Synopsis
The Unlock Wellness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Kasey, a family wellness chiropractor with a true passion of helping as many families as possible reach their highest health potential. Join us weekly as we cover the latest topics in wellness and have great conversations with experts in the health field and leaders in the community that are changing lives. Email questions, topic requests, or collaboration requests at drkaseyajohnson@gmail.com
Episodes
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Episode 200- Dr. Joel Fuhrman- Eat to Live
03/05/2019 Duration: 41minDr. Joel Fuhrman is a board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author, and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through natural methods. For over 25 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes, and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Fuhrman on social media! Instagram: @joelfuhrmanmd Facebook: Dr. Joel Fuhrman Website: www.fuhrman.com Also, be sure to check out his Eat to Live Retreat! www.drfuhrman.com/etlretreat Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 199- David Anthony AKA Tactical Vegan- Live a Sustainable and Compassionate Life
25/04/2019 Duration: 41minDavid Anthony, AKA Tactical Vegan, is a police officer in Las Vegas. After tearing his PCL, David decided to go vegan to speed up the recovery of his injury post-surgery. His recovery took half the time that physicians told him, and he felt incredible. His change in diet took his health to the next level, and even landed him as PETA's Sexiest Vegan in 2018. David and his family have become incredibly passionate about this lifestyle and are dedicated to inspiring others to a live a more sustainable and compassionate life. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with David on social media! Instagram: @tactical_vegan Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 198- Dr. Raul Serrano- Growth Happens in the Un-comfort Zone
19/04/2019 Duration: 40minDr. Raul Serrano is a family wellness chiropractor, co-host of The Potentialist Podcast, and author of his new book The 14-Day Reboot. He was also a past podcast guest, all the way back on Episode 11, so be sure to go back to hear his story in more detail! In this episode, we dive into the motivation for his new book, his goals for The Potentialist Podcast, as well as his most recent adventure of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! We talked about the process of training for his climb, the struggles on the mountain, and the mindset and perseverance that was required to complete the climb. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Serrano on social media! Instagram: @drraulserrano Facebook: Dr. Raul Serrano Website: www.drserrano.me Also be sure to check out his new book! Special offer for podcast listeners Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 197- Dr. Peter Raisanen- Overcoming a Traumatic Brain Injury and Biking Across the Country
13/04/2019 Duration: 01h17minDr. Peter Raisanen's story is incredible. After experiencing a near-death traumatic brain injury, he was determined to take his health and healing to the next level. Dr. Peter started implementing a plant-based diet and became fascinated with the powerful effects that fasting has on the body's overall healing abilities. Not only did he fully recover, but shortly after his accident, Dr. Peter rode his bike across the entire country from Washington to Maine, a 4400 mile trek that completely transformed his life. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Peter on social media! Instagram: @lifedoc Facebook: LifeDocAZ Also be sure to check out the fasting resource that Dr. Peter mentions in this episode! fasting.org Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 196- Adam Schaeuble- The Million Pound Mission
04/04/2019 Duration: 49minAdam Schaeuble is such an inspiring person, who has not only transformed his own health, but is creating a wave of wellness all over the world. Adam's story is incredible. After losing 100 lbs, he became passionate about helping others reach their full potential. He has helped clients lose over 54,000 lbs, and has his sights on inspiring over 1 million pounds of healthy results through his podcast and coaching. In this episode, we talk about Adam's weight loss journey, how he created sustainable goals in all areas of his life, what it takes mentally to lose weight and create a life-changing mindset shift, and how he is using his coaching platform and podcast, The Million Pound Mission Podcast, to transform as many lives as he can. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Adam on social media! Instagram: @millionpoundmission Facebook: The Defeat The Cheat Group Website: www.transformationcoach.me Podcast: The Million Pound Mission Podcast Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 195- Ivana De Maria- The Power of Storytelling
27/03/2019 Duration: 34minIvana De Maria is an actress, producer, and founder of the new app StoryPlace. Spending a large majority of her life living in different parts of the world, Ivana discovered a love of travel and connection. Being exposed to so many cultures, she realized at a young age that everyone has a story to tell, and the ability to share a story without fear of judgement or ego, has the ability to create positive changes the world. In this episode, we dive into Ivana's personal story, how traveling the world has changed her life, what inspired the creation of StoryPlace, and how story-sharing is such a crucial component of overall human connection and mental health. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Ivana and StoryPlace on social media! Instagram: @ivanamaria, @mystoryplace Facebook: Ivana De Maria Twitter: @ivanadmaria Also be sure to download the StoryPlace app and write a positive review in the Apple App Store!!! Download here! Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 194- Drew Trott- Plant Sourced
22/03/2019 Duration: 49minDrew Trott is a plant-based nutritionist and host of The Plant Sourced Podcast. After delaying college and really trying to figure out what he was passionate about, Drew discovered a love for research. He fell in love with nutrition, and began to learn how to evaluate studies to make the best health decisions possible. He now uses his knowledge to educate others, and form community. In this episode, we talked about Drew's plant-based wellness journey, and how important it is to chase after what you're passionate about in life, no matter how scary it can be. We also dove into what inspired his podcast, what learning curves he's had to overcome, and his future goals with building his personal brand and community. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Drew on social media! Instagram: @thedrewtrott, @plantsourced Facebook: Drew Trott- Plant Sourced Nutrition YouTube: Drew Trott Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 193- Dr. Benjamin Alter- Alter Your Health
15/03/2019 Duration: 56minDr. Benjamin Alter is a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in holistic lifestyle medicine. He focuses on educating individuals how to shift not only their way of eating by implementing a plant-based diet, but also how to shift their mindset and thoughts to promote more healing in the body. In this episode, we dive into natural ways to promote a healing environment in the body, how our thoughts impact our health, and how implementing a plant-based diet can take your wellness to the next level. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Benjamin on social media! Instagram: @drbenjaminalter, @alter.health Facebook: Alter Health Inc Website: www.alter.health Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 192- Kate McGoey-Smith- Saving Her Life with a Plant-Based Diet
07/03/2019 Duration: 01h09minKate McGoey-Smith's story is extremely inspiring. In 2007, Kate was diagnosed with class 3 idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare disease that only affects 2-4 people in a million. She was given 5 years to live and was heavily medicated. Through this process, her lungs shut down, which left her relying on an oxygen machine, and she also became legally blind. During this devastating time, she discovered a whole-food plant-based diet. Kate and her family dove straight in and the results that followed were incredible. She lost 110 lbs, reversed her type 2 diabetes, and her eye-sight returned. Kate is now dedicated to helping as many people as she can become educated on how a plant-based diet can transform your health. Her story is amazing, and excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kate on social media! Instagram: @forksmartcanada Facebook:Fork Smart Twitter: @forksmart Website: www.forksmart.org Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 191- Matt Lancor- The Power of Kombucha
01/03/2019 Duration: 48minMatt Lancor is founder of the kombucha company, Kombuchade. I am personally obsessed with kombucha, so I was excited to get to chat with Matt about but the benefits that drinking kombucha has on the body, as well as the process of starting a kombucha company. We dive into struggles that he had to overcome while starting his company, tips that he gives all people that are wanting to start a business, how he plans on making his company as sustainable as possible, and how athletes can take their performance to the next level by incorporating this ancient beverage. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Matt on social media! Instagram: @kombuchade, @mattlancor Website: www.kombuchade.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 190- Indian Rock Vegans- Overcoming Stage 4 Cancer and Losing 130 lbs on a Plant-Based Diet
21/02/2019 Duration: 01h08minDan and Sheanne Moskaluk, AKA Indian Rock Vegans, have such an incredible story. After discovering a whole-food plant-based diet, Sheanne lost an amazing 130 lbs. What she learned in that process would eventually save her husband's life. Dan was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, and given no hope. What happened next would completely shock his doctors. Dan and Sheanne are now using their experience to inspire and educate the masses. Because of their incredible story, they were even featured in the documentary "Eating You Alive." I'm excited for you to hear Dan and Sheanne's story, and hope it inspires you to take your health to the next level. Keep up with Dan and Sheanne on social media! Instagram: @indianrockvegans Facebook: Indian Rock Vegans, Dan Sheanne Moskaluk Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
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Episode 189- Dr. Gemma Newman- Raising a Plant-Based Family
18/02/2019 Duration: 01h03minDr. Gemma Newman has worked in medicine for 15 years and is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice. Dr. Gemma studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor, including elderly care, endocrinology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice, and also gained additional qualifications in gynecology and family planning. She is a graduate of the AFMCP course, and is a member of BSLM. Dr. Gemma specializes in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and is an advisory board member of Plant Based Health Professionals UK. She gives nutrition and lifestyle advice to her patients, who have gained tremendous results using the power of their plate. As a broadcaster and writer she has also been featured on many TV shows, including ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky News. She has contributed to articles for magazines including Glamour, Zest and Health m
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Episode 188- Dr. Sarina Pasricha- Enhance Gut Health with a Plant-Based Diet
12/02/2019 Duration: 42minDr. Sarina Pasricha is a gastroenterologist who specializes in enhancing the gut-health of her patients with a whole-food plant-based diet. In this episode, we dive into gut health, causes of common GI conditions, steps that we can take to create a stronger microbiome, and we also chat about poop transplants that greatly improve or reverse certain chronic GI inflammatory conditions (yes you read that right)! Dr. Sarina shares so much incredible information that can be life-changing for you and your family. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Sarina on social media! Instagram: @docsarina Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 186- Dr. Areli K. Cuevas-Ocampo- Thriving on a Raw Vegan Diet
11/01/2019 Duration: 01h10minDr. Areli K. Cuevas-Ocampo, aka The Raw Vegan Doctor, is a consultant neuropathologist at North Bristol Trust NHS Southmead Hospital in the UK and is board-certified by the US American College of Pathology. Besides looking at diseases under the microscope, examining brains, and doing autopsies, Dr. Areli's passion is plant-based promotion with an emphasis on raw foods. She combines her medical background, plant-based knowledge, and her own experience as a raw-foodist to educate people about the incredible benefits of incorporating more raw fruits and vegetables into our diets. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Areli on social media! Instagram: @dr.raw.eli.k YouTube: Raw.Eli.K.MD Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 185- Casey Edward- Manifesting Your Dreams
09/01/2019 Duration: 59minCasey Edward is a motivational speaker, a vegan wellness coach, a life-coach, and also hosts The "I Can't Wait to Tell You" Podcast. In this episode, Casey and I talk about her own personal wellness journey, and how yoga, meditation, and creating a healthier mindset completely transformed her life. We even dive into manifesting, the law of attraction, and quantum physics. This was a really awesome conversation with Casey, so excited to share it with you guys! Keep up with Casey on social media! Instagram: @casey_edward iTunes: The "I Can't Wait to Tell You" Podcast Also be sure to check out Casey's latest e-course! https://manifestingyourdreams.teachable.com/p/manifesting-your-dream-life/ Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
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Episode 184- Rebecca Greentree- Living a More Compassionate and Sustainable Life
21/12/2018 Duration: 48minRebecca Greentree is a vegan blogger and YouTuber who is passionate about sharing her vegan travel, her amazing food around the globe, cruelty-free fashion, and easy ways to live a more compassionate life. In this episode, Rebecca talks about her wellness journey from transitioning from vegetarian to vegan, how she is using her platform to help others learn more about the vegan lifestyle in a non-intimidating way, steps that you can start making this week to help make more sustainable choices, and cruelty-free fashion brands and alternatives that are helping create a more compassionate planet. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Rebecca on social media! Instagram: @rebeccagreentree YouTube: Rebecca Greentree Website: www.rebeccagreentree.com Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
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Episode 183- Gary Whitaker- Plant Based Fitness
18/12/2018 Duration: 56minGary Whitaker, AKA Coach G, is doing some amazing work. Coach G recently opened an all-vegan gym, called PlantBased Fitness, in Oakland, CA. Through his own wellness journey, he discovered how powerful, and healing, a plant-based diet could be. He is transforming so many lives, not just with plant-based nutrition, but through mindset and fitness as well. I'm excited to share our conversation, and all of the inspiring work that Coach G is doing! Keep up with Coach G on social media! Instagram: @plantbfit1 Facebook: Plant Based Fitness Website: www.plantbfitness.com Also be sure to take advantage of Coach G's discount code for listeners of The Unlock Wellness Podcast! Discount Code: PlantBasedKasey Enjoy! Music: Credits: www.bensound.com
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Episode 182- Teddy Bass- Affirm Fitness
14/12/2018 Duration: 49minTeddy Bass is a nationally certified personal trainer to some of Hollywood's top celebrities and executives, as well as an author of his new book, Affirm Fitness. He is also regularly featured in a variety of fitness magazines such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Self, and US Weekly. In this episode, we talked about Teddy's personal wellness journey, struggles that he has had to overcome, how he discovered his love of fitness, and his goals for creating a positive difference in the world through fitness and mindset. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Teddy on social media! Instagram: @teddybfitness Facebook: Teddy B Fitness Purchase his book: www.teddybass.com/book Website: www.teddybass.com, www.afformations.com Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
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Episode 181- Richard Lima- Find a Way, Not an Excuse
06/12/2018 Duration: 51minGet ready to be inspired. Richard Lima's story is amazing. He definitely isn't living the life of an average 47 year old. After becoming a dad at the young age of 16 years old, Richard was forced to drop out of high school to start working to support his family. After discovering modeling and the opportunities that it had the potential to bring him, he decided to work as hard as he could to make his dream a reality. He had no money and no education, but his work ethic was above and beyond. After being turned down by basically every modeling agency in Miami, he decided to walk into one last agency before leaving Miami for good... He reluctantly walked into Ford Model, the most well-known modeling agency in the world... And what happened next was life-changing... I'm excited for Richard to share his amazing story of overcoming obstacles, never giving up and achieving his goals, as well as how implementing a plant-based diet has taken his health and ultrarunning to the next level. Keep up with Richard on social
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Episode 180- Jeff Tritten- From Obese BBQ Chef to 168 lb Weight Loss on a Plant-Based Diet
04/12/2018 Duration: 43minJeff Tritten has such an inspiring story. While co-owning a BBQ restaurant, Jeff's health began to rapidly decline. He gained over 130 lbs, and was suffering from an array of health issues, such as pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, elevated liver and kidney enzymes, and severe arthritis. After a hospitalization, Jeff knew that if he didn't make changes, and soon, that he was going to die. On his journey to reclaim his health and life, he discovered a plant-based diet and hasn't looked back. Jeff has lost over 168 lbs, and is now supporting people who are also wanting to reclaim their health with a plant-based diet. Jeff's story is amazing! Excited to share our conversation with you guys! Keep up with Jeff on social media! Instagram: @respectfulliving1 Facebook: Respectful Living Twitter: @respectfullivin Website: www.arespectfullife.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com