Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Get the book here: Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chefaj/list/1GNPDCAG4A86S?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d&ccs_id=a0817514-c333-4123-bcf0-85866b8b3eed On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessmd21/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mindfuleatingandnutrition On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8eni5WkBFk-d3YgeEOhQBw Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of Chef AJ Live! I’m so glad you’re here with us today. My guest is someone I know you’re going to love — he’s not only a brilliant physician but also someone who truly walks the talk when it comes to living a healthy, vibrant, plant-based life. Dr. James Thompson is a retired board-certified internist, allergist, and immunologist who practiced medicine for over 30 years in Chicago before moving to Sacramento to be closer to his grandchildren. About seven years ago, he adopted a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle — and that transformation inspired his brand-new book, FEARLESS: Eight Pillars for Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. The book is built around eight key pillars — Food, Exercise, Avoiding toxins, Restorative sleep, Lessening stress, Engaging the mind, Social energy, and Spiritual connectivity. It’s a practical, compassionate guide for anyone who wants to take charge of their health, no matter where they’re starting from. Dr. Thompson is genuinely excited about this opportunity! I’d love to share and discuss my book, published last March, a practical, holistic health guide designed to meet readers wherever they are on their wellness journey. It’s built around eight key pillars using the acronym FEARLESS: The book also includes several bonus chapters on topics such as cravings, COVID, GLP-1 agonists, probiotics, supplements, and relationships. It’s available on Amazon. Dr. Thompson also serves as Medical Director for Healthy Living With a Vision Foundation, a five-year-old nonprofit organization providing health education and services to underserved communities throughout Chicago and the surrounding area. Over the past five years, we’ve hosted numerous in-person and virtual health events. Website: https://healthylivingwithavision.org/ Additionally, he is a specialized host for the Plant-Based Support (PBS, but formerly Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group- PBNSG), where I lead a virtual Allergy, Asthma & Immunity Support Group session every third Wednesday at 8:00 PM Eastern. Website:https://www.plantbasedsupport.org/ My personal website: https://fearlessmd21.com/