Plant-Based DFW Podcast

Currently Kristine works with adolescents, adults, and couples. Navigating life can be difficult. Therapy is a way to gain insight into our troubles so we can make more meaningful decisions about our responses to difficult situations. Kristine practices psychodynamic psychotherapy while pulling in the ideas of several other types of therapies.

Alisa bloom is a registered dietician who has had her share of food sensitivities. She has suffered with brain fog, bloating, digestive ups and downs, aches and pains, weight resistance and food cravings. using evidence based research she discovered the root cause of food and chemical sensitivities that were wreaking havoc on her immune system. Understanding the origin of inflammation has become Alisa's life passion, she works to help others who suffer from these symptoms feel better,. She gets to the root cause by incorporating food as medicine and the right forms of vitamins, minerals and supplements for realistic, effective and lasting change. 

And in this episode, we speak with Alan Twigg about his book titled, "And Suddenly Everything Changed". We will talk about the inspiration behind that book and how Alan became plant based himself. Alan was also inspired to write his book because of his own father's heart disease. The objective of the story is to reveal the hidden unhealthy truths about the typical Western diet, about animal agriculture, the impacts of dietary choices on the environment, and ultimately to encourage and motivate everyday people to consider veganism. 

Walk with a Doc was started in 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. Frustrated with his inability to affect behavior change in the clinical setting, Dr. Sabgir invited his patients to go for a walk with him at a local park on a spring Saturday morning. To his surprise, over 100 people showed up, energized and ready to move.

Dr. Vanessa Méndez is a double board certified gastroenterologist and internist. She specializes in digestive disorders, which include liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutrition based-disorders, such as obesity and constipation. Her approach to patients and their diseases is holistic and comprehensive; her goal is not just to treat the symptoms, but to get to the root cause of an ailment and provide lasting relief. She provides an evidence-based approach to her practice and focuses on lifestyle changes first to promote wellness.