I Choose Health Podcast

Stefan Lessie
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Healing from within—one story at a time. 🌿 The I Choose Health Podcast shares real, powerful journeys of people who’ve overcome chronic illness, addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges through resilience, mindset, and holistic healing. Each episode brings inspiring stories and expert insights from health professionals, therapists, and nutrition experts to help you find balance, strength, and total well-being—body, mind, and soul. 💫 #alternativehealth #healthandfitness #mentalhealth #vegan

  1. 6D AGO

    #58: Kava Explained History, Benefits, and Modern Use with Kalm with Kava CEO Morgan Smith

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthDISCLAIMER:This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your personal health needs.In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, I’m joined by Morgan Smith, CEO of Kalm With Kava, to break down what kava is, why people use it to unwind and de-stress, and how kava fits into the growing movement of alcohol alternatives and mental wellness.Morgan shares his personal story, burnout, 80-hour work weeks, and why prescription sedatives weren’t a sustainable option for him.Additionally, we took an educational deep dive into kava’s South Pacific roots, traditional preparation, product quality, safety misconceptions, and what beginners should know before trying it.What we cover:-What kava is (and what it isn’t)-Kava’s cultural history + traditional use-How kava is prepared (and why many people “don’t feel it” at first)-The difference between traditional kava vs instant/micronized/concentrates-The “liver damage” myth + where it came fromRegulation issues (why kava bars sometimes get challenged)-Drug testing concerns + false positives-How Morgan uses kava in his personal routine🔗Connect with Morgan Smith + Kalm With Kava:Website: https://www.kalmwithkava.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalm_with_kava/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KalmwithKavaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kalmwithkavaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalmwithKava🎙Morgan’s Podcast Kalm Down PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify (Kalm Down): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...YouTube Playlist (Kalm Down):    • The Kalm Down Podcast  📌 Chapters:00:00 Burnout, anxiety, and why prescriptions weren’t the answer02:03 Why this conversation matters right now (mental health + stress)03:35 Meet Morgan Smith of Kalm With Kava04:40 What is kava? The 3,000-year South Pacific tradition06:34 How kava works: relaxation, euphoria, and centering effects08:14 Why kava worked when CBD and other alternatives didn’t10:16 How fast kava works (and why some people “don’t feel it”)12:03 Honoring kava’s roots + preserving cultural integrity16:55 Safety, supplements, and why quality matters18:39 Regulation battles: why kava bars get shut down22:27 Instant vs traditional kava (what beginners should know)25:26 Sourcing, farming, and avoiding contaminated products35:36 The future of kava vs alcohol and pharmaceuticals42:03 Morgan’s nightly routine + where to find Kalm With Kava 🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealt...⁠ 💪 Fitness Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitn...⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ichooseheal...⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealth...⁠🎧 Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness⁠🛍️ Shop Merch: ⁠https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0⁠⁠#VeganBusiness⁠⁠#EthicalEntrepreneur⁠⁠ #kava #anxietyrelief #sobercurious

    46 min

  2. FEB 6

    #57: Animals Are Friends Not Food:Vegan Realtor Lance Wilson Show How He Practices His Activism

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthHow do you merge activism with business—without hiding who you are?In this powerful episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, we sit down with Lance Wilson, co-founder of Vegan Realty, to explore how values-aligned entrepreneurship can create real impact for animals, communities, and personal fulfillment.a lifestyle and social justice movement, and how being authentic about your values can actually attract the right clients—not repel them. From donating $1,000 to animal rescues for every home bought or sold, to building community through vegan events, cleanups, and education, Vegan Realty is proof that impact and income don’t have to compete.In this episode, we discuss:Why hiding your values in business leads to burnout and misalignmentHow veganism intersects with animal rights, environmental sustainability, and healthWhy individual actions matter more than we’re taught to believeHow conscious consumerism can shift entire industriesThe power of niche, purpose-driven branding in businessWhy “friends, not food” is more than a slogan—it’s a value systemHow community-based activism creates long-term changeWhat it really means to build wealth without compromising ethicsLance also breaks down his vegan origin story, how activism nearly pulled him away from real estate, and the pivotal moment when he realized he could combine his passion for animals with his professional expertise—creating a business model that gives back while thriving financially.This conversation is for:Ethical entrepreneurs and purpose-driven professionalsVegans and plant-based advocatesAnyone exploring conscious capitalismBusiness owners who want alignment, not compromisePeople who feel their individual actions “don’t matter”🌱 You don’t have to do business with everyone🏡 You do attract the people you’re meant to work with💚 And your values can be your greatest asset⏱️ Chapters00:00 Being Authentic in Business and Activism01:42 Do Individual Actions Really Matter?03:41 Healthier, Wealthier, Aligned03:49 Meet Lance Wilson of Vegan Realty05:43 Lance’s Vegan Origin Story07:50 From Activism Burnout to Purpose-Driven Business10:06 Building Vegan Realty and Donating $1,000 Per Sale12:12 Veganism as a Lifestyle and Value System14:03 Choosing Animal Rescues and Real Impact Stories16:14 Does Leading With Vegan Values Hurt Business?18:18 Why People Disconnect From Farm Animals20:32 Renaming Harm: How Language Hides Animal Cruelty22:24 The Myth of Separating Activism and Business24:24 Veganism, Faith, Health, and the Environment26:15 Junk Food Vegan vs Whole Food Plant-Based29:17 Vegan Living in LA vs Other Cities30:52 Why Your Daily Choices Matter for Animals33:51 Sustainability, Conscious Consumerism, and Real Estate35:36 Veganism, Athletic Performance, and Recovery37:22 What If Every Business Gave Back?38:58 Vegan Realty, Community Events, and Future Vision40:59 Final Thoughts and Where to Connect🔗 Connect with Lance & Vegan RealtyVegan Realty: https://www.linktr.ee/veganrealtyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganrealty/Lance Wilson IG: https://www.instagram.com/lanceiamhea...Health & Real Estate Podcast:https://youtube.com/@healthandrealest...If you’re facing stress, anxiety, or burnout, talking to someone can make a real difference.Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealt... 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitn... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichooseheal...🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealth...🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0#VeganBusiness#EthicalEntrepreneur#PurposeDrivenBusiness#VeganActivism#AnimalRights

    41 min

  3. JAN 30

    #56: Dr. Michael Klaper: How a Plant-Based Diet Can Reverse Chronic Disease Naturally

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthWhat if chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease were actually reversible?In this powerful episode of I Choose Health, Dr. Michael Klaper — physician, educator, and author of Moving Medicine Forward — explains how nutrition and lifestyle medicine can reverse many of the chronic illnesses that modern medicine often treats with lifelong medication.Dr. Klaper breaks down:Why most doctors are never trained in nutritionHow a whole food, plant-based diet heals the bodyThe “Red Tide” of toxins from animal-based foodsWhy lifestyle medicine works when pills failHow patients can safely reverse disease with foodThe real reason medicine resists nutrition-based healingYou’ll also hear how:High blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes can be reversedInflammation is driven by diet, not geneticsWhole plant foods repair cells and reduce oxidative stressDoctors can become true healers, not just prescribersThis episode is for anyone who wants to:✔ Improve their health naturally✔ Understand food as medicine✔ Learn how lifestyle changes affect disease✔ Take control of their long-term wellness📘 Get Dr. Klaper’s Book: Moving Medicine Forwardhttps://www.amazon.com/Moving-Medicin...🌐 Connect with Dr. Klaper:Website → https://www.movingmedforward.orgInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/doctorklaper/🎬 Chapters00:00 – Why Chronic Disease Is Reversible03:10 – Why Doctors Aren’t Taught Nutrition07:40 – The “Red Tide” of Animal-Based Foods12:45 – How Plant Foods Heal the Body17:30 – The Failure of Modern Medicine22:10 – Reversing Diabetes & High Blood Pressure27:00 – Food as Medicine Explained32:00 – What Doctors Should Be Teaching36:40 – Why Lifestyle Medicine Works40:30 – Final Thoughts on Healing#PlantBasedDiet #LifestyleMedicine #ReversingDisease #DrMichaelKlaper #FoodAsMedicine #HealthPodcast #WholeFoodPlantBased#ChronicDisease #NutritionMatters #IChooseHealth #PreventiveHealth#HealingNaturally #alternativehealth 🎧 Sponsored by BetterHelpGet 10% off your first month of therapy:👉 https://betterhelp.com/ichoosehealth🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel:    / @ichoosehealthpodcast   💪 Fitness Channel:    / @mindcorefitness1   📸 Instagram:   / ichoosehealthpodcast  🎵 TikTok:   / ichoosehealthpodcast  🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0

    42 min

  4. JAN 23

    #55: You Can Change at Any Age |Fitness, Health & Building a Stronger Life: Maxime Sigouin

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthWhat does it really take to build lifelong health, strength, and energy — especially while balancing family, work, and real life?In this powerful conversation, we dive into healthy eating, veganism, fitness, identity, and long-term wellness, exploring how personal transformation begins with mindset, community, and daily habits. From overcoming health challenges to redefining what fitness looks like at every age, this episode breaks down what it truly means to live well.You’ll hear how identity shapes health choices, why movement and nutrition are non-negotiable, and how building strength goes far beyond the gym. Whether you're navigating family life, rebuilding your health, or looking for sustainable motivation, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration.💡 In this episode, we discuss:Why healthy eating matters now and later in lifeHow personal loss can spark powerful transformationThe truth about veganism and fitnessWhy identity plays a huge role in health successThe importance of community and accountabilityHow exercise builds strength, confidence, and energyStaying fit while balancing family lifeCorrective strategies for mobility and longevityWhy age should never limit your health goalsHow to create a long-term vision for wellness✨ Key Takeaway:Health is a gift. And no matter your age or starting point, you can choose to strengthen it.⏱️ Chapters00:00 The Importance of Healthy Eating02:29 Transformative Journeys and Personal Missions05:28 Debunking Myths About Veganism and Fitness08:48 The Role of Identity in Health Choices11:35 Building Strength and Energy Through Exercise14:24 The Impact of Community on Health17:31 Consciously Creating Your Identity20:37 Overcoming Age-Related Health Challenges23:31 The Balance of Family Life and Fitness26:32 Corrective Strategies for Mobility and Strength29:23 Sustaining Fitness Through Life Changes32:26 The Long-Term Vision for Health35:07 The Gift of Health and Wellness38:22 Final Thoughts and Resources🔗 Connect with Maxime Sigouin🌐 Website: https://www.mavywellness.com📘 Order Forever Fit: https://foreverfitbook.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maximesigouin📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maximesigou... https://www.instagram.com/mavywellness/ https://www.instagram.com/foreverfitp...🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealt... 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitn... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichooseheal...🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealth...🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0 #HealthyLiving #FitnessJourney #VeganHealth #WellnessPodcast #HealthyMindHealthyBody #foreverfit

    46 min

  5. JAN 16

    #54: Autoimmune Disease & Your Habits: What’s Making It Worse? : Dr.Amy Behimer

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthAutoimmune diseases are rising at alarming rates and many people are still confused, misdiagnosed, or silently suffering. In this powerful episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie sits down with Amy Behimer, board-certified wellness coach, PharmD, and host of the Autoimmune Health Secrets Podcast, to break down what autoimmune disease really is, why it’s increasing, and how people can reclaim power over their health.Amy shares her deeply personal journey living with vitiligo, Graves’ disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS), offering insight into what it’s like to receive multiple autoimmune diagnoses and how mindset, lifestyle, nutrition, and habits can dramatically influence disease progression, fatigue, and quality of life.This conversation explores:-What happens in the body during autoimmune disease-Why autoimmune conditions are often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed-The role of genetics, stress, diet, and environment-Why women are disproportionately affected-Whether autoimmune disease can go into remission-Managing chronic fatigue without shame or self-blame-The truth about gluten, dairy, sugar, and ultra-processed foods-Autoimmune-friendly movement and exercise-How words, mindset, and habits shape healing-Why self-blame is common—and how to release itWhether you live with lupus, MS, Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, or are supporting someone who does, this episode provides education, validation, and practical tools to help you choose health with clarity and compassion.🎧 If you’re searching for answers about autoimmune disease, fatigue, diet, remission, lifestyle medicine, functional health, or habit change, this episode is for you.⏱️ Chapters:3:26- Welcome Amy Behimer4:12- Amy on the Rise of Autoimmune Disease & Living with Vitiligo,Graves 51q GraveGravess, and Multiple Sclerosis(S)6:05- What Happens in the Body During Autoimmune Disease?7:05- Why the Immune System Attacks Itself8:10- How Diet Impacts Autoimmune Disease9:48- How Many Autoimmune Diseases Exist and Are They Rising?10:44- Why Autoimmune Diseases Go Undiagnosed11:51- Are autoimmune diseases a modern problem?13:54- Are autoimmune diseases genetic?14:43- Why Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Disease16:25- Can Autoimmune Diseases Go Into Remission?19:15- Is Self-Blame Common With Autoimmune Disease?21:31- How Hard Is It to Deal With Multiple Sclerosis?23:04- Managing Fatigue With Autoimmune Disease24:48- Why Words Matter27:26- Foods That Worsen Autoimmune Symptoms29:17- Do Gluten, Dairy, and Sugar Affect Autoimmune Disease?31:56- Sugar’s Impact on Autoimmune Disease33:41- Are There Autoimmune-Friendly Exercises?35:35- Impact of Amy's Autoimmune Health Secrets Podcast40:23- 52 Choices🔗 Connect with Dr. Amy Behimer:Amy's Club Habit Hub:https://www.amybehimercoaching.com/joinPodcast:https://thehabithubpodcast.amybehimercoaching.com/Quiz: How to Feel Better With an Autoimmune Disease:https://www.amybehimercoaching.com/quizInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amybehimercoaching?igsh=eWV1NThzNHByOTly🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health: 🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP?si=63cafff20a3c422d🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0#AutoimmuneDisease#HealthAndWellness#HabitChange#HolisticHealth#MindsetMatters#WellnessJourney#ResilientLiving#HealingJourney#LifestyleMedicine#PersonalGrowth#HealthCoaching#DietAndExercise#MentalResilience#SelfHealing#ChooseHealth

    41 min

  6. JAN 9

    #53: Is Cannabis Safe? Cannabis Dispensary Owner Ray Saltus Speaks on the Safety of the Plant and Commuting Sentences

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthCannabis today is stronger than ever—but when used intentionally, responsibly, and at the right dosage, it can be a powerful tool for wellness.In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, host Stefan Lessie sits down with Ray Saltus of Brooklyn Organic Buds alongside fitness and wellness advocate Andre Zemnovitsch to explore the real conversation around cannabis, mental health, and healing.We discuss:🌿 Safe THC dosages for beginners (including low-dose pre-rolls and gummies)🧠 How set and setting impact anxiety, paranoia, and overall experience😴 Cannabis for sleep, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, and recovery⚖️ Cannabis legalization in New York and why past marijuana convictions deserve re-evaluation🧬 The difference between THC, CBD, CBG, CBN, and CBC🏙️ How dispensaries like Brooklyn Organic Buds focus on education, wellness, and harm reduction💡 Why cannabis isn’t “one size fits all” and why some people should avoid it—or start very smallThis episode goes beyond stereotypes and explores cannabis as a plant medicine, not a party drug—highlighting responsible use, mental health awareness, and social justice in the modern cannabis era.🎧 Whether you’re cannabis-curious, wellness-focused, or interested in the future of legal cannabis, this episode offers grounded, honest insight you won’t hear elsewhere.🌿 Connect with Ray Saltus & Brooklyn Organic BudsLearn more about intentional cannabis use, wellness-focused products, and community education by connecting with Ray Saltus and Brooklyn Organic Buds.🌐 Website:https://www.brooklynorganicbuds.com📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brooklynorganicbuds/📍 Location:Brooklyn Organic BudsProspect Heights, Brooklyn, NYBrooklyn Organic Buds is committed to education-first cannabis, low-dose options, and helping people explore plant medicine safely, intentionally, and responsibly.🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0#iscannabissafe #CannabisWellness #THCDosage #MentalHealthPodcast #CannabisEducation #BrooklynCannabis #PlantMedicine#CBD #THC #CannabisLegalization #WellnessPodcast#AnxietyRelief #PTSDHealing #HolisticHealth

    25 min

  7. JAN 2

    #52: Frank & Sly Stallone's Trainer Alex Jamal on What Being Healthy Means & Getting in Shape

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthWhat does real health actually mean—and why do so many people feel stuck even when they’re “eating healthy”?In this powerful episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, we sit down with Alex Jamal, a sports nutrition and fitness expert with over 20 years of experience working with high-performance clients including Frank Stallone and Elizabeth Jones. Alex breaks down the biggest misconceptions around nutrition, mindset, consistency, and what it truly takes to build long-term health and performance.From understanding why consistency beats motivation, to learning how stress sabotages nutrition, to navigating misleading advice from social media “health influencers,” this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.We also dive into:Why mindset matters more than dietingThe difference between looking healthy and being healthyHow sleep, stress, and emotional health impact performanceWhy most people fail at nutrition—and how to fix itLessons learned from training elite, high-performing individuals🎧 Whether you’re an athlete, professional, or someone trying to build sustainable healthy habits, this conversation will challenge how you think about food, fitness, and personal responsibility.Chapters02:53 – Introducing Alex JamalSports nutrition expert with elite high-performance experience03:20 – What Most People Misunderstand About HealthWhy “organic” and “gluten-free” don’t automatically mean healthy04:32 – The #1 Trait of High Performers06:16 – Lessons From Training Frank Stallone08:06 – “I’m Eating Healthy, But Nothing Is Changing”Common nutrition gaps holding people back10:16 – Healthy Food vs Healthy BehaviorWhy how you eat matters as much as what you eat12:29 – Reading Food Labels & Hidden SugarsUnderstanding carbohydrates, processing, and long-term internal health14:22 – How to Spot Bad Nutrition Advice OnlineCredentials, influencers, and evidence-based guidance16:45 – Why Successful People Prioritize Health FirstHealth as the foundation for performance and wealth17:40 – Mindset vs Diet for Long-Term HealthWhy diets fail without mental rewiring18:40 – Stress, Emotional Eating & Nutrition SabotageHow stress drives cravings and poor decisions21:10 – The Truth About Cheat MealsWhy cheat days often derail progress23:16 – Western Diet vs Other CulturesAccess, convenience, and the obesity problem25:12 – Looking Fit vs Being HealthyAesthetics, internal health, and long-term consequences27:11 – Accountability Outside the GymWhy results depend on what you do when no one is watching27:34 – When Performance Hides Health IssuesBlood work, pain, cholesterol, and silent warning signs29:35 – Can You Be a High Performer Without Commitment?Progress, failure, patience, and learning curves31:15 – Why Experience Beats ShortcutsThe value of coaching, failure, and persistence33:17 – Mindset Coaching & MasteryWhy health requires the same discipline as any profession35:39 – Lessons From Frank & Sly StalloneAdversity, resilience, and showing up through hard times🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this episode helped you choose health.🔗 Connect with Alex Jamal🌐 Website: https://www.fitnessresultscoach.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetraineralex/📸 FitnessResultsCoach: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessresultscoach/🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0#eatinghealthy #nutrition #fitness #alternativehealth #personaltrainer

    40 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    #51: Does a Plant-Based Diet Improve Athletic Performance?(NBA All-Star Nutritionist Julia Furlipa)

    🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthCan you be plant-based without becoming nutrient deficient? Can plant-based athletes really perform at a high level? In this episode, NBA All-Star nutritionist + body transformation coach Julia Furlipa breaks down what “doing plant-based correctly” actually looks like—especially for performance, recovery, fiber, and energy.We also dig into inflammation, the pH/alkaline conversation, why many people feel worse when they switch too fast, and how stress can sabotage even the “cleanest” nutrition plan.🎙️ Guest: Julia Furlipa (NutriFit Julia)• Plant-forward performance nutrition (80–90% plant-based approach)• Author: The 7+ Lifestyle (pH-focused, whole-person health)• Free fiber guide + newsletter available on her platforms========================CHAPTERS 02:43 Welcome + guest intro (NBA All-Star nutritionist Julia Furlipa)03:41 Julia’s origin story: why she became a nutritionist04:37 Family cancer experiences + “fiber” moment that changed everything06:12 Research mindset + building evidence-based nutrition knowledge08:15 Plant-based journey + certifications/workshops (Cornell, seminars, Dr. Greger)10:22 Why she didn’t choose the RD route + continuing education12:35 Becoming an NBA All-Star nutritionist (80–90% plant-based approach)13:04 Plant-based performance + recovery + common misconceptions14:51 Plant medicine / herbs talk (soursop, moringa, etc.)16:53 Behavior change problem + “microwave society” + GLP-1 clients needing guidance18:35 Plant-based performance nutrition: everyday vs elite athletes19:58 “You have to eat” + under-eating + calories for performance21:27 Tracking approach + fiber-first + easing into higher fiber23:46 Elite athlete fueling: carbs, timing, small meals, hydration/electrolytes26:18 Alkaline vs acidic: Julia’s 7+ Lifestyle framework29:08 What to cut first for inflammation (and why)31:47 Anti-inflammatory supports: amla, turmeric + black pepper, water, movement34:10 Stress, rest, and lifestyle choices that impact health35:04 NBA client buy-in + family response to plant-forward plan37:07 Chef collaboration + practical swaps (nutritional yeast, etc.)38:13 Julia’s book + free fiber guide + newsletter + Academy preview40:10 Coaching offers + transformation program overview========================🔗 Connect with Julia ForlipaFollow Julia for plant-based performance nutrition, fiber education, and whole-body health insights:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nutrifitjulia/🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@nutrifitjulia📘 Book – The 7+ Lifestyle(Plant-forward nutrition, inflammation reduction, and pH-focused living)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR5KQM2R🥦 FREE Fiber Guide + Health Tips (Opt-In)Learn how to increase fiber safely and sustainablyhttps://www.bestlifebyyou.com/opt-in💪 Work With Julia (Coaching & Body Transformation Programs)Nutrition strategy, performance fueling, and 1:1 coachinghttps://www.bestlifebyyou.com/workwithme🎧 Best Life By You PodcastConversations on nutrition, mindset, performance, and whole-person health https://open.spotify.com/show/0Horu0fe1v0bkRJIlBgvUo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyou🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/mindcore-fitness🛍️ Shop Merch: https://bit.ly/45Xd3r0#plantbasednutrition #vegan #athlete #eatlikeanathlete

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Healing from within—one story at a time. 🌿 The I Choose Health Podcast shares real, powerful journeys of people who’ve overcome chronic illness, addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges through resilience, mindset, and holistic healing. Each episode brings inspiring stories and expert insights from health professionals, therapists, and nutrition experts to help you find balance, strength, and total well-being—body, mind, and soul. 💫 #alternativehealth #healthandfitness #mentalhealth #vegan

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  • Creator
    Stefan Lessie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stefan Lessie
  • Show Website
    I Choose Health Podcast