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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/.

Apologies for Dr. Greger's sound problems, hoping he'll come back! Get the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250796369

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https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248

or

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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/.

🌱Join my new Chef AJ & Friends Community and Cook-A-Long with me: https://chefaj.com/

ORDER SWEET INDULGENCE

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or

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GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:

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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.

🌱Transforming your health is more fun with friends!

Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community.

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Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/

To book a room at the ETL To Live Retreat call 949 432 6295

Experience life changing health transformations at Dr Fuhrman’s Eat to Live Retreat: https://www.drfuhrman.com/etlretreat 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 https://www.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

Masterclass on Combatting Auto Immune Diseases and Cancer https://www.drfuhrman.com/masterclass-cancer-autoimmune

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

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or

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GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:

https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download

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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

🌱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. 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.

Central figures having major influence on the development of Esteem Dynamics include Richard Dawkins, John Tooby and Leda Cosmides, David Buss, Robert Trivers, Steven Pinker, and Geoffrey Miller. All of these individuals are considered world-leading theorists in evolutionary theory and human psychology. Somewhat surprisingly, insights from these trailblazers has yet to reach mainstream clinical psychology, and thus major advances stemming from some of the world’s greatest thinkers have yet to be systematically applied to problems of helping people improve their lives. Esteem Dynamics is the first such effort, and weds Dr. Lisle’s 30-years of clinical experience to the deep insights into human nature only recently available via evolutionary psychology.

Dr. Lisle received his undergraduate education from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Virginia, and was then appointed Lecturer in Psychology at Stanford University. His research and clinical interests include health and wellness, self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, the treatment of anxiety and depression, the genetics of individual differences, and optimizing achievement motivation. In addition to his work with Esteem Dynamics, Dr. Lisle lectures widely on health and wellness.

Dr Lisle is available at selected days and times for a one-to-one, personal phone consultation:

https://drdouglisle.as.me/schedule.php

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.

Join Lissa & Nate as they teach their best wrap rolling travel tips! Learn how they store them, what they put inside them and how they travel with them.

Find more from Lissa & Nate:

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To join us in July https://rancholapuerta.com/chef-aj-retreat-2/

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/

For a list "The Top 10 Things Having Cancer Has Taught Me" please email [email protected]

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 book a consultation with Matt: https://form.jotform.com/241997228318164

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 is also the co-founder of Kinectin, a platform designed to help individuals build deeper, more fulfilling relationships through AI-driven coaching and personalized assessments.

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.

Email (questions & requests):

Website: https://www.connectiondocs.com/

Free Resources (includes Feelings & Needs Sheet for children AND Role-Play Video “Talking to Your Child About ‘Too Much’ Device Time”) : https://www.connectiondocs.com/resources

Substack (Weekly Articles on Connection):

https://substack.com/@connectiondocs

Breath & Body Regulation Training Tool: https://webekalm.com/

webe Pärents Podcast https://webekalm.com/pages/webeparents

AI Connection Coach:https://app.kinectin.com/signup

Main Book

WELLNESS TO WONDERFUL: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2S1JGZK?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_K6HM5P02NNK5WAMRGE87&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_K6HM5P02NNK5WAMRGE87&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_K6HM5P02NNK5WAMRGE87&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true

Children’s E-Books (Supporting Children Bringing More Connection Into Their Lives):

Healing Shame and Connecting to Self-Worth and Intrinsic Value:

https://webekalm.com/products/lily-and-her-beautiful-flower

Being Honest with Care

https://webekalm.com/products/ella-and-the-two-gifts-ebook

Supporting Children During Emergencies (fires, earthquakes, etc):'https://webekalm.com/products/brave-hearts-facing-the-fire-ebook

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheConnectionDocs

Substack Newsletter: https://connectionDocs.substack.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionDocs

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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/

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/

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/Get the book here: https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/order/

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

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.

For nearly 30 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s compassionate living philosophy has been propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing how we regard animals and treat the planet we live on.

A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately, healthfully, and sustainably, she is an award-winning author of eight books — including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, The Joyful Vegan, and her newest book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free.

Colleen is also an acclaimed speaker, a regular contributor to National Public Radio, and the host of all-inclusive luxury sustainable, vegan, animal-friendly trips around the world. Host/Producer of Food for Thought Podcast (one of the longest running podcasts), Colleen also co-founded the political action committee East Bay Animal PAC to work with government officials on animal issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives in Oakland, CA with her husband David and their adorable cat Michiko. She can be found at JoyfulVegan.com and on Substack at https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.substack.com.

A few words from Colleen about compassion:

In light of relentless natural disasters, escalating political violence, deepening divisions, personal challenges, and a fear that our future lies in the hands of those with opposing interests and values, many people are grappling with an overwhelming sense of despair, anxiety, and powerlessness.

While I understand these reactions, I don’t share them. Even in the face of such challenges, I still have hope.

No, I’m not a mythical creature. No, I’m not delusional. Yes, I’m paying attention.

I have hope because I dwell on what I can solve rather than on what I can’t. I have hope because I don’t do nothing just because I can’t do everything. I have hope because there’s a lot to be hopeful about.

When I first became aware of the critical challenges endangering our planet, our health, and the animals we share it with, I immersed myself in every book, article, bit of content offering solutions to make a difference and alleviate suffering.

I changed habits and adopted behaviors that had the most positive impact on animals, this planet, and my health. And I’ve devoted the last 30 years to helping others do the same, culminating in my newest book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free. Rooted in the ethic of compassion, my book’s prevailing theme is a testament to the fact that we are all connected, that there is good in this world, and that progress is happening all around us—a message most people aren’t hearing enough today.

Colleen can be found on Social Media at https://www.instagram.com/joyfulvegan/ and https://www.youtube.com/@UCoU-NZgzZxNy2-y1bpcV-sg