Thrive Bites

In this next episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Heather about integrative ways to curb emotional eating and weight loss on this exciting episode! Heather Hammerstedt, MD, MPH is a double board-certified emergency physician and lifestyle medicine physician. She is CEO of Wholist, where she uses her background in Integrative Nutrition, health coaching and culinary medicine to integrate the evi...

In this exciting episode, I chat with the Plant Chics (Jacque & Marzia) on how they created a tribe for empowering women to lead a more plant-based and health-forward lifestyle.  Plant Chics "plantspire" women to get off fad diets and onto a sustainable lifestyle. Whether you are plant-curious, a part-time Plant Chic, or a plant-based pro, the Plant Chics co-founders Marzia Prince & Jacque Tarlton...

In this brilliant double-episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef Rich LaMarita and talk about his unique and personal journey in meditation & Ayurveda to his culinary career in world-renown Natural Gourmet Institute to the Institute of Culinary Education.  Chef Richard LaMarita has had a diverse culinary career. He was a chef-instructor at the Natural Gourmet Institute for 25 years. His spec...

In this brilliant double-episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef Rich LaMarita and talk about his unique and personal journey in meditation & Ayurveda to his culinary career in world-renown Natural Gourmet Institute to the Institute of Culinary Education. Chef Richard LaMarita has had a diverse culinary career. He was a chef-instructor at the Natural Gourmet Institute for 25 years. His speci...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Linda about what it takes to holistically raise children and practice self-care as parents.  Dr. Linda has been practicing medicine for 31 years and is on a mission to make holistic wellness and natural medicine readily available to every family who seeks it. She is Board Certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases and in Integrat...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Hodges about the ins and outs of weight loss and what constitutes losing one's weight as healthfully as possible.  Dr. Linda Hodges is a physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She is triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.  Linda is a self-proclaimed multi-potentialite....meaning she loves way too many parts of medicine..and li...

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Witkowski about how to implement lifestyle medicine into your every day lives right now! Dr. Daniel Witkowski is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Lifestyle Medicine. He is one of 30 Fellows of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in the world. Since August 2018 he has been employed as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist with Tufts Medical Cent...

In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Rattan how spirituality is vital in medicine. We also discuss how meditation is very powerful in our every day lives.  Dr. Rattan is a Canadian Board Certified in Family Medicine.  She also completed her Fellowship in Integrative Medicine & Certification in Integrative Health Coaching from the Andrew Weil Centre of Integrative Medicine. She is an American Board...

In this exciting first episode of Season 2, I talk with the founder of SoMeDocs; Dr. Dana Corriel. We chat about how vital it is about expressing our creativity and authenticity as physicians in this current social media world.  Dr. Dana Corriel is a board-certified internist who practices in Pearl River, NY. She is also the Director of Quality of Highland Medical, PC. Additionally, she writes art...

Thanks, everyone for a wonderful and amazing Season 1!!! I want to thank all my amazing guests who took the time out to contribute their passions and stories to Season 1 of Thrive Bites. As of this bonus episode, we have hit 23 countries and over 1700 downloads! WOW! Let's keep the momentum going! Please rate my show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-bites/id1459413825 Social Media L...

In this episode, I chat with accomplished TaeKwonDo Champion Steven Lin about what it takes to achieve a fight-winning mindset and to stay humble and grateful at the same time in the game of Life.  Coach Steven Lin is a 4X USA National team member and 4X USA National champion. His Taekwondo accolades include, but not limited to World Combat Games - Silver Medalist, US Open - Silver and Bronze Meda...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Judy and learned about her healthful roots that led her to incorporate lifestyle medicine into her practice.  Dr. Judy Brangman is a double board-certified physician, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Brangman has experience as both a primary care physician and a hospitalist. Through her public speaking engagements and social media accounts, she ca...

In this episode, I chat with Anne about her journey through medicine and why bringing back herbs and natural medicine to health care is essential. Dr. Anne Kennard, DO, FACOG, is a Board Certified OB/GYN and Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil. She is a certified yoga and meditation instructor, with a specialization in prenatal and pelv...

In this episode, I chat with my friend Coach Cathy about regaining self-power to overcome our fears and challenges that we impose on ourselves. Cathy is a Life Success Strategist & Coach. She loves helping people discover their greatness.  In her 30-year corporate career, she worked globally and devoted her gifts to developing winning cultures and high performing teams with individuals who strive...

In this episode, I sit down with both Drs. Mondala and Yu about how they rose to the world of Lifestyle Medicine and why they think it will change how they practice medicine.  Dr. Melissa Mondala is a Southern California native and is a board-certified Family Medicine physician. She completed her medical school at Chicago Medical School and completed her family medicine residency at Loma Linda Uni...

In this episode, I chat with Chef Nina who is a leader for women in the culinary world about food & nutrition and what it means to thrive.  Nina Curtis is the Director and Executive Chef for the Adventist Health, Roseville Campus Café and Culinary Arts department. At the helm of this dynamic culinary division, Chef Curtis continues to be recognized as a leader and trailblazer in the plant-based cu...

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Chef Doctor Julia on how to prepare meals and how to rethink food for kids and the family! Dr. Nordgren has the unique distinction of being a physician and a trained chef. Her years of treating patients for cholesterol disorders and childhood obesity motivated her to inspire people to make healthy eating part of their daily lives. Dr. Nordgren received...

In this episode, I have this extended interview with Terra Rose Ganem, a powerhouse coach, and speaker, about coming back to ourselves and igniting that fire to creating the life that we want!  Dedicated to helping people create a life of freedom, Terra Rose Ganem uses the platform of social entrepreneurship as an avenue to unleash her dreams to the world, serve her community and do it from a plac...

In this episode, I chat with Chef Muriel Samuels about the importance of culture, community and the interpretation of food!  Chef Muriel is the founder of ETON Foods. The business teaches and trains groups and corporations on evidence-based, practical, actionable solutions for sustainable tasty, healthy eating. Through speaking & consulting engagements including seminars, workshops, and retreats,...

In this episode, I talk with Katie to discuss the components of finding balance in our lives. Check this one out! Katie is a holistic plant-based registered dietitian and certified yoga instructor with a master's in human nutrition. She has a health transformation program that incorporates nutrition education, mindset practices, various fitness modalities, and relationship exercises to help people...

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie about how she took a 3-month vegan challenge for a family member and then ended making it her own lifestyle! Check this one out! Stephanie is an expert plant-based health coach. She is double certified in AFPA and E-Cornell and takes her job and passion seriously. She enjoys creating recipes for her blog, helping others succeed, and making the world a better...

In this episode, I speak with Sanaz about the values of engaging our inner and outer world and how our words and thoughts can affect that. A psychologist, educator, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Sanaz is an Iranian immigrant born and raised in Dubai who has lived in the United States since 2000. Sanaz roots the foundation of her work in academic and clinical psychology and has extensive experi...

In this 10th episode, I speak with Pat McAuley who is an athlete turned serial entrepreneur who had a rude awakening with his health & fitness that led him into the plant-based living. Find out more on this episode! Pat McAuley is a Boston-based serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and startup consultant for ethical/plant-based companies.  He has started and successfully run companies in the tech...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. True about the important subject of physician wellness and burnout! Most people do not know that burnout is an official diagnosis according to the World Health Organization! Dr. True describes herself as "I am a Midwesterner, who was going to be an artist, a jockey (until I grew!), a veterinarian, a researcher until finally landing in medicine. I worked for about 6 y...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Rani Polak, who is also a chef doctor who teaches the importance of why we need to get back into the kitchen to take back our health! Dr. Rani Polak is the founding director of both the Culinary Healthcare Education Fundamentals (CHEF) Coaching program at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Center of Lifestyle Medicine a...