The Food Matters Podcast

Have you ever been in a position where you’re searching for alternatives to the modern healthcare system? Oftentimes, today’s medical system can take a ‘one-size fits all approach.’ People are now starting to explore alternatives such as occupation medicine, integrative holistics medicine, plant medicine, and psychedelics. In this episode, we dive into the power of plant medicine and psychedelics and how they can be used to heal people in a whole new way.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-74 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters  

Did you know that heart disease is preventable, reversible, and treatable? As modern society continues to develop, there are many resources available for us to be proactive about our heart health, including being aware of genetics and lifestyle factors. In this episode with Dr. Joel Kahn, we dive deep into the truth about heart disease, cholesterol, and how a plant-based diet could be the key to a healthy heart.      ​​Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School. Known as "America’s Healthy Heart Doc", Dr. Kahn has triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology.  He was the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida. He founded the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms, MI.    Dr. Kahn has authored scores of publications in his field including articles, book chapters and monographs. He writes health articles and has five books in publication including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses and The Plant Based Solution, and Lipoprotein(a): The Heart’s Silent Killer. He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors Show, Dr. Oz, Larry King Now, Joe Rogan Experience, and with Bassem Yousef. His podcast, Heart Doc VIP, is in its 4th year and widely popular. He has been awarded a Health Hero award from Detroit Crain’s Business.    In this week's episode with Dr. Joel Kahn, you’ll discover: The main reasons that our arteries become clogged (and what you can do about it)  The importance of regularly checking your blood pressure The tests that everyone should be getting to stay on top of heart health The biggest risk factors for heart disease The top foods to eat to promote good heart health And so much more!   Episode resources: Follow Dr. Joel Kahn on Instagram (instagram) Learn more about Dr. Joel Kahn (website) Read Dr. Joel Kahn’s book Lipoprotein (a) (book)  Read Dr. Joel Kahn’s book The Plant Based Solution (book)  Read Healthy at 100 by John Robbins (book)  Read Diet for a New America by John Robbins (book)    If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media, and leave a comment or review here. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience.   We’ll see you next time.

Have you ever felt that something in your life is holding you back from reaching your full potential? Sometimes, deep inner healing needs to take place so that you can step into total self-acceptance and self-love. In this week’s podcast episode, I am joined by Meredith Rom, who has dedicated her life to helping women come into their power, believe in themselves, and help others do the same thing.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs   Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-72 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast  Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Understanding autoimmune conditions, like Hashimotos, and overall adrenal dysfunction can be challenging if you’ve never experienced it. Stress and adrenals play a large role in autoimmune conditions and are generally important for overall health. In this episode with Dr. Izabella Wentz, we break down what adrenals are, what happens when there is adrenal dysfunction, and natural solutions to help bring your body back into balance.  Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-71 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever felt that you haven’t been able to tap into your true feminine identity? Women have been given the beautiful gift of having a feminine essence but are rarely taught how to embrace and step into this gift. In this episode, I am joined by Shar Moore who speaks to the importance of experiencing your feminine essence to live authentically and create a life that brings you passion and purpose.   Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-70 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Do you feel like you’re struggling to uncover your true potential in life? One significant step in finding your purpose is to become more aware of your mindset and work on changing any beliefs that may be unconsciously holding you back.   In this episode, Dr. John Demartini talks to us about the psychology of motivation and values and how perception could be the key element holding you back from everything you want to achieve.  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-69 for the show notes. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs   Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Did you know that the average person spends 26 years of their life asleep? Sleep is one of the most important components of overall health yet one of the most overlooked. It’s becoming more and more common to hear people express how tired they are, no matter how much sleep they get. In this episode with Olivia Arezzolo, Australia’s leading sleep expert, we discuss the impact sleep has on overall wellbeing, how to better cater to your sleep chronotype, and how diet affects sleep. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-68 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever felt a draw to connect with nature in a deeper way than ever before? Nature immersion and plant medicine are two powerful tools that more people are embracing as they seek out ways to come back into balance with nature. In this episode, I am joined by Cathy Coyle, and we discuss the ideas of merging psychology with spirituality to embrace practices such as nature immersion, plant medicine, and psychedelics. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-67 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever wondered what the biggest factor is in determining how long a person lives? Longevity is a topic that seems to be studied extensively, but there’s still so much we don’t know because we are limited by the lifespan of a human. What we do know is that there are several factors that contribute to a long, healthy life, and gratitude lies at the forefront of these. In this episode with Jason Prall, we dive into the topic of longevity and how you can live a long, healthy life. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-66 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters

Have you ever wondered how to begin incorporating adaptogens into your diet? Adaptogens are taking the health and wellness world by storm right now, and there’s no wonder why. These powerful substances that nature has given us have the potential to help your body adapt to stress. Adaptogenic mushrooms have been around for thousands of years, but in more recent years, you may have noticed their rise in popularity as people are going back to nature to heal their gut issues, maximize their brain function, and boost their immunity. In this episode with Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic, we sit down to talk about the ins and outs of adaptogens and how you can use them to give your body a natural boost and consequently improve your overall health. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-65 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters