Episodes

The first episode of the Blue Zones Lifestyle Series focuses on the power of social engagement and its impact on well-being. The episode highlights the importance of strong family networks, a sense of belonging, and finding t...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Deborah Torres, a remarkable entrepreneur and founder of Atlas Monroe. We delve into her incredible business journey and the keys to success. Deborah Torres shares her insights and ...

In this episode, Maya Acosta interviews Leah Garces, former president of Mercy for Animals, discussing her journey in the vegan movement and her work to support farmers transitioning away from factory farming. Leah shares a p...

In this Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast episode, Maya Acosta interviews JJ Kass from Tindle, a leading plant-based chicken company. Together, they delve into the world of sustainable alternatives and the mission behind Ty...

Physician burnout is reaching epidemic proportions in a healthcare system where preventative care is almost non-existent. Dr. Svetlana Chamoun has dedicated her career to helping patients and healthcare providers achieve bett...

Join Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari as they unravel their transformative experience at Chef Julia's one-day retreat. Delving into whole food plant-based cooking, they share their newfound appreciation for the deliciousnes...

In this episode, Maya Acosta interviews Kelly Nardoni, a whole food plant-based vegan and breast cancer survivor. Kelly shares her journey of becoming a vegan after her cancer diagnosis and her decision to explore alternative...

In this engaging episode, Maya Acosta interviews Dr. Janel Gordon, a renowned expert in lifestyle medicine, as they explore the transformative potential of plant-based nutrition in addressing our healthcare crisis. The conver...

In this engaging interview, host Maya Acosta sits down with Miyoko Schinner, a successful entrepreneur and advocate for women in business. Miyoko shares her insights on women's challenges in the entrepreneurial world and offe...

Dr. Angela Potter is a functional medicine naturopathic doctor and leading expert in PCOS fertility. She is the creator of the PCOS Fertility Protocol, which helps women with an individualized approach to having the best chan...

In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, host Maya Acosta interviews Kathleen Gage, a seasoned business consultant, speaker, and author, about her journey toward becoming vegan and how this change influence...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with integrative sleep medicine specialist Dr. Valerie Cacho, as we explore the fascinating world of sleep health and wellness for women. From the impact of hormones on sleep to debunking ...

In the final episode of the three-part series on stroke awareness and prevention, Maya is joined by Dr. Riz, a cardiovascular specialist, to discuss blood pressure and its impact on stroke risk. Dr. Riz explains what blood pr...

Episode Description : Stress is a natural part of life, but too much of it can lead to distress and discomfort. In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, we talked with Dr. April Hirschberg, a board-certifie...

In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, I spoke with Wanda Huberman, the National Health Association Executive Director (NHA), about the organization's mission and the benefits of a plant-exclusive diet an...

Each year, 55,000 more women than men have strokes in the United States. In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari discuss how women's stroke symptoms differ from men, emphasizing the importance of recognizing nonsp...

In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast, Chris and Deana Young, founders of Life Plate Meals, share their inspiring story of how they transitioned to a plant-based diet to address health concerns and how th...

In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, today's episode features a special guest, Lee Stroy, a stroke survivor and advocate for stroke awareness. Lee suffered multiple strokes and underwent rehabilitation to recover from their ef...

In this episode, host Maya Acosta speaks with Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, a vascular surgeon, about stroke prevention and treatment. As May is Stroke Awareness Month, the episode aims to educate listeners about strokes and their risk...

In this Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast episode, host Maya Acosta discusses chronic inflammation and its link to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. She explains how a plant-based di...

In this episode, we meet Dr. Robyn Tiger and Dr. Melissa Sundermann, two board-certified lifestyle medicine physicians who have created the REVIVE program to support physicians struggling with burnout to prioritize their heal...

In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari discuss how plant-based diets can help manage diabetes. They offer books, films, and websites as additional resources on diabetes. They discuss studies and jumpstart program...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the fundamental concepts behind Blue Zones, regions worldwide where people live longer and healthier lives than the rest. We discuss the commonalities in lifestyle habits and diets of pe...

In this episode, Dr. Riz and Maya reminisce on how they initially started the podcast together. Nearly five years later, Maya has taken the podcast to focus more on women's health while adding a new segment titled "Doctor In ...