{"podcast":{"title":"The Health Feast","slug":"the-health-feast-5905571","podcast_index_feed_id":5905571,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/0h68wSyr.rss","website_url":"http://www.rakyourlife.com/podcast","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/75faf95d-0d41-4615-985b-e4ad88bcdcd7/logos/1838ea15-69eb-4cbe-86ab-d34146f3a01a.jpeg","author":"Dr. Rak","episode_count":67,"summary":"The Health Feast is a podcast about making good health feel joyous, communal, and abundant—like a feast. Hosted by Dr. Rak (short for Rakesh 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T20:19:26.255150+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571"},"episode":{"title":"RAK Your POtential: Dr. Rak on Confronting Cancer and the Power of Letting Go","slug":"rak-your-potential-dr-rak-on-confronting-cancer-and-the-power-of-letting-go","published_at":"2023-11-20T00:42:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571/rak-your-potential-dr-rak-on-confronting-cancer-and-the-power-of-letting-go","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571","url":"https://thehealthfeast.podbean.com/e/dr-rak-on-confronting-cancer-and-the-power-of-letting-go/","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3","summary":"RAK Your POtential: Dr. Rak on Confronting Cancer and the Power of Letting Go. In the first of a new series on 'The Health Feast,' Dr. Rak opens up to Po about his family's tumultuous journey through his wife's breast cancer diagnosis. From the initial shock to the ongoing treatment, he shares their story of resilience, the emotional process of letting go and finding strength in the present. Dr. Rak also ventures into an enlightening discussion on the environmental risks of plastics, weaving his personal narrative with broader health and wellness insights. This episode is a heartfelt blend of personal experience, health awareness, and the power of a positive mindset in facing life's unexpected challenges. Resources Mentioned: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender\" by Dr. David Hawkins The Scary New Evidence on BPA-Free Plastics (Mother Jones) Follow @thehealthfeast on IG and YT for more. The Health Feast is available where you get podcasts and thehealthfeast.com. Have a question or comment for Dr. Rak and Po? You can submit them on our website at thehealthfeast.com Disclaimer: The Health Feast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. As with any changes affecting your health, we recommend and encourage you to consult your medical doctor or other qualified healthcare professionals before making lifestyle changes. The opinions expressed are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of our employers.","meta_description":"RAK Your POtential: Dr. Rak on Confronting Cancer and the Power of Letting Go. In the first of a new series on 'The Health Feast,' Dr. Rak opens up to Po…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5011,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-health-feast-5905571/episodes/rak-your-potential-dr-rak-on-confronting-cancer-and-the-power-of-letting-go/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-health-feast-5905571/rak-your-potential-dr-rak-on-confronting-cancer-and-the-power-of-letting-go.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}