Therese Burch, Doro Bush Koch and Tricia Reilly are the founders of BB&R Consulting, LLC, a company dedicated to helping people reach optimal health by teaching them how to nourish their bodies, minds and souls. BB&R Consulting develops dynamic seminars to introduce lifestyle and dietary changes that enable people to create transformational roadmaps. Attendees learn the importance of healthier eating habits, developing mental focus, reducing stress, and taking responsibility of their preventative healthcare measures.
04/01/2026
In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Amy Suardi, a writer, creativity coach, and community builder. She talks about the experiences that led her to championing welcoming neighborhoods and creative spaces, and details some of the events she facilitates to connect people. Amy speaks to the power of being relatable over being perfect, and shares anecdotes about hosting gatherings, the importance of vulnerability, and how volunteering fosters deeper friendships. She leaves listeners with a call to action to foster connections in their own neighborhoods.
03/31/2026
Ingredients:
1 Organic Pre-Roasted Chicken, torn into bite size pieces
Brown Rice or Quinoa
Sweet Potatoes, sliced and baked
Broccoli, cut up and roasted
Avocado, sliced
(Add any other vegetables that you love)
Chickpeas:
1 15 Oz can chick peas
1 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp turmeric
Tahini Sauce:
1/4 cup tahini
1Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 medium lemon juice
2-4 tbsp hot water to thin the sauce
Directions:
Cook the brown rice or quinoa—enough for 6 people. Roast and/or sauté the vegetables in olive oil. While veggies are cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Toss the chickpeas with the spices. Cook them in the skillet with 1 tbsp oil for 10 minutes until light brown. Set aside. Prepare the sauce by mixing the tahini, maple syrup and lemon juice together and add the hot water to the preferred consistency. To assemble the bowl, put rice or quinoa in the bottom then top with the chicken, vegetables, chickpeas and olive oil. Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top. And then enjoy!
03/30/2026
🌈The vibrant colors in fruits and vegetables come from natural plant compounds called phytonutrients. These compounds help protect the plant, and when we eat them, they can support immune health, heart health, brain function, and healthy aging.
Each color offers something unique. Deep greens provide minerals and chlorophyll, reds and pinks deliver powerful antioxidants, oranges and yellows support vision and immunity, and blues and purples contain compounds linked to brain and cellular health.
Spring markets make it easy to bring more color into your kitchen — fresh greens, bright berries, crisp radishes, sweet carrots, and vibrant cabbage are all beginning to appear again.
One simple practice this week: look at your plate and ask, How many colors are here?
A little more color often means a lot more nourishment. 🌿
If you’d like, I can also give you 10 different “hook lines” you can rotate through in future posts so your captions always feel fresh.
03/29/2026
Throughout March we have been sharing healthy eating tips and as we near the close of the month, we return to one of the simplest reminders: Eat the rainbow. 🌈
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables contain natural plant compounds called phytonutrients that help support the body in powerful ways. Different colors often signal different benefits:
Deep reds and purples can support heart and brain health.
Bright oranges and yellows are rich in compounds that support vision and immunity.
Dark leafy greens provide important nutrients for detoxification and cellular health.
When you add color to your plate, you’re naturally adding a wider variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber — all of which support a healthy gut, immune system, and overall vitality.
You don’t have to make it complicated. Simply aim to include a few different colors at each meal and let nature’s palette guide your nutrition.
03/29/2026
A mindful life isn’t built only in big moments — it’s shaped by the small joys we choose to notice each day.
The warmth of the sun on your face.
The first sip of morning coffee or tea.
A quiet walk.
A laugh with someone you love.
The colors of the sky at sunset.
When we slow down enough to savor these moments, we gently shift our nervous system out of hurry and into presence. Research even shows that noticing small positive experiences can support emotional resilience and overall wellbeing.
Mindfulness doesn’t require a perfect routine or a long meditation practice. Sometimes it simply begins by paying attention to what is already beautiful in your day.
Small joys, noticed often, can shape a deeply meaningful life.
03/27/2026
Take a minute to take amazing care of your nutrition, your mood and your skin all in one easy beautiful smoothie. We love this one!
03/27/2026
Don't miss Tina Su our guest on the Health Gig podcast this week.
03/25/2026
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03/24/2026
This is your reminder to go spend a few minutes enjoying the sunset this evening.
~ Doro & Tricia 🌅
03/23/2026
Lemons may be small, but they’re packed with bright flavor and powerful nutrients. 🍋
Rich in vitamin C and beneficial plant compounds, lemons can help support immune health, digestion, and overall vitality. They’re also one of the most versatile ingredients to keep in your kitchen.
Add a squeeze to tea or warm water in the morning, blend into smoothies, whisk into salad dressings, or use to brighten the flavors of your favorite dishes.
Simple, fresh ingredients like lemon can bring both nourishment and balance to everyday meals.
03/22/2026
Seasonal foods are often fresher, more nutrient-dense, and harvested closer to peak ripeness. That means better flavor, better texture, and often a higher concentration of vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds.
Nature also has a beautiful rhythm to it. In cooler months we tend to see heartier roots and cruciferous vegetables that support warmth, fiber, and sustained energy. As spring arrives, lighter greens, herbs, and fresh vegetables begin to appear — foods that can feel naturally cleansing and energizing after winter.
Eating seasonally also encourages variety, which is incredibly important for gut health and overall nutrition. Different plants bring different fibers, antioxidants, and nutrients that support the diversity of our microbiome.
03/21/2026
A few minutes can change the tone of your whole day.
Each week on Health Gig, we share a free guided meditation to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re starting your morning, taking a midday pause, or winding down in the evening, these gentle practices are here to support calm, clarity, and balance.
Think of it as a small weekly ritual — a moment to breathe, reflect, and care for your mind and nervous system.
Join us on Health Gig for your weekly guided meditation and take a few quiet minutes just for you. 🤍
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Doro and Patricia founded the wellness company BB&R, Bright, Bold and Real, over a decade and a half ago, with a very clear goal: to share and potentiate the pioneers of mindfulness and holistic thinking.
BB&R created the Achieving Optimal Health Conference, which is an annual conference that helps people discover mind body techniques to improve their physical and spiritual health. Georgetown University’s GU Wellness partnered with BB&R nine years ago to create what has become the premier health conference of its kind in the country. With the support of so many in the community the Achieving Optimal Health Conference has grown exponentially from being a conference to a movement!
BB&R has produced meditation seminars, blog posts and CD’s. Doro speaks around the country on how mindfulness and breathing can positively impact our lives.
The popular BB&R REBOOT Nutrition program was created to help all of us realize that it is in our power to create a life we love. Countless people have benefited from this program. If you are ready for a REBOOT and want to reach your optimal state of balance and brilliance, jump in.
The team at BB&R are very busy working on creating labs powered by “citizen scientists.” Our first lab was opened in late 2018 and we are eager to report the findings of how each of us can share our health “successes” with each other. It will be one of the first ever citizen scientist platforms focused on health and wellness.
The duo also are the cofounders of the podcast HEALTHGIG, a podcast that asks leaders and celebrities to share their personal journey to health and wellness. Catch your weekly inspiration on Spotify or iTunes.
