Best Sersie Blue Podcasts (2024)

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Turning Trauma into Purpose with Seeds to Inspire- Jacque Solomon 38:46

8d ago38:46

38:46

In this episode Gigi and Sersie talk with Jacque Solomon from Seeds to Inspire on the connections between overcoming trauma and health. Jacque Solomon is the Founder, President, Executive Director of Seeds to Inspire Foundation an organization that meets at the intersection of Lifestyle Medicine, Health Equity and Nutrition Apartheid by educating a…

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Merging medicine with the arts | Dr. Marsha-Gail Davis 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Sersie and Gigi sit down with a rockstar in the lifestyle medicine space. Dr. Marsha-Gail Davis is a mover-and-shaker empowering patients with lifestyle medicine. Get healthy plant-based recipes at danielsplate.com.Connect and follow Dr. Davis on IG @mgdthedoc.Check out the full version of her Wack rap video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cPsSGLY2VZw…

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Thriving Plant-Based Kids with Monica Davern, MD 48:28

3M ago48:28

48:28

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Monica Davern to discuss raising kids on a plant-based nutrition plan. Dr. Davern is a board-certified pediatrician, mom, and vegan athlete. Dr. Davern is also creator and CEO at Mighty Roots LLC. Connect/Follow Dr. Davern:Instagram: @mighty.rootsFacebook: @mightyroots.orgFacebook group: Facebook.com/groups/leafyli…

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Gaining health and finding purpose with Stefanie Ignoffo 31:59

3M ago31:59

31:59

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Stefanie Ignoffo, founder of Plantspiration NFP Inc. Stefanie is on a mission to spread the word about using food as medicine to combat the chronic diseases brought on by an unhealthy lifestyle, mostly centered on the "SAD" or standard American diet.We hope you enjoy this episode. For healthy, delicious whole food, pla…

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Health Equity Using Lifestyle Medicine with Daphne Bascom, MD, PhD 45:40

7M ago45:40

45:40

Sersie and Gigi sit down with the amazing vegan superhero, Dr. Daphne Bascom. Dr. Bascom shares her journey to lifestyle medicine and becoming vegan. They have a candid conversation about Health Equity and how lifestyle medicine concepts can help underserved communities prevent, treat, and possibly reverse common chronic diseases.About Daphne Basco…

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Your Spiritual Gifts with Ben Lenz 51:13

7M ago51:13

51:13

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Ben Lenz and have an engaging conversation about spiritual gifts. Ben Lenz is the Connections Pastor at Green Bay Community Church. He is the lead developer of the Navigate material, offering classes, groups and one-on-one coaching. Ben is most passionate about helping people find their redemptive potential by understa…

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Your Health and Doing God's Work 37:25

7M ago37:25

37:25

Sersie and Gigi discuss the connection between your health and doing God's work. Link to learn more and sign up for the Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp: https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/healthy-christian-woman-bootcampArticle about missionary, James Hudson-Taylor: https://www.bu.edu/missiology/missionary-biography/t-u-v/taylor-j-hudson-1832-190…

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The Path to Lifestyle Medicine with Janel Gordon, MD 42:26

8M ago42:26

42:26

Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. The six pillars of lifestyle medicine are a whole-food plant-predominant dietary pattern, physical activity, stress management…

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Healthy Vegan Eating with Javant 29:36

8M ago29:36

29:36

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Javant, the man behind Healthy Vegan Eating and "Make Your Own." Javant shares his personal health story and the development of his popular IG and YouTube channel.Check out https://www.instagram.com/healthyveganeating/ and https://www.youtube.com/@healthyveganeating/featured…

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How Eating Plants Can Change Your Life with Shane Martin 1:16:16

8M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Shane Martin, author and the brains behind the popular Shane & Simple blog. Shane is also the host of the Real Men Eat Plants Podcast. In this episode, Shane gets personal about what led him to ditch the meat and dairy and adopt a whole food plant-based lifestyle—and how it changed his life. Check out https://shaneands…

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Mental Health and the Church 48:24

9M ago48:24

48:24

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Adrianna Anderson to talk about a topic not typically discussed in the church: mental health. Adrianna Anderson is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and will complete a master's degree in Biblical Theology in 2024. Adrianna is a writer, author, and Bible teacher who is passionate about equipping wo…

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Overcoming Colon Cancer and Finding Purpose with Gigi Jones 50:00

11M ago50:00

50:00

Sersie and Gigi sit down with the beautiful and amazing Gigi Jones. Gigi Jones is a food justice activist in Kansas City, MO, who advocates for social and environmental justice as it relates to the African American Community. Her work ranges from vegan cooking demonstrations to lectures on allowing food to be your medicine. She also hosts a monthly…

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Aging Well with Dr. Rosa Kincaid, MD 44:28

11M ago44:28

44:28

Aging well has been defined as “the ability to maintain a low risk of disease-related disability, high mental and physical function, and active engagement with life.” In this episode, Sersie and Gigi sit down with lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Rosa Kincaid about her story and how at the age of 75 is shattering the paradigm of getting older.About…

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Why You Should Only Do the Daniel Fast Once 38:26

12M ago38:26

38:26

Sersie and Gigi challenge you to only do the Daniel Fast once! In this episode they build a powerful case that the Daniel Fast should be a lifestyle rather than a yearly fast.Get the book, Daniel Fast: Why You Should Only Do It Once, available on Amazon https://amzn.to/43xB3jo (affiliate link).

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Why You Can't Out Exercise a Bad Diet 25:07

12M ago25:07

25:07

Sersie and Gigi unpack the main reasons why you can't out exercise a bad diet. What you eat plays a vital role in weight loss and overall health. Go to https://healthyformypurpose.com to connect with Sersie and Gigi.

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Weight Loss and Lowering High Blood Pressure with Dr. Amanda Adkins 38:12

1y ago38:12

38:12

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Amanda Adkins to talk about her personal career and health journey, and how she turned her passion for lifestyle medicine to help Black women lose weight and lower high blood pressure.Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD, is a double board-certified Internal Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and health coach/owner of Enlig…

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Why I Eat Things I Don't Like 28:09

1y ago28:09

28:09

Gigi unpacks the keys to mastering the skill of eating healthy. In this episode, Gigi speaks to the common limiting belief around having to "like" the taste in order to eat it. She provides practical tips to help you prioritize eating for nourishment over taste.

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Why I Hate to Exercise! 36:30

1y ago36:30

36:30

In this episode Sersie spills all the tea on why she hates exercising. She provides insight to those who struggle with starting or maintaining an exercise routine.

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Getting Your Kids On-Board with Plant-Based with Dr. Leigh Ettinger 40:04

1y ago40:04

40:04

Dr. Leigh Ettinger, the plant-strong pediatrician, is a repeat guest on the podcast. Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Leigh—also known as Doctor Herbivore—and have a candid conversation about getting children at different life stages to get on board with plant-based. We also talk about the controversial new obesity drugs on the market and what you…

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Why You Should Quit Alcohol 52:16

1y ago52:16

52:16

Gigi and Sersie have a candid conversation about alcohol and what it does to your body. They use science and scripture to unpack why you should quit alcohol. They also get personal and share their personal journey and views about alcohol.Study about moderate drinking World Health Organization's article about no alcohol consumption is safe.Healthy m…

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Finding Purpose with Dr. Judy Brangman 36:40

1y ago36:40

36:40

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Judy Brangman about finding purpose. Dr. Judy Brangman, MD, DipABLM, is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. Dr. Judy obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at East Carolina University/Vidant Hospital.…

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Finding Joy On Your Health Journey 22:28

1+ y ago22:28

22:28

In the episode Sersie talks about the importance of seeing your path to wellness as your birthright rather than a burden. Sersie talks about the power of finding joy on your health journey to help you stay the course long term.

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Don't Let The Enemy Be A Squatter In your Life 20:21

1+ y ago20:21

20:21

Major life events and triggers often trip us up as we are working towards improving our health and making change to our long-standing eating habits. But the trick is to not let the enemy in and to rely on God during these difficult times. Gigi gets personal with how the enemy became a squatter in her life and how God got her through it, and what sh…

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How Steven Furtick Got This One Wrong 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

Sersie and Gigi have a candid conversation about an excerpt from a sermon given by Steven Furtick. He has words for someone who "eats clean," claiming that this person eats clean, but thinks crap, so they live long but hate their life. While Steven Furtick is one of their favorite online pastors, they don't mince words about what they think about t…

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Let’s talk! Over indulgence during the holidays and guilt. 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

21:07

On this episode we talk about ways to overcoming the holiday over indulgence guilt. We discuss how to redirect your guilt, look at the big picture and gain insight for the future. To join the upcoming Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp January 9-13th! click here; https://bit.ly/3taet15

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Start a Revolution with Your Plate 55:40

2y ago55:40

55:40

Sersie and Gigi speak candidly about the different ways food choices affect our health, spirituality, social justice, the environment, and the animals. References: Eat Lancet Commission https://eatforum.org/eat-lancet-commission/ STUDY Reducing food’s environmental impacts... https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0216 STUDY Meat consumptio…

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All Things Vegan with Jacque Reid 43:47

2y ago43:47

43:47

We sit down with long time award winning journalist and veganista, Jacque Reid to talk about her personal journey to becoming a vegan, health, social justice, fashion, and more! Give Jacque a follow on IG @ vegansexycool, and check out her blog and podcast at https://vegansexycool.com/

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Health, Hair and Healing: Keeping it real with Danette Batiste 54:20

2y ago54:20

54:20

In this episode we have a candid conversation with Danette Batiste about the importance of developing a God centered self image around our health. We dig into issues around self care, black women's health, body image and chronic health issues. Danette is CEO / Executive Director of Healthy Heart Nation a nonprofit organization that is committed to …

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They are Trying to Kill Us with Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD 20:30

2y ago20:30

20:30

Sersie & Gigi have a candid discussion with Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD about the documentary They are Trying to Kill Us. Dr. Ruby Lathon PhD appears in the documentary, which unravels the systemic dynamics behind the food industry and health care system. Dr. Ruby Lathon is a certified holistic nutritionist based in Washington DC.www.rubylathon.com IG: @ru…

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Healthy Living with Dr. Jenn 30:53

2y ago30:53

30:53

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Jenn to unpack the pillars of healthy living. Jennifer Davis is a physician. She is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, and Lifestyle Medicine. She recently transitioned from full time hospital medicine to a telehealth practice focused on Lifestyle Medicine.She developed a passion for plant-base…

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How the Daniel Fast Changed My Life with Demetria Edwards 24:28

2y ago24:28

24:28

Demetria shares her experience with Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living. Learn more at https://healthyformypurpose.com

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Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer with Lifestyle Medicine: Dr. Amber Orman 45:50

2y ago45:50

45:50

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Amber Orman to talk about lifestyle medicine, and breast cancer treatment and prevention. Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified radiation oncologist and lifestyle medicine specialist focusing on breast cancer treatment and prevention. She is the Chief Wellness Office (CWO) of AdventHealth Medical Gro…

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Food, Faith and Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Scott Stoll 54:41

2y ago54:41

54:41

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Dr. Scott Stoll and discuss the connection between our faith and health. They also talk about the power of lifestyle medicine.About Scott Stoll, M.D. FABPMRDr. Stoll is board-certified physician specializing in sports and regenerative musculoskeletal medicine and is a recognized as an international leader in lifestyle …

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Overcoming Diabetes with Joshua Black AKA The Urban Black Vegan 56:03

2y ago56:03

56:03

In this episode we talk with Joshua Black The Urban Black Vegan. He discusses his journey with overcoming diabetes. He talks about a powerful documentary that changed the course of his life. We talk vegan politics, health and the passion behind his drive to educate the community on the power of a plant based diet. www.urbanblackvegan.com https://ww…

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Erectile Dysfunction with Aaron Spitz, MD 29:57

2y ago29:57

29:57

We first learned of Dr. Aaron Spitz from The Game Changers film. In his book, aptly named The Penis Book, Dr. Spitz states that the most common reason for erectile dysfunction is a problem with blood flow to the penis due to narrowing of the arteries. In my conversation with Dr. Spitz, we discuss the causes and what you can do to prevent and even r…

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Run Girl Run! with Ellen Jaffe Jones and Cassandra Mickens 1:01:31

2y ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Sersie and Gigi sit down with Ellen Jaffe Jones and Cassandra Mickens about ways to overcome barriers to running and how to start and maintain a running routine.

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Plant-Based on a Budget with Ellen Jaffe Jones 39:11

2y ago39:11

39:11

Ellen Jaffe Jones, author of the book Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, sits down with Gigi to discuss how to eat plant-based on a budget. Check out her book at Amazon https://amzn.to/3N1UwAM (affiliate link). "You don't have time for cancer, diabetes, or heart disease - those are the real time wasters." Ellen Jaffe Jones is a former investigative journalist,…

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Why the Church Needs to Teach and Preach Healthy Living with Pastor West 59:50

2y ago59:50

59:50

In this series we talk with pastors who are going against the grain by consciously taking action to incorporate health into their messaging and leadership of the church. Pastor Keenan West was born in Wilmington, Delaware but raised in Washington, D.C. He is currently the pastor of the South Nashville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Antioch, Tn. He…

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Leading the Church to Healthy Living with Rev. Aaron Robinson 46:44

2y ago46:44

46:44

In this series we talk with pastors who are going against the grain by consciously taking action to incorporate health into their messaging and leadership of the church. In this episode Sersie and Gigi sit down with Reverend Aaron Robinson to talk about the intersection of health and the role of the church.Rev. Aaron Robinson, a son of Mount Welcom…

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We are at War: The Fight to Reclaim Our Health! 19:26

2+ y ago19:26

19:26

Gigi and Sersie have a candid conversation around being at War when it comes to our health and the need to fight back. To fight back and reclaim your health Sign up for the Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp starts April 25th. https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/healthy-christian-woman-bootcamp

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It’s Time to Get R.E.A.L. About Your Health! 19:18

2+ y ago19:18

19:18

In this episode we get R.E.A.L. about our health! This episode outlines four ways to take charge of your health and to stay the course long term. READY or Not, EAT with the END in mind, ANTICIPATE challenges & LOVE yourself enough to take care of your health! Podcast mentioned is On the Path with Cheryl Nembhard episode 10 interview with Andrea Bow…

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Is the Church Making You Fat and Sick? 23:21

2+ y ago23:21

23:21

Sersie and Gigi have a candid conversation about the role of the church in promoting health or disease. If our body is a temple, why do most churches ignore what gets served up in the basement before and after service? This episode tackles the contradictions around the church’s silence when it comes to eating healthy. It also dives into the hope an…

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Food Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman 41:36

2+ y ago41:36

41:36

Food addiction is a real thing, but it’s not recognized in many healthcare, workplace, and school settings. It could be the number one reason why most people struggle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. In my conversation with Dr. Vera Tarman, food addiction expert and author of Food Junkies, we discuss the difference between food addiction a…

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Silence Your Inner Critic and Know God's Voice with Mark Faries, PhD - Part 2 53:42

2+ y ago53:42

53:42

You know what to do, but just can't make the leap to adopt healthy behaviors. There is a reason for that. Dr. Mark Faries, PhD explains why and how you can draw strength from scripture to silence your inner critic and know God's voice. This is the second part of two part episode. Check out Part 1 if you haven't listened to it yet. About Mark D. Far…

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Silence Your Inner Critic and Know God's Voice with Mark Faries, PhD - Part 1 48:43

2+ y ago48:43

48:43

You know what to do, but just can't make the leap to adopt healthy behaviors. There is a reason for that. Dr. Mark Faries, PhD explains why and how you can draw strength from scripture to silence your inner critic and know God's voice.About Mark D. Faries, PhD: Mark D. Faries is an Associate Professor in Behavioral Medicine. He holds a PhD in Behav…

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Getting Healthy using the Superpower of Faith 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

33:46

When you think about eating a healthy diet, or managing your diabetes, or shedding those extra pounds, using your superpower of faith to improve your health might never cross your mind. This episode explores why we can’t leave the superpower of faith off the kitchen table when it comes to getting healthy. Join the Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy L…

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Raising Kids on a Plant Based Diet - Part 2 with Dr. Reshma Shah 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

28:46

We had the great pleasure and honor of interviewing board-certified pediatrician, mom, plant-based home cook, and author, Dr. Reshma Shah. We talk about her new book, Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, which she co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD, along with her personal story. In this episode, we talk about picky eate…

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The Power of Meal Prep -BONUS EPISODE 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

19:17

This episode explores the power of meal prepping and the pivotal role it plays in staying consistent with eating healthy. This episode talks about the common challenges around eating healthy to include feeling guilty about grabbing the wrong foods because you didn’t plan, wasting time trying to figure out what to cook each day, eating out too much …

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Raising Kids Plant-Based with Brenda Davis, RD 54:18

2+ y ago54:18

54:18

We're thrilled to bring you this conversation with Brenda Davis, RD. She is a leader in plant-based nutrition, and authored, co-authored and contributed to ten books that have sold over a million copies and been translated into numerous languages. In our conversation Brenda discusses how to raise children on a healthy plant-based diet. Specifically…

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The Truth Behind Childhood Obesity with Dr. Leigh Ettinger 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

38:01

Sersie and Gigi unpack the truth behind childhood obesity with Dr. Leigh Ettinger. Leigh Ettinger, MD is a pediatric obesity specialist and founder of Doctor Herbivore in New Paltz, New York. Dr. Ettinger obtained his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1998 in Boston, Massachusetts, then did a Pediatric Residency at the …

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