Justine Laidlaw - The Natural Bird

Justine Laidlaw - The Natural Bird Healing from Stage 3 aggressive colon cancer naturally is no easy feat, but I did it. I believed I could HEAL, so I did! No Chemo & No Radiation!

Hi...I’m Justine Laidlaw, Life Coach and Functional Medicine & Holistic Cancer Coach based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. I love life, make the most of opportunities, and am certainly not afraid of change. I coach to help change lives as mine was changed drastically in 2013. At 45 years old I was diagnosed with Stage 3 aggressive colon cancer. I embarked on an enlightening journey

to find out the best possible course of treatment to stay alive and healthy. I believe that listening to my gut instinct along with knowledge is incredibly powerful. After many hours of research, reading and watching incredible videos, I had surgery but I opted out of the traditional treatment options and decided I could help heal myself by using alternative and holistic methods. I understood that a bigger part of my healing would involve continual exploration into what my body, mind and soul need from me on a day to day basis. Ozone therapy has played a big part in optimising my Immune system towards healing from cancer. I grow as much of my own food as I can on our small lifestyle block organically. Our food is additive and preservative free, we eat a combination of cooked and uncooked vegetables, fruits, activated nuts, seeds and fermented foods. When we eat meat or chicken I always buy free-range, grass fed and mainly organic. There are never any counting calories and healthy takeaways and dining out are still options. Join me as I continue along the path of healing to promote a healthy lifestyle, balanced nutrition, spiritual knowledge and a safe community to share ideas and positive thoughts.

Only in Athens would you wander from ancient ruins… into an Alice in Wonderland lane full of oversized mushrooms, quirky...
12/05/2026

Only in Athens would you wander from ancient ruins… into an Alice in Wonderland lane full of oversized mushrooms, quirky little shops and enough cannabis products to make you wonder if half the street was floating through Wonderland itself 😂🍄✨

Honestly, the last few days here have been such a reminder of how important joy, playfulness and curiosity are for the human spirit. There’s music in the streets, people connecting everywhere, laughter pouring out of restaurants and these unexpected little moments that make you stop and smile.

And the truth is… joy is one of the highest vibration emotions we can experience.

Not because life is always easy or perfect, but because joy brings us back to feeling alive, present and connected. I think our souls deeply crave that feeling in this thing called life.

This is one of the healing factors we explore deeply in our 10 Week Radical Remission Workshop. Healing isn’t only about food, supplements or protocols… it’s also about learning how to embrace life again, create moments of joy, nurture connection and allow yourself to truly live amongst the challenges.

Sometimes healing can begin with something as simple as laughter, adventure, wonder and sharing birthday cake with beautiful new friends in a quirky little street in Athens.

Our next 10 Week Radical Remission Workshop begins June 5th and all details are on my naturalbird website

This message may feel controversial to some, but underneath it is a reminder I deeply believe in…our bodies are incredib...
11/05/2026

This message may feel controversial to some, but underneath it is a reminder I deeply believe in…our bodies are incredibly intelligent and capable of healing, growth and change when we begin supporting the whole person, not just the symptoms.

I’ve witnessed time and time again that healing is not only physical. It’s emotional, mental, spiritual and deeply connected to the environment we create within ourselves.

Fear keeps people feeling powerless.
Hope, connection, education, nourishment, purpose and emotional healing can help people reconnect to their own inner strength.

That doesn’t mean we ignore medical support when needed… it means we remember we are not helpless in our journey either.

Your body is always listening.
And sometimes the greatest healing begins when you start believing that change is possible. ✨

One thing that is really standing out to me here in Athens is the richness of social connection. Everywhere you look peo...
10/05/2026

One thing that is really standing out to me here in Athens is the richness of social connection.

Everywhere you look people are gathered together… sharing meals late into the evening, talking face to face, laughing, hugging, sitting side by side in the little cafes and laneways. There’s a real feeling of community and togetherness here that feels so grounding and healing in itself.

And it made me reflect on how important connection is on any healing journey too.

One of the things Jenny and I witness every single Radical Remission Workshop is how deeply people are craving not just information… but genuine support, understanding, hope and a safe place to land while navigating one of the hardest seasons of their lives.

So many people join us feeling emotionally exhausted and alone in it all. And then over 10 weeks something begins to shift.

Strangers become a support system.
Walls come down.
People feel safe enough to share their truth.
Belief slowly begins to grow again.

This workshop is so much more than learning about the 10 healing factors from Radical Remission. It’s about hearing inspiring stories from people who have defied the odds, learning practical tools to support your body, mind and spirit, and realising you don’t have to carry this journey alone.

These beautiful words from two recent participants touched us deeply…

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“This 10 week course is absolutely fantastic. Apart from the wonderful people that take part in the course that you meet, the speakers are incredibly inspirational and you come away with hope in your heart and tools to take your healing journey into your own hands. Jenny & Justine are the real deal, having experienced their own cancer journeys means they truely understand and can relate to what we are going through or have been through. They to had to face their fears and decide what was best for their bodies, minds and spirits. They have a wealth of knowledge and are eager to help anyone with their fears & concerns. Don't hesitate to join this Radical Remission workshop - you won't be disappointed. Thank you to everyone involved in this course especially Justine & Jenny.”
— Debbie B, Auckland New Zealand

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“Each week I looked forward to being with our group - all of us looking for the same hope and belief in this cancer journey. I felt an incredible sense of safety and spiritual support truly coming from both Justine and Jenny right through the screen! Their depth of care was literally able to be felt. Every speaker helped grow my belief and I didnt ever want this to end. I felt so safe here. Radical Remission is a cornerstone book but this course brings it to life in a way I couldnt have imagined. There are still days where I struggle but with all Ive heard and felt in these last 10 weeks I now have some amazing stories to anchor and grow my healing belief from.” xx
— Georgie F, Nelson NZ

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If you’ve been feeling the pull to join us but haven’t quite taken the leap yet… June is your next opportunity.

And honestly, there is something incredibly powerful about healing in connection with others who truly understand.

Visit my natural bird website for full details.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mums out there!I hope today you’ve felt appreciated, deeply loved, and truly gra...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mums out there!

I hope today you’ve felt appreciated, deeply loved, and truly grateful for the joy that comes with being a mum.

I may only be a proud fur baby mum 🐾… but this Mother’s Day feels pretty special.

I’m currently in the ancient city Athens in Greece with a girlfriend, soaking up the magic of this incredible city before we join a wonderful group of women over 50 for a 14-day hiking adventure through the Greek Islands...cant wait!!!

My brother-in-law gave me a few of these last weekend when we visited… and I’ve been looking at them ever since thinking...
04/05/2026

My brother-in-law gave me a few of these last weekend when we visited… and I’ve been looking at them ever since thinking — what on earth do I do with this? 😅

Apparently it’s a choko, straight from his garden. One of those humble veges that seems to grow abundantly… but no one really talks about how they actually use them.

So tonight, I’m keeping it simple. I’m just going to slice it up and roast it with a bit of olive oil, sea salt, maybe some garlic… and see what happens.

But now I’m curious…

If you grow these — what are you doing with yours?
Are you roasting them, stuffing them, adding them into soups… or is there a way to make them really shine?

I also noticed a heap of them at the Tauranga Farmers Market last weekend, so clearly they’re having a bit of a moment right now.

Let’s talk about something you don’t often hear in the oncology room… off-label drugs.These are medications that have be...
03/05/2026

Let’s talk about something you don’t often hear in the oncology room… off-label drugs.

These are medications that have been approved for one condition, but are being explored for another — including cancer — based on emerging research and what practitioners are seeing clinically.

It’s not that oncologists are withholding this… they’re simply working within strict treatment guidelines that focus on surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

But outside of that space, integrative practitioners are asking a broader question:

“What else can support the body?

And this is where things open up.
When you start to understand concepts like circulating tumour cells and cancer stem cells — the ones involved in spread — the focus shifts beyond just the tumour… to the environment within the body.

Supporting the terrain.
Reducing inflammation.
Strengthening immune function.

This is where off-label approaches like Ivermectin, Metformin and other off labels, targeted nutrients like curcumin, green tea, and metabolic strategies can come in as an added layer of support — not instead of treatment, but alongside it.

And this is exactly why Jenny and I bring an experienced oncology naturopath and a clinical nutritionist experienced into our Radical Remission workshops to talk about what are the best off label and herbs for knocking back stem cells.

Because let’s be honest…
Most people are left trying to piece this all together themselves.

Googling.
Second guessing.
Wondering what’s right.

Our workshops are designed to take that weight off your shoulders.

Over 10 weeks, we create a space where:

• your curly questions are welcomed
• the noise gets simplified
• you’re guided through what actually matters and we put you in contact with the right practitioners for you.

It’s not about overwhelm.
It’s about clarity.

An empowering journey where you don’t have to figure it all out alone… and where you can start making decisions from a place of understanding, not fear.

And that, in itself, is incredibly powerful. PM for the June intake details or comment below.

I don't often scroll through Bowel Cancer NZ posts or the comment threads.Not because I don't care — but because so much...
29/04/2026

I don't often scroll through Bowel Cancer NZ posts or the comment threads.

Not because I don't care — but because so much of what's shared focuses purely on the physical. The next treatment or supplement. The next thing to try.

But this one stopped me.

A woman at the very start of a stage 4 diagnosis, reaching out for support — asking about building her immune system, what might help, and how to cope after losing significant weight going into treatment.

So I read the comments.

And what I find myself quietly troubled by… is how normalised it's become to recommend KFC, thick shakes, and ice cream to cancer patients — sometimes even by trained professionals — in the name of "keeping the weight on."

I want to say this with care, but also with honesty.

Yes, maintaining weight matters. But how we do that matters just as much.Because those are the very foods that drive inflammation, disrupt gut health, and add stress to a body that's already fighting hard. That's not the environment we want when the immune system needs every advantage it can get.

Here's what the research actually points to…
The Radical Remission Project — which studied thousands of people who experienced unexpected cancer recoveries — found that one of the most consistent dietary shifts among survivors was reducing or eliminating dairy, gluten, and processed foods. Not as punishment. But as a way of reducing the inflammatory load and giving the body a cleaner environment to heal in.

For the gut specifically — which is ground zero for colon cancer — this matters enormously. Think anti-inflammatory foods: colourful vegetables, quality proteins, healthy fats, bone broth, and foods that actively support the gut lining rather than wear it down.

In our 10-week Radical Remission workshops, this is exactly the kind of research we go deeper on — with guest clinical oncology nutritionists who bring real expertise and real compassion to these conversations. People who understand both the science and the human experience of navigating cancer.

And if this is resonating — registrations for our next 10-week course just opened today. We begin June 5th. If you or someone you love is navigating this, I'd love to have you in the room.

Drop a comment, send me a message to find out more.

Because healing is never just physical.
If you're walking this path — trust what feels right for your body. There is more than one way through.
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There’s something deeply grounding about being back amongst the redwoods.Walking through those towering trees today with...
25/04/2026

There’s something deeply grounding about being back amongst the redwoods.

Walking through those towering trees today with my dogs, I could feel everything start to soften. The stillness, the fresh air, the rhythm of my steps… it all helped me release energy I knew had been sitting in my body.

I’ve been quietly training for a 14-day hike through the Greek Islands in a couple of weeks, and today felt like a reset. A reminder of why I love moving my body, being in nature, and creating space to just let go.

Because if this past week has taught me anything… it’s that holding on only keeps us stuck.

Jenny and I have been pouring our hearts into the Radical Remission work recently, supporting people through workshops and healing programmes around the world. We recently stepped into a new chapter together under "Healing Cancer Beyond Medicine", and with that came the decision to try a new platform to support our global community.

What followed was 6 weeks of challenges… verifying accounts, systems not working properly, emails not triggering when they should. And just as we finally got everything working — 2 days before our workshop, right when most people register — our landing page was removed and our account terminated. No warning.

This platform is call Mailerlite.

Even after explaining that our work is grounded in the research of Dr. Kelly Turner and Harvard University based on global studies of cancer thrivers, this was the response we received:

“MailerLite does not permit the promotion of alternative healing programs for terminal or life-threatening illnesses, particularly when those programs are marketed with specific outcomes or priced as high-ticket professional services. This policy is in place to comply with international advertising standards for health-related content and to maintain the integrity of our sending reputation with mailbox providers.

Because the core content of your campaigns falls into this high-risk category, we are unable to host your account on our platform. This decision is final.”

Friggen unbelievable!!!

So much global control around natural health right now.

But here’s the thing…

So much of healing — physically, emotionally, spiritually — is about letting go.

The more we hold onto anger, frustration, or resistance, the more we keep ourselves in a state of stress. And over time, that takes a toll.

So today, I chose differently.

I chose the forest.
I chose fresh air.
I chose movement.
I chose to release.

And just like that… my nervous system came back into balance.

If you’re feeling frustration rising right now, know this — holding onto it only does you a disservice.

Let it go.
Come back to what you can control.
And find the thing that brings you peace.

For me today, it was happy dogs and the magic of the redwoods and a dip in the blue lake!

Nervous system back in check...phew!

20/04/2026

At the start of my cancer healing journey, I was in a chronic state of health… constantly dealing with symptoms, low energy, and never quite feeling like I was getting on top of things.

But over time — with the right tools — things began to shift. Slowly, but powerfully. And this is one of those tools I wish I had understood earlier.
If you already have your own ozone generator — or you’ve been thinking about it — this is where it gets really interesting…

Glycerine is essentially a type of sugar… and as we know, things like harmful bacteria, yeast (like candida), cancer cells and other pathogens are drawn to sugar.
When glycerine is infused with ozone, it becomes something quite unique.

It acts like a carrier… helping bring ozone into areas where these unwanted microbes are active. As it comes into contact, the ozone creates an environment they simply can’t tolerate — helping to break them down and reduce their ability to thrive.
At the same time, you’re supporting oxygen at a cellular level, which is key for healthy, resilient cells.

So rather than just chasing symptoms, you’re supporting the terrain of the body… creating a space where healing can actually happen.

This is why ozone therapy can be such a powerful addition to your health toolkit at home.

If you’ve been dealing with things like chronic sinus issues, infections, body pain, candida, cancer, low immunity, inflammation, or just feeling stuck in your health… this might be the missing piece.

And if you don’t yet have your own setup — we have ozone generators available for home use, both for lease or to purchase — so you can start bringing these tools into your everyday life.

Reach out if you’d like to schedule a chat with me to explore what this could look like for you.

There’s something about slowing down and watching animals that gently brings us back to what really matters.These two ho...
16/04/2026

There’s something about slowing down and watching animals that gently brings us back to what really matters.

These two horses down the road from us were just standing in the morning light… no rush, no worry, simply being. There was a calmness about them that felt grounding, almost like a quiet reminder to soften.

When you’re walking through something like cancer, life can feel anything but calm. There can be so much grief — for what’s changed, what’s been lost, and what feels uncertain. It’s easy to get caught in the mind, trying to make sense of it all, or pushing emotions aside just to keep going.

But moments like this remind me that there is another way. Nature doesn’t rush the process. It allows. It moves. It releases.

And we’re not so different.

Grief, when it’s given space, doesn’t have to weigh us down forever. Like the light moving through these trees, it can begin to shift, soften, and eventually make way for something new.

This is something Jenny and I hold very close in the work we do.

In our upcoming 2-week workshop, Healing Anger, Grief & Guilt, we create a gentle and supportive space for you to begin moving through what your body has been holding. Not by forcing anything, but by helping you feel safe enough to acknowledge, understand, and release these deeper emotions.

Because when grief is processed, it doesn’t stay heavy… it begins to transform.

If you feel called to explore this in a safe space, you’re so welcome to join us. Comment "Grief" below and we will send you the link to register.

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