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June 12, 2023

323: Social Engagement & Blue Zones: Keys to Health & Happiness | Dr.…

The first episode of the Blue Zones Lifestyle Series focuses on the power of social engagement and its impact on well-being. The episode highlights the importance of strong family networks, a sense of belonging, and finding t...

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June 9, 2023

322: From Shark Tank to Success: Inspiring Journey of Atlas Monroe's …

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Deborah Torres, a remarkable entrepreneur and founder of Atlas Monroe. We delve into her incredible business journey and the keys to success. Deborah Torres shares her insights and ...

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June 8, 2023

321: Empowering Change: Leah Garces Reveals Transformation Project fo…

In this episode, Maya Acosta interviews Leah Garces, former president of Mercy for Animals, discussing her journey in the vegan movement and her work to support farmers transitioning away from factory farming. Leah shares a p...

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June 7, 2023

320: Tindle Revolutionizing Plant-Based Chicken: Sustainability, Tast…

In this Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast episode, Maya Acosta interviews JJ Kass from Tindle, a leading plant-based chicken company. Together, they delve into the world of sustainable alternatives and the mission behind Ty...

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June 6, 2023

319: From Cardiologist to Wellness Advocate: A Trailblazing Stand Aga…

Physician burnout is reaching epidemic proportions in a healthcare system where preventative care is almost non-existent. Dr. Svetlana Chamoun has dedicated her career to helping patients and healthcare providers achieve bett...

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June 5, 2023

318: Flavors and Wisdom: Unveiling the Delights of Chef Julia's One-D…

Join Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari as they unravel their transformative experience at Chef Julia's one-day retreat. Delving into whole food plant-based cooking, they share their newfound appreciation for the deliciousnes...

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June 2, 2023

317: Thriving After Breast Cancer: A Whole Food Vegan Journey | Kelly…

In this episode, Maya Acosta interviews Kelly Nardoni, a whole food plant-based vegan and breast cancer survivor. Kelly shares her journey of becoming a vegan after her cancer diagnosis and her decision to explore alternative...

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June 1, 2023

316: Transforming Healthcare: The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition | Dr…

In this engaging episode, Maya Acosta interviews Dr. Janel Gordon, a renowned expert in lifestyle medicine, as they explore the transformative potential of plant-based nutrition in addressing our healthcare crisis. The conver...

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May 31, 2023

315: Empowering Women in Business: Overcoming Challenges and Finding …

In this engaging interview, host Maya Acosta sits down with Miyoko Schinner, a successful entrepreneur and advocate for women in business. Miyoko shares her insights on women's challenges in the entrepreneurial world and offe...

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May 31, 2023

314: Empowering Women with PCOS: A Comprehensive Approach to Fertilit…

Dr. Angela Potter is a functional medicine naturopathic doctor and leading expert in PCOS fertility. She is the creator of the PCOS Fertility Protocol, which helps women with an individualized approach to having the best chan...

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May 27, 2023

313: Unleashing Your Vegan Superpowers: Strategies for Visibility and…

In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, host Maya Acosta interviews Kathleen Gage, a seasoned business consultant, speaker, and author, about her journey toward becoming vegan and how this change influence...

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May 24, 2023

312: Sleephoria Unleashed: Embracing Menopause and Conquering Insomni…

Join us for an in-depth conversation with integrative sleep medicine specialist Dr. Valerie Cacho, as we explore the fascinating world of sleep health and wellness for women. From the impact of hormones on sleep to debunking ...

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May 22, 2023

311: Understanding Blood Pressure: Lowering Stroke Risk Through Healt…

In the final episode of the three-part series on stroke awareness and prevention, Maya is joined by Dr. Riz, a cardiovascular specialist, to discuss blood pressure and its impact on stroke risk. Dr. Riz explains what blood pr...

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May 18, 2023

310: Unleashing the Power of Mind-Body Medicine: How We Can Build Res…

Episode Description : Stress is a natural part of life, but too much of it can lead to distress and discomfort. In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, we talked with Dr. April Hirschberg, a board-certifie...

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May 16, 2023

309: National Health Association: The Inside Scoop from NHA's Executi…

In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, I spoke with Wanda Huberman, the National Health Association Executive Director (NHA), about the organization's mission and the benefits of a plant-exclusive diet an...

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May 15, 2023

308: How Women's Symptoms of Stroke Differ from Men: Understanding Fe…

Each year, 55,000 more women than men have strokes in the United States. In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari discuss how women's stroke symptoms differ from men, emphasizing the importance of recognizing nonsp...

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May 11, 2023

307: Life Plate Meals: Fueling Healthy Habits One Bite at a Time | Ch…

In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast, Chris and Deana Young, founders of Life Plate Meals, share their inspiring story of how they transitioned to a plant-based diet to address health concerns and how th...

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May 9, 2023

306: Stroke Awareness Month Spotlight: Lee Stroy's Story of Survival

In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, today's episode features a special guest, Lee Stroy, a stroke survivor and advocate for stroke awareness. Lee suffered multiple strokes and underwent rehabilitation to recover from their ef...

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May 8, 2023

305: How to Spot and Prevent Strokes: Understanding the F.A.S.T. Sign…

In this episode, host Maya Acosta speaks with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, a vascular surgeon, about stroke prevention and treatment. As May is Stroke Awareness Month, the episode aims to educate listeners about strokes and their risk...

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May 4, 2023

304: Fighting Chronic Inflammation with a Plant-Based Diet | Maya's H…

In this Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast episode, host Maya Acosta discusses chronic inflammation and its link to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. She explains how a plant-based di...

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May 2, 2023

303: REVIVE: Supporting Physician Well-Being With Lifestyle Medicine …

In this episode, we meet Dr. Robyn Tiger and Dr. Melissa Sundermann, two board-certified lifestyle medicine physicians who have created the REVIVE program to support physicians struggling with burnout to prioritize their heal...

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May 1, 2023

302: Food as Medicine: Managing Diabetes with Plant-Based Diets | DOC…

In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari discuss how plant-based diets can help manage diabetes. They offer books, films, and websites as additional resources on diabetes. They discuss studies and jumpstart program...

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April 27, 2023

301: 5 Lessons from The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets to a Long a…

In this podcast episode, we delve into the fundamental concepts behind Blue Zones, regions worldwide where people live longer and healthier lives than the rest. We discuss the commonalities in lifestyle habits and diets of pe...

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April 25, 2023

300 Episodes and Counting: Lessons Learned from the Healthy Lifestyle…

In this episode, Dr. Riz and Maya reminisce on how they initially started the podcast together. Nearly five years later, Maya has taken the podcast to focus more on women's health while adding a new segment titled "Doctor In ...

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