Here All Day
Here All Day: From Clinic to Competition is a sports medicine podcast hosted by Dr. Cassie Warbeck — a sports medicine fellow, lifelong combat sports athlete, and plant-based lifestyle advocate. This podcast is where sport science, performance, and stories collide. Expect engaging conversations with physicians, researchers, coaches, and athletes as we explore the full spectrum of human potential — from evidence-based injury prevention, recovery insights, plant-based nutrition, training strategies, and mental resilience. Whether you're in the gym, on the field, or in the clinic, this is your space to learn, grow, and show up — all day.
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Fuel: Using Culinary Medicine to Thrive | Dr. Colin Zhu (The Chef Doc) on delicious cooking and living authentically
This conversation is with Dr. Colin Zhu, aka The Chef Doc, an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. Colin is the author of the book "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life“ and the host of the popular Thrive Bites Podcast.
We cover:
- What sets osteopathic doctors apart
- Why he pursued culinary school after medical school
- Going plant-based after running his first marathon
- Why he started running triathlons
- What kitchen appliance is worth your money
- Essential food ingredients to always keep in stock
- Go-to substitutions for eggs and butter
- How to make healthy meals decadent and delicious
- Creative ways to use tofu in meals and desserts
- Why beans should be considered a “superfood”
- Why he wrote Thrive Medicine and what it means to be authentic
Connect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram: @thechefdoc | Facebook: @thechefdoc | YouTube: TheChefDoc | Twitter: @thechefdoc
Resources:
- Dr. Zhu’s website: https://www.chefdoczhu.com
- Podcast: Thrive Bites
- Book: Thrive Medicine
- THR5 Formula Masterclass
- Plant-Based Telehealth
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Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing!
Connect with on Instagram: @plant_fueled
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Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik
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*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*