No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch

When William Shatner was diagnosed with stage four melanoma, he turned to Dr. Omid Hamid, a leading oncologist and pioneer in cancer immunotherapy. Today, William is in remission, thanks to treatments transforming the outlook for patients with advanced cancer. On this episode of NO TIME BUT NOW, Dr. Hamid joins William and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, for a personal conversation about the breakthroughs changing cancer treatment and the future of immunotherapy. Drawing on their own experiences with stage four cancer, William and Melanie ask: Why do some patients survive against the odds? Can a positive attitude influence recovery? What role do genetics and lifestyle play? And what happens when cancer returns? From Keytruda to the next generation of cancer therapies, Dr. Hamid explains the science and promise of modern oncology—and what it means to not just survive cancer, but live fully beyond it.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Death doula Alua Arthur helps people face mortality with less fear and greater acceptance. But her own journey began when she was a social justice attorney, frustrated by the limitations of the legal system and struggling with depression. An unexpected conversation about death changed her perspective and led her to discover her calling. On NO TIME BUT NOW, Alua joins William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch to explore how we can overcome our fear of death, have honest conversations with loved ones, and prepare for life's final chapter. Together, they reflect on why our smallest acts of kindness may become our greatest legacies, and how accepting our mortality can help us live with more joy, purpose, and presence.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Dr. Ezekiel “Zeke” Emanuel has spent his career confronting medicine's toughest questions—how we care for the sick, how we face death, and whether living longer always means living better. An oncologist, bioethicist, and one of the key architects of the Affordable Care Act, Zeke has helped shape American healthcare while challenging conventional thinking about life, death, and what makes our years meaningful. His controversial essay, Why I Hope to Die at 75, ignited a fierce debate about aging, longevity, and what makes a life worth living. In a candid and provocative conversation on NO TIME BUT NOW, Zeke, William Shatner, and Melanie Shatner Gretsch explore the difficult choices surrounding end-of-life care, breakthroughs in cancer treatment, and a healthcare system where money too often comes before compassion. Drawing on their own experiences with stage four cancer, William and Melanie join Zeke in exploring the toll of illness, the realities of aging, and his remarkably candid views on how Zeke wants to live, how he wants to be remembered, and what he's unwilling to sacrifice for more time.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Anita Moorjani spent much of her life afraid—of disappointing others, of illness, and ultimately, of death. Raised in a traditional Indian family in Hong Kong, she learned early to make herself small and seek the approval of those around her. Then a cancer diagnosis changed everything. As her illness progressed to stage four and her body began to shut down, Anita slipped into a coma and had a near-death experience that transformed the way she understood life and death. In a profound conversation on NO TIME BUT NOW, Anita, William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch explore her journey from fear to freedom, what it took to let go of judgment and the need for approval, and why she came back to life determined to share what she learned about love, self-worth, and what it means to truly live.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

At 30, Iain Ward was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given five years to live. Rather than organize his life around dying, he started to run and hasn’t stopped—turning his diagnosis into a global fundraising and awareness mission. As “The King of Chemo,” Iain has built a community of more than 16 million people and raised nearly $1 million for cancer charities. In a candid and unexpectedly funny conversation on NO TIME BUT NOW, Iain, William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch, explore purpose, mortality, love, and the delicate balance between optimism and realism when time may be limited. His first book, "Terminally Optimistic” arrives in November, and with it, Iain is taking his mission even further, proving that you may not get to choose how much time you have, but you can choose what you do with it.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

For more than four decades, Dr. Azra Raza has pursued a radical idea at the heart of her acclaimed book The First Cell: What if, instead of chasing cancer to its last cell, we could stop it at the first cell? A renowned oncologist, researcher, author, and lifelong student of poetry, Dr. Raza joins William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch to explore her quest to transform cancer care, the technology that could make continuous early detection possible, and why the future of medicine may depend on finding disease before it advances. Along the way, they discuss grief, hope, the doctor-patient bond, and what confronting mortality can teach us about making every moment count.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

At four years old, Dr. Dawn Mussallem became fascinated with living to 100—a childhood dream that would shape her life and career in ways she could never have imagined. Diagnosed with stage-four cancer at 26 while in medical school, she went on to survive heart failure, the devastating loss of her husband, a heart transplant, and a near-death experience. In a deeply personal conversation with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch, Dr. Mussallem shares how repeatedly facing mortality has only deepened her exuberance for life and her devotion to her patients—and explores the science and everyday choices that can help us all live healthier, longer, and more fully.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

What began as work on a government research project led David Schmidt to an unexpected discovery—and ultimately, an invention he believed could reach far beyond its original purpose. But the inspiration for where he went next came from an even more unexpected place. LifeWave founder David Schmidt joins William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch to share the remarkable journey behind his company, the ideas that shape his approach to invention, and how his exploration of light and the human body has transformed his thinking about health, healing, and longevity.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Four Super Bowl rings made Terry Bradshaw a football legend, while decades on television made his larger-than-life personality just as iconic. But this is a side of Terry few get to see. In a remarkably candid conversation with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch ahead of his memoir Looking for Terry, Terry opens up about the unlikely kid who dreamed his way to the NFL, facing cancer twice, his questions about faith and mortality, and how those experiences transformed the way he loves his wife, cherishes his family, and chooses to spend the time he has left.

Cancer shattered Katie Couric’s life more than once—but she turned that profound loss into a mission with the same moxie that has defined her trailblazing journalism career. In this conversation with William Shatner & Melanie Shatner Gretsch, Katie reveals how her personal tragedy fueled decades of action—galvanizing awareness, raising hundreds of millions for research, and helping turn scientific discovery into lifesaving breakthroughs.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Dr. William Li joins William Shatner & Melanie Shatner Gretsch to reveal the rapidly evolving science behind how what we eat can unlock the body’s own ability to defend, repair, and regenerate—and reshape how we heal, age, and thrive.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Dr. Gabor Maté explores with William Shatner & Melanie Shatner Gretsch how childhood experiences shape our stress responses, relationships, health, and ability to heal.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

Dan Buettner reveals to William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch why the key to a longer, happier life isn't willpower—it's designing an environment that helps us thrive.

No Time But Now with William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. The views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be relied upon as medical guidance. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

In the premiere episode, "Our Story," father and daughter share their parallel journeys through stage 4 cancer, reflecting on how facing mortality transformed the way they see the world. Through candid conversation, they explore how surviving the disease gave them a deeper appreciation for life's beauty, purpose, and the preciousness of each day.

Drawing on their shared survival of Stage 4 cancers, William Shatner and Melanie Shatner Gretsch lead a powerful, journey into longevity, resilience, and intentional living through conversations with researchers, wellness experts, spiritual leaders, survivors, physicians, and extraordinary friends whose stories offer wisdom, humor, and hope.