Essentials of Healthy Living

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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your gut health Sep 28, 2026

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Will Cole will discuss everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your gut health. Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine practitioner, specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors and customizing health programs for chronic conditions such as thyroid issues, autoimmune, hormonal dysfunctions, and more. He consults locally in the Pittsburgh area as well as webcam and phone consultations for people across the country and around the world. Dr. Cole lectures nationally and writes articles for health-related sites such as mindbodygreen.com.

Integrative approaches for managing chronic pain Sep 28, 2026

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Emily Telfair will be discussing integrative approaches for managing chronic pain. Emily Telfair, ND, a graduate of Bastyr University, practices in Baltimore, MD, where she supports healing and transformation for adults and children with chronic health concerns using traditional naturopathic modalities and cranio-sacral therapy. She is past president of the Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association and is co-chair of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) State Alliance Committee. Dr. Telfair is a past recipient of the AANP President’s Award for her leadership in the passage of legislation to license naturopathic doctors in Maryland.

Mindfulness practices for success Sep 28, 2026

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Dana Laake and her special guest Leah Guy will be discussing mindfulness practices for success. Leah Guy is a down-to-earth health educator, author and intuitive transpersonal healer. An inspirational speaker, yogi and media personality, she combines over 20 years of energy healing, bodywork and nutritional studies with an intuitive approach to wellness. Her unique framework helps people transform trauma and pain into peace and wholeness. Leah Guy is the author of The Fearless Path: A Radical Awakening to Emotional Healing and Inner Peace, as well as a survivor of rape, addiction, anxiety, eating disorders and other traumas. She has appeared on major media outlets, national radio and TV shows as an expert on meditation, the mind-body connection, energy-medicine, as well as emotional and spiritual healing.

The new book that examines the state of nutrition science today, FOOD. What the Heck Should I Eat? Jan 14, 2018

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Mark Hyman will be discussing his new book that examines the state of nutrition science today, FOOD. What the Heck Should I Eat? Mark Hyman, MD, is a practicing family physician, a New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. Dr. Hyman is the Pritzker Foundation Chair in Functional Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is Founder and Director of The Ultra Wellness Center, chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine, medical editor of The Huffington Post, and a regular medical contributor in the media for CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, and more.

The book, The Better Brain Solution – How to Reverse and Prevent Insulin Resistance of the Brain, Sharpen Cognitive Function, and Avoid Memory Loss Dec 24, 2017

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Steven Masley will discuss his book, The Better Brain Solution – How to Reverse and Prevent Insulin Resistance of the Brain, Sharpen Cognitive Function, and Avoid Memory Loss. Steven Masley, MD, is a physician, nutritionist, author, speaker and award-winning patient educator. He is a Fellow of the American Heart Association, American College of Nutrition, and American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Masley is a clinical associate professor at the University of South Florida and teaches programs at Eckerd College. He sees patients from across North America at the Masley Optimal Health Center in St. Petersburg, FL, and has published numerous scientific articles, as well as several books: SMART FAT, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and Ten Years Younger. He has devoted his medical career to the study of heart disease and aging, working to empower people to achieve optimal health through comprehensive medical assessments and lifestyle changes.

Children’s health Dec 17, 2017

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Decker Weiss will discuss children’s health. Decker Weiss, NMD, FASA, is the first naturopathic physician to complete a conventional internship, residency, and fellowship. He became the first Naturopathic Cardiologist after training in the Columbia Hospital system, the Arizona Heart Institute, and the Arizona Heart Hospital. Dr. Weiss has a holistic approach to cardiovascular disease management and is a pioneer in the application of effective natural alternatives to heart bypass and angioplasty. He is also knowledgeable about natural treatments for autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal issues, weight loss, and most forms of chronic disease. Dr. Weiss has traveled worldwide training physicians and pharmacists on safer ways to use fewer prescriptions and provide improved outcomes to their patients. He is currently a consultant for Solgar.

The problem with grains – from autoimmune disease to chronic pain Dec 10, 2017

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Peter Osborne will discuss the problem with grains – from autoimmune disease to chronic pain. Dr. Peter Osborne is the clinical director of Origins Health Care in Sugar Land, Texas. He is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. His practice is focused on the holistic natural treatment of chronic degenerative diseases with a primary focus on gluten sensitivity and food allergies. Dr. Osborne lectures nationally to doctors on gluten sensitivity/intolerance, celiac disease, and many other nutritionally related topics. He is the founder of the Gluten Free Society, the author of The Gluten Free Health Solution and Glutenology, a series of digital videos and ebooks designed to help educate people about gluten.

The new book, The Listening Cure: Healing Secrets of an Unconventional Doctor Nov 26, 2017

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Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Chris Gilbert will discuss her new book, The Listening Cure: Healing Secrets of an Unconventional Doctor. Chris Gilbert, MD, PhD, has dedicated her career to treating symptoms and illnesses that other physicians haven’t been able to address. “Only by learning how to listen to your body will you be able to fix what ails you,” she maintains. In The Listening Cure: Healing Secrets of an Unconventional Doctor, she explains her unique process for identifying repressed emotions that may be at the root of a multitude of symptoms. Dr. Gilbert has practiced medicine all over the world, from a Mauritanian refugee camp during her time with

Stress, and its impact on health, with a focus on the immune system Nov 19, 2017

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Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Erin Stokes, ND, will discuss stress, and its impact on health, with a focus on the immune system. Erin Stokes, ND, is the Medical Director at MegaFood, and a registered naturopathic doctor in the state of Colorado. In her role as Medical Director, Erin has the opportunity to educate on health and wellness topics via webinars, radio shows, articles and blogs. Dr. Stokes received her naturopathic doctor degree from Bastyr University in 2001. Shortly afterwards she began to pursue her passion for educating others by teaching Western Pathology and Psychology of Healing at Southwest Acupuncture College. She combines her experience as a naturopathic doctor with an extensive background in the natural products industry. Erin’s personal mission is to empower people with the inspiration and tools to change their lives.

Whey proteins including sourcing, quality, differentiation of isolate and concentrate Oct 29, 2017

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Dana Laake and her special guest Amber Lynn Vitse will discuss whey proteins including sourcing, quality, differentiation of isolate and concentrate. Amber Lynn Vitse, CN, is a certified nutritionist in Integrative Nutrition, and also brings her training in Ayurvedic medicine to the Garden of Life education team. She has worked in product retail for 16 years, as well as maintained her own wellness practice, working with doctors and alternative health practitioners promoting optimum health, inside and out. Amber has written educational articles for a variety of natural health publications, and she is excited to be a Regional Educator for Garden of Life and continue the mission of Empowering Extraordinary Health®.

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