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I AM HUMAN

Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MS, FAAPredcircle.com

You are here for a reason. But navigating this human life can be challenging. How do you care for your body, mind and spirit to make the most of your time here on earth? This podcast explores these questions through rich conversations on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, personal development, and spirituality. We help bring to light valuable insights to promote health, well-being, longevity, and joy and help you craft your best life yet. I AM HUMAN is hosted by Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, a board-certified pediatrician, board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, and national board-certified health and wellness coach. Dr. Yami is a curious human interested in living a long, healthy, and joyful life. New episodes drop every Sunday.

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Episodes

282: Advanced Parenting with Dr. Kelly Fradin (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Kelly Fradin about her book Advanced Parenting and her experience supporting parents of a child with complex healthcare needs. We discuss concepts that would be helpful for any parent or caregiver who has to navigate our complex medical system, take care of their family, and take care of themselves. This is a great episode for all parents to hear! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on ...

Oct 22, 202344 minSeason 5Ep. 282

281: Multiple sclerosis was a catalyst to her plant-based journey with Ashley Madden (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I chat with plant-based chef, cookbook author, and certified holistic nutrition consultant Ashley Madden about her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and how her plant-based journey has changed the trajectory of her life. We also talk about her radical career change from pharmacist to chef, what it’s like eating a plant-based diet in Taiwan, and her latest cookbook. This is a delightful episode you won’t want to miss! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.subs...

Oct 15, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 281

280: Awareness, presence and transformational wellness with Dr. Jeff Crippen (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Jeff Crippen shares his health journey and how it led him to understand the five truths of transformational wellness and holistic healing. We also discuss the real impact of our mood on our health, what to do about it, and how awareness and presence are truly powerful. You have infinite potential! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes on...

Oct 08, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 5Ep. 280

279: How to overcome fear and live a life you love with Mike Oglesbee (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview transformative coach Mike Oglesbee about the different techniques and tools he uses to help people eradicate their fears and live more effective lives. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growt...

Oct 01, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 279

278: Vegan French cuisine: Hannah Sunderani is making it possible for you! (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a delightful conversation with popular Canadian blogger Hannah Sunderani of Two Spoons, and discuss her plant-based journey, her experience living in France, her amazing cookbook, being a plant-based parent, and learning how to ask for help. You’ll love this episode! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to repla...

Sep 24, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 278

277: Why we can’t forget about men in the fertility equation with Lisa Simon, RD (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie, Doctor Radio, I interview return guest Lisa Simon RD about her new book, The Plant-Based Dietitian's Guide to Fertility. We discuss the critical preconception period, why we shouldn't neglect men regarding fertility, and how stress impacts the journey. It's a great episode for those on the path to conceiving! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. I...

Sep 17, 202346 minSeason 5Ep. 277

276: How to live Your Super life with Kristel de Groot (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I chat with Your Super Foods, co-founder Kristel de Groot about her plant-based transition, her husband’s cancer recovery journey, their latest cookbook, and how motherhood has influenced her life and career. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about yo...

Sep 10, 202357 minSeason 5Ep. 276

275: Will the reducetarian movement save our planet? with Brian Kateman (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interviewed Brian Kateman, the founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, on our meat-eating ways and what the average person can do to help save our planet. We also discuss his new book and documentary, “Meat Me Halfway.” Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have conc...

Sep 03, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 5Ep. 275

274: From Professional Gamer to Frugivore: Living a Natural Hygiene Lifestyle with Dr. Eduardo Corassa (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we learn about natural hygiene and frugivorism, and how this passionate clinical nutritionist went from being an internationally recognized professional gamer to a raw food lifestyle, and how he now dedicates his time to teaching others these life-saving principles. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace caref...

Aug 27, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 5Ep. 274

273: How music can heal, connect and transform with Murray Hidary (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview composer and musician Murray Hidary about the power of music and his journey in creating MindTravel as part of his life purpose. You’ll learn about the miracle of music and some specific concepts that will positively impact your well-being. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation ...

Aug 20, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 273

272: Plants Saved My Life with Kelley Gilberry (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview certified holistic nutritionist Kelley Gilberry about his radical transformation and renewed purpose to help others through plant-based nutrition. He shares his inspirational and motivating top 10 healthy eating and lifestyle philosophies. This is a great episode to listen to if you need to get back in line with your goals! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podca...

Aug 13, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 272

271: The journey of becoming a PlantDoc with Dr. Sandra Musial (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we get to know Dr. Sandra Musial and hear her journey from a pediatrician and obesity doc to a full-time PlantDoc. We learn why her work now is so gratifying and the fantastic transformations that she has witnessed. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns a...

Aug 06, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 271

270: Why we overeat even when we don’t want to with Dr. Stephan Guyenet (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview the author of The Hungry Brain and former neuroscience and obesity researcher Dr. Stephan Guyenet on why humans overeat and what we can do about it. We also discuss his newest project and what he envisions for the future. Trigger warning: This episode discusses weight loss and calorie intake concepts. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational...

Jul 30, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 5Ep. 270

269: Clean vegan eating with Jackie Akerberg (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I chat with food blogger and photographer Jackie Akerberg about her plant-based journey and her new cookbook based on whole plant foods. She also gushes about her love of kale and how to take it over-the-top delicious! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concern...

Jul 23, 202358 minSeason 5Ep. 269

268: The Courage to Live a Healthy Life with Dr. Simran Malhotra (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we learn from Dr. Simran Malhotra about her journey as a “cancer pre-vivor”, lifestyle medicine, palliative care and hospice doctor, and the lessons she’s learned about health, gratitude and love. She shares experiences from her life and patient interactions that have changed her outlook and daily practices. This is a very powerful and inspiring episode for all! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: The information on t...

Jul 16, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 5Ep. 268

267: Fasting as an adjunct to chemotherapy treatment with Alison Tierney; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In the last episode of the fasting series, we hear from Alison Tierney, a plant-based dietitian who used fasting in her chemotherapy protocol to help manage side effects. We learn about her cancer journey and what she is doing now as a cancer survivor. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide education about the potential...

Jul 09, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 267

266: Fasting for mental health with Dr. Kristen Gialo; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of the fasting series on Veggie Doctor Radio, we learn what the research says about using fasting to treat a variety of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide education about the potential health and longevity benefits of different forms of fasting ...

Jul 05, 202348 minSeason 5Ep. 266

265: Fasting for autoimmune disease with Dr. Micah Yu; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of the fasting series, I interview Dr. Micah Yu about autoimmune disease and how fasting can be used as a tool to treat symptoms. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide education about the potential health and longevity benefits of different forms of fasting including time restricted eating, intermittent...

Jul 02, 202353 minSeason 5Ep. 265

264: Fasting for Women with Dr. Mindy Pelz; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of the fasting series, I chat with Dr. Mindy Pelz about her clinical experience with fasting and why and how women should fast to align with their unique biology. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide education about the potential health and longevity benefits of different forms of fasting including tim...

Jun 28, 202351 min

263: Alternate-day fasting, modified alternate-day fasting and female hormones with Dr. Krista Varady; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode in the fasting series on Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Krista Varady about her research on alternate-day fasting and modified alternate-day fasting and what the latest research shows about the effect of fasting on female hormones. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Thank you TriMed EHR for sponsoring this episode! Request a demo today: https://landing.trimedtech.com/requestdemo Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide educ...

Jun 25, 202345 minSeason 5Ep. 263

262: All about intermittent fasting with renowned researcher Dr. Mark Mattson; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode in the fasting series on Veggie Doctor Radio, we learn from Dr. Mark Mattson about his decades of research on intermittent fasting and its effects on health, including cognitive function. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide education about the potential health and longevity benefits of different forms...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 5Ep. 262

261: Fasting for disease reversal with Dr. Joel Fuhrman; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of the fasting series on Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview nutritarian diet expert Dr. Joel Fuhrman on his decades long experience with fasting both personally and with his patients. He discusses the variety of different medical conditions that respond to fasting including asthma and what new insights he has about fasting since he first wrote a book about it 28 years ago. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Thank you TriMed EHR for sponsoring this episod...

Jun 18, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 261

260: Extended Water-Only Fasting to Treat Disease with Dr. Alan Goldhamer; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode within the fasting series of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview fasting expert and founder of TrueNorth Health Center, Dr. Alan Goldhamer, about the powerful effects of water-only fasting to treat disease and why WHAT we eat is so important. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide education about the potent...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 260

259: Energy Toxicity, Personal Fat Threshold, Oxidative Priority and Data-Driven Fasting with Marty Kendall; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode in the fasting series on Veggie Doctor Radio, I delve into some fascinating but invaluable concepts about nutrition with engineer Marty Kendall and his take on how to develop a fasting protocol that best serves your metabolism and your health. This is an information-packed episode so you may want to take notes! Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Thank you TriMed EHR for sponsoring this episode! Request a demo today: https://landing.trimedtech.com/reque...

Jun 11, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 259

258: The history of fasting and where we are now with author Steve Hendricks; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode within the fasting series on Veggie Doctor Radio, we learn about the long and fascinating history of fasting, the sometimes harmful extremes, and where we are now from reporter and author Steve Hendricks. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The following podcast series is intended to provide education about the potential health and longevity benefits o...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 258

257: Why I started practicing time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting; Fasting Series (Veggie Doctor Radio)

Welcome, Veggie Lover! We're thrilled to have you join us for the Veggie Doctor Radio fasting series. In this episode, I'll share the reasons behind creating this series and delve into my personal journey with fasting. Throughout the course of this 11-episode series, we'll be conducting interviews with esteemed experts who will shed light on the historical significance, health implications, and longevity benefits associated with fasting. Get ready to embark on a fascinating exploration of the wo...

Jun 04, 202344 minSeason 5Ep. 257

256: Protein from plants, is it enough? with Brenda Davis, RD (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we learned from prolific plant-based dietitian and author, Brenda Davis, about the advantages of plant protein, and how to ensure that we are getting enough at various stages of life. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Thank you TriMed EHR for sponsoring this episode! Request a demo today: https://landing.trimedtech.com/requestdemo Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. ...

May 28, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 256

255: How healing from severe endometriosis changed her life and prompted a radical career change with Chef Bai Ruskus (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, we hear the incredible journey that Chef Bai has had with healing severe endometriosis, and subsequently using her experience and knowledge to help and empower others. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Thank you TriMed EHR for sponsoring this episode! Request a demo today: https://landing.trimedtech.com/requestdemo Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant ...

May 21, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 255

254B: The experience of being a plant-based woman of color and inspiring others to wellness with Ana Rhoden (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Ana Rhoden about her plant-based journey and how she helps her clients balance their hormones and improve their well-being. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Affiliate links: Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time Use code ‘HAMAMA15’ Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have...

May 17, 202337 min

254: Following the Rainbow Plant Life dream with Nisha Vora (Veggie Doctor Radio)

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a lively chat with popular vegan food blogger and cookbook author Nisha Vora on her vegan journey, her radical career change, and her plans for her next cookbook. Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe Thank you TriMed EHR for sponsoring this episode! Request a demo today: https://landing.trimedtech.com/requestdemo Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not mean...

May 14, 202345 minSeason 5Ep. 254
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