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Ep 108: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr. Jen Mann, a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in hormones, gut health, and autoimmune conditions.  Dr Mann is also the founder of Nova Wellness—a holistic clinic in the Bay Area focused on root-cause medicine, helping clients experience health as joyful, nourishing, and pleasurable.    #EatBetterFoodToday #Longevity #Health #Inflamation #RootCause...

Ep 107: On this episode we are grateful to have Greg Christian. Greg Christian, a Chicago-based chef, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Greg's work has quietly shaped the sustainable food movement in schools for more than four decades. Greg is the founder of Beyond Green Partners, as well as the non-profit Sustainable Food Institute of America (SFIA), where he has helped define what sustainability...

Ep 106: On this episode we are grateful to have Dana Diprima.  Dana is the founder of the For Farmers Movement, a dedicated advocate for small farmers, and the host of the One Bite is Everything podcast on Heritage Radio Network. She believes that food is more than just what's on our plates—it's a powerful force shaping our health, communities, environment, and economy and that small local farmers...

Ep 105. On this episode we are grateful to have Chris Locke. English by birth, Chris Locke has honed his culinary skills and knowledge internationally through the UK, Australia and France and Central America. Now currently in Mexico City at Michelin Green restaurant Baldio, Chris has a passion for using locally sourced ingredients, showcasing the best of Mexico's bounty bringing honest and challen...

Ep.104. On this episode we are grateful to again have Julie Ruelle, who also appeared on Episode 91.  Julie is a in Registered Dietitian who began working in corporate wellness, conducting individual and group online and in-person coaching sessions.  She went on to manage teams of RD's and in later roles built out and managed nutrition coaching programs.  For the last 12 years she has worked for h...

Ep 103. Part Two. On this episode we are grateful to have Clancy Harrison.  Clancy is the founder of Food Dignity®, an organization that empowers farmers, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to lead the change in transforming food systems. With nearly 30 years of hands-on service alongside the people who have directly experienced food injustices, Clancy brings an unmatched depth of e...

Ep 102. Part One. On this episode we are grateful to have Clancy Harrison.  Clancy is the founder of Food Dignity®, an organization that empowers farmers, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to lead the change in transforming food systems. With nearly 30 years of hands-on service alongside the people who have directly experienced food injustices, Clancy brings an unmatched depth of e...

One Hundred and One.  Today's episode was recorded and filmed onsite at Grafton on a beautiful Fall sunny day in their garden.  This is Part Two of my 100 th Episode, released on a cold winter day.  During my visit, I talked with inmates and leaders at the Grafton Correctional Institute, where Hope is provided daily.  In 2024, the garden grew and distributed 23,000 pounds of produce. This 100 th E...

Ep 100. Today's episode was recorded and filmed onsite at Grafton on a beautiful Fall sunny day in their garden.  I wanted this to be my 100 th episode so I waited until a snowy winter day to share.  During my visit, I talked with inmates and leaders at the Grafton Correctional Institute, where Hope is provided daily.  In 2024, the garden grew and distributed 23,000 pounds of produce. This 100 th...

Ep 99: On this episode we are grateful to have Lisa Parda. Lisa is the Owner of RealtyScape Brokerage and co-host of Lisa and Robyn on the Mic, a live weekly radio show. Food has become Lisa's latest way of exploring connection. Her new cookbook, My Love Language Is Food, isn't about flawless recipes — it's about survival, joy, and the small rituals that keep people going. Lisa draws from her own...

Ep 98: On this episode we are grateful to have Marion Nestle. Marion is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also a Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She earned a Ph. D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in...

Ep 97: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr. Aaron Hartman. Dr. Hartman is a distinguished medical professional with a deep dedication to integrative and functional medicine. Over the years, Dr. Hartman has accumulated numerous certifications, including a Fellowship from the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2006, board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine in 2015, Certi...

Ep 96: On this episode we are grateful to have Chef Mark Reinfeld. Mark is an award-winning chef and authority on plant-based cuisine, and is the founding chef of the Vegan Fusion Culinary Academy. Mark has traveled the world and had over 25 years of experience preparing and teaching creative vegan and raw cuisine. He has written eight acclaimed books, and in 2017, he was inducted into the Vegetar...

Ep 95: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr Aimee Duffy. Dr Duffy, is the Founder and Medical Director of Carolina Integrative Medicine and Clemson IV bar in Clemson, SC. She is a Functional and Integrative Medical Physician, Lifestyle Mentor and Coach for medical providers seeking to learn more about they can optimize the health of their patients and clients. She is the #1 Best selling auth...

Ep 94. On this episode we are grateful to have Dr David Bilstrom. Dr. Bilstrom is quadruple board certified in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Medical Acupuncture. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr....

Ep 93: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr Garrett Smith. Dr. Smith, also known as the Nutrition Detective, is the world's leading expert on vitamin A toxicity and detoxification, along with the Toxic Bile Paradigm. Dr. Smith specializes in applying science, logic, and practical approaches to topics like detoxification and nutrition, while making challenging concepts understandable for the...

Ep 92: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr. Pavi Kundhal. Dr. Kundhal is a general surgeon, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and the author of Shift Your Mind to Shift Your Weight. He is passionate about helping people uncover the mindset shifts needed for lasting weight loss. He focuses on Holisitic and Evidence-based methods. Dr Kundhal completed both medical school...

Ep.91. On this episode we are grateful to have Julie Ruelle. Julie is a in Registered Dietitian who began working in corporate wellness, conducting individual and group online and in-person coaching sessions. She went on to manage teams of RD's and in later roles built out and managed nutrition coaching programs. For the last 12 years she has worked for health focused CPG companies, combining nutr...

Ep 90. On this episode we are grateful to have Heidi Herman. Her Mantra, Keep Moving, Keep Doing, Keep Living. That's how she's learned to live her life. During her 30 years as a telecommunication consultant, writing was an intricate part of every day. In 2017, she co-authored a cookbook, "Homestyle Icelandic Cooking for American Kitchens" with her mother, which won a US category in The Gourmand W...

Ep 89. On this episode we are grateful to have Kevin Pallaoro, CEO of Teton Waters Ranch, a leading provider of natural and organic grass-fed beef. With more than 20 years of experience in the global food industry, Kevin brings a unique blend of financial acumen, operational leadership, and a deep personal connection to agriculture. Teton Waters Ranch prioritizes soil health, animal welfare, and e...

Ep. 88: On this episode we are grateful to have Elizabeth Bruckner. Elizabeth is the author of The Homesteader Mindset; a book she says will transform the way you view self-sufficiency and give you the tools and practical tips needed for a more meaningful life. Elizabeth's book has quickly become a must-read for every person who dreams of creating sustainable living through traditional skills and...

Ep.87: On this episode we are grateful to have Scott Fulton. Scott works with mission-driven organizations — from financial firms and senior living leaders to healthcare systems and corporate innovators — to equip their executives with a strategic health advantage. Scott is an educator, advisor, and author, translating cutting-edge science into actionable strategy, helping organizations and Indivi...

On this episode we are grateful to have Bernie Youngblood.  Bernie started in finance, but would soon pivot to sales and marketing - a tour that would include a series of entrepreneurial ventures. He's launched national marketing programs, executed corporate spin-offs, built boot-strap start-ups, and kick-started an international distribution organization. And Bernie's worked with the Fortune 500...

On this episode we are grateful to have Greg Peterson.  Greg is a writer, teacher, and lecturer on many aspects of sustainability, green living, and permaculture. Greg's passion is to present the concepts of green so that average person can conceptualize and implement sustainability concepts into their own lives. He is a contributing writer for Phoenix Magazine and for Edible Phoenix.   #eatbetter...

On this episode we are grateful to have Daniel Tausan. Daniel has Bachelor and Graduate degree focused on Biology from the University of British Columbia.  Daniel spent his early 20s with the Canadian National Waterpolo Team and coached the next generation for the youth for the Pan-American games and World Championships. He has launched Timeline Sciences to put "you" on the timeline aligned with y...