Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder PodcastOne

Dr. Catherine Shanahan (Author of Dark Calories) discusses the harmful effects of vegetable oils and the need to avoid them. She explains that the term 'vegetable oils' is misleading and includes both healthy and unhealthy oils. The unhealthy oils, known as the 'hateful eight,' include corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oils. These oils are highly processed and contain toxins that can damage cells and mutate DNA. Dr. Shanahan emphasizes the pervasiveness of these oils in the food supply, including processed foods, restaurant meals, and even seemingly healthy products like protein bars. She recommends avoiding these oils as much as possible and provides guidance on how to identify them on ingredient labels. In this conversation, Dr. Cate Shanahan and Kimberly Snyder discuss the dangers of vegetable oils and the importance of understanding the role of fats in our diet. Dr. Cate emphasizes the need to avoid refined vegetable oils and opt for unrefined, traditional fats like coconut oil, avocado oil, and olive oil. They also touch on the importance of cooking methods, such as steaming and slow cooking, to preserve nutrients and avoid the formation of harmful compounds.

In this episode the topic of perfectionism and how it affects our health and well-being. Kimberly shares her personal experience as a recovering perfectionist and provides actionable tips and strategies to break free from perfectionism and embrace authenticity. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and resilience in overcoming perfectionism. She also highlights the connection between perfectionism and mental health, and the role of a healthy lifestyle in breaking the pattern of perfectionism. The conversation concludes with a heart-centered meditation practice.

In this conversation, Kimberly Snyder speaks with Alberto Villoldo, author and founder of the Four Winds. They discuss topics such as shadow work, destiny, ancestral healing, and the importance of ceremony and connection with nature. Alberto emphasizes the need for sacred ceremonies to heal and transform, and he shares a fire ceremony. They also touch on the topics of infertility and the power of plants in healing and regeneration. They also discuss the importance of reconnecting with nature and the impact of our diet has on our health and spirituality. They explore the shift from a natural, plant-based diet to an agricultural diet and the negative consequences it had on human health and lifespan. They emphasize the need to return to a natural way of eating and living in order to heal our bodies and reconnect with spirit.

The conversation covers the impact of PFAS chemicals on human health and the environment, emphasizing the contamination of drinking water and seafood. It also explores the health effects of PFAS exposure, the sources of PFAS contamination, and ways to protect against it. The discussion provides insights into the importance of clean water, the role of diet in mitigating PFAS exposure, and the need for awareness and advocacy in sourcing food and products. The conversation concludes with a call to action for community engagement and self-advocacy.

Joanne Lee Molinaro, author of The Korean Vegan Cookbook, shares her journey from being a lawyer to pursuing her passion for food and creating a plant-based lifestyle. She discusses the fear and resistance to change, the importance of evolving and embracing creativity, and the liberation that comes from breaking free from the status quo. Joanne also talks about the influence of her immigrant parents and their emphasis on academic success, the challenges of navigating cultural identity and shame, and the process of finding her true voice and authentic self. She shares her experience of transitioning from a legal career to becoming a food blogger and cookbook author, and the role of photography in her creative expression. Joanne explains her decision to adopt a plant-based diet for health reasons and the initial difficulties of finding vegan options in Korean cuisine. She talks about the challenges of veganizing traditional Korean dishes and the importance of finding alternatives to animal-based ingredients.

In this episode, Kimberly explores the adverse effects of technology and media on our bodies and lives, and provides actionable solutions to mitigate these effects. It emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and creating balance in our use of technology and media. The discussion also touches on the impact of technology on mental health, physical health, social skills, and relationships.