Thrive Bites

Afraid that you might be diagnosed with osteoporosis? Osteoporosis frequently advances without causing any signs or discomfort. Unfortunately, it is not discovered until the bones fracture. WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/mYKX6nGcKRo   Join me in this episode with Dr. Jeffrey M. Pierce and Dr. Michael A. Klaper from Plant-Based Telehealth! In this talk, we will discuss all th...

People are affected by autoimmune diseases more than you may realize. But, what is it like to have an autoimmune disease? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/iWAnG56uLl0   In this week's episode, join me with Dr. Setare Taabodi on her experience with POTS or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.   Dr. Setare Taabodi is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a natural...

What does it take to be a servant leader? How can you influence someone else? How do we hone into our identity? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ry4tbuQNdVk     Discover what makes great people great, and why showing up in the world by making a difference in someone else's life is similar to making bank deposits.   With this in mind, join me and David as we talk about his journey,  t...

Did you know that many MMA fighters are now turning to a plant-based diet? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/CEX7SF61Tek   Yes, it's truly a game-changer! After the many grueling training sessions, they need to recover rapidly and one thing to do that is through a plant-based lifestyle! In this episode of Thrive Bites, join me as I sit down with Cass Warbeck, a Muay Thai fighte...

Why do many men not bother to get check-ups and visit their doctors? How can men prioritize their health and well-being more? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/v1KErkqX2WM   In this episode, join me as I interview Dr. Judson Brandeis who is an award-winning urologist and sexual medicine expert, clinical researcher, clinician, and surgeon. Dr. Judson is a board-certified urologi...

People always LOVE food on the go! But how do you achieve that with a plant-based diet? Join me in this episode with Dr. Kim Scheuer and Dr. Amy Zacharias from Plant-Based Telehealth! We discussed tips and tricks on how to prepare your meals faster and more efficiently. PLUS! This episode comes with back-to-back CULINARY DEMOS, showcasing easy plant-based meals and snacks for you and your family....

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Think about plant-based burgers. Have you ever wondered how those animal-free burger meats are made? Or what if we can grow 'meat' in a lab? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/2RitdC4IF2Y   In this episode, join me as I interview Paul Shapiro, the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a four-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustain...

Are you suffering from chronic illnesses? Do you believe that a change in lifestyle and a plant-based diet can help you heal and reverse these chronic conditions? In this Thrive Bites episode, join me as I interview Dr. Ted Barnett, the president and board chair of Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute which he founded in 2015. WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/MzDB-UYQBg8   K...

Don't you just wonder how some illnesses suddenly emerge out of nowhere? Do you often ask why your condition seems to get worse despite getting the "right" treatment? FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/p5cgS4lYoj4   In this episode, join me as I interview Dr. Sherri Greene, a Restorative Physician who relies on classic medical training, intuition, and years of studying complementary medic...

Have you been struggling with weight loss for quite some time? Have you tried almost every diet and exercise but achieved only minimal to no success? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/46bVkZBENfw   Maybe you’re looking at weight loss the wrong way. Join me as I interview Dr. Ashley Lucas, the Ph. D. weight loss Founder, and a registered dietitian. She has been helping people wh...

Welcome to the Season 5 opener! Join me with Danielle Ripley-Burgess as we explore her story of how she had to battle and come face-to-face with colorectal cancer twice before the age of 50! Listen to her journey and what her organization is doing now to combat this! Danielle Ripley-Burgess is a two-time colorectal cancer survivor first diagnosed at age 17. She is part of the growing community of...

How do you conquer various obstacles in your path? And how do you maintain a positive attitude despite all adversities? Discover how as I interview Mark Bravo, a veteran of over 500 races and around 50 marathons with the love of the positivity of those at races! WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/nBqkF_c1C9E   Mark Bravo is a 40-year runner and 20-year national running coach. Mark is...

Can you manage a healthy pregnancy with a plant-based diet? How do you get enough nutrition for you and your baby? Join me as I interview Dr. Jeffrey Pierce, a board-certified family medicine physician. WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/NaBP66vJ42Q   Dr. Pierce is passionate about using a whole-food, plant-based diet and other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier...

Is cooking whole-food plant-based meals difficult? How do I get started on the basic WFPB recipes? WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/g9KkDKMbspM   Learn more as I interview Chef Ramses, a plant-based executive Chef for True North Health in Santa Rosa California! Chef Ramses Bravo is the creator of Bravopb.com where you can find his online plant-based cooking courses. He is also the...

Want to know how to get the best possible sleep? Join me as I interview Dr. David Shirazi as we dig into the missing pieces of a good quality night's sleep! WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/G-snt_d-sPg   In 2000, Dr. Dave Shirazi rang in the new millennium by graduating from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Oriental Me...

How does International Medical Relief help those people in need? How can others play a role in saving and changing lives? Know more as I interview Shauna King who is the President and Founder of International Medical Relief in this episode! WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/KbJ6FonbNgY   International Medical Relief is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing medical care to co...

Ever wonder how to start your own podcast? Which topic should I talk about? Which platform or app should I use? Should I talk alone with a cohost or have guests? WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/9WkylgUe59E   Find out more as I interview Dr. Riz and Maya who are the podcast hosts of Plant-Based DFW! The Plant-Based DFW podcast was named after their organization in Dallas, Texas that...

Curious about magnesium? Is it a vitamin or a mineral? How much do I need? What is it for? Find out as I interview Natalie, Founder of Rooted In as we explore the intricacies of magnesium. Natalie Jurado is the founder of Rooted In, a line of therapeutic magnesium-infused moisturizers that actively calm and relaxes your mood. She is a sought-after thought leader, educator, and speaker and has work...

Ever wonder how our muscles miraculously hold our bodies together whether resting or moving? Want to learn tips for prolonged sitting and standing? Join me as I interview Alexandre Bernier who is a coach and kinesiologist as we dive deeper into the world of muscles. WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/-ywOTruDt7c   Alex Bernier is a Kinesiologist, Strength Coach, and Posturology Clini...

Have you ever felt like you were living someone else's life? Do you ever want to stop making detours and finally get back onto the main road of your own life? Join me as I interview Dr. Francis Yoo who is an Osteopathic physician who has specialized in Family, Integrative medicine, Medical Acupuncture, and has experience and training in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator/Jungian Analytic Psychology, as w...

Ever feel that stiffness in your neck and back? Not sure why you need to stretch or sit upright? Join me as I interview Jaclyn who is a posture and movement specialist as we break down her journey of promoting the essentials of posture to the world! Don't miss this! Watch the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/XY3L50tEWtw   Jaclyn helps her clients connect back to their body by recalibrating a...

Ever find it hard to meditate or sit still or just be present in the current moment? Well, you're not ALONE! Join me as I interview Dr. Rashmi Schramm as we break down the basics and misconceptions of mindfulness and how to get started in the right way! Watch the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/ac2o7WfWsUM   Dr. Rashmi Schramm is a board-certified family physician and integrative health coa...

Want to learn how to cook with intention? Can we cook and still reach our health goals? Find out as I interview Chef Collin who is a functional plant-based chef as we chat about this very topic and he will also showcase a culinary demo as well! Don't miss out! WATCH IT THE DEMO HERE: https://youtu.be/iJgv2CpO_5Q   http://chefgoodine.com/ Collin is a Plant-Based Chef and Culinary Coach that has bee...

Feeling like this pandemic & climate change doesn't end? Feel like an impending apocalypse is upon us? How we do weed through the next catastrophic event? Join me as I interview Dr. Othman who is an anesthesiology resident as we dive into the profession and how it is a perfect analogy to our current times. WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/DtE4A7PHHw0   Nabil Othman completed medica...