Yes, even busy families can go plant-based! 🌱✨ Think you’re too busy to eat plant-based? Think again!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill and Chelsea Dye to talk about making plant-based living simple, fun, and doable for busy families. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or just looking to eat more plants, this episode is packed with practical tips and real-life strategies to help you succeed!

Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill, MD, FAAP, DipABLM is a Pediatrician & Lifestyle Medicine Expert. Known as “The Dr. Beet”, she founded The Tiny Beet, a pediatric practice specializing in Lifestyle Medicine. With over 30 years of experience, she focuses on root-cause health for kids and empowers families with practical, science-backed nutrition strategies.

Chelsea Dye is a Wellness Strategist, Entrepreneur & Mindset Coach. Chelsea is the co-creator of Purpose & Plants, where she helps families and individuals thrive with plant-forward strategies. She blends science and creativity to make healthy living joyful and accessible—especially for busy and neurodivergent families. She’s also the creator of the Game of Wellness superfood cards and offers coaching, workshops, and digital tools.

This episode is all about making plant-based eating work for your busy life! Whether you're a total beginner or just looking for more family-friendly ideas, you’ll walk away inspired and empowered to start making small changes.

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Did you know that gut health plays a major role in your overall well-being, from your immune system to brain function? Many health issues stem from an unhealthy gut, yet this crucial connection is often overlooked.

In this episode, we dive deep into gut health with Dr. Christine Bishara, an integrative Gastroenterologist doctor specializing in healing from within by optimizing gut health. She’s a pioneer in gut research and even published the first peer-reviewed study linking COVID severity to gut health.

Her bestselling book, The Gut Revolution, has helped countless people understand and improve their gut health. Join us as we uncover the hidden truth about gut health, the gut-brain connection, and the key steps to restoring balance in your body.

Tune in now and take charge of your health! 

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Welcome to Part 2 of Staying Active as You Age!

In this episode, wellness expert Angela Fischetti  @boomerandbeyondwellness  takes us through a series of workout demos for seniors.

Angela's expert-led exercises will help you maintain strength, mobility, and flexibility as you age so that you can stay active and independent for longer.

Whether new to working out or just looking to improve your routine, these gentle yet effective exercises are perfect for aging bodies.

Angela combines strength training and mobility exercises to create a fitness plan for all levels.

If you missed Part 1, check it here: https://youtu.be/XVwO1MdJvmo?si=szc0YXrgrHOrB0EB

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Did you know that after age 30, we start losing muscle mass every year? But here’s the good news—you can do something about it! Staying active is one of the best ways to keep your strength, energy, and independence as you age.

In this episode, I’m joined by Angela Fischetti, a wellness expert who’s passionate about helping seniors stay fit, mobile, and full of life. Angela Fischetti is a virtual physical fitness and yoga instructor and on-site licensed massage therapist specializing in wellness for older adults. She began teaching seniors when she was 30; it was also when she embarked on her tough healing journey.

Over three decades later, a senior herself, Angela combines years of experience and research with a unique combination of empathy and encouragement for older adults seeking a healthier lifestyle. As a licensed massage therapist, Angela also works with geriatric patients with memory and other delicate disorders who benefit from gentle touch and movement in palliative care.

Angela is proud of her services to vegan and whole-food plant-based platforms, to which she provides strength training and yoga videos. Angela has served South Florida clients in the Fort Lauderdale area for over twenty years. Brooklyn-born, with a background in Shakespearean theater and a lifelong passion for song, Angela is also a devoted companion to felines.

Don’t let aging slow you down! Listen now and start your journey to healthy aging today.

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What if the key to transforming your health was not in a prescription, but in the food you eat? In this powerful episode, Dr. Melanie Cano, a Panamanian physician and expert in plant-based nutrition, reveals how embracing a plant-powered lifestyle can be a game changer for your health.

Dr. Melanie shares her experience growing up in Panama and how the country views health and wellness. She talks about her medical training and how it lacked a focus on plant-based nutrition, which inspired her to explore it further. Now, she’s on a mission to educate and empower people to make healthier lifestyle choices through her programs like The Whole Protocol and The Intensive Anti-Diabetes Program. Curious about how Dr. Melanie helps people reverse diabetes or what Somos Plant Powered is all about?

Tune in to learn more about her life-changing approach to wellness and get some practical tips on conscious eating and creating lasting, healthy habits.

Don't miss this inspiring plant-powered conversation!

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Sure, there’s no magic food that’ll instantly help with weight loss, but did you know certain foods can make a real difference when added to a more balanced diet? What if some simple changes could help you reach your goals faster?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, a true leader in plant-based nutrition and preventive medicine. Dr. Barnard is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at George Washington University and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

He's led breakthrough research with over 20 books and 100 scientific papers, including an NIH-funded study that helped redefine Type-2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition. He’s also influenced national dietary guidelines and even founded the Barnard Medical Center to make nutrition a core part of medical care.

In our conversation, Dr. Barnard shares foods that can effectively support weight loss, from everyday options like berries and whole grains to other power foods that help keep you on track. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the funding of nutrition research and his vision for the future of healthcare.

Get ready for a powerful conversation with Dr. Barnard about using food as a tool for health.

Listen in now!

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Can fasting really save your life? Could it be the key to healing chronic illnesses, and restoring optimal health? But, how does water-only fasting work, and is it right for you?

These are just a few of the questions we’ll explore in this episode. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alan Goldhamer, a world-renowned expert on medically supervised water-only fasting, to discuss the power of fasting and its potential to transform lives. We also dive into his latest book, “Can Fasting Save Your Life?”—co-authored with Toshia Myers.

Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, where he has overseen the fasting and care of over 20,000 patients since 1984. With over 40 years of experience in treating chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, he is dedicated to using fasting and whole-plant-food diets to achieve optimum health.

Tune in to hear this enlightening conversation, and be sure to grab a copy of his book for a deeper dive into the healing benefits of fasting. Listen now and discover how fasting might just change your life!

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Website: www.truenorthhealth.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Fasting-Save-Your-Life/dp/1570674191

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Can Fasting Save Your Life? ISBN: 1-57067-419-1

▪The Health Promoting Cookbook ISBN:1-57067-024-2

▪The Pleasure Trap ISBN:1-57067-150-8

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Have you ever struggled with losing weight and keeping it off? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, only to see the weight come back again? What if the answer wasn’t just about dieting, but about making a lasting lifestyle change?

In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the powerful story of Chuck Carroll, also known as “The Weight Loss Champion,” who lost an astonishing 280 pounds and transformed his life. Widely known as “The Weight Loss Champion,” Chuck once weighed 420 lbs at just 5’6” with a 66-inch waist. After countless failed attempts to lose weight, he decided to have weight loss surgery at 27, thinking it was his last chance. But the real transformation came when he adopted a plant-based diet and changed his lifestyle, which he credits for 90% of his success. Chuck is living proof that a plant-based diet is effective for losing weight and maintaining long-term health.

Chuck shares how he overcame food addiction, the key moments that kept him on track, advice for those struggling with weight, and the surprising truths behind the fast food industry. He also discusses his work with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and how a plant-based diet helped him sustain his weight loss for over 15 years.

Tune in now to hear Chuck’s incredible journey and get inspired to take control of your health! I hope you find today’s episode informative, enjoyable, and uplifting. 

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Ever wondered if going plant-based could fuel an Olympic dream?

In this episode, I sit down with Olympic silver medalist cyclist 🚴‍♀️ and Executive Director and Founder of  @Switch4Good , Dotsie Bausch, to uncover how she defied the odds by embracing a plant-based diet.

Dotsie Bausch lives by the Switch4Good motto—Live better. Do more. Dairy-free—and is on a mission to educate and empower others to do the same. She speaks passionately around the world to spread her message about the positive impacts a plant-based lifestyle has on animals, humans, and the environment.

Her popular TEDx Talk, “Olympic Level Compassion,” has garnered over 175,000 views, serving as a catalyst for change for thousands of people. Dotsie shares her journey from her first steps into cycling to achieving world-class success, all while ditching dairy and going fully plant-powered.

Despite being told it would hold her back, she transformed her body, gained strength, and pushed her limits to reach the podium at the 2012 London Olympic Games. She also opens up about the physical changes she experienced, her decision to focus on dairy-free living, and what advice she'd give to up-and-coming athletes.

🌱 Listen in to hear how Dotsie not only conquered the world of sports but now inspires others to live and perform dairy-free with Switch4Good.

Connect with Dotsie:

Website: www.switch4good.org  www.dotsiebauschusa.com 

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dotsie.bausch1/

Twitter: https://x.com/dotsiebausch?lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotsie-bausch-25356a124

Other resources: https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ 

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What’s next for the Farm Bill, and how could it change how we think about food and farming?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN, we delve deeper into the recent changes made in the Farm Bill and what they mean for the future.

Christina discusses the potential expiration of current programs and the possible introduction of new laws that could significantly impact our food system.

Beyond policy, Christina shares valuable lessons from the Farm Bill on how we can better connect food, farming, and health. She also gives us a glimpse into her ideal world—what she would change or modify in Farm Bill if she had a magic wand. This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the future of sustainable agriculture and its role in our everyday lives.

Don’t miss out on the full picture of how the Farm Bill and its influence ends up on your plate.

If you didn’t catch the first part of this enlightening discussion, click here to watch it:

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