NHA Today Podcast

Plant-Based Fitness & Strength Training with Robert Cheeke Watch it on YoutTube HERE Read the Blog HERE Episode Overview Join Maxime Sigouin, founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, as he interviews plant-based fitness pioneer Robert Cheeke about resistance training, longevity, and building muscle on a plant-based diet. With 30 years of plant-based living and decades of strength training experience, Ro...

Chuck Carroll, known as the "Weight Loss Champion," lost over 270 pounds and now hosts The Exam Room, a widely respected podcast focused on nutrition and plant-based living. In this honest and eye-opening episode, Chuck joins guest host Maxime Sigouin to talk about a part of health that even he once overlooked: stress. Despite maintaining a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, Chuck shares how chron...

🎙 Health Science Podcast Announcement – A Message from Dr. Frank Sabatino Dr. Frank Sabatino, Director of Health Education for the National Health Association and host of the Health Science Podcast , shares a heartfelt update with listeners. Over the past two years, the podcast has featured inspiring and insightful conversations with leading voices in plant-based health, science education, activis...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Health Science Podcast, host Dr. Frank Sabatino welcomes Stacey Heiny, a certified holistic nutritionist, lifestyle wellness mentor, and founder of The Herban Farmacy. Stacey's mission is to help women remove the overwhelm from their wellness journey and create clarity around their health so they can thrive and serve others with purpose. Stacey shares her per...

Episode 123: Philosophy, Ethics, and the Joy of Going Vegan: Matt Halteman's Compassionate Approach to Food Guest: Dr. Matthew Halteman Host: Dr. Frank Sabatino Presented by: National Health Association Episode Summary In this episode of the Health Science Podcast, Dr. Frank Sabatino sits down with Dr. Matthew Halteman, a professor of philosophy at Calvin University and fellow at the Oxford Centre...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Health Science Podcast, brought to you by the National Health Association, Dr. Frank Sabatino sits down with Dr. Meagan L. Grega, a board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine and the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Kellyn Foundation. Together, they discuss the power of community-driven health initiatives, the importance of making...

Type 2 diabetes affects more than 422 million people worldwide, yet many don't realize that it can be reversed with the right approach. This figure comes from the World Health Organization (WHO) and unfortunately, continues to increase.  Lewis Bertus, PA-C, is on a mission to change that. As the founder of Diabetes180, Lewis has helped countless individuals transform their health using a low-fat,...

When it comes to solving the world's biggest challenges—climate change, food insecurity, and public health—where do we even start? According to Sarah Lake , CEO of Tilt Collective , the answer lies in a powerful combination of philanthropy and plant-rich diets. In her conversation with Dr. Frank Sabatino on the Health Science Podcast , Sarah outlined how these two forces can drive systemic change...

Every day, billions of people consume animal products without considering the impact on their health, the environment, and animals. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, celebrated advocate and bestselling author, dedicates her life to unraveling this disconnection. Known as the "Joyful Vegan," she has transformed countless lives through her books, podcasts, and innovative approaches to promoting compassion a...

The path to creating a more compassionate world isn't always clear-cut, but Tobias Leenaert has dedicated his life to finding practical and impactful ways to make it a reality. A thought leader in the vegan movement, Tobias brings a pragmatic lens to one of the most pressing ethical and environmental challenges of our time. In a recent conversation with Dr. Frank Sabatino on the NHA Health Science...

Adopting a vegan lifestyle can do more than improve your health and the planet—it can deepen your spiritual connection and clarity. Karen Hoyos, a transformational leader, speaker, and author, has embraced veganism not just as a diet, but as a profound way to align her actions with her purpose and values. On the NHA Health Science Podcast, hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino, Karen shared how her 20 year...

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, affecting 1.2% of U.S. adults annually, with higher rates among females (1.6%) compared to males (0.8%), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. In the UK, BED accounts for approximately 22% of all eating disorder cases. These figures reflect the urgent need for effective strategies to address this pervasive issue. On th...

Regenerative organic farming has the potential to sequester more carbon annually than the global transportation industry emits, making it a critical tool in the fight against climate change. This revolutionary approach focuses on restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and creating resilient ecosystems. Jason DeSalvo, co-founder of Cold Brook Farm in New Jersey, is at the forefront of this...

Raised on a farm and immersed in a meat-centric world, Brigitte Gemme never questioned the practice of eating animals until her mid-thirties. Today, she is the founder of Vegan Family Kitchen and author of Flow in the Kitchen , where she teaches the art of simple, nourishing vegan meals. Her transformation—motivated by environmental concern, health awareness, and a growing connection to animal com...

Dr. Laurie Marbas, a board-certified physician in both family and lifestyle medicine, initially trained in a traditional medical setting before her practice and perspective evolved toward integrating plant-based nutrition into her medical approach. Her journey toward plant-based medicine began serendipitously after a patient in Rifle, Colorado, shared remarkable health improvements following dieta...

Did You Know? Food addiction impacts millions of people and is a significant contributor to the obesity epidemic, with over 42% of U.S. adults classified as obese. Dr. Carol Wroblewski's story is one of overcoming the odds. At nearly 300 pounds, she faced a life-changing warning from her doctor that propelled her into action. By transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, she not only reclaimed her...

Julie Davis, a former aerospace engineer, shares her inspiring journey to plant-based living on the NHA Health Science Podcast with Dr. Frank Sabatino. Julie's path to becoming a plant-powered lifestyle coach is rooted in personal struggles with weight and health that led her to embrace the power of whole, plant-based nutrition. In this episode, Julie reveals: Her lifetime struggle with weight and...

In today's crowded world of content, standing out is a challenge, especially for ethical business leaders and advocates of compassionate living. Mitali Deypurkaystha, founder of The Vegan Publisher and author of The Freedom Master Plan , is on a mission to ensure that vegan and ethical entrepreneurs gain the visibility they deserve. Through the power of publishing, Mitali helps leaders amplify the...

Dr. Gustavo Tolosa, a renowned concert pianist and educator, has transformed his life and health by embracing a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. After facing serious health challenges, including significant weight gain and low energy, he discovered the life-changing benefits of plant-based nutrition through the work of pioneers like Dr. John McDougall. By adopting a starch-based, whole-food diet...

Dr. Steve Blake, a pioneer in nutritional biochemistry, emphasizes the critical role of a plant-exclusive diet in reversing heart disease. By eliminating saturated fats found in animal products and focusing on nutrient-dense whole foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, and seeds, individuals can significantly improve cardiovascular health. Research has shown that plant-based diets lower cholester...

In the mid-1980s, when Nava Atlas released her first cookbook, Vegetariana , there were only about a dozen vegetarian cookbook authors in mainstream publishing. At the time, vegetarianism was considered unconventional, and veganism was virtually unknown to the general public. Nava was one of the pioneers pushing plant-based cuisine forward when it was still a niche, almost radical, lifestyle choic...

Imagine if the UK's National Health Service (NHS) could save billions of pounds simply by changing what patients eat. Dr. Shireen Kassam, a renowned consultant hematologist, is on a mission to make this a reality. As a featured guest on the NHA Health Science Podcast, hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino, she discusses her ongoing efforts to revolutionize healthcare in the UK by advocating for plant-based...

Veganism is becoming quite the lifestyle in many circles, yet rarely do you meet someone who has been vegan from birth. Sarina Farb, featured on the NHA Health Science Podcast with Dr. Frank Sabatino, is one such individual. Born and raised vegan in Kansas—a state not exactly known for its vegan culture—Sarina's unique upbringing has shaped her into a dedicated science educator and passionate acti...

Did you know that the fight for animal rights shares deep parallels with the human rights movement? Both causes emphasize the protection of sentient beings from exploitation, whether it's humans or animals. Legal scholars, like Michael Dorf , argue that the moral and legal frameworks that protect vulnerable humans also apply to non-human animals, challenging societal norms and pushing for greater...

Heart disease remains one of the world's leading causes of death, yet it can be reversed with the right lifestyle choices. According to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, a whole food, plant-based diet is scientifically proven to prevent and reverse heart disease. In this episode of the NHA Health Science Podcast, hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino, Paul Chatlin shares his powerful story...