On To Blue: Turning Grief Into a Legacy of Hope
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Release Date: 11/24/2025
The Often Overlooked Biomarker Driving Inflammation and Cancer
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Galectin-3, perhaps a word you have never heard of, is a biomarker that plays a powerful role in inflammation, immune function, cancer progression, and even treatment response. But shining a light on the “often overlooked” tools is why you are here, and why we interviewed Ruby Tischoff, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with 25 years of experience in integrative medicine and nutraceutical science. Tune in to uncover valuable insights into targeting testing and how lifestyle factors (toxic exposures, chronic stress, etc.) can elevate galectin-3. And since we are women...
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Red Light Therapy, Mitochondria, and the Future of Your Healing
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Light is something we interact with every day, yet most of us rarely stop to consider how profoundly it influences our biology, including energy production, cellular health, tissue repair, and overall health. Our brilliant guest, Ari Whitten, is the founder of , a bestselling author, and one of the leading educators in photobiomodulation and human energy optimization. With a background in exercise science, human nutrition, and functional medicine, Ari has deep expertise in mitochondrial health, circadian rhythm and sleep, nutrition, gut health, light therapies, fitness, and hormetic stress....
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How Mindset Shapes Thyroid, Breast, and Whole-Body Health
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
“80% of your healing is MINDSET.” - Dr. Heather Stone. Dr. Heather Stone, DC, is a leading expert, author, and speaker known for her root-cause, investigative approach to thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, and complex “mystery health challenges.” For more than 20 years, she has helped women uncover the hidden drivers of illness—many of which overlap with breast cancer—and reclaim vibrant, lasting health. Mindset is the way you think and feel that programs your subconscious mind. It’s literally running your life. In reality, if you stop, evaluate, and honestly answer questions...
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How Chronic Stress Quietly Hijacks Your Health
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Stress = mental and physical health issues, is nothing new. We all know that. Which is why we reached out to Dr. Jorina Elbers, a board-certified neurologist and HeartMath Medical Director. To go deeper into what our bodies are trying to tell us through stress and the damage it causes. She explains how chronic stress and trauma can dysregulate the nervous system. This leads to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, pain, digestive problems, and emotional overwhelm. Rather than seeing these as separate issues. She shows how they’re often connected by a single root cause: a...
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An Inside Look at Breast Cancer Coaching
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
In this special episode of the Wellness Warriors Podcast, De’Ann, Head Coach of Breast Cancer Conqueror, sits down with fellow coaches Laura and Michelle to give listeners an inside look at what our new programs within the 7 Essentials System® truly looks like. They share their personal stories, what drew them to Dr. V’s system-based, whole-body approach, and the surprises they encountered during training. The trio also reveals powerful “aha” moments clients experience around emotional healing, hormone balance, the dental–breast connection, and the profound shift women...
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Cancer, Motherhood & the Choice to Rise
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Cancer, Motherhood & the Choice to Rise. In her 30s, juggling a blossoming career and an 18-month-old baby while dealing with COVID shutdowns and the death of a best friend, Amanda heard the words “stage 2 triple-positive breast cancer - 2 tumors.” And into the darkness she went. But a few weeks into her diagnosis and depression, she knew a mindset shift had to be made—for her, her daughter, and her world. Tune in to discover how she shifted from despair to finding joy, humor, and wisdom in this deeply human and relatable podcast episode featuring Amanda Gunville. We...
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Compassionate, practical advice from a doctor & cancer thriver
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
In this episode, you’ll hear science, soul, humor, honesty, and the kind of grounded wisdom that only comes from someone who has lived this path from every angle. Because Achim Zinggrebe, MD, truly has—as a physician, cancer thriver, and son of a thriver. This heartfelt episode is also packed with practical support on how to navigate the parts of cancer healing that aren’t always discussed, such as: How to soften fear with gratitude Handling the pressure to “bounce back” after treatment The real inner work that leads to true healing How to rebuild trust in your body ...
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Tapping Into Hope & Healing with Dale Teplitz
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
“I felt like Humpty Dumpty on the wall in the nursery rhyme that fell down and broke into a hundred pieces. No matter what they did, no well-meaning doctor could put me back together again. I had seen so many practitioners, and nothing helped; I wasted a lot of money and effort.” Chances are, you can relate to Dale Teplitz’s story of Hope and Healing. We have all been there. But then one day, Dale found a practitioner who took a dramatically different approach. She invited Dale to use Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) while focusing on a past traumatic event that occurred...
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The Surprising Truth About Toxins and Hormones
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
Toxins and Hormones. Could your cleaning spray be connected with infertility or even breast cancer? Yes. Toxins in your home could be the culprit for what is causing hormonal problems. Hormonal problems are often a root cause of infertility, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and oh-so-many issues that especially women face, often in silence. For these reasons, and dozens more, we invited Dr. Aumatma Simmons to the podcast. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who is board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology. She has truly transformed the way we think about our hormones and health....
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The Lotus Journey: Turning Breast Cancer into Empowerment
Breast Cancer Conqueror Podcast
“I sat my parents down and said I need your support no matter what. If I tell you, I need to heal by standing upside down, and I want you to say ‘That’s great, we support you.’’ We first learned about breast cancer thriver and transformational coach Veronika Bubenickova’s vision for The Lotus Journey. Her message immediately resonated with us. She speaks of embracing a fuller, more empowered life. One rooted in strength rather than fear—and her story captivated our hearts. We knew we had to have her on the podcast. In this 30-minute episode, you’ll hear honest mindset...
info_outline“Dad, I want you to tell my story to as many people as possible, so women can detect their cancer early and not go through what I have.” Keesha, who passed away at a tragically young age of 34, told her father.
Her father, Bob Furniss, who joined us for this episode, has gone above and beyond with her request. He wrote a book: On To Blue: The Story of a Breast Cancer Warrior Through the Eyes of a Dad (learn more here), started an early detection nonprofit for younger (WarriorPrincess.org), and is sharing his daughter’s fierce fighting spirit and sage wisdom with you today!
Here on this podcast, we know the stories we tell have power. We believe that knowing your body and acting early are so critical in healing breast cancer that it is Essential #7 in Dr. V’s 7 Essentials System®. Too many lives have been forever altered by silent symptoms, delayed exams, or the assumption that “it can’t happen to me.” But it did happen—and so we speak it, write about it, (Click here to review our post on early-onset cancer), and turn pain into passion.
Together, let’s explore how to listen to our bodies, advocate for our health, and encourage those around us. Bring a tissue box, because this one is personal and deeply moving.