Episodes

Today, we’ll feature a truly inspiring guest who genuinely promotes a vegan lifestyle through her business! Plant-based food entrepreneur Megha Shah will give us a lot about her fabulous plant-based lifestyle and how it even motivated her to open a business. Listen in and learn how to promote a vegan diet to your family and educate others about its positive impact on our health and how it saves and protects animal lives. In this episode, you will learn the following: How Megha Shah and her ...

Join us in today's episode as Maya gives the biggest highlights of the Annual Lifestyle Medicine Conference in Orlando, Florida. Keep listening for upcoming events and tips on how to make the most out of every conference experience! Key takeaways to listen for Upcoming events you should know Biggest takeaways from the 2022 Lifestyle Medicine Conference Tips for attending a Lifestyle Medicine Conference Resources mentioned in this episode To learn more about the PAC Pod Leader's...

If you care about the planet and animals, go vegan. In this episode, we feature Dr. Will Tuttle and his advocacy for a plant-based diet, animal treatment and protection, and more! Don’t miss out! In this episode, we’ll cover the following: How our culture's reliance on animal agriculture has led to the repression of the feminine principle, causing problems like inequality, violence, and environmental destruction The negative impact of our society's indoctrination of children into eating ...

In this podcast episode, Courtney Garza-McCullagh shares her story of becoming vegan, developing her Sprinkles Creative Agency that supports vegan restaurants, and tells us about her vegan bus tours. Tune in to learn more! In this episode, you will learn: How Courtney became vegan and started Sprinkles Creative Agency Courtney’s efforts with her clients to promote their vegan businesses How Courtney runs her vegan bus tours in Dallas Resources: World Peace Diet Benevolent Revoluti...

Like most people, you probably think of veganism as a restrictive diet. But according to Rhyan Geiger, a vegan dietrician, that doesn’t have to be the case! In today's episode, she shares her top tips for plant-based eating, simplifying nutrition, and overcoming everyday struggles around food guilt and shame. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of plant-based proteins and how beans and lentils are great plant-based proteins The idea that "junk food" is not necessarily bad ...

Jun Fuchs is a vegan life coach who helps people heal and transform their lives. He is passionate about helping people find their true selves and live their best lives. Jun is based in Bali, Indonesia, and offers courses, retreats, and one-on-one coaching. Tune in to learn about his advocacy for unity, inner work, and the magnifying vegan impact! In this episode, you will learn: How activism can lead to exhaustion and burnout The importance of mindfulness in elevating the vegan impact an...

Organic cosmetics expert Sally Malanga reveals the surprising components found in common personal care products that can harm your health and the environment in today's show. So continue to listen and discover safer and healthier beauty product options today! This episode will cover the following: The potential hazards of personal care product ingredients Should you take collagen and bone broth? How does the personal care product industry affect the environment Why it is critical t...

Are you pregnant and looking for ways to stay healthy? Join us as nutrition expert Kayli Anderson highlights the need for good nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum. Dive into this show to learn more about pregnancy health tips! In this episode, we will answer the following: What are the recommended nutrient intake levels during pregnancy? How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes? The guidelines for optimal pregnancy health Resources: Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic...

Do you want to have the best pregnancy possible? Dr. Kristi VanWinden is sharing the solution of Preconception Health to help you have the healthiest pregnancy possible. In this episode, you will learn: Why preconception care is important for pregnancy health How to optimize your physical and mental health before pregnancy The importance of lifestyle interventions in reducing the risk of pregnancy complications Resources: Improving Women’s Health Across the Lifespan by Nancy Eriksen,...

Women's health experts Dr. Michelle Thompson and Kayli Anderson educate health professionals and laypeople on managing stress through lifestyle medicine approaches such as mindful movement and breathing. They will be presenting at the upcoming annual Lifestyle Medicine Conference in Orlando, Florida, with the workshop title "Women's Health and Lifestyle Medicine: Stronger Together." Tune in for a sneak peek of their conversation on women's health, stress management, and overall self-care! This ...

If you want to lower your risk of breast cancer or learn more about soy and its impact on your health, this episode is for you! Dr. Rizwan Bukhari dispels myths about soy and estrogen in it. Stay tuned in and follow for more expert health and lifestyle advice! In this episode, you will learn: What are the common soy myths? Soy's health benefits for women How should you consume soy Resources: Sign up for our newsletter to get a FREE copy of Dr. Riz's Guide to Preventing Cardiovascu...

Join us as we continue to celebrate Cancer Prevention Month with Dr. Zahra Kassam, a radiation oncologist and co-founder of Plant Based Canada. She has dedicated her career to assisting cancer patients and now utilizing her platform to teach others about the benefits of a plant-based diet and how lifestyle choices affect cancer prevention and treatment. Stay tuned for more healthy, evidence-based interventions! In this episode, we cover: Dr. Zahra Kassam's career as a radiation oncologist a...

In this episode, join us as we celebrate this podcast’s four years of success and four years of inspiring individuals from all walks of life to adopt a healthy lifestyle and foster overall wellness. Be empowered by Maya’s podcasting journey, how it has changed through time, how she adapted a plant-based diet, and how she first became an advocate for healthy living! Keep supporting this show to learn more! This episode covers the following: How Maya started her podcasting journey The begi...

Today, we’ll go back to an episode wherein we recognized all cancer survivors as we commemorate their month of victory over this life-threatening disease. Dr. Amy Herman Comander and Dr. Simran Malhotra joined us to talk about preventive measures and the enormous influence of healthy lifestyle changes on their quality of life and longevity. Key takeaways to listen for The deeper significance of cancer survivor month What is the most common symptom experienced by patients with cancer? ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Maya Acosta helps raise awareness of lifestyle modifications that can help reduce the risk of breast cancer in this episode. In this episode, you will learn the following: Lifestyle changes that you can do to reduce your risk of breast cancer How eating plant-based foods and exercising regularly may help reduce the risk of breast cancer Importance of maintaining a healthy weight Resources: Get a FREE copy of Maya’s Guide to a Whole Foods...

Dr. Simran Malhotra, a physician and breast cancer survivor, shares her experience of discovering her genetic mutation, the choices she made as a result, and how it has impacted her life in today's episode. In this episode, you will learn: (Revision by Ysa) What is it like to have the BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) gene mutation? Cancer risks for BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer gene 1 & 2) gene mutation carriers How lifestyle medicine lower the risk of cancer for individuals with BRCA1 and ...

If you want to improve your mental health, wellness, and sustainability, this episode is for you. Today we’ll discuss the solution in depth to get the most out of your holistic lifestyle, so tune in to learn more! In this episode, we cover the following: Garth Davis' insights on protein consumption Best ways to build resiliency The environmental urgency of our food choices Resources: Get a FREE copy of Maya’s Guide to a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet by clicking the link provided: http...

Dr. Amy Comander explains the significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and offers recommendations on how to lower your chance of developing breast cancer in this episode. Stay tuned to learn what you need to know about breast this disease! In this episode, you will learn: The importance of a breast cancer screening What are non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors How lifestyle medicine reduces the risk of breast cancer Other episodes you'll enjoy. 192: Raising Awareness o...

Do you want to discover what your best qualities are? Join us as we use The VIA Survey of Character Strengths to uncover your greatest qualities and leverage your strengths to achieve your best life. Tune in to unleash your strengths! Key takeaways to listen for VIA Institute on Character: History, purpose, and VIA survey Character strengths and virtues classification Maya’s 5 signature strengths How signature strengths are expressed from childhood to the present The effects of ...

When faced with difficulties, those who have built positive habits are more likely to thrive than those who have only learned to cope. You will learn if positive psychology can really make you happy. In this episode, we talk about: Engaging in healthy habits to boost positive emotions Using positive emotions to make it easier to engage in health habits How health professionals can engage patients with positive psychology Resources: Strengths in the Mirror by Dr. Liana Lianov | Kin...

Did you know that embracing a plant-based diet can have incredible health benefits? Eating healthy grains, legumes, and greens can help enhance your overall health and well-being, so listen in to learn more! In this episode, you will learn: Why people in "Blue Zones" live longer than the average How lifestyle medicine can improve people's quality of life The importance and benefits of a plant-based nutrition Other episodes you'll enjoy 13: Lifestyle Docs | Drs. Munish & Bandana C...

Do you want to be a part of a plant-based nutrition community that supports and interacts with one another? Kent Marsh shares solutions that you can access to the resources and information you need to make plant-based eating easy and enjoyable.' In this episode, you will learn: Health advantages of a plant-based lifestyle The importance of a support system when transitioning to a plant-based diet What effect does plant-based living have on our overall health? Other episode you'll enj...

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, we'll discuss depression and lifestyle medicine's role in improving our general health in today's episode. Join us in spreading awareness about mental health and promoting good lifestyle choices. Key takeaways to listen for Raising awareness about suicide prevention The role of nutrition on our mental health How to use Lifestyle Medicine Pillars to improve your mood Resources mentioned in this episode 168: How ...

In this episode of the podcast, Drs. Munish & Bandana Chawla share their stories of transitioning to a lifestyle medicine practice and explain all the events and offerings they have at their clinic to support their patients in living healthier. The Chawlas offer a unique approach to medicine that focuses on disease reversal and overall wellness through lifestyle changes. In this episode, you will learn: How Drs. Munish and Bandana Chawla made the transition from Western medicine to lifes...