Choose You Now

A celebration and reflection of the past 88 episodes of The Choose You Now Podcast as we take a pause on production. Listen in as we sum up the highlights and takeaways we have collected along the way. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.comPlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Delve into lifestyle transformation with Rip Esselstyn, premier triathlete, firefighter, PLANTSTRONG founder, and best-selling author of The Engine 2 Diet. In our second conversation here on the pod, Rip shares some of the thousands of inspiring stories of transformation he has witnessed over the years. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Join our Patreon page for exclusive Leafy Green Room content, monthly culinary classes, and more...patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Dean Sherzai is a behavioral neurologist and neuroscientist whose entire life has been dedicated to behavioral change models at the community and population level. His vision has always been to revolutionize healthcare by empowering communities to take control of their own health.  Dr. Ayesha Z. Sherzai is a vascular neurologist and a research scientist. Knowing the importance of empowering her patients, and their communities, she completed an extensive culinary training program in New York and now teaches large populations how to make tasty, healthy meals for their brain health.  Together, they are the authors of two best-selling books — The Alzheimer's Solution and _The 30 day Alzheimer's Solution — and they are _currently leading the largest community-based brain health initiative in the country.  Listen to how these two brilliant doctors choose themselves with their brains.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraindocs/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz -- also known as "Dr. B" -- is an award winning, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of "Fiber Fueled" and "The Fiber Fueled Cookbook." Among his many, many accomplishments: He's presented to Congress, he's presented to the USDA and he's taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. Listen to how this incredible doctor uses his "gut" to choose himself.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

When International Self-Care Day Meets National Parents' Day, as it does on this episode's launch day, we delve into taking care of you and your children, share shocking facts on coconut, food combining, and more. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Gene Baur is the President and Co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine. Since the mid-1980s, Gene has worked to end factory farming and advocated for a just and compassionate food system. He is the author of two best selling books, and his work has educated millions and inspired an international farm sanctuary movement. Listen to how this humanitarian chooses himself in the most compassionate of ways. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genebaur/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors (VegNews), Victoria Moran has written 13 books including The Love-Powered Diet and Main Street Vegan. Featured twice on Oprah and voted "Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50" (2016), she is the founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, training vegan lifestyle coaches, educators and entrepreneurs since 2012. Victoria is a co-founder of the Compassion Consortium, an online spiritual center for humans who honor all beings. She lives in New York City. Website: https://mainstreetvegan.net/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 25 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry's movement towards evidence-based information. Alan writes a monthly research review (AARR) providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information. Alan's work has been published in popular magazines as well as the peer-reviewed scientific literature. He co-authored Nutrient Timing Revisited, the most-viewed article in the history of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN). He also is the lead author of the ISSN Position Stand on Diets & Body Composition. Alan maintains a private practice designing programs for recreational & professional athletes — and of course regular people striving to be their best. Listen in on how this sports nutrition dynamo chooses himself… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealanaragon/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Tips for healing from sports injury, indigestion, low energy, weight loss, and more…plus - bonus - celebrating National Chocolate Pudding Day, which happens to be today! Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Join our Patreon page for exclusive Leafy Green Room content, monthly culinary classes, and more...patreon.com/ChooseYouNow  Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com  Chocolate Hazelnut Chia Pudding from The Vegiterranean Diet (Makes 4 servings) Ch-ch-ch ... chia with ch-ch-ch ... chocolate and combined with hazel- nut is a decadent match made in heaven, especially when it is healthy, too—the chia seeds add protein and omega-3s! This creamy dark choco- late pudding has a nutty essence and is fun to eat with the tapioca-like texture from the chia seeds. 2 cups plain unsweetened almond, soy, or other plant milk 3 tablespoons pure cacao (cocoa) powder 2 tablespoons hazelnuts 6 to 8 medium sized dates 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract 6 tablespoons chia seeds Puree the plant milk, cacao powder, hazelnuts, dates, and vanilla in a blender until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the chia seeds and slowly blend on low just until combined, 5 to 10 seconds. Allow mixture to sit in blender for 5 minutes. Then, slowly blend once again to combine. Pour the pudding into individual cups and refrigerate to allow chia to swell, at least 1 hour, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days. Enjoy!

Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a self-professed hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. She boasts degrees from Southern California School of Medicine and California College of Ayurveda, and she also completed a residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She credits her being able to integrate ancient healing traditions into her practice and that has allowed her to go deeper into the study of health and healing. As more natural solutions, medicines, and technologies emerge in the global marketplace, Dr. Suzanne finds herself referring back to Ayurveda, which she calls the original lifestyle medicine. Listen how this incredible doctor chooses herself -- and her mind, body and spirit. This episode is sponsored by TENA. #MyEvolvingBody Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Nava Atlas is the author of many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including Plant-Powered Protein, 5-Ingredient Vegan and Wild About Greens. She also creates trade and limited edition visual books on women's issues, including The Literary Ladies' Guide to the Writing Life. Listen to how this glorious woman chooses herself in the most delicious of ways. Website: theveganatlas.com Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Dean Ornish is the founder and president of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF and at UCSD. For over 40 years, he has directed clinical research demonstrating, for the first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes may begin to reverse the progression of even severe coronary heart disease and also early-stage prostate cancer as well as other chronic diseases. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, his three main-stage TED.com talks have been viewed by over seven million people and the “Ornish diet” has been rated “#1 for Heart Health” by a panel of experts at U.S. News & World Report for the past 11 years. Listen to how this extraordinary doctor chooses himself in the most powerful of ways. Website: https://www.ornish.com/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

May is American Cheese Month so we discuss all things cheesy plus answering your Qs on saturated fat, cholesterol, gaining weight healthfully, and more. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Join our Patreon page for exclusive Leafy Green Room content, monthly culinary classes, and more... Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.comIntro Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Recognized by the United Nations as a ‘Vegan Revolutionary,' Miyoko Schinner is back on the podcast. She's an epicurean activist who is leading the animal-free dairy food system of the future. She has dedicated her life to inspiring compassion through the joy of food and the positivity plants to drive social and environmental change. Listen to how this incredible pioneer chooses herself in the most inspirational of ways. Website: https://miyokos.com/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Alexandra Paul is not only a respected actress who millions of us know from the iconic television series, "Baywatch," but what you may not know is that she's also an incredible athlete and an activist with a storied history. For instance, she was honored by the ACLU of Southern California as their “2005 Activist of the Year." The United Nations commended her for her work on human overpopulation. She's won the International Green Cross award. And she's walked across America in the name of Nuclear Disarmament. Let's see, what else? In no particular order, she's an electric car driver, a vegan, she's traveled to Nicaragua with a medical aid group, to Louisiana to help animals after Hurricane Katrina, to South Africa to register voters and to Sierra Leone to promote family planning. This woman has been and continues to be BUSY. Listen to how this woman who wears a million amazing hats chooses herself. Website: https://alexandrapaul.com/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

After concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight US national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, Dotsie Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike. Named by VegNews in 2019 as one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world, she utilizes her degree in plant-based nutrition as an advocate on behalf of humans, planet earth and animals. Dotsie speaks passionately around the world, spreading her message about the numerous benefits – humane, nutritional and environmental – of plant-based eating. Listen to how the passionate athlete chooses to live. Website: https://dotsiebauschusa.com/about/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Robert Ostfeld is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of Preventive Cardiology at Montefiore Health System. His research focus is on cardiovascular disease prevention through lifestyle modification. Dr. Ostfeld earned the outstanding Full-Time Attending of the Year award at Montefiore for excellence in teaching medical residents, received the Program Director's Award for dedicated service on behalf of the Montefiore Einstein Cardiology Fellowship, and was elected to the Leo M. Davidoff Society at Einstein for outstanding achievement in the teaching of medical residents. Listen to how this incredibly inspiring doctor – and, frankly, this incredibly inspiring human being – is choosing to change healthcare one patient at a time. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drostfeld/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

This podcast Q&A is being released on Blah, Blah, Blah Day - yes, actually - and we are looking to get rid of your blah blah blahs. Since this day is aimed to be an impulse to get things done, we are delving into eating healthier, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, nuggets on nuts and seeds, and more. In honor of April being National Stress Awareness Month, we offer some of our favorite tips for reducing and managing stress and getting in some more movement. Tune into this juicy episode to hear everything and to celebrate Blah Blah Blah Day with us. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Vesanto Melina is a registered dietitian and the co-author of many go-to books on plant-based nutrition, including Becoming Vegan and The Kick Diabetes Cookbook. She has not only taught nutrition at both Seattle's Bastyr University and at the University of British Columbia, but she's also a government consultant AND an internationally known speaker. Listen to how this wonderfully smart and soulful woman chooses to age gracefully on her OWN terms. Website: https://nutrispeak.ca/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, affectionately known as the joyful vegan, is a recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully. A long-time animal advocate and vegan, she is the bestselling author of seven books, an acclaimed speaker and podcaster as well as a regular contributor to National Public Radio. Colleen can be found online at JoyfulVegan.com. Listen to how this smart and savvy rule breaker chooses herself in the most joyful of ways. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulvegan/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Wendy Walsh takes the latest science of love and turns it into news-you-can-use to improve your intimate relationships. Whether the topic is finding love by navigating dating apps, keeping love by introducing novelty and better communication skills or coping after a divorce or loss, Dr. Wendy has the data and practical advice on how to do it the healthy way. She's been the host of the Dr. Wendy Walsh Show on iHeart radio for the last six years, she's written three books on relationships and also the host of the podcast, Mating Matters. During the pandemic, when people suffered the most isolation, she blew up on social media and has nearly 2 million followers. Listen how "America's Relationship Expert" chooses herself and helps others navigate love and life. Website: https://www.patreon.com/DrWendyWalsh Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Jenn Mann is one of the most well-known psychotherapists in the country. While you might know her as the host and therapist for VH1's long-running hit shows, “Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn” and “Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn," she's also appeared on television shows like “The Today Show,” “Dr. Oz,” “The Doctors,” “Access Hollywood” and “Jimmy Kimmel.” Jenn writes a weekly column for In Style Magazine called “Hump Day with Dr. Jenn," and she's also the author of many best-selling books. Listen to how this smart and talented doctor chooses herself in the most personal of ways. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennmann/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

It's National Nutrition Month and we are here to answer your nutrition Qs! A nutrition episode would be remiss without a deep dive on fabulous fiber, protective protein, and intermittent fasting and we don't disappoint. Tune in for the fun, fascinating facts. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Weight Loss Champion, Chuck Carroll, has lost an incredible 280 pounds. With a 66-inch waist and 6 X.L. shirt, Chuck knew that if he didn't make drastic changes and break a severe food addiction, he would be dead before his 30th birthday. Chuck has kept the weight off for more than 10 years and attributes his sustained success to eating a healthy plant-based diet. Today he speaks passionately about breaking the fatal food cycle and helps others as host of the popular podcast, “The Exam Room." Listen how this incredibly inspiring man chooses himself bite by bite, pound by pound. Instagram: https://instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc/  Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Chris Wark is one of the most well-known cancer survivors on the planet who reaches millions of people a year as an author, blogger, podcaster, speaker, global health coach and patient advocate. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2003 at just 26 years old. After surgery, Chris made the decision to go against his doctor's advice and opted-out of chemotherapy and instead chose to use nutrition and natural therapies to heal. 6 years later, he began sharing his message of hope that chronic diseases like cancer can be prevented and reversed with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle. Listen how this incredible survivor chooses himself in the most transformative of ways. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeatcancer/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Sean Hashmi is a practicing Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine specialist in southern California. Driven by his lifelong commitment to serving others, Dr. Hashmi provides evidence-based health, nutrition, and wellness research through his nonprofit, SELFPrinciple.org. In addition, SELF Principle also supports children's education efforts through scholarships, books, and supplies. Discover how this incredible doctor chooses himself by putting others first. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Joey Thurman is back! Health, fitness, and nutrition expert, Joey inspires us on how to navigate men's mental health. He is the author of "365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life" creator of “Fast Results” on Openfit, and the host of The Fad or Future Podcast. This topic is not something we normally discuss as a society and we wanted to do a deep dive. Listen to how Joey chooses himself by working in and not just working out… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeythurmanfit/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Our Love Month Q&A on managing menopausal hot flashes and weight loss, blood sugar, artificial sweeteners, calcium, ditching dairy, and determined debunking of many more myths. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

A giant love fest in honor of The Choose You Now Podcast one-year anniversary. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.comPlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com Happy Birthday with Kazoo and Ukulele by blimp66 and licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0).

Dr. Kim Williams is Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Rush University and specializes in cardiology, prevention and cardiac imaging. He also serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Rush, where he focuses on recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities and women. He is also the founder of the Urban Cardiology Initiative in Detroit to reduce ethnic heart care disparities, and continues community-based efforts in Chicago at Rush. Listen in on all the heartfelt wisdom this educator, researcher, and physician shares… Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Saray Stancic, M.D. is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Lifestyle Medicine. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis as a young physician, she changed her diet and lifestyle and remains drug-free and healthy many years later. Listen how this fascinating doctor chose herself to overcome a devastating medical diagnosis. Instagram: https://instagram.com/drstancic Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

The first (and most fabulous) Q&A of 2022 thus far on the Choose You Now Podcast, answering your questions on best time to exercise, fueling fitness, treat foods, vitamins B12 and D, fermented foods, beet juice, sodium, scrabble tips, and more… Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.comPlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Alok Patel, San Francisco-based pediatrician and journalist, is back on the podcast. This time, we dive into not only what COVID fatigue is doing to us adults, but also to our kids, and about finding silver linings. Alok's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alokpatelmd/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Neal Barnard is the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of a great many books on nutrition, including his latest, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health. Dr. Barnard's research paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many people. In his latest study, his research found a way to knock out menopausal hot flashes for many women, using just a simple diet change. Find out how this acclaimed doctor chooses himself bite for bite… Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D., is a veteran and trusted psychologist, author of many books, including Never Binge Again and 45 Binge Trigger Busters. He has spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating through work with his own patients and a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants.   He reminds us that the present moment is the only moment that exists. And remembering that is the way we can choose ourselves now. Website: https://www.neverbingeagain.com/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

A very special new year's meditation on choosing you in 2022. Find a comfortable position, close your eyes, and listen in on why and how to choose YOU in 2022. You can come back to this whenever you wish. It's not just for the new year, but for the whole year.  Wishing you a happy, healthy, wholesome new year filled with peace, love, ease, and grace… Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

A special Book Birthday Episode in honor of the publication of The Choose You Now Diet this week. We dig into the details of Julieanna's new book - the book she has always wanted to write.  You can pick up a copy here or anywhere books are sold: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677160/the-choose-you-now-diet-by-julieanna-hever-ms-rd/ Preorder "The Choose You Now Diet: Lose Weight for the Last Time with a Proven Plan and 75 Delicious, Nutritious Recipes" here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-You-Now-Diet-Nutritious/dp/0744044359 Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

A special December Q&A on all things fitness, fiber, food synergy, and feeling satiated plus so much more…  Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Leigh Frame is building a GW Integrative Medicine research program while directing the graduate education programs and the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health. She is also co-founder and Associate Director of the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center. Her interests include the role of the microbiome and nutrition in health, the consequences of malnutrition in obesity, vitamin D as an immune-modulatory hormone, research ethics, and social media. Sit back, relax, and give your GI tract an FYI…. Dr. Leigh Frame - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighframephd/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Death in inevitable, premature death is not. Tune in for poetic words of wisdom and practical advice from globally-renowned expert in disease prevention, health promotion, lifestyle medicine, and nutrition, Dr. David L. Katz. He deep dives into the six cylinders we need to hone in on our health, shares his insights on the current state of nutrition and health in the world, and teaches us How to Eat in this easy-to-digest, fun, informative conversation. Website: https://davidkatzmd.com/ Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com. For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

An intimate conversation on gratitude with Kathy Freston and Lisa Oz in the spirit of Thanksgiving.  Kathy Freston - How to Live a More Authentic, Genuine Life on Purpose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kathy-freston-how-to-live-more-authentic-genuine-life/id1551880024?i=1000515671678 Lisa Oz - How to Transform Yourself: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lisa-oz-how-to-transform-yourself/id1551880024?i=1000521059083 A “Choose You Now” Chat with Kathy Freston and Lisa Oz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-choose-you-now-chat-with-kathy-freston-and-lisa-oz/id1551880024?i=1000530636459 Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

It's the Season 2 Premiere! It's Time for a Super-Sized November Q&A! Salt monsters, shrooms, oxalates, grass-fed beef, IF, calcium, moister hair, best breakfasts, and more. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

We have missed you during our brief fall hibernation, but Season 2 of “Choose You Now” is coming back and coming back strong. In this mini-episode, find how YOU can be part of our community and get some incredible content to help you live a happier, healthier life!  Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Protein powders, protein, protein, protein, potatoes, and a particularly paramount pronouncement… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieanna-hever-96b9395/ Website: https://plantbaseddietitian.com/ Website: ChooseYouNowDiet.com  Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Pamela Peeke is a nationally renowned physician, scientist, expert and thought leader in the fields of integrative, preventive and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Peeke  shares her wonderful wit and wisdom about the science of healthy living and optimal aging. Sit back and enjoy this wonderful conversation with this fun, fabulous, fearless physician! Website: https://drpeeke.com/ Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Alok Patel is a physician, journalist, and producer who firmly believes humor and relatability should drive science communication. We get real talking about being a new dad, a pediatric hospitalist, listening quietly, and speaking up loudly into a megaphone for what you believe in. https://www.instagram.com/alokpatelmd/ Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

S**t happens…or not, iron absorption, acne and skin health, choline, dry fasting, and immune-boosting foods. Mindful Meditation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindful-meditation/id1551880024?i=1000521420617 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Vanessa Race is a Thailand-based best-selling author on topics of education, mind, and brain. With her master's degree in Mind, Brain, Education from Harvard University, Vanessa is a very popular and beloved advocate, lifestyle influencer, radio host, and YouTuber on health, education, and sustainability. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noodi_vanessa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsKHiWrlh-fvXEy_BFgn3A Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

An informationally-dense interview with Dr. Alan Goldhamer, pioneering visionary who brought medically-supervised, water-only fasting to the forefront and changed the dialogue on diet. Dr. Goldhamer is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art health facility in Santa Rosa, CA, and co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness: https://www.healthpromoting.com/store/book/pleasure-trap. Website: https://www.healthpromoting.com/clinic-services/staff/alan-goldhamer-dc Fasting Compendium Website: Fasting.org Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Alan Desmond is a Consultant Gastroenterologist who is dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet. He has published several influential research papers in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and recently published his book ‘The Plant-Based Diet Revolution: 28 days to a happier gut and a healthier you.'  Tune in to hear how choosing you now can be as simple as making breakfast. Website: https://www.alandesmond.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alandesmond/ Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com

Dr. Chris Donaghue is a therapist, lecturer, educator and the author of the books, "Rebel Love" and “Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture”.   He practices general psychology and specializes in individual and couple's sex, relational and marital therapy.  His areas of focus include sexual and relational trauma work, sexual compulsivity, sexual dysfunctions, body image issues, body dysmorphia, body positivity, gender, and non-traditional sexuality, identities and relationships.    Listen to find out how this real-life “love doctor” practices self-love by choosing himself. Website: https://www.drchrisdonaghue.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdonaghue Send us your questions and comments at chooseyounowpodcast@gmail.com For more about my Nutrition services and resources, visit me at PlantBasedDietitian.com