation, the hidden link between stress and chronic pain, and the breathwork practice that changed everything.

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About the Guest:

Jane Hogan is a wellness engineer who blends science and spirituality to help people release chronic pain using the mind, body, and breath. Her personal experience reversing crippling rheumatoid arthritis using natural solutions inspired her to leave a 30-year engineering career and become a functional medicine certified health coach, certified yoga teacher, and wellness educator. Combining ancient wisdom with leading-edge science, Jane's Wellness by Design blueprint has helped hundreds of people release chronic pain naturally. She is the host of the Wellness by Design podcast, and her empowering message has been featured on numerous podcasts and summits. She is the author of Pain Free on Purpose: Use Your Mind to Heal Your Body and Get Your Life Back.

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Episode 066: 3 Years of Chemo, Zero Antibiotics: One Mom's Fight to Save Her Son Sep 25, 2026

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When her toddler was diagnosed with leukemia, Season Johnson refused to just follow orders.

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Season Johnson about advocating for her son through three years of chemotherapy, the moment a top pediatric oncologist laughed at her questions about nutrition, and how that experience became her life's mission.

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About the Guest:

Season Johnson is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, integrative health practitioner, and current student at the Metabolic Terrain Institute. She is the founder of the Thrive Through Cancer and Thrive Beyond Cancer programs and the owner of Biodynamic Wellness, a functional medicine practice in Solana Beach, California. Alongside her husband, she co-founded the Kick Cancer Movement, a nonprofit bringing real food, detox, natural medicine, and community to children with cancer and the families who love them. Her work has been recognized with the Western Air Price Activist Award, the Children's Health Advocate Award, and the doTERRA Elevation Award. She was a health and wellness expert at the 2019 Oscars and has worked alongside professional athletes — but her heart has never left the family sitting in hospital waiting rooms, just like she once did.

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Episode 065: She Skipped Surgery for Breast Cancer. This Is Why Sep 11, 2026

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What if the way we give — and forget to receive — plays a role in breast cancer?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Dr. Toni Galardi about her own breast cancer journey and the "disease to please" pattern she uncovered while interviewing 100 women about their relationships with their breasts, their bodies, and each other.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Toni Galardi holds a PhD in psychology and has spent 35 years working as a private practitioner, assistant professor, media expert, TV talk show host, professional speaker, and advice columnist. She is the author of three books, including her latest, BreastQuake: 10 Steps to Awakening Your Breast Cancer to Radiant Health Without Surgery, Radiation or Chemotherapy, written after her own breast cancer healing journey. Dr. Galardi works with clients internationally, helping them clear emotional and trauma roots and realign with their vocation and life purpose.

Contact Dr. Toni Galardi
310-890-6832 and/or drtoni@drtonigalardi.com

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Episode 064: Why Fear Fuels Cancer — And How to Rewire Your Subconscious to Heal Aug 28, 2026

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What if the mind is not just a supporting player in healing, but the stage upon which healing happens?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Avinoam Lerner, a cancer and trauma recovery specialist and clinical hypnotherapist, about his Mindful Remission approach to cancer care.

Drawing on 25+ years of experience and the science of psychoneuroimmunology, Lerner explains how the subconscious mind, chronic stress, and old trauma patterns influence immune function—and how clinical hypnotherapy can help patients navigate treatment with less fear and greater agency.

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About the Guest:

Avinoam Lerner is a cancer and trauma recovery specialist, clinical hypnotherapist, and TEDx speaker with over 25 years of experience working with people facing cancer and trauma. Grounded in psychoneuroimmunology, his Mindful Remission methodology helps cancer patients reprogram the subconscious patterns driving stress and immune suppression, addressing not just the body, but the inner terrain in which healing happens. He is the author of The New Cancer Paradigm: Mobilizing the Mind to Heal the Body (2012), and his forthcoming book, Mindful Remission: The Mental Science of Healing Cancer, will be published in May 2026. Avinoam is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Episode 063: The Cancer Conversation We Need to Be Having Aug 14, 2026

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Can improving your body's internal environment help support better health during cancer treatment?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Dr. Nasha Winters, a pioneer in metabolic and integrative oncology, about her terrain-centered approach to cancer care.

Drawing from her own experience as a long-term cancer survivor, Dr. Winters explains why metabolism, nutrition, inflammation, immune health, environmental toxins, stress, and emotional well-being all play important roles in overall health.

The conversation explores her Terrain 10 framework, personalized integrative oncology, laboratory testing, metabolic health, and practical lifestyle strategies that may complement conventional cancer treatment while supporting the whole person.

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Dr. Nasha Winters is an internationally recognized expert in metabolic and integrative oncology, naturopathic physician, educator, and cancer survivor. For more than 30 years, she has developed personalized, terrain-centered approaches to cancer care that integrate metabolism, nutrition, immune health, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-informed supportive therapies alongside conventional treatment. She is the co-author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer and Mistletoe and the Future of Integrative Oncology and is the founder of the Tend the Terrain educational platform.
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Episode 062: The Oral Microbiome Secret to Preventing Cancer | Dr. Gerry Curatola Jul 24, 2026

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Could the health of your mouth be a window into your cancer risk?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Dr. Gerry Curatola, biologic dentist and founder of Revitin, about the powerful connection between oral health and cancer.

Dr. Curatola shares his journey from a painful childhood dental experience to becoming a pioneer in oral-systemic medicine. The conversation covers gum disease and inflammation, the bacteria linked to colorectal and other cancers, salivary testing for cancer risk, and why nourishing—rather than eradicating—the oral microbiome may be key to long-term health.

Sylvie and Dr. Curatola also discuss nutrition, sleep, stress management, and practical steps listeners can take to protect their oral and systemic health.

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Join Us at the Hamptons Sweat Fest — August 7–9!

Dr. Gerry Curatola is teaming up with the Beljanski Foundation for a weekend of fitness, wellness, and giving back — all in support of natural cancer research. Whether you're in it for the workouts, the wellness activities, or the cause, this is one event you won't want to miss.

📍 When: August 7–9
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✨ Bonus: Give your smile some love — grab 10% off Revitin toothpaste with code BELJANSKI10 at revitin.com 🦷

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About the Guest:

Dr. Gerry Curatola is a biologic dentist, author, inventor, and pioneer in oral-systemic medicine. He is the founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry and Revitin, and the creator of the oral microbiome protocol, and is the author of the bestselling book The Mouth Body Connection. For more than four decades, Dr. Curatola has been at the forefront of research exploring how oral health influences inflammation, immunity, and chronic disease, helping to redefine dentistry through a simple but powerful truth: health begins in the mouth.

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Episode 061: Beyond Supplements: The Science of Flavonoids and Whole-Body Health Jul 10, 2026

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Can colorful plants help support brain health, immune function, and inflammation balance?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, Sylvie Beljanski speaks with Brian Dickerson, healthcare attorney and founder of Flavent Relief, about flavonoids and the potential role of plant-based wellness products in supporting overall health.

Brian shares how his background in healthcare law and his work with horses, dogs, and people led him to explore natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and teas. He explains why flavonoids—plant compounds associated with vibrant colors—have become a central focus of his work.

The conversation explores nutrition, antioxidant support, inflammation balance, brain health, immune wellness, and the importance of consuming a diverse range of colorful whole foods.

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About the Guest:

Brian Dickerson is a healthcare attorney and natural-health entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. He is the founder of Flavent Relief, a natural health products company focused on flavonoid-rich plant extracts and formulations designed to support immune health, brain health, inflammation balance, and overall wellness for people and animals.

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Episode 060: Why Cancer Is Rising in Pets—and What You Can Do About It Jun 26, 2026

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Are modern lifestyles contributing to rising cancer rates in pets?

In this episode of The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show, holistic veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel joins Sylvie Beljanski to discuss the increasing prevalence of cancer and chronic disease in dogs and cats, and the integrative strategies she uses to support animal health.

Dr. Siegel shares the personal story that led her into holistic veterinary medicine and explains why she believes nutrition, environmental toxins, mitochondrial function, and emotional wellbeing all play important roles in long-term health.

The conversation explores species-appropriate nutrition, concerns about processed pet foods, the impact of environmental exposures, and practical steps pet owners can take when facing a serious diagnosis.

Dr. Siegel also discusses the unique bond between pets and their owners, the importance of reducing stress, and how lifestyle choices may influence wellbeing across the entire household.

The episode highlights the value of education, community support, environmental awareness, and whole-person approaches to supporting both pet and human health.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Marlene Siegel is a holistic veterinarian, educator, author, international lecturer, and pioneer in integrative veterinary medicine. With more than 40 years of clinical experience, she specializes in bioregulatory medicine, nutrition, detoxification, ozone therapy, photodynamic therapy, and advanced integrative approaches to animal health. Dr. Siegel is the founder of several wellness initiatives focused on supporting both pets and their human families through comprehensive, root-cause-focused healthcare strategies.

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