Best DR.BABS Podcasts (2024)

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Mindset For A Healthy Metabolism 14:18

10d ago14:18

14:18

Everything starts in the MIND! On today's episode of THE LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I share the relevance of resetting our mindset to promote a healthy metabolism through our words and actions, which subsequently stimulates a sustainable health and wellness journey. I hope you find value in this episode. Please share this post with someone who …

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Nutrition As Medicine - A Key Factor To Wellbeing 31:26

3M ago31:26

31:26

I have a special guest, my husband, Attorney Joseph Babalola, to share his journey of reversing Diabetes and his unbearable symptoms through the power of Nutrition on the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST. It is befitting today, on Diabetes Alert Day, to take inventory of our lifestyle habits to avoid the risks and triggers. The discussion items are: ✨…

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Self-care - What It Is and Is Not 30:26

4M ago30:26

30:26

I am thrilled to have my fabulous guest, Health and Life Coach Yaa Astar, join me on this LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST episode to discuss Self-care - What It Is and Is Not. What a perfect time to have this discussion, as March is Women's Month, so we want to celebrate the powerhouse of our communities and share how to pause for "Me Time." The disc…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 9 - You Are Your Routine 15:27

5M ago15:27

15:27

This is the final episode in the Weight Wellness Series. Join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about Motivation. I address; ✨Definition of Routine. ✨How can our routine support our health goals? Let's create a community of empowered individuals who treasu…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 8 - The “If Only“ Trap 10:44

5M ago10:44

10:44

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about The "If Only Trap." I address; ✨The "I'll start tomorrow" syndrome. Hurting or Helping us? ✨Ho…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 7 - Stop Eating Your Feelings 15:12

5M ago15:12

15:12

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about Eating Your Feelings. I address; ✨Identifying Your Trigger Signs. ✨The Difference Between Tumm…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 6 - Where Is My Motivation 14:53

5M ago14:53

14:53

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about Motivation. I address; ✨Why Motivation Is So Unreliable. ✨The "Do Something Formula." Let's cr…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 5 - Anyone Can Change 13:00

6M ago13:00

13:00

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about our Ability To Change. I address; ✨Why We Do What We Do. ✨How To Break The Vicious Cycle of Un…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 4 - Solving the Calorie Mystery 16:12

6M ago16:12

16:12

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about our Calorie Mystery. I address; ✨Are calories equal? ✨The Secret To Staying Full. Let's create…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 3 - Examine Your Core Beliefs 7:46

6M ago7:46

7:46

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode is about our Core Beliefs. I address; ✨If we reflect on our Core Beliefs? ✨How To Put Your Core Beliefs…

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 2 - Check Your Thoughts and Your Plates 11:39

6M ago11:39

11:39

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode focuses on our thoughts and plate. I address; ✨The Secret To Weight Loss is in the Plate. ✨The Path To …

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Weight Wellness Series: Chapter 1 - It All Begins With Your Mind 10:12

6M ago10:12

10:12

Weight Wellness Series reflects wholesome practices to help us establish optimal wellness. It is a 9-part series, so join me on this journey as we reflect on these roadblocks to achieving health and wellness and how we overcome them. This episode starts with the Mind and I address; ✨Do you understand your mind? ✨How To Solve The Self-Sabotage? Let'…

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Building Strong Healthy Families 28:00

7M ago28:00

28:00

A healthy community begins with healthy families. I am pleased that our guest on today's episode agrees with me. Brittney Amey is a devoted Whole Foods Advocate who promotes healthy eating through various platforms. We take a deeper dive into ✨The Benefits of Healthy Eating among Families. ✨Practical Tips on How to Stay Healthy as a Family. ➖Guest …

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Fixing The Broken Healthcare Insurance System 35:45

7M ago35:45

35:45

This is an intriguing episode and, indeed, an eye-opener to our questionable Healthcare system in the United States. Why are we the wealthiest and most developed country yet have the highest rate of people with multiple chronic health conditions? There are so many reasons; one is the complexity of health insurance. You need to listen to the whole e…

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Two Key Success Strategies For A Healthy Holiday 24:36

7M ago24:36

24:36

Excited about the holiday yet? I am because I have a strategy to help me truly enjoy the most beautiful time of the year by being stress-free, restful, and experiencing the finest living. In this week's episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, let's chat about ways to have a Healthy Holiday by discussing; ✨Why it matters to have a Healthy Holi…

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How To Develop The Healthy Spirit Man 31:23

9M ago31:23

31:23

The Holistic Approach to Medicine involves treating the Whole Person: body, mind, and spirit. This method is paramount to achieving optimal well-being. Unfortunately, we emphasize the physical and mental but leave out the spiritual. Good news! Today, on the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST SHOW, we will explore what it means to be spiritually healthy.…

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Steps To Promote Physical Wellness and Avoid Burnout 39:41

10M ago39:41

39:41

Let’s kick off National #SelfCareAwarenessMonth the right way by candidly discussing the elephant in each home. Let's keep it real! We are blessed to have an expert, Coach Ileka Falette, on the podcast to tell us how her self-care journey helped her lose 120 pounds and has kept it off for 7 years and counting. You don't want to miss this episode. T…

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Similarities between Direct Primary Care and Mindfulness. 31:22

10M ago31:22

31:22

You may wonder about the correlation between Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Mindfulness. I can assure you that this episode is going to be riveting. I am thrilled to have a fellow DPC and Lifestyle Medicine Doc, Dt. Tom Rountree, join me on this LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST episode to discuss Similarities between Direct Primary Care and Mindfulness…

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Getting Back On Track On Your Health Goals with 5 Action Steps 20:56

11M ago20:56

20:56

I have fallen off track with my health goals, more time than I would like to admit, but has it deranged me to think "it is pointless" to bother trying? The answer is a BIG NO! In this week's episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I want to keep it real with you by discussing; ✨Why do we get off track of our health goals, and how can we avoid…

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Dr. Babs's Journey to DPC 20:51

12M ago20:51

20:51

Is anyone interested in Medical care you can access and afford? I will be the first one to put my hands up. Unfortunately, the traditional healthcare system focuses more on profits than health. This is where my journey to DPC (Direct Primary Care) began. LAYF Wellness is committed to restoring health by providing my members with high-quality care a…

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How To Use Food as Medicine 37:45

1y ago37:45

37:45

Do you struggle with finding time to cook home foods that taste delicious and are healthy? To be honest, it can be a challenge considering our busy schedules, but I have great news for you, once there is a will, there is a way. My amazing guests, Drs. Shayla Nettey and Antoinette Williams join me on this LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST episode to dis…

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5 Healthy Habits To Living Life 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

The year is moving nicely into the second quarter, but how are our healthy habits progressing? My wonderful guest, Dr. Alicia Shelly joins me on this episode of LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST to discuss the 5 Steps for consistency practicing living a healthy lifestyle. The topic items are: ✨The lifelong journey of being healthy. ✨How to start changi…

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Self-Sabotage, Killer of Success. 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

17:45

Have you found yourself doing things detrimental to your health and wellness goals? Either consciously or unconsciously? I have. It is called Self-Sabotage! Let's talk about it in on LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST. Discussion points: ✨The Meaning of Self-Sabotage and what it looks like. ✨Best Practices for Correcting Self-Sabotage Behaviours. This e…

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Cultivating Healthy Habits & Routines 14:20

1+ y ago14:20

14:20

Routines are KEY to being and staying consistent. Studies demonstrate that when our Focus is on our Habits and Routines instead of the RESULTS, we see the HEALTHY OUTCOMES WE DESIRE. In this episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I discuss how we can turn our health struggles into success by: ✨The Importance of Habits and Routines. ✨Best Pra…

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Obstacles Preventing A Healthy Mindset 13:29

1+ y ago13:29

13:29

Do you have any idea how many times we speak to ourselves? We may not verbalize the words, but we talk to ourselves more than we know. Our inner speech has an average pace of 4,000 words per minute—10 times faster than verbal speech. Wow! In this episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I discuss: ✨The common obstacles preventing a healthy min…

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7 Steps To Start the New Year Differently 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

23:27

New Day, New Month, New Year - New Beginning. Let's embrace it with these amazing 7 steps to achievable and sustainable health goals to keep us LIVING AT OUR FINEST using the pillars of healthy lifestyle habits to keep us WHOLE, VIBRANT, & HEALTHY. I hope this last episode for 2022 will helps you get closer to your health and wellness goals. Let's …

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10 Best Practices to Achieve Weight Wellness 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

24:08

Health and Wellness transformation requires we take action and commit to a lifelong journey to reach our full weight wellness potential. It isn't a splint but a marathon with enormous benefits. In this episode of the LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST, I discuss: ✨What Weight Wellness means and its parameters. ✨The tricks and tips on achieving weight we…

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The Healing Power of Nutritious Food 36:28

1+ y ago36:28

36:28

Is it possible to lose weight or maintain weight wellness without food deprivation? My lovely guest, Coach Joanna Wen, Founder of Spices and Greens, joins me on this episode of LIVING AT YOUR FINEST PODCAST to answer the question and discuss: ✨3 simple and actionable food hacks to reduce emotional sweets cravings. ✨Bust the myth that you must work …

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Preventing and Reversing Diet & Lifestyle-related Chronic Diseases 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

22:20

Have you heard the quote: "Genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger"? I am pleased that this statement is evidence-based and that there is hope for us all. In this episode, I will share a personal situation to empower you to take action and not drop your faith in the power of healthy lifestyle habits. After all, genetics only account for…

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The One Medication That Isn't Advertised Enough 11:07

1+ y ago11:07

11:07

If someone told you that there is one medication that can prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases, would you like to hear more about it? I would, and I bet you would as well. So why aren't Health Insurance companies talking about this super medication? And by the way, this super medication has no side effects. In this episode of the LIVING AT …

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Challenging Myself To A Marathon 20:47

2y ago20:47

20:47

Did you know that globally, there are between 2500 and 4000 marathons each year with approximately 11 million marathon runners? Interestingly, 52% and 55% of marathon entrants are first-time marathon runners. It had always been on my bucket list to run a marathon to stretch myself, so I thought there was no better time than this moment. Time never …

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How Dr. Jamis Embraced A Plant-based Lifestyle 39:04

2y ago39:04

39:04

A Whole-food and plant-based (WFPB) dietary pattern can positively impact our health and wellness. Robust scientific evidence supports the benefits of a WFPB nutrition due to the numerous fiber, anti-oxidant, polyphenol, and anti-inflammatory properties. The S.A.D (SAD AMERICAN DIET) is loaded with a high amount of salt, sugar, unhealthy oils, and …

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Steps To Promote Health among Minority Populations with Dr. Obinna Oriaku 40:37

2y ago40:37

40:37

How can we bridge the gap in health disparity within communities of color? We are only as strong as our communities, so how about extensive education about preventative measures and skillset to follow through with achievable actions. I am pleased to have minority health advocate Dr. Obinna Oriaku, Founder and CEO of Crown Clinic, P. A., a primary c…

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Normalizing Conversations about Sexual Wellness in Women with Dr. Hajira Yasmin 42:16

2y ago42:16

42:16

Just as providers educate about developmental milestones during well-child visits or prenatal vitamins during the fertile periods, is there a place for asking women questions about sexual health during their annual physical or how they are transitioning into midlife changes? I am pleased to have the excellent Dr. Hajira Yasmin as a guest on the LIV…

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The Power of Healthy Habits with Dr. Jonathan Bonnet 39:59

2y ago39:59

39:59

Patient: So what am I about to lose once I embark upon a healthy lifestyle? Dr. Babs: Actually you are going to gain so much more than you will lose. Consider what it will feel like to be vibrant, whole, and healthy in your joints, gut, brain, etc. The list goes on and on. Patient: Well when you say it that way. I am ready to learn more. Dr. Babs: …

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How To Show Up Living At Your Finest Confidently with Mayowa Babalola 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

Confidence is when you believe in yourself and your abilities, arrogance is when you think you are better than others and act accordingly. ~Stewart Stafford My first daughter and I had some deep discussions about how being confident looks on us and help us to LIVE AT OUR FINEST. ⚡️Is confidence a mental, physical, emotional, or even spiritual act? …

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Lifestyle Medicine Week: Treating the source, not the symptoms 35:44

2y ago35:44

35:44

This week is Lifestyle Medicine week, May 29-June 4. A week of the global celebration of healthy behaviors and a public awareness campaign on the impact our choices have on chronic diseases. Lifestyle Medicine has given me so much hope and I will like to share how in this episode how Lifestyle Medicine is the foundation for a redesigned, value-base…

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The Mind-Body-Spirit Approach to Well-being with Dr. SiriChand Khalsa 35:44

2y ago35:44

35:44

Have you thought about what it takes to achieve sustainable vitality? You might think that whatever it is, it just might be so expensive or time-consuming? Well, I am overjoyed that I have the beautiful Dr. SiriChand Khalsa, Lifestyle and Ayurvedic Coach with me on the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show to discuss how we can boost our self-care pra…

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How To Feel Your Best During Menopause with Nurse Paula Stuart 33:26

2y ago33:26

33:26

My wonderful guest, Registered Nurse Paula Stuart managed her menopause symptoms naturally. She completed training in holistic well-being in ways to support menopause naturally involving diet, exercise, and meditation and now supports health care professionals on ways to transition naturally. Menopause isn't an illness but a period of transition, i…

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Making God A Part of My Healthcare Team 20:20

2y ago20:20

20:20

Happy Easter Weekend! Resurrection weekend got me thinking about if and how I allow God to be a part of my Healthcare Team. The challenges of maintaining health and wellness can be a battle, especially in the presence of the tactics of the food industry, pharmaceutical companies, and the sick care model in healthcare. So little wonder why just know…

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Having a Wealthy Mindset with Dr. Elisa Chiang 29:49

2+ y ago29:49

29:49

I had the pleasure to chat with Dr. Elisa Chiang about the benefits of a wealthy mindset and how it relates to our holistic health. You don't wait to miss this episode as the wonderful founder of @growyourwealthymindset dropped a lot of meaningful nuggets to support your overall wellness. What you'll learn from this episode: ✨The Relationship betwe…

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Is Eat Less, Exercise More The Solution For Obesity? 19:45

2+ y ago19:45

19:45

Yesterday was #WorldObesityDay. A time to raise awareness of the root causes of obesity and how we can change the way we speak and care for people with obesity. Please ACT now and be a part of the solution to decrease and gradually eliminate obesity in both adults and children. Our #wordsmatter to either worsen the situation or provide a supportive…

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Creating A Wellness Routine 13:34

2+ y ago13:34

13:34

Ready for some real talk? January is almost over. How are your wellness and health goals going? We need to change the narrative of most people quitting on their wellness goals by late January or early February. But how? In this episode, you'll discover: ✨The benefits of having a wellness routine? ✨The different wellness routines ✨How to maintain a …

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Mindset To A Positive Menopause with Dr. Arikawe 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

32:52

My ladies in the house, ever felt like the "M" word should never be mentioned let alone be enjoyed? Well, I have great news for you, there is hope for a positive experience of Menopause with a positive mindset. I am super elated to have a wonderful ambassador for women's health in the person of Dr. Oluseye Arikawe on the Living At Your Finest Podca…

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Bye 2021, Welcome 2022 12:32

2+ y ago12:32

12:32

I promise this isn't an episode on NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS as they just don't work and I am talking from experience and incidentally science backs me up. It is estimated that only 8% of people that make new year resolutions keep them while 80% fail by mid-February. In this episode, I will share how we can set ourselves for success in the new year ✨By …

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When Being Busy Can Begin To Affect Your Health 13:08

2+ y ago13:08

13:08

This is my birthday special! As I reflect on being a year older today, is being busy affecting my health? Are my actions aligning with my purpose and goals? Our default response to "How are you doing" most times is BUSY. What does that even mean? Well, let's talk about it. In this episode, I will share ✨What It Means When We Say We Are Busy ✨How we…

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Lifelong Transformation from the Inside Out with Coach Karen Saboura 32:06

2+ y ago32:06

32:06

It gave me so much joy to sit down with a dear friend of mine for this week's episode of the Living At Your Finest Podcast Show. Coach Karen Saboura and I reminisced, laughed, and strategized on what it means to heal from the inside out. She is a Certified Independent Optavia Coach with a mission to share her transformational health journey with th…

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Running Made Easy with Dr. Michelle Quirk 33:07

2+ y ago33:07

33:07

It was such a delight to chat with the amazing Dr. Michelle Quirk, Founder of Mindful Marathon. Her passion is to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. Whether you love to do a brisk walk, jog or run, all contribute to your 15-30% of energy expenditure physical activity (EEPA): both planned exercise or non-exercise activities. In E…

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Mindset Shift: Restrict Versus Restrain 10:48

2+ y ago10:48

10:48

What are your thoughts about FOOD restriction or restraint? Is food restriction sustainable? Are we doing so from a place of BONDAGE or FREEDOM? In this episode, I will share ✨The differences between Restriction and Restrain ✨How we can shift from a mindset of Restriction to Restrain Know someone who NEEDS to know this? Please share it with them. T…

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The Benefits of Breathing Better with Dr. Amy Novotny 35:50

2+ y ago35:50

35:50

I am so thrilled to share what I learned about the PABR® method: Pain Awareness Breathing Relief. This is a holistic approach to restoring the body to its full potential by using the body’s own nervous system to change how our bodies feel and move to support our overall wellness. Well, I am honored to have the Founder of the PABR® method, Dr. Amy N…

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