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Thrive Bites

Colin Zhu, DO, TheChefDoc, LLCthrivebites.podbean.com
Dr. Colin Zhu is a double board-certified Family/Lifestyle medicine doctor and he interviews the latest health and wellness experts about incorporating a plant-powered lifestyle, enhancing emotional wellness, and creating a thriving mindset! Catch our new episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheChefDocYT
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Episodes

Ep 166 - What Is Regenerative & Sustainable Farming with Farmer Bob Jones

What exactly does it mean to grow vegetables regeneratively? How can farming be a force for good, not just in the food industry but for the planet as a whole? In this episode, I chatted with Bob Jones, the co-owner and CEO of The Chef's Garden in Huron Ohio. We talked about the roots of their family-owned and operated vegetable farm, their commitment to regenerative practices, and the exciting future they envision. Bob Jones, CEO of The Chef's Garden in Ohio, spearheads a family-owned vegetable ...

Jan 31, 202450 minEp. 166

Ep 165 - Revolutionizing Health Care with Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Beth Frates

Entering the world of medicine, where the goal is to keep people healthy, we discover different areas. One notable field is preventive medicine, and within it, we find something called lifestyle medicine. But what sets lifestyle medicine apart? What makes it special in promoting health? Let's break down the uniqueness of lifestyle medicine and understand how it stands out among various medical approaches. In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Beth Frates, the President of the American College ...

Jan 10, 20241 hrEp. 165

Ep 164 - Healing Leaky Gut, IBS & SIBO with Dahlia Marin, RD & James Marin, RD | Part 2

Your gut's filled with trillions of micro buddies called the microbiome. They're the VIPs for digestion, immunity, and mood. If these are off-balance, it can cause issues like tummy troubles, weak immunity, and even mood swings. Skip the meds and let's get back to the gut basics – good food and nutrition. Today we are joined by the power couple, James and Dahlia, registered dietitians from California who co-run a gut health-focused practice and a plant-based lifestyle. In this episode, we talked...

Dec 28, 202335 minEp. 164

Ep 163 - Healing Leaky Gut, IBS & SIBO with Dahlia Marin, RD & James Marin, RD | Part 1

Ready for a healthy gut journey? This is Part 1. Your gut's filled with trillions of micro buddies called the microbiome. They're the VIPs for digestion, immunity, and mood. If these are off-balance, it can cause issues like tummy troubles, weak immunity, and even mood swings. Skip the meds and let's get back to the gut basics – good food and nutrition. In this episode, we're joined by the power couple, James and Dahlia, registered dietitians from California who co-run a gut health-focused pract...

Dec 22, 202333 minEp. 163

Ep 162 - All Things Vegan Baking with BReD

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Nov 07, 202355 minEp. 162

Ep 161 - Celebrating Diversity In Mental Health with Ja’ire Hattley

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Oct 24, 202347 minEp. 161

Ep 160 - Plant-Based Living In The UK with Vanessa Sturman

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Oct 13, 202348 minEp. 160

Ep 159 - Can Diabetes Go Into Remission with Dr. Mahima Gulati

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Sep 21, 202354 minEp. 159

Ep 158 - How A Veggie Chip Can Change The World with Betty Lu

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Jul 10, 202350 minEp. 158

Ep 157 - How Does Body Movement Process Oppression & Trauma with Holly Johnston

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Jun 19, 202353 minEp. 157

Ep 156 - Why You Need A Health Coach with Jessica Matthews, DBH

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Jun 06, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 156

Ep 155 - What We Have Learned From Post-Pandemic Trauma with Cheri Sotelo

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May 22, 202359 minEp. 155

Ep 154 - How Lifestyle Medicine Can Benefit Planetary Health with Dr. Neha Pathak

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May 10, 202349 minEp. 154

Ep 153 - The Role Of Lifestyle Medicine In Breast Cancer with Dr. Amy Comander

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Apr 18, 202341 minEp. 153

Ep 152 - Cooking Quick & Easy Plant-Based Recipes with Toni Okamoto

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Mar 13, 202346 minEp. 152

Ep 151 - Heart Health & Prevention with Dr. Nicole Harkin

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Feb 23, 202359 minEp. 151

S5 Ep 35 (150th) - Celebrating 50 Years In Medicine with Dr. Michael Klaper

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Nov 07, 202258 minSeason 5Ep. 35

S5 Ep 34 - Plant-Based Himalayan Food with Chef Babita Shrestha

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Oct 31, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 5Ep. 34

S5 Ep 33 - Can Mexican Food Be Vegan? with Chef Dora Stone

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Oct 24, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 33

S5 Ep 32 - Prescribing Food As Medicine with Dr. Linda Shiue

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Oct 17, 202248 minSeason 5Ep. 32

S5 Ep 31 - How To Cultivate Mental Toughness & Grit with Sonya Looney

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Oct 10, 202237 minSeason 5Ep. 31

S5 Ep 30 - When A Doctor Cooks with Dr. Matthew Morris

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Oct 03, 202250 minSeason 5Ep. 30

S5 Ep 29 - Trauma Informed Care with Dr. Frances Southwick

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Sep 26, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 29

S5 Ep 28 - The Future For Dairy-Free Milk with Dennis Cohlmia

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Sep 19, 202241 minSeason 5Ep. 28

S5 Ep 27 - Reclaim Your Rebel with Lizzy Cangro

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Aug 08, 202248 minSeason 5Ep. 27

S5 Ep. 26 - Exploring The New Wave of Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Joy Kong

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Aug 01, 202249 minSeason 5Ep. 26

S5 Ep 25 - How Juicing Enhances Wellness with Nastasha McKeon

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Jul 25, 202245 minSeason 5Ep. 25

S5 Ep 24 - Using Neuroplasticity To Change Our Lives with Ben Ahrens

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Jul 18, 202251 minSeason 5Ep. 24

S5 Ep 23 - Rewriting Our Belief System with Shelly Lefkoe

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Jul 11, 202255 minSeason 5Ep. 23

S5 Ep 22 - What It Is Like To Be Raw Vegan with Lissa Maris

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Jul 04, 202254 minSeason 5Ep. 22
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