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What if your plate could tell the story of your past—and shape your future? Author and plant-based advocate, Dominick Thompson, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Eat What Elephants Eat and explore his deeply personal journey of change. Growing up on Chicago's West Side, Thompson became involved in the drug trade, leading to his imprisonment in his early 20s. It was in prison that he resolved to adopt a lifestyle that caused no harm to other beings. His mantra? “If it requires harm, then nahhh.” His book, Eat What Elephants Eat, intertwines his personal story with practical guidance on how you can also adopt a plant-based lifestyle, featuring eighty simple vegan recipes and meal plans. He also discusses the deeper meaning of food as a bridge to identity and community.Why elephants, you may ask? Well as you get to know Dom, you'll understand why the elephant is his “spirit animal,” of sorts. It's big, powerful, and yet gentle and mysterious. It's also the largest land animal that eats plants. (And no one will ever accuse an elephant of being weak.)This isn't just a recipe book, but a manifesto of sorts on how to live a life that is truly connected to your values.Episode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTubeSPECIAL Food Promo for Podcast Listeners Only!Use code: podcast10 to receive 10% off food orders at plantstrong.com Upcoming Events:Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Sedona - April 6-11, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/sedona-retreat Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify

Are you keeping your New Year's resolution to go vegan? If you're struggling, you need some inspiration: "Eat Like Elephants Eat," by Dominick Thompson.  He learned how to be vegan in prison.  Part II of Emil's conversation with Dominick.  The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org.  Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on X@emilamok Or at www.amok.com Get his micro-talk show at www.patreon.com/emilamok. Or see his work at www.substack.com/@emilamok Get this podcast at www.YouTube.com/@emilamok1 Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Released Jan. 15, 2025 ©copyright 2025  

Dominick Thompson's gang life caught up with him and he served hard time in federal prison. But it was there that he found his true self as a vegan. In part 1 of our conversation, he talks about how taking responsibility for his bad choices changed his life. Thompson's book, "Eat What Elephants Eat," shares his story and his recipes. It's now available wherever books are sold. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org.  Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on X@emilamok Or at www.amok.com Get his micro-talk show at www.patreon.com/emilamok. Or see his work at www.substack.com/@emilamok Get this podcast at www.YouTube.com/@emilamok1 Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Released Jan. 7, 2025 ©copyright 2025  

In another episode of Heal My People TV my guest is Dominick Thompson. Dominick has been vegan for over two decades and his transition to a plant-based lifestyle was sparked by his incarceration. So we take a deep dive into exploring how “Food Creates Our MOOD” detailing how going vegan while in prison changed his perspective on life. We also explore surviving gang culture and violence growing up in Chicago, how as a body-builder he builds muscle with plants, survivors guilt, and more.Featured Guest Contact:Website: https://kitchen.eatwhatelephantseat.comIG: @domzthompsonSubscribe to my YouTube Channel and let's stay connected below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorholisticFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbobbypriceWebsite: https://www.drbobbyprice.comMembership: https://tribehealingcommunity.comDisclaimer: This video is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have specific questions related to your personal health please refer to your physician.Dr. Bobby Price

We're honored to introduce you to a fellow kale-loving athlete, Dominick Thompson. Imagine growing up poor in Chicago's west side, witnessing your first murder at age 5, doing whatever it takes to protect yourself and provide for your family, and going to prison at age 21 – all while still excelling in school, athletics, and work. It's a background that is so different from most, but such an important story to tell because, to understand Dom now, you simply have to look back on his past. Today, Dom is a beautiful humble soul who defies every stereotype we have of a “tough guy.”  He's an activist, bodybuilder, endurance athlete, dog dad,  and social entrepreneur, known for his businesses, Eat What Elephants Eat and Crazies and Weirdos. It's even more fascinating to learn that Dom went vegan during his first week of prison. Unbelievable.  He had a spiritual epiphany and the decision to stop eating animals completely transformed his life.  His mantra? “If it requires harm, then nahhh.”  Today, he gives us a riveting look at his past and discusses that spiritual shift that informs his present-day work as an activist and social entrepreneur.  “When you eradicate harm from your life, the universe has your back,” he says. We couldn't agree more.   Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/3cD-KXOAJ28  Eat What Elephants Eat Crazies and Weirdos Follow Dom on Instagram - @domzthompson Follow Dom on TikTok - @domzthompson   Join Team PLANTSTRONG and Run with Rip! https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/team-plantstrong To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our new granola and teas, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Join us in Black Mountain, NC for a Transformative PLANTSTRONG Retreat - April 16-21, 2023 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2023-black-mountain-retreat   Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong

Dominick Thompson has a unique life experience that has shaped numerous injustices he's passionate about and speaks up for today. He's a former drug dealer who grew up with humble beginnings and unfortunate circumstances, including witnessing his first murder at 5 years old. After incarceration and becoming vegetarian in prison, he took his second chance and become a healthcare executive turned activist and social impact entrepreneur. Dominick has become a successful vegan multi sport athlete who's done triathlons, is an incredible example in the vegan community, and cares about many issues spanning from animal rights to human rights. We covered so many important topics in this 2 hour episode yet it felt like we barely scratched the surface. This authentic and open hearted conversation had so many layers with loads of curiosity and exploration of different ideas and perspectives on how we can show up for positive change in our individual lives. In this episode we cover: Dominick's life journey from dealing drugs and being incarcerated to transforming his life The prison system, being in “the hole” (complete isolation), and issues within the system The reforms that have been made and what still needs to be done Women in prison for killing their abusers Food insecurity in marginalized communities Compassion and masculinity and how it relates to veganism and human issues Corruption within powerful lobbying industries and how it poorly manipulates the free market system Shifting food subsidies towards healthful foods Health care vs sick care Exploring what universal health care might look like in the US Dominick's perspective on self partnering His book deal called “Eat what Elephants Eat” How we can show up for positive change in our individual lives. Thank you to Buffy for sponsoring today's episode. Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co WHERE TO FIND DOMINICK THOMPSON: Instagram website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast Family YouTube channel

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I am honored to interview Dominick Thompson, a social entrepreneur, vegan athlete, and vegan activist, in today's episode. During the interview, we go into his story of becoming vegan from his jail cell and his journey to influence countless people to become plant-based themselves. In addition, we also go into ways for you to change bad habits, his story of building his different businesses, and much more. To connect with Dominick: Instagram: @domzthompson Website:https://kitchen.eatwhatelephantseat.com/

Welcome to a special edition of the SoFlo Vegans podcast. I'm your host and founder of SoFlo Vegans, Sean Russell. Today we are putting a spotlight on Black Excellence within the vegan community. We are spotlighting three former podcast guests by sharing their vegan origin stories. These guests include Dominick Thompson, Torre Washington, and Bad Ass Vegan, John Lewis. 

In this episode we talk about his time in prison and why he experienced an awakening and  how he made the connection to veganism in prison. We talk about how he broke the stereotype of masculinity and meat and he shares what it is about the vegan diet, that makes him feel so awesome! Connect with Dominick here: https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/Connect with Jess here:  https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicakarwat/Apply to work with Jess here: https://www.seeking-jess.com/plantiful-power-program/

Eat What Elephants Eat CEO Dominick Thompson may look tough on the outside, but has a huge soft spot for animals. In this episode, we talk about his becoming vegan while in prison, his successful vegan business and how he accidentally became a social media sensation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Society has perpetuated the idea that masculinity is connected to animal consumption and preying on the weak.   Luckily, there are men like Dominick Thompson actively challenging that belief.   After going to prison more than seventeen years ago, Dominick had an epiphany about what it means to cause harm in the world.   He is now a social entrepreneur and activist with an online wellness program, vegan clothing line, and upcoming food product line.   Dominick joins us today to discuss the realization he made in prison, the similarities between our culture’s treatment of prisoners and animals, and why we must redefine masculinity as a compassionate trait.   You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode.   What we discuss in this episode:   - How films like The Game Changers and men like Dominick are challenging the connection between meat and masculinity   - The story of Dominick calling out Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on Instagram: Why it’s important to be assertive and come from a place of love   - Why society celebrates preying on the weak as being manly   - Our experiences with family members in prison, and how Dominick was able to stay optimistic   - The memory that came to Dominick during his first week in prison: How it encouraged him to stop eating meat and inspired his new mantra   - How conditions faced by prisoners compare to our treatment of animals   - The treatment of dairy cows: How researching the dairy industry led Dominick to quit all animals products “cold tofurkey”   - Eat What Elephants Eat: Dominick’s online food program that seeks to make plant-based eating accessible no matter who or where you are   - The transformation Dominick saw after switching for good that made him feel like a real-life superhero   - Follow Dominick on Instagram at domzthompson or on Twitter at @DomzThompson. Check out Eat What Elephants Eat at eatwhatelephantseat.com and Crazies and Weirdos at craziesandweirdos.com   Connect with Switch4Good   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg   https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/   https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/   https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood   switch4good.org

“Truth matters now more than ever. If we can’t agree upon what is and is not true, how do we move forward as a society?”Rich RollWelcome to the second installment of our newly-minted 'ask me anything' themed series, 'Roll On:' -- a twist on my usual format in which I share my thoughts on select topics and answer audience questions.Serving up co-host duties is Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, Men’s Health and many others; and he is the author of One Breath, which chronicles the life and death of Nick Mevoli, America's greatest freediver.Today's conversation begins with a few thoughts on the current protests and a review of recent podcast feedback.We also discuss the intersectionality of food insecurity and social justice. And we examine the importance of healing our food deserts -- a featured theme in next week's episode with filmmaker John Lewis and NBA legend John Salley.The podcast then pivots to answer five relatively philosophical questions submitted by audience members on our Facebook Group page:How do we move past the stories that hold us back?When do you remain open and when do you stand your ground?How do you deal with imposter syndrome?How do you deal with conflict? AndHow do you discern truth from fiction in the era of fake news?It's about reclaiming your truth. Breaking down negative feedback loops. And crafting a gentler, more objectively honest narrative about who you are and what you're capable of.The visually inclined can watch our conversation on YouTube. And as always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This series (and recent episodes) is an experiment in venturing out of my comfort zone. An effort to grow. And a commitment to evolve the show. 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Dominick Thompson is a vegan activist, weight lifter, and man of the corporate world. He offers a unique but deeply important voice to the vegan activism community, which he first came into after going to prison and realizing what life in captivity is like. At Eat What Elephants Eat, Dominick shows that being vegan gives people access to all the nutrients they need to be strong. He is committed to making plant-based diets easy, accessible, and affordable. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com (https://lytyoga.com/podcast/) Resources: Learn more: kitchen.eatwhatelephantseat.com (https://kitchen.eatwhatelephantseat.com) Instagram: instagram.com/domzthompson (https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/) Instagram: instagram.com/eatwhatelephantseat (https://www.instagram.com/eatwhatelephantseat/) Redefining Yoga is a production of (http://crate.media)

“Ignorance is the beginning of enlightenment.”Byron DavisMass demonstrations continue to spread across the nation — and now, the world — for the 20th day and counting.For many, this has been a wake-up call. An uncomfortable reckoning with the vast extent to which misuse of power, police abuse, and racism (both overt and covert) are baked into the very fabric of our nation.But for black people, African Americans and people of color, that pain, violence, and fear is an everyday reality.On a personal note, I’m determined to better understanding this unfortunate dynamic. The history that led to it. The systemic nature of it. The institutions that perpetuate it. And the solutions required for its long-overdue undoing.Part of that commitment is sharing an increased diversity voices.Towards that end, today I reconnect with my friend Byron Davis, alongside Pastor Phil Allen, Jr.An O.G. podcast guest dating back to early 2013 (RRP #14), Byron is a former USA Swimming National Team member, American Record holder, UCLA All-American, and Ironman who holds the distinction of falling just three-tenths of a second shy of becoming the first African-American to make the USA Olympic Men's Swimming Team. A role model for thousands of young athletes, the obstacles Byron faced and overcame on his path to success is inspiring. With a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership, Byron is now a sought after speaker and consultant -- a special human with a penchant for helping others unleash their inner potential. Phil is a pastor, teacher, poet, and the filmmaker behind Open Wounds, a powerful documentary that delves into the reality of intergenerational trauma through the story of his grandfather’s murder and the police’s subsequent refusal to investigate it (now available on Vimeo on demand). He is also the founding pastor of Own Your Faith Ministries in Santa Clarita, California and a second-year Ph.D. student at Fuller Theological Seminary studying Christian ethics and theology and culture, with a focus on Dr. King’s Theology and ethics, as well as the intersection of race theory and theology. Today Byron and Phil share their perspective on the protests. The BLM movement as a whole. And its potential to catalyze significant structural change. Bluntly put, this is an important conversation about what it means to be black in America. It’s about the economic history of slavery in the United States.It’s about the extent to which racism is perpetuated systemically — by way of policy, law, economics, politics & generations of socialization.It’s about the ways in which white supremacy is embedded into the bedrock of our institutions — from religious and political to educational and judicial.And it’s about confronting the pernicious manner in which racism lives, breathes, and persists — often completely unconsciously — within ourselves.This country has arrived at a critical crossroads. A choice to implode or heal. The higher path demands responsibility. The awakening requires we examine history from a different perspective. It demands we define our personal and national values. And it dictates that we align those values with action. To dismantle what is broken. To rebuild our institutions. To reframe our relationships -- and ourselves.Note: Regrettably, I was remiss in not exploring Phil's work as a spoken word artist during the conversation. I encourage you check out his performances on YouTube, starting with ‘Colorblind But Not Colorless’ — which I found particularly powerful. And while you're at it, read his most recent blog post, This Is America: Baptized in Whiteness.Final Note: I highly recommend (especially for those experiencing resistance to this conversation) watching 13th on Netflix, a documentary analysis of the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom — and a master class in contextualizing the systemic aspect of racism. I’m grateful to Byron & Phil for their openness, patience & vulnerability. For sharing their perspective on race, personal encounters with racism, and stories of pain.The visually inclined can watch our conversation on YouTube. And as always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.I truly believe that conversations like this are crucial if we want to finally transcend our past, learn, grow, and lead by example.To echo Cornel West, what we don’t need are lukewarm folk. We don’t need 'summer soldiers’. What we need are all season love warriors.It is this spirit that I offer today's conversation. May you receive it with an open heart.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsDaily Harvest: Thoughtfully sourced, chef-crafted smoothies, bowls, soups and more — ready in five minutes or less. 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Go to on-running.com/richroll, pick your favorite shoe or apparel piece and run in it for a 30 day risk-free trial, no questions asked.For a complete list of all RRP sponsors, vanity URLs and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Show NotesConnect With Phil: Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube| Own Your FaithConnect With Byron: Website | Instagram | Twitter | BookVimeo: Open WoundsEssay: This Is America: Baptized In Whiteness by Phil Allen, Jr.Google Doc: Anti-Racist Resource GuideGoogle Doc: Anti-Racism Resources for White PeopleNew Era of Public Safety: A Guide to Fair, Safe, and Effective Community PolicingEqual Justice Initiative: Tragic Death of George Floyd Reveals Continuing Problem of Police ViolenceTED: How we can make racism a solvable problem — and improve policingCampaign Zero: joincampaignzero.org8 Can’t Wait: 8cantwait.orgGoFundMe: George Floyd Memorial FundChange.org: Justice for Breonna TaylorGoFundMe: George Floyd Memorial FundBlack Lives Matter: ResourcesReclaim The Block: reclaimtheblock.orgThe Marshall Project: themarshallproject.orgThe Bail Project: bailproject.orgBail Funds: List of Bail Funds for ProtestorsNAACP: Legal Defense and Education FundRun With Maud: runwithmaud.comCrooked Media: Vote Save AmericaThe Atlantic: The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nahisi CoatesNY Times: The 1619 ProjectNY Times: 1619 PodcastBad Form Review: Racism Reading ListSojourners: For Our White Friends Desiring To Be AlliesThe Ezra Klein Show: Why Ta-Nahesi Coates Is HopefulNetflix: Black Lives Matter CollectionRelated Podcasts You Might EnjoyRRP #014: Byron Davis - Live Your Epic LifeRRP #243: Coach George Raveling on Breaking Civil Rights BarriersRRP #299: Shaka Senghor on Righting WrongsRRP #304: Dominick Thompson on CompassionRRP #394: Knox Robinson on Running As RebellionRRP #525: Roll On: Black Lives MatterHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity URLs and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thanks to Jason Camiolo for production, audio engineering and show notes; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt. Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis.*Disclosure: Books and products denoted with an asterisk are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Right now we have a choice — stay silent or participate in historic, positive change.”Rich RollIt feels wrong to talk about anything other than this current historic moment.So let's address it, head on.The first in what I anticipate will be an ongoing series of ask-me-anything themed episodes we're calling 'Roll On:', I'm joined today by Adam Skolnick to discuss all things Black Lives Matter.Best known as the co-author of David Goggins' juggernaut memoir, Can't Hurt Me, Adam is an activist and veteran adventure journalist who has traveled the world writing for The New York Times, Playboy, Outside, ESPN, BBC, Men’s Health, and many other prominent publications. You may recall his outstanding reporting on Colin O'Brady's historic solo Antarctica traverse in 2018 for The New York Times. And long-time listeners will fondly remember his 2016 appearance on the podcast (RRP #218), in which we discussed One Breath — his poetic biography of Nicholas Mevoli, America’s greatest freediver.Shifting roles from host to guest, today I share a perspective on race in America. Civil rights and social unrest. White privilege. And how I'm actively seeking to better myself — and this podcast as a whole.The RRP is not a news program. And it's not a political talk show. But it is a show about what is important. It's about having conversations that matter. And right now, no conversation matters more than redressing racial injustice.This is an exchange about our collective responsibility to act. To speak up for what is right. And to finally dismantle the systemic ills that have contributed to unspeakable harms that can no longer go unchecked.It's also a discussion about the history and mission of this podcast. My vision for the future. And goals set to broaden the inclusivity of my advocacy.But more than anything, this is a dissection of the untold history of racism in America. And the unprecedented opportunity this unique moment presents to evolve and heal. As individuals. As a nation. And as a global community.Note: This is the simply the first of many conversations to come on the theme of race. Over the upcoming weeks I will be sharing impactful conversations with a variety of people of color, including Byron Davis, Phil Allen, Jr., Knox Robinson, John Lewis (aka 'Badass Vegan'), John Salley, Shaka Senghor, Neil Phillips and many others. In the interim, I encourage you to explore the many copious resources listed in the show notes below. Read. Listen. Challenge yourself. Get active. Donate if you're able.The visually inclined can watch our conversation on YouTube. And as always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.To coin Cornel West's phrase, what we need right now is 'all season love warriors.'It is in that spirit that I offer this exchange -- with gratitude and respect for all my brothers and sisters.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsHarrys: A superior shave at an affordable price. Right now, new customers can redeem their trial set which includes a 5-blade razor, weighted handle, foaming shave gel with aloe, and a travel cover. Go to harrys.com/ROLL to claim your offer!Fully: From the popular Jarvis adjustable standing desks to their every-which-way active office chairs, to their many movement supporting accessories — anti-fatigue mats, treadmill desks and more — Fully is all about helping you bring more movement, energy and joy to your work and life. 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Activist. Vegan. Athlete. Leader. Influencer. Change-Maker. Speaker. Entrepreneur. These are just a few of the words that describe the legendary Dominick Thompson. In this conversation Domz lays out his path from the West Side of Chicago dealing drugs to hitting his rock bottom in prison and deciding that abstaining from eating animals was the most compassionate route he could take. In his words, it is bad karma to directly or indirectly cause harm to other beings, whether it is humans or animals. Domz went on to become one of the strongest inmates living only on plants and still is today where you can see him lifting heavy in the gym or racing in triathlons. Domz made a 180 in his life and has dedicated his compassionate activism to changing this world for the better. Domz went on to launch the uber successful sustainable vegan clothing brand, Crazies and Weirdos and as of this year has recently launched 'Eat What Elephants Eat': a powerful nutrition and wellness program that can be tailored to your exact requirements. Do not forget to follow Dominick Thompsons journey as he create a more loving and compassionate world for all of us:InstagramFacebookTwitterEat What Elephants EatCrazies and Weirdos

Have you contemplated going vegan but thought it was too much work? Worried you would starve being vegan? Eat What Elephants Eat is a nutrition and wellness program that takes the guesswork out of the vegan lifestyle. With customized menu plans and shopping lists you can create and save, as well direct links to Instacart and ClickList, being vegan has never been easier. Join Dr. Krause as she interviews Dominick Thompson; Chicago native, bodybuilder, vegan, and animal activist about his nutrition and wellness company Eat What Elephants Eat. Why you don’t need animal protein to gain muscle How to get in enough nutrients and thrive being vegan Why going vegan is now easy with Eat What Elephants Eat How meal planning and grocery list building programs make going vegan easy

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Amy Burkman is an amazing muralist and live performer who creates these beautiful paintings. In the matter of minutes. On stage. To music. With paint flying everywhere... And you have no idea what is happening until she lays a final stroke, flips the canvas and reveals to you a beautiful face of an animal. Human or not. Amy is an activist in her heart. Her motto that she so joyfully and intentionally embodies is "Art For Good". And "Art For Good" she does! Some time ago Amy set a goal to raise $1 million for charity. Ambitious? Well, she is more than half way there. When the heart is pure the universe conspires... Tune in to learn Amy's full story and what inspired and empowered her to dedicate her whole live to art for good. Amy talks about several different projects that she worked on, charities she contributed to and shares her vision for the future. Amy is also friends with some of the other people you now know from this show - Bobby and Adam Sud, Greg and Carmen Pope from Farm of the Free, our friends from Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, Dominick Thompson, and many other passionate activists in Atlanta and beyond. Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyburkmanofficial/ And check out her website: https://amyburkman.com

Society has perpetuated the idea that masculinity is connected to animal consumption and preying on the weak.   Luckily, there are men like Dominick Thompson actively challenging that belief.   After going to prison more than seventeen years ago, Dominick had an epiphany about what it means to cause harm in the world.   He is now a social entrepreneur and activist with an online wellness program, vegan clothing line, and upcoming food product line.   Dominick joins us today to discuss the realization he made in prison, the similarities between our culture’s treatment of prisoners and animals, and why we must redefine masculinity as a compassionate trait.   You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode.   What we discuss in this episode:   - How films like The Game Changers and men like Dominick are challenging the connection between meat and masculinity   - The story of Dominick calling out Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on Instagram: Why it’s important to be assertive and come from a place of love   - Why society celebrates preying on the weak as being manly   - Our experiences with family members in prison, and how Dominick was able to stay optimistic   - The memory that came to Dominick during his first week in prison: How it encouraged him to stop eating meat and inspired his new mantra   - How conditions faced by prisoners compare to our treatment of animals   - The treatment of dairy cows: How researching the dairy industry led Dominick to quit all animals products “cold tofurkey”   - Eat What Elephants Eat: Dominick’s online food program that seeks to make plant-based eating accessible no matter who or where you are   - The transformation Dominick saw after switching for good that made him feel like a real-life superhero   - Follow Dominick on Instagram at domzthompson or on Twitter at @DomzThompson. Check out Eat What Elephants Eat at eatwhatelephantseat.com and Crazies and Weirdos at craziesandweirdos.com   Connect with Switch4Good   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg   https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/   https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/   https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood   switch4good.org

Welcome to Episode 7 of “Happiness From Within.” with Janet Prado. In today’s episode we get a chance to speak to an amazing soul, Dominick Thompson from Chicago, Illinois. Dominick was raised by a single mom with his two sisters. A young man who did not like eating chicken wings and convinced his mom to switch to fish sticks. We dive deep into the challenges he was facing during his youth and how he was able to build the amazing life he has for himself now. Dominick is a leading voice in the vegan & plant-based athlete communities. He is the owner of two incredible businesses, craziesandweirdos.com and Eat What Elephants Eat. Crazies andweirdos.com is the coolest and hippest clothing vegan company on the planet. There shirts are made from plastic bottles, bamboo and other natural resources. Isn’t that amazing? It absolutely is! Eat What Elephants Eat is a nutrition and wellness program with an amazing mission to make plant based eating affordable and accessible to everyone. They have amazing recipes that anyone that access whether you are a single mom, fire fighter, truck driver, entrepreneur and if our budget is $5, they have a program for you. Amazing! Prior to becoming a social entrepreneur and activist, Dominick was a healthcare executive responsible for the business development and management of hospital systems and other providers across the eastern region of the United States. A working athlete, Dominick’s intense training schedule includes cycling, swimming, running, calisthenics, boxing, cross-fit, cross-training, weight and power-lifting. He competes in 10-12 endurance races per year, including marathons, triathlons, and ultra-races. Dominick has been recognized for his activism across a variety of major news outlets, including NPR News, ABC News, Men’s Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Esquire, Thrive Magazine, Origin Magazine, PETA.com and more. Online, Dominick has a following of 193,000+ Instagram followers bringing uplifting messages of strength and inspiration to the world. Behind that social media Dominick dives deep into his journey of incarceration and how he developed himself and got himself out of it. Dominick is a true example of taking every hardship he has been through and turning it into value. You’re not going to want to miss this incredible episode. Key Takeaways: •You can evolve and change •Just look in the mirror and can become something better than you were yesterday. •It’s your duty to become that role model for future generation but more importantly for yourself.   Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/ Dominick’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dominick-thompson-an-elephant-in-the-room-podcast/id1456005118?mt=2 Dominick’s Companies: (Vegan Clothing Company) https://www.craziesandweirdos.com/ (Nutrition Wellness Program) https://kitchen.eatwhatelephantseat.com/   Connect with Janet Prado Join JANET’S FREE “Weekly Motivation” Email List if You Are Looking for That “Happiness From Within” & Wanna Get Epic & Inspiring Emails Weekly Sign up FREE Here ==> http://bit.ly/2QkwSoy Transform Your Water Auro Liquid Gold http://bit.ly/2ufkJZx Grab Your Free Meditation Audio https://apple.co/37CbhxT Grab Your Free PDF 7 Steps To Find Happiness Now http://bit.ly/35eJRwg Connect with Janet Prado YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCnqsIP69NGlsKzbfbucXg Connect with Janet on Instagram www.instagram.com/happinessfromwithinnow

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Dominick Thompson is a leader in the vegan community and founder of Crazies and Weirdos®, Eat What Elephants Eat and the Running Herd. Prior to his current role as a social entrepreneur and activist, he was a healthcare executive responsible for the business development and management of critical relationships with hospital systems and other provider types responsible for delivering services to both small and large communities throughout the eastern region of the United States. Because of this and his assertive activism, Dominick has received global recognition and has been featured in NPR News, ABC News,Men’s Health Magazine, Men’s Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Esquire, Veg News Magazine, bodybuilding.com, PETA and more recently, appeared on the cover of the Bright magazine in London. His social media platform is strong and continues to grow while producing some of the most inspiring, impactful content to over 180,000 followers. We talk about Dominick's fur-daughter - Scruff McFLy - and the role she played in his healing process. Dominick shares his reasons for going vegetarian and vegan, and what drives him to continue his work as an activist. He talks about about his work, new exciting projects he has lined up, such as his new wellness and nutrition program - Eat What Elephants Eat, the bigger vision behind it, and his upcoming podcast. Tune in to learn more! To learn more and connect with Dominick follow the links below: https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/ https://www.facebook.com/domzthompso http://www.craziesandweirdos.com https://kitchen.eatwhatelephantseat.com Music: “Fallin'"- Sunrise Blvd (freemusicpublicdomain.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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So excited to have my next guest Dominick Thompson on the podcast! Aka Domz! A passionate vegan activist, entrepreneur, athlete and social influencer!  In this podcast we discuss: Getting locked up and sent to prison at age 21. Being a drug dealer growing up. Becoming plant-based while in prison. Blowing up on social media and turning his passion for helping animals into a business and more!   Domz Merchandise:http://www.craziesandweirdos.com/ Domz Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/?hl=en Subscribe for more!     

The Resurrection of Mindset “17 years ago was my first week in prison and I was trying to figure out why the universe placed me there…First, I realized I could no longer contribute to this billion dollar industry that's doing all of this killing of animals. But not just that, I could no longer put […] The post TPP 032: Interview with Dominick Thompson – A Growth Mindset Will Set Yourself Free appeared first on The Plantiful.

On this episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast, we speak with athlete, activist and vegan bodybuilder and CEO of Crazies and Weirdos, Dominick Thompson. This episode is brought to you by Seed Food and Wine Week, Miami, Florida. https://www.soflovegans.com/soflo-vegans-podcast-w-dominick-thompson-episode-008/

Dominick Thompson is a leader in the vegan community and founder of Crazies and Weirdos®, a successful New York based start-up company that produces hip, sustainable clothing made in New York from recycled and organic materials. He is also the founder of The RUNNING HERD, a sports and fitness brand, dedicated to the working professional, with plans to open training facilities in 2019. Prior to his current role as a social entrepreneur and activist, he was a healthcare executive responsible for the business development and management of critical relationships with hospital systems and other provider types responsible for delivering services to both small and large communities throughout the eastern region of the United States. Despite this rigorous schedule, at the core, he is still an activist as well as an athlete. Not just any athlete, but a working athlete whose weekly training schedule includes cycling, swimming, running, calisthenics, boxing, cross-fit, cross-training, weight and power-lifting. He also competes year round in 10-12 endurance races per year, including marathons, triathlons, and ultra-races. Because of this and his assertive activism, Dominick has received global recognition and has been featured in NPR News, ABC News,Men's Health Magazine, Men's Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Esquire, Veg News Magazine,bodybuilding.com, PETA and more. His social media platform is strong and continues to grow while producing some of the most inspiring, impactful content to over 180,000 followers. Dominick shares his incredibly inspiring story of rough childhood, facing the consequences of his actions, embracing adversity and re-inventing himself as a successful vegan athlete entrepreneur. If you are still concerned about your protein intake on a plant-based diet, one look at Dominick might just put those fears to rest. To learn more and connect with Dominick follow the links below: https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/ https://www.facebook.com/domzthompso http://www.craziesandweirdos.com

This week, Jasmin Singer talks to Dominick Thompson about his company Crazies and Weirdos, the relationship between athleticism and veganism, and the importance of sharing vegan messages on social media. Dominick Thompson is a leader in the vegan community and founder of Crazies and Weirdos®, a successful New York based start-up company that produces hip, sustainable clothing made in New York… The post Episode 432: Dominick Thompson and Christopher Locke appeared first on Our Hen House.

This week, Jasmin Singer talks to Dominick Thompson about his company Crazies and Weirdos, the relationship between athleticism and veganism, and the importance of sharing vegan messages on social media. Dominick Thompson is a leader in the vegan community and […]

What makes a hero a hero? What makes a man a man? A leader a leader? Dominick Thompson keeps it simple by fighting for the defenseless and speaking up for the voiceless. He is an athlete, activist, vegan body builder, CEO of "Crazies and Weirdos" and a true hero for the animals.  Dom's Facebook Page  Dom's Instagram Page Dom's website News of the DayExcuse of the Day: Lions eat meat tho!Activist Tip of the Day: Leafletting The Livegan Podcast Patreon Page The Livegan Podcast Facebook PageThe Livegan Podcast Instagram Page

“What we consume as humans should be taken very seriously.”Dominick ThompsonWhen did we decide it's “manly” to repress our emotions, oppress the weak and deny our shared humanity?Somewhere along the way the aspirational qualities of masculinity have been denuded by a cultural perversion of the gender norm.Because caring and compassion should not be gender specific.This week on the podcast I sit down with my friend Dominick Thompson to reclaim the best of what it means to be truly masculine. Because there is nothing more manly than demonstrating compassion over dominance. Protection over prey. Restraint over force. Understanding over judgment. And love over bigotry.A leading voice in the vegan & plant-based athlete communities, Domz is an athlete, activist, and the founder of NYC-based start up Crazies and Weirdos — hip, sustainable and eco-friendly clothing made from recycled and organic materials. He is also the founder of Iron Brukal, a sports and fitness brand dedicated to the working professional, with plans to open training facilities in 2019.Prior to becoming a social entrepreneur and activist, Dominick was a healthcare executive responsible for the business development and management of hospital systems and other providers across the eastern region of the United States. A working athlete, Dominick's intense training schedule includes cycling, swimming, running, calisthenics, boxing, cross-fit, cross-training, weight and power-lifting. He competes in 10-12 endurance races per year, including marathons, triathlons, and ultra-races.Dominick has been recognized for his activism across a variety of major news outlets, including NPR News, ABC News, Men’s Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Esquire, Thrive Magazine, Origin Magazine, PETA.com and more. Online, Dominick activates his 159,000+ Instagram followers with a pull-no-punches mix of brutal truth education with relatable, uplifting inspirationBehind the social media and accolades, there is far more to Dominick Thompson than meets the eye. A potent, at times harrowing tale, Domz's narrative is one of unfortunate circumstance. scarring incarceration and a most unlikely redemption.It's also a story never previously told.Until now.I appreciate Dom's trust and the opportunity to help share his life account. A powerful, must listen episode, this is a conversation about hope and belief. It's about a healthy conceptualization of masculinity and the responsibilities that role entails. It's about the resolve required to transcend the victimhood of circumstance. And it's about rebirth into a purposeful life of meaning and service.Survivor. Role model. Hero. Awesome human being. Good friend. Domz is the genuine article. And today he delivers the goods.I sincerely hope you enjoy this powerful, much-anticipated exchange.Peace + Plants,Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | StitcherThanks to this week’s sponsors:Quip: Your one stop solution for oral health! Buy a quip toothbrush from $25 and get up to $5 off your first refill pack by visiting getquip.com/ROLL and using promo code “ROLL” during checkout.MeUndies: The world’s most comfortable underwear! Visit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.