Best Tom Rifai Podcasts (2025)

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Day 25 - A Boon for Balloons (feat. Waleed Mansour as Bailey, the consciousness of 5000 balloons.) 1:15:09

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Remember Balloonfest '86 ?! The ill-conceived fundraising event in Cleveland in 1986 that released over 1.4 million balloons into the sky and was immediately deemed to be a self-inflicted, man-made disaster? Neither does Bailey, the collective consciousness of approximately 5000 of those original balloons. Apparently, it takes several weeks for a b…

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Day 24 - Heart-shaped God (feat. Adal Rifai as Good the God) 58:20

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Jason and Bradney are visited by a god. More specifically, the god of stranded hearts. I know, it sounds really sweet. But, honestly, the heart is just a shape. Hailing from Undoof, the realm of the gods, Good the God apparates onto the island, ostensibly, to offer solace. Instead, it's mostly just all new sorts of chaos. And a homunculus. Or two. …

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Day 23 - Let's Boogie(Board)!!! (feat. Alan Giles as Reefus Burger) 1:03:26

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Jason and Bradney encounter a powerful force from their ancient past: the exuberance of youth. On this day, it's in the form of a newly-turned 21 yr old Olympic hopeful boogie boarder, Reefus Burger. Reefus Burger is performed by Alan Giles. Alan Giles is a comedian who occasionally walks on stilts. His viral online sketch and character videos have…

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Day 22 - Merry Moinmas from Rocko's Swim-Up Bar! (feat. Meaghan Strickland as Carol the Lawyer Mermaid and Tim Lamphier as Tom the Pizza Delivery Guy) 57:54

2M ago57:54

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The castaways spend a long lunch break with Carol, a lawyer (and mermaid ) who is concerned about a very serious case. Luckily, delivery guy Tom, a Lothario with a penchant for arson, provides some distraction. And pizza. Of a sort, anyhow. It's really not his fault - it's her regular Tony's Pizza order. Carol is performed by Meaghan Strickland Mea…

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Day 21 - The Boy(s) In The Bubble 47:55

2M ago47:55

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Jason details a bit more of his past working in television. Well, it was early streaming actually, and even then, it never made it "to air". And Bradney takes a trip. No, sorry, that's not exactly right. Bradney trips. Or maybe...it really happened. "Real" is so dang tricky in this whole situation. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by emai…

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Day 20 - Desperately Seeking Sue's Son (feat. Carly Strait as Sue) 47:48

3M ago47:48

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Of all the islands for a stressed out mom to somehow wind up on, this one has got to be the least helpful. That being said, while bellicose (but self-described as "warm") Sue is ultimately looking for her troubled teenage son, she does manage to find some good, drug-free sleep in the end. So there is that. Sue Pelosi is performed by Carly Strait Ca…

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Day 19 - On The Road 45:58

3M ago45:58

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Jason and Bradney finally get away for a bit. Well, sorta. And if their road trips are any indication, they're not doing so great... You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize everything: @c…

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Day 18 - Cowabummer, Dude (feat. George C. Owens as Dring, of Mind Body Soul Rescue) 57:01

4M ago57:01

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The new empty nesters, Jason and Bradney, barely have time to consider their new status before they are confronted with a very particular sort of rescue operation. Enter Dring from Mind Body Soul Rescue. And though Dring claims there's no test, this is it - this is the thing that tests Jason's patience. Finally. Dring is performed by George C. Owen…

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Day 17 - Baby on Board 53:29

4M ago53:29

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Just when Bradney thinks they're gonna have a break from unexpected guests today, Jason gets an adorable reminder of what he's left behind. Or so he claims. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we …

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Day 16 - Love Island (feat. Charlie James as Chris from Tampa) 59:25

5M ago59:25

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Love is complicated. Dating even more so. Jason and Bradney do their best to help a new stranger, who by the way, just woke up there with them on this morning. Spoiler alert - they aren't great at helping Chris from Tampa. Chris from Tampa is performed by Charlie James. Charlie James is a comedian who has made videos for Funny Or Die and written fo…

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Day 15 - The Great and Powerful Coz (feat. Tim Lyons as Westinstorm) 58:09

5M ago58:09

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Before they even have a chance to process waking up to the skeleton of Jason "B", a new guest pulls up to the island on a jet ski! Enter, Westinstorm - an off-course, producer/location scout, a mere 30 years out of time. And he's a real charmer. It's all just another day in paradise Westinstorm is performed by Tim Lyons. Tim is an actor and comedia…

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Day 14 - You Gaslight Up My Life (feat. Alan Linic as Jason "B") 59:23

6M ago59:23

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Two's company, three's adding some guy who is just suddenly on your tiny island and who tries to convince you he's been there the entire two weeks... Jason "B" is performed by Alan Linic Alan is an Emmy-nominated writer and performer living in LA. You can find him performing improv live all over town, or on instagram @alanlinic You can contact Subj…

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Day 13 - Million Dollar Smile 42:25

6M ago42:25

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What's that they say about a house built upon sand and made of manila folders? This and the state of Jason's mind, the other shaky foundation, are revealed on this 13th day, transmitted to you on the 13th of May... You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at ou…

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Day 12 - Sun's Out, Buns Out 48:35

6M ago48:35

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Or, (Y)our house is a very, very, very fine house, with two trees in the yard / life (didn't) use to be so hard You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize everything: @cartoonislandpod Broug…

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Pythia's Picks - inc: The Podcast 36:07

7M ago36:07

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Hi, Barbara here! In this first edition of my new podcast recommendation show, I present to you the first episode of the fantastic, sci-fi dark comedy, inc: The Podcast, from Wolf Mountain Workshop. In the creator's own words: Bethany and Jonas are two pencil-pushing aliens living and working on a company ship that incorporates whole planets by the…

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Day 11 - Freebie Willy & Freebie Willy 2 39:13

7M ago39:13

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Jason has some ideas about the nature of the island. Maybe he's onto someting. But sometimes it's hard to differentiate a good idea from a coping mechanism. Potato potato, perhaps? And Bradney's just over it. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our webs…

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Day 10 - It's just like that one Nietzsche quote 1:04:53

7M ago1:04:53

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Following the trauma of encountering the indescribable, incomprehensible horrors of his underwater outing, Bradney seems a little different today. Maybe he's finally warming up to this place. Maybe he's just completely disassociating. It's hard to say. Jason isn't a qualified...well, anything really. Perhaps Bradney can talk to his catch o' the day…

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Day 9 - Gettin' Loopy or Felt Cute, Might Attack Later 55:43

8M ago55:43

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A funny little hand puppet arrives in one of the boxes. And it doesn't exactly go well. In fact, it goes very, very badly. Also, the two castaways take turns taking a dip with their new snorkel. Their experiences couldn't be more different. Seems like Bradney's mind is really starting to break. Or maybe this is is all really happening. It's all jus…

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Day 8 - Bet on the dragon - it always wins 45:26

8M ago45:26

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The two castaways take a cruise down memory lane, contemplate some construction, and end their day with a bang. Well, with two bangs, actually. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize eve…

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Day 7 - Wigging Out 35:42

9M ago35:42

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On this first anniversary, Jason and Bradney have a surprise 'visitor.' They fall under her spell, become nervous, suspicious, jealous, and finally, grief stricken - all within the span of minutes. Then they have a drink. Too much sun can really do a number on you. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. M…

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Day 6 - Row, row, row... 33:19

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The best laid (escape) plans of mice and men often go awry. Or turn out to be cake. This cruel joke seems a bit behind trend. But time is also weird on the island. So who knows? Either way, it all goes about as well as your might have guessed it would. Maybe worse. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. M…

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Day 5 - River Rock Wash Blues 35:32

10M ago35:32

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Jean envy is real. And it strikes fast. But in the end, Jason and Bradney patch it all up during 'un-happy hour.' You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize everything: @cartoonislandpod Bro…

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Day 4 - Nocturnal submission 46:44

10M ago46:44

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For millenia, humans have used the stars to orient and guide themselves in this swirling cosmos. Yeah...that ain't happening here on the island. And there's a price to pay for staying up past their bedtime. Well, for Bradney anyhow. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and c…

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Day 3 - Party with Preach 40:51

11M ago40:51

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Who can keep up with all of the new specialty drinks? We certainly can't. This one's a real trip. And there' some fishing. Ok so, not exactly. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize ever…

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Day 2 - (Un)Settling In 47:59

11M ago47:59

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Good news - Jason is healed! Overnight. Just like that. And it appears that not all of their resources are finite. There are more coconuts. And more boxes. One of them provides Jason with some encouragement. One gives Bradney an idea for getting a meal. They also find out they have a new fan... You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at…

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Day 1 - And so it begins... 30:39

12M ago30:39

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Two acquaintances wash into a (sand)bar. Ok, technically it's a very, very tiny island. Bradney wakes up face down in the surf and spots Jason, someone he once sorta of knew, who seems to be doing pretty well considering he's just found himself in the same predicament. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]…

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Trailer 0:29

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Coming November 26th! Two acquaintances on a tiny, two-tree island. Packages mysteriously arrive every day. The items are pretty useless. The island is a bit weird. An immersive, improvised comedy of errors podcast. New episodes transmitted every other Tuesday, beginning November 26th. Welcome to Cartoon Island. You can contact Subjects Jason and B…

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An Excerpt from Day 1 - Mr. Flamingo Foaming Carwash Soap 1:54

12M ago1:54

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You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize everything: @cartoonislandpod Brought to you by the Oceanic Intervention and Observation Initiative, a Research & Entertainment division of The Del…

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Can We Prevent Dementia and Heart Disease? 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

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In today’s episode, we begin our interview with Dr. Dean Ornish with a discussion about how to prevent and possibly reverse dementia as well as other chronic diseases. Dr. Ornish and his wife Anne posit a unifying theory that many chronic diseases are all driven by the same lifestyle factors and can not only be prevented, but in many cases, reverse…

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Unpacking the Real Facts about Vitamin and Mineral Supplements 47:09

3+ y ago47:09

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Vitamin and mineral supplements are the most commonly used dietary supplements by populations worldwide. They are called supplements because that is the intention: to fill in nutritional gaps in your diet, not to make up for a bad diet. No supplement replaces a healthy plant forward diet but what should you take to help make sure you are getting al…

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Separating Sense from Nonsense: Nutrition Based on Science 42:52

3+ y ago42:52

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Today’s podcast will help you demystify science and sort sense from nonsense. Kathleen interviews Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a well-respected scientist whose mission is to fight false facts and help you decode pseudo-science from real science so you can make better choices for your health. Key Messages: Recognizing the difference between hazard (probability…

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The Real Truth About Clean Eating 42:05

3+ y ago42:05

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Join Kathleen Zelman and author of Zero Waste Cooking for Dummies, Rosanne Rust, RDN to learn how to eat clean, reduce food waste, enhance food safety in your kitchen, navigate grocery shopping, and understand processed food for healthy eating that is good for you and the planet. Key Messages on the Real Truth About Clean Eating: Clean eating is a …

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Talking Foods and Food Choices with Mark Bittman 35:48

3+ y ago35:48

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They discuss how to become more aware of where food comes from; choose foods intelligently; pay attention to nutritional principles; snack judiciously on a plant forward diet plan and eat less ultra-processed food. Say his name and most people recognize this award winning power house, chef extraordinaire, bestselling author of more than 20 books, t…

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The Truth about Greenhouse Gasses and Reducing Our Carbon Footprint 44:14

3+ y ago44:14

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Climate change, greenhouse gasses and reducing our carbon footprint are critical issues to the planet and to each and every one of us. Solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change are emerging and having an impact yet we need to do more. Dr. Frank Mitloehner, also known as the greenhouse guru, is a UC Davis professor,…

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Innovations in Healthier Convenience Food 24:40

3+ y ago24:40

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Panera Bread Inc has been a leader in accommodating those who desire a healthier version of convenience food. They have also heavily invested in their tech platform allowing modification of food orders to personal preference AND making the updated nutrition facts available. Further, Panera has been a cutting edge leader in having third party assess…

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Drowning in Junk: How Ultra-processed Foods Are Killing Us 43:39

3+ y ago43:39

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You are what you eat and our food is killing too many of us. We need to turn back the clocks and eat like grandma. Our diets lack enough healthy food and improving nutrition would make the biggest impact on our health. Join Kathleen and Dr. Barry Popkin, Distinguished Professor of Nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill as they dive into the changes in food a…

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The Evolution and Revolution of Lifestyle Medicine 29:20

3+ y ago29:20

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Lifestyle Medicine, rather than pills and procedures, should be the core of virtually all healthcare related interactions. Lifestyle related behaviors including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, risky substances and social connections are behind approximately 80% of early, preventable chronic disease and death in the United States. Fortu…

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The ABCs of CBD 37:17

3+ y ago37:17

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Who should use CBD, how should you procure it and how much should you take? Learn all about the risks, benefits and scientific evidence that supports the role of CBD in health.Join Kathleen and RDN Janice Bissex, a holistic cannabis practitioner, and Program Director of Cannabinoid Medical Sciences at John Patrick University School of Integrative &…

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Physical Activity for Health: Is There a Sweet Spot? 52:33

3+ y ago52:33

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We discuss the benefits, risks and potential diminishing returns of marathons and triathlons. We review the effects of sudden intense levels of physical activity such as snow shoveling. We round up the interview by discussing relative risks for acute coronary events among those who follow different diets, and among smokers versus nonsmokers. Find o…

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Everything you need to know about GMOs and Bioengineering 46:40

3+ y ago46:40

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A “bioengineered” (GMO) plant or animal has had a new gene inserted into it to give it a useful trait, like making it resistant to a pest or disease, ability to grow in drought conditions or enhancing its nutritional value. It has been estimated that upwards of 75% of processed foods on supermarket shelves – from soda to soup, crackers to condiment…

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Break Free from Alcohol Addiction with Dr. Harry Haroutunian 38:05

3+ y ago38:05

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As Physician Director of the Betty Ford Center, Dr. Haroutunian has contributed to the development of a variety of programs, including their Extended Care Program, the Licensed Professional Program and the Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation Program. He is the author of the renowned book, Being Sober, the foreword for which was written by Steven Tyler o…

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Nutrition Tips on Raising Healthy Babies, Happy Kids 36:56

3+ y ago36:56

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You are what you eat and it all starts at birth. Give your baby a healthy start to help lay the groundwork for lifelong health. Dr. Stan Cohen, pediatric gastroenterologist, joins Kathleen to discuss the role of nutrition from infancy to childhood offering excellent guidance and advise on obesity, allergies, healthy meals, sugar, picky eaters, rout…

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Gary Taubes Makes the Case for KETO 36:39

3+ y ago36:39

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In this episode of True Health Revealed, we interviewed nationally renowned low carb advocate and author of the 2020 book “The Case for Keto,” Gary Taubes. Gary is known for being a passionate advocate for low carb approaches to nutrition, and by so doing, improving insulin sensitivity. From the perspective of many on “my side” (believers in plant …

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Personalized Nutrition and The Best Diet for You 48:55

3+ y ago48:55

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We know that nutrition, just like medicine, isn’t one-size-fits-all. Kathleen chats with Stanford’s Dr. Christopher Gardner to better understand the hot topic of personalized nutrition, also called precision nutrition which assumes that each person may have a different response to specific foods and nutrients. Precision nutrition asserts that the b…

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Dr. Pam Peeke’s Guide to Optimal Health 42:06

3+ y ago42:06

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You will be inspired and motivated to adopt her science-based philosophy of good health for your body and your mind through a commitment to self-care, self-love, regular physical activity and a whole food Mediterranean style dietary plan. Key Messages: Don’t eat after 8 pm.Strive to eat within a 12 hour or less window and give your body 12 hours to…

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The Incredible Power of Sleep 38:47

3+ y ago38:47

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Season 1, Episode 11 Guest: Dr. Meeta Singh In this episode we explore the science and the incredible power of sleep with international authority, Dr. Meeta Singh. Dr. Singh is also a performance consultant for professional sports including Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame and many others. Tom and Me…

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Managing Menopause Naturally with Diet and Lifestyle 39:43

3+ y ago39:43

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Experts Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright, co-authors of newly-released The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health and Happiness, offer valuable strategies how a nutrient rich diet plan and a healthy lifestyle can not only mitigate and manage the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, but also reduce weight gain, lower …

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Lessons from the Pandemic 57:09

3+ y ago57:09

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In this episode of True Health Revealed, Dr. Tom Rifai interviewed two nationally prominent physicians, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Dr. David Katz, to discuss US and global lessons learned from the pandemic. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration that strongly advocated …

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Sustainable Foods for Us and Our Planet 55:02

3+ y ago55:02

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There is no disputing that diet is the single most important predictor of health – it is the leading cause of mortality in the US, causing more than half a million deaths per year. We are drowning in a food supply of high calorie, low nutrition foods and unhealthy diets. Today’s podcast is a thought provoking and enlightening discussion about susta…

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Benefits vs Risks of Alcohol 41:36

3+ y ago41:36

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The Guidelines may be relatively consistent but drinking patterns (especially during Covid-19 pandemic), and types of beverages have changed significantly. Harvard’s Dr. Eric Rimm, thought leader, alcohol researcher, and True Health Initiative Council member, joins Kathleen Zelman on the podcast for a spirited conversation into the prevailing wisdo…