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From Refugee to Healer: Dr. Katrina Nguyen’s Journey of Faith, Freedom, and Service

May 15, 2025

Dr. Katrina Nguyen was just 14 months old when her family fled Vietnam by boat during the Fall of Saigon, a journey marked by near-death experiences and unimaginable courage. Now a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of the nonprofit Faithful-2-Fitness, she channels that legacy of resilience into helping families fight childhood obesity and build healthier futures.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Nguyen shares her refugee story, her path to medicine, and why compassion, gratitude, and generosity remain at the heart of everything she does.

Expert’s Cafe Interview with Dr. Katrina Nguyen

March 13, 2025

Dr. Katrina Nguyen is an award-winning, board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, founder of a nonprofit to fight childhood obesity, and author of Live to Give. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford. She has shared her expertise via the EWTN Global Catholic Network, the YMCA podcast, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Conquering Childhood Obesity, One Child at a Time. Lessons from Katrina Nguyen, M.D.

March 13, 2025

Dr. Katrina Nguyen is an award-winning, board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, founder of a nonprofit to fight childhood obesity, and author of Live to Give. Her Christian faith drives her to serve others. She established a charity fund with Raymond James.

How To Live The American Dream | Dr. Katrina Nguyen | Beauty of colors podcast I Cleanne Johnson

March 13, 2025

Dr. Katrina Nguyen is an award-winning, board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, founder of a nonprofit to fight childhood obesity, and author of Live to Give. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford. She has shared her expertise via EWTN Global Catholic Network, YMCA podcast, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Her Christian faith drives her to serve others. She established a charity fund with Raymond James. Dr. Nguyen lives in Illinois with her husband Marconi. She enjoys being a dog mom, gardening, and traveling.

Combating Obesity in Children

March 13, 2025

In this episode of The Body Mind Spirit Show Podcast, Rita’s Special Guest is Dr Katrina Nguyen who is a Paediatric and Founder of Faithful 2 Fitness, which is a non-profit helping to fight childhood obesity. From escaping Vietnam to coming to US, Katrina shares this journey and how she turned things around for the better and built her career to help children through specialised community programmes etc. They discuss the growing number of childhood obesity and what parents can do to help their children and manage this in the best way.

Faith, Freedom, and Fitness: Dr. Nguyen’s Inspiring Journey

March 13, 2025

In this episode of the ‘Freedom from Anger Podcast,’ we welcome Dr. Katrina Nguyen. She shares her extraordinary journey as a refugee from Vietnam, her career as a pediatric gastroenterologist, and her mission with her nonprofit organization, Faithful to Fitness. Dr. Nguyen discusses the benefits of telehealth, faith-based care, and the importance of addressing childhood obesity. Listen in for a heartfelt conversation about overcoming challenges and finding purpose through helping others.

One From the Pews! Dr. Katrina Nguyen

March 13, 2025

Faith in the Workplace: Christianity + Western Medicine | Dr. Katrina Nguyen

In this episode, Cheyenne sits down with Dr. Katrina Nguyen to discuss her testimony of resilience, faith, and service. Join us as Dr. Nguyen shares how her faith influences her approach to medicine, her commitment to serving others, and her journey from refugee to accomplished physician and advocate.

EP #43 – Making an impact and leaving a legacy with Dr. Katrina Nguyen

Katrina shares her personal journey as a child refugee from Vietnam and how it shaped her career and passion for helping children. Katrina also discusses her memoir and the impact it has had on her family. She talks about the power of kindness, generosity, and gratitude in improving overall wellness.

Pet Loss: Honoring Corky the Yorkie

Dr. Nguyen shares the multiple losses she has experienced in her life, including the passing of her beloved dog, Corky, in October 2021.

Ep #39 – Live to Give with Dr. Katrina Nguyen

Dr. Katrina Nguyen is an award-winning, board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, an international best-selling author, and the founder of a nonprofit to fight childhood obesity.

G-force: Speaking of Gratitude with Dr. Katrina Nguyen

Own Your Own Health with Dr. Katrina Nguyen

Succeeding Against All Odds with Dr. Katrina Nguyen

You may think you had some hard times growing up. You may think you just don’t have enough time during the day to get it all done. Today’s guest will help to bring all those things into perspective. Patty welcomes Dr. Katrina Nguyen to the show to share her incredible story.

EP #11 – Childhood Obesity | Live to Give with Katrina Nguyen

In this episode of Stop Dieting: Get on the Healthy Side of Life, David is with Katrina Nguyen, they talk about childhood obesity, motivational and knowledge barriers, proper water intake, mindless Eating, nutrition education and so much more.

EP #72 – Finding Joy Through Generosity When You’re Not Rich, with Dr. Katrina Nguyen

This week I sit down with Dr Katrina Nguyen, who is a clinical associate professor at the university of Illinois college of medicine in Rockford. We discuss how to find joy when your not rich.

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Katrina Nguyen, an award-winning, board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, founder of a nonprofit to fight childhood obesity, and author of Live to Give as we discuss How Generosity Reduces Stress!

CHILDHOOD OBESITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Melissa and Gina chat with Dr. Katrina Nguyen, a pediatric gastroenterologist and founder of Faithful-2-Fitness.  Dr. Katrina specializes in childhood obesity prevention programs. She shares her knowledge of this issue and tips for parents to proactively take charge now to save their children from future health problems.

DD #190 – Childhood Obesity

Katrina Nguyen talks about the growing problem of childhood obesity in the US and other parts of the world including the most common causes, the health consequences, and best practices to avoid or overcome weight problems in children.