Pursuing Health

I first learned visualization as a young gymnast, used it in CrossFit, and now I’m finding it just as powerful in everyday life.  In this week’s episode, I share how this simple tool can help you show up with more confidence, presence, and joy—no matter what challenge you’re facing. Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher. Related Episodes: Ep 319 - Finding Purpose Beyond the Podium Ep 315 - Mind Over Muscle: The Power of Mental Training in My CrossFit Journey If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

In this special episode, I’m sharing a compilation of some of my favorite conversations with five of the most decorated athletes in CrossFit Games history: Rich Froning, Tia-Clair Toomey, Mat Fraser, Katrin Davidsdottir, and Annie Thorisdottir. These episodes span the past ten years of the podcast—starting with my very first recording ever, with Rich Froning. It’s been incredible to reflect on how much the show has evolved, and even more powerful to revisit the insights these champions shared. We talk about their mindset towards competition and pressure: what drove them to the top of the sport, what continues to fuel their training, and the habits behind their success. Whether you’ve been following the podcast from the beginning or just tuning in, I hope you enjoy this look back at some of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had with the Fittest on Earth. Related Episodes: Ep 001 - Rich Froning on Competition, Shifting Priorities, and Discovering his Purpose Ep 52b - Tia-Clair Toomey on Realizing Her CrossFit and Olympic Dreams and Finding Confidence Ep 56 - Katrín Davíðsdóttir and Ben Bergeron on The Process of Creating a Champion Ep 153 - Mat Fraser + Sammy Moniz: Sweethearts on a Mission Ep 271 - Annie Thorisdottir: a CrossFit Legend on the Will to Win If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

I’m sharing a personal story from one of the most challenging seasons of my life—balancing the intense demands of medical school with training for the CrossFit Games, all while navigating grief and major life transitions. A pivotal conversation with my mom forced me to pause and ask a question I had never truly considered: Why was I doing all of this? What followed was a powerful realization about the role of purpose in sustaining us through life’s most difficult moments. I hope this reflection encourages you to examine your own "why"—and to rediscover meaning in the things that matter most. Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher. Related Episodes: Ep 315 - Mind Over Muscle: The Power of Mental Training in My CrossFit Journey Ep 309 - How I Created My Life Plan If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

As we celebrate 10 years of the Pursuing Health podcast, I’m filled with gratitude—for where we’ve been and where we’re headed. What started in 2015 as a way to stay connected to the CrossFit community has grown into a space for conversations around all aspects of health—physical, emotional, and beyond.   Looking ahead, I want to make this next chapter even more intentional and meaningful—and I’d love your help. What episodes have resonated most with you? What topics or voices do you want to hear more of? I’ll be sending out a few feedback opportunities in the coming months, including some one-on-one calls. If you’d like to be part of shaping what’s next, I’d love to hear from you. Thanks for being here—for listening, sharing, and growing with me. I can’t wait for what’s to come. Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher. Related Episodes: Ep 300 - Q+A with Nicole Carroll Ep 200 - Q+A with Pat Sherwood If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

As we celebrate nearly 10 years of Pursuing Health, I’m thrilled to share another solo episode! This week I’ll be sharing insights into the shadow sides of social media, and the need for digital boundaries. I’d also love to hear from you! What topics or guests would you like to see featured on the podcast in years 10 and beyond? Are you interested in more solo episodes, or is there something specific you’re curious about? My focus continues to evolve, and I imagine yours does too—so let’s shape the journey together! Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher. Related Episodes: Ep 231 - Digital Wellness with Nina Hersher Ep 139 - Stress: The Elephant in the Room with Dr. George Slavich If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recognized Ayurveda and integrative medicine practitioner, a certified yoga therapist, and a former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda from her South Asian lineage. Dr. Avanti is the former co-lead facilitator at Northwestern Medicine's Osher Center for Integrative Health, hosts The Healing Catalyst podcast, and offers courses on integrative medicine. She is a sought- after speaker and advisor in the wellness community, sharing her knowledge with Fortune 500 companies, top academic institutions, and leading industry and medical conferences. She has also been featured in notable outlets such as the Huffington Post, Goop, mindbodygreen, and more. You can connect with Dr. Avanti via Instagram @avantikumarsingh, and get your own personalized box at myarvasi.com Related Episodes: Ep 289 - Niraj Naik on Efficiency with Breath Ep 288 - From the Vault: Dr. Wayne Jonas on How Healing Works If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

As we near the 10-year mark of Pursuing Health, I’m excited to bring you another solo episode! In this one, I reflect on how my mindset evolved throughout my competitive CrossFit career, and how I came to understand the powerful role our internal narratives play in shaping our lives. I’ll also share the strategies I still use today to cultivate the best version of myself. I’d love to hear from you! What topics or guests would you like to see featured on the podcast? Are you interested in more solo episodes, or is there something specific you’re curious about? My focus continues to evolve, and I imagine yours does too—so let’s shape the journey together! Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with me on Instagram @JulieFoucher. Related Episodes: Ep 260 - Tiny Habits to Create Behavior Change with BJ Fogg Ep 262 - Upgrade Your Language with Mark England If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim are the visionary co-founders of WeNatal, a pioneering prenatal supplement company dedicated to supporting both women and men on their fertility journeys. Their partnership began over 15 years ago at Nike, where they forged a deep friendship that would later evolve into a shared mission. After experiencing miscarriages just a week apart, Ronit and Vida were struck by the lack of guidance and the absence of male-focused fertility support in traditional prenatal care. This realization propelled them to create WeNatal, aiming to shift the conversation from "me" to "we" in reproductive health. Backed by leading functional medicine doctors and nutritionists, WeNatal offers science-backed, clean, and bioavailable supplements designed to optimize fertility and overall health for both partners from preconception through postpartum. You can connect with Ronit and Vida via Instagram @we_natal Related Episodes: Ep 291 - Nutrition for Pregnancy with Brigid Titgemeier Ep 304 - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Treatment with Dr. Lauren Rubal If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Steve Bierman, MD is the Director of the Noetic Medicine Institute at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (University of Arizona, College of Medicine). He is also the author of two award-winning books on Noetic Medicine: HEALING (2020) and The END of WORRY (2023). Dr. Bierman is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Medicine and was board certified in and practiced Emergency and Family Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Hypnosis. Dr. Bierman teaches noetic medicine (“mind medicine”) around the world, reminding caregivers that MIND MATTERS – that “the words of a caregiver can harm or heal.” You can connect with Dr. Bierman via YouTube @SteveBierman and the website www.healingbeyondpills.com View his recently published paper, Placebo and the law of identification, here. Related Episodes: Ep 299 - Dr. Wayne Jonas on  Whole Person Care for Cancer and Healing Ep 262 - Upgrade your Language with Mark England If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Jody Luke is the President of Love Does – a nonprofit founded by Bob Goff over 20 years ago that fights for human rights, cares for the vulnerable, and provides education in conflict zones around the world. Under Jody’s leadership, the organization has expanded internationally to fourteen countries, while also broadening its reach domestically to further help refugees, teen moms and the incarcerated. From a major accounting firm to a variety of start-up businesses, Jody has a diverse financial background with companies of all sizes.   Jody may have a firm grasp on the numbers, but it’s the life stories of people around her which fuel her desire to help friends and strangers alike. Jody strives to bring bundles of purpose and passion to everything she does, just ask her biggest fans: her family. She has been married for more than 20 years and has 3 kids who can all attest to her many world record setting attempts at multi-tasking You can connect with Jody via Instagram @jodylluke and you can learn more about Love Does at their website https://lovedoes.org/ and via Instagram @lovedoes. Related Episodes: Ep 267 - Always Positive Energy with Elijah Muhammad   Ep 297 - From Prison to Pastor: Andrew Carter   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Jason H. Karp is the Founder and CEO of HumanCo, a mission-driven company investing in and building brands focused on healthier living and sustainability. He is also the Co-Founder of Hu Kitchen, which created the #1 premium organic chocolate in the U.S. After spending over 21 years in the hedge fund industry, where he led a $4 billion investment fund, Jason shifted his focus to fixing the broken food system in the U.S. As a long-time activist investor, he has been a vocal advocate for cleaner food options and continues his fight against the use of harmful ingredients, including launching a shareholder activist suit against Kellogg’s for their use of artificial food dyes. His efforts focus on promoting transparency in the food industry while also addressing the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses, and childhood obesity. Jason graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.   You can connect with Jason via Instagram @humankarp and HumanCo via their website Humanco.com Related Episodes: Ep 305 - Dr. Marty Markary on What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong   Ep 291 - Brigid Titgemeier on Nutrition for Pregnancy   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with a subspecialty in Hormone Optimization. A Doctor of Osteopathy, she takes a holistic approach, treating the whole person and empowering the body’s natural ability to heal. Passionate about nutrition and wellness, Dr. Tolentino combines her medical expertise with a personal love for plants, fitness, and disease prevention, inspiring others to prioritize health and balance in daily life. You can connect with Dr. Tolentino via Instagram @drjaclyntolentino and @theofficiallove.life, or via her website drjaclyntolentino.com Related Episodes: Ep 225 - CrossFit + Cancer   Ep 97 - Dr. Thomas Seyfried on Challenging Conventional Cancer Care   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

As we celebrate nearly 10 years of Pursuing Health, I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 with my very first solo episode! With the new year underway, I thought it would be the perfect time to dive into the topic of setting intentions. I’ll also be sharing insights into the process I’ve used to create a life plan that guides me. I’d love to hear from you! What topics or guests would you like to see featured on the podcast? Are you interested in more solo episodes, or is there something specific you’re curious about? My focus continues to evolve, and I imagine yours does too—so let’s shape the journey together! Please share your thoughts with info@pursuing-health.com, or connect with meon Instagram @JulieFoucher.  To learn more about Kinship, visit ourkinship.com. Related Episodes: Ep 300 - Q+A: Celebrating 300 Episodes Ep 297 - From Prison to Pastor: Andrew Carter If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Lilian White, MD, IFMCP is a graduate of the Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency where she won the Family Medicine Resident Award for Advocacy and was a nominee for the Cleveland Clinic Intern of the Year.  She attended Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine where she received the Dean’s Award.  Dr. White graduated summa cum laude from Heidelberg University with a B.S. in Chemistry.   Dr. White is an advocate for family medicine and holistic health and serves as a board member for the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, and president of the Northeast Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. She is active as a writer and a contributing editor for the American Family Physician Journal and is a senior author at Core Content Review of Family Medicine. In October of 2023 she founded Empowered Health, a direct primary care practice to offer personalized, holistic care using the best use of her conventional medical training and her passion for functional medicine and holistic health.  She enjoys doing her best to see the big picture and relate all of a patient’s conditions to one another and in the context of their life and values. She is certified in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. During her first year in practice, she received the Top 25 under 35 by the Cleveland Professional 20-30 Club and Cleveland Magazine’s Best Doctors of 2024 awards by a nomination of her peers. Outside the office, Dr. White enjoys paddle boarding, yoga, reading and planning events to gather her friends and family together. You can connect with Dr. White via Instagram @lilian_white.md and @empoweredhealthdpc Related Episodes: Ep 299 - Dr. Wayne Jonas on Whole Person Care for Cancer and Healing   Ep 111 - Dr. Kenneth Rictor on a New Model for Primary Care   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Katrín Davíðsdóttir is a legendary CrossFit athlete renowned for her impressive career, which includes ten appearances at the CrossFit Games. Over her last eight appearances, she consistently finished in the top ten, and in 2016, she made history as only the third athlete ever to claim back-to-back first-place titles. Widely respected for her grit, resilience, and unshakable mental toughness, Katrín brings an unmatched competitive spirit to every challenge she faces. Originally from Iceland, Katrín now resides in Idaho. Beyond her athletic achievements, she is also a published author, skincare entrepreneur, and passionate traveler. You can connect with Katrín  via Instagram @katrintanja Related Episodes: Ep 47 - Coffee Talk at the Reebok Athlete Summit with Jennifer Smith, Katrin Davidsdottir, Kelley Jackson   Ep 56 - Katrín Davíðsdóttir and Ben Bergeron on The Process of Creating a Champion   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others. He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support. He is a consultant for high-profile brands in the health and wellness space. Dr. Gator is married to Sarah Intelligator, an attorney, whose Holistic Divorce and Family Law practice is located in Beverly Hills. For almost 20 years, she has taught yoga throughout Los Angeles. Dr. Joel was given the nickname, Dr. Gator, by his peers after marrying Sarah Intelligator (yes that is her real last name) and the nickname stuck. You can connect with Dr.Gator via Instagram @drjoelgator. Related Episodes: Ep 305 - What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong with Dr. Marty Makary Ep 237 - Fitness, Nutrition +  Motherhood with Sarah Hopping Estrella   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Dr. Marty Makary is a New York Times bestselling author and health care expert at Johns Hopkins University. He writes for The Wall Street Journal and served in leadership at the World Health Organization. Marty is the recipient of the 2020 Business Book of the Year Award for his most recent book, The Price We Pay, which has been described by Steve Forbes as “A must-read for every American”. His newest book, BLIND SPOTS, explores the latest scientific research or major health topics today where medical dogma has loomed large. A public health researcher, Dr. Makary leads efforts to improve the health of communities and focuses on the “re-design of health care” to make health care more reliable, holistic, and coordinated, especially for vulnerable populations. He leads national efforts to increase medical transparency and lower health care costs for everyday businesses and consumers. Clinically, Dr. Makary is the chief of Islet Transplant Surgery at Johns Hopkins and is the recipient of the Nobility in Science Award from the National Pancreas Foundation. He has been a visiting professor at over 25 medical schools, has published over 250 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.  A graduate of Bucknell, Thomas Jefferson, and Harvard Universities, he completed his surgical residency at Georgetown University and his specialty training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. You can connect with Dr. Markary via Instagram @martymakary and his website martymakarymd.com. Related Episodes: Ep 202 - Environmental Toxins and Your Health with Jackie Bowen + Oliver Amdrup Ep 123 - Dissecting Nutrition Research and Dietary Guidelines with Zoë Harcombe If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Lauren Rubal, MD, is a USC-trained Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility physician with a boutique practice in Orange County, CA. Her unique approach focuses on fertility, recurrent miscarriage, painful, irregular, or heavy cycles, and menopause using an integrative lens. Dr. Rubal is double board certified in Integrative Medicine and  Ob/Gyn. She is a FEMM Fellow at the Reproductive Health Research Institute and has completed a Fellowship with the Leonine Forum. Dr. Rubal's greatest career achievement is one defined by its end: leaving a traditional REI partnership to pursue a radically reimagined vision for reproductive care. Her mission is to identify the root cause and heal reproductive issues holistically. She is a Board Member of the Couple to Couple League and serves on the Advisory Board for the non-profit Pre-Health Shadowing. When not at work, she's wrangling her 3 boys with her amazing husband, trying to homestead, or spending time in nature (though, as a native Floridian, usually not in the water). Resources: Fertility Science Institute International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine FACTS About Fertility Natural Womanhood You can connect with Dr. Rubal via Instagram @laurenrubalmd and her website laurenrubalmd.com Related Episodes: Ep 155 - Dr. Marguerite Duane on FACTS About Fertiilty Ep 293 - Dr. Erin Faules on Support for Infertility and Autoimmune Disease If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Tony Nader, MD, PhD is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. in neuroscience) and a globally recognized expert in the science of Consciousness and human development. Dr. Nader, whose training includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology, is a bestselling author (One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness), with his book Consciousness is All There Is recently released on August 6 (Penguin/Hay House). He is the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations globally.   Dr Nader conducted research on neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, and the relationship between diet, age, behavior, mood, seasonal influences, and neurotransmitter and hormonal activity, and on the role of neurotransmitter precursors in medicine.   Dr. Nader’s interest to explore the full potential of the human physiology, and the human mind led him to also study and conduct research on ancient and modern techniques of self-development.   For many years, Dr. Nader worked closely with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who first introduced Transcendental Meditation or TM® to the world in 1958, and who emphasized the scientific understanding and validation of Transcendental Meditation.   Dr. Nader has discussed his expertise at academic institutions such as Harvard Business School on The Neuroscience of Transcendence, Stanford University, where he gave talks in a series entitled "Hacking Consciousness" as well as the keynote speaker for a number of conferences at the House of Commons, British Parliament. His research has been published in Neurology, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Journal of Gerontology, Progress in Brain Research, and many other journals. Dr. Nader has been awarded  many time for his outstanding contribution in human development, environment, education, and health.   You can connect with Dr. Nader via Instagram @drtonynader Related Episodes: Ep 223 - Tapping to Reduce Stress with Nick Ortner Ep 277 - The Science of Spirituality and Mental Health with Dr. Lisa Miller If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Dr. Cate Shanahan is the leading authority on nutrition and human metabolism. A board-certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, and NY Times bestselling author of The FatBurn Fix, Deep Nutrition and Food Rules, her expertise is fixing the underlying problems that cause metabolic damage and inflammation, leading to autoimmunity, weight gain, diabetes, cancer and accelerated aging processes. Her passion is helping people feel their best.   After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, she trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University’s graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient’s culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food.   Her most recent book, Dark Calories, explains how eight common seed oils cause the cellular damage that underlies virtually all chronic disease, exposes the corruption that deceives doctors and consumers alike, and gives us a clear roadmap to recovery and rejuvenation.   You can connect with Dr. Shanahan via Instagram. @drcateshanahan Related Episodes: Ep 71 - The Sugar Free Revolution with Karen Thomson Ep 123 - Dissecting Nutrition Research and Dietary Guidelines with Zoë Harcombe If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.