Best Cancer Risk Reduction Podcasts (2025)

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Expert Tips for Weight Loss, Gut Health, and Cancer Risk Reduction With Rachel Beller, MS, RDN. 34:32

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If you're struggling with weight gain, inflammation, fatigue, or Hashimoto's symptoms that just won't budge—this episode is a must-listen. Join Nataliia Sanzo, RDN, and renowned dietitian Rachel Beller as they dive deep into the power of food as medicine, especially the underrated magic of spices. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why gut health and i…

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Medicinal cannabis can relieve cancer pain and curb opioid use, How artificial intelligence may change medicine, Cobb salad wraps

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This week the hosts look at research that shows medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds and opioid use, and they discuss how artificial intelligence may change medicine. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for Cobb salad wraps.

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Ask Better Questions or Die Trying: Risa Arin 39:21

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Risa Arin doesn’t just talk about health literacy. She built the damn platform. As founder and CEO of XpertPatient.com (yes, expert with no E), Risa’s taking a wrecking ball to how cancer education is delivered. A Cornell alum, cancer caregiver, and ex-agency insider who once sold Doritos to teens, she now applies that same marketing muscle to help…

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Study finds Ozempic cuts risk of chronic kidney disease complications, Epidurals linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth, Moroccan Fava Bean Soup

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This week Zorba and Karl look at new research that shows Ozempic cuts the risk of chronic kidney disease complications, and they discuss new research that supports epidurals are linked […]

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Julia Mayerle on the validation of plasma multimetabolite signatures for patients at risk of or with suspected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma 26:52

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Can a multi-metabolite blood test improve early pancreatic cancer detection? We spoke to Julia Mayerle about the METAPAC study, which sought to validate the ability of plasma metabolic signatures to find resectable tumors and reduce unnecessary invasive procedures in high-risk patients. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lang…

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Pediatric Engineering for the Rest of Us: Dr. Jamie Wells 39:48

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Dr. Jamie Wells is back—and this time, she brought a book. We cover everything from biomedical design screwups to the glorified billing software known as the EHR. Jamie's new book, A Clinical Lens on Pediatric Engineering, is a masterclass in what happens when you stop treating kids like small, drunk adults and start designing medicine around actua…

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Kids’ breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, New blood test checks for Alzheimer’s, Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter

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This week Zorba and Karl discuss how kids' breakfast cereals are getting less healthy, and they talk about the new blood test that reportedly checks for Alzheimer's risk. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Pan-seared steak with garlic butter.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Thyroid Healing Simplified: Holistic Approaches for Hashimoto’s with Josh and Jeanne Rubin 54:54

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Ready to break through the confusion of thyroid healing? In this game-changing episode, Nataliia Sanzo chats with Josh and Jeannie Rubin of East West Healing to explore what really supports thyroid health, nervous system balance, and long-term wellness. Whether you’re managing Hashimoto’s, dealing with weight struggles, or just feeling stuck, this …

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Pinky Swear: Erica Campbell and The Wanted Mastectomy 40:59

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Erica Campbell walked away from corporate life, took a hard left from the British Embassy, and found her calling writing checks for families nobody else sees. As Executive Director of Pinky Swear Foundation, she doesn’t waste time on fluff. Her team pays rent, fills gas tanks, and gives sick kids' parents the one thing they don’t have—time. Then, b…

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Ditching the smartphone for a “dumb” phone, New study supports psilocybin’s potential as an antidepressant, One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

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This week Zorba and Karl discuss why some people are ditching their smart phones in favor of "dumb" phones, and they look a new research that supports psilocybin's potential use as an antidepressant. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Dr. Allyson Ocean Unfiltered: Science, Colons and Calling BS 43:38

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Allyson with a Y. Ocean with two Ls. And zero chill when it comes to changing the face of cancer care. Dr. Allyson Ocean has been quietly—loudly—at the center of every major cancer breakthrough, nonprofit board, and science-backed gut punch you didn’t know you needed to hear. In this episode, she joins me in-studio for a conversation two decades in…

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[BONUS] No One Told Me: COVID and Cancer 4:48

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Sponsored by Invivyd, Inc. Nobody wants to hear about COVID-19 anymore. Especially not cancer patients. But if you’ve got a suppressed immune system thanks to chemo, radiation, stem cell transplants—or any of the other alphabet soup in your chart—then no, it’s not over. It never was. While everyone else is getting sweaty at music festivals, you’re …

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Sports participation may ward off childhood mental ill health, Long working hours may alter brain structure, Alaskan Chowder

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This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing physical activity and organized sports participation may ward off childhood mental ill health, and they look at research that found working long hours may alter brain structure. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Alaskan Chowder.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Mastering Blood Sugar Balance: Root Cause Solutions with Isaac Pohlman, RD. 50:18

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Why It’s a Must-Listen for Anyone with Blood Sugar Issues: You’ll walk away with practical tools that go beyond standard advice, rooted in science and personal experience. 👉🏻Learn how to spot early signs of blood sugar dysregulation—before it turns into prediabetes or worsens autoimmune symptoms. 👉🏻Discover how gut health, mineral status, and hormo…

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Constellations and Cancer: A Storytelling Rebellion with Lisa Shufro 40:11

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION Lisa Shufro is the storyteller’s storyteller. A musician turned innovation strategist, TEDMed curator, and unapologetic truth-teller, Lisa doesn’t just craft narratives—she engineers constellations out of chaos. We go way back to the early TEDMed days, where she taught doctors, scientists, and technocrats how not to bore an audi…

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A Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Colon Cancer Screening 19:08

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One of the most powerful tools in cancer prevention is sitting right in front of us, yet many of us delay using it. Dr. Edwin Lee, gastroenterologist with Capital Digestive Care, joins us to demystify colon cancer screening and explain why catching this disease early changes everything. Dr. Lee takes us through the critical importance of colon canc…

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Likelihood of kids smoking and vaping linked to social media use, Zorba talks E-bikes, Pulled Pork Sliders

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This week Zorba and Karl discuss how social media use is linked to kids and young people vaping and smoking, and Dr. Zorba talks about E-bikes and how they are changing the way we bike. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Pulled Pork Sliders.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Non-Medication Approaches to Feeling Better with Hashimoto’s: Dr. Alan Christianson Explains 57:11

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In this episode of Hashimoto Nutrition Rx®, Dr. Alan Christianson joins me to discuss powerful non-medication approaches to feeling better with Hashimoto’s. He shares practical tips on diet, lifestyle changes, stress management, and supplements that can support thyroid health and improve overall well-being. If you're looking for natural ways to man…

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Dancing Through the Wreckage: Sally Wolf 39:59

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What happens when you blend the soul of Mr. Rogers, the boldness of RuPaul, and just a pinch of Carrie Bradshaw? You get Sally Wolf. She’s a Harvard and Stanford powerhouse who ditched corporate media to help people actually flourish at work and in life—because cancer kicked her ass and she kicked it back, with a pole dance routine on Netflix for g…

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Ultraprocessed food may increase your chance of an early death, Brisk walking pace may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, Spring Salad with Goat Cheese

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This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing ultraprocessed foods will increase your chance of an early death, and they look at research that found brisk walking pace plus time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Spring Salad with Goat Cheese.…

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OCRA, Acronyms, and Audra: The Nonprofit Multiverse of Madness 40:35

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Episode Description Audra Moran is the President and CEO of OCRA—Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance—which means she spends her days doing things most of us wouldn’t survive five minutes doing: merging nonprofits, leading national patient support programs, funding lifesaving research, surviving pharma grant hell, and trying to reach every woman in Ame…

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CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, Intermittent fasting may be better than calorie counting, Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

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This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, and they look at research that found intermittent fasting was better than calorie counting for weight loss. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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CancerCare Turns 81. Christine Verini Has the Keys 44:19

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Christine Verini is a pharmacist by training, a nonprofit CEO by title, and an unapologetic empath by design. She now leads CancerCare, one of the oldest, least-known, and most impactful organizations in the country that actually helps real cancer patients deal with the practical garbage no one likes to talk about—like paying rent, affording a ride…

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New nutrition guidelines call for less salt and sugar in school meals, Simple isometric exercises can lower blood pressure, Crispy Mushroom Risotto

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This week Zorba and Karl discuss the new nutrition guidelines that put less sugar and salt in school meals, and they look at a simple exercise that can reduce your blood pressure. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Crispy Mushroom Risotto.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Jen Finkelstein: Wigs, Wegmans, and War Stories 46:44

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Jennifer Finkelstein is not here for your pity, your pinkwashed slogans, or your performative awareness campaigns. She’s a 20-year young adult breast cancer survivor who turned trauma into a blueprint for action and built 5 Under 40, a no-BS nonprofit supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer under 40. In this episode, we go full Gen X therapy …

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Only 1 in 10 common treatments for back pain effective, Socks can really improve your sleep, Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs

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This week Zorba and Karl discuss why only 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for back pain are effective, and they look at why experts are saying socks can improve your sleep. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs.By Wisconsin Public Radio

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Kill Bill Meets Jane Fonda: Ilaria Montagnani 38:08

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What happens when a black belt, sword-slinging fitness icon gets cancer—twice? She picks up a camera and dares the universe to test her again. Ilaria Montagnani is not your average anything. She’s been building strong bodies (and stronger minds) for over 30 years as the founder of Powerstrike. She’s part Jane Fonda, part Uma Thurman, and very much …

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Patient No More, Bullsh*t No More: Helene M Epstein 40:01

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Helene M. Epstein is not here to make friends with the healthcare system. She's here to dismantle the bullshit, one catastrophic medical error at a time. An ad agency veteran turned patient safety firebrand, Helene’s journey from business development to writer to “badass queen of patient safety,” is one hell of a ride. We talk about how her son was…

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Salvatore Piano on the global epidemiology of acute kidney injury in hospitalised patients with decompensated cirrhosis 19:05

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How does acute kidney injury presentation and management differ globally for patients hospitalised with cirrhosis? We spoke to Salvatore Piano, corresponding author of the landmark International Club of Ascites GLOBAL AKI study, about new data on regional variations in severity, phenotype, treatment, and outcomes across 5 continents. Read the full …

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Be Like Zach: Love, Loss, and Legacy 44:06

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Jonathan and Jennifer Wall didn’t choose this path, but they’re walking it with purpose. After losing their son, Zach, they turned their grief into action, founding Zach’s Bridge, a lifeline for families navigating pediatric cancer. This episode isn’t about platitudes or silver linings—it’s about the raw, unfiltered reality of love and loss, the re…