Sandor Katz is a fermentation revivalist. His passion for fermentation grew out of his overlapping interests in cooking, nutrition and gardening. Sandor's fermenting journey began by making a batch of sauerkraut and he's since earned the nickname Sandorkraut. He's taught hundreds of food workshops around the United States and his book Wild Fermentation has been called a classic. Sandor's latest book, The Art of Fermentation, received a James Beard award and was a finalist at the International As...
Nov 30, 2016•50 min•Ep. 130
Dr. Frank Lipman is a New York Times bestselling author and a pioneer and internationally recognized expert in the fields of Integrative and Functional Medicine. He's the founder and director of Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center in New York City. Dr. Lipman practices "Good Medicine," a unique approach combining western and alternative medicine. He's helped thousands of people reclaim their vitality and recover their zest for life. In this episode, we discuss: The truth about getting old Growing up i...
Nov 22, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 129
Nancy Levin is the bestselling author of Worthy, Jump … And Your Life Will Appear, and Writing For My Life. She’s a Master Integrative Life Coach who works with clients privately and in groups, helping people live in alignment with their own truth and desires. Nancy was the Event Director at Hay House for 12 years and hosts her own weekly call-in radio show Jump Start Your Life on Hay House Radio. In this episode, we discuss: The inspiration of Nancy's latest book, Worthy At the core of all limi...
Nov 15, 2016•58 min•Ep. 128
Dr. Leo Galland is internationally recognized as a world leader in integrated medicine and a founder of Functional Medicine. Educated at Harvard University and the NYU School of Medicine, he won the Linus Pauling Award for his trailblazing vision that created a bold new way to practice medicine for thousands of doctors. Dr. Galland has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, on the Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, PBS, CNN, and Fox. The past spring he released ...
Nov 09, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 127
Jimmy Moore shed 180 pounds, shrunk his waist by 20 inches, and dropped his shirt size from 5XL to XL in a year by following the Atkins diet. He is now following a ketogenic diet and is dedicated to helping as many people as possible find the information they need to make healthy lifestyle changes. Jimmy spreads his message though a number of podcasts he hosts/cohosts, his blog, and his YouTube videos. He has a new book, The Complete Guide to Fasting. In this episode, we discuss: What is fasting...
Nov 02, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 126
Robyn Youkilis is a certified wellness expert, TV personality, and #1 bestselling author who's been featured by The Cooking Channel, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, & CBS News. Her first book, Go with Your Gut was released early this year. In this episode, we discuss: Robyn's rocky relationship with food, growing up Breaking the vicious cycle of dieting Chewing your food has the power to change everything How to make proper chewing a lasting habit Making eating a mindful practice R...
Oct 26, 2016•59 min•Ep. 125
Dr. Jill Carnahan is your functional medicine expert. She uses functional medicine to help you find answers to the cause of your illness and the nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be making you feel ill. Jill is also 10-year survivor of breast cancer and Crohn’s disease and she's passionate about teaching patients how to “live well” and thrive in the midst of complex and chronic illness. Jill is a prolific writer, speaker, and loves to infuse others with her passion for health &...
Oct 18, 2016•52 min•Ep. 124
Jonathan Fields inspires possibility. He's a dad, husband, serial entrepreneur, growth strategist, and award-winning author. Jonathan runs mission-driven media and education venture, Good Life Project, where he and his team lead a global community in the quest to live more meaningful, connected, and vital lives. Good Life Project is a top-rated podcast and video-series with millions of listens and views in more than 150 countries, where Jonathan regularly shares conversations with the world’s le...
Oct 10, 2016•59 min•Ep. 123
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is a naturopathic doctor and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She is also on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine. Kara completed a post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science. Kara is the lead author of both Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and Methylation Diet and Lifestyle. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In this episode, we discuss: Kara's prior health c...
Oct 04, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 122
On today's minicast, we are speaking with Neal Barnard MD at the first annual VegFest Windsor. We dig deep into power foods for the brain. Dr. Barnard is a clinical researcher and author and he's one of America's leading advocates for health, nutrition, and higher standards in research. Dr. Barnard is the founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. In this episode, we discuss: Power foods for the brain What is bad for your heart is bad for your brain Saturated fat...
Sep 29, 2016•21 min•Ep. 121
Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa and a staff physician at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Hospital. Dr. Wahls is also a patient with a chronic progressive neurological disorder, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. But thanks to the power of the Wahls Protocol™, which is based on functional medicine and the Wahls Paleo™ diet, Dr. Wahls restored her health and now pedals her bike five ...
Sep 27, 2016•54 min•Ep. 120
Dr. Amy Myers is a renowned leader in functional medicine and a New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution. She received her Doctorate in Medicine from LSU Health Sciences Center and spent 5 years working in emergency medicine before training with the Institute of Functional Medicine. Amy has helped thousands around the world recover from chronic illness through her dietary-based program, The Myers Way®. Today's interview is focused on the thyroid, the topic of her new book, Th...
Sep 19, 2016•50 min•Ep. 119
Yuri Elkaim is a nutrition, fitness, and fat loss expert and a two-time NY Times bestselling author of The All-Day Energy Diet and The All-Day Fat Burning Diet. He's a former professional soccer player turned health crusader. Yuri helps people achieve breakthrough results when it comes to having more energy and losing weight, even if you feel like you've already tried everything. In this episode, we discuss: Yuri's health crisis that shook him in his teens If you are chronically tired, something...
Sep 13, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 118
Diane Sanfilippo is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified nutrition consultant, and a two-time New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox. She is also the co-author of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Diane co-hosts the top-rated weekly health podcast, The Balanced Bites Podcast. Diane lives in San Francisco with her husband, Scott, and two fur kids. In this episode, we discuss: The fundamentals of paleo White rice can be part of a healthy diet Alm...
Sep 05, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 117
Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor) is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and appears regularly on the show. He's been interviewed on C...
Aug 31, 2016•58 min•Ep. 116
On this week's show, we dig deep into a hot topic in the health world... FAT. Fat, one of 3 macronutrients in our diets that seems to be either loved or feared, by most. We're here to get you excited about eating high fat by debunking 5 misconceptions about fat. You will also hear some of our favourite fats and how we go about including them into our diet. We also get into cholesterol and how it's essential for thriving health. Enjoy the conversation! In this episode, we discuss: Eat fat to enha...
Aug 25, 2016•39 min•Ep. 115
Sean Croxton launched a health focused YouTube channel in 2007 that became an instant hit. In 2008, when nobody really knew what a podcast was, Sean launched his first show, Underground Wellness Radio. The podcast ran for 7 years and he released 348 episodes over this period of time. Underground Wellness Radio focused on all things real food and functional medicine with a bit of personal development, on the side. Surprising to most, in 2015 Sean closed up shop with his brand Underground Wellness...
Aug 15, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 114
Joy Coelho is a veteran police officer who has elevated her health by cleverly blending her experience and focused study in the science of superfoods, anti-aging and the culinary arts. Jay Denman has extensively studied and practiced in the fields of yoga, self-development and human potential for the last 15 years. Over the last decade, Jay has passionately immersed himself in the fields of cutting edge nutrition, tonic herbalism and human physiology. Together they educate, illuminate and elevat...
Aug 10, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 113
JJ Virgin is a New York Times bestselling author, a prominent fitness and nutrition expert, public speaker and media personality. JJ is internationally recognized as an expert in overcoming weight loss resistance and has helped thousands lose weight fast by addressing food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. JJ is a board certified nutrition specialist through The American College of Nutrition, she's board certified in holistic nutrition, and she's a certified nutrition and fitness specia...
Aug 02, 2016•55 min•Ep. 112
don Miguel Ruiz Jr is a Toltec Master of Transformation and a direct descendant of the Toltecs. By combining the wisdom of his family’s traditions with the knowledge gained from his own personal journey, he now helps others realize their own path to personal freedom. don Miguel Ruiz Jr is the author of Living a Life of Awareness, The Five Levels of Attachment, and newly released, The Mastery of Self. In this episode, we discuss: What is the mastery of self? Unconditional vs. conditional love Mas...
Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 111
Today, we have Dr. Karen Becker back on the podcast for round 2! If you haven't heard part 1, you can listen to this episode first but be sure to go back and listen to our first chat (episode #109) here . Listening to both episodes will provide you with a full circle understanding of holistic pet care. Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Her approach seeks to save you and your pet from unnecessary stress and suffering by identifying and removing health obstacle...
Jul 18, 2016•58 min•Ep. 110
Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. Her approach seeks to save you and your pet from unnecessary stress and suffering by identifying and removing health obstacles before disease occurs. Karen works with Dr. Mercola, providing cutting edge holistic pet information over on his website, Healthy Pets. In this episode, we discuss: The best diet for dogs and cats How to easily reduce your dogs risk of cancer by 90% Aim for optimal nutrition for your pets, not the min...
Jul 12, 2016•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 109
Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. As a self-made millionaire, successful entrepreneur, network marketing professional, author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. In this episode, we discuss: Mentality matters, big time Lori's morning routine Earn your happy Focus comes and goes ...
Jul 05, 2016•56 min•Ep. 108
Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and editor in chief of The Huffington Post. She's the author of fifteen books. Arianna's latest book, The Sleep Revolution, was an instant New York Times Bestseller. She’s been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. The secret to her success… quality sleep. In this episode, we discuss: The positive influence of Arianna’s mother Sleep deprivation negatively affects every aspect of your ...
Jun 27, 2016•37 min•Ep. 107
Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. He scours the world's nutrition research to bring you free daily videos and articles over at NutritionFacts.org. In this episode, we discuss: How Michael's grandmother inspired him to pursue a career in medicine Reversing disease with a plant-based diet and lifestyle modifications The critical role of your gut microbiome Our gut ...
Jun 21, 2016•33 min•Ep. 106
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher and New York Times best-selling author. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA and has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. Sharon's been a student of meditation since 1971, guiding retreats worldwide since 1974. In this episode, we discuss: What is mindfulness? Where does the meditation newbie begin? A specific meditation practice for beginners Meditation becomes easier and easier over tim...
Jun 17, 2016•44 min•Ep. 105
Carrie-Anne Moss is a mother, wife, actress, and Yogi who came to LA to pursue a career in acting. Over the last 20 years, her work in the entertainment industry included roles in acclaimed films such as The Matrix and Memento. Carrie-Anne’s created a website called Annapurna Living, a site where she connects with other women and shares the tools she uses to elevate her life. In this episode, we discuss: Finding your deepest sense of purpose and greatest joy Taking the path of least resistance T...
Jun 14, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 104
Erwan Le Corre is the founder and innovator of a physical education system and lifestyle known as MovNat, which derives from the French words "mouvement naturel" ("natural movement"). He's been featured in Men's Health and Outside magazine. In this episode, we discuss: Erwan Le Corre, the early years What is natural movement? Getting back to the basics of natural movement Can you work on natural movements at a conventional gym? Fitting movement into your day to day activities Having a regular mo...
Jun 10, 2016•54 min•Ep. 103
Dr. Marilyn Wedge is a family therapist, author, and popular speaker, with more than twenty years of experience helping children, teens, and families. She's also written for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. In this episode, we discuss: Children in the US being diagnosed with ADHD is on the rise Drugs being used as performance enhancers in high schools and colleges Kids in the US are being stripped of their childhood How children diagnosed with ADHD can benefit schools Artificial food co...
Jun 06, 2016•46 min•Ep. 102
Today our featured guest is don Jose Ruiz who coauthored The Fifth Agreement with his father don Miguel Ruiz. He's dedicated his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. In this episode, we discuss: The Toltec tradition is based on gratitude to be alive The Four Agreements Be impeccable with your word Don't take anything personally Don't make assumptions Always do your best...
Jun 03, 2016•58 min•Ep. 101
