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Ep #119: The Future of Women’s Health: Welcoming Dr. Sonia Koshy to Virtuosa GYN
Dr. Koshy and I discuss the transformative work we do in minimally-invasive gynecological surgery and the difference it makes in women’s lives. This episode highlights how our shared passion for innovation and care goes beyond the operating room, reaching into the lives of women who need support and solutions that traditional approaches often overlook.
Ep #118: Start 2025 with a Clean Slate
By removing the old and unnecessary, we create space for the new and intentional. In this episode, I share a simple three-step process for exfoliating your life: clean out everything and start with a blank slate, think about what you want to create, and then execute your plan.
Ep #117: Shrub-Infused Mocktails: The Ultimate Gut-Friendly Party Drinks with Lisa Bullion
Are you looking for a fun and healthy way to celebrate the holidays without alcohol? What if I told you that you could enjoy delicious, festive drinks that are actually good for you? Joining me for this episode is Lisa Bullion, founder of Other Mother Vinegar, to share some amazing mocktail recipes that will be the hit of your next party.
Ep #116: No-Bake Peppermint Bark: A Nutrient-Dense Treat for the Holidays with Sam Blumenthal, RDN
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy treat to enjoy this holiday season? Join me and my special guest Sam Blumenthal as we whip up a batch of healthy holiday peppermint bark in the kitchen. This easy, no-bake recipe is packed with nutrient-dense ingredients that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.
Ep #115: The Sweet Truth: How Chocolate Can Boost Your Health
Have you ever explored the health benefits of chocolate? Often considered a treat, dark chocolate in particular offers a range of potential advantages for our well-being. This episode is all about how you can incorporate a little chocolate into your life, supporting gut health, promoting a healthy heart, and even contributing to glowing skin.
Ep #114: 8 Tools to Become Your Best Self in 2025
I kick off a special nine-part series designed to help you take inventory of your life and intentionally shape your habits, routines, and mindset.
Ep #113: Resting While Running: Master the Art of Active Recovery
Discover how to take care of yourself while still getting things done. I share practical tips for incorporating active recovery into your daily life and you’ll learn how to show up as your best self, whatever life throws your way.
Ep #112: The Science of Connection: Attunement, Addiction, and Attachment with Brittney Lollis Tolar
I dive deep into the fascinating connections between attunement, addiction, and attachment with licensed clinical social worker Brittney Lollis Tolar. Brittney shares her expertise on how our early experiences shape our ability to form secure attachments and feel attuned to ourselves and others, and explains how insecure attachment can lead to addictive behaviors as we seek to fill the void left by a lack of genuine connection.
Ep #111: Stop to Think & Think to Stop with Michele Hoskins
Have you ever felt like life’s challenges are causing you to shrink up like bacon in a hot skillet? How can we build resilience to stop ourselves shrinking during tough times? Joining me for this episode is special guest Michele Hoskins, author of the book Unshrunk Bacon, to explore practical strategies for becoming more resilient, including what she calls stop to think and think to stop.
Ep #110: Eat These 5 Types of Food for Optimal Health with Dr. Reed Miloy
Dr. Reed Miloy and I are diving into the principles of “shopping and eating the rainbow.” Dr. Miloy breaks down the five essential food groups for building health, shares tips on making nutritious food choices, and offers recipes that bring together everything we’re discussing. Join us for this lively guide to vibrant, balanced eating!
Ep #109: How to Keep Your Goals on Track
I discuss the challenges of balancing the increased finances coming in with the need to invest in people and systems to reach the next level. I also share the importance of sometimes just sitting down to do the basic, foundational work – or “laying down new track” – so that everything else can flow smoothly.
Ep #108: Vinegar: The Unexpected Superfood with Lisa Bullion
Lisa Bullion shares her fascinating journey into the world of vinegars and shrubs (a vinegar-based drink). She explains how raw, unpasteurized vinegars can support gut health, reduce inflammation, and even help with acid reflux.
Ep #107: How to Sit in Your Queen Energy Through the Hard Stuff of Life
Learn how to replace fear with love, lean into the hard times, and visualize a brighter future for yourself. I share a powerful three-step strategy to step into your queen energy, so put your crown on, sit back, and get ready to unleash the queen within.
Ep #106: Choose Happy
I dive into three key things we can do to choose happiness in our daily lives. I share some wisdom I’ve gleaned from working with patients who demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, and you’ll learn some tips for re-engaging with life in a more meaningful, joyful way.
Ep #105: How to Know You’ve Healed
After something traumatic, how do you know when you’ve truly healed, both physically and emotionally? As a surgeon, I’m often asked by patients how long it will take them to recover from a procedure. But healing is a complex process that goes beyond just the physical aspects. In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the signs of healing on multiple levels.
Ep #104: How Community Helps You Reach Your Health Goals with Malcolm and Michelle Cook
Have you ever thought about how fitness and community go hand in hand? I know I haven’t always made that connection. But today, we revisit a conversation with gym owners Malcolm and Michelle Cook, who are on a mission to change that perspective.
Ep #103: How Collagen Helps Us Live Better and Longer with Sam Blumenthal, RDN
We’re always looking for ways to stay looking and feeling younger. Well, one thing that will help your skin, gut, and overall health is collagen. That’s why, this week, I’m bringing you an episode with Sam Blumenthal, a registered dietician who has a passion for collagen, and especially bone broth.
Ep #102: I Don’t Live There Anymore
Whether you’re facing a major life change or simply ready to let go of old habits, this episode is here to inspire you to take that leap and start living the life you truly desire. Join me as I reflect on the lessons of taking risks, the significance of closing doors, and the excitement of laying new tracks for the future.