Insights from health coach Robert Moore & host Harold Leffall

Why this conversation matters
​The American Cancer Society projects 2 million+ new U.S. diagnoses in 2024—the highest on record. While surgery, radiation and chemotherapy remain lifesaving tools, many patients still ask:
“What else can I do—right now—to support my body and mind?”
Plant-based health coach Robert Moore joined the Good Living Now Podcast to answer that question. Below is a streamlined recap you can read, save, and share.

1. Anchor your mindset first
Cancer is shocking, but it is not automatically a death sentence. Robert’s first request:
“Take a deep breath, lean on your faith, and believe your body was built to heal.”
That mindset powers every other choice you’ll make.

2. Detox your daily environment
“We live in a profits-over-people world,” Robert says, “and hidden chemicals add up.”

• Swap non-stick pans for stainless steel or cast iron.
• Choose fragrance-free, plant-based cleaners.
• Read labels on lotions, shampoos, candles—skin is your largest organ.

3. Shift to whole-food, plant-based meals
Cancer thrives in chronic inflammation. A diet built around fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts/seeds supplies:
BenefitExamplesAntioxidants that protect cellsberries, leafy greens, cruciferous veg
Fiber to feed good gut bacterialentils, chickpeas, oats
Minerals that aid immunitypumpkin seeds, quinoa, Brazil nuts
A sample day Robert shared
MealWhat it looks likeBreakfastKale–banana–blueberry smoothie + flax seeds
SnackMixed berries + 2 Brazil nuts
LunchGiant rainbow salad, lemon-tahini dressing
SnackCelery & carrots with hummus
DinnerSteamed broccoli & cauliflower over quinoa

4. Hydrate like it’s therapy
Aim for ½ your body-weight (lbs) in ounces of water daily. A 160-lb person targets ~80 oz. Include water-rich produce (melon, cucumber, citrus).

5. Move—gently at first, but daily
Light to moderate exercise:

• Reduces inflammation
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Releases stored toxins through sweat

Walking, gentle yoga, or resistance bands count.

6. Sleep: the “job-site” opens at night
Robert’s favorite analogy:
“You can hire the best architect, buy the best materials—if you never open the job site, the house won’t be built.”
7–9 hours of quality, restorative sleep is when your body repairs DNA, balances hormones, and resets immunity.

7. Lower the stress dial
Chronic stress floods the body with cortisol and adrenaline—fuel for inflammation.

• Practice 4-7-8 breathing: inhale 4 sec, hold 7 sec, exhale 8 sec, repeat 4×.
• Use guided meditations or gentle stretching before bed.
• Set boundaries; remove or reduce avoidable stressors.

Real-world hope
Robert has met survivors who’ve put late-stage cancers into long-term remission, including a 77-year-old, stage-4 lymphoma survivor 16 years out. Some used conventional treatment; others combined it with raw, plant-based diets. Common thread: lifestyle change + medical partnership.

Key take-aways

1. Mindset + medical care – Believe healing is possible and stay in close dialogue with your oncology team.
2. Whole-food nutrition – Flood the body with anti-inflammatory nutrients and fiber.
3. Sleep & stress management – They’re non-negotiable for immune resilience.
4. Consistency beats perfection – Small daily wins add up faster than “all-or-nothing” bursts.

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There are moments in life that change everything.
Not because they were planned. Not because they were part of some grand realization. But because they hit you so hard and so unexpectedly that you’re left with no choice but to listen.
This is one of those moments.

In one of the most vulnerable stories ever shared on the Good Living Now podcast, a guest opens up about the night everything almost ended—and the moment they realized they actually wanted to live.

A Familiar Feeling with a Deadly TwistI
t started like so many other nights. Pills. Fast food. Isolation. But this time, something was different. After years of struggling with substance use and emotional numbness, the guest describes a moment that felt distinctly different from other overdoses:
“I tried to stand up off my couch and as I did, it felt like I got stabbed in the right side with a hot knife and the entire right side of my body cramped. And I started to fall forward... I saw my vision going black.”
They were slipping. Fast. But it wasn’t the physical pain that stood out. It was the overwhelming emotional weight:
“I don't know what it feels like to die. But I know exactly what it feels like to believe you're dying with a life full of regret.”
That line stops you cold. Because many people can relate—not to overdosing, necessarily, but to living a life that doesn’t reflect who they are, or who they want to be.

When Survival Feels Like a Second Chance
The guest doesn’t know what happened between the blackout and waking up. But they remember shouting into the void, asking for just one more second. And when they opened their eyes again?
They were lying in a puddle of vomit. Surrounded by fast food wrappers. Pill bottles. On the floor. But alive.
And that’s when something surprising happened.

“Every cell of my body was just beaming with relief, which I found confusing… because I didn't think I wanted to live anymore.”
It turns out--something inside them did want to live. That deep, unshakable relief only existed because somewhere beneath all the pain, depression, and disconnection… was love. Love for something about themselves. Love for a life they hadn’t fully stepped into yet.

What We Can All Learn From This Moment
This story isn’t about glorifying pain. It’s about being honest.
It’s about waking up in the most literal and spiritual sense. About realizing how disconnected you’ve become—from your body, your values, your joy—and deciding that you don’t want to live like that anymore.

If you’ve ever felt like you were just surviving…
If you’ve ever felt like your life was missing something and you couldn’t quite name it…
If you’ve been on the edge of giving up—or if you’ve already given up and are trying to come back to yourself…
This is your reminder that something inside of you wants to live. Heal. Thrive.
You don’t need to hit rock bottom to change.
But if you’re there already, let this be your push to rise.

Let’s Talk About It
What are you holding onto that’s keeping you from healing?
What would you regret most if today was your last?
What would relief feel like for you?

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You’re not alone. You’re not broken.
You are loved—and there is something in you that still wants to live.
Let’s get to the root and rise together. 🌱

When we talk about health at Good Living Now, we usually focus on nutrition, fasting, juicing, and fitness. But true wellness also depends on what’s happening in our minds and hearts. In this week’s podcast episode, Harold Leffall sits down with author and speaker Altovise “Unmuted”—a woman who survived childhood abuse, seasons of homelessness, and more than a few detours on her road to publishing 20 books.
Below is a written recap for readers who prefer to skim, share, and revisit the most important points.

Meet Altovise “Unmuted”

• Who she is: Speaker, writing coach, and host of the “#SpeakEasy” podcast
• Why she’s here: To show that buried trauma becomes a “seed” that eventually grows fruit—affecting our relationships, self-talk, and even physical health
• Quick fact: She once juggled homelessness and a full writing schedule before finding stability through community and faith

“We think we’re hiding pain, but really we’re just burying it—and seeds always grow.” – Altovise
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Trauma, Homelessness, and the Long Road to Stability
Altovise opens up about teenage years blurred by abuse, grooming, and eventual homelessness. Survival mode felt “normal,” so she buried the memories—until the consequences surfaced in adult relationships and career choices. Her turning point? Realizing that “busy” and “productive” aren’t the same when old wounds drive the workload.

The “Seed vs. Fruit” Analogy—Why Burying Pain Backfires

• Seed: An untreated traumatic event or belief (“I’m unworthy,” “Chaos is normal”)
• Fruit: Self-sabotage, addiction, repeating toxic relationships, chronic anxiety

Uprooting a tree means yanking out roots and filling the hole with healthy soil. Likewise, emotional work requires new habits—faith practices, exercise, therapy, or community—to fill the gap left behind.

Body Signals & Anxiety: What Perimenopause Taught Her
At 45, Altovise noticed stubborn weight, mood swings, and a racing mind. Her takeaway: Get the lab work. Sometimes “emotional” symptoms have hormonal triggers—and digging deeper prevents the Google-rabbit-hole panic spiral.

Parenting & Generational Patterns
Both Harold and Altovise highlight how unexamined trauma can lead to extremes:

• Over-permissive “gentle” parenting or
• Harsh, fear-based rule-setting

Neither extreme is truly healing. Real growth happens when we model balanced boundaries and admit mistakes to our kids—no matter their age.

Celebrate Mile-Markers, Not Just Finish Lines
Trauma recovery isn’t a straight path. Altovise’s favorite metaphor: a dark room with a light switch. Turn the light on, and you’ll find you weren’t alone—help was always there. Each small revelation or therapy breakthrough is a mile-marker worth celebrating (yes, cake or a new journal count).

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​Share this post or the video with anyone navigating past pain—childhood trauma, homelessness, or otherwise. Stories heal when they’re heard.

Resources Mentioned

• Kuvings AUTO10 Juicer – Use code JUICEGUY for 10 % off.
• Altovise’s Books – Browse her 20-title catalog on Amazon.
• Therapy Directories – Psychology Today, Therapy for Black Girls, or your local church/clinic.

Final Thoughts
Your history shapes you, but it doesn’t have to own the script. Whether your challenge is childhood trauma, homelessness, or another life curveball, remember Altovise’s advice: “Don’t just identify the finish line—celebrate every mile-marker.”

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In this eye-opening episode of The Good Living Now Podcast, Harold Leffall sits down with faith-based holistic health coach Shadé Martin to explore her journey from chronic illness to radical healing. After years of struggling with fibromyalgia, eczema, IBS, depression, and panic attacks—Shadé found herself at a crossroads. Conventional medicine had no answers, so she turned to God, prayer, plant-based eating, and deep detoxification to reclaim her health.

Her story is one of courage, obedience, and self-love—proving that healing is not only possible, it’s powerful.

Highlights From the Episode:

• How years of autoimmune symptoms pushed Shadé to seek answers beyond prescriptions
• What it was like living with excruciating foot swelling, depression, and daily pain
• How faith and prayer sparked her shift toward detox and plant-based eating
• The impact of removing meat, dairy, gluten, and processed foods from her life
• How a 3-month Raw Till 4 protocol eliminated her fibromyalgia flares
• What happened during her 80-day juice fast (including visible parasites!)
• The emotional and spiritual healing that came with affirmations, forgiveness, and mindset work
• Why her journey led her to become a health coach and launch Eat Like Eden

Shadé’s transformation is a reminder that true wellness addresses the body, mind, and spirit. If you’ve been told your condition is incurable or you’ve hit a dead end in the healthcare system, let this conversation fan the flame of hope. Healing is possible.

Connect With Shadé Martin:

• Instagram: @loveyourself2health_
• Facebook: Shadé Martin
• Join her next 30-day group program: DM her “Eat Like Eden” to learn more!

Watch the full interview on YouTube: The Good Living Now Podcast or down below.

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