Metabolic Terrain Institute Of Health

06/03/2026

What if healing isn't just about treating a disease?

What if it's also about learning to listen to your body... reducing stress... finding support... and reconnecting with yourself?

When Dale Weber was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive stage 4 endometrial cancer that was declared incurable, she refused to give up hope.

Today, more than six years later, she is thriving.

But this conversation isn't just about surviving cancer.

It's about what she learned along the way.

💙 How she learned to advocate for herself
💙 How she navigated difficult conversations with family and healthcare providers
💙 What helped her move from overwhelm to empowerment
💙 Why self-care became non-negotiable
💙 How she supports others today as a certified Terrain Advocate
💙 Practical ways to prioritize your health, regardless of your budget

Whether you're navigating cancer, a chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for hope and guidance, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Community Conversations: Finding Hope Beyond Diagnosis with Dale Weber
📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ Noon ET
📍 Live on Zoom
🎥 Recording available to everyone who registers

Together, we're building a place where people can learn, connect, and discover they don't have to navigate this journey alone.

Register here:
https://mtih.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F45677

05/28/2026

At her one-year scan, Andrea Schaffer received the kind of news every cancer patient hopes for.

The moment brought tears to her eyes because her doctor could see the impact of the work she had put into supporting her health and healing after her brain cancer diagnosis.

Today, she says she feels healthier, stronger, and more hopeful than ever before.

Most importantly, she wants others navigating cancer to know:

You have the power to take charge of your health and healing journey, too.

Read Andrea’s full story:
https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/a-wake-up-call-that-saved-her-life-andrea-schaffer-s-brain-cancer-journey

05/21/2026

Cancer can bring fear, uncertainty, and overwhelm.

But for some people, it also becomes a turning point.

When Andrea Schaffer discovered she had a brain tumor during a preventative full-body MRI, everything changed — not just her health journey, but her perspective on life itself.

Today, Andrea says she’s happier, more grounded, and more empowered than ever before because she finally gave herself permission to prioritize her health, reduce stress, advocate for herself, and surround herself with the right support team.

“Cancer is one of the best things that’s ever happened to me because I needed an excuse to put my health first.”

That doesn’t minimize how hard cancer can be.
But it reminds us that healing is about more than treatments alone.

It’s also about:
💛 Reducing stress
💛 Re-evaluating what matters
💛 Finding hope and purpose
💛 Building a supportive team
💛 Learning to advocate for yourself
💛 Creating a healthier, more empowered life

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing Andrea’s story as a reminder that emotional health, stress, mindset, community, and empowerment matter deeply in the healing process.

Read Andrea’s story — and explore resources for finding providers trained in a personalized, integrative metabolic approach to root-cause health and healing:
https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/a-wake-up-call-that-saved-her-life-andrea-schaffer-s-brain-cancer-journey

05/15/2026

Cancer can pull people into fear fast.

The urgency. The uncertainty. The pressure to make the “right” decision immediately.

Trish Kifer shares something powerful in this reel: healing doesn’t come from panic. It comes from learning how to pause, breathe, assess, and take the next step forward with clarity.

After a stage 3C ovarian cancer diagnosis, Trish combined conventional treatment with a deeper focus on her metabolic health and terrain. Today, she’s sharing her story to help others feel less alone and more empowered in their own journey.

We recently shared Trish’s full story on our blog — along with more patient testimonials and resources for those navigating cancer and metabolic health.

👉 Read the full story here:
https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/combining-conventional-integrative-care-trish-kifer%E2%80%99s-ovarian-cancer-story

05/13/2026

“Smell is the fast pass to the brain.”

When the body is living in chronic stress or anxiety, the nervous system can become stuck in a constant state of alertness.

In this conversation, Jodi Cohen, founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, shares why scent has such a direct connection to the emotional brain — and how smell may help signal safety to the nervous system.

Our latest article explores:

- stress and survival mode
- emotional overwhelm
- nervous system regulation
- the vagus nerve
- and the connection between scent, safety, and healing

The full blog also includes the complete webinar conversation with Jodi.

🎥 Read the article and watch the full conversation:
https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/smellandhealing

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Have you ever noticed how certain smells instantly affect your mood, stress levels, or emotions?

Are there certain scents that help you feel calm, grounded, or regulated? We’d love to hear what’s helped you.

05/12/2026

“Stress has become our default operating mode.”

In this clip, Dr. Cathleen King shares a powerful perspective on stress, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and why so many people stay stuck in overwhelm without realizing it.

This conversation from the Mental & Emotional Resilience panel at the Metabolic Health Day Conference explores the connection between stress, emotional health, nervous system regulation, and healing.

🎥 Read more:
https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/mhdmentalhealth

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Sometimes healing means facing the “elephant in the room” — the thing we’ve been avoiding most. Has that been true for you?

05/07/2026

“I cannot fight and heal at the same time.”

In this powerful conversation, Laura Lummer shares what happened after receiving a Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis — and the boundary she had to create in order to protect her healing.

“You guys can support each other but you can’t bring your fear to me. I have got to put all my energy into healing.”

For many people navigating cancer, chronic illness, grief, caregiving, or overwhelming stress, healing becomes more than physical.

It becomes learning how to protect your peace, process fear differently, regulate overwhelm, and create space for healing.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re exploring the connection between emotional well-being, stress, resilience, and healing.

👉 Read the article and watch the full conversation:
https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/healingboundaries

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05/06/2026

You can’t build metabolic health on top of overwhelm.

If someone is constantly activated, exhausted, or living in fear, it becomes incredibly difficult to make the changes needed to support healing.

In this clip from the Metabolic Health Day Conference, we explore an important truth:

Mental and emotional health isn’t separate from healing — it influences everything.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at how stress, resilience, and nervous system regulation shape the healing process.

👉 Read more and explore the full article:
https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/mhdmentalhealth

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If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear your thoughts below.

05/01/2026

A conversation. A question. A moment that stayed with him.

In this clip, Dorian Greenow, co-founder of Keto-Mojo, shares a personal experience that led to a deeper exploration of metabolic approaches in cancer care — and the research that followed.

In one of our latest blog posts, we highlight how emerging clinical research is beginning to explore ketogenic strategies alongside standard of care — and why tracking biomarkers like glucose and ketones may play an important role in understanding how the body responds.

👉 Read more: https://www.mtih.org/about/latest-news/metabolic-interventions-why-measuring-ketones-can-change-the-way-you-understand-your-health

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04/29/2026

If you’ve been dealing with brain fog, low energy, or trouble focusing, it may not just be about your brain.

One of our Metabolic Health Day sponsors, Zonia, is releasing a docuseries, Beyond the Brain, exploring how your gut, immune system, and metabolism all play a role in cognitive health and overall well-being.

👉 Watch the docuseries: https://zonia.com/beyond-the-brain/?a=MTIH&b=cbe9b398

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