Nutrition

He Lived in His Car—Now He’s Transforming a Million Lives

 
Steve Hochman, entrepreneur and best-selling author of THE 3 joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels. He's also a coach whose programs have helped thousands lose weight, reverse diabetes in as little as 19 days, and finally take control of their health.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Steve Hochman discuss the following:
What exactly are “The 3 Rules,” and why do they work when diets fail?
Why do you say calories don’t matter as much as ingredients?
How does the glycemic index act like a “mine director” in today’s food industry?
How does using “The 3” improve confidence dramatically?
Can people really eat foods like pizza, nachos and brownies and still shred fat?
How did you go from homeless to the life you lead now?
From sleeping in his car to co-founding the world’s largest fitness boot camp franchise, Steve Hochman is living proof that rock bottom can be the start of something unstoppable.
Born to a con-artist father and battling Tourette’s syndrome as a kid, Steve learned early how to fight against the odds. In high school, while living out of his car, he became an All-American football player—but his real transformation came years later when his life completely unraveled.
At 287 pounds, homeless, and crippled by anxiety and high blood pressure, Steve hit his lowest point. Determined to rebuild, he created a simple, science-based method to shred fat and reclaim health—without counting calories or living in restriction. The system not only helped him lose 80 pounds—it sparked a global health movement that’s transforming lives worldwide.
Today, Steve is an international bestselling author, the creator of THE 3, and a coach whose programs have helped thousands lose weight, reverse diabetes in as little as 19 days, and finally take control of their health.
A husband, father of three, and former Division I athlete, Steve’s story is about more than fitness—it’s about resilience, redemption, and rewriting your legacy.
Website: https://stevehochman.com 
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevehochman.driven  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevehochman 
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New Research Study Shows Nutraceutical Bone-Viva! Improves Bone Mineral Density in Women with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

 
Dr. Norman B. Gaylis, Master Rheumatologist & Owner of the Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties Clinic in Aventura, Florida joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Supplement Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Norman B. Gaylis discuss the following:
We understand you have some exciting news after publishing a study that showed positive results for women with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Could you tell us the name of the study and where it was published?
How long did the study last and who were the participants?
Can you tell us about the Bone-Viva! supplement and list the ingredients in the formulation? Why were these ingredients chosen?
What were the findings when the study participants had DEXA scans after one year of taking Bone Viva!
TIP: Be proactive about bone loss and get a DEXA scan for baseline results, ideally before noticing symptoms or declining mobility. Osteoporosis is a silent bone disease that affects millions of Americans over 40.
Dr. Norman B. Gaylis, M.D., F.A.C.P., M.A.C.R., is recognized as one of the country’s top leaders in the field of arthritis and related diseases and is a practicing Master Rheumatologist based in Aventura, Florida. Dr. Gaylis has presented numerous scientific papers at medical meetings around the world, and he is the author of a number of research articles on rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune disorders. He is continually active with the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and is a member of their board. He is also a past board member of the Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF).
In 2015, he established the Norman B. Gaylis, MD Research Award for rheumatologists in community practice, awarded annually for the support of research in clinical practice. In 2017, he was one of the recipients of the prestigious Master of the American College of Rheumatology designation, the highest honor that the College bestows on its members. Dr. Gaylis is actively involved in ongoing clinical research trials and studying a variety of treatments for rheumatic diseases and has been a Principal Investigator in more than 150 new pharmaceutical products.
Website: https://nviromune.com
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How AI-Powered Physican Initiated Healthcare Platforms are Helping Patients Comply with Nutrition and Exercise Directives

Fjorino Musaku of Friska.Ai who is a health and wellness coach responsible for assessing patients’ health status, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of comprehensive and integrated care joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Fjorino Musaku discuss the following:
Talk about FriskaAi and your role there - along with Friska NutriAi.
Why is it important to have a lifestyle healthcare platform that leverages advanced AI technology to enhance patient care and wellness – in between doctor appointments?
How do such remote AI-powered healthcare platforms help inspire patients to comply with nutrition and exercise advice from physicians?
It’s not always about the technology – but the kind of advice and the approach – can you comment on that?
Let’s get some great advice on diet and exercise. How do you recommend people approach lowering carbs and approach a low fat diet – and how can we get people to exercise more?
Fjorino Musaku recently joined FriskaAi as a health and wellness coach responsible for assessing patients’ health status, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of comprehensive and integrated care. He also provides nutritional guidance and educates patients and their families on diabetes self-management strategies for Friska NutriAi, FriskaAi’s AI-powered personalized nutrition platform.
Possessing a wealth of experience in academic, clinical, and athletic performance settings, Musaku is a professor of exercise science at Henry Ford College and a health educator with Henry Ford Health. He is also an award-winning diabetes care and education specialist, strength and conditioning expert, and ultra-distance marathon runner. Previous positions include strength and conditioning coach with 2SP Sport Performance, where he worked with Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Lions players, and health and wellness manager at Michigan Endocrine.
“Joining FriskaAi is an incredible opportunity to merge evidence-based wellness with cutting-edge technology,” said Musaku. “I’m passionate about helping people take charge of their health through personalized nutrition, movement, and education. With Friska NutriAi, we’re making expert guidance more accessible than ever and empowering individuals with chronic conditions to live healthier, more balanced lives.”
Website: https://friska.ai 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friskaai 
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Top 5 Pointers for a Healthy Diet

 
Dr. Michael Compton, a Columbia University professor triple-board-certified in psychiatry, preventive medicine, and lifestyle medicine joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels. He is author of Veggie Smarts: A Doctor and Farmer Grows and Savors Eight Families of Vegetables.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael Compton discuss the following:
What prompted you to write a book about growing and savoring veggies?
What do you mean by the concept of "veggie smarts"?
Marion Nestle (not Nestle as in the company), on the back cover, refers to your book as "endearingly quirky."  What makes it endearing, and what makes it quirky?
What would you say are the top 5 most underappreciated vegetables?
I know that you offer lots of "free health advice" in the book, but for today, what are your top 5 pointers for a healthy diet?
Dr. Michael T. Compton is board-certified in psychiatry, preventive medicine, and lifestyle medicine—a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine, and a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. As a professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, he has a deep understanding of what makes people feel secure, content, and happy; he also happens to have expertise in healthy lifestyle behaviors and nutrition.
Having grown up on a dairy-farm-turned-beef-farm in rural southwestern Virginia, embracing a whole-foods, plant-predominant eating pattern might not have been in his genes. But creating a garden with his two green thumbs from Granny definitely was.
Attending college at Mary Washington, medical school at the University of Virginia, and specialty training in psychiatry and preventive medicine at Emory University took this proverbial boy off the farm, but as all who know the old saying might suspect, the farm had not been taken out of him. In a mid-life burst of productivity, he built a compact, organic-certified vegetable farm and got smart about growing and savoring vegetables.
Website: https://www.drcompton.health
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Unlock the Secret to Perfect Health: A Doctor's Proven Plan

 
Dr. Julianna Lindsey, Board Certified in Internal Medicine with additional training and certifications in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, functional and integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, bio-identical hormone optimization, and peptide therapy joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Julianna Lindsey discuss the following:
What do you mean when you say your intention is to show people how to turn back the clock on aging?
What health measures should people be monitoring and what should their targets be?
How does attitude affect how we age?
How important is genetics in terms of longevity?
What are your recommendations regarding food, dieting and weight management?
Should we be taking supplements and, if so, which ones?
What are the 8 most important things we should be doing on a daily basis?
Dr. Julianna Lindsey is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with additional training and certifications in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, functional and integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, bioidentical hormone optimization, and peptide therapy.
Dr. Lindsey has spent the past fifteen years serving executive leadership roles at Fortune-level companies. During this time, she observed the dysfunction of our health care system on a large scale, an experience that contributed to her motivation in establishing her Radiant Longevity clinic in Southlake, Texas, where she dedicates her life to serving people through personalized care and attention.
She is the author of Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Protocol for Living Your Best Life (Brown Books Publishing Group (May 27, 2025). 
Website: https://www.radiantlongevity.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannalindseymd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliannalindseymd  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julianna.lindsey 
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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The Way We Think About Aging is Dead Wrong

 
Eileen Kopsaftis, Founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, which provides online movement, health, and aging content that is not well known but should be joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Eileen Kopsaftis discuss the following:
Why do so many people end up in nursing homes by default—can it be avoided?
Is it possible to build muscle at any age—even in your 90s?
Can posture really be improved at any age, or is it too late to fix years of bad habits?
Can the right foods and movements actually relieve joint pain and keep you mobile?
What do you believe is the main reason so many people fear aging?
Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, FAFS, CMI, NE
Eileen Kopsaftis is a chronic pain expert, nutrition educator, and the founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing. She’s also a best-selling author of two books:
Pain Culprits! Surprising truths behind pain, how to uncover the cause, and what to do about it. 
Aging Culprits! 12 myths that sabotage your future and steal your joy.
She’s been helping people get out of pain and age well for over 30 years. It’s her mission to dispel inaccurate information and misunderstandings about how the human body is designed to move and train, and what really promotes healthy aging.
Eileen consults internationally, speaks nationally, publishes articles, hosts free educational online events and her own YouTube channel. She also teaches movement and pain education classes at Hudson Valley Community College. She’s been featured on many programs including Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson and Chef AJ LIVE.
Eileen’s online programs include the Move Without Pain Private Club and the Have Lifelong Wellbeing Academy. These programs are how she empowers and trains people with truths that aren’t well known, but should be, so they can age well, pain-free, into their nineties and beyond.
➡️ Eileen's Home Page, Classes, Consultations
➡️ YouTube Channel
➡️ Pain Culprits! Book
➡️ Aging Culprits! Book
➡️ Move Without Pain Private Club
➡️ Have Lifelong Wellbeing Academy
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How Coleen Kirnan Transformed Her Career from Real Estate to Culinary Travel and Hospitality

 
Coleen Kirnan, the Owner and Host of Tuscan Women Cook, the culinary immersion vacation in the Tuscan village of Montefollonico in Italy joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Coleen Kirnan discuss the following:
What made you decide to change careers from a very successful commercial real estate business in Los Angeles to the travel and hospitality industry in Italy?
Talk about how travel and food inspired the pivot and how you turned a love for Italy into a thriving business.
What are some of the lessons you learned in making such a major career change?
What are some tips and practical advice for midlife career changers, including overcoming fear and making a transition financially feasible. 
Imagine having a best friend in Tuscany who knows all the best places to cook, dine, and shop, is on a first name basis with the best gelato makers and has exclusive access to the most spectacular vineyards where they’ll set up personal wine tastings just for you. This friend is also a master travel planner, who takes every travel detail off your plate and creates an insider’s Italian itinerary filled with friendly, knowledgeable tour guides, translators, drivers, and private cooking classes only a local resident could access.
That friend is Coleen Kirnan, the owner and host of Tuscan Women Cook. With her infectious smile, contagious joy, and years of business experience and knowledge, Coleen creates a memorable travel and culinary experience for every guest who books a week with Tuscan Women Cook. An avid entertainer and cook, Coleen provides everything for her guests, from shopping expeditions, spa days, and golf outings for those interested in venturing out of the kitchen.
“There is truly something for everyone at Tuscan Women Cook,” confides Coleen. “The chance to immerse my guests in the authentic Tuscan lifestyle; cooking in rustic kitchens with women who are preparing recipes that have been passed down from generations of family cooks for a complete Italian culinary experience.”
A successful businesswoman and owner of a commercial real estate firm (Kirnan Commercial, Inc.), Coleen represented several top-tier private and public companies involved in multi-million dollar-real estate transactions for over 30 years.
Coleen also treasures her role as wife and mother and when her grown children left the nest, she decided it was time to align her career with her passions and sold her thriving business to become the owner of Tuscan Women Cook in 2016, making a major career change that was extremely rewarding for her both personally and professionally.
When not hosting Tuscan Women Cook in Montefollonico, Coleen lives in Southern California with her family. With their enthusiastic blessing, Coleen embraced the idea of forging a business in Italy that encompasses all her favorite pursuits.
Website: https://tuscanwomencook.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuscanwomencook  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuscanwomencook 
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A Science-Based Pathway to Becoming a Super-Ager

 
Dr. Sharad P. Paul, MD, is a skin cancer specialist, family physician, evolutionary biologist, storyteller, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information & Health News Channels. His new book is Biohacking Your Genes: 25 Laws for a Smarter, Healthier, and Longer Life.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Sharad P. Paul discuss the following:
What's the most surprising thing you found during your research for this book?
What role does nutrition play in your approach to wellness and longevity?
Do you advocate for any specific medications to live longer as some longevity clinics do?
How does your book address the topic of aging, and what do you mean by super-aging?
How do you see technology influencing our health and wellness practices today?
How has your personal journey as a physician shaped the content of your book?
Any quick practical tips from your book that readers can easily incorporate into their daily lives?
Sharad P. Paul, MD, is a skin cancer specialist, family physician, evolutionary biologist, storyteller, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. Born in England, with a childhood in India, he’s a global citizen and a noted polymath. He received the Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for “leading health Improvement on a global scale, and his work towards patient-centered medicine across several countries.” He has authored works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and medical textbooks. His new book is Biohacking Your Genes: 25 Laws for a Smarter, Healthier, and Longer Life (Beyond Words Publishing, Oct. 14, 2024).
Website: https://drsharadpaul.com | https://biohackingyourgenes.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skininyourgamemd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skininyourgame  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skininyourgame 
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Better For You Products Exploding at the Supermarket

 
Michele Abo, General Manager for much better for you products such as Dorot Gardens; Mighty Sesame and Wonder Juice brands joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Michele Abo discuss the following:
Tell us about the importance of having better for you options at the supermarket and do you think consumers are seeking that more?
Tell us about each brand– let’s start with Dorot?
What is the driving force behind Wonder Juice’s approach to natural, cold-pressed juices talk about the brand?
Tell us about Mighty Sesame Tahini.
Anything else to share about your products and where to find them?
Michele Abo joined Kayco in August 2024 as General Manager of their Beyond Division overseeing the Dorot Gardens, Mighty Sesame, Wonder Juice, Absolutely Gluten Free, and Beetology brands. Ms. Abo comes to Kayco with over 30 years of executive, commercial, marketing and operations leadership experience in the consumer products industry. In these roles, she has been responsible for building brands, developing and executing strategic commercial, marketing, and operating plans, and overall general management of a number of organizations.
Prior to joining Kayco, Michele’s was General Manager/Area Vice President of Friendly’s Ice Cream, CEO of Finlay’s Extracts and Ingredients, Chief Sales Officer of Lavazza Coffee, and Chief Sales Officer of Barrie House Coffee. She also spent several years in private equity with three portfolio companies-Stella D’oro (President), Balance Bar (COO) and Ian’s Foods (CEO). Michele began her career with PepsiCo/Frito-Lay as regional director of marketing/zone sales leader, followed by George Weston Bakeries/Entenmann’s as Vice President of Sales.
Michele holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University. She is a native of New York City, currently residing in New Rochelle, NY.
Website: https://www.kayco.com
Beyond Division Sites:https://dorotgardens.comhttps://drinkwonderjuices.comhttps://absolutelygf.comhttps://mightysesameco.com
Social Media Links/Instagram:@dorotgardens@drinkwonderjuice@mightysesameco@absolutelygfsnacks
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Reconnect Body, Mind, and Soul: Dr. Tabatha Barber’s Holistic Method

 
Dr. Tabatha Barber, the international best-selling author of Fast to Faith, the Owner & Medical Director of Her Higher Health, and the Founder of the Gutsy Gyn Supplement line joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Tabatha Barber discuss the following:
Is it safe for women to fast?
Why is it important to choose nutrient-rich whole foods during your eating window for successful intermittent fasting?
Why is fasting the quickest, most powerful way to kill our cravings?
Why do women face hormone imbalance and weight gain during (peri)menopause?
Discuss how fasting isn’t a fad diet.
Dr. Tabatha Barber is a triple-board-certified physician, specializing in hormones,weight loss, and gut health for women over 40. She and her team help women look and feel 10 years younger by integrating fasting, faith, and functional (peri)menopause support through her nationwide virtual medical practice, Her Higher Health.
With almost 20 years of experience, Dr. Tabatha’s approach integrates conventional and holistic practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of women’s health issues. Her international best-selling book, Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening, and initiatives like her podcast and Gutsy Gyn™ supplement line, reflect her dedication to sharing holistic insights into gut health, hormone balance, and holistic healing.
Dr. Tabatha’s mission goes beyond conventional medicine; it’s about empowering women to reclaim control over their health and well-being. Through her practice and advocacy, she illuminates a path to healing and wholeness, inspiring women to embrace their inner strength and live their best lives.
Website: https://drtabatha.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtabatha 
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