Eat Real To Heal Podcast

What if the most powerful tool to fight everything from chronic disease and climate change to social injustice was already on your plate? In this profound episode, Nicolette sits down with Mitali, the founder of The Vegan Publisher. With insights from working with over 40 authors, Mitali reveals that veganism is not a restrictive diet but a powerful, unifying lens through which we can address the world's most pressing issues. We explore her journey from a general publisher to an ethical entrepreneur, the hard truths about becoming a successful author, and why she believes the only way to end human oppression is to stop the exploitation of animals and the planet. This is a conversation about deep compassion, meeting people where they are, and how a single, powerful shift can be the key to healing so much of what feels broken. Join us for this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation.CONNECT WITH MITALI:Website: theveganpublisher.comInstagram: @Mitali DeypurkaysthaJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eatrealtoheal/featuredFollow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xbr98YysbZpVHHBjFBmIL?si=cfc20d5c514a4c7eFollow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/eat-real-to-heal-podcast/id1442998357Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolettericher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolette.richerSTART YOUR HEALING JOURNEY:'Eat Real to Heal' Book: https://a.co/d/64wpSJ5Online Course: https://www.richerhealth.ca/eat-real-to-heal-courseWatch Our Film: https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/Visit Our Cafés: https://bit.ly/GMCafeWSupport Our Charity: https://bit.ly/S2STSBecome a Founding Partner: https://calendly.com/nicolettericher/founding-partner-intro-callDISCLAIMERRicher Health Consulting is a for-profit organization in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to providing education on using daily metabolic nutrition and detoxification for the reversal of of cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. The contents of this video, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained in the video and text below ("Content") are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, seen or heard from this Content. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately. This video does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this video and its Content is solely at your own risk. The video and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis.

Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we dive into a critical and often misunderstood subject with survivor-expert Alexandra Ford. Alexandra shatters the stereotypical image of a trafficking victim, sharing her journey from a "normal, boring, middle-class" childhood to being trafficked at age 20. As a former child advocate and high-achieving student, her story reveals how master manipulators exploit universal human needs for love and belonging, not just overt vulnerabilities.In this episode, we’ll hear about the complex path that led her there, including a history of childhood sexual assault and a brutalizing experience with the justice system that left her feeling disempowered and seeking control. Alexandra provides a chillingly clear explanation of the psychological coercion traffickers use, describing the "survival mindset" where the choice isn't between right and wrong, but between one risk and a worse one. She breaks down the moment she was trafficked—not by a stranger in an alley, but by a partner she loved and feared—and explains why screaming for help never even crossed her mind."I'm on stage at a strip club. There's no gun to my head... and the thought to scream for help never even crossed my mind. The only thought that crossed my mind was how can I please him? How can I do the thing that he wants me to do in the best possible way so I don't get hurt afterwards?"— Alexandra FordWe’ll also explore the crucial, proactive steps we can all take to prevent trafficking. Alexandra provides actionable advice for parents, including how to have meaningful conversations about consent that go beyond "no means no," the critical importance of discussing what happens after a child makes a mistake, and essential online safety tips. This episode is a powerful reminder that this is not just a "women's issue," but a community one that requires bringing boys and men into the conversation to address the roots of predation. Join us for this essential, enlightening, and empowering conversation.Find Alexandra Ford at:Instagram: @thelaughingsurvivorDiscussed on the PODCAST:Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking: https://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/Uprising (US-based Non-Profit): https://uprisingfoundation.com/Learn More:Be part of history—join us in creating Canada’s first Chronic Disease Reversal Hotel and Wellness Clinic. Founding partner spots are open now. Book your intro call with Dr. Nicolette Richer. https://calendly.com/nicolettericher/founding-partner-intro-call?month=2025-09Food is the most powerful medicine we have. Learn how in the brand-new edition of Eat Real to Heal—now available everywhere books are sold. https://a.co/d/64wpSJ5Our award-winning film Grounded In My Roots tells the story of how food, land, and tradition can reverse chronic disease and reclaim health. Watch it today at https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/Imagine a Canada where our children grow up free from chronic disease. With your support, our Charity: Sea to Sky Thrivers is making this vision real—through education in schools and partnerships with Indigenous communities. Join us by donating today.https://bit.ly/S2STSVisit Nicolette’s Green Moustache Organic Plant-Based Whole Food Cafés—where every meal is medicine. Fresh, organic, and made to heal. https://bit.ly/GMCafeWYour healing journey starts now. The Eat Real to Heal Online Course gives you the step-by-step system to reverse your chronic disease permanently—and it comes with weekly group coaching for life, so you’re never alone. - https://www.richerhealth.ca/eat-real-to-heal-courseDISCLAIMERRicher Health Consulting is a for-profit organization in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to providing education on using daily metabolic nutrition and detoxification for the reversal of of cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. The contents of this video, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained in the video and text below ("Content") are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, seen or heard from this Content. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately. This video does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this video and its Content is solely at your own risk. The video and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis.

Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we dive into the deeply personal and transformative journey of Janine Züst, a mother, artist, and author who navigated her partner's devastating struggle with addiction. She opens up about the moment everything changed, the hidden weight she carried while raising two young children, and the choice she had to make to protect her family. What followed was a long and emotional path toward healing, one that pushed her to seek support in unexpected places and ultimately inspired her to create a powerful children's book that explains addiction to kids with honesty and heart. Her book has since become a beacon of hope for other families.We also explore the emotional weight of carrying an invisible struggle in a society that often does not understand, the isolation of being a single parent during the pandemic, and the complex grief of loving someone who is still alive but lost to addiction.Janine’s story is raw, honest, and filled with moments that will stay with you. It is a reminder that healing is not linear; it is a blend of courage, tenacity, self-care, and community support, all of which became vital in her family's recovery. This conversation invites you into the complexity of loving someone who is lost to addiction and the strength it takes to rebuild your life on the other side.Find Janine Züst at:Website: https://www.julicreative.ca/projectsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_julicreative_/Discussed on the PODCAST:Janine's Book, "Beneath the Shimmering Surface": https://www.amazon.ca/Beneath-Shimmering-Surface-Childrens-Addiction/dp/B0FN13CH8NAl-Anon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org/Learn More:Be part of history—join us in creating Canada’s first Chronic Disease Reversal Hotel and Wellness Clinic. Founding partner spots are open now. Book your intro call with Dr. Nicolette Richer. https://calendly.com/nicolettericher/founding-partner-intro-call?month=2025-09Food is the most powerful medicine we have. Learn how in the brand-new edition of Eat Real to Heal—now available everywhere books are sold. https://a.co/d/64wpSJ5Our award-winning film Grounded In My Roots tells the story of how food, land, and tradition can reverse chronic disease and reclaim health. Watch it today at https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/Imagine a Canada where our children grow up free from chronic disease. With your support, our Charity, Sea to Sky Thrivers, is making this vision real—through education in schools and partnerships with Indigenous communities. Join us by donating today.https://bit.ly/S2STSVisit Nicolette’s Green Moustache Organic Plant-Based Whole Food Cafés—where every meal is medicine. Fresh, organic, and made to heal. https://bit.ly/GMCafeWYour healing journey starts now. The Eat Real to Heal Online Course gives you the step-by-step system to reverse your chronic disease permanently—and it comes with weekly group coaching for life, so you’re never alone. - https://www.richerhealth.ca/eat-real-to-heal-courseDISCLAIMERRicher Health Consulting is a for-profit organisation in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to providing education on using daily metabolic nutrition and detoxification for the reversal of cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. The contents of this video, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained in the video and text below ("Content"), are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, seen or heard from this Content. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we dive into the transformative journey of living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and exploring unconventional therapies. Our guest today, who was diagnosed with CF later in life at 37, opens up about her personal battle with the disease and the incredible healing path she embarked on after the diagnosis. At the time, she was a healthy yoga teacher and integrative nutrition expert, raising a one-year-old while struggling with her health. After years of hospital stays and a life expectancy pegged at just 37, she found the courage to explore alternative treatments, including Gerson Therapy, which became a life-changing catalyst in her healing process. In this episode, we’ll hear about her decision to embrace Gerson Therapy, a controversial and intensive approach that goes against the typical CF treatment recommendations. With daily enemas, juicing, and detoxification, she began a journey that not only supported her physical body but also deeply impacted her mental and emotional health. As she shares, the process wasn’t just about the physical detox—it was a spiritual awakening. From the emotional weight of living with an invisible disease in an able-bodied society to the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit, her experience highlights the importance of tuning in to your body’s true needs and finding the courage to break free from conventional medical frameworks. We’ll also explore how somatic healing, a therapy focused on body-centered trauma release, played a pivotal role in her recovery. Somatic experiencing, as developed by Peter Levine, helps address the trauma stored in our bodies, making it a perfect complement to her physical healing journey. Through this, she was able to not only manage her chronic illness but also reclaim her mental clarity and emotional resilience. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not a linear process—it’s a blend of courage, fear, trust, and community support, all of which have become vital elements in this brave woman's ongoing recovery. Join us as we dive into this inspiring and insightful conversation.  Find Zoey Stimpson at: Website: www.zoeysky.ca Instagram: @_zoey_sky  Discussed on the PODCAST: Acidol Pepsim – https://bit.ly/3Lc4GTS CF TR Disorder - https://bit.ly/48SPQLR Delta 508 variation - https://bit.ly/3X0BL7F Desert Longevity Clinic – Dr Johnson - https://bit.ly/47vIw6y Sulfate Conjugate - https://bit.ly/4qpSG10 Peter Livine - www.traumahealing.org Enliven Wellness Festival - www.enlivenwellnessfestival.ca  Learn More:  Be part of history—join us in creating Canada’s first Chronic Disease Reversal Hotel and Wellness Clinic. Founding partner spots are open now. Book your intro call with Dr. Nicolette Richer. https://calendly.com/nicolettericher/founding-partner-intro-call?month=2025-09  Food is the most powerful medicine we have. Learn how in the brand-new edition of Eat Real to Heal—now available everywhere books are sold. https://a.co/d/64wpSJ5   Our award-winning film Grounded In My Roots tells the story of how food, land, and tradition can reverse chronic disease and reclaim health. Watch it today at https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/    Imagine a Canada where our children grow up free from chronic disease. With your support, our Charity: Sea to Sky Thrivers is making this vision real—through education in schools and partnerships with Indigenous communities. Join us by donating today.https://bit.ly/S2STS    Visit Nicolette’s Green Moustache Organic Plant-Based Whole Food Cafés—where every meal is medicine. Fresh, organic, and made to heal. https://bit.ly/GMCafeW    Your healing journey starts now. The Eat Real to Heal Online Course gives you the step-by-step system to reverse your chronic disease permanently—and it comes with weekly group coaching for life, so you’re never alone. - https://www.richerhealth.ca/eat-real-to-heal-course    DISCLAIMER  Richer Health Consulting is a for-profit organization in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to providing education on using daily metabolic nutrition and detoxification for the reversal of of cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. The contents of this video, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained in the video and text below ("Content") are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, seen or heard from this Content. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately. This video does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this video and its Content is solely at your own risk. The video and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis. 

Jane McLelland is a chartered physiotherapist who worked extensively in both the NHS and the private sector. After being given a terminal diagnosis with only a few weeks to live, Jane embarked on a desperate search for answers, uncovering research — some of it decades old — in her quest to survive. Rather than focusing on curing cancer, which is often unachievable, her strategy was to stop the disease from growing. Remarkably, her approach not only halted its progress — the cancer disappeared altogether. Using herself as a human guinea pig, Jane devised a pioneering protocol: a cocktail of low-toxicity, repurposed drugs not typically used for cancer, combined with a low-glycaemic diet and powerful supplements. This regimen effectively “starved” her cancer of its essential fuels — glucose, glutamine, and fat. She later captured this groundbreaking method in her ingenious and easy-to-follow “McLelland Metro Map,” which continues to guide patients and practitioners worldwide. In her work, Jane shares her deep exploration into cancer treatment and management. She highlights the profound impact of diet — particularly the benefits of a low-glycaemic approach, eliminating dairy, and reducing meat consumption. She also demonstrates how lifestyle changes can influence health outcomes, including how carefully calibrated, low-dose chemotherapy can bolster, rather than suppress, the immune system. Her journey through a wide spectrum of treatments — from natural supplements to rigorously researched drug combinations — offers invaluable insights into alternative and integrative cancer management strategies. Throughout, she provides practical advice on strengthening the immune system, supporting gut health, and tailoring treatment plans to individual needs. Jane’s story is not just about survival against impossible odds; it is about thriving, inspiring, and empowering others to take charge of their health. Through her research, personal experience, and innovative thinking, she continues to illuminate new pathways of hope in the fight against cancer.   Find Jane McLelland at: Website: www.howtostarvecancer.com Facebook: @Janemclellandofflabeldrugsforcancer - https://bit.ly/3yL9ZTP Facebook: @HowToStarveCancer  Instagram: @How_To_Starve_Cancer Book: How To Starve Cancer - https://a.co/d/gekIwTP  Discussed on the PODCAST: Zoey Stimpson CF podcast - https://bit.ly/4e6Gaxl Gerson Therapy – www.gerson.org Dr Otter Warburg - https://bit.ly/4aUkvFI Dr Seyfried - https://tomseyfried.com/ 23 and Me - www.23andme.com/ Dr William Lee - www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli  Learn More:  Be part of history—join us in creating Canada’s first Chronic Disease Reversal Hotel and Wellness Clinic. Founding partner spots are open now. Book your intro call with Dr. Nicolette Richer. https://calendly.com/nicolettericher/founding-partner-intro-call?month=2025-09  Food is the most powerful medicine we have. Learn how in the brand-new edition of Eat Real to Heal—now available everywhere books are sold. https://a.co/d/64wpSJ5   Our award-winning film Grounded In My Roots tells the story of how food, land, and tradition can reverse chronic disease and reclaim health. Watch it today at https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/    Imagine a Canada where our children grow up free from chronic disease. With your support, our Charity: Sea to Sky Thrivers is making this vision real—through education in schools and partnerships with Indigenous communities. Join us by donating today.https://bit.ly/S2STS    Visit Nicolette’s Green Moustache Organic Plant-Based Whole Food Cafés—where every meal is medicine. Fresh, organic, and made to heal. https://bit.ly/GMCafeW    Your healing journey starts now. The Eat Real to Heal Online Course gives you the step-by-step system to reverse your chronic disease permanently—and it comes with weekly group coaching for life, so you’re never alone. - https://www.richerhealth.ca/eat-real-to-heal-course  DISCLAIMER  Richer Health Consulting is a for-profit organization in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to providing education on using daily metabolic nutrition and detoxification for the reversal of of cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. The contents of this video, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained in the video and text below ("Content") are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, seen or heard from this Content. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately. This video does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this video and its Content is solely at your own risk. The video and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis. 

In this compelling episode, we dive into the remarkable story of Chris Freer, a man who faced a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis at 43 and took the bold step of reversing it through food as medicine. Once a successful businessman running pubs and clubs, Chris was suddenly confronted with the reality of life in a wheelchair. Refusing to accept a future dictated by his diagnosis, he embarked on a transformative journey using food as medicine, challenging conventional medical advice and embracing a lifestyle focused on addressing root causes rather than symptoms.  Chris's journey from despair to empowerment is a testament to resilience and the power of self-care. Now a health and wellness coach, he’s on a mission to inspire others to take control of their health and rethink their dependency on pharmaceuticals. In this episode, Chris shares practical insights, powerful mindset shifts, and his deep belief in the body’s ability to heal. Tune in to hear how he moved beyond his diagnosis, found renewed purpose, and now helps others unlock their own potential to thrive despite chronic illness.  Find Chris Freer at: Website: www.upbeatlife.co.uk Facebook: @upbeatlife Instagram: @upbeat_life_uk  Discussed on the Podcast: Dr Roy Swank Diet - swankmsdiet.org Dr Terry Wahls Diet - terrywahls.com Rattled Awake book - https://bit.ly/4deiRkQ  Learn More:  Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://www.richerhealth.ca/nutrition-detox-coaching-certification  Join Dr. Nicolette Richer in person for 3 days at one of our upcoming monthly Eat Real to Heal Retreats on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia. https://www.richerhealth.ca/events   Watch our Grounded In My Roots short Documentary here: https://groundedinmyroots.com  Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc  Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/eat-real-to-heal-course  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://a.co/d/72yGxtL 

Dr. Dominic Brady, an award-winning plastic surgeon, was diagnosed with incurable Multiple Myeloma in 2017. Determined to augment his conventional treatment naturally, he did a deep dive into extensive cancer and nutrition research. As a result, Dr. Brady adopted a whole food, plant-based diet, regular exercise, and targeted supplements. His remarkable remission has surprised his oncologist, and he’s now on an extremely low dose of immunomodulators, with a goal to completely eliminate medication—something previously thought impossible for myeloma patients.  In this episode, Dr. Brady shares his journey from being a cancer patient to helping others navigate their own cancer treatments. He highlights the critical role of nutrition, which is largely neglected in medical training. Inspired by Dr. Michael Gregor’s book How Not to Die, Dr. Brady embraced a diverse, plant-based diet to support his microbiome, aiming for 30 different foods per week. He also discusses fasting, calorie restriction during chemotherapy, and the power of fiber and healthy fats. Dr. Brady covers various health practices like infrared saunas, detoxification, and water purification to support healing.  For more on Dr. Brady’s approach and to make an appointment, visit his website.  Find Dr Dominic Brady at: Website: www.naturalinsightsintocancer.com Instagram: @cancerveggiedoc Book – Beat Back Cancer Naturally: https://a.co/d/2pJj6La  Discussed on the PODCAST: Book - How Not to Die – Dr. Michael Gregor - https://a.co/d/eSZJz4M Book - The Anti Cancer Diet – Dr. David Servan-Schreiber - https://a.co/d/iTOfqUh The American Gut Project - https://microsetta.ucsd.edu/  Book - The Starch Solution – John McDougal - https://a.co/d/1EJmnHi Book – The China Study – Dr. T. Colin Campbell - https://a.co/d/cNgReRO Fasting – Dr. Valter Longo - https://www.valterlongo.com/ Documentary - Blue Zones https://www.bluezones.com/ Simon Hill interview Resident at Loma Linda University – 14% is plant based products –  Engine 2 diet – Rip Esselstyne Recipes - https://a.co/d/3S9UBhj Lucini Olive Oil - https://www.californiaoliveranch.com/ Consumer Lab - www.consumerlab.com  Drugs Check – www.Drugs.com Book - Empire of All Maladies - https://a.co/d/ebMm9z0   Learn More: Are you a therapist, health coach, nutritionist or health care worker? Learn more about our 6-Month Training course to be a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Instructor!: -  https://bit.ly/3YgNH6F   Book onto one of our Eat Real to Heal Retreats - https://bit.ly/3U3Dvfg   Watch our award winning short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/  Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://bit.ly/4b7mzLa 

Join us for an enlightening conversation as we sit down with Anthony Masiello, a seasoned healthcare veteran with over 25 years of experience. Anthony's journey began in the 90s at the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he contributed to groundbreaking research for the Human Genome Project. His passion for innovation led him to Research and Development at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where he sought to pioneer new therapies for disease.  But Anthony's path took a profound turn when he embarked on his own health transformation. Faced with obesity, hypertension, and a myriad of other health issues, he discovered the transformative power of whole food plant-based nutrition. Through dedication and lifestyle changes, Anthony not only shed 160 pounds but also reversed all his health conditions and has remained healthy ever since.  Today, Anthony is dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare by championing lifestyle medicine and whole food plant-based nutrition. As the former CEO of Plant Based TeleHealth, he spearheaded efforts to provide accessible medical services focused on disease prevention and reversal. Now, as part of Love.Life, a leading network of wellness hubs, Anthony continues to drive the convergence of food, medicine, and wellness for transformative health experiences.  In this captivating podcast episode, Anthony opens up about his personal health journey, from struggling with obesity and chronic illnesses to reclaiming his vitality and longevity. Reflecting on societal shifts in diet and health, Anthony shares pivotal moments that led to his profound lifestyle change and ultimate wellness.  Don't miss this empowering conversation as Anthony Masiello shares his insights and experiences, inspiring us all to take charge of our health and well-being. Tune in now and embark on your own journey of healing and empowerment!    Find Anthony Masiello and Love Life Telehealth at: Website: love.life/telehealth/ Facebook: @lovelifetelehealth YouTube: @lovelifetelehealth Instagram: @Amasiello  Discussed on the PODCAST: Book - Eat to Live – Dr Joel Fuhrman – https://a.co/d/gFPuz4h  Dr Neal Bernard - www.pcrm.org T. Colin Campbell – www.nutritionstudies.org Chef AJ – www.chefaj.com Dr Esselstyne - www.dresselstyn.com ERTH Podcast Ep 78 Eric Adams - www.greenmoustache.com/eat-real-to-heal-podcast/78 The Human Genome Project - www.genome.gov/human-genome-project Dr Micheal Klapper - www.doctorklaper.com Mastering Diabetes - www.masteringdiabetes.org Esalen Institute - www.esalen.org  Learn More: Are you a yoga instructor, health coach, nutritionist or health care worker? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program to a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Instructor!: https://bit.ly/3QiWzVj  Watch our award winning short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/  Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://bit.ly/4b7mzLa  

Get ready to be inspired! In our latest Eat Real to Heal episode, we sit down with Kelley Gilberry, a trailblazer in the health and wellness sphere. Kelley's journey from being in the Navy to becoming a holistic nutritionist is nothing short of remarkable, and his insights into the mind-body connection will leave you feeling empowered.  Tune in as Kelley shares his personal odyssey of overcoming health hurdles, shedding an incredible 70 pounds along the way. His story is a testament to the transformative power of a real, whole vegan lifestyle and other holistic practices.  But that's just the beginning! Join us as we explore Kelley's expertise in harnessing nutrition not only for physical vitality but also for emotional and mental well-being. From intuitive eating to the importance of aligning with our body's natural rhythms, Kelley offers a fresh perspective on reclaiming control of our health journey.  In our riveting conversation, we delve into the nuances of nutrition, including the critical distinction between whole foods and less nourishing and often harmful alternatives. Kelley's passionate advocacy for plant-based diets taps into our ancestral roots, reminding us of the inherent wisdom of Mother Nature. Plus, he unpacks the bewildering world of dietary marketing, urging us to return to simplicity and embrace the natural bounty around us. Don't miss out on this captivating episode filled with actionable insights and empowering wisdom.   Find Kelley Gilberry at: Website: www.onedeterminedvegan.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-gilberry/  Instagram: @one_determined_vegan Book: https://go.onedeterminedvegan.com/book  Discussed on the PODCAST: Forks over Knifes – www.forksoverknives.com Game changers – www.gamechangers.com What the health – www.whatthehealth.com American Fitness Profession and Associates - www.afpafitness.com Grounded In My Roots - www.groundedinmyroots.com Book – The Ant and the Grasshopper - https://a.co/d/eGZ8oIt  Learn More: Are you a yoga instructor, health coach, nutritionist or health care worker? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program to a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Instructor!: https://bit.ly/3QiWzVj  Watch our award winning short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/  Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://bit.ly/4b7mzLa  

In this compelling episode, our host, Nicolette, engages in a profound conversation with Maxime Sigouin, the visionary founder of Fit Vegan. Maxime's personal journey is marked by the loss of his grandfather at the age of 63 and his ex-fiancée at 39, both succumbing to bone and breast cancer, respectively. Having spent over 4.5 years as a caregiver, Maxime witnessed firsthand the toll that losing health takes on a loved one – the diminished ability to relish life fully, and the stark reality of the true cost of compromised well-being.  Motivated by these experiences, Maxime embarked on a mission to empower individuals to safeguard their bodies from preventable and reversible chronic illnesses. He champions the transformative potential of adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet coupled with an active lifestyle. Maxime has set ambitious goals – aiming to assist 10,000 people in achieving leanness, thriving, and disease-proofing their bodies on plants by 2033, and an astounding 1,000,000 by 2050.  In this insightful episode, Nicolette and Maxime reconvene for a second time to explore the intricate connections between mindset, nutrition, and holistic well-being. Together, they unravel inspiring stories, sustainable weight-loss strategies, and offer indispensable psychological tools to conquer self-sabotage while cultivating enduring habits.  Ever wondered why your weight-loss journey should prioritize sustainability? Maxime dismantles this concept, underscoring the significance of preventing weight from creeping back on. But that's not all – Maxime unveils the secret sauce to maintaining weight loss: reverse dieting. He guides you on approaching food with logic, making choices aligned with the wisdom of evolution. It's time to seize control of your health and embrace a life of fulfillment with Fit Vegan. Join us on this transformative journey towards lasting well-being, and learn how to savor every moment to the fullest.  Find Maxime Sigouin at: Website: Maximesigouin.com, FitVegan.com Facebook: @luckiesigouin  Instagram: @maximes_official @fitvegancoachingcom YouTube: @FitVeganCoaching  Discussed on the PODCAST: Last Podcast Ep 77 - https://bit.ly/3PxKJ8A Rich Roll – www.richroll.com Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.ca/ Book - The Big Leap – Gay Hendricks - https://a.co/d/fVTlwz3 Train with Joan - www.trainwithjoanofficial.com Tony Robins – www.tonyrobbins.com   Learn More: Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse  Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/  Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil  Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG 

Mixalhítsa7 Alison Pascal is a passionate Indigenous community leader, educator, and advocate based in British Columbia, Canada. She is a member of the Sk̲wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and the Líl̓wat7ul Nations, and her career is focused on advancing the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples in her community and beyond. Alison is particularly interested in language revitalization, land stewardship, and cultural preservation and has worked extensively in these areas throughout her career.Mixalhítsa7's leadership and advocacy work have earned her several awards, including the Order of British Columbia and the Indspire Award, which recognizes outstanding Indigenous achievement in Canada. She has also served on several boards and committees related to Indigenous issues, including the First Peoples' Cultural Council and the Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre. Through her tireless work and dedication to Indigenous rights and cultural preservation, Mixalhítsa7 has become a respected and influential voice in her community and beyond. The podcast with Alison Pascal was a heart-wrenching conversation about the historical and current struggles of Indigenous communities in Canada. Pascal spoke about how the Canadian government's intervention in the lives of Indigenous people has caused them to suffer from alcohol consumption, drug use, and poor food management. It was not an accident, but a deliberate choice that resulted in intergenerational trauma affecting their physical and mental health. Pascal shared a story about how immigrant families were starving and freezing, but Indigenous nature helped them survive by teaching them how to farm. However, the Indigenous people were forced to side with the British to fight the French and Spanish, resulting in the loss of their land, which is now a commodity that can be sold. Today, Indigenous people are conditioned to stay inside and are denied access to gathering and foraging, leading to a loss of culture and spiritual connection to the land. The residential school system, which separated Indigenous children from their parents and land, led to a truth and reconciliation diet where children worked on school farms but were not allowed to eat the food, resulting in malnutrition and chronic diseases. Pascal questioned if it is possible to reprogram our bodies to not have chronic diseases and suggested the use of ancient medicines to maintain good health. The podcast also highlighted the issue of mental health stigma in Indigenous communities, which is exacerbated by the social aspects that white people see in Indigenous people, such as domestic violence, drug abuse, alcoholism, and gambling. Pascal spoke about the importance of a sustainable program to get kids onto the land to foster their interest in culture and the need for parents to be involved. Indigenous people are part of the land, and the land is part of them, but the spiritual loss has led to an autonomic economy that is split into unfarmable land, affecting their drinking water. Overall, the podcast highlighted the interconnectedness of intellectual, physical, mental, and emotional health, and how the wellbeing of Indigenous communities in Canada is essential for all living beings and the land. Pascal's emotional testimony left a lasting impact on listeners, calling for immediate action to address the long-standing issues affecting Indigenous people in Canada. Find Dr.Alison Pascal at:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3TYHubVWebsite: www.SLCC.caFacebook: @SLCCWhistler, @SistersInSpiritVigil2015, @Alison.PascalInstagram: @alison.pascal Discussed on the PODCAST:Unreserved Podcast: The dark history of Canada’s Food Guide: How experiments on Indigenous children shaped nutrition policy with Dr. Ian Mosby - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1887262787815Dr Ian Mosby - http://www.ianmosby.ca/GATHER Documentary - https://gather.film/First Nations Drinking Water – www.firstnationsdrinkingwater.caSLCC Ancient Medicines Exhibit - https://slcc.ca/exhibits/ancient-medicine/ Learn More: Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse  Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/  Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil  Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG  

Dr. Marie Mihalicz is a respected researcher, consultant, and founder of White Lightning Consulting, an organization committed to community-based healing and wellness retreats. She completed her Ph.D. at Royal Roads University, where her dissertation focused on Indigenous methods of healing and their potential for addressing the high rates of suicide and mental health issues in northern Saskatchewan communities. Her research findings have been used to influence policy change, with the aim of supporting sustainable, culturally relevant mental health services for Indigenous youth and families. Dr. Mihalicz and her team at White Lightning Consulting offer evidence-based healing and education programs that combine Western science and Indigenous healing methods. Through their collaborative community-based approach, they aim to empower Indigenous youth and families to pick up their knowledge bundles in today's world, strengthening and mobilizing community processes from the inside-out. In the face of the challenges posed by the pandemic and the complex intergenerational trauma experienced by Indigenous communities, Dr. Mihalicz and her team continue to work towards enhancing sustainable counseling supports and delivering effective leadership training workshops. In this 8th podcast of a nine part series, Marie Mihalicz discusses the importance of decolonizing trauma and healing the soul. She highlights how traditional ways of knowing are not recognized, and there are gaps in the mental health system that need to be addressed. Mihalicz emphasizes that trauma is passed down through blood, but so is healing, and it is essential to understand the historical links to trauma. She suggests that healing is in our DNA and that the delivery of mental health needs to change to include outdoor therapy, such as art therapy, breathwork, and hands-on ceremonies. Mihalicz believes that the biggest barriers to healing are the spiritual loss and the fact that traditional healing methods are not recognized by the current system. She emphasizes the need for protocols and boundaries around ceremonies, as well as space to sit down and talk about how we are doing. Mihalicz advocates for the use of traditional Indigenous practices in mental health treatment, such as prescribing ceremonies and mentorship through ceremony. She encourages people to learn about their history, stories, and intergenerational trauma, to talk about it and create safe spaces to heal. Finally, Mihalicz emphasizes that healing starts with the self, and one needs to heal oneself first before helping others. Find Dr Marie Milalicz at:Website: www.whitelightningconsulting.comContact: WhiteLightening4Me@gmail.comFacebook: @Marie.MihaliczInstagram: @MarieMihaliczPhD Paper: https://bit.ly/40WcVWz Discussed on the PODCAST:Dopesick - https://bit.ly/40YkDQ0Healing the Soul Wound, Eduardo Durran - https://a.co/d/9vjnxgODr. Stephen Britton of Ile-a La-Crosse-St. Joseph’s Hospital - http://bit.ly/3nM2uXqPure Fe - https://purafe.com/Rumble Documentary - www.rumblethemovie.com Learn More: Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse  Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/  Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil  Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG  

Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare MD, a physician, author, and health coach discusses the importance of having accurate information about nutrition and the impact of economic and social conditions on people's eating habits. With over 30 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Opare has a strong focus on lifestyle medicine and believes that many chronic diseases can be prevented or reversed through changes in diet, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors. Dr. Opare talks about the addictive nature of fried, sugar, and salty foods and the need to approach nutrition from an addiction medicine perspective. He also discussed the spiritual aspect of food and how what we eat can affect our consciousness. Dr. Opare emphasizes the importance of regaining sovereignty over our food and health, especially in light of the colonial state and its impact on the dietary practices of Indigenous peoples. Moreover, Dr. Opare discusses the problems with the current medical system and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients. He emphasizes the importance of intuition and animal instinct in taking care of our health. Dr. Opare talks about his new book, "You Don't Need Me," which emphasizes the need to restore our connection with our divine spirit and nature. Apart from his medical practice, Dr. Opare is a prolific author and educator. He has written several books on topics related to health and wellness and offers online courses and coaching programs to help individuals and families make positive changes to their health and well-being. Dr. Opare is deeply committed to promoting health equity and has worked to address health disparities in underserved communities both in the United States and abroad. Listeners can find several resources on Dr. Opare's website, including books, blogs, and consultation services. He also invited listeners to visit Northern Tanzania and experience its natural beauty. Finally, Dr. Opare highlighted the need for action steps to make changes in our lives and the importance of avoiding medical consumerism and entitlement when it comes to nutrition. Overall, Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare's interview provides valuable insights into the importance of accurate information, regaining sovereignty over our food and health, and the need for doctors to practice narrative medicine and listen to their patients. Find Dr Nana Kwaku Opare at:Website: www.Opare.netBook a Consultation: https://bit.ly/3zu7ORSBook: Rule Book and User Guide for Healthy Living – Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD – For PDF See Website https://opare.net/Book: The Optimum Fast - Dr Nana Kwaku Opare, MD - https://a.co/d/9qmaeFh Discussed on the PODCAST:Dr Michael Gregor, MD – www.drgreger.orgDr Burkitt – English physician surgeon – https://a.co/d/3shGONJDr Walter Kempner Retina Research - http://bit.ly/3GcFjMaSalt Sugar Fat – Michael Moss - https://a.co/d/8o3aZcgBLISS Point Effect - http://bit.ly/3ZHF9mSAyurvedic Foods - www.ayurveda.comConscious Eating, Gabriel Cousens, MD - https://a.co/d/3nqq20qThe Three Gunas: Sattva, Rajas & Tamas - https://bit.ly/3MfY4lWGrounded In My Roots - www.groundedinmyroots.com/Northern Tanzania - http://bit.ly/3ZDSzAtMount Kilimanjaro - www.climbing-kilimanjaro.comZanzibar - http://bit.ly/411FFxn Learn More: Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse  Watch our new short documentary Grounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/  Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil  Find out more about our Charity- Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS  Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW  Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://www.richerhealth.ca/  Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG  

Dr. Milton Mills, MD is a practicing urgent care physician in the Washington DC area, with a focus on the use of nutritional measures to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. He is an Associate Director of Preventive Medicine and a member of the National Advisory Board for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), where he has been a major contributor to position papers presented to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Dr. Mills has published several research journal articles dealing with racial bias in federal nutrition policy and has been the lead plaintiff in PCRM’s class action lawsuit that asks for warning labels on milk. He is also a frequent volunteer at free medical clinics and travels widely, speaking at hospitals, churches and community centers throughout the country. Dr. Mills was featured in the documentary “What the Health” and will also appear in the upcoming film “The Silent Vegan”. He is a strong advocate for plant-based eating and addressing cultural disruption in the food system, particularly in communities of color. Through his work, Dr. Mills aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and to promote the use of sustainable, plant-based diets for both personal and planetary health. Dr. Mills discusses the impact of cultural disruption on plant-based eating and health in the BIPOC community in Nicolette’s seventh PhD Podcast. Dr. Mills explains that BIPOC communities have become dumping grounds for agricultural excess, leading to food scarcity and a lack of access to nutritious food. He advocates for the use of core crops, such as the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash), which provide good calories and adequate nutrition while also being sustainable and renewable. Dr. Mills highlights the historical impact of Western culture on the diets of POC, including the use of commodity crops, and how it has resulted in systemic and structural racism. He argues that Western medicine operates from a disease model and must change the way it practices medicine, as band-aids will not cure diseases. Dr. Mills emphasizes the importance of decolonizing our diet, mindset, and way of relating to the world to protect the planet and ourselves. He advocates for narrative medicine to address trauma and abuse and for doctors to unlearn bad habits and become part of the solution. Find Dr. Milton Mills at:Website: www.drmiltonmillsplantbasednation.comInstagram: @MiltonMillsMDBook: Discussed on the PODCAST:The Silent Vegan Documentary - https://youtu.be/RaSK8DqZhLoDr Loxman Opreary – Midwest veg fest -They’re Trying To Kill Us Documentary - www.theyretryingtokillus.comCasablanca - www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/Physicians CommitteeDr. T Colin Campbells Centre for Nutrition StudiesDr. Dean Ornish -Dr C Esselstyn -The Gerson Therapy Learn More:Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

In this episode of Nicolette’s PhD Podcast series, Dr. Warren Bell, a family physician based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, shares his expertise on social and environmental issues. With past presidencies of several organizations, including Physicians for Global Survival, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and the Association of Complementary and Integrative Physicians of B.C., Dr. Bell emphasizes the importance of addressing existential threats such as social inequalities, climate change, pollution, and overconsumption of resources. He advocates for policies prioritizing food justice, environmental justice, and respect for the planet and its content. Dr. Bell discusses the need to listen to stories and anecdotes to remind ourselves that we don't have all the answers and the importance of narrative medicine to bridge the gap between diverse communities. He also emphasizes the detrimental effects of refined processed foods and corporate messaging on public discourse. Dr. Bell urges listeners to pay attention to the interconnectedness of all living creatures and to stop drawing lines in our minds. With his 46 years of medical practice and experience in Inside Orientated Psychotherapy, Dr. Bell shares his insights on social inequalities, environmental degradation, and existential threats, advocating for food security and sovereignty and diverse perspectives and narratives in medicine. Find Dr. Warren Bell at:Podcast Website: https://voiceoftheshuswap.ca/podcast-library/#warrenbellLinkedIn: Warren Bell - https://bit.ly/3JUUV84 Discussed on the PODCAST:Food Conversations Podcast Ep39 https://bit.ly/3lU2Z0PFood Conversations Podcast Ep40 https://bit.ly/40p7qQfFilm - My Octopus Teacher - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81045007Book - The Shaman’s Apprentice, Zacharias Kunuk - https://a.co/d/f9DymyUCanadian Society for International Health – www.cagh-acsm.orgBook - Dead Doctors Don’t Lie, Joel Wallack – https://a.co/d/1RJskqBGreta Thunburg – www.instagram.com/gretathunburgBook - I’m Ok, you’re Ok, Eric Burn - https://a.co/d/4ZpbEMtElisabeth Kubler-Ross - https://bit.ly/40JwC3I Learn More:Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

Suzanne Methot is a highly accomplished author with an impressive track record in creating and applying equity and anti-oppression frameworks. Her non-fiction book, Legacy: Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing, has won several awards, and she has also co-authored the Grade 11 textbook Aboriginal Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations, and contributed to Scholastic’s Take Action series of elementary classroom resource books. Suzanne's upcoming YA book, Killing the Wittigo: Indigenous Culture-Based Approaches to Waking Up, Taking Action, and Doing the Work of Healing, is set to be published in June 2023. In her interview on Nicolette’s Fourth PhD podcast episode, Suzanne offers insights that go beyond the conventional risk factors cited by the government and scientists for disproportionate rates of diabetes and chronic disease in BIPOC communities. She provides a nuanced perspective on the impact of colonization, control, complex PTSD, voicelessness, intergenerational trauma, brain fog, monoculture, the credentials barrier, and multinational corporations' control over food security and inputs for growing. Suzanne debunks commonly held beliefs about poverty and the "thrifty gene" and explores the opportunities for creating a better future through re-learning, knowledge-sharing, consulting with those who hold cultural and ceremonial knowledge, and taking care of marginalized people. She emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and seeing to address the challenges faced by Indigenous communities. Suzanne's extensive experience in advocacy and direct-service positions at Indigenous-led organizations, including the Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto, the Anishinabek Nation (Health and Environment Program), the YWCA Elm Centre, and West Neighbourhood House, underscores her commitment to serving community members healing from intergenerational trauma and reclaiming culture while facing racism, poverty, homelessness, health issues, addictions, mental-health challenges, crime, and victimization. Find Suzanne Methot at:Website: www.suzannemethot.caFacebook: @SuzanneMethotAuthorLinkedIn: @SuzanneMethotYouTube: @SuzanneMethotBook: Legacy: Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing - https://a.co/d/enJ9v78 Discussed on the PODCAST:Book – Trauma and Recovery, Judith Lewis Herman - https://a.co/d/7GiHoVhAnishnawbe Health Toronto – www.aht.caMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs - https://simplypsychology.org/maslow.htmlTurtle Island Creation - http://bit.ly/3FSUSIZBook – The Prophecy of the Seven Fires of the Anishinaabe - https://caid.ca/SevFir013108.pdfSally Gaikezheyongai - https://vtape.org/video?vi=5664Aboriginals Healing Foundations List - Intergeneration Impacts - https://bit.ly/3FVpCZD Learn More:Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

Dr. Breeze Harper, also known as Sistah Vegan, is a highly experienced diversity, equity, and inclusion expert with a PhD in the social sciences. Her work focuses on the intersections of food and racial and nutritional health justice, drawing on her background in cultural food geography and black feminist perspectives. In her interview with Nicolette on the third PhD Podcast, Dr. Harper shares her personal story of growing up with a master gardener father who taught her the importance of growing their own food, despite the loss of land around African Americans. Nicolette and Dr. Harper discuss the impact of monocultures and colonization on both people and soil in the United States, leading to a colonized microbiome and chronic disease. They delve into topics such as white supremacy, enslavement, industrialization, and the medical system's treatment of black people. Dr. Harper shares her journey of curing her fibroid tumors with a whole food plant-based diet and expresses her disappointment in the lack of BIPOC voices in the vegan community, as well as the contribution of capitalism in veganism to people's health and the fast-paced society we live in. Both Nicolette and Dr. Harper agree on the need for pure vulnerability from these voices and moving away from the individualism and monogamist nuclear family lives we live in. Dr. Harper's rich background and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, coupled with her unique perspective on food justice, make this episode of the PhD Podcast a must-listen. Find Dr Breeze Harper at:Website: www.abreezeharper.comFacebook: @aBreezeHarperInstagram: @sistahveganYouTube: @sistahveganBooks: Seeds of Sankofa, Scars, Sistah Vegan- http://bit.ly/3nnxyN2 Discussed on the PODCAST:Queen Afua - www.queenafua.comBook - Sacred Woman, Queen Afua - https://a.co/d/4RH0U3OVegan Soul Sistuhs - www.facebook.com/VeganSoulSistuhs Learn More:Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson is a distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. With a passion for material culture, Dr. Williams-Forson focuses her research on African Americans' lives in the United States from the late 19th century to the present. She is a multidisciplinary academic, serving as an affiliate faculty member of the Theatre, Dance, and Performing Studies, the Departments of Anthropology, African American Studies, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and the Consortium on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity. Her extensive research in this area employs cultural studies, intersectionality, and popular culture to inform our understanding of historical legacies of race and gender representation. In Nicolette's second PhD interview, Dr. Psyche discusses her doctoral research on the association between Black people and chicken, which turned into just one chapter of her broader research. Their conversation explores the foodways of Black people, Southern food, and the legacy of slavery, which resulted in African slaves' agricultural knowledge. The discussion also touches on the complexity of factors contributing to Black people's health, including trauma and violence, and how food choices are not solely responsible. They highlight the importance of understanding that choosing what to eat is a middle/upper-class conversation, and food shaming should be avoided. Instead, we need to consider factors such as taste, access, availability, affordability, and knowledge of how to prepare food. Dr. Psyche emphasizes that eating is a necessity, and we need to help people where they are. Find Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson at:Website: www.psychewilliamsforson.comFacebook: @psyche.williamsforsonInstagram: @buildinghouses9Twitter: @pwilliamsforsonBooks:Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power - https://a.co/d/3xdA4RHEating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America - https://a.co/d/hrAJD4wTaking Food Public: Redefining Food in a Changing World - https://a.co/d/4BJnOpm Discussed on the PODCAST:Alice Walker – https://alicewalkersgarden.com/Black Therapist Thoughts - Patricia Hill Colins – https://bit.ly/3LpOZ9EDarleen Clark Hine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlene_Clark_HineElsa Barkley Brown - https://history.umd.edu/directory/elsa-barkley-brownContending forces 1900 - Pauline Hopkins – https://a.co/d/aVr6b28Vibration Cooking - Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor - https://a.co/d/9yqFLEsIron Pots and Wooden Spoons: Africa’s Gift to New World Cooking - Jessica Harris - https://a.co/d/jh7NllHBlack Rice - Judith Carne – https://a.co/d/6V6o69ySlavery at Sea, Terror, Sex and Sickness in the Middle Passage - Sowande M Mustakeem – https://a.co/d/42gtccu19th Century Slave Diet - https://bit.ly/3mYoGNCCurated Exhibition Fire and Freedom - Food and Enslavement in Early American - https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/fireandfreedom/index.htmlMarcie Cohen-Ferris – https://marciecohenferris.com/Isobella Winston – https://bit.ly/3LrZRDZFilm – Theyr’e Trying To Kill Us – John Levis - https://www.theyretryingtokillus.com/Good Meat Documentary - Lacota Community South Dekota – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zIP1Cer_PIChef Andres World Central Kitchen - https://wck.org/teamPregnancy Aids Centre – https://pregnancyaidcenter.org/homepage/Vegan Soul Sistuhs - www.instagram.com/vegansoulsistuhs/Film - Contagion – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1598778/Doc - The Invisible Vegan – https://theinvisiblevegan.com/Doc - Ugly Delicious - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80170368.%202018 Learn More:Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

Dr. Adrianne Lickers Xavier is a remarkable academic who is currently serving as the acting Director of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University, where she has made valuable contributions to the fields of Indigenous Studies and Anthropology. She earned her undergraduate degree in Anthropology from McMaster University and went on to complete her MA and doctorate at the esteemed Royal Roads University, where her research focused on Indigenous food systems. Dr. Xavier is a passionate and dedicated teacher who has designed and delivered courses in the areas of Contemporary Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Food Security and Food Systems, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Methodologies. Dr. Xavier is a true scholar whose research interests include the study of Indigenous food security and sovereignty, Indigenous land connections and re-matriation, Indigenous food ways, and Indigenous ways of knowing. Her exceptional work in this area was recently recognized when she was awarded the new McMaster Indigenous Research Institute “Indigenous In-Community Scholar Fellowship” in 2020. This project aims to expand the understanding and capacity around food security and sovereignty in Dr. Xavier’s community of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Her achievements were further recognized when she was awarded the prestigious Petro Canada McMaster Young Innovator Award for 2021-22, which allows undergraduates to engage in Indigenous research and focuses on building community. Dr. Xavier's appearance on Nicolette’s first PhD podcast was a tour-de-force. She shared her insights on a range of issues, including the root causes of disease, food sovereignty versus food security, and the impact of colonization on access to nutritious foods that are part of one's heritage. She also touched on the ways in which racism acts as a barrier to food and disease, and how trauma can cause disease. Dr. Xavier underscored the importance of listening to our bodies and the foods it craves. She passionately believes that educating the next seven generations of people about food and history is vital, and that even social media can play a role in influencing the kinds of foods people are exposed to. Dr. Xavier’s upbringing was centered around whole foods, as her mom grew everything or traded for other foods and she reflects on how this all changed when they moved to Canada. Find Dr Adrianne Lickers Xavier at:Website: http://bit.ly/3ZFrmxoFacebook: @mcmasterihmLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZWr9WN Discussed on the PODCAST:The Arrell Food institute Guelph University – https://arrellfoodinstitute.ca/McMaster Healthy Roots - https://stearnslab.ca/tag/healthy-roots/Canada Food Guide - https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/Autumn Peltier - www.instagram.com/autumn.peltierGreta Thunberg - www.instagram.com/gretathunbergO.Noir Restaurant – http://www.onoir.com/Indian indentureship in Trinidad - https://fb.watch/jhRxdmfXNa/Book – Legacy: Trauma, Story and Indigenous Healing, Suzanne Methot -https://a.co/d/gv6nsNqDocumentary – Gather - https://gather.film/Cathy’s Crawly Composters – https://www.cathyscomposters.com/CBC Guelph University Podcast - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1100042307763 Learn More:Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

As a well renowned fitness expert, John Lewis has spent over 2 decades in the health and fitness industry and played Division I College basketball. John is highly passionate about not only his own health and fitness, but that of others as well. Today, John has taken his passion for health and is now directing his first feature length documentary focused on food and social justice. John has teamed up with the maker of the award winning “What The Health” to create their joint venture “They’re Trying To Kill US”. The film follows co-director John Lewis from his beginnings as an adopted child from a crack-addicted birth mother, growing up as an overweight kid in the violence of Ferguson, Missouri, to becoming a prominent health and wellness advocate promoting compassion.Audiences journey with John as he crosses the country seeking answers to why Americans of Colour suffer from disproportionately higher rates of chronic disease than their European American counterparts, while examining the intersections of food, disease, race, poverty, institutional racism and government corruption. Through interviews with cultural influencers, doctors, researchers, politicians, attorneys, professional athletes, activists and experts in the field of food justice, John begins to unravel a story of collusion that has kept millions of US Americans sick, while the industries responsible make billions of dollars.Today, Nicolette engages in a conversation with John Lewis, delving into his remarkable journey from playing basketball to finding a new path towards wellness and purpose. The journey commenced in 2004 when the passing of a close friend compelled him to seek solutions for his own health issues, including IBS. By adopting a plant-based diet, he experienced a remarkable transformation within a mere two weeks, shedding inflammation and gaining newfound energy. However, the pivotal moment arrived when his mother was diagnosed with colon cancer, sparking his research into the link between lifestyle choices and diseases such as hypertension and heart disease. Through personal experiences and learning from the mistakes of others, he uncovered the ancient roots of veganism in Jainism, realizing that indigenous cultures had long embraced plant-based lifestyles. Along his path, he encountered pre-packaged vegan foods, which prompted him to transition towards whole foods, expanding his palate and understanding of diverse culinary traditions. Embracing his role as a catalyst for change, he founded the Badass Vegan movement, advocating for the planet, social justice, and personal well-being.With a focus on providing answers and promoting inclusivity, John tackles various topics, ranging from the disproportionate impact of food-related issues on Black communities to the manipulative tactics employed by insurance and fast-food companies. Through his film, "They're Trying to Kill Us," and his book, "Badass Vegan," his aim is to empower individuals to fuel their bodies, challenge the system, and live authentically. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the history of veganism and discover how embracing a plant-based lifestyle can foster healing for ourselves and the world we inhabit. Remember, your "why" will serve as your guiding force on this path of transformation. Get ready to effect positive change and unleash your inner badass. Find John Lewis at:Website: www.badassvegan.comMovie: www.theyretryingtokillus.comFacebook: @BadAssVeganInstagram: @BadAssVegan @TheyreTryingToKillingUsFilmTick tock: @BadAssVeganBook: Bad Ass Vegan - https://bit.ly/3NeKwaeEmail: john@badassvegan.com Ready to launch your career as a certified Metabolic Nutrition & Detox Coach? Learn more about our 6-Month Training Program here: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from Nov 1-4, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food of Our Ancestors coming out 2025 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc Discussed on the PODCAST:Planted Expo - www.plantedlife.comP90X Workout - https://bit.ly/3oOootWJainism Religion - https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/jainism/DNA Ancestry Test - www.ancestry.ca/dnaThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot – https://bit.ly/3IXaTyNKeegan Kuhn - @FirstSparkMediaWhat the health – www.whatthehealthfilm.comCowspiracy – www.cowspiracy.comRunning For Good – www.runningforgoodfilm.comTara Punzone - @ChefTaraPunzonePura Vita Restaurant, LA – www.puravitalosangeles.comDr Milton Mills Podcast – COMING SOON Learn More: Our 22M Bike tour kicks off July 1, 2024. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG