The Healthification Podcast

There are some people who radiate strength—not the loud, performative kind—the kind that’s built through compassion, purpose, and perseverance. Dr. Daphne Bascom is one of those people. She’s a physician, community health and wellness advocate, and IFBB Bikini and Figure Professional who embraced fitness at 40—and saw her best performance on stage and in the gym after switching to a ... READ MORE The post Plant-Powered and Purpose-Driven: Dr. Daphne Bascom on Women’s Health and Living Strong. appeared first on Healthification.

Millions of people see themselves as “conflicted omnivores.” They care about animals and the planet, yet still eat them—justifying it with stories about sustainability, free-range farming, or humane meat. Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, John Sanbonmatsu calls this out for what it is: Deception. In his book The Omnivore’s Deception, he argues that killing animals for food is ... READ MORE The post John Sanbonmatsu and The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves. appeared first on Healthification.

Friends, the energy in todays show is joyfully contagious! Sunny Satva is a climate activist, vegan cookbook author, and passionate plant-based educator. With a background as an engineer, a former nonprofit fundraiser, and co-founder of Kenya’s first vegan restaurant, she brings a rare mix of heart and strategy to the fight for a more sustainable food system. From her love ... READ MORE The post Climate Advocacy from a Joyful, Delicious Vegan Perspective with Sunny Satva. appeared first on Healthification.

Gary Yourofsky is back and needs no introduction—and yet, there are a few things I want to share. This conversation is raw and open, a glimpse into the mind and heart of a man who has arguably had the greatest positive impact of any animal rights activist, not only through his direct work—also through the countless activists he’s inspired. To ... READ MORE The post Gary Yourofsky is Back Advocating For Animal Liberation! appeared first on Healthification.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Sharon Bergquist—a Yale and Harvard-trained internal medicine physician and scientist, with nearly three decades of experience working at the forefront of preventive care, healthy aging and lifestyle medicine. Her new book, The Stress Paradox, completely changed the way I think about stress—and I can honestly say our conversation is one of the most eye-opening I’ve ... READ MORE The post The Stress Paradox: How Good Stress Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier with Dr. Sharon Bergquist. appeared first on Healthification.

My guest today is ultra-endurance athlete, CEO, and author Joe Gagnon — a man who’s run 6 marathons on 6 continents in 6 days, six Ironman Triathlons and over 90 marathons and ultra-marathons. What I find most powerful about Joe’s story is not the epic nature of his physical and business achievements — it’s the intentionality behind them. Joe describes ... READ MORE The post Joe Gagnon on Living Intentionally: Ultra-Endurance, Inner Alignment, and the Grit to Go Deep. appeared first on Healthification.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a guiding voice in the world of compassionate living for nearly three decades. She’s an award-winning author of eight books, a powerful speaker, longtime podcaster, and someone who’s helped shift the way we think about animals, food, and our role on this planet. Her latest book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, ... READ MORE The post Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and a Cruelty-Free, Plant-Based, Zero-Waste Life of Compassion. appeared first on Healthification.

Today, I’m joined by Shawna Barker—a long-time vegan, nutritionist, plant-based chef, and college instructor who brings a rare depth of experience to the plant-based health space. Vegan for over 20 years, Shawna holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a diploma in Holistic Nutrition. With more than a decade working in the field, she’s seen what works—and what ... READ MORE The post Bridging Science and Holistic Nutrition: A Balanced Approach to Plant-Based Health with Shawna Barker. appeared first on Healthification.

There’s a way to talk about going vegan that doesn’t involve shame, blame, or rigid rules. A way that invites people in, instead of pushing them away. Philosopher and author Matthew C. Halteman, has written one of the most generous, wise, and unexpectedly funny books I’ve read in a long time—Hungry, Beautiful Animals. It’s a love letter to what’s possible ... READ MORE The post From Philosophy to Flourishing: A Compassionate Case for Going Vegan with Matthew C. Halteman. appeared first on Healthification.

If you’ve ever wondered how to pair fierce compassion with effective strategy to change the food system for good—this conversation is for you. I’m speaking with activist, author and speaker Robert Grillo, Director of Free from Harm, a US based grassroots activist group working at the frontlines of power—where the biggest decisions about our food system are being made. Decisions ... READ MORE The post How to Influence Power and Change the Food System: Robert Grillo of Free From Harm. appeared first on Healthification.

I found this conversation to be shockingly enlightening. It’s no surprise that most vets study Veterinary Medicine because of their love and compassion for animals. Yet ironically, as Dr. Crystal Heath will share today, many of them face bullying and retaliation when voicing ethical concerns. Dr. Crystal Heath is a 2012 UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. She grew ... READ MORE The post What Vets Aren’t Taught About Animal Rights with Dr. Crystal Heath. appeared first on Healthification.

If you’ve ever felt a pull toward something more—a life that feels aligned, authentic, and deeply meaningful—you’re going to love today’s conversation. I’m joined by Angela Crawford, Ph.D.—a psychologist, vegan lifestyle educator, and someone who speaks straight to the heart of what it means to live with purpose and compassion. After 25 years as a psychotherapist helping clients heal from ... READ MORE The post The Psychology of Going Vegan: Empowerment, Healing, and Hope with Angela Crawford Ph.D. appeared first on Healthification.

If you care deeply about animals, the planet, and your health—yet going vegan still feels overwhelming or, it’s just not sticking—this episode is for you. Although I went vegan overnight – I had 23 years of figuring out how not to do a vegetarian lifestyle, before I made the change! And even then, I still made plenty of mistakes. I ... READ MORE The post Why Going Vegan Feels Hard—and how this 3-Step Framework Makes Veganism Stick. appeared first on Healthification.

Lara Heimann is a physical therapist, international yoga pioneer and creator of the LYT Method® combining physiology, kinesiology, neurology, and functional movement patterns to yield a more cohesive philosophy. She’s also a passionate vegan chef and activist who’s collaborated with Farm Sanctuary. Lara’s all about helping people feel at home in their bodies—using movement as a way to connect not ... READ MORE The post Moving with Meaning, Lara Heimann on Redefining Yoga and Feeling at Home in Your Body. appeared first on Healthification.

If you’ve been struggling with unexplained weight gain, bloating, or fatigue, this episode is packed with insights to help you reset your gut and reclaim your health—starting from the inside out. Today, we explore gut health and break down the gut’s role in whole-body wellness —and how it could be the missing link to stubborn weight, brain fog, and chronic ... READ MORE The post Reset Your Gut and Flourish From Within for Lifelong Health with Anu Simh. appeared first on Healthification.