PATH Positive Approaches To Health

Episode Overview

In this inspiring leg of the PATHPod Road Trip, Jenny and Toni sit down with Justus Flores, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at KIZE Concepts to explore how one young man’s journey of resilience, healing, and purpose has helped shape a company that’s more than just about nutrition bars—it’s about transformation, second chances, and community impact.

From a chance encounter at a nutriti...

Welcome back, PATHPod fam! In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jenny and Toni reunite with their dear friend and colleague Dionne Detraz—registered dietitian, cancer care specialist, and now, podcast host! Dionne first joined us back in Episode 81 (July 2021), and today she returns to share the exciting launch of her new podcast, born from years of passion, purpose, and deep healing work.

We dive into Dionne’s ...

Welcome back PATHPod listeners! In this soul-nourishing episode, we reconnect with the joy of guest interviews and spotlight a lifelong friend of Toni’s and powerhouse healer: Amy Long, CMT. Amy brings decades of wisdom, compassion, and curiosity to her work as a certified medical massage therapist. Amy is a graduate of McKinnon Massage School and UCSF’s prestigious hospital-based medical massage fellowship. Her work spans...

In this heartfelt, joy-filled and long overdue episode, Toni and Jenny sit down to reflect on the unforgettable PATHPod retreat held in the high mountain desert of Boise, Idaho at the beautiful Tablerock Farm. With 15–20 participants joining throughout the weekend and 8 staying in the home for the full experience, the retreat was a celebration of authenticity, connection, and nourishment.

From Friday night’s wine ta...

Join Toni and her “sturdy, spazzy, adorable sidekick” Otis—for a sunny, soulful Sunday morning walk through Campbell, California, as she shares a deeply personal update about the PATH Pod journey, upcoming events, and a flower that sparked inspiration.

What You'll Hear:

• A poetic metaphor comparing an unexpected wildflower to the spontaneous birth of the PATH Podcast
• A heartfelt walk-and-talk reflection o...

Join Toni T as she takes us on a morning walk through Campbell with her trusty pup, Otis, spinning like the town’s unofficial mayor. In this special solo dispatch, she reflects on life’s transitions, recent travels, and how our 2025 words—Create & Community—are showing up in powerful ways.

We have been super busy over the last few weeks - Toni has been on the road delivering keynotes on leadership and authentici...

Take a stroll with Toni and Otis on a sunny Monday morning in Campbell! This bite-sized episode gives listeners a heartfelt behind-the-scenes glimpse into the pulse of PATH Positive Approaches to Health. Toni reflects on the joys and challenges of building this podcast and pulls from our vast archive of episodes—150+ treasures filled with community wisdom, expert insights, and practical tips for tackling your PATH!
Whet...

Join us for a special milestone episode of Path Pod as we celebrate six incredible years of Positive Approaches to Health! 🎂 Toni & Jenny reflect on the journey of the past six years, sharing heartfelt memories, deepened friendships, and the transformative power of community. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion as they ponder words that symbolize their journey and highlight the podcast's impact.
Get ready for an ins...

In this short and sweet pocket episode, Toni and Jenny discuss their intentions for 2025. They share their chosen words for the year and delve into the significance these words hold for them and their lives. Through their candid conversation, they explore how these words— Community and Create—are already shaping their daily routines, interactions, and outlooks. They explore the multifaceted nature of creativity, from creat...

In this special pocket promo episode of the PATH Pod, Toni sits down with her "collaboration conspirator," the amazing Celestina Brunetti, for an impromptu conversation about an exciting upcoming event. Broadcasting from Newcastle, Australia, Celestina shares her journey of collaboration and how it has shaped her career and life. Together, Toni and Celestina dive into the heart of what makes collaboration so impactful, pro...

In this episode of PATH Positive Approaches to Health, Toni & Jenny offer up this BCB as they dive into the challenges of maintaining health behaviors during the busy and stressful holiday season. Both share their personal health struggles—Jenny's diagnosis of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Toni's knee injury and upcoming surgery—and discuss the toll these challenges can take on health habits.
Key ...

In this episode, Jenny and Tony take you behind the scenes of the first-ever Path Pod Restore Before Retreat. Over four months of meticulous planning culminated in an unforgettable weekend of rejuvenation and community. They share their thoughts and personal highlights of the experience. 
The Retreat Included:
• Yoga: Guided practices which enabled guests to integrate the welcoming theme into their bodies, hearts and...

Welcome, PathPod listeners!

We’re thrilled to mark a special milestone on our journey—this is our 150th episode! 🎉 We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this achievement with all of you and share some big news. Join us as we dive into the significance of our milestone and unveil our upcoming retreat.

Episode Highlights:

• 150th Episode Celebration: Toni and Jenny reflect on the journey to this ...

Join Toni and Jenny as they delve into the heart and soul of the African diaspora and the wonderful cuisine produced by the renowned chefs Todd Richards and Stephan Duran. In this captivating conversation, we explore the rich history, cultural significance, and inspiring stories behind the cookbooks, "Soul" and "Roots, Heart & Soul." Discover the connections between food, family, and community and embark on a culinary ...

No road trip in this episode – just a conversation between the PATH Pod ladies, Toni and Jenny. They decided to take a minute to consider how their theme of Shift was landing now that the year is half over. The discussion begins with the SHIFT acronym and winds its way to a review of the 2024 episodes so far. Next, they dip into the archives as they highlight some of the episodes that encapsulate the Shift theme. If listen...

On this leg of the PATHPod journey Toni and Jenny head to Austin, Tx where they find Gustavo Padron! Gustavo is an amazing yoga and meditation teacher, a personal trainer and an author of the Grounded Practice journal. He is a healer in every sense of the word and uses breath, posture and the power of words to help his clients manifest their ideal self. He understands the power of going within and harnessing one’s inner gu...

 

Toni and Jenny are on the road again in the San Francisco Bay Area. This time they meet up with another old pal from Toni’s high school days – Alicia Guckenheimer. Alicia is an artist and childrens book author, a creative soul who has been creating art as early as she can remember with her father. Eight years ago she traded in her shoe career for the colorful chaos of the classroom where she teaches art t to k-8th...

Toni and Jenny head to Marin on this leg of the PATHPod road trip. They are over the moon about their conversation with Bonnie Wan, author of The Life Brief A Playbook For No-Regrets Living. It is no mistake that this episode is dropping the same day as the total solar eclipse. The event of the eclipse is such a beautiful metaphor for Bonnie’s book – The Life Brief is a practice of going within to distill down what is goin...

The ladies of the PATHPod head to a new state for their second National Nutrition Month episode! They traveled all the way up to Boothbay, Maine to visit fellow dietitian Jenny Shea Rawn. Jenny recently finished her first cookbook, Costal Kitchen Nourishing Seafood Recipes for Everyday Cooking. The three of them had so much fun romping through the book and talking about their favorite recipes. As the episode will explain, ...