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In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have an open discussion with my friend Kate about sustainability, carbon footprints and what we can each do NOW to help our earth heal.   About featured guest: Kate has been working in the sustainability field for about six years. During this time, Kate helped Virginia Mason Memorial implement their EnvrioMason Sustainability Program covering initiatives a...

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In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Rohini Bajekal who is so passionate about helping people transition to a plant-based diet. Although she works with plant-based eaters of all levels, she loves helping and supporting those at the beginning of their journey because she knows exactly what it feels like and where she struggled the most.    About featured guest: Rohini Bajekal is a pl...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a really fun conversation with this husband and wife team, Adam and Shoshana Chaim, The Plant Trainers! I think you’ll love this episode!    About featured guest: 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...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Vonlanthen and I have a very in-depth conversation about food, gut bacteria and a healthy GI system. Dr. V is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about pediatric gastroenterology and is able to disseminate much helpful information in this episode.   About featured guest: Dr Maryelle Vonlanthen is a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist in Li...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Dr. Nitu Bajekal, an OB/Gyn in London. We have a delightful conversation about diet, periods, PCOS and healthcare bias and we get a glimpse of what an amazing physician and healer she is.   About featured guest: Dr. Nitu Bajekal, MD FRCOG Dip IBLM is a Senior Consultant ObGyn niv the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience. She is a Fellow o...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a conversation with dentist Dr. Michelle Yanover. She is clearly passionate about using what clues she finds in the mouth to understand each patient holistically.  I learned so much for her knowledge and expertise and I know that you will too! About featured guest: Dr. Michelle Yanover is the founder and creator of Fuel MY Smile, an online Instagram c...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Thangudu tells us her story and why she practices in a way that approaches the whole person and the root cause of their condition. We discuss her approach to diabetes and the amazing reversals that she has had the privilege of witnessing. What she has to say is incredible and so inspiring. Physicians like Dr. Thangudu give me so much hope! About featured...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Cyrus Khambatta and I have an information-packed conversation about diabetes. Listening to this episode may completely change the way you think about diabetes. About featured guest: Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH, are the cofounders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plan...

About featured guest: Dr. Shainna Ali is a mental health clinician, educator, and advocate who is dedicated to highlighting the important role of mental health in fostering happiness, fulfillment, and overall wellness. She is the author of  The Self-Love Workbook  and  The Self-Love Workbook for Teens.  Dr. Shainna is the Integrated Counseling Solutions, a counseling and consulting practice in Cen...

In this episode, I have a candid conversation with Cara Cifelli of Cara’s Kitchen where we discuss her history with eating disorders, body image and the work that she does now to help other women develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. About featured guest: Cara Carin Cifelli is a Certified Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, chef, author, podcast host, and avocado toast lover....

In this episode, I interview Dr. Neal Barnard about his new book and what diet and lifestyle changes we can make to balance our hormones. About featured guest: Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.     Dr. Barnard has led numerous resea...

In this second episode on the topic of allergies, I interview Dr. Manisha Relan who is a board-certified pediatric allergist and immunologist. Dr. Relan eats a plant-based diet and I wanted to know her perspective on food introduction for vegan and plant-based children. We have a very interesting discussion and I learned a lot! About featured guest: Dr. Manisha Relan is a pediatric allergist and c...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I speak with Dr. David Stukus who is a pediatric allergist and we cover all the basics that you need to know about allergies. About featured guest: David R. Stukus, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr....

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a high-yield, information-packed conversation with Dr. Jackie Busse, a fellow board-certified and plant-based pediatrician. She is SMART and knows her stuff. It is just WOW! You will be blown away by how much great information is in this episode. I can’t wait for you to dive in!!! About featured guest: Dr. Jackie Busse is a board certified pediatricia...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have an interesting and inspirational conversation with Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch and we get to know her a little better.  About featured guest: After concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the  2012 London Olympic Games , eight US national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record,  Dots...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I converse with Marzia Prince and Jacque Tarlton, also known as The PlantChics. They each have amazing stories to share and lots of passion to spread.    About featured guests: Jacque Tarlton, Certified Wellcoach® & Wellness Advocate, is passionate about improving health through fabulous, fun, and scientifically proven lifestyle changes. She earned her B...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a conversation with a wise and experienced plant-based pediatric RN, Heidi Masanga. Heidi is an amazing resource for plant-based mama and has created some very practical and helpful resources on her website and social media channels. If you are raising plant-based kids, this episode is for YOU! Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and po...

2020 is only a couple of weeks away! Have you started thinking about goals, resolutions or accomplishments you want to pursue at the start of the next decade? In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss the difference between goal setting and setting intentions for the new year. Intentions are like a compass that point you in the right direction with alignment and authenticity. It guides you...

If there was something that could bring you joy, wellbeing, improved health, improved sleep and better social connections would you do it? What if it only took a few minutes per day? In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk all about gratitude: what it is, why it benefits us and different ways to create a gratitude practice. What I learned about gratitude is that it is more complicated than...

I hope that you had a fabulous Thanksgiving and are feeling happy and satisfied! This week, I give you an inside look at my book if you have not already purchased it or received it! If you have already started reading it, I hope that you will leave a review on amazon! You can do that now via this link . In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I read the introduction to my book, A Parent’s Guide to...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk about recently getting the flu, what factors are involved in catching a respiratory infection and what we can actually do to decrease our risk of getting sick.   What I discuss in this episode: Factors involved in catching a respiratory infection: Exposure Your antibodies External factors that affect your physiology - stress, sleep, exercise, diet, mi...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a super fun and empowering conversation with plant-based dietician and co-founder of Plant Based Juniors, Alex Caspero. She is super passionate, compassionate and supportive and I know she will help reassure many parents with this episode.  Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not mea...

Last week I talked all about WHY we should eat more whole plant foods. In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Pamela tells us HOW we can integrate more plant foods into our diet. Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating,...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I lay out the reasons why eating WHOLE PLANT FOODS benefits the human body and why you may want to consider increasing your intake of these foods. Disclaimer:  The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eatin...