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In this episode we speak with Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS about achieving optimal athletic performance while on a plant-based diet. Dr. Chen is a native of Maryland, earned a Masters of Science in Biomatierals Engineering at The Johns Hopkins University and a doctorate in medicine at The John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hos...

In this episode we speak with Dr. James M. Greenblatt, MD about a Functional Medicine approach to suicide prevention. Dr. Greenblatt is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. He has treated patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Stephen Dansiger about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Dr. Dansiger is a rocker who got sober in the late 80’s and then became a sought after clinician, writer and meditation teacher. He became a master EMDR therapist and provider of EMDR Basic Training and Advanced Topics Courses as Senior Faculty with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness....

In this episode we speak with Dr. Bernarda Zenker about a functional medicine approach to dealing with cholesterol issues. Dr. Zenker is Board-Certified Family Physician through the American Academy of Family Medicine, Board-Certified in Integrative Medicine. Certified Practitioner in Functional Medicine, through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Certified, Bredesen training for Alzheimer pre...

In this episode we speak with Roxana Rafatjah about the evolution of wellness in the business world. Roxana Rafatjah is the Founder of Conscious Enterprises, a thought leadership platform and advisory & consulting service, boosting the evolution of business. Severe health challenges while living a typical Manhattanite lifestyle were the catalyst for Roxana to discover the crucial importance of und...

In this episode we speak with Shawn Nisbet about the wonderful benefits of Nordic Pole walking. Shawn is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, Certified Fitness Consultant, Body Mind Eating Coach and Master Nordic Pole Walking Instructor for Canada. Nordic Pole Walking is the fastest growing low impact exercise in North America and provides wonderful benefits for health, wellness and fi...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Sims about his fascinating research into the connection between various movement disorders, including Tourette's and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)issues. Dr. Sims received his D.D.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1983. He has an Integrative Medicine Doctorate and a Doctor of Humanitarian Services degree. He has had a general dental practice for over 37 year...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Soyona Rafatjah about Functional Medicine approaches to dealing with IBS. Dr. Soyona is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Medical Director and Co-Founder of PrimeHealth. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan with a BSE in Biomedical Engineering, received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine...

In this episode we speak with Daniel E. Kennedy about cultivating a life of health versus a life of longevity. Daniel Kennedy is a healthcare executive, counselor, author and filmmaker. His passion for disease prevention was ignited professionally while working with thousands of cancer patients, and personally, by witnessing the cancer and heart disease related deaths of his grandmother, uncle, au...

In this episode we talk about the meaning of our dreams with Rodger Kamenetz. Rodger is the author of 13 books of poetry and prose including the international best seller The Jew in the Lotus and The History of Last Night's Dream which was featured on Oprah Winfrey's "SOUL SERIES". He has developed a unique approach to working with dreams as a path to the soul and now leads a group of 14 practitio...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Lloyd Sederer about the inspiration for his new book "Ink-Stained For Life" Dr. Sederer is a psychiatrist and a public health doctor who has held among the most prestigious jobs in his field: Medical Director of a Harvard teaching hospital, Mental Health Commissioner of NYC, Chief Medical Officer for mental health for NYS, and medical editor for Mental Health for...

In this episode we speak with Eric Karpinski about cultivating happiness in the workplace. Eric has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for over 10 years, with clients that include Intel, Facebook, IBM, T-Mobile, Eli Lilly, Genentech and many others. He is a key member of Shawn Achor’s GoodThink team, and developer of the Happiness Advantage/Orange Frog in-...

Dr. BJ Fogg is a behaviour scientist at Stanford, where he directs research and innovation at the Behavior Design Lab. He also teaches his models and methods in graduate seminars. On the industry side, BJ trains innovators to use his work so they can create solutions that influence behavior. The focus areas include health, sustainability, financial wellbeing, learning, productivity, and engagement...

In this episode we speak with Skye Chilton about some of the wonderful health benefits of various types of mushroom. Skye is the founder of Real Mushrooms, a supplement line that focuses on high quality medicinal mushrooms. Their products are verified for the important active compounds that make mushrooms special and are free from fillers like grains. Learning Points: 1. What are the different par...

In this episode we speak with Annelies Richmond about how she is cultivating leaders by working on their happiness. Annalies spent 15 years in New York City as a professional ballerina and was astounded when she learned breath work and meditation practices that brought her calm, confidence and happiness in her high-pressure career. Inspired by this, Annelies has been teaching breath work and medit...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Kenneth Redcross about theories on why COVID-19 might be affecting more African Americans than any other population and the importance of Vitamin D. Dr. Redcross is a board-certified practicing physician who uses nutrition as an important component of his Internal Medicine practice. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Columbia-Presbyterian Medical...

In this episode we speak with Adriana Kyser about reducing chronic pain through emotional healing. Adriana is an international wellness expert who has spent the past 15 years helping highly-driven women stop feeling stressed and overwhelmed and start living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Using her Enlightened AlchemyTM method, she has helped thousands of women worldwide achieve eve...

In this episode we speak with Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE, about tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet. Melissa is a nationally recognized nutrition expert with 20+ years of experience helping kids, adults, and communities live healthier lives! As a registered dietitian and mom, she’s passionate about making good nutrition easy, tasty, and fun! She is the founder of the first kid’s nutritio...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Eric Balcavage about Thyroid and it's link to chronic disease. Dr. Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation and chronic illness. Dr. B...

In this episode we speak with Keri Vrbanac about pelvic floor health and its importance for women who have had breast cancer or are going through treatment. Keri has been a Registered Physiotherapist since 1997 when she graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto. Prior to beginning her physiotherapy studies, Keri completed a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and a Bachelor o...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Tom O'Bryan about chemical overload and the developing brain. Dr. Tom O’Bryan’s goal for you is an internationally recognized, admired and compassionate speaker focusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases. In November 2016, Dr. O’Bryan released Betrayal: The Autoimmune Disease Solution They’re Not Telling You, a...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Winifred Mak about how to reduce the risk of miscarriage. Winifred Mak, MD, PhD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist in UT Health Austin’s Women’s Health Institute. She specializes in understanding oocyte and early embryo biology to help patients facing infertility issues and recurrent pregnancy loss. Additionally, Dr. Mak...

In this episode we speak with Dr. Lenny Cohen about his use of integrative therapies for promoting brain health. Dr. Cohen is a top-ranked, award-winning neurologist who leads the practice at Chicago Neurological Services in Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is an expert physician who has spent more than a decade committed to personalized care that helps each of his Chicagoland patients un...

I this episode we speak with Dr. James Adams about this research in the area of autism and possible links to the microbiome. James B. Adams, Ph. D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger's Research Program at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it including the areas of nutrition (vitamins/minerals, essential fatty acids, car...

In this episode we speak with Brian W. Salmon about dad's role during pregnancy and birth. Brian, also known as Brian the Birth Guy, is a doula, certified lactation counselor, and prenatal imaging specialist. Brian holds a degree in radiology, studied biology and chemistry with an emphasis in pathophysiology and owns BabyVision Ultrasound, San Antonio’s leader in 3D and 4D pre-natal imaging ultras...