I AM HealingStrong
Discover how to transform the most challenging chapter of your life with Jim Mann's inspiring podcast. As a stage 4 cancer survivor, Jim interviews famous musical artists like Tasha Layton, Ellie Holcomb, Katy Nichole, and Tim Timmons, as well as health influencers who beat incurable diseases like depression and addiction. Through humor and a renewed sense of purpose, guests courageously share their stories of overcoming the toughest times and learning to trust God. Tune in to Jim's powerful podcast to find hope and inspiration.
Episodes
101 episodes since 2022
100: 20 Year Colon Cancer Thriver on Healing Through Forgiveness, Faith, and Natural Medicine | Chris Wark REPLAY
It's too good not to replay to celebrate 100 episodes, so here is our dear friend and supporter again, Chris Wark.Have you heard of the Beat Cancer Mindset? This episode with our guest, Chris Wark of Chris Beat Cancer, discusses the pro...
September 17, 2024
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Episode 100
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42:36
99: Endometrial Cancer, Emotional Health and the Road to Healing | Lisa Tarantino
Lisa Tarantino, HealingStrong Group Leader shares her story, which began with being post-menopausal. Through advocating for a biopsy for herself, she found out she was diagnosed with stage 3c endometrial cancer in 2017.After feeling bl...
September 10, 2024
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Episode 99
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30:09
98: Thyroid Cancer and Healing Holistically for Husband & Wife | Eric and Debbie Emms
Eric and Debbie Emms, HealingStrong Group Leaders, share their incredible journey of faith, holistic healing, and dedication to a plant-based lifestyle. When Debbie's father was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer, they observed the world ...
September 03, 2024
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Episode 98
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36:12
97: Navigating Hodgkin's Lymphoma with a Raw Food Lifestyle | Katherine Scott
Katherine Scott shares her incredible journey from the Irish countryside to the bustling streets of London. Katherine recounts her early days at the foot of a mountain near the Atlantic Ocean and her move to London at 17, where she gained exper...
August 27, 2024
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Episode 97
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33:43
96: Melanoma and the Power of Persistence and Community Healing | Lorre Faszholz
We go through a journey with Lorre Faszholz, HealingStrong Group Leader, who found a red spot and recounts the journey from the first alarming signs of melanoma to her invasive diagnosis. Lorre's story reminds us how important it is to be our o...
August 20, 2024
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Episode 96
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40:17
95: Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer and the Unseen Impacts of Stress | Hayley Dubin
Hayley Dubin joins us to share her story of how impactful stress can be on one's health. Hayley was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 29, regardless of leading, what she thought, to be a healthy lifestyle. Hayley takes us through the ea...
August 13, 2024
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Episode 95
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34:42
94: Colon Cancer & Conventional Treatments to Whole Food Healing | Alison Sabino
A HealingStrong Group Leader, Alison Sabino, shares her painful yet inspiring journey through cancer treatment and holistic healing. Ali opens up about her chemotherapy side effects, and the profound and pivotal moment she decided to stop tradi...
August 06, 2024
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Episode 94
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34:56
93: Overcoming Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer with Family and Faith | Julia Mora
HealingStrong Group Leader, Julia Mora, shares her courageous journey from peak physical condition to a life-altering colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2011. Julia reflects on the early symptoms, the emotional impact on her family, and facing canc...
July 30, 2024
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Episode 93
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38:40
92: Reversing Leukemia with Holistic Nutrition & A Chef's Healing Journey PART 2 | Christina Pirello
Revamp your approach to healthy living with insights from celebrity chef Christina Pirello, who transformed her own life with a diet overhaul following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Christina reveals the simplicity of crafting nutritious meals u...
July 23, 2024
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Episode 92
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29:26
91: Reversing Leukemia with Holistic Nutrition & A Chef's Healing Journey PART 1 | Christina Pirello
Christina Pirello, an emmy-winning celebrity chef, shares her extraordinary journey from her Italian roots to becoming a renowned authority in holistic health and nutrition. Christina's story is a testament to the power of change in daily nutri...
July 16, 2024
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Episode 91
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32:26
90: Conquering Colon Cancer with Faith and Family | Jim Tabler
Ever wonder how a career in corrections can prepare someone for the battle of a lifetime? Meet Jim Tabler, who shares his incredible story from working in the psych ward and teaching trades to inmates, to facing a colon cancer diagnosis. Jim’s ...
July 09, 2024
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Episode 90
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33:39
89: Stage 3 Breast Cancer, Stress & Surrendering to God's Sovereignty | Julie DeKam
Julie DeKam faced a breast cancer diagnosis in December 2015. Though she considered herself healthy prior to her diagnosis, she realized this new trial would leap her into new and deeper levels of her faith. Julie found a peace that surpasses a...
May 28, 2024
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Episode 89
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37:54
88: Transforming Tragedy into a Cancer Healing Oasis for the Whole Family | Dave Vass
When Dave Vass's world was impacted by the cancer of those around him, it began a journey of deeper faith and passion towards helping others heal. As a tech entrepreneur transformed into a visionary for alternative health, Dave's journey is not...
May 21, 2024
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Episode 88
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35:33
87: Healing Secrets of Apricot Seeds and Laetrile Therapy | John Richardson
John Richardson (President of Richardson Nutritional Center), an advocate for nutritional therapy and a true believer in the science of Laetrile, brings hope, and deep dives into the heart of natural health and Biblical wisdom. Together, we pee...
May 14, 2024
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Episode 87
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41:00
86: Overcoming Stress & Illness through Faithful Obedience | Earlene Irving
Over the past three decades, Earlene Irving has weathered life's storms without a single visit to the doctor, a feat she credits to her steadfastness to biblical principles, both in diet and daily living. Our conversation with Earlene isn't jus...
May 07, 2024
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Episode 86
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32:11
85: Severe Hydrocephalus in Utero & A Mother's Faith Despite the Medical Challenges | Jessica Cohen
When Jessica (Jessi) Cohen's routine ultrasound revealed a reality no parent should ever confront—her unborn baby, diagnosed with severe hydrocephalus and missing brain parts—their story took a turn towards the extraordinary. This episode invit...
April 30, 2024
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Episode 85
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37:56
84: Two Time Cancer Thriver - A Chef's Triumph Over Cancer & Path to HealingStrong | Jill Sonlin
Discover strength, faith, and culinary passion as we're joined by Jill Sonlin, a two time cancer survivor whose life story defies the odds. Jill received an early stage breast cancer in 2017, and in 2022 received an aggressive Non Hodgkins Lymp...
April 23, 2024
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Episode 84
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38:41
83: Stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma: A Mother's Journey to Emotional Resilience & Holistic Health | PART 2
Cortney Campbell's return to our podcast isn't just another episode; it's a deep and moving continuation of her story, one that resonates with anyone who's felt the weight of anxiety and depression. As she opens up about the unforeseen resurgen...
April 16, 2024
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Episode 83
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49:46
82: Stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma: A Mother's Journey to Emotional Resilience & Holistic Health | Cortney Campbell PART 1
Navigating the stormy waters of a cancer diagnosis while starting and raising a family, Cortney Campbell is not only a survivor but a beacon of hope. Her story is a testament to the healing power of faith and emotional resilience. As we peel ba...
April 09, 2024
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Episode 82
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49:23
81: Stage 4 Prostate Cancer & the Unexpected Blessings | Brad and Becky Corley
When Brad Corley retired, he expected leisure, not a cancer diagnosis. Yet, as he and his wife Becky sit down with us, their tale isn't one of despair, but of unexpected growth and an enriching journey towards health, hope, and faith. This podc...
March 12, 2024
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Episode 81
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36:27
80: Prostate Cancer - Adversity to Sanctuary | Jon Syvertson
I never knew that a cancer diagnosis would lead me to such a profound discovery. When I stumbled upon HealingStrong, it wasn't just a support group—it became a family, a place of resilience, and a source of indomitable strength. This episode is...
March 05, 2024
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Episode 80
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28:40
79: The Herbal Haven & Healing Community Amidst Global Challenges | Sara Berry
Embark on a journey with me to the heart of herbal healing, where nature's apothecary offers solace and strength. Sarah Berry, from seedling to shop owner, narrates how her passion for plants took root and grew into a sanctuary for wellness in ...
February 27, 2024
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Episode 79
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36:22
78: Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer Thriver Q & A: Voice and Victory Over Cancer | Jim Mann
When a serendipitous job offer catapulted me from the quiet corners of introversion to the radio waves, I never anticipated how transformative speaking into a microphone could be. Over 30 years, my voice has been a companion to many, but it's t...
February 20, 2024
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Episode 78
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32:31
77: The Sanctuary of Community for Those Fighting Cancer | Madeline Balmaceda
When Madeline Balmaceda stepped through the doors of HealingStrong, she wasn't just searching for a community; she was seeking refuge from the storm of anxiety that accompanied her loved ones' health struggles. Her story, woven into this episod...
February 13, 2024
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Episode 77
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29:48
76: Faith-Fueled Songwriting as a Balm for Cancer | Lisa Simmons
When the storm clouds of breast cancer loomed on the horizon, Lisa Simmons found her beacon of hope in the form of faith and a community that stands strong together. In a heartfelt episode, Lisa takes us through the twists and turns of her canc...
February 06, 2024
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Episode 76
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33:50