Pursuing Health

Steve Bierman, MD is the Director of the Noetic Medicine Institute at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (University of Arizona, College of Medicine). He is also the author of two award-winning books on Noetic Medicine: HEALING (2020) and The END of WORRY (2023). Dr. Bierman is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Medicine and was board certified in and practiced Emergency and Family Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Hypnosis. Dr. Bierman teaches noetic medicine (“mind medicine”) around the world, reminding caregivers that MIND MATTERS – that “the words of a caregiver can harm or heal.” You can connect with Dr. Bierman via YouTube @SteveBierman and the website www.healingbeyondpills.com View his recently published paper, Placebo and the law of identification, here. Related Episodes: Ep 299 - Dr. Wayne Jonas on  Whole Person Care for Cancer and Healing Ep 262 - Upgrade your Language with Mark England If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Jody Luke is the President of Love Does – a nonprofit founded by Bob Goff over 20 years ago that fights for human rights, cares for the vulnerable, and provides education in conflict zones around the world. Under Jody’s leadership, the organization has expanded internationally to fourteen countries, while also broadening its reach domestically to further help refugees, teen moms and the incarcerated. From a major accounting firm to a variety of start-up businesses, Jody has a diverse financial background with companies of all sizes.   Jody may have a firm grasp on the numbers, but it’s the life stories of people around her which fuel her desire to help friends and strangers alike. Jody strives to bring bundles of purpose and passion to everything she does, just ask her biggest fans: her family. She has been married for more than 20 years and has 3 kids who can all attest to her many world record setting attempts at multi-tasking You can connect with Jody via Instagram @jodylluke and you can learn more about Love Does at their website https://lovedoes.org/ and via Instagram @lovedoes. Related Episodes: Ep 267 - Always Positive Energy with Elijah Muhammad   Ep 297 - From Prison to Pastor: Andrew Carter   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Jason H. Karp is the Founder and CEO of HumanCo, a mission-driven company investing in and building brands focused on healthier living and sustainability. He is also the Co-Founder of Hu Kitchen, which created the #1 premium organic chocolate in the U.S. After spending over 21 years in the hedge fund industry, where he led a $4 billion investment fund, Jason shifted his focus to fixing the broken food system in the U.S. As a long-time activist investor, he has been a vocal advocate for cleaner food options and continues his fight against the use of harmful ingredients, including launching a shareholder activist suit against Kellogg’s for their use of artificial food dyes. His efforts focus on promoting transparency in the food industry while also addressing the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses, and childhood obesity. Jason graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.   You can connect with Jason via Instagram @humankarp and HumanCo via their website Humanco.com Related Episodes: Ep 305 - Dr. Marty Markary on What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong   Ep 291 - Brigid Titgemeier on Nutrition for Pregnancy   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with a subspecialty in Hormone Optimization. A Doctor of Osteopathy, she takes a holistic approach, treating the whole person and empowering the body’s natural ability to heal. Passionate about nutrition and wellness, Dr. Tolentino combines her medical expertise with a personal love for plants, fitness, and disease prevention, inspiring others to prioritize health and balance in daily life. You can connect with Dr. Tolentino via Instagram @drjaclyntolentino and @theofficiallove.life, or via her website drjaclyntolentino.com Related Episodes: Ep 225 - CrossFit + Cancer   Ep 97 - Dr. Thomas Seyfried on Challenging Conventional Cancer Care   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Kickstart the new year with a focus on setting intentions and shaping your goals. Reflecting on a decade of growth, personal anecdotes highlight the importance of family and gratitude. Discover the process of crafting a life plan that aligns with your core values. The host invites listeners to engage and share what topics resonate with them for future content. Embrace this opportunity for introspection and purposeful living as you step into the year ahead!

Lilian White, MD, IFMCP is a graduate of the Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency where she won the Family Medicine Resident Award for Advocacy and was a nominee for the Cleveland Clinic Intern of the Year.  She attended Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine where she received the Dean’s Award.  Dr. White graduated summa cum laude from Heidelberg University with a B.S. in Chemistry.   Dr. White is an advocate for family medicine and holistic health and serves as a board member for the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, and president of the Northeast Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. She is active as a writer and a contributing editor for the American Family Physician Journal and is a senior author at Core Content Review of Family Medicine. In October of 2023 she founded Empowered Health, a direct primary care practice to offer personalized, holistic care using the best use of her conventional medical training and her passion for functional medicine and holistic health.  She enjoys doing her best to see the big picture and relate all of a patient’s conditions to one another and in the context of their life and values. She is certified in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. During her first year in practice, she received the Top 25 under 35 by the Cleveland Professional 20-30 Club and Cleveland Magazine’s Best Doctors of 2024 awards by a nomination of her peers. Outside the office, Dr. White enjoys paddle boarding, yoga, reading and planning events to gather her friends and family together. You can connect with Dr. White via Instagram @lilian_white.md and @empoweredhealthdpc Related Episodes: Ep 299 - Dr. Wayne Jonas on Whole Person Care for Cancer and Healing   Ep 111 - Dr. Kenneth Rictor on a New Model for Primary Care   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Katrín Davíðsdóttir is a legendary CrossFit athlete renowned for her impressive career, which includes ten appearances at the CrossFit Games. Over her last eight appearances, she consistently finished in the top ten, and in 2016, she made history as only the third athlete ever to claim back-to-back first-place titles. Widely respected for her grit, resilience, and unshakable mental toughness, Katrín brings an unmatched competitive spirit to every challenge she faces. Originally from Iceland, Katrín now resides in Idaho. Beyond her athletic achievements, she is also a published author, skincare entrepreneur, and passionate traveler. You can connect with Katrín  via Instagram @katrintanja Related Episodes: Ep 47 - Coffee Talk at the Reebok Athlete Summit with Jennifer Smith, Katrin Davidsdottir, Kelley Jackson   Ep 56 - Katrín Davíðsdóttir and Ben Bergeron on The Process of Creating a Champion   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others. He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support. He is a consultant for high-profile brands in the health and wellness space. Dr. Gator is married to Sarah Intelligator, an attorney, whose Holistic Divorce and Family Law practice is located in Beverly Hills. For almost 20 years, she has taught yoga throughout Los Angeles. Dr. Joel was given the nickname, Dr. Gator, by his peers after marrying Sarah Intelligator (yes that is her real last name) and the nickname stuck. You can connect with Dr.Gator via Instagram @drjoelgator. Related Episodes: Ep 305 - What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong with Dr. Marty Makary Ep 237 - Fitness, Nutrition +  Motherhood with Sarah Hopping Estrella   If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Dr. Marty Makary is a New York Times bestselling author and health care expert at Johns Hopkins University. He writes for The Wall Street Journal and served in leadership at the World Health Organization. Marty is the recipient of the 2020 Business Book of the Year Award for his most recent book, The Price We Pay, which has been described by Steve Forbes as “A must-read for every American”. His newest book, BLIND SPOTS, explores the latest scientific research or major health topics today where medical dogma has loomed large. A public health researcher, Dr. Makary leads efforts to improve the health of communities and focuses on the “re-design of health care” to make health care more reliable, holistic, and coordinated, especially for vulnerable populations. He leads national efforts to increase medical transparency and lower health care costs for everyday businesses and consumers. Clinically, Dr. Makary is the chief of Islet Transplant Surgery at Johns Hopkins and is the recipient of the Nobility in Science Award from the National Pancreas Foundation. He has been a visiting professor at over 25 medical schools, has published over 250 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.  A graduate of Bucknell, Thomas Jefferson, and Harvard Universities, he completed his surgical residency at Georgetown University and his specialty training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. You can connect with Dr. Markary via Instagram @martymakary and his website martymakarymd.com. Related Episodes: Ep 202 - Environmental Toxins and Your Health with Jackie Bowen + Oliver Amdrup Ep 123 - Dissecting Nutrition Research and Dietary Guidelines with Zoë Harcombe If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Lauren Rubal, MD, is a USC-trained Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility physician with a boutique practice in Orange County, CA. Her unique approach focuses on fertility, recurrent miscarriage, painful, irregular, or heavy cycles, and menopause using an integrative lens. Dr. Rubal is double board certified in Integrative Medicine and  Ob/Gyn. She is a FEMM Fellow at the Reproductive Health Research Institute and has completed a Fellowship with the Leonine Forum. Dr. Rubal's greatest career achievement is one defined by its end: leaving a traditional REI partnership to pursue a radically reimagined vision for reproductive care. Her mission is to identify the root cause and heal reproductive issues holistically. She is a Board Member of the Couple to Couple League and serves on the Advisory Board for the non-profit Pre-Health Shadowing. When not at work, she's wrangling her 3 boys with her amazing husband, trying to homestead, or spending time in nature (though, as a native Floridian, usually not in the water). Resources: Fertility Science Institute International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine FACTS About Fertility Natural Womanhood You can connect with Dr. Rubal via Instagram @laurenrubalmd and her website laurenrubalmd.com Related Episodes: Ep 155 - Dr. Marguerite Duane on FACTS About Fertiilty Ep 293 - Dr. Erin Faules on Support for Infertility and Autoimmune Disease If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.