#109: Why We Need More Empathy in Our World with Dr. Aysha Akhtar

Dr. Akhtar is gentle, compassionate and passionate. In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Akhtar about empathy and what she learned when writing her book.

Habits, Lifestyle, Family, children, Mindset, Compassion, Medical ExpertsDr. YamiJuly 26, 2020social, children, vegan, empathy, animals, eating animals, activism, animal advocacyComment

#108: How Empathy Altered the Path of this Wellness Focused Doctor

Dr. Sonnad is cheerful, passionate and loving and you can just feel the dedication to her patients emanating from her. In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Sonnad and we have a conversation about empathy, veganism and change.

Habits, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Family, children, MindsetDr. YamiJuly 19, 2020diet, nutrition, social, cooking, children, vegan, empathyComment

#107: How to Eat More Plants Without Without Hating Your Life with Talia Pollock

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I chat with Talia about her journey and how to make eating more plants easier.

Habits, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Family, environment, children, MindsetDr. YamiJuly 12, 2020diet, nutrition, IBS, cookbook, cooking, social, restaurants, travelComment

#104: How to Make Positive Diet Changes Even if You're Overwhelmed with Ariane Elizalde, RD

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Ariane Elizalde, a registered dietician in South Florida about how she is able to help families adopt healthier nutrition habits.

#95: Waste Reduction in Your Home with Alyssa Sikora

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Alyssa Sikora, a plant-based mama and zero-waste and slow-living advocate. She has been practicing this lifestyle for a while now and she has some great tips and ideas that you may consider implementing in your own household.

Feeding, Habits, environment, childrenDr. YamiApril 19, 2020food, eating, WFPB, waste reduction, climate change, sustainability, zero wasteComment

#93b: Minimalism: What, Why, and How

My definition minimalism is “living more by having less.” I also really love the minimalists’ definition: “Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excesses in favor of focusing on what’s important so you can have happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.”

Mindset, environment, children, Family, LifestyleDr. YamiApril 8, 2020travel, minimalism, environmental sustainability, financial freedomComment

#92: How To Transition to a Plant-Based diet with Rohini Bajekal

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I talk with Rohini Bajekal who is so passionate about helping people transition to a plant-based diet. Although she works with plant-based eaters of all levels, she loves helping and supporting those at the beginning of their journey because she knows exactly what it feels like and where she struggled the most.

Nutrition, Feeding, Habits, women, children, Intuitive Eating, MindsetDr. YamiMarch 29, 2020food, eating, WFPB, diet, plant-based, vegan, travel, communityComment

#91: Change Takes Time: The Plant Trainers Story with Adam and Shoshana Chaim

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have a really fun conversation with this husband and wife team, Adam and Shoshana Chaim, The Plant Trainers! I think you’ll love this episode!

Nutrition, Feeding, Habits, children, Intuitive EatingDr. YamiMarch 22, 2020food, eating, chronic disease, WFPB, coaching, familyComment

#90: Constipation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Plant-Based Pediatric GI Doctor Maryelle Vonlanthen

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Vonlanthen and I have a very in-depth conversation about food, gut bacteria and a healthy GI system. Dr. V is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about pediatric gastroenterology and is able to disseminate much helpful information in this episode.