Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta

In this episode, Ruth Carter shares the inspiration behind transitioning to plant-based nutrition and how justified choices can bring a significant holistic change in your life. Don’t miss this one to learn the importance of moving more and eating better in improving your health.  Key takeaways to listen for Benefits of plant-based diets in athletic performance  The negative impact of high estroge...

When running a community group, it is essential to balance your life and work while accomplishing critical outcomes. Listen in as Mark Struczewski, “Mr. Productivity” will share tips and techniques to avoid being overwhelmed, stay focused on your tasks and diet plan, and gain more confidence and clarity to keep your life productive and healthy.  Key takeaways to listen for How to plan your time on...

Don’t miss this episode as we invited Sally back to the show to interview Maya Acosta, PAC co-member and a Pod co-leader. Stay tuned to know more about the enormous impacts of plant-based nutrition on Maya and her family, as well as the healing power of lifestyle medicine. Key takeaways to listen for Why should you adopt a plant-based diet? Impacts of educating your family about plant-based nutrit...

Raising awareness about a plant-based lifestyle is not easy but having a strong support system from your community makes a big difference. Listen to another incredible episode with Sally Lipsky as she talks about how she survived cancer by educating herself on how to live healthier, her mission to cascade her plant-based knowledge to people, and the keys to strengthening a sense of community. Key...

Food culture nourishes our body and soul, but how does it impact our health? In today’s topic, we have Nivi Jaswal joining us to share how our culture shapes the way we eat and food choices. Stay connected to learn how these factors contribute to our overall health and wellness. Key takeaways to listen for Plant Pure Community: Role, core values, and mission  What is “greenwashing” and how to avoi...

Change is never easy, but it is always possible if you have a support system in place. Don’t miss this episode as Harriett Emerson highlights the initial actions to rekindle pod communities during the global pandemic and simple ways to promote a healthy diet and a sustainable lifestyle. Key takeaways to listen for 3 Benefits of embracing a plant-based lifestyle How to promote a successful plant-ba...

Every aspect of food production and consumption affects the environment, but what can we do as individuals to mitigate global risk? Don't miss this episode as Beth Love shares how to inspire the community to adopt plant-rich diets and organize online events to raise awareness to sustain all life on Earth.  Key takeaways to listen for How to develop a positive relationship with your diet The p...

We've been in a bubble of a rigid system that's not beneficial to anyone who aspires to live a more meaningful, creative, and soul-making life. Join us and discover the impacts of this system as Jacque Salomon reveals the inequality of access to food and nutrition and the relationship of holistic health to feminine principles. Key takeaways to listen for Raising plant-based nutrition awa...

Dive into this episode as Lianna Levine Reisner discusses the role of being a pod leader in a plant-based community, ways to motivate and empower individuals about creating holistic wellness, and the importance of a nutritious-rich diet in disease prevention and healing. Key takeaways to listen for Impacts of a plant-based diet on yourself and your family Strategies for increasing community awaren...

When you embrace and incorporate healthy lifestyle ideas, you must ensure that you’re committed to them. Join us in this episode as Michelle Tree shares the fundamental root of a plant-based concept, highlights the effects and challenges in our health, and the impactful benefits of engaging with others to maintain good health. Key takeaways to listen for PAC sub-communities: Definition, purpose, r...

Have you been looking for a way to get rid of anxiety, worrying, and stress but don't know where to start and how to go deeper? Listen in as Dr. Rashmi Schramm shares her expertise in helping others cultivate greater awareness, consciousness, and improved quality of life through yoga and meditation.  Key takeaways to listen for The impact of cross-cultural food practices on human health and n...

Dive into this episode as I share some exciting news about rebranding my show, how I can give more value to you, as my audience, and what to expect while waiting for the development to complete.  Key takeaways to listen for How podcasting raise awareness and create social impact Activities protecting your mental health during a pandemic Why should you outsource podcast production? What to expect w...

In this episode, you will learn why you need to be at the lifestyle medicine conference that is happening in November. We are joined by American College of Lifestyle Medicine Dr. Cate Collings and by Dr. Meagan Grega who tell us which topics will be covered at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference. Topics such as Women's Health, Mental Health, Pediatric Health, Sleep Hygiene as well as putting li...

Meet Dennis Jones of Course Correction. After leaving the US Marines, Dennis’ health began to decline. His weight jumped to nearly 350 pounds, he developed high blood pressure and became diabetic. Despite becoming vegetarian and losing weight for about a year, the lack of structure and guidance led him back to his old ways. A few years later, he nearly suffered a heart attack and was told he neede...

Today Michelle and I will be cooking cheesy jalapeno poppers.  For this you will need:  12 to 14 jalapeno peppers that are half, seeded and the ribs will be removed One and a half cups of chickpeas, drained and rinsed One 15 ounce package of the extra firm tofu 3 TBSP of apple cider vinegar 3 garlic cloves two tablespoons of white miso paste 1 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika 2 tsp of onion powder 1/2 cu...

Friends, I am broadcasting from my home studio using new equipment. My goal is to offer you a cleaner audio experience for you and for our guests.  In this episode, I mention a few things that are coming up. The best way to stay informed is to join our newsletter. As a thank you for joining our newsletter, we will provide you with our "Podcast Guest" Guide which gives you insight into ou...

Welcome to episode 129 My guest is here to pull back the curtain on diet culture. We all need to understand how the idea of dieting has been planted throughout our lives. We can also see diet culture in the plant-based community. Danielle Dinkelman loves helping women turn their health around so they can fully show up for themselves, their families, and their communities. She is a mother of four,...

Meet Dr. Scott Glassman. He is a PsyD is an author, psychologist, educator, and happiness expert. His innovative 7-week program A Happier You ® has been featured on Sirius XM, NPR, 10NBC, and CBS News. We have many ways to live optimally. A Happier You® is a seven-week program to increase joy and meaning in life. It combines a unique group of these pathways into a set of daily practices. They incl...

Let’s talk about Laughter Yoga. Alik and Lauren Colbert founded Laughing Lovebugs with a mission to cultivate joy and inspire connection in the lives of others through Laughter Yoga. As Certified Laughter Leaders, they lead Laughter Yoga sessions and programs for individuals of all ages, from children to seniors. They are passionate about empowering, inspiring, and enlightening others, and are ded...

Friends thank you for listening to our podcast and welcome new listeners!!Our new puppy Papi Chulo has kept us very busy. But no worries, we are back on track. You can follow Papi on his Instagram page: @papi_the_minpinMaya has just completed a series of interviews for Plant Pure Communities' Pod Advisory Committee PAC Interviews: https://plantpurecommunities.org/pac/Links for us:Walk with a...

Dr. Michelle Thompson-Olson is a triple-board certified physician: Integrative, Lifestyle, and Osteopathic Family Medicine. She specializes in treating the root cause of health problems, not just the symptoms  Currently, Dr. Thompson is employed by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and has a full-time integrative family medicine practice. Her specialty is reversing disease through diet,...

Melyssa considers herself a multi-passionate, purpose-driven professional dedicated to promoting the health of mind, body, and heart through therapeutic lifestyle changes. She has personally experienced and witnessed the transformational results of her clients using lifestyle medicine in her roles as both a fitness and mental health professional. Melyssa has over a decade of experience with behavi...

Peter Goldstein is on a mission to figure out how we can ignite curiosity in our friends and loved ones about the benefits of consuming a plant-based diet. In this episode, we talk about the mastermind group that he has created to find solutions as to how we can effectively spread the message about the plant-based lifestyle. His main initiatives are focused on supporting the Grassroots Ambassadors...

La Dra. Maria Colon-Gonzalez es médico certificado por la junta en Medicina Familiar y Diplomada del Colegio Americano de Medicina del Estilo de Vida. Como “ex-diabética”, la Dra. Colon conoce el poder del estilo de vida como receta para revertir la enfermedad. Completó una capacitación adicional en nutrición basada en plantas y yoga informado sobre traumas. Brinda atención integral y holística a...

Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez obtained her medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico Science Medical Campus. She then joined Penn State to complete her residency in Family & Community Medicine. While at Penn State, she traveled abroad to gain experience in Global Medicine. This sparked a passion in Dr. Colon and she decided to complete a fellowship at Brown University in Faculty Development f...