Podcast
Thrive Through and Beyond Cancer
Hosted by Season Johnson · EN
Are you or a loved one in the midst of a cancer diagnosis, or bouncing back from your battle? Welcome to Thrive Through and Beyond Cancer, the podcast that offers hope in the healing, and shares personal experiences, self-care solutions, health tips, and the support of a community - people just like you. I'm Season Johnson - a functional nutritional therapy practitioner whose son was diagnosed with cancer right before his 3rd birthday. My job was to keep people healthy, to help them fight disease. So when my own son was diagnosed with this scary disease it was so humbling. But rather than becoming a victim I began researching, upleveling my knowledge, my mindset and chose to serve others through our own cancer journey. And this show is an opportunity to find, and share, strength through our situations.
You'll hear from health professionals, innovative thinkers, dynamic personalities, and those who have learned to live life to the fullest - despite their diagnosis. We will raise some questions, find some answers, shed a few tears, share more than a few laughs, and give each other the motivation to get through one more day…every single day. So join me on this journey, and let's learn to Thrive Through Cancer…together. Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.
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Ep. 130 – Inside a Pediatric Cancer Hospital: What Nurses See That Most Families Never Hear
3d ago00:54:40Tap to summarizeWhat is it really like inside a pediatric cancer hospital? Most families only experience one side of cancer treatment. But behind the hospital doors, pediatric oncology nurses witness the victories, the heartbreaks, the long nights, and the countless moments that never make it into a medical chart. In this episode, I sit down with pediatric oncology nurse Savannah Cruz, who has spent years caring for children receiving chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and some of the most intensive cancer treatments available. Now, as part of the Biodynamic Wellness team, Savannah brings a unique perspective that bridges conventional pediatric oncology with functional medicine. Together, we discuss what daily life inside a children's cancer hospital really looks like—from the food served during treatment and the hidden environmental exposures families often overlook, to why nutrition, detoxification, emotional support, and advocacy can play such an important complementary role alongside standard cancer care. This conversation isn't about choosing one approach over another. It's about helping families understand where conventional medicine saves lives, where functional medicine can fill important gaps, and how parents can become confident partners in their child's healing journey. LINKS Guest: Instagram: @savannahrcruz Book a Discovery Call: https://biodynamicwellness.com Recommended Tools & Resources: Hospital Essentials Checklist A practical guide for families preparing for inpatient hospital stays, including recommended foods, comfort items, and simple ways to create a more healing environment. https://yourthriveformula.com/hospital-essentials Fullscript (Practitioner-Grade Supplements) If you're looking for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements to support your health, Season has created a hand-curated Fullscript dispensary with the exact products she trusts and uses in practice. You'll also receive 15% off your first order plus 5% off for life as a podcast listener. https://bit.ly/seasonsfullscript LumeBox Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is one of my favorite complementary tools to support healing, reduce inflammation, encourage cellular repair, and promote recovery during and after treatment. Free Protocol Guide https://yourthriveformula.com/free-protocol-guide LumeBox Device https://bit.ly/seasonjohnsonlume Use code SEASONJOHNSON to save $260. Community & Support: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Thrive Beyond Cancer Program: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-beyond-cancer Learn More About Biodynamic Wellness: https://biodynamicwellness.com Connect with Season: Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →Ep. 129 – The Hidden Toxins in Your Clothes And Why It Matters for Your Health
1w ago00:56:59Tap to summarizeYour clothes may be toxic. What if something your child wears every single day… is quietly exposing them to chemicals you'd never allow in their food or skincare? In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Dunning, also known as the "Clean Clothing Chick," to uncover one of the most overlooked sources of toxin exposure: clothing. We talk about why the textile industry is one of the least regulated industries today, how harmful chemicals like PFAS, phthalates, and endocrine disruptors are commonly found in everyday fabrics, and what this means for your family—especially if you're navigating cancer or supporting healing. Hannah also shares her personal journey, from losing her grandmother to cancer to uncovering how environmental toxins—including clothing—can impact our health at a cellular and hormonal level. This conversation is both eye-opening and empowering. Because while this topic can feel overwhelming, there are simple, practical steps you can take right now to reduce exposure and protect your family. LINKS Guest Links: Website: https://thecleanclothingchick.com/ Instagram: @hannahdunning11 Recommended Tools & Resources: Equilife At-Home Testing: Get clear, data-driven insights into your health with Equilife's at-home lab tests—covering toxins, nutrients, gut health, and more. No practitioner required, plus personalized recommendations included. Access here: https://bit.ly/seasonsEquilife Use code SEASON for 10% off Community & Support: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Thrive Beyond Cancer Program: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-beyond-cancer Learn More About Biodynamic Wellness: https://biodynamicwellness.com Connect with Season: Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →Ep. 128 – Clean Foundations: Water, Air, & Electricity
2w ago00:39:19Tap to summarizeYour environment affects healing more than you think. In this episode, I'll walk you through three foundational areas that have the power to either support healing—or silently work against it. We often focus on supplements, protocols, and treatments, but healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens within the environment your body is exposed to every single day. If your child is drinking, breathing, and sleeping in a toxic environment, it creates a constant burden on the body—no matter how "clean" everything else looks. This is why we're focusing on the basics: clean water, clean air, and clean electricity. I break down what's commonly found in each of these, why it matters especially during and after cancer treatment, and most importantly—simple, practical ways you can begin making changes right now. Because sometimes the most powerful step in healing isn't adding more… It's removing what's quietly working against you. LINKS: Recommended Tools & Resources: Nebulizer guide and respiratory support https://www.seasonjohnson.com/how-to-use-a-nebulizer-to-improve-respiratory-health-detoxification/ Red Light Therapy Device (Code SEASONJOHNSON for $260 off): https://bit.ly/seasonjohnsonlume Community & Support: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Connect with Season: Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →Ep. 127 – Dose, Source & Strategy: Vitamin C and D for Kids in Cancer Treatment
3w ago00:25:05Tap to summarizeNot all vitamins work the same. What if the difference between helping your child heal… and unintentionally holding them back… comes down to how you're using something as simple as vitamin C or D? In this episode, we're talking about two of the most commonly used nutrients in cancer care(vitamin C and vitamin D) and why dose, source, and strategy matter more than most people realize. This conversation comes from a live office hours session with Dr. Charles Pennick, where we walk through how these nutrients actually function in the body, the difference between synthetic and whole-food forms, and how to think about dosing safely, especially during active treatment. We also explore the nuances that often get missed: why vitamin C isn't just ascorbic acid, how high-dose IV vitamin C works differently than oral forms, and why pairing vitamin D with K2 is essential for proper absorption and safety. If you've ever felt confused about supplements—or wondered if you're doing "too much" or "not enough". This episode will help you approach these foundational nutrients with more clarity and confidence. LINKS Guest Links Website: https://www.drcharlespenick.com/about Recommended Tools & Resources: Fullscript (Practitioner-Grade Supplements): If you're looking for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements to support your health, Season has created a hand-curated Fullscript dispensary with the exact products she trusts and uses in practice. You'll also get 15% off your first order + 5% off for life as a podcast listener. Access it here: https://bit.ly/seasonsfullscript Community & Support: Thrive through and beyond formula program: https://biodynamicwellness.com/kids-cancer-support Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Connect with Season: Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →Ep. 126 – Is Your Home Making You Sick? What to Look for Before You Buy, Rent, or Stay — With Building Biologist, Brian Johnson
Jun 1601:11:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with building biologist Brian Johnson to explore something most families never think about—but absolutely should: the health of your home. We walk through how your environment can either support healing or quietly work against it, especially for families navigating cancer or chronic illness. From mold and water damage to EMFs and air quality, Brian shares what to look for before you buy, rent, or even stay in a home. This is a practical, step-by-step conversation designed to help you identify hidden risks and make more informed decisions about the spaces you live in. LINKS: Guest Links: Healthy Building Alliance: https://www.healthybuildingalliance.org/ Facebook: Senergy360 Instagram: @senergy360 LinkedIn: Brian Johnson Linktree: SENERGY360 Recommended Tools & Resources: Fullscript (Practitioner-Grade Supplements): If you're looking for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements to support your health, Season has created a hand-curated Fullscript dispensary with the exact products she trusts and uses in practice. You'll also get 15% off your first order + 5% off for life as a podcast listener. Access it here: https://bit.ly/seasonsfullscript Protocol Guide (Free): https://yourthriveformula.com/free-protocol-guide Red Light Therapy Device (Use code SEASONJOHNSON for $260 off): https://bit.ly/seasonjohnsonlume Community & Support: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Thrive Beyond Cancer Program: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-beyond-cancer Learn More About Biodynamic Wellness: https://biodynamicwellness.com Connect with Season: Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →EP. 125 — Beyond the Bell: The Functional Testing Roadmap for True Cancer Recovery
Jun 900:35:24Tap to summarizeWhat happens after treatment ends… and no one tells you what comes next? There's a moment every cancer family reaches—the bell rings, scans are clear, and suddenly you're expected to just move on. But what if that's actually when the real healing begins? In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact functional testing roadmap we use with families at Biodynamic Wellness to rebuild the body after cancer treatment. This isn't about guesswork—it's about understanding what's happening beneath the surface so you can support true, lasting recovery. We're talking about the five key tests that reveal what your child's body needs most, when to run them, and how they help you move from simply surviving… to truly thriving. LINKS Download the Complete Blood Chemistry Marker List Book a Discovery Call: biodynamicwellness.com/services Learn more: www.biodynamicwellness.com Community & Support: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Follow us on Instagram: @BiodynamicWellness Learn about our Thrive Through & Beyond Cancer Programs: biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer and biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-beyond-cancer Connect with Season: Website: seasonjohnson.com Follow along on Instagram: @seasonjohnson Follow Season on Facebook: Season Johnson
Transcribe →Ep. 124 – The Hidden Toxin No One's Talking About: Emotional Root of Cancer With Dr. Tony Jimenez
Jun 200:55:50Tap to summarizeWhat if one of the biggest missing pieces in cancer healing isn't physical at all? In this incredibly powerful episode, I'm joined again by Dr. Tony Jimenez, founder and chief medical officer of Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers, to talk about something that every family walking through cancer needs to hear: the connection between emotions, trauma, stress, and healing. Dr. Tony shares why emotional healing is not optional during a cancer journey — it's foundational. We talk about how unresolved trauma can quietly impact the body at the cellular level, why hope truly matters in healing, and how emotional wounds can affect not only us, but future generations as well. We also discuss practical ways to begin emotional healing, how parents can release guilt after a child's diagnosis, and why creating safety, peace, and connection within the body matters so deeply during treatment and recovery. This conversation is compassionate, eye-opening, deeply hopeful, and filled with practical wisdom you can begin applying today. Because healing is about more than surviving. It's about learning how to truly thrive through and beyond cancer. LINKS Guest Links Website: hope4cancer.com Instagram: @hope4cancermexico LinkedIn: hope4cancer-treatment-centers Linktree: @hope4cancermexico The 11 Integrative Hallmarks of Cancer Alternative Cancer Therapies at Hope4Cancer Hope4Cancer Cancun Wellness Center Hope4Cancer Mission & Philosophy Books: The 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy® Hope for Cancer: 7 Principles to Remove Fear and Empower Your Healing Journey Community & Support Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Connect with Season Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →Ep. 123 – Smiley's Journey: Surviving Childhood Cancer and Spreading Hope
May 2600:46:57Tap to summarizeThere are some conversations that stay with you long after the recording ends, and this was one of them. When I first came across Brady Lucas and heard pieces of his story, I immediately knew I wanted him on the podcast. As a cancer mom myself, hearing from survivors who are now thriving years later brings so much hope — not just for me, but for every family walking through this journey right now. Brady was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just 8 years old. After enduring years of chemotherapy, he relapsed as a teenager and underwent a life-saving bone marrow transplant donated by his younger brother. In this conversation, he shares what it was like to face cancer as a child, the emotional weight survivors carry long after treatment ends, and how his perspective on health completely transformed because of it. We also talk about something I'm incredibly passionate about: what happens after treatment. Because surviving cancer is not the finish line. It's the beginning of rebuilding the body, supporting long-term healing, and creating an environment where health can truly thrive. Brady shares how nutrition, movement, sleep, emotional healing, and community support became foundational parts of his healing journey — and why he now feels called to educate and empower other families. This episode is honest, emotional, encouraging, and deeply hopeful. If you are in the middle of treatment, supporting someone you love through cancer, or navigating survivorship yourself, I hope Brady's story reminds you that there is life, purpose, healing, and hope on the other side of this. Guest Links Website: bradylucasauthor.com Instagram: @bradyluu LinkedIn: bradychristopherlucas X (Twitter): @bradyluu Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Smileys-Smile-Brady-Lucas/dp/1633086674 Recommended Tools & Resources LumeBox: https://bit.ly/seasonjohnsonlume Use code seasonjohnson for $260 off Community & Support Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Connect with Season Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →Ep. 122 – Stage 4 at 11 Months Old: How One Dad Built a Framework That's Helping Thousands of Families Fight Cancer
May 1901:02:17Tap to summarizeWhat would you do if your child's life depended on decisions no one is fully explaining to you? In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Sternagel—a father, advocate, and founder of The Stern Method—whose son was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma just before his first birthday. What followed wasn't just a cancer journey… it was a complete rethinking of how healing actually works. Ryan shares how he and his wife navigated misdiagnosis, pushed for answers, faced pressure from the medical system, and ultimately chose a path that blended conventional care with powerful integrative support. This is not just a story of survival. It's a masterclass in advocacy, critical thinking, and what it really means to support your child's healing—before, during, and long after treatment. Guest Links Website: www.thesternmethod.com Anti-Cancer Revolution: www.anticancerrevolution.com Going Integrative Plus: www.goingintegrationplus.com Our Health Naturally: www.ourhealthnaturally.com Facebook: thesternmethod Instagram: @thesternmethod TikTok: @thesternmethod YouTube: TheSternMethod Email: rec@thesternmethod.com Recommended Tools & Resources Our 7 Supplement (Use code SEASON20 for 20% May 19-June 2 only and code SEASON for 10% anytime): https://ourhealthnaturally.com?sca_ref=10657350.x9tofLdIjQ96hEZw Red Light Therapy Device (Use code SEASONJOHNSON for $260 off): https://bit.ly/seasonjohnsonlume Protocol Guide (Free): https://yourthriveformula.com/free-protocol-guide Community & Support Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Connect with Season Website: www.seasonjohnson.com Instagram: @seasonjohnson
Transcribe →EP. 121 — Before You Get Pregnant: 5 Foundational Steps to Protect Your Future Child's Health
May 1200:35:10Tap to summarizeIf you're thinking about having a baby—now or someday—this episode is for you. After years of working with families navigating pediatric cancer, I've seen patterns that are too important to ignore. What we often focus on is treatment… but what if we went further upstream? What if your child's health actually begins before conception? In this episode, I'm walking you through five foundational steps you can take right now to create the strongest possible start for your future child. This isn't about fear. It's about awareness, ownership, and giving your baby the best chance to thrive—before they even exist. LINKS: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer Follow us on Instagram: @BiodynamicWellness Fullscript (Practitioner-Grade Supplements): If you're looking for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements to support your health, Season has created a hand-curated Fullscript dispensary with the exact products she trusts and uses in practice. You'll also get 15% off your first order + 5% off for life as a podcast listener. Access it here: https://bit.ly/seasonsfullscript Follow Season on Instagram: @seasonjohnson Learn more: www.seasonjohnson.com
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