By Nicolette Richer
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In this compelling episode, we dive into the remarkable story of Chris Freer, a man who faced a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis at 43 and took the bold step of reversing it through food as medicine. Once a successful businessman running pubs and clubs, Chris was suddenly confronted with the reality of life in a wheelchair. Refusing to accept a future dictated by his diagnosis, he embarked on a transformative journey using food as medicine, challenging conventional medical advice and embracing a lifestyle focused on addressing root causes rather than symptoms.
Chris's journey from despair to empowerment is a testament to resilience and the power of self-care. Now a health and wellness coach, he’s on a mission to inspire others to take control of their health and rethink their dependency on pharmaceuticals. In this episode, Chris shares practical insights, powerful mindset shifts, and his deep belief in the body’s ability to heal. Tune in to hear how he moved beyond his diagnosis, found renewed purpose, and now helps others unlock their own potential to thrive despite chronic illness.
Find Chris Freer at:
Website: www.upbeatlife.co.uk
Facebook: @upbeatlife
Instagram: @upbeat_life_uk
Discussed on the Podcast:
Dr Roy Swank Diet - swankmsdiet.org
Dr Terry Wahls Diet - terrywahls.com
Rattled Awake book - https://bit.ly/4deiRkQ
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://www.richerhealth.ca/nutrition-detox-coaching-certification
Join Dr. Nicolette Richer in person for 3 days at one of our upcoming monthly Eat Real to Heal Retreats on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia. https://www.richerhealth.ca/events
Watch our Grounded In My Roots short Documentary here: https://groundedinmyroots.com
Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc
Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
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Dr. Dominic Brady, an award-winning plastic surgeon, was diagnosed with incurable Multiple Myeloma in 2017. Determined to augment his conventional treatment naturally, he did a deep dive into extensive cancer and nutrition research. As a result, Dr. Brady adopted a whole food, plant-based diet, regular exercise, and targeted supplements. His remarkable remission has surprised his oncologist, and he’s now on an extremely low dose of immunomodulators, with a goal to completely eliminate medication—something previously thought impossible for myeloma patients.
In this episode, Dr. Brady shares his journey from being a cancer patient to helping others navigate their own cancer treatments. He highlights the critical role of nutrition, which is largely neglected in medical training. Inspired by Dr. Michael Gregor’s book How Not to Die, Dr. Brady embraced a diverse, plant-based diet to support his microbiome, aiming for 30 different foods per week. He also discusses fasting, calorie restriction during chemotherapy, and the power of fiber and healthy fats. Dr. Brady covers various health practices like infrared saunas, detoxification, and water purification to support healing.
For more on Dr. Brady’s approach and to make an appointment, visit his website.
Find Dr Dominic Brady at:
Website: www.naturalinsightsintocancer.com
Instagram: @cancerveggiedoc
Book – Beat Back Cancer Naturally: https://a.co/d/2pJj6La
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Book - How Not to Die – Dr. Michael Gregor - https://a.co/d/eSZJz4M
Book - The Anti Cancer Diet – Dr. David Servan-Schreiber - https://a.co/d/iTOfqUh
The American Gut Project - https://microsetta.ucsd.edu/
Book - The Starch Solution – John McDougal - https://a.co/d/1EJmnHi
Book – The China Study – Dr. T. Colin Campbell - https://a.co/d/cNgReRO
Fasting – Dr. Valter Longo - https://www.valterlongo.com/
Documentary - Blue Zones https://www.bluezones.com/
Simon Hill interview Resident at Loma Linda University – 14% is plant based products –
Engine 2 diet – Rip Esselstyne Recipes - https://a.co/d/3S9UBhj
Lucini Olive Oil - https://www.californiaoliveranch.com/
Consumer Lab - www.consumerlab.com
Drugs Check – www.Drugs.com
Book - Empire of All Maladies - https://a.co/d/ebMm9z0
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Watch our award winning short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
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Join us for an enlightening conversation as we sit down with Anthony Masiello, a seasoned healthcare veteran with over 25 years of experience. Anthony's journey began in the 90s at the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he contributed to groundbreaking research for the Human Genome Project. His passion for innovation led him to Research and Development at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where he sought to pioneer new therapies for disease.
But Anthony's path took a profound turn when he embarked on his own health transformation. Faced with obesity, hypertension, and a myriad of other health issues, he discovered the transformative power of whole food plant-based nutrition. Through dedication and lifestyle changes, Anthony not only shed 160 pounds but also reversed all his health conditions and has remained healthy ever since.
Today, Anthony is dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare by championing lifestyle medicine and whole food plant-based nutrition. As the former CEO of Plant Based TeleHealth, he spearheaded efforts to provide accessible medical services focused on disease prevention and reversal. Now, as part of Love.Life, a leading network of wellness hubs, Anthony continues to drive the convergence of food, medicine, and wellness for transformative health experiences.
In this captivating podcast episode, Anthony opens up about his personal health journey, from struggling with obesity and chronic illnesses to reclaiming his vitality and longevity. Reflecting on societal shifts in diet and health, Anthony shares pivotal moments that led to his profound lifestyle change and ultimate wellness.
Don't miss this empowering conversation as Anthony Masiello shares his insights and experiences, inspiring us all to take charge of our health and well-being. Tune in now and embark on your own journey of healing and empowerment!
Find Anthony Masiello and Love Life Telehealth at:
Website: love.life/telehealth/
Facebook: @lovelifetelehealth
YouTube: @lovelifetelehealth
Instagram: @Amasiello
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Book - Eat to Live – Dr Joel Fuhrman – https://a.co/d/gFPuz4h
Dr Neal Bernard - www.pcrm.org
T. Colin Campbell – www.nutritionstudies.org
Chef AJ – www.chefaj.com
Dr Esselstyne - www.dresselstyn.com
ERTH Podcast Ep 78 Eric Adams - www.greenmoustache.com/eat-real-to-heal-podcast/78
The Human Genome Project - www.genome.gov/human-genome-project
Dr Micheal Klapper - www.doctorklaper.com
Mastering Diabetes - www.masteringdiabetes.org
Esalen Institute - www.esalen.org
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Are you a yoga instructor, health coach, nutritionist or health care worker? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program to a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Instructor!: https://bit.ly/3QiWzVj
Watch our award winning short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/
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Get ready to be inspired! In our latest Eat Real to Heal episode, we sit down with Kelley Gilberry, a trailblazer in the health and wellness sphere. Kelley's journey from being in the Navy to becoming a holistic nutritionist is nothing short of remarkable, and his insights into the mind-body connection will leave you feeling empowered.
Tune in as Kelley shares his personal odyssey of overcoming health hurdles, shedding an incredible 70 pounds along the way. His story is a testament to the transformative power of a real, whole vegan lifestyle and other holistic practices.
But that's just the beginning! Join us as we explore Kelley's expertise in harnessing nutrition not only for physical vitality but also for emotional and mental well-being. From intuitive eating to the importance of aligning with our body's natural rhythms, Kelley offers a fresh perspective on reclaiming control of our health journey.
In our riveting conversation, we delve into the nuances of nutrition, including the critical distinction between whole foods and less nourishing and often harmful alternatives. Kelley's passionate advocacy for plant-based diets taps into our ancestral roots, reminding us of the inherent wisdom of Mother Nature. Plus, he unpacks the bewildering world of dietary marketing, urging us to return to simplicity and embrace the natural bounty around us. Don't miss out on this captivating episode filled with actionable insights and empowering wisdom.
Find Kelley Gilberry at:
Website: www.onedeterminedvegan.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-gilberry/
Instagram: @one_determined_vegan
Book: https://go.onedeterminedvegan.com/book
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Forks over Knifes – www.forksoverknives.com
Game changers – www.gamechangers.com
What the health – www.whatthehealth.com
American Fitness Profession and Associates - www.afpafitness.com
Grounded In My Roots - www.groundedinmyroots.com
Book – The Ant and the Grasshopper - https://a.co/d/eGZ8oIt
Learn More:
Are you a yoga instructor, health coach, nutritionist or health care worker? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program to a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Instructor!: https://bit.ly/3QiWzVj
Watch our award winning short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/
Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://bit.ly/4b7mzLa
In this compelling episode, our host, Nicolette, engages in a profound conversation with Maxime Sigouin, the visionary founder of Fit Vegan. Maxime's personal journey is marked by the loss of his grandfather at the age of 63 and his ex-fiancée at 39, both succumbing to bone and breast cancer, respectively. Having spent over 4.5 years as a caregiver, Maxime witnessed firsthand the toll that losing health takes on a loved one – the diminished ability to relish life fully, and the stark reality of the true cost of compromised well-being.
Motivated by these experiences, Maxime embarked on a mission to empower individuals to safeguard their bodies from preventable and reversible chronic illnesses. He champions the transformative potential of adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet coupled with an active lifestyle. Maxime has set ambitious goals – aiming to assist 10,000 people in achieving leanness, thriving, and disease-proofing their bodies on plants by 2033, and an astounding 1,000,000 by 2050.
In this insightful episode, Nicolette and Maxime reconvene for a second time to explore the intricate connections between mindset, nutrition, and holistic well-being. Together, they unravel inspiring stories, sustainable weight-loss strategies, and offer indispensable psychological tools to conquer self-sabotage while cultivating enduring habits.
Ever wondered why your weight-loss journey should prioritize sustainability? Maxime dismantles this concept, underscoring the significance of preventing weight from creeping back on. But that's not all – Maxime unveils the secret sauce to maintaining weight loss: reverse dieting. He guides you on approaching food with logic, making choices aligned with the wisdom of evolution. It's time to seize control of your health and embrace a life of fulfillment with Fit Vegan. Join us on this transformative journey towards lasting well-being, and learn how to savor every moment to the fullest.
Find Maxime Sigouin at:
Website: Maximesigouin.com, FitVegan.com
Facebook: @luckiesigouin
Instagram: @maximes_official @fitvegancoachingcom
YouTube: @FitVeganCoaching
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Last Podcast Ep 77 - https://bit.ly/3PxKJ8A
Rich Roll – www.richroll.com
Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.ca/
Book - The Big Leap – Gay Hendricks - https://a.co/d/fVTlwz3
Train with Joan - www.trainwithjoanofficial.com
Tony Robins – www.tonyrobbins.com
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
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Mixalhítsa7 Alison Pascal is a passionate Indigenous community leader, educator, and advocate based in British Columbia, Canada. She is a member of the Sk̲wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and the Líl̓wat7ul Nations, and her career is focused on advancing the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples in her community and beyond. Alison is particularly interested in language revitalization, land stewardship, and cultural preservation and has worked extensively in these areas throughout her career.
Mixalhítsa7's leadership and advocacy work have earned her several awards, including the Order of British Columbia and the Indspire Award, which recognizes outstanding Indigenous achievement in Canada. She has also served on several boards and committees related to Indigenous issues, including the First Peoples' Cultural Council and the Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre. Through her tireless work and dedication to Indigenous rights and cultural preservation, Mixalhítsa7 has become a respected and influential voice in her community and beyond.
The podcast with Alison Pascal was a heart-wrenching conversation about the historical and current struggles of Indigenous communities in Canada. Pascal spoke about how the Canadian government's intervention in the lives of Indigenous people has caused them to suffer from alcohol consumption, drug use, and poor food management. It was not an accident, but a deliberate choice that resulted in intergenerational trauma affecting their physical and mental health. Pascal shared a story about how immigrant families were starving and freezing, but Indigenous nature helped them survive by teaching them how to farm. However, the Indigenous people were forced to side with the British to fight the French and Spanish, resulting in the loss of their land, which is now a commodity that can be sold. Today, Indigenous people are conditioned to stay inside and are denied access to gathering and foraging, leading to a loss of culture and spiritual connection to the land.
The residential school system, which separated Indigenous children from their parents and land, led to a truth and reconciliation diet where children worked on school farms but were not allowed to eat the food, resulting in malnutrition and chronic diseases. Pascal questioned if it is possible to reprogram our bodies to not have chronic diseases and suggested the use of ancient medicines to maintain good health. The podcast also highlighted the issue of mental health stigma in Indigenous communities, which is exacerbated by the social aspects that white people see in Indigenous people, such as domestic violence, drug abuse, alcoholism, and gambling. Pascal spoke about the importance of a sustainable program to get kids onto the land to foster their interest in culture and the need for parents to be involved. Indigenous people are part of the land, and the land is part of them, but the spiritual loss has led to an autonomic economy that is split into unfarmable land, affecting their drinking water.
Overall, the podcast highlighted the interconnectedness of intellectual, physical, mental, and emotional health, and how the wellbeing of Indigenous communities in Canada is essential for all living beings and the land. Pascal's emotional testimony left a lasting impact on listeners, calling for immediate action to address the long-standing issues affecting Indigenous people in Canada.
Find Dr.
Alison Pasca
l at:
Linke
dIn: https://bit.ly/3TYHubV
Website: www.SLCC.ca
Facebook: @SLCCWhistler, @SistersInSpiritVigil2015, @Alison.Pascal
Instagram: @alison.pascal
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Unreserved Podcast: The dark history of Canada’s Food Guide: How experiments on Indigenous children shaped nutrition policy with Dr. Ian Mosby - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1887262787815
Dr Ian Mosby - http://www.ianmosby.ca/
GATHER Documentary - https://gather.film/
First Nations Drinking Water – www.firstnationsdrinkingwater.ca
SLCC Ancient Medicines Exhibit - https://slcc.ca/exhibits/ancient-medicine/
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
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Dr. Marie Mihalicz is a respected researcher, consultant, and founder of White Lightning Consulting, an organization committed to community-based healing and wellness retreats. She completed her Ph.D. at Royal Roads University, where her dissertation focused on Indigenous methods of healing and their potential for addressing the high rates of suicide and mental health issues in northern Saskatchewan communities. Her research findings have been used to influence policy change, with the aim of supporting sustainable, culturally relevant mental health services for Indigenous youth and families.
Dr. Mihalicz and her team at White Lightning Consulting offer evidence-based healing and education programs that combine Western science and Indigenous healing methods. Through their collaborative community-based approach, they aim to empower Indigenous youth and families to pick up their knowledge bundles in today's world, strengthening and mobilizing community processes from the inside-out. In the face of the challenges posed by the pandemic and the complex intergenerational trauma experienced by Indigenous communities, Dr. Mihalicz and her team continue to work towards enhancing sustainable counseling supports and delivering effective leadership training workshops.
In this 8th podcast of a nine part series, Marie Mihalicz discusses the importance of decolonizing trauma and healing the soul. She highlights how traditional ways of knowing are not recognized, and there are gaps in the mental health system that need to be addressed. Mihalicz emphasizes that trauma is passed down through blood, but so is healing, and it is essential to understand the historical links to trauma. She suggests that healing is in our DNA and that the delivery of mental health needs to change to include outdoor therapy, such as art therapy, breathwork, and hands-on ceremonies.
Mihalicz believes that the biggest barriers to healing are the spiritual loss and the fact that traditional healing methods are not recognized by the current system. She emphasizes the need for protocols and boundaries around ceremonies, as well as space to sit down and talk about how we are doing. Mihalicz advocates for the use of traditional Indigenous practices in mental health treatment, such as prescribing ceremonies and mentorship through ceremony. She encourages people to learn about their history, stories, and intergenerational trauma, to talk about it and create safe spaces to heal. Finally, Mihalicz emphasizes that healing starts with the self, and one needs to heal oneself first before helping others.
Find Dr Marie Milalicz at:
Website: www.whitelightningconsulting.com
Contact: [email protected]
Facebook: @Marie.Mihalicz
Instagram: @MarieMihalicz
PhD Paper: https://bit.ly/40WcVWz
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Dopesick - https://bit.ly/40YkDQ0
Healing the Soul Wound, Eduardo Durran - https://a.co/d/9vjnxgO
Dr. Stephen Britton of Ile-a La-Crosse-St. Joseph’s Hospital - http://bit.ly/3nM2uXq
Pure Fe - https://purafe.com/
Rumble Documentary - www.rumblethemovie.com
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/
Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG
Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare MD, a physician, author, and health coach discusses the importance of having accurate information about nutrition and the impact of economic and social conditions on people's eating habits. With over 30 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Opare has a strong focus on lifestyle medicine and believes that many chronic diseases can be prevented or reversed through changes in diet, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
Dr. Opare talks about the addictive nature of fried, sugar, and salty foods and the need to approach nutrition from an addiction medicine perspective. He also discussed the spiritual aspect of food and how what we eat can affect our consciousness. Dr. Opare emphasizes the importance of regaining sovereignty over our food and health, especially in light of the colonial state and its impact on the dietary practices of Indigenous peoples. Moreover, Dr. Opare discusses the problems with the current medical system and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients. He emphasizes the importance of intuition and animal instinct in taking care of our health. Dr. Opare talks about his new book, "You Don't Need Me," which emphasizes the need to restore our connection with our divine spirit and nature.
Apart from his medical practice, Dr. Opare is a prolific author and educator. He has written several books on topics related to health and wellness and offers online courses and coaching programs to help individuals and families make positive changes to their health and well-being. Dr. Opare is deeply committed to promoting health equity and has worked to address health disparities in underserved communities both in the United States and abroad. Listeners can find several resources on Dr. Opare's website, including books, blogs, and consultation services. He also invited listeners to visit Northern Tanzania and experience its natural beauty. Finally, Dr. Opare highlighted the need for action steps to make changes in our lives and the importance of avoiding medical consumerism and entitlement when it comes to nutrition.
Overall, Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare's interview provides valuable insights into the importance of accurate information, regaining sovereignty over our food and health, and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients.
Find Dr Nana Kwaku Opare at:
Website: www.Opare.net
Book a Consultation: https://bit.ly/3zu7ORS
Book: Rule Book and User Guide for Healthy Living – Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD – For PDF See Website https://opare.net/
Book: The Optimum Fast - Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD - https://a.co/d/9qmaeFh
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Dr Michael Gregor, MD – www.drgreger.org
Dr Burkitt – English physician surgeon – https://a.co/d/3shGONJ
Dr Walter Kempner Retina Research - http://bit.ly/3GcFjMa
Salt Sugar Fat – Michael Moss - https://a.co/d/8o3aZcg
BLISS Point Effect - http://bit.ly/3ZHF9mS
Ayurvedic Foods - www.ayurveda.com
Conscious Eating, Gabriel Cousens, MD - https://a.co/d/3nqq20q
The Three Gunas: Sattva, Rajas & Tamas - https://bit.ly/3MfY4lW
Grounded In My Roots - www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Northern Tanzania - http://bit.ly/3ZDSzAt
Mount Kilimanjaro - www.climbing-kilimanjaro.com
Zanzibar - http://bit.ly/411FFxn
Learn More:
Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/
Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG
Dr. Milton Mills, MD is a practicing urgent care physician in the Washington DC area, with a focus on the use of nutritional measures to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. He is an Associate Director of Preventive Medicine and a member of the National Advisory Board for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), where he has been a major contributor to position papers presented to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Dr. Mills has published several research journal articles dealing with racial bias in federal nutrition policy and has been the lead plaintiff in PCRM’s class action lawsuit that asks for warning labels on milk. He is also a frequent volunteer at free medical clinics and travels widely, speaking at hospitals, churches and community centers throughout the country.
Dr. Mills was featured in the documentary “What the Health” and will also appear in the upcoming film “The Silent Vegan”. He is a strong advocate for plant-based eating and addressing cultural disruption in the food system, particularly in communities of color. Through his work, Dr. Mills aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and to promote the use of sustainable, plant-based diets for both personal and planetary health.
Dr. Mills discusses the impact of cultural disruption on plant-based eating and health in the BIPOC community in Nicolette’s seventh PhD Podcast. Dr. Mills explains that BIPOC communities have become dumping grounds for agricultural excess, leading to food scarcity and a lack of access to nutritious food. He advocates for the use of core crops, such as the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash), which provide good calories and adequate nutrition while also being sustainable and renewable.
Dr. Mills highlights the historical impact of Western culture on the diets of POC, including the use of commodity crops, and how it has resulted in systemic and structural racism. He argues that Western medicine operates from a disease model and must change the way it practices medicine, as band-aids will not cure diseases. Dr. Mills emphasizes the importance of decolonizing our diet, mindset, and way of relating to the world to protect the planet and ourselves. He advocates for narrative medicine to address trauma and abuse and for doctors to unlearn bad habits and become part of the solution.
Find Dr. Milton Mills at:
Website: www.drmiltonmillsplantbasednation.com
Instagram: @MiltonMillsMD
Book:
Discussed on the PODCAST:
The Silent Vegan Documentary - https://youtu.be/RaSK8DqZhLo
Dr Loxman Opreary – Midwest veg fest -
They’re Trying To Kill Us Documentary - www.theyretryingtokillus.com
Casablanca - www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/
Physicians Committee
Dr. T Colin Campbells Centre for Nutrition Studies
Dr. Dean Ornish -
Dr C Esselstyn -
The Gerson Therapy
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Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse
Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat
Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc
Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil
Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS
Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW
Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc
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In this episode of Nicolette’s PhD Podcast series, Dr. Warren Bell, a family physician based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, shares his expertise on social and environmental issues. With past presidencies of several organizations, including Physicians for Global Survival, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and the Association of Complementary and Integrative Physicians of B.C., Dr. Bell emphasizes the importance of addressing existential threats such as social inequalities, climate change, pollution, and overconsumption of resources. He advocates for policies prioritizing food justice, environmental justice, and respect for the planet and its content.
Dr. Bell discusses the need to listen to stories and anecdotes to remind ourselves that we don't have all the answers and the importance of narrative medicine to bridge the gap between diverse communities. He also emphasizes the detrimental effects of refined processed foods and corporate messaging on public discourse. Dr. Bell urges listeners to pay attention to the interconnectedness of all living creatures and to stop drawing lines in our minds. With his 46 years of medical practice and experience in Inside Orientated Psychotherapy, Dr. Bell shares his insights on social inequalities, environmental degradation, and existential threats, advocating for food security and sovereignty and diverse perspectives and narratives in medicine.
Find Dr. Warren Bell at:
Podcast Website: https://voiceoftheshuswap.ca/podcast-library/#warrenbell
LinkedIn: Warren Bell - https://bit.ly/3JUUV84
Discussed on the PODCAST:
Food Conversations Podcast Ep39 https://bit.ly/3lU2Z0P
Food Conversations Podcast Ep40 https://bit.ly/40p7qQf
Film - My Octopus Teacher - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81045007
Book - The Shaman’s Apprentice, Zacharias Kunuk - https://a.co/d/f9DymyU
Canadian Society for International Health – www.cagh-acsm.org
Book - Dead Doctors Don’t Lie, Joel Wallack – https://a.co/d/1RJskqB
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