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Chef AJ LIVE!

Chef AJ
Plant-Based Diet
Nutrition
Cancer
Lung Cancer
Weight Loss
Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Fasting
Veganism
Mental Health
Vegan Cooking
Vegan Health Bundle
Lifestyle Medicine
Healthy Eating
Breast Cancer
Lupus
Emotional Well-Being
Plant-Based Nutrition
Processed Foods
Insulin Resistance
Diabetes

Hi! I’m Chef AJ, the author of "Unprocessed", "The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss", and "Own Your Health". This is where I interview interesting people and post my weekly Weight Loss Wednesdays. I have been following a plant exclusive diet for over 40 years and I like to show people how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets in ways that are easy, delicious, and fun. If you’d ... more

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Now licensed to see patients all across the country via telehealth: connectionDocs.com Free access to our emotional eating support AI coach - use link “connectionDocs.com/aicoach Our Substack - ConnectionDocs.substack.com Now ... more

Subscribe to Chuck's newsletter: chuckcarroll.kit.com/newsletter To mail Chuck a card: Chuck Carroll c/o PCRM 5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400 Washington, DC 20016 🌱 Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclus... more

My name is Al Schmidt, I am 85 and I have been on an incredible journey since July 2016, and this is my story. I have had coronary artery disease for most of my adult life. In 1985, when I was 48, I had my first angina pains while riding a bicycle. I... more

Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ’s Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: htt... more

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Recent Guests

Chuck Carroll
Host of PCRM Exam Room; health journalist and patient guest on the show
PCRM Exam Room, Chuck Carroll
Episode: Vegan, Not Bulletproof: Our Health Struggles & The Hope That Follows with Chef AJ & Chuck Carroll
Al Schmidt
Heart-disease survivor and plant-based diet advocate sharing his 10-year health turnaround
Episode: Given Months to Live at 80, Celebrating 90: How Al Schmidt Reversed His Heart Disease Eating Plants
John Scharffenberg
Physician and longevity expert, plant-based advocate
Episode: The Secrets to Longevity with Dr. John Scharffenberg on his 102nd Birthday
Dr. Will B
Gut Health MD, author of Plant Powered Plus
Gastroenterology practice; author
Episode: Plant Powered Plus with Dr. Will B: Activate Your Gut to Tame Inflammation & Reclaim Your Health
Dr. Sarah-Anne Schumann
Plant-based physician, lifestyle medicine physician
MD, MPH; Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (trainer)
Episode: An Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion with Plant Based Doctor Sarah-Anne Schumann, MD, MPH
Peter Soby
Quadriplegic, mouth painter, writer, and artist
MFPA member; painter and writer
Episode: Giving Thanks No Matter What: A Conversation on Gratitude & Resilience with Quadripleic Peter Soby
Dr. John Abramson
Author and physician discussing pharmaceutical industry impact on health care
Harvard-affiliated physician, author of Sickening and Overdosed America
Episode: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care - and How We Can Fix It - with Dr. John Abramson
Matt Letterman
Collaborator and interviewer on the episode
Collaborator with Chef AJ
Episode: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care - and How We Can Fix It - with Dr. John Abramson
Ron Weiss MD
Physician featured in The Doctor Is In Q&A
Medical Doctor
Episode: Avoiding Nuts & Seeds with Heart Disease, Fosamax, Potatoes and A1C & Osteoporosis with Ron Weiss MD

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Chef AJ
Host of the show, guiding interviews and sharing personal health journey; focuses on plant-based eating and practical strategies for weight loss and health optimization.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • A Wonderful Resource

    Chef AJ is an amazing resource in the health-conscious plant based space. This has always been an entertaining and educational podcast, but now she’s taken it a step further by sharing her own cancer journey. Chef AJ, thank you for your honesty in all of this. With all your excellent doctors and support system, it’s eye opening to realize how confusing and scary this journey really is. You didn’t have to make yourself so vulnerable - it’s a beautiful gift that you’re giving your listeners. T... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngieR66
    United States5 months ago
  • Award winning

    Such a stunningly beautiful and informative series. Are there Podcast Awards? This series on cancer that Chef AJ is offering is worth Gold. Thank you so very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PumpkinFlowers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cancer

    Thank you so much for talking about your cancer. I have had so many friends go through cancer and I am sure I said every dumb thing to them that you tell me

    I am learning so much from you. I want to be able to help without saying the wrong thing. Thank you again for your honesty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    milarkey
    United States2 years ago
  • Best health podcast

    Great interview with Dr.Frank Sabatino and a lot of other good guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Envor Hoxca
    United States2 years ago
  • Love Chef AJ

    Best health and food podcast! Chef AJ is a life saver

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FMMCGC1974
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise high-quality, science-backed conversations and practical weight-loss guidance.
Audience appreciates vulnerable storytelling about cancer journeys and personal health challenges by the host.
Guests and topics are described as informative, engaging, and life-changing for those pursuing plant-based health.

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Given Months to Live at 80, Celebrating 90: How Al Schmidt Reversed His Heart Disease Eating Plants
Q: Did you have any support from family and friends, or did you participate in a specific program?
I did all of those. I had no real initial support from family, though my wife Dottie eventually joined the program. I also pursued McDougall's program for guidance and accountability, which helped when I needed structured support and to address food anxiety.
Surviving The Holiday Blues: Dr. Brooke Goldner Helps You Get Through The Difficult Holiday Season
Q: How can someone get through the holidays if their household isn't on board with healthy changes?
Have explicit conversations about what support looks like, set specific actions others can take, consider practical changes like separate storage for junk food, and build a daily plan that the whole household can follow.
Surviving The Holiday Blues: Dr. Brooke Goldner Helps You Get Through The Difficult Holiday Season
Q: What makes holiday cravings especially challenging, and how can listeners prepare?
Cravings are driven by a dopamine need; the best approach is to replace the urge with high-quality self-care, like exercise, novelty, and social activities, and to plan concrete everyday steps rather than relying on willpower alone.
The Secrets to Longevity with Dr. John Scharffenberg on his 102nd Birthday
Q: Dr. Scharffenberg, can I ask you a question about adverse childhood experiences and longevity?
Yes. ACEs do affect longevity, but with proper guidance, exercise, and a supportive, relaxed lifestyle, individuals can still improve their likelihood of a longer life despite early-life adversity.
Fearless Wellness The Model For Thriving at Any Age with Dr. James Thompson @James Thompson
Q: How important is sleep in the FEARLESS framework?
Restorative sleep is crucial and nearly as important as food; aiming for seven to nine hours supports memory consolidation, recovery, and overall resilience.

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This show centers on plant-based health, nutrition science, and holistic wellness, featuring conversations with physicians, researchers, and lifestyle experts who advocate evidence-based dietary approaches. Episodes frequently explore weight management, autoimmune conditions, sugar and craving dynamics, lab testing, fasting, longevity, and the practicalities of implementing a plant-forward lifestyle. The host maintains a warm, coaching tone, often weaving in personal health journeys and community success stories. A notable strength is bringing clinicians and researchers into accessible, actionable discussions, with an emphasis on sustainable habits, community support, and real-world strategies for improving health without sacrificing taste ... more

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Recent guests on Chef AJ LIVE! include:

1. Chuck Carroll
2. Al Schmidt
3. John Scharffenberg
4. Dr. Will B
5. Dr. Sarah-Anne Schumann
6. Peter Soby
7. Dr. John Abramson
8. Matt Letterman

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