Episode 34 - Healing Naturally: One Woman's Journey Through Breast Cancer
In this powerful episode, Barbara Walsh shares her remarkable journey of overcoming breast cancer naturally without conventional treatments. Now nine years cancer-free, Barbara discusses how she made the conscious decision to take control of her health through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and stress management. She offers valuable insights into the body's natural healing capabilities and how women can be proactive about their breast health.
Trigger Warning:This episode contains detailed discussion of cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions.
About Barbara Walsh
Barbara Walsh is a board-certified master health coach who transformed her own health journey into a mission to help others. After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis nine years ago, she chose to heal naturally through nutrition and lifestyle changes. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in nutrition and works with women in midlife to help them optimize their health, prevent breast cancer, and create anti-cancer lifestyles.
Key Insights on Natural Healing
Less than 10% of breast cancers have a genetic component
Most breast cancers take up to 10 years to develop before detection
The World Health Organization classifies most cancers as lifestyle diseases
The importance of immune system function in cancer prevention
How nutrition and stress management impact overall health
The connection between recurring health issues and immune system function
Cultural Integration Challenges
Navigating the pressure to follow conventional treatment protocols
Making informed decisions without operating from fear
The challenge of going against standard medical advice
Finding peace with personal health choices
Balancing conventional and natural approaches to healing
Connect with Barbara Walsh
Website: www.goodnaturewellness.com
Facebook: Good Nature Wellness
Instagram: @good_nature_wellness
Barbara's free guide: "Five Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Was Diagnosed with Breast Cancer"
Notable Quote
"If you know that it's going to take 10 years to develop, there's a lot of things you can do to actually prevent what happened to me from happening to you."