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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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Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 4min
Dr. Doug Lisle On How Bad Is Sugar, Where Does The Fat Go When We Diet, Why We Do Good Deeds & More
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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.
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://drdouglisle.as.me/schedule.php

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
U.S. Government Calling For Plant - Based Foods With Dr. Brooke Goldner
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GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
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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.
BROOKE GOLDNER, M.D.
MEDICAL DOCTOR | PLANT-BASED HEALER | AUTHOR
Dr. Goldner is a board certified medical doctor and the author of 3 best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health & Healing. She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA Harbor Residency, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She is the founder of Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes
I and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal.
She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Eating You Alive, Whitewashed, and The Conspiracy Against Your Health, has been featured on tv news and the Home & Family Show, as well as many radio shows and podcasts, and is a highly sought after keynote speaker, who shares the stage regularly with Drs. Ornish, Esselstyn, Bernard Greger and T. Colin Campbell, to name a few.
She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She is a regular contributor to T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and she is featured in the Journal of Disease Reversal reversing lupus in herself, as well as multiple cases studies in reversing end stage lupus nephritis (kidney failure) with her hyper-nourishing nutrition protocol.
She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and is the sole autoimmune professor for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University. She is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board,
the founder of GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal.
Website & Social Media:
Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbyelupus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGoldner
Youtube: https://youtube.com/brookegoldnermd
TIK TOK @GoodbyeLupus
Clubhouse @GoodbyeLupus
Free Smoothie Recipes: https://smoothieshred.com/smoothie-recipes/

Dec 29, 2024 • 1h
HOW TO GO THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT GETTING FATTER & SICKER WITH DR. BROOKE GOLDNER
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or
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242
GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download
MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
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.
Dr. Goldner does a LIVE Q & A every Wednesday at 12:30pm PACIFIC time on all 3 of her social media channels:
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGoldner
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbyelupus/
on Youtube @BrookeGoldnerMD
Learn how to be healthy and happy with Dr. Brooke Goldner, board certified physician and bestselling author of Goodbye Lupus and Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Lupus Conqueror herself, Lupus-free for 17 years and counting!
Learn more about the Goodbye Autoimmune Disease protocol, get free recipes, join her free Smoothie Shred Facebook Community or book an appointment or program with Dr. G by clicking HERE: https://linktr.ee/goodbyelupus
BROOKE GOLDNER, M.D.
MEDICAL DOCTOR | PLANT-BASED HEALER | AUTHOR
Dr. Goldner is a board certified medical doctor and the author of 3 best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health & Healing. She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA Harbor Residency, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She is the founder of Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes
I and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal.
She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Eating You Alive, Whitewashed, and The Conspiracy Against Your Health, has been featured on tv news and the Home & Family Show, as well as many radio shows and podcasts, and is a highly sought after keynote speaker, who shares the stage regularly with Drs. Ornish, Esselstyn, Bernard Greger and T. Colin Campbell, to name a few.
She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She is a regular contributor to T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and she is featured in the Journal of Disease Reversal reversing lupus in herself, as well as multiple cases studies in reversing end stage lupus nephritis (kidney failure) with her hyper-nourishing nutrition protocol.
She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and is the sole autoimmune professor for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University. She is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board,
the founder of GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal.
Website & Social Media:
Website: https://www.goodbyelupus.com/?s2-ssl=yes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbyelupus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGoldner
Youtube: https://youtube.com/brookegoldnermd
TIK TOK @GoodbyeLupus
Clubhouse @GoodbyeLupus
Free Smoothie Recipes: https://smoothieshred.com/smoothie-recipes/.

Dec 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
THE MOMENT OF TRUTH WHAT MY BIOPSY RESULT REVEALED ABOUT MY LUNG CANCER WITH DR. MATT LEDERMAN
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or
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GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download
MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
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.
Website:
http://connectionDocs.com
Calming device:
https://webekalm.com/d
Upcoming Course:
http://connectionDocs.com/courses
Podcast:
http://webeParents.com
AI Connection Coach:
http://kinectin.com
Book:
“WELLNESS TO WONDERFUL: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy”
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Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheConnectionDocs
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BIO:
Matthew Lederman, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician and a pioneering thought leader in holistic health. Renowned for his innovative integration of plant-based nutrition, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), trauma-informed care, and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Lederman's work highlights the profound interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and relational well-being.
As a certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer through the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC), Dr. Lederman combines Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Awareness Principles, and Pain Reprocessing to empower individuals to heal from within. His approach helps people address the root causes of chronic health challenges, fostering emotional resilience and cultivating meaningful connections.
Dr. Lederman is the co-host of the webe Parents podcast, a platform dedicated to equipping parents with tools and insights to foster emotional connection, resilience, and well-being in their families. His latest book, Wellness to Wonderful, weaves together medical science, psychology, spirituality, and life wisdom to guide individuals toward lasting health, vibrancy, peace, and joy.
He has co-authored six books, including the New York Times Bestseller Forks Over Knives Plan, and was featured in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. Through these works, he has shared his transformative approach to wellness with audiences around the globe.
In addition to his roles as a clinician, educator, speaker, and corporate advisor, Dr. Lederman has served as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Whole Foods Market, lectured for eCornell, and provided adjunct faculty instruction in medical schools. He also co-created the webe kälm device, designed to promote emotional regulation and soothe the nervous system.
As the co-founder of Connection Docs, Dr. Lederman integrates the principles of Nonviolent Communication and emotional health with practical tools to enhance relational and self-connection. Through this groundbreaking platform, he continues to empower individuals and families to strengthen their emotional well-being and build meaningful relationships.

Dec 28, 2024 • 53min
Home From The Hospital My Lung Biopsy Adventure
Hi Friends,
I just got home from the hospital. I had a core needle biopsy today to assess my lung tumor in order to stage my cancer. I do have a slight pneumothorax and some pain but nothing I can't handle.
If you want to know about how I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lung Cancer watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36XThEsfLCg&t=1859s
and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQd0NcmQZSc&t=62s
If you'd like to be coached by Susanna: https://susannahallhealthcoaching.com/
If you'd like to watch my FREE upcoming series Thriving in The Face of Cancer be sure you are on my mailing list: https://chefaj.com/
ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248
or
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242
GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download
MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
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.

Dec 28, 2024 • 1h 3min
Busting The Myths About My Lung Cancer + Q & A With Dr. Alan Goldhamer @TrueNorthHealth123
Breaking The Silence: Sharing My Lung Cancer Diagnosis With You:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36XThEsfLCg&t=1848s
ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248
or
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242
GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK:
https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download
MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
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.
Please get the book here now!
To get a copy signed by Dr. Goldhamer:
https://www.healthpromoting.com/can-fasting-save-your-life
To buy on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674191?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1570674191&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Dr. LIsle and Dr. Goldhamer's book The Pleasure Trap:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570671974&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S
Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as massage and bodywork. He is also director of the Center's groundbreaking residential health education program.
Dr. Goldhamer has supervised the fasts of thousands of patients. Under his guidance, the Center has become one of the premier training facilities for doctors wishing to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic fasting.
Dr. Goldhamer was the principal investigator in two landmark studies. The first: "Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting in the Treatment of Hypertension" appeared in the June 2001 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Its publication marked a turning point in the evolution of evidence supporting the benefits of water-only fasting. The second study: "Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting in the Treatment of Borderline Hypertension," appeared in the October 2002 issue of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Currently, Dr. Goldhamer is directing a team that is developing a prospective study, incorporating random assignment and long-term follow-up on the cost and clinical outcomes in the treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure with fasting and a health-promoting diet.
After completing his chiropractic education at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Goldhamer traveled to Australia, where he became licensed as an osteopathic physician. He is the author of The Health Promoting Cookbook and co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering The Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness.
Dr. Goldhamer is speaking at the NHA Virtual Conference (June 27-30, 2024). Use this link to get your tickets now: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/nha-conference-2024/registration?utm_campaign=Chef+AJ&utm_source=Affiliate
For coaching services:
https://www.healthpromoting.com/clinic-services/health-services/coaching-services
To register for a stay at TrueNorth: https://www.healthpromoting.com/registration

Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 17min
Breaking The Silence_ Sharing My Lung Cancer Diagnosis With You
Breaking The Silence_ Sharing My Lung Cancer Diagnosis With You by Chef AJ

Nov 7, 2024 • 59min
Reversing Multiple Sclerosis with Nutrition and Lifestyle, with Dr. Brooke Goldner
Reversing Multiple Sclerosis with Nutrition and Lifestyle, with Dr. Brooke Goldner by Chef AJ

Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 17min
Straight Talk_ Q&A with Dr. Doug Lisle - Are Healthy Eaters Orthorexic, Dietary Perfection and More
Straight Talk_ Q&A with Dr. Doug Lisle - Are Healthy Eaters Orthorexic, Dietary Perfection and More by Chef AJ

Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 18min
The Diet Wars Vegan, Carnivore, Keto, Paleo & Everything In Between With Dr. Klaper And Dr. Burns
The Diet Wars Vegan, Carnivore, Keto, Paleo & Everything In Between With Dr. Klaper And Dr. Burns by Chef AJ