Love for all Species with Ingrid Newkirk and Peter Singer

Loving and receiving love from an animal can be a healing act. When we choose to have respect for all living things and work to protect them, that can be revolutionary. In the final episode of this season, Alicia sits down with the president and founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, and Peter Singer, a …

Healing the Earth with Dr. Zach Bush and Ed Begley Jr.

An important step in healing ourselves is taking care of our planet. When we protect our home, we nurture our communities, our loved ones, and our fellow living beings. But where do we start? In this episode, Alicia is joined by Dr. Zach Bush, a triple board-certified physician and founder of the n…

Protecting Our Oceans with Ali Tabrizi

Our oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and are home to the vast majority of its living species. We rely on these vital bodies of water for our air, our climate, and even some medicines. Despite all that the oceans do for us, human industries are disrupting its essential ecosys…

Connecting with the Body with Taylor Wolfram

Healing the physical self is not only about taking care of our bodies, but also about loving or, at the very least, respecting them. In this episode, Alicia is joined by Taylor Wolfram, a health writer and dietician who specializes in intuitive eating. There are a multitude of ways to feel good in …

Healing through Nutrition and Prevention with Angie Sadeghi

We’ve all heard the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and there is some truth to that common proverb. Dr. Angie Sadeghi is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who advocates for treating and preventing disease through plant-based nutrition. In this episode, she joins Alicia to discuss …

The Benefits of Eating Locally with Gabrielle Cerberville

Do you know where your food comes from? In today’s world, it’s easy to be disconnected from the meals on your plate. But when you take the time to look around, there are so many opportunities to source your food locally. Sometimes you can even find it in your own backyard. In this episode, Alicia s…

Providing for your Community with Pinky Cole

Communities can be forged, enriched, and healed through food. No one proves that quite like Pinky Cole, the owner and visionary of Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta based restaurant. In this episode, Alicia and Pinky delve into Slutty Vegan’s inspiring origins and share accessible ways to engage with a plan…

Fueling our Bodies with Kevin Smith and Mackie Shilstone

Food has the power to heal us. It gives us energy. It allows our bodies to function. But many of us struggle with how to eat mindfully in a way that properly nourishes our bodies. In this episode, Alicia tackles nutrition with filmmaker, actor, and comedian Kevin Smith, and Mackie Shilstone, a fitn…

Healing Through Parenthood with Dr. Laura Markham

A huge part of healing is how we’re raising our kids. Who would have thought we could find healing in a relationship with these tiny humans? But that's one of the powerful messages from Alicia's conversation with Dr. Laura Markham in this episode of The Real Heal. Our kids aren’t our therapists, bu…

The Healing Power of Love with Mary Waldon

Welcome to The Real Heal, a podcast that explores what it means to heal. But before we can begin to talk about healing, we must first learn how to open ourselves up to love. In this premiere episode, Alicia Silverstone and her dear friend and licensed social worker Mary Waldon discuss the power of …