More than 73% of Americans have overweight or obesity, while more than 12 % have food insecurity. America is getting heavier, sicker, and more isolated from each other every day. Interrupt Hunger’s motto, MOVE EAT GIVE, reflects our belief that virtually every problem in America could be fixed if we took better care of ourselves and took better care of each other. Welcome to Interrupt Hunger's MOVE EAT GIVE podcast, where we talk with experts in Exercise Is Medicine, Food Is Medicine and Foo ...
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14. Employee Gardens by StartOrganic | Troy Smothermon
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Hear how Troy Smothermon, co-founder of Start Organic, turned a passion for gardening into transformative corporate programs for companies like PayPal, Apple, and Tesla. Discover how growing food isn’t just about plants—it’s about reconnecting with nature, reducing stress, and building community in unexpected places. Topics 00:00 — Introduction: St…
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13. How I lost over 200 pounds | Kim Greer (50)
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In this "How I Did It" episode, Kim Greer shares her transformative weight-loss journey. Coming from Afro-Caribbean roots, where "food is love," Kim reached 396 pounds. After losing 120 pounds through motivation and mindset, she sought counseling and underwent gastric sleeve surgery to reach her goals. Down over 200 pounds, Kim reveals the key habi…
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12. Culinary Medicine: The future of healthcare | Jaclyn Albin, MD
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Dr. Jaclyn Albin, Director of Culinary Medicine, UT-Southwestern (Dallas, TX) a pioneer in culinary medicine, is here to change the way we think about food. Imagine blending health, flavor, and culture into every meal—whether it’s sneaking mushrooms into tacos or transforming family favorites into nutritional powerhouses. Her approach makes eating …
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11. How I lost 85 pounds | Traci Brown (47 yo)
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In this "How I Did It" episode, Traci Brown, a 47-year-old health coach from Boerne, TX, shares her inspiring journey from nearly 250 pounds to a thriving, healthy lifestyle. She opens up about how a shocking photo from her 20-year reunion motivated her to take control of her health, lose 85 pounds, and ultimately transform her life. She’s now empo…
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10. How to Scale Lifestyle Medicine | Sami Mansfield
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Sami is a key player in the world of lifestyle medicine, especially when it comes to cancer care. She’s all about making exercise programs work for survivors, sharing her insights on how to implement these strategies effectively. Whether you’re a patient looking to get healthier or a provider looking to implement a #LifestyleMedicine program, Sami’…
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9. How I lost 150 pounds | Robert Chase (33 yo)
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In this "How I did it" episode, Robert Chase, a 33 yo firefighter paramedic (who at 4 yo, happened to be the Ring Bearer at our wedding) shares how a moment of self-reflection on his 23rd birthday prompted him to make significant lifestyle changes, leading him from 340 pounds to 190 pounds. Then "not being happy being small" proceeded to add muscle…
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8. Can Obesity Cause Infertility? | Courtney Younglove, MD
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Jollie talks with Courtney Younglove, MD about the connections between obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and infertility. Dr. Younglove is one of a handful of physicians in the country dual-board certified in OB/GYN & Obesity Medicine, so she is the perfect expert for this discussion. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review…
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7. Healthiest Small Town Series: How to Start a Food Pantry | Angela Black, MD
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Continuing our Healthiest Small Town series, we're exploring how to bring a food pantry into a medical practice (works for small businesses or faith organizations too!). Angela Black, MD is a pediatrician with Corridor Pediatrics in San Marcos, TX & host of the "Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black" podcast. She shares her experience & shows it's simpler…
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6. Healthiest Small Town Series: How to start a school garden | Kelly Douglas
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In this first episode of the “Healthiest Small Town” series, Jollie sits down with the energetic and inspiring Kelly Douglas to discuss how to start a school garden. Kelly, a motivational speaker and self-described Ambassador of Agricultural Joy, is all about spreading joy through dirt & kids. Starting as Oregon’s 500th school garden at Molalla Hig…
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5. Can Exercise Fight Cancer? | Kathryn Schmitz, PhD
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Today's guest is one of the top researchers in the world in a beautiful field of medicine called Exercise Oncology. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD joins Jollie for a powerful discussion on exercise's incredible benefits across the cancer continuum. Jollie shares his gripping personal story of how a triathlon likely saved his life by catching leukemia early. …
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4. How I Lost 90 Pounds | Brenda Richan (63 yo)
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In this "How I did it..." episode, at 57, Brenda Richan had obesity, was pre-diabetic, and struggled with chronic knee and back pain from her 28-year nursing career. Then she got hit with a kidney cancer diagnosis that became her wake-up call. Instead of being defeated, Brenda got determined. She walked into a CrossFit gym at 244 lbs using a cane &…
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3. It’s Not Your Fault: The biology of cravings & weight loss
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Karli Burridge, a Physician Assistant, President of Gaining Health & President of PAs in Obesity Medicine discusses the biology behind cravings and weight loss. Karli explains that weight is highly regulated in the brain, specifically in the hypothalamus, and that hormones play a significant role in appetite regulation. She discusses how stress and…
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2. How I Lost 52 Pounds | Jeremy Johnson (54) Charlotte, NC
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In this "How I Did It..." episode, Jeremy Johnson openly shares his physical/emotional turning points, simple exercise routine, mindful eating approach, and how Interrupt Hunger's Donate Your Weight program motivated him to lose over 50 pounds. Jeremy opens up about his physical and emotional turning points, the practical exercise routine that work…
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1. Obesity Bias & Stigma | Patty Nece
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Out of the countless topics we could have chosen for our first episode, obesity bias & stigma seemed like the right place to start. It's really hard to #loveyourneighbor when we're busy judging them. But when you start to ask why & take time to care, you realize everyone hurts. And as you realize everyone hurts, you'll find judgments are a lot hard…
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