I AM HealingStrong

As a stage 3 Cancer thriver and 4 years out; Joni is married to Chuck Watkins stage 4 thriver… also 4 years out. They are huge fans of HealingStrong, as this ministry was instrumental in getting them to a safe landing place. Nahum 1:7-9. Professionally, Joni is employed at Northside Hospital Atlanta, as a case manager and as a certified nutritionist. Joni incorporates nutritional advice with her care coordination role. Chuck and Joni are currently enrolled in Bible College and plan to be in full time ministry within the next two years. It is Joni’s belief that one of the best barometers of a well-lived life, is the ability to hit the pillow and sleep like a baby. So, Joni loves to talk about restorative sleep. It is one of her greatest passions for living and HealingStrong! She also authored the book, Nurse, Nurse, I’m Worse! Can You Help Me Sleep? 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *Details at the link below: https://healingstrong.org/conference *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Holle is a HealingStrong friend and currently a therapeutic instructor. Holle was integral in helping shape the structure of HealingStrong, which in part, helps in guiding group leaders with policies, procedures and processes. She came into therapeutic movement through the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® in 2005 with an injury. Beginning a GYROTONIC® apprenticeship at Body-n-Balance in Alpharetta, Georgia, she began to teach while rehabilitating her shoulder.⁣ She is certified as a Gyrokinesis instructor and a Pre-Trainer authorized to teach students beginning on their own path to instructorship. ⁣ Holle attended her first therapeutic course with Paul Horvath and Uwe Herbstreit in 2007, and the direction of her work refined towards holistic, comprehensive resolution of bio-mechanical pain patterns. In working with people struggling through chronic pain, she recognized a frequent connection to situations of stress and backgrounds of trauma. Combining the beauty of art and nature, the kinship of supportive people, and the empowerment of movement, she started facilitating retreats for women to restore hope and foster healing.⁣ To more fully help people bridge the divide between movement potential and current restrictions, Holle gained her licensed massage therapist designation in 2020, and shortly after began personal mentorship under 5 time Olympic team massage therapist Benny Vaughn. Holle’s Website: www.holleknowles.com HealingStrong Mission Statement 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *Details at the link below: https://healingstrong.org/conference ***If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Gayle is a new HealingStrong Group Leader for Kentucky and a breast cancer thriver! In July of 2019, she was blindsided with an invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis. She had known for years that if she was to ever be diagnosed with cancer, she would not do the conventional chemotherapy, radiation, surgery. She had heard about alternative treatments when her mom was going through a cancer journey in 2015, so after her own diagnosis, she decided to spend time in prayer and get direction from the Lord, so the first week after my diagnosis that is what she did. No research, just time in God’s Word and in prayer while spending time with her family on vacation. She rewatched a cancer series, where she heard about Chris Wark, and from Chris Wark, heard about HealingStrong. She got on the HealingStrong website and searched for a group and knew this was an organization that she would be connected with for years. What Gayle loves about HealingStrong is the community and the individual relationships. It’s a place where you know you can trust being heard and understood without criticism. Gayle says, “We all have a different journey to walk through, and the goal is to get all the information we can and seek God for the direction we need for our individual healing.” 🥳ALL ARE WELCOME: 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *Details at the link below: https://healingstrong.org/conference *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

DR. ANTONIO JIMENEZ, M.D., N.D., is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers—a world leader at the frontier of integrative oncology—with locations in Tijuana and Cancun, Mexico. For more than 30 years, Dr. Jimenez has dedicated his life to the study, clinical research, and implementation of integrative strategies to treat cancer, chronic infections, and immune disorders. Affectionately known by his patients and colleagues simply as “Dr. Tony,” Dr. Jimenez is one of the most trusted voices in the world of integrative cancer therapy. His 7 Key Principles of Cancer TherapyTM, the basis for his comprehensive, integrative protocols, are discussed in detail in his highly acclaimed book, Hope for Cancer: 7 Principes to Remove Fear and Empower Your Healing Journey. Dr. Jimenez is one of seven physicians worldwide certified to treat patients with the Gonzalez Protocol. He is known as an avid educator who has shared his wisdom with large audiences in dozens of countries across the world including through his free Dr. Tony’s Integrative Webinar Series. Dr. Tony also spoke at the HealingStrong 2018 Conference. 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *Details at the link below: https://healingstrong.org/conference *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Rob and Rachel are group leaders in the HealingStrong community! After Rob became a stage 4 prostate cancer thriver, they heard about HealingStrong and knew this is where God has led them to serve. Deciding to treat Rob's cancer without surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy turned Rob's cancer journey into their new hobby! Learning about holistic therapies, diet changes, fasting, and following God's direction, gave Rob the miracle healing of no evidence of disease in 2021. This healing has given them purpose and the opportunity to make sure others know about the HealingStrong community and that they are not alone. Rachel loves sharing how important diet changes can help in any disease diagnosis, time-saving-tips for juicing, meal prepping, and batch cooking! 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *Details at the link below: https://healingstrong.org/conference SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS THIS WEEK! ACT NOW!!! *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

In October of 2013, Betty received a diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Her diagnosis was Watch and Wait or Stage 0, so the doctor was not threatening me with treatments. Her doctor did say, he expected Betty to need treatment in 8 years - in 2021. Betty took that as a challenge to prove him wrong! In 2021 and still today, her numbers are the same as they were upon diagnosis. God had been leading Betty to watch things like Forks over Knives, Dr. Fuhrman’s Eat to Live on PBS and Super Juice Me a year before her diagnosis. She had been experimenting with vegan meals and in May 2013 had stopped eating sugar based on what she had been learning. When she received her diagnosis, she knew that she had to change her diet, which she states gave her peace and comfort, in having this control over her situation and in fact, helped her better handle her diagnosis. She then studied everything she could get her hands on. Betty was a HealingStrong group leader in Albuquerque starting in 2018 until she moved to Colorado in 2021. She co-led a group in Colorado Springs that she is now, the full-time group leader of. 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *Details at the link below: https://healingstrong.org/conference *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Nancianne was brought up in a poverty-stricken home, riddled with substance abuse, never knowing Christ. After 18 years of substance abuse, divorce, and reckless living, she found herself in jail, where she got near a Bible. God met Nancianne on her knees in that jail cell and her life has never been the same! He took her addictions and gave her a new Spirit. A Spirit of life, truth and the longing to obey God's Word. Unbelievable transformation has occurred in Nancianne since the day God took her addictions and welcomed her into His beautiful family. God has reconciled her marriage, put children in the barren woman's house, restored relationships with family, healed her from crippling anxiety and dyslexia, and given her overwhelming peace and joy. How great is our God! God has placed a call on Nancianne's heart to be an advocate for people in jail and struggling with addiction. She strives to lead by example through healthy eating, exercise, education, and most importantly maintaining a close relationship with God. She volunteers for HealingStrong on the Prayer Team and for the Isaiah 61.1 Project as a mentor to people in jail. 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 *To stay up to date on the conference details, click below: https://healingstrong.org/conference Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Mya is a homeschooling mom of two young girls, health advocate, HealingStrong group leader and team member. She was never diagnosed with cancer, but through her mom’s stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, the Lord led her into the natural world. Upon her mom’s diagnosis, Mya was living in another state, married, working as a special education teacher, with a preschooler, living the “go with the flow” mentality, eating the Standard American Diet (SAD), overworked, exhausted, feeling less than healthy, but with no diagnosis of her own. This led her to believe the way she was feeling was “just” her. But God used her mom’s diagnosis to shift her thought life, eating habits, and more importantly, her relationship with Him. Now she shares her story and experiences with others to encourage practical change, serves others through leading an online HealingStrong group and is a part of the staff, while continuing to implement baby steps within her own family. 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 *To stay up to date on the conference details, click below: https://healingstrong.org/conference Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Billy has a story no parent wants to have. He shares his experience with his daughter who was treated through conventional means, but to no avail, passed away at a young age. He shares his own faith journey, as well as his newfound drive to learn about other options and ultimately, help others. He has come to educate himself on other healing modalities since his daughters passing, which has brought him to be greatly aligned with the mission and message of HealingStrong. Billy's story is one of indescribable pain, faith, and overcoming. Billy has served with HealingStrong since 2013 and is one of the Founding Members. He currently serves on the board as Vice President and has a heart to serve others, so others can have a hope and community that he desired to have during his own daughters diagnosis and journey. 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church Houston, TX *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 *To stay up to date on the conference details, click below: https://healingstrong.org/conference Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Robert Scott Bell is a father of two, husband, broadcaster, keynote speaker, author, homeopathic practitioner and educator, Robert Scott Bell, D.A. Hom. (American Academy of Clinical Homeopathy 1994) served on the board of the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (1999-2001), currently serving on the Board for Trinity School of Natural Health and United Precious Metals Association. Robert shares his expertise and practical experience with a broad range of audiences from Health Care and Wellness Professional forums, to Natural Industry trade and consumer shows, addressing those who are seeking the depth of his knowledge, education and key insights from his years of holistic practice, supporting effective natural health and healing choices. Robert reversed numerous chronic diseases nearly 30 years ago via homeopathy, herbal medicine, organic whole foods, minerals, and more. Robert Scott Bell Radio Show discusses everyday health issues from the perspective of alternative and holistic health care. He travels and lectures to bring the power to heal back where it belongs, with each and every one of you! HealingStrong Membership Program: https://healingstrong.org/membership 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church *If you’d like to DONATE to the Conference: Text the word ‘HEAL’ to 707070 *To stay up to date on the conference details, click below: https://mailchi.mp/a37ff14e3e7b/2023-conference-landing-page Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Pastor, Author and once an aspiring professional triathlete, Pastor Diego was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in 2008 and given less than six years to live. A miraculous journey of faith led to his complete healing and the birth of the Health Initiative Revolution. What also increased was Pastor Diego’s faith, knowledge, and understanding of how to better steward our physical bodies to accomplish all that God has for each one of us. Pastor Diego is committed to ministering to the whole man, with priorities focused on family, youth, and children. 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church Stay Updated: https://mailchi.mp/a37ff14e3e7b/2023-conference-landing-page Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Jeneen was connected to Suzy, Director and Founder of HealingStrong, and immediately supported their mission. She has even been a part of past HealingStrong conferences. You may know her as the bag lady, but Jeneen is an Actress, Director and Playwright who inspires audiences through the Art of Storytelling. Jeneen uses the Arts to translate human experiences into truths that bring people together. She is the founder of Clay Creative Academy, a 501c3 non-profit mobile academy of the Arts to educate, inspire and champion young people to pursue their calling in a creative venture or career. Find Jennen at: https://www.jeneenhammond.com/ 🥳10 Year Anniversary Celebration Conference: September 29th & 30th, 2023 The MET Church Details at: https://mailchi.mp/a37ff14e3e7b/2023-conference-landing-page Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Chris Lawrence is a writer, outdoor guide and the founder of Hope Has Arrived. He was diagnosed with stage IV bile duct cancer in spring of 2016, but through the help of an excellent medical team and his faith in God, he reached remission and continues living a healthy and active lifestyle. He and his wife and two kids live in Colorado. Links: Hope Has Arrived homepage 10 Tips for Facing Your Next Cancer Scan E-book Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Dr. Teresa Scott is a cancer thriver after only being given a year to live and a 1% chance of survival on December 1, 2015. She healed mostly through holistic intervention and has remained healthy since. She is the current president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. She owns her own biological dental practice in Spring, Texas and teaches airway centered biological dentistry to those of her colleagues who are open to learning more. Listen in to learn the importance of biological dentistry and how it can help you heal strong! Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Not just one cancer diagnosis in the home, but two… Judy was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer shortly after resigning from her teaching position at a local Christian school. Judy and Keith began changing their diet to a plant based one, continued hosting international students, and began seeing a naturopath to go completely natural in her healing journey. They eventually came across Chris Wark and his Square One program, later connecting them to HealingStrong. It was upon Keith receiving his stage 1 Lymphoma diagnosis and having surgery, that they decided to start their own HealingStrong support group and have been leading one ever since. Now healing thrivers, Keith & Judy have used their story as an opportunity to serve and love on those who are facing cancer or a chronic illness. healingstrong.org/membership Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

As a busy wife and homeschool mom of two, Paige Lathrop, was blindsided by a stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis 4-½ years ago. Rushed into conventional treatment, Paige lacked peace in her spirit and believed there had to be another way to heal. While undergoing chemotherapy, she spent countless hours reading scientific literature and praying for direction. The Lord graciously led her to Chris Wark, SQ1, and HealingStrong, which gave her the confidence to walk away from the treatments and make a complete overhaul of her life (body, soul, and spirit). Seeing this trial as a great blessing, Paige became passionate about sharing the hope she has in Christ and the incredible healing powers that God has created all around us with others. Paige believes one of the keys to thriving is finding a supportive community, which is one reason she became a HealingStrong member and group leader three years ago. Links: 1. HealingStrong Membership Page: https://healingstrong.org/membership 2. HEAL Bible Studies: https://healingstrong.org/resources 3. Chris Beat Cancer: https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/ 4. Believe Big Prayers: https://www.believebig.org/prayers/ 5. Stockton Aloe Vera: https://haleynutrition.com/ 🎉2023 is special for our podcast and HealingStrong because we are celebrating 10 YEARS OF SERVICE and so our podcast this season is focusing on thrivers, supporters and friends directly connected to HealingStrong in celebration of our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Jim & Ally start us off in episode 1 by reflecting on the past two seasons, our guests and their stories, our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration (listen for details), discuss Ally’s experience in radio, tv, and her own struggle during a trial that involved one of her children. Her full story is from season 1 episode 3 and hear how her story and experiences have led her to co-host with Jim Mann for the I Am HealingStrong podcast. Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Radical remission is defined as a remission that occurs in the absence of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Turner, PhD, discusses her research in observing radical remission cases around the world. Dr. Turner’s findings remain consistent with nine common themes that she believes have helped terminal patients in their healing journeys. Resources: https://radicalremission.com/ Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Mary Ryder was introduced to functional medicine while searching for alternative healing modalities for her husband Nigel, who was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. Both Nigel and Mary’s journey is one of faith (as Nigel would later become a believer) and a testament to the power of God in bringing the right people and opportunities into our lives when we need it the most. Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program

Carol Howard is a registered nurse who was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer, an incredibly rare form. After opting out of chemo, Carol decided to pursue alternative healing modalities, beginning with the grape cure, along with hydrotherapy baths, and changing her diet and lifestyle. Six years have passed since her diagnosis, and she remains cancer-free. Carol regularly attends HealingStrong group meetings, and shares her encouraging story with others. Resources Uchee Pines Chris Beat Cancer HealingStrong caroljoycjh@gmail.com Support HealingStrong and become a part of our Membership Program. Receive additional resources like webinars, downloadables and more, as a bonus. To learn more, head to the HealingStrong Membership Program link below: Membership Program