What if your kitchen could become your sanctuary?

In Episode 163 of NHA Today, guest host Kylie Buckner, RN sits down with whole-food plant-based chef and educator Stefanie Dougherty of Green Sage Life to explore how cooking can become a mindful, creative, and deeply nourishing ritual.

Together they discuss:

• How plant-based cooking can shift from "chore" to creative joy

• Why engaging your senses reduces stress and builds mindfulness

• The powerful antioxidant role of herbs and spices

• How global spice blends transform simple meals

• Why beauty and nourishment go hand-in-hand

• The difference between "wellness rules" and the art of living well

Stefanie shares practical kitchen tips, from sharpening your knife to layering flavors and reminds us that health is not just science. It's art. It's ritual. It's presence.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, curate what you consume, and rediscover joy in your everyday meals.

National Health Association (NHA):
https://www.healthscience.org

🌿 Stefanie Dougherty – Green Sage Life
Website: https://www.greensagelife.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greensagelife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greensagelife

🌿 Kylie Buckner
Website: https://www.evolution-health.co
Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast

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The grocery store can feel overwhelming and that's not accidental.

In Episode 162 of NHA Today, guest host Kylie Buckner, RN, sits down with registered dietitian Cassandra Sampson to break down how to read food labels, avoid marketing traps, and become an empowered consumer.

From the "health halo" effect to hidden added sugars and labeling loopholes, this episode gives listeners practical, real-world tools they can use immediately in the grocery aisle.

If you've ever wondered:

• Is "plant-based" automatically healthy?

• What does "0g trans fat" really mean?

• How do I know if a packaged food is minimally processed?

This conversation is for you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the front of the package is marketing and the back is truth

• The FDA labeling loophole around "0 grams" claims

• The 5:1 carbohydrate-to-fiber rule

• How fiber and protein work together in whole plant foods

• What "clothe the carb" means for blood sugar stability

• How marketing influences grocery store behavior

NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living.

National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org

Cassandra Sampson, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_nibbles_dietitian
Website: https://cassandragolden.com

Kylie Buckner:
Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast

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Is weight loss really the answer — or is the real work about healing your relationship with food and your body?

In this episode of NHA Today, host Eileen Kopsaftis sits down with registered nurse and wellness educator Mary Marshall, creator of Mindset Over Weight, to explore a powerful shift in the conversation around weight, dieting, and health.

Together, they unpack:

• Why weight cycling (losing and regaining weight) may be more harmful than maintaining a stable higher weight

• How dieting disrupts hunger and fullness hormones (ghrelin & leptin)

• Why intuitive (or attuned) eating is not "eat whatever you want"

• The neurological impact of chronic dieting

• The real risks behind GLP-1 medications

• How shame and self-criticism sabotage long-term health

Mary shares why health can exist across a wide range of body sizes — and how learning to listen to internal signals can restore peace, metabolic balance, and self-trust.

This is a compassionate, research-informed conversation about moving from self-judgment to self-care.

🌿 Mary Marshall, RN – Mindset Over Weight
Website: https://www.mindsetoverweight.com/
Newsletter: https://www.mindsetoverweight.com/newsletter/
Foundations Program: https://www.mindsetoverweight.com/foundations/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1959fzHkem/

National Health Association (NHA):
https://www.healthscience.org

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What if poor vision isn't permanent and glasses aren't the only solution?

In Episode 160 of NHA Today, guest host Eileen Kopsaftis sits down with Mila Casey, a Russian-trained ophthalmologist turned holistic vision educator, to explore the science and philosophy behind natural vision improvement.

After experiencing her own vision decline during a stressful life transition, Mila discovered the Bates Method and improved her eyesight enough to stop wearing progressive lenses. She now teaches others how stress, muscle tension, and vision habits may contribute to refractive errors and how simple daily practices can support healthier eyesight.

This episode challenges conventional eye care and offers practical steps listeners can try today.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between conventional eye care and natural vision improvement

• Why stress and muscle tension may affect eyesight

• How blinking and palming support eye relaxation

• The role of nutrition in macular health and cataracts

• Why constant sunglasses use may impact eye muscle function

• What eye conditions may respond to lifestyle-based vision practices

NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living.

Website milaswellnessvision.com

Social Media: Facebook Group

YouTube: @milacasey5591

Book Mentioned: Optimal Eyesight by Esther Joy van der Werf

🔗 National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org

Eileen Kopsaftis: https://havelifelongwellbeing.com

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Mental health isn't just about diagnoses and prescriptions, it's about the whole person.

In Episode 159 of NHA Today, host Eileen Kopsaftis sits down with licensed professional counselor Kylea Rorabaugh to explore a whole-person approach to mental and emotional well-being.

Kylea shares why she moved beyond traditional, diagnosis-driven therapy and how nutrition, nervous system regulation, and personalized, non-cookie-cutter strategies can help people build lasting resilience.

The conversation challenges the idea that people are "broken" or destined to struggle forever and offers hope rooted in practical, integrative solutions.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why diagnosis-first models can sometimes limit healing

• How nutrition directly impacts mental and emotional health

• The connection between the nervous system and chronic stress

• Why medications may not always address root causes

• What to look for when choosing a mental health professional

• Why no one is "broken" and why hope is always possible

NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living.

🔗 National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org

🌿 Eileen Kopsaftis: https://havelifelongwellbeing.com

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From the NHA Today Archives — foundational principles of plant-based nutrition that still resonate.

In this replay episode of NHA Today, host Dr. Frank Sabatino speaks with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, board-certified family physician, bestselling author of Eat to Live, and founder of the Eat to Live Retreat.

Dr. Fuhrman shares insights from decades of clinical experience using whole-food, plant-based nutrition to address chronic disease, slow aging, strengthen immunity, and support sustainable weight loss. The conversation explores the power of nutrient density, the role of plant diversity, immune resilience, and the importance of individualized care over rigid dietary dogma.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why nutrient density matters more than calories alone

• The concept of "moderate caloric restriction with micronutrient excellence"

• How plant diversity supports immune function

• The relationship between protein intake and aging

• Why sustainable weight loss requires behavioral retraining, not shortcuts

NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, the oldest health organization in the U.S. dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living.

🔗 National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org

🌱 Dr. Joel Fuhrman: https://www.drfuhrman.com
📘 Eat to Live: https://www.drfuhrman.com

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From the NHA Today Archives!

As many people look to refresh their routines and build healthier habits, this replay episode of NHA Today offers simple, realistic guidance for making plant-based eating sustainable.

Host Stephanie Peacock speaks with Natalie Golba, co-founder of The Healthiest Chef, about how basic meal prep strategies can remove overwhelm, save time, and support lasting whole-food, plant-based habits—especially during seasons of reset like spring.

Rather than focusing on perfection, Natalie emphasizes starting small, building confidence in the kitchen, and creating systems that make healthy choices easier day after day.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why meal prep doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming

• How a few foundational foods can support multiple meals

• The role of plant diversity in digestion and gut health

• How to build habits that stick without restriction or burnout

• Why confidence and flexibility matter more than rigid plans

NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, the oldest health organization in the U.S. dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living.

🔗 National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org

🍽 The Healthiest Chef: https://www.healthiestchef.com
📸 Natalie Goba (Instagram): @NatalieGolba

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From the NHA Archives and newly relevant today.

In this replay episode of NHA Today, guest host Maxime Sigouin revisits a powerful conversation with Dr. Csilla Veress, ND, an attending clinician at True North Health Center, exploring the science and real-world impact of medically supervised water-only fasting on gut health, stress, and long-term healing.

Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Veress explains why fasting works so differently in a supervised, low-stress environment and why so many people struggle to replicate results at home.

This episode takes on added significance following the recent announcement of the new NHA–True North community, designed to extend education, connection, and support beyond the clinical setting.

It also coincides with the release of Maxime Sigouin's new book, Forever Fit, which reinforces many of the principles discussed here: sustainable habits, environment-driven success, and lifelong vitality through intentional living.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How water-only fasting impacts the gut microbiome

• Why stress is the #1 barrier to lasting health

• What happens in the body during a supervised fast

• Why environment matters more than willpower

• Practical first steps toward meaningful health change

NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, the oldest health organization in the U.S. dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living.

🔗 National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org
🔗 Learn more about the new NHA–True North Community: www.healthscience.org/community

📘 Forever Fit by Maxime Sigouin
🔗 ForeverFitBook.com

🏥 True North Health Center: https://www.healthpromoting.com
🔗 Dr. Csilla Veress: https://www.drcsillaveress.com

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