PATH Positive Approaches To Health
by Jenny Pitcher
PATH is a cross-country road trip navigated by registered dietitians and long-time friends Jenny and Toni. PATH spotlights America’s diverse subcultures—in communities from Berkeley to Birmingham—revealing some surprising and practical roads to healthier living for ourselves and the nation. PATH is our Positive Approach To Health. Ride along with us!To access show notes, recipes, resources and pics of our awesome pups check us out at:https://www.thepathpod.com/
Episodes
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Episode 173: Manuka Honey Magic: The Science, The Story, and The Spoonful That Does It All
Join Toni Toledo and Jenny Pitcher as they journey to New Zealand to uncover the science, story, and soul behind Manuka honey. Their guest, Tony Wright, CEO of the UMF Honey Association, shares how this remarkable honey heals, from wounds to wellness, thanks to its unique bioactive compounds and...
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Episode 172: Road Trip... Destination Portland, Oregon - Kitchen Hopping, Heart Work & The Love of Plants
In this episode, Toni and Jenny sit down with the endlessly inspiring Lauren Chandler - plant‑forward chef educator, social worker, culinary creative, and joyful human being. Lauren’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and wholehearted presence. From losing her mother at age 12 to traveling…
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Episode 171: Road Trip... Destination Campbell, CA - Rescue, Purpose & The Dogs That Change Our Lives
In this heartwarming episode, Toni and Jenny sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and animal welfare advocate Amr Darwish to explore how one extraordinary dog named Bear transformed his life and sparked a deep commitment to rescue work. Amr shares his journey from the technology and venture...
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Episode 170: Road Trip...Destination Hopland, CA - Come To The Table at Campovida!
What happens at a PATH retreat? Let’s pull back the curtain… In this special mini episode, your hosts share an inside look at the upcoming PATH retreat at Campovida in Hopland, California—and more importantly, the heart behind these experiences. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is a retreat for me?” or...
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Episode 169: Road Trip... Destination Playa Vista, CA - From Burnout To Balance with Patricia Bannan
Ready for a conversation that feels like a deep breath and a wake-up call? This second Mental Health Awareness Month episode takes you on a powerful journey into a topic that touches so many of us—burnout—and how to move toward balance in realistic, compassionate ways. This week, co-hosts Toni…
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Episode 168: Road Trip... Destination Denver, Colorado via Kansas City - Finding The Light with Steve Bloom
Welcome to the kickoff of Mental Health Awareness Month on PATH! This May, we are dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding behavioral health and exploring the "delicate interplay" between our hearts, souls, and bodies. In this episode, Jenny and Toni travel to the Denver area (via Kansas…
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Episode 167: Road Trip... Destination, Nashville, TN with Chelsea LeBlanc & US Soy!
This week, the PATHPod gals bring you something brand new—our very first sponsored episode, created in collaboration with U.S. Soy. And wow… did the stars align for this one. As longtime soy lovers (professionally and personally), partnering with a research‑driven, evidence‑based organization…
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Episode 166: 7 Year Anniversary “Switcheroo”
Whew - Seven years on the road together! In this special anniversary “switcheroo,” Jenny and Toni turn the tables and interview each other—complete with laughter, reflection, and a whole lot of PATHPod heart. From messy beginnings (“Messy…but in the best way”) to the calm‑within‑the‑chaos of year...
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Episode 165: Toni & Jenny's Favorite Things - The Magic, Joy & Power of Soup
In this cozy “Favorite Things” episode, Jenny and Toni launch a brand‑new series celebrating the small, everyday joys that support well‑being. Today’s spotlight: soup — the ultimate comfort food, kitchen workhorse, and wellness ally. Jenny shares her beloved Sunday ritual of batch‑cooking soup…
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Episode 164: Road Trip... Destination - Where We Stand!
In this special New Year episode, Jenny and Toni sit down to reflect on a year that felt both impossibly long and shockingly fast. 2025 brought duality, growth, intentional rest, and some of the most meaningful work in PATHPod history. Together, they revisit the moments, conversations, and...
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Episode 163: A Holiday Gift For Our Listeners - A Conversation with Maggie Doyne, Humanitarian & Mother Of Many
In this powerful and joy‑filled episode, we sit down with humanitarian, author, and CNN Hero Maggie Doyne for a conversation that left us inspired, grounded, and buzzing with gratitude. Maggie, co‑founder and CEO of the BlinkNow Foundation and subject of the documentary “Between the Mountain and...
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Episode 162: Road Trip... Destination, Colorado - Spotlight on Dr. Jessica Knurick: Evidence, Clarity & Care
In this pocket episode, Toni and Jenny shine a spotlight on Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian and PhD nutrition scientist whose work helps people navigate nutrition, wellness trends, and the misinformation that surrounds them. Both hosts have followed her for years and admire her…
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Episode 161: Road Trip... Destination, Denver, CO via Oklahoma City, OK - Justus Flores & Kize – Life-Changing Bars
Episode Overview In this inspiring leg of the PATHPod Road Trip, Jenny and Toni sit down with Justus Flores, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at KIZE Concepts to explore how one young man’s journey of resilience, healing, and purpose has helped shape a company that’s more than just about...
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Episode 160: Road Trip... Destination, France! Again! Grounding, Healing, and Podcasting with Dionne Detraz
Welcome back, PATHPod fam! In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Jenny and Toni reunite with their dear friend and colleague Dionne Detraz—registered dietitian, cancer care specialist, and now, podcast host! Dionne first joined us back in Episode 81 (July 2021), and today she returns to share...
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Episode 159: Road Trip... Destination The South Bay/San Jose, CA - Healing Hands & Heart: Medical Massage with Amy Long
Welcome back PATHPod listeners! In this soul-nourishing episode, we reconnect with the joy of guest interviews and spotlight a lifelong friend of Toni’s and powerhouse healer: Amy Long, CMT. Amy brings decades of wisdom, compassion, and curiosity to her work as a certified medical massage...
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Episode 158: Road Trip... Destination Boise, IDA - A Debrief of Come To The Table Retreat At Tablerock Farm
In this heartfelt, joy-filled and long overdue episode, Toni and Jenny sit down to reflect on the unforgettable PATHPod retreat held in the high mountain desert of Boise, Idaho at the beautiful Tablerock Farm. With 15–20 participants joining throughout the weekend and 8 staying in the home for…
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Episode 157: Another Dispatch from Campbell, CA - A Wandering Reflection with Toni & Otis
Join Toni and her “sturdy, spazzy, adorable sidekick” Otis—for a sunny, soulful Sunday morning walk through Campbell, California, as she shares a deeply personal update about the PATH Pod journey, upcoming events, and a flower that sparked inspiration. What You'll Hear: A poetic metaphor…
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Episode 156: May Dispatch - A Morning Walk With The Mayor (Unofficial) Of Campbell
Join Toni T as she takes us on a morning walk through Campbell with her trusty pup, Otis, spinning like the town’s unofficial mayor. In this special solo dispatch, she reflects on life’s transitions, recent travels, and how our 2025 words—Create & Community—are showing up in powerful ways. We…
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Episode 155: From the Streets of Campbell, CA: A Pocket Episode of Reflection and Connection
Take a stroll with Toni and Otis on a sunny Monday morning in Campbell! This bite-sized episode gives listeners a heartfelt behind-the-scenes glimpse into the pulse of PATH Positive Approaches to Health. Toni reflects on the joys and challenges of building this podcast and pulls from our vast...
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Episode 154: Celebrate the Journey - 6 Years of Positive Approaches to Health!!!!
Join us for a special milestone episode of Path Pod as we celebrate six incredible years of Positive Approaches to Health! 🎂 Toni & Jenny reflect on the journey of the past six years, sharing heartfelt memories, deepened friendships, and the transformative power of community. Tune in for a...
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Episode 153: PATH's Words Of The Year for 2025
In this short and sweet pocket episode, Toni and Jenny discuss their intentions for 2025. They share their chosen words for the year and delve into the significance these words hold for them and their lives. Through their candid conversation, they explore how these words— Community and Create—are...
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Episode 152: Road Trip... Destination Newcastle Australia - The PATH to Collaboration
In this special pocket promo episode of the PATH Pod, Toni sits down with her "collaboration conspirator," the amazing Celestina Brunetti, for an impromptu conversation about an exciting upcoming event. Broadcasting from Newcastle, Australia, Celestina shares her journey of collaboration and how…
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Episode 151: A Gift To Our Listeners, A Holiday BCB - Behavior Change Basics
In this episode of PATH Positive Approaches to Health, Toni & Jenny offer up this BCB as they dive into the challenges of maintaining health behaviors during the busy and stressful holiday season. Both share their personal health struggles—Jenny's diagnosis of Small Intestinal Bacterial…
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Episode 150: Road Trip... Destination Aptos, California - Restore Before Retreat Debrief!
In this episode, Jenny and Tony take you behind the scenes of the first-ever Path Pod Restore Before Retreat. Over four months of meticulous planning culminated in an unforgettable weekend of rejuvenation and community. They share their thoughts and personal highlights of the experience. The...
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Episode 149: Celebrating 150 Episodes and Announcing Our First Retreat!
Welcome, PathPod listeners! We’re thrilled to mark a special milestone on our journey—this is our 150th episode! 🎉 We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this achievement with all of you and share some big news. Join us as we dive into the significance of our milestone and unveil our upcoming...
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Episode 148: Road Trip... Destination, The Soul
Join Toni and Jenny as they delve into the heart and soul of the African diaspora and the wonderful cuisine produced by the renowned chefs Todd Richards and Stephan Duran. In this captivating conversation, we explore the rich history, cultural significance, and inspiring stories behind the...
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Episode 147: Taking A Moment To Consider A SHIFT
No road trip in this episode – just a conversation between the PATH Pod ladies, Toni and Jenny. They decided to take a minute to consider how their theme of Shift was landing now that the year is half over. The discussion begins with the SHIFT acronym and winds its way to a review of the 2024...
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Episode 146: Road Trip... Destination, Austin, Texas - Your Inner Advocate
On this leg of the PATHPod journey Toni and Jenny head to Austin, Tx where they find Gustavo Padron! Gustavo is an amazing yoga and meditation teacher, a personal trainer and an author of the Grounded Practice journal. He is a healer in every sense of the word and uses breath, posture and the…
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Episode 145: Road Trip... Destination, SanFrancisco, CA - Dream Big Start Small
Toni and Jenny are on the road again in the San Francisco Bay Area. This time they meet up with another old pal from Toni’s high school days – Alicia Guckenheimer. Alicia is an artist and childrens book author, a creative soul who has been creating art as early as she can remember with her…
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Episode 144: Road Trip... Destination, Marin California - Getting Used To The Discomfort - The Life Brief
Toni and Jenny head to Marin on this leg of the PATHPod road trip. They are over the moon about their conversation with Bonnie Wan, author of The Life Brief A Playbook For No-Regrets Living. It is no mistake that this episode is dropping the same day as the total solar eclipse. The event of the...
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Episode 143: Road Trip... Destination, Boothbay, Maine - Coastal Kitchen!
The ladies of the PATHPod head to a new state for their second National Nutrition Month episode! They traveled all the way up to Boothbay, Maine to visit fellow dietitian Jenny Shea Rawn. Jenny recently finished her first cookbook, Costal Kitchen Nourishing Seafood Recipes for Everyday Cooking.…
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Episode 142: Road Trip... Destination, Durham, North Carolina - 12 Fixes with Judes!
The PATHPod gals head down to Durham, North Carolina on this leg of the journey where they meet up with Judith Scharman Draughon, AKA, Judes or “The 12 Fix Dietitian”. Judes is a registered dietitian who works in the corporate wellness space inspiring businesses, organizations and groups to adopt…
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Episode 141: The PATH Pod is Turning 5 - Part 2
Toni and Jenny continue their 5 year anniversary celebration as they dig into their intention to Shift in 2024. The two of them have a conversation about what is behind the choice of Shift and what it means to each of them. They also take some time to unpack the last 5 years and the impact this...
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Episode 140: The PATH Pod is Turning 5 - Let's Celebrate This Milestone With Courage, Part 1
Toni and Jenny celebrate their 5th year of The PATH Pod during this 141st episode that is the first in a two-part celebration of this amazing milestone they certainly did not see coming! They felt like the best way to mark this date of February 12, the day their trailer first dropped in 2019…
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Episode 139: Road Trip... Destination, Denver, Colorado - More "Enoughness" with Ally Rae Pesta
The ladies of the PATH Pod close out the first month of 2024 with a trip to Denver, Colorado and another conversation around “enoughness”. Toni and Jenny gab it up with Ally Rae Pesta. Ally is a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Run Coach, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Published…
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Episode 138: Road Trip... Destination, St. Louis Park, Minnesota - "Enoughness" with JC Lippold
Toni and Jenny enter 2024 with a huge SHIFT which includes a conversation about being ENOUGH. The PATHPod heads back to a familiar place – St. Louis Park, Minnesota for this powerful discussion with JC Lippold. JC is a professional homemaker – holding space for others as a nationally renowned...
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Episode 137: Road Trip... Destination, Marin & SanFran - "Nothing Is Too Small To Notice"
Toni and Jenny meet up with this dynamic duo for a second time on their PATHPod journey. They last spoke with Deb Huber and Willow Older of Today I Noticed in February of 2021. The ladies of TIN have been up to quite a bit since then! They have continued their creative mindfulness practice and…
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Episode 136: Road Trip... Destination, NYC - Fueling Your Fitness With Plants!
Toni and Jenny are on the road again! During this leg of the journey they head back to NYC for their second conversation with Natalie “Nat” Rizzo, the dynamic sports nutritionist who published her first cookbook earlier this year. In her book, Planted Performance, Easy Planted-Based Recipes, Meal...
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Episode 135: Road Trip... Destination, SanJose, CA - A Love built On Fermentation & Flavor!
Toni is traveling solo once again but luckily, she does not have to travel far! She takes a little jaunt to San Jose and meets up with Wendy Neff, one half of the amazing duo who founded Fox Tale fermentation Project. Fox Tale is a passion project turned entrepreneurial dream of Wendy and her...
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Episode 134: Food Is Medicine At Home
The ladies of the PATHPod stay right at home on this episode of PATH Positive Approaches To Health. Toni and Jenny do a little unpacking of Food Is Medicine concepts as a follow up to their incredible Culinary Medicine episode with Dr. Sabrina Falquier. They share their paths to using the Food Is...
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Episode 133: Road Trip... Destination, SanDiego, California - All The Tools Necessary
Toni travelled solo during this leg of the PATH Pod journey, taking a short jaunt down the west coast to SanDiego, CA. She had a lovely conversation with Dr. Sabrina Falquier, a board certified internal medicine, culinary medicine and lifestyle medicine physician who was a previous guest on the...
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Episode 132: Road Trip... Destination, Columbus, Ohio - Join With Gold
Toni heads to Columbus, Ohio where she meets up with Jenny and their guest, Jenn Gebhart for part two of this August series on nervous system regulation. Jenn is a master facilitator for Everyday Mindfulness and Movements in the Columbus City Schools, offering well-being and self-care in…
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Episode 131: Road Trip... Destination, Wantage, New Jersey - You Can Bring Yourself Home
The ladies of the PATH Pod are on the road again this month for the first in a two-part series on nervous system regulation. On this leg of their journey, they head east to New Jersey and a conversation about pain, perfection and problem solving. They sit down with Dr. Kelly Kessler, Physical...
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Episode 130: Road Trip... Destination Atlanta, GA - Two Sides Of The Courage Coin with Candace Doby
The ladies of the PATHPod stay south, heading from Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA. In this latest episode they meet up with Candace Doby. Candace is an amazing author, podcast host, speaker and coach who works with organizations to create a culture of courage where employees perform at their…
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Episode 129: Road Trip... Destination Greenville, South Carolina - Current ADHD Coaching
The ladies of the PATH Pod head down to Greenville, South Carolina and have a conversation with ADHD coach and owner of Current ADHD Coaching, Bri Plyler. These three ladies dig into ADHD – they talked through what ADHD is and is not, clearing up some misconceptions around the disorder. Bri…
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Episode 128: Taking A Mental Health Journey
The ladies of the PATH Pod stay put for this episode on mental health in honor of mental health awareness month. Toni and Jenny talk about mental health and share some statistics on the state of things in the US. Although this is not an official road trip, they do wind through the many journeys...
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Episode 128: Taking A Mental Health Journey
The ladies of the PATH Pod stay put for this episode on mental health in honor of mental health awareness month. Toni and Jenny talk about mental health and share some statistics on the state of things in the US. Although this is not an official road trip, they do wind through the many journeys...
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Episode 127: Road Trip... Destination Chicago - Opening our Minds with Popcorn Psychology!
The PATHPod ladies head to CHICAGO during this long (Buckle Up!) but incredible episode with the co-hosts of another amazing podcast, Popcorn Psychology. Toni and Jenny sit down with the ladies of Popcorn Psych – Hannah Espinoza and Brittney Brownfield. Hannah and Brittney, along with their third...
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Episode 126: Road Trip... Destination Cincinnati, OH - Lettuce Beet Hunger with Nutrigirl
Toni and Jenny are on the road again for their second road trip during National Nutrition Month! This time they find themselves in Cincinnati, OH with Lisa Cicciarello Andrews, AKA Nutrigirl. Lisa is a registered dietitian who enjoys eating and believes in balance, not restriction and she works...
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Episode 125: Road Trip... Destination Lavale, Maryland - "Done Is Better Than Perfect!"
Toni and Jenny pack their bags and head out on the road once again! This time they find themselves in Maryland with Registered Dietitian, Theresa Yosuico Stahl. Theresa is the author of I’m Full, Remindful Eating – Tips To Feel Great and Make Peace With Your Plate. Her wonderful book is packed…
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About this show
PATH is a cross-country road trip navigated by registered dietitians and long-time friends Jenny and Toni. PATH spotlights America’s diverse subcultures—in communities from Berkeley to Birmingham—revealing some surprising and practical roads to healthier living for ourselves and the nation. PATH is our Positive Approach To Health. Ride along with us!To access show notes, recipes, resources and pics of our awesome pups check us out at:https://www.thepathpod.com/
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