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Health Power: The OG Health Podcast & Dog-Eared Podcast

Remember when health podcasts were just starting out? That was us!

Health Power has been empowering listeners to live their healthiest lives for over a decade, and we’re still going strong. We’re old school in the best way possible: no fads, just facts. Host Lisa, with her Master’s in Public Health and 26 years in health media, offers time-tested wisdom and practical strategies to help you truly thrive.

On Health Power, you’ll discover:

Evidence-based guidance: Straightforward facts for a healthier you.

Holistic well-being: Connecting mind, body, and spirit.

Sustainable habits: Practical steps for lasting change.

Insightful discussions: Expert interviews that cut through the noise.

Join the Health Power community—we’ve been your trusted source for a healthier life for years. Subscribe today! POSTS EVERY TUESDAY

“DOG-EARED” PODCAST – Do you like to read books about dogs? Would you love to hear from the authors of your favorite dog-related books? Listen to “DOG-EARED” every Thursday!

Latest Episodes:

EP #1108: What's Your Dosha and Why It Matters To You Health & Is a Great Way to Boost Self-Care Jul 26, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, is a neurologist, neuroscientist and an internationally recognized expert in the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine. She goes in-depth with Lisa about Ayurvedic Medicine and in particular the doshas. She blew Lisa's mind with some of the information!
Dr. Chaudhary earned her medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine; completed her internship at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and neurology residency at University of California San Diego (UCSD). Chaudhary is the author of “The Prime” (Penguin Random House, 2016) and “Sound Medicine” (Harper Collins, 2020); is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and is a highly sought-after speaker, researcher and adviser for Healthy Directions. She is the former director of Wellspring Health in Scripps Memorial Hospital, where she successfully combined conventional treatments with Ayurvedic practices of detoxification, diet and lifestyle management to help patients effectively manage chronic neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and migraine headaches. Her program was so successful that it is now used for a wide range of health concerns, including weight issues and chronic disease. Through her integrative approach, Chaudhary teaches her patients about the connection between mind, body and spirit, which impacts every aspect of health both physically and mentally. Chaudhary also has extensive media experience including being a regular medical contributor for “The Dr. Oz Show.”

EP #1107: SUMMER SHORTS - Five Nutrients for Self-Care To Turn Back the Clock on Heart Aging Jul 21, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Steven Masley, MD who talks about five nutrients to turn back the clock on heart aging!
Steven Masley MD is a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. He helps motivated people tune up their brain, heart, and sexual performance.He is a fellow with the American Heart Association and the American College of Nutrition. His research focuses on the impact of lifestyle choices on brain function, heart disease, and aging. His passion is empowering people to achieve optimal health through comprehensive assessments and lifestyle changes.As a best-selling author, he has published several books: Ten Years Younger, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, Smart Fat, The Better Brain Solution, and his latest book The Mediterranean Method, plus numerous scientific articles. His work has been viewed by millions on PBS, the Discovery Channel, the Today Show, and over 500 media interviews.He also completed a chef internship at the Four Seasons Restaurant in Seattle, WA, and he has performed cooking demonstrations at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, Canyon Ranch, the Pritikin Longevity Center, and for multiple television appearances. As a speaker during his career, Dr. Masley has spoken at over 300 physician continuing medical education (CME) events, and for over 700 public presentations on a variety of topics related to health, cognitive function, aging, and cardiovascular disease. He continues to write books and offers weekly blogs and recipes on his website, www.DrMasley.com.For additional information, regarding The Masley Optimal Health Center, please visit https://themohc.com.

EP #1106: Beyond the Scale: A Holistic Approach to Self-Care Jul 19, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Kate Regan.Kate is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Wholesome Chick Nutrition, a virtual group private practice specializing in eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, and body image. She supports clients on their journey to body trust and firmly believes that health is more than a number on the scale.
Kate talks about:
Why is focusing on weight loss not actually healthy?Why don't you support intentional weight loss or restrictive diets? Why having a peaceful relationship with food and body so important?What health-promoting behaviors she suggests people prioritize?
and much more!

EP #1105: SUMMER SHORTS - 7 Systems of Health for Ultimate Self-Care Jul 14, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Deanna Minich, an internationally recognized, cutting-edge wellness and lifestyle medicine expert who has mastered the art of integrating ancient healing traditions with modern science. Her unique “whole self” approach to nutrition looks at physiology, psychology, eating, and living within what she calls the “7 Systems of Health.”
A five-time book author, and founder of Food & Spirit (www.foodandspirit.com), she continues to do detox programs with individuals to help them achieve better health. Her latest book is Whole Detox which she delves into with Lisa.

EP #1104: Food and Self-Care: Exploring Your Relationship with Food (What's Your Food Story?) Jul 12, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Elise Museles, a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food Story Method and platform, and host of the popular podcast Once Upon a Food Story. We not only dig into Elise's fantastic book, FOOD STORY, I share a lot about my food story growing up and share things I have never shared before! As an author, speaker, and mind-body eating coach, Elise’s mission is to empower people to create a healthier relationship with food and their bodies by changing what’s on their plate—and what’s in their minds. After working as an attorney with the US Department of Justice, Elise made a career pivot to pursue her passion and became certified as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, an eating psychology coach from the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, an integrative nutrition expert from Purchase College, State University of New York, and a plant-based nutrition expert from eCornell. She’s also a grant recipient for a program she developed and taught, Cook INN Together, at the National Institutes of Health. Elise serves on the board of directors of Environmental Working Group, the nation’s leading organization for making safer choices and creating positive momentum for American health/wellness initiatives. Her advice and recipes have been featured in many renowned wellness publications and media sources, including O, The Oprah Magazine, Health, Self, Forbes, ELLE, Well+Good, The Chalkboard, Women’s Health, and mindbodygreen, among others.
FOOD STORY offers you a way out of all the stress and confusion with food and leads you to a more joyful and relaxed way to eat, think, and live. By understanding your food story, how it formed, and how it drives your choices, you’ll say goodbye to guilt and shame as you release the disempowering stories looping inside your mind. You’ll finally allow food to help you live your best life—not interfere and control it.
More on FOOD STORY: Unlock the key to a world of freedom, fun, and ease
No matter how stressed, tired, and overwhelmed you feel right now and no matter how many diets and detoxes you’ve tried before, you can find peace and pleasure in food. You can eat in a way that feels good. You can feel comfortable and confident in your relationship to food. You can reconnect to your body and its inner wisdom so that you are healthy and happy.It starts with understanding your food story, your personal narrative about food. How you feel about food and your body goes way deeper than calories or metabolism. Finding peace with food isn’t just about eating more kale, drinking more water, or doing more yoga. It’s about unlocking the power of your food story and rewriting the parts that no longer nourish you.In FOOD STORY, you’ll learn…

A discovery process for identifying and releasing limiting beliefs
How to turn down the Food Noise and turn into the true expert of your body (That’s you!)
The exact steps to take to put your health at the top of your daily to-do list, rather than tending to 1,000 other things (and other people) while neglecting your own needs
An empowering method to be proactive with your food and mood to take charge of your day
Elise’s secret to feeling and staying inspired even when life becomes messy, challenging, or overwhelmingly busy
A fun decluttering ritual to transform the energy and vibe of your kitchen that will change the way you feel every time you step inside
An easy, science-backed approach to look at food with dozens of nutrient-dense recipes organized according to mood

It’s time to stop stressing about food and step into a new chapter. Creating a new story begins with this book.

EP #1103: SUMMER SHORTS - Sustainable Living Self-Care: 5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste Jul 07, 2022

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Lisa is joined once again by the Liz Weiss, Cookbook Author, Journalist, TV Dietitian, Longevity expert, host of the EAT, DRINK, LIVE LONGER podcast and is aToday’s Dietitian magazine contributor to talk about 5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste.

EP #1102: I Survived Cancer and Here Is How I Did It (Hint: Self-Care) Jul 05, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Savio P. Clemente who answers the questions he asked 200 cancer survivors in his book, I Survived Cancer and Here Is How I Did It: 35 Cancer Survivors Share Their Journey. Since Savio is also a cancer survivor and Savio came up with such great questions, Lisa decided to ask Savio these same questions. Savio coaches cancer survivors to overcome the confusion and gain the clarity needed to get busy living in mind, body, and spirit. He inspires health and wellness seekers to find meaning in the "why" and to cultivate resilience in their mindset. Savio is a Board Certified wellness coach (NBC-HWC, ACC), #1 best-selling author, syndicated columnist, podcaster, stage 3 cancer survivor, and founder of The Human Resolve LLC.
Savio has interviewed notable celebrities including tennis champion, Venus Williams; TV personality, Carson Kressley; and voice actor, Rob Paulsen. He has been featured on Fox News, The Wrap, and has collaborated with Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, BuzzFeed, Food Network, WW, and Bloomberg. Savio has been invited to cover numerous industry events in the United States and abroad including the Web Summit, Ascend Conference, Global Wellness Summit, Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ), and South by Southwest ( SXSW ). His mission is to offer clients, listeners, and viewers alike tangible takeaways in living a truly healthy, wealthy, and wise lifestyle.

EP #1101: SUMMER SHORTS - Five Tips for Healthy Travel this Summer and Ultimate Self-Care Jun 30, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Michelle Dudash, RDN who shares 5 tips for healthy travel this Summer! This is one of the SUMMER SHORTS SERIES: 10-11 minute interviews with quick tips to immediately put into action! Award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), Cordon Bleu-certified chef, and author Michelle Dudash creates top-selling and reliable solutions for busy women as they strive to feed themselves and their families nourishing meals while the clock is ticking. Michelle is the author of three books, including the new Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook: Quick and Easy High Protein, Low-Sugar, Healthy-Fat Recipes for Lifelong Health(Fair Winds Press, June 2021), the top-selling Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised & expanded, and is founder of her newest endeavor Dash Dinners Meal Spice Kits.Clean. Fresh. Fast. It is Michelle’s mission to make these three principles a part of your everyday food choices. Teaching millions of families how food and health can deliciously co-exist has been Michelle’s mission for over 18 years – one meal at a time. From clean eating BBQ fixes, revealing which foods keep you cool in the heat (while not melting in your bag) and snack packs that save your day, Michelle is the expert in empowering you how to approach food with a nutritionist’s perspective whether you’re in the kitchen or on the road.

EP #1100: Allergy Self-Care: Managing Seasonal Allergies and Sensitivities Jun 28, 2022

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Lisa is away today and Andrea Donsky is joined by Bryce Wylde who talks seasonal allergies, allergies, sensitivities and more.
Bryce Wylde graduated with a B.Sc. Hons. (BioPsyc) from York University in Toronto. He went on to pursue a career in complementary alternative medicine and nutrition. He graduated with a Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (DHMHS) from the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine.
Known as one of Canada’s leading alternative health experts, Bryce is a highly knowledgeable and respected natural healthcare practitioner whose specialty is homeopathy, clinical nutrition, supplementation, and botanical medicine and whose focus is routed within functional medicine.
Bryce began his official on air television hosting career with CTV in early 2008 starting on the CP24 news channel with his own hour long highly rated weekly television show, Wylde On Health. Wylde On Health was a one hour long live talk show broadcast that has featured interviews with international experts including Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Andrew Weil, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dr. David Suzuki, and Dr. Deepak Chopra to name a few. Bryce has all of his guests – local and international – weigh in on and share their views and opinions on alternative, complementary, and integrative approaches to health and wellness while also fielding live calls from viewers.He is currently proud to be the health and wellness expert on CityTV Breakfast Television and CityLine.Prior to his own show – and over the last decade – Bryce has been a regular expert guest on many national and international shows including more recently The Doctor Oz show as a regular contributor and member of the medical advisory board. He has frequently appeared on CTV’s Canada AM, The Marilyn Denis Show, CBC’s Steven and Chris, The Discovery Channel, W Channel, and ABC’s Good Morning America Health.
In a clinical setting, he blends the latest in human biological and genomic screening, science and technology, and uses new, traditional, and ancient remedies. Along with a team of allied health professionals he works closely with his patients, informed by the genetic make-up of that patient in order to customize care, lifestyle and functional therapeutic interventions for health promotion, disease prevention and longevity.

EP #1099: SUMMER SHORTS - ALWAYS HUNGRY? Eat more HEALTHY fat for Great Self-Care Jun 23, 2022

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Lisa is joined by Chef Dawn Ludwig who has devoted her career to helping people discover the fun, beauty, and delicious taste of natural foods. She joins Lisa to talk about the importance of eating healthy fat. This is one of the SUMMER SHORTS SERIES: 10-11 minute interviews with quick tips to immediately put into action!
For 15 years, she owned and directed The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts of Austin, Texas, recognized as a one of the top “Cutting Edge Cuisine” cooking schools in the U.S., according to Vegetarian Times (December 2000).In addition to training up-and-coming chefs, Dawn’s passion is guiding families to incorporate better foods into their everyday lives.
Her 20+ years of experience working with culinary students, teachers, patients and health care practitioners has taught her what works, what doesn’t, and most importantly, how to work with families to make living healthier a practical reality.Dawn has now teamed up with her husband, Dr. David Ludwig on his new book Always Hungry? Conquer Cravings, Retrain Your Fat Cells, and Lose Weight Permanently and the new companion cookbook Always Delicious. She helped translate his science and years of research into comprehensive recipes, menu plans, and tips for applying the principles to everyday life.
She has written on nutrition and health for a variety of publications including Whole Health Magazine, Natural Home, Austin Monthly, Austin Fit, and other health journals.Having experienced profound healing in her own life through the power of natural foods, Dawn has a deeply personal understanding of the maxim: “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” With a gentle, yet powerful approach, she is able to touch and transform the lives of people of all ages, and in all states of health.

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