Seeking Voices of Health, Healing & Hope

Seeking Voices of Health, Healing & Hope

Welcome to "Seeking Voices: Exploring the Science of Health and Healing". I am your host, Dr. Monica Aggarwal. I am a preventive cardiologist who focuses on nutrition and lifestyle to heal illness. I also have a chronic illness. Over the years, as a nutrition specialist, as a cardiologist and as a patient, I have met so many people who feel sad, stuck, hopeless and confused. There are so many people looking to understand their lives, their purpose, the meaning of things and they are struggling. We are struggling as a society, as humans, as women, as moms, as patients, as husbands, as children. I wanted to start this podcast to bring voices to people of hope, health and healing but also to share how people have overcome their sadness, their struggles, their pain. I think we have so much to learn from each other—not always from people in the limelight; but sometimes from the people around us living the day to day, drudging through, overcoming and being. I hope that this podcast makes people consider others more deeply, considers themselves more importantly and reminds us all to have hope, and look for the joy and happiness in the day to day. This is my hope.

Episodes

The Evolution of Nutrition Science at Weight Watchers with Dr Michelle Cardel

October 14, 2025 • 42 mins
Are you tired of nutritional misinformation and confusing fad diets? Dive into a science-backed discussion with Dr. Michelle Cardel, the Chief Nutrition Officer at Weight Watchers, who reveals the rigorous research driving the brand's evolution into a holistic health program. Discover the startling truth about health inequities in multilingual resources, learn why culturally tailored nutrition is crucial for success, and understand...
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Combating Breast Cancer with Dr. Kristi Funk

September 23, 2025 • 59 mins
In this compelling episode, board-certified breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk shares her personal and professional journey, from traditional surgery to an advocate for holistic, plant-based medicine. She reveals the powerful role of lifestyle choices, including diet, exercise, and hormones, in preventing and combating breast cancer. Dr. Funk dispels common myths about foods like soy and dairy, offering science-backed insights f...
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How Not to Die. Quick Tips for Improving Longevity with Dr. Michael Greger

August 19, 2025 • 31 mins
Dive into the science of longevity with Dr. Michael Greger, the renowned physician and author of the "How Not to Die" series. In this episode, Dr. Greger shares the powerful personal story that launched his career and passion for plant-based nutrition. Learn about the "Daily Dozen" checklist of foods and habits that can transform your health, and hear his perspective on the state of nutrition science and the power of a healthy diet...
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Menopause and Heart Disease with Dr. Gina Lundberg

August 12, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode, Dr. Monica Agarwal sits down with Dr. Gina Lundberg, a leading cardiologist and expert in women's heart health, to demystify the complex relationship between menopause and cardiovascular disease. They tackle a range of critical topics, from understanding the subtle symptoms of heart attacks in women to the latest research on hormone replacement therapy and its timing. Dr. Lundberg sheds light on how to navigate thi...
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Why Do We Like To Eat So Much? Understand Eating Behaviors with Dr. Michael Vallis

August 5, 2025 • 63 mins
Dr. Monica Aggarwal sits down with Dr. Michael Vallis, a leading health psychologist specializing in chronic disease management. They delve into the pervasive impact of "diet culture" and discuss how to shift focus from mere numbers to sustainable behavioral change. Dr. Vallis shares invaluable insights on self-compassion, navigating hunger cues, and practical strategies to overcome barriers in your health journey.
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How to Build Muscle for a Stronger, More Vital You with Brad Schoenfeld

July 13, 2025 • 48 mins
Dive deep into the science of strength and fitness with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a leading authority on muscle hypertrophy. Discover evidence-based strategies for building muscle effectively at any age, optimizing your training for growth, and understanding the nuances of progressive overload. The conversation also explores fascinating topics like maximizing cardiovascular fitness, the effects of cold water immersion, and insights gain...
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Understanding Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus

May 18, 2025 • 58 mins
Do you sleep well? Do you ever wonder about those stages on your Aura Ring/Apple Watch/Fitbit? Is there an optimal sleep amount? Is there a one sleep fits all? Meet Dr. Michael Breus who is a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist. With the clever eponym, the sleep doctor, Michael Breus is a sleep guru. Recently named the Top Sleep Specialist in California's Reader’s Digest, and one of the 10 most influential people in sleep,...
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Life Hacks: Simple Changes to Improve Your Diet with Heather Borders

March 22, 2025 • 61 mins
Have you met Heather Borders? Heather is a registered dietitian and focuses on getting patients to use plant-based nutrition to heal their illness. She meets people where they are and gives you the gentle nudges you need to heal your body. In this episode, we learn about Heather as she offers quick tips on change and why we struggle with our foods. Here are some of the topics we discussed: 1. Heather's personal story. How did she...
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Introducing Ethnically Sensitive, Tasteful and Healthy Meals with Drs. Hari and Jenneffer Pulapaka

February 10, 2025 • 59 mins
"I am not a medical doctor; how do I impact others with healthy eating? How do I impact change?" Meet James Beard Chef Hari Pulapaka and Podiatrist Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka: A married couple trying to impact healthy changes in their patients, one bite at a time. They are a dynamic duo who focus on plant forward nutrition and healthy living in their respective areas of business. Whether, it is while teaching people how to cook, Hari ...
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Getting Friends and Family to Step 1 of Change with Dr Liz Klodas

January 6, 2025 • 52 mins
How many times have you heard from a doctor that you need to eat better and exercise for better health? Well, those of us who have been told this, know that it is much easier said than done. Introducing Dr. Liz Klodas, a preventive cardiologist who created a food company to offer people a "step one" to make changes in their diet. She understands that it is hard to change and that sometimes having options that you can take out of ...
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Lessons for a BETTER WORLD with Ocean Robbins

September 29, 2024 • 41 mins
How does the grandson of the Baskin Robbins empire become a plant-based educator, believer and CEO of the food revolution network? Meet Ocean Robbins and join me as we chat about his journey and where he is making a difference. Topics we discuss include: What is it to follow your own star? What are three things you were taught growing up? Do we naturally have the “inherent desire to serve?” Are we born with compassion? What does h...
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Preparing for the Fragile Years with Amy O'Rourke

July 18, 2024 • 41 mins
Have you considered how you want to age and how you want to die? How do you make sure that you focus on quality and not quantity of life?  Meet Amy O'Rourke who is an aging specialist and care advisor for families as they age. She has written a great book called The Fragile Years that I highly recommend for anyone has an aging parent. Key Areas We Discuss: - Why are we in an "Aging Crisis"? - What are the fragile years, and how d...
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Explore How the Seeds We Grow Impact Human Health with John Rivers

June 3, 2024 • 38 mins
Why Should You Care how Food is grown? What could that possibly have to do with your health? Meet Mr. John Rivers, the founder and owner for 4Rivers smokehouses in Southeast Florida. Through his foundation, he and his wife have started a nonprofit farm called 4Roots Farm that is focuses on unearthing the power of food for human health. https://4roots.org
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Learning to Age Beautifully and Live with Vitality. A Chat with Chef Babette Davis.

February 25, 2024 • 57 mins
What is the difference between aging well and simply aging? Have you considered what longevity means and what aging means without vitality? Meet Babette Davis, 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. Once ...
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The Science of Fat with Dr. William Li

January 28, 2024 • 58 mins
Have you ever wondered about why you can't lose weight? Have you thought that your metabolism is just too slow to lose weight? Join me as I speak to New York Times Bestselling Author and preeminent doctor, Dr. William Li. William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.” His groundbreaking rese...
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Winning with Diabetes w/ Drs Kalyani And Corriere

December 16, 2023 • 54 mins
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Corriere and Dr. Rita Kalyani. They are both diabetes specialists who have written a lovely book called "Winning with Diabetes: Inspiring stories to help you thrive" which I enjoyed talking to them about. Dr. Mark D. Corriere, MD (BALTIMORE, MD), is an adjunct assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a clinical endocrinologist at Maryland End...
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Building Resilience & Steps to Overcoming Anxious Feelings with Dr. Carol Lewis

October 18, 2023 • 50 mins
Anxiety affects 31% of the American population and this number is increasing. People are noticing more and more anxious feelings, nervousness, depression and inability to cope with day to day activities. Understanding your anxiety is an important first step to building resilience. Join me as I speak to Dr. Carol Lewis who speaks to us about our emotional health and tools we can use to keep ourselves strong and more capable of deal...
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Learning How to Learn with Dr. Barbara Oakley

October 2, 2023 • 66 mins
Do have challenges learning? Join me as I discuss Learning How to Learn with Dr. Barbara Oakley. We'll cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects. Dr. Oakley’s research has been described as “revolutionary” in the Wall Street Journal. She is a New York Times best-selling author who has published in outl...
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Deep Dive into Plant Based Protein (and debunking some myths along the way)

July 12, 2023 • 78 mins
I had a great time speaking with Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. They are fabulous dietitians who are very well known in the nutrition field. They took me on a deep dive into the world of protein. We discussed a number of topics such as plant-based vs animal proteins, protein needs for children/seniors/athletes, and we knocked over a few myths along the way. All this info is in their new book, "Plant Powered Protein" (https://amzn...
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Choose YOU Now with Julieanna Hever

April 30, 2023 • 52 mins
Julieanna Hever speaks about her struggles with her weight and eating and how that helps her when she works with patients. I was most intrigued by her “Choose You Now Diet” book. I love the title and what that stands for. Choose you now. Very important to choose you. Ms. Hever is a registered dietitian with a Masters of Science degree in Nutrition. She has authored seven books including Choose You Now Diet, The Healthspan Solution...
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