In the episode of Stories of Self-Healing, you are going to hear Joyce Hale share her story about overcoming Lupus. Just a few years ago, Joyce’s Lupus had advanced to the point where her medications were not stopping the progression of her ill

SOSH 23: Jeannine Elder

Feb 26th, 2018 36m 11s

One thing about a vegan diet that I find really interesting is how many subcultures there are within it. There are plant based vegans, vegans who follow a fruit only diet, there’s the high carb low fat approach, and there are also people who fo

SOSH 23: Jeannine Elder

Feb 20th, 2018 41m 53s

SOSH 22: Eric O'Grey

Jan 17th, 2018 56m 40s

Just a few years ago, Eric weighed over 320 lbs and was spending over $1000 per month on medications for a host of health problems, including Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and more. Then one day Eric decided to pay a visit t

SOSH 21: Dr. Steven Lawenda

Dec 27th, 2017 1h 1m

Dr. Lawenda, a Family Practice Provider for Kaiser Permanente, struggled with obesity and had a family history of diabetes and heart disease. Both his father and grandfather suffered heart attacks at a young age and Dr. Lawenda worried that if

SOSH 20: Dr. Monica Aggarwal

Dec 6th, 2017 37m 27s

Dr. Aggarwal is a Board Certified Cardiologist. She has expertise in heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and prevention. Her path in prevention started with her own illness when she was diagnosed with RA. It was then, with the fear she woul

SOSH 19: Kate McGoey-Smith

Nov 15th, 2017 57m 24s

Kate, like myself, is a nurse, she was living a busy life like many of us do and one day, she developed a cough. Now, this was no ordinary cough and it developed into a lung condition which put Kate on the lung transplant list in a short amount

SOSH 18: Paul Chatlin

Oct 25th, 2017 26m 55s

"My Cardiologist gave me two options, bypass surgery or try "Plant Based Nutrition." - Paul Chatlin. Paul has a story of chronic debilitating chest pain, and a diagnosis of coronary artery disease that will stop you in your tracks, just like i

SOSH 17: Tim Kaufman

Oct 4th, 2017 56m 6s

In this episode, Nurse Kristin interviews Tim Kaufman. Tim is such a great example of what happens when we stop making excuses and start accepting challenges. In his late 30’s, Tim weighed over 400 pounds and struggled with an addiction to pain

SOSH 16: Milan Ross

Sep 20th, 2017 52m 28s

Milan has an incredible weight loss story to share with you. He has lost over 300 pounds, has ditched his meds and reclaimed his life, all after switching to a plant-based diet. As you'll hear in this episode, Milan's health transformation was

SOSH 15: Josh LaJaunie

Sep 6th, 2017 47m 16s

Born and raised on the bayou in Southern Louisiana, Josh grew up with a lethal relationship to food that caused him to become over 400 pounds. It was when the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl in 2010, that Josh realized the impossible i

SOSH14: Jill Brunkhardt

Aug 9th, 2017 44m 26s

Jill had a hard time losing weight no matter how much she exercised, and she was eventually diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. One day, Jill stumbled across an opportunity to be featured on the reality television show, The Big Fat Truth. She got o

SOSH13: Steven Mattis

Jul 26th, 2017 37m

""I lost a total of 55 pounds. My BMI dropped from 30 to 23. My total cholesterol dropped 90 points without statins. I reached my ideal weight within three months. I have been on the whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet since 2014. I have never

SOSH12: Heather Goodwin

Jul 12th, 2017 59m 10s

Heather has an amazing weight loss success story. She's lost over 285 lbs and has an ultimate goal of losing 300 lbs. She has been able to lose this weight with diet and exercise... no weight loss surgery, no pills or magic pills or shakes...

SOSH11: Chef AJ

Jun 21st, 2017 46m 43s

Hear how Chef AJ overcame a horrible food addiction, lost over 50 pounds, and now helps others to transition to a healthier lifestyle and diet.

SOSH10: Robby Barbaro

Jun 7th, 2017 39m 23s

Robby was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 12 and began exploring a plant based lifestyle as a teenager. Since adapting to a plant based high fruit diet, Robby lives a vibrant, active life while keeping his A1C below 6.4%. Robby ha

SOSH9: Adam Sud

May 24th, 2017 1h 4m

Growing up Adam always had an unhealthy relationship with food and a poor self image. By the age of 30, he was a drug addict, suffered from severe depression, and weighed over 300 pounds. Then one day he woke up and decided he was ready to mak

SOSH8: Melissa Dodd-Ruesing

May 10th, 2017 27m 30s

In 2010, Melissa had a number of health problems she was dealing with. She was taking 5 different medications for acid reflux, allergies, depression, her thyroid, and an estrogen pill. She was prediabetic, had hypertension, high cholesterol, wa

SOSH7: Caryn Dugan

May 3rd, 2017 46m 13s

After watching her father die of Prostate Cancer, Caryn was also diagnosed with cancer. Caryn likes to say that she was "brushed with cancer" as she was able to have it surgically removed. The removal was successful but Caryn was afraid it woul

SOSH6: Amy Johnson

Apr 26th, 2017 55m 25s

"Diabetes is a condition, not a disease. It can be manipulated by how you live." - Amy Johnson AKA Mrs. Plant. Just a couple of years ago, Amy was struggling with Type 2 Diabetes, Osteopenia, and was severely Obese. Then one day, after some ed

SOSH5: Ryan Luelf

Apr 19th, 2017 54m 43s

Listen to the incredible story of Now-Cancer-Free Ryan Luelf. Hear how we went from being diagnosed with State IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, having tumors all over his body, and being told by his doctors that he could either choose their traditional

SOSH4: High Carb Hannah

Apr 12th, 2017 53m 58s

Hannah has a story like many of us do. She struggled with weight loss for years and was having a hard time finding the best diet and routine to lose weight and maintain that weight loss. In 2014, Hannah decided to commit to a high carb low fat

SOSH3: Dr. Brooke Goldner

Apr 6th, 2017 59m 9s

In this episode of Stories of Self-Healing, hear Dr. Brooke Goldner shares her courageous story of reversing her lupus with foods you can buy in a grocery store.

SOSH2: Emily Brandehoff

Apr 4th, 2017 29m 18s

One day, Emily had trouble getting out of bed... Then, her feet felt heavy when she was walking. Pain crept up her body... From her feet, to her knees, to her hips, and then her shoulders... She had bones that started protruding out and had tin

SOSH1: Alicia Perkins

Apr 4th, 2017 29m 56s

In this interview, Alicia describes her journey from being diagnosed with Graves Disease to now being medication free by focusing on nutrition and self care.