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When Millennials Become MomsWhen Millennials Become MomsBeyond Bland: Why Kids (and Adults) Need Spices in Their DietIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of spices with Kanchan Koya, scientist, wellness expert, and author of Spice Spice Baby. Known as Chief Spice Mama on Instagram, Kanchan shares the science-backed benefits of spices and how they can transform our health.We discuss why introducing spices early in a child’s life is essential, the best spices for boosting immunity, and whether common concerns—like lead contamination—are valid. Kanchan also debunks the myth that babies should only eat bland food and reveals her top five spices for gut health.For those with d...2025-02-1834 minZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionRecap: Reduce inflammation with a sprinkle of spices | Kanchan KoyaAre you ever intimidated by spices? Unsure what spice to add to which meal? If so, you might be missing out on some incredible health benefits! Spices are packed full of polyphenols which means they offer our body something really unique. Oh, and they taste great too.So how can we introduce more spices into our meals?Kanchan Koya is here to share the science of spices and show us how easy it is to make them a staple of our cooking.🥑 Make smarter foo...2024-12-1010 minThe Healing CatalystThe Healing Catalyst151. The Magic of Spices: Unlocking Longevity Through Food with Dr. Kanchan KoyaIn this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti welcomes Dr. Kanchan Koya to explore the fascinating world of spices and their powerful role in promoting health and longevity. Drawing from Ayurvedic traditions and modern science, Dr. Kanchan shares insights on how spices like turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon can reduce inflammation, boost cellular repair, and enhance overall well-being. Together, they discuss the importance of embracing diverse, plant-rich diets and the joyful art of cooking with spice blends. This episode offers practical tips to incorporate the healing power of spices into everyday meals for a longer, healthier life.2024-12-0557 minLive Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionLive Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionThese Spices Reduce Your Inflammation Naturally | Kanchan Koya | Be Well MomentsI talk with Kanchan Koya about the role of spices in managing inflammation. We discuss how spices contain compounds that influence the body's inflammatory processes in different ways. Kanchan explains the benefits of using spice blends to achieve a synergistic effect.We focus on turmeric and how to enhance its absorption by using traditional methods like heating it in fat and pairing it with black pepper. We also address the effectiveness of turmeric lattes and whether they provide anti-inflammatory benefits. This conversation offers practical insights into incorporating spices into our diets for health benefits.Listen...2024-11-0408 minLive Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionLive Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionHow to Turn Everyday Meals into Healing Foods with Spices | Be Well MomentsIn this clip, my guest is Dr. Kanchan Koya, Ph.D., a molecular biologist and health coach who specializes in the health benefits of spices. We discuss the surprising and powerful effects of incorporating culinary amounts of spices into everyday meals. We also explore recent human studies demonstrating how small additions of spice blends can significantly reduce markers of inflammation, even when added to a standard Western diet.We clarify the difference between spices and herbs, highlighting that while spices come from various parts of the plant like roots, stems, seeds, and bark, and herbs are derived...2024-10-1609 minThe Healing CatalystThe Healing Catalyst141. How to Heal with Food: Top Expert Tips for Gut, Brain, and Mental HealthThis week on the "Healing Catalyst Podcast," we're kicking off our September "Back to Basics" series with a deep dive into the healing power of food. As we transition into the fall season, it's a perfect time to revisit foundational health practices with simple and powerful tips to help you reset, refocus, and realign your wellness routines.In this episode, Dr. Avanti brings together three leading experts in nutritional psychiatry and culinary medicine—Dr. Drew Ramsey, Dr. Uma Naidoo, and Dr. Kanchan Koya—to explore how food choices impact mental well-being, gut health, and brain function. Dr. Rams...2024-09-031h 20Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionLive Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionSurprising Spice Benefits That Help Fight Diseases | Kanchan KoyaSpices as medicine? Today I chat with Kanchan Koya, a Harvard-trained molecular biologist who traded the lab for the kitchen, and now runs Spice Spice Baby and has a cookbook packed with vibrant spice-filled recipes.We dig into the science behind spices - from fighting inflammation to boosting gut health. Did you know a dash of cinnamon could help blood sugar? Or that chilli might extend your lifespan? It could also be our way to fight against chronic diseases.Kanchan shares easy ways to sprinkle more spices into your meals. We talk about building a "...2024-08-281h 04Radical VitalityRadical VitalityThe War Within: 8 Strategies To Combat Chronic Inflammation With Dr. Tyler JeanWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Tyler Jean about how inflammation works, how to prevent systemic inflammation that wreaks havoc on your health, and the power of food, lifestyle, and mindset. While acute inflammation is crucial to triggering the body’s healing response, problems begin when inflammation persists for too long. Eight out of 10 leading causes of death worldwide are linked to chronic inflammation. Dr. Tyler explains that when we merely quell the pain of inflammation but not the inflammation itself, it lingers in the body. Food is either anti-inflammatory or...2024-07-301h 03Radical VitalityRadical VitalityThe 7 Pillars Of Health & How We Are Getting Self-Care Wrong With Sarah Ann MacklinWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Sarah Ann Macklin about what it means to be truly well, how appearance doesn’t indicate wellness, deep self-care, and navigating the modern nutrition environment.  Sarah shares her story of transitioning from an international model of 15 years to a nutrition educator. She was living what seemed like the perfectly glamorous life as a model who seemingly had it all on the outside but whose health and well-being were suffering hugely on the inside. Eventually, she hit rock bottom from habitual burnout, and her body shut down. She had...2024-07-111h 05Radical VitalityRadical VitalityWhy Moringa Is A True Superfood With Dr. Jed Fahey And Lisa CurtisWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jed Fahey and Lisa Curtis about the incredible health benefits of moringa, a nutrient-dense leafy green that may help enhance healthspan and prevent chronic disease. Moringa is a protein-rich, leafy green that is more nutritious than kale and has anti-inflammatory benefits rivaling turmeric. This actual superfood naturally grows all over the tropics. The experts, Dr. Jed Fahey and Lisa Curtis, unlock moringa’s superstar nutrient profile, which, unlike many foods, can energize you in real time! The nutrient source behind moringa, phytochemicals, is what th...2024-06-141h 03Radical VitalityRadical VitalityWhy Our Kids' Health Is Not Alright (And How To Fix It) with Dr. Elisa SongWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elisa Song about the rise of chronic disease in children and simple ways to combat these worrying trends to keep your children happy and healthy. her career to helping parents and practitioners bridge the gap between conventional and holistic pediatrics. Her latest book, Happy Healthy Kids, is a fun and deeply informative read for you and your child that asks the simple question: What if you could change the future of your child's health with five simple steps?  The foundation of health for our k...2024-05-301h 18Radical VitalityRadical VitalityScience-Based Nutrition For Cancer with Dr. Krystle ZunigaWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Krystle Zuniga about nutrition strategies for cancer prevention, the misinformation surrounding cancer and nutrition, and practical steps we can all take to reduce our risk for cancer and improve outcomes in the face of a cancer diagnosis.  Cancer is one of the major disease risks we face in modern times. Preventing it and properly using nutrition once we have a cancer diagnosis is of prime importance. Dr. Zuniga and I share the frustration of witnessing so much misinformation on the internet about nutrition's role in healing. I...2024-05-221h 01Radical VitalityRadical VitalityNo Nonsense Nutrition Strategies For Better Health with Dr. Adrian ChavezWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Adrian Chavez about science-based nutrition, how to know what health information we can trust, and holistic approaches to lifelong health.  In a world of fad diets and rampant misinformation, Dr. Chavez’s message of science-based nutrition that debunks health fads is just what we need! Dr. Chavez comes from an exercise science background. His interest in nutrition began from a performance and body composition standpoint, which gives his approach an edge. He recalls early on in his studies reading a lot of health books that he soo...2024-05-071h 04ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionThe medicines hiding in your spice rack with Kanchan Koya & Dr. Sarah BerryIn today’s episode we’re uncovering the medicines hiding in your kitchen. Molecular biologist Kanchan Koya joins Jonathan and Sarah to explore the incredible health benefits of spices. From controlling blood sugar to soothing a sore throat, we’ll discover what the latest research says about household favorites including ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Kanchan Koya is a food scientist, founder of the spice-centric food blog Chief Spice Mama and author of the cookbook ‘100 Recipes with Healing Spices for Your Family Table’. She will show us how to get the most out of spices, with simple cooki...2024-05-021h 01Radical VitalityRadical VitalityHow Environmental Toxins Are Making Us Sick (And What To Do About It) with Dr. Vivian ChenWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Vivian Chen, founder of Plateful Health and Lumebox, to talk about how environmental toxins are adversely affecting our health and practical tips for managing them without feeling overwhelmed.  Conventional Western medicine trains doctors to manage disease states and symptoms but not necessarily to create health and vitality in the body by focusing on the root causes of disease. In Dr. Vivian’s experience, she encountered firsthand illnesses that couldn’t be resolved through her conventional medical training. She became fascinated by the often poorly understood root cause...2024-04-261h 12Radical VitalityRadical VitalitySimple Yet Powerful Tools To Transform Your Gut Health with Dr. Will BulsiewiczWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times best-selling author, to discuss the fascinating interconnectedness of gut health with every aspect of our well-being.  Gut health is inextricably linked with our overall health, disease risk and longevity. The science is emerging at breakneck speed and it’s telling us that most if not all of our chronic disease burden has a relationship of some sort with the health and vitality of our gut. There is compelling, accumulating evidence that when people have high-fiber, plant-rich diets, they sig...2024-04-181h 19Radical VitalityRadical VitalityPractical Optimism: A Path To Exceptional WellbeingWelcome to Radical Vitality! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sue Varma, a distinguished psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist, to discuss her latest book, Practical Optimism, which holds the keys to establishing greater meaning, mastery, and acceptance in your life.  Dr. Varma’s new book, Practical Optimism, is written as a solution to the mental health crisis our society continues to face. Practical optimism is about becoming a resourceful, realistic, and thoughtful problem solver. It’s a mindset to develop so that you can cope with any crisis and use it as fuel to flourish, supported by li...2024-04-1151 minTalks at GoogleTalks at GoogleEp432 - Kanchan Koya | Food and Spices as MedicineChef, nutrition coach and former molecular biologist Kanchan Koya visits Google to discuss her cookbook “Spice Spice Baby” and her podcast “Radical Vitality”, where she uses science-backed evidence to encourage the use of food, spices and holistic lifestyle changes as our best preventative medicine. Kanchan Koya is a chef, author, podcast host and nutrition coach, specializing in championing the science-backed benefits of ancient spices to help people live a more vibrant, healthy and joyful life. After a stint in the Biopharma industry, Kanchan decided to leverage her expertise in science and love of food to create Spice Spice Ba...2024-03-2632 minTalks at GoogleTalks at GoogleKanchan Koya | Food and Spices as MedicineChef, nutrition coach and former molecular biologist Kanchan Koya visits Google to discuss her cookbook “Spice Spice Baby” and her podcast “Radical Vitality”, where she uses science-backed evidence to encourage the use of food, spices and holistic lifestyle changes as our best preventative medicine. Kanchan Koya is a chef, author, podcast host and nutrition coach, specializing in championing the science-backed benefits of ancient spices to help people live a more vibrant, healthy and joyful life. After a stint in the Biopharma industry, Kanchan decided to leverage her expertise in science and love of food to create Spice Spice Ba...2024-03-2632 minOn The PassOn The PassKanchan Koya: Culinary Medicine Of SpicesIf you've been a long-time listener to our podcast, you're aware of the strong connection between flavor and nutrient density. Episodes such as Dan Barber's delve deep into this correlation, underscoring the significance of quality ingredients and our interconnectedness with the environment and one another.   Our upcoming guest, Kanchan Koya, is dedicated to helping us lead healthier, more vibrant lives. With a background as a chef and nutrition coach trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, she's also the author of "Spice Spice Baby," hosts the Radical Vitality podcast, and holds a PhD in Biomedicine f...2024-03-1354 minThis Is TASTEThis Is TASTESpice Spice Baby with Kanchan KoyaKanchan Koya will forever change how you look at your spice drawer. The chef, author, podcast host, and nutrition coach has a PhD in biomedical sciences from Harvard Medical School, which she uses to champion the science-backed benefits of ancient spices. We invited her into the studio for a truly fascinating conversation answering our many questions about health claims around spices—such as, what is inflammation, actually? Find out now.Also on the show, Matt shares some highlights from his recent trip to Seoul, including stops at Buto, Sancheong Sutbul Garden, Flavourtown (100% free of spikey blonde hair), Me...2024-02-2847 minThe Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonThe Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonAdd Health-Promoting Spices To Everyday Foods | Kanchan KoyaEPISODE 224 - Kanchan Koya wants to demystify healing spices for you and your family. She has a PhD in Biomedicine from Harvard University and training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Kanchan knows one thing for certain: food can be our best medicine! Spices have powerful health-boosting properties validated by modern science. Plus, they make food ultra-delicious! Yet many of us use them only occasionally and we’re scared to offer them to our kids. Kanchan's goal is to debunk these myths, teach you about the powerful benefits of spices, and inspire you to use them in things you make fo...2024-01-2950 minHystericalHystericalOptimized Nutrition with Kanchan KoyaWhen did inflammation become THE thing we needed to battle for greater health and longevity? And when did eating right for our bodies ever feel more complicated?If you’re like us, the nutrition playbook could use some simplification. That’s why we’ve invited the one and only Kanchan Koya to lead us in a workshop on how to optimize what we’re eating and drinking for increased vitality. We’ll get the scoop on how much fiber and protein we need to be eating, the skinny on fat and a DIY recipe packed with natural workhorses...2024-01-161h 04Without CompromiseWithout CompromiseKanchan Koya: Science and SpicesHaving earned her PhD in molecular biology at Harvard, Kanchan was intrigued when her research lab delved into exploring turmeric's beneficial properties—a spice deeply ingrained in her Indian upbringing, where its benefits were revered and understood through ancient tradition.This revelation sparked her curiosity about the overlooked and misunderstood facets of spices. As a mother, when she began incorporating traditional spices into her child's meals, she recognized a significant knowledge gap and fear of using spices in children's food by other parents.Motivated by this realization, Kayan dedicated her career to breaking down the ba...2023-12-1552 minThank You, MamaThank You, MamaAttention to Detail: Kanchan Koya on Self-Care, Attention to Detail, Learning How to Fail, and Cooking with SpicesKanchan Koya, author of “Spice Spice Baby”, combines her PhD in Molecular Biology from Harvard and her training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to bring healing spices and their health benefits to kids and families everywhere. Kanchan talks about her Sindhi mother Shohba who taught her about the importance of self-care, and that self-care can be simple; to put her emphasis on education and career first, because “every donkey can get married.”; to pay attention to detail and use this to slow down and be present; and to have fun with making herself look presentable. Kanchan also talks about le...2023-06-2039 minEkWomenEkWomenEkWomen Episode 17: Kanchan KoyaPoona born, Brooklyn based, molecular biologist, nutritionist and author, Kanchan Koya, works at the intersection of food and medicine.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0645 minThe Healing CatalystThe Healing Catalyst73. How to Eat to HealToday, we are continuing with our December intention of ‘The Healing Journey’ with a focus on eating to heal. This episode highlights the top 3 conversations on healing with food, where you’ll hear from Dr. Drew Ramsey on using traditional dietary patterns to support your health, Dr. Uma Naidoo on the gut microbiome and brain health, and Dr. Kanchan Koya, who explores spices as medicine.Today on The Healing Catalyst:The impact of food on brain health & mental healthUsing traditional dietary patterns to support your healthWhat your gut microbiome is & how it worksHelp your m...2022-12-131h 18ZOE Science & NutritionZOE Science & NutritionCan spices improve your health?Kanchan Koya grew up in a house filled with wonderful fragrances from the spices simmering on her grandmother’s stove. In India, it was a common belief that spices were more than just pleasant tastes. Ancient wisdom said they had medicinal properties, and it was common for household medicine cabinets to store dried spices, not pills.Kanchan grew up to become a molecular biologist, studying in the US at Harvard Medical School. When her lab began to investigate turmeric’s healing properties, the ancient wisdom from her childhood met the scientific inquiry of her adult life - begi...2022-08-1840 minThe Chef Bai PodcastThe Chef Bai PodcastEp. 77: Blending Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science With Kanchan KoyaIn this episode, Bailey sits down with cookbook author, podcast host, and founder of Spice Spice Baby, Kanchan Koya. Growing up in India, her childhood was immersed with foods packed full with spices, and this lead to her to become a foodie at heart. When she was studying her doctorate in Molecular Biology at Harvard, she began to see the connection and science behind the health benefits of using culinary spices regularly and our overall health. To help spread her love and awareness for spices, Kanchan created Spice Spice Baby as a platform to help educate people about the...2022-07-151h 10The Healing CatalystThe Healing Catalyst55. Spice Up Your Food & Health with Dr. Kanchan KoyaDr. Kanchan Koya has a Ph.D. in Biomedicine from Harvard University, trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and is the creator of Spice Spice Baby. Today, we’re diving deep into the magic of spices by debunking myths (no, spices are not all spicy hot), teaching the powerful health benefits, and ways to start consistently cooking with them.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Dr. Kanchan’s journey into the world of spicesHow spices shaped humanity’s geography & historyThe bioactive ingredients in spices & their health benefits5 starter spices and how to use them3...2022-06-2154 minThe Primal Kitchen PodcastThe Primal Kitchen Podcast16: Kanchan Koya's Spicy Secret to Inspired HealthThis week, Morgan talks with Harvard Ph.D. turned food blogger & renowned spice queen Kanchan Koya. Growing up in India, her grandmother's ancient spice remedies seemed impossible, so she decided to study science and get to the bottom of health...only to return to her roots, touting the benefits of spices! After discovering that science could back up the medicinal properties of her favorite family spices, Koya dedicated her life to educating others on social media with simple, delicious recipes that incorporated these healing ingredients. Listen in as Morgan & Kanchan talk about infancy pallet development, spice benefits, blood sugar...2022-01-3147 minBurnt ToastBurnt Toast[BONUS] Learning to Adore the Spice Drawer with Kanchan KoyaIn this episode of Hotline Offline, Esther Choi is joined by the Chief Spice Mama herself, Kanchan Koya, to discuss all of the incredible benefits of cooking with spices. From adding immeasurable amounts of flavor to your meals, to benefiting from the natural health boosters that spices have to offer, Kanchan and Esther cover it all! Be sure to check out Kanchan Koya on her Instagram @ChiefSpiceMama, and on her website, SpiceSpiceBaby.com.  2022-01-3127 minThe Primal Kitchen PodcastThe Primal Kitchen Podcast16: Kanchan Koya's Spicy Secret to Inspired HealthThis week, Morgan talks with Harvard Ph.D. turned food flogger & renowned spice queen Kanchan Koya. Growing up in India, her grandmother's ancient spice remedies seemed impossible, so she decided to study science and get to the bottom of health...only to return to her roots, touting the benefits of spices! After discovering that science could back up the medicinal properties of her favorite family spices, Koya dedicated her life to educating others on social media with simple, delicious recipes that incorporated these healing ingredients. Listen in as Morgan & Kanchan talk about infancy pallet development, spice benefits, blood sugar...2022-01-3147 minHotline OfflineHotline OfflineLearning to Adore the Spice Drawer with Kanchan KoyaHave you ever bought spices for a single recipe and then just left it in your cabinet, gathering dust, until the next time you made that recipe? Or have you maybe ever avoided cooking a recipe because it had an ingredient that you were nervous to try? Well we're here to help! In this episode of Hotline Offline, Esther Choi is joined by the Chief Spice Mama herself, Kanchan Koya, to discuss all of the incredible benefits of cooking with spices. From adding immeasurable amounts of flavor to your meals, to benefiting from the natural health boosters t...2022-01-2427 minThe Story with CharuThe Story with CharuSpice, Spice BabyDr. Kanchan Koya is on a mission to demystify spice, food and the way we eat.The Harvard. trained molecular biologist is also the author of Spice, Spice Baby - 100 receipes for your family table.Find more about her amazing work here:https://www.spicespicebaby.com/about/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:https://charukumarhia.com/Find us on social media:https://www.instagram...2021-07-1533 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityThriving On The Power Of Plants With Muzammil Ahmad @dr.plantbasedMuzammil Ahmad is a medical student and a nutrition coach on a mission to raise awareness about the health benefits of plant-based diets and the importance of the role of diet in disease prevention, disease risk and disease progression. Muzammil believes in 'food as medicine' and utilizing lifestyle changes to optimize one’s health. As a medical student, he is passionate about transforming a reactionary approach to medicine to a more proactive approach. In this episode, Muzammil shares how his journey to a plant based lifestyle helped him conquer his health problems and how we can all lean into science be...2021-05-181h 01Vitamin & MeVitamin & MeDr. Kanchan Koya | Spice It Up, Baby2021-05-1240 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityPrevent Alzheimers, Optimize Your Brain Health + Live Your Best Life With Drs Ayesha & Dean SherzaiIf you are tired of the nutrition wars, mindless bickering among so called health experts and diet debates and are looking for REAL solutions for optimal brain and overall health, this conversation is for you. Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai are clinicians, researchers and educators on a mission to help us prevent Alzheimers disease, prevent cognitive decline and enjoy optimal brain (and overall) health through the power of science-based dietary and lifestyle measures. Learn about the best diet for brain health based on the scientific evidence and other key lifestyle practices that can help you...2021-03-301h 05Radical VitalityRadical VitalityHow To Stop Feeling So Effing Tired With Dr. Amy ShahIf you are ready to go from feeling effing tired to effing fantastic, this episode with the wise and inspiring Dr. Amy Shah is a must listen. Dr. Amy Shah is a Cornell, Harvard and Columbia trained double board certified physician who realised she herself was on the brink of burnout. When a dark moment in a car crash served as a wake up call, she decided that this sense of constant fatigue wasn't ok or normal and there had to be another way. Combining the science around circadian rhythms, time restricted eating, fasting, microbiome...2021-03-1352 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityRaising Healthy Kids In An Unhealthy World With Dr. Ana-Maria TempleDr. Ana-Maria Temple has been practicing medicine since 1995 and has treated over 36,000 patients. In her revolutionary new book The Rule of 5, Dr Temple shares her blueprint to transform our kids' (and families') health so we can live long, vibrant, disease-free lives. Dr Temple's approach focuses on less not more medications, recognising that food and lifestyle can be our most potent solutions.Dr Temple also knows that in our modern world, this isn't always easy. Her own experience with her kids and their health struggles have led her to develop a very practical, step up step, compassionate and...2021-02-1246 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityDr. Anna Yusim: Becoming Fulfilled Through Science & SpiritualityAnna Yusim went to the best colleges in America, got her medical degree from Yale University and did a Psychiatry residency at NYU. On paper, everything looked perfect, but somehow, despite all the external accomplishments, Dr. Yusim felt unfulfilled. In her journey to find personal fulfilment and happiness beyond that which is promised by the material world, she discovered the science of spirituality and began to integrate her discoveries into her own life and the lives of her patients, affecting their mental and overall health in profound ways. In this heartfelt conversation, Dr Yusim shares the thesis...2021-01-0845 minThe Indian EditThe Indian EditEp. 42: LIVE Holiday Special 2020! What we're watching, reading, eating & drinking in December with Priya Giri Desai & Kanchan KoyaMy dearest friends Priya, Kanchan and I had a little too much fun recording this live Zoom call where a few of you joined! We chat about holiday traditions, menus, gift ideas and of course what we are each reading, watching and listening to this December. Grab a chai or champagne and join us in this Happy Hour which was recorded live on Dec 4, 2020 with old friends and audience members joining us from all around the world!Full conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to...2020-12-091h 02Radical VitalityRadical VitalityFeeding Kids, Taking The Pressure Off & Self-Care with Jennifer Anderson of Kids.Eat.In.ColorJennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN is a social media sensation with her Instagram account kids.eat.in.color now at over a million followers and her pragmatic, inclusive, empathetic and knowledgable advice on how to feed kids with minimal stress often going viral (for good reason)! I had the good fortune of being able to sit down with Jennifer to chat about the inspiration for her platform, her powerful and down-to-earth approach to nourish our kids (and ourselves as moms!), her own health struggles and how she overcame them, and all her incredible programs, offerings and free resources...2020-12-041h 00Radical VitalityRadical VitalityThe Unique Nutritional Needs Of Women With Dr. Erin Stokes of MegaFoodThis episode is sponsored by MegaFood but all opinions and discussion points are my own. When it comes to recommendations on nutrition and health, the unique needs of women are often overlooked. In this episode, packed with information and insight, Dr. Erin Stokes, the Medical Director at MegaFood guides us through specific micronutrients and other aspects of health that women need to pay attention to for optimal vitality. If you are a woman looking to access your deepest health and radiance of body AND mind, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. ...2020-11-1849 minDown To EarthDown To EarthEP 26 - The healing power of herbs and spices with wellness expert, Kanchan Koya, PhDSpices…. We’ve all used spices to flavor our food, but we may not fully realize the incredible health benefits that spices contain.  In this episode, our hosts are joined by Kanchan Koya, PhD. Kanchan combines her Doctorate in Molecular Biology from Harvard Medical School and her training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to share her knowledge in nutrition and health. Kanchan is also the author of Spice Spice Baby, where shares 100s of recipes with healing spices.  Kanchan shares eye-opening insight with us on the immense health benefits of some of our favorite herbs and spices that we all...2020-10-2653 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityThis Is Your Brain On Food with Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma NaidooWhat we eat doesn't just impact our physical health but also has powerful implications for our mental health. In fact, the body and the mind are intimately connected and to help us understand how we can optimize our brain health with food, I sat down with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a rare kind of medical doctor who is not just a Harvard trained psychiatrist but also a nutrition expert AND a chef!!!! Dr. Naidoo recently released the bestseller, THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD and shares potent tips to help us improve our brain health with delicious food starting right...2020-10-2346 minPlant Prescription PodcastPlant Prescription PodcastSpice up your life with "Food as Medicine" Practitioner Kanchan Koya, PhDOur guest today is Kanchan Koya and we’re taking a deep dive with her into the power of spices. Kanchan combines her PhD in Molecular Biology from Harvard University and training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to bring the power of spices to kids and families. She is the author of Spice Spice Baby, a cookbook designed to educate families on the science-backed health benefits of spices and show how easily they can be incorporated into nutritious and delicious meals. Kanchan is also a “Food as Medicine” Practitioner and coaches clients to improve their health using food and li...2020-10-2033 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityNon-Toxic: A Guide To Living Healthy In A Chemical World with Dr. Aly CohenWhen it comes to chemicals in our food supply, homes and environment, ignorance is sadly, not bliss. Mounting research continues to suggest that these chemicals, all too rampant in our modern world, are wreaking havoc on our health. In this actionable and insightful episode, Dr. Aly Cohen, author of the newly released Non-Toxic and founder of www.thesmarthuman.com helps us understand WHY we should care about chemicals and what to do about them without feeling the need to be perfect or paranoid.  If you want to take your health or the health of your f...2020-09-2949 minBaby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBaby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Flavor, Season & Spice Your Baby's Food with Kanchan Koya, PhD#48: Babies don’t need to eat bland food! Yes you CAN season and spice and flavor your baby’s food safely. In this episode Kanchan Koya aka @chiefspicemama and the author of the book Spice Spice Baby is joining me to show you exactly how to flavor, season and spice your baby’s food.If you’ve been wondering about what sort of spices and seasoning babies can have and how to add those to your baby-led weaning recipes, you are going to love this episode. Kanchan is a Harvard-trained molecular biologist and in addition...2020-08-1321 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityHow Intermittent Fasting Can Change Your Life With Dr. Amy ShahIntermittent fasting is an ancestral practice that has become ultra trendy in the modern day. But is all fasting created equal? And how can we leverage the science of circadian biology and fasting to properly implement these age old practices in our modern lives? To help us navigate these important issues, I sat down with double board certified, Cornell, Columbia and Harvard trained medical doctor, Dr. Amy Shah also know as @fastingmd. Amy experienced the transformative effects of what she calls CIRCADIAN FASTING in her own life and has helped countless patients experience the same shift in...2020-08-0747 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityThe Healing Magic of Herbs With Rachelle RobinettIn this episode, we dive deep into the magic of herbs for health with Rachelle Robinett, an Herbalist & Holistic Health Practitioner combining plant-based and natural medicine with practical lifestyle habit reshaping to help people find balanced, lasting health. Rachelle holds certificates in Complementary and Integrative Health, and Clinical Herbalism, and has been studying the relationship between plants and people her entire life - be that on a farm in the Pacific Northwest (where she grew up) to time with healers, specialists, and shaman in farther-away places. Rachelle is the founder of Supernatural, a New York b...2020-07-1654 minThat\'s So HinduThat's So HinduKanchan Koya explains how one secret of good health is Spice Space BabyIn this episode Sheetal Shah talks with Kanchan Koya, food as medicine practitioner, health coach, and founder of Spice Spice Baby, about the benefits of different spices and the science behind them.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0944 minThat\'s So HinduThat's So HinduKanchan Koya explains how one secret of good health is Spice Space BabyIn this episode Sheetal Shah talks with Kanchan Koya, food as medicine practitioner, health coach, and founder of Spice Spice Baby, about the benefits of different spices and the science behind them.2020-07-0944 minThat\'s So HinduThat's So HinduKanchan Koya explains how one secret of good health is Spice Space BabyIn this episode Sheetal Shah talks with Kanchan Koya, food as medicine practitioner, health coach, and founder of Spice Spice Baby, about the benefits of different spices and the science behind them.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0944 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityThe FRESH approach to medicine with Harvard trained Integrative Medicine Expert Dr. Robert GrahamIn this episode of Momlight, I sat down with Dr. Robert Graham, founder of FRESH MED that is pioneering a whole new way of treating patients for radiant health. We talked about the integrative medicine approach and how the FRESH FIVE are the key pillars to health.  Dr Graham rightfully believes that “food plays a major role not only in the treatment of existing diseases, but also in health promotion and disease prevention.” Dr. Graham is the real deal as he is one of the less than 20 doctor/chefs worldwide helping patients thrive by combining conventional medicine with...2020-07-071h 00Radical VitalityRadical VitalityMoringa, Broccoli Sprouts & Health & Longevity Magic From Plants With Dr. Jed FaheyIn this episode, I sat down with Dr. Jed Fahey to talk about sulforaphane, arguably one of the most beneficial plant-derived phytochemicals currently known to man. Dr. Fahey (who will soon retire from his successful career at Johns Hopkins Medical School) is a world expert on sulforaphane and other plant-derived compounds called isothiocyanates that have tremendous benefits for our health. I may be biased but this episode truly feels akin to attending a lecture at a world-renowned university on an incredibly important subject of human health, namely leveraging the potency of some of the most powerful plant-based...2020-06-1650 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityHow To Become FIBER FUELED & Revolutionize Your HealthAs the chief medical resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz was crushing his goals professionally, yet personally, his health, anxiety levels and confidence were at rock bottom. When he started dating his now wife who ate a plant-based diet, he became intrigued and decided to give it a try. Taking baby steps away from his standard American diet, Dr. B began to experience a monumental shift in his weight, energy levels and gut health! When he dove into the scientific literature, he was astounded to find scores and score of studies linking plants to optimal gut health...2020-05-211h 14Radical VitalityRadical VitalityFrom Carnivore to Vegan With Model & Wellness Warrior, Jules HornJules Horn was living on a predominantly animal protein heavy diet in the hopes that it would deliver fitness and health results for him as a successful NYC based model. One day on set in Miami, he looked great on the outside but felt lousy on the inside and began chatting with his photographer, who recommended Jules switch to a whole food plant based diet. Jules made the switch overnight (that's the kind of guy he is) and hasn't looked back since. Now Jules is on a mission to help the world experience the transformational power of a vegan...2020-05-0649 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityMastering Diabetes: Conquer Insulin Resistance & Unlock Your Vitality With Cyrus Khambatta PhD & Robby Barbaro MPHAs we find ourselves in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, the burden of chronic disease has become an important consideration. Diabetes is one of the underlying conditions that increases the severity of coronaviral infections and yet, when it comes to treating diabetes, there is more confusion than there is consensus. Importantly, the prevailing paradigm states that carbs are bad and fat and protein are good. But Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH are here to enlighten us that the science tells another story. A large body of scientific evidence that goes back as far as...2020-04-151h 23Radical VitalityRadical VitalityHow I Defeated T2 Diabetes With Food As Medicine With Brooklyn Borough President Eric AdamsWhen Brooklyn borough president, Eric Adams, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, he refused to resign himself to a life of medication and mere symptom management. Putting on his ex-cop detective hat, he dug deep for root cause solutions and discovered Whole Food Plant Based nutrition. A couple months into this new diet, his diabetes was reversed, including vision loss! Since then, Eric is on a mission to bring the power of food as healing medicine to Brooklyn and New York City residents. In this inspiring episode, Eric shares his journey overcoming diabetes and why he is now a passionate...2020-04-0229 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityGiving Zero Fs And Loving Yourself No Matter Your Size With Pia Schiavo-CampoIn this powerful episode I sat down with Pia Schiavo-Campo also known as @MIXEDFATCHICK to talk about how we can learn to love, honor and embrace ourselves no matter our size. Pia is a fat writer, social justice warrior, style enthusiast, and a certified coach. She is also co-author of the book, Love It!: 234 Inspirations and Activities to Help You Love Your Body. You might be familiar with her by way of the Internet, public speaking or from features in Good Morning America, People magazine, and Yoga International Magazine. She made waves through the web with Chronicles of a...2020-03-2246 minOYNB PodcastOYNB PodcastSpice of Life with Kanchan Koya | OYNB 084Is alcohol especially problematic for women? What exactly are the effects of alcohol on women’s health? That’s one of the subjects that today’s guest is going to address.  Kanchan Koya has a PhD in Molecular Biology from Harvard Medical School. She’s also a certified health coach, an author, and the founder of the online platform Spice Spice Baby. Kanchan has also recently completed One Year No Beer’s 90 Day Challenge.  Not only is it preventing our body from detoxifying estrogen efficiently, but the estrogen that’s accumulating is then making the alcohol more i...2020-03-0448 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalitySupercharge Your Gut Health With Integrative Gastroenterologist Dr. Marvin Singh MDDr. Marvin Singh was a classically trained MD who began to feel frustrated with the tools at his disposal to help patients with chronic disease. When a colleague at Johns Hopkins Medical School turned him onto an Integrative Medicine fellowship to expand his tool kit, his medical practice and his own health changed forever. Dr Marvin Singh is now one of the very few integrative gastroenterologists focused on personalized medicine in the world. Instead of focusing on just nutrition, Dr. Singh invites us to think of gut health the same way we think of overall health i.e. impacted...2020-02-2148 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityIndistractable: How To Control Your Attention And Choose Your Life With NYTimes Bestselling Author Nir EyalNir Eyal knows a thing or two about the power of technology and other distractions to suck us in. As the New York Times bestselling author of Hooked: How To Build Habit Forming Products, Nir began noticing how the very technology he admired for all the good it could do in the world also had the power to distract us from the things we valued. When a sweet and poignant exchange with his young daughter was something he couldn't even remember because of 'a ding' from his phone, he knew he had to come up with strategies to manage...2020-01-2355 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityWhat Is Acupuncture Anyway?! With Dr. Shari Auth, Founder of WTHNAcupuncture has been around for centuries but still evokes a 'this is woo woo' reaction from many. It turns out that the science is catching up to this ancient practice and even institutions like Harvard Medical School recognize it's utility as a healing tool.  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shari Auth to help demystify acupuncture and herbal medicine for us. And if you're in the NYC area, I HIGHLY recommend getting a session with her at her beautiful new spa WTHN. I felt completely rejuvenated after my treatment!  Sought after by clients fr...2019-12-1140 minFeel Good Podcast with Kimberly SnyderFeel Good Podcast with Kimberly SnyderHealth and Beauty Benefits Using Common Spices with Kanchan KoyaHow do you feel about spices, Beauties? Love them, don't know what to do with them, or just not sure?! Today's the podcast for you! Listen in, as I chat with Kanchan Koya [@chiefspicemama on Instagram], who is a molecular biologist, a mother and has a fantastic book out called, Spice Spice Baby!! She's committed to bringing the healing properties of spices and their amazing health benefits to families and helping others do the same! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-11-2541 minGet Your Glow BackGet Your Glow BackSpice Up Your Life with Dr Kanchan KoyaDr Kanchan Koya combines her PhD in Molecular Biology from Harvard with training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to shine light on the power of spices for families everywhere through her platform Spice Spice Baby and podcast, MOMLIGHT. We spoke all about her health philosophy, how she makes working motherhood work for her, the spices we should all be eating and how she silences self doubt and finds the motivation to make amazing things happen. For the show notes visit madeleineshaw.com/episode372019-11-1936 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityHealing IBS With Mindfulness And What It Takes To 'Get The Glow' With Highly Sought After Integrative Health Coach, Madeleine ShawMadeleine Shaw became a health and wellness warrior when the word 'wellness' was barely a part of our lexicon. In fact, I started following Madeleine's blog back in the day in 2014 and was so inspired by her fresh and holistic approach to health and 'getting your glow'. In this heartfelt and fun chat, Madeleine opens up about her own early health challenges with IBS and how a mindful, 360 approach helped her heal. Now she is helping others do the same through her truly revolutionary 'Happy Gut Guide' online program that she designed with a a Clinical Nutritionist that puts...2019-11-1759 minThe Indian EditThe Indian EditEp. 24: Chief Spice Mama Kanchan Koya is back to boost your health (and Instagram following) this Fall!SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 24:Chief Spice Mama on instagram and iTunesBOOKS and PRODUCTS we discussed:Atomic Habits by James ClearDiaspora Co and Burlap and Barrel for all your spice needs! (Don’t miss Kanchan’s discount code on the episode!)Saint Jane Luxury CBD Beauty SerumTata Harper natural skincareFollow us on Instagram for more on Kanchan and everything we discussed in this episode!Special thanks to Yoshobant Badatya & Aman Moroney @ Flying Carpet Productions for audio post-production engineering!2019-11-0751 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityThe Four Pillars Of Health + The Smoothie That Will Change Your Life With Celebrity Nutritionist, Solluna Founder and Bestselling Author, Kimberly SnyderKimberly Snyder has worked with some of the most beautiful, A-list stars in Hollywood but knows that real beauty is anything but skin deep. In this rich episode packed with actionable tips and authentic, heartfelt wisdom, Kimberly shares her four pillars of wellness, why self-care is about going within (not about seeking pleasures outside of ourselves), how her #GGS smoothie saves her in #momlife, how to deconstruct and approach sugar and other unhealthy cravings and why difficulty losing weight is an emotional, not just a physical issue + SO MUCH MORE. Buckle up and get ready for this is a...2019-10-3138 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityPowerful Tools To Manage Anxiety With Holistic Health & Anxiety Coach Amrit Sadhana KhalsaAmrit-Sadhana’s path to wellness started from a young age. She was raised in a yogic home where early mornings, meditation and cold showers were a part of her every day life. She went on to live her life, received her BA in Voice Performance from the University of Oregon and moved to Los Angeles. It was there that she worked for a holistic chiropractor and her passion for health and wellness was relit. She has found that no matter how much trauma you survive, how depressed or anxious you are, or how hopeless you feel, you can heal an...2019-10-181h 02Why Food?Why Food?Episode 99: Kanchan Koya: From Biologist to Spice ExpertJoin cohost Vallery for a conversation with Kanchan Koya. Kanchan has a doctorate in Molecular Biology from Harvard Medical School and training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. While studying DNA repair as a PhD student, Kanchan’s lab began studying the cancer-fighting powers of curcumin, the active compound in the ancient spice, turmeric. This sparked Kanchan’s interest in the science-backed health benefits of spices, which she had grown up enjoying on a daily basis in India. Upon becoming a mother, she founded Spice Spice Baby, a platform dedicated to shedding light on the healing potential of spices, demy...2019-10-1039 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityNurturing our Microbiome with Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of game-changing probiotics company, SEEDDisclaimer: While this podcast episode was not sponsored by SEED, I am engaged in a paid partnership with the company whereby if you purchase their daily SYNBIOTIC (pro and pre-biotic combination) here, I make a commission at no extra cost to you. You can use the code MOMLIGHT for 15% off your first month's purchase. Now onto the show! This week I sat down with Ara Katz, mompreneur extraordinaire and a profoundly thoughtful and wise human to dive deep into the world of bacteria and particularly, our microbiome. Ara is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed...2019-10-0348 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityWhy We Overeat & Gain Weight ( + What To Do About It) With Scientist & Author Of The Hungry Brain, Dr. Stephan GuyenetDr. Stephan Guyenet is a world renowned expert on the neuroscience of obesity and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Hungry Brain. In this episode of Momlight, Stephan sheds light on why so many of us struggle with overeating, weight gain, and obesity in the modern day. Stephan explains that the hardwired, brain-derived impulses that allowed us to thrive in an ancestral environment of food scarcity backfire and cause us to eat too much of the wrong foods in modern times. This is not a matter of low will power but rather, innate, non-conscious brain circuits that...2019-09-0856 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityYOU Have The Power To Prevent Cancer with Dr. Christian GonzalezIn this information-packed episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez popularly known as Doctor G shares his vast knowledge of diet and lifestyle changes that can profoundly lower your risk of developing cancer. Dr. Gonzalez subscribes to the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when given favourable conditions to thrive. He completed his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. His doctorate work included a thesis reviewing the current and complementary treatments for bladder cancer. As part of his training, Christian completed clinical rotations in pediatrics, general medicine...2019-08-2148 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityTime Restricted Eating + Intermittent Fasting for MomsIn this solo episode, I dive into the science and the basics of time restricted eating and intermittent fasting especially focused on mothers and busy #momlife. I suggest actionable steps you can take to implement these science-backed powerful practices in your life as a mom with potentially game changing health benefits. Hope you enjoy! 2019-08-1632 minSheSez with Linda GrassoSheSez with Linda GrassoBallsiest Pivot Ever: From Doctor to Spice Spice Baby/Kanchan KoyaLooking at Kanchan Koya today cooking on her blog Spice Spice Baby, it is hard to imagine her as a Harvard Medical School-educated molecular biologist. But indeed 7 years ago she was working in the bio-tech industry. Increasingly dissatisfied with each passing year, she finally made a hard right turn—focusing on her love of Indian food and spices and her belief in their health benefits, ultimately kicking off the blog Spice Spice Baby.  In this show, the mom of two shares how she got the guts to make such a bold career switch; how she became the 1st self-published aut...2019-08-0630 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityOvercoming anxiety and creating a safe space for other mamas to do the same with Nicole DeLeon of SoulmamaspodcastNicole DeLeon is a surfer, yoga instructor and teacher who has battled anxiety before and after becoming a mother and is now creating a forum and safe space for other mamas to do the same. Through her platform and podcast ,SoulMamasPodcast, Nicole speaks to women navigating the challenges and changes that come with motherhood whether its a new identity, new body or new set of worries and anxieties. Nicole's journey and wisdom inspired me to soften into motherhood and let go a little because as she explains, only then can mental, physical and spiritual health and vitality emerge. Listen...2019-08-0154 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityHow Breast Cancer Awakened My Inner Warrior with Anu Sehgal of The Culture TreeAnu Sehgal was a successful, health conscious, busy mama in her 40s with no genetic predisposition to cancer when she was blindsided by a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Momlight, Anu shares her journey from feeling utterly shell-shocked, helpless and afraid to going into 'warrior mode' to get the job done and get past the cancer. This conversation is incredibly inspiring and shows us how in the face of the most intense challenge, we all have an inner strength that helps us rise to the occasion. Anu shares changes that she has made in her life after...2019-07-1758 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityFrom alcohol, addiction and anxiety to radiant health and joy with Lisa Roberts Hurd of Food.Body.SoulIn this episode of Momlight, Lisa Roberts Hurd, the founder of Food.Body.Soul and M.Phil in Classical Archeology from Oxford University, shares her journey to sobriety and vitality. Lisa used alcohol and prescription drugs to escape her reality where she wasn't living her truth. When she hit rock bottom and entered rehab, she finally had her metamorphosis and felt like she had been given a second chance at life. Her goal now is to inspire others to take care of themselves through food, lifestyle and being present even when it can get uncomfortable. You can learn more...2019-07-0358 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityAyurveda for the Modern Age with Noelle KovaryIn this episode, I chatted with the lovely and wise Noelle Kovary, an Ayurveda practitioner, holistic health counselor and author of the powerful new book, 'The Self-Healing Revolution: Modern Day Ayurveda with Recipes and Tools for Intuitive Living'. Noelle's trajectory, like so many others in the health and wellness space who are here to serve and help others, began with her own debilitating illness as a teenager. Her journey led her to discover yoga and Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system dating back to over 5000 years. Noelle was so taken by the wisdom and healing that she found in...2019-06-2652 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityHow to raise healthy + adventurous eaters with dietician Nicole Silber of FoodieKidIn this episode I pick the brain of the lovely Nicole Silber, registered pediatric dietician and nutritionist behind the new game-changing baby and kid food brand, FoodieKid. Nicole shares her tips for getting kids to eat well - her number one tip is to relax a little (phew) - and how not to forget about your own health in the process. You will learn about hydration training (yes it's a thing), how kids can have herbs and spices too (you know I LOVE that mantra) and how FoodieKid is helping parents cook for their kids (and themselves) in a...2019-06-1851 minRadical VitalityRadical VitalityWhy Turmeric Rocks + 5 Must Have Spices for Health + FlavorIn this episode, our host Kanchan Koya, a PhD turned spice mama shares the science behind turmeric's health benefits and some important points to keep in mind when buying and using it. She also shares her 5 must have spices for health and flavor. More on the other 4 in future episodes! You can learn more about spices and feel inspired to cook with them at www.spicespicebaby.com or through Kanchan's book Spice Spice Baby.. 2019-06-1323 minThe Soul Mammas PodcastThe Soul Mammas PodcastHow to add spice to your family's life and food with Spice Spice Baby creator Kanchan KoyaHave you ever hand to take a huge leap into following your intuition even when not everyone around you understood? Kanchan Koya, mommy of two, with a PHD from Harvard in molecular biology, who bravely decided to follow her passion for food & spices. She is part of the Creators Program at Buzzfeed Tasty creating recipes for an audience of millions. Growing up in India with a love of spices, she founded Spice Spice Baby a platform dedicated to shedding light on the healing potential of spices in families.   Kanchan believes being a soul mamma means f...2019-06-1056 minHeal Thy Self with Dr. GHeal Thy Self with Dr. G#15 - Practitioners, Cookware Product Review & Guest Kanchan Koya | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. GKanchan Koya PhD (chiefspicemama) joins the show to drop some knowledge on all things therapeutic culinary spices. She shares with us her incredible journey from BioTek to empowering people to healing through food. We learn about the importance of spices in disease as well as where and how to find high quality ones. Through her website www.spicespicebaby.com she is changing the way we look at spices for all ages with her incredible information she shares.  A show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, w...2019-06-091h 19Heal Thy Self with Dr. GHeal Thy Self with Dr. G#15 - Practitioners, Cookware Product Review & Guest Kanchan Koya | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. GKanchan Koya PhD (chiefspicemama) joins the show to drop some knowledge on all things therapeutic culinary spices. She shares with us her incredible journey from BioTek to empowering people to healing through food. We learn about the importance of spices in disease as well as where and how to find high quality ones. Through her website www.spicespicebaby.com she is changing the way we look at spices for all ages with her incredible information she shares. A show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every l...2019-06-091h 19Radical VitalityRadical VitalityThriving Despite Endometriosis, Dietitian Tips + Power of Faith with Noelle Martin of motherhoodandmealsOn this episode of Momlight, Registered Dietitian Noelle Martin describes her battle with endometriosis and how she turned to diet and movement to not just manage her condition but to thrive despite it. Noelle's faith in divine timing through her fertility challenges, her emphasis on self-care, and her tips for moms looking to find more health and vibrancy in simple and sustainable ways are going to uplift and inspire you. I love the actionable, sustainable and practical suggestions that Noelle shares with us on this episode and I plan on implementing them in my own #momlife stat! You can...2019-06-0552 min