Wedidit.Health Podcast

Kate Kunkel, Your Gut and Your Brain: A Beautiful Team

Your Gut and Your Brain: A Beautiful Team Mental health and gut health are intimately connected;the health of one determines the health of the other. Join Kate Kunkel as she explains how this two-way street is the path to better health, and that it is never to early to look after your brain! Kate is a passionate vegan who teaches midlife men and women how to adopt a vegan lifestyle in order to protect their brains from dementia while improving their memory and mental health. She will share: · How a whole-food vegan diet is the best way to improve gut health · Simple ways to get started · Mental health is intimately tied to spiritual health and a vegan diet’s impact She brings twenty years of sound therapy, vegan nutrition, and mindfulness teaching plus a decade of research and coaching in brain regeneration to help clients take control of their health and their future. Kate dispels the myths that prevent people from making the changes that are necessary and guides them to a brain-healthy lifestyle. Kate believes that it is never too early to look after your brain, but it can become too late.

Joel Fuhrman, M.D, The Science of Nutritarian Eating

A leading figure in the vegan/WFPB world, Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He will present the most critical and proven concepts that enable slowing of the aging process, prevention of cancer and prolongation of life. “Scientific evidence shows we can win the war on cancer with adherence to a diet-style rich in anti-cancer phytochemicals; which also prevents against dementia.” Specializing in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Dr Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan. Dr. Fuhrman will discuss: · How Americans are ubiquitously and severely deficient in the anti-cancer dietary phytochemicals · Why high calorie, low nutrient foods create food addiction and drive overeating behavior. · Advances in nutritional science in the last decade has been remarkable and have rich corroboration. For over 30 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. In his medical practice, his Eat To Live Retreat in San Diego, and through his books and television specials, he continues to bring this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

Feeding Kids in America: Laying it all on the Table

After a decade of practicing pharmacy, Carrie embarked on a life-changing journey into the world of plant-based nutrition. This path led her to become a certified expert in plant-based nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Inspired by her newfound knowledge, Carrie co-founded the 6 Million Seeds project, under the Plant Based Nutrition Movement (PBNM). Her vision is to empower people with the tools to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic illnesses through whole food, plant-based living. Carrie's dedication to lifestyle medicine, evident by her certification through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, aligns perfectly with her goal to educate individuals about embracing healthier choices.

Dr. Leigh Ettinger, Plant-Centric Nutrition Basics for All Ages

Make this a family affair! Raising children in a plant-based or vegan home may sound extreme. But Dr. Leigh Ettinger says otherwise. Join us as he breaks it down when it comes to the benefits for all ages to eat a whole-foods plant-based diet. He will be talking about the basics of nutrition with a plant-centric focus and invites parents and children to watch together. Dr. Ettinger is a pediatric kidney specialist for nearly 20 years. When he learned about wfpb diet in 2014 his own eating yielded great results! He earned the eCornell Certificate in Plant-based Nutrition in 2016. In 2017 he joined the staff of his hospital’s pediatric weight management program. In May 2019, he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. In 2021 he founded the Doctor Herbivore telemedicine practice, which accepts practice members living in NY and NJ ages 2-21 with obesity for a 12-week plant-based weight management program. Also offered is a 4-week program to evaluate and fine-tune the nutrition of vegan/vegetarian children and an eCourse for plant-based families.

Danielle Medina, Plant-Based Family Fitness and Fun

Join us for an exciting livestream "Plant-Based Family Fitness and Fun" featuring Danielle Medina, creator of Fit N Play Mama. Get ready to embark on a holistic journey towards living your best life alongside your family. Danielle's expertise in fitness, nutrition, and education will inspire you to make positive changes and experience the transformative power of a plant-based lifestyle. Danielle Medina has always had a deep connection with movement and fitness, which led her to work in various fitness and yoga settings throughout her career. With Fit N Play Mama, she has taken her passion for both adult and children's fitness and combined it with plant-based nutrition to create a unique approach that bridges the gap between generations. With her wealth of knowledge and certifications in fitness, nutrition, and yoga, Danielle is dedicated to empowering families to live a vibrant and wholesome life. Her qualifications include a B.S. in Food Science and Nutrition, certifications from reputable organizations such as Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, American Council of Exercise, and Karma Kids Yoga, as well as specialized training in prenatal and postpartum fitness, youth fitness, and plant-based nutrition. Connect with Danielle here: https://www.fitnplaymama.com/

Informational Session on Master Vegan Communications

Join Dr. Angela Crawford and Mariquita Solis to discuss the upcoming 10 week weDIDit.Health program, Master Vegan Communication. Author and vegan psychologist Clare Mann has partnered with psychologist and Vegan Transformation Coach Angela Crawford, Ph.D. and Vegan Empowerment Coach Mariquita Solis of weDIDit.Health in creating a new live, interactive course, Master Vegan Conversations: 10 Weeks to Compassionate, Confident Communication. This interactive master class expands on Mann’s popular, long-running Vegan Voices online course. The course includes interactive discussions and break-out groups for reflection and practice so participants can emerge more empowered and equipped to share this lifesaving and planet-saving information with others. Discussion topics include: Handling strong emotions and defending choices Sharing your decisions and answering questions Social interactions and handling invitations to food-based activities Cultural and traditional expectations Diffusing conflict, and more. Go to this link to learn about the course: https://wedidithealth.teachable.com/p... - Click Join Now or Yes, Let Me In if you want to join, then follow the prompts to join the premium community. - When you click Join Now, it will take you to the premium community page - where you need to enroll in the NEW premium community if you haven't yet done that. You can choose a 3 month, 12 month, or lifetime membership - Once you are enrolled in the NEW premium community, if you scroll down the page, you will see a class icon for the Master Vegan Conversations class. - Course materials will be added once the course starts - Check your email for more information about the course Any additional questions, please reach out to Mariquita on social media or mariquitasoliscoaching@gmail.com

Veganism: Best For You and Best for the Planet, Richard H. Schwartz, PhD

Author, educator, and producer Richard H Schwartz, Ph.D. wants everyone to know that the way to save our world from a climate catastrophe is by embracing veganism. Richard has authored several books on the connection between Judaism and Vegetarianism, including Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World; Revitalizing Judaism; Judaism and Vegetarianism; Judaism and Global Survival, Who Stole My Religion? Revitalizing Judaism and Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal Our Imperiled Planet; and Mathematics and Global Survival; and over 250 related articles at JewishVeg.org/schwartz Richard will share how: 1. Shifts to veganism are essential to efforts to avert a climate catastrophe 2. Veganism is the diet most consistent with efforts to preserve our health, treat animals compassionately, protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and reduce hunger. 3. Many plant-based substitutes have the appearance, texture, and taste so similar to meat and other animal products that even long-time meat eaters can't tell the difference In addition to his books, Richard is President Emeritus of Jewish Veg, associate producer of the video “A Sacred Duty: Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal the World,” and professor emeritus at the College of Staten Island, New York. A father, grandfather, and now great-grandfather, he has since 2016 lived with his wife in Israel. He is offering complimentary DPDFs of his book, Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World, Revitalizing Judaism, to all who request them.

Peg Haust-Arliss, LCSW Mental Fitness for Vegans

Mental Fitness for Vegans Need to rise but afraid to shine? Mental fitness coach, vegan lifestylist, and psychotherapist Peg Haust-Arliss is on a mission to empower people and save animals. Peg loves working with vegans to eliminate panic/stress/anxiety, and imposter syndrome. She combines evidenced-based modalities, energy healing, and lifestyle approaches for lasting results. Join us as Peg discusses how to: · Understand what motivates you · Release harsh judgments of self and others · Positively influence yourself and others Peg Haust-Arliss, LCSW-R, ACT, CPQC is the author of Anxiety Breakthrough; Breakout of Fear Breakthrough to Freedom. She is a NYS licensed clinical social worker and certified cognitive therapist. She earned diplomate status through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, is a certified Strategic Interventionist and marriage educator through the Robbins-Madanes Institute for Strategic Intervention, Aroma Freedom Practitioner, and a certified Positive Intelligence Coach. She holds a certificate for Plant-Based Nutrition through T. Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies and is a Plant-Based Jumpstart and PIVIO facilitator with Rochester Lifestyle Medicine. Peg has a private practice in the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY, where she serves people in person and online.