Follow Your Kind

Krystyna R.
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Follow Your Kind

Conversations with heroes of plant-based nutrition, activism, conscious capitalism, self-discovery and passion hosted by Krystyna R. - an Atlanta resident with a mission to build a community around kindness and healthy living.

  1. John Adamson Walks Into a Vegan Cocktail Bar... in 2048

    06/14/2021

    John Adamson Walks Into a Vegan Cocktail Bar... in 2048

    John Adamson is the founder and owner of Neon Tiger, a cool, hip, concept-driven restaurant and bar in Charleston, SC. Neon Tiger is a glitch in the matrix. Set in 2048, when the oceans are dead, and most wild animals are extinct, Neon Tiger represents a beacon of hope, a call to action, and a price we should not want to pay for our taste preferences today. In this conversation John shares his story, career, transition to veganism and approach to activism. We talk in detail about the concept behind Neon Tiger and what it symbolizes, we discuss our experiences with veganism, and our values. Join the conversation! Follow John and Neon Tiger: Neon Tiger: @neon_tiger_ John: @chephotel Website: neontiger.com

    1h 38m
  2. Colin Zhu, DO, DipABLM, Chef on THRIVING: Why We Should and Where to Start

    05/01/2021

    Colin Zhu, DO, DipABLM, Chef on THRIVING: Why We Should and Where to Start

    Dr. Colin Zhu is a primary care physician who is Board-Certified in family practice and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. Dr. Zhu is the founder of TheChefDoc website, an online wellness and lifestyle education platform, the author of "Thrive Medicine", the host of Thrive Bites podcast, the organizer of THR5 Formula Virtual Summit, and much more. In this conversation we talk about... surprise! - THRIVING! What it means and what it takes. We discuss our healthcare system, its strength and opportunities for improvement. Dr. Zhu shares his story - what inspired him to go into medicine, and how his unique career evolved into what he does today - helping people thrive. We talk about various types of medicine he practices, and why the intersection where he finds his niche today, makes perfect sense. Tune in to learn more, and hear Colin's personal tips on thriving and living a life of purpose, meaning and joy! Also, check out Colin's upcoming event - THR5 Formula Virtual Summit, and refer to episode notes for a 25% discount code for the listeners of this podcast (thank you Colin!). Meant for healthcare professionals, students, and individuals that are looking for additional resources to optimize their overall wellness, THR5 Formula has 52 experts bringing you over 50+ hours of inspirational, educational, and practical tools for you and your family.

    46 min
  3. Trish Ahjel Roberts and the Quest for Mind-Blowing Happiness

    01/19/2021

    Trish Ahjel Roberts and the Quest for Mind-Blowing Happiness

    Trish Ahjel Roberts is on a mission to share her revolutionary 12-step approach to mind-blowing happiness with the world. She is a self-actualization coach, yoga and meditation instructor, happiness expert and founder of HoneyButterflyz LLC and Black Vegan Life™. Trish was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and holds an MBA from Long Island University. Trish is the author of three self-help books: the e-book, Mind-Blowing Happiness™ Guide to Self-Care; the self-help memoir, Thinking Outside the Chrysalis: A Black Woman's Guide to Spreading Her Wings; and the inspirational journal, 12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness: A Journal of Insights, Quotes & Questions to Juice Up Your Journey. Trish has ten years of Buddhist study and twenty years of yoga experience. In this episode we talk about Trish's self-help memoir called "Thinking Outside the Chrysalis: A Black Woman's Guide to Spreading Her Wings". She shares her symbolic framework of transformation of a butterfly, and what inspired her journey. We talk about healing our past, transforming anger, finding joy in our work, alignment with our values, having fun, being of service, and, of course, veganism! To learn more about Trish's work, please visit her site: mindblowinghappiness.com

    1h 12m
  4. Adam Sud on Addiction, Recovery and Remembering Your True Self

    12/03/2020

    Adam Sud on Addiction, Recovery and Remembering Your True Self

    Adam Sud is the founder of Plant-Based for Positive Change that is dedicated to advancing the research of diet and mental health / addiction and is running the very first research study to investigate the effects of a nutrient dense food intervention for addiction recovery - Infinity Study, in partnership with Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai. Adam is also a diabetes and food addiction coach for Mastering Diabetes. In this conversation Adam shares his story (short version - for full story check out episode #30 from February 2019), explains addiction, talks about recovery and shares details about his revolutionary research related to nutrition impact on early sobriety. Listen to the end for Adam's beautiful and heartfelt advise on how to feel alive! Please consider donating to Adam’s study https://www.gofundme.com/f/6ah8f-infinite-study Plant-Based for Positive Change https://www.plantbasedforpositivechange.org

    55 min
  5. Hanni Berger on Cultivating More Joy in Your Life

    11/25/2020

    Hanni Berger on Cultivating More Joy in Your Life

    Hanni Berger is a speaker and the CEO of JOYVIAL, an online network of professional health coaches who help you live your healthiest, most joyful and fulfilled life. She is known for combining science backed data, with her own real-world experience to help busy professionals reduce stress and find peace and joy in all areas of their life. In this conversation Hanni shares her own story of transformation and how she discovered a path towards JOY! Hanni shares her 3-prawn framework for cultivating more joy - monitoring the things we ingest, outer work and inner work. We talk about sugar addiction, stress management and simple but powerful tools for letting go of beliefs that no longer serve us. Tune in to learn more! Check out Hanni's website: https://www.joyvial.com

    1h 9m
  6. Laurie Marbas, MD on Finding a Plant-Based Doctor and Expedited Healing

    11/15/2020

    Laurie Marbas, MD on Finding a Plant-Based Doctor and Expedited Healing

    Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA is a double board certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She is a co-founder of Healthy Human Revolution, whose mission is to provide resources that will empower individuals with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to successfully adopt and sustain a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet. She is also a co-founder and a practicing physician on Plant Based TeleHealth. In this conversation Dr. Marbas shares her story, how she discovered plant-based nutrition and how a patient and a divine intervention put her on this path. We talk about the lack of nutrition education in many healthcare professionals and what a patient can do to navigate the system, find a qualified specialist and advocate for themselves. Finally, we also dive in in the topic of "radical healing" - be it from an accident, a surgery or severe chronic disease - and how nutrition, rest and social connection can significantly expedite the process. Tune in to learn more!

    1h 11m
  7. Sujit Sharma, MD on the Philosophy of Gut Health

    10/21/2020

    Sujit Sharma, MD on the Philosophy of Gut Health

    Dr. Sujit Sharma is a Harvard-trained pediatric ER doctor in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the CEO at Chuice, an innovative food company, and a member of the board of directors of Georgia Organics. He is a researcher working on a manuscript about respiratory diseases. We talk about gut health - what it is, what can we do about it, what does the science say, what gaps still exist. We also go beyond that - what are the bigger lessons we can draw? What are the principles and made our evolution possible? Things like tolerance, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Tune in to learn more! https://chuice.com https://www.instagram.com/lovechuice/ https://www.instagram.com/drsujitsharma/

    1h 9m
  8. Toni Okamoto on Going Plant-Based... on a Budget

    09/24/2020

    Toni Okamoto on Going Plant-Based... on a Budget

    TONI OKAMOTO is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save money by eating veggies. She’s also author of the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook, The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Toni's new book - The Friendly Vegan Cookbook - is coming out next month and is ready for pre-order today! It is filled with meals that will become your new favorites and go-to staples for when you have meat-eaters to impress. Because amazing food should be shared! In this conversation Toni shares her story of discovering plant based diet, becoming an activist and evolving her work into a successful business concept. Toni share her biggest tips for saving time and money on a plant-based diet. Tune in to learn more!

    1h 1m
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Conversations with heroes of plant-based nutrition, activism, conscious capitalism, self-discovery and passion hosted by Krystyna R. - an Atlanta resident with a mission to build a community around kindness and healthy living.

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  • Creator
    Krystyna R.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Follow Your Kind
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