{"podcast":{"title":"Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring","slug":"next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","podcast_index_feed_id":7021155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/541882/rss","website_url":"https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/1/7/3/91731ed5a131f2f3e55e3c100dce7605/Cover_Art_Next_Level_Health_with_Dr._Melinda_Ring.png","author":"The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University","episode_count":28,"summary":"Next Level Health bridges the gap between traditional and integrative health through research-backed integrative approaches. Each episode comprehensively explores the latest scientific studies and expert opinions, offering practical insights and actionable advice for optimizing health and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Melinda Ring and featuring leading professionals in the field of integrative medicine, our podcast explores a wide range of topics ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to the latest mind-body therapies and herbal medicine. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a student, a wellness enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of integrative practices, Next Level Health provides the knowledge and tools to help you make informed decisions. Join us as we uncover the synergy between conventional treatments and holistic therapies, empowering you to take a comprehensive approach to your wellness journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T12:19:56.039941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155"},"episode":{"title":"Supporting Someone Through Cancer? Start Here  | Dr. Lorenzo Cohen","slug":"supporting-someone-through-cancer-start-here-dr-lorenzo-cohen","published_at":"2025-12-01T07:22:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/supporting-someone-through-cancer-start-here-dr-lorenzo-cohen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","url":"https://701f1b8e-08a6-43ea-b51d-d40c0e6babf7.libsyn.com/supporting-someone-through-cancer-start-here-dr-lorenzo-cohen","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/701f1b8e-08a6-43ea-b51d-d40c0e6babf7/Supporting_Someone_Through_Cancer_Start_Here.mp3?dest-id=4670482","summary":"Over half of cancer cases and deaths are considered preventable by making healthy lifestyle changes. In this episode, Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, a leading expert in integrative oncology and Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Melinda Ring, discuss six key areas of health and wellness people can use to reduce risk for developing cancer or to support healing and the reduce the risk of recurrence after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. They also delve into the controversial topic of biofield therapies and their potential impact on cancer treatment. The episode offers science-backed insights and personal anecdotes, providing actionable steps for optimizing health and well-being both before and after a cancer diagnosis. https://youtu.be/HX0rCCZzrAk 00:00 Introduction to Next Level Health 00:49 Personal Story and Cancer Prevention 01:17 Meet Dr. Lorenzo Cohen 02:26 Understanding Integrative Oncology 04:26 Stress and Its Impact on Cancer 05:29 Integrative Medicine at MD Anderson 08:46 Biofield Therapies and Energy Medicine 18:18 The Mix of Six for Anti-Cancer Living 22:46 Final Thoughts and Personal Wisdom 25:10 Conclusion and Resources","meta_description":"Over half of cancer cases and deaths are considered preventable by making healthy lifestyle changes. In this episode, Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, a leading expert…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1566,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/episodes/supporting-someone-through-cancer-start-here-dr-lorenzo-cohen/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/supporting-someone-through-cancer-start-here-dr-lorenzo-cohen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}