Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Kris Carr’s Cancer and Wellness Journey

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Kris Carr’s Cancer and Wellness Journey

Author: Dr. Taz MD March 11, 2025 Duration: 54:01

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Kris Carr, a New York Times bestselling author and a 20-year stage 4 cancer thriver. Kris shares her incredible transformation from her initial cancer diagnosis to becoming a beacon of hope and a wellness advocate. She discusses her journey of embracing holistic health, redefining her relationship with food, and exploring functional medicine and integrative medicine as part of her healing process.

This heartfelt conversation dives deep into the mind-body connection, the importance of self-empowerment, and the power of prioritizing your health. Kris also explores emotional resilience, and how to approach women’s health challenges with strength and self-acceptance. Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or seeking ways to enhance your family’s health, this episode is filled with invaluable insights that promote healing from the inside out.

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About Kris Carr

Kris Carr is a New York Times bestselling author and a 20-year cancer thriver. She’s been called

a “force of nature” by O Magazine and was named a “new role model” by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today. Her work has also been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, Good Morning America, the Today show, Super Soul Sunday, OWN and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Kris teaches people how to take back their health and live like they mean it. Her work will change the way you live, love and eat! You can find her at kriscarr.com.


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Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)


04:19 Kris Carr's Cancer Diagnosis 

12:12 Making Peace with Food

15:06 Empowering Women and Self-Acceptance

18:57 Discovering Integrative Oncology

26:42 Prioritizing Self-Acceptance and Health

29:21 A Turning Point in Kris’ Cancer Journey

48:03 Practical Tips for Transforming Your Health


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