The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (”rock”) Jotwani, a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life.
Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience.
Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish.
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The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (”rock”) Jotwani, a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life.
Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience.
Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish.
New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
Live well and RAK ON.
Escaping Death and Embracing Life with Tim Kaufman
The Health Feast
1 hour 44 minutes 10 seconds
1 year ago
Escaping Death and Embracing Life with Tim Kaufman
What if your greatest struggle became your greatest strength? In this episode of The Health Feast, Dr. Rak and Po engage in a powerful conversation with Tim Kaufman, who shares his remarkable transformation from addiction, chronic pain, and obesity to reclaiming his life through small, purposeful changes. Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Tim once faced a grim prognosis, but his journey to health started with a single step. The episode explores how Tim overcame addiction, embraced a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, and how gratitude, purpose, and mindset played pivotal roles in his recovery. This episode is an inspiring deep dive into the process of change, resilience, and the profound connection between our health and the choices we make each day.
Timestamps:
01:20 Dr. Rak's Intro04:40 Just Start: The Power of Small Steps04:56 Introducing Tim: An Inspiring Journey07:21 Tim's Transformation: From Farm Life to Factory Work09:51 The Diagnosis: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome10:35 The Downward Spiral: Addiction and Pain15:33 Rock Bottom: The Turning Point22:16 Finding Gratitude: A New Perspective39:59 The First Steps: Journaling and Small Changes58:55 Embracing a Healthier Lifestyle59:11 The Click Moment: Choosing Health Over Old Habits59:36 Health as an Opportunity, Not a Chore01:00:02 Navigating Food Choices and Environment01:02:03 Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet01:03:09 Struggles and Successes with Plant-Based Eating01:04:17 The Impact of Bariatric Surgery01:07:13 Discovering Plant-Based Living Through Documentaries01:08:43 Juicing: A Life-Changing Experience01:12:15 Family Reactions to Plant-Based Transition01:23:52 The Importance of Goals and Habits01:27:16 Overcoming Physical Challenges01:32:23 Managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)01:38:43 The Power of Starting Now01:41:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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The Health Feast
The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (”rock”) Jotwani, a board-certified internist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, the show dives deep into what truly supports well-being in real life.
Each episode, Dr. Rak talks with physicians, chefs, athletes, artists, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Conversations are rooted in science, but never lose sight of heart, culture, and lived experience.
Whether you’re working to reverse chronic disease, reconnect with purpose, or simply show up for your life with more energy, The Health Feast offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and stories that nourish.
New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
Live well and RAK ON.
