Believe Big Podcast

This episode kicks off Season 5 of the Believe Big podcast, and Ivelisse  welcomes back Dr. Lucas Tims of Root Causes Medical Clinic to untangle the confusing world of cancer testing.

 Dr. Tims unpacks chemosensitivity tests like RGCC and Datar/OncoStat, including real criticisms around consistency and a key blind spot: lab dishes can't recreate the body's tumor microenvironment, so immune-modulating therapies like mistlet...

This is our last Summer Replay Episode.  Join Ivelisse as she welcomes Pastors Jason and Lindsay Swain to discuss the transformational power of lament and how it supports healing, resilience, and hope, especially for those facing cancer or loss. 

They share favorite health tips centered on exercise, community, and life-giving hobbies, and explain why Jason paused a church series to teach “The Grace of Lament” a...

What if everything you thought you knew about cancer diagnosis was wrong? 

Dr. Tom Cowan joins Ivelisse in this Summer Replay episode from 2024 to challenge the conventional story, suggesting cancer isn't a rogue cell gone wild, but the body's clever way of "bagging up" toxins, fear, and old beliefs it hasn't been able to release. 

He walks through how fasting, saunas, mistletoe, and even shifting your thoughts can help you...

Discover the Power of Herbal Medicine in Cancer Care with Petra Sovcov

Join host Ivelisse Page on the Believe Big podcast as she welcomes Petra Sovcov, a clinical herbal therapist and Doctor of Natural Medicine based in Vancouver, BC. 

Founder of Healing House Natural Wellness, Petra brings decades of experience helping patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, including cancer and autoimmune diseases. In this enlightening ...

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 develop...

This week we're throwing back to a powerful conversation between Ivelisse and Megan Van Zyl, founder and CEO of Cancer Peace University. 

Megan dives into healing cancer from every angle, physical, emotional, and spiritual, starting with her favorite health tip: connecting lifestyle change to a deeper sense of purpose. She unpacks immune "anergy," chronic infections like H. pylori and hepatitis, toxins, parasites, and the often...

Ivelisse sits down with her dear friend and integrative oncology expert Dr. Nasha Winters for a conversation that feels as much like a heart-to-heart as it does a masterclass. Together they tackle one of the most confusing and consequential topics in women's health: hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Winters opens with a simple but powerful daily habit, meeting the sunrise, as an underrated tool for hormonal balance. From there, she u...

What does it look like to pray with bold faith when you're facing something bigger than you can handle? In this episode, Ivelisse welcomes Mark Batterson,  lead pastor of National Community Church and bestselling author of The Circle Maker,  for a conversation that will inspire you to keep circling your hardest prayers without letting fear have the final word.

Drawing from the ancient story of Honi, who drew a circle in th...

Why does cancer so often come back, even after treatment appears successful? In this episode of the Believe Big Podcast, Ivelisse sits down with renowned naturopathic doctor Dr. Michael Karlfeldt to uncover the hidden root causes behind cancer recurrence and what patients can do to support true healing beyond tumor shrinkage.

Dr. Karlfeldt explains how chronic infections, environmental toxins, stress, unresolved trauma, and weakened...

Award-winning filmmaker Jacob Williams joins Ivelisse in this episode to share the powerful and deeply personal story behind his prostate cancer diagnosis, and the path that led him far beyond the standard “surgery or radiation” conversation. 

Faced with rising PSA levels, multiple biopsies, and limited options, Jacob sought out four second opinions and ultimately chose an integrative approach that combined nutritio...

What does the Bible really say about angels, and how are they at work in our lives today?

In this episode, host Ivelisse Page welcomes pastor Joe Duke for a compelling, Scripture-centered conversation that brings clarity to one of the most fascinating topics in the Christian faith. Together, they explore the true nature of angels as God’s ministering spirits, separating biblical truth from common misconceptions, like whether p...

Today, Ivelisse sits down with Justin Ballard, founder of Just Hope Healing Center, to share his powerful journey from scientist and Fortune 500 analytics expert to holistic health practitioner after a life-altering illness in 2013. Facing seizures, complex neurological conditions, medication complications, and paralysis, Justin’s path to healing led him beyond conventional approaches and into a deeper exploration of the body...

Today, Ivelisse welcomes naturopathic doctor and integrative oncology expert Dr. Jessa Landmann to discuss cancer-related fatigue and her book, Beyond Cancer Fatigue: A Path to Reclaiming Energy. 

Dr. Landmann explains why fatigue is a common yet often overlooked survivorship challenge with limited conventional solutions, emphasizing a proactive, root-cause, and individualized approach. She explores key biological drivers like ...

Today, Ivelisse welcomes Abby Zachritz (“Advocacy Abby”), a mother of five and passionate advocate for families facing disability, cancer, and complex medical needs. 

Abby co-founded the Connect Platform and serves as Director of Family Advocacy at SupportNow, where she helps families access critical resources like grants, therapy programs, adaptive equipment, and financial assistance. 

She shares her top health...

Today, Ivelisse talks with Dr. Dan Rubin, a naturopathic oncologist and co-founder of Naturopathic Specialists in Scottsdale, Arizona, about an emerging cancer treatment called dendritic cell therapy.

Dr. Rubin explains in simple terms how dendritic cells act like “generals” of the immune system, gathering information about a tumor and teaching the body’s T cells how to recognize and attack cancer. He discusses Imm...

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 conventiona...

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 develop...

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 o...

In this latest, new episode of the Believe Big Podcast, Ivelisse welcomes Dr. Pete Sulack, a renowned chiropractor, author, and founder of one of the nation’s largest wellness clinics, to share his extraordinary journey of healing.

After being diagnosed with terminal grade 4 brain cancer in late 2024, Dr. Pete turned to a powerful combination of faith, functional medicine, and holistic protocols. Against all odds, he not only ...