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Nan Simonsen at 75: Aging Powerfully & Thriving at Any Age @NanSimonsen Aug 20, 2026

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Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. In 2020 she wrote her Amazon best-seller Aging Powerfully. This book was part memoir, and compelling overview of the power of the pillars of lifestyle medicine to turn our health and life around. Nan’s newly published book, Aging Powerfully: The Journey Continues—How to Keep Growing, Healing, and Thriving at Any Age, is Nan’s celebration to turning 75 on January 9, 2026. The back cover explains it all: What if aging wasn’t something to fear—but an opportunity to grow, deepen, and flourish? In her warm, wise, and deeply encouraging follow-up to her first book, Nan offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to age with intention. With clarity, compassion, and a touch of humor, Nan speaks directly to the questions many Baby Boomers quietly carry: How do I stay strong, vibrant, joyful—and make these years my best yet? Drawing from real-life stories, evidence-informed lifestyle tools, and decades of lived experience, Nan shows you how small daily choices can create powerful long-term change. In this book, you’ll discover how to: · Feel more energetic, capable, and confident every day · Eat in a way that supports healing, hormone balance, and vitality · Strengthen your body and protect long-term mobility and independence · Navigate stress with steadiness—even joy · Deepen friendships, community, and meaningful connection · Stay curious, engaged, and excited about what’s next · Create a life that feels aligned, purposeful, and deeply your own Aging Powerfully is an uplifting guide for anyone who wants to live with more clarity, courage, and vibrancy—no matter their age. If you’re ready to step into your next chapter with strength and grace, this book will show you how. Nan is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with Blue Zones Health, a national medical practice promoting lifestyle as medicine. Having earned a Plant-Based Nutrition certification from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies at Cornell University, she also offers plant-based cooking classes for Blue Zones Health as well as a local senior center. With over 550 videos on her YouTube. Book links: Aging Powerfully — https://amzn.to/4jtlH98 Aging Powerfully: The Journey continues — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5F4N3G1/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_TDTRGZPJHVV8YWKFV6E6?linkCode=ml1&tag=agingpowerf02-20&linkId=b19890f1ef0996331293adebec5b76b7 Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/nansimonsen, Nan offers whole food plant-based cooking as well as health guidance. You can also find Nan at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agingpowerfullywithnan/?hl=en and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nan.simonsen/ her website athttps://nansimonsen.com/

Keeping It Real To Heal with Dr. Matt + How To Transform Criticism Into A Gift Aug 18, 2026

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Free resources: https://connectionDocs.com/resources Connect with Dr. Matt Website: https://connectionDocs.com (https://connectiondocs.com/) Substack: https://connectionDocs.substack.com (https://connectiondocs.substack.com/) Book: Wellness to Wonderful: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2S1JGZK Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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 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. To book a consultation with Dr. Matt: https://form.jotform.com/241997228318164 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. 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 is also the co-founder of Kinectin, a platform designed to help individuals build deeper, more fulfilling relationships through AI-driven coaching and personalized assessments. Email:Support@ConnectionDocs.com Website: https://www.connectiondocs.com/ Free Resources (includes Feelings & Needs Sheet for children AND Role-Play Video “Talking to Your Child About ‘Too Much’ Device Time”) : https://www.connectiondocs.com/resources Substack (Weekly Articles on Connection): https://substack.com/@connectiondocs Breath & Body Regulation Training Tool: https://webekalm.com/ webe Pärents Podcast https://webekalm.com/pages/webeparents AI Connection Coach:https://app.kinectin.com/signup Main Book WELLNESS TO WONDERFUL: 9 Pillars for Living Healthier, Longer, and with Greater Joy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2S1JGZK?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_K6HM5P02NNK5WAMRGE87&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_K6HM5P02NNK5WAMRGE87&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_K6HM5P02NNK5WAMRGE87&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true Children’s E-Books (Supporting Children Bringing More Connection Into Their Lives): Healing Shame and Connecting to Self-Worth and Intrinsic Value: https://webekalm.com/products/lily-and-her-beautiful-flower Being Honest with Care https://webekalm.com/products/ella-and-the-two-gifts-ebook Supporting Children During Emergencies (fires, earthquakes, etc):'https://webekalm.com/products/brave-hearts-facing-the-fire-ebook Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheConnectionDocs Substack Newsletter: https://connectionDocs.substack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionDocs X: https://x.com/connectionDocs

Which Juicer and Plant Milk Maker is Right for Me? Ask Dan Sheehan, the Founder of Nama Aug 13, 2026

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Save 10% on Nama Juicers, Milk Maker, and Accessories Use discount code: CHEFAJ10 Learn more about Nama here: https://namawell.com/?ref=therealchefaj My favorite juice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReELxrks27c&t=357s How to make plant milk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBt_zMT_HaM&t=1085s Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. Which Juicer and Plant Milk Maker Is Right for You? Ask Dan Sheehan, the Founder of Nama Join Chef AJ for a live conversation with Dan Sheehan, Founder of Nama, as we break down which Nama juicer is best for your lifestyle. If you’re wondering which juicer would be right for you or comparing Nama products, or just want to know how juicing has evolved, this live event will help you decide with confidence. We cover: J2 Cold Press Juicer Review The J2 Cold Press Juicer is ideal if you love fresh juice with minimal prep. For the one who loves fresh juice with minimal prep Hands-free The M1 Plant-Based Milk Maker is perfect for plant milk lovers and home baristas. For the one who loves plant milks + creamy coffee drinks For the plant milk lover or at-home barista The M1 makes fresh plant-based milks at home in less than 2 minutes Customize your plant milks with zero filler The J3 Compact Cold Press Juicer is small but powerful. Compact for small spaces + easy to take on the go - Small, but mighty! For the juice enthusiast who is always on the go The J3 offers powerful yet compact to fit into small spaces C2 Cold Press Juicer and Blender For the one who loves it all, a juicer and blender on one base One base, two functions. Seamless switch between fresh juices and smoothies.

How To Find Freedom in an Unfree World with Dr. Doug Lisle And Is Sugar Linked to Criminal Behaviour Aug 11, 2026

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Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. 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.To schedule a consultation with Dr Lisle: https://drdouglisle.as.me/schedule.php

Will I Pursue Any More Cancer Treatment? A Conversation with Dr. Matt Lederman + An Ethical Dilemma Aug 06, 2026

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Now licensed to see patients all across the country via telehealth: https://connectionDocs.com Free access to our emotional eating support AI coach - use link “https://connectionDocs.com/aicoach Our Substack - https://ConnectionDocs.substack.com Now licensed to see patients all across the country via telehealth: https://connectionDocs.com Free access to our emotional eating support AI coach - use link https://connectionDocs.com/aicoach Our Substack - https://ConnectionDocs.substack.com Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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.

Vegan, Not Bulletproof: Our Health Struggles & The Hope That Follows with Chef AJ & Chuck Carroll Aug 04, 2026

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Subscribe to Chuck's newsletter: https://chuckcarroll.kit.com/newsletter To mail Chuck a card: Chuck Carroll c/o PCRM 5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400 Washington, DC 20016 🌱 Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. Subscribe to The Exam Room Podcast Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Follow Chuck on Twitter and Instagram @ChuckCarrollWLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chuckcarrollwlc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weightlosschampion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Fit Vegan Coaching https://fitvegancoaching.com

Given Months to Live at 80, Celebrating 90: How Al Schmidt Reversed His Heart Disease Eating Plants Jul 30, 2026

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My name is Al Schmidt, I am 85 and I have been on an incredible journey since July 2016, and this is my story. I have had coronary artery disease for most of my adult life. In 1985, when I was 48, I had my first angina pains while riding a bicycle. I had always been active. After a series of tests I had a quintuple bypass. That was a traumatic event in my life. I took the pledge, gave up red meat, and embarked on a low fat diet. I watched my weight, around 170 I continued to be active, walking, hiking, and biking. My father had died at 59 and that was about 10 years away. He was overweight and ate meat with every meal. So I went on what I thought was a healthy low fat diet. My goal was to limit my fat intake to around 20%-25% of my daily calories and no red meat. Remember this was the 80’s and 20%-25% fat was considered low. I had an angiogram and was told I needed a stent. This time the recovery was minimal. I had two incisions in my groin one from the angiogram and one from the stint. I remember thinking how easy a stint was compared to bypass surgery. I had to wonder if my original cardiac surgery had been this easy would I have changed my lifestyle? As time went on I had some problems with PVC’s (premature ventricular contractions) and such. I became intolerant to several long-term medications that I had been taking. I was unable to take ANY statin to keep my cholesterol down. I had another stint implanted, various irregular pulse problems, and Acid Reflux. In 2014 I started having shortness of breath and chest pains while walking and going up and down stairs. I started taking Imdur and Ranexa which opened my blood vessels. While my symptoms went away, I knew what my future held. By 80 years of age I had become a full-fledged card carrying Cardiac Cripple. A Cardiac Cripple is one that cannot complete the normal daily actives without debilitating chest pains. This included sex. As an aside I have to mention, regarding sex in your 80s, “four” play takes on a new importance. It becomes more like “eight” play. But I digress. I could not climb stairs, I could not walk from my house to my neighbor’s house without severe and frightening chest pains. I could not take the trash out. I had been used to walking a mile and a half, climbing stairs, and living an active life. My existence now was limited to sitting in front of my computer and or watching TV (and I hate TV). I was becoming depressed. I was lower than snake shit in a wheel rut. SO HOW ABOUT SOME RESULTS First NO angina. I can walk long distances, I can climb stairs, and I am mobile again. My Cholesterol went from 196 to 149 in 3 months. I lost 30 pounds. I am 5’ 11” and went from 180 to 150 in two months. My kidney function went from 40% down to normal. I feel great. I have much more energy. I go out and do all the little fix-it chores that I had been neglecting before. I don’t have my usual 3 o’clock lack of energy. I don’t doze off when I am reading or in front of my computer. I don’t get those ugly looking bruise marks on my arms and hands I had Dark Blue skin on my ankles which went away after 11 months. Swollen left foot the result of 1985 bypass. My website: https://www.stayingalivewfpb.com/

Surviving The Holiday Blues: Dr. Brooke Goldner Helps You Get Through The Difficult Holiday Season Jul 28, 2026

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Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. 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. Dr. Goldner's People Magazine Article: https://people.com/woman-living-with-lupus-gets-unexpected-health-news-days-before-wedding-exclusive-real-life-love-8731791 Video on The Neuroscience of Creating A New Habit, Meeting Your Goals & Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDbn4L0rPPc 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/.

Dr Ron Weiss Answers Your Questions on Low B12, Cracked Nails, Mammograms, Shingles Vaccine and More Jul 23, 2026

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Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. earn more about MBSR(Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program) https://ethosprimarycare.com/programs/ To register for the course https://ethos-health.myshopify.com/products/minfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course Dr. Weiss, founder of Ethos Primary Care, embodies what it means to be a true primary care doctor. He listens deeply and compassionately, fully aware that your health is a direct result of how you eat, sleep, move, stress, and your connection to nature. He is the kind of doctor who will help you trade your prescriptions for plants. Deeply committed to helping people obtain their optimal health through living a mindful, whole plant food-based lifestyle for more than 30 years, Dr. Weiss has been helping people reverse and prevent disease and illness to live a more energized, fulfilled life. Dr. Weiss is also the founder of Ethos Farm Project, a nonprofit organization and semifinalist in the Rockefeller Foundation 2050 Food System Vision Prize competition. He has been featured in top media, including The New York Times, The New York Post, The Today Show, New Jersey Monthly, and the feature-length documentary, "Eating You Alive." The mission of Ethos Farm Project is to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with animals. To achieve this, his 388-acre historic farm in Long Valley NJ where he operates Ethos Primary Care from, produces truly nourishing food to feed the community, restoring the land, all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers, doctors, and nurses through hands-on educational programming. Dr Weiss feels that he is fulfilling his purpose in life through the work he does as a Board Certified, Lifestyle Medicine physician and the work he does through his nonprofit, Ethos Farm Project. Connecting his life's passion for medicine and the environment, Dr. Weiss believes we need "all hands on deck" to combat the healthcare and environmental crises we now face as a species, in order to ensure a habitable planet for our children. Dr. Weiss is here monthly, on Chef AJ, to answer any and all medical questions you may have. An experienced primary care doctor, there is no question too simple or too complex for him to handle. To learn more about Dr. Weiss and all he is involved with, visit the following: https://www.ethosprimarycare.com/ https://www.ethosfarmproject.org/.

The Secrets to Longevity with Dr. John Scharffenberg on his 102nd Birthday Jul 21, 2026

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Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.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. Dr. John Scharffenberg Born in Shanghai, China Dec. 15, 1923 First 16 years of life spent in China. Graduated from high school in Michigan in 1940 (president of my class), took premed in Takoma Park, MD, then the U.S. Army put me through medical school at Loma Linda University, Ca. Graduated in 1947 which in those days was called the class of 1948. Got master's in public health from Harvard University 1956 (was elected by the faculty to the Delta Omega Society). Served two more years in the army to pay for their putting me through medical school, the first year in Fort Ord, CA, the 2nd years asAmerican Military Advisor to the Chinese military in Taiwan. Taught in Loma Linda University as a professor of nutrition for 62 years. Worked in San Bernardino County Health Dept. where I became head of the department. Was director of the International Nutrition Research Foundation in Riverside, CA. Was on the secretariat of the Interdepartmental Committee on Nutrition for National Defense located at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. Was Assistant Director of the Department of Health of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Started the Public Health Education Center in Bakersfield, CA from funds due to the selling of the San Joaquin Hospital for 30 million dollars.

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