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Thrive Bites

197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings

Dr. Colin Zhu is a double board-certified Family/Lifestyle medicine doctor and he interviews the latest health and wellness experts about incorporating a plant-powered lifestyle, enhancing emotional wellness, and creating a thriving mindset!

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S 3 Ep 23 - Prioritizing Our Mental Health with Dr. Harry Karydes

June 01, 2021 17:46 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with the awesome Dr. Harry Karydes, a trained ER Doc, but also a physician mental health advocate. We talk about his rise to becoming an ER physician, his challenges with burnout and his switch to teaching others how to enhance our mental well-being. Check this out! Dr. Harry Karydes is an emergency physician, medical toxicologist, and medical director who practices in the Chicagoland area. He understands the issues that physicians face every day. Str...

S 3 Ep 22 - Sugar Addict To Vegan Chef & Instructor with Chef AJ

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef AJ who is a multi-talented chef, educator, speaker, author, and Vegetarian Hall of Fame in 2018. We chat about her journey from going from a sugar addict to her journey as a vegan/plant-based culinary educator and now her own TV Show host on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHK7RywWc4z8J5K3MKkvRw __________________ *This episode is sponsored by The THR5 Formula™ Virtual Summit Experience at https://www.thethr5formula.co/ *T...

S 3 Bonus - My Intimate Journey With My Friend Meg Church Smithson

May 18, 2021 17:35 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

In this bonus episode of Thrive Bites, I spend my time with my good friend Meg who is aka the Self-Sabotage Slayer and a relationship coach/expert. We discuss more intimately my journey thus far from my childhood, schooling, training, and how different life experiences have shaped me as a human being, and how I decided to contribute to the world. Take a listen! Check out Meg's work here --> https://www.megchurch.com/ __________________ *This episode is sponsored by The THR5 Formula™ Virtu...

S 3 Ep 21 - Why We Need To Be Financially Fit with Kyle A. Sanders

March 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Kyle Sanders who is a financial advisor, about the importance of being financially healthy. We also explore the topics of charity and being of service to others! Such empowering tips on this episode, you don't want to miss it! Kyle prides himself on creating significant client relationships built on a mutual alignment of values, philosophies, and expectations. He believes in helping clients see the grander vision of their lives and the people the...

S 3 Ep 20 - Traveling Without Boundaries with Dr. Paulina Buraczynski

February 25, 2021 04:39 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Paulina B to learn the values of traveling more not just with ourselves, but also with our little loved ones in a very safe manner during these times and for the future. Take a listen! Her short bio, "My name is Paulina Buraczynski, and am a general pediatrician. I am married to another physician, who is a cardiac electrophysiologist, and have two daughters, a 3-year-old and a 2-month-old. I have lived in few different countries which has...

S 3 Ep 19 - Making Mental Health Stylish with Dr. Vania Manipod

February 09, 2021 00:50 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Vania Manipod and we address how mental health is perceived and how different mental health can be and even make it stylish! We have a very open and vulnerable conversation on why mental health doesn't need to be a stigma. Take a listen!   Dr. Vania Manipod is a board-certified psychiatrist, speaker, assistant professor, writer, and media contributor based in Orange County, California. Dr. Manipod has built an international following on soc...

S 3 Ep 18 - What Plant-Based Eating Taught A Classic Chef with Chef Ramses Bravo

January 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Chef Ramses Bravo to discuss his journey from working his way up the culinary ladder to leading one of the most prestigious plant-based wellness resorts in California, while unexpectantly changing the lives of so many others. Take a listen! Chef Ramses is the executive Chef for True North Health in Santa Rosa California and the creator of bravopb.com where you can find his online WFPB cooking courses.  Although he trained as a regula...

S 3 Ep 17 - This Is Your Brain On Food with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo

January 11, 2021 19:37 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Uma Naidoo who is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist about the connection between the gut and the brain and how we can change our gut and brain health by simply changing what we put into our mouths! Take a listen to this fantastic episode! Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space: She is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and...

S 3 Bonus - Plant Based and Oral Health with Dr. Khani Nguyen (Part 2)

January 01, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my lovely friend Dr. Khani Nguyen and in this two-part episode, we discuss what friendship means to us, her first plant-based experience, and how that all applies to our oral health! You don't want to miss this! Dr. Khani Nguyen is a native of Monmouth County, New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University with high honors and a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences before attending Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in Cleveland...

S 3 Ep 16 - Sleep Is A Vital Sign with Dr. Andrea Matsumura

December 28, 2020 16:56 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

In this awesome episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Matsumura who is a sleep specialist and we go over not just the basics, but also why it is vital for us all as a society! You don't want to miss this one! Dr. Andrea Matsumura was born in San Antonio Texas And attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for medical school. She had a desire to explore and thought she was an east coaster for sure. Little did she know when she did an externship as a f...

S 3 Bonus - Plant Based and Oral Health with Dr. Khani Nguyen (Part 1)

December 23, 2020 16:37 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my lovely friend Dr. Khani Nguyen and in this two-part episode, we discuss what friendship means to us, her first plant-based experience, and how that all applies to our oral health! You don't want to miss this! Dr. Khani Nguyen is a native of Monmouth County, New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University with high honors and a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences before attending Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in Cleveland...

S 3 Ep 15 - Being A Foodpreneur with NextGenChef Founder Justine Reichman

December 14, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with NextGenChef Founder Justine Reichman about food entrepreneurship. We talk about the ins and outs of the food industry and what it means to collaborate with one another and elevating each other's food brand/business. Take a listen! Progressive Thinker Justine Reichman, founder of NextGenChef, considers eating healthy a basic human right, “We are empowering the next generation of culinary innovators dedicated to regenerative practices and ...

S 3 Ep 14 - Unfolding Dis-ease with TCM with Ronald Pratt, L.Ac., M.Ac., M.A.

November 30, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

In this very interesting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Ron Pratt about what it means to be out-of-state with our physical bodies and our outlook on life. He shares with us his story about going from a corporate trainer to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. He shares with us his gems for wellness! Take a listen! Ronald Pratt understands first hand the impact of stress. After more than a decade working on Wall Street and in Corporate America, Ronald reached career burnout. Ye...

S 3 Ep 13 - Nourishing with Ayurvedic Nutrition with Gauri Junnarkar, MS, RD, LD, CDE, LMT, BAMS

November 16, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this amazing episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the fabulous Gauri Junnarkar who is an Ayurvedic nutritionist. We talk about the principles of Ayurveda and how to apply them to our modern life and daily routines. You don't want to miss this! Gauri Junnarkar is a highly acclaimed Author, International Keynote speaker, Nutrition Ayurveda & wellness expert. She is the Founder, Director of ‘Ayurnutrition’, an integrative & Holistic wellness practice in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas combinin...

S 3 Ep 12 - Finding Your Why with Dr. Engee Ibe

November 02, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Engee Ibe on intentional living, self-care, and discovering our why. She takes us on her own personal and professional and brings us her life lessons. You don't want to miss this! Dr. Ibe is a board-certified internal medicine physician who serves as an assistant professor at the Baylor College of Medicine a role she enjoys so much as it allows her to work with residents. Her passion for Mind, Body, and Spiritual connection as it...

S 3 Ep 11 - Lifestyle Medicine As The Solution with Dr. Cate Collings

October 19, 2020 15:39 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

In this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Cate Collings, who is a cardiologist and the president-elect of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. We talk about the fundamentals of Lifestyle Medicine, building the perfect health team, and what is required to take back our collective health! Take a listen! Dr. Catherine Collings is director of lifestyle medicine and president-elect of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is a member of El Camino Medical Asso...

S 3 Ep 10 - How Lactation Is Essential To Thriving with Chelsea Poyo-Nieto, IBCLC

October 06, 2020 02:30 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

In this new episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Chelsea who is a Lactation specialist and consultant about the essentials of breast-feeding, stigmas, and why it is vital for thriving and what we need to know for success! You don't want to miss this! She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and she works both in the hospital setting with brand new families, NICU babies, and returning patients to our Lactation Clinic. Chelsea also does private consulting for a nonprofit ...

S 3 Bonus - Everyday Resilience - A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life's Challenges Book Review

September 30, 2020 20:42 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this bonus book review, I review the book Everyday Resilience: A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life's Challenges! Take a listen to hear about it 📚 ! Dr. Gail Gazelle is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, certified mindfulness teacher, and survivor of childhood abuse, Dr. Gazelle knows resilience inside out and would love to help your listeners learn more about how to build theirs. As one of the leading physician coaches in this country, she has coache...

S 3 Ep 9 - Leading With Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Sharon Bergquist

September 21, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I dove deep with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about the essence of Lifestyle Medicine and how she uses it to foster her practice and enhance the academic community of Emory's Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness and Executive Health program. Take a listen! Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist is a Rollins Senior Distinguished Clinician and associate professor of medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a clinician, researcher, educator, and advocate in the fields ...

S 3 Bonus - Self-Hypnosis To Enhance Your Sleep with Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson

September 14, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

In this BONUS episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Dyan on all things clinical and self-hypnosis and how it applies to sleep and much more! Listen to the END for the FREE GIFT 🎁 !!! Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson, Ph.D., S.E.P., earned a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design followed by her Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis on Health Psychology from Saybrook University. She spent 8 years as the Vice President of Continuing Education Programs for the Southern California Society for Clinica...

S 3 Ep 8 - From Saving To Changing Lives with Nurse Coach Jan Park

September 07, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Nurse and Coach Jan Park about her journey saving lives on the hospital floors to wanting to change lives in her patients as a coach and wellness expert. Take a listen! Jan Park is a Registered Nurse, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Certified Weight Management Specialist, Corporate Wellness Manager, mom of 3, and founder of Health Yourself by JP.    After 12 years of working in critical cardiac care as a nurse, Jan saw firsthand that the pow...

S 3 Bonus - Chadwick Boseman and Colon Cancer with Dr. Tom Spyratos

September 02, 2020 19:03 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

In this special episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Tom Spyratos about the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman and his diagnosis and battle with colon cancer and WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! Dr. Tom Spyratos is a practicing gastroenterologist in Olympia Fields Illinois, a community located about 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. He is actively involved in the graduate medical education program at Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields help...

S 3 Ep 7 - An Integrative and Holistic Approach to Medicine with Dr. Ashley Maltz

August 24, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Maltz to discuss what it means to approach in a holistic manner and the basics of Integrative Medicine! Take a listen! Dr. Maltz is Double Board-Certified in Internal & Integrative Medicine. She earned her MD and Master in Public Health from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston followed by completion of her residency in Internal and Preventive Medicine at UTMB in 2011. She then went on to complete a 2-year cli...

S 3 Ep 6 - Plant-Based For Life with the Plant Trainers

August 10, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

In this brilliant episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with the lovely couple of the Plant Trainers! Shoshana and Adam Chaim have faced a lot of personal odds with health that they decided to take their life back and in doing so has been leading others to do the same with a plant-based lifestyle! Take a listen! Adam and Shoshana Chaim are the co-hosts of the popular Plant Trainers Podcast, helping you improve your quality of life through nutrition and fitness. They are both also public spea...

S 3 Bonus - This Is Your Brain On Food Book Review

August 03, 2020 18:08 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this bonus episode of Thrive Bites, I review the book This Is Your Brain On Food. Listen here! Pick up your copy on August 4th, 2020, wherever books are sold. From the publisher, "Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?   When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more ...

S3 Bonus - This Is Your Brain On Food Book Review

August 03, 2020 18:08 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this bonus episode of Thrive Bites, I review the book This Is Your Brain On Food. Listen here! Pick up your copy on August 4th, 2020, wherever books are sold.   From the publisher, "Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?   When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects m...

S 3 Ep 5 - Using Fitness To Relieve Pain with Dr. Michelle Dang

July 27, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Michelle and discuss how fitness came into her life and how she uses that as a tool for chronic pain and also finding balance in our lives! "I was born and raised in Houston, TX, and graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2002 with a BA in Biology and a minor in Music. I earned my MD at the McGovern Medical School (UT Houston) and matched into anesthesiology residency at UTMB in Galveston. After graduating from residency, I moved to S...

S 3 Ep 4 - The Missing Ingredient of Sleep with Dr. Jody Tate

July 13, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Jody Tate and we discuss the missing ingredients of good, healthy quality sleep. We discuss sleep basics 101, the difference across ages, and her tips for improving it. Take a listen!   Dr. Jody Tate, MD is a quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.  She lives and works in Portland, Oregon, and is a wife and mother of 2 children.  Her passion is helping people improve their slee...

S 3 Ep 3 - Rising From Physician Burnout with Dr. Charmaine Gregory

June 29, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sat down Dr. Charmaine and we tackled the hard struggle of physician burnout and broke it down bit by bit and chatted about her personal health/mental journey and how she triumphed with her own platform! She has served countless patients, taught resident doctors and medical students for 13 years as Clinical Faculty at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor in Michigan, following Emergency Medicine Residency training at Duke University Medical Center. She has been hon...

S 3 Ep 2 - Slaying Self-Sabotage & Rocking Your Relationships with Coach Megan Church

June 15, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this excellent episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with my good friend and multi-talented Meg Church and we talk about unpacking ourselves and thereby our different blocks on our relationships. Especially the one we have with ourselves.  Meg Church is known as the Self Sabotage Slayer. Her mission is to help you “get out of your own way.” Meg uses her arsenal of teaching tools to help you SLAY self-sabotage & ROCK your relationships. She combines her culinary, integrative nutrition, & p...

S 3 Ep 1 - Mental Fortitude with Coach Steven Lin and Coach TJ Curry

June 01, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

On this Season 3 opener of Thrive Bites, this is a special look into the TaeKwonDo world of Coaches Steven Lin and TJ Curry behind Precision TKD. Listen to what these two great coaches had to hurdle through to make it to the top, but most importantly to the highest platform for life.  Coach TJ Curry is a National USA Team Coach, 2012 Olympic Alternate, 4 time National Champion, Former National team member, World Combat Games Silver Medalist, and Precision TKD Team Coach.  Coach Steven Lin ...

Thrive Bites Season 2 Notes

May 31, 2020 06:25 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

Season 2 Notes is here! Here are my thoughts on what I thought about this past season, the COVID live series spin-off, what is NEW & UPCOMING for Season 3, and a new EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! THRIVE BITES FEEDBACK FORM: https://forms.gle/wiBwgeXU7XD4cV6R9 Copyright © 2020 by TheChefDoc, LLC All text, graphics, audio files, Java applets and scripts, downloadable software, and other works on this web site are the copyrighted works of TheChefDoc, LLC. All Rights...

Season 2 Notes

May 31, 2020 06:25 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

Season 2 Notes is here! Here are my thoughts on what I thought about this past season, the COVID live series spin-off, what is NEW & UPCOMING for Season 3, and a new EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! THRIVE BITES FEEDBACK FORM: https://forms.gle/wiBwgeXU7XD4cV6R9 Please support this podcast to impact others to live better: https://patron.podbean.com/thrivebitespodcast *Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical advice* C...

Season 2 Notes (Video Version)

May 30, 2020 04:43 - 9 minutes - 127 MB Video

Season 2 Notes is here! Here are my thoughts on what I thought about this past season, the COVID live series spin-off, what is NEW & UPCOMING for Season 3, and a new EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! THRIVE BITES FEEDBACK FORM: https://forms.gle/wiBwgeXU7XD4cV6R9 Please support this podcast to impact others to live better: https://patron.podbean.com/thrivebitespodcast *Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical advice* C...

S 2 Ep 22 - Work Hard & Wine Down with Margaux Alvarez

May 06, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

On this season-ending episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Margaux Alvarez about her personal journey before being a Crossfit Athlete and Competitor and a winemaker. Let's get behind the scenes of her slogan, "Work Hard, Wine Down." With seven CrossFit Games appearances already under her belt as an individual competitor, Margaux Alvarez shifted her focus to the Team Competition in 2019, joining Invictus X and qualifying via the Granite Games. At 34, she has become one of the true ambass...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Agatha Achindu

May 03, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with the wonderful Agatha Achindu who is the Founder of Yummy Spoonfuls and we chat about what it means to eat REAL food and what we need to stock our kitchen and get ready to cook! This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ourselves and h...

S 2 Ep 21 - Life Can Be A Marathon with Dr. Michelle Quirk

April 29, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Quirk on how running & fitness came into her life serendipitously. Then she became a running certified running coach and now she assists others to increase their physical activity!  In the midst of a lively career in pediatrics, Dr. Michelle Quirk discovered that running could change her life in 2012, and quickly fell in love.  She embraced the sport by becoming a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a local Girls...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Lily Correa, MPH, RD

April 26, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with my good friend and culinary colleague Lily Correa about her journey to learning about plant-based dietetics and plant-based culinary arts. This all led her to apply her skills to her now home base of NY Health and Bellevue which is now the pandemic epicenter to now feeding the frontline! Take a listen! This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgroun...

S 2 Ep 20 - Party In My Plants with Talia Pollock

April 22, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this fantastic 50th Official Thrive Bites Episode, I sit down with my good friend and culinary colleague Talia Pollock about her amazing journey in becoming the founder of "Party In My Plants". She discusses her battle with IBS and her love for comedy and plant food and wellness and how she was able to meld them together!  Talia is a podcast host, speaker, health coach, chef and founder of Party In My Plants. She has been featured in Dr. Oz, Rachel, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Ma...

S 2 Ep 20 - Party In Your Plants with Talia Pollock

April 22, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this fantastic 50th Official Thrive Bites Episode, I sit down with my good friend and culinary colleague Talia Pollock about her amazing journey in becoming the founder of "Party In My Plants". She discusses her battle with IBS and her love for comedy and plant food and wellness and how she was able to meld them together!  Talia is a podcast host, speaker, health coach, chef and founder of Party In My Plants. She has been featured in Dr. Oz, Rachel, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Ma...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Dr. Vanessa Calderon

April 19, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I discuss with the wonderful Dr. Vanessa about resilience in the setting of the frontlines and what it takes to care for the sick in our pandemic and to remind us of how human we are. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ourselves and how to...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Elizabeth Peregrina

April 15, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with Elizabeth Peregrina about her perspective in protecting ourselves and maintaining wellness with ancient Ayurvedic practices. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ourselves and how to self-reflect on our internal and external wor...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Dr. Ragini Miryala

April 11, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I sit down with Dr. Ragini Miryala to discuss how families are dealing with this pandemic and how as a Heartfulness Meditation Trainer she can offer many tips to reduce stress as a family. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ourselves and h...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Dr. Rattan & Dr. Edshteyn

April 08, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I sit down with both Dr. Ingrid and Dr. Rattan for this second TRIO talk about how do we stay well amongst ourselves and with loved ones through meditation, yoga, fitness and shifting our perspectives. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ou...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Dr. Kennard & Dr. Kalra

April 04, 2020 16:50 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, we have our first TRIO TALK with these two fabulous physicians talking about how to strengthen our immunity and gut health and bridge connections with more wholistic, practical recommendations! This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ourselves ...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Angie Krause

April 01, 2020 07:56 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with Angie Krause on how we need to be gentle with ourselves and be mindful of how we treat ourselves and others. We cover topics like courage, compassion, and collective consciousness during this amazing session. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to disc...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Terra Rose Ganem

March 29, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I chat with Terra Rose on how we need to take care of ourselves. Reframing our perspective, fortifying our relationships with ourselves and others, and strengthening our immunity are topics we covered in this session. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss ...

Staying Well Amongst COVID-19 Series with Dr. Rob Graham

March 25, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites COVID Special Series, I sit down with Dr. Graham out of NYC epicenter to chat about the basics of the COVID-19, hygiene, and wellness techniques to implement to maintain our wellness through this pandemic. This is a *pre-recorded* multi LIVE show series about staying well, calm, and resilient from different experts from backgrounds of psychology, yoga, meditation, wellness and more. We are going to have live talks to discuss how to center ourselves and how to...

S 2 Ep 19 - Walk To Save Your Life with Dr. David Sabgir

March 18, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

In this brilliant episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. David Sabgir as we talked about the essentials and health benefits of walking and why it is so paramount to start moving today.  Walk with a Doc was started in 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. Frustrated with his inability to affect behavior change in the clinical setting, Dr. Sabgir invited his patients to go for a walk with him in a local park on a spring Saturday morning. To his surprise, over 100 p...

S 2 Ep 18 - Thrive with Positive Psychology with Dr. Liana Lianov

March 11, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this episode of Thrive Bites, I sit down with Dr. Lianov and we talk about how to prevent disease by getting back into the human spirit with positive psychology! Dr. Lianov is the current president of the positive health and wellness division of the international positive psychology association.  Dr. Liana Lianov is also the Immediate Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her company, HealthTypeTM, offers consulting services and develops innovative interventions,...

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