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You are here for a reason. But navigating this human life can be challenging. How do you care for your body, mind and spirit to make the most of your time here on earth? This podcast explores these questions through rich conversations on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, personal development, and spirituality. We help bring to light valuable insights to promote health, well-being, longevity, and joy and help you craft your best life yet. I AM HUMAN is hosted by Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lanc ...
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This podcast is for providing guidance for moms making the transition to a more plant-based lifestyle for themselves and their families. Moms on any level of plant-based living are invited to listen to the podcast. No judgement here : ) Join the free Plant-based Superpower Mom Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantbasedlifestylemoms/
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How did Niraj Naik transform his life from chronic illness to breathwork mastery, and what led him to create the revolutionary SOMA Breath program? In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Niraj Naik about breath work and the SOMA Breath program. We learn about the importance of the breath, the paradox of oxygen vs. CO2, and how we can utilize br…
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336: Kidney Health for Longevity with Dr. Sean Hashmi
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How can embracing a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes potentially delay the need for dialysis and improve kidney health? In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we learn about our invaluable kidneys and how we can keep them healthy and strong from nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi. We hear about his plant-based journey, the top chronic conditions that affec…
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335: Longevity and the Fasting Mimicking Diet with Dr. Valter Longo
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Can the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) be a sustainable lifestyle choice for promoting healthier habits, and what scientific evidence supports its regenerative effects on the body? In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Dr. Valter Longo on his research in aging and longevity. He defines the longevity diet, why he recommends a low protein intake, …
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334: Top Symptoms of Menopause and What You Can Do About It with Andrea Donsky
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How much do you really know about perimenopause and menopause? In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview menopause educator and researcher Andrea Donsky about perimenopause and menopause. She shares her personal journey, the top 20 symptoms based on her research, what we can do to improve sleep during this transition, and what supplements could be…
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333: The Importance of Resistance Training with Dr. Daphne Bascom
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Dr. Daphne Bascom about her journey to plant-based nutrition and fitness. We talk about her career changes, her passion for empowering others, and her suggestions for those new to resistance training. We also discuss menopause and what she wants to make sure women know about this life transition. Inspired …
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332: Reconnecting With Intuition and the Natural World with Meredith Walters
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What if the emotions you label as anxiety and depression are actually natural responses to an unhealthy environment? In this episode of, I AM HUMAN, I interview fiction author and life coach Meredith Walters about her new book, This Animal Body, and how we can benefit from reconnecting with nature, intuition, and our bodies. We also talk about depr…
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331: Plant Based Thriving with Type I Diabetes with Lauren Plunkett, RD
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview dietitian Lauren Plunkett about her journey with type 1 diabetes and how she discovered plant-based nutrition and became a passionate spin instructor. We also learn how she is empowering her clients to live their best lives! Lauren shares her transformative journey toward adopting plant-based nutrition, wh…
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330: Ethical Vegan Entrepreneurship with Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview two amazing vegan women who are passionate about helping vegan businesses grow. We discuss their vegan journeys, how to find your purpose, ethical entrepreneurship, the power of pivot and reinvention and how to age with grace and fire. These ladies drop many nuggets of wisdom and are a true inspiration! Ka…
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329: Can Fasting Save Your Life with Dr. Alan Goldhamer
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we welcome back Dr. Alan Goldhamer to discuss his latest book: Can Fasting Save Your Life and discuss what he has learned over the past 40 years as the director of the TrueNorth Health Center. He discusses what conditions respond well to fasting, why visceral fat is so harmful, whether fasting causes significant lean …
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328: Becoming an Impactful Vegan with Robert Cheeke
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN we learn from Robert Cheeke about effective altruism, how our personal biases can get in the way of doing the most good, how we can best determine what organizations to allocate resources to and how we can lead by example. This is a very powerful and important episode especially if you want to learn how to decrease the…
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327: Making Space for Brain Health with Dr. Ellie MacGregor
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Dr. Ellie MacGregor - an Integrative and Functional medicine pediatrician - who specializes in brain health, about her journey to holistic medicine. We explore the profound connection between brain and body health, particularly through the lens of complex conditions like celiac disease and ADHD. Dr. McGreg…
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326: Finding Beauty and Art in Plant-Based Cooking with Chloé Crane-Leroux and Trudy Crane
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we meet the beautiful mother-daughter duo Chloé Crane-Leroux and Trudy Crane, who share the value of slowing down, appreciating the beauty in everyday moments and creating simple yet beautiful plant-based cuisine to be savored and shared. We also talk about changing identity, listening to your intuition, and continuin…
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325: Healthy Sweet Indulgence with Chef AJ
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, Chef AJ, a leading voice in the plant-based movement, tells us about her newest book, Sweet Indulgence, why she wrote it, how it's different from other dessert cookbooks, and why using whole fruit as a natural sweetener is beneficial for health. We talk about her favorite, best, and ‘most surprising’ recipes. It's a s…
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324: How Animals Can Heal Us with Ellie Laks
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we hear beautiful stories about the animals at The Gentle Barn with founder and animal communicator Ellie Laks. She tells us what she has learned about death and the afterlife from her animals. We learn how animals can teach us to live more grounded and compassionate lives. Ellie also gives us tips to how to communica…
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323: Learning the Dance of Wellbeing with Dr. Naomi Parrella
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I chat with Dr. Naomi Parrella about learning to tune in to the signals of our bodies to improve our well-being and longevity. We discuss the circadian code, informed nutrition and how we can tackle the health crisis affecting our country. Our conversation also explores contrasting health philosophies between Japan an…
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322: Embracing Imperfection in Your Plant-Based Journey with Laura Driggers
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I chat with Physician Assistant Laura Driggers about her unique plant-based journey which was inspired by one of her children. We also talk about embracing imperfection in a plant-based diet. She discusses her work as a PA and how she integrates lifestyle medicine into an underserved population. This is a great episod…
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321: The Transformative Power of Self-Love with Kiki Nelson (Plantiful Kiki)
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This podcast episode contains sensitive topics that may be triggering to certain people - (mention of weight loss and sensitive mental health topics) Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of I AM HUMAN, Kiki Nelson of Plantiful Kiki shares her plant-based journey and discusses how her health, well-being, and happiness transformed once she…
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320: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation - Is it Beneficial? with Dr. Tim Radak
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we learn from Dr. Tim Radak about the potential harms and benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, especially from fish oil. We also discuss some caveats and what he feels is truly the best way to decrease our risk of chronic disease and increase longevity. This is a great episode if you are already or are cons…
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319: Heart Disease Prevention with Dr. Andrew Freeman
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Join my enlightening conversation with Dr. Andrew Freeman, a leading cardiologist and staunch advocate for plant-based nutrition, as he reveals the critical factors behind heart disease and unravels the myths surrounding diet and health. Dr. Freeman shares his personal transformation from unhealthy eating to becoming a plant-based champion, sheddin…
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318: Curing Knee Pain in 6 minutes and Thriving as You Age with Dr. Jonathan Su
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Can knee pain be effectively managed without resorting to surgery? Dr. Jonathan Su, a distinguished physical therapist and former US Army officer, shares his compelling journey from a devastating football injury to becoming a leading voice in natural knee pain relief. Inspired by his own experience, Dr. Su turned away from surgery and embraced natu…
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In this episode, we replay Dr. Yami's appearance on the "Mics to Millions" podcast, hosted by Sam Brake Guia. Dr. Yami discusses her transformative journey from the original "Veggie Doctor Radio" to rebranding as "I Am Human." Dr. Yami delves into the motivations behind her podcast rebranding, the challenges of balancing her career as a pediatricia…
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316: Improve Your Relationship with Food Through Plant-Based Eating with Vanessa Sturman
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What if you could transform your relationship with food and achieve vibrant health without feeling ‘restricted’? In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I chat with Vanessa Sturman and we discuss her journey from poor body image and binge eating to food freedom and improved health through a plant-based diet. We also talk about the benefits of plant-based fo…
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315: How Not To Age with Dr. Michael Greger
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Join me in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michael Greger, a leading expert in lifestyle medicine and bestselling author, as we explore longevity and how to achieve it. We'll uncover how diets rich in whole plant foods, as seen in the Blue Zones, contribute to a longer and healthier life. Dr. Greger shares evidence-based strategies from his l…
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314: Flourishing in Perimenopause and Menopause Using Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Nitu Bajekal
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we learn more about perimenopause and menopause from experienced OB/GYN Dr. Nitu Bajekal. She describes typical symptoms and timelines and what we can do with our diet and lifestyle habits and behaviors to reduce symptoms and support our health and longevity. We also discuss indications for HRT/MHT and who to seek hel…
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313: Creating Innovative Lifestyle Medicine Initiatives with Lily Correa, RD
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In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Lily Correa, MPH, RD about the incredible and inspiring work that her amazing team is doing at NYC Health + Hospitals. We learn about her plant-based journey and how her work is so gratifying, but requires patience and perseverance. She also gives tips for how other health care professionals can make an im…
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