Welcome to Wellness Talk with George Batista, the podcast where we break down the latest news in health, wellness and science backed nutrition to help your body heal from the inside out. Each week you will get a fresh perspective from nutrition and supplement expert George Batista with the goal of providing support and education to anyone on their health journey.
Did you know that chemicals in the food and water supply, personal products, and home or work environments affect your ability to maintain a healthy weight? Numerous widely used chemicals across the globe have created a burden that impairs metabolic health, detoxification, and the gut-liver connect…
The ability to feel sensations in your fingertips, feet, and elsewhere in your body is due to an amazing network of nerves. Nerves help you feel the slightest breeze or touch, hot or cold temperatures on your skin, the vibration of your phone, or a pebble in your shoe. Walking, balance, gait, or th…
Whether applied to your lawn, public spaces, orchards, or farmland, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are nearly impossible to avoid. These chemicals are used worldwide and are found in the food you eat, water you drink, and air you breathe. While manufacturers claim they are safe for human …
The world of diabetes research has taken a major step forward with the official recognition of type 5 diabetes, a form of diabetes linked to malnutrition. First acknowledged by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2025, type 5 diabetes is not just a new name; it’s a call to action. This …
In a decisive move reflecting both urgency and commitment to better healthcare, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued an ultimatum to medical schools demanding that nutrition-focused courses be part of medical education. He’s pushing American medical schools to teach nutrition as ess…
The MAHA report highlights four indisputable drivers of unhealthy children—ultra-processed food, toxic chemical exposure, screen-driven stress, and rampant prescription drug use—yet skirts around or ignores other intertwined factors. Action items listed in the report focus on “more research” in…
By Sharyl Attkisson | June 23, 2025 Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) — found in everyday plastics, personal care items, and pesticides — may be playing a major role in the growing fertility crisis among women, according to …
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Did you know that chemicals in the food and water supply, personal products, and home or work environments affect your ability to maintain a healthy weight? Numerous widely used…
By Steven Middendorp A San Francisco cultured meat company has received a “no questions” letter from the FDA and has begun serving its “cultivated” or “lab-grown” salmon product in Portland, Oregon and Austin, …
Health & Nutrition Advocate
George Batista is a Health and Nutrition Advocate who was able to overcome his own health challenges using a combination of diet, lifestyle and supplements. George holds advanced certifications in Holistic Nutrition and is a member of the American Nutrition Association as well as the International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching. After doing one on one wellness consulting for many years he started the Wellness Talk Podcast for the purposes of spreading the message of wellness to a worldwide audience. Since then Wellness Talk has grown to 47 countries and has exploded in popularity. George was an athlete and has also been a professional musician for over 30 years. George uses his passion for both health and music to empower and educate.