Nourished with Nora

In this episode of Nourished with Nora , Nora sits down with Chef Johanna Hellrigl—mom, restaurateur, and visionary behind Alma, one of the most sustainable restaurants in the country. Recently featured in The New York Times and celebrated for her leadership in rethinking restaurant culture, Johanna is proving that food, health, and planetary wellbeing are deeply interconnected. Together, Nora and...

On this episode of Nourished with Nora , I'm joined by Brian Keller and Charlie Carlisle , the co-founders of Rorra , the award-winning water filtration company that's transforming how families think about water. From stainless steel countertop systems to filtered shower heads, Rorra is helping people drink and bathe in water that's cleaner, safer, and healthier—without the plastics or compromises...

Dr. Manasa Mantravadi is a pediatrician, CEO, mom of three, and the founder of Ahimsa—an award-winning company making stainless steel dishware for kids. But more than that, she's on a mission to reform public health, starting with what's on our plates. In this episode, we dive into: Why the American Academy of Pediatrics warned against plastics How plastic exposure affects hormones, puberty, and l...

Guest: Dr. Leonardo Trasande, Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at NYU, leading researcher on the health effects of environmental exposures. Topics Covered: What plastics are really made of—and how they get into our bodies The 16,000 chemicals in plastic (and how little we know about them) Why children are especially vulnerable Diseases linked to plastic exposure: from hormone disruption t...

In this heart-expanding episode of Nourished with Nora , chef, TV host, and humanitarian Andrew Zimmern opens up about the personal and political power of food. From childhood hunger to mental health to wild game and open-fire cooking, Nora and Andrew dive deep into what it really means to nourish ourselves and our communities. They talk about: - Why school meals are one of the most important publ...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nora sits down with creative leadership coach and former IDEO exec Meija Jacobs to explore what it truly means to play big —especially in the face of change, challenge, and self-doubt. They dive into Meija's inspiring journey from ballerina to brand strategist to executive coach, and how caregiving for her mother sparked a life-altering pivot. Together, they...

Morgan Zanotti is not your typical startup CEO – she's a mother of three, a romance novel enthusiast, and the co-founder of Primal Kitchen. In this episode of Nourished with Nora , Morgan shares how she helped build a $200M real-food brand while staying true to herself and prioritizing what matters most. In this warm and insightful conversation, Nora (CEO of Eat Real) and Morgan discuss everything...

What does it mean to truly live with purpose—even in the face of life's biggest challenges? In this heartfelt episode of Nourished with Nora , host Nora LaTorre sits down with Dr. Eric Weiss: one of the top open-heart surgeons in the world, a motivational speaker, and a mindset coach. Together, they explore how life in the operating room has shaped his view of purpose, resilience, and what it mean...

In this episode of 'Norris with Nora,' host Nora welcomes Dr. Deepti Agarwal, a triple board-certified integrative doctor.   They discuss personal health planning, the concept of creating a strategic health plan using data and intuition, and Dr. Agarwal's five D approach to designing health into one's life. Key topics include the importance of daily movement, batching decisions, weekly planning ri...

Description: What happens to a child's brain when they stare at a screen? Why do screens feel irresistible? And how can parents help their kids—and themselves—build healthier digital habits? In this powerful conversation, Nora LaTorre sits down with Dr. Michael Rich, pediatrician, Harvard professor, and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, to explore how media impacts child development, mental hea...

What if ultra-processed foods are the new tobacco? This week on Nourished with Nora , I sit down with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt—one of the top 2% of scientists in the world and the creator of the Yale Food Addiction Scale. Her research reveals something alarming: ultra-processed foods don't just resemble addictive substances—they are addictive, especially for kids. In this episode, Dr. Gearhardt breaks...

In this energizing episode of Nourished with Nora , host Nora LaTorre sits down with Ryan Dewey, CEO and co-founder of Plunge, to talk about the health trend that's sweeping the country—cold plunging—and why it's more than just a wellness fad. Ryan shares the story behind launching Plunge, how cold exposure transformed his daily routine, and why he believes plunging helps build what he calls "calm...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Michael Goran, author of Sugarproof and leading nutrition researcher, joins Nora to unpack how ultra-processed foods—especially added sugars—are quietly driving serious health issues in children. From the hidden dangers of baby formula made with corn syrup to the link between sugary drinks and cognitive decline, this conversation is packed with insights every paren...

In this premiere episode of Nourished with Nora, host Nora LaTorre sits down with Dr. Robert Lustig—a pediatric neuroendocrinologist, bestselling author, and leading voice in nutrition science. Together, they explore how sugar and ultra-processed foods are fueling a public health crisis, especially in children. Dr. Lustig breaks down: - How to recognize the 262 different names for sugar! - Why sug...