Seeking Voices of Health, Healing & Hope

Dr. Monica Aggarwal
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Seeking Voices of Health, Healing & Hope

Welcome to "Seeking Voices: Exploring the Science of Health and Healing". I am your host, Dr. Monica Aggarwal. I am a preventive cardiologist who focuses on nutrition and lifestyle to heal illness. I also have a chronic illness. Over the years, as a nutrition specialist, as a cardiologist and as a patient, I have met so many people who feel sad, stuck, hopeless and confused. There are so many people looking to understand their lives, their purpose, the meaning of things and they are struggling. We are struggling as a society, as humans, as women, as moms, as patients, as husbands, as children. I wanted to start this podcast to bring voices to people of hope, health and healing but also to share how people have overcome their sadness, their struggles, their pain. I think we have so much to learn from each other—not always from people in the limelight; but sometimes from the people around us living the day to day, drudging through, overcoming and being. I hope that this podcast makes people consider others more deeply, considers themselves more importantly and reminds us all to have hope, and look for the joy and happiness in the day to day. This is my hope.

  1. Introducing Ethnically Sensitive, Tasteful and Healthy Meals with Drs. Hari and Jenneffer Pulapaka

    FEB 11

    Introducing Ethnically Sensitive, Tasteful and Healthy Meals with Drs. Hari and Jenneffer Pulapaka

    "I am not a medical doctor; how do I impact others with healthy eating? How do I impact change?" Meet James Beard Chef Hari Pulapaka and Podiatrist Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka: A married couple trying to impact healthy changes in their patients, one bite at a time. They are a dynamic duo who focus on plant forward nutrition and healthy living in their respective areas of business. Whether, it is while teaching people how to cook, Hari brings in healthy tips and asks the questions of why we choose the foods we do. When it is foot health, Dr. Jennifer talks about how to use complex carbohydrates instead of refined ones to reduce their diabetes and improve their foot health. Topics we discussed: - What motivates a chef and a podiatrist to want to change how people eat? - What does change mean? - What are simple things people can do to change their diet? - Hari and Jenneffer have written a new book about heart healthy plant-based eating. What were your goals in writing this? - Does eating healthy have to be hard? How can we make this simple and easy? - How do you encourage people to change? Join us for another great episode of Seek Voices: Exploring the Science of Health and Healing

    59 min
  2. Getting Friends and Family to Step 1 of Change with Dr Liz Klodas

    JAN 7

    Getting Friends and Family to Step 1 of Change with Dr Liz Klodas

    How many times have you heard from a doctor that you need to eat better and exercise for better health? Well, those of us who have been told this, know that it is much easier said than done. Introducing Dr. Liz Klodas, a preventive cardiologist who created a food company to offer people a "step one" to make changes in their diet. She understands that it is hard to change and that sometimes having options that you can take out of the refrigerator or pantry that are healthful can get you started and on your way. I can't wait for you all to hear my friend, Dr. Liz Klodas, talk about her journey as a cardiologist who decided to start a food company.

    53 min
  3. Lessons for a BETTER WORLD with Ocean Robbins

    09/29/2024

    Lessons for a BETTER WORLD with Ocean Robbins

    How does the grandson of the Baskin Robbins empire become a plant-based educator, believer and CEO of the food revolution network? Meet Ocean Robbins and join me as we chat about his journey and where he is making a difference. Topics we discuss include: What is it to follow your own star? What are three things you were taught growing up? Do we naturally have the “inherent desire to serve?” Are we born with compassion? What does healthy living look like to you? Is there a point where you can’t change your diet? Grandson of Irv Robbins, cofounder of Baskin-Robbins Ice cream, Ocean Robbins is co-founder & CEO of the million-member Food Revolution Network. He is author of the bestsellers, 31-Day Food Revolution and Real Superfoods. Ocean founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed it for the next 20 years. He has spoken in person to more than 250,000 people, organized online seminars and events reaching more than a million, and facilitated leadership development events for leaders from 65 nations. He has served as adjunct professor for Chapman University, and is a recipient of the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, the Freedom’s Flame Award, the Harmon Wilkinson Award, and many other honors. His TEDx talk, Eating Our Way To Happiness, has been seen by more than a million people.

    41 min
  4. Preparing for the Fragile Years with Amy O'Rourke

    07/19/2024

    Preparing for the Fragile Years with Amy O'Rourke

    Have you considered how you want to age and how you want to die? How do you make sure that you focus on quality and not quantity of life?  Meet Amy O'Rourke who is an aging specialist and care advisor for families as they age. She has written a great book called The Fragile Years that I highly recommend for anyone has an aging parent. Key Areas We Discuss: - Why are we in an "Aging Crisis"? - What are the fragile years, and how do you know if a loved one is there? - How do you prepare to enter the fragile years? - How do you reconcile aging with dignity and aging safely? - What is the best way to age? In place? Around family? In nursing care? What if “aging in place” is unsafe and parents don’t want to move because of friends and they are where they have always been? - How do we make peace with aging and dying? - How to avoid becoming a burnt out caregiver? - What is a good death? - 3 things can we take away to do a better job with our aging and our parents’ aging?

    42 min
  5. Explore How the Seeds We Grow Impact Human Health with John Rivers

    06/04/2024

    Explore How the Seeds We Grow Impact Human Health with John Rivers

    Why Should You Care how Food is grown? What could that possibly have to do with your health? Meet Mr. John Rivers, the founder and owner for 4Rivers smokehouses in Southeast Florida. Through his foundation, he and his wife have started a nonprofit farm called 4Roots Farm that is focuses on unearthing the power of food for human health. https://4roots.org

    38 min
  6. Learning to Age Beautifully and Live with Vitality. A Chat with Chef Babette Davis.

    02/26/2024

    Learning to Age Beautifully and Live with Vitality. A Chat with Chef Babette Davis.

    What is the difference between aging well and simply aging? Have you considered what longevity means and what aging means without vitality? Meet Babette Davis, globally recognized plant-based chef, fitness enthusiast and motivational speaker who calls Inglewood, Ca home. She pioneered the first plant-based restaurant, “Stuff I Eat” in her community in the early 2000’s where she still receives visitors from around the world. Once a hairstylist, Babette became a self-taught chemist in the kitchen, perfecting eating healthy while keeping the flavor of her dishes the focal point. Her combination of thoughtful food preparation with an intense fitness regimen has made her one of the most sought-after experts in her field. While in her 70s, she motivates people of all ages to live their best life. Topics we discuss include: - Fitness and aging - The role of plant based eating in Chef Babette’s life - Chef Babette’s aging secrets - The fear of aging - Supplements - How to motivate change - A day in the life of Chef Babette - How to live your best life

    58 min
  7. The Science of Fat with Dr. William Li

    01/28/2024

    The Science of Fat with Dr. William Li

    Have you ever wondered about why you can't lose weight? Have you thought that your metabolism is just too slow to lose weight? Join me as I speak to New York Times Bestselling Author and preeminent doctor, Dr. William Li. William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.” His groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments that impact care for more than 70 diseases including diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, Rachael Ray and Live with Kelly & Ryan, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, O Magazine and more. He is President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and he is leading global initiatives on food as medicine. His newest book New York Times bestseller, “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer,” was released March 21, 2023.

    59 min
  8. Winning with Diabetes w/ Drs Kalyani And Corriere

    12/16/2023

    Winning with Diabetes w/ Drs Kalyani And Corriere

    I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Corriere and Dr. Rita Kalyani. They are both diabetes specialists who have written a lovely book called "Winning with Diabetes: Inspiring stories to help you thrive" which I enjoyed talking to them about. Dr. Mark D. Corriere, MD (BALTIMORE, MD), is an adjunct assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a clinical endocrinologist at Maryland Endocrine. Dr. Rita R. Kalyani, MD, MHS(BALTIMORE, MD), is an associate professor of medicine and a diabetes specialist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the past chair of the American Diabetes Association's committee that establishes the standards of medical care for all people with diabetes. Kalyani and Corriere are coauthors of Diabetes Head to Toe: Everything You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with Diabetes. Patrick Smith (BALTIMORE, MD) is a biomedical science writer at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the author of Extra Innings: The Joy and the Pains of Over-30 Baseball Essential reading for people who have diabetes and their families, Winning with Diabetes highlights the challenges, perseverance, and successes of sixteen elite athletes living with the disease. From mountain climber Will Cross, to college softball champion Kylee Perez, to NBA legend Dominique Wilkins, and many more, these are the real-life stories of diagnosis, adapting new day-to-day routines, finding support, training, competing, and connecting with communities of other people living with diabetes. The book features advice for facing common fears and challenges, both on and off the playing field. Each chapter includes interviews with athletes about their experiences, paired with expert commentary from the authors. Chapters also include summaries of key concepts, along with illustrations and other graphics. Winning with Diabetes will inspire readers of all ages—those newly diagnosed as well as those who have lived with diabetes for years. Written by physicians who have set the standards for management of the disease, this book brings you expert insight into finding ways to live your best life. Let the experts, the athletes, and the inspiration in Winning with Diabetes give you what you need to you stay in the game.

    55 min
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Welcome to "Seeking Voices: Exploring the Science of Health and Healing". I am your host, Dr. Monica Aggarwal. I am a preventive cardiologist who focuses on nutrition and lifestyle to heal illness. I also have a chronic illness. Over the years, as a nutrition specialist, as a cardiologist and as a patient, I have met so many people who feel sad, stuck, hopeless and confused. There are so many people looking to understand their lives, their purpose, the meaning of things and they are struggling. We are struggling as a society, as humans, as women, as moms, as patients, as husbands, as children. I wanted to start this podcast to bring voices to people of hope, health and healing but also to share how people have overcome their sadness, their struggles, their pain. I think we have so much to learn from each other—not always from people in the limelight; but sometimes from the people around us living the day to day, drudging through, overcoming and being. I hope that this podcast makes people consider others more deeply, considers themselves more importantly and reminds us all to have hope, and look for the joy and happiness in the day to day. This is my hope.

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