NHA Health Science Podcast

Jan 30 2025 116 ep. 44 mins 19
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The NHA Health Science Podcast is brought to you by the National Health Association (NHA) championing the Gold Standard of a Whole Plant-Food Diet and Lifestyle Since 1948. The NHA's Mission is to educate and empower individuals to understand science-backed results from an integration of all aspects of health; personal, environmental, social, and the animals. All of our experts subscribe to a whole food, plant-based nutrition, no SOS, lifestyle and take a leadership role in advocating for healthy living and social justice. Many of our experts identify as ethical vegans. NHA supports medically supervised water-fasting. Water-fasting is a widely accepted protocol for healthy fasting.

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117: Veganism, Purpose, and Spirituality: How Karen Hoyos Aligns Actions with a Life of Meaning

Jan 30 2025 42 mins  
Adopting a vegan lifestyle can do more than improve your health and the planet—it can deepen your spiritual connection and clarity. Karen Hoyos, a transformational leader, speaker, and author, has embraced veganism not just as a diet, but as a profound way to align her actions with her purpose and values. On the NHA Health Science Podcast, hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino, Karen shar

116: Freedom from Binge Eating: Vanessa Sturman’s Plant-Based Path to Recovery

Jan 23 2025 47 mins  
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, affecting 1.2% of U.S. adults annually, with higher rates among females (1.6%) compared to males (0.8%), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. In the UK, BED accounts for approximately 22% of all eating disorder cases. These figures reflect the urgent need for effective strategies to address this perva

115: Cultivating Change: Jason DeSalvo on Regenerative Farming and Sustainable Living at Cold Brook Farm

Jan 16 2025 47 mins  
Regenerative organic farming has the potential to sequester more carbon annually than the global transportation industry emits, making it a critical tool in the fight against climate change. This revolutionary approach focuses on restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and creating resilient ecosystems. Jason DeSalvo, co-founder of Cold Brook Farm in New Jersey, is at the

114: Simplifying Plant-Based Meals: Brigitte Gemme’s Journey to Veganism and the Vegan Family Kitchen

Jan 09 2025 41 mins  
Raised on a farm and immersed in a meat-centric world, Brigitte Gemme never questioned the practice of eating animals until her mid-thirties. Today, she is the founder of Vegan Family Kitchen and author of Flow in the Kitchen, where she teaches the art of simple, nourishing vegan meals. Her transformation—motivated by environmental concern, health awareness, and a growing connect

113: Transforming Health with Plant-Based Medicine: Dr. Laurie Marbas’ Journey from Military to Medicine

Jan 02 2025 33 mins  
Dr. Laurie Marbas, a board-certified physician in both family and lifestyle medicine, initially trained in a traditional medical setting before her practice and perspective evolved toward integrating plant-based nutrition into her medical approach. Her journey toward plant-based medicine began serendipitously after a patient in Rifle, Colorado, shared remarkable health improvements

112: From 300 Pounds to Health: Dr. Carol Wroblewski’s Plant-Based Transformation

Dec 26 2024 36 mins  
Did You Know? Food addiction impacts millions of people and is a significant contributor to the obesity epidemic, with over 42% of U.S. adults classified as obese. Dr. Carol Wroblewski’s story is one of overcoming the odds. At nearly 300 pounds, she faced a life-changing warning from her doctor that propelled her into action. By transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, she not o

111: From Aerospace Engineer to Plant-Based Coach: Julie Davis’ Journey to Wellness

Dec 19 2024 46 mins  
Julie Davis, a former aerospace engineer, shares her inspiring journey to plant-based living on the NHA Health Science Podcast with Dr. Frank Sabatino. Julie's path to becoming a plant-powered lifestyle coach is rooted in personal struggles with weight and health that led her to embrace the power of whole, plant-based nutrition. In this episode, Julie reveals: Her lifetime struggl

110: The Vegan Publisher, Mitali Deypurkaystha, is Transforming Industries and Minds with Words

Dec 12 2024 60 mins  
In today’s crowded world of content, standing out is a challenge, especially for ethical business leaders and advocates of compassionate living. Mitali Deypurkaystha, founder of The Vegan Publisher and author of The Freedom Master Plan, is on a mission to ensure that vegan and ethical entrepreneurs gain the visibility they deserve. Through the power of publishing, Mitali helps le

The Plant-Powered Pianist: Dr. Gustavo Tolosa’s Journey to Health and Harmony

Dec 05 2024 40 mins  
Dr. Gustavo Tolosa, a renowned concert pianist and educator, has transformed his life and health by embracing a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. After facing serious health challenges, including significant weight gain and low energy, he discovered the life-changing benefits of plant-based nutrition through the work of pioneers like Dr. John McDougall. By adopting a starch-based,

108: Lower the Risk of Heart Disease and Parkinson’s with a Plant Based Diet with Dr. Steve Blake

Nov 28 2024 59 mins  
Dr. Steve Blake, a pioneer in nutritional biochemistry, emphasizes the critical role of a plant-exclusive diet in reversing heart disease. By eliminating saturated fats found in animal products and focusing on nutrient-dense whole foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, and seeds, individuals can significantly improve cardiovascular health. Research has shown that plant-based diets