Episodes 513
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (13)
Since Nov 2013
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
80%
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www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

The dynamic duo of Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn Gazella add their voices to the chorus of integrative healthcare leaders—along with people like Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Andrew Weil. This lively duo features a naturopathic oncologist and a research journalist who are both cancer survivors. They will separate fact from fiction while inspiring and motivating you towards a vibrantly healthy life. You will be informed, entertained and uplifted as they describe their five key strategies to vital living: diet, movement, dietary supplements, rejuvenation, and spirit. Learn how you can literally transform your internal landscape away from disease and towards health by using the practical concepts in the Five to Thrive Plan. Tune in live every Tuesday and Thursday on the Cancer Support Network w4cs.com at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET or listen to their weekly podcasts and Daily Pulse Thrive Thoughts on I Heart Radio Talk.

Five To Thrive Live Radio Show is broadcast live at Tuesday's at 7PM ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

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The vagus nerve, the missing link in Cancer survivorship.

Jun 09, 2026 30m Transcript

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…

Taking a Deep Dive into Loss, Grief, and the Grieving Process

May 26, 2026 30m Transcript

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…

Integrative Head & Neck Cancer: Clinical Strategy Meets Lived Experience

May 20, 2026 31m Transcript

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Jen Green ND, FABNO, integrative oncologist & cancer survivor, shares a powerful clinical and personal perspective on co-managing head and neck cancer.…

Addressing Cancer Treatment-Induced Accelerated Aging

May 12, 2026 28m Transcript

Have you heard of Treatment-Induced Accelerated Aging (TIAA)? It's been called the Achilles' heel for cancer survivors. But what is it and more importantly, how can it be prevented or addressed? On…

Tension in the Tapestry: Fascia and Chronic Pain

May 07, 2026 29m Transcript

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, you will learn about your “hidden organ” – your fascia. What if your nagging pain isn’t coming from your muscles or joints at all, but from the connective web…

Nervous System Regulation Strategies

Apr 29, 2026 28m Transcript

Are you struggling to manage the stress in your life? Maybe it's time to take a deeper dive into stress management by finding out more about your nervous system and why regulation is so important. On…

Are You Obessesed with Healthy Eating?

Apr 21, 2026 29m Transcript

Eating healthy after a cancer diagnosis is a common goal, but can you go too far? Karolyn talks with cancer and nutrition expert Conner Middelmann a Certified Nutrition Professional. Some studies…

Bringing Medicine Home

Apr 15, 2026 32m Transcript

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Joseph Vazquez, a naturopathic physician, joins us to talk about the heart of community medicine — bringing healthcare directly to the places where people…

Can GLP-1 Medications Reduce Risk of Cancer?

Apr 08, 2026 28m Transcript

GLP-1 medications are certainly getting a lot of attention these days. But how safe are these medications? And do they have additional benefits beyond weight loss? On this show, Karolyn talks with…

What We All Need to Know about Environmental Risks to Breast Health

Mar 24, 2026 29m Transcript

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, naturopathic doctor, Dr. Jeane LaDeana will unpack how environmental toxins – everything from plastics to hidden chemical exposures - interact with the body,…

Herbal Profile: Botanicals for Blood Sugar Balance

Mar 17, 2026 26m Transcript

Balanced blood sugar is important for many reasons including managing weight, optimal brain function, maintaining consistent energy levels, and reducing the risk of several chronic illnesses such as…

Health Freedom at a Crossroads

Mar 10, 2026 31m Transcript

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Loren Israelson, Founder and President of the United Natural Products Alliance and key architect of the landmark DSHEA legislation that regulates dietary…

Nutrient Profile: Low-Dose Lithium

Mar 03, 2026 26m Transcript

Continuing with her theme of nutrient profiles, on this episode Karolyn talks with mental health expert Peter Bongiorno, ND, about low-dose lithium. How much do you know about this unique,…

Creating Your Thrive Tribe

Feb 24, 2026 28m Transcript

Finding friends and creating a community can be difficult especially during key life phases such as moving to a new city, getting a new job, being an empty nester, retiring, divorce, etc., etc.! On…

From Stress to Spark: A Naturopathic Approach to Optimizing Libido

Feb 17, 2026 30m Transcript

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Katie Stage, ND, RH (AGH), FABNG shares an evidence-informed and compassionate approach to understanding and supporting female libido. From root causes and…

Creating an Effective Cancer Recovery Plan

Feb 11, 2026 27m Transcript

At Five to Thrive Live we are passionate about cancer survivorship. On this show, Karolyn talks with cancer recovery expert Nathan Handley, MD, who is the Director of the Integrative Cancer Recovery…

Is there a place for natural medicine?

Feb 04, 2026 33m Transcript

On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, herbalist Roy Upton will discuss the global reality of natural medicine. How does natural medicine impact communities? How can people gain more access to…

Rapid Fire Ways to Create New Health Behaviors This Year

Jan 28, 2026 28m Transcript

On this show Lise and Karolyn go back and forth with their favorite strategies to focus on when trying to create new health behaviors that stick. They will address the five to thrive key aspects of…

Herbal Profile: Saffron

Jan 20, 2026 26m Transcript

Periodically, Karolyn is going to bring in an expert to profile an important herb or nutrient. On this show, she talks with herbal expert and naturopathic physician Dr. Patricia Gaines about saffron.…

Inflammation's Edge: CIRS

Jan 14, 2026 30m Transcript

On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, we will discuss Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIRS. This is a complex, often-misunderstood condition in which the immune system stays stuck in a…

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