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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 Dec 01, 2021
Is Food Addiction Real: Dr. Nicole Avena
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode six of Practically Healthy with Dr. Melina features Dr. Nicole Avena! Dr. Avena is an author and an internationally respected scientist, speaker, and consultant on the subject of nutrition, diet, and food addiction. Melina and Nicole break down the mechanics of impulsivity and food addiction, exposing just how common this problem is. Their discussion offers proof that addiction is not a moral failing and explains how the deck is stacked against us today thanks to the ease of access to unhealthy, processed foods and aggressive marketing campaigns. The two doctors explore the misconceptions and science behind why certain diets fail and how the likelihood of success with a diet is not simply associated with lifestyle choices, but also with certain psychological factors and other unexpected details worth considering, whether you struggle with diet or not. Dr. Nicole also shares some uncomplicated and attainable strategies to help us find more success when trying to accomplish our dietary goals and to generally just feel better! Learn more about Dr. Nicole Avena's impactful work and her fascinating books by checking out her website: Dr.NicoleAvena.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 Nov 24, 2021
The Happiness Project: Gretchen Rubin
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Dr. Melina is joined on episode five of Practically Healthy by New York Times best-selling author, Gretchen Rubin! Now having published more than five books, Gretchen originally came to publishing after leaving a successful law career that included time spent clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Lucky for us, she chose to pursue her happiness and made the leap into the writing world! One of her most successful books, "The Happiness Project", was a #1 New York Times best-seller and is still helping people understand and find happiness in their own lives. Listen in as Gretchen and Dr. Melina break open the secrets to developing healthy habits and maintaining real, lasting happiness. Learn more about Gretchen and all her accessible and insightful work on her website, gretchenrubin.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 Nov 17, 2021
Healthy Hauls, Happy Homes: Lisa Lillien
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Lisa Lillien joins Dr. Melina on episode four of Practically Healthy for an incredibly helpful and fun discussion. Creator of the wildly popular Hungry Girl brand and a New York Times bestselling author, Lisa specializes in teaching how to make smart, yet practical choices about the food we eat and how we eat it. Lisa and Dr. Melina explore tips, tools, and strategies to develop and maintain a healthy-eating lifestyle that works for even those of us who feel that there just isn't enough time in the day. Putting together three quality meals each day is possible for anyone - listen in to find out how! To learn more about all the amazing offerings that Lisa has produced under her Hungry Girl brand, including her cookbooks and podcast, click Here.
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 Nov 10, 2021
Eat, Sweat, Think, Connect: Jessie Pavelka
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Health and wellness expert, Jessie Pavelka, joins Dr. Melina on episode three of Practically Healthy. Jessie shares some profound reflections from his early years hosting television shows such as "The Biggest Loser" and explains how he came to develop his own wellness platform which has been widely praised and implemented all over the world. An incredibly thought-provoking discussion, Jessie and Dr. Melina explore the four tenets of Jessie's platform - eat, sweat, think, connect - and discuss how these simple concepts add depth, wellness, and meaning to our lives in stunning ways. To learn more about Jessie and his program, Pavelka Wellness, visit: pavelkawellness.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.

Friday Nov 05, 2021
Truth About Fad-Diets Pt. 2: Dr. Barry Sears
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
In part two of a special two part episode, Dr. Melina and Dr. Barry Sears continue their eye-opening discussion by analyzing and debunking certain current fad-diets and claims that have been misrepresented as safe and medically-supported truths. Listen as these two experts address the dangers and falsehoods at the heart of some of the most currently popular diets and get the truth about intake of gluten, dairy, lectins, and more. Truly healthy weight-loss and dietary advice doesn't come from social media influencers or from those with a vested interest...it comes from nutrition experts like Dr. Melina and Dr. Sears! Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode from Dr. Melina!
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 Nov 03, 2021
In The Zone Pt. 1: Dr. Barry Sears
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Dr. Melina is joined on episode two of Practically Healthy by Dr. Barry Sears! Dr. Sears is a nutritional biochemist, author, and creator of The Zone Diet®. A pioneering dietary routine, The Zone Diet® helps us shed excess body fat at the fastest possible rate, maintain wellness, and simply think and perform better. In part one of this two-part episode, Dr. Melina and Dr. Sears break down in layman's terms how certain dietary choices can cause inflammation in our bodies which expedites aging and weight gain while also leaving us more prone to illness. An eye-opening discussion that could truly help you live a longer, happier, and healthier life! Forget all those fad-diets and learn how to implement Dr. Sears' incredibly effective and medically sound strategy in your life by clicking here.
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.

Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Choose You! Chatting With Brandi Chastain
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
On this first episode of Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina is joined by two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion, two-time Olympic gold-medalist, coach, and sports broadcaster...Brandi Chastain! A fun, honest, and real discussion exploring healthy practices that are just as important for pro-athletes as they are for us all. Dr. Melina and Brandi chat about Brandi's amazing career, the importance of self-care, finding confidence as a woman, and much more!
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.