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Hi! I’m Chef AJ, the author of "Unprocessed", "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss", and "Own Your Health". This is where I interview interesting people and post my weekly Weight Loss Wednesdays. I have been following a plant exclusive diet for over 40

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    CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHICKPEA BROWNIE (VEGAN & SOS-FREE) WITH THE DeKRAMERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 23:14


    The 3 Fears Holding You Back from Consistent Healthy Eating with Samantha Salmon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 26:10


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. The 3 Fears Holding You Back from Consistent Healthy Eating Are hidden fears sabotaging your journey to a healthier lifestyle? Join me and Samantha Salmon, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Brain Health Licensed Trainer, as she reveals the three biggest fears that hold people back from consistent healthy eating—and how to overcome them. If you've ever struggled with staying consistent, this is the conversation you don't want to miss! Be well, Samantha Salmon, NBC-HWC Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach Brain Health Licensed Trainer Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach Intuitive Eating Coach www.RawFoodMealPlanner.com

    Struggling with Weight Loss Why Sleep Might Be the Answer with Dr Patrice High

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 29:03


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. To work with Dr Patrice: https://www.doctorpatricehigh.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuempowermenthealth On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuempowermenthealth/

    Vegan Cream Cheese & Crackers, Chips & Dips Healthy Snack Ideas with Tami Kramer & Shayda Soleymani

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 27:11


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Cream Cheese & Crackers, Chips & Dips – How to prepare snacks and/or serve delicious hors d'oeuvres smarter and healthier! Elevate your snacking with Tofu Cream Cheese & Crackers: Chips & Dips, an eBook packed with over 30 plant-exclusive, low sodium, oil and sugar-free recipes, for creamy dips, crispy crackers, and satisfying snacks. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy healthy, flavorful alternatives that everyone will love! Meet the Authors Tami Kramer: A devoted advocate for a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, Tami shares her expertise through her Nutmeg Notebook blog and YouTube channel. Known for her signature “Beautiful Chopped Salads” and practical kitchen tips, she inspires others to simplify meal prep and embrace a plant-exclusive way of eating. Shayda Soleymani: Shayda is passionate about sharing the joys of whole food, plant-exclusive cooking. She is known for teaching others how to create simple, oil-free meals bursting with flavor on her Healthy Cooking With Shayda YouTube Channel. Shayda is also a co-author of the international cookbook Live Your Healthiest Life, One Bite at a Time, One Meal at a Time, featuring authentic Persian and Argentinian recipes. Nutmeg Notebook LLC Tami's Nutmeg Notebook Plant based food & lifestyle blog... https://nutmegnotebook.com https://.youtube.com/@NutmegNotebook https://www.facebook.com/NutmegNotebook https://amazon.com/shop/nutmegnotebook Healthy Cooking With Shayda https://www.youtube.com/@healthycookingwithshayda https://healthycookingwithshayda.com/

    Raw Vegan Food For Anti-Aging and Abundant Energy at 70 or Any Age with Karen Ranzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 24:46


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Raw Vegan Energy at 70 or ANY age! Raw Vegan Food: For Anti-Aging and Abundant Energy : *Why I Choose Raw Vegan for 30 Years+ *5 Tips to Stay Raw Vegan for the Long Term *My grandma's plant-powered poem dated 1923 My affiliate link for The Vegan Health Bundle: https://bit.ly/VeganHealthBundleKarenRanzi https://FeelFabulouswithFood.com https://SuperHealthyChildren.com

    Lower Your Blood Pressure with One Simple Diet Swap – Dr. Shobha Rayapudi Shares How!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 25:00


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Dr. Shobha Rayapudi is a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor, and co-founder of Gift of Health, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revolutionizing lives through lifestyle medicine. She helps people struggling with chronic conditions including but not limited to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, gut disease and arthritis to break free from disease, decrease dependency on prescription drugs and have more energy. Her life-saving work was featured in the documentary "Plantify," broadcast on the national Canadian Broadcasting Corp (CBC) TV. She is also an epidemiologist, chef, certified yoga and meditation teacher, and speaker, Website: https://giftofhealth.org/ Films: https://giftofhealth.org/films/ CBC wrote some nice things http://bit.ly/Rayapudis Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/Giftofhealth.org/ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/giftofhealth_org/ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@giftofhealthdocs

    Married and In Love with Another Man, Should I Leave my Husband Dr Doug Lisle Answers This & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 72:34


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/

    HAPPY Weekends and Beyond--Sharing What You Know with Love with Rachael Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 22:39


    GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. HAPPY* Weekends and Beyond--Sharing What You Know with Love You've learned what ditching the SAD (standard American diet) can do for you and now you're HAPPY (Healthy And Plant-Powered, Yay!). So how do you go about sharing what you've learned with those you know and love? https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15779/260724

    Label Reading Tips to Make Smart Choices with Cyd Notter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 26:28


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Label Reading Tips to Make Smart Choices Description: What's inside that can, box, or bag? Stores are filled to the brim with foods we should avoid – even the foods that claim to be “healthy.” Don't be fooled. This course will help you decide at a glance if a product should go in your cart or stay on the shelf! https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15779/226534 to get the bundle from Cyd

    Plant Powered for Weight Management and Healthy Families With Alanna Jordan + Raw Applesauce Recipe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 27:14


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Plant Powered for Weight Management and Healthy Families Certified naturopathic consultant and plant based health coach Alanna Minta Jordan from Naturominta will be presenting her ebook "Weight Management and Healthy Families with ABCs, a coloring book" and will be doing a live demo of her Super Simple Raw Applesauce Recipe that is featured in her book. We will discuss how to approach a healthy vegan diet for both children and adults, focusing on exposure, accessibility and participation. @Alanna Minta Jordan (facebook and linkedin) and @Naturominta (instagram)

    The Benefits Of Mindful Eating with Susmitha Veganosaurus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 21:22


    ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

    Jumpstart Your Family's Health with Dr. Karrie Heneman Easy & Healthy Meals for Busy Families!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 27:06


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

    High Protein Pizza Bites, Two Ways with Stacey Heiny + How I Escaped The Pleasure Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 25:44


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. High protein pizza crust and raw flax cracker recipe in 'The High Raw Revival' in the Vegan Health Bundle - Available now! https://bit.ly/2025healthbundle Get hundreds of recipes and wellness resources in the 2025 Vegan Health Bundle before it's gone March 10th! https://bit.ly/2025healthbundle Look for Stacey's bundle submission called 'The High Raw Revival' and you'll also discover many other amazing courses, recipes, ebooks and more! Stacey is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Plant Based Coach and Waterless Beauty Mentor and she transformed her life with the power of plant based eating with a healthy lifestyle and empowers women to do the same. From processed food, excessive animal products and sugar addiction to food freedom and comfort in her own body, Stacey coaches women on how to break free from the pleasure trap and gain the energy they need again to thrive and not just survive. Stacey also mentors women in the network marketing space in order to gain financial health in a holistic way. Stacey promotes holistic beauty from Europe and loves to empower women to step into their ideal life by making money and a healthy impact at the same time. Shop waterless beauty or join Stacey's team: https://us.olivetreepeople.com/?referral=StaceyHeiny Follow Stacey: www.instagram.com/theherbanfarmacy / theherbanfaramcy www.theherbanfarmacy.com www.facebook.com/staceyheiny

    Q&A with Ron Weiss, MD - How Bad is Salt If You Have Hight Blood Pressure, Multiple Myeloma and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 57:35


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/

    Why Are So Many Young People Getting Cancer A Discussion with Dr. Brooke Goldner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 43:18


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/

    Dr. Doug Lisle on Autism, Married to Your Opposite, Widowed & Introverted, Grief Counseling and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 63:53


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/

    Is Water Only Fasting Right For You Q & A with Dr Alan Goldhamer @TrueNorthHealth123

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 64:21


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/

    Lose Weight & Transform Your Health with the McDougall Program - Dr. Anthony Lim & Heather McDougall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 86:40


    Lose Weight & Transform Your Health with the McDougall Program - Dr. Anthony Lim & Heather McDougall by Chef AJ

    Thriving 10 Years After Lung Cancer Dr. Madeleine Long Shares Her Story with Dr. Michael Klaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 59:59


    Thriving 10 Years After Lung Cancer Dr. Madeleine Long Shares Her Story with Dr. Michael Klaper by Chef AJ

    Lung Cancer Update The Treatment Path I've Chosen with Dr. Matthew Lederman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 82:30


    Lung Cancer Update The Treatment Path I've Chosen with Dr. Matthew Lederman by Chef AJ

    Breaking Food Addiction and Overeating Why Abstinence Beats Moderation with Joel Fuhrman, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 62:31


    Breaking Food Addiction and Overeating Why Abstinence Beats Moderation with Joel Fuhrman, MD by Chef AJ

    Day 29Healing From The Inside Out - How I Finally Learned to Manage My Anxiety with Mark Ideta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 71:17


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ To make an appointment with Mark IdetaCollectionConnection@gmail.com ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Mark Ideta graduated from the University of Southern California, Santa Barbara, and completed his graduate studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. He brings elements of Internal Family Systems and Nonviolent Communication to his approach of connecting to self and to others. He has been studying Nonviolent Communication since 2020 and he is a candidate on the path for trainer certification with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. He has been studying Internal Family systems since 2022 and is considered IFS informed. His passion is to heal and he has been a private coach for 2 years. Mark lives with his wife and three sons whom they homeschool. On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idetaconnectioncollective/

    DAy 28 7 Year Brain Cancer Survivor Rebecca Devine How Cancer Saved Her Life and Changed Her Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 61:15


    Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Rebecca aka That Brainy Blonde is the creator and host of the The Brainy Blonde Podcast. Mother of four, entrepreneur and cancer outlier, Rebecca was given months to live after receiving a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, the same cancer that took her mom fifteen years before. Rather than say why me, Rebecca asked why not me and decided this was a wake up call to really live her life and be the main character in her own story. Since that day seven years ago, Rebecca has been researching better ways to thrive, using food, fitness, progressive medicine and mindset. She is on a mission to empower others to do the same: change the story about their lives after a cancer diagnosis, even if someone already tried to ruin the ending. Website :https://rebeccadevine.wixsite.com/thatbrainyblonde Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbrainyblonde/ brainyblondepodcast https://www.instagram.com/brainyblondepodcast/

    Day 27 17-Year Cancer Survivor & Advocate Fighting Stigma & Funding Inequity in Lung Cancer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 58:48


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Francis Spruit, born in Djakarta, Indonesia, June 1959 The Netherlands - USA dual citizen Married to my high school sweetheart Roslyn Four kids and seven grand kids! Technology Program Manager, a mere two months away from retirement. Diagnosed December 2007 with Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage 1B Treatment: right upper lobectomy on Christmas Eve 2007. Four cycles of Cisplatin and Etoposide chemotherapy in the spring of 2008. No active treatment since then. Annual chest CT scans to ‘keep an eye on things'. Actively advocating for the lung cancer community since 2012. Making our representatives in DC aware of the significant funding inequity of Lung Cancer research. Ready to enjoy retired life in Northern California and the Algarve. Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/

    Day 7 Dr Doug Lisle's Surprising Truth About Managing Cancer Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 68:49


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Dr. Douglas J. Lisle, Ph.D.is the co-author of The Pleasure Trap available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570671974&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Dr. Doug Lisle is an evolutionary psychologist and co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health and Happiness. He and his colleagues (Jennifer Howk and Richard Seidel) have developed a revolutionary method for approaching life challenges and improving self-confidence and self-esteem. They describe their approach as Esteem Dynamics — an approach with clinical insights derived from evolutionary psychology.

    Day 25_ Dr. Brooke Goldner on How to Thrive Even in the Face of Cancer @BrookeGoldnerMD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 47:50


    ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. BROOKE GOLDNER, M.D. MEDICAL DOCTOR | PLANT-BASED HEALER | AUTHOR Dr. Goldner is a board certified medical doctor and the author of 3 best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health & Healing. She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA Harbor Residency, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She is the founder of Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes I and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal. Dr. Goldner's People Magazine Article: https://people.com/woman-living-with-lupus-gets-unexpected-health-news-days-before-wedding-exclusive-real-life-love-8731791 Video on The Neuroscience of Creating A New Habit, Meeting Your Goals & Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDbn4L0rPPc She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Eating You Alive, Whitewashed, and The Conspiracy Against Your Health, has been featured on tv news and the Home & Family Show, as well as many radio shows and podcasts, and is a highly sought after keynote speaker, who shares the stage regularly with Drs. Ornish, Esselstyn, Bernard Greger and T. Colin Campbell, to name a few. She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She is a regular contributor to T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and she is featured in the Journal of Disease Reversal reversing lupus in herself, as well as multiple cases studies in reversing end stage lupus nephritis (kidney failure) with her hyper-nourishing nutrition protocol. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and is the sole autoimmune professor for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University. She is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board, the founder of GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal. Website & Social Media: Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbyelupus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGoldner Youtube: https://youtube.com/brookegoldnermd TIK TOK @GoodbyeLupus Clubhouse @GoodbyeLupus Free Smoothie Recipes: https://smoothieshred.com/smoothie-recipes/.

    Day 24_ Double the Cancer, Double the Inspiration_ A Journey of Hope with Brian and Jessica Krock

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 84:56


    ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. YOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/krocksinthekitchen WEBSITE - https://krocksinthekitchen.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/krocksinthekitchen FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/KrocksInTheKitchen Brian & Jessica Krock are a married couple who live near St. Louis, Missouri. They started on a life-changing whole food, plant-based adventure back in June 2018. This led to a YouTube channel called “Krocks In The Kitchen,” where they have shared plant-based recipes, laughs, tears and so much more over the years. In June 2022, their lives were flipped upside-down when Jessica was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer at age 36. Treatment would include two major surgeries and six rounds of chemo, but that didn't stop the couple from pursuing their dream of being parents. In October 2023, they welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl, via gestational carrier. Just when it seemed things were settling down, in May 2024, their lives took another major turn when Brian was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma at age 41. Even with all of these bumps in the road, they have continued to maintain a (mostly) positive outlook on life and allowed the hard times to strengthen their marriage. They hope to continue spreading positivity in the plant-based community and beyond for years to come.

    Day 23_ Imerman Angels_ Making Sure No One Faces Cancer Alone with Jackie Herigodt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 58:15


    PLEASE be an Angel to someone with cancer: https://imermanangels.org/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. NEWSFLASH: Cancer is not new, so why face it alone? Jackie has been with Imerman Angels since 2012. She has been a caregiver to several loved ones with cancer, including her sister who is currently fighting stage 4 breast cancer and is a Lynch syndrome carrier. Jackie has also dealt with a personal skin cancer diagnosis herself. Losing many family members to cancer, and caring for them, has fueled her passion for the Imerman Angels' mission. As Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Herigodt oversees the Mentor Angel training process, all community events and the organization's outreach and engagement efforts. Jackie was responsible for the creation of the outreach initiative at Imerman Angels. Additionally, she established the global Ambassador initiative, comprised of volunteers who dedicated their time to spread awareness about the Imerman Angels' mission. Her professional goals are to continue fostering a strong and diverse cancer community; strengthen partnerships with cancer organizations, cancer centers, hospitals and even speaking on my Youtube channel; and to expand IA's reach to ensure no one faces cancer alone. Jackie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University. She has worked in the fields of animal training, customer service and education. Her diverse background has proven beneficial for her role with Imerman Angels. Imerman Angels is a 501(c)(3) started in 2006 by Jonny Imerman, who is a Testicular cancer Survivor himself and understood the need to speak to someone who had been in his shoes. Imerman was recognized as a CNN Hero in 2012 which began the launch of the organization's global status of now being in 123 countries and connecting more than 80,000 people around the world to all different cancer types. The mission of Imerman Angels is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there. For more information: Website : https://imermanangels.org/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ImermanAngels/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/imermanangels/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/ImermanAngels LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/imerman-angels/ Virtual Community Events : https://imermanangels.org/upcoming-events/ To watch the videos Jackie mentioned scroll down this page: https://imermanangels.org/resources/

    Day 22_ 12 Years Cancer-Free_ Diane's Inspiring Journey from Stage 3 Lung Cancer to Thriving Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 58:50


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Diane's Story: I had no idea I was sick, never mind having lung cancer. There were times when I did feel something was not right with my health, but the doctors thought it was all in my head. So, I just continued living life. On December 9th , 2012, I started to get pains in my chest and felt sick to my stomach. My family thought I was having a heart attack and called 911. I was taken to the emergency room, and it was there after all the tests showing I wasn't having a heart attack; the doctor informed me that I had a mass in my chest. I cannot find the words to describe how I felt after the ER doctor so nonchalantly gave me the results of the chest x-ray. He then proceeded to give me morphine for the pain and medicine for the nausea. So that was the start of my surreal relationship with lung cancer. After having a PET scan and a CT Guided Biopsy, I was diagnosed with Primary, Thorax Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage, IIIA (T3, N2, M0, G2) Lymph-Vascular Invasion in my upper left lung and given the news on January 15, 2013. On January 31, 2013, I had surgery (Lobectomy) to remove the tumor from my upper left lung. Now the treatments begin to lessen the possibility of cancer recurring in my lungs and keep it from spreading to other parts of my body. My first round of chemotherapy in March 2013 almost killed me. The day after my first treatment I had to be admitted into the hospital because, I was allergic to the chemo drug, cisplatin. I was unable to eat for a week. I was so sick, and my potassium and magnesium level were extremely low. I thought I was going to die. After this incident, I was told there was nothing else they could do for me, so I opted for a second opinion.

    Day 20_ From Diagnosis to Thriving_ Harnessing Nutrition for Healing & Survivorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 78:16


    ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO isn't your average dietitian—her passion for cancer nutrition is deeply personal. As a board-certified oncology dietitian and cancer thriver, Alison brings both professional expertise and firsthand experience to her work, empowering cancer survivors to take back control of their health. Specializing in cancer nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Alison helps individuals navigate every stage of the cancer journey—before, during, and after treatment. She's on a mission to elevate nutrition as a powerful yet often overlooked tool for managing side effects, improving quality of life, and reducing recurrence risk. With over a decade of professional experience, cutting-edge research, and her own survivor story, Alison simplifies complex science into actionable steps. Her approach reduces overwhelm, tailors recommendations to individual needs, and helps patients direct their emotional and physical energy where it matters most. Alison's signature group coaching program—The Wholesome Journey—guides cancer survivors through fear, exhaustion, and overwhelm, fostering community with others who truly get it. https://wholesomellc.com/the_wholesome_journey She also offers 1:1 coaching for those seeking highly personalized nutrition and lifestyle coaching. For anyone looking to get started, https://wholesomellc.com/mentorship-program Alison provides free resources—including guides, recipes, and blogs—inside her Free Resource Hub at https://wholesomellc.com/ When she's not helping others take charge of their health, Alison enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, experimenting with plant-based recipes, getting lost in a good book, and exploring the outdoors. You can connect with Alison on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wholesome.cancer.nutrition/ or explore her inspiring journey and insights on the many podcasts she's been featured on: https://wholesomellc.com/podcast-features

    Day 19_ From Having Cancer to Helping Cancer Patients Look & Feel Their Best @wigsryou7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 67:12


    You can find Jennifer and her caring staff at https://www.wigsryou.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. JENNIFER'S WORDS: Wigs R You is my alternative hair shop in Roseville, California. The shop has been serving wig wearers in the community and beyond for 25 years. As its third owner, I'm delighted to help thousands of girls and women suffering from hair loss embrace their new identities. All of our staff at Wigs R You have been personally touched by hair loss. We know the emotional complexity of such a traumatizing experience. Wig wearing is a BIG deal! That's why we're the best equipped to guide you through your hair loss journey. In late 2012, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and soon learned I'd need chemotherapy. I discovered something unique and special during my cancer journey – a beautiful wig shop that was more than just a wig shop. Wigs R You went above and beyond. They gave me the practical solution of hair replacement AND the emotional support one needs when facing hair loss. I quickly realized that I wanted to be a part of such a loving and caring community. I wanted to give back to the medical community in the same way I was cared for. I took a leap of faith, decided not to go back to my previous line of work, and started working at the boutique in late 2013. Wigs R You is unlike any other wig shop in our area because we cater to the medical side of hair loss. We pride ourselves in whole client support. Our goal is to make sure you walk out of our shop with a beautiful hair piece AND feeling emotionally supported. This type of support isn't typical for a wig shop. We're determined to stand apart and be known for our love and compassion in the way we serve our clients. You can find Jennifer and her caring staff at https://www.wigsryou.com/ wigs R You YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCeyPlMflVIEXguuML2SE7Nw On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wigsryou/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wigsryou Link to "Let's Talk F*ng Cancer" Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/45W4uwWMH0rzBo8BjoEx4k?si=77aa3daee6024e63 Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R3CsAovW5MRc0b7CQS8JS?si=5fa474882c9a4f77 (Same Podcast) Tips & Tricks: Wigs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38lGJG1H25bhIYQBIZnpLn?si=cfb86570c6b44a15 Link to YouTube with "Wellness Within" Conquering Hairloss Due to Cancer Treatment https://www.buzzsprout.com/1623103/episodes/7361578 Podcast with "Wellness Within" Beautiful Ways to Conquer Hairloss" Showing wigs, wraps, accessories https://youtu.be/o0QJJj5g4oU?si=C-1xpG_gto4_7EO6 Health at LAST support group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1264442601367524/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

    Day 18_ Surviving and Thriving_ A 14-Year Journey with Stage 3 Lung Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 57:12


    Michelle was diagnosed with Stage 3a Adenocarcinoma of the lung in 2011 with the KRAS mutation and is still alive and living well. ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Bio: Dr Dana Simpler is a primary care doctor who practiced in Baltimore City until retirement in 2022. She is a graduate of University of Maryland Medical School. She became interested in Lifestyle Medicine after reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell and Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn. After attending many Lifestyle Medicine conferences geared towards practitioners, she incorporated diet and lifestyle recommendations into her regular medical practice. "I found diet changes had a great impact on my patient's health. While not everyone is open to change, it is important for people to at least be advised what they can do to prevent or reverse their medical conditions."

    DAY 17_ THRIVING IN THE FACE OF CANCER WITH RON WEISS, M.D.- A MESSAGE OF HOPE (1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 73:02


    ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. To learn more about MBSR(Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program) https://ethosprimarycare.com/programs/ To register for the course https://ethos-health.myshopify.com/products/minfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course Dr. Weiss is speaking at the NHA Virtual Conference (June 27-30,2024). Use this link to get your tickets now: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/nha-conference-2024/registration?utm_campaign=Chef+AJ&utm_source=Affiliate Dr. Weiss, founder of Ethos Primary Care, embodies what it means to be a true primary care doctor. He listens deeply and compassionately, fully aware that your health is a direct result of how you eat, sleep, move, stress, and your connection to nature. He is the kind of doctor who will help you trade your prescriptions for plants. Deeply committed to helping people obtain their optimal health through living a mindful, whole plant food-based lifestyle for more than 30 years, Dr. Weiss has been helping people reverse and prevent disease and illness to live a more energized, fulfilled life. Dr. Weiss is also the founder of Ethos Farm Project, a nonprofit organization and semifinalist in the Rockefeller Foundation 2050 Food System Vision Prize competition. He has been featured in top media, including The New York Times, The New York Post, The Today Show, New Jersey Monthly, and the feature-length documentary, "Eating You Alive." The mission of Ethos Farm Project is to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with animals. To achieve this, his 388-acre historic farm in Long Valley NJ where he operates Ethos Primary Care from, produces truly nourishing food to feed the community, restoring the land, all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers, doctors, and nurses through hands-on educational programming. Dr Weiss feels that he is fulfilling his purpose in life through the work he does as a Board Certified, Lifestyle Medicine physician and the work he does through his nonprofit, Ethos Farm Project. Connecting his life's passion for medicine and the environment, Dr. Weiss believes we need "all hands on deck" to combat the healthcare and environmental crises we now face as a species, in order to ensure a habitable planet for our children. Dr. Weiss is here monthly, on Chef AJ, to answer any and all medical questions you may have. An experienced primary care doctor, there is no question too simple or too complex for him to handle. To learn more about Dr. Weiss and all he is involved with, visit the following: https://www.ethosprimarycare.com/ https://www.ethosfarmproject.org/

    DAY 17_ THRIVING IN THE FACE OF CANCER WITH RON WEISS, M.D.- A MESSAGE OF HOPE (1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 73:02


    GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Today I am joined by friend and colleague, Dr. Matthew Lederman, and we discuss the cancer treatment that has been offered and just approved my insurance company. A final decision will be made very soon. Dr. Lederman also discusses how cancer grows and doubles, when treatment works, why and when it doesn't. Here are the articles in the medical journals he referred to today: Journal of Surgical Oncology 1997;65:284–297 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9274795/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19843904/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15630849/ To book a session with Dr. Lederman: http://connectionDocs.com ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 Dr. Lederman is the co-host of the webe Parents podcast, a platform dedicated to equipping parents with tools and insights to foster emotional connection, resilience, and well-being in their families. His latest book, Wellness to Wonderful, weaves together medical science, psychology, spirituality, and life wisdom to guide individuals toward lasting health, vibrancy, peace, and joy. He has co-authored six books, including the New York Times Bestseller Forks Over Knives Plan, and was featured in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. Through these works, he has shared his transformative approach to wellness with audiences around the globe. In addition to his roles as a clinician, educator, speaker, and corporate advisor, Dr. Lederman has served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Whole Foods Market, lectured for eCornell, and provided adjunct faculty instruction in medical schools. He also co-created the webe kälm device, designed to promote emotional regulation and soothe the nervous system. As the co-founder of Connection Docs, Dr. Lederman integrates the principles of Nonviolent Communication and emotional health with practical tools to enhance relational and self-connection. Through this groundbreaking platform, he continues to empower individuals and families to strengthen their emotional well-being and build meaningful relationships. Website: http://connectionDocs.com

    Day 16_ From Doctor to Patient_ Resilience and Finding Joy with Cancer Previvor Dr. Simran Malhotra (1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 97:56


    https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Simran Malhotra MD DipABLM CHWC Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine as well as a certified health and wellness coach. She was recognized as a "Top Doc" by Baltimore Magazine in Palliative Medicine for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2023). Dr. Malhotra is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and has completed several certifications, including T. Colin Campbell's Plant-Based Nutrition (2019), CHEF Culinary Coaching (2020), and WellCoaches Health and Wellness Coaching (2022). With nearly a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient palliative care, Dr. Malhotra leverages the invaluable lessons learned from end-of-life care to advocate for the importance of lifestyle medicine and a positive mindset in enhancing overall well-being. As a mother of two and a BRCA 1 previvor, Dr. Malhotra is deeply committed to her mission. After undergoing a risk-reducing bilateral mastectomy & total hysterectomy at 32 years old due to her strong family history of cancer, she founded Wellness By LifestyleMD, a platform dedicated to educating busy parents about the transformative power of lifestyle & mindset changes on wellbeing, quality of life and longevity. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Dr. Malhotra writes a column for Everyday Health called "Awaken Your Wellness" and has been featured in various media outlets (TIME, Glamour, Yahoo, MSN, etc.), blogs and podcasts, sharing her unique insights from both her work in palliative care as well as her experiences as a patient and genetic mutation carrier passionate about using lifestyle as medicine. Website: Wellness By Lifestyle MD | By SimranMD https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ This is the viral video she reffered to where her husband sings to her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GojJnrqpeE Shop Dr.Simran's Favorite Lifestyle and Wellness Tools Here: https://www.searchbubble.com/drsimran.malhotra?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaKcnXfpgCEfg6ORr5JmAn03UOQ-64T9bNP1tXmWV9BZ5XD50C3wwfxwpg_aem_UW7k5m26dzvVWFVHGYc4bQ Awaken Your Wellness Columnist at Everyday Health https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/awaken-your-wellness/ Co-Author of the book “How Healers Heal” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961549018?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1961549018&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_s_ofs_mixed_d_asin Instagram: Simran Malhotra

    Day 26_ Integrative Medicine Approaches for Living Well with Metastatic Cancer with Dr Michelle Loy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 84:16


    ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. The science behind plant-predominant whole-food nutrition, joyful movement, and restorative sleep in enhancing quality of life and promoting recovery. From Evidence to Wellness: Integrative Medicine Approaches for Living Well with Cancer In this enlightening episode, Chef AJ welcomes Dr. Michelle Loy, MD, DipABOIM, DipABLM, DABMA, FAAP, a trailblazing physician in integrative and lifestyle medicine, to discuss how evidence-based, patient-centered, holistic approaches can enhance quality of life for those living with cancer. Dr. Loy delves into her innovative work and shares practical tips for incorporating nutrition, mind-body practices, and other integrative therapies into conventional state-of-the-art cancer care. Dr. Loy is a board-certified physician in Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, and Pediatrics. She serves as an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she provides consultations addressing complex medical issues across all ages. A Harvard graduate with an MD from Cornell, Dr. Loy completed her Integrative Medicine fellowship at Columbia University/Stamford Hospital and earned Medical Acupuncture certification from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. Her dedication to advancing integrative health is reflected in her leadership roles with the AAP Section of Integrative Medicine, American Board of Integrative Medicine, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Insights into the evidence surrounding medical cannabis, culinary mushrooms, herbs, and botanicals for individuals facing cancer, including guidance on their appropriate use. The dangers of cancer misinformation, emphasizing the importance of seeking trusted, credible, evidence-based information, and guidance on discerning reliable resources. Complete list of published works at PubMed at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/michelle.loy.1/bibliography/public/ More About Dr. Loy: Dr. Loy is a Lecturer for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program at Cornell University and serves on the medical advisory board of Plant Powered Metro New York. Her "Shop with the Doc" Culinary Medicine series and Virtual Shared Medical Appointments have been transformative for patients, offering innovative, evidence-based solutions for better health. In her free time, Dr. Loy enjoys exploring farmer's markets, cooking plant-forward meals for her husband and five children, and staying active through running and yoga. Follow Dr. Michelle Loy: Weill Cornell Profile: https://weillcornell.org/michelle-h-loy-md Getting to Know Dr. Loy - Weill Cornell News: https://weillcornell.org/news/getting-to-know-michelle-loy-md-of-integrative-health-and-wellbeing Doximity: https://www.doximity.com/pub/michelle-loy-md

    Day 15 Chris Wark Beat Cancer 21 Years Ago & Now Helps Others Do It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 79:51


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Chris Wark is a long-term cancer survivor, patient advocate and bestselling author. Chris was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003, at just 26 years old. After surgery, Chris made the decision to go against his doctor's advice, opted-out of chemotherapy and chose to use nutrition and natural therapies to heal. Six years after his diagnosis, in 2010, Chris began sharing his story of faith, courage, and determination, and his message of hope that chronic diseases like cancer can be prevented and reversed with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle. In the last decade, Chris has become one of the most well-known cancer survivors on the planet and reaches millions of people per year as a blogger, podcaster, speaker and global health coach through his books, social media and his website https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/ Chris is the author of the national bestseller Chris Beat Cancer: A Comprehensive Plan for Healing Naturally, published by Hay House in 2018. His second book, Beat Cancer Daily: 365 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and Action Steps to Survive and Thrive, was published by Hay House in 2020. His third book, Beat Cancer Kitchen: Deliciously Simple Plant-Based Anticancer Recipes was published by Hay House on November 16th, 2021. Chris is also creator of the SQUARE ONE Cancer Coaching Program, which has been shared with over 1 million people globally since 2017. https://sq1.chrisbeatcancer.com/own2 You can connect with him here: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/chrisbeatcancer Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeatcancer/ YouTube – www.youtube.com/chrisbeatcancer

    Day 14 Decreasing Risk Of Cancer Recurrence & Improving Health With Dr Amber Orman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 68:19


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified radiation oncologist and lifestyle medicine specialist focusing on breast cancer treatment and prevention, providing holistic care that encompasses mind and body. She joined AdventHealth from Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine in Tampa, where she served as staff and medical faculty, respectively. She is the first ever Chief Wellness Office (CWO) of AdventHealth Medical Group, working to improve the well-being of her colleagues. She is also the co-founder of the HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle) program at AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida. HEAL is an 8-week lifestyle medicine program designed to educate and inspire cancer patients to make positive changes to decrease cancer recurrence and improve overall healthspan. She collaborates with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine as a member of the Health Systems Council and was a past Chair of the Cancer Member Interest Group. She is the Medical Director of AdventHealth Lifestyle Ventures as well as an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Her research interests include integrative therapies and their applications to cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship, with a strong emphasis on nutrition.

    Day 13 Thriving Beyond Adversity With Ocean Robbins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 39:16


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Ocean Robbins is co-founder & CEO of the million-member Food Revolution Network. He is author of the bestsellers, 31-Day Food Revolution, Real Superfoods, and his latest, Powered By Plants. Ocean founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed it for the next 20 years. He has spoken in person to more than 250,000 people, organized online seminars and events reaching more than a million, and facilitated leadership development events for leaders from 65 nations. He has served as adjunct professor for Chapman University, and is a recipient of the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, the Freedom's Flame Award, the Harmon Wilkinson Award, and many other honors. His TEDx talk, Eating Our Way To Happiness, has been seen by more than a million people.

    Day 12 Finding Resilience And Discovering Possibility When Facing A Cancer Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 55:53


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. To Get Cheryl's Book; https://www.amazon.com/dp/0190636165?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=0190636165&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Cheryl Krauter,MFT an Existential Humanistic psychotherapist with 45 years of experience in the field of depth psychology and human consciousness. With her background in theater arts, working with performing artists, visual artists and creative people has inspired her. Her diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2007 brought her into the world of psycho-oncology when she was asked to serve as a psychological consultant on a hospital survivorship plan task force. Committed to serving the community, she is a former board member of the Women's Cancer Resource Center in Oakland, California. She works with people who have been diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, their partners, family members, and caregivers from diagnosis to end of life care. She has published two books: Surviving the Storm: A Workbook for Telling Your Cancer Story (Oxford University Press 2017) and Psychosocial Care of Cancer Survivors: A Clinician's Guide and Workbook for Providing Wholehearted Care (Oxford University Press 2018). Her book Odyssey of Ashes: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Letting Go, She Writes Press, was released in July 2021. Her piece With This Ring is published in Loss and Grief: Personal Stories of Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals (Oxford University Press 2022). Cheryl has been a member of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)and the International Psychosocial Oncology Society (IPOS) since 2014. She has served as the Director of Communications for the American Psychosocial Oncology Society since 2023 and was honored to receive the APOS Distinguished Public Service Award in 2022. Cheryl has given workshops and classes at The Women's Cancer Resource Center (Oakland, CA), The Cancer Support Community (Walnut Creek and Los Angeles, CA), University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Francisco Cancer Center, The American Psychosocial Oncology Society, San Francisco State University, Casting for Recovery, Swedish Cancer Center (Seattle WA), Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society, Alta Bates Hospital (Berkeley, CA) You may find resources, podcasts, interviews, articles, webinars on her website. www.cherylkrauter.com Surviving the Storm: Finding Resilience and Discovering Possibility When Facing a Cancer Diagnosis “It only takes a few seconds to receive the news that you have been diagnosed with cancer. Yet, from that point on your world has been changed forever. You enter a vast terrain of uncertainty, isolation and insecurity when you finish treatment for cancer. What is it like to face daily life now that you are finished with treatment? Fear of recurrence, anxiety and depression related to uncertainty, along with loss and financial difficulties, as well as concerns around sexuality are all a part of this new territory. You may feel alone and distressed. You have all the knowledge within you to understand and create your own healing but sometimes you need guidance to help you find where you are and support you in discovering where you want to go.” Excerpt from Surviving the Storm: A Workbook for Telling Your Cancer Story by Cheryl Krauter, MFT Let's build a conversation on how those who have been diagnosed with cancer can find ways to thrive and engage meaningfully in their lives as they navigate their diagnosis.

    Day 11 Of Thriving In The Face Of Cancer Plant Based Diets And Cancer With Dr. T. Colin Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 130:02


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. T. Colin Campbell, PhD has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the China Study--one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted, and recognized by The New York Times as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology”--Dr. Campbell's profound impact also includes extensive involvement in education, public policy, and laboratory research. Dr. Campbell grew up on a dairy farm and was the first in his family to go to college, where he studied pre-veterinary medicine at Pennsylvania State University. After obtaining his bachelor's degree, and while completing his first year at the University of Georgia veterinary school, he received a telegram from a well known professor at Cornell University, offering a scholarship and research opportunity too good to turn down. And so he completed his education at Cornell University (M.S., Ph.D.) and MIT (Research Associate) in nutrition, biochemistry and toxicology. He then spent 10 years on the faculty of Virginia Tech's Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition before returning to Cornell in 1975 where he presently holds his Endowed Chair as the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. Dr. Campbell's research experience includes both laboratory experiments and large-scale human studies. He has received over 70 grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding (mostly with NIH), served on grant review panels of multiple funding agencies, actively participated in the development of national and international nutrition policy, and authored over 350 research papers, most published in peer-reviewed science journals. Throughout his career, he has confronted a great deal of confusion surrounding nutrition and its effects. It is precisely this confusion that he has focused so much on, in recent years. In order to synthesize the findings of his long and rewarding career, and to give back to the public whose lives are threatened by rampant misinformation and special interests, Dr. Campbell co-wrote The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health (2005, 2016), which has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 50 foreign languages. He is also the author of the The New York Times bestseller Whole (2013), The Low Carb Fraud (2013), and The Future of Nutrition. An Insider's Look at the Science, Why We Keep Getting It Wrong and How to Start Getting It Right (2020). Several documentary films feature Dr. Campbell and his research, including Forks Over Knives, Eating You Alive, Food Matters, and PlantPure Nation. He continues to share evidence-based information on health and nutrition whenever given the opportunity. He has delivered hundreds of lectures around the world and he is the founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and the online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate powered by eCornell.

    Day 10 Beating Breast Cancer With Dr. Kristi Funk - Day 10 Of Thriving In The Face Of Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 76:57


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Kristi Funk, M.D. is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon & physician, bestselling author: https://pinklotus.com/elements/breasts-the-owners-manual-by-dr-kristi-funk/, international keynote speaker and women's health advocate. After graduating with distinction from Stanford University in 1991, Dr. Funk received her medical degree from the UC Davis, School of Medicine, and completed her surgical residency in Seattle, WA, followed by a surgical breast fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she excelled as a Director of their Breast Center until 2009. Dr. Funk then co-founded the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles https://pinklotus.com/breastcenter/ where she practices as a breast cancer surgeon and expert in minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease. She has helped thousands of women navigate breast issues, including well-known celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow. As an ambassador and avid contributor to the Pink Lotus Power Up community, https://pinklotus.com/powerup/ Dr. Funk hosts a cooking show in the Cancer-Kicking! Kitchen, https://pinklotus.com/powerup/cancerkicking/kitchen/ frequently authors Breast Cancer 101 blogs, https://pinklotus.com/powerup/breastcancer101/ and provides instructional videos on breast health. Her extensive research into nutritional science caused her to expand the passion for her medical practice with the life-empowering Cancer-Kicking! Summit https://pinklotus.com/powerup/cancerkicking/summit/ which teaches women (and men) how to maximally reduce their chances of facing cancer or any other controllable killer disease. She is the go-to breast expert for Good Morning America and Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media; she was a co-host of The Doctors tv show, and has repeatedly appeared on Today, Rachael Ray, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, The View, and more, as well as countless radio and podcast interviews. Dr. Funk has received dozens of honors and awards and uses her appearances to educate and give back to the community. She resides in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband, Andy Funk, and triplet sons. Attend Dr. Funk's upcoming Cancer-Kicking Summits! Sign up here today! https://pinklotus.com/powerup/cancerkicking/summit/ Follow on IG/X: @drkristifunk http://pinklot.us/ig Check out the Cancer-Kicking! Kitchen – interactive recipes and COOK LIVE episodes with Chrissy and Dr. Kristi https://pinklotus.com/powerup/cancerkicking/kitchen/ Visit her Website: https://pinklotus.com Make an appointment: https://pinklotus.com/care or call 833-800-7522 Buy her bestselling book: BREASTS: The Owner's Manual https://pinklotus.com/elements/breasts-the-owners-manual-by-dr-kristi-funk/ Purchase from the Women's Health Store: https://pinklotus.com/elements Explore the free Pink Lotus Power Up community, including Breast Buddies https://pinklotus.com/powerup/

    Day 9 My Cancer Treatment Update , Life Lessons & Heartfelt Thanks With Dr Matt Lederman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 47:23


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. BIO: Matthew Lederman, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician and a pioneering thought leader in holistic health. Renowned for his innovative integration of plant-based nutrition, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), trauma-informed care, and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Lederman's work highlights the profound interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and relational well-being. As a certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer through the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC), Dr. Lederman combines Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Awareness Principles, and Pain Reprocessing to empower individuals to heal from within. His approach helps people address the root causes of chronic health challenges, fostering emotional resilience and cultivating meaningful connections. Dr. Lederman is the co-host of the webe Parents podcast, a platform dedicated to equipping parents with tools and insights to foster emotional connection, resilience, and well-being in their families. His latest book, Wellness to Wonderful, weaves together medical science, psychology, spirituality, and life wisdom to guide individuals toward lasting health, vibrancy, peace, and joy. He has co-authored six books, including the New York Times Bestseller Forks Over Knives Plan, and was featured in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. Through these works, he has shared his transformative approach to wellness with audiences around the globe. In addition to his roles as a clinician, educator, speaker, and corporate advisor, Dr. Lederman has served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Whole Foods Market, lectured for eCornell, and provided adjunct faculty instruction in medical schools. He also co-created the webe kälm device, designed to promote emotional regulation and soothe the nervous system. As the co-founder of Connection Docs, Dr. Lederman integrates the principles of Nonviolent Communication and emotional health with practical tools to enhance relational and self-connection. Through this groundbreaking platform, he continues to empower individuals and families to strengthen their emotional well-being and build meaningful relationships. Website: http://connectionDocs.com Calming device: https://webekalm.com/discount/ChefAJ Upcoming Course: http://connectionDocs.com/courses Podcast: http://webeParents.com AI Connection Coach: http://kinectin.com Book: “WELLNESS TO WONDERFUL: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy” https://a.co/d/6GfDdcL Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheConnectionDocs Substack Newsletter: https://connectionDocs.substack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionDocs X: https://x.com/connectionDocs

    Day 8 From Secrets To Strength Embracing Radical Honesty In The Face Of Cancer With Dr. Jen Howk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 67:09


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. To learn more about Jen, book an individual 1:1 session, or join her groups and community, please visit www.jenhowk.com. Dr. Jen Howk is a coach, researcher, and interdisciplinary social scientist. She earned her B.A. with honors from the University of Washington, and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. She is the author of "Truth Be Told," a book that is part memoir, part self-help guide to incorporating a radical truth-telling practice. She is especially passionate about helping women unravel lifelong patterns of self-sabotage and people-pleasing that constrain them from living full lives. Jen leads several virtual Zoom-based groups a week—including specific groups for women and emotional eating. Access to all of her groups is included in her community, "The Collective Unconscious," which you can join via her website. Book a one-on-one with Dr. Jen: https://www.jenhowk.com/schedule-a-personal-consultation/ Join the "Collective Unconscious" for access to weekly groups including the women's group: https://collective.jenhowk.com FREE weekly "Enough" group for discussions around food and emotional eating: https://www.jenhowk.com/enough/ Buy my book (or audiobook) "Truth be Told": https://www.jenhowk.com/truth/

    DAY 6 Dr. Dean Ornish On Love, Survival And Thriving In The Face Of Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 42:52


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. UNDO IT! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases The Paperback version of the bestselling book UnDo It! will be released on January 4, 2022. You can pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525480021?ref=exp_chefaj_dp_vv_d Dean Ornish, M.D. is highly regarded as “The Father of Lifestyle Medicine,” which is the fastest-growing trend in medicine today. His latest national bestselling book, UNDO IT! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases, will publish in paperback on January 4, 2022, the same day of this announcement from a panel of nutrition experts convened by U.S. News. Dr. Ornish is available for in-studio and Zoom interviews to discuss the powerful impact simple lifestyle changes can have in our health and wellness. For more than four decades, Dean Ornish, M.D. has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse—undo!—the progression of many of the most common, costly, and disabling chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level. This often occurs in just a few weeks or less—and at any age. Medicare and many insurance companies are now covering Dr. Ornish's lifestyle medicine program for reversing chronic diseases because it consistently achieves bigger changes in lifestyle, better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, and greater adherence than have ever been reported—based on 40 years of clinical research published in the leading peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. In this landmark book, he and Anne Ornish present a simple yet powerful new unifying theory explaining why these same lifestyle changes can reverse so many different chronic diseases and how quickly these benefits occur. They describe what it is, why it works, and how you can do it: Eat well: a whole foods, plant-based diet naturally low in fat and sugar and high in flavor—primarily fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and soy products in their natural, unprocessed forms. The “Ornish Diet” has been consistently rated “#1 for Heart Health” by U.S. News & World Report every year since 2011. Move more: moderate exercise such as walking and strength training. Do what you enjoy—if you like it, you'll do it. Stress less: techniques such as meditation and gentle yoga that can enable you to do more and stress less.

    Day 5 The NEW Holistic Approach To Cancer Anxiety That Changes Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 84:07


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Marc Velez is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine who has nearly 20 years of experience helping people understand their bodies and rediscover their health. By honoring the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine while incorporating modern breakthroughs in contemporary wellness medicine, Dr. Marc practices a truly integrative form of natural medicine that seeks to restore harmony to the body and mind. Dr. Marc began his journey into Chinese medicine in his late teens, growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Having parents who both suffered from autoimmune disease and the iatrogenic effects of the medical treatments used at that time, he felt a deep calling to discover a better way to treat disease. Rather than focusing on disease as an enemy to be conquered, Dr. Marc came to understand the symptoms of illness as messages spoken by the voice of the body - sometimes whispering, while at other times shouting to get our attention - and ultimately concluded that the highest form of medicine is one that seeks to prevent the occurrence of disease, followed by gently correcting imbalances to restore the body's righteous function. These conclusions were proven repeatedly over the years of practice that followed. Using a unique blend of Eastern and Western medicine approaches, he has successfully restored health to hundreds of patients - correcting digestive problems, curing migraine headaches, soothing anxiety, and putting Type II diabetes and chronic kidney disease into remission. Dr. Marc continues to devote his life's work to the luminous emergence of the human spirit as it manifests through the physical, mental, and spiritual.

    DAY 3 Radical Remission Healing Beyond Conventional Cancer Care & Inspiring Hope With Liz Curran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 57:29


    For a Free 30-minute Cancer Coaching session with Liz - https://www.healthnavs.com/booking-calendar/30-min-coaching-intro-1?referral=service_list_widget Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Liz was the first person who helped me when I was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2023. I have several private coaching sessions with her as wel as taking part in many of here workshops. She is knowledgeable, kind, warm and willing to support you where you are. Radical Remission Workshop - begins Tuesday, January 21st at 7pm eastern - https://www.healthnavs.com/event-details/overcome-the-odds-with-lifestsyle-changes-a-radical-remission-workshop-evening-1 Radical Remission Workshop - begins Monday, February 10th at 1pm eastern - https://www.healthnavs.com/event-details/overcome-the-odds-with-lifestyle-changes-radical-remission-workshop-evening-1

    DAY 4 Surviving Stage IV Cancer & A Heart Transplant Dr. Mussallem's Journey Of Hope & Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 79:23


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a distinguished consultant in the Division of Hematology Oncology at Mayo Clinic and an Assistant Professor of Medicine. As a board-certified lifestyle medicine breast specialist at The Robert and Monica Jacoby Center for Breast Health, she plays a vital role in advancing evidence-based, holistic breast cancer care. She also serves as Chair of Mayo Clinic Florida's Employee Well-being Committee, Medical Director for the Humanities in Medicine program & Councilor at Large for the Officers & Councilors of the Mayo Clinic staff. In 2015, Dr. Mussallem founded the Integrative Medicine & Breast Health Program at Mayo Clinic Florida, a patient-centered initiative that supports breast cancer patients during & after their diagnosis. The program emphasizes optimizing lifestyle practices alongside conventional cancer treatments. Her mission is to reframe cancer as a “teacher of life,” helping patients discover renewed vitality through healthier living. Currently, she leads Mayo Clinic's regenerative farm project which aims to provide nutrient-rich plant-based foods to patients, employees, learners, & food-insecure individuals in the community, demonstrating the interconnected benefits for human & planetary health. With more than 25 years of patient-centered clinical wellness experience, Dr. Mussallem is internationally recognized in cancer prevention, lifestyle medicine, integrative oncology, & cancer survivorship. Her personal journey—including a stage IV cancer diagnosis just three months into medical school and her experience as a heart transplant recipient in 2021 profoundly shapes her commitment to helping patients thrive during and after adversity. A sought-after international keynote and motivational speaker, Dr. Mussallem frequently appears on podcasts, webinars, radio, and television programs. She has authored numerous book chapters, journal articles, and abstracts, and serves as an editor for the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Wiley, and Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Her research focuses on exploring lifestyle's critical role in cancer prevention and management, particularly the impact of whole food, plant-based nutrition on the tumor microenvironment and cancer progression. She also investigates strategies to enhance quality of life for cancer survivors, examining the links between lifestyle modifications, longevity, and restorative well-being.

    Day 2 Top 5 Foods To Eat On Cancer Fighting Journey - Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 57:41


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer.” His groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 40 new medical treatments that impact care for more than 70 diseases including diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjkzfeJz66o Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, Rachael Ray and Live with Kelly & Mark, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, O Magazine and more. He is President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and he is leading global initiatives on food as medicine. For the latest cutting edge food as medicine science, visit Dr. Li's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli Dr. Li's Books: Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Beat-Disease-Science-Itself/dp/1538714620 Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Beat-Your-Diet-Activate/dp/1538753901 SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli/ https://twitter.com/drwilliamli?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWilliamLi BOOK COVERS: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3omk4x7hbltykfl/ETBYD cover.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/5a52zbli8hkmldn/Li_EattoBeatDisease_HC[4].jpg?dl=0 BOOK LINKS: https://drwilliamli.com/etb-diet-book/ https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli/ https://twitter.com/drwilliamli?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWilliamLi

    DAY 1 - Dr. Joel Fuhrman Thriving In The Face Of Cancer With The Nutritarian Diet & G - BOMBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 68:13


    Masterclass on Combatting Auto Immune Diseases and Cancer https://www.drfuhrman.com/masterclass-cancer-autoimmune ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. Dr Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan. At DrFuhrman.com he advises people from all over the world, enabling recoveries from a wide range of ailments that are often considered permanent or incurable. Dr. Fuhrman also operates the Eat To Live Retreat in Southern California. At this residential facility, people from all over the world come to stay for 1-3 months to recover from conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to autoimmune disease, food addiction and more. They also gain the skills and knowledge to make these changes permanent when they leave the retreat. Website https://www.drfuhrman.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drfuhrman/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrFuhrman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joelfuhrmanmd/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@drfuhrman LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-fuhrman-m-d-61887112/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drfuhrman/ Podcast https://www.drfuhrman.com/podcasts “Eat for Life” can be purchased here: https://shop.drfuhrman.com/eat-for-life-paperback/ Link to Masterclass on Combatting Auto Immune Diseases and Cancer https://www.drfuhrman.com/masterclass-cancer-autoimmune Membership to DrFuhrman.com https://www.drfuhrman.com/membership Experience life changing health transformations at Dr Fuhrman's Eat to Live Retreat: https://www.drfuhrman.com/etlretreat

    Don't Wait Until New Years To Make Your Resolutions + Q & A With Dr Brooke Goldner @BrookeGoldnerMD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 66:19


    Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Dr. Gold Dr. Goldner does a LIVE Q & A every Wednesday at 12:30pm PACIFIC time on all 3 of her social media channels: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGoldner On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbyelupus/ on Youtube @BrookeGoldnerMD Learn how to be healthy and happy with Dr. Brooke Goldner, board certified physician and bestselling author of Goodbye Lupus and Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Lupus Conqueror herself, Lupus-free for 17 years and counting! Learn more about the Goodbye Autoimmune Disease protocol, get free recipes, join her free Smoothie Shred Facebook Community or book an appointment or program with Dr. G by clicking HERE: https://linktr.ee/goodbyelupus Dr, Goldners BROOKE GOLDNER, M.D. MEDICAL DOCTOR | PLANT-BASED HEALER | AUTHOR Dr. Goldner is a board certified medical doctor and the author of 3 best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health & Healing. She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA Harbor Residency, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She is the founder of Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes I and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal. Video on The Neuroscience of Creating A New Habit, Meeting Your Goals & Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDbn4L0rPPc She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Eating You Alive, Whitewashed, and The Conspiracy Against Your Health, has been featured on tv news and the Home & Family Show, as well as many radio shows and podcasts, and is a highly sought after keynote speaker, who shares the stage regularly with Drs. Ornish, Esselstyn, Bernard Greger and T. Colin Campbell, to name a few. She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She is a regular contributor to T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and she is featured in the Journal of Disease Reversal reversing lupus in herself, as well as multiple cases studies in reversing end stage lupus nephritis (kidney failure) with her hyper-nourishing nutrition protocol. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and is the sole autoimmune professor for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University. She is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board, the founder of GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal. Website & Social Media: Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbyelupus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGoldner Youtube: https://youtube.com/brookegoldnermd TIK TOK @GoodbyeLupus Clubhouse @GoodbyeLupus Free Smoothie Recipes: https://smoothieshred.com/smoothie-recipes/.

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