The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast

What if pediatric cancer support did not have to mean choosing between the hospital and the holistic tools that can help your child stay strong?

 

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Season Johnson (https://www.seasonjohnson.com/), functional practitioner, founder of the nonprofit Kick Cancer (https://kickcancermovement.org/), and owner of Biodynamic Wellness (https://biodynamicwellness.com/) in San Diego, to talk about one of the most terrifying realities a parent can face: a childhood cancer diagnosis. Season shares her family’s story of walking her son through acute lymphoblastic leukemia, what she learned inside the conventional system, and the practical ways parents can support nutrition, detox pathways, and quality of life alongside treatment.

 

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Season opens up about the shock of diagnosis as a holistic mom, the emotional whiplash of hospital life, and why so many parents feel powerless, then shows exactly where parents can take their power back. From the foods she prioritized and the hospital food she refused, to gentle at home therapies that support the liver, lymph, appetite, and nausea, this conversation is packed with tangible tools and real hope without sugarcoating how hard this road can be.

 

📚 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Season’s son’s leukemia diagnosis and what treatment actually looked like

✔️ Why nutrition matters during chemo and what to focus on first

✔️ The ultimate healing food debate: organ meats vs bone broth

✔️ How chemo can change taste buds, cravings, and appetite in kids

✔️ What to do when nausea hits and your child will not eat

✔️ Gentle detox support that can be done at home, including castor oil packs, baths, and red light

✔️ Why supporting the lymphatic system matters, including movement, dry brushing, and rebounding

✔️ Methylation and detox pathways: what parents should understand

✔️ How to advocate in the hospital without getting steamrolled

✔️ The hard truth about pediatric cancer care, compliance pressure, and parent rights

✔️ Kick Cancer and the resources helping families support kids through treatment

✔️ A grounding mindset for survival: live 15 minutes at a time

 

🧠 More About This Episode:

Season Johnson(https://www.seasonjohnson.com/) is a functional practitioner who specializes in root cause support for families navigating cancer, especially pediatric cancer. After her son was diagnosed with leukemia just before his third birthday, Season was thrust into a world she never expected to enter and began building a bridge between conventional treatment and foundational healing support at home. Through Kick Cancer (https://kickcancermovement.org/), she equips families with practical tools to reduce suffering, support resilience, and help kids keep living like kids.

 

If you are a parent facing pediatric cancer, supporting someone who is, or you have ever wondered what integrative care can look like during treatment, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a stronger sense of what is possible.

 

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What if childhood eczema isn’t a skin problem at all, but the body’s first warning sign that something deeper is off?

 

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with holistic pediatrician Dr. Ana-Marie Temple (https://www.dranamaria.com/) to unpack what’s really driving the dramatic rise in childhood eczema. From early antibiotic exposure and gut disruption to food sensitivities, stress, and the cycle of topical steroids, this conversation reframes eczema as a whole-body issue rather than something to simply “manage” on the surface.

 

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Dr. Temple shares her journey as a traditionally trained pediatrician who changed the way she practiced medicine after watching her own children struggle with chronic illness. Together, Corey, Christine, and Dr. Temple explore why so many parents feel dismissed, why “they’ll grow out of it” can be a dangerous narrative, and what it actually looks like to support healing from the inside out without chasing every new remedy or playing “eczema whack-a-mole.”

 

📚 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why eczema is often the first sign of deeper inflammation

✔️ The connection between antibiotics, reflux meds, and eczema in babies

✔️ How gut health, food sensitivities, and sugar impact skin

✔️ Why topical steroids work fast but often don’t resolve the root issue

✔️ The long-term risks of untreated inflammation

✔️ How stress in pregnancy and early childhood affects eczema

✔️ Why many kids don’t truly “outgrow” eczema

✔️ What to do first when eczema shows up

✔️ A realistic, step-by-step approach to healing without overwhelm

✔️ How to bring spouses and skeptical partners on board without power struggles

 

🧠 More About This Episode: Dr. Ana-Marie Temple is a holistic pediatrician who specializes in identifying the root causes of chronic childhood conditions, especially eczema. In this conversation, she explains why modern approaches often focus on symptom suppression instead of healing, and how parents can create meaningful change through food, lifestyle, and targeted support rather than endless creams and medications.

 

Whether you’re dealing with infant eczema, recurring flare-ups in older kids, or you’ve been told to “wait it out,” this episode offers clarity, validation, and a hopeful path forward for families who want more than temporary fixes.

 

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What if the problem isn’t that your kids can’t focus, but that we’re asking them to learn in ways their brains were never designed for?

 

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with homeschooling mentor, educator, and author Julie Bogart to challenge some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about learning, attention, discipline, and “doing enough.” From the surprising truth about children’s attention spans to why pressure actually shuts learning down, this conversation is both deeply freeing and radically practical for parents navigating education at home or alongside traditional school.

 

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Julie shares decades of wisdom from raising and homeschooling five children, including why short lessons beat long ones, how to support neurodivergent kids without burning everyone out, and why relationship, not rigor, is the true foundation of learning. Corey and Christine also explore how fear-based schooling, nagging, and performance pressure impact kids long term, and what it looks like to raise curious, resilient learners without constant power struggles.

 

📚 Books Mentioned!

📍 The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart

📍 Raising Critical Thinkers by Julie Bogart

📍 Help! My Kid Hates Writing by Julie Bogart

 

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why a child’s true attention span is “age + one minute”

✔️ The myth that longer lessons equal better learning

✔️ How pressure trains kids to disengage and shut down

✔️ Why short, focused lessons work better for ADHD kids

✔️ Homeschooling then vs. now and what’s been lost

✔️ Fear-based education vs. curiosity-driven learning

✔️ Rotating attention between kids instead of doing all subjects, all kids, every day

✔️ How to stop nagging and start building cooperation

✔️ Why relationship is the missing “R” in education

✔️ Helping kids love learning again without lowering standards

 

🧠 More About This Episode:

Julie Bogart is the founder of Brave Writer and a longtime voice in the homeschooling world, known for helping parents trust themselves, trust their children, and build learning environments rooted in connection and curiosity. In this conversation, Julie breaks down why so many modern parents feel overwhelmed and inadequate, and how stepping back, simplifying, and leading with relationship can transform both learning and family life.

 

Whether you homeschool full time, part time, or simply want a healthier relationship with school and learning in your home, this episode offers a powerful reframing of what education can look like when pressure is replaced with trust.

 

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What if the “clean beauty” aisle is one of the most misleading places in the entire wellness world? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Emilie Toups, founder of Toups & Co., to talk about what is actually hiding in makeup and skincare, why the word “fragrance” is a massive loophole, and how to simplify your routine without sacrificing healthy, glowing skin.

 

Emilie shares her origin story of making tallow skincare at home to help her daughter’s severe eczema, what she learned about healing from the inside out, and the 3 ingredients she believes every family should avoid. They also get into teen skincare trends, pregnancy-safe products, and why stress and perfectionism can be more toxic than the occasional less-than-perfect ingredient.

 

📚 Books Mentioned!

📍 Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride (referenced as part of Emilie's healing journey)

 

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ The “fragrance” loophole and why it can hide thousands of chemicals

✔️ The top ingredients to avoid: fragrance, parabens, and phthalates

\✔️ Why “clean” and “natural” are not regulated terms

✔️ How to read an ingredient label without getting overwhelmed

✔️ EWG ratings: what’s helpful, what isn’t, and how to use it wisely

✔️ Organic ingredients in skincare: when it matters and why

✔️ Seed oils in skincare: the nuance between conventional and organic, cold-pressed

✔️ Pregnancy-safe skincare and essential oils, plus why dilution matters

✔️ A simple skincare routine that actually works for busy moms

✔️ Teen acne, hygiene habits, and how to approach makeup without fear

✔️ Why skin issues can be your body’s “last resort” signal that something needs attention

 

🧠 More About This Episode:

Emilie Toups is the founder of Toups & Co., one of the early non-toxic beauty brands in the US. She started by making tallow skincare in 2013 after her young daughter developed severe eczema, and that journey led her deep into food, gut healing, and ingredient education. In this conversation, Emilie breaks down the greenwashing in modern skincare, explains why ingredient lists are the only thing you can trust, and shares practical ways to clean up your family’s personal care products without spiraling into analysis paralysis. Corey and Christine also talk with Emilie about teens and TikTok skincare culture, what “pregnancy safe” really means, and why a calm, simple approach often wins long-term.

 

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Why does modern parenting feel so overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely, even when we are doing everything “right”? In this episode, Corey and Christine dive deep into what has quietly changed about childhood, parenting, and family life over the last decade. From screen saturation to over-scheduling, they explore why so many kids are struggling today and how a simple return to nature, play, and trust can radically shift family dynamics. This conversation is a hopeful reminder that small, intentional changes can lead to calmer homes, more resilient kids, and a more enjoyable motherhood.

 

📚 Books Mentioned!

📍 1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time - https://www.amazon.com/1000-Hours-Outside-Activities-Screen/dp/0744063620

📍 Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future - https://www.amazon.com/Until-Streetlights-Come-Brightens-Uncertain/dp/1540903400

📍 Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just by Doing It - https://www.amazon.com/Homeschooling-Youre-Doing-Right-Just/dp/1540903419

📍 How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature - https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Wild-Child-Science/dp/0544705297

📍 Balanced and Barefoot - https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Barefoot-How-Unrestricted-Outdoor/dp/1626253730

📍 Free to Learn - https://www.amazon.com/Free-Learn-Unleashing-Instinct-Self-Reliant/dp/0465084990/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

📍 Free to Fly: The Secret to Fostering Independence in the Next Generation - https://www.amazon.com/Free-Fly-Fostering-Independence-Generation/dp/1637633777/

📍 The Self-Driven Child - https://www.amazon.com/Self-Driven-Child-Science-Giving-Control/dp/0735222525/

📍 What Time Is Noon? - https://www.amazon.com/What-Time-Noon-Ridiculous-Not-So-Subtle/dp/1682689247/

📍 Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling - https://www.amazon.com/Dumbing-Us-Down-Curriculum-Compulsory/dp/0865714487

📍 Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling - https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Own-John-Homeschooling/dp/B0080R3NWW

📍 Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World - https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Not-Preparing-Uncertain-Changing/dp/006265778X

📍 Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry) - https://www.amazon.com/Free-Range-Raise-Self-Reliant-Children-Without/dp/0470574755

📍 Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids (and How to Break the Trance) - https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250097991

📍 The Comfort Crisis - https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767

📍 There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather - https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Such-Thing-Bad-Weather/dp/B087NJ5MFK/

📍 Outdoor Kids in an Inside World - https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Kids-Inside-World-Radically/dp/B09P8YJMGJ

📍 There are many more we couldn't fit in the description!

 

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why parenting feels harder now than it did a generation ago

✔️ How lack of outdoor play impacts mental, emotional, and physical development

✔️ The science behind nature, movement, and resilient brains

✔️ Why kids need boredom, risk, and free play to thrive

✔️ The long-term effects of screens on childhood and family life

✔️ How time outside supports nervous system regulation for kids and parents

✔️ Trusting your children and fostering independence in a fearful culture

✔️ Simple ways to reclaim calmer days without adding more to your plate

 

🧠 More About This Episode:

This episode weaves together personal stories, developmental science, and cultural insight to help parents better understand what kids actually need in a rapidly changing world. Corey and Christine reflect on how parenting norms shifted after the rise of smartphones and constant connectivity, and why many traditional approaches no longer serve families well. With a strong emphasis on outdoor time, free play, and relational connection, this conversation offers practical encouragement for parents who want to raise capable, grounded kids without burnout.

 

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