Eat to reduce depression symptoms.

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  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt194.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Susan Irby, Celebrity Chef, Author & Speaker
  • Book Title The Bikini Chef Diet
  • Guest Bio Susan IrbyInternationally recognized as leader in the “food as healing” approach to a plant-directed healthier lifestyle, Susan Irby has worked with noted schools, colleges, professionals, families and national grocery markets to share how to transform their lives through spiritual wellness, a highly plant-based diet and an active lifestyle.  Among them, Los Angeles Unified School District, Cooking Up Change, American Federation of Teachers, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, grocers such as Whole Foods, Gelson’s and Dole Foods.  Susan has made appearances on FOX11 Good Day LA, ABC7, CBS2, KCAL9, NBC, and numerous syndicated radio shows, international conferences, national magazines, newspapers, and websites.  

    An award-winning television and radio host, Susan has interviewed culinary and fitness icons and celebrities such as Venus Williams, Billy Bush, Wolfgang Puck, Giada De Laurentiis, Sara Moulton, Chef Art Smith, Gene Simmons, Bill Engvall, Duff Goldman, Barbara Fairchild, Nancy Silverton, Olympic Gold Medalist and LA Sparks' DeLisha Milton Jones, Cincinnati Bengals' Coach Chip Morton, Cincinnati Reds Coach Matt Krause, reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump, teen star Reed Alexander, and more culinary, fitness and celebrity stars.  

    Susan holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia, is Certified in Food Healing, and is a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She originally developed her culinary skills by working with master chefs in Italy and France. Susan is the creator of and driving force behind the successful brand, The Bikini Chef® which promotes food that heal through “figure flattering flavors.” She is the creator, producer and host of The Bikini Lifestyles® Show and Healing Remedies and Recipes.  Extensions of her brands include Bikini Cuisine®, and Bikini Cuisine Power Snax®.


  • Length (mins) 23:13
  • Waiver Received No
  • Internal Notes no social media
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
Are you an emotional eater?

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt193.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Julie M. Simon, MA, MBA, LMFT
  • Book Title The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual
  • Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/OvereatingRecovery
  • Guest Twitter Account @Julie2816028
  • Guest Bio Julie SimonJulie M. Simon, MA, MBA, LMFT, is the author of When Food Is Comfort and The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual.

    She founded the popular Los Angeles–based and online Twelve-Week Emotional Eating Recovery Program and offers workshops at venues like Whole Foods and UCLA.

    She lives in Los Angeles.


  • Length (mins) 23:39
  • Waiver Received No
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
Have you ever dreamed of walking into a kitchen and creating a dish from scratch, knowing exactly how to season it to perfection?

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt192.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Karen Page
  • Book Title KITCHEN CREATIVITY: Unlocking Culinary Genius—with Wisdom, Inspiration, and Ideas from the World’s Most Creative Chefs
  • Guest Bio Karen-PageKaren Page and Andrew Dornenburg have been described as “perhaps the most influential and important of all food writers working today” (KLAV Radio), having created “many definitive guides” (Wall Street Journal) and “some of the most important books on cooking” (Good Food, KCRW/NPR), “making their mark with books that bring us inside the craft and life of America’s chefs and their restaurants” (The Splendid Table, NPR).

    Their books—including What to Drink with What You Eat, named the 2006 Georges Duboeuf “Wine Book of the Year” and the IACP “Cookbook of the Year”; Culinary Artistry, called one of the “World’s Best Cookbooks” by Food & Wine; and Becoming a Chef, which won the James Beard Book Award for Best Writing on Food—have been honored with every major gastronomic award and translated into multiple languages.

    The married couple lives in New York City.
  • Length (mins) 27:28
  • Waiver Received Yes
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
On the surface, girls may seem exceptional. In reality, they are anxious and overwhelmed.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt191.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Rachel Simmons
  • Book Title Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives
  • Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/rachel.simmons/
  • Guest Twitter Account @RachelJSimmons
  • Guest Bio Rachel Simmons is the author of Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives, and the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl. As an educator, Rachel teaches girls and women skills to build their resilience, amplify their voices, and own their courage so that they—and their relationships—live with integrity and health.

    The cofounder of national nonprofit Girls Leadership, she is an experienced curriculum writer and educator. She is currently the leadership development specialist at the Wurtele Center for Leadership at Smith College, and is Girls Research Scholar in Residence at The Hewitt School in New York. Rachel has served as a national spokesperson for the Always #LikeAGirl and Keds Brave Life Project campaigns, and consults nationally on women’s professional development.

    Rachel was the host of the PBS television special, “A Girl’s Life,” and her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Atlantic, Slate, and The New York Times. Rachel is a regular contributor to Good Morning America and appears often in the national media. Odd Girl Out was adapted into a highly acclaimed Lifetime television movie. Rachel lives in Western Massachusetts with her daughter.
  • Length (mins) 23:20
  • Waiver Received Yes
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
Eat mindfully and nutritiously while still enjoying what you eat.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt190.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Michael Fenster, MD
  • Book Title Food Shaman: The Art of Quantum Food
  • Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/ChefDrMike
  • Guest Twitter Account @chefdrmike
  • Guest Bio Dr. Mike FensterMichael Fenster, MDThe Food Shaman, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist and professional chef. He currently holds faculty cross appointments at The University of Montana College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences as well as The Missoula College Culinary Arts Program of the Department of Business Technology. In addition to his clinical practice, he hosts the national weekly program, Journeys into Quantum Food with podcasts available at chefdrmike.com, iheart radio, and iTunes.

    Chef Dr. Mike has appeared as an expert guest on many national radio and television programs; including The DoctorsFox Business News, and Fox National News; where he serves as a national contributor. He has taught and explored the relationship between food and health through international workshops, seminars, lectures and cooking demonstrations. As the teacher of the teachers, he has run accredited educational programs for physicians and chefs alike. He currently writes a regular column for Psychology Today and has authored several books; Eating WellLiving Better: A Grassroots Gourmet Guide to Good Health and Great Food (Littlefield and Roman, 2012), The Fallacy of The Calorie: Why The Modern Western Diet is Killing Us and How to Stop It (Koehler Books, 2014) and Ancient Eats: Age-old wisdom for modern health (Volume I: The Greeks and Vikings) (Koehler Books, October 2016). Food Shaman: The Art of Quantum Food (Post Hill Press, June 2018) is his latest endeavor.

    He spends his free time between wandering the beautiful Montana mountains and dreaming of the ocean; dreaming of a simple, pirate’s life.
  • Length (mins) 23:18
  • Waiver Received No
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
Enjoy your life with self-acceptance. Work fitness into daily life. Enjoy food mindfully.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt189.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Nathalie Botros, the "Bon-Vivant Girl"
  • Book Title If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat a Skinny Girl?
  • Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/thebonvivantgirl/
  • Guest Twitter Account @BonVivantGirl
  • Guest Bio Nathalie-BotrosNathalie Botros, the "Bon-Vivant Girl," is a certified health coach and psychotherapist who teaches women how to lose weight and feel great without sacrificing their appetite and love for life.

    She is a world traveler with a big appetite for food and experiences.

    Nathalie was born in Lebanon, raised in Turkey, studied in Switzerland, played and worked in Italy before eventually landing in the United States.
  • Length (mins) 24:55
  • Waiver Received No
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
A diabetes diagnosis shouldn't limit your enjoyment of food. Make delicious meals for under five dollars per person.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt188.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Linda Gassenheimer, Author
  • Book Title The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook
  • Guest Facebook Account www.facebook.com/linda.gassenheimer
  • Guest Twitter Account @LGassenheimer
  • Guest Bio Linda GassenheimerLinda Gassenheimer is a TV and Radio Personality, Syndicated Journalist, Best Selling Author, Spokesperson, and Food Consultant.  She is the producer and host of the weekly segment, “Food News and Views” on WLRN 91.3 National Public Radio and has made guest appearances on numerous radio and television programs. throughout the United States and Canada.  Her Miami Herald column, “Dinner in Minutes,” Is distributed on the Tribune News Service to over 6 million readers each week.  In addition, she writes regularly for “Bottom Line Newsletter” and has written for Women’s Health, Fitness Magazine, Food and Wine, Prevention, and Cooking Light.  She also appears on The Food Network and has been a guest on other national and international television shows including Good Morning American and Canada AM.
  • Length (mins) 23:14
  • Waiver Received Yes
  • Host Lisa Davis
From improving mindfulness and finding more self-compassion to achieving a healthy weight and relieving pain, hypnosis can be very effective.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt187.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Traci Stein, PhD, MPH
  • Book Title The Everything Guide To Integrative Pain Management
  • Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/DrTStein/
  • Guest Twitter Account @DrTraciStein
  • Guest Bio Traci-Stein1Dr. Traci Stein is a health psychologist in private practice, award-winning author, and the creator of a series of popular guided imagery, self-hypnosis, and meditation audio programs. 

    For over two decades, Dr. Stein has explored the interrelationship among mind, body and spirit in health and well being. Prior to pursuing her PhD (Teachers College, Columbia University), Dr. Stein earned a masters degree in public health from New York University and engaged in research, education, and administration in New York City hospitals. 

    Relatedly, she is the former Director of Integrative Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, developed a course on Integrated Healthcare at Columbia University's Teachers College and is a visiting scholar at Columbia’s Spirituality and Mind-Body Institute.

    Dr. Stein’s interests and experience are diverse. She is certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, is fellowship trained in pain psychology, is a casual photographer, and has formally trained in intuitive development on and off for nearly 20 years. She enjoys helping people recognize, access, and further develop their healthiest selves via health education, psychotherapy, hypnosis, imagery, and meditation. 

    Her work has been mentioned in O – The Oprah Magazine, Health, Shape.com, Woman’s Day, and more. For more information, visit DrTraciStein.com.
  • Length (mins) 23:44
  • Waiver Received Yes
  • Host Lisa Davis
What if you found out that just about everything magazines and trainers “teach” you about dieting is wrong? Or that you could build muscle and lose fat eating "naughty" foods every week?

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt186.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Mike Matthews
  • Book Title Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body & Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body
  • Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/muscleforlifefitness
  • Guest Twitter Account @muscleforlife
  • Guest Bio Mike-MatthewsMike Matthews is a bestselling fitness author and entrepreneur, and the creator of MuscleForLife.com and Legion Athletics.

    His simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has sold over a million books and helped thousands of people build their best bodies ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men’s Health, Elle, Women’s Health, Muscle & Strength, Elle, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC.
  • Length (mins) 24:58
  • Waiver Received No
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
TeleMedVIP's model of health includes individualized medicine, personal attention, and an ultimate goal of preservation of health -- all utilizing the advancements in telemedicine technology.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number 1
  • Audio File talk_healthy/tt185.mp3
  • Featured Speaker Gerald Stansbury & Thomas Updike, PhD
  • Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/TeleMedVIP/
  • Guest Twitter Account @MedTele
  • Guest Bio Thomas-UpdikeDr. Thomas Updike has over 50 years of professional experience ranging from direct clinical services to senior executive management and leadership positions of non-profit as well as for profit organizations. Dr. Updike founded several commercial companies providing long term managed care as well as telemedicine services nationwide. He has served as the Governor’s Appointee heading Mental Health and Substance Abuse in several states. He is a proven leader and is skilled in developing boards of directors, strategic planning and community collaborations. Dr. Updike’s personal qualities of patience and warmth, exceptional work ethics and inspiring energy, along with his decisive and purposeful leadership style are congruent with the philosophy and core values which support the goal of creating a strengths-based work environment which is respectful of all. Dr. Updike’s company, TeleMedVIP, exemplifies his values and ethical principles.

    Dr. Updike earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Lynchburg, his Master of Science Degree in rehabilitation counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University, his Doctorate degree in counseling with cognate in psychology and human medicine from Michigan State University, and has extensive post-graduate education from Harvard University, University of Virginia, Rice University, University of Richmond and New York University Post Graduate School of Medicine in the areas of executive leadership, mental health, forensic psychiatry, geriatrics, emergency services, fund raising and quality assurance.


    Gerald Stansbury has dedicated the majority of his professional career to the behavioral health arena in Arizona and Texas through a variety of roles. These have included providing direct care services, developing programs and policies for managed care organizations as well as advocating for innovative ways to deliver quality services that make a difference to people’s health. Gerald joined TeleMedVIP as Chief Administrative Officer/ Vice President after spending the past couple years working with inpatient psychiatric hospitals here in Texas.

    Gerald graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology while minoring in Religious Studies from Arizona State University. He received his Master of Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix. He is a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona and is a National Certified Counselor. When not working for TeleMedVIP, Gerald spends his time with his family, manages his behavioral health consulting agency, and contributes to the Uber Rock music website.
  • Length (mins) 25:15
  • Waiver Received No
  • Host Lisa Davis, MPH
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