Thrive Bites

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Vania Manipod and we address how mental health is perceived and how different mental health can be and even make it stylish! We have a very open and vulnerable conversation on why mental health doesn't need to be a stigma. Take a listen!   Dr. Vania Manipod is a board-certified psychiatrist, speaker, assistant professor, writer, and media contri...

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef Ramses Bravo to discuss his journey from working his way up the culinary ladder to leading one of the most prestigious plant-based wellness resorts in California, while unexpectantly changing the lives of so many others. Take a listen! Chef Ramses is the executive Chef for True North Health in Santa Rosa California and the creator of b...

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Uma Naidoo who is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist about the connection between the gut and the brain and how we can change our gut and brain health by simply changing what we put into our mouths! Take a listen to this fantastic episode! Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threa...

In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my lovely friend Dr. Khani Nguyen and in this two-part episode, we discuss what friendship means to us, her first plant-based experience, and how that all applies to our oral health! You don't want to miss this! Dr. Khani Nguyen is a native of Monmouth County, New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University with high honors and a Bachelor'...

In this awesome episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Matsumura who is a sleep specialist and we go over not just the basics, but also why it is vital for us all as a society! You don't want to miss this one! Dr. Andrea Matsumura was born in San Antonio Texas And attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for medical school. She had a desire to explore and...

In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my lovely friend Dr. Khani Nguyen and in this two-part episode, we discuss what friendship means to us, her first plant-based experience, and how that all applies to our oral health! You don't want to miss this! Dr. Khani Nguyen is a native of Monmouth County, New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University with high honors and a Bachelor'...

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with NextGenChef Founder Justine Reichman about food entrepreneurship. We talk about the ins and outs of the food industry and what it means to collaborate with one another and elevating each other's food brand/business. Take a listen! Progressive Thinker Justine Reichman, founder of NextGenChef , considers eating healthy a basic human right, “We ar...

In this very interesting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Ron Pratt about what it means to be out-of-state with our physical bodies and our outlook on life. He shares with us his story about going from a corporate trainer to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. He shares with us his gems for wellness! Take a listen! Ronald Pratt understands first hand the impact of stress. After more t...

In this amazing episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the fabulous Gauri Junnarkar who is an Ayurvedic nutritionist. We talk about the principles of Ayurveda and how to apply them to our modern life and daily routines. You don't want to miss this! Gauri Junnarkar is a highly acclaimed Author, International Keynote speaker, Nutrition Ayurveda & wellness expert. She is the Founder, Director of ‘A...

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Engee Ibe on intentional living, self-care, and discovering our why. She takes us on her own personal and professional and brings us her life lessons. You don't want to miss this! Dr. Ibe is a board-certified internal medicine physician who serves as an assistant professor at the Baylor College of Medicine a role she enjoys so much as i...

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Cate Collings, who is a cardiologist and the president-elect of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. We talk about the fundamentals of Lifestyle Medicine, building the perfect health team, and what is required to take back our collective health! Take a listen! Dr. Catherine Collings is director of lifestyle medicine and president...

In this new episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Chelsea who is a Lactation specialist and consultant about the essentials of breast-feeding, stigmas, and why it is vital for thriving and what we need to know for success! You don't want to miss this! She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and she works both in the hospital setting with brand new families, NICU babies, and re...

In this bonus book review, I review the book Everyday Resilience: A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life's Challenges! Take a listen to hear about it 📚 ! Dr. Gail Gazelle is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, certified mindfulness teacher, and survivor of childhood abuse, Dr. Gazelle knows resilience inside out and would love to help your listeners learn more ab...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I dove deep with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about the essence of Lifestyle Medicine and how she uses it to foster her practice and enhance the academic community of Emory's Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness and Executive Health program. Take a listen! Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist is a Rollins Senior Distinguished Clinician and associate professor of medicine at Emory Univer...

In this BONUS episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Dyan on all things clinical and self-hypnosis and how it applies to sleep and much more! Listen to the END for the FREE GIFT 🎁 !!! Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson, Ph. D., S.E.P., earned a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design followed by her Ph. D. in psychology with an emphasis on Health Psychology from Saybrook University. She spent 8 years as th...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Nurse and Coach Jan Park about her journey saving lives on the hospital floors to wanting to change lives in her patients as a coach and wellness expert. Take a listen! Jan Park is a Registered Nurse, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Certified Weight Management Specialist, Corporate Wellness Manager, mom of 3, and founder of Health Yourself by JP.   ...

In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Tom Spyratos about the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman and his diagnosis and battle with colon cancer and WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! Dr. Tom Spyratos is a practicing gastroenterologist in Olympia Fields Illinois, a community located about 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. He is activel...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Maltz to discuss what it means to approach in a holistic manner and the basics of Integrative Medicine! Take a listen! Dr. Maltz is Double Board-Certified in Internal & Integrative Medicine. She earned her MD and Master in Public Health from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston followed by completion of her residency...

In this brilliant episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the lovely couple of the Plant Trainers! Shoshana and Adam Chaim have faced a lot of personal odds with health that they decided to take their life back and in doing so has been leading others to do the same with a plant-based lifestyle! Take a listen! Adam and Shoshana Chaim are the co-hosts of the popular Plant Trainers Podcast, helping...

In this bonus episode of Thrive Bites, I review the book This Is Your Brain On Food. Listen here! Pick up your copy on August 4th, 2020, wherever books are sold. From the publisher, "Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?   When it comes to diet, most people's conce...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Michelle and discuss how fitness came into her life and how she uses that as a tool for chronic pain and also finding balance in our lives! "I was born and raised in Houston, TX, and graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2002 with a BA in Biology and a minor in Music. I earned my MD at the McGovern Medical School (UT Houston) and matched in...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Jody Tate and we discuss the missing ingredients of good, healthy quality sleep. We discuss sleep basics 101, the difference across ages, and her tips for improving it. Take a listen!   Dr. Jody Tate, MD is a quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.  She lives and works in Portland,...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sat down Dr. Charmaine and we tackled the hard struggle of physician burnout and broke it down bit by bit and chatted about her personal health/mental journey and how she triumphed with her own platform! She has served countless patients, taught resident doctors and medical students for 13 years as Clinical Faculty at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor in Michigan, follo...

In this excellent episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my good friend and multi-talented Meg Church and we talk about unpacking ourselves and thereby our different blocks on our relationships. Especially the one we have with ourselves.  Meg Church is known as the Self Sabotage Slayer. Her mission is to help you “get out of your own way.” Meg uses her arsenal of teaching tools to help you SLAY...

On this Season 3 opener of Thrive Bites, this is a special look into the TaeKwonDo world of Coaches Steven Lin and TJ Curry behind Precision TKD. Listen to what these two great coaches had to hurdle through to make it to the top, but most importantly to the highest platform for life.  Coach TJ Curry is a National USA Team Coach, 2012 Olympic Alternate, 4 time National Champion, Former National tea...