Thrive Bites

Season 2 Notes is here! Here are my thoughts on what I thought about this past season, the COVID live series spin-off, what is NEW & UPCOMING for Season 3, and a new EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! THRIVE BITES FEEDBACK FORM: https://forms.gle/wiBwgeXU7XD4cV6R9 Please support this podcast to impact others to live better:  https://patron.podbean.com/thrivebitespodcast *Inte...

Season 2 Notes is here! Here are my thoughts on what I thought about this past season, the COVID live series spin-off, what is NEW & UPCOMING for Season 3, and a new EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! THRIVE BITES FEEDBACK FORM: https://forms.gle/wiBwgeXU7XD4cV6R9 Please support this podcast to impact others to live better:  https://patron.podbean.com/thrivebitespodcast *Inte...

On this season-ending episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Margaux Alvarez about her personal journey before being a Crossfit Athlete and Competitor and a winemaker. Let's get behind the scenes of her slogan, "Work Hard, Wine Down." With seven CrossFit Games appearances already under her belt as an individual competitor, Margaux Alvarez shifted her focus to the Team Competition in 2019, joinin...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with the wonderful Agatha Achindu who is the Founder of Yummy Spoonfuls and we chat about what it means to eat REAL food and what we need to stock our kitchen and get ready to cook! This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditati...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Quirk on how running & fitness came into her life serendipitously. Then she became a running certified running coach and now she assists others to increase their physical activity!  In the midst of a lively career in pediatrics, Dr. Michelle Quirk discovered that running could change her life in 2012, and quickly fell in love.  She embraced the spor...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with my good friend and culinary colleague Lily Correa about her journey to learning about plant-based dietetics and plant-based culinary arts. This all led her to apply her skills to her now home base of NY Health and Bellevue which is now the pandemic epicenter to now feeding the frontline! Take a listen! This is a *pre-recorded* multi...

In this fantastic 50th Official Thrive Bites Episode, I sit down with my good friend and culinary colleague Talia Pollock about her amazing journey in becoming the founder of "Party In My Plants". She discusses her battle with IBS and her love for comedy and plant food and wellness and how she was able to meld them together!  Talia is a podcast host, speaker, health coach, chef and founder of Part...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I discuss with the wonderful Dr. Vanessa about resilience in the setting of the frontlines and what it takes to care for the sick in our pandemic and to remind us of how human we are. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, w...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with Elizabeth Peregrina about her perspective in protecting ourselves and maintaining wellness with ancient Ayurvedic practices. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live tal...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I sit down with Dr. Ragini Miryala to discuss how families are dealing with this pandemic and how as a Heartfulness Meditation Trainer she can offer many tips to reduce stress as a family. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditati...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I sit down with both Dr. Ingrid and Dr. Rattan for this second TRIO talk about how do we stay well amongst ourselves and with loved ones through meditation, yoga, fitness and shifting our perspectives. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, y...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, we have our first TRIO TALK with these two fabulous physicians talking about how to strengthen our immunity and gut health and bridge connections with more wholistic, practical recommendations! This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, med...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with Angie Krause on how we need to be gentle with ourselves and be mindful of how we treat ourselves and others. We cover topics like courage, compassion, and collective consciousness during this amazing session. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgroun...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with Terra Rose on how we need to take care of ourselves. Reframing our perspective, fortifying our relationships with ourselves and others, and strengthening our immunity are topics we covered in this session. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds...

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I sit down with Dr. Graham out of NYC epicenter to chat about the basics of the COVID-19, hygiene, and wellness techniques to implement to maintain our wellness through this pandemic. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, w...

In this brilliant episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. David Sabgir as we talked about the essentials and health benefits of walking and why it is so paramount to start moving today.  Walk with a Doc was started in 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. Frustrated with his inability to affect behavior change in the clinical setting, Dr. Sabgir invited his patients to g...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Lianov and we talk about how to prevent disease by getting back into the human spirit with positive psychology! Dr. Lianov is the current president of the positive health and wellness division of the international positive psychology association.  Dr. Liana Lianov is also the Immediate Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine...

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Jen with what roads and risks you take in carving out your own unique path in the medical field and in life.  Dr. Jen Caudle, DO is a Family Physician, Associate Professor at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is one of the most visible physicians in America and she appears on The TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, Dr. Oz Show,...

In this great episode of Thrive Bites, I speak with the Plant-Based Cyclist on his journey into the plant-based world and his contribution to the community and the negative effects on our planet. Ian Cramer is passionate about spreading the message that diet and lifestyle dramatically affect individual health as well as the health of the planet. He motivates others and is motivated, by the simple...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I talk with Dr. Yami about what happens when kids transition to a plant-based lifestyle and when parents can forgive themselves for the challenges of parenting.  From her website: "Hi! I’m Dr. Yami, a board-certified pediatrician and a mother of two active and healthy boys. I discovered a love for medicine at age 3 and my passion for pediatrics in medical school. A...

In this exciting episode, I sit down with Dr. Cecily about the ins and outs, pros and cons of intermittent fasting and how it can be used as a tool for our general health.  Dr. Cecily Anne Clark-Ganheart, MD, FACOG is a maternal-fetal and obesity medicine physician and speaker, located in the Kansas City Area.  She became interested in obesity medicine after her struggles with weight loss.  Like m...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Bukhari about his journey into lifestyle medicine and building a community that thrives.   Rizwan H. Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., grew up in Dallas, Texas, before attending Johns Hopkins University, followed by medical school at UT Southwestern Medical School. He also did his five-year general residency in Dallas, and then did a two-year fellowship...

In this fantastic episode of Thrive Bites, I speak with Tal Kapoor about her health journey and how she went from a troubling health condition to triumphing it and being co-owner of Crossfit Aviator! Tal says, "Born and raised in Jamaica. I was an athlete from Tween to teen years doing Track, Tennis, Netball, and Swimming. I moved to Los Angeles at age 21 in 1995 to study Interior Design at UCLA....

In this exciting double episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef Dr. Michelle on a personal and intimate look into her origins on becoming a prominent voice in culinary medicine. Dr. Hauser is board certified in internal medicine and completed medical school, internal medicine residency, the Zuckerman Fellows Program in Leadership & Public Service, and a Master of Public Policy and Administra...

In this exciting double episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef Dr. Michelle on a personal and intimate look into her origins on becoming a prominent voice in culinary medicine.  Dr. Hauser is board certified in internal medicine and completed medical school, internal medicine residency, the Zuckerman Fellows Program in Leadership & Public Service, and a Master of Public Policy and Administr...