Eat Real To Heal Podcast

Dr. Dominic Brady, an award-winning plastic surgeon, was diagnosed with incurable Multiple Myeloma in 2017. Determined to augment his conventional treatment naturally, he did a deep dive into extensive cancer and nutrition research. As a result, Dr. Brady adopted a whole food, plant-based diet, regular exercise, and targeted supplements. His remarkable remission has surprised his oncologist, and he’s now on an extremely low dose of...

Join us for an enlightening conversation as we sit down with Anthony Masiello, a seasoned healthcare veteran with over 25 years of experience. Anthony's journey began in the 90s at the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he contributed to groundbreaking research for the Human Genome Project. His passion for innovation led him to Research and Development at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where he sought to pioneer new ...

Get ready to be inspired! In our latest Eat Real to Heal episode, we sit down with Kelley Gilberry, a trailblazer in the health and wellness sphere. Kelley's journey from being in the Navy to becoming a holistic nutritionist is nothing short of remarkable, and his insights into the mind-body connection will leave you feeling empowered. 

Tune in as Kelley shares his personal odyssey of overcoming health hurdles, shedding an incredib...

In this compelling episode, our host, Nicolette, engages in a profound conversation with Maxime Sigouin, the visionary founder of Fit Vegan. Maxime's personal journey is marked by the loss of his grandfather at the age of 63 and his ex-fiancée at 39, both succumbing to bone and breast cancer, respectively. Having spent over 4.5 years as a caregiver, Maxime witnessed firsthand the toll that losing health takes on a loved one – the d...

Mixalhítsa7 Alison Pascal is a passionate Indigenous community leader, educator, and advocate based in British Columbia, Canada. She is a member of the Sk̲wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and the Líl̓wat7ul Nations, and her career is focused on advancing the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples in her community and beyond. Alison is particularly interested in language revitalization, land stewardship, and cultural preservation and has wor...

Dr. Marie Mihalicz is a respected researcher, consultant, and founder of White Lightning Consulting, an organization committed to community-based healing and wellness retreats. She completed her Ph.D. at Royal Roads University, where her dissertation focused on Indigenous methods of healing and their potential for addressing the high rates of suicide and mental health issues in northern Saskatchewan communities. Her research findin...

Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare MD, a physician, author, and health coach discusses the importance of having accurate information about nutrition and the impact of economic and social conditions on people's eating habits. With over 30 years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Opare has a strong focus on lifestyle medicine and believes that many chronic diseases can be prevented or reversed through changes in diet, exercise, stress manag...

Dr. Milton Mills, MD is a practicing urgent care physician in the Washington DC area, with a focus on the use of nutritional measures to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases. He is an Associate Director of Preventive Medicine and a member of the National Advisory Board for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), where he has been a major contributor to position papers presented to the United States Department...

In this episode of Nicolette’s PhD Podcast series, Dr. Warren Bell, a family physician based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, shares his expertise on social and environmental issues. With past presidencies of several organizations, including Physicians for Global Survival, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and the Association of Complementary and Integrative Physicians of B.C., Dr. Bell emphasizes the importan...

Suzanne Methot is a highly accomplished author with an impressive track record in creating and applying equity and anti-oppression frameworks. Her non-fiction book, Legacy: Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing, has won several awards, and she has also co-authored the Grade 11 textbook Aboriginal Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations, and contributed to Scholastic’s Take Action series of elementary classroom resource books. Suzanne's up...

Dr. Breeze Harper, also known as Sistah Vegan, is a highly experienced diversity, equity, and inclusion expert with a PhD in the social sciences. Her work focuses on the intersections of food and racial and nutritional health justice, drawing on her background in cultural food geography and black feminist perspectives. In her interview with Nicolette on the third PhD Podcast, Dr. Harper shares her personal story of growing up with ...

Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson is a distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. With a passion for material culture, Dr. Williams-Forson focuses her research on African Americans' lives in the United States from the late 19th century to the present. She is a multidisciplinary academic, serving as an affiliate faculty member of the Theatre, Dance, and Performing Stu...

Dr. Adrianne Lickers Xavier is a remarkable academic who is currently serving as the acting Director of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University, where she has made valuable contributions to the fields of Indigenous Studies and Anthropology. She earned her undergraduate degree in Anthropology from McMaster University and went on to complete her MA and doctorate at the esteemed Royal Roads University, where her research...

As a well renowned fitness expert, John Lewis has spent over 2 decades in the health and fitness industry and played Division I College basketball. John is highly passionate about not only his own health and fitness, but that of others as well. Today, John has taken his passion for health and is now directing his first feature length documentary focused on food and social justice. John has teamed up with the maker of the award winn...

Cheryl Mumm, a resident of Oregon, is a remarkable individual who embodies the spirit of determination and resilience. As a loving mother and devoted wife, Cheryl's personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has shaped her into an inspiring health advocate, bringing hope and transformation to others facing similar challenges.

Professionally, Cheryl serves as a Coding Compliance Specialist at the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health C...

Bob Goldstick is a talented pianist with a career spanning over 70 years. From playing in high school dances to Hollywood musicals and piano bars in major cities, he has showcased his skills in various genres, including jazz, classical, and rock-n-roll. However, his greatest joy comes from entertaining elders in convalescent hospitals and retirement homes, where he has performed over 1,500 shows since 1993. Bob's command of the pia...

Demelza Clay is a Nutritionist and has a BAppSci in Sports Science and is an ICF accredited coach specialising in health and leadership. She spent the first 20 years of her career as an elite alpine ski coach, heli ski guide and surf guide. Demelza has lived all over the world in the process. She decided to get into the health consulting and coaching space after having a breakthrough with her own health - a lifelong struggle with c...

Zoey Stimpson works with people to liberate their wellbeing and reclaim their deepest Self as; a Wellness Mentor, Trauma-Informed Transformational Facilitator, Somatic Healer, Embodiment Guide, Birth Doula, Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Certified Coach. Zoey is committed to sharing all of what she’s learned through the beauty and mess of her own life with trauma-informed somatic integrity, she makes the most out of her wildly p...

Ari Tulla is an accomplished entrepreneur based in San Francisco and the co-founder and CEO of Elo, a smart nutrition service that seeks to revolutionize the way we view food from being a leading cause of disease to a form of medicine. Ari is also an active angel investor and advisor, with a portfolio of 40 startups that includes Virta Health, Good Eggs, and Ōura. Previously, he served as the CEO of Quest Analytics, a leader in doc...