Food Heals

Diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances are just a few of the conditions that today's guest treats with whole foods and a holistic approach. Risa Groux, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach who works with professional athletes, adults, and kids and was featured on the Biggest Loser Season Four. Risa firmly believes that the body ca...

Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist, Authentic Dating Strategist and Image Expert. With vast knowledge and experience as a therapist, certified style coach, dating coach, and matchmaker, she has helped people find lasting love and connection, attract success and build valuable relationships using her unique "confidence makeover" process. Using an outside-in approach, Kimmy implements targeted...

Have you ever tasted something so good, so fresh that you can never go back to your old ways of eating? That's how I feel about olive oil. And today, I'm excited to share this culinary revelation with you for just $1. But let me take you back to where it all began. The first time I went to Italy, I experienced fresh olive oil for the first time. It wasn't that I had never tasted olive oil before i...

Weed killers like Roundup are literally killing us by poisoning our farmers and our food supply and the same company that makes the poison makes the cure. (I'll take things that make you go hmm for 500, Alex!) Luckily the filmmakers behind the new documentary Common Ground are exposing it all and you can watch it live on Earth Day April 22nd. By fusing journalistic exposure with deeply personal st...

Media, commercials, medspas and advertisements would have us believe that we need the latest facials, skincare, botox, filler and skin tightening lasers to anti-age ourselves and while I am no stranger to a facial, I would argue that anti-aging starts from within and that we have a lot more control over the cellular age of our bodies and our abilities to live longer stronger lives than we think we...

In Part 2 of our series with JJ Flizanes, we delve deeper into the transformative process of Core Wound Mapping. Building upon the foundation laid in Part 1, we embark on a vulnerable journey of self-discovery and healing. Guided by JJ, I open up about my personal experiences and explore the core wounds that have shaped my life. Together, we navigate through layers of emotions and memories, uncove...

Have you heard of neuroplasticity? In simple terms, it's the brain's ability to change and adapt due to experience. In more complex terms, it's the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. These changes range from individual neuron pathways making new connections to systematic adjustments like cortical remapping or neural oscillation. What it means for u...

What if there was an evidenced-based, food-as-medicine protocol for kick-starting weight-loss and keeping it off permanently? That's what my guest, Dr. Neal Barnard is back on the show to discuss! To remind you, Dr. Barnard is President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and was featured in Forks Over Knives, What The Health, Plant Pure Nation, Supersize Me, and many more incredi...

How can we apply the principles of the Law of Attraction to enhance our health, wealth, and overall happiness? What practical steps can each of us take to align ourselves with our desired outcomes, regardless of our current circumstances? Are there specific techniques or exercises that we can incorporate into our daily lives to strengthen our ability to manifest our dreams? These questions and mor...

What if there were a set of principles that anyone, irrespective of their background or present predicament, could use to achieve optimal health, wealth, and happiness? Today's guest, P.J Papi Dinuzzo is here to share with us how to do just that. In his new book, Manifest Anything You Can Imagine: How to Use the Law of Attraction to Achieve the Health, Wealth, and Happiness of Your Dreams, best-se...

What if I told you that your DNA holds the secret to your longevity? That knowing the truth about your genomics could be the missing key to unlocking your true health potential? What if there were a system to decode your DNA, uncovering your perfect diet, exercise plan, and healthy lifestyle designed just for you, with clinically proven results? This revolutionary genomic technology is practiced b...

Today it's time for another edition of the Food Heals book Club. It's been awhile since have done one of these so to remind you this is where I read chapters from my book, Food Heals: Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Stories to Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your Health. And if you haven't read the book, it's like an anthology of Food Heals stories similar to Chicken Soup For The Soul. I put to...

If you're surprised and frustrated by high prices at the grocery store, you are not alone. National data shows that grocery shopping and dining out are more expensive than ever. The latest data from the Agriculture Department shows consumers spent 11.3% of their disposable income on food in 2022. This means that Americans are currently spending more on food than they have in over 30 years. I'm cer...

Megan Lyons is a sought-after health & wellness expert who is deeply passionate about inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest. Megan is a Harvard graduate, MBA, and former management consultant who left the business world to follow her passion for wellness by opening The Lyons' Share Wellness in 2014. Since then, she's earned a Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition, become Double Bo...

Do you ever wonder why diets work at first and you fall off track? What is the key to consistency? When you're fed up with asking "How do I resist food temptations?" and are ready to discover "How do I become the person who is no longer tempted by food?"– Aki Shapiro is here to help. (And hint: it's not about willpower or the food). Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic...

What is fascia and why is it an essential tool to help your body heal itself? Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. My guest today, Anna Rahe, shares her personal journey to overcoming ch...

Are you tired of shaming yourself every time you look in the mirror? Sick of turning to the fridge for comfort food when you know it's going to perpetuate your negativity around your body but you are too exhausted to figure out how to stop? Do you feel stuck and not sure how to get out of this endless food and shame cycle? Then today's episode is for you. Today I will cover how to drop the body sh...

Welcome to the final episode of our New Year's series! We've had an incredible journey so far, exploring topics like "The Truth About 'The Secret'" with Jason Wrobel, discovering "How Guided Meditation Helps You Trust Your Intuition" with Katie Krimitsos, and learning "How To Reach Your Goal in 100 Days" with John Lee Dumas. Today, we're wrapping up with three more inspiring stories to help you ac...

What do you want to create this year? How will you make 2024 the best year yet? What steps can you take today that will lead to a better tomorrow? Asking myself these very questions inspired me to go back and listen to some of our favorite stories from Food Heals. I put together a collection of incredible stories to inspire you to create the life you want and reach your goals in 2024. This is Part...

What are your goals for 2024? What do you truly want to change in your life to experience the life of your effing dreams? Asking myself these very questions inspired me to go back and listen to some of our favorite stories from Food Heals. I put together a collection of incredible stories to inspire you to create the life you want and reach your goals in 2024. So, introducing the New Year Series w...

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! I hope you're enjoying some time with the people you love. It's a time for family, fun festivities, cooking, baking, and gift-giving. But it's also a time that can bring up a list of traumas to the surface, challenge us, and remind us of those we have lost who aren't with us to celebrate. And it can give us pause for self-reflection: What do we want to bring in...

What are aminos, and why are they vitally important for plant-based dieters? How does building muscle help us age in reverse? What are Kion aminos, and why are they essential to our health? These questions and more are answered by CEO of Kion, Angelo Keely, on today's episode of Food Heals. Angelo Keely was born in Austin, Texas, and raised there on a foundation of organic, mostly vegetarian whole...

How might psychedelics, also known as plant medicine, revolutionize our approach to mental health by offering swift healing for lifelong trauma and PTSD for people in traumatic jobs such as police officers without the need for prolonged traditional therapy? What are the legal ramifications of growing and consuming plant medicine? Asking questions like these is what led to this three part series on...

Despite their controversial reputation, psychedelics are being widely used by doctors, shamans, retreat leaders, and more across the world to treat trauma and PTSD. Whether it's Psilocybin, Ayahuasca, or another form of plant medicine, rapid healing can occur when using these medicinal plants. So, how do we learn to unlock the rapid healing power of these psychedelics? Imagine addressing lifelong...

Whether it's Psilocybin, Ayahuasca, MDMA, or even LSD, Psychedelics have been given a bad name over the years, but what is the truth about these demonized drugs? Do they fit the drug category or do they fit the plant medicine category? What if we could unlock their healing power in a matter of minutes, addressing lifelong trauma and PTSD without years of therapy? These questions are what inspired...