What if the reason you’re not getting better isn’t what you’re doing—but how you’re thinking about health?

In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with R.L. Malpica, a detoxification specialist and natural health coach, to break down the truth about detox, plant-based eating, and why real healing starts from within.

You’ll learn: What detox actually means (and what it doesn’t) Why your body is already designed to heal The biggest mistake people make when trying to get healthy The difference between acidic foods and acid-forming foods How diet, environment, and mindset all impact your health

RESOURCES:

This Episode's Blog Post with Full Transcript: https://drhaley.com/rl-malpica-healthy-eating-detox/

R.L. Malpica Website: https://www.theeatcoach.com/

R.L. on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeatcoach

R.L. on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rl_malpica

R.L. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeatcoach

R.L. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rl_malpica/

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – What gets in the way of healing?

00:43 – Show introduction

01:23 – Meet R.L. Malpica

03:42 – Who he helps and how

05:10 – What “detox” really means

06:24 – Living in a toxic world

07:39 – Foods to avoid vs. consume

08:41 – Transitioning your diet gradually

09:10 – Plant-based vs. animal-based perspectives

10:44 – Why leafy greens don’t satisfy hunger

12:21 – Fruits vs. greens for energy

13:23 – A typical day of eating

14:58 – Raw hummus and food creativity

16:22 – Plant-based lifestyle transition

17:36 – Favorite foods and recipes

18:51 – Dominican Republic lifestyle discussion

23:55 – The E.A.T. philosophy explained

26:12 – Phytonutrients and detox

27:29 – Acid-forming vs. acidic foods

29:32 – The myth of alkaline water

30:43 – Biggest obstacle to getting well

31:56 – The “outside-in” health mindset

34:23 – Who R.L. helps most

35:31 – Germ theory vs. terrain theory

36:38 – Coaching, programs, and services

37:20 – His new podcast

38:13 – Final thoughts on nature and health