Ryan Sternagel, co-founder of The Stern Method, joins Ivelisse in the episode to share his family’s journey after his son Ryder was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma just before his first birthday.

Ryan opens up about navigating such a devastating diagnosis and why becoming your own health advocate—especially as a parent—was essential. He talks about their integrative approach to cancer care, blending conventional treatment with holistic support, and the importance of not seeking approval from society when making deeply personal health decisions.

Ryan also shares how faith played a central role in their journey, the research behind their supplement OUR 7, and how their work has expanded into programs like Going Integrative Plus, offering personalized guidance from leading integrative cancer doctors.

This is an episode packed with important information and resources for anyone walking the cancer journey.

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• The Stern Method
• OUR 7 supplement
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• PODCAST: The Anti Cancer Revolution
• BOOK: Radical Remission
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In this episode of the Believe Big podcast, Ivelisse welcomes Dr. Lucas Tims from Root Causes Medical Clinic for an engaging conversation about the emerging use of Ivermectin in cancer therapy. Together, they explore Ivermectin’s historical use, safety profile, and its promising potential as a repurposed, supportive treatment in integrative cancer care.

Dr. Tims emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment plans developed alongside experienced integrative practitioners. The episode also dives into the real-world challenges of integrating Ivermectin into conventional protocols and how to navigate conversations with your care team.

Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers an insightful look into the evolving landscape of cancer care and how combining conventional and complementary approaches may offer more options—and more hope—than ever before.

Learn more about Dr. Lucas Tims here: Root Causes - Providers

Suggested Resources:

• Root Causes Medical Clinic
• BLOG: Root Causes Knowledge
• Believe Big Podcast, episode #10 - IVC in the Cancer Arena with Dr. Lucas Tims
• Believe Big Podcast, episode #53 - Sugar and Its Role in Cancer Cells with Dr. Lucas Tims
• Believe Big - Key Questions to Ask Your Oncologist

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In this episode of the Believe Big Podcast, Ivelisse sits down with Dr. Michelle Niesley, a recognized leader in integrative oncology, to explore pediatric cancer care through a whole-person lens.

They dive into the importance of sleep, nutrition, and addressing environmental factors, while also discussing how integrative therapies like mistletoe can complement conventional treatments. Dr. Niesley shares insights on the role of functional medicine, the emotional toll of a diagnosis, and how families can effectively support their children through treatment.

This conversation offers practical guidance, hope, and a vision for a more collaborative approach to pediatric cancer care and survivorship.

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Suggested Resources

• Chemo and Crayons
• BLOG - Chemo and Crayons
• RESOURCES - Chemo and Crayons
• Riordan Clinic Website
• PODCAST - Real Health

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