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In a world of influencers posing as experts, and a time when the public’s trust in media is at an all time low, especially when it comes to nutrition and diets, Dr. Melina presents the Practically Healthy podcast. Drawing from her 20+ years experience as a nutrition MD and media contributor, along with cutting edge scientific studies and REAL facts, Dr. Melina will translate the latest health and wellness trends into what you should do, can do and will do to live your happiest, healthiest, best version of yourself. Each week, Dr. Melina will sit down with a preeminent health and fitness expert, celebrity, athlete, or wellness entrepreneur and discuss buzzworthy topics including intermittent fasting, the Ketogenic diet, mental heath, CBD products, HIIT training and more. Each episode will educate listeners and provide practical health and fitness solutions they can implement into their own busy lives. As a multi-tasking mother of two, small business owner and “reluctant cook” herself, Dr. Melina will serve up her tips and tricks with her signature wit and humor that will keep the listener engaged, entertained and coming back week after week.
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Healthy, Happy, Resilient Kids: Dr. Tanya Altmann
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Pediatrician and nationally recognized child health expert, Dr Tanya Altmann joins to share her expertise in helping parents raise optimally healthy, happy and resilient kids.
As a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, best-selling author of several parenting books and 20+ years caring for children, Dr. Tanya is a highly sought-after pediatric healthcare authority and consultant.
Dr. Melina and Dr. Tanya set the record straight on the most pressing children’s health issues parents face today- sleep, nutrition, screen time, mental health and more- what to look for and what steps to take.
The doctors discuss sugar, dairy choices, ADHD, supplementation and share the practically healthy hacks they use in their own homes. A must-listen for parents looking to set their kids up to be their healthiest, happiest selves!
To learn more about Dr. Tanya or her private practice, Calabasas Pediatrics, visit DrTanya.com or follow her @drtanyaaltmann.
The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Transform Your Health Through Precision Medicine: Dr. Florence Comite
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
The future of medicine is here and Dr. Melina is thrilled to welcome Dr. Florence Comite as guest on the Practically Healthy podcast to discuss the cutting-edge field of precision health- taking differences in people’s genes, environments and lifestyles into account for a highly personalized medical approach.
Dr. Comite is a highly sought-after clinician and scientist, author and innovator in the field of precision medicine. The doctors discuss Dr. Comite’s use of genomic, metabolic, phenotypic and digital health care with the goal of detecting, predicting and reversing disorders of aging for optimal health and vitality.
Dr. Comite dispels misinformation behind the use of testosterone, chats continuous glucose monitors, addresses women’s aging challenges and more! A fascinating conversation about modern medicine and the future of health care from a true expert.
Practically Healthy listeners can sign up Dr. Comite’s soon-to-launch GROQ Health program which scales her unique approval to personalized, actionable precision medicine as a digital application. Sign up for the waitlist at groqhealth.com. For more information about Dr. Comite, visit drflorencecomite.com or comitemd.com.
The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Science-Based Sports Nutrition: Jose Antonio, PhD, F.N.S.C.A., F.I.S.S.N.
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Take Control of Your Diabetes Risk: Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022

Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Ultramarathon Man Pt.2 Dean Karnazes
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Ultramarathon Man: Dean Karnazes
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022

Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
The Biggest Loser Chef: Devin Alexander
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022

Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
America’s Favorite Food Scientist: Dr. Taylor Wallace
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022

Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Trainer To The Stars: Harley Pasternak
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
On this week's episode of Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina welcomes celebrity trainer, nutritionist, best selling author - and friend - Harley Pasternak! Harley is the real deal, holding a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences and an Honors Degree in Kinesiology - making him uniquely qualified as both a nutrition and fitness expert. Harley boasts the largest celebrity client roster in the industry and has worked with the likes of Halle Barry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and more. He shares his unique approach to nutrition and fitness and debunks certain fad diets and fitness regimens that have become popular, without any basis in science. An intimate discussion with one of the world’s leading trainers! Follow Harley at @harleypasternak and learn more about Harley and his multitude of fitness and nutrition projects at HarleyPasternak.com.
The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Better Nutrition: Ashley Koff
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Dr. Melina's guest on this weeks episode of Practically Healthy is internationally recognized dietician, Ashley Koff! Ashley Koff, RD has been recognized by Today's Dietician Magazine as one of the top 10 registered dieticians, by CNN as one of the Top 100 Health Makers, and is an expert in assisting others in cultivating better nutrition, empowering them to figure out what their body needs to run at its best. Ashley and Dr. Melina discuss a number of examples that highlight the need for personalized nutrition approaches and dispel some of the sweeping and generalized bits of advice applied across the board to people categorized by certain health conditions or lifestyle choices. Another eye-opening, practical discussion that will make you re-examine your nutrition choices and beliefs about what is truly best for you. To learn more about Ashley Koff's work and career, visit her website: AshleyKoffRD.com