Now, in Part 2, we’re taking it a step further—diving into practical ways to make plant-based eating sustainable, enjoyable, and accessible for everyone!

Chef Caryn Dugan and Dr. Jim Loomis return to share more insights, debunk myths, and demonstrate how simple, delicious meals can fuel your body and prevent disease. Whether you're just starting your plant-based journey or looking for new inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Tune in now and discover how to bring the power of plants to your plate—one delicious meal at a time.

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Can food truly be medicine? What if science and cooking came together to make plant-based eating both powerful and practical? In this episode, we explore the science behind plant-based nutrition and how to bring it to life in your kitchen with Chef Caryn Dugan and Dr. Jim Loomis.

Chef Caryn Dugan is the founder of the Center for Plant-Based Living, the nation’s first plant-based culinary education center. After facing personal health challenges, she turned to a whole food, plant-based diet and never looked back. Caryn is a certified instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and has trained under leading experts in plant-based nutrition.

Dr. Jim Loomis is an internal medicine physician, lifestyle medicine expert, and Medical Director at PCRM. He has served as the team doctor for the St. Louis Rams and Cardinals, as well as the tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Loomis is a strong advocate for food as medicine and has been featured in the documentary The Game Changers. Together, Caryn and Dr. Loomis co-host The Doc and Chef, a YouTube series where science meets cooking. Each episode breaks down a health topic—Dr. Loomis explains the research, and Caryn brings it to life with a practical, delicious recipe.

Tune in now and learn how to bring the power of plants to your plate!

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Ever wondered if going plant-based could fuel an Olympic dream?

In this episode, I sit down with Olympic silver medalist cyclist 🚴‍♀️ and Executive Director and Founder of  @Switch4Good , Dotsie Bausch, to uncover how she defied the odds by embracing a plant-based diet.

Dotsie Bausch lives by the Switch4Good motto—Live better. Do more. Dairy-free—and is on a mission to educate and empower others to do the same. She speaks passionately around the world to spread her message about the positive impacts a plant-based lifestyle has on animals, humans, and the environment.

Her popular TEDx Talk, “Olympic Level Compassion,” has garnered over 175,000 views, serving as a catalyst for change for thousands of people. Dotsie shares her journey from her first steps into cycling to achieving world-class success, all while ditching dairy and going fully plant-powered.

Despite being told it would hold her back, she transformed her body, gained strength, and pushed her limits to reach the podium at the 2012 London Olympic Games. She also opens up about the physical changes she experienced, her decision to focus on dairy-free living, and what advice she'd give to up-and-coming athletes.

🌱 Listen in to hear how Dotsie not only conquered the world of sports but now inspires others to live and perform dairy-free with Switch4Good.

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Join me as I interview Dr. Madeline Hardacre as we talk all things about running, ultramarathons, being a plant-based athlete, and why she left her Ob/GYN practice to pursue women's coaching! WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/P_myuGQA9qo 

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Her bio: "I am a physician, board-certified in gynecology and lifestyle medicine. I am also a Wellcoaches Certified Health and Wellness Coach. My practice, Women’s Health Elevated, is focused on coaching women to optimal health and well-being through long-term, sustainable lifestyle change. I understand the challenges of busy family life. With a physician husband and 3 children (now teens and young adults), I appreciate the struggle that unfolds when we try to juggle schedules and family obligations while also prioritizing our health. I work with my clients to develop management strategies regardless of what else is going on in their life. I practice what I preach when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. I am a strong advocate for the benefits of plant-based nutrition. I am an avid distance runner and ultramarathoner, and plants fuel me for all of my running adventures on the trails of Tahoe."

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Join me & the Plant-Based Telehealth Family (Dr. Laurie Marbas, Dr. Michael Klaper, Dr. Niki Davis, Dr. Christina Miller, Dr. Elisabeth Fontaine, Dr. Jeffrey Pierce, Dr. Kim Scheuer, Anthony Masiello) as we have a WFPB 101 roundtable discussion about all things whole foods plant-based! You don't want to miss this one! WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/eanonTW3p3s 

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Plant-Based TeleHealth co-founders, Anthony Masiello, Laurie Marbas, MD, Christina Miller, MD, and Michael Klaper, MD, have launched a national telemedicine service focused on the prevention and reversal of chronic disease utilizing lifestyle medicine. This new service provides access to plant-based lifestyle medicine across the United States; using secure video conferencing and patient portal technologies, a doctor in one location delivers “in-person” care to a patient at a distant site.

Plant-Based TeleHealth (PBTH) provides medical care for patients who have a chronic disease and other medical conditions, including, but not limited to, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and digestive issues. These conditions are addressed through lifestyle medicine—the powerful, evidence-based practice of promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyle modification, including a whole-food, plant-based diet.

Doctors are now available to see patients in all 50 states across the US, and internationally for lifestyle medicine consultations.

Plant-Based TeleHealth is making plant-based lifestyle medicine available nationwide, using telemedicine to remove many of the barriers that prevent people from accessing this type of care.

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Come and join us as we talk about love, medicine, relationships, and why/how the importance of having social connections now more than ever with Dr. Chrystene Nguyen! WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/SqHDo_7ybBY 

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Dr. Chrystene Nguyen is a double board-certified physician in Southern California in family and lifestyle medicine. She believes a major part of optimal health includes having supportive relationships and positive community and social connections, so during Covid-19 quarantine, she started a Facebook group called White Coat Romance. This is a space for single healthcare professionals to virtually mingle, get to know one another as friends and potential romantic partners and provide support among a group that understands the unique challenges and demands of the various healthcare professions. She is a hopeless romantic who desires to make a bigger impact so has been in the process of developing the White Coat Romance Dating App for a larger audience consisting of single white coat professionals with healthcare doctorate and master’s degrees, health science/research PhDs, and doctoral candidates (students), with its unique feature of NPI verification or other verification.

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Join me and Dr. Ann Nguyen-Chung, DMD, MBA as we navigate what we put into our mouths and how that affects our teeth and other aspects of dental health! WATCH THE YOUTUBE Video: https://youtu.be/i9ua-JEMNuQ --- Dr. Ann is a plant-based dentist, based in Northern California. She serves the Native American population in her county and surrounding areas. Dr. Ann adopted the whole-food, plant-based lifestyle several years ago, after learning that she had been diagnosed with multiple chronic inflammatory conditions. With this lifestyle, she has seen a reversal in almost all of the conditions and she continues to see improvement. Now, she is an advocate for the plant-based lifestyle and incorporates plant-based nutritional counseling with her patients. Dr. Ann founded Happi Hippo Plant Organics in 2017, which is an eco-friendly, all-natural, vegan dental and body care company. The combination of her holistic plant-based lifestyle, love of animals, and passion to help fight climate change is how this company was born. http://www.happihippoplantorganics.com/ --- Listen to other Thrive Bites Episodes here: https://www.thethr5formula.co/podcast Join our NEW THR5 FB Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thethr5formula

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Join Dr. Michelle Dang and Dr. Michelle Quirk for this rapid-fire 🔥 round-table discussion on the best tips and tricks to get started on getting that summer body going! WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/EjlYoTIwV3I 

Dr. Michelle Dang is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician and fellowship-trained in integrative medicine. She is a certified yoga instructor as well as a Lagree certified trainer. www.michelledangmd.com 

Dr. Michelle Quirk discovered that running could change her life, in the midst of a lively career in pediatrics. She embraced the sport by becoming a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a local Girls on the Run coach, and a Disney World-loving marathoner. She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. http://www.mindful-marathon.com/

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Watch with us as we tour Chef Collin's Home Kitchen and learn about how he is contributing to the Food As Medicine Movement!

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As a Chef, I manned the helm of many 4-5 diamond restaurants, wineries, cafes, and hotels, but still was not satiated and craved more from life. 

I went back to school and studied plant-based nutrition as well as enrolled in a Vegan High end cooking program to reteach myself how to cook without dairy, refined sugars, and gluten. 

During this time I steepled in the culture of regenerative farming, food is medicine philosophy, and started to understand the ways of ancient principles of food. 

Essentially I started to cook and eat with the intention to prevent disease. 

In 2020 I became Chef Collin the Culinary Coach and have now dedicated my life to learning and teaching others to cook healthy, by changing their Food Relationship through my D2R Method. 

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This season of Thrive Bites will now be on YouTube in addition to all podcast platforms! We are going to host a LIVE Q&A format and my first guest is scheduled to air July 7th, Wed 5 pm PST, and she is a green tea expert. 

Kiyomi's Bio: Desperate to help her husband survive stage III cancer, Kiyomi researched intensively to find a better way of getting the health benefits of green tea. Kiyomi's mission is to share her discoveries with American folks by offering the purest and simplest form of "Ground Green Tea." When asked "why Green Tea," she answers, "Because Green Tea Powder is the simplest and easiest addition anyone can make to his or her diet in order to improve health." She believes a small habitual change could lead to a significant outcome in the long run.

EGCG Correction: "An observed safe level of 704 mg EGCG/day could be considered for GTEs consumed in beverage form." 

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230018300928

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We are SUPER EXCITED for this upcoming SEASON 4! New video Livestream Q&A format as well as we are partnering up with The THR5 Formula™ Masterclass Series.

Catch it all starting July 7th, 2021 every Wednesday unless otherwise specified. 

Please tune to our channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thechefdoc to catch it LIVE as well as FB (https://www.facebook.com/TheChefDoc) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-zhu-do-dipablm-chef-3905ba60/)

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In this season-closing episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the lovely Annette Mai who is a multi-talented self-care expert who chronicles her own cancer and health journey to advocating her audience self-care via food as medicine to her emotional/mental toolbox to arrive at this very point that self-care needs to be priority #1 in everyone's life. Don't miss this season closer!

Annette Mai White is a holistic recovery trauma specialist, cancer survivor; who’s mission is to educate and empower BIPOC on how to deactivate PTSD symptoms & overcoming triggers to recover from trauma.    It is her wholehearted desire to help more people “strive over stress” through emotional resetting by utilizing coping strategies like journaling, aromatherapy, EFT Tapping Meditations & teaching you how to incorporate more good mood foods. She feels that true self-care is about acknowledging your feelings, creating calm, focusing on hope, and truly nurturing yourself the right way.    Social Media Links:  Website: https://annettemai.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/StriveOverStress/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsvegaboutitpodcast/

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In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Sid who is a former musician, writer, and actor who turned into an author and nutritional coach. We chat about why some of us have struggled with making behavioral lifestyle changes sustainable and he gives his best tips on how to do just that! You don't want to miss this!

Sid Garza-Hillman is the author of three books: Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto, Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress, and a Thriving Family, and Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t.  He holds a BA in Philosophy from UCLA, is a public speaker, podcaster (What Sid Thinks Podcast), certified nutritionist & running coach, and founder of smallsteppers.com. He is the Stanford Inn & Resort’s Wellness Programs Director and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K trail ultramarathon.

Sites:

sidgarzahillman.com

smallsteppers.com

smallstepintensive.com

youtube.com/sidgarzahillman

mendocinoultra.com

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What’s next for the Farm Bill, and how could it change how we think about food and farming?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN, we delve deeper into the recent changes made in the Farm Bill and what they mean for the future.

Christina discusses the potential expiration of current programs and the possible introduction of new laws that could significantly impact our food system.

Beyond policy, Christina shares valuable lessons from the Farm Bill on how we can better connect food, farming, and health. She also gives us a glimpse into her ideal world—what she would change or modify in Farm Bill if she had a magic wand. This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the future of sustainable agriculture and its role in our everyday lives.

Don’t miss out on the full picture of how the Farm Bill and its influence ends up on your plate.

If you didn’t catch the first part of this enlightening discussion, click here to watch it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPHFMHGxxN0

#thrivebitespodcast #farmbill

Connect with Christina:

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with the awesome Dr. Harry Karydes, a trained ER Doc, but also a physician mental health advocate. We talk about his rise to becoming an ER physician, his challenges with burnout and his switch to teaching others how to enhance our mental well-being. Check this out!

Dr. Harry Karydes is an emergency physician, medical toxicologist, and medical director who practices in the Chicagoland area. He understands the issues that physicians face every day. Stress, lack of motivation, and mental fatigue have become commonplace in medicine.

For years, he struggled to keep things balanced while growing at work and thriving at home, and his success came at the expense of his health and family.

He realized that he was beginning to experience burnout. He also saw colleagues and friends endure this silent struggle.

Something needed to change.

Much has been written on the strides we have made toward patient well-being and quality of life. Yet, there is little written on physician wellness. And there are even fewer resources for the struggling physician.

Dr. Karydes has crafted habits that focus on reaching personal and professional goals without sacrificing one for the other.

As a writer and national speaker who has a passion for physician wellness, he helps overwhelmed physicians, residents, and medical students to live a life of focus and balance. 

His mission is to give you the courage and the tools to learn, grow, and thrive in the important areas of your life.

His main platform is at www.medicinerevived.com where he has a blog and podcast.

INSTAGRAM  |  https://www.instagram.com/medicinerevived/

FACEBOOK  |  https://www.facebook.com/medicinerevived

LINKEDIN  |  www.linkedin.com/in/harry-karydes

TWITTER  |  https://twitter.com/medicinerevived

YT | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNJfYtkPR1mIxGq1HDXlMQ

WEBSITE  |  https://www.medicinerevived.com

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In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef AJ who is a multi-talented chef, educator, speaker, author, and Vegetarian Hall of Fame in 2018. We chat about her journey from going from a sugar addict to her journey as a vegan/plant-based culinary educator and now her own TV Show host on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHK7RywWc4z8J5K3MKkvRw

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In this bonus episode of Thrive Bites, I spend my time with my good friend Meg who is aka the Self-Sabotage Slayer and a relationship coach/expert. We discuss more intimately my journey thus far from my childhood, schooling, training, and how different life experiences have shaped me as a human being, and how I decided to contribute to the world. Take a listen!

Check out Meg's work here --> https://www.megchurch.com/

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Kyle Sanders who is a financial advisor, about the importance of being financially healthy. We also explore the topics of charity and being of service to others! Such empowering tips on this episode, you don't want to miss it!

Kyle prides himself on creating significant client relationships built on a mutual alignment of values, philosophies, and expectations. He believes in helping clients see the grander vision of their lives and the people they care about.

His clients have chosen him as their lead advisor because of his dedication, empathy, and integrity. What this means to you is that he will always tell you the truth about your situation and help you navigate through the important financial decisions of your life.

Social Media Links:

https://www.legacyconsultantsgroup.com/

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Paulina B to learn the values of traveling more not just with ourselves, but also with our little loved ones in a very safe manner during these times and for the future. Take a listen!

Her short bio, "My name is Paulina Buraczynski, and am a general pediatrician. I am married to another physician, who is a cardiac electrophysiologist, and have two daughters, a 3-year-old and a 2-month-old. I have lived in few different countries which has sparked my interest in traveling at an early age. I’ve been fortunate to travel to over 55 countries, in hopes of continuing to add to that count, but now with my two daughters. In the last three years, my traveling has changed and I added a new travel buddy - my daughter. I’ve picked up tips and strategies along the way because traveling with kids is an entirely different game." 

Social Media Links:

www.instagram.com/travelmom_md

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Vania Manipod and we address how mental health is perceived and how different mental health can be and even make it stylish! We have a very open and vulnerable conversation on why mental health doesn't need to be a stigma. Take a listen!   Dr. Vania Manipod is a board-certified psychiatrist, speaker, assistant professor, writer, and media contributor based in Orange County, California. Dr. Manipod has built an international following on social media, particularly through her Instagram @freudandfashion and blog freudandfashion.com, which aims to break the stigma of mental health and educate the public about psychiatry. She connects with her audience by being transparent about her own struggles. Dr. Manipod is a contributor to various publications, radio, TV news, and talk shows, and is also an internationally invited speaker on topics such as social media, career burnout, traumatic brain injury, and mental health.   Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freudandfashion/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freudandfashion FB: https://www.facebook.com/freudandfashion Website: http://freudandfashion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/freudandfashion

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In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef Ramses Bravo to discuss his journey from working his way up the culinary ladder to leading one of the most prestigious plant-based wellness resorts in California, while unexpectantly changing the lives of so many others. Take a listen!

Chef Ramses is the executive Chef for True North Health in Santa Rosa California and the creator of bravopb.com where you can find his online WFPB cooking courses.  Although he trained as a regular chef, with a little intervention from the universe, he found himself working as a plant-based chef, and has been doing it for 12+ years now.  He is the author of the Bravo Cookbook and Bravo Express Cookbook.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.bravopb.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramses.bravo.50

https://www.facebook.com/Bravoplantbased-364298026977103/

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In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Uma Naidoo who is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist about the connection between the gut and the brain and how we can change our gut and brain health by simply changing what we put into our mouths! Take a listen to this fantastic episode!

Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space: She is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field.

Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, Healthline, Martha Stewart, and many others, Dr. Uma has a special interest in the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions.

In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Naidoo graduated from the Harvard-Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program in Boston during which she received several awards, some of which included a “Junior Investigator Award” (American Psychiatric Association); “Leadership Development for Physicians and Scientists” award (Harvard), as well as being the very first psychiatrist to be awarded the coveted “Curtis Prout Scholar in Medical Education”. Dr. Naidoo, has been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry.

In addition to this, Dr. Naidoo is the author of the upcoming title, This Is Your Brain On Food to be released August 4th, 2020. In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/

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In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my lovely friend Dr. Khani Nguyen and in this two-part episode, we discuss what friendship means to us, her first plant-based experience, and how that all applies to our oral health! You don't want to miss this!

Dr. Khani Nguyen is a native of Monmouth County, New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University with high honors and a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences before attending Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio where she earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Since Dr. Khani has been practicing, she has become specialized through continuing education courses in advanced cosmetic dentistry, implant prosthesis, and hybrid dentures. She has also become an expert with the latest technologies including CEREC crowns, cone-beam computer technology, Invisalign, and implant restorations improving the results patients receive. She has a perfectionist mindset, is highly compassionate when it comes to patient care, and extremely sensitive to dental phobia.

Dr. Khani is an active member of the Seattle Study Club and the American Dental Association. She is also an associate board member of Casa de Monmouth where she volunteers with foster children. She currently resides on the Jersey Shore, where she enjoys playing beach volleyball with her husband, Bill. She is an active member of her church and volunteers regularly through various organizations in her community. In her free time, she enjoys art, theater, dance, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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In this awesome episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Matsumura who is a sleep specialist and we go over not just the basics, but also why it is vital for us all as a society! You don't want to miss this one!

Dr. Andrea Matsumura was born in San Antonio Texas And attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for medical school. She had a desire to explore and thought she was an east coaster for sure. Little did she know when she did an externship as a fourth-year medical student in Oregon that she would fall in love with the West Coast and all things involving the outdoors. She quickly switched gears and ended up finishing her internal medicine residency in Portland Oregon.

She worked as a hospitalist for a few years and moved into the outpatient care setting as a primary care physician. It was there that her spark for the love of sleep medicine started. While trying to manage chronic medical conditions she quickly realized that sleep is the juggernaut for wellness.  She went on to complete a fellowship in sleep medicine at Oregon Health and Science University  (OHSU).   Dr. Matsumura describes herself as a holistic sleep medicine physician and enjoys public speaking on all things sleep.  Sleep is a vital sign that has yet to be discovered as the key to how everything else is managed in one’s life.   Social Media Links: You can find her at Sleep Well with Andrea Matsumura, MD on FB or @HolisticSleepMD on IG or on Twitter as @MDrea007 Holistic Sleep MD  

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Curious about how the Farm Bill affects what's on your plate and your health? Ever wondered why it’s so challenging to understand or how it impacts our food system? In this episode, we dive into these questions and more with a very special guest of mine.

Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN, is a healthcare consultant dedicated to advancing nutrition in healthcare and sustainable food production. With a rich consulting, writing, and teaching background, Christina has published The Farm Bill: A Citizen’s Guide, authored five cookbooks, and co-developed culinary medicine courses at Georgetown University.

As an expert in nutrition, culinary medicine, and sustainable agriculture, she leads several organizations and is a strategic advisor and speaker. In this episode, Christina breaks down the complexities of the Farm Bill, discussing its impact on your daily meals, the challenges it presents to consumers, and the importance of supporting young farmers.

Tune in to Part One of this enlightening conversation, and learn how the Farm Bill shapes what ends on your plate.

Don't miss out—listen now!

Connect with

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cbadarac/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-badaracco/

Book: https://islandpress.org/books/farm-bill (Use code WEBINAR for 30% off)

Other Helpful Articles: https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/five-food-problems-why-current-food-medicine-solutions-falling-short

https://www.planetaryhealthcollective.org/blog-post/empowering-nutrition-professionals-promote-agricultural-resilience https://thehill.com/changing-america/opinion/542560-food-waste-has-increased-dramatically-despite-hunger/

https://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2019/04/11/six-health-focused-fixes-for-snap/ https://ambrook.com/research/legislation/can-the-farm-bill-help-farmers-to-grow-more-nutritious-food

https://food.berkeley.edu/q-and-a/christina-badaracco-advocating-for-a-citizens-farm-bill/ 

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In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my lovely friend Dr. Khani Nguyen and in this two-part episode, we discuss what friendship means to us, her first plant-based experience, and how that all applies to our oral health! You don't want to miss this!

Dr. Khani Nguyen is a native of Monmouth County, New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University with high honors and a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences before attending Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio where she earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Since Dr. Khani has been practicing, she has become specialized through continuing education courses in advanced cosmetic dentistry, implant prosthesis, and hybrid dentures. She has also become an expert with the latest technologies including CEREC crowns, cone-beam computer technology, Invisalign, and implant restorations improving the results patients receive. She has a perfectionist mindset, is highly compassionate when it comes to patient care, and extremely sensitive to dental phobia.

Dr. Khani is an active member of the Seattle Study Club and the American Dental Association. She is also an associate board member of Casa de Monmouth where she volunteers with foster children. She currently resides on the Jersey Shore, where she enjoys playing beach volleyball with her husband, Bill. She is an active member of her church and volunteers regularly through various organizations in her community. In her free time, she enjoys art, theater, dance, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with NextGenChef Founder Justine Reichman about food entrepreneurship. We talk about the ins and outs of the food industry and what it means to collaborate with one another and elevating each other's food brand/business. Take a listen!

Progressive Thinker Justine Reichman, founder of NextGenChef, considers eating healthy a basic human right, “We are empowering the next generation of culinary innovators dedicated to regenerative practices and making nutritious food more affordable,” says Reichman, whose San Francisco-based platform supports socially-minded entrepreneurs with the resources they need to launch their businesses and begin creating greater access to quality food products. The expansive network offers real tools, including a directory of culinary mentors, help with research and development, and dynamic community events. Reichman adds, “We want to change the conversation so that people everywhere demand a better food system.”

Social Media Links:

Website:

https://www.justinereichman.com/ 

https://www.nextgenchef.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenchef/?hl=en

FB: https://www.facebook.com/NextGenChef/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgenchef/ 

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In this very interesting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Ron Pratt about what it means to be out-of-state with our physical bodies and our outlook on life. He shares with us his story about going from a corporate trainer to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. He shares with us his gems for wellness! Take a listen!

Ronald Pratt understands first hand the impact of stress. After more than a decade working on Wall Street and in Corporate America, Ronald reached career burnout. Years of long hours and late nights had finally caught up with him. Unable to focus and lacking the energy to push forward, Ronald sought help from a number of resources and found a significant benefit from Acupuncture. Ronald got his career back on track. Inspired by how much his health improved, Ronald decided to study Acupuncture.

Now a Licensed Acupuncturist and Lifestyle Medicine expert focused on helping patients optimize wellbeing to combat pain, anxiety, and stress-related conditions, Ronald is Board Certified by the NCCAOM and holds a Master of Acupuncture degree. Additionally, Ronald has a Master of Arts in Counseling and wrote his Thesis on Emotional Intelligence. Prior Ronald worked in Corporate Training, developing and presenting curriculum on Leadership, Management, Sales, Product, and Personal Growth.

Having spoken on international stages and worked with hundreds of patients in private practice, Ronald has always been a champion for empowering individuals with their wellbeing - physical, mental, and emotional. Ronald’s background in Corporate Training combined with his Acupuncture practice uniquely qualifies him to help patients learn to optimize stress in aspects of life to reduce dis-ease, pain, and anxiety.

With extensive post-graduate training in Five Element Acupuncture, Meridian Balance Acupuncture, and Natural Functional Nutrition.  Ronald continues to grow and cultivate his practitioner skillset.  When not at work, Ronald enjoys connecting with nature, cycling, hiking, practicing yoga, exploring local parks with his dog, spending time with friends and family, cooking, and exploring the world through travel.

Social Media Links:

https://www.ronaldprattacu.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ronald-Pratt-Acupuncture-and-Chinese-Herbal-Medicine-236459953045797 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-pratt-l-ac-m-ac-m-a-671a69/ 

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In this amazing episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the fabulous Gauri Junnarkar who is an Ayurvedic nutritionist. We talk about the principles of Ayurveda and how to apply them to our modern life and daily routines. You don't want to miss this!

Gauri Junnarkar is a highly acclaimed Author, International Keynote speaker, Nutrition Ayurveda & wellness expert. She is the Founder, Director of ‘Ayurnutrition’, an integrative & Holistic wellness practice in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas combining the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern nutrition. She has co-authored two books ' Ayurveda & Yoga: A Path to health and healing" and ‘A Primer on Ayurveda: A Practical Guide’, now published on Amazon. Gauri believes that the mind and body have a profound effect on each other. She loves to educate people in choosing the right foods according to Ayurveda & Nutrition nourish the body and create an inner and outer radiance that exuberate health and wellness. With 15+ years as a classically trained Vaidya (Ayurveda Practitioner) & 13+ years as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, 10+ years as a Certified Diabetes Educator & Licensed Massage Therapist, Gauri has been guiding people in reducing stress levels to increase their energy levels with Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Ayurvedic Therapies. 

Social Media Links:

www.ayurnutrition.com

https://www.facebook.com/ayurnutrition

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ayurnutrition

https://www.instagram.com/ayurnutrition/

Amazon: Primer on Ayurveda: https://amzn.to/34nU6Bi

Ayurveda & Yoga: A Path to Health & Healing: https://amzn.to/35yfMKn

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In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Engee Ibe on intentional living, self-care, and discovering our why. She takes us on her own personal and professional and brings us her life lessons. You don't want to miss this!

Dr. Ibe is a board-certified internal medicine physician who serves as an assistant professor at the Baylor College of Medicine a role she enjoys so much as it allows her to work with residents. Her passion for Mind, Body, and Spiritual connection as it pertains to comprehensive healthcare, prevention, and healing led her to integrative medicine. She is currently a fellow at the Andrew Weil Integrative medicine program.

As an Internal Medicine /Integrative Medicine Physician, she is experienced in managing complex patients with multiple chronic diseases. She understands the multiple social, emotional, physical, and financial barriers often making comprehensive care difficult.

She is also a Physician life coach who enjoys working with high achieving women to help them get more self-aware and move from a reactive to a proactive life. Her role as both a physician and a life coach helps her create harmony in her career. 

When she is not caring for patients, working with her coaching clients, or volunteering at one of her medical mission.Dr. Ibe enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and three kids. She is a member of many organizations including the American College of Physicians, Society of Hospital Medicine, and also the chair-lady of a non-profit organization focused on addressing the needs of widows in society.

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/engee.ugorjiibe 

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In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Cate Collings, who is a cardiologist and the president-elect of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. We talk about the fundamentals of Lifestyle Medicine, building the perfect health team, and what is required to take back our collective health! Take a listen!

Dr. Catherine Collings is director of lifestyle medicine and president-elect of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is a member of El Camino Medical Associates and leads the Lifestyle Medicine practice for El Camino Health Primary Care offices.

Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty combining some of the very best characteristics of traditional medicine with the life-changing impact of lifestyle behaviors on health outcomes and patient vitality. It uses specific evidence-based lifestyle changes to prevent or treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Dr. Collings has dual board certifications in lifestyle medicine and cardiology. She holds a graduate degree in exercise physiology, as well as culinary and wellness coaching certifications, and received her education from the University of California, Davis, University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Stanford University Medical Center.

She has been part of the El Camino Health community for 25 years as a respected clinical cardiologist and now focuses exclusively on lifestyle medicine consultations and directing all lifestyle medicine services. Her personal interests include active sports, cooking, and adventure travel with family and friends.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.elcaminohealth.org/doctors/catherine-collings 

https://lifestylemedicineconference.org/ 

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In this new episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Chelsea who is a Lactation specialist and consultant about the essentials of breast-feeding, stigmas, and why it is vital for thriving and what we need to know for success! You don't want to miss this!

She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and she works both in the hospital setting with brand new families, NICU babies, and returning patients to our Lactation Clinic. Chelsea also does private consulting for a nonprofit in Santa Monica, CA serving mostly underprivileged families, and is a co-owner of Orobaby; which is an online platform for lactation support through the telehealth platform. Chelsea supports families with natural infant feeding on pregnancy (with prenatal assessments and plan development) through weaning and everything in between.

Social Media Links:

https://www.orobaby.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/myorobaby/ 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/myorobaby/?modal=admin_todo_tour 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lWxpFqDLJ62igt6HAhffA 

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In this bonus book review, I review the book Everyday Resilience: A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life's Challenges! Take a listen to hear about it 📚 !

Dr. Gail Gazelle is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, certified mindfulness teacher, and survivor of childhood abuse, Dr. Gazelle knows resilience inside out and would love to help your listeners learn more about how to build theirs. As one of the leading physician coaches in this country, she has coached over 500 physicians and has been featured on such diverse media as Bloomberg Businessweek, Medical Economics, the Physician Leadership Journal, the New England Journal of Medicine, CNN, and ABC News. Her book, Everyday Resilience, comes out in August 2020. 

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.gailgazelle.com/

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I dove deep with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about the essence of Lifestyle Medicine and how she uses it to foster her practice and enhance the academic community of Emory's Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness and Executive Health program. Take a listen!

Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist is a Rollins Senior Distinguished Clinician and associate professor of medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a clinician, researcher, educator, and advocate in the fields of preventive medicine and healthy aging. She is the medical director of Emory’s Executive Health program and directs Emory Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness, which promotes a self-healing mind-body approach to medicine. Dr. Bergquist earned her Bachelor of Science from Yale University and a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship and residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Social Media Links:

Website: Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness

https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/lifestyle-medicine-wellness/index.html

Podcast: The Whole Health Cure

https://thewholehealthcure.simplecast.com/

Twitter: @SHBergquistMD

Facebook: @drsharonbergquist

https://www.facebook.com/drsharonbergquist/

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In this BONUS episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Dyan on all things clinical and self-hypnosis and how it applies to sleep and much more! Listen to the END for the FREE GIFT 🎁 !!!

Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson, Ph.D., S.E.P., earned a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design followed by her Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis on Health Psychology from Saybrook University.

She spent 8 years as the Vice President of Continuing Education Programs for the Southern California Society for Clinical Hypnosis and became President of that organization. She co-taught the year-long Clinical Hypnosis seminar at UCLA’s Department of Psychiatry.

Although she continues to speak on a broad range of topics to professionals, to the public, in podcasts and summits, sleep has become her particular area of expertise and has lead her to become a VIP contributor to Arianna Huffington’s wellness site, www.thriveglobal.com.

Dr. Dyan maintains licenses from both the California and Colorado Boards of Psychology, is a Consultant for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Erickson Institute, as well as a member of the Society of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis, American Psychological Association, Division of Hypnosis. She also holds a certificate as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner®.

Social Media Links:

www.selfhypnosisforhealingsleep.com/thrivebites

For more about Dr. Dyan, go to www.drdyan.com and follow her on Instagram for weekly sleep tips @drdyanhj

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Have you ever wondered how to make your meals both tasty and nutritious? What if you could easily add more fiber to your diet? Join us for the second part of our interview with Dr. Daniel Chen, who dives into the taste of nutritional yeast, the ideal texture for plant-based meals, and how much fiber we should consume daily.

Dr. Chen also shares whether nutritional yeast can be eaten on its own, the best way to reach out to him, and even does a food demo for his delicious Smokey Tofu Mayo Dressing recipe. Dr. Daniel Chen, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, practices at Esperanza Health Center in North Philadelphia. His passion for cooking and his journey from surviving a heart attack to advocating for a plant-based lifestyle make his insights both inspiring and practical.

Tune in to learn more about making nutritious food delicious and how you can improve your diet with simple changes.

Don’t miss out—listen now and get inspired to take your health to the next level!

Missed Part 1?

Catch up here before diving into Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyLhf6wmBXU

Smokey Tofu Mayo Dressing Recipe

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients:

1 block 14 oz extra firm tofu

1 garlic clove

5 stalks green onion, roots trimmed

4 medjool dates, pitted

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)

3⁄4 cup ice water

Additional herb options: dill, basil, cilantro, parsley, tarragon

Instructions:

1. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. If still grainy, add a little more water.

2. Chill before using.

Broccoli Salad Ingredients:

2 heads broccoli

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 red onion

2 medium carrots

1 medium apple

1 cup cooked farro

Smokey tofu “mayo” dressing (see above)

Instructions: 1. Cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. *

2. Dice onion, carrots, and apple into 1⁄4” pieces.

3. Dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Boil until fork tender, drain well, and roast to get some color in a 425 F oven (15-20 minutes).

4. Toast 1⁄2 cup of farro in a dry pan until fragrant. Add 1 1⁄2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, fluff with a fork, and then cover for another 5-10 minutes.

5. Toss all the ingredients in the creamy dressing and chill before serving.

*If you prefer your broccoli not as raw tasting, blanch for 1 minute in hot water then shock in ice. Trim off the more fibrous outer portion of the stem and make sure to chop up and include this portion in your salad. Note: preparing this a day ahead optimizes the nutrient punch of many of these ingredients. The sweet potatoes and farro will develop more resistant starch content and the broccoli will contain more of the amazing health-promoting compound, sulforaphane.

Connect with Dr. Daniel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danlochen/

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Nurse and Coach Jan Park about her journey saving lives on the hospital floors to wanting to change lives in her patients as a coach and wellness expert. Take a listen!

Jan Park is a Registered Nurse, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Certified Weight Management Specialist, Corporate Wellness Manager, mom of 3, and founder of Health Yourself by JP.   

After 12 years of working in critical cardiac care as a nurse, Jan saw firsthand that the power of healing often lies within the patient themselves, and was drawn to preventive care and wellness, helping people adopt the lifestyle needed to reverse their illnesses and improve their quality of life. Jan has worked in corporate wellness for the last 13 years. She also founded Health Yourself by JP which is an online nutrition program to help people learn how to lose weight and eat healthily for life. Health Yourself by JP takes the confusion out of nutrition. No fad diets, all facts, and strategies based on science! In addition to the online nutritional course, Jan offers private coaching and grocery store trips.

With her clinical background combined with her nutritional coaching, Jan has helped countless individuals reduce or eliminate medications, reach their goals, and transform through healthy nutrition. There is nothing that makes her more passionate than to see someone regain their energy, self-esteem, and control over their health!

Social Media Links:

IG: @Health_Yourself_byJP FB: @HealthYourself.JP https://www.healthyourselfbyjp.com/  

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In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Tom Spyratos about the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman and his diagnosis and battle with colon cancer and WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Dr. Tom Spyratos is a practicing gastroenterologist in Olympia Fields Illinois, a community located about 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. He is actively involved in the graduate medical education program at Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields helping teach internal medicine residents and gastroenterology fellows.  

Dr. Tom has received my medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his internal medicine residency at Lutheran General Hospital and a gastroenterology fellowship through Midwestern University.  I am board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.   

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Maltz to discuss what it means to approach in a holistic manner and the basics of Integrative Medicine! Take a listen!

Dr. Maltz is Double Board-Certified in Internal & Integrative Medicine. She earned her MD and Master in Public Health from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston followed by completion of her residency in Internal and Preventive Medicine at UTMB in 2011. She then went on to complete a 2-year clinical Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT where she gained extensive training in medical acupuncture. Concurrent with the Fellowship at Stamford Hospital, she completed a 2000-hour distance fellowship in Integrative Medicine through Dr. Andrew Weil's Center For Integrative Medicine at The University of Arizona.    With her background in various healing modalities, Dr. Maltz uses her knowledge of both complementary and mainstream medical traditions to offer up-to-date and individualized health care for her patients. She offers Integrative Primary Care, Integrative Medicine Consultations, Medical Acupuncture, Trigger Point Injections, Mind-Body Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, and Natural Chronic Disease Management with evidence-based use of supplements and botanicals. She is also an advocate for the community as medicine; building a successful network of 1700+ health and wellness professionals in Central Texas called Austin Wellness Collaborative.    Social Media Links:   https://www.facebook.com/AshleyMaltzMD/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-maltz-m-d-5b170916/ IG: @ashleymaltzmd Website: www.austinwellnesscollaborative.org   https://www.facebook.com/austinwellnesscollaborative/  

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In this brilliant episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the lovely couple of the Plant Trainers! Shoshana and Adam Chaim have faced a lot of personal odds with health that they decided to take their life back and in doing so has been leading others to do the same with a plant-based lifestyle! Take a listen!

Adam and Shoshana Chaim are the co-hosts of the popular Plant Trainers Podcast, helping you improve your quality of life through nutrition and fitness. They are both also public speakers and authors of the Yummy Foods Activity Book For Kids. After a major wake-up call with Adam’s health resulting in Shoshana’s PTSD, their family adopted a plant-based lifestyle and now thrive in all areas of their life.

Shoshana works with people one-on-one with to alleviate the stress in life caused by diet, lifestyle, and physical and mental illness to create healthier lives and support cellular health. Adam is a plant-based athlete and nutrition & fitness coach with over 20 years of experience and a certificate in plant-based nutrition. He is a 2X Ironman triathlete, completed several marathons and ultra runs, and swims and successfully helps individuals with their nutrition and athletic endeavors big or small. They live in Toronto, Canada with their 2 plant-based thriving kids!

Social Media Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Yummy-Foods-Activity-Book-Kids/dp/1981738320   https://www.instagram.com/planttrainers/  

https://www.facebook.com/PlantTrainersPodcast/

https://linktr.ee/planttrainerspodcast

https://www.planttrainers.com/

https://twitter.com/planttrainers

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In this bonus episode of Thrive Bites, I review the book This Is Your Brain On Food. Listen here! Pick up your copy on August 4th, 2020, wherever books are sold.

From the publisher, "Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?

  When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond.   A triple threat in the food space, Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In This Is Your Brain on Food, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues.   Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, This Is Your Brain on Food is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food."   Website: https://book.umanaidoomd.com/  

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Michelle and discuss how fitness came into her life and how she uses that as a tool for chronic pain and also finding balance in our lives!

"I was born and raised in Houston, TX, and graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2002 with a BA in Biology and a minor in Music. I earned my MD at the McGovern Medical School (UT Houston) and matched into anesthesiology residency at UTMB in Galveston. After graduating from residency, I moved to San Antonio, TX where I completed my fellowship in interventional pain management at UTHSC-San Antonio. I moved back to Houston in 2012 and began practicing pain management in the Greater Houston area.

​After practicing pain management for several years, I noticed that my patients were still suffering, and I knew that there must be a way to help my patients lead to higher-quality lives. I consider myself an avid yogi since 2012 and had the opportunity to complete my 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2014 and restorative yoga certification in 2015. After doing some searching, I stumbled upon integrative medicine and found a way to meld the two worlds of yoga and medicine together. I completed the integrative medicine fellowship with the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine (founded by Dr. Andrew Weil) in the fall of 2018. I am currently in the process of completing a health coaching program through the National Society of Health Coaches.

​I am a part of Texas Orthopedic and Sports Medicine with 2 locations in North Houston - Tomball and The Woodlands, where I offer my patients a variety of modalities to manage their pain."

@wishwell.health on Instagram (WISH Well Conference 5/16/2020 Women's Integrative Summit on Health and Wellness Houston TX)

https://www.michelledangmd.com/wishwell

  Social Media Links: Website: michelledangmd.com Twitter @michelledangmd IG @michelledangmd Facebook facebook.com/michelledangmd

 

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Jody Tate and we discuss the missing ingredients of good, healthy quality sleep. We discuss sleep basics 101, the difference across ages, and her tips for improving it. Take a listen!   Dr. Jody Tate, MD is a quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.  She lives and works in Portland, Oregon, and is a wife and mother of 2 children.  Her passion is helping people improve their sleep which, in turn, helps them improve their overall health.  When she is not in the office, you can find her promoting healthy sleep habits in her community, cooking, traveling, playing with her family, reading books, and finding a body of water to sit by and relax.   Social Media Links:   Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @DrJodyTateMD

 

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In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sat down Dr. Charmaine and we tackled the hard struggle of physician burnout and broke it down bit by bit and chatted about her personal health/mental journey and how she triumphed with her own platform!

She has served countless patients, taught resident doctors and medical students for 13 years as Clinical Faculty at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor in Michigan, following Emergency Medicine Residency training at Duke University Medical Center. She has been honored as a nominee for the Golden Apple teaching award by the resident doctors she teaches several years in a row. She is an active member of the Clinical Practice Committee for the Emergency Medicine Physician Group, PC. She serves as a Peer Coach providing feedback on communication techniques for Emergency providers and facilitates talks with healthcare providers about burnout, wellness, and work-life balance/integration. Most recently, Dr. Gregory has had the honor of being a contributing author of the books, The Chronicles of Women in White Coats and Thinking About Quitting Medicine Volume 2.

Outside of medicine, her passion to pursue wellness and work-life balance led to the establishment of the virtual greatness and wellness coaching company Fervently Fit with Charmaine, LLC. Wellness, fitness coaching, and holistic nutritional supplementation serve as an extension of clinical service by focusing on preventative methods for health and wellness maintenance. She is also a trained Physician Coach, helping colleagues find meaning and direction when most needed.

In addition, she is certified to teach live group fitness classes in an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and offers group fitness instruction to colleagues at national meetings.

Social Media Links:   https://www.facebook.com/CharmaineGregoryMD https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmaine-gregory-md https://www.instagram.com/charmainegregorymd http://ferventlyfit.libsyn.com/   *Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical advice*   Copyright © 2020 by TheChefDoc, LLC All text, graphics, audio files, Java applets and scripts, downloadable software, and other works on this web site are the copyrighted works of TheChefDoc, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of any copyrighted materials on this web site is strictly prohibited.

In this excellent episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my good friend and multi-talented Meg Church and we talk about unpacking ourselves and thereby our different blocks on our relationships. Especially the one we have with ourselves. 

Meg Church is known as the Self Sabotage Slayer. Her mission is to help you “get out of your own way.” Meg uses her arsenal of teaching tools to help you SLAY self-sabotage & ROCK your relationships.

She combines her culinary, integrative nutrition, & physical training, plus her obsession with personal development & faith to help realign your relationship with yourself. Meg uses her own self-sabotaging journey openly as a catalyst to connect more deeply, after years of feeling isolated, shame, rejection, & betrayal after struggling with her own body, relationships, business, & faith.

She teaches using online programs, a membership site, 1-on-1 coaching, and speaking platforms to reach you right where you’re at. Her motto is: | Lead. Love. Learn. Live On |

Social Media Links:

Website: www.megchurch.com

Self Sabotage Slayers Facebook Community

www.facebook.com/groups/selfsabotageslayers/

Facebook: Megan Church

Instagram: @MegChurchLLC

Email: Meg@MegChurch.com

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On this Season 3 opener of Thrive Bites, this is a special look into the TaeKwonDo world of Coaches Steven Lin and TJ Curry behind Precision TKD. Listen to what these two great coaches had to hurdle through to make it to the top, but most importantly to the highest platform for life. 

Coach TJ Curry is a National USA Team Coach, 2012 Olympic Alternate, 4 time National Champion, Former National team member, World Combat Games Silver Medalist, and Precision TKD Team Coach. 

Coach Steven Lin is a 4x USA National champion, USA Collegiate National Champion, Former USA National Team Member, World Combat Games Silver Medalist, and Precision TKD Team Coach. 

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.precisionmafitness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisiontaekwondo/

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Have you ever wondered how a heart attack can change the way you think about food? What if surviving a life-threatening event leads to a whole new approach to nutrition?

Discover the answers to these questions with Dr. Daniel Chen, whose journey from patient to health advocate is inspiring and educational.

Dr. Daniel Chen is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He practices at Esperanza Health Center in North Philadelphia, providing primary care in both Spanish and English. Trained at Jefferson Medical College and Temple University Hospital, Dr. Chen connects his love for cooking to his practice, emphasizing a plant-based, nutritious, and culturally connected approach to food. As a second-generation Chinese-American and a survivor of cancer and a heart attack, he leads initiatives combining food, movement, and behavioral health to promote positive lifestyle changes and health justice. He serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and enjoys raising his two children plant-strong with his wife, Charlene, a physician.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Chen shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, practical tips on cooking plant-based meals, and insights on where to find specialized food like tofu. We also discuss the importance of avoiding food waste.

Tune in to learn how his personal experiences have influenced his professional mission and how you can apply these lessons to your own life.

Don’t miss out—listen now and get inspired to make positive changes!

Stay tuned for PART 2!

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Season 2 Notes is here! Here are my thoughts on what I thought about this past season, the COVID live series spin-off, what is NEW & UPCOMING for Season 3, and a new EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

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On this season-ending episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Margaux Alvarez about her personal journey before being a Crossfit Athlete and Competitor and a winemaker. Let's get behind the scenes of her slogan, "Work Hard, Wine Down."

With seven CrossFit Games appearances already under her belt as an individual competitor, Margaux Alvarez shifted her focus to the Team Competition in 2019, joining Invictus X and qualifying via the Granite Games. At 34, she has become one of the true ambassadors of the sport and a source of inspiration to countless athletes, both through her own performances and her passionate efforts as a coach, affiliate owner, and mentor.

Margaux spent much of her childhood in Montana, where she gained her love for almost any kind of athletic endeavor—from swimming and volleyball to ballet, horseback riding, and Taekwondo. She was turned on to CrossFit while working as a trainer in the Bay Area in 2011 and took to it immediately. Since then, Alvarez spent years on the CFHQ Seminar Staff, and in 2018, made headlines by winning the CrossFit South Regional at age 33. From her current home base in Las Vegas, she’s also found a successful second career as a winemaker.

Social Media Links:

IG @321gaux

Twitter @321gaux

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/321gaux/?eid=ARDT4GsUr-fvoOSwBh2kLvq9EeLdajrbADMPt72XKOy_AjLlNtXdhzQKYswyY44Mo0mFXp0I__thU5Q4

Facebook The GOAT Winery: https://www.facebook.com/thegoatwine/?eid=ARDvkJVgSJzYEa9U-QZ6Ybir-xhEHod0xSGg4JhdEJzifYqx6j53DLXvAqsFun18YkjhExw9cOcalKsf

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mca85/

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In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with the wonderful Agatha Achindu who is the Founder of Yummy Spoonfuls and we chat about what it means to eat REAL food and what we need to stock our kitchen and get ready to cook!

This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ourselves and how to self-reflect on our internal and external world.

Agatha Achindu is a wellness entrepreneur, speaker, and educator who specializes in helping American families thrive, by transforming the way they live and feed their children. As the founder of Yummy Spoonfuls, a line of fresh-frozen organic food for kids, she is devoted to making healthy food convenient and accessible for busy parents and families. A Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Wellness Coach, she furthers her mission by building a brand that amplifies her message of whole living for modern times.

A voice of authority in her field, Agatha has appeared in notable media outlets such as The Today Show, CNN, CBS, Forbes, Fortune, and People Magazine, and is a regular contributor to the Washington Post.  A sought after speaker, she is known for delivering passionate talks on a variety of topics, including organic food and farming, children’s health and nutrition, business development, women’s empowerment, and more. As a married mom of three, her wellness empire represents what it means to live a whole, full, and vibrant life that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.

Social Media Links:

Website: http://agathaachindu.com/

Yummy Spoonfuls: https://yummyspoonfuls.com/

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