The Sakara Life Podcast

Sakara Life

with Danielle Duboise & Whitney Tingle, live from Neuehouse NYC

  • 54 minutes 33 seconds
    Redefining Self Love at Any Age w/ Chef Babette Davis

    Danielle and Whitney sit down with plant-based chef, fitness enthusiast, and motivational speaker Babette Davis, who at 73, shares her spiritual and health journey to motivate others to take control of their diets, habits, and mindset at any age.  


    Babette shares: 

    • Her experience with childhood abuse and later addiction 
    • Her introduction to a plant-based lifestyle 
    • A mantra for tackling obstacles 
    • The myth of a “perfect” life
    • Her experience through menopause and as a postmenopausal woman 
    • How she defines her decades 
    • A few of her favorite plant-based staples 


    About Babette Davis:

    Babette Davis is a globally recognized plant-based chef, fitness enthusiast and motivational speaker who calls Inglewood, CA home. She pioneered the first plant-based restaurant, “Stuff I Eat” in her community in the early 2000’s where she still receives visitors from around the world. 

    Babette was recently featured on the Tamron Hall show doing an Eight Minute plank and talking about her health journey. Her goal is to share knowledge with others and be a catalyst to get people moving. 

    22 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 42 minutes 41 seconds
    Taking Charge of Our Genetic Health w/ Dr. Ben Lynch

    Danielle and Whitney sat down with epigenetic pioneer Dr. Ben Lynch to discuss epigenetics and what we can do to understand and impact how our genes are expressed. 


    Dr. Ben Lynch shares: 

    • A look into the field of epigenetics
    • The concept of “Dirty Genes” and the role of nutrition in how these genes function
    • The biggest misconceptions when it comes to our genes 
    • Understanding and interpreting genetic testing 
    • The best way to fix a genetic variation 


    About Dr. Ben Lynch: 


    Dr. Lynch is a naturopathic doctor and the best-selling author of Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health.


    Dr. Ben Lynch discovered the power of epigenetics in 2008 and never looked back. While helping people recover from exposure to industrial chemicals, heavy metals, and other environmental toxins, he discovered the role genes play in the whole process and quickly realized that there was a huge gap between what geneticists published in their research papers and what medical providers practiced with patients. Dr. Lynch has since made it his mission to bring cutting edge science into the doctor’s office. 

    8 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 49 minutes 33 seconds
    Escape the Anxiety Spiral with Martha Beck

    Danielle sat down with bestselling author, life coach, and speaker Martha Beck to talk about anxiety, what it is, and how to channel the energy behind anxiety into creativity so that you can live your higher purpose. 


    Martha Beck shares: 

    • The meaning of true nature, and how to get to know yours 
    • The difference between fear and anxiety 
    • How to identify an anxiety spiral, and what to do about it 
    • How creativity can silence anxiety 
    • The psychology of living your purpose 


    About Martha Beck: 


    Martha Beck is a bestselling author, life coach, and speaker. She has spent a lifetime offering powerful, practical, and entertaining teachings that help people improve every aspect of their lives. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” Martha is a passionate and engaging speaker, known for her unique combination of science, humor, and spirituality. For over two decades she has been, in the words of NPR and USA Today, “the best-known life coach in America.” Her published works include over 150 magazine articles and several self help books and memoirs, including New York Times and international bestsellers Finding Your Own North Star, The Joy Diet, and Expecting Adam. Her recent book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller and Oprah’s Book Club selection. Martha’s next book, Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose, is expected in early 2025.

    24 September 2024, 7:30 am
  • 36 minutes 2 seconds
    Shift Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Doing "The Work" with Byron Katie

    Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with Byron Katie to talk about her process to help millions of people heal their own suffering through a process of self-inquiry known as The Work.


    Byron Katie shares:

    • Her moment of enlightenment on the cause of all suffering

    • Insight on the connection between the ego and our suffering

    • How to practice the process of self-inquiry

    • A perspective shift on forgiveness


    About Byron Katie:

    In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression and self-loathing, Byron Katie woke up one morning in a state of joy. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn’t suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Her simple yet powerful process of self-inquiry, which she calls The Work, consists of four questions and the turnaround, which is a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe.


    Her books include the bestselling Loving What Is now in a revised edition, I Need Your Love—Is That True?A Thousand Names for Joy, and A Mind at Home with Itself. For more information, visit thework.com.


    Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/byron.katie


    Produced by Hangar Studios

    10 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 37 minutes 50 seconds
    Hormone Harmony and Vitality with Dr. Taz Bhatia

    Join us today for an encore of our conversation with Dr. Taz Bhatia from our Hormonal Health Series. Danielle, Whitney, and Dr. Bhatia discuss navigating the complex world of hormonal shifts, discovering how to maintain your vitality and energy through different life stages with practical strategies for supporting your hormonal health.


    Dr. Taz shares:

    • How hormonal changes impact our energy and well-being
    • Nutritional and lifestyle tips for balancing hormones
    • Strategies for managing stress and its effect on hormones
    • The importance of personalized medicine in hormonal health
    • Practical advice for staying vibrant through hormonal shifts


    About Dr. Taz Bhatia:

    Dr. Taz Bhatia is a board-certified integrative medicine physician specializing in women's health, weight loss, and nutrition. As the author of several holistic health books, she is committed to helping her patients achieve optimal vitality through personalized, integrative care.


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/


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    20 August 2024, 7:00 am
  • 56 minutes 29 seconds
    Revolutionize Your Health with Fiber and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

    Today we revisit one of Danielle’s favorite solo interviews with renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. Bulsiewicz explains how fiber is the unsung hero of our diets, with the ability to revolutionize our digestive health, weight management, and overall wellness.


    Dr. Bulsiewicz shares:

    • The critical role of fiber in maintaining digestive health and preventing disease
    • Fun and easy ways to add more fiber to your diet
    • The science that makes fiber essential for wellness
    • Inspiring stories of health transformations through fiber-rich diets


    About Dr. Will Bulsiewicz:

    Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, known as "Dr. B," is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the author of the bestselling book "Fiber Fueled." He is a passionate advocate for a plant-based, fiber-rich diet and is dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health through the power of nutrition.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/



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    6 August 2024, 7:00 am
  • 57 minutes 13 seconds
    Food as Medicine with Dr. Mark Hyman

    One of Danielle and Whitney’s most foundational conversations on the podcast to date, today we’re re-sharing our conversation with Dr. Mark Hyman on why food really is medicine. Together, they explore how our dietary choices can heal, prevent chronic diseases, and boost overall health.


    Dr. Hyman shares:

    • The surprising connection between food and chronic disease prevention
    • Simple ways to incorporate healing foods into your daily life
    • The science behind food as a powerful medicine
    • How to tailor your nutrition for optimal health
    • Personalized tips for turning your diet into a wellness tool


    About Dr. Mark Hyman:

    Dr. Mark Hyman is a renowned family physician and a leading figure in Functional Medicine. As the founder of The UltraWellness Center and chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine, he has authored twelve New York Times bestselling books. Dr. Hyman is passionate about using food to revolutionize health care and personal wellness.


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkhyman/



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    16 July 2024, 7:30 am
  • 53 minutes 31 seconds
    Transforming Health from the Inside Out with Dr. Robynne Chutkan

    Today we’re sharing an encore of one of our favorite episodes featuring the incredible Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan takes us on a journey into the magical world of the microbiome to discover how the tiny bacteria in our gut play a massive role in our health and well-being.


    Robynne shares:

    • Why gut health is crucial for digestion, immunity, and mental well-being
    • Easy tips to boost your microbiome through diet and lifestyle
    • Cutting-edge research on the microbiome’s role in preventing chronic diseases
    • How to maintain a healthy gut at any age
    • Simple changes to improve your gut flora and overall health


    About Dr. Robynne Chutkan:

    Robynne Chutkan is a leading integrative gastroenterologist and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. As the author of several bestsellers on gut health, she is dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health through holistic and integrative approaches.


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutbliss/


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    2 July 2024, 7:00 am
  • 38 minutes 48 seconds
    Embodiment and Self-Love: How We Can Start Knowing and Loving Our True Selves with Dr. Christian Gonzalez

    Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with trauma healing expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez to understand how we can all start to become more embodied, move through stored trauma, and ultimately live a more vibrant life in connection with our true selves. 


    Dr. Gonzalez shares:

    • Why so many of us feel disconnected to ourselves in our 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s
    • How we can better understand the survival mechanisms we took on as children
    • How our childhood trauma manifests in the body and how to move through it
    • How we can start to become more embodied and know ourselves better
    • What is integrity and what can it teach us about boundaries?



    About Dr. Christian Gonzalez:


    Dr. Gonzalez is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and a trusted leader in emotional and trauma healing with a passion for helping people optimize their health to prevent chronic disease. Dr. Gonzalez completed a two-year residency position at the competitive Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia and received a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. Dr. Gonzalez applies the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when given favorable conditions to thrive. He works in finding the root cause of imbalance and giving the body what it needs to heal while removing obstacles to restoring health. He carries this very mantra to all his patients to find long-term healing.



    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/


    Produced by Hangar Studios

    18 June 2024, 12:52 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Raising Children Who Know Their Bodies with Dr. Mona Amin

    Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with pediatric nourishment expert Dr. Mona Amin to talk in-depth about one of their most frequently asked question: how can we help our kids become mindful eaters? 


    Dr. Amin shares:

    • Her personal birth trauma and how it fuels her mission
    • Mind/body parenting: raising children with healthy relationships to food and themselves
    • How we can help our children cultivate awareness to their own body & honor their boundaries
    • Terminology that can change the way we interact with our children around mealtimes
    • Navigating sugar intake and setting boundaries around it (in a healthy way)
    • The difference between picky vs. preference eating and how to reframe our thinking
    • How we can model healthy body image for our children


    About Dr. Mona Amin:


    Dr. Mona is a Board Certified General Pediatrician and has spoken across the country to educate parents and professionals regarding the health, development, and parenting of children. Through her brand PedsDocTalk, Dr. Mona provides relatable and easy-to-digest guidance for the modern parent. Known for her non-judgemental approach, Dr. Mona aims to guide parents in a mindful way to bring more confidence and calm into their parenting journey. 


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedsdoctalk/


    Produced by Hangar Studios

    6 June 2024, 1:33 pm
  • 51 minutes 20 seconds
    Understanding and Addressing Chronic Illness and Lyme Disease with Dr. Bill Rawls

    Today we’re diving into the world of chronic illness to uncover some of the complexities behind one of the most mysterious and misunderstood conditions: Lyme disease. An expert in this field, Dr. Bill Rawls joins us to talk about his personal journey with the disease, how he was able to recover his health completely, and the things he learned along the way that changed his life forever.


    Dr. Rawls shares:

    • What is chronic illness?
    • How we can start discovering the root cause instead of only treating our systems
    • Why Lyme disease is dangerously misunderstood and what everyone needs to know
    • The path to healing & how to begin addressing chronic illness through herbs
    • Rest & recovery: why we can’t overlook this piece of the puzzle



    About Dr. Bill Rawls:


    After graduating from medical school, Dr. Bill Rawls practiced conventional medicine for 15 years. However, when Lyme disease and fibromyalgia disrupted his career at age 45, he was forced into the world of herbal and alternative medicine. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness. Today, he works to bring life and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology. His most recent book, "The Cellular Wellness Solution," explores the critical role our cells play in supporting optimal health and through it he shares actionable recommendations to transform your health from the inside out. 


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/


    Produced by Hangar Studios

    21 May 2024, 7:00 am
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