A celebration and reflection of the past 88 episodes of The Choose You Now Podcast as we take a pause on production. Listen in as we sum up the highlights and takeaways we have collected along the way. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.comPlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your questions and...

Delve into lifestyle transformation with Rip Esselstyn, premier triathlete, firefighter, PLANTSTRONG founder, and best-selling author of The Engine 2 Diet. In our second conversation here on the pod, Rip shares some of the thousands of inspiring stories of transformation he has witnessed over the years. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Join our Patreon page for exclusive Leafy Green Room content, monthly culinary classes, and more...patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Send us...

Dr. Dean Sherzai is a behavioral neurologist and neuroscientist whose entire life has been dedicated to behavioral change models at the community and population level. His vision has always been to revolutionize healthcare by empowering communities to take control of their own health.  Dr. Ayesha Z. Sherzai is a vascular neurologist and a research scientist. Knowing the importance of empowering her patients, and their communities, she completed an extensive culinary training program in New...

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz -- also known as "Dr. B" -- is an award winning, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of "Fiber Fueled" and "The Fiber Fueled Cookbook." Among his many, many accomplishments: He's presented to Congress, he's presented to the USDA and he's taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. Listen to how this incredible doctor uses his "gut" to choose...

When International Self-Care Day Meets National Parents’ Day, as it does on this episode’s launch day, we delve into taking care of you and your children, share shocking facts on coconut, food combining, and more. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Send us your...

Gene Baur is the President and Co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine. Since the mid-1980s, Gene has worked to end factory farming and advocated for a just and compassionate food system. He is the author of two best selling books, and his work has educated millions and inspired an international farm sanctuary movement. Listen to how this humanitarian chooses himself in the most compassionate of ways. Instagram:...

Among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors (VegNews), Victoria Moran has written 13 books including The Love-Powered Diet and Main Street Vegan. Featured twice on Oprah and voted "Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50" (2016), she is the founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, training vegan lifestyle coaches, educators and entrepreneurs since 2012. Victoria is a co-founder of the Compassion Consortium, an online spiritual center for humans who honor all beings. She lives in New York City. Website:...

Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 25 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. Alan writes a monthly research review (AARR) providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information. Alan’s work has been published in popular magazines as well as the peer-reviewed scientific literature. He co-authored Nutrient Timing Revisited, the most-viewed article in...

Tips for healing from sports injury, indigestion, low energy, weight loss, and more…plus - bonus - celebrating National Chocolate Pudding Day, which happens to be today! Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Join our Patreon page for exclusive Leafy Green Room content,...

Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a self-professed hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. She boasts degrees from Southern California School of Medicine and California College of Ayurveda, and she also completed a residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She credits her being able to integrate ancient healing traditions into her practice and that has allowed her to go deeper into the study of health and healing. As more natural...

Nava Atlas is the author of many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including Plant-Powered Protein, 5-Ingredient Vegan and Wild About Greens. She also creates trade and limited edition visual books on women’s issues, including The Literary Ladies’ Guide to the Writing Life. Listen to how this glorious woman chooses herself in the most delicious of ways. Website: theveganatlas.com Become a member of our Patreon page: patreon.com/chooseyounow to have access to exclusive content and send us your...

Dr. Dean Ornish is the founder and president of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF and at UCSD. For over 40 years, he has directed clinical research demonstrating, for the first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes may begin to reverse the progression of even severe coronary heart disease and also early-stage prostate cancer as well as other chronic diseases. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, his...

May is American Cheese Month so we discuss all things cheesy plus answering your Qs on saturated fat, cholesterol, gaining weight healthfully, and more. Exclusive Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYouNow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/julieannahever Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantDietitian Join our Patreon page for exclusive Leafy Green Room content, monthly culinary...

Recognized by the United Nations as a ‘Vegan Revolutionary,' Miyoko Schinner is back on the podcast. She's an epicurean activist who is leading the animal-free dairy food system of the future. She has dedicated her life to inspiring compassion through the joy of food and the positivity plants to drive social and environmental change. Listen to how this incredible pioneer chooses herself in the most inspirational of ways. Website: https://miyokos.com/ Become a member of our Patreon page:...

Alexandra Paul is not only a respected actress who millions of us know from the iconic television series, "Baywatch," but what you may not know is that she's also an incredible athlete and an activist with a storied history. For instance, she was honored by the ACLU of Southern California as their “2005 Activist of the Year." The United Nations commended her for her work on human overpopulation. She's won the International Green Cross award. And she's walked across America in the name of...

After concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight US national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, Dotsie Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike. Named by VegNews in 2019 as one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world, she utilizes her degree in plant-based nutrition as an advocate on behalf of humans, planet earth and animals....

Dr. Robert Ostfeld is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of Preventive Cardiology at Montefiore Health System. His research focus is on cardiovascular disease prevention through lifestyle modification. Dr. Ostfeld earned the outstanding Full-Time Attending of the Year award at Montefiore for excellence in teaching medical residents, received the Program Director's Award for dedicated service on behalf of the Montefiore Einstein Cardiology Fellowship, and was elected to the Leo M....

This podcast Q&A is being released on Blah, Blah, Blah Day - yes, actually - and we are looking to get rid of your blah blah blahs. Since this day is aimed to be an impulse to get things done, we are delving into eating healthier, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, nuggets on nuts and seeds, and more. In honor of April being National Stress Awareness Month, we offer some of our favorite tips for reducing and managing stress and getting in some more movement. Tune into this juicy...

Vesanto Melina is a registered dietitian and the co-author of many go-to books on plant-based nutrition, including Becoming Vegan and The Kick Diabetes Cookbook. She has not only taught nutrition at both Seattle’s Bastyr University and at the University of British Columbia, but she’s also a government consultant AND an internationally known speaker. Listen to how this wonderfully smart and soulful woman chooses to age gracefully on her OWN terms. Website: https://nutrispeak.ca/ Become a...

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, affectionately known as the joyful vegan, is a recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully. A long-time animal advocate and vegan, she is the bestselling author of seven books, an acclaimed speaker and podcaster as well as a regular contributor to National Public Radio. Colleen can be found online at JoyfulVegan.com. Listen to how this smart and savvy rule breaker chooses...

Dr. Wendy Walsh takes the latest science of love and turns it into news-you-can-use to improve your intimate relationships. Whether the topic is finding love by navigating dating apps, keeping love by introducing novelty and better communication skills or coping after a divorce or loss, Dr. Wendy has the data and practical advice on how to do it the healthy way. She's been the host of the Dr. Wendy Walsh Show on iHeart radio for the last six years, she's written three books on relationships...

Dr. Jenn Mann is one of the most well-known psychotherapists in the country. While you might know her as the host and therapist for VH1’s long-running hit shows, “Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn” and “Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn," she’s also appeared on television shows like “The Today Show,” “Dr. Oz,” “The Doctors,” “Access Hollywood” and “Jimmy Kimmel.” Jenn writes a weekly column for In Style Magazine called “Hump Day with Dr. Jenn," and she's also the author of many best-selling books....

It’s National Nutrition Month and we are here to answer your nutrition Qs! A nutrition episode would be remiss without a deep dive on fabulous fiber, protective protein, and intermittent fasting and we don’t disappoint. Tune in for the fun, fascinating facts. Exclusive Bonus...

Weight Loss Champion, Chuck Carroll, has lost an incredible 280 pounds. With a 66-inch waist and 6 X.L. shirt, Chuck knew that if he didn’t make drastic changes and break a severe food addiction, he would be dead before his 30th birthday. Chuck has kept the weight off for more than 10 years and attributes his sustained success to eating a healthy plant-based diet. Today he speaks passionately about breaking the fatal food cycle and helps others as host of the popular podcast, “The Exam...

Chris Wark is one of the most well-known cancer survivors on the planet who reaches millions of people a year as an author, blogger, podcaster, speaker, global health coach and patient advocate. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2003 at just 26 years old. After surgery, Chris made the decision to go against his doctor’s advice and opted-out of chemotherapy and instead chose to use nutrition and natural therapies to heal. 6 years later, he began sharing his message of hope that...