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Lillian McDermott

548 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

This weekday show brings excellent guests to discuss topics such as health, nutrition, spirituality, relationships, and personal growth.

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Al Sanchez, What is Poly-MVA?

April 25, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 42.9 MB

After losing both his mother and sister to colon cancer, Al Sanchez committed to joining his family, friends, and colleagues in their quest to find better options, information, treatments, and hopefully one day a cure for those stricken with cancer. You probably have not heard of a supplement called Poly-MVA. I am grateful that Al will […]

Matthew Kenslow, The Courage to Be Unstoppable

April 24, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 44.8 MB

When you have a dream or a passion, how willing are you to follow that passion to the end? Have you ever given up when life got truly tough? For Matthew Kenslow, author of Unstoppable, living with autism makes every choice tougher. Matthew knows firsthand that with determination and perseverance, everyone can be successful. Matthew’s […]

Pablo Kelly, Brain Cancer & Keto Journey

April 18, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.3 MB

The last time I interviewed professor Thomas Seyfried, PhD, he mentioned that I should interview Pablo Kelly. Pablo is a young man who was given months to live after they discovered he had a stage 4 glioblastoma cancer tumor. Immediately they started to fit him with a cage that would keep his brain still during […]

Zakariya Frank, Beat Cancer Holistically

April 17, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 41.8 MB

One way or another, cancer has a way of touching our lives. Whether your relationship with cancer is prevention, patient, or caregiver, being informed with empowering medical information can be crucial. When I met Zakariya Frank of BeatCancer.org at the Annie Appleseed Project conference, I instantly knew I needed to learn more. BeatCancer.org not only […]

Sean T Devlin, DO, The Benefits of Integrative Oncology

April 04, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 45.7 MB

I had the pleasure of meeting and listening to Sean T. Devlin, DO, H.M.D. at the Annie Appleseed Project and Best Answers for Cancer conferences. Dr. Devlin is an expert in both Integrative Medicine and Integrative Oncology. The first time I met him during the events, I did not know he was a speaker. He […]

Henning Saupe, MD, Treating Cancer with Holistic Medicine

April 03, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 42.2 MB

Author of Holistic Cancer Medicine, Henning Saupe, MD, saw firsthand the devastation cancer can have on the body. Conventional treatments did not allow his mother to survive her terrible cancer diagnosis. As a result, Dr. Saupe chose to look at health differently. Even though he was not able to help his mother, he now helps […]

The Brain to Body Connection, Renee Hahn, DC, Carissa Stallings, DC

April 02, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 41.9 MB

When we think of chiropractic care, we might think of necks twisting and bones cracking. But not all chiropractors are created equal. I met Upper Cervical Chiropractor, Renee Hahn, DC, in 2014 and I have been going to her ever since. I have learned a lot from Dr. Renee, and Carissa Stallings, DC, about the […]

Claire Stagg, DDS, Our Smile’s Connection to Whole Health Balance

March 28, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 39.3 MB

I believe it was William Shakespeare who said, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” Well, if the eyes are the window to the soul, what is our smile? Claire Stagg, DDS, has made it her passion to study more than smiles. In fact, she has accumulated over 2700 hours of additional training in […]

Thomas Levy, MD, JD, The Truth About Oral Health

March 27, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 38.8 MB

Board-Certified cardiologist, Thomas Levy, MD, JD, has taught us the benefits of vitamin C and hydrogen peroxide and how toxins in the mouth can cause disease. We completed The Roadmap to Health and Optimal Treatment of Disease virtual workshops that are now available to you online. With so many health concerns and symptoms, it is […]

Jennifer Gramith, ND, Looking Beyond the Symptoms

March 21, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 39.2 MB

Jennifer Gramith, ND, CLT, of Rightway Health and Wellness has taught us all about the lymphatic system, dealing with emotions, and the importance of a balanced mindset. She has helped us cleanse our Gallbladder/Liver and taught us about the latest in energy medicine introducing us to tools like EVOX and ZYTO. Dr. Jen is always […]

Gina Ruffa, RPh, Cancer Prevention Through Plant-Based Solutions

March 20, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes - 38.1 MB

I had the pleasure of listening to and meeting Gina Ruffa, RPh, at the Annie Appleseed Project conference. Gina has been a classically trained registered pharmacist for over 37 years. She is also known nationally for her holistic pharmaceutical skills. Gina spent most of her career assisting clients in choosing which herbs, supplements, and foods […]

John Silva, DC, Effectively Overcoming Brain Based Disorders

March 14, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 39.3 MB

The first time I met John Silva, DC, he was teaching a class on advanced protocols for Avazzia. That was in 2017. I was thrilled to reconnect with Dr. Silva this year at another Avazzia class. Dr. Silva has expanded how he is making a difference in his clinic by helping his patients with neurofeedback. […]

Bruce Lipton, PhD, Disease is NOT Only About Your DNA!

March 13, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Bruce Lipton, PhD, is a highly respected, internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Dr. Lipton is a stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution, The Honeymoon Effect, and has been a recipient of many awards. You may also know him as The Father of Epigenetics! Dr. Lipton was the first guest […]

Neal Barnard, MD, Healthful Approaches to Releasing Unwanted Weight

March 07, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes - 42.6 MB

Have you put on a few pounds? Do you blame your weight gain on the natural aging process? Would you consider changing the way you eat if it meant feeling better? World-renowned New York Times bestselling author, professor, researcher, activist, and musician, Neal Barnard, MD, of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, knows there is no need for […]

Matthew Lederman, MD, Optimizing Our Health, Through Calmness

March 06, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Matthew Lederman, MD, was highlighted in the documentary, Forks Over Knives! It was the first time I confirmed that if we give the body what it needs, the body can heal naturally. Dr. Lederman has helped many of his patients reverse disease by combining Western, Chinese, and Lifestyle Medicine. When he added multiple therapies that […]

Will Tuttle, PhD, Achieving Food Freedom

February 29, 2024 18:00 - 58 minutes - 45.5 MB

The author of The World Peace Diet, Will Tuttle, PhD, has dedicated his life to addressing and making us aware of the dilemmas we face in life… especially when it comes to our food. Dr. Tuttle can show the correlation between how we treat our animals to what is happening in the world. He shares […]

Joel Fuhrman, MD, Inflammatory Foods That Create Disease

February 28, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes - 42.7 MB

Have you had your G-BOMB’S today? If you haven’t, you will want to after this class. World renowned, New York Times bestselling author, Joel Fuhrman, MD, has been sharing evidence-based research about healing our bodies with a Nutritarian lifestyle. Even when we think we are eating well, we might be deluding ourselves. We think because it says, […]

Jennifer Gramith, ND, Reversing Prediabetes, Naturally

February 22, 2024 18:00 - 58 minutes - 39.2 MB

Jennifer Gramith, ND, CLT, of Rightway Health and Wellness has taught us all about the lymphatic system, dealing with emotions, and the importance of a balanced mindset. She has helped us cleanse our Gallbladder/Liver and taught us about the latest in energy medicine introducing us to tools like EVOX and ZYTO. Dr. Jen is back […]

Carol Howe, Tips on Remaining Calm When Angry

February 21, 2024 18:00 - 58 minutes - 42 MB

With all the chaos and hate in the world, we need a change of perspective through the eyes of love! If you have ever experienced pain, disappointment, or loss, and you have shut down your ability to accept, forgive, or move on, maybe you are finding anger raging within yourself. It is time to shift […]

Happy New Year, Happy New You!

January 09, 2024 18:22 - 57 minutes - 38.8 MB

Going into the new year, many of us have great plans for a better year. But seldom are those plans fully executed. Do you want to get healthy? Do you want a better job or more income? Do you want better relationships? Do you want more meaning in your life? What do you want? But most […]

Michelle LaMasa Dawson, PhD, Seeing the Patterns in Our Lives

December 19, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 40.7 MB

Have you ever noticed how there are certain circumstances that seem to repeat themselves? Even when we are not paying attention, choices we make will create the same unwelcome results. But why does this keep happening? Recall Healing and Mindbody medicine expert Michelle LaMasa-Dawson, PhD, knows that our behaviors and choices are created for us […]

Exploring Hyperbaric Therapy – Andrew Vazquez, Bruno Reale, Laurel Reale

December 14, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 43.4 MB

Hyperbaric therapy or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, leading to increased oxygen absorption in the bloodstream. This treatment accelerates wound healing, reduces inflammation, and improves tissue repair. After hearing about this healing modality, I wanted to learn more and experience it. Andrew Vazquez is the owner of Beachside […]

Joel Fuhrman, MD, Favorite Must Haves For 2024

December 13, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 40 MB

Have you had your G-BOMBS today? If you haven’t, you will want to after the class. Since August 2015, world renowned, New York Times bestselling author, Joel Fuhrman, MD, has been sharing evidence-based research about healing our bodies with a Nutritarian lifestyle. It has become a tradition on his last class of the year, for […]

Thomas Levy, MD, JD, Heart Failure or Therapy Failure

December 12, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 37.1 MB

Board–Certified cardiologist, Thomas Levy, MD, JD, has been a great teacher. We have completed two incredible workshops that are still available on my website; The Roadmap to Health and Optimal Treatment of Disease. He has taught us about the benefits of Vitamin C, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydrocortisone, Methylene Blue, and Magnesium along with the downside of […]

Goal Setting… Resolutions VS Commitments

December 07, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 27.1 MB

We are almost at the end of 2023 and this is the time we start thinking about our New Year’s Resolutions. But did you know that approximately 92% of people who make resolutions do not keep them? Well, we can focus on the 92% or we can figure out what the 8% are doing to […]

Staying Healthy During the Holidays

December 06, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MB

Germs, germs, and more germs… There are a lot of gifts that linger that nobody wants. We will be surrounded by many people; some we don’t even know at the store. We focus on the perfect gift, and just like that, Tis’ the season to get sick! Most people are fearful of germs but what […]

Giving The Gift That Keeps Giving

December 05, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MB

As we get older, and hopefully wiser, we realize what truly matters in life. What do you remember most… receiving the latest and greatest toy or spending time having fun with your parents, family, children, or grandchildren? Sometimes our priorities, when it comes to gift giving, can be off balance. We want to give the […]

Dealing with Loss During The Holidays

November 30, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

We just celebrated a holiday that focused on giving thanks. After Thanksgiving, different denominations, faiths, and cultures celebrate their winter holidays. But when you have suffered a loss, family gatherings can create great sadness as you realize that someone who died will not be at the celebration. Celebrations are an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and […]

Carol Howe, Finding Joy Beyond the Pain During the Holidays

November 29, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 27.5 MB

With all the chaos and hate in the world, we need a change of perspective through the eyes of love! If you have ever experienced pain, disappointment, or loss, and you have shut down your ability to accept, forgive, or move on, maybe it is time to shift your perspective about the miracles in your […]

Jacqueline Whitmore, Creating a Beautiful Holiday Experience

November 28, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 28.2 MB

As each generation passes the baton to the next, it seems certain common courtesies have been ignored. When we host or attend a party, there are certain protocols we should kindly follow. But some people ignore them. Etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore, has made it her mission to create awareness of the things we can do […]

Mike DeBord, DC, What to Look for in Blood Flow Restriction Bands

November 22, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 27.5 MB

Are you familiar with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) bands? Not too long-ago, Mike DeBord, President and CEO of B3 Sciences, came to the classroom to show us how we can hack our body into growing strong muscles with half the weight in half the time! But all BFR bands are not created equal. Dr. Mike […]

Kayley Bishop, How to Rewrite Your Story

November 21, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MB

Prior to the Etiquette Conference, while preparing for my talk on “mindset,” I searched for a song to use during my talk. I wanted one that highlighted the choice we all have to rewrite our beliefs about ourselves, others, and our circumstances. This belief could be a story from our past, present, or future. Much […]

Thomas Levy, MD, JD, Commonality Between Schizophrenia, Chronic Encephalitis & Niacin

November 16, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 25.4 MB

Board–Certified cardiologist, Thomas Levy, MD, JD, has been a great teacher. We have completed two incredible workshops that are still available on my website; The Roadmap to Health and Optimal Treatment of Disease. He has taught us about the benefits of Vitamin C, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydrocortisone, Methylene Blue, and Magnesium along with the downside of […]

Mary Claire Haver, MD, The Menopause Toolkit

November 15, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 27.9 MB

Would you like to get rid of anxiety, mood swings, night sweats, sleep difficulty, and skin conditions as a part of your everyday life? Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a wife, mom, Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist, culinary medicine specialist, and creator of The Galveston Diet. Dr. Haver knows firsthand what it feels like to be […]

Lillian McDermott, Honoring Lorraine Day, MD

November 14, 2023 19:40 - 54 minutes - 24.4 MB

In August 2013, while during research for the show, I discovered Lorraine Day, MD. It was during that first interview when I swore I would never invite her back to The Classroom. As I began to learn about natural health, I wanted to hear what she had to say. Yearly, Dr. Day would return but […]

Preparing For The Holiday’s

November 02, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MB

What typically happens when we are on vacation? We overindulge! For many of us, we use the justification of vacation to get off our regular diet. The reality is… it could be a party, sadness, joy, boredom, stress, or celebration to justify getting off our diet. But what about the holidays? This is a time […]

Andrea Beaman, The Truth About Health

November 01, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 26.6 MB

Health Coach, Author, and Chef, Andrea Beaman has helped many heal their body as naturally as possible. Andrea has devoted her career to helping people discover the fun, beauty, and delicious taste of healthy foods. Her journey began with her own thyroid health crisis. Today her health crisis has taken a different turn. If you feel […]

Thomas Seyfried, PhD, The Causes of Cancer

October 31, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 27.5 MB

It has been 8 years since my first interview with Thomas Seyfried, PhD, the author of “Cancer As A Metabolic Disease.” Since we last spoke a lot more has been researched and discovered when it comes to cancer as a metabolic disfunction. We have heard of the Keto Diet. But ketosis can be achieved with fasting, vegetables, […]

Neal Barnard, MD, Keys to Nutritional Balance

October 26, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 28.2 MB

Would you consider changing the way you eat if it meant feeling better? We strive for balance in our lives but there are so many factors that can cause us to become out of balance. World-renowned New York Times bestselling author, professor, researcher, activist, and musician, Neal Barnard, MD, of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, […]

Ashley Biscoe, ND, Different Causes of Fatigue

October 25, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 27.5 MB

There are times we sacrifice our health… We are the masters of multi-tasking, ordering food fast, pushing our bodies to the late hours of the night and more. Ashley Biscoe, ND, of Attune Medical knows how easy it is to burn the candle at both ends. She also understands the consequences of continuing down this […]

Bradley Nelson, DC, Creating Health & Balance in Our Lives

October 24, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 26.5 MB

We are so excited each time Bradley Nelson, DC, is in The Classroom! We are even more excited that the LIVE and in-person The Emotion Code & Body Code™ Seminar is right around the corner on November 3 & 4, 2023! Dr. Brad has taught us how trapped emotions are the single most common kind […]

Jennifer Gramith, ND, Brain Retraining with ZYTO & EVOX

October 19, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 28.5 MB

Jennifer Gramith, ND, CLT, of Rightway Health and Wellness, has taught us all about the lymphatic system, dealing with emotions, and the importance of a balanced mindset. She has helped us cleanse our Gallbladder/Liver and taught us about the latest in energy medicine by introducing us to tools like EVOX and ZYTO. On 9/21/23, Dr. […]

Joel Fuhrman, MD, Smart Supplementation For Plant-Based Eaters!

October 18, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 28.3 MB

Have you had your G-BOMB’S today? If you haven’t, you will want to after this class. World renowned, New York Times bestselling author, Joel Fuhrman, MD, has been sharing evidence-based research about healing our bodies with a Nutritarian lifestyle. Even when eating a whole food diet, there are certain deficiencies that may occur requiring extra supplementation. Dr. […]

Joseph Pizzorno, ND, The Causes of Toxicity

October 17, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 26.4 MB

Are you feeling sick, and no one can tell you why? Joe Pizzorno, ND, is the founder of Bastyr University and the author of “The Toxin Solution: How Hidden Poisons in the Air, Water, Food, and Products We Use Are Destroying Our Health­–­AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO FIX IT.” There are so many different […]

Being Curious NOT Critical!

October 12, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 24.9 MB

Have you ever spoken with someone who you might consider to be a bit negative? These are the people that when you share any dreams, desires, or plans, their response is laced with fear, what could go wrong, or criticism. Just writing about these people makes me tense up and roll my eyes. How does […]

Elyn C. Jacobs, Is Blocking Estrogen After Cancer Good

October 11, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 27.6 MB

Cancer coach Elyn Jacobs is a two-time breast cancer survivor who chose to listen to her body in her treatment of cancer. Her research led her to completely change the way she lives her life. It has been a while since Elyn has been a teacher in the classroom. She is back to update us on […]

Barbara Maxwell, Devotionals to an Inspired & Refined Life

October 10, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 27.7 MB

I have known author Barbara Maxwell for over 40 years. Barbara is my brother-in-law Tom’s sister. In the last few months I can truly say I know Barbara differently because I have seen and felt her heart. Barbara is the author of two devotional books, Inspired and Refined. She has used her life experiences to […]

Become a Freedom Fighter For Human Trafficking, Jenny Pruett

October 05, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 27 MB

It is still difficult for me to grasp slavery in this day and age. But I know it is still happening. The movie, Sounds of Freedom, has made the world aware there is another side to life that we do not or cannot look at. The president and founder of I AM A Freedom Fighter, […]

Shawna Lopez, The Benefits of Fermented Drinks

October 04, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 25.9 MB

Just recently we completed the Super Gut course with cardiologist William Davis, MD. During this wonderful 6-week course, we discovered the benefits of fermenting foods and beverages. I have been making an amazing cultured coconut and I have increased the amount of kombucha I drink. This world is new to me. I asked Shawna Lopez, […]

Jason Worrall, DC, The Side Effects of Poor Posture

October 03, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 27.3 MB

Are you shrinking? Do you find yourself wondering why your back hurts after sitting at your desk for a while? Has anyone ever said to you, “stand up straight you are slouching?” Did you know that poor posture can cause health problems? Jason Worrall, DC, is passionate about how the body works and the importance […]

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