#329: Can Fasting Save Your Life with Dr. Alan Goldhamer

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we welcome back Dr. Alan Goldhamer to discuss his latest book: Can Fasting Save Your Life and discuss what he has learned over the past 40 years as the director of the TrueNorth Health Center. He discusses what conditions respond well to fasting, why visceral fat is so harmful, whether fasting causes significant lean muscle mass and what cases of healing have surprised him. He also shares with us how other doctors and health care providers can learn how to supervise prolonged water-only fasting. You won't want to miss this important episode!

Habits, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Feeding, MindsetDr. YamiSeptember 15, 2024lifestyle habits, Health, nutrition, plant-based, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurshipComment

#328: Becoming an Impactful Vegan with Robert Cheeke

In this episode of I AM HUMAN we learn from Robert Cheeke about effective altruism, how our personal biases can get in the way of doing the most good, how we can best determine what organizations to allocate resources to and how we can lead by example. This is a very powerful and important episode especially if you want to learn how to decrease the suffering of animals in the most effective way.

Habits, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Feeding, MindsetDr. YamiSeptember 8, 2024lifestyle habits, Health, nutrition, plant-based, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurshipComment

#327: Making Space for Brain Health with Dr. Ellie MacGregor

We explore the profound connection between brain and body health, particularly through the lens of complex conditions like celiac disease and ADHD. Dr. McGregor shares eye-opening case studies, such as that of a college student misdiagnosed with ADHD, whose focus issues were actually due to nutritional deficiencies from undiagnosed celiac disease. We discuss how holistic approaches that consider gut health, nutrition, and overall bodily function can lead to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatments, moving beyond simple mental health labels.

Habits, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Feeding, MindsetDr. YamiSeptember 1, 2024lifestyle habits, Health, nutrition, plant-based, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurshipComment

#326: Finding Beauty and Art in Plant-Based Cooking with Chloe Crane-Leroux and Trudy Crane

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we meet the beautiful mother-daughter duo Chloé Crane-Leroux and Trudy Crane, who share the value of slowing down, appreciating the beauty in everyday moments and creating simple yet beautiful plant-based cuisine to be savored and shared. We also talk about changing identity, listening to your intuition, and continuing to evolve. They both share much wisdom in this episode that you can apply to your life today.

#325: Healthy Sweet Indulgence with Chef AJ

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, Chef AJ, a leading voice in the plant-based movement, tells us about her newest book, Sweet Indulgence, why she wrote it, how it's different from other dessert cookbooks, and why using whole fruit as a natural sweetener is beneficial for health. We talk about her favorite, best, and ‘most surprising’ recipes. It's a short, but sweet episode that is sure to intrigue!

#324: How Animals Can Heal Us with Ellie Laks

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we hear beautiful stories about the animals at The Gentle Barn with founder and animal communicator Ellie Laks. She tells us what she has learned about death and the afterlife from her animals. We learn how animals can teach us to live more grounded and compassionate lives. Ellie also gives us tips to how to communicate better with our pets.

#323: Learning the Dance of Wellbeing with Dr. Naomi Parrella

Dr. Parrella also highlights the importance of starting with basic nutritional habits and incorporating simple physical activities to build a strong foundation for health. Lastly, we dive into the transformative power of education and informed consent in healthcare. Dr. Parrella shares inspiring stories of patients who have reversed chronic conditions like diabetes through lifestyle adjustments, demonstrating the ripple effect of one patient's success inspiring others in the community. Join us for an empowering conversation that underscores the value of education, compassion, and the unique purpose each human holds.

#322: Embracing Imperfection in Your Plant-Based Journey with Laura Driggers

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I chat with Physician Assistant Laura Driggers about her unique plant-based journey which was inspired by one of her children. We also talk about embracing imperfection in a plant-based diet. She discusses her work as a PA and how she integrates lifestyle medicine into an underserved population. This is a great episode for other healthcare providers curious about how to apply lifestyle medicine to their practices.

#321: The Transformative Power of Self-Love with Kiki Nelson (Plantiful Kiki)

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, Kiki Nelson of Plantiful Kiki shares her plant-based journey and discusses how her health, well-being, and happiness transformed once she discovered the amazing power of self-love. She imparts important mindset shifts that can propel us forward when we are changing our habits and also impactful practices that can improve our self-love. This is a powerful episode and is perfect to share with someone you love.