About The Cancer Pod

In short, The Cancer Pod was founded by two naturopathic doctors who know a lot about integrative cancer care. Created as a collaborative space between Dr. Tina Kaczor—the research-minded “sciency” one—and Dr. Leah Sherman—the #cancerinsider—the show was built to keep cancer care conversations light, informative, and filled with actionable tips to help navigate treatment and recovery. Today, Leah leads the show as sole host, carrying that foundational mission forward with every episode.

How It All Began

As integrative oncology clinicians, Leah and Tina had each helped thousands of patients navigate cancer treatment and survivorship using integrative medicine alongside conventional care. Their friendship grew through mutual professional projects, including contributing to the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology (1st edition, 2020). Whenever they talked, conversations naturally drifted toward integrative care, routinely ending with the same realization: "I wish this information was common knowledge."

Together, they realized they held a wealth of practical strategies that could help people reduce side effects during treatment and lower the risk of recurrence afterward. Having spent their careers using integrative medicine with patients in conventional cancer centers, they understood the immense value of evidence-based nutrition, safe supplement and herbal medicine use, and mind-body practices like yoga, acupuncture, oncology massage, and breath work.

They also knew that not everyone has access to integrative cancer care, leaving many people to turn to the internet and social media. To bridge that gap and make reliable, integrative cancer guidance accessible to anyone, anywhere, The Cancer Pod was born.

The Podcast Today

Continuing the vision they built, Leah now guides listeners through the complex world of integrative cancer care. Episodes introduce practical, evidence-based complementary modalities and lifestyle changes that can help manage the treatment side effects that often continue through survivorship—from fatigue and neuropathy to nausea, insomnia, and anxiety. The podcast features interviews with oncologists, physical therapists, oncology trained dietitians and covers sleep hygiene, stress management, and emotional support. The Cancer Pod also dives into the more nuanced, often controversial topics like detoxification, fasting, and finding the right care team, your “pod”.

No matter where you or your loved ones are on the cancer continuum, The Cancer Pod is here to share clinical expertise, real-world insights, and conversations that help you navigate the path ahead with clarity and confidence.

About the Hosts

Leah Sherman, ND, FMCP-M, RYT, y4C

The #cancerinsider

Leah’s dream job as a naturopathic physician was to work at an integrative cancer center. She never thought she would also become a patient. She’s the #cancerinsider of The Cancer Pod, offering her insight on the podcast from the perspective of patient and doctor.

Dr. Sherman holds a BFA in Medical Illustration and a minor in Biology/Pre-Med from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has extensive experience working as a graphic designer in New York City, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Richmond, Virginia, and changed her career path to naturopathic medicine to pursue her interests in nutrition and herbal medicine. In 2007, she graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine (now the National University of Natural Medicine), then completed two years of a naturopathic family medicine residency at the clinics affiliated with the college. She was accepted to a two-year naturopathic oncology residency at the Goshen Center for Cancer Care in Goshen, Indiana. She has a decade of experience working as a naturopathic doctor on multidisciplinary teams in cancer centers; she worked at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Arizona (now City of Hope Phoenix) and later returned to the Goshen Center for Cancer Care to work on staff of their integrative care team.

Dr. Sherman is an inactive member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. In 2018, she completed IFM Certified Practitioner training through The Institute for Functional Medicine. Most recently, she worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Western States where she taught Clinical Skills IV and Introduction to Functional Medicine. She is a certified Ayurvedic yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance, and has received additional yoga teacher training through yoga4cancer and Love Your Brain. She is licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the fine state of Wisconsin, although she currently is not seeing patients.

In 2014, while working at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Dr. Sherman was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer and underwent treatment with chemotherapy, surgery, and hormone therapy, which she (finally) completed in 2025 (woohoo!). She not only has seen how integrative medicine has helped with her own patients, but also personally experienced the benefits of integrative oncology during her own treatment and recovery. She often shares her unique perspective as a #cancerinsider on The Cancer Pod podcast.

When she‘s not nerding out researching an upcoming episode, Dr. Sherman can be found cooking gluten-free meals, gardening, hanging out with her dogs (a crazy cattle dog and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi), feeding neighborhood crows, and starting craft projects. Dr. Sherman has a background in art and theater and loves creating elaborate Halloween costumes for her and her husband. In her spare time, she co-produces another podcast that has nothing at all to do with cancer. She also likes traveling to Wisconsin to watch the Packers play or relax at the family cabin.

Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO

The Science-y One

Tina has always been “the sciency one.” From electricity to fermentation to pond scum, by eight years old, she was playing with all of it. She’s been an ND focused on oncology since graduating in 2000. Although she has since stepped away from the mic, The Cancer Pod was her outlet to teach, engage, and help a limitless number of people.

Dr. Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, is a distinguished Naturopathic Doctor and Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kaczor is renowned for her expertise in integrative cancer care, naturopathic medicine, and holistic wellness.

Dr. Kaczor holds dual degrees in English (BA) and Biochemistry (BS) from the University at Buffalo (class of ’94). After graduating from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2000, she did her residency training in integrative medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). In 2003, she co-founded The Clinic of Natural Medicine in Eugene, Oregon, where she served patients until its sale in 2016.

Dr. Kaczor is a respected author, educator, and speaker in the field of naturopathic medicine. She has contributed to numerous publications, including textbooks, research journals, and popular health magazines, and regularly presents at conferences for professionals and the public. She was the Editor-in-chief of The Natural Medicine Journal from 2009 through 2025.

Dr. Kaczor is dedicated to advancing the field of integrative oncology and promoting collaboration between conventional and complementary healthcare providers. She served on the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) board for many years, including several years as president or treasurer. She is the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology (2020), faculty with the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), and a regular speaker at the OncANP annual conference.

As a leading authority in her field, Dr. Kaczor has always advocated for the combination of traditional naturopathic principles with cutting-edge research to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatments for people affected by cancer. While she no longer sees patients directly, she serves as a mentor and guide to her colleagues through peer-to-peer consults and continuing her studies in all realms of oncology.

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