Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta

In today's episode, we uncover the healing power of music as Kate Kunkel, a brain health expert, reveals her journey to an incredible mental health breakthrough by utilizing music's good influence on the human brain. Tune in to discover more about the probable causes of dementia and how to live a healthy lifestyle to lower your risk of having this debilitating disease. When it comes to D...

When the price of beef rises, 15-year-old Meryl Fury and her friend decide to stop eating meat to ease the financial burden on their families, not realizing the profound impact it will have on their own lives and the world around them.   In this episode, you will learn:   Meryl Fury's experience transitioning to a plant-based diet at age 15 and her challenges along the way  The importance of...

Today, we've chosen seven of this year's most popular episodes, where you'll learn more about diet, sleep, joining a support group, and building healthy relationships. Join us as we explore the realm of lifestyle medicine. Leave a comment and share it with anyone who could learn from it! Top 7 Episodes 154: Organic Plant-Based Foods For Natural Healing with Jarrod and Anita Roussel...

Discover how simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve our quality of life as Bill Daniels discusses how adopting an active lifestyle and a plant-based diet improved his heart condition. Stay tuned to learn how he started a local PlantPure Pod to help others make the exact change!  In this episode, you will learn:  Bill Daniels changed his life for the better after watching the documentar...

Whether you buy organic or commercially grown berries, it is essential to understand why we should consume them daily. Today, we'll discuss the health advantages of berries and how to buy them and incorporate them into your diet. Keep tuning in to learn more about the wonders of berries. In this episode, you will learn:  How to shop and store berries Organic vs. conventionally grown berries W...

After watching a PBS special on plant-based living, a health-conscious woman and her husband decide to give it a try against the advice of her physician father-in-law.  In this episode, you will learn:  The importance of plant-based foods for health  The difference between processed and whole foods  The benefits of exercise for health and weight loss About Amy Tasetano  Amy is the leader of two Po...

A group of podcasters comes together to help others learn how to create change and grow their online presence to make an impact in the world.   In this episode, you will learn:   How a young vegan turned bullying into a comeback story  The process of change (becoming aware, contemplating, adopting new behaviors, etc.)  Why you should join our August 27th, Create An Impact Online to grow your onlin...

Dr. Alyssa Vela, a health psychologist and assistant professor of surgery in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, is one of the speakers for the upcoming Lifestyle Medicine conference in Orlando, Florida.  In this episode, you will learn:  How stress from experiencing racism can influence how people interact with and experience the healthcare system  Why...

If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet but have no idea where to start, Maya will go through 5 apps that can help you get started on a whole food plant-based diet.  In this episode, you will learn:  The foods you should eat on a daily basis How to use an app to find recipes and facilitate grocery shopping How to eat healthily when you travel Other Episodes you&...

If you're looking for a way to improve your health and prevent or reverse diabetes, then this episode is for you. We'll go through the steps you need to take to make lifestyle choices that can improve your health and help you achieve your goals.  In this episode you will learn: The prevalence of diabetes and its exponential spread around the world Long-term complications of having diabet...

The Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast with Maya Acosta uncovers the simple, everyday choices that improve our quality of life by exploring the cost, nutrition, and sustainability of a plant-based diet. In this episode, you will learn the following: The cost of eating healthy foods - Is it the number one reason people don't eat plant-based foods?  The nutritional value of plant-based foods v...

Valerie Acosta is the Executive Director of Healthy City in Midland, Texas. She is passionate about helping others improve their quality of life through simple lifestyle choices. In 2016, a group of doctors in Midland, Texas saw a need for change in the way their patients were being treated. They knew medication was not the only answer to tackling health problems and started the Lifestyle Medicine...

Quality health begins with the decisions we make every day, and those decisions shape who we are. Join us on this fantastic episode as we discuss the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and the various knowledge-based practices and conferences that allow us to improve our well-being. Stay tuned for additional information! Key takeaways to listen for Understanding the purpose of the 6 pillars of life...

Act now to help enable others to make sound decisions about modifying their diets and conserving the environment. Join us today as Beth Love raises awareness about preserving the environment by sustainably modifying our food. Tune in to learn more about ways you can help reduce climate change and other environmental catastrophes. Key takeaways to listen for The potential effect of animal consumpti...

Rediscover your passion and choose what will revitalize your whole wellness. Dive into this episode to learn how the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine can help you ensure long-term health and wellness. Take action and sign up now for more behavioral lifestyle medicine tools and resources for clinical encounters! Key takeaways to listen for Kellyn Foundation: Updates, mission, and strategy How impo...

No matter how much trauma or pain you've endured, there are numerous ways and reasons for you to feel more alive and optimistic. Marina Yanay-Triner joins us today to share the tools that can help you manage all of your emotions and regulate your nervous system. Stay tuned and start to live the life you are proud of! Key takeaways to listen for How your body reacts to big T and small T trauma...

Food habits are one of the most complicated parts of human behavior since they are influenced by a wide range of factors. Today, Danielle Dinkelman highlights how these factors influence our eating patterns and the powerful coaching method she uses to restore the nutritional state of our bodies through long-term health and wellness. Dive into this episode and live the life you want! Key takeaways...

When establishing a mission, begin comprehending the core of everything you do. Today's guest, Kerry Song, reveals how her quest to cultivate a better world led her to establish sustainable and robust clean meals that positively impact overall health and the environment. Listen closely and begin recalibrating your consumption behaviors to cause more good than harm! Key takeaways to listen for...

Today, Lindsey Welter joins us to talk about how she trains others to become marathoners and tri-athletes. Listen in as she talks about her own plant-based lifestyle.  Key takeaways to listen for How one can thrive on a plant-based lifestyle How she works with clients remotely You can get started on being more physically active About Lindsey Welter Lindsey Welter is a Triathlon and Running Coach,...

Today, Shane Sterling discusses the impact of a raw vegan diet and how it might enhance our digestive health and lessen inflammation in our bodies. Take your health and vitality to the next level by listening to this episode packed with interesting value! Key takeaways to listen for Effects of denatured foods on our body and the benefits of a raw vegan diet Juice fasting: What it is, what are the...

Are you eager to share your knowledge and make a difference in your community? Check out this episode to learn about how we launched this podcast and the benefits it provides to our listeners and community. So hold on tight, and let us celebrate the milestone of educating people about healthy lifestyles! Key takeaways to listen for Why should you start your own podcasting journey? What to expect i...

Have you discovered your deepest passions & values as a vegan? Laura Nadia Athmejvar joins us in this episode to discuss how she supports vegans by offering breathwork, meditation, and journaling.  Key takeaways to listen for The stress of "over witnessing" from watching documentaries  Self-care for vegans The Vegan Dharma Podcast is designed to raise the spiritual level The importan...

Culinary medicine urges patients to eat more healthy and nourishing foods to improve their health. Dr. Evelisse Capó joins us in this episode to discuss this treatment profession, how to mix traditional heritage foods with plant-based cooking, and how to properly encourage family members to embrace the diet for maximum health. Key takeaways to listen for How does food affect your health more than...

If you want to learn evidence-based techniques to help you rebalance your physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual elements of life, this episode is for you. Join us as Dr. Melissa Kerr explains how lifestyle medicine and integrative health may help you restore yourself from burnout and fatigue. Keep listening to be well! Key takeaways to listen for  How acupressure works and its benefits...

Join Maya Acosta, the host of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast in this BONUS episode as she speaks to her listeners at the Tulsa VegFest. This was a one-day event where she had a booth, did giveaways, spoke to the public, and conducted short interviews.  Key takeaways to listen for Learn why some people switched to a plant-based diet Hear how some individuals have improved their health as a...