Thrive Bites

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Dr. Colin Zhu is a double board-certified Family/Lifestyle medicine doctor and he interviews the latest health and wellness experts about incorporating a plant-powered lifestyle, enhancing emotional wellness, and creating a thriving mindset! Catch our new episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheChefDocYT

Episodes

Monday Jul 19, 2021

S 4 Ep 2 - Touring Through A Chef‘s Kitchen with Chef Collin

Monday Jul 19, 2021

Watch with us as we tour Chef Collin's Home Kitchen and learn about how he is contributing to the Food As Medicine Movement!

https://bit.ly/TBChefCollinYT

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Follow us every Wednesday for a new LIVE Q&A Episode at 5 pm PST.

As a Chef, I manned the helm of many 4-5 diamond restaurants, wineries, cafes, and hotels, but still was not satiated and craved more from life.

I went back to school and studied plant-based nutrition as well as enrolled in a Vegan High end cooking program to reteach myself how to cook without dairy, refined sugars, and gluten.

During this time I steepled in the culture of regenerative farming, food is medicine philosophy, and started to understand the ways of ancient principles of food.

Essentially I started to cook and eat with the intention to prevent disease.

In 2020 I became Chef Collin the Culinary Coach and have now dedicated my life to learning and teaching others to cook healthy, by changing their Food Relationship through my D2R Method.

https://www.instagram.com/chefcollin_/

www.chefgoodine.com

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Monday Jul 12, 2021

S 4 Ep 1 - Everything You Need To Know About Green Tea with Kiyomi Koike

Monday Jul 12, 2021

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BUY YOUR GREEN TEA HERE: https://bit.ly/SHOPGREENTEA

This season of Thrive Bites will now be on YouTube in addition to all podcast platforms! We are going to host a LIVE Q&A format and my first guest is scheduled to air July 7th, Wed 5 pm PST, and she is a green tea expert.

Kiyomi's Bio: Desperate to help her husband survive stage III cancer, Kiyomi researched intensively to find a better way of getting the health benefits of green tea. Kiyomi's mission is to share her discoveries with American folks by offering the purest and simplest form of "Ground Green Tea." When asked "why Green Tea," she answers, "Because Green Tea Powder is the simplest and easiest addition anyone can make to his or her diet in order to improve health." She believes a small habitual change could lead to a significant outcome in the long run.

EGCG Correction: "An observed safe level of 704 mg EGCG/day could be considered for GTEs consumed in beverage form."

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230018300928

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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021

Thrive Bites Season 4 - Trailer

Wednesday Jul 07, 2021

We are SUPER EXCITED for this upcoming SEASON 4! New video Livestream Q&A format as well as we are partnering up with The THR5 Formula™ Masterclass Series.

Catch it all starting July 7th, 2021 every Wednesday unless otherwise specified.

Please tune to our channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thechefdoc to catch it LIVE as well as FB (https://www.facebook.com/TheChefDoc) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-zhu-do-dipablm-chef-3905ba60/)

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Monday Jun 14, 2021

S 3 Ep 25 - From Cancer Survivor To Vegan Self-Care Expert with Annette Mai

Monday Jun 14, 2021

In this season-closing episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the lovely Annette Mai who is a multi-talented self-care expert who chronicles her own cancer and health journey to advocating her audience self-care via food as medicine to her emotional/mental toolbox to arrive at this very point that self-care needs to be priority #1 in everyone's life. Don't miss this season closer!

Annette Mai White is a holistic recovery trauma specialist, cancer survivor; who’s mission is to educate and empower BIPOC on how to deactivate PTSD symptoms & overcoming triggers to recover from trauma.

It is her wholehearted desire to help more people “strive over stress” through emotional resetting by utilizing coping strategies like journaling, aromatherapy, EFT Tapping Meditations & teaching you how to incorporate more good mood foods. She feels that true self-care is about acknowledging your feelings, creating calm, focusing on hope, and truly nurturing yourself the right way.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://annettemai.com/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/StriveOverStress/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsvegaboutitpodcast/

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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021

S 3 Ep 24 - Making Our Small Steps Last with Sid Garza-Hillman

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Sid who is a former musician, writer, and actor who turned into an author and nutritional coach. We chat about why some of us have struggled with making behavioral lifestyle changes sustainable and he gives his best tips on how to do just that! You don't want to miss this!

Sid Garza-Hillman is the author of three books: Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto, Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress, and a Thriving Family, and Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t. He holds a BA in Philosophy from UCLA, is a public speaker, podcaster (What Sid Thinks Podcast), certified nutritionist & running coach, and founder of smallsteppers.com. He is the Stanford Inn & Resort’s Wellness Programs Director and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K trail ultramarathon.

Sites:

sidgarzahillman.com

smallsteppers.com

smallstepintensive.com

youtube.com/sidgarzahillman

mendocinoultra.com

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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021

S 3 Ep 23 - Prioritizing Our Mental Health with Dr. Harry Karydes

Tuesday Jun 01, 2021

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with the awesome Dr. Harry Karydes, a trained ER Doc, but also a physician mental health advocate. We talk about his rise to becoming an ER physician, his challenges with burnout and his switch to teaching others how to enhance our mental well-being. Check this out!

Dr. Harry Karydes is an emergency physician, medical toxicologist, and medical director who practices in the Chicagoland area. He understands the issues that physicians face every day. Stress, lack of motivation, and mental fatigue have become commonplace in medicine.

For years, he struggled to keep things balanced while growing at work and thriving at home, and his success came at the expense of his health and family.

He realized that he was beginning to experience burnout. He also saw colleagues and friends endure this silent struggle.

Something needed to change.

Much has been written on the strides we have made toward patient well-being and quality of life. Yet, there is little written on physician wellness. And there are even fewer resources for the struggling physician.

Dr. Karydes has crafted habits that focus on reaching personal and professional goals without sacrificing one for the other.

As a writer and national speaker who has a passion for physician wellness, he helps overwhelmed physicians, residents, and medical students to live a life of focus and balance.

His mission is to give you the courage and the tools to learn, grow, and thrive in the important areas of your life.

His main platform is at www.medicinerevived.com where he has a blog and podcast.

INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/medicinerevived/

FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/medicinerevived

LINKEDIN | www.linkedin.com/in/harry-karydes

TWITTER | https://twitter.com/medicinerevived

YT | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNJfYtkPR1mIxGq1HDXlMQ

WEBSITE | https://www.medicinerevived.com

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Monday May 24, 2021

S 3 Ep 22 - Sugar Addict To Vegan Chef & Instructor with Chef AJ

Monday May 24, 2021

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef AJ who is a multi-talented chef, educator, speaker, author, and Vegetarian Hall of Fame in 2018. We chat about her journey from going from a sugar addict to her journey as a vegan/plant-based culinary educator and now her own TV Show host on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHK7RywWc4z8J5K3MKkvRw

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Copyright © 2021 by TheChefDoc, LLC
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Tuesday May 18, 2021

S 3 Bonus - My Intimate Journey With My Friend Meg Church Smithson

Tuesday May 18, 2021

In this bonus episode of Thrive Bites, I spend my time with my good friend Meg who is aka the Self-Sabotage Slayer and a relationship coach/expert. We discuss more intimately my journey thus far from my childhood, schooling, training, and how different life experiences have shaped me as a human being, and how I decided to contribute to the world. Take a listen!

Check out Meg's work here --> https://www.megchurch.com/

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Monday Mar 08, 2021

S 3 Ep 21 - Why We Need To Be Financially Fit with Kyle A. Sanders

Monday Mar 08, 2021

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Kyle Sanders who is a financial advisor, about the importance of being financially healthy. We also explore the topics of charity and being of service to others! Such empowering tips on this episode, you don't want to miss it!

Kyle prides himself on creating significant client relationships built on a mutual alignment of values, philosophies, and expectations. He believes in helping clients see the grander vision of their lives and the people they care about.

His clients have chosen him as their lead advisor because of his dedication, empathy, and integrity. What this means to you is that he will always tell you the truth about your situation and help you navigate through the important financial decisions of your life.

Social Media Links:

https://www.legacyconsultantsgroup.com/

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Wednesday Feb 24, 2021

S 3 Ep 20 - Traveling Without Boundaries with Dr. Paulina Buraczynski

Wednesday Feb 24, 2021

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Paulina B to learn the values of traveling more not just with ourselves, but also with our little loved ones in a very safe manner during these times and for the future. Take a listen!

Her short bio, "My name is Paulina Buraczynski, and am a general pediatrician. I am married to another physician, who is a cardiac electrophysiologist, and have two daughters, a 3-year-old and a 2-month-old. I have lived in few different countries which has sparked my interest in traveling at an early age. I’ve been fortunate to travel to over 55 countries, in hopes of continuing to add to that count, but now with my two daughters. In the last three years, my traveling has changed and I added a new travel buddy - my daughter. I’ve picked up tips and strategies along the way because traveling with kids is an entirely different game."

Social Media Links:

www.instagram.com/travelmom_md

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Monday Feb 08, 2021

S 3 Ep 19 - Making Mental Health Stylish with Dr. Vania Manipod

Monday Feb 08, 2021

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 contributor based in Orange County, California. Dr. Manipod has built an international following on social media, particularly through her Instagram @freudandfashion and blog freudandfashion.com, which aims to break the stigma of mental health and educate the public about psychiatry. She connects with her audience by being transparent about her own struggles. Dr. Manipod is a contributor to various publications, radio, TV news, and talk shows, and is also an internationally invited speaker on topics such as social media, career burnout, traumatic brain injury, and mental health.

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freudandfashion/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freudandfashion

FB: https://www.facebook.com/freudandfashion

Website: http://freudandfashion.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/freudandfashion

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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021

S 3 Ep 18 - What Plant-Based Eating Taught A Classic Chef with Chef Ramses Bravo

Tuesday Jan 26, 2021

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 bravopb.com where you can find his online WFPB cooking courses. Although he trained as a regular chef, with a little intervention from the universe, he found himself working as a plant-based chef, and has been doing it for 12+ years now. He is the author of the Bravo Cookbook and Bravo Express Cookbook.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.bravopb.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramses.bravo.50

https://www.facebook.com/Bravoplantbased-364298026977103/

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Monday Jan 11, 2021

S 3 Ep 17 - This Is Your Brain On Food with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo

Monday Jan 11, 2021

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 threat” in the food as medicine space: She is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field.

Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, Healthline, Martha Stewart, and many others, Dr. Uma has a special interest in the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions.

In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Naidoo graduated from the Harvard-Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program in Boston during which she received several awards, some of which included a “Junior Investigator Award” (American Psychiatric Association); “Leadership Development for Physicians and Scientists” award (Harvard), as well as being the very first psychiatrist to be awarded the coveted “Curtis Prout Scholar in Medical Education”. Dr. Naidoo, has been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry.

In addition to this, Dr. Naidoo is the author of the upcoming title, This Is Your Brain On Food to be released August 4th, 2020. In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/

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Friday Jan 01, 2021

S 3 Bonus - Plant Based and Oral Health with Dr. Khani Nguyen (Part 2)

Friday Jan 01, 2021

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's in Biological Sciences before attending Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio where she earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Since Dr. Khani has been practicing, she has become specialized through continuing education courses in advanced cosmetic dentistry, implant prosthesis, and hybrid dentures. She has also become an expert with the latest technologies including CEREC crowns, cone-beam computer technology, Invisalign, and implant restorations improving the results patients receive. She has a perfectionist mindset, is highly compassionate when it comes to patient care, and extremely sensitive to dental phobia.

Dr. Khani is an active member of the Seattle Study Club and the American Dental Association. She is also an associate board member of Casa de Monmouth where she volunteers with foster children. She currently resides on the Jersey Shore, where she enjoys playing beach volleyball with her husband, Bill. She is an active member of her church and volunteers regularly through various organizations in her community. In her free time, she enjoys art, theater, dance, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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Monday Dec 28, 2020

S 3 Ep 16 - Sleep Is A Vital Sign with Dr. Andrea Matsumura

Monday Dec 28, 2020

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 thought she was an east coaster for sure. Little did she know when she did an externship as a fourth-year medical student in Oregon that she would fall in love with the West Coast and all things involving the outdoors. She quickly switched gears and ended up finishing her internal medicine residency in Portland Oregon.

She worked as a hospitalist for a few years and moved into the outpatient care setting as a primary care physician. It was there that her spark for the love of sleep medicine started. While trying to manage chronic medical conditions she quickly realized that sleep is the juggernaut for wellness.

She went on to complete a fellowship in sleep medicine at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).

Dr. Matsumura describes herself as a holistic sleep medicine physician and enjoys public speaking on all things sleep. Sleep is a vital sign that has yet to be discovered as the key to how everything else is managed in one’s life.

Social Media Links:

You can find her at Sleep Well with Andrea Matsumura, MD on FB or @HolisticSleepMD on IG or on Twitter as @MDrea007 Holistic Sleep MD

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Wednesday Dec 23, 2020

S 3 Bonus - Plant Based and Oral Health with Dr. Khani Nguyen (Part 1)

Wednesday Dec 23, 2020

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Monday Dec 14, 2020

S 3 Ep 15 - Being A Foodpreneur with NextGenChef Founder Justine Reichman

Monday Dec 14, 2020

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 are empowering the next generation of culinary innovators dedicated to regenerative practices and making nutritious food more affordable,” says Reichman, whose San Francisco-based platform supports socially-minded entrepreneurs with the resources they need to launch their businesses and begin creating greater access to quality food products. The expansive network offers real tools, including a directory of culinary mentors, help with research and development, and dynamic community events. Reichman adds, “We want to change the conversation so that people everywhere demand a better food system.”

Social Media Links:

Website:

https://www.justinereichman.com/

https://www.nextgenchef.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenchef/?hl=en

FB: https://www.facebook.com/NextGenChef/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgenchef/

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Monday Nov 30, 2020

S 3 Ep 14 - Unfolding Dis-ease with TCM with Ronald Pratt, L.Ac., M.Ac., M.A.

Monday Nov 30, 2020

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 than a decade working on Wall Street and in Corporate America, Ronald reached career burnout. Years of long hours and late nights had finally caught up with him. Unable to focus and lacking the energy to push forward, Ronald sought help from a number of resources and found a significant benefit from Acupuncture. Ronald got his career back on track. Inspired by how much his health improved, Ronald decided to study Acupuncture.

Now a Licensed Acupuncturist and Lifestyle Medicine expert focused on helping patients optimize wellbeing to combat pain, anxiety, and stress-related conditions, Ronald is Board Certified by the NCCAOM and holds a Master of Acupuncture degree. Additionally, Ronald has a Master of Arts in Counseling and wrote his Thesis on Emotional Intelligence. Prior Ronald worked in Corporate Training, developing and presenting curriculum on Leadership, Management, Sales, Product, and Personal Growth.

Having spoken on international stages and worked with hundreds of patients in private practice, Ronald has always been a champion for empowering individuals with their wellbeing - physical, mental, and emotional. Ronald’s background in Corporate Training combined with his Acupuncture practice uniquely qualifies him to help patients learn to optimize stress in aspects of life to reduce dis-ease, pain, and anxiety.

With extensive post-graduate training in Five Element Acupuncture, Meridian Balance Acupuncture, and Natural Functional Nutrition. Ronald continues to grow and cultivate his practitioner skillset. When not at work, Ronald enjoys connecting with nature, cycling, hiking, practicing yoga, exploring local parks with his dog, spending time with friends and family, cooking, and exploring the world through travel.

Social Media Links:

https://www.ronaldprattacu.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ronald-Pratt-Acupuncture-and-Chinese-Herbal-Medicine-236459953045797

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-pratt-l-ac-m-ac-m-a-671a69/

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*Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical or dental advice*

Monday Nov 16, 2020

S 3 Ep 13 - Nourishing with Ayurvedic Nutrition with Gauri Junnarkar, MS, RD, LD, CDE, LMT, BAMS

Monday Nov 16, 2020

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 ‘Ayurnutrition’, an integrative & Holistic wellness practice in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas combining the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern nutrition. She has co-authored two books ' Ayurveda & Yoga: A Path to health and healing" and ‘A Primer on Ayurveda: A Practical Guide’, now published on Amazon. Gauri believes that the mind and body have a profound effect on each other. She loves to educate people in choosing the right foods according to Ayurveda & Nutrition nourish the body and create an inner and outer radiance that exuberate health and wellness. With 15+ years as a classically trained Vaidya (Ayurveda Practitioner) & 13+ years as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, 10+ years as a Certified Diabetes Educator & Licensed Massage Therapist, Gauri has been guiding people in reducing stress levels to increase their energy levels with Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Ayurvedic Therapies.

Social Media Links:

www.ayurnutrition.com

https://www.facebook.com/ayurnutrition

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ayurnutrition

https://www.instagram.com/ayurnutrition /

Amazon: Primer on Ayurveda: https://amzn.to/34nU6Bi

Ayurveda & Yoga: A Path to Health & Healing: https://amzn.to/35yfMKn

*Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical or dental advice*

Monday Nov 02, 2020

S 3 Ep 12 - Finding Your Why with Dr. Engee Ibe

Monday Nov 02, 2020

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 it allows her to work with residents. Her passion for Mind, Body, and Spiritual connection as it pertains to comprehensive healthcare, prevention, and healing led her to integrative medicine. She is currently a fellow at the Andrew Weil Integrative medicine program.

As an Internal Medicine /Integrative Medicine Physician, she is experienced in managing complex patients with multiple chronic diseases. She understands the multiple social, emotional, physical, and financial barriers often making comprehensive care difficult.

She is also a Physician life coach who enjoys working with high achieving women to help them get more self-aware and move from a reactive to a proactive life. Her role as both a physician and a life coach helps her create harmony in her career.

When she is not caring for patients, working with her coaching clients, or volunteering at one of her medical mission.Dr. Ibe enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and three kids. She is a member of many organizations including the American College of Physicians, Society of Hospital Medicine, and also the chair-lady of a non-profit organization focused on addressing the needs of widows in society.

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/engee.ugorjiibe

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*Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical or dental advice*