I Choose Health Podcast

What happens when you're faced with the unthinkable — losing your sight — and instead of giving up, you turn inward and rise? In this powerful episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Wisniewski shares how she faced over 30 surgeries and progressive vision loss, only to discover that the body holds the wisdom to heal. As an embodied leadership coach and somatic movement therapist,...

In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie is joined by Coach Bryant Reed —Army veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, published author, and top fitness coach—who breaks down the mindset that turns adversity into strength. From overcoming homelessness to running 100-mile races while battling kidney disease, Coach Reed shares how to outwork your doubts, simplify your goals, and s...

👉 https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthStruggling with your health journey—mentally, emotionally, or physically? 🧠 Therapy can help. Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to: https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth Struggling to build a workout routine that sticks? Wondering how to shift your mindset around fitness and food? In this powerful c...

👉 https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthStruggling with your health journey—mentally, emotionally, or physically? 🧠 Therapy can help. Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth. Addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling—it impacts the entire family. In this powerful conversation, interventionist a...

Struggling with your health—mentally, emotionally, or physically? Therapy can help. 🧠 Start your healing journey with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month : 👉 https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth Can radical lifestyle changes truly reverse a terminal cancer diagnosis? In this deeply inspiring episode, nurse practitioner and metabolic health coach Nancy Stark shares how she he...

🧠 Struggling with anxiety, depression, or isolation? You're not alone. This powerful episode of I Choose Health dives deep into men’s mental health , suicidal thoughts , and the healing journey that follows. Host Stefan Lessie shares a raw story of losing a friend to suicide—and how that pain nearly took him down too. But healing is possible, and this conversation proves it. Joined by returni...

In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast , Adam Sud opens up about his journey through addiction, the turning point that led him to choose life, and how family, therapy, and nutrition played a critical role in his healing. We explore: 🧠 The mental health crisis behind addiction 🥦 The impact of high-fiber, plant-based diets on recovery 🧬 The science behind The INFINITE Study 🧘🏽‍♂️ How re...

Need someone to talk to? Try therapy with BetterHelp—anytime, anywhere.🧠 Get 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthYour mental health matters. 🎤 In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie interviews actor, rapper, comedian, and filmmaker Ace Anderson to explore the powerful intersection of comedy and veganism. 🌱🎭Together, they unpack how humor ca...

🎙️ Episode Title: "Healing Through Faith, Family & Holistic Health | Renie Roberts Holland's Cancer Journey" 📝 Episode Description: In this deeply moving episode of the I Choose Health Podcast , host Stefan Lessie sits down with Renie Roberts Holland to uncover her transformative journey through a cancer diagnosis and the healing path that followed. Renie shares powerful reflections on the st...

🧠 Struggling with mental health or seeking community-centered healing? Try therapy with BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month:👉 https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth In this powerful episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie sits down with Tamara Nelson—yoga teacher and licensed mental health counselor—to explore racial equity in the yoga world, representation in wellne...

In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie and Lena James discuss the transformative journey of health and fitness. They explore the importance of baby steps in making lifestyle changes, the impact of environment on health choices, and the role of accountability in fitness. The conversation delves into the societal barriers that affect health, the significance of self-love,...

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Fred Luskin, director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, discusses the profound impact of forgiveness on emotional and physical health. He shares powerful stories of individuals who have achieved radical forgiveness in the face of unimaginable trauma, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond resentment for personal healing. The discussion explores the co...

This conversation delves into the critical issues surrounding Black maternal health, highlighting the systemic challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy and childbirth. Nicole Potts, a doula and mental health counselor, shares her insights on the importance of support systems, the role of doulas, and the impact of systemic racism in healthcare. The discussion emphasizes the need for cultura...

In this episode of the I Choose Health podcast, host Stefan Lessie speaks with Catherine Delheimer about her journey through alcoholism, motherhood, and recovery. Catherine shares her experiences growing up, the influence of her childhood environment on her drinking habits, and the challenges she faced during her college years. After becoming a mother, she struggled with relapse but eventually fou...

Join us as we sit down with Andre Zemnovitsch, a personal trainer, author and friend who shares his inspiring journey from overcoming substance abuse to empowering others. Discover how he integrates a holistic approach, blending various techniques including breathwork and meditation, to guide his clients towards a transformative experience.

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Fitness trainer, author and producer of the hit TV show Fit to Fat to Fit Drew Manning joins us to discuss how empathy works in the world of fitness to help people achieve their goals.

Whole Food Plant-Based Recomp Coach and host of the Fit Vegan Podcast Maxime Sigouin joins us on the show. He's also the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency.

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Fitness trainer, Breathing Coach and Pessary Instructor Gaynor Morgan joined us on the show to discuss women's pelvic health and how to tackle pelvic organ prolapse. Music credit to Moi...

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Friend of the show Marc Paisant joined us on this special episode to discuss some of the trending topics and news in mental health today.

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. 3X Pro Vegan Bodybuilder, coach, author, and vegan chef Korin Sutton joined us on the show to give us his background and talk about his experiences as a vegan trainer and competitor. I...

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Vegan bodybuilder and NY Times Best Selling author of “The Plant-Based Athlete” Robert Cheeke joined us on the show. Robert highlights his impact on bodybuilding and animal activism as a...

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Justin Strickland (A.K.A Fueledbyplantzz) is a vegan coach and trainer that has helped over 500 people transform their bodies and minds on a vegan diet. In this episodes, he tackles some...

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Functional Health Practitioner Falyn Morningstar joins us on the show today to talk about her work with women.

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. Kayleigh Williamson and her mom Sandy Williamson join on us on the show to discuss her historic run and the overall significance and impact of it.

Actress, model and teacher Lerubi Lopez spoke to us about her time growing up in NYC. She also shared her reaction to discovering her ovarian cancer diagnosis and what steps she took to fight it.