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Hi! I’m Chef AJ, the author of "Unprocessed", "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss", and "Own Your Health". This is where I interview interesting people and post my weekly Weight Loss Wednesdays. I have been following a plant exclusive diet for over 40 years and I like to show people how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets in ways that are easy, delicious, and fun. If you’d like to get in touch with me, my website is https://www.chefaj.com/. Thanks for stopping by my channel. I’m Chef AJ and I make healthy taste delicious.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 55min
CHEF AJ & FRIENDS - LIVE STAND UP COMEDY SHOW
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If you are interested in taking a fun, stand-up comedy class with Chef AJ contact Cary Odes at info@thestandupworkshop.com

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 15min
From Binge-Eating & Seizures to Veganism & Self-Love with Marrying Myself Author Christine Benson
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You Can get the book here:
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An attorney who has been running from the law for much of her professional life, Christine Melanie Benson, known to her friends as Chrissy, is also a legal writer, satire writer, holistic health coach, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner. Christine is currently pursuing a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and she brings her interest and expertise in self-healing and IFS therapy even to her fiction works, as demonstrated by the strong self-help component of her debut novel MARRYING MYSELF, which both entertains and inspires readers to fall in love with the world around them and, most of all, with themselves.
Chrissy took the vegan leap in 2014 and quickly became a radical animal rights and health advocate. While veganism is not the primary focus of MARRYING MYSELF, it plays a key part in the plot and the ultimate "big reveal." In addition to simply telling a fun and entertaining tale of a fairytale romance gone awry, Chrissy makes little secret of her alternative agenda for Marrying Myself: normalizing veganism through the arts. You can learn more about Chrissy and her IFS coaching work at her website, https://christinemelaniebenson.com/
In the interest of fostering expanded self-love, Chrissy is currently at work on a companion self-help, self-love guide to Marrying Myself, titled Take the Leap with YOU! Seven Lucky Reasons for Marrying Yourself. You can get a sneak peek at some of the topics and themes addressed in the book at this link to Chrissy's landmark self-love talk at an event she co-hosted with Dr. Will Tuttle in Nashville, Tennessee. Many of us, especially women, have struggled with self-compassion, self-love, and being true to ourselves, a journey that Chrissy considers a lifelong opportunity for growth and self-discovery.
In November 2022, Chrissy launched the Vegan Posse podcast, which features vegans from around the globe, who, like many of you, are living lives of integrity and compassion, with an eye toward justice. A new episode of Vegan Posse comes out every Friday. You can follow these groundbreaking, deeply personal conversations that give a sense of amazing and inspiring vegan figures as people rather than just as activism machines. Previous guests have included Victoria Moran, Dr. Joel Kahn, Dr. Will Tuttle, Ella Magers, Dr. Clare Mann, Delanie Fischer. and Dr. Pam Popper. You can become part of the Vegan Posse by following the show at this link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0AM9jwIJ13jidED6dAT6CC

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 19min
102 Year Old Doctor Reveals The Secrets Living Longer, Happier & Healthier with Dr. Gladys McGarey
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You can get the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Well-Lived-Life-102-Year-Old-Doctors-Happiness/dp/1668014483/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Dr. Gladys McGarey is over 102 years old and is recognized as a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements. She is known internationally as the Mother of Holistic Medicine.
She is the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine, the founder of The International Academy of Clinical Hypnosis, and a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine.
Dr. Gladys lives and works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where for many years she shared a medical practice with her daughter. She currently has a life consulting practice, maintains a healthy diet, and enjoys a good piece of cake every now and then.
We all want to know the secret to leading a long, happy life, so who better to ask than someone who is 102 years old? And all the more qualified as a doctor, and the mother of holistic medicine.
This expert is Dr.Gladys McGarey, and in her new book THE WELL-LIVED LIFE: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, she shares a philosophy for living life to the fullest that has healed thousands of her patients and that has guided her own life for over a century.
In 1978, Gladys co-founded the American Holistic Medical Association with the goal of bringing a holistic understanding—one that unites body, mind, and spirit—to modern Western medicine.

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
Say ‘No’ to Aches and Pains & WFPB Paneer Makhani Recipe with Dr. Nandita Shah
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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
Welcome to Saturdays with SHARAN, hosted by doctor and SHARAN founder, Nandita Shah. We will be speaking about the healing power of the body in general and take up one specific condition every month. We also have patient stories and delicious cooking demos.
SHARAN (Sanctuary for Health and Reconnection to Animals and Nature) is a social enterprise with the goal of spreading awareness about holistic health and an ecologically sustainable compassionate lifestyle. We believe that all life on the planet is interconnected. By reconnecting we can heal ourselves and the earth.
SHARAN's mission is Building a Culture of Health. To know more about our work, click https://sharan-india.org/

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
Build Lean Muscle, Strengthen Your Bones and Improving Your Body Composition with Coach Maxime
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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
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Unleash Your Fitness Potential, The Fit Vegan Way
The ultimate guide to help you build lean muscle, strengthen your bones and increase your metabolism! https://www.fitvegan.ca/thefitveganwayguide
Maxime Sigouin is a highly accomplished fitness coach, entrepreneur, and athlete. He is the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, a company dedicated to helping individuals adopt a healthier lifestyle through plant-based nutrition and exercise.
With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, Maxime has helped over 600 vegans successfully transition to a healthier way of living and has become a respected leader in the health and wellness community.In addition to his coaching and business ventures, Maxime is a highly accomplished athlete.
He has competed in Ironman and Spartan races, as well as cycling events to raise money for cancer research.These achievements demonstrate his dedication to living a healthy and active lifestyle, and inspire others to do the same. Maxime's passion for fitness and commitment to promoting a vegan lifestyle have earned him a reputation as a leading voice in the health and wellness industry.
He offers a range of services through Fit Vegan Coaching, including one-on-one coaching, online courses, and community support, to help individuals reach their fitness goals.
He also owns several fitness businesses that offer comprehensive health and wellness programs, including nutrition and exercise, to help people live their best lives.With a mission to help 1 million people by 2050, Maxime is dedicated to spreading the message of plant-based nutrition and exercise as the key to leading a healthy and fulfilling life.
Links:
Free community: www.freefitvegancommunity.com
Website: www.fitvegan.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/fitvegan
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-vegan-podcast/id1540427138

Sep 7, 2023 • 46min
My Favorite Vegan Things! with Niki Davis, M.D.
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EcoSusi vegan bag company (ecosusi.com)
Hurraw Vegan lip balm/chapsticks (hurrawbalm.com)
Save the Duck coats/clothing/shoes (savetheduckusa.com)
Xero shoes barefoot shoes (zeroshoes.com)
Vivo Barefoot shoes (vivobarefoot.com)
Earth Runners sandals (earthrunners.com)
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (bestfriends.org)
Farm Sanctuary - thanksgiving - youth leadership council ages 13-18 (farmsanctuary.org)
PlantStrong foods - cereal, granola, pizza kit, pancake mix (PlantStrong.com)
Pho Broth (Savory Choice) - amazon affiliate link (https://amzn.to/3r0WImA)
Vitamin B12 (TwinLab B12 Dots) - amazon affiliate link (https://amzn.to/3sEJKeT)
Whole Harvest (wholeharvest.com)
Pacifica makeup, lotions, etc (pacificabeauty.com)
Etsy - bee wallet (vegan leather) - shop: MonarquebyFigDesign
Etsy - Fruit earrings - shop: Brlogarka
McDougall $5 recipe app
Apple Chips (Trader Joes or Costco)
Rice ramen noodles (buy from Costco - too expensive at Whole Foods)
Niki Davis, MD is a “rocket scientist” turned medical doctor, board certified in both family and lifestyle medicine. She sees patients via telehealth at Love.Life/TeleHealth and is currently licensed in 12 states. She is passionate about using food as medicine.
Join ‘Plant Fueled with Dr. Niki Davis!’ LIVE on Chef AJ every 1st Friday of the month for cooking demonstrations, Q&A’s, and educational presentations.
Dr. Davis has been living a vegan lifestyle for over 15 years! Over that time, she has found many products and items she loves… that are vegan! Today she will show and discuss several of these things!
To make a Lifestyle Medicine TeleHealth appointment with Dr. Davis go to:
https://love.life/telehealth/niki-davis-md/ or https://www.drnikidavis.com/
For more information about Dr. Niki Davis:
Check out her website:
https://www.drnikidavis.com/
Check out her social media:
Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nikidavismd/
Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/nikidavismd

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 16min
Eating Veggies is a Breeze When Covered in Vegan Cheese with Kathy Hester + 3 Low-Fat Vegan Recipes
Eating Veggies is a Breeze When Covered in Vegan Cheese with Kathy Hester + 3 Low-Fat Vegan Recipes by Chef AJ

Sep 7, 2023 • 2h 4min
Dr. John McDougall Answers YOUR Questions + Rant on Overweight Vegans
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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.
If you would like your questions answered personally by Mary and Dr. John McDougall, tune in to Dr McDougall's YouTube channel every Sunday evening at 5:00pm PACIFIC time here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/drmcdougallmd
Opportunities for Additional Education with The McDougall Program
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The 12-Day McDougall Program is a life-saving medical program that has been reversing and healing chronic illness for 35 years through expert medical care, world-class education and whole food, starch-based nutrition.
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Participants lost an average of 4 pounds in only 12 days while eating unrestricted amounts of the right foods Relief of chronic fatigue is experienced by 80% of participants
Relief of intestinal distress from indigestion to constipation to chronic diarrhea
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100% of participants said they feel equipped with the tools and knowledge to be successful in reaching their long-term health goals
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Read more about weight loss with The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss. Lose up to 15 pounds a month without ever going hungry. Dr. McDougall clarifies the scientific and medical evidence about nutrition and metabolism to provide a simple weight-loss plan featuring 100 healthy and delicious recipes by Mary McDougall.
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For free resources on weight loss, please start with our Weight Loss 10 Point Checklist:
https://www.drmcdougall.com/newsletters/mcdougall-program-maximum-weight-loss-10-point-checklist-and-recipes/
As always, there are hundreds of free recipes and articles on our website https://www.drmcdougall.com/
In Health,
The McDougall Team
office@drmcdougall.com

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
Should All Vegans Take DHA with Dr. Rick Dina
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Dr. Rick Dina analyzes and interprets Chef AJ’s fatty acid / omega 3 profiles
In this presentation Dr. Rick Dina will analyze and interpret Chef AJ’s two most recent fatty acid / omega 3 profile lab testing results, and explain what the numbers mean in the context of a low fat, whole food, plant-exclusive diet. In doing so he’ll make sense of the controversy surrounding the quantity and types of omega 3’s we need in our diet, how well our body converts omega 3’s, and if we need to supplement with DHA or not.
Come join us for a fun, informative, and empowering presentation!
You can learn more about omega 3 / essential fats, and lots of other important plant-based topics at www.rawfoodeducation.com
Dr. Rick Dina has been studying and practicing a fruit and vegetable centered approach to whole food all plant nutrition since 1987. He practiced at True North Health Center from 1997 until 2001, helping patients recover from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and other nutritionally related health challenges with fasting and whole food plant-based nutrition.
Dr. Rick and his wife Dr. Karin Dina are dedicated to teaching a functional and scientifically sound approach to whole food plant-based nutrition. This includes their highly acclaimed “Mastering Raw Food Nutrition” 12-month online curriculum they are going into their 18th year of teaching.
You can learn more about Dr. Rick and Karin’s work at
www.rawfoodeducation.com

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 14min
Dr Doug Lisle on Breathwork, Gossiping, Luck, Mentorship & is Keto the Best Diet for Mental Illness?
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In today's live Q & A, Dr Doug Lisle answers viewers questions on Intermittent Fasting, why weight loss and escaping the pleasure trap is impossible for most. whether married women should work , why a man gets together with a much older woman, gratitude journaling, why some women don't want children, closing an open loop and more.
To Register for the 3 hour LIVE Q & A with Dr. Lisle:
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Free VIdeo Dr. Lisle mentions in today's broadcast:
https://esteemdynamics.com/2020/04/24/getting-along-without-going-along-v1/
Welcome to Straight Talk with Dr. Doug Lisle airing LIVE the first Tuesday of every month at 11:00am PACIFIC time on The Chef AJ Broadcasting Network.
Sign up for Dr Lisle's Webinar:
https://truetolife.us/
To submit a question please sign up at https://www.chefaj.com/
Dr. Douglas J. Lisle, Ph.D.is the co-author of The Pleasure Trap available here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570671974&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
Dr. Doug Lisle is an evolutionary psychologist and co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health and Happiness. He and his colleagues (Jennifer Howk and Richard Seidel) have developed a revolutionary method for approaching life challenges and improving self-confidence and self-esteem. They describe their approach as Esteem Dynamics — an approach with clinical insights derived from evolutionary psychology.
Central figures having major influence on the development of Esteem Dynamics include Richard Dawkins, John Tooby and Leda Cosmides, David Buss, Robert Trivers, Steven Pinker, and Geoffrey Miller. All of these individuals are considered world-leading theorists in evolutionary theory and human psychology. Somewhat surprisingly, insights from these trailblazers has yet to reach mainstream clinical psychology, and thus major advances stemming from some of the world’s greatest thinkers have yet to be systematically applied to problems of helping people improve their lives. Esteem Dynamics is the first such effort, and weds Dr. Lisle’s 30-years of clinical experience to the deep insights into human nature only recently available via evolutionary psychology.
Dr. Lisle received his undergraduate education from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Virginia, and was then appointed Lecturer in Psychology at Stanford University. His research and clinical interests include health and wellness, self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, the treatment of anxiety and depression, the genetics of individual differences, and optimizing achievement motivation. In addition to his work with Esteem Dynamics, Dr. Lisle lectures widely on health and wellness.
Dr Lisle is available at selected days and times for a one-to-one, personal phone consultation:
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/7qtzn1bv/
To join the Living Wisdom Library:
https://esteemdynamics.com/living-wisdom-library/