Ep. 76 - Finding the Right Solutions for Woman. 80% of Woman over age 55 Globally have one chronic condition. NourishDoc. Amita Sharma.
Release Date: 06/10/2025
Fresh Tastes Better! Food Dignity's Clancy Harrison.
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Ep 103. Part Two. On this episode we are grateful to have Clancy Harrison. Clancy is the founder of Food Dignity®, an organization that empowers farmers, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to lead the change in transforming food systems. With nearly 30 years of hands-on service alongside the people who have directly experienced food injustices, Clancy brings an unmatched depth of empathy and understanding to her mission. Clancy is the catalyst for companies across North America who want to join the deeper conversation around food—and build a more equitable and...
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Fed the Dumpster with More Produce than I Fed People. Food Dignity. Clancy Harrison.
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Ep 102. Part One. On this episode we are grateful to have Clancy Harrison. Clancy is the founder of Food Dignity®, an organization that empowers farmers, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to lead the change in transforming food systems. With nearly 30 years of hands-on service alongside the people who have directly experienced food injustices, Clancy brings an unmatched depth of empathy and understanding to her mission. Clancy is the catalyst for companies across North America who want to join the deeper conversation around food—and build a more equitable and...
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I've Gotten So Much More than I Was Able to Give. Grafton Correctional.
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One Hundred and One. Today’s episode was recorded and filmed onsite at Grafton on a beautiful Fall sunny day in their garden. This is Part Two of my 100thEpisode, released on a cold winter day. During my visit, I talked with inmates and leaders at the Grafton Correctional Institute, where Hope is provided daily. In 2024, the garden grew and distributed 23,000 pounds of produce. This 100th Episode is in two parts. Part One was with two of the Caretakers. This is Part Two, with Sister Rita Mary and Frank, who talk about starting Prison Ministries in 1996 and how it has...
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One Hundred. Hope through Food. No Matter where You Live.
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Ep 100. Today’s episode was recorded and filmed onsite at Grafton on a beautiful Fall sunny day in their garden. I wanted this to be my 100th episode so I waited until a snowy winter day to share. During my visit, I talked with inmates and leaders at the Grafton Correctional Institute, where Hope is provided daily. In 2024, the garden grew and distributed 23,000 pounds of produce. This 100th Episode will be in two parts. Part One will be with two of the inmates. For those watching on YouTube, they were not allowed to be filmed. Their closing message, in their own words were...
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70% of Our Health is Lifestyle. Regardless of Your Genetics. Lisa Parda
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Ep 99: On this episode we are grateful to have Lisa Parda. Lisa is the Owner of RealtyScape Brokerage and co-host of Lisa and Robyn on the Mic, a live weekly radio show. Food has become Lisa’s latest way of exploring connection. Her new cookbook, My Love Language Is Food, isn’t about flawless recipes — it’s about survival, joy, and the small rituals that keep people going. Lisa draws from her own seasons of struggle: long work hours, the ups and downs of body image, and the lessons of using food both as comfort and as medicine. #EatBetterFoodToday #Longevity #Health #genetics...
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Food is One of Life's Greatest Pleasures. Enjoy What You Eat. Just Not too Much. Marion Nestle
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Ep 98: On this episode we are grateful to have Marion Nestle. Marion is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also a Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. She has won numerous awards during her career and has authored, co-authored, or co-edited sixteen books, with her latest one to...
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80% of Heart Disease, 70% of Most Cancers Can Be Prevented by Diet and Lifestyle. Dr. Aaron Hartman
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Ep 97: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr. Aaron Hartman. Dr. Hartman is a distinguished medical professional with a deep dedication to integrative and functional medicine. Over the years, Dr. Hartman has accumulated numerous certifications, including a Fellowship from the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2006, board certification in Integrative and Holistic Medicine in 2015, Certification in Functional Medicine in 2017, and Board Certification in Antiaging, Regenerative, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine in 2022. Dr. Hartman's military service from 2003 to 2007 saw him rise...
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Food Should Be Our First Line of Defense. For our Health. Chef Mark Reinfeld
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Ep 96: On this episode we are grateful to have Chef Mark Reinfeld. Mark is an award-winning chef and authority on plant-based cuisine, and is the founding chef of the Vegan Fusion Culinary Academy. Mark has traveled the world and had over 25 years of experience preparing and teaching creative vegan and raw cuisine. He has written eight acclaimed books, and in 2017, he was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. #EatBetterFoodToday #Longevity #Health #janegoodall #vegan #vegetarian #plantbased #chronicdisease #climate #protein #vipassana Please visit our website...
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We All Need to Eat Real Food, that Comes a Few Steps from Nature. Functional Medicine’s Dr Aimee Duffy
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Ep 95: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr Aimee Duffy. Dr Duffy, is the Founder and Medical Director of Carolina Integrative Medicine and Clemson IV bar in Clemson, SC. She is a Functional and Integrative Medical Physician, Lifestyle Mentor and Coach for medical providers seeking to learn more about they can optimize the health of their patients and clients. She is the #1 Best selling author of “Normal Doesn’t Have Side Effects” and “Why Can’t She See Me?” and an award winning speaker. #EatBetterFoodToday #Longevity #Health #functionalmedicine #testing #realfood #exercise...
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Prevention. Testing. Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by 82% by Getting Vitamin D Level to 60. Dr David Bilstrom
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Ep 94. On this episode we are grateful to have Dr David Bilstrom. Dr. Bilstrom is quadruple board certified in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Medical Acupuncture. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Bilstrom is on a mission to revolutionize the way autoimmune disease is treated worldwide by teaching the fundamentals of functional medicine. #eatbetterfoodtoday #longevity #healthspan...
info_outlineOn this episode we are grateful to have Amita Sharma. Amita co-founded NourishDoc, whose mission is about making holistic wellness an integral part of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Partnering with organizations, they drive social impact and enhance health equity for women, ensuring that self-care and emotional support are recognized as vital elements of their professional environments. NourishDoc not only addresses absenteeism, but also nurturing a culture of understanding and retention for female talent globally.
#eatbetterfoodtoday #longevity #health #perimenopause #menopause #functionalmedicine #Ayurveda #Turmeric #Ashwagandha #Triphala #Shatavari #khichdi #foodasmedicine #holistic
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Segment Notes:
Breakfast: Tofu Scramble, Oatmeal, Banana 1:37
Founding of NourishDoc 3:28
- Working with IT Developers and symptom of Perimenopause began impacting her work
- IT Development Male dominated so no understanding
- Wanted to Develop a Holistic Solution – talked to 3000 experts around the world
What is NourishDoc 6:09
- Want to be able to reach every woman in the world
- Wanted Affordability and Scaleability
- Currently Not Covered by Insurance, testing is Expensive
- Start with Step One: Guided Expert Programs of Self Care, Group Care
- Then, if Needed, Transition to More Expensive Medical Help
- This Step Two involves Testing, Medical Advice on a Personal Plan
Functional, Integrative Medicine 9:12
- Funtional - Taking Care of Your Mind, Body and Soul
- Functional - Deep Questioning of Symptoms
- Functional - Solutions involve Nutrition, Supplements, Exercise
- Integrative – Combine Western and Functional Medicine
- So Many Definitions, Solutions – It’s Confusing to the Consumer
Ayurveda 11:34
- Complete Medical Science from India 5,000 years ago
- Some practices not sanctioned by the US because not enough clinical research
- Emphasis on Diet, Nutrition, Gut Health, Seasonal Eating
- Spring and Fall Cleansing as the Seasons Change
- Approved Herbs: Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Triphala, Shatavari
- Panchakarma, Abhyanga Treatments
- Meditation, Yoga
Food-as-Medicine – Spices are Affordable, Have Significant Health Benefits 15:35
- Six tastes for every meal: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent
- Ayurveda Rasayanas or Superfoods like Amla
- Khichdi – rice, lentils, spices
- Use Spices: Cumin, Turmeric, Coriander, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Methi (Fenugreek)
- Spices Help with Immunity, Hormonal Balance
- Dinacharya or Daily Routine
- Healthier to buy Spices whole, as Seeds and grind at home
Supplements 23:19
- They need to be individually tailored – get medical advice and testing
- Testing can be done for under $100
- Buy from a quality company
- Typical Supplements: Biotin (B7), Vitamin D
- Compliment with Herb Teas, Spices when cooking
Exercise, Movement – You Need to Put in Time for Yourself 25:38
- Middle aged woman – the hormonal balance shifts
- Middle aged Woman and Men begin losing muscle mass
- Need to bring in Strength Training
- Add breath work, meditation, yoga, walking
- 80% of the woman around the world over age 55 have one chronic condition.
- Simple Things Have Large Health Affects 29:25
Success Story – from a Functional/Ayurveda Doctor 30:20
- After 2-3 Months lost and maintained the weight loss. How?
- Simple diet with spices and herbs
- A Kichidi Cleanse to reset eating habits to remove inflammation
- Sun Salutations (Yoga) Daily
- Daily Exercise
- Night Meditation
- Supplements: Triphala (gut health), Shatavari (hormones), Chyawanprash (immunity)
The First Step 34:28
- Fix Your Diet – one then two days a week start with a vegetable day
- Incorporate the simple, inexpensive spices
- Eliminate processed foods
- Takes about six weeks to adjust
Cooking at Home 36:50
- Do weekend prep for the week so you can make quick meals during the week
The Recipe: Marinated Chicken, Hummus, Simple Salad 37:35
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