Joy Berkheimer earned a Masters’ degree from Barry University, with dual specialties in marriage, family, and couples therapy and mental health counseling. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (licensed in both Florida and Texas) and

Veggie It Away

Dec 2nd, 2021 34m 46s

Many people often assume that health care providers are healthier than the general population. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has shined a concerning light on the physical and mental health of health care workers (i.e. NURSES)– and their lack

Veggier Than Ever

Oct 10th, 2021 50m 40s

Every 100 minutes a teen takes their own life. Only 30 percent of depressed teens are being treated for it. For more than a decade, suicide rates have been increasing in Black children and adolescents, and a new study says the sharpest rise occ

Way 2 Veggie

Sep 22nd, 2021 44m 22s

As the seasons change many start thinking about doing their best to ward off bugs and colds – and this year, immunity is on our minds more than ever.The immune system is a lot more complex than we often give it credit for – a fascinating networ

Man Crush Monday with Ayinde Howell

Jul 27th, 2021 1h 17m

Making the impossible, possible is easier than it seems if you plan to succeed.Entrepreneur life is a struggle, especially when you are the first in your family to make strides in a new direction without having the expertise or access to make i

Woman Crush Wednesday with Rejys Cowan

Jul 22nd, 2021 2h 4m

As we all continue to STRIVE OVER STRESS, even when we are making a choice to make veggies are bae, sometimes on the journey of holistic wellness and healing, we get off course. Falling down does not mean that we should choose to stay down. So

Man Crush Monday with Dr. Damon Silas

Jul 13th, 2021 1h 32m

You’ve asked me, so today Dr. Damon Silas is back again for another trauma healing edutaining classroom discussion. It is normal to have strong reactions following a distressing or frightening event, people can experience a range of physical, m

Veggie Tales : Lessons learned during the Pandemic

Jul 5th, 2021 38m 46s

Have you ever felt like you just can’t handle the stress of living through the pandemic? That you can’t dedicate the time necessary to get things done—even if you really want to? When we feel good, we look and operate at our best. If you are fe

Man Crush Monday with Dr. Colin Zhu

Jun 15th, 2021 41m 34s

Hey hey, veggie slayers! I’m back and class is officially back in session. I know it’s been a long time but let’s get back in the groove of things. Happy man crush Monday, y’all! Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Colin Zhu. He is a

Man Crush Monday with Jason Wrobel

Sep 1st, 2020 1h 13m

Are you ready for the third inductee in our new summertime series “Man Crush Monday”? Well, I’ve had a virtual love affair with this culinary genius for some time now and we will get into his vegan journey, culinary creation process, the import

Man Crush Monday with Dr. Damon Silas

Aug 17th, 2020 1h 4m

If you’re like most of us, you have a constant dialogue running through your mind. That inner voice, which is often unconscious, is entirely normal.What is yours saying to you? Is saying you are not enough?Is anxiety holding you back from simpl

Man Crush Monday with Rich Jones

Aug 11th, 2020 1h 2m

Millions of Americans are coping with stress and anxiety as they deal with the fear and reality of death and disease due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the economic fallout as a result of Covid-19.Not only are we all about creating gen

Coping in Crisis---Invest in Self-care for Sanity

Jun 17th, 2020 1h 42m

There are many ways to take care of yourself when dealing with stress, trauma, or crisis. Be kind to yourself –Give yourself permission to feel a wide range of emotions, both good and bad, and let go of high self-expectations.What are some heal

(Veggies Are Bae) Extra Credit-EFT with Dr. D

Apr 25th, 2020 50m 2s

Are you ready to learn a simple technique to feel better quickly? Well today’s extra credit session is just for you! If you’re feeling stressed, tired, overwhelmed, or anxious, try tapping.Tapping easily and effectively allows participants to g

Stress Awareness Month-Why You Need Essential Oils Now?

Apr 23rd, 2020 32m 46s

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes. Because of their antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral, and calming properties, they are recently gaining p

Autism Awareness Month (Stress Awareness Week)

Apr 22nd, 2020 1h 25m

I pushed the release date of this episode back, because I know many have been overwhelmed by the things currently transpiring in the world. ⁣⁣There’s a good chance though you know at least one person with autism, which is now the most well-publ

Quarantine Holistic Veggie Queen’s

Apr 1st, 2020 31m 7s

Sometimes we avoid changing habits because doing so is too difficult and potential results are too far in the future. The trick is to take baby steps, gradually changing your habits one at a time until they begin to accelerate. As you make bett

Tell Me Somethang Veggie, Tell Me That You LIKE It!

1 Mar 4th, 2020 56m 47s

From the age of 15 to her college years, Lisa Marie relied on package food products, frozen dinners and quick fry lunches and sandwiches at the diner. During that phase of her life she crashed in between an after classes and didn’t have enough

I CAN VEG YOU BETTA THAN THAT

Feb 14th, 2020 37m 18s

Ready to start your lifestyle medicine heart-healthy wellness journey? Here are 10 tips to get you started.DOWNLOAD YOUR HOLISTIC HEALTH EXAMReferences SUGAR https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.cir.0000019552.77778.04MAGNESIUM Kolte

Please Veggie Me!

Feb 13th, 2020 1h 6m

People say you should move more in order to fight heart disease, but food also is an extremely important component. Cooking more meals at home gives everyone in the family an opportunity to build better eating habits, one plate at a time. Many

We Need A Veggie-Vival!

Feb 9th, 2020 1h 3m

The idea of food as a tool for health is not necessarily new. What we eat affects our health and wellbeing. Some of that is also influenced by the source and type of food consumed. Numerous studies point out that preparing food at home is assoc

TIME OUT FOR TEACHERS-Holistic Wellness with Essential Oils

Jan 30th, 2020 26m 56s

Have you resisted jumping on the Essential Oil bandwagon? Well, you might want to reconsider because this is one trend that’s actually been around for centuries!Essential oils are incredibly powerful and can serve many purposes in our homes, ki

(Veggies Are Bae) Extra Credit-Break Up Time

Jan 16th, 2020 14m 54s

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it is also a place that harbors some of the most toxic household items. Today we will discuss a few of the things you need to avoid to keep your family in vibrant health. It’s time to break up and h

2020 Holistic Wellness School Supplies List

Jan 9th, 2020 50m 24s

At the start of the year as life is getting busier, you may find it’s beneficial to take some time out and make sure you have a clear understanding of how you want the year to progress on all levels. Without health, and wellness goals your heal

(Veggies Are Bae) Extra Credit-How To

Dec 26th, 2019 35m 48s

There are so many reasons to cook at home, it’s surprising that we aren’t all doing it daily. Research finds that people who eat home-cooked meals on a regular basis tend to be happier and healthier and consume less sugar and processed foods, w