Former pro hockey player Joey Raats was told he had just three days to live after a diagnosis of metastatic testicular cancer.In this powerful conversation, he shares how faith, intuition, and sheer determination helped him fight back — from the ice rink to the ICU and beyond. Joey reflects on his hockey beginnings, the shock of a terminal prognosis, the toll of chemotherapy, his turn toward holistic healing, and the spiritual awakening that reshaped his life.Disclaimer: This episode shares one person’s experience. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional for guidance on medical care.Follow Joey RaatsInstagram: @raatsy44Twitter/X: @VegasRatWebsite: bio3ozone.comRock Bottom Podcast is sponsored by: Jigsaw HealthFollow on TikTokFollow on InstagramChapters00:00 – Intro00:09 – Hockey career and early pain signs00:10:01 – The first tumor discovery00:13:09 – The terminal diagnosis00:14:01 – Choosing chemo and the fear of treatment00:18:10 – Life inside the Mayo Clinic00:21:03 – Losing himself completely00:26:17 – Deciding to stop chemo00:30:51 – Nutrition, fasting, and faith00:32:08 – Ozone and vitamin C therapy00:34:11 – Launching Bio3 Ozone with his wife00:35:23 – Leaving Mayo Clinic for good00:37:43 – Finding balance between medicine and faith00:41:03 – “What Diagnosis?” — his wife’s idea and spiritual growth00:43:57 – Breathwork and rebuilding his body00:46:40 – The moment of surrender00:54:33 – “Every cell chose to survive”00:56:04 – Recovery through walking and discipline00:57:37 – What caused his cancer?00:59:02 – Closing reflections and gratitudePresented by Jigsaw Health Because It's Fun to Feel Good

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