Thrive Bites

S 2 Ep 14 - Understanding Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Cecily Ganheart

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 many of you, Dr. Cecily Anne would experience temporary weight loss, only to regain much of what she lost.

Through combining intermittent fasting and real foods, Dr. Cecily Anne has lost over 55 pounds.  She now incorporates her personal experience, knowledge of intermittent fasting, and knowledge of obesity medicine to assist patients in achieving health beyond the scale.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://thefastingdoctor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingDoctor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fastingworkgirl

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefastingdoctor/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtM4YeunggcxMYW4zmb1w7A 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-anne-clark-ganheart-md-42a496198/

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S 2 Ep 13 - The Power of Community with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari

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 Vascular Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. There, he received specialized training in advanced minimally invasive procedures. He has been practicing vascular surgery in Dallas for more than 20 years. He mainly serves the east side of Dallas and Mesquite. His primary hospital is Baylor Sunnyvale, where he formerly was the Chief of Surgery. Currently, he serves on their Board of Directors and Board of Managers, and next year he will be the Chief of Staff of the hospital.

 

Dr. Bukhari lectures and teaches about plant-based nutrition and how it relates to our overall health. He has a specific interest in nutrition as it relates to cardiovascular disease. He has 4 main missions. He wants to educate individuals to empower them to take control of their own health through better nutrition and better lifestyle choices. He wants to unite, elevate, and grow the Dallas plant-based community. Thirdly, he hopes to educate other healthcare professionals and physicians on the importance of plant-based nutrition so they, too, can incorporate this into their patient education and treatment. Lastly, he wants to reach out to medical students and residents in training to teach them about plant-based nutrition, understanding that they will be the future leaders to teach our patients.

 

Social Media Links:

 

Website: https://plantbaseddfw.com/dr-rizwan-h-bukhari

 

http://plantbaseddocs.com/directory/listing/rizwan-h-bukhari

 

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

 

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S 2 Ep 12 - A Story About Triumph with Tal Kapoor

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. Graduated 1999 as Valedictorian and went on to practice design for high-end hotels such as Ritz Carlton and Westin in Korea and China. Married in 2001 and have 2 kids, son 16 and daughter 14.

By Jan 2018 my health was in bad shape with massive weight gain from self-care neglect over the years, along with High BP, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and still suffering from PCOS since afar 13. I was given a devastating diagnosis from my doctor. I was on the verge of diabetics and would likely be on dialysis in 10 years. Confessing this to my dear friend, she shook me into action to change my lifestyle and nutrition. I’ve lost a total of 82lbs since April 2018 thanks to the products she introduced me to. My BP, Cholesterol, and Blood Sugars are all normal and I no longer suffer from PCOS! The best part is I’m off all Rx meds!

Early this year I closed my private design business after 22 years and became part owner of CrossFit Aviator. I feel amazingly healthy and happy doing what I do and sticking with healthy nutrition because I know better now and my life and longevity with my kids and husband depend on it."

Social Media Links:

https://www.facebook.com/tal.kapoor

https://www.facebook.com/crossfitaviatorla/

https://www.instagram.com/talhasagoal/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/crossfitaviator/?hl=en

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

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S 2 Ep 11 - A Chef's Unlikely Path with Chef Dr. Michelle Hauser (Part 2)

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 Administration degree at Harvard, as well as a Master of Science in Epidemiology and Clinical Research and the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Stanford. She is a certified chef via Le Cordon Bleu and a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine where she has also served on the Board of Directors and published the Culinary Medicine Curriculum—the first comprehensive, open-source culinary medicine curriculum for health professional training programs.

Her research, clinical, and community projects blend her training in medicine, public policy, nutrition, epidemiology, and culinary arts to focus on improving education and access to delicious, healthy food for medical professionals, patients, and the general public. Her research has been published in top medical and nutrition journals, such as JAMA and AJCN, and she has been interviewed about cooking and health by media organizations such as the New York Times, Bloomberg News, CNN, the Washington Post, NPR, Stanford Medicine, and Harvard Health Publications.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://chefinmedicine.com/

https://chefinmedicine.com/culinary-medicine-curriculum/

https://lifestylemedicine.org/culinary-medicine

Twitter @ChefInMedicine

Instagram @ChefInMedicine

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefinmedicine/

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

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S 2 Ep 10 - A Chef's Unlikely Path with Chef Dr. Michelle Hauser (Part 1)

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 Administration degree at Harvard, as well as a Master of Science in Epidemiology and Clinical Research and the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Stanford. She is a certified chef via Le Cordon Bleu and a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine where she has also served on the Board of Directors and published the Culinary Medicine Curriculum—the first comprehensive, open-source culinary medicine curriculum for health professional training programs.

Her research, clinical, and community projects blend her training in medicine, public policy, nutrition, epidemiology, and culinary arts to focus on improving education and access to delicious, healthy food for medical professionals, patients, and the general public. Her research has been published in top medical and nutrition journals, such as JAMA and AJCN, and she has been interviewed about cooking and health by media organizations such as the New York Times, Bloomberg News, CNN, the Washington Post, NPR, Stanford Medicine, and Harvard Health Publications.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://chefinmedicine.com/

https://chefinmedicine.com/culinary-medicine-curriculum/

https://lifestylemedicine.org/culinary-medicine

Twitter @ChefInMedicine

Instagram @ChefInMedicine

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefinmedicine/

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

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S 2 Ep 9 - Emotional Eating with Dr. Heather Hammerstedt

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 evidence behind weight, sleep, food, exercise, mindfulness and more to help empower and implement sustainable lifestyle transformation in 12 week coaching programs specifically for women finally ready to crush emotional eating and weight issues for the final time. She completed her medical studies at Temple University School of Medicine and did her postgraduate residency in Emergency Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess’s Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency program. She also holds a Masters of Public Health degree from Harvard School of Public Health, with a concentration in international health sector development and nutrition. She is one of the co-founders and executives of the nonprofit 501c3 organization, Global Emergency Care (GEC) She loves life in Idaho with her husband, skiing, rafting, running, and chasing after two small boys and two big chocolate labs.

Social Media Links:

Website: www.wholisthealth.com

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curate-your-health/id1478410990

Instagram: www.instagram.com/wholisthealth

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wholisthealth

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

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S 2 Ep 8 - Discovering Your Tribe with the Plant Chics

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, have your back. They’ve also created the Plant Chics Tribe as a supportive and encouraging space for women on their wellness journey.

Social Media Links:

https://www.plantchics.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantchics/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantchics/

Women's only group, Plant Chics Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/492005744489329/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQvogWp8Z80nC99s0Pk0cQ

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/xrpQAx/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plantchics/

Vegan Bundle (available January 1 - 9, 2020 only). It contains over 60 eBooks & programs from vegan influencers, including the Plant Chics 7 Day Starter Kit. There are 1000's of vegan recipes (from Plant Chics, Fully Raw Kristina, Dr. Vegan, and 50+ other influencers), about 6 months of workouts (from Plant Chics, Jon Venus, and others), and eBooks on various topics from period health, emotional/intuitive eating, raw vegan, vegan on a budget, getting started on your plant-based journey and more! You get access to $1325 of eBooks & programs for $50! But this is only available Jan 1 - 9 from our link: http://bit.ly/plantchicsbundle

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

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S 2 Ep 7 - Food, Meditation, and Ayurveda with Chef Rich LaMarita (Part 2)

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 specialties, along with vegetarian and vegan cooking, are Indian and Italian cuisines.

A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education's Culinary Arts and Restaurant & Culinary Management programs, he has worked with numerous chefs in NYC, including Floyd Cardoz, Dan Kluger, and Ben Pollinger. He has also worked for notable families as a private chef and private instructor in Manhattan and the Hamptons since 1995.

Richard has been a practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda, a science of life, health and balance, for 35 years. He has studied with Vedic and Ayurvedic master Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and has led seminars on Ayurvedic diet, cooking, yoga, and meditation throughout the U.S., and in Europe and Asia.

Richard joined the Institute of Culinary Education in 2019, teaching Health-Supportive Culinary Arts career classes and leading recreational classes on Ayurvedic, Asian and vegan cuisines.

Social Media Links:

https://www.ice.edu/newyork/explore-ice/faculty-profiles/richard-lamarita

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S 2 Ep 6 - Food, Meditation, and Ayurveda with Chef Rich LaMarita (Part 1)

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 specialties, along with vegetarian and vegan cooking, are Indian and Italian cuisines.

A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education's Culinary Arts and Restaurant & Culinary Management programs, he has worked with numerous chefs in NYC, including Floyd Cardoz, Dan Kluger, and Ben Pollinger. He has also worked for notable families as a private chef and private instructor in Manhattan and the Hamptons since 1995.

Richard has been a practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda, a science of life, health and balance, for 35 years. He has studied with Vedic and Ayurvedic master Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and has led seminars on Ayurvedic diet, cooking, yoga, and meditation throughout the U.S., and in Europe and Asia.

Richard joined the Institute of Culinary Education in 2019, teaching Health-Supportive Culinary Arts career classes and leading recreational classes on Ayurvedic, Asian and vegan cuisines.

Social Media Links:

https://www.ice.edu/newyork/explore-ice/faculty-profiles/richard-lamarita

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

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S 2 Ep 5 - Raising the Next Generation with Dr. Linda Abujaber

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 Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She has also trained in Acupuncture, Pediatric Hypnosis, Reiki, Energy Medicine, Clinical Homeopathy and Grief Recovery and is well-educated in the use of herbs and supplements to keep you healthy and restore you to health when it is temporarily lost. 

Dr. Linda owned and operated her own Pediatric Integrative practice for 15 years while she was raising two very active children (now young adults) while dealing with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia as well as a sleep disorder. She was married for 20 years and was given the task of caring for her husband and supporting him during his transition after a losing battle with cancer.  As a result of her education and training as well as her personal and professional experiences Dr. Linda sought out and developed holistic practices and solutions to support busy working parents in their quest for ultimate health and wellness in body, mind, emotions, and Spirit for both their children and themselves. 

Social Media Links: 

Website: https://askdrlinda.com/about-dr-linda-ammari/ 

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

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S 2 Ep 4 - Weight Loss That Works with Dr. Linda Hodges

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 life.  While she still practices intensive care medicine, which is where she only cares for people that are admired to the ICU, she also has two private clinics: one where she provides specialized treatment for those suffering from refractory PTSD and depression and one where she helps women with their weight loss journeys.  Since writing her book "Weight Loss that Works:  Secrets to Restoring Confidence and Reclaiming Your Body" she has moved most of her weight loss practice online and has started at a 12-week group coaching program based on methods that were successful in her clinic.  Linda is married with two children - a son who is 9 and a 16-year old daughter.

Social Media Links:

Website: www.exceptionalweightloss.com

FB/IG/Twitter: @drhealthyweight

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

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S 2 Ep 3 - How To Implement Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Dan Witkowski

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 Center Community Care in Melrose, Massachusetts. Prior to that, he was in private practice, since 1993, at Women’s Healthcare Associates, in Melrose, Massachusetts. He also serves as Chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at MelroseWakefield Healthcare.

Dr. Witkowski is a Certified Nutritionist and has been a Lifestyle Medicine Physician since 2011. He is the co-creator, with his wife Pamela, of Lifestyle Design MD™, a program where they educate individuals, families, and health practitioners on how to obtain optimal health and prevent and reverse chronic disease through nutrition, fitness, stress management, and lifestyle design. They are nationally recognized public speakers, and trainers.

Dr. Witkowski received his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, MA in 1989. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He received his Certification in Plant Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Foundation, Cornell University.

Daniel and Pamela are high school sweethearts and have been married since 1984. They are the parents of 6 children and grandparents to Ella and Brody.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.danielwitkowskimd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielwitkowskimd/

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

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S 2 Ep 2 - Spirituality is Medicine with Dr. Simran Rattan

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 of Integrative Medicine Diplomate with the American Board of Physicians & Specialties and will be pursuing her American National Board certification in Health & Wellness Coaching. She has completed the Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC) with Dr. Pulchalski & faculty from the George Washington Institute of Spiritual Health (GWISH).  She is also a Meditation Master Coach for over 20 years and is also a level 1 Tai Chi Instructor.

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Social Media Links:

Website: www.spiritualityismedicine.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/simranrattanmd

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

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S 2 Ep 1 - Letting Our Creativity Out with Dr. Dana Corriel

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 articles on 'Dr. Corriel, Chronicles of the Medical Doctor Next Door,' found at drcorriel.com. She is passionate about creating space for physicians to navigate and elevate their voices on social media. Therefore, she created Doctors on Social Media or SoMeDocs. She has been named Top 20 Influencers on Medscape and Top Doctor in Internal Medicine, (201) Family Magazine, Nov 2017, 2018 Issue, Top Ten Internists to Follow on Twitter in 2018, Medical Economics. Publications and mentions on Medical Economics, New Yorker, HuffPost, KevinMD, Doximity, Country Living, Practice Link, Brit + Co, Shyft, The Vital Physician, Lose the Cape, MD for Moms, Caffeine and Cardiology, & others.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://drcorriel.com/ and https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/somedocs/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/somedocs?lang=en

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

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Season 1 Notes

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 Links:

Website: https://www.chefdoczhu.com/

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thechefdoc/?hl=en

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

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S 1 Ep 22 - Champion Mindset with Steven Lin

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 Medalist, Korean Open - Gold Medalist/ Male Athlete of the Year & 2012 Olympic Team Trials - 4th Place. Currently, he is a manager within financial management consulting at one of the Big 4 consulting firms and a business partner for Precision Taekwondo and Fitness.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.precisionmafitness.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/steventlin/?hl=en

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

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S 1 Ep 21 - Plant-Based Hospital Medicine with Dr. Judy Brangman

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 can help you to achieve lasting wellness. Dr. Brangman is an advocate for a whole food plant-based diet and is passionate about health education, nutrition, and wellness. She has been vegan and plant-based for over 4 years. Having personally experienced the health benefits of a whole food plant-based diet, Dr. Brangman's goal is to share this life-transforming information with as many people as possible.  Dr. Brangman has helped patients to reduce medication doses, and in some cases, discontinue certain medications with specific lifestyle changes. She has also helped individuals to transition towards eating more of a whole food plant-based diet.

Dr. Brangman attended Wake Forest School of Medicine for medical school and East Carolina University for Internal Medicine residency. Dr. Brangman has previously worked in the Washington, DC area as a hospitalist and in the Raleigh/Durham area as a primary care physician. Currently, Dr. Brangman works as a hospitalist in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Brangman is a leader in the plant-based world and was one of the 1st physicians to sit for the inaugural American Board of Lifestyle Medicine exam in 2017. She also holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Dr. Brangman is originally from Bermuda and completed her undergraduate degree at Andrews University. She is passionate about inspiring others to be the best version of themselves so that they can live in purpose.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.theplantbasedmd.com/

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theplantbasedmd/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theplantbasedmd

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

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S 1 Ep 20 - Herbal Medicine & Food with Dr. Anne Kennard

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 pelvic floor yoga, studied herbal medicine with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She is passionate about women's health in the body, mind and spirit. She is a dynamic speaker and author of works blending Western medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, and mind-body therapies. She lives and works on the Central Coast of California, and enjoys naps, cooking, adopting pets, gardening, and making sandcastles with her little girl.

Social Media Links:

Website: https://www.drannekennard.com/

FB: www.facebook.com/drannekennard

IG: www.instagram.com/dr_anne_kennard

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

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S 1 Ep 19 - Ways To Empower Yourself with Coach Cathy Hanlin

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 to reach their full potential.  She held multiple Senior Executive roles including VP of Operations, VP of Human Resources and Organization Development to VP of International and Development. Currently, she coaches over 2000 sessions per year to assist people in living their best lives.

Cathy has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Akron and a Master of Science in Organization Development from Case Western Reserve University.  She is a proud board member of the Children’s Hunger Alliance.  She considers her greatest privilege - being the mother of three thriving children.

Cathy and Kayleigh are a mother and daughter team who created Empowered Minds with the mission to assist people in building and creating a foundation of self-acceptance, self-love, and confidence.  They have a passion for assisting others in becoming the best version of themselves so they can to live in a beautiful state and inspire others.  As a mother-daughter team, they love helping children (at any age) develop communication skills, create more positive relationships and embrace each person’s unique gifts.

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Website: https://www.mindsempowered.com/

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S 1 Ep 18 - Bringing Lifestyle Medicine Into Medical Education with Dr. Mondala & Dr. Yu

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 University. Currently, she is a Lifestyle Medicine fellow and Preventative Medicine Junior Faculty at Loma Linda University Health. She serves as President for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Professionals in Training Division. She has led several tobacco cessation groups, taught diabetes prevention program lectures, and contributed to the lifestyle medicine curriculum.  She has completed an observership at intensive lifestyle change programs, such as Weimar Institute’s NEWSTART and TrueNorth. She served in China, Guam, Philippines, and San Bernardino, California. She is passionate about treating the underlying cause of disease and teaching transformative healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Dr. Micah Yu is a Southern California native and board-certified Internal Medicine physician. He completed medical school at Chicago Medical School and completed his internal medicine residency at Loma Linda University.  He is currently a Rheumatology Fellow. His specialty focuses on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, scleroderma, osteoporosis, and other rheumatic diseases.  He has given various lectures on rheumatic diseases. He has worked in China, Guam, Riverside and San Bernardino, California. He is passionate about combining lifestyle and integrative medicine in treating autoimmune diseases and arthritis. Dr. Yu has experienced the health benefits of incorporating proper nutrition and lifestyle medicine in overcoming his own arthritis.

Social Media Links

Website: http://www.drlifestyle.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlifestyle101/

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

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