What if your body was never designed to fall apart but to defend, repair, and even outsmart disease?Dr. William Li joins Julian in a conversation to reframe how we think about cancer, aging, and longevity. Instead of focusing only on what goes wrong, he explores what goes right, how our bodies are constantly forming microscopic cancers, yet eliminating them daily through powerful built-in defense systems. From early-onset cancer and environmental toxins like microplastics to epigenetics and immune resilience, this episode challenges the fear-based narrative around disease and replaces it with informed optimism rooted in science.The discussion expands into the future of medicine where immunotherapy is activating the body’s own immune system to wipe out advanced cancers, and personalized cancer vaccines are being developed using AI to target individual mutations. Alongside cutting-edge breakthroughs, Dr. Li brings the conversation back to everyday agency: sleep, movement, stress reduction, gut health, and food as medicine. This is not about extremes, it’s about understanding your biology, strengthening your defenses, and recognizing that the future of health may be far more hopeful than we’ve been led to believe.Dr. William Li is a physician, scientist, and internationally recognized leader in the field of food as medicine. He is the President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation and has led groundbreaking research in cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity, with a focus on harnessing the body’s natural defense systems. Dr. Li has been involved in the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and is a pioneer in the field of immuno-oncology.Dr. William Li's next Grand Rounds will be on Colon Cancer on March 3rd at 8 pm EST. Here is the link to sign up: https://drwilliamli.com/masterclass/What You’ll LearnWhy We’re All Forming Cancer And How the Body Fights Back The Hidden Drivers Behind Early-Onset Cancer How Immunotherapy Is Changing the Future of Cancer Treatment The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Immunity and Healing Sleep, Stress & Optimism: The Science of Longevity⏱ Timestamps00:08 Conquering Diseases Once Thought Unbeatable01:15 Why Cancer Rates Are Rising Worldwide12:22 Why Are Younger People Getting Cancer?17:36 The Power of Early Cancer Detection22:06 Aging Doesn’t Have to Mean Decline38:02 How Should We Measure Our Health?41:22 Can You Ever Truly Know Yourself?44:51 Carnivore vs. Vegan: What Does Science Say?53:05 Why There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Diet55:52 How to Eat in a Way That Supports Your Body01:04:07 Eat What You Love In a Healthier Way01:06:02 Why Humans Are Built for Resilience01:16:16 Activating the Immune System to Fight Cancer01:28:55 Why Curiosity Drives Medical BreakthroughsFollow William:Website: https://drwilliamli.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drwilliamli X: https://x.com/drwilliamli Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07NVY5CSQ Connect with Julian📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com📩 Email: [email protected]🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.

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