This Doctor Left Conventional Medicine to Transform Cancer Care—Here’s What He Discovered

In this thought-provoking and heartfelt episode of Metabolic Matters, host Dr. Nasha Winters welcomes Dr. Nathan Goodyear, a leading voice in integrative oncology and a passionate advocate for patient-centered cancer care. Dr. Goodyear shares his extraordinary journey from conventional OB/GYN pelvic floor surgery to becoming a pioneer in metabolic and integrative cancer therapies. Through personal experience, clinical insights, and a steadfast commitment to innovation, he explores how the landscape of oncology is transforming toward precision, empowerment, and healing.

Key Topics:

• From Surgeon to Integrative Oncologist: Dr. Goodyear recounts his early career in pelvic floor surgery and the pivotal moments—including his own health crisis—that catalyzed his shift into integrative medicine.
• Redefining Healing: A deeply personal conversation on what it means to “heal into dying,” featuring reflections on end-of-life care, patient autonomy, and the emotional realities of oncology.
• The Future of Cancer Therapies:
• Microbiome & Fecal Transplants: Why the tumor microbiome might be a game-changing biomarker—and therapeutic target—for cancer.
• Cannabinoid Medicine: Exploring the anti-cancer potential of CBD, the stigma around cannabis, and its immunological implications.
• Immune Modulation & Vitamin C: Highlighting high-dose IV vitamin C, LDN, and strategies to enhance immune surveillance.
• Repurposed Medications: Dr. Goodyear discusses the growing momentum behind off-label drug use in cancer care, including ivermectin and propranolol, and the critical need for bridging conversations between conventional and integrative oncologists.
• Bridging Paradigms: A passionate call for collaboration across disciplines to dismantle silos and build patient-centered, innovation-driven cancer care.

🔗 Resources & Mentions

• Dr. Nathan Goodyear’s work:
• Website: www.docgoodyear.com
• Podcast: Pre-scribed by Dr. Nathan Goodyear
• Repurposed medicine hub: www.off-scriptRx.com
• Instagram: @dr.goodyear
• Organizations:
• Williams Cancer Institute: www.williamscancerinstitute.com
• Referenced Literature:
• Breaking the Cancer Code by Dr. Goodyear
• Tripping Over the Truth by Travis Christofferson
• Low-Dose Naltrexone & Endocannabinoid Research (Mentioned: Dr. Angus Dalgleish)

📲 CONNECT WITH DR. NATHAN GOODYEAR

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@DrNathanGoodyear/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.goodyear

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnathangoodyear/  

X: https://x.com/dr.godyear  

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathangoodyearmd Website: https://docgoodyear.com

👩‍⚕️ About Your Host:

Dr. Nasha Winters is a global healthcare authority, best-selling author, and educator in the emerging field of integrative oncology and terrain-based cancer care. She hosts Metabolic Matters to explore the critical intersections between metabolism, medicine, and meaning.

Loved this episode? Please take a moment to rate & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—and share with a friend or clinician who needs to hear it.

Connect with Dr. Nasha & the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health

💖 Donate to support Cancer Patient Treatment  

📖 Purchase “ The Metabolic Approach to Cancer ” Book

📘 Learn about our programs for Practitioners and Wellness Enthusiasts! https://metabolicregen.com/  

💊Shop my Supplement Line: www.mitovida.com