Eat Real To Heal Podcast

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

Cheryl Mumm, a resident of Oregon, is a remarkable individual who embodies the spirit of determination and resilience. As a loving mother and devoted wife, Cheryl's personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has shaped her into an inspiring health advocate, bringing hope and transformation to others facing similar challenges. Professionally, Cheryl serves as a Coding Compliance Specialist at the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and Foundation, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Oregon. With her expertise and dedication, Cheryl works diligently within the Billing and Coding department to ensure that often overlooked populations have access to vital healthcare services. Her unwavering commitment to the cause has played a crucial role in bridging the healthcare gap for underserved communities. Join us as we delve into Cheryl Mumm's personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), exploring the challenges she faced in finding effective treatments. After discovering the life-changing benefits of the Alinker mobility device, Cheryl's experience with medications proved tumultuous, raising concerns about their side effects and the motivations of pharmaceutical companies. Frustrated with limited options, Cheryl embarked on a holistic path, embracing the Eat Real to Heal program with a focus on metabolic nutrition and detoxification to reverse many of her MS symptoms. This episode takes you on a complex journey through the healthcare system, questioning conventional treatments, and finding hope in holistic approaches to managing chronic illnesses like MS. Cheryl Mumm's personal journey, battling and triumphing over MS symptoms through metabolic nutrition, serves as a beacon of hope for countless individuals facing similar health challenges. Her resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to making a difference makes her an extraordinary individual and an inspiration to all. Find Cheryl Mumm at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-mumm-cpc-398285ba/Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and Foundation: https://virginiagarcia.org/ Discussed on the PODCAST:AlinkerNational Organisation for rare disordersDow JonesBristol Mires Squib Drug CompanyMartin Shkreli – HIV drug drove cost upDiscovery Plus – Introducing Selma BlairBook – Living Down Stream - Sandra Steingraber - https://a.co/d/hOqpEnLDr Terry Wahls –Study – effects of stress on our body’s immune system 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

Bob Goldstick is a talented pianist with a career spanning over 70 years. From playing in high school dances to Hollywood musicals and piano bars in major cities, he has showcased his skills in various genres, including jazz, classical, and rock-n-roll. However, his greatest joy comes from entertaining elders in convalescent hospitals and retirement homes, where he has performed over 1,500 shows since 1993. Bob's command of the piano, combined with his experience as a pianist and singer in piano bars worldwide, guarantees an enjoyable experience for all. With a calming style that creates a soothing atmosphere, he has developed the Piano Magic and Musical Memories Series to enhance conditions in care facilities. Bob Goldstick's lifelong dedication to music and his passion for bringing happiness to others make him a remarkable musician and performer.In this captivating podcast episode, Nicolette Richer engages in a conversation with Bob Goldstick, a former chemistry engineer turned musician and healing hero from his arthritis which was stopping him playing the piano. They discuss Bob's transition from engineering to music, his impactful experiences playing in nursing homes, the power of music in stimulating memory, and the importance of nutritious food in enhancing well-being. They also explore Bob's philosophy of embracing change, letting go of preconceived notions, and finding happiness in unexpected places. Their conversation offers valuable insights into Bob's journey of reversing arthritis at 80 years of age and the transformative potential of music, healthy food, and community in improving quality of life. Find Bob Goldstick at:Website: www.bobgoldstick.comFacebook: @bob.goldstickYouTube: @rocketpianomanSound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-439917535LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-goldstick-840b433a/ Discussed on the PODCAST:Documentary - Alive Inside - http://www.aliveinside.us/#landDr Lorraine Day book – https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/lorraine-day/255884/The Alinker – www.thealinker.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 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

Demelza Clay is a Nutritionist and has a BAppSci in Sports Science and is an ICF accredited coach specialising in health and leadership. She spent the first 20 years of her career as an elite alpine ski coach, heli ski guide and surf guide. Demelza has lived all over the world in the process. She decided to get into the health consulting and coaching space after having a breakthrough with her own health - a lifelong struggle with chronic acne that she finally found a solution for at around 40 years old, when she went plant based and focused on healing her gut. After the fad diets, skin treatment, doctors peddling snake oil promoting etc, the situation was affecting her mental health.Resolving this problem has led to many other revelations for Demelza about health for women over 40, so given what she went through and her background in nutrition and health sciences she decided to become part of the solution. The program is focused on helping women out of the fad diet cycle to lose weight and balance their lifestyle. It is a nutritional re-education around WFPB eating and gut health, but it’s equally weighted with mindset processes and support to help people shift old habits and learn new ones. At present Demelza is online coaching for Big Picture Skiing. In today's episode, Demelza and Nicolette delve into the complex and often misunderstood connection between our health and the food we eat. Demelza shares her personal story of struggling with adult acne and the many treatments she tried before realizing the root of the issue was deeper than just her skin. From antibiotics to cosmetic treatments, she explains the journey she took to discover the impact of her gut health on her overall well-being. Through research, trial and error, and a deep commitment to understanding her body, Demelza found a way to heal herself and improve her mental and physical health. Along the way, she also learned about the importance of mindset, community, and compassion in the pursuit of true health. Join Demelza and Nicolette as they explore these topics and offer insights and resources for listeners looking to improve their own health through the lens of gut health. Find Demelza Clay at:Facebook: @TuVidaHealthInstagram: @demelza.clay, @tu_vida_health Discussed on the PODCAST:Dr Zac Bush. M.D. -Rich Roll – www.richroll.comThe Bluezones – www.bluezones.comDr Will Bolsawitz – www.theplantfedgut.comBerne Brown – www.BerneBrown.comWatch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film - Food Of Our Ancestors documentary https://www.greenmoustache.com/22-million-strong-1 Book a call to learn more about being a certified Nutrition & Detoxification Coach https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/nutrition&detox-minicourse Our 22 Million Strong Run and Bike tour across Canada is happening in 2024! Find out more and support our 22 Million Strong Campaign here - https://www.seatoskythrivers.com/22millionstrong Get on the waitlist to be the first to be notified about Nicolette’s upcoming Eat Real to Heal Retreats: https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Learn more about our Charity Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://www.seatoskythrivers.com/ Check out Nicolette’s Plant-based, Whole-food, 100% Organic Green Moustache Café’s https://www.greenmoustache.com/ Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/eat-real-to-heal-sign-up Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

Zoey Stimpson works with people to liberate their wellbeing and reclaim their deepest Self as; a Wellness Mentor, Trauma-Informed Transformational Facilitator, Somatic Healer, Embodiment Guide, Birth Doula, Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Certified Coach. Zoey is committed to sharing all of what she’s learned through the beauty and mess of her own life with trauma-informed somatic integrity, she makes the most out of her wildly precious life, embracing all of who she is, loves courageously and stand up for what she believes.Zoey has Cystic Fibrosis also known as CF, which is a spectrum, genetic disease that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive fluids, causing the body to produce excess mucus. The immune system is primarily working to get rid of the mucus so people with CF are extremely susceptible to infections. Zoey has had CF her whole life but was only diagnosed at age 37, after years of sinus infections, pneumonia, anti-biotics, hospitalizations, tests and ultimately being misdiagnosed by doctors and specialists. There is no known cure for CF and being a mom of 2 young kids, Zoey had had enough of being sick, and reached out to Nicolette for support. On today’s podcast Nicolette, Zoey and her husband, Mike, discuss their journey on the Gerson Therapy. Topics include salts that heal and salts that harm, CF and Estrogen, coffee enemas, and the importance of advocating for yourself. Zoey describes what’s it’s like to live with Cystic Fibrosis and the shock of learning how antibiotics were becoming less effective with each use. They also share their experience at the Baja Therapy clinic, where she was the sickest person and possible the first patient visiting with CF. Zoey says she is blessed to be knee deep in the Gerson therapy and describes her wholesome daily routine which 100% revolves around her health and healing. Find Zoey Stimpson at:Website: www.zoeyann.comYouTube: @zoeyann3902Instagram: @_zoey_ann Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from April 5-8, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Join the Get Off Your F.A.A.T. ASS 6-Week Fab-to-Fit Program kicking off April 3, 2023 - https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/fabtofitDiscussed on the PODCAST:The advanced Gerson Clinic – http://www.gersonclinic.com/Dr Lucy Lyons Podcast - https://bit.ly/3Ls1r8v Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food Of Our Ancestors coming out soon in 2021 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc If you are currently battling a Chronic Degenerative Disease, Nicolette is doing one on one consultations again. Go to https://bit.ly/NRcom to set up an appointment today! Our 22M Bike tour is still happening once the world returns to its new normal. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Join Nicolette at one of her retreats https://bit.ly/RHRc1 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

Ari Tulla is an accomplished entrepreneur based in San Francisco and the co-founder and CEO of Elo, a smart nutrition service that seeks to revolutionize the way we view food from being a leading cause of disease to a form of medicine. Ari is also an active angel investor and advisor, with a portfolio of 40 startups that includes Virta Health, Good Eggs, and Ōura. Previously, he served as the CEO of Quest Analytics, a leader in doctor data and network management. When not working or co-parenting his two young children with his wife, Ari enjoys exploring Northern California's steep cliffs, powdery slopes, and big cold waves. In today's podcast, Nicolette interviews the amazing Ari Tulla, who is dedicated to helping people navigate the confusing world of healthcare and promoting transparency in the industry by dispelling rumors and dogma and showing how food can heal the body. Ari shares how his own experiences of battling misinformation with his wife when she was diagnosed with a Thyroid Tumor led him to where he is today. Nicolette and Ari discuss a range of topics, including toxins, the environment, the potential pitfalls of a poorly planned vegan diet, food as medicine, the future of the medical system, neuroscience, and the diets of our ancestors, among other things. Ari offers some valuable tips for improving our health today, emphasizing the importance of sleep, consuming real food, and drinking clean water. He also encourages taking measurements to track results and progress. Find Ari Tulla at:Website: www.elo.health, www.AriTulla.comFacebook: @EloHealthInstagram: @AriTulla, @EloHealthTwitter: @Umbar Join Nicolette in person for 4 days at the From Illness to Wellness Retreat from April 5-8, 2023 in beautiful Whistler, BC. https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/retreat Join the Get Off Your F.A.A.T. ASS 6-Week Fab-to-Fit Program kicking off April 3, 2023 - https://nicolette-richer.mykajabi.com/fabtofit Discussed on the PODCAST:Mario Kondo – www.KonMari.comDr Zack Bush – www.zackbushmd.comJim Collins – Good to Great – https://amzn.to/3fqBWGWApple Health - https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT203037Alinker Bikes - https://www.thealinker.com/Elon Musk - https://twitter.com/elonmuskMemento Mori - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_moriGood Eggs - www.goodeggs.comThe Blue Zone – www.bluezones.comNutrigenomix DNA - https://nutrigenomix.com/DNA Power - https://www.dnapower.com/Virta Health - https://www.virtahealth.com/Oura Ring - https://ouraring.com/ Watch the trailer for Nicolette’s new film Food Of Our Ancestors coming out soon in 2021 - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc If you are currently battling a Chronic Degenerative Disease, Nicolette is doing one on one consultations again. Go to https://bit.ly/NRcom  to set up an appointment today! Our 22M Bike tour is still happening once the world returns to its new normal. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Join Nicolette at one of her retreats https://bit.ly/RHRc1 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  DISCLAIMER Richer Health Consulting is a for-profit organization in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to providing education about the Gerson Therapy, an alternative, non-toxic treatment for 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.