Join me in episode 8 of the Brain Food Podcast as I speak with Lauren Cunningham, a recipe developer, and integrative health coach who was inspired to help others learn the importance of nutrition in overall health through her rollercoaster journey with Crohn’s Disease. We cover foods that trigger inflammation, how processed foods in the Western diet can lead to IBS symptoms, and how it is in fact possible to live a healthier lifestyle in the midst of busy, young adult life.

You can find Lauren on Instagram at @laur_cunningham and some of her incredible recipes and contact information on her website laurencunningham.co !!

Welcome back to part 2 of my incredible conversation with Dr. French! In this episode, we continue our discussion of holistic health. Dr. French emphasizes the importance of nutritional content over calorie counting and how important keeping a plan for yourself is. She also shares many of the healthy habits she includes in her daily life and shares her advice on how to look at health to create a sustainable, balanced lifestyle rather than a short-term intervention.

The book recommendation this week: The Microbiome Solution by Dr. Robyne Chutkan.

Learn more about Dr. Anu French at her website! https://www.anufrench.com/

Have you ever thought to yourself that you want to become healthier, sleep better, or be more productive while balancing a fun, social life? In the first of a two-part episode, I speak with Dr. Anu French, a holistic pediatrician, about all aspects of health she has advised her patients: nutrition, sleep, balance, how to manage stress, and mindfulness. We discuss the importance of sleep, being present in the moment as a means to reduce stress, and how to create habits that balance the fun and healthy parts of life.

Back again with another incredible episode after a bit of a break! In this shorter episode, we cover a subject I have not yet explored on this podcast. I am speaking with Payal Sawney, a mental health clinician with a master's in social work and psychiatry. She has worked in both India and the United States, giving her a unique perspective of mental health through a cross-cultural lens. We speak about the disparities in health administration and mental health awareness that exists globally, as well as how our lifestyle factors influence our mental health.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Annette Stollsteimer, a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. She specializes in helping patients regain physical and emotional health by alleviating symptoms associated with allergies and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Annette addresses the physical, chemical, and emotional levels of the body, uniquely showing how our mindset and lifestyle can directly affect us physically. We discuss her experience helping patients overcome allergies and sensitivities, including those of individuals with IBS. Get ready for an incredible episode!!

In this episode, I speak with Nancee Jaffee, Master of Science in nutrition and lead registered dietitian at the UCLA division of digestive diseases. Her love and passion for nutrition stem from her own experience living with Celiac Disease. In this episode we talk about the gluten-free diet, whether or not it truly is healthier, common health misconceptions, and how to live a balanced, healthy life without sacrificing the joyous aspects.

Ever wondered why people say you are what you eat? Join me as I speak with Kim Holbert, board certified nurse practitioner, avid weightlifter, and wellness coach. She tells us her story growing up with an eating disorder, her passion for weightlifting, and her leap of faith she took in her career. We discuss how what we eat directly controls our mental health as well as both physical and emotional strength, and even how the over- prescription of certain drugs could be the cause of chronic diseases as the leading forms of death in the United States. Kim has such a passion for motivating others, and it definitely shines in this episode. You do not want to miss it!!

Kim's instagram: @sophrosynehealth_coaching

Kim's Blog: https://www.sophrosynehealthcoaching.com/

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, an extremely knowledgable gastroenterologist who specializes in the microbiome gut-brain axis and its association with gastrointestinal disorders. We discuss all things microbiome and gut health, from how our microbiome can affect our cravings to how dysbiosis can increase the risk for diseases such as obesity and inflammatory bowel disease. Want to know what antibiotics actually do to our microbiome and wether or not probiotics are truly effective? Tune in to find out.

Welcome to Brain Food! My name is Isha Das and in this short episode I tell you a bit about me and why I started this podcast.