Healthy For My Purpose

By Sersie Blue & Gigi Carter

This is the official podcast for Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living. The Healthy for My Purpose Podcast sets the bar high, very high. In fact, we go right to the top, to the Big Man himself. After all, He designed you for divine health. This podcast will help you connect being healthy to your purpose. And to guide you to your best health, is the dynamic faith-based duo of Sersie Blue and Gigi Carter; health coach and licensed nutritionist. These women are on a mission to level-up the health of everyone within the sound of their voices!

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Raising Kids on a Plant Based Diet - Part 2 with Dr. Reshma Shah

Healthy For My PurposeFeb 24, 2022

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Why You Should Quit Alcohol

Gigi and Sersie have a candid conversation about alcohol and what it does to your body. They use science and scripture to unpack why you should quit alcohol. They also get personal and share their personal journey and views about alcohol.
Study about moderate drinking
World Health Organization's article about no alcohol consumption is safe.
Healthy mocktails on Daniel's Plate: danielsplate.com/?s=Mocktails+
Blog article about why you should quit alcohol: www.healthyformypurpose.com/blog/why-you-should-quit-alcohol

May 11, 202352:17

Finding Purpose with Dr. Judy Brangman

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Judy Brangman about finding purpose.

Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, DipABLM, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. Dr. Judy obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at East Carolina University/Vidant Hospital. She holds a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Dr. Judy has been plant based for over 8 years. She is a frequently sought after speaker on plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine and has spoken at conferences, churches, and community events. Dr. Judy is an active member of various professional organizations including the Plant Based Prevention of Disease Non-Profit, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and American College of Physicians.
Dr. Judy is the owner/CEO of Newell Health, a lifestyle medicine company that helps busy professional women develop healthier eating habits and thrive. Dr. Judy has helped countless individuals lose weight, reverse type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Dr. Judy believes that in order to fully live the life you were intended to live on this earth, you need to be in optimum health (physically, mentally, and spiritually). Dr. Judy is originally from Bermuda and currently resides in Raleigh, NC. You can connect with Dr. Judy on social media @theplantbasedmd or online www.theplantbasedmd.com Join meal prep class here: www.healthyformypurpose.com/offers/qWLSWkTD/checkout

Apr 24, 202336:40

Mar 20, 202335:31

Let’s talk! Over indulgence during the holidays and guilt.

On this episode we talk about ways to overcoming the holiday over indulgence guilt. We discuss how to redirect your guilt, look at the big picture and gain insight for the future. To join the upcoming Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp January 9-13th! click here; bit.ly/3taet15

Dec 03, 202221:08

Start a Revolution with Your Plate

Sersie and Gigi speak candidly about the different ways food choices affect our health, spirituality, social justice, the environment, and the animals.
References:

Eat Lancet Commission eatforum.org/eat-lancet-commission/
STUDY Reducing food’s environmental impacts... www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0216
STUDY Meat consumption, health, and the environment... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30026199/

Oct 13, 202255:40

All Things Vegan with Jacque Reid

We sit down with long time award winning journalist and veganista, Jacque Reid to talk about her personal journey to becoming a vegan, health, social justice, fashion, and more! Give Jacque a follow on IG @ vegansexycool, and check out her blog and podcast at vegansexycool.com/

Sep 22, 202243:47

Health, Hair and Healing: Keeping it real with Danette Batiste

In this episode we have a candid conversation with Danette Batiste about the importance of developing a God centered self image around our health. We dig into issues around self care, black women's health, body image and chronic health issues. Danette is CEO / Executive Director of Healthy Heart Nation a nonprofit organization that is committed to reducing disparities in the Black community. www.myhhn.org/

Sep 15, 202254:20

They are Trying to Kill Us with Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD

Sersie & Gigi have a candid discussion with Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD about the documentary They are Trying to Kill Us. Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD appears in the documentary, which unravels the systemic dynamics behind the food industry and health care system. Dr. Ruby Lathon is a certified holistic nutritionist based in Washington DC. www.rubylathon.com IG: @rubylathon

Sep 01, 202220:31

Healthy Living with Dr. Jenn

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Jenn to unpack the pillars of healthy living.
Jennifer Davis is a physician. She is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, and Lifestyle Medicine. She recently transitioned from full time hospital medicine to a telehealth practice focused on Lifestyle Medicine.
She developed a passion for plant-based diets after becoming vegan about 12 years ago and discovering how much better she felt. She then obtained her Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate where she discovered the true power of plant-based diets and other lifestyle interventions in preventing and reversing disease.
In her spare time, she loves to run and cook. She loves trying to convert traditional recipes to healthier plant-based alternatives. Her children are great critics.
You can find her on Instagram @healthylivingwithdrjenn or on her website healthylivingwithdrjenn.com. And her practice is accepting patients in Vermont and Florida.

Aug 11, 202230:54

How the Daniel Fast Changed My Life with Demetria Edwards

Demetria shares her experience with Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living. Learn more at healthyformypurpose.com

Jul 07, 202224:29

Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer with Lifestyle Medicine: Dr. Amber Orman

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Amber Orman to talk about lifestyle medicine, and breast cancer treatment and prevention. Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified radiation oncologist and lifestyle medicine specialist focusing on breast cancer treatment and prevention. She is the Chief Wellness Office (CWO) of AdventHealth Medical Group. She is also the co-founder of the HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle) program at AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida. HEAL is an 8 week lifestyle medicine program designed to educate and inspire cancer patients to make positive changes to decrease cancer recurrence and improve overall healthspan. She is a mother to 3 teenagers and 2 poodles, wife to a witty nephrologist, and spends her free time trail running, lifting, rowing, cycling, and summiting Colorado’s peaks. To learn more about Sersie and Gigi, check out https://healthyformypurpose.com/about Music credit & affiliate disclosure Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y As an Amazon Associate, we receive a small commission for qualifying purchases.

Jun 30, 202245:50

Food, Faith and Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Scott Stoll

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Scott Stoll and discuss the connection between our faith and health. They also talk about the power of lifestyle medicine. About Scott Stoll, M.D. FABPMR Dr. Stoll is board-certified physician specializing in sports and regenerative musculoskeletal medicine and is a recognized as an international leader in lifestyle medicine and whole food plant-based nutrition. He is the co-founder of the Plantrician Project, the International Plant Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference, the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and the Regenerative Health Institute, a unique collaborative project with the Rodale Institute that integrates a regenerative vision of human health, agriculture, and the environment. He was a member of the 1994 Olympic Bobsled team and served as a team physician for the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Team and Lehigh University. Dr. Stoll served as a member of the Whole Foods scientific and medical advisory board and consults with healthcare organizations globally to integrate lifestyle medicine solutions. Every year Dr. Stoll hosts the very popular one-week total health immersions in Florida and helps attendees recover lost health, overcome addictions, and restore emotional balance. In addition to authoring numerous books, scientific articles and speaking internationally, Dr. Stoll has appeared on a wide variety of national shows including the Dr. Oz show, hosting a 2018 PBS special Food As Medicine, and numerous documentaries including The Game Changers, Eating You Alive, Disease Reversal Hope, Plantwise and upcoming TV series based health immersions. Music credit & affiliate disclosure Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y As an Amazon Associate, we receive a small commission for qualifying purchases.

Jun 23, 202254:42

Overcoming Diabetes with Joshua Black AKA The Urban Black Vegan

In this episode we talk with Joshua Black The Urban Black Vegan. He discusses his journey with overcoming diabetes. He talks about a powerful documentary that changed the course of his life. We talk vegan politics, health and the passion behind his drive to educate the community on the power of a plant based diet. www.urbanblackvegan.com www.facebook.com/urbanblackvegan www.instagram.com/urbanblackvegan/

Jun 17, 202256:03

Erectile Dysfunction with Aaron Spitz, MD

We first learned of Dr. Aaron Spitz from The Game Changers film. In his book, aptly named The Penis Book, Dr. Spitz states that the most common reason for erectile dysfunction is a problem with blood flow to the penis due to narrowing of the arteries. In my conversation with Dr. Spitz, we discuss the causes and what you can do to prevent and even reverse erectile dysfunction by improving penis health. Aaron Spitz, MD: Dr. Spitz earned his medical degree from Cornell Medical College, completed his Urology residency at the University of Southern California, and then obtained fellowship training in infertility at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Spitz has expertise in treating male infertility and sexual dysfunction and is actively engaged in clinical trials and research in andrology, male sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. Dr. Aaron Spitz served as an assistant clinical professor in the U.C. Irvine department of Urology, specializing in male reproductive medicine and surgery. Dr. Spitz directs the Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Center at Orange County Urology in Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Spitz is the co-Chair of the AUA Telemedicine task force. He also serves on the AUA Workforce Work Group, the AUA Advanced Practice Practitioner Work Group, and the AUA opioid position statement workgroup. He served as the lead delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates, representing the American Urologic Association. He has served as the President of the California Urologic Association. He is the Orange County District representative to the Western Section of the American Urologic Association. Dr. Spitz served on the Board of Directors as Vice President of Finance for the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. Dr. Spitz also served as treasurer for the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction. Dr. Spitz has been awarded several prestigious honors, including Alpha Omega Alpha at the University of Southern California and the Distinguishes Service Award from the American Urological Association. Dr. Spitz is the author of The Penis Book: A Doctor’s Complete Guide to the Penis, published by Rodale Books, from size to function. He appears regularly on CBS The Doctors to discuss urology topics. He was also featured in the documentary The Game Changers. He has authored book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed publications on the topic of male infertility and sexual dysfunction as well as on Telemedicine. Dr. Spitz is a member of the AUA, AMA, SSMR, SMRU, ASRM. He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Endourology, The Journal of Urology, and the Journal of Andrology and Urology Practice. (https://www.aaronspitz.com/) Music Credit: Woho, I Thought It Be Me & You (ft. Lily Hain) by Leonell Cassio https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassio Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

Jun 03, 202229:57

Run Girl Run! with Ellen Jaffe Jones and Cassandra Mickens

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Ellen Jaffe Jones and Cassandra Mickens about ways to overcome barriers to running and how to start and maintain a running routine.

May 27, 202201:01:31

Plant-Based on a Budget with Ellen Jaffe Jones

Ellen Jaffe Jones, author of the book Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, sits down with Gigi to discuss how to eat plant-based on a budget. Check out her book at Amazon amzn.to/3N1UwAM (affiliate link).
"You don't have time for cancer, diabetes, or heart disease - those are the real time wasters." Ellen Jaffe Jones is a former investigative journalist, now a certified running coach and personal trainer. Ellen has authored 6 books, including Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, which is the focus of our discussion. Ellen is an accomplished runner having received 199 awards for the 5K races she’s competed in. She is also a nationally ranked sprinter. In this interview, we talk about tips for eating a healthy plant-based diet on a budget. Please note that we were having technical difficulties with the sound while recording this interview, but hopefully, it doesn't take away from the important message and tips Ellen shares.
Top 10 Money-Saving Tips: 1. Avoid the urge to impulse shop - use a list. 2. Check unit prices 3. Buy in bulk (within reason) 4. Shop circumference of the grocery store 5. Look up and down on the supermarket shelf 6. Buy store brands (instead of name brands) 7. Pay with cash 8. Keep receipts 9. Track prices 10. Buy local or grow your own

May 19, 202239:11

Why the Church Needs to Teach and Preach Healthy Living with Pastor West

In this series we talk with pastors who are going against the grain by consciously taking action to incorporate health into their messaging and leadership of the church.
Pastor Keenan West was born in Wilmington, Delaware but raised in Washington, D.C. He is currently the pastor of the South Nashville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Antioch, Tn. He has been married for almost 17 years to the lovely Jeneen West and they have three beautiful children. Pastor West graduated from Southern Adventist University with a Bachelors in Theology and a minor in Biblical Languages. He also received his Masters in Pastoral Studies from Oakwood University. Pastor West has a passion for ministry and loves seeing people come into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode Pastor West explains why healthy living should be preached from the pulpit and encouraged as a lifestyle to those in the church. He talks about his transition to a plant based diet and how he integrates healthy living into in messages. He talks about the connection between stewardship of health and living out God's purpose. Pastor West shows biblical reference to support a diet rich in whole foods. This episode will inspire you to see your fork as a ministry and a spiritual practice.

May 05, 202259:50

Leading the Church to Healthy Living with Rev. Aaron Robinson

In this series we talk with pastors who are going against the grain by consciously taking action to incorporate health into their messaging and leadership of the church. In this episode Sersie and Gigi sit down with Reverend Aaron Robinson to talk about the intersection of health and the role of the church.
Rev. Aaron Robinson, a son of Mount Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, grew up in Metro Atlanta and is a product of Atlanta Public Schools. He joined Mount Welcome in his preteen years and was baptized by the late Rev. Charles W. Grant.

Later in life, Aaron accepted his call into the ministry and enrolled in Candler School of Theology of Emory University, where he earned his Master of Divinity with a focus on Black Church Studies. Shortly after receiving his Masters of Divinity, Aaron was Ordained into the Ministry of PAOCC. Aaron has faithfully served in numerous positions at different churches. In December of 2016, Aaron was called to serve as Interim Senior Pastor at Mount Welcome, his childhood spiritual home. In September 2017, Aaron was elected to serve Mount Welcome as the 10th Senior Pastor in the church's history. Aaron actively volunteers with non-profits such as Open Hand Atlanta, Male Action Coalition and Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance.

He lives by Luke 4:18-19, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
Web: www.mtwelcome.org
Instagram: @mwmbc
Facebook: @MountWelcomeMBC
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/MountWelcomeMissionaryBaptistChurch
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Apr 27, 202246:44

We are at War: The Fight to Reclaim Our Health!

Gigi and Sersie have a candid conversation around being at War when it comes to our health and the need to fight back. To fight back and reclaim your health Sign up for the Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp starts April 25th. www.healthyformypurpose.com/healthy-christian-woman-bootcamp

Apr 14, 202219:27

It’s Time to Get R.E.A.L. About Your Health!

In this episode we get R.E.A.L. about our health! This episode outlines four ways to take charge of your health and to stay the course long term. READY or Not, EAT with the END in mind, ANTICIPATE challenges & LOVE yourself enough to take care of your health! Podcast mentioned is On the Path with Cheryl Nembhard episode 10 interview with Andrea Boweya. Sign up for The Healthy Christian Women Bootcamp here: https://healthyformypurpose.mykajabi.com/healthy-christian-woman-bootcamp

Apr 08, 202219:18

Is the Church Making You Fat and Sick?

Sersie and Gigi have a candid conversation about the role of the church in promoting health or disease. If our body is a temple, why do most churches ignore what gets served up in the basement before and after service? This episode tackles the contradictions around the church’s silence when it comes to eating healthy. It also dives into the hope and potential the church has to be a Daniel to this generation. Waitlist for Healthy Christian Women Bootcamp bit.ly/3hMXsU6

Mar 31, 202223:21

Food Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman

Food addiction is a real thing, but it’s not recognized in many healthcare, workplace, and school settings. It could be the number one reason why most people struggle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. In my conversation with Dr. Vera Tarman, food addiction expert and author of Food Junkies, we discuss the difference between food addiction and eating disorders, what happens neurochemically in the brain and why some people are more prone to addiction, and ways to recover to find food serenity. About Dr. Vera Tarman: Dr Vera Tarman has been working in the field of addiction medicine since 1994. She became accredited with the Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) in 2004. She has been the medical director of Renascent since 2006. She is a regular contributor to the call-in TV show Living Clean, Living Well and was cohost on Addictions Unplugged, a community call-in show about addictions. Although she has spoken on various issues in addiction, her special interest is in the area of food addiction. She is the author of Food Junkies: The Truth about Food Addiction. Dr Tarman has found working at Renascent extremely rewarding, mainly because of its support of an abstinence model of care and its acceptance that the spiritual, as well as medical and psychological dimensions are important for recovery. Dr Tarman and Renascent believe that good care involves treating addiction and fostering a lifelong recovery life plan based on community and peer support. The power is ours! Connect with Dr. Vera Tarman: Website www.addictionsunplugged.com/ Facebook www.facebook.com/veratarmanmd/. Waitlist for Healthy Christian Women Bootcamp bit.ly/3hMXsU6

Mar 24, 202241:37

Silence Your Inner Critic and Know God's Voice with Mark Faries, PhD - Part 2

You know what to do, but just can't make the leap to adopt healthy behaviors. There is a reason for that. Dr. Mark Faries, PhD explains why and how you can draw strength from scripture to silence your inner critic and know God's voice. This is the second part of two part episode. Check out Part 1 if you haven't listened to it yet. About Mark D. Faries, PhD: Mark D. Faries is an Associate Professor in Behavioral Medicine. He holds a PhD in Behavioral Health from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master's of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Baylor University, and an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University, which are balanced with experience across the fitness industry, academia and extension-public health. Waitlist for Healthy Christian Women Bootcamp https://bit.ly/3hMXsU6 Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/danielfasttohealthyliving/?ref=share @danielfasttohealthyliving IG

Mar 18, 202253:42

Silence Your Inner Critic and Know God's Voice with Mark Faries, PhD - Part 1

You know what to do, but just can't make the leap to adopt healthy behaviors. There is a reason for that. Dr. Mark Faries, PhD explains why and how you can draw strength from scripture to silence your inner critic and know God's voice. About Mark D. Faries, PhD: Mark D. Faries is an Associate Professor in Behavioral Medicine. He holds a PhD in Behavioral Health from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master's of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Baylor University, and an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University, which are balanced with experience across the fitness industry, academia and extension-public health. Waitlist for Healthy Christian Women Bootcamp https://bit.ly/3hMXsU6

Mar 10, 202248:44

Getting Healthy using the Superpower of Faith

When you think about eating a healthy diet, or managing your diabetes, or shedding those extra pounds, using your superpower of faith to improve your health might never cross your mind. This episode explores why we can’t leave the superpower of faith off the kitchen table when it comes to getting healthy. Join the Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living private Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/danielfasttohealthyliving/

Mar 03, 202233:46

Raising Kids on a Plant Based Diet - Part 2 with Dr. Reshma Shah

We had the great pleasure and honor of interviewing board-certified pediatrician, mom, plant-based home cook, and author, Dr. Reshma Shah. We talk about her new book, Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, which she co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD, along with her personal story. In this episode, we talk about picky eaters, raising plant based kids with one non-vegan parent, getting kids to take their vitamins, and how to have tough conversations with your children around the ethical aspect of eating plant based.
To learn more about Dr. Shah, visit her website at reshmashahmd.com/
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Feb 24, 202228:46

The Power of Meal Prep -BONUS EPISODE

This episode explores the power of meal prepping and the pivotal role it plays in staying consistent with eating healthy. This episode talks about the common challenges around eating healthy to include feeling guilty about grabbing the wrong foods because you didn’t plan, wasting time trying to figure out what to cook each day, eating out too much and spending to much money, managing eating on the go and the stress of coming up with what to eat each day. This episode also debunks common myths around meal prepping. This episode also reveals the benefits of cooking in community with like minded people. Join the Meal Prep Cooking Class with Gigi and Sersie here: danielfasttohealthyliving.com/meal-prep-cooking-class-with-sersie-gigi/ To make it easy for you, we slashed the price 38%! You can get this special offer for only $24.99. Sign up today! What you get: live 2-hour hands-on meal prep with Sersie and Gigi downloadable PDF handbook with recipes, shopping list, meal plan and more! you’ll leave with prepared meals for that week and beyond tips and hacks to eat healthy to ask Gigi and Sersie questions while you cook more confidence in the kitchen replay of the class

Feb 21, 202219:17

Raising Kids Plant-Based with Brenda Davis, RD

We're thrilled to bring you this conversation with Brenda Davis, RD. She is a leader in plant-based nutrition, and authored, co-authored and contributed to ten books that have sold over a million copies and been translated into numerous languages. In our conversation Brenda discusses how to raise children on a healthy plant-based diet. Specifically, we talk about: difference between an appropriate plant based diet for adults versus children, nutrients of concern, common mistakes parents make, and some tips on getting preteens and teens on board with the change.
About Brenda: Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. She is a featured speaker at nutrition, medical and health conferences throughout the world. Learn more about Brenda and her work at: www.brendadavisrd.com/

Feb 17, 202254:18

The Truth Behind Childhood Obesity with Dr. Leigh Ettinger

Sersie and Gigi unpack the truth behind childhood obesity with Dr. Leigh Ettinger. Leigh Ettinger, MD is a pediatric obesity specialist and founder of Doctor Herbivore in New Paltz, New York.
Dr. Ettinger obtained his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1998 in Boston, Massachusetts, then did a Pediatric Residency at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He went on to complete his Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx in 2004. While there he also earned a Masters in Science at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Ettinger is Board Certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology, and Obesity Medicine. He has a certificate in plant-based nutrition from eCornell. He has been named as a New York Metro Area Top Doctor for the past 6 years. The Doctor Herbivore practice offers telemedicine appointments to patients in New York and New Jersey ages 2-21 with obesity as well as online educational classes to adults wishing to learn more about the plant-based diet and how to make dietary changes.
Connect with Leigh Ettinger, MD:
Ettinger@DoctorHerbivore.com
Website: doctorherbivore.com/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/doctorherbivore/
LinkedIn account: www.linkedin.com/in/doctorherbivore/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedoctorherbivore/
Live Events — Pediatrician | Obesity Specialist (doctorherbivore.com)
Blog about B12: doctorherbivore.com/is-vitamin-b12-proof-of-a-higher-being/

Feb 10, 202238:01

Finding Your Purpose with Shannon Jones

In this episode we talk with author Shannon Jones about the journey to finding your purpose. Shannon Jones is an author, dancer, speaker, and actress. After a "Jerry McGuire" epiphany, Shannon put pen to paper and wrote the book, Why Do I Exist.
Bio:
Shannon Jones always had a love for writing and was recognized at an early age for her creative and imaginative stories. After having an epiphany one morning, Jones decided to reevaluate her life's purpose and traded in her marketing career by returning to her roots as a writer. She shares her spiritual journey with readers in her debut book, "Why Do I Exist."
Jones uses her story as a platform to inspire and encourage others t dream big and to trust God with every life decision.
In addition to being an author, Jones is a school counselor for the Montgomery County Public School System in Maryland. She is also the owner of Wise Counsel Therapy practice where she provides mental health services to children, teens, families, and adults. Jones received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Communication and holds two Master's degrees: Business Management and Counseling. She resides in Maryland with her husband and two kids.
Learn more about Shannon here: www.shannonmoxleyjones.com/

Feb 03, 202232:44

Eat for Longevity with Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Dr. Joel Fuhrman shares the science behind the foods we eat and aging slower. One nutrition plan helps us live longer and live well—free of chronic illnesses like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and others. That nutrition plan is a whole food, plant-based referred to as "Nutritarian" made up of G-BOMBS: Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, and Seeds.
Check out his book, Eat for Life. (affiliate link)
To learn more, visit Dr. Fuhrman’s website. www.drfuhrman.com/

Jan 27, 202235:29

Work, Health, and Purpose with Mark Cawman, PhD

Sersie and Gigi unpack the connection between work, health and purpose with Dr. Mark Cawman.
Dr. Mark Cawman is an Assistant Professor of International Business, Strategic Management, and Organizational Performance at Azusa Pacific University.
Prior to accepting a role as full-time faculty, Mark spent 26 years in Senior Management roles in industry (automotive and aerospace sectors), most recently as Vice President of an aerospace company. His primary research considers cultural implications in work and task design, especially in support of International Business work transfers, and external factors for foreign entry. He continues to research and publish in the areas of Strategic Management, International Business, Culture, Equity, and Organizational Performance.
Mark also has done some secondary research and writing in the area of vocational Choice, Change, and Calibration. He frames this research around his 7P model (Purpose, Passion, Priorities, Person, Preparation, Prayer, and Praise). This is very personal to him as he completed a master’s and doctorate degree after the age of 40 and had his first child at 47 after giving up on having children. After his daughter was born, he started an introspective and discernment phase following this 7P model.
Mark realized stress and priorities in his life were impacting him physically, emotionally, and spiritually. He did not like who he had become as a person, and wanted to be more missional in vocation, and focused on his daughter. Accordingly, he has made significant changes since 2019, supported in prayer. He now believes he is aligned with purpose and passion through a vocational change that he realized he had significant preparation for. This also allowed priority changes as he focuses on his daughter. He realized that he had coped with stress and overall neglected his health through poor eating, bad habits, and neglect. He put priority on his health as he had a purpose (living well and long for his young daughter), and he was blessed to be reinvented as a person, and now can re-enjoy many of his hobbies that had been his passion when he was younger. Today his is full of praise as he enjoys a fulfilling career, considerably more time and energy for his daughter and family, a closer walk in his faith, and he lost 80 pounds between mid-January and mid-May! He supports the message of Gigi and Sersie that health is aligned with purpose, but he speaks to a holistic consideration of vocation and life obligations, spiritual care, and health as a comprehensive well-being. Join us as he discusses how these can overlap and help or hinder each other in achieving a person that is centered spiritually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through purpose.

Jan 20, 202241:42

What You Need to Know About Cholesterol with Dr. Joel Kahn

Dr. Joel Kahn shares what you need to know about cholesterol, including Lipoprotein(a), and what you can do to lower your risk of heart disease and make you an overall healthy person. Learn more about Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living Join the exclusive Facebook Group Sign up for the FREE 4-Day Prayer for Your Health Challenge Buy A Prayer for Your Health Journal Sign up for the 4-Week Interactive Course Subscribe to Daniel's Plate for NEW recipes weekly! Check out our blog. We hope you enjoy it! Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your feedback. Sersie & Gigi Music credit & affiliate disclosure Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y As an Amazon Associate, we receive a small commission for qualifying purchases.

Jan 13, 202219:35

The Courage to Take Action

Sersie and Gigi unpack day 4 of A Prayer for Your Health FREE 4-day challenge. They discuss the importance of moving beyond knowledge to taking action around your health goals.

Dec 30, 202119:11

Breaking Generational Patterns of Poor Health

Sersie and Gigi have a candid conversation about the misconceptions around what ‘runs’ in our families. They talk about how passing down recipes can lead to passing down diseases. What could be more important than leaving a legacy of good health?

Dec 23, 202121:20

Breaking Our Addiction to Food!

Sersie and Gigi deep dive into the topic of food addiction as part of Day 2 in A Prayer for Your Health FREE 4-Day Challenge. This episode unpacks why it is important to have a healthy relationship with food. Learn more about Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living Join the exclusive Facebook Group Sign up for the FREE 4-Day Prayer for Your Health Challenge Buy A Prayer for Your Health Journal Sign up for the 4-Week Interactive Course Subscribe to Daniel's Plate for NEW recipes weekly! Check out our blog We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your feedback. Sersie & Gigi Music credit & affiliate disclosure Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y As an Amazon Associate, we receive a small commission for qualifying purchases.

Dec 16, 202120:47

Why having a God-Centered Self Image is important to your health!

Sersie and Gigi talk about the importance of starting your new health journey out with creating a God-centered self image. This episode is inspired by the 4 Day Prayer for Your Health Challenge. Sersie and Gigi challenge the listener to reexamine their current self image and the role it plays in achieving their health goals. This episode is all about creating a unshakeable foundation so you can find the deeper reasons to stay on your health journey. Learn more about Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living Join the exclusive Facebook Group Sign up for the FREE 4-Day Prayer for Your Health Challenge Buy A Prayer for Your Health Journal Sign up for the 4-Week Interactive Course Subscribe to Daniel's Plate for NEW recipes weekly! Check out our blog We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your feedback. Sersie & Gigi Music credit & affiliate disclosure Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y As an Amazon Associate, we receive a small commission for qualifying purchases.

Dec 09, 202123:40

Weight Loss and More with Michael Greger MD

Sersie Blue interviews NY Times Bestselling author and founder of NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Michael Gregor. They talk about How Not to Die, weight loss and more. This episode is an engaging conversation on how to prevent the leading cause of the death. They also dig into basic principles around his groundbreaking best seller book How Not to Diet. Also, this episode touches on a few tips on how to survive a pandemic. www.nutritionfacts.org Books: How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, How to Survive a Pandemic Learn more about Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living Join the exclusive Facebook Group Sign up for the FREE 4-Day Prayer for Your Health Challenge Buy A Prayer for Your Health Journal Sign up for the 4-Week Interactive Course Subscribe to Daniel's Plate for NEW recipes weekly! Check out our blog We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your feedback. Sersie & Gigi Music credit & affiliate disclosure Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y As an Amazon Associate, we receive a small commission for qualifying purchases.

Dec 02, 202124:16

Overcoming Emotional Eating and Food Addiction with Chef AJ

Chef AJ shares her inspiring story about overcoming emotional eating and food addiction. She speaks candidly about how to break free from the foods that do not serve us. This episode is packed with practical tips, thought provoking ideas and tools to guide you through reconstructing a healthier relationship with food. Learn more about Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living Join the exclusive Facebook Group Sign up for the FREE 4-Day Prayer for Your Health Challenge Buy A Prayer for Your Health Journal Sign up for the 4-Week Interactive Course Subscribe to Daniel's Plate for NEW recipes weekly! Check out our blog We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your feedback. Sersie & Gigi Music credit & affiliate disclosure Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9Y As an Amazon Associate, we receive a small commission for qualifying purchases.

Nov 26, 202159:44

How to Beat High Blood Pressure with Dr. Kim Williams

In our conversation with Dr. Kim Williams we discuss the multifactorial nature of hypertension, or chronically high blood pressure. Dr. Kim talks about ways to you can prevent, manage and even reserve your high blood pressure. He talks about his own experience of developing high blood in college and why that convinced him that genetics wasn't the main culprit when it comes to high blood pressure. He also talks about racial disparities in healthcare and how it relates to chronic health issues, specially high blood pressure. If you know someone or you are personally dealing with high blood pressure you will walk away with practical tools to make changes to your health. Key Takeaways: There are several contributing factors, but diet plays a significant role in preventing and reversing high blood pressure. You can take control of your health and protect against hypertension (along with other chronic diseases) by eating a low sodium whole-food, plant-based diet, limiting alcohol, avoiding tobacco, and getting 45 minutes of exercise daily. Foods that lower blood pressure are found in the plant kingdom: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), nuts and seeds as well as herbs and spices. We hope you find this information helpful. Learn more about how the Daniel Fast can help lower blood pressure. Study: 75% of black adults will have hypertension by age 55 Black Lives Need to Matter: Examining the Inequities in Medicine.

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