Podcasts about eat green make green podcast

On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast we're sharing the best moments from 2021. Thank you to everyone who tunes into the podcast, you are the ones that have made the show what it has become. To think that this started 4 years ago with my Mom as the first episode, to now be interviewing people I once only dreamt about, is crazy to me. To everyone who's tuned in, shared an episode, recommended the show, or written a review, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! Onward we go. Here's to a massive 2022, filled with more positivity, inspiration, and compassion.https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/

"If I completely fail and go back to 0, I still have all the things that make me happy. My identity and self worth is not tied to success."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast we're sharing an episode Pat did on the Being Better Podcast. Pat and host Julia Szpor talk about why we should try to remember that everyone was once a child, how diet has changed their lives, how to feel totally in control of your body, why being in control has led Pat to endurance sports, the power of knowing what makes you happy, cellular memory and why you are what you eat, Pat's advice to his 22 year old self, why people who mock your positive lifestyle decisions maybe shouldn't be in your life, and all about the newly launched PlantPub in Boston.Show NotesBeing Better PodcastJulia's Instagram

Episode 51Pat McAuley - a serial entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and wellness advocate - sits with Julia to discuss how his experience switching to a plant based lifestyle changed various areas of his life, including his approach to sport and even his close relationships. You can also hear about the science of “you are what you eat” and cellular memory,  becoming an ultra-athlete and being in control of your body, the freedom of appreciating the simple things, advice for striving entrepreneurs, and many interesting topics.PAT MCAULEYPat's website https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.comPat's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eatgreenmakegreen/Eat Green Make Green Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4grRo87jK029IOglFxlYU5?si=ruy6906kS0KTTqH7QPjMKA&dl_branch=1BEING BETTER Email us podcast.beingbetter@gmail.comVisit our website learningtoexperience.comVisit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbetter.pod/

“Chronic disease is something we've invented, it is unnatural to the human body. We eat things that create inflammation all day long, and we handicap our immune system from responding.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the unstoppable Dr. Brooke Goldner. Dr. Goldner is a board certified Physician, Author, Speaker, and Founder of goodbyelupus.com. We talk about how she was diagnosed with stage 4 Lupus and given 6 months to live at the age of 16, how she was on chemotherapy and other experimental treatments for years, how meeting her now husband drastically changed her life, how changing her diet cured her of “uncurable” Lupus, why doctors are not educated on nutrition, her take on the use of medications, the power of what she calls hyper nourishment, how trauma and mindset fit into the healing process, her advice for beginning to get healthy, and her advice for parents with kids that are struggling with their health.Show NotesDr. Goldner's USDA SpeechDr. Goldner's WebsiteDr. Goldner's InstagramDr. Goldner's YouTube

Pat McAuley is a Boston-based serial entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and wellness advocate. After a plant-based diet changed his life, Pat shifted his focus to building and supporting businesses in the plant-based space. He is the host of the popular Eat Green Make Green Podcast and Founder of PlantPub, a plant-based food and craft beer brand.

“There is no greater fear for me than not living life to the fullest. It's much less scary for me to get rejected, than it is to not try.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Mélanie Masarin. Mélanie is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and the Founder & CEO of the non-alcoholic aperitif brand Ghia. We talk about Mélanie's path from growing up in the South of France to working for Goldman Sachs and many large retail brands, how her struggle with finding healthy food in the US has influenced her career, why she stopped drinking and what led to her idea for Ghia, the challenges of launching Ghia during the pandemic, the surprisingly diverse adopters of Ghia, what drinking less has done for her life, why she's essentially stopped using email, why regret is more powerful than fear, her advice to entrepreneurs starting out, and how she's building a beverage brand of the future.Show NotesGhia WebsiteGhia InstagramMélanie's Instagram

Dry January Series #2A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“If you don't drink, I think it's something to be loud and proud about, rather than anonymous and shameful like it always has been.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the legendary Bill Shufelt. Bill is the Co-Founder & CEO of the non-alcoholic craft beer brand Athletic Brewing Co. Athletic Brewing has exploded in the past 3 years, raising over $20M, recently being valued at over $150M, and is widely considered the leader in the space. We talk about why Bill accidentally stopped drinking during his days as a trader on Wall Street, how the decision impacted his life and health, when and why he decided to leave his corporate job and start Athletic Brewing, the challenges of brewing an amazing non-alcoholic beer, some of the habits he has daily to keep himself well, the culture of wellness in his company and the Athletic community, how he handles the pressure of running a large business, his advice for starting to drinking less, and more. Bill is an incredible guy with a beautiful mission.Show NotesAthletic Brewing WebsiteAthletic Brewing Instagram

Dry January Series #1A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“Alcohol is one of the very few drugs that you have to defend yourself for not using."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the awesome Tom Halaska.  Tom is the Head of Branding for the non-alcoholic craft beer pioneer WellBeing Brewing.  We talk about Tom's journey to sobriety and how he ended up at WellBeing, how he defines his own sobriety, what dropping alcohol has done for Tom's life, why he tries not to beat up his previous self, how difficult it is to brew a non-alcoholic craft beer, where WellBeing fits into the beverage market, the explosion of non-alcoholic craft beer over the past 5 years, why general awareness about alcohol consumption and Gen Z is driving the growth of the category, the importance of normalizing conversations about alcohol and mental health, and his advice for quitting drinking or drinking less. What a great way to kick off the Dry January Series!Show NotesWellBeing Brewing WebsiteWellBeing InstagramTom's Instagram

“A lot of people think if they're not grinding then they're not improving. Yes, you have to take action and work out, but don't skip past the things that give us life, like breath and sleep.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the beast that is James Newbury. James is a former professional rugby player turned CrossFit athlete and has been named Australia's fittest man four times. In 2019, James finished 5th at the CrossFit Games, earning him the title of the 5th Fittest Man on Earth. We talk about how James got started in CrossFit, why he's recently dabbled with triathlon, his love of trying just about anything new, how he went from just starting out to making the CrossFit games in a 5 year span, what he thinks separates himself from others, why he recently went vegan, why he utilizes fasting, breath work, and float tanks, the power of visualization for healing and performance, how sport has helped him as an entrepreneur, and his advice for leading a healthier life. James is a force and I can't think of a better conversation to end 2020 and kickoff the new year. Show NotesJames's InstagramJames's WebsiteTiny Timer WebsiteSoul 365 Fitness Website

“Don't ever, ever give up on yourself. You're important, you're here for a reason, and you're here to give back to the world in so many ways.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Elissa Goodman. Elissa is a sought after Holistic Nutritionist and the best selling author of Cancer Hacks. We talk about how Elissa struggled with her health from a young age, how the pressures of succeeding in her career further distanced her from her health, how she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in her 30's, how she chose to heal from the disease with a radical change in lifestyle, how 11 years later her husband was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and passed away after choosing to undergo traditional western cancer treatment, how she approaches helping others and her clients with their health, why self love is the most important aspect of healing, how plant medicines ayahuasca and psilocybin helped her accept herself, how she balances motherhood with her wellness, why everyone is different, the benefits of fasting, and why we should never give up on ourselves. Elissa's story is extremely powerful and she's an amazing example of what's possible, regardless of where we may be now.Show NotesElissa's Website (Cleanses, Products, Coaching, etc.)Cancer Hacks BookElissa's InstagramElissa's YouTube

“I'm really grateful for angry vegans who remind us everyday of what's happening to animals, who never let us slack or get too comfortable. There's room for all types of activism.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Evanna Lynch is back. Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress and vegan activist who rose to fame while playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. Since we last spoke in 2017, Evanna was on the 27th season of Dancing With The Stars, she started the vegan beauty company Kinder Beauty Box, and is about to launch season 3 of her popular podcast the ChickPeeps Podcast. We talk about why she went vegan years ago, when and why she decided to use her platform to speak out about veganism, why she decided to go on Dancing With The Stars and what she learned from it, why she started Kinder Beauty Box with fellow actress Daniella Monet, what we should be aware of about the skincare products we use, how she handles hate and negativity, why angry vegans are important, why solving human rights issues and animal rights issues can happen in tandem, the exploding vegan scene in London, and why sometimes she wishes she could disappear and work as a waitress. Evanna is someone who deliberately uses her massive platform and talents to promote compassion, and I have massive respect for that.Show NotesEvanna's InstagramEvanna's FacebookThe ChickPeeps PodcastKinder Beauty BoxEvanna + Robbie Episode

“Every living being has the need and the drive to be a mother, they have maternal and paternal instincts, the ability to feel pain, to feel suffering, to be jealous, happy, excited, and the ability to recognize loved ones. Consider that, the next time you buy animal products.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Sarah Lea is back! Sarah is a professional Animal Communicator, Reiki Practitioner, and outspoken animal rights activist originally from South Africa and now based in Los Angeles. For Sarah’s full life story, check out our previous chat, Episode 86. We talk about how the demand for Sarah’s services have skyrocketed during the pandemic as more people are home with their pets, why your own mood and feelings impact the way your pet is behaving, lessons learned from the new Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher, how she’s grown her TikTok to over 1 Million views, how she uses her platform to provoke conversations around our relationships to animals, how she copes with negative comments on social media, the most common pushback she gets against living vegan, the misconceptions around consuming dairy, the fact that seemingly small individual actions can lead to widespread change, her recommendations for growing a TikTok following, how to turn your life purpose into your work, and more. Sarah is magnificent human and is truly a voice for the voiceless. Show Notes Sarah’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveggiebarbie?source=h5_m Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahlea/ Sarah’s Website: https://www.thesarahlea.com/ Sarah’s Previous EGMG Episode: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2019/4/2/episode-86-sarah-lea-amp

“You need to prove it to every single person that you give the product to, just like Kobe Bryant wanted to play every single game for that first person that’s ever seen him play.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Jack McNamara and Nic Palandjian. Jack and Nic are two of the guys behind the startup beverage brand Tru. Tru recently raised a $1.5M funding round and are in the process of rebranding and launching a new line of functional beverages. We talk about how Jack ended up living in and starting Tru from a jiu jitsu gym, the many challenges and pivots they’ve faced over the past four years, how they keep the energy high in the office, what sports have taught them about business, the role exercise and diet plays in their lives, how their perspectives on health have changed since their sports days, why Nic has removed alcohol from his life, what advice they have for young people looking to pursue their passion or start a business, what’s next for Tru, how to find mentors, and so much more. This is an awesome conversation with two great and talented guys! Tru Website: https://drinktru.com/ Tru Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinktru/ Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jackmcnamara/ Nic’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nic_palandjian/

“How is this still going on? It’s hard for me to understand how people don’t live with compassion, don’t live with the need to be kind.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Toni Pressley. Toni is professional soccer player for the Orlando Pride, a breast cancer survivor, and vegan. We talk about the current status of US women’s professional soccer, what it’s like in Orlando right now during the pandemic, her path to becoming a pro soccer player, how a cancer diagnosis last year caught by surprise, how she overcame it and got back on the field in a matter of months, how the experience has changed her perspective, what she’s learned from being in a relationship with worldwide soccer legend Marta Vieira da Silva, her take on the current conversation around race, and her experience as a black woman in the US. This is a beautiful conversation about life, strength, and compassion. Not only is Toni a world-class athlete, she is also a shining light and a force for good in a world that can often feel unkind. Show Notes Toni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonideion/ Orlando Pride Website: https://www.orlandocitysc.com/ Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation: http://libbyslegacy.org/ The Mindful Project: http://www.iamherenow.com/ From The Ground Up Film: https://www.fromthegroundupfilm.com/

“We have amazing customers who are taking this technology and directly addressing the issues of food access, nutrition, healthy eating, and obesity. Everyone should have access to local food.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Caroline Katsiroubas and Rick Vanzura. Caroline is a founding team member and Rick is the CEO of Freight Farms, the world’s leading manufacturer of container farming technology. We talk about why Freight Farms was started and how it has evolved over the past decade, the capabilities of a Freight Farm, the health and sustainable advantages of Freight Farms, how Covid-19 has shined a light on food systems and supply chains, why Freight Farms are a viable solution to food desserts around the world, and why localizing food can empower communities everywhere. Show Notes Freight Farms Website: https://www.freightfarms.com/ Freight Farms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freightfarms/ Freight Farms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DDLe2tbF1vPTW7FgM6QPQ

“Think about what you want your life to look like. To me success is waking up in the morning without an alarm, enjoying my coffee and a book, doing my thing and making people happy.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I chat with Ana Arlacón and Matt Davey. Ana and Matt are the duo behind the popular VedgeTalk Podcast, VedgeTalk Español Podcast, and vegan food and fitness channel VedgeLife. Both Matt and Ana have been on the show individually previously, Episode 18 and Episode 65. The last time I saw Matt and Ana in person was days before they left everything behind them and set out for a year of traveling in a van. We talk all about their van life travels, the best experiences they had while traveling in the van, their favorite places they visited, the best and worst places for plant-based food, some van life hacks, the different perspectives they gained from seeing middle America and other places, why they decided to settle in Portland, Oregon, how the pandemic has affected their work as gig workers and influencers, how they’re taking advantage of their extra time at home, and why success is all about how you define it. Awesome episode with fabulous people! Show Notes VedgeTalk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalk/ VedgeTalk Español Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalkespanol/ The VedgeLife: https://www.instagram.com/thevedgelife/ Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattxdavey/ Ana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaalarcon/ Ana's Previous Episode: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/7/31/episode-18-ana-analarcn-good-vibes Matt's Previous Episode: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2018/7/16/hgzfqzcv9ffj16wce2k4xe2q6zpw9a

“It can happen in New York, it can happen in California, it can happen in Chicago. It can happen anywhere there’s a live wet market… it can happen in any factory farm or slaughterhouse.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fantastic Carissa Kranz. Carissa is an award-winning attorney, former professional ballet dancer, and the founder vegan certification company BeVeg. This week Carissa filed a petition at the state level in New York to ban all live animal wet markets and set a precedent for the rest of the world. We talk about Carissa’s career path from professional ballet dancer to lawyer, why she started BeVeg, the most recent petition she filed to ban the New York wet markets, why wet markets and slaughterhouses pose a continued threat to human health around the globe, why many of our basic civil liberties are being violated due to meat, and the importance of acting now to protect global human and planetary health. This is obviously an extremely important topic. Please share and help educate. Show Notes: Carissa’s NY Petition: https://ladyfreethinker.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Copy-of-NY-State-Petition-to-Ban-Live-Animal-Markets.pdf Carissa’s Website: https://carissakranz.com/ Carissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carissakranz/ BeVeg Website: https://www.beveg.com/

“People don’t know how to leave their ego out of it… The top endurance athletes in the world train by doing long slow days.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with plant powered triathlete and my new triathlon coach Tom Fleck. For those that have followed the show since its inception, Tom is a Podcast OG and joined me on Episode 16 almost three years ago. He has a beautiful life story, from a guy with countless health struggles to now a seasoned triathlete. As some of you may know, I just signed up for my first Ironman (Ironman Mont-Tremblant) in August. Needless to say, I needed some guidance! Enter Coach Tom. We thought it would be fun to chronicle my journey to my first triathlon, from total newbie to (hopefully!) Ironman. We talk about Tom’s journey since our last chat, why I signed up for an Ironman with no background in triathlons, what my first few weeks of training looks like, heart rate training and why you train slower to eventually go faster, what my biggest challenges will be, the importance of dropping your ego during training, how to find the time for training, and all kinds of newbie triathlete info. We’ll do a check-in episode every month or two leading up to my Ironman. If you have any questions about training, email us at pat@eatgreenmakegreen.com and we’ll answer it on the next check-in episode. Enjoy! Show Notes Joe Rogan Coronavirus Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3URhJx0NS Tom Fleck Episode 16: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/7/16/episode-16-tom-fleck-realizing-your-potential Track my Ironman workouts on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/51253241 Tom’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/11888832

“You become qualified to do things by doing them.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Aurora Straus. Aurora is one of the only female professional race car drivers in the country and founder of the non-profit Girls With Drive. We talk about how a young girl from New York got into race car driving, her path and the many different paths to becoming a professional, what she views as her biggest accomplishments on and off the track, why building a racing career is very similar to building a startup business, the role a fellow Boston female entrepreneur (Zoe Barry) has played in her success, why she started Girls With Drive to encourage young women to get active in male-dominated fields, the physical demands and how she trains her body for racing, how she mentally handles the risk associated with racing, why she believes women are taught from a young age to be risk averse, and much more. Monday through Wednesday Aurora is in lecture halls at Harvard and Thursday through Sunday she’s going 175 mph in a BMW M4 GT4 in places like Daytona. Aurora is truly one of the most impressive 21 year old’s I’ve ever met. Show Notes Girls With Drive: https://www.girlswithdrive.org Girls With Drive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlswithdrive Aurora’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurorastraus/ Aurora’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurorastraus

"I didn’t know I could get to where I am today. I had a vision and I can show you how I mapped it out… but I didn’t know how I was going to get there, I just knew it was what I wanted to do." On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the super talented Chef Allen Campbell. Allen is a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author, and sought after expert in sports nutrition. Allen has worked with multiple athletes including the likes of Tom Brady, co-authored multiple books including The Game of Eating Smart and the TB12 Method, and is launching his new meal delivery business AC Kitchen on January 5th. We talk about Allen’s childhood growing up poor and in a turbulent household, his time working in kitchens in his teens to get by, having a tumor at the age of 15, working in countless Boston restaurants as a young hot-headed chef, his struggle with alcohol addiction, his journey to sobriety, how he completely transformed his lifestyle to put his health and wellness at the forefront, how he became the personal chef of Tom Brady and Gisele, what he learned from his time with the Brady’s, and all about his new business AC Kitchen which will bring “nutrition forward comfort food” meal delivery to Boston starting on January 5th (email connect@allencampbell.com if interested in being one of the first 30 customers of AC Kitchen). Allen’s story is a beautiful one filled with struggle, perseverance, and the power of believing in yourself. What a great way to kick off 2020! Happy New Year. Show Notes Interested in AC Kitchen meals? Email Allen at: connect@chefallencampbell.com Chef Allen Campbell Website: https://allencampbell.com Chef Allen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefallencampbell

“When I was 5 or 6 years old I made this connection that the duck that we’d just eaten was flapping around in our backyard just a few hours earlier… and I remember thinking, this is odd.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Rachel Steenland. Rachel (and her husband, Dr. Andrew Pow) is the woman behind the super popular plant-based recipe brand The Plant Riot. We talk about how a family duck that ended up on the dinner table as a child in Australia made her first ask questions about food, how when she first went vegan she didn’t quite get it right from a health perspective, why she started The Plant Riot, how she has grown The Plant Riot to over 160,000 followers on Instagram, her personal experience with emotional eating and weight related health issues, why with a little preparation plant-based eating is not difficult, what she recommends for trying to shift to a more plant-based diet, and why she’s on a mission to show people how to make all of their favorite recipes plant-based. Show Notes The Plant Riot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplantriot/ The Plant Riot Website: https://theplantriot.com/ Episode Sponsor Baking Steel https://www.bakingsteel.com/

“If you really want something, I’m a believer you can get it. Everyone in the world could use some free help. Start there and throw out the word no.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Ben Rawitz. Ben is a Boston based entrepreneur and investor, among many other things. We talk about how Ben went from an entry level marketing guy with the New England Patriots (getting coffee, selling Patriots credit cards, and even dressing up as the Pats mascot) to becoming the right hand man of Tom Brady and his family… in just 3 years!!, what he’s learned from his many years working with Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, how his approach to health and wellness has evolved over the years, how having a kid has changed his outlook on life, what projects he’s working on now, what advice he has for anyone starting out in their career, why nobody really has life figured out, and much more. Ben is a very humble and authentic guy with a passion for wellness and his family. Some awesome lessons in this one! Show Notes Ben’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brawitz/ Shadow Lion Website: https://www.shadowlion.com/home Shadow Lion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowlion/ April Soderstrom Website: https://www.aprilsoderstrom.com/ April Soderstrom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilsoderstrom/ Episode Sponsor Baking Steel https://www.bakingsteel.com/ I had Andris Lagsdin on the show recently, episode 95. I have been crushing vegan pizzas at home since I bought his product, Baking Steel. It’s a steel slab that you put in your oven, and because steel conducts heat so well, you can literally make a Neapolitan or New York style pizza in 3-4 minutes with the perfect crust. It’s like you now have a commercial pizza oven. The pic above is the killer Baking Steel dough (you can order if you’re local to Boston!) with Miyoko’s vegan mozzarella! You can also bake breads and all kinds of stuff. You can even throw it over your stove burners and use it as a skillet and make Beyond burgers or JUST eggs and Beyond sausage. I have never had a sponsor on the show before this. I truly just love this product and Andris so much that I want to share it! Visit https://www.bakingsteel.com/ and enter “eat green make green” at checkout for 10% off.

Watch video or download podcast belowhttp://try.forksmealplanner.com/lrLwB () Pat McAuley Pat McAuley is a Boston-based serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and startup consultant for ethical/plant-based companies. He has started and successfully run companies in the tech space and food and beverage industries and has extensive experience building brands from scratch. After a plant-based diet changed his life, Pat shifted his focus to building and supporting businesses in the plant-based space. He is the host of the popular Eat Green Make Green Podcast and founder of https://eatrewild.com/ (Rewild), Boston's first fully plant-based beer hall and cafe. Show Notes 1:41 What changed that caused a shift 2:09 Moving back home 3:52 Arthritis / Asthma / College Football / Hard to tie the shoes 5:20 Eating the “healthy American diet” 6:30 Switching from eggs to green smoothie 7:57 Changes in days with whole foods plant based eating 10:12 Gladiators ate vegan 11:41 Blown away how his performance changed 12:41 Change your food, change your life 13:07 No doctors, trainers or anyone told him about plant based eating 16:14 Eat Green Make Green - what it is 19:44 Consulting with whole foods entrepreneurs & brands 21:50 New plant based restaurant 26:15 Where are you doing now? 29:46 Traveling and eating plant based 34:50 Tips for the whole foods plant based lifestyle [gallery link="none" size="large" ids="3595,3563,3568,3576,3566,3586,3577,3578,3581,3579,3585,3580"] Pat McAuley's LinksWebsite: http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/ (http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_ONlqJGsPGFURiqtH04xw (Eat Green Make Green) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatgreenmakegreen (Eat Green Make Green) http://try.forksmealplanner.com/lrLwB ()

“Never give up and always surrender… lay down the weapons and await further instructions. We will be given the answers if we allow the answers to come in.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Michael Harris. Michael is an entrepreneur, best selling author, speaker, lifestyle coach, and yoga master. He is the author of the incredible and popular book Falling Down Getting Up: A Story of Overcoming Life to Live and host of the Falling Up Radio Podcast. We talk about Michael’s near death experience after a water skiing accident at 12 years old, his struggles with alcohol and drugs in the years that followed, how he was told at 26 that both his legs needed to be amputated and had months to live, how he refused to lose his legs and chose to go to the Pritikin Longevity Center instead, how he was walking miles pain-free weeks later and took his health back through plant-based eating, how he has since become a wellness advocate and leader in the bikram yoga world, what he recommends for those struggling with addictions of any kind, why we can’t do everything on our own, the mind body connection, and why falling down is normal. This is an outstanding conversation with so many lessons from Michael. Such a powerful life story and message! Show Notes Falling Up Radio Website: https://fallingupradio.com/ Falling Up YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyKHc84clrcKZNJno8LL2w Falling Up Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallingUPSecrets/ Falling Down Getting Up Book: https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Down-Getting-Up-Overcoming-ebook/dp/B0087GZHZC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=falling+down+getting+up&qid=1570390355&sr=8-1 Episode Sponsor Baking Steel https://www.bakingsteel.com/ Visit https://www.bakingsteel.com/ and enter “eat green make green” at checkout for 10% off.

“A part of me is so thankful and the other part of me is like why don’t my parents know this? Why doesn’t my family know this?… They don’t have to choose this route, but everyone should have the information.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I’m sharing an episode I did on my good friend Matt Davey’s podcast The Vedge Talk Podcast. This was recorded quite a while ago and was the first episode of Matt’s show, which now has over 50 episodes with all kinds of amazing guests in the plant-based world. Both Matt and his fiance Ana Alarcon have been previous guests on my show (check out episodes 18 and 65). This is primarily about my journey and I think is one of the better episodes I’ve done on other shows, because Matt is a very gifted interviewer. Be sure to give Matt and Vedge Talk a follow and listen! Show Notes The Vedge Talk Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/vedgetalk Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalk/?hl=en Ana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaalarcon/?hl=en

“Im not Superman. There are thousands of other people that have made this same change. None of them will ever be in a Marvel comic book. None of them are the X Men. They are themselves… You can do it.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the weight loss champion himself Chuck Carroll. Chuck is the host of the popular Exam Room Podcast, the podcast of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Chuck also has an incredibly inspiring personal transformation story that he documents on his website The Weight Loss Champion. We talk about how Chuck’s love for fatty salty foods started young with his grandmother’s cooking, how he found himself at 420 pound as a 26 year old, his very real struggle with food addiction, the final straw that led him to commit to changing, how he found a plant-based diet and what it’s done for his health, what he’s learned from interviewing the world’s leading experts on nutrition science, and why anyone can transform themselves and take control of their health, and so much more! This is truly one of the most inspiring episodes I’ve done, a must listen. Show Notes Chuck’s Website: http://www.theweightlosschampion.com/ Chuck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc/ Exam Room Podcast hosted by Chuck: https://www.pcrm.org/podcast Episode Sponsor Baking Steel: https://www.bakingsteel.com/ I had Andris Lagsdin on the show recently, episode 95. I have been crushing vegan pizzas at home since I bought his product, Baking Steel. It’s a steel slab that you put in your oven, and because steel conducts heat so well, you can literally make a Neapolitan or New York style pizza in 3-4 minutes with the perfect crust. It’s like you now have a commercial pizza oven. The pic above is the killer Baking Steel dough (you can order if you’re local to Boston!) with Myokos vegan mozzarella! You can also bake breads and all kinds of stuff. You can even throw it over your stove burners and use it as a skillet and make Beyond burgers or JUST eggs and Beyond sausage. I have never had a sponsor on the show. I truly just love this product and Andris so much that I want to share it! Visit https://www.bakingsteel.com/ and enter “eat green make green” at checkout for 10% off.

“I use my business as a vehicle for personal growth and putting myself out there and testing myself… I don’t have a huge plan for it. I just want to continue to grow.” On the week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Kayla O’Connor. Kayla is the founder of the sustainable lifestyle clothing brand Blue Seaciety and also a professional lacrosse player. We talk about Kayla’s life growing up in New England and her love for the ocean, her passion for sports and lacrosse, the current state of pro lacrosse in the US, why she chose to start Blue Seaciety, what her biggest challenges have been starting the business, her experience as a female entrepreneur, what she eats and does daily to be the best athlete and person she can be, the importance of gratitude, how she’s used her business for personal growth, why she never wants to become a big brand, the importance of knowing yourself, and so much more. Kayla is someone that is truly following her path and her business is a direct and authentic reflection of that path, a true lifestyle brand. In her words. “it is a vehicle to connect, and a community that bridges water souls through the celebration of living a simplistic life by big blue.” Show Notes Blue Seaciety Website: https://blueseaciety.com/ Blue Seaciety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueseaciety/ Kayla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylacoconnor/

“The #1 thing that kills self confidence is fear of failure… the way you build confidence is to identify things that scare you and go do them over and over.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the beast himself David de las Morenas. David, or as his many fans know him by How To Beast, is a YouTuber, entrepreneur, and best selling author. I’ve know David since I was a kid growing up and playing sports together in Hingham, MA and have had a front row seat to his incredible transformation from a skinny shy dude to the beast he now is. We talk about the struggles David used to have with anxiety and self confidence, why he left his tech job to become a personal trainer, how he overcame the fear of starting his own brand and business, how in 2 years he’s grown his YouTube channel from 0 to over 600,000 subscribers, how and when he started to monetize his channel, the different ways he makes money as an influencer, the tips he has for those starting a YouTube channel or brand, how he deals with the haters in the comments, his tips for improving self confidence, and why becoming a beast is all about consistency. I really enjoyed this one and I am in awe at what David has been able to accomplish, he is indeed a beast. Show Notes How To Beast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/how2beast How To Beast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtobeast/ How To Beast Website: https://www.howtobeast.com/

"You can really make a bunch of money, but also do some great things in the world. They aren't mutually exclusive." On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Brett Thompson. Brett is the founder of a socially responsible/impact investment firm called Treadlight Ventures and executive producer of the entertainment production company Midwinter Studios in Santa Monica. We talk about why Brett started to question some things as a kid, the model of for profit socially responsible businesses, why he started Treadlight Ventures, the amazing happenings in the plant-based and clean meat industries, the masculinity associated with meat consumption, his upcoming documentary on the human wildlife conflicts in Africa, why most world issues are not black and white, and more. I really enjoyed getting to know Brett and am a huge fan of all he’s doing! Show Notes Treadlight Ventures Website: https://treadlight.com/ Treadlight Ventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trdlight/ Brett’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.d.thompson/ Midwinter Studios: https://midwinterstudios.com/

“If you ask questions, and you’re open to change, and if you think about eating plants, I think you’ll have a lot of success feeling good and being well.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Josh Ehrenfried. Josh is the founder of Dosha Bar, an organic, unsweetened Ayurveda inspired fruit and nut bar company. We talk about how Josh grew up with a love of food, how he was able to make the leap from his corporate life to entrepreneurship, why he chose the crowded bar category, the habits and rituals he practices to stay healthy and well, what Ayurveda is and why he wanted to create a food brand around it, the importance of being self aware, and so much more. I really enjoyed this one. Josh is a great guy and I very much admire his curiosity and openness to different ways of thinking. Josh was nice enough to give EGMG listeners a discount code on Dosha Bar orders Head over to https://doshabar.com/ and use DISCOUNT CODE: “eatgreenmakegreen.” Show Notes Dosha Bar Website: https://doshabar.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: eatgreenmakegreen Dosha Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doshabar/ Dosha Bar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doshabar/

“I had a 4 year old and when he was old enough to ask what I did all I could say was ‘I go to work.’ Something was missing… I really started believing in myself with the yoga and getting fit and then it just kind of happened.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Andris Lagsdin. Andris is the founder of Baking Steel, a Boston based company that makes what is widely considered the best consumer cooking surface on the market. How do you make that high heat commercial grade Neapolitan pizza at home? Baking Steel… We talk about Andris’s background in the restaurant industry working with the likes of Todd English, his many years at his family steel plant, how a series of books sparked his idea for Baking Steel, how he was able to apply the resources of his family business to his passion for food, how he chose to pursue Baking Steel despite the doubts of others, how focusing on his health and wellness (specifically dropping booze, eating plants, exercise, meditation) has helped give him the confidence to pursue his dreams, the importance of social media, and so much more. Andris is such a great dude and it makes me smile when I meet someone who truly loves what they do everyday. Also, Baking Steel is an insane product! As a pizza snob, I assure you it is worth every penny. Show Notes Baking Steel Website: https://www.bakingsteel.com/ Baking Steel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakingsteel/ Baking Steel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BakingSteel/ Baking Steel Book: https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect/dp/031646578X/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=baking+steel&qid=1563160303&s=gateway&sr=8-12 Andris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrislagsdin/

In this 10th episode, I speak with Pat McAuley who is an athlete turned serial entrepreneur who had a rude awakening with his health & fitness that led him into the plant-based living. Find out more on this episode!Pat McAuley is a Boston-based serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and startup consultant for ethical/plant-based companies.  He has started and successfully run companies in the tech space and food and beverage industries and has extensive experience building brands from scratch.  After a plant-based diet changed his life, Pat shifted his focus to building and supporting businesses in the plant-based space.  He is the host of the popular Eat Green Make Green Podcast and founder of Rewild, Boston's first fully plant-based beer hall and cafe. Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/eatgreenmakegreen Contact: pat@eatgreenmakegreen.com Please support this podcast to impact others to live better: https://patron.podbean.com/thrivebitespodcast*Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a source of medical advice*Copyright © 2020 by TheChefDoc, LLCAll text, graphics, audio files, Java applets and scripts, downloadable software, and other works on this web site are the copyrighted works of TheChefDoc, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of any copyrighted materials on this web site is strictly prohibited.

“The scariest thing for me is not being able to be who I want to be, not being authentic to myself, and living for other people’s dreams more than my own… not being able to exist in the way I need to.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Cliff Notez. Cliff is a Boston based musician, filmmaker, writer, and producer, among many other things. Cliff was just named by Boston Magazine as 2019 Best Musician. We talk about Cliff’s life growing up around music, basketball, and computers, how he’s been able to put himself in a position to pursue his creative passions, what his advice is for those trying to follow their passions, why he adopted a plant-based diet and what it’s done for him, the many different versions of himself, his fear of not living a life of authenticity, and much more. Cliff is such a talented guy and I know we’ll be seeing more of his many talents in the years to come. Show Notes Hipstory Website: http://hipstory.org/ Hipstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehipstory/ Cliff Notez Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GveUHtntqBeQFo9m8ZZrq Cliff Notez YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xcetera101 Cliff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffnotezz/ Cliff’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliffnotezart/

“I’ve never made a better decision in my entire life than going plant-based… it’s helped every aspect of my life… I’m stronger than I’ve ever been… it’s made me so much more calm, confident, and secure with who I am.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Caroline Caliri. Caroline is a Boston based model, personal trainer, and artist. We talk about Caroline’s upbringing as an athlete, her experience in the corporate world, how she was able to make the jump to pursuing work more in line with her passions, how a documentary sparked a transition to a plant-based lifestyle, how a plant-based diet has impacted her health and performance, how she approaches the social pressures around food, why going plant-based was the best decision of her life, and so much more. Caroline is a force! Strong. Confident. Powered by plants. Show Notes Caroline’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinecaliri/ Caroline’s Portfolio: https://www.maggieagency.com/divisions/lifestyle/portfolios/caroline-caliri What The Health Film: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ Plant Proof Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/

"People say chronic disease runs in the family. No it does not. All it takes is one person to push the family to eat better and live a healthier life... who's going to break that chain?" On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend Scott Bernard AKA "Scott BurnHard"... Scott is a sought after trainer and fitness coach that works with all kinds of people throughout Manhattan and online. We talk about Scott's upbringing in both NY and Jamaica, how he went from a kid that was scared of fitness to becoming a trainer, how he learned about fitness in the streets not in a gym, being a healthy example to the younger generation, how searching to heal an injury led him to a plant-based diet, the misconceptions around needing animal products to achieve a certain physique, the benefits he's experienced as a plant-based athlete, what he eats in a day, and much more. Scott is a beast and an all around great dude. Questions about protein on a plant-based diet... look no further.

“I care about other people… When you start digging into the industries that provide animal products that we use, you realize the toll it takes on people physically, mentally, psychologically.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Sam Marra. Sam is a Los Angeles based actor and vegan advocate. We talk about Sam's life growing up Seattle, what brought him to LA to pursue acting, working alongside Julia Roberts, how he put ulcerative colitis into remission with a plant-based diet and other benefits of eating that way, why he went vegan for health reasons but remains vegan for ethical reasons, why being vegan is a human rights issue, intermittent fasting, and much more. Sam is just all around a great dude. He's also absolutely shredded and an amazing testament to plant-based living. Show Notes Sam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammyjmarra/ Sam’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4913306/

“I want to be known as a man who made a difference in other people’s lives… to impact people in such a positive way that they look back and say… this guy was one of the people that changed my life.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Neil Wood. Neil is a South Shore based inspirational guru, speaker, and best selling author (among many other impressive things!). We talk about Neil's turbulent upbringing being in and out of foster care, to running away from home and living in the woods at 16, to being adopted by an amazing family, how he grew up and found running while serving in the Air Force, how he went from never running before to qualifying for the US Olympic Trials with a 2:17 marathon in just 6 years (not a typo!), the power of visualization, why there is no failure but only lessons, the importance of goal setting and defining exactly what you want, and how his newest mission is to give kids confidence and belief in themselves. I met Neil only a couple of weeks ago and his positivity and outlook on life have already impacted me. He has an amazing energy that leaves you feeling limitless. This is a beautiful episode.

“If you struggle to eat well for your own health or commit to whatever you’re trying to do to better your health… if you can’t do that for you, do it for the people you love.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Shawn McCormick is back! Shawn is the owner of the Green Light juice and smoothie bar in downtown Hingham, my local watering hole. Shawn was a guest on the show a while back, to get his full story check out Episode 30. A few weeks ago, Shawn asked if we could flip the script and he could interview me for an episode, and we made it happen. We talk about what sparked my journey into plant-based eating, what resources I found that help me along the way, why I started Rewild and where we're at with the brand, what my daily routine looks like, how I define success, and why your health and wellness is not about you. If you're a long-time listener and sick of hearing my story and outlook, go ahead and skip this one and instead head to the Green Light for a "Shawn Special!” Show Notes Wild But Well Retreats: https://www.wildbutwell.com/ Wild But Well Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbutwell/ Green Light Website: https://thegreenlighthingham.com/ Green Light Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenlighthingham/

“It’s hard not to preach because when you feel the way you feel, you want other people to feel that same way.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Bruce Namenson. Bruce is the founder of Healthy Truth and Organic Living Superfoods, two premier raw plant-based packaged food brands. Bruce also makes all of the TB12 packaged food products. That's right, the GOAT himself, now six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, trusts Bruce to produce his plant-based products. That's how incredible and high-quality all of the products Bruce is behind. We talk about Bruce's personal health journey and all about Healthy Truth. We talk about their mission, their product line, how they source ingredients from all over the world, and much more. I can personally tell you, as a plant-based food snob, I loved all these products. They're raw, clean, and amazingly flavorful, right up my alley. My personal favorite is the buffalo ranch nut clusters! Show Notes Healthy Truth Website: https://healthytruth.com/ Healthy Truth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthytruthfoods/

“Ayurveda in a nut shell is to avert the danger that has not yet come. Being in tune with your body and nature that when you start to feel the funk, you can adjust in a certain way that you avert the danger that has not yet appeared.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my new friend and co-worker Rachel Warnock. Rachel is an Ayurvedic expert, wellness consultant, entrepreneur, and boat racer. I'd like to note that "boat racer" was not a typo... We talk about Rachel's upbringing in the meat and cheese filled state of Wisconsin, how she was exposed to eastern medicine as a child, what Ayurveda is and the principles behind it, the Ayurvedic beliefs around food and how it impacts our health, her secret life as a high speed boat racer, and much more. Rachel is an incredibly positive and knowledgable person and I have very much enjoyed getting to know her. Show Notes Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raychile22/ Rachel’s Boat Racing: https://www.instagram.com/usateamracing/ Rachel’s Vedic Botanicals Body Products IG: https://www.instagram.com/vedicbotanicals/ Rachel’s Vedic Botanicals Body Products: https://yourvedicbotanicals.com/

“In situations, our brains hone in on those negative potential outcomes… we often forget that something good can actually happen.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my old friend Brian Sachetta. Brian's claim to fame is that he was the original designer of the super successful dating app, Hint (for those that know my background, I'm obviously joking haha!). Hint was my first ever venture, and after working with Brian on it, we've stayed in contact and shared similar entrepreneurial and health journeys. What I didn't know about Brian is that he's battled anxiety over the years, something so many of us can relate to. In order to overcome it and skip the all too often prescribed drugs, he's developed a number of practical tactics that can be applied by anyone. Brian's life experience with anxiety, the latest research on anxiety, and steps to overcome it are all covered in his new book Get Out Of Your Head: A toolkit for living with and overcoming anxiety, which is now available on Amazon. This is an awesome conversation about a topic that we all should talk more openly about. We all experience anxiety of some kind and Brian's experiences and techniques most definitely will have a positive impact on many. Show Notes Brian’s Book - Getting Out of Your Head: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Head-Overcoming-ebook/dp/B07L5Z6V75 Brian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsachetta/

“Whenever that fear comes up and I’m questioning whether I can do something or not or I’m scared to do something… that’s exactly the direction I need to go.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm sharing an episode I did on the amazing Casey Edward's podcast called I Can't Wait To Tell You. Casey is a sought after life and meditation coach and wellness blogger originally from the Boston area. On her podcast she covers all kinds of topics, from manifesting your dreams to relationships with yourself, other people, food, and much more. Since knowing her, she's taught me a lot about things like the law of attraction and meditation. I had the pleasure of being a guest on her podcast and sharing my story, how I handle fear, how I approach tackling my goals, my morning meditation routine, and all kinds of fun stuff. Show Notes Casey Edward Website: https://www.caseyedward.com/ I Can’t Wait To Tell You Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cant-wait-to-tell-you/id1416218499?mt=2 Casey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey_edward/

“You can’t be an environmentalist and still eat meat… we put solar panels on our house, I drive an electric car… but none of these add up to anywhere near the energy reduction if you just stop eating meat.” On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Greg Soutiea. Greg is a Quincy based ironman triathlete, ultra endurance runner, environmentalist, and soon to be hospitality entrepreneur. We talk about Greg's journey from growing up in the Midwest in a hunting/fishing family and quitting his high school track team to becoming a world class triathlete and ultra runner, why he went plant-based, his quest to represent the US on the national distance team, and much more. Greg is simply a beast. This dude has run 143 miles in 24 hours (about a 10 min/mile pace) on a track! Savage. Show Notes Greg’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsoutiea/ Greg’s Website: http://www.soutiearuns.com/ Greg’s Coaching Website: https://www.atyourpacecoaching.com/

"There's so many that take their family history as the reason or the excuse... but that's not how it works... the control we have over our body is much more than we thought possible." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the guys behind the amazing Plant Fit Summit, Tobi Weihofen and Luke Tan. Plant Fit Summit is a ten day online summit (9/1 - 9/10) where Tobi and Luke interview leading experts, doctors, athletes, and other inspirational people about how to reclaim your health, get fit, and energize your body. The list of guests on the summit this year is incredible! In this episode we talk all about what Tobi and Luke have learned from interviewing so many of the world's leading experts on health and wellness. This is basically the cliff notes to leading a long, healthy, and happy life... hint: the best place to begin is to start eating more plants! Show Notes Plant Fit Summit 2018:  https://plantfitsummit.com/?ref=patmcauley Luke's previous episodes: http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/5/20/episode-9-luke-tan http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2018/3/5/episode-47-luke-emilie-tan-

"Food and hospitality and restaurants have such an impact on the image of a community. If you open nice restaurants, people think you're a nice community." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm mixing it up again with another episode of my "Conversations" series, where I stray from my usual plant-based/vegan stories and talk about anything. This week's guest is the one and only Kerry Byrne. Kerry is a globe-trotting food and drinks writer who has been covering the Boston and South Shore food scene for over 25 years. If you're from Quincy or in media in the Boston area, you likely know Kerry. He's a super interesting guy with an amazing energy and passion for food, beer, and travel. I thought I was going to interview him, but it turned out more like him interviewing me... either way, it's a fun conversation. Show Notes: Kerry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerryjbyrne/ Kerry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/footballfacts Rewild Website: https://eatrewild.com/ Rewild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatrewild/

"Be bold.  Be courageous.  And don't apologize for shit." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm mixing it up! Although I absolutely love telling vegan/plant-based transformation stories each week (and will continue to do so), I know there are many other aspects to living a healthy and happy life and I want to occasionally dive into some of them. So, I've created a "conversations" series where I'll sit down with interesting people (vegan or not) and have deep chats about anything health related. Who better to kickoff the Conversations series with than the one and only Richie Crowley (Episode 52)! This one's all about choice, listening, and alignment. Saddle up, this is pure gold. Show Notes Join Richie's Sunday evening email:  send email to richardcrowleyiv@gmail.com Richie's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rickieticklez/

"Growing up in and having love for nature, it stabs my heart thinking about all that going away... I don't want to live on a planet where you can't go into nature and breathe fresh air." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the team behind iComeUp Marketing, one of the fastest growing millennial-run social marketing companies of 2018. I talk with VP Jeremy Bishop, CEO Cody Kerns, and Creative Director Dorian Ash. We talk all about iComeUp and how and why it was formed, what their mission is, all three of their entrepreneurial journeys, what sparked Cody and Dorians' transition to veganism, and much more. This is a pretty entrepreneur-heavy episode filled with some serious inspiration for any aspiring entrepreneurs. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting these guys and I love that they're not only killing it in business, but they also care about what they put in their bodies and how it impacts the world. They are quite literally eating green and making green. Show Notes: iComeUp Marketing Website: http://icomeupmarketing.com/ iComeUp Marketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icomeup/ Jeremy Bishop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremybish0p/ Cody Kern's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codykerns5/ Dorian Ash's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorianash/ Before The Flood: https://www.beforetheflood.com/ What The Health: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ Cowspiracy: http://www.cowspiracy.com/

"Making this transition (to plant-based living) has been the most gratifying part of my whole life... I feel like this is where I was supposed to be all along." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Quincy, MA native Scott Palmeri. Scott is a local health and wellness expert, vegan bodybuilder, and founder of My RX Kitchen, which helps athletes and individuals through plant-based nutrition. We talk about Scott's journey from a meat-eating bodybuilder to a vegan one, why humans are herbivores, how eating plants has made Scott feel true to himself, Scott's entrepreneurial career, why a plant-based lifestyle is not hard at all, and so much more. It was a pleasure getting to know Scott, and his desire to help others is absolutely incredible. Show Notes My RX Kitchen Website:  https://myrxkitchen.com/ My RX Kitchen Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/therxchef/ My RX Kitchen Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/myrxkitchen_/ Dr. Joel Fuhrman:  https://www.drfuhrman.com/

"If there's one thing that anyone can do for themselves and for their health, the strongest most profound change you can make is your diet." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the super knowledgeable Dr. Justyna Sanders. Dr. Sanders is a California-based medical doctor who is a visionary and advocate for the field of medicine and the health of humanity. She is the founder of PrescriptionLifestyle.com, whose objective is to provide life-saving information, promote health, wellness and prevention via evidence-based recommendations. We talk about Dr. Sanders' personal health journey, how a lecture by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn changed her approach to medicine, her five pillar lifestyle approach to healing oneself, why change in the healthcare system comes down to the individual, and why she's on a mission to serve humanity. There is so much high quality information in this episode about how diet impacts your health. Dr. Sanders is amazing and (as you can see in this beautiful picture) she practices what she preaches! Show Notes Dr. Sanders' Website: www.PrescriptionLifestyle.com Dr. Sanders' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prescriptionlifestyle/ Dr. Sanders' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prescriptionlifestyle/ Dr. Sanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrescrLifestyle Dr. Sanders' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKHPbk4pDiGQuwU4Sez90g Dr. Sanders' Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/prescrlifestyle/ Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn: http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/ Dr. Colin T. Campbell: https://nutritionstudies.org/ The China Study: https://nutritionstudies.org/the-china-study/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/ Dr. Jeff Novick: http://www.jeffnovick.com/RD/Home.html Dr. Joel Fuhrman: https://www.drfuhrman.com/ Dr. Dean Ornish: https://www.ornish.com/ Vegucated Documentary: http://www.getvegucated.com/ Earthlings Documentary: http://www.nationearth.com/ Food Inc. Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/70108783 What The Health Documentary: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/

"Everyone is opposed to animal abuse. Everyone is already vegan on the inside. Realizing that is 90% of it, changing your diet is the last 10% of it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the notorious Vegan Bros, Phil and Matt Letten.  Phil and Matt are two wildly popular figures in the vegan movement, largely due to their unfiltered and down to earth approach to the lifestyle.  Their most recent endeavor is a new book called Vodka Is Vegan (which comes out on June 5th!) and is undoubtedly going to have a massive impact.  We talk about their respective journeys from growing up in a cult-like religious community, how they both overcame numerous personal battles, what prompted their vegan transformations, why veganism is not an all or nothing proposition, everything about their new book Vodka Is Vegan, and so much more. Matt and Phil are just amazing dudes, I can't say enough good things about them. You owe it to yourself to get a copy of their book or, better yet, get it for a loved one. Show Notes Pre-Order/Order Vodka Is Vegan:  http://book.veganbros.com/ Vegan Bros Website:  http://veganbros.com/ Vegan Bros Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/veganbros/ Matt's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mattletten/ Phil's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/philletten/ Vegan Bros Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VeganBrosOfficial/ Death On A Factory Farm Documentary:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfiolWwzD94 Meet Your Meat Documentary:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32IDVdgmzKA Matt Ball's Website:  http://www.mattball.org/ Ed Mylett's Podcast:  https://www.edmylett.com/

Pat McAuley is host of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, and is doing some extremely positive work. He's currently creating a plant-based beer hall and cafe in the Boston area, called Rewild, and is dedicated to helping this lifestyle become more approachable for people.  In this episode, we talk about Pat's own personal wellness journey, the professional obstacles that he has had to overcome, and how his wellness journey collided with his passion for business to inspire him to create Rewild.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Pat and Rewild on social media! Instagram: @eatgreenmakegreen, @eatrewild Facebook: Pat McAuley Website: www.eatgreenmakegreen.com Podcast: Eat Green Make Green Podcast Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

"I live in physical bliss every single second of every day, solely because of my food choices... it's the greatest gift I've ever been given." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, David O'Brien. If you've been following the podcast, you may remember Dave from Episode 22, it is still one of the most popular episodes I've done. From being a regular roofer who ate pizza for lunch, to watching his Dad die of cancer, to setting out on a journey to learn from the world's best people about nutrition, to pouring his life into giving people the power to change their lives through food, Dave's story is absolutely incredible. Since that episode, I've stayed in touch with and gotten to know Dave better. I continue to be absolutely in awe about his level of commitment to changing people's lives through food. I've gotten to learn more about his most recent venture, Dave's Raw Food, and have seen first hand what goes into his products. In short, I have never seen better. When you hear Dave speak, you'll understand that he does not mess around with what he puts in his body, and every food product he makes is a direct reflection of that. He is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country when it comes to human nutrition. Sit back, get your notebooks out, and get ready to have knowledge dropped on you! Also, worth noting, I have no financial ties to Dave's Raw Food whatsoever. I simply feel that Dave's story and his products have the power to change people's lives, which is exactly the mission of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast. Show Notes Dave's Previous Episode: http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/8/28/episode-22-dave-obrien-anyone-can-do-it Dave's Raw Food Website: https://davesrawfood.com/ Dave's Raw Food Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davesrawfoods/

"Mistakes are going to happen regardless... you might as well just do it, see where it goes, clean up the mess, and keep moving forward." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Kirkpatrick.  Stephanie is the co-founder and woman behind the seitan of Boston's newest (and amazing!) plant-based food truck, Bartleby's.  We talk about life growing up in rural Florida, how a scuba diving trip while traveling opened her eyes to the impact of her food choices, how she made the leap from a corporate job to the food industry, the importance of changing your environment, how she came up with the idea for a seitan food truck, the many challenges of starting a food truck, where the name Bartleby comes from, the Boston vegan food scene, why taste, price, and convenience are the drivers behind consumer choices, and why she just keeps moving forward.  Stephanie is not only a great person, she's a badass female entrepreneur. Show Notes Bartleby's: http://www.bartlebysfood.com/ Bartleby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartlebysfood/

"Our body is incredible and it sends us all kinds of signals, if we would just listen... but you have to take a pause, take a few breaths, and listen." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Eileen Shaw. Eileen is a pioneer and innovator in the meditation space and has been practicing and teaching since the 1970's, way before it was cool or accepted like it is today. We talk about Eileen's journey from growing up in Quincy, MA to how she got into meditation, the different forms of meditation, what her daily practice looks like, the positive and negative power of our thoughts, how technology is impacting our thoughts and behaviors, how meditation is part of every religion, how meditation impacts the empathy portion of the brain, how going vegan has impacted her physical health, the lack of true human connection in today's society, the power of a hug, and much much more. Eileen is such an impressive and beautiful person, and her dedication to impacting lives through her work really shines through. This is a very deep chat with loads of information from a true expert in meditation. Show Notes Healing Tree Yoga:  http://www.healingtreeyoga.com/

"Vegan chefs have come such a long way... some of the most famous chefs in the world are cooking plant-based... you're not missing out on anything." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Chef Camillo Sabella. Camillo is a celebrity vegan chef who's been slinging amazing plant-based dishes for decades. We talk about how his Mom's delicious food growing up sparked his love to cook, how his Dad's struggle with diabetes and his personal health made him think about ways to cook healthier, how a client who went vegan sparked his exploration into plant-based cooking, how he then became a leader in the plant-based cooking movement, how chefs have come so far now that you sacrifice neither taste nor texture with plant-based food, how Giada De Laurentiis loved his banana bread, what some easy plant-based meals are for people looking to eat more plant-based, why he'd one day like to fill the void for a plant-based cooking show (come on Food Network! He's your guy!), and all kinds of things regarding food. I had a blast meeting Camillo and it's easy to see why people not only love his food but also love him. Show Notes Camillo's Website: http://chefcamillosabella.com/ Camillo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsabella/ Vyne Life Meal Delivery Website: https://www.vynelife.com/ Vyne Life Meal Delivery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vynelife/ Discerning Brute Fashion: http://thediscerningbrute.com/

"I really believe that by taking care of yourself, you can take care of other people and put your best work back out into the world." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fantastic Molly Gram. Molly is a north shore native who's been on an inspiring health journey over the past few years. We talk about how Molly struggled with weight and body image growing up, how studying abroad in Italy led her to a plant-based lifestyle, how she then lost 63 pounds (crazy!) and discovered a newfound energy, why a plant-based diet is the gold standard for weight loss, how she answers the "where do you get your protein" question, why people love to hear good news about their bad habits, what her daily nutrition and workout regimen looks like, and why taking care of yourself means taking care of others. I didn't know Molly before her plant-based journey began, but the woman that sat across from me during this chat was beautiful, strong, and in full control over her health and life. That's what it's all about. Molly's story is incredible and I hope this reaches someone out there who needs it. Show Notes: Molly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyrosefit/ That Vegan Couple Website: https://thatvegancouple.com/ China Study: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660

"You have to be a bad vegan before you're a good one, don't treat it like a contest... it's all a journey." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my business partner and super talented chef Will Hernandez. We talk about how Will worked his way up from stacking boxes at Panera Bread at 19 to running kitchens, how he found himself in the dilemma of being vegan yet having to cook animal products at his job (something many vegan chefs battle with), why he is thoroughly unimpressed by meat-based cooking, how a plant-based diet helped his health and gave him newfound energy for long shifts, why his favorite city for vegan food is Philadelphia, why you have to be a bad vegan before you're a good one, why he was ready to move to New York when we serendipitously crossed paths, and we talk all about our new restaurant, Rewild, coming to Boston this summer! Show Notes Rewild Website: https://eatrewild.com/ Rewild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatrewild/ Rewild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rewild-Plant-Food-Drink-174130823352058/ Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idunnowhywhatsup/ Veggie Galaxy: https://www.veggiegalaxy.com/ Grindcore Philadelphia: https://www.grindcorehouse.com/ Tatooed Mom Philadelphia: https://www.tattooedmomphilly.com/

"If you're around negative energy, if you're around friends and family that are constantly complaining... or have some limiting belief that you can't become a millionaire, or you can't become a billionaire, or you can't lose weight, or you can't eat plant-based... you need to reconsider it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and previous podcast guest (Episode 13) Kyle Gillen-Hughes.  But this time, the tables are turned and Kyle is asking me the questions.  We talk about how Kyle recently broke his college school record in the mile (4:38...woah!) after a month of a fully raw plant-based diet, why he now eats mostly raw, how I stumbled into veganism, how I got into entrepreneurship, why I know that a whole food plant-based diet makes me the best possible version of me, why I don't eat until after noon every day, why I practice yoga, what my meditation routine looks like, how I approach tackling my goals, the law of attraction and why I take very seriously the people I choose to spend my time with, why it's the best time in human history to be an entrepreneur, and much more.  I hope some of the techniques I share in this episode around achieving health and life goals might have a positive influence in your life! Show Notes: Kyles Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/plantedinpresence/ Ted Carr Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fruitarian/?hl=en Michael Arnstein:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fruitarian/?hl=en Rich Roll:  http://www.richroll.com/ Rewild Restaurant:  https://eatrewild.com/

"It's up to everybody to empower the people that this world is trying to take the power away from." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the extremely talented Avi Jacob. Avi is an incredible musician originally from the Providence, RI area. We talk about how Avi battled Crohn's disease for years until a diet change finally cured him, what led him to adopting a vegan lifestyle and how he hasn't been to a hospital since, how he approaches raising his kid when it comes to food, why he's just a regular working-class dad despite the fact he very much fits the "vegan" stereotype, the difficulty of getting widely known as an artist, how he literally just wakes up with songs in his head, his new album coming out in March, and why being vegan is empowering. Avi is a super cool dude and his music is outstanding! Keep an eye out for him, he's destined for the big stage. Show Notes Avi's Website: https://www.avijacobfolk.com/ Avi Jacob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28iPQ3ZebapNRuZhw2Agvr Avi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avijacobfolk/ The Business of Being Born Film: http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/ Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/

"There's no way your eyes won't open up to how good it makes you feel... that has to be the goal... feeling good, not what you look like." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with popular life coach and blogger Casey Edward. I've followed Casey on Instagram for some time now, and we finally connected at my plant-based pop-up dinner this past week. We talk about Casey's previous struggles with eating and body image, how a visit from an energetic and glowing friend sparked her journey towards a plant-based diet, how judgement by others is simply a reflection of them, the history of protein and why its wrongfully risen to prominence, the power of intermittent fasting, the awesomeness of the Law of Attraction, how veganism has helped her get to a place of self love, and much more. Casey is amazing. She has this energy and positivity that you can't help but be overtaken by. I truly enjoyed every second of this conversation, and I left with a massive smile on my face. There are so many powerful pieces of advice in this episode for those who may be struggling with food, body image, or loving oneself. Show Notes Casey's Website:  https://www.caseyedward.com/ Casey's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/case_e_eats/ The China Study Book:  https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660 Forks Over Knives:  https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Website:   https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/

"When you take the fear chemical out of your food... you definitely feel a change, you start sleeping better, you're more calm, you're happier, you have more energy... it's never ending." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with ex-NFL lineman and food justice activist David Carter, or as many know him as, the 300 Pound Vegan. I've followed David for years on social media and he was one of the first vegan guys I found that demonstrated to me that I didn't need animal foods and animal protein to be strong. We talk about how David went from a meat-eating 300 pound lineman to a much stronger plant-eating 300 pound lineman, the myths around protein, how the lack of access to healthy foods in low-income areas actually originated from Jim Crow Laws, how most people, especially African Americans, are lactose intolerant and don't know it, how the top killers of Americans (heart disease, cancers, diabetes, etc.) are all direct results of food, why plant-based diets are gaining popularity in the NFL and other professional sports, and why a plant-based diet has the power to change the world. David is an incredible dude and for athletes and guys he's an amazing example of how men can not only be strong on a plant-based diet, but stronger... and that showing compassion is not weakness, but strength. Show Notes: David's Website: https://www.300poundvegan.com/ David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/300poundvegan/ Forks Over Knives Film: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ What The Health Film: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ Patrick Baboumian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrikbaboumian/ Dom Thompson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/

"The amount of suffering that goes on behind these factory farm walls is one of the saddest and most disturbing things that humanity has ever been a part of." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with fellow Hingham, MA resident Alison Rabschnuk. Alison is the Director of Corporate Engagement for The Good Food Institute. The Good Food Institute is an amazing non-profit that works with scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs to make groundbreaking good food a reality. They focus on clean meat and plant-based alternatives to animal products - foods that are more delicious, safer to eat, and better for the planet than their outdated counterparts. We talk about Alison's dislike for meat at a young age, her many years as a vegetarian and why she ultimately became vegan, how she approaches feeding her omnivorous kids and husband, why lack of convenience is ultimately why more people aren't eating plant-based, why healthier foods aren't in more US public schools, the future of clean meat and plant-based foods, the huge entrepreneurial opportunity in the plant-based and clean meat space, and so much more. Alison, is amazing and what she's doing at GFI is extremely important. This is a very informative episode and I'm very excited to share! Show Notes: Good Food Institute Website: http://www.gfi.org/ Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-rabschnuk-7329301/ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Website: https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/

"3 Years ago, the word "vegan" was foreign, scary, crazy, unhealthy, hipster, and not even a thought to me... now I've come to realize it simply embodies a rule I was taught by my mother at a very young age, the Golden Rule." All the way back in March, I decided to start the Eat Green Make Green Podcast in hopes of educating people about the power of living a plant-based/vegan lifestyle with the intent of positively impacting peoples' lives through telling other relatable stories. I committed to doing one episode each week for the entire year. At the time, however, I only knew 3 other vegans: my mom (who I had only recently coerced into giving it a try) and my friends Pete and Carly. Those were my first 3 episodes, and I had no idea how I was going to find a new person each week to continue the show. Well, it turns out that the plant-based/vegan community is filled with absolute studs. People who went out of their way on a day's notice, people who opened their arms to me, their homes to me, their families to me, and shared my passion to help spread the word about the profound health and environmental impacts of our daily decisions. From Boston to LA to London to Singapore and many places in between, I have been absolutely humbled by the amount of love and support I've received. Although my journey started around health, 38 episodes and 39 guests later, veganism for me has taken on a much broader meaning. A meaning I've always agreed with, but had never truly connected the dots. A meaning that almost every person of every color of every religion has heard of... Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Whether you're Black, White, Brown, Yellow, or Orange, whether you're gay, straight, bi, trans, whether you're rich or poor, whether you walk on 2 legs or 4, whether you have skin or fur... we all feel pain and we all desire, in some capacity, to live. 3 Years ago, the word "vegan" was foreign, scary, crazy, unhealthy, hipster, and not even a thought to me... now I've come to realize it simply embodies a rule I was taught by my mother at a very young age, the Golden Rule. As many of you know, I end each episode by asking the guest why he or she "eats green." On this week's episode, listen to the many reasons why all my amazing guests live the plant-based/vegan lifestyles. Thank you to everyone I've met or spoken with in 2017.  I am beyond excited to continue the podcast, meet more amazing people, and positively impact more lives in 2018.

"When someone looks at you with love the way you want to be loved, it's so healing and transformative... that's what the world needs more of." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the super talented Evanna Lynch and Robbie Jarvis... or, as Harry Potter fans know them as, Luna Lovegood & James Potter. Evanna and Robbie are both successful actors, vegan advocates, and the hosts of a popular new podcast called The ChickPeeps. We talk about Evanna & Robbie's upbringings, what led them to veganism, their experiences as actors in the Harry Potter films, dating as a vegan, the golden rule, why raising animals for food is not just an animal rights issue but also a human rights issue, and much more. I truly enjoyed getting to know Evanna and Robbie. They're both not only very talented people, but they're also great people and their compassion for others and the world as a whole is very much evident in this conversation. Enjoy! Show Notes: The ChickPeeps Podcast: https://www.thechickpeeps.com/ Evanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msevylynch/ Robbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbjarvis/ Evanna's Play coming up in NYC - Disco Pigs: https://www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/theaters/irishrepertorytheater/disco-pigs.php Eating Animals book: https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Animals-Jonathan-Safran-Foer/dp/0316069884 Cowspiracy: http://www.cowspiracy.com/ Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/ Tofucken The Vegan Turducken video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5QAjcbvbDg&list=PLtn9ZhmEoZfzi3VGU_m6H9Eclp4KwA4oI

"If we can break the narrative that different beings are deserving of different treatment because of the way they look... the world will be a better place." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the dynamic Loui Blake. Loui is a London-based serial entrepreneur, writer, vegan advocate, plant-based startup consultant and has his hands in just about everything in the London vegan business scene. We talk about Loui's many ventures, what led him to veganism, the relationship between masculinity and food, why we really don't have much time to save our planet, why people aren't bad they're just unconscious, what the plant-based restaurant scene is like in London, his experiences with plant medicines like ayahuasca, and why whole plant foods are like a limitless pill (eat green make green!). Loui is an entrepreneurial beast and just an all around great dude and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Show Notes: Loui's Website: https://www.louiblake.com/ Loui's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loui_blake/ The Youtube video Loui mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4HJcq8qHAY

"Cutting out that violence from your life... it does something to you... you become lighter." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Keith Schubert. Keith is the owner of the wildly popular Taco Party Truck, which slings ridiculously good tacos out of their food truck throughout Boston and out of their retail location in Somerville... Oh, and they're 100% plant-based! Keith has quite a wild story, I'm not sure where to begin... We talk about his life growing up in rural New Hampshire, how he went on a nation-wide tour with his band, how he then became a roadie for Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas and travelled the world, how he came up with the idea for a taco food truck while in China, all the hurdles he's had to overcome to start Taco Party, why adopting a plant-based lifestyle has made him lighter (both physically and emotionally), and much more. Keith is such a great dude, and his mission and approach with Taco Party is just awesome. You're going to enjoy this one! Show Notes: Taco Party Website: http://www.tacopartytruck.com/ Taco Party Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacopartytruck/

"Before I leave this planet, whatever I can do to end unnecessary suffering... that's my purpose." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Brett Mirliani. Brett, among many other things, is the Founder of an amazing group called The Vegan Mindset, which is a community of professionals advocating the benefits of a plant-based diet and holistic vegan lifestyle. We talk about how Brett was exposed to vegetarianism at a young age, why he chose to became vegetarian at age 16, how he approaches raising and feeding his three kids, how a lunch meeting sparked his recent transition to veganism, his desire to provide conscious investing options to future clients of his, and why he believes his purpose here is to end all unnecessary suffering. Brett is an incredible guy and he is truly shattering the stereotypes associated with being a "vegan." Show Notes: The Vegan Mindset LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13518970 Brett's Contact: bmirgs@mac.com

"You really should not be wearing anything less than what makes you feel like a f**king rockstar." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing and energetic Emmi Sorokin. Emmi is a renowned men's fashion stylist, image consultant, and author of the popular The Business Casual Survival Guide: 30 Looks for Men. We talk about Emmi's life growing up as a Russian immigrant in the US, how a simple image on TV at a Dunkin Donuts sparked her journey into vegetarianism, her entrepreneurial journey through the tech world and eventually into fashion, why it's so important to dress well, the struggles of finding ethically sourced clothing and the future of cruelty-free fashion, and why we should all pay attention. I also scared the crap out of Emmi by telling her how the dairy industry operates (something everyone should be aware of!). Emmi is a blast to be around, she has absolutely no filter, and you never quite know what to expect... Show Notes: Emmi's Website: https://www.emmisorokin.com/ Emmi's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Casual-Survival-Guide-Looks/dp/0615925138/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511364099&sr=1-1&keywords=emmi+sorokin Emmi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askemmi/ Emmi's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmi.sorokin/ Bamboo Suit Company: https://bertoni.com/en-at/craftsmanship/style-and-fit/bamboo-suit

"We came from nature, we're a part of nature, we're all connected..." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented Kat Wolff of the Boston-based band The Wolff Sisters. Kat and I connected through a Boston plant-based group that we're both a part of, and after listening to some of her songs (they're awesome!), I was really excited to get her on the podcast! We talk about life growing up in a musical family, how Kat and her sisters write songs for the band, how meat and dairy has always freaked her out since she was young, how adopting a plant-based diet has been a spiritual experience and allowed her to overcome previous health issues, why eating fruit is her jam, and why she's on a mission to help people remember their roots. We also talk all about the new Wolff Sisters album that is coming out soon! Kat is such a cool and talented person, and I really enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes: Pre-Order The Wolff Sisters New Album!: https://www.gofundme.com/wolffsistersalbum The Wolff Sisters Website: http://www.thewolffsisters.com/ The Wolff Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolffsisters/ Listen to The Wolff Sisters on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7q8Kn7nGhqsJQekUbZSxcY#_=_

"As we say here in Boston... plant-based diets are wicked healthy and are healthier than omnivorous and carnivorous diets." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the extraordinary Allan Kornberg, MD, MBA.  Allan has a very impressive life resume as a physician and health care executive, and currently serves as Chair of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries which provides funds, support, and accreditation to animal sanctuaries around the world.  He is also Chair of the Animal Defense Partnership which provides pro bono legal work for animal protection agencies.  We talk about Allan's journey from a meat-eating Brooklyn kid to a vegetarian and ultimately a vegan, the enormous health benefits of a plant-based diet, why the notion that we need cow's milk and protein from animal products to be healthy is simply wrong, the lack of nutrition education given to doctors, the future of food and medicine, and Allan's future plans of a non-profit focused on plant-based diets for children, and much more.  Allan is an amazing guy and possesses a very approachable combination of both optimism and pragmatism. This is an outstanding episode loaded with valuable insights! Show Notes Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Site:   https://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/ Animal Defense Partnership Site:  https://www.animaldefensepartnership.org/ Allan's LinkedIn Account:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-kornberg-ba4ba85/

"I've found that the emotions around food are the most important thing..." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm going to share a previous radio interview I did with the incredible Orelia Helias of Enhance The Light. Orelia is an author, speaker, and renowned energy healer, all while being the mother of 15 children (that is not a typo... 15!). We talk about food, energy, the law of attraction, the importance of appreciating your food and the emotion around it, fasting, protein, how to achieve a higher state or consciousness, and much more. Orelia possesses a world-class knowledge of energy and healing that I find to be super interesting. She even did a little training on me at the end of our interview that left me excited and determined to explore those areas in my life. There's a bunch of amazing information in this conversation, and I hope you'll be able to draw some new perspectives to apply in your own life. Show Notes: Enhance The Light website:  http://enhancethelight.com/ Warrior Healing (Orelia & her husbands' business):  http://warriorhealing.com/ Enhance The Light Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/enhancethelight/ Enhance The Light Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/enhancethelight/ Dan Buettner Ted Talk - How To Live To Be 100 https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100

"Don't worry about being perfect, focus on today, and do the best you can." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Shawn McCormick, the owner of the Greenlight juice and smoothie bar in Hingham, MA. Shawn and I connected through a previous podcast guest, Dave O'Brien (Episode 22). A number of other people in Hingham had also mentioned I should connect with Shawn, so I was very excited we were able to make this happen. We talk about Shawn's journey from a meat-eating heavy-drinking mortgage professional to a vegan wellness entrepreneur, what triggered Shawn's exploration into plant-based food, the social pressures associated with eating, the many myths associated with protein, how he approaches educating his children about food, and why it's all about doing the best you can. Shawn is an incredible guy and what he's doing at the Greenlight is so inspiring and important.

"If I could start over, would I really be hurting others even though I don't have to? The answer is probably no." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind the popular Eat Plants Drink Beer brand, Craig Tamble and Lorelei Plotczyk. I've been following Craig and Lorelei's blog and Instagram account for quite some time as we share two common passions: plants and beer. We talk about how they met, how and why Craig (with a push from Lorelei) went from a pig-roasting carnivore to a plant-eating vegan, why going vegan was so damn easy, how it changed their relationship with food and opened them up to entire new types of cuisine, why it's hard to admit when we're wrong, and why vegan values are simply just human values. Craig and Lorelei are such awesome people! True to their name (Eat Plants Drink Beer), they greeted me with an outstanding borscht soup, some home-brew beer, and vegan cookies... need I say more? This is a very fun, down to earth, informative conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed. Show Notes: Eat Plants Drink Beer Website: http://www.eatplantsdrinkbeer.com/ Eat Plants Drink Beer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatplantsdrinkbeer/ Eat Plants Drink Beer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatplantsdrinkbeer/ Get Naked Fast Book: https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Guide-Stripping-Foods-Weigh/dp/0984089225 Other pages Craig & Lorelei are involved in: Truth or Drought: https://www.facebook.com/truthordrought Circles of Compassion: https://www.facebook.com/circlesofcompassion Brain on Hugs: https://www.facebook.com/brainonhugs

"It's about being respectful of this world... and everyone who is included in it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fabulous Marissa Hughes, the GM for one of Boston's favorite plant-based eateries By Chloe in the Seaport. Marissa and I connected through a string of mutual friends, and I was excited to get her on the podcast and also get her take on a new project I'm working on (psst... plant-based food and craft drink is coming to the South Shore!). We talk about how a book called "Skinny Bitch" sparked her journey to veganism, what holds people back from changing what they eat, the fear of not belonging, dating as a vegan woman, and much more. Marissa is awesome and her energy, positivity, and compassion is contagious. Enjoy! Show Notes: Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegan_vixen/ Skinny Bitch Book: https://www.skinnybitch.net/

"From when my eyes open in the morning until my head hits the pillow at night, I've made some sort of difference... it's the right thing to do." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Paul Kostopoulos, the owner of Fitness Together in Arlington, MA. Honestly, the last thing I would have thought when I first met Paul is that he's vegan. He has a hard Boston accent, a blue collar rough around the edges persona, and struck me as a guy who would give me shit for ordering a salad... a typical Bostonian man's man, if you will. Beneath the surface, however, Paul is far from typical and his love and compassion for other people (like his many clients at Fitness Together) and the many other creatures on this earth redefines what it really means to be a man. We talk about Paul's early life, his struggles with drugs and alcohol, what promoted him to go vegan, how he ended up starting Fitness Together, and why he's on a mission to make a difference in the world. I know this episode is going to positively impact a lot of guys, as Paul is an amazing example of the fact that you can still be a strong, blue collar, manly-ass man while not doing harm to your body, the planet, and others on this planet. Paul is an incredible dude, and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know him. I know you'll enjoy this one! Show Notes Fitness Together Arlington: https://fitnesstogether.com/arlington Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_boston_vegan/ Fitness Together Arlington Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftarlington/

"I went from being on morphine everyday for years of my life, to being medication free in two weeks (of becoming vegan)." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the talented Chef Suzi Darlin. Suzi is currently the Director of Brand and Product Development for the Squeeze juice brand. We talk about how a 5 year battle with an unknown health issue subsided within 2 weeks of adopting a plant-based diet, why she dropped a successful career in fashion to pursue plant-based cooking/consulting, what the Boston plant-based/vegan restaurant scene is like in Boston, how to replace eggs and cheese in your diet and in your favorite recipes, and much more. Suzi is awesome, she's extremely knowledgeable on all things vegan and it was an absolute pleasure connecting with her. She also fired up an outstanding banana bread for me... and my mouth is still watering from it. Show Notes: Suzi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigpicturevegan/ Suzi's Website: https://bigpicturevegan.com/ The cheese brand that Suzi mentions: http://www.parmelacreamery.com/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Vegucated Documentary: http://www.getvegucated.com/the-film/synopsis/ Food Inc Documentary: http://www.takepart.com/foodinc/index.html

"Do we need to consume animal products to be healthy?  No." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Diana Goldman. Diana is the founder and creator behind the plant-based cooking brand Beantown Kitchen. From catering, to private cooking demos, to YouTube videos, to curating amazing recipes, Diana and Beantown Kitchen does a fantastic job of showing how simple and affordable plant-based living can be. We talk about why Diana went vegan overnight after a day of watching documentaries and researching, how she handled being the main cook for her omnivorous children, how she handles dinner parties and other social situations, and much more. Diana looks outstanding, her energy and passion for what she's doing is very evident, and I can't say enough about her food! (We enjoyed veggie burgers with pineapple chutney, two different cheese dips and chips, and some sort of graham cracker caramel nut dessert that was ridiculously good!)

"If there's anything I can do to stay with my family as long as I can, I want to do it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the spectacular Noelle Rhodes. Noelle is a fellow class of 2008 Hingham High grad, so we've know each other for some time. But I only learned this week that she has been plant-based for the past couple of years, so obviously I had to get her on the podcast! We talk about how the death of her grandmother from cancer sparked a family-wide awareness of plant-based diets, how eating plant-based has changed her relationship with herself, the struggles of dating as a vegan, and why it's so important to question everything. It was so nice to reconnect with Noelle and she is an amazing example of the power of living a plant-based lifestyle.

"When you're not eating the right things, you're not going to be connected with the earth and you're not going to be connected with yourself." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Josué Joseph. Originally from Haiti, Josué (JJ for short) now lives in the Boston area and has developed a following on social media through being open and honest about his journey in life. Specifically, Josué shares how he went from a junk food-eating unhappy guy to a raw vegan who feels he has finally found his place in the universe. We talk about why JJ became vegan, what a raw vegan diet has done for his physical and spiritual health, why being selfish is not always a bad thing, and why eating high vibrational foods like fruit is the key to truly connecting to yourself. When I first met JJ he gave me one of the realest hugs I've ever received. He's an amazing guy and his message of embodying and spreading love in a modern world that needs it is just awesome.

"I was a roofer for 25 years... I was an unconscious meat eater and drinker... if I can do it, anyone can do it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with local wellness entrepreneur Dave O'Brien.  Over the past few months I've had numerous people suggest that I should get Dave on the podcast.  Through a mutual connection we were able to make it happen, and I'm so thankful that we did.  Dave is the founder of a local chain of juice bars/ wellness centers called The Green Light and also the founder of Dave's Raw Foods.  13 years ago, Dave was an unhealthy meat-eating booze-drinking roofer.  But after watching his father die of cancer, Dave had a health epiphany that has shaped the course of his life since.  A long-time vegan, at 52 years old, Dave is now a shining example of the power of a plant-based diet.  He's in incredible shape, he's mentally sharp, and his energy is infectious.  You can't help but want to push yourself to be healthier when you're around Dave.  We talk about everything from his personal health journey, to problems in our health care system, to cancer, and much more.  I cannot say enough positive things about Dave and his outlook on life and his passion for helping others.

"I want to feel and be my best self... and what I put into my body has a lot to do with that." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the spectacular Natalie Blevins. Natalie and I have gotten to know each other through a previous podcast guest, my very close friend Peter Oswald (Episode 2), who she is in a relationship with. Natalie is a local Physician's Assistant and has recently adopted a plant-based diet. We talk about what life was like growing up on an orchard in rural Pennsylvania, why she chose a career in the medical field, what prompted her to start eating a more plant-centered diet, how she is able to listen to her body and take action on what it's telling her, and why she's always trying to learn and grow. Natalie is a ball of life, always high energy, always smiling, always positive, and always open to hearing other people's perspectives. She is an absolute pleasure to be around and I'm very fortunate to call her a friend... oh, and she's a kick-ass cook!

"Is a plant-based diet extreme?... Over 600,000 Americans each year will choose to have their chest cut open, instead of changing what they eat... that's extreme." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I address the most common questions I receive from listeners with regard to living a plant-based or vegan lifestyle. The questions I answer are: Where do you get your protein? Aren't I going to be deficient in things like iron? What the hell do you eat? Isn't eating plant-based expensive? It's impossible to stick with it while traveling right? My meat-eating, stogie-smoking, bud light-drinking grandpa is alive and kicking at 90, how do you explain that? Don't you think a plant-based diet is a little extreme? How could I ever give up burgers and cheese?

"There are plant-based and vegan companies that have a tremendous potential to change the consciousness of our country and our world... we're trying to be a part of that." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Rhode Island native Frohman Anderson. Frohman is the co-founder of EverHope Capital, a private venture capital fund focused on supporting and scaling businesses that create a more sustainable and livable planet for current and future generations. We talk about how Frohman got started in entrepreneurship, how him and his younger sister started, grew, and sold a successful skincare company while still in school, why he became vegan, the unsustainable nature of animal agriculture, the enormous opportunity of the clean meat industry, and more. Frohman's knowledge and passion for making a difference in the world is very evident. I very much enjoyed getting to know him.. and I'm a huge fan of anyone who takes me out for local vegan tacos.

"To know that what I'm leaving in this world is something good... that I didn't harm anyone, I didn't harm the environment, and I left good vibes." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fabulous Ana Alarcón. Ana is a Boson-based fitness instructor, blogger, and influencer. We talk about what life and culture was like growing up in Mexico, how she struggled with diet and self image throughout high school and college, how she ended up in Boston, why she adopted a plant-based diet and how it's changed her relationship with food, what her daily regimen looks like, and much more. Ana is such an energetic and positive person and it's easy to see why so many resonate with her message. She is a shining example, especially for all the young girls out there, of what living a plant-based active lifestyle can do for your health and life.

"You can help people with such a big decision in their life and see how much it impacts them..." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Alfred Schofield and Cameron Fischer, the founders of the Boston-based supplement company Vitalfit Nutrition. I connected with Alfred and Cam through a mutual friend and when I heard about their line of all plant-based supplements, I was curious to hear more. We talk about how Alfred and Cam decided on going into the supplement business, the shortcomings and lack of transparency of the supplement industry, how they went from an idea to an actual product, the very interesting approach to how they create their products, and the great extent to which they go to produce the very best products they can. This is an awesome episode about entrepreneurship and figuring it out as you go. Alfred and Cam are such great guys and what they're doing with Vitalfit is truly disruptive.

"I have 3 beautiful daughters... I want to stack the odds in my favor that I'm going to be around as long as I can for them..." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with long time South Shore native Tom Fleck. Tom was gracious enough to squeeze in this interview a day before moving down to Miami. We talk about what life was like growing up as an overweight kid, how Tom found himself plagued by addiction at a young age, his lifelong battle with weight and health, and how he has come out the other side as a fit plant-eating endurance athlete and proud husband and father of three girls. This is a very moving and inspirational conversation about a rollercoaster of a life journey. Tom is a such an awesome guy and I truly look forward to keeping in touch with him and getting to know him more in the future. Plant Fit Summit Signup: http://bit.ly/egmgsummit Support Pat's Pan Mass Bike Ride For Dana Farber & Children With Cancer: http://profile.pmc.org/PM0329

"It's compassion for the animals, it's for the environment, it's for my own personal health... I just know it's the right thing to do." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with fellow Hingham resident Jen Hemmerdinger. Jen and I connected via an awesome new group I've linked up with of vegan corporate professionals in the Boston area. When I saw that Jen lived in Hingham, I was extremely excited to connect and chat more with her. We talk about how Jen was raised as a vegetarian, what it was like as a kid eating that way, how she coexists with an omnivorous husband, eating plant based while traveling, and why she made the leap to vegan in the past couple of years. Jen is an amazing example of the power of a plant based diet, and through her Instagram, she does a great job of showing how simple and delicious it is! I love seeing people in the town that I grew up in, a place very dear to me, living this lifestyle! P.S. Like all of my other guests, Jen looks 10 years younger than she is... because she eats plants!

"Knowing what I know... I can't imagine three plus times a day deciding to keep loading up on things that promote cancer and heart disease and diabetes..." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with local plant based physician Benjamin Matthews. Benjamin and I connected through the Boston Plant Based Millennials group I'm a part of, and I was very excited to have him as a guest and talk about the intersection of diet and medicine. We talk about why he chose to pursue a career as an OBGYN, what level and amount of nutritional training the average doctor receives, what role diet and other factors can play in fertility, the risks of different forms of contraception, the untapped opportunity OBGYN's have to help prevent disease, and much more. I wish I got to spend more time with Benjamin, because he is so knowledgable, genuine, and all around a great guy. This is a really interesting episode and I hope you learn as much as I did from Benjamin!

"Plants are performance enhancing drugs..." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with college athlete Kyle Gillan-Hughes. Kyle and I linked up on Instagram a few weeks back and I was really excited to get him on the podcast, as I love seeing the younger guys and girls adopting a plant based lifestyle (especially athletes who are debunking the protein myth!). We talk about how Kyle went from being a beefy high school football player to a shredded cross country college athlete in only a year, how a plant based diet has impacted his athletic performance, why treating similar animals dissimilarly is simply wrong, and why he is on a quest to run for all beings. Outside of being an athletic beast, Kyle is just an amazing dude and is no doubt destined for great things.

"I believe we have a cure for cancer... prevention is the cure. And even when it starts, you can reverse it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Lauren Previte. Lauren is a local dancer, dance teacher, and pure barre instructor here on the South Shore. A couple of years ago, Lauren started having some health issues from her kidneys failing to bladder infections and a number of other seemingly unexplainable issues. Then a regular trip to her OBGYN turned into a life changing scare with a rare cancer. After emergency surgery, doctors told Lauren there was up to an 80% chance that the tumor would come right back. But she was determined to make sure that didn't happen. After countless hours of research and watching YouTube videos Lauren adopted a plant based diet over night. It has now been 1.5 years and there is no sign of the cancer returning. Seeing how amazing Lauren looks, and how vibrant and full of life she is, and hearing about what she eats and does every day... I think it's safe to say that cancer has absolutely no shot at making a comeback. This is a conversation about taking your health into your own hands, it's about truly using food and lifestyle as medicine, and is probably the most inspiring episode to date. Lauren is a total rockstar.

"For me, it's about living life. It's about being in control of your own destiny, of your own health, and being able to enjoy life and the ones you love, and being there for them." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with me, myself, and I. This being episode 11, which was my number in sports and somewhat of a lucky number to me, I thought it would be cool to tell my own story and how I ended up adopting a plant based lifestyle and everything I have learned since doing so. I talk about a plant based lifestyle from a health standpoint, an environmental standpoint, and a compassion standpoint. I discuss why eating meat and dairy is the single greatest threat to your health and how genetics are not to blame for your health issues. I talk about how we are all in full control over our health, and how feeling your best, dodging disease, living long, and being around for the ones you love is as simple as eating a whole foods plant based diet, moving a little each day, breathing, and loving. It's really that simple. My goal of this episode is to show you that vegans are not crazy animal loving hipsters, they're actually just regular people who became aware of the facts and made a logical decision to take their health into their own hands and stop living a life of harming others.

"I want to try and lead a more compassionate life... towards the environment, towards health, towards the animals... and towards people." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Singaporean native Muhammad Ryza. Ryza is the third guest in a string of episodes done during my time in the fabulous country of Singapore. Ryza, along with his mother Nora, is the creator of the popular Instagram account @theveganmumnson, which is a fabulous destination for those seeking simple home cooked vegan recipes. Ryza and Nora have also teamed up to form a local online vegan bakery business called The Vegan Bakes n Makes, where you can order on demand vegan sweets, like black bean cocoa brownies and coconut lemon frosted carrot cake. My mouth is watering... We talk about Ryza's journey growing up as an overweight kid, how every Singaporean male must serve in the military once they reach the age of 18, what triggered his switch to veganism, how you absolutely don't need dairy products to make outstanding baked goods, and what it's like being vegan in the Muslim faith. Ryza is really an amazing guy and him and his mother are an extraordinary example of how the whole family can benefit from and be brought closer through a plant based lifestyle.

"Every single decision that I make has a direct impact on the world around me...it's all about energy." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the absolutely shredded Crossfit athlete, wellness entrepreneur, and author Luke Tan. Like last week's guest, Luke is also a Singapore citizen and an inspiration to many in the vegan movement here on the island. We talk about his journey as an athlete in both Singapore and Australia, how a documentary sparked his change to veganism, where he gets his protein on a plant based diet and how our understanding of protein is flawed, his thoughts on Crossfit and the paleo diet, and how maintaining and building muscle as a vegan is absolutely no problem! I had a blast chatting with Luke and debunking all the reasons why people think they need to consume animal based protein to be strong and healthy (when, in fact, it does just the opposite... it makes you sore and unhealthy). Look Luke up on social media, and check out the picture of us... would you guess this guy is almost 40?! That, my friends, is the power of the plants.

"I really want to minimize the amount of harm my choices cause every day... and do better and better." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the compassionate and positive Michael Broadhead. I am out in Singapore for the next few weeks, and through the connections of a previous guest on the podcast (Dan Stackhouse) I got hooked up with a number of vegans here in the country known as the little red dot. Almost everyone I spoke with directed me to Michael Broadhead. Michael is the founder of the charitable organization Animal Allies, as well as a local school teacher, and is a major leader in the vegan movement here in Singapore. We talk about how Michael went from growing up on a farm in rural Canada to traveling the world and winding up in Asia, what the vegan scene is like here in Singapore, the diabetes and other lifestyle disease issues in Singapore, the future of the vegan movement in the country, and much more. Michael is one of those people who you spend five minutes with and you feel like you've known him for years. He is one of the most travelled people I've ever met and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know him.

"It's about you. When you truly love yourself... when you treat yourself well, you're able to treat everyone else so much better." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring and energetic Monica Otero. Monica and I have followed each other on Instagram for a while, as we both have very similar fields of work, helping men and women prevent and reverse health issues with diet and lifestyle. I mentioned I was going to be out on the west coast this week and we were able to link up for an awesome conversation at a local restaurant in the Newport Beach area. We talk about how Monica was aware from a very young age of the environmental harm done by humans, how most Americans pay for things that provide no real value to them, and the importance of self love. Monica's energy is insane and her desire to help others and the planet is truly inspiring. She is also an amazing chef and her meals go to show just how incredible basic recipes with fresh plant foods and a little love can be. Honestly, I thought Monica was like 27 years old and found out she's almost 40! She is a shining example of the power of living a vegan lifestyle.

"Whatever I do in my life... it's never going to be 100% fulfilling to me unless I'm doing it for the big picture." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the very talented Dan Stackhouse. I was fortunate to link up with Dan through a local vegan group of millennials in the Boston area, and he welcomed me into his home without hesitation to have this conversation. This is one of the more in depth conversations around veganism that I've had on the podcast. We cover everything from health, to the environment, to animals, to protein, and what it really means to be humane. Dan's knowledge on the topics we cover is very impressive and his passion for having a bigger impact in the world is very evident and inspiring. Not only is Dan a great dude, but he also shreds the oboe and is a part of the Boston based band Junco.

"I think people need to tune inside more and see what's affecting them... you have to listen to your body." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the spectacular Chrystian Dennis, known by her many fans on Instagram as @chryscross. Chrystian is a fellow engineer and WPI graduate who I have been fortunate to connect with recently. She has put her engineering degree on the back burner and chosen to pursue her passions in both modeling and health. We talk about how she got started in modeling and the entertainment industry and how it's not as glamorous as it may seem, why she has adopted a plant based diet, how she stays so fit, and the challenges she has faced and continues to face in her career and entrepreneurial pursuits. Chrystian's energy is through the roof, her positivity is contagious, and her drive to pursue her goals is inspirational. She is such a great example of how mentally, physically, and spiritually strong you can be... especially when you're powered by plants.

"I keep getting better...I keep growing as a person, as a business..." In Episode 2 of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my close friend Peter Oswald, the Founder of the men's clothing brand Darwin Clothing. We discuss Pete's background, how Darwin came to be, and how ego keeps many from chasing their dreams and passions. From cold showers to trying new foods, we talk about the various areas Pete experiments with to keep getting better in every aspect of his life. Pete's energy and positivity are contagious and it's quite clear that he's powered by plants.