Health Gig

Doro and Tricia welcome Sarah Nininger, founder and director of Action in Africa, to share her story of spearheading, developing, and sustaining a nonprofit in Uganda. She talks about the challenges and triumphs of running a community center that provides holistic support to the local population, and the ways she takes care of her wellbeing while in a leadership position. Sarah emphasizes the importance of community engagement, self-care, and the transformative power of education and support for individuals with disabilities.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

Doro and Tricia welcome Rip Esselstyn, the founder and CEO of PLANTSTRONG, to talk about plant-based eating and its impact on health, particularly in preventing and reversing heart disease. Rip speaks from his family's legacy in medicine, his experiences as a firefighter, and the challenges he encounters when encouraging a healthy diet––and breaking bad food habits. He addresses common misconceptions about dieting, discusses the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet, and offers practical tips for adopting a whole food plant-based lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embrace plant-based eating while meeting them where they are in their dietary journey.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

Doro and Tricia welcome Alice Bingham Gorman, an author and poet, for a heartfelt conversation about her lived experiences. Alice shares from her book, "Daffodils in December: Poems from an Unexpected Life" which captures beautiful moments of her life through poetry. Alice graciously shares the challenges and triumphs she faced, including the impact of personal loss, her unexpected path to love later in life, and the significance of gratitude. She shares how her journey as an artist unfolded over time, deeply connecting with listeners and offering insight into the human experience.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, to learn about good sleep, and how menopause and lifestyle changes can affect someone's quality of sleep. He describes what to expect from a sleep test, which factors to consider changing–like diet, stress, and exercise–for better sleep, and treatment options for advanced issues. Dr. Breus highlights the need for a balanced approach to sleep aids and the impact of technology on sleep tracking, ultimately encouraging listeners to take charge of their sleep health.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

Doro and Tricia welcome Jaime Vinck, President of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, to discuss comprehensive substance abuse treatment and assistance for elderly patients. Jaime talks about the unique challenges this population faces as they deal with changing family dynamics, retirement, and losing loved ones. She underscores the value of community support, holistic care, and family involvement in the recovery process, while also addressing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. Jaime's insight pushes listeners to consider the elders in their lives, and how to best support them in their advanced age.

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.