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Welcome to Fiver Rivers of Health where Dr. Sumeet Arora (MD) explore the harmonious flow of five essential elements—1. Sleep, 2. Behavior Engagement, 3. Nutrition, 4. Movement, and 5. Medication—alongside the power of Data to simplify and streamline your long-term health management. These rivers converge at the Lake of Good Health, guiding you to overcome metabolic challenges like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. We believe health shouldn’t be overwhelming or time-consuming, and that’s exactly what we’re uncovering here. Join us as we invite distinguished speakers to share insights on how these continuous streams can transform your well-being with ease and efficiency.
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Our guest- Dr. Saumya Sharan speaks that, managing diabetes is more than just adjusting your diet and exercise; it’s about understanding the full psychology of diabetes and the complex emotions that often accompany it. For many, receiving a diabetes diagnosis can bring about grief, guilt, shame, and anxiety—feelings that are completely natural but, if ignored, may lead to depression and diabetes-related stress, impacting your ability to care for yourself. Thankfully, we live in an era where ...
Can plants help blood sugar? In this episode of Five Rivers sponsored by Heald , host Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder & CGO, Heald) sits down with Rev. Dr. Brooke Brimm, Founder of Vegan Soul Foodie®️ and Minister of Mind, Body & Spirit, for a powerful conversation on fiber, gut health, plant-based eating, and type 2 diabetes. This episode explores how a plant-based diet, high-fiber foods, and better daily habits may support blood sugar balance, metabolic health, and a more sustainable diab...
Discover the science behind the gut-brain axis and blood sugar regulation in this deep, expert-led episode of Five Rivers, sponsored by Heald. In this conversation, Dr. Shwetha Vijan P, MSc Food Science & Nutrition, Team Lead of Nutrition Services at Heald, sits down with Dr. Catherine Brown, MS, RD, CDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Clinical Lead at Flourish Nutrition, to unpack how the gut microbiome, stress, cravings, inflammation, mood, metabolism, digestion, and insulin resi...
Hormones don’t stay constant across a woman’s life and when they shift, metabolic health can shift with them. In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast ( sponsored by Heald ), Dr. Sumeet Arora (Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinologist, American Board Certified ) sits down with Dr. Aimee Browne, MD (Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility + Lifestyle Medicine) to explain PCOS in a way that finally makes sense. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is one of the most common metabolic disorde...
Sugar cravings aren’t a willpower problem, they’re a brain, stress, and biology problem. In this episode of Five Rivers, sponsored by Heald, host Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Heald) sits down with Dr. Nicole Avena, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Author of Sugarless to break down what actually drives cravings, how stress rewires appetite, and where GLP-1 drugs really fit into long-term metabolic health. If you’re dealing with Type 2 diabetes, blood sugar swings, ...
In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast, host Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Heald) sits down with Dr. Eric Schabert, DO (board-certified Family Medicine + Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) to break down why diabetes rates keep climbing even with more medications than ever and what actually moves the needle. This video is for: Adults living with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetesAnyone trying to build healthier habits and improve metabolic healthPeople using (or consideri...
In this powerful episode of the Five Rivers Podcast, Sandeep Misra (Co-Founder, Heald) sits with Daniel Dent, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Corrective Exercise Specialist, about what it really takes to improve blood sugar, energy, and long-term health. Forget the “one-size-fits-all” fitness routines and restrictive diets. This episode is all about practical, science-backed steps that make sustainable change possible even if you’re just getting started. In this episode...
Did you know 68% of people with Type 2 Diabetes over age 65 will die from heart disease, often without the classic chest pain warning signs? Diabetes can mask heart attack symptoms, making them “silent” but deadly. In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast, Sandeep, Chief Growth Officer at Heald sits down with Valerie Bachinsky, MSN, RN (Nurse Coach & Founder, NurseGuided Wellness) to explore: - Why Type 2 Diabetes doubles to quadruples your heart attack risk - The hidden connection betw...
Fatty Liver (MASLD) Is Rising- Here’s How to Reverse It (Without Going “All or Nothing”) Registered Dietitian & author Andy De Santis joins host Sandeep Misra to cut through hype and lay out what actually works for fatty liver (aka MASLD). We cover why it’s being diagnosed younger, especially in men, and the link to low testosterone and fertility. Learn how insulin resistance drives liver fat, what labs/imaging matter (triglycerides, HDL, ultrasound/FibroScan), and the biggest diet...
After 40, it can feel like your body rewrote all the rules overnight. The weight seems harder to lose. Energy feels elusive. And your hormones? They’re suddenly calling the shots. But what if it didn’t have to be so confusing? In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast by Heald, Personal Trainer for 50+ & Best Selling Author, Igor Klibanov joins us to decode the changes women face after 40. With a knack for blending science, strategy, and a touch of humor, Igor breaks down what’s really h...
Can your sleep habits make or break your blood sugar levels? In this eye-opening episode of Five Rivers, your host Preetpal Singh sits down with integrative health expert Shilpa Pandey to unpack the hidden but powerful connection between sleep quality and blood glucose regulation—especially for those navigating type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Sleep isn’t just for rest; it’s a critical regulator of your metabolism, hormones, and glucose control. And if you're skipping sleep or dealing ...
Family History & Diabetes Risk: What One Must Check at 30+ is the question every American millennial and Gen-Xer should be asking right now. In this revealing Five Rivers episode, powered by Heald, host Dr Sumeet sits down with precision-wellness strategist Todd Smith to map out exactly what one must check at 30 plus if family history hints that diabetes risk is lurking in the genes. Whether you’re a health-curious viewer, a seasoned Type 2 diabetes coach, or a health podcaster hunting fr...
Advanced Glycation Explained: How to Look 10 Years Younger is the skin-savvy, science-rich episode of Five Rivers that teaches you how to slow visible aging while slashing hidden Type 2 diabetes damage. Host Dr Sumeet teams up with integrative-nutrition analyst Shannon Davis to translate the complex chemistry of advanced glycation into simple food, cooking, and lifestyle tweaks you can start tonight. If you want to look 10 years younger, lower A1C, and create share-worthy wellness content, th...
Habit Stacking for Health: Small Steps, Big Impact is the spotlight topic on this week’s Five Rivers podcast, proudly powered by Heald. Host Preetpal Singh sits down with behavioral-change strategist Nadeem Ashraf to prove that disciplined Habit design—not heroic motivation—drives lasting results for metabolic Health. Whether you’re living with Type 2 Diabetes, producing evidence-based wellness content, or simply tired of white-knuckle programs that fizzle, this episode shows how Small routin...
In this powerful episode of Five Rivers, sponsored by Heald, host Dr. Sumeet Arora is joined by Dr. Todd Smith, a seasoned physician, to explore the evolving landscape of diabetes management in today’s world. Titled “Culture, Care & CGMs: Key to Modern Diabetes Management”, this conversation dives deep into how personalized care, cultural sensitivity, and the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are reshaping the way we approach Type 2 diabetes and metabolic health in the U.S. Dr. Sm...
Are you constantly tired, struggling to lose weight, or waking up feeling foggy, even after a full night’s rest? In this eye-opening episode of Five Rivers, sponsored by Heald, host Preetpal Singh sits down with Dr. Shilpa Pandey, a board-certified sleep medicine expert, to decode how poor sleep could be sabotaging your metabolism, hormones, and long-term health. Titled "Tired and Gaining Weight? Your Sleep Hormones Are to Blame", this conversation dives deep into the misunderstood connecti...
Hunger, Hormones and Health: What Your Body’s Really Telling You kicks off this week’s Five Rivers episode, powered by Heald, and delivers a front-row seat to the most important conversation happening inside your body right now. Host Preetpal Singh welcomes ultramarathon runner, CEO, and founder of an IT company Vinayak Sharma to decode how everyday hunger signals, master hormones, and whole-person health metrics interact, information every U.S. viewer managing Type 2 diabetes, pursuing welln...
Move for Joy, Not Just Results: A Fresh Take on Fitness, welcome to a new episode of Five Rivers, the health-and-wellness podcast proudly sponsored by Heald. Host Preetpal Singh sits down with movement specialist Nadeem Ashraf to explore why joyful exercise matters just as much as measurable progress. If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, striving for sustainable weight loss, or simply looking for motivation to get moving again, this conversation is for you. In today’s show, we break down th...
Hunger, Hormones and Health: What Your Body’s Really Telling You ? That's the big question on this week’s Five Rivers podcast, proudly sponsored by Heald. In this eye-opening episode, host Preetpal Singh sits down with functional-nutrition expert Shannon Davis to decode how daily hunger signals, metabolic hormones, and overall health form a real-time language your body uses to tell you what it really needs. If you live with Type 2 Diabetes, struggle with stubborn weight, or simply want to upg...
The Paradox of Happiness: Why Feeling Good Can Feel Heavy? That’s the big question on this week’s Five Rivers podcast, powered by Heald. Host Preetpal Singh sits down with Heartfulness practitioner Srikanth Katakam to untangle how feeling good can sometimes weigh on both mind and metabolism, especially for people managing Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. healthcare landscape. In just under an hour, we cover the neuroscience, psychology, and physiology behind the “happiness load.” You’ll hear how d...
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