Have you heard of "supplement stacking"? Not that long ago, it was trending on social media which brought this concept to the forefront. On this show, Karolyn talks with Karen Todd, aka The Supplement Dietitian, about this important topic. Karen is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in exercise performance and nutritional product development and education so she is the perfect expert to help us all understand supplement stacking.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Caring for someone with brain cancer means asking not only how to treat the tumor, but how to support the person living with it. Join guest Dr. Soma Sengupta, a neuro-oncologist, integrative oncologist, and physician-scientist who serves as Chair and Neurologist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center. In this episode, we’ll explore how integrative care fits alongside brain cancer treatment, what the evidence does and doesn’t tell us, and where new research offers reasons for hope.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Dr. Peter Bongiorno is a mental health expert with extensive experience treating anxiety. He talks with Karolyn about anti-anxiety nutrients and herbs, and also explains why someone may want to try natural anxiolytics before taking a prescription medication. Anxiety is a common problem, but anti-anxiety medications have side effects. Are natural ingredients a safe and evidence-based alternative? We'll find out. Dr. Bongiorno is a naturopathic doctor, an acupuncturist, and best-selling author.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Acupuncture is a powerful tool that can help people heal, including those diagnosed with cancer. On this show, Dr. Alix Bjorklund talks with Karolyn about how acupuncture can help people diagnosed with cancer. They also discusses how acupuncture can help with end-of-life care. Dr. Bjorklund is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist who has been in private practice in Santa Fe, NM, since 1993.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this episode we explore the quality-of-life issues patients being treated for cancer live with every day, including chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. We also look ahead to the fast-moving world of (K)RAS-targeted therapies and ask a provocative question: could colon cancer be largely prevented? Hear from out expert guest, Dr. Eliot Edwards, naturopathic oncologist from Sonoran University Oncology Clinical Center of Excellence.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Are you familiar with Radical Candor? It's an innovative communication style that Karolyn will explore with Bernadette Paley, a management expert who has incorporated Radical Candor into the workplace at Sonoran University of Health Sciences. She will discuss what it is, how it works, and its effectiveness. As Assistant Director of Human Resources at Sonoran, Bernadette is passionate about helping others move from difficult conversations to meaningful action so they can thrive.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Registered dietitian Ashley Koff joins Five to Thrive Live to tackle the question everyone's asking: can AI be my doctor? Together we explore how matching the right AI tool to your health goals, using AI to collaborate with (not replace) your practitioner, and knowing when to step away from AI entirely can help you walk into your next appointment more informed and better prepared.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Nasha Winters, an internationally recognized leader in metabolic and integrative oncology will share her views on the future of integrative oncology, what she is hopeful for and how patients can find the most reliable integrative cancer care.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Recent scientific research reveals that creatine monohydrate's benefits extend far beyond muscle growth. In addition to enhancing exercise performance, studies are highlighting its potential to improve brain function, energize immunity, and support menopausal health. Karolyn talks to Karen Todd, a Registered Dietitian and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. They will profile this important nutrient by talking about its benefits, its safety profile, and how to take it as a dietary supplement.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Beth DuPree, breast surgeon, integrative physician, and author, shares about one of the body’s most powerful yet overlooked systems: the vagus nerve. From sleep and mood to energy, immunity, and resilience, the vagus nerve plays a central role in how we feel and function every day. Dr. DuPree unpacks the science and shares practical insights on how understanding and supporting this critical pathway can transform your health in ways you may not expect.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

As a newly trained Certified Grief Educator, Karolyn has insights into the complex topic of grieving. On this show, Lise interviews Karolyn about what she learned during the certification program and how to apply those strategies to daily living. Lise also shares her thoughts on loss and grief. Karolyn was trained by world-renowed grief expert David Kessler who has authored many books on this topic, including books with Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, a pioneer in the area of death and dying.

Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.