Thrive Bites

If you want to be more comfortable, creative, and artsy in the kitchen, then this episode is for you! 🍊 WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/UI0g9ZylZIo 

In this episode, I have an in-depth talk with Chef Lauren Kretzer about her health journey and how a whole food plant-based diet made an impact.

Lauren is a professionally trained vegan chef and recipe developer. She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell. She has worked privately in the kitchens of families and celebrities and is currently a recipe developer for international wellness brands, restaurants, NY Times best-selling authors, and popular media outlets such as Vogue, Well + Good, and VegNews.

She is an advocate for eating seasonally and locally and believes that food can be our greatest healer. Tune in and discover how you can create healthy magic in our mouths and then our bodies.

📌Connect with Chef Lauren Kretzer down below👇:

Website: http://www.laurenkretzer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_kretzer/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefLaurenKretzer/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/laurenkretzer/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-kretzer-8140533/ 

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What was your experience growing up as an Asian in the USA or as an Asian-American? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/DvJmz5T1h1g 

In today's special episode, join me with my fellow friends/colleagues as we touch on what it was/is like to grow up in an Asian household and the things we learned from those experiences.

While the content will resonate more with those in the Asian community, this episode is the best way for anyone to learn about Asian cultures.

Tune in and hear some commonly asked questions we have gotten on many occasions and our response to some of the most common Asian stereotypes and misconceptions.

And in line with mental health awareness month, we also want to break the stigma around the Asian population and mental health. Let us continue nurturing each other's mental health by fostering respect, understanding, and compassion.

🔔 Make sure to like, subscribe, and click the bell to always be notified whenever we post a new video!

Resources:

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month https://bit.ly/3M6EZP3

Why Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders Don’t go to Therapy https://bit.ly/3wZrn2B

Stop AAPI Hate https://bit.ly/3GzcoB9

What is Asian Mental Health? https://bit.ly/3wXD3Dh

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Special thanks 🙏🏼 to my friends for making this possible 😎:

Khani Nguyen

Jasmol Sardana

Rashmi Schramm

Jason Nakamura

Gina Su

Rex Gido

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro to Thrive Bites

00:36 Introduction: Episode 17

03:25 Introduction to my guests

10:05 What was your favorite tv show, snack, or meal growing up in an Asian household?

20:40 One story that you experience growing up where you felt that you were different or like an outsider?

26:35 What is one thing, clothing, item, or trend that other groups are appropriating but you have an issue with.

31:45 How do people that are not in the ethnic group be able to show respect, appreciate and give back to the culture?

38:12 Name one behavior, trait, or habit that your parents try to instill in you, beneficial or not.

57:07 What would you pass on or not pass on to your children? Why or why not?

1:03:00 Statistics by STOP AAPI HATE REPORT

1:04:40 Where do you think Asian Hate comes from? What do you think needs to be done?

1:12:33 What other ways can you step up or fight anti-Asian racism? 1:21:15 Do you see the current Asian representation in Hollywood as a good thing?

1:28:45 What would you say to your 10-year-old self?

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Hate to exercise? Are results coming too slowly? Are injuries and pain zapping your motivation? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/WJUyPhmJtEg 

In this episode, join me as I interview Dr. Elisabeth Fontaine about bringing fitness to a whole new level, and knowing how the right combination of exercise and a whole, plant-based diet can take you there.

Elisabeth Fontaine MD, is double board-certified in OB/GYN and Lifestyle Medicine as well as a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her pre-medical background was in Obesity Management & Exercise Physiology. She is passionate about using a whole-food, plant-based diet and other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, and live longer fuller lives.

She joined the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in 2013 which allowed her to discover the significant impact of the Whole Plant Food Based (WPFD) diet on overall health. Dr. Fontaine started a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic and became the Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine at a community hospital and became a founding member of RiseVT (www.risevt.org). 

She is passionate and driven to help people achieve lifestyle changes for improving the health of the collective community. Today, she is the CEO of Let’s Lead, a nurse executive-physician dyad coaching emerging leaders and practitioners to their careers and lives best grounded in wellbeing.

Connect with Dr. Liz through:  

Website: https://plantbasedtelehealth.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisabeth.fontaine.73 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-fontaine-md-dip-ablm-faclm-abog-acc-1b588824/ 

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Is Telemedicine the Future of Health Care? 

The coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed hospitals, physicians, and the medical community. It has pushed telemedicine into the hands of providers and patients as the first response for primary care. But how does it work and what does it mean for the future of health care?

In this episode, Laura Purdy enlightens us on the meaning and benefits of telemedicine. She shares some insights and methods for running a successful business and Telehealth organization. 

To give you a little background on our guest, Laura Purdy is a board-certified family medicine physician who is wrapping up 14 years as an officer in the US Army. She started working in telemedicine in 2016 as a full-time physician and became the medical director of MDLIVE.

After MDLIVE, Laura became one of the Regional Medical Directors of Hims and Hers, and entered the telehealth industry gig-economy style. She has 49 (soon to be 51!) state medical licenses and has co-founded two telehealth companies.

Website:https://mdintegrations.com/ 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Dr.LauraPurdy/ 

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-purdy-md/ 

Twitter:https://twitter.com/Dr_LauraPurdy 

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Do you struggle with negative thinking? Maybe you have a harsh inner critic that crushes your confidence? How do you get rid of negative thoughts? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/oWtbi4Bjj8w 

In this wonderful interview and conversation with Cheyne Towers, we talk about  𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 and how to nurture self-forgiveness and self-compassion.

London-based hypnotherapist Cheyne Towers has been helping people to transform how they speak toward themselves for the best part of two decades. Through simple yet profound understanding he has successfully helped many who have suffered trauma, abuse, depression, and anxiety.

Now the co-founder of The Dialogue of Self Liberation, Cheyne is sharing this practical transformational system online. Cheyne can regularly be found hosting the TDSL Global Community Calls, where he provides continuing support to people around the world.

Website: https://www.instagram.com/learntdsl/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnTDSL/ 

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdsl/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7E-fMCHBrFJ8UmrmPgaTRA/featured

***This video is sponsored by Betterhelp: http://www.betterhelp.com/thechefdoc

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What is Chiropractic Care? How can we bridge the gap and lead a naturally healthy and toxin-free life? WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/RDNYaUSj89E 

In this podcast, we unpacked Dr. Stephanie Peacock's journey from being a competitive swimmer to a Chiropractor and certified plant-based nutritionist.

Dr. Stephanie Peacock, DC is a former US national champion swimmer now coaching individuals on optimal plant-based nutrition. She also does wellness coaching surrounding the removal of environmental toxins from your home. 

She did her residency at TrueNorth Health Center supervising water fasting patients. Stephanie works virtually as a nutrition & wellness coach, specializing in individual meal plans, athletic requirements, and weight loss. 

Follow her on social media at @wfpb_doctor

Website https://www.stephaniepeacock.com

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Special offer for Thrive Bites listeners, using the coupon code {colinzhu} at listenable.io, and you’ll get 30% off a year of Listenable. https://listenable.io/web/courses/308/how-to-get-started-on-a-whole-foods-plant-based-lifestyle/

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Thrive Bites Podcast reaches a new milestone as it celebrates its 3RD-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! 🎉

We are deeply humbled to have come this far and as a way of saying thank you, we would like to offer THECHEFDOC RECIPE BUNDLE 🍊

It's packed with healthy, easy plant-based recipes that you can do in your own home.

To GRAB THIS FREEBIE, please leave a 5 ⭐️ review for Thrive Bites on Apple podcasts and DM me the link on socials!

Or email me [email protected] that you did it! 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-bites/id1459413825 

Again, thank you so much for the relentless support. It has been such a wonderful journey and let's continue to learn and enjoy for the upcoming episodes to come 🙌

Movement and nature are a fundamental part of our biological design. Without them, there is a major gap in our functional health. Although we've evolved to survive without a physical connection to nature we cannot thrive without it.

In this week's episode, join me as I interview Dr. Melissa Sundermann who is a plant-based physician double board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years.

I'm sure you didn't want to miss this!

A little background about Dr. Melissa Sundermann, she also has training in Integrative Medicine and has completed a Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine. She also leads the IHA Staywell Committee which focuses on optimizing the health and well-being of 3000 employees of IHA. She is also a 10x Boston Marathon finisher, 3x Full Ironman Triathlon finisher, and currently training for several upcoming Ultramarathons.

Website: https://www.ihacares.com/lifestyle-medicine 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestylemedicinewarriors 

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOCldicHBc4 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sundermann-do-diplablm-226819146/

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Afraid that you might be diagnosed with osteoporosis? Osteoporosis frequently advances without causing any signs or discomfort. Unfortunately, it is not discovered until the bones fracture. WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/mYKX6nGcKRo 

Join me in this episode with Dr. Jeffrey M. Pierce and Dr. Michael A. Klaper from Plant-Based Telehealth! In this talk, we will discuss all things related to diet, lifestyle, bone health, and how you can live and thrive with low bone density and osteoporosis. PLUS! This episode comes with back-to-back DEMOS, showcasing basic fitness activities that you can do in your home! You definitely don't want to miss this! Tune in now!

Pick up your weighted vest here: https://amzn.to/37KmFgB 

Dr. Pierce is dual board-certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. He learned how to be a family doctor through his training at the Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency in northern California, and later completed a fellowship in global health leadership at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also a volunteer assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco.

Website:https://jeffpiercemd.com/

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

Michael A. Klaper, M.D. is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. His current practice focuses on health-promoting food and lifestyle choices to help people prevent the need for hospitalization and surgery. A long-time radio host and a pilot, Dr. Klaper has served as nutrition advisor to NASA’s programs for space colonists on the Moon and Mars and to the American Medical Students Association.

Website: https://www.doctorklaper.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelklape...

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/doctorklaper

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People are affected by autoimmune diseases more than you may realize. But, what is it like to have an autoimmune disease? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/iWAnG56uLl0 

In this week's episode, join me with Dr. Setare Taabodi on her experience with POTS or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.  

Dr. Setare Taabodi is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a natural medicine health consultant. After suffering from multiple autoimmune conditions and gastrointestinal problems throughout her twenties, she was able to heal herself naturally with nutrition and herbal medicine. She now has her own telemedicine practice where she helps people all over the world reverse their chronic health conditions and THRIVE. 

See how Dr. Setare Taabodi explains what is POTS and autoimmune conditions, how a plant-based diet helped her way out, and her top 3 takeaways for chronically ill patients.

Website: www.healwithsetare.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setare.np/

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