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Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician at the Mayo Clinic Jacoby Center for Breast Health where she works with breast cancer patients during and after their diagnosis to heal and thrive using the pillars of lifestyle medicine alongside their conventional cancer treatments. Dawn has many remarkable stories of patient recovery, but the biggest recovery story of all is her own. You see, in addition to being a physician, teacher, wife, and mother, Mussallem is also a cancer survivor, 2021 heart transplant recipient, and as of February 2022, she's also a marathon finisher! It's a story you simply have to hear to believe and her passion and positivity will leave a lasting impact. Not only does she acknowledge her family and faith in this decades-long journey, but she also credits her whole foods plant-based diet with her ability to thrive and train with a renewed sense of purpose and boundless energy. It's a life force she brings both to her life and the lives of the patients she works with on a daily basis. About Dawn Mussallem, DO Dr. Mussallem is a consultant in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine. She is a diagnostic breast specialist at The Robert and Monica Jacoby Center for Breast Health and serves as Medical Director for Mayo Clinic Florida Lyndra P. Daniel Center for Humanities in Medicine. Dr. Mussallem is double-board certified, including a board certification in Lifestyle Medicine. She has over 25 years of patient-centered clinical wellness experience with international recognition in the field of breast medicine, lifestyle medicine, integrative oncology, cancer prevention, and cancer survivorship, and a unique personal experience as a stage IV cancer patient diagnosed 3 months into medical school, as well as a heart transplant recipient. She shares that her journey as a patient cultivated her boundless energy and deep purpose to help guide patients toward renewed vitality. In 2015, she founded the Integrative Medicine and Breast Health Program at Mayo Clinic Florida, a patient-centered program that works with breast cancer patients during and after a breast cancer diagnosis, introducing them early on to the importance of lifestyle optimization and evidence-based mind-body practices alongside conventional cancer treatments with a goal to reframe the cancer diagnosis as a “teacher of life,” leading patients to discover renewed vitality through healthier living. Episode Resources Join TEAM PLANTSTRONG - plantstrongfoods.com/team Watch the Episode on YouTube Become an Organ Donor Mayo Clinic News Network Story on Dawn Dawn's Journey from Cancer Survivor to Heart Transplant Recipient Running to a New Beat - Heart transplant recipient to mark 1-year anniversary with marathon To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong
As busy families, it's easy to catch yourself coming and going, shoveling back quick meals without even thinking, and prioritizing convenience over health, especially when you're constantly pressed for time. You know you're supposed to incorporate healthier eating habits for your whole family, but HOW? Enter board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, health coach, and mother of two, Dr. Yami! Dr. Yami's work and her private practice focus on how families can start to integrate more whole plant-based foods into their diets and adopt other healthy lifestyle habits even when moving a million miles a minute. Easier said than done, right? Well, Dr. Yami literally wrote the book to help families in this transition. A Parent's Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy, is packed with research and support to help parents and families work together on creating a healthier lifestyle. We talk all about body shaming and how to get your kids to eat whole-food plant-based without forcing it down their throats and allowing them to follow their kind of intuitive eating clues. Even if you're not a parent, you'll love the advice of Dr. Yami, especially if you consider yourself to be a picky eater (spoiler alert: most of us are). As Dr. Yami says, we can't necessarily control what our bodies look like, but we can control how we view them, and her work is all about starting an ongoing conversation with your family about getting healthier TOGETHER. And that's what it's all about! You'll hear: Dr. Yami's many credentials and certifications Why did she write Intuitive Eating and How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy? Dr. Yami shares her own personal journey to plants and her TEDx talk inspiration Dr. Yami is finally a proud “Super Pooper” after decades of constipation and Miralax When and why Dr. Yami decided to open her own private practice, with an emphasis on nutrition health What exactly is “Intuitive Eating?” What happens when parents start to force kids into specific eating patterns and times? Why can this be a slippery slope? What about body image? How can we instill a positive body image in our children? Dr. Yami didn't always have a positive body image. Why did she loathe her body and what has she done to feel better in her body? Rejecting weight stigma in kids - why this is such a complex issue and important to understand that poor nutrition and body image can affect anyone. How to work with “picky eaters” in the family (and this includes adults!) What do you think is the best way for a parent to frame a conversation with their children about starting to eat healthier in the household? Eating out! Yes - you can get plant-based meals at places like Taco Bell, Panda Express and Wendy's! Dr. Yami shares some of her favorite finds in fast food restaurants. Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Dr. Yami's TEDx Talk - “From Chicken to Chickpeas” Dr. Yami's Website Veggie Fit Kids To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong
Today, we share a modern-day story of David and Goliath with Dr. Baxter Montgomery. In 1997, Dr. Montgomery opened Montgomery Heart and Wellness in Houston, Texas right in the shadows of the powerful and world-renowned campus of the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center. As a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Montgomery has treated thousands of patients with severe cardiovascular diseases, but he started to notice something. Even though he employed state-of-the-art procedures, interventions, ablations, and medications, his patients continued to grow weaker and sicker. Montgomery, instead, started researching nutrition's role in disease reversal and found that - you guessed it- PLANTS were the common denominator in determining wellness. Today at Montgomery Heart and Wellness, Dr. Montgomery helps patients achieve optimal health and wellness through various nutrition programs. His goal? To get his patients to think beyond the script, improve their health, and reverse these chronic lifestyle diseases. He truly is a modern-day David fighting a giant Goliath medical system, but much like David, he's ready, willing, and able to slay the dragon of lifestyle disease. Episode Timestamps 6:00 Why he was inspired to take a different approach to medicine 12:45 His own personal journey back to health that inspired his nutrition protocols 16:45 Just do this for seven days! 22:50 The results are astounding 24:30 Changing the Health Care Paradigm - “Heart and Souls of a Champion” upcoming program 29:50 Is his facility and in-patient center? 31:20 What's an LVAT? 32:40 What is Lipoprotein a? 35:00 Are his colleagues on board, or still resistant? 39:00 Dr. Montgomery's 3 pillars of optimal health 41:50 How can the human body heal itself so quickly? 45:35 Moderation is like running through quicksand. 47:40 How do his patients respond to his protocols and advice? 49:00 Why does he prescribe raw foods only for his patients? 57:00 All about the upcoming four-day Open House and Red Carpet Gala 1:02:00 How he is living his God-given passion 1:05:00 Bonus - Dr. Montgomery's take on A-Fib and PVCs Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Montgomery Heart and Wellness Website Learn More About Montgomery Heart Open House and Gala - October 19th-22nd, 2022 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong
Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician at the Mayo Clinic Jacoby Center for Breast Health where she works with breast cancer patients during and after their diagnosis to heal and thrive using the pillars of lifestyle medicine alongside their conventional cancer treatments. Dawn has many remarkable stories of patient recovery, but the biggest recovery story of all is her own. You see, in addition to being a physician, teacher, wife, and mother, Mussallem is also a cancer survivor, 2021 heart transplant recipient, and as of February 2022, she's also a marathon finisher! It's a story you simply have to hear to believe and her passion and positivity will leave a lasting impact. Not only does she acknowledge her family and faith in this decades-long journey, but she also credits her whole foods plant-based diet with her ability to thrive and train with a renewed sense of purpose and boundless energy. It's a life force she brings both to her life and the lives of the patients she works with on a daily basis. Episode Resources PLANTSTRONG Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Become an Organ Donor Mayo Clinic News Network Story on Dawn Dawn's Journey from Cancer Survivor to Heart Transplant Recipient Running to a New Beat - Heart transplant recipient to mark 1-year anniversary with marathon 11th Annual Plant-Stock - Reserve Your Ticket Now! To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong
After practicing medicine for several years and raising two children who were officially off to college, Dr. Melissa Sundermann decided it was time to pursue her own passions and expand her knowledge and scope of practice. While she loved being an internal medicine physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she wasn't fulfilled by the revolving door aspect of the system - quick appointments, multiple patients, and prescription-based treatment. So, Melissa did what we all do when we're searching for an answer - she went to Google. Lo and behold, she discovered Lifestyle Medicine and knew instantly that she had found her calling - helping people treat and prevent diseases through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: movement, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky behaviors, positive social connections, and of course a whole-foods plant predominant diet. In this episode, she shares some of the advice and resources she gives to her patients who come in for lifestyle consultations and the great impact she is able to make in her patients' lives. She also talks in-depth about the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet and the pillars of lifestyle medicine for women in perimenopause and menopause, and how she puts these pillars into practice in her own life. Dr. Sundermann helps patients reach their health and longevity potential at any age and I know you'll love her enthusiasm and zest for life. She is living her dream so that you can live yours. Episode Timestamps 3:20 Dr. Sundermann's Introduction and a House Transitioning! 5:10 Dr. Sundermann's inspiration for becoming a Doctor 8:30 What exactly does an Internal Medicine do? 13:45 Google to the Rescue! 22:20 The Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - #1 Nutrition 23:05 #2 Movement 24:05 #3 Restorative Sleep 28:14 #4 Avoidance of Risky Behaviors - Smoking, Alcohol 29:10 #5 Stress Management - Managing Cortisol with Breathing Exercises 31:25 #6 Social Connection 32:40 Bonus #7 FRESH AIR 33:15 Promising research and advice for treating symptoms related to the perimenopause and menopause transition Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube PLANTSTRONG Foods - shop our official unsalted broths- and our growing assortment of other delicious products made without oil, added sugar, or excessive sodium . PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 10th-15th, 2022 - Dr. Doug Lisle - the esteemed evolutionary psychologist and co-author of The Pleasure Trap - is attending our upcoming Sedona Retreat to give three of his paradigm shifting lectures that help us understand all the forces working against us in our quest to live plantstrong. Once you SEE the system we live in - you can't UNSEE it. And Dr. Lisle is a master in giving us language and tools to set ourselves on a permanent path to success. And great news! Our Sedona retreat has been approved for 21.5 CME credits for physicians and physician assistants. And 21.5 Nursing Contact Hours for nurses…. And 2.2 CEUs for other healthcare professionals as part of the registration fee for our PLANTSTRONG Retreat. PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner Visit plantstrong.com for all PLANTSTRONG Resources, including books, recipes, foods and the PLANTSTRONG Coaching Programs Join the Free PLANTSTRONG Community with over 26,000 members Theme Music for Episode Promo Music: Your Love by Atch License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0
We've created a society that makes everything so simple. With the push of a button, we can have highly-processed food, entertainment, and all of the excess we can handle (and even some we can't). This has led to unprecedented levels of disease, despair, and death. We are caught in the pleasure trap. But there is good news. We DO have the power to override these temptations and allow our bodies to heal. In November 1984, Dr. Alan Goldhamer opened the True North Health Center. They create a health-promoting environment through an SOS-Free Diet (that's salt, oil, and sugar) and water-only fasting. As you can imagine, this monitored approach to healing was once seen as complete quackery. Today? Because of the data, peer-reviewed studies, and astonishing results, fasting, and fasting-mimicking diets are now considered mainstream. Today, Dr. Goldhamer explains how and why it really is healthy to give your body a chance to rest, reboot, and break some of those physiological addictive behaviors that are keeping us sick. Episode Timestamps 00:00-06:45 Introduction to Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of True North Health Center 09:00 What exactly is intermittent fasting? 12:15 Origins of True North and Dr. Goldhamer's friendship with Dr. Doug Lisle 19:15 Emerging data showing benefits of fasting in healthy people as disease prevention 19:56 What is an SOS-Free diet? 23:10 93% of our food is WHAT??? 24:00 What is the pleasure trap, and why were we born to seek pleasure? 29:24 What is The Law of Satiation and how does it affect our eating habits? 36:15 Promising research of fasting implications on tumor growth 37:10 Is there a special type of water consumed when fasting? 37:56 Unique physiological effects of water-only fasting 40:48 The Motivational Triad and how The Pleasure Trap still holds up today 44:30 Why it's vital to rest when fasting 48:00 Dr. Goldhamer's opinion on keto and paleo diets 50:35 What really motivates people to make a change? 53:00 How do you keep people on plan and remain compliant? 58:00 Recommended supplements from Dr. Goldhamer 1:00:48 Organic vs. Conventional foods? 1:03:04 Does Dr. Goldhamer fast? 1:05:18 Fasting impacts on Autoimmune disease Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube True North Health Center Website True North Health Foundation - Advancing knowledge and awareness of therapeutic water-only fasting PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 10th-15th, 2022 - Dr. Doug Lisle - the esteemed evolutionary psychologist and co-author of The Pleasure Trap - is attending our upcoming Sedona Retreat to give three of his paradigm-shifting lectures that help us understand all the forces working against us in our quest to live plantstrong. Once you SEE the system we live in - you can't UNSEE it. And Dr. Lisle is a master in giving us language and tools to set ourselves on a permanent path to success. And great news! Our Sedona retreat has been approved for 21.5 CME credits for physicians and physician assistants. And 21.5 Nursing Contact Hours for nurses…. And 2.2 CEUs for other healthcare professionals as part of the registration fee for our PLANTSTRONG Retreat. PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner - Save $10 off the annual membership with the code: PLANTSTRONG PLANTSTRONG Foods - shop our official plantstrong foods including pizza crusts, granolas, cereals, popcorn, soups, chilis, and broths! Visit plantstrong.com for all PLANTSTRONG Resources, including books, recipes, foods and the PLANTSTRONG Coaching Programs Join the Free PLANTSTRONG Community with over 26,000 members Theme Music for Episode Promo Music: Your Love by Atch License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0
Dr. Heather Shenkman has known she wanted to be a doctor since she was a young girl and today, she's one of the top Interventional Cardiologists in the country. You see, while Heather does perform complex angioplasties and other surgeries to open up clogged coronary arteries, she prefers to help her patients reduce their risk of heart disease through not only medication, but also a healthy lifestyle, including a whole-foods, plant-based diet and regular exercise. Heather herself has been plantstrong since 2005 and her book, “The Vegan Heart Doctor's Guide to Reversing Heart Disease, Losing Weight, and Reclaiming Your Life” outlines her simple path to reclaiming and living a full and active lifestyle. Not only do we discuss facts about blood pressure, heart disease, and statins, but we also discuss specific lifestyle changes to help you become PLANTSTRONG with your whole heart. Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube PLANTSTRONG Podcast Episode Page Dr. Heather Shenkman Website Join the Free PLANTSTRONG Community with over 26,000 members PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner - Perhaps our most powerful tool - the PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner is packed with hundreds of our favorite whole foods plant-based recipes and your membership allows you to curate a personal collection of menus so your family favorites are always at your fingertips. The integrated grocery list makes shopping a snap and our meal planning experts are on hand seven days a week to answer questions to chat about food. Save $10 off the annual membership with the code PLANTSTRONG PLANTSTRONG Foods - shop our official plantstrong foods including pizza crusts, granolas, cereals, popcorn, soups, chilis and broths! Visit plantstrong.com for all PLANTSTRONG Resources, including books, recipes, foods and the PLANTSTRONG Coaching Programs
Welcome to our Fourth "Rip's Rescue" Event, where we tackle big topics and arm you with trusted information and the resources you need to take agency of your own health and performance. Speaking of performance, this episode covers the popular topic of "Athletic Performance on a Plant-Based Diet" with Dr. Jim Loomis. Both Rip and Dr. Loomis were featured in The Game Changers documentary and are also both accomplished athletes. They discuss: Why plants are actually a superior source of protein, and what makes animal protein so damaging The different fuel systems our bodies use while in motion and why plants provide the cleanest fuel source Why beets, tart cherry juice, and other sources of nitric oxide can actually be a performance and recovery enhancer A few mistakes and misconceptions that people have about fueling for athletic performance on a plant-based diet Supplement and vitamin recommendations And, of course, protein requirements and recommendations After this episode, you'll understand why a plantstrong diet that helps prevent and reverse chronic disease, is also the best diet for long-term performance and recovery. About Jim Loomis, MD James F. Loomis Jr., MD, MBA, received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and graduated with honors. He subsequently completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. In addition, Dr. Loomis received an MBA from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. He is board-certified in internal medicine, has completed the certification program in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Loomis has served as team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, as well as tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness. He was also on the clinical faculty of the department of internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Loomis enjoys reading history books, cooking, and teaching plant-based cooking classes. He also enjoys running, biking, and swimming, and has completed numerous half marathons, marathons, and triathlons. Episode and PLANTSTRONG Resources: PLANTSTRONG Podcast Episode Page Download our Free 2022 Big Game Recipe Guide Watch the Episode on YouTube Center for Plant-Based Living - "Optimal Diet for Health and Performance" Webinar Dr. Loomis offers telehealth appointments for residents of D.C., Florida, Maryland, Missouri, and Virginia. Learn More Here. Shop for your Favorite Plantstrong Foods Join the free PLANTSTRONG Community Theme Music for Episode
Dr. Laurie Marbas is - simply put – A FORCE who is on a mission to bring plant-based Lifestyle Medicine available to everyone from the comfort of your own home. In just two years, Dr. Marbas and her team at Plant Based TeleHealth have amassed nine physicians (including the wonderful Dr. Michael Klaper) to service patients in all 50 states - and Dr. Marbas herself is licensed in ALL 50 States and D.C! Today, you'll hear about: Laurie's journey to becoming a physician, inspired by her younger sister's illness and recovery Her time in the Air Force with her husband and three children while practicing medicine in rural parts of Colorado and New Mexico Her own journey to plant-based nutrition, inspired by the astounding health transformations of her own patients The genesis of Plant Based TeleHealth and the purpose-driven mission of this company that is now celebrating its second anniversary. Telehealth is certainly on the rise and, with people like Dr. Laurie Marbas at the helm of plant-based Lifestyle Medicine, this type of compassionate care is here to stay. About Laurie Marbas, MD Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA is a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. Previously, she created a new medical model combining the power of nutrient-dense foods and intensive clinical psychological therapy to treat not only food addiction but also chronic disease. As the Managing Editor for the Plantrician Project's International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, she works closely with the journal's Editor in Chief, Dr. Kim Williams. The journal is focused on bringing plant-based research to the forefront of modern medicine and to the general public. She is also co-founder of Healthy Human Revolution, whose mission is to provide resources that will empower individuals with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to successfully adopt and sustain a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet. Episode and PLANTSTRONG Resources: Watch the Episode on YouTube Plant Based TeleHealth Shop for your Favorite Plantstrong Foods Join the free PLANTSTRONG Community Visit PLANTSTRONG.com for all of our resources including books, coaching, podcast, foods, retreats, and more Theme Music for Episode Promo Music: Your Love by Atch License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Vanessa Mendez all about the gut, inflammation, IBS and the future of medicine. People, we have got to tell you. This is one of the most information packed episodes so you're going to want to listen twice. This is a must share with anyone with IBS and anyone who has had COVID or the vaccine. You need to hear what she tells us about COVID and your gut bacteria. You'll be blown away! Dr. Vanessa Mendez is a double board certified gastroenterologist and internist. She specializes in digestive disorders, which include liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutrition based-disorders, such as obesity and constipation. Her approach to patients and their diseases is holistic and comprehensive; her goal is not just to treat the symptoms, but to get to the root cause of an ailment and provide lasting relief. All her methods are evidence-based and she is a proponent of lifestyle changes first to promote wellness. In this episode we discuss: Finding plant-based Acne and dairy Crohn's and IBS What is gut microbiome How to eat veggies when you have IBS Food avoidance What feeds good gut bacteria Feeding bad gut bacteria What happens when you take antibiotics Fecal transplant Future of medicine COVID and gut microbiome
This episode was a fun conversation with the amazing Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn! Toni and Michelle were both past podcast guests on The Unlock Wellness Podcast (about 3 years ago!), so be sure to also go back and listen to their individual wellness journeys! Toni and Michelle have both done so much incredible and inspiring work in the plant-based world. From the creation of Plant-Based on a Budget, to starting the very successful World of Vegan blog, to a vegan documentary, 7 Days Documentary, starting the Plant Powered People Podcast, to most recently, publishing a cookbook together, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. With all of their amazing resources, collectively and individually, their goal is to make plant-based eating easy, accessible, and fun. They love creating vegan meals that everyone (even meat-eaters) can enjoy! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Toni and Michelle on social media! Toni: Instagram: @plantbasedonabudget Plantbased on a Budget Michelle: Instagram: @vegan, @michellecehn World of Vegan YouTube Also be sure to order their newest cookbook, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook! (I personally have a copy, and it's beautiful!) Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Tori Jaeger is a plant-based physician who is using her platform to inspire healthier living. Dr. Tori does an amazing job at showing her audience how she incorporates her healthy lifestyle as a mom, while also having a crazy schedule as a doctor. In this episode, Dr. Tori talks about her personal wellness journey, why her family switched to a plant-based diet, the importance of daily consistency, the dangerous impacts of not getting enough sleep, as well as her new recipe and meal guide e-book release to help others on their plant-based journeys! Dr. Tori also talks about the adoption process, and how that process has looked so far for her family. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Tori on social media! Instagram: @doc.tor.fit Also be sure to check out Dr. Tori's new recipe and meal guide e-book! Enjoy!!! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr.Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, speaks to The ChickPeeps about his work in the medical field advocating for the many health benefits and healing properties of a plant-based diet. He shares a bit about his groundbreaking work that proved that eliminating animal products from one's diet can reverse type 2 diabetes. He also talks about his new research that explains how hormones can be brought into balance by what we eat, curing things like menstrual cramps, endometriosis, infertility, cancer, erectile dysfunction and many other conditions. Also on this episode… This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! How working as an autopsy assistant made Dr.Barnard start seeing meat as ‘dead bodies' rather than food. ‘Getting the animals off your plate isn't the end goal' - how eliminating animal products is just step 1 to cultivating optimal health. How Dr. Neal started a movement that succeeded in eliminating every animal lab from every medical school in the US and Canada. ‘Of all the people who are taking a cholesterol drug, probably 90% of them would not need them because a diet change could accomplish this.' ‘The body can heal.' Dr.Neal shares stories of patients who have been fully cured of type 2 diabetes. How do plant based burgers compare to meat burgers from a nutritional standpoint? Robbie outs himself as a Ravenclaw once again by quoting a bunch of medical studies... Dr.Neal explains how the lack of integrity in medical publishing and reporting is due to a notable conflict of interests. We all rag on the nutritional and moral issues of dairy milk for a bit. Should we be limiting our intake of soy? How soy reduces the likelihood of getting breast cancer. Dr.Barnard brands the ‘carnivore diet' as ‘a silly, childish, macho thing'. Neal shares his latest research into how a plant-based diet can actually make menstrual cramps go away!! How one woman solved her lifelong infertility issues after a month on a plant-based diet. Links Get a copy of Dr.Barnard's new book - Your Body In Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones and Health. Read more about Dr.Barnard's work at The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Attend a talk by Dr.Barnard on his book tour. Greta Thunberg article mentioned at the end of the episode. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch
Claudia Ivonne is an artist, environmentalist, garden expert, and vegan bikini competitor. Claudia decided to take her passion for health and wellness to the next level after having her son, and her life hasn't looked the same. She lost 40 pounds, embraced a plant-based diet and a consistent fitness plan, and discovered her love of gardening. Her garden in Las Vegas is making a huge impact in her community, and she is using the knowledge that she has gained to educate as many people as possible. In this episode, we discussed Claudia's personal wellness journey, how plant-based nutrition and becoming more serious about her fitness routine changed her life, why taking care of yourself as a mom is so crucial, tips for raising a plant-based family, as well as her amazing garden and tips for composting. I really loved this conversation with Claudia, so excited to share it with you guys! Keep up with Claudia on social media! Instagram: @thevixengarden, @vegasveggievixen Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Joel Fuhrman is a board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author, and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through natural methods. For over 25 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes, and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Fuhrman on social media! Instagram: @joelfuhrmanmd Facebook: Dr. Joel Fuhrman Website: www.fuhrman.com Also, be sure to check out his Eat to Live Retreat! www.drfuhrman.com/etlretreat Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
David Anthony, AKA Tactical Vegan, is a police officer in Las Vegas. After tearing his PCL, David decided to go vegan to speed up the recovery of his injury post-surgery. His recovery took half the time that physicians told him, and he felt incredible. His change in diet took his health to the next level, and even landed him as PETA's Sexiest Vegan in 2018. David and his family have become incredibly passionate about this lifestyle and are dedicated to inspiring others to a live a more sustainable and compassionate life. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with David on social media! Instagram: @tactical_vegan Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Peter Raisanen's story is incredible. After experiencing a near-death traumatic brain injury, he was determined to take his health and healing to the next level. Dr. Peter started implementing a plant-based diet and became fascinated with the powerful effects that fasting has on the body's overall healing abilities. Not only did he fully recover, but shortly after his accident, Dr. Peter rode his bike across the entire country from Washington to Maine, a 4400 mile trek that completely transformed his life. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Peter on social media! Instagram: @lifedoc Facebook: LifeDocAZ Also be sure to check out the fasting resource that Dr. Peter mentions in this episode! fasting.org Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Adam Schaeuble is such an inspiring person, who has not only transformed his own health, but is creating a wave of wellness all over the world. Adam's story is incredible. After losing 100 lbs, he became passionate about helping others reach their full potential. He has helped clients lose over 54,000 lbs, and has his sights on inspiring over 1 million pounds of healthy results through his podcast and coaching. In this episode, we talk about Adam's weight loss journey, how he created sustainable goals in all areas of his life, what it takes mentally to lose weight and create a life-changing mindset shift, and how he is using his coaching platform and podcast, The Million Pound Mission Podcast, to transform as many lives as he can. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Adam on social media! Instagram: @millionpoundmission Facebook: The Defeat The Cheat Group Website: www.transformationcoach.me Podcast: The Million Pound Mission Podcast Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Drew Trott is a plant-based nutritionist and host of The Plant Sourced Podcast. After delaying college and really trying to figure out what he was passionate about, Drew discovered a love for research. He fell in love with nutrition, and began to learn how to evaluate studies to make the best health decisions possible. He now uses his knowledge to educate others, and form community. In this episode, we talked about Drew's plant-based wellness journey, and how important it is to chase after what you're passionate about in life, no matter how scary it can be. We also dove into what inspired his podcast, what learning curves he's had to overcome, and his future goals with building his personal brand and community. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Drew on social media! Instagram: @thedrewtrott, @plantsourced Facebook: Drew Trott- Plant Sourced Nutrition YouTube: Drew Trott Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Benjamin Alter is a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in holistic lifestyle medicine. He focuses on educating individuals how to shift not only their way of eating by implementing a plant-based diet, but also how to shift their mindset and thoughts to promote more healing in the body. In this episode, we dive into natural ways to promote a healing environment in the body, how our thoughts impact our health, and how implementing a plant-based diet can take your wellness to the next level. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Benjamin on social media! Instagram: @drbenjaminalter, @alter.health Facebook: Alter Health Inc Website: www.alter.health Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Kate McGoey-Smith's story is extremely inspiring. In 2007, Kate was diagnosed with class 3 idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare disease that only affects 2-4 people in a million. She was given 5 years to live and was heavily medicated. Through this process, her lungs shut down, which left her relying on an oxygen machine, and she also became legally blind. During this devastating time, she discovered a whole-food plant-based diet. Kate and her family dove straight in and the results that followed were incredible. She lost 110 lbs, reversed her type 2 diabetes, and her eye-sight returned. Kate is now dedicated to helping as many people as she can become educated on how a plant-based diet can transform your health. Her story is amazing, and excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kate on social media! Instagram: @forksmartcanada Facebook:Fork Smart Twitter: @forksmart Website: www.forksmart.org Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dan and Sheanne Moskaluk, AKA Indian Rock Vegans, have such an incredible story. After discovering a whole-food plant-based diet, Sheanne lost an amazing 130 lbs. What she learned in that process would eventually save her husband's life. Dan was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, and given no hope. What happened next would completely shock his doctors. Dan and Sheanne are now using their experience to inspire and educate the masses. Because of their incredible story, they were even featured in the documentary "Eating You Alive." I'm excited for you to hear Dan and Sheanne's story, and hope it inspires you to take your health to the next level. Keep up with Dan and Sheanne on social media! Instagram: @indianrockvegans Facebook: Indian Rock Vegans, Dan Sheanne Moskaluk Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Dr. Gemma Newman has worked in medicine for 15 years and is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice. Dr. Gemma studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor, including elderly care, endocrinology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice, and also gained additional qualifications in gynecology and family planning. She is a graduate of the AFMCP course, and is a member of BSLM. Dr. Gemma specializes in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and is an advisory board member of Plant Based Health Professionals UK. She gives nutrition and lifestyle advice to her patients, who have gained tremendous results using the power of their plate. As a broadcaster and writer she has also been featured on many TV shows, including ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky News. She has contributed to articles for magazines including Glamour, Zest and Health magazine, and also appeared in the feature film 'Vegan 2018'. Dr. Gemma's family leads a fully plant-based lifestyle, and she is definitely living by example. In this episode, we dive into the most common questions that Dr. Gemma gets from parents about transitioning their kids to a plant-based diet, foods that that they should be consuming on a daily basis, and why a plant-based pregnancy is 100% safe! Keep up with Dr. Gemma on social media! Instagram: @plantpowerdoctor Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Sarina Pasricha is a gastroenterologist who specializes in enhancing the gut-health of her patients with a whole-food plant-based diet. In this episode, we dive into gut health, causes of common GI conditions, steps that we can take to create a stronger microbiome, and we also chat about poop transplants that greatly improve or reverse certain chronic GI inflammatory conditions (yes you read that right)! Dr. Sarina shares so much incredible information that can be life-changing for you and your family. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Sarina on social media! Instagram: @docsarina Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Areli K. Cuevas-Ocampo, aka The Raw Vegan Doctor, is a consultant neuropathologist at North Bristol Trust NHS Southmead Hospital in the UK and is board-certified by the US American College of Pathology. Besides looking at diseases under the microscope, examining brains, and doing autopsies, Dr. Areli's passion is plant-based promotion with an emphasis on raw foods. She combines her medical background, plant-based knowledge, and her own experience as a raw-foodist to educate people about the incredible benefits of incorporating more raw fruits and vegetables into our diets. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Areli on social media! Instagram: @dr.raw.eli.k YouTube: Raw.Eli.K.MD Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Casey Edward is a motivational speaker, a vegan wellness coach, a life-coach, and also hosts The "I Can't Wait to Tell You" Podcast. In this episode, Casey and I talk about her own personal wellness journey, and how yoga, meditation, and creating a healthier mindset completely transformed her life. We even dive into manifesting, the law of attraction, and quantum physics. This was a really awesome conversation with Casey, so excited to share it with you guys! Keep up with Casey on social media! Instagram: @casey_edward iTunes: The "I Can't Wait to Tell You" Podcast Also be sure to check out Casey's latest e-course! https://manifestingyourdreams.teachable.com/p/manifesting-your-dream-life/ Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Rebecca Greentree is a vegan blogger and YouTuber who is passionate about sharing her vegan travel, her amazing food around the globe, cruelty-free fashion, and easy ways to live a more compassionate life. In this episode, Rebecca talks about her wellness journey from transitioning from vegetarian to vegan, how she is using her platform to help others learn more about the vegan lifestyle in a non-intimidating way, steps that you can start making this week to help make more sustainable choices, and cruelty-free fashion brands and alternatives that are helping create a more compassionate planet. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Rebecca on social media! Instagram: @rebeccagreentree YouTube: Rebecca Greentree Website: www.rebeccagreentree.com Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Gary Whitaker, AKA Coach G, is doing some amazing work. Coach G recently opened an all-vegan gym, called PlantBased Fitness, in Oakland, CA. Through his own wellness journey, he discovered how powerful, and healing, a plant-based diet could be. He is transforming so many lives, not just with plant-based nutrition, but through mindset and fitness as well. I'm excited to share our conversation, and all of the inspiring work that Coach G is doing! Keep up with Coach G on social media! Instagram: @plantbfit1 Facebook: Plant Based Fitness Website: www.plantbfitness.com Also be sure to take advantage of Coach G's discount code for listeners of The Unlock Wellness Podcast! Discount Code: PlantBasedKasey Enjoy! Music: Credits: www.bensound.com
Teddy Bass is a nationally certified personal trainer to some of Hollywood's top celebrities and executives, as well as an author of his new book, Affirm Fitness. He is also regularly featured in a variety of fitness magazines such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Self, and US Weekly. In this episode, we talked about Teddy's personal wellness journey, struggles that he has had to overcome, how he discovered his love of fitness, and his goals for creating a positive difference in the world through fitness and mindset. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Teddy on social media! Instagram: @teddybfitness Facebook: Teddy B Fitness Purchase his book: www.teddybass.com/book Website: www.teddybass.com, www.afformations.com Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Get ready to be inspired. Richard Lima's story is amazing. He definitely isn't living the life of an average 47 year old. After becoming a dad at the young age of 16 years old, Richard was forced to drop out of high school to start working to support his family. After discovering modeling and the opportunities that it had the potential to bring him, he decided to work as hard as he could to make his dream a reality. He had no money and no education, but his work ethic was above and beyond. After being turned down by basically every modeling agency in Miami, he decided to walk into one last agency before leaving Miami for good... He reluctantly walked into Ford Model, the most well-known modeling agency in the world... And what happened next was life-changing... I'm excited for Richard to share his amazing story of overcoming obstacles, never giving up and achieving his goals, as well as how implementing a plant-based diet has taken his health and ultrarunning to the next level. Keep up with Richard on social media! Instagram: @richardlima1 Twitter: @mrrichardlima Facebook: Richard Lima Also be sure to check out Richard's recent feature in Forks Over Knives! Forks Over Knives Enjoy!!! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Jeff Tritten has such an inspiring story. While co-owning a BBQ restaurant, Jeff's health began to rapidly decline. He gained over 130 lbs, and was suffering from an array of health issues, such as pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, elevated liver and kidney enzymes, and severe arthritis. After a hospitalization, Jeff knew that if he didn't make changes, and soon, that he was going to die. On his journey to reclaim his health and life, he discovered a plant-based diet and hasn't looked back. Jeff has lost over 168 lbs, and is now supporting people who are also wanting to reclaim their health with a plant-based diet. Jeff's story is amazing! Excited to share our conversation with you guys! Keep up with Jeff on social media! Instagram: @respectfulliving1 Facebook: Respectful Living Twitter: @respectfullivin Website: www.arespectfullife.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Vinny DePaul, AKA Vinny Vegan, is transforming so many lives. Vinny has overcome so many obstacles to get where he is today. He became a millionaire in his early 20's, lost it all by 30 years old, and eventually was homeless. After being introduced to juicing and a vegan diet, he began to radically transform his life. He created Gangster Vegan, a shirt company that is helping feed inner city kids free, organic vegan meals, as well as opened a restaurant called Gangster Vegan Organics, which now has 2 locations. I'm so excited to have Vinny share his incredible story and everything that he has been working on! Keep up with Vinny on social media! Instagram: @vinnyvegan, @thisshirtfeeds, @gangsterveganorganics Websites: www.thisshirtfeeds.com, www.gangstervegan.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Nikki Namdar is founder of Orlando Vegans, an amazing group that is spreading the vegan lifestyle in central Florida, and is making such an incredible impact through events, meet-ups, and a large social media community. In this episode, we talk about Nikki's personal wellness journey, how going vegan has transformed her life, not only physically but mentally, we dive into how Orlando Vegans originated, how it went from occasional small dinner meet-ups to large, amazing events, and what's in store for the future! I love the work Nikki is doing, and excited to share her work! Keep up with Orlando Vegans on social media! Instagram: @orlandovegans Facebook: Orlando Vegans YouTube: Orlando Vegans Website: www.orlandovegans.net Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Sarah Goodenough has such an amazing story. At 22 years old, Sarah was extremely overweight. She was dealing with high blood pressure, had the beginning stages of fatty liver disease, as well as several other negative health issues. After struggling for years to lose weight and find an option that would work for her, Sarah discovered a plant-based diet, and her life began to radically change. She has lost 150 lbs, is now a runner, and is doing some incredible work with her company Kitchen Verde. Her story is extremely inspiring, so I'm excited to have her on to share it with you guys! Keep up with Sarah on social media! Instagram: @sarah.goodenough, @kitchen_verde Facebook: Sarah Goodenough, Kitchen Verde Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Katie Horwitch is a writer, speaker, and the founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk - a platform that gives women tools, insight, and inspiration to move forward in their lives by shifting their negative self-talk patterns. She has over a decade of experience in the wellness lifestyle editorial space, and almost 2 decades in public speaking and performance. Katie is also host of the WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast, where she interviews so many inspiring people about moving forward fearlessly and taking a pragmatic approach to positivity. Katie is such an amazing person and her podcast is one of my favorites, so excited to have her on to share her story, and the incredible work that she is doing with WANT! Keep up with Katie on social media! Instagram: @katiehorwitch, @womenagainstnegativetalk Facebook: Women Against Negative Talk Twitter: @katiehorwitch Website: www.womenagainstnegativetalk.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Elizabeth Leone is a teacher for new English learners, primarily refugees and immigrants who have very limited, to no prior education. Her own personal wellness and life journey has given her so much love and appreciation for other cultures, and has led to a deep passion of wanting to change the world for the better. This episode is a lot different than past episodes. We really dive into how education and wellness are extremely interconnected, and how Project Based Learning can empower and educate minds at all ages and levels, especially young immigrants and refugees. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Elizabeth on social media! Instagram: @ms.leone.ell.squad You can check out Elizabeth's thesis handout on Project Based Learning here: http://prezi.com/jrv0vrkojqvf/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy If you'd like to help donate for updated technology in Elizabeth's classroom, you can learn more here: https://bit.ly/2AIzaWR Enjoy!!! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Laurie Denomme is an international fitness educator with 25 years experience in aquatics. She is founder of WeCoach, a unique water and land exercise program. She is also working on a new project called Wavemakers, that will be launching soon and will greatly assist the aquatics movement. In this episode, we talk about Laurie's fitness journey, how aquatic therapy and exercise is beneficial for everyone, at every age and every fitness level, as well as the exciting projects that she's been working on! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Laurie on social media! Facebook: We Are Wavemakers Instagram: @wearewavemakers YouTube: Laurie Denomme Website: www.waterexercisecoach.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Katie Bush is co-owner of the plant-based restaurant, Press'd Juice Bar and Kitchen, in Winter Garden, FL. This is a restaurant that is local to me and one of my favorites, so I was excited to learn more about the process of how it was started. In this episode, Katie talks about the wellness journey of her family, how it led to a love for nutrition, how that sparked the idea of creating a plant-based restaurant that was desperately needed in their community, and how they have found balance with running a restaurant and having a family. We also dive into the health benefits of juice, and how they're all definitely not created equal. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Katie and Press'd on social media! Instagram: @pressdjuicebar Facebook: Press'd Juice Bar and Kitchen Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Jordan Bruce is a holistic nutritionist, live blood analyst, and runs a wellness blog called Bruce's Roots. She is helping so many people transform their health, and using preventative testing to help customize plans that best work for their body on a cellular level. In this episode, we talk about Jordan's wellness journey and how she transformed her health and mindset by switching to a plant-based diet, how having a live blood analysis herself inspired her to go into that profession, how having a live blood analysis can help determine how your organs are functioning, how you are absorbing vitamins and minerals, if you are dealing with unknown parasites, and so much more! We also dive into the importance of DNA testing, and how it can really be a game-changer for your health. This was such an informative and fun conversation with Jordan, so I'm excited to share it with you guys! Keep up with Jordan on social media! Instagram: @brucesroots Facebook: Bruces Roots Blog: www.brucesroots.com Products We Discussed: Pranin Organic >>Coupon Code: brucesroots DNA Power >> Coupon Code: brucesroots Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Amy McKinnon is a long-distance runner and plant-based nutritionist who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 18 years. She specializes in working with people living with Type 1 in managing their nutrition and diabetes for optimal blood glucose control. She also works with clients with weight loss, improving athletic performance, and increasing overall health and well-being. Amy is doing some really inspiring work, not only with assisting others with their health, but with her own athletic career as well. She's run 6 marathons, qualified for the Boston Marathon twice, and in 2016 ran 40 half marathons while traveling around South America to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Amy on social media! Instagram: @amymckinnonnutrition Facebook: Amy McKinnon Nutrition Website: www.amymckinnonnutrition.com Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Dave Windsor is a health and lifestyle coach that has completely changed his life by switching to a raw vegan diet. After playing college basketball and becoming less active, Dave decided to start making positive nutritional choices, which eventually led him to a raw vegan lifestyle. After making that switch, everything changed for him... His energy, his mental clarity, the things that he was passionate about... He is now using what he has learned to help as many people as possible. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dave on social media! Instagram: @davesoraw Website: www.davesoraw.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
James Marin and Dahlia Marin are both plant-based dietitians who are dedicated to transforming the lives of as many families as possible. They provide so much knowledge when it comes to raising a healthy vegan family, so I'm excited to have them on to share their stories and everything that they're working on! In this episode, we talk about their wellness journeys and how they have both transformed their own health, we discuss their amazing work with their platform, Married To Health, common questions that families have when making lifestyle changes, and important facts that you need to know when buying organic vs non-organic food. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with James and Dahlia on social media! Instagram: @marriedtohealth Facebook: Married To Health Website: www.marriedtohealth.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Robyn Meierotto is a plant-based Integrative Nutrition health coach, who has transformed her own health and life. Growing up an overweight child, she was constantly trying to lose weight, which led to a lot of discouragement when nothing would create a longterm change. She started being more aware of her food choices and cutting out processed food, which gradually led to a plant-based diet. She has lost 80 lbs to date, and is dedicated to help change the health of her community. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Robyn on social media! Instagram: @robynmeierotto Facebook: Everyday Robyn Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Kylie Buckner is a nurse, yoga instructor, and has a large focus on assisting women who want to have a plant-based pregnancy. She also works with the amazing team at Mastering Diabetes, and is helping transform so many lives. In this episode, we talk about Kylie's wellness journey, how she overcame IBS symptoms by switching to a plant-based diet, how her nursing background inspired the work that she does now, and all of the amazing content she has planned for the future. We also dive into common misconceptions when it comes to nutrition and pregnancy, and action steps that can be taken as well. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kylie on social media! Instagram: @masteringdiabetes Kylie's website and personal IG account coming soon! Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Angie Sadeghi is a plant-based gastroenterologist and internist. She is transforming so many lives by helping her patients create sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes, not just by masking symptoms. In this episode, we talk about Dr. Angie's personal wellness journey, and how she has transformed her health and life with a plant-based diet, we dive into the side effects of consuming dairy, how digestive issues, like IBS, can be be eliminated with a plant-based diet, and also discuss all of the amazing work she has coming up in the future! Dr. Angie is making such a large impact on the world, so I'm excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Angie! Instagram: @angie.sadeghi Website: www.DrAngieHealth.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Shana Moore's story is incredible. Shana grew up an overweight child, and she tried every diet possible, but nothing seemed to work. She even had gastric bypass surgery at the young age of 19, but quickly gained the weight back that she had lost after the surgery. Shana had lost a lot of hope and also lost a lot of self-love and confidence. She discovered a plant-based diet, and her life hasn't looked the same. She's lost 100 lbs, and is now passionate about fitness, which in the past she'll admit that she hated. Her story is extremely inspiring, and she's changing so many lives by sharing it. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Shana on social media! Instagram: @ShanaLMoore YouTube: Shana L. Moore Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Odelia Silva is a plant-based, fitness and nutrition coach who empowers women to get strong and feel comfortable in their own skin. She's doing so much positive work, and strives to live by example. In this episode, we talk about Odelia's backstory and how she has overcome depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and an eating disorder. She discusses how going plant-based and lifting weights has not only transformed her physically, but her overall mental health as well. I'm excited to share our conversation. Odelia is going to change so many lives. Keep up with Odelia on social media! Instagram: @odeliasilva Facebook: Odelia Silva Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Sonya Looney is one of the world's best endurance mountain bikers, and thrives on a plant-based diet. She has had some incredible experiences, and loves inspiring others to live life to the fullest. Sonya is an accomplished speaker, podcaster, writer and blogger, and is bringing so much positivity to the world. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Sonya on social media! Instagram: @sonya_looney, @plantpoweredtribe Facebook: Plant Powered Tribe Twitter: @sonyalooney Podcast: The Sonya Looney Show Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Episode 158: Matthew Davey is host of The Vedge Talk Podcast, and is doing some really positive work in the plant-based community. In this episode, we talk about Matt's personal wellness journey, how changing the food on his plate has transformed not only his health, but his perspective on life, and how he hopes to inspire others with his podcast! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Matt on social media! Instagram: @vedgetalk, @mattxdavey Podcast: The Vedge Talk Podcast Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Chris Ward is an ultrarunner, host of the Like a Bigfoot Podcast, and is dedicated to spreading as much positivity as possible. If Chris looks familiar, it's because he was a past podcast guest, all the way back on Episode 53! Chris is doing so much positive work, and recently completed a 140 mile stage race through the desert. In our conversation, we talk about what it took physically and mentally to complete his race, how the lessons that he learned while pushing his body to the limit can be applied in almost all life situations, and the importance of giving people your best self. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Chris on social media! Instagram: @likeabigfoot Facebook: Like a Bigfoot Podcast: Like a Bigfoot Podcast Enjoy! Credits: Photo: Glen Delman Photography Music: www.bensound.com
Lauren Purnell is a holistic health coach and an expert in self-care, especially when it comes to stress management and meditation. She's an author, a podcaster, and is doing so much positive work. In this episode, Lauren talks about her own personal wellness journey, how she has overcome anxiety, negative self-talk, and even chronic skin issues by implementing natural self-care. Lauren is such a positive energy, so I'm excited to share our conversation and everything that she's working on! Keep up with Lauren on social media! Instagram: @limitlesslauren Podcast: Not Your Momma's Podcast Also be sure to check out all of Lauren's books and products! www.inspe.co Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Joel Kahn is founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, and has spent 25 years improving the lives and vitality of thousands of his patients, taking many of them from chronic health issues to a new state of vibrant, healthy living. He is author of Amazon Best Sellers, The Whole Heart Solution, and his newest book, The Plant-Based Solution. Dr. Kahn shares so much of his research and knowledge in this episode, from heart health, to misconceptions about protein and soy. This episode will definitely bring you a lot of value! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Kahn on social media! Facebook: Dr. Joel Kahn Instagram:@drjkahn Twitter: @drjkahn Website: www.drjoelkahn.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Reyanne Mustafa is co-founder of the company Soul Much, and is doing so much positive work. While working in the restaurant business, Reyanne started to witness first hand the large amounts of unused, nutrient dense grains, such as rice and quinoa, that were being thrown out at the end of each shift because of chefs over-preparing materials. She knew that the amount of food being wasted could be used in so many positive ways, and she became extremely passionate about finding a solution. Through this realization, and trial and error, Reyanne started the company Soul Much, which makes vegan, gluten-free cookies from recycled, unused food items, such as grains, fruit pulp, and more. Since December 2017, they have diverted over 5,000 lbs of unused food waste into cookies. Their work is making such a positive difference, and I know you will be hearing more from this amazing company in the future. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Reyanne on social media! Instagram: @soul.much, @reyannemustafa Website: www.soulmuchfood.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Jeff Mayer has completely transformed his life with a plant-based diet. After realizing that he had become more sedentary over the years and had gained unwanted weight, he decided to get off the couch and take action. Jeff is now an ultrarunner and cyclist, and is doing so much inspiring work to help others realize that it's never too late to take control of your health. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Jeff on social media! Instagram:@plantslayr Facebook: Jeff Mayer Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Brittany Biggers has completely transformed her life with a plant-based diet, and now is passionate about helping others find a love for vegan cooking. She grew up with a passion for cooking, but health and fitness was never her priority. After discovering how healthy and happy that she could be by being more conscious about the food on her plate, her mindset completely shifted. Brittany now has a blog called The Fellow Foodie, where she posts amazing plant-based recipes! She loves creating new recipes, so if you have a favorite non-vegan recipe that you want to convert to the vegan version, send her a message and she's ready to help! Excited for Brittany to share her story! Keep up with Brittany on social media! Instagram: @thefellowfoodie Twitter: @thefellowfoodie Facebook: The Fellow Foodie Website: www.thefellowfoodie.com Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Danielle Petze, better known by Vegan Danielle, is a podcaster and chef who is doing some really amazing work. After living a destructive, unhealthy lifestyle, Danielle decided that she needed to take massive action to turn her life around. As she took steps to improve her quality of life and grow as a person, she came across a plant-based way of eating and hasn't looked back. Her life is drastically different now, and she's helping so many people along the way. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Danielle on social media! Instagram: @vegan_danielle Podcast: Vegan Danielle Podcast Website: www.vegandanielle.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Lori Sherlock is a triathlete and a professor at West Virginia University in the Exercise Physiology Program. I was fortunate enough to have Lori as a professor for a handful of classes when I attended WVU, and can honestly say she was one of the most impactful teachers that I've ever had. She has transformed the Aquatic Therapy Program at WVU into such an amazing learning experience, and really lives by example. I'm excited for Lori to share her story, all of the amazing work that she is doing at WVU, and her triathlon journey (which includes competing in the Ironman World Championship in Kona 5 times...) Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Lori on social media! Facebook: Lori Sherlock- Triathlete Instagram: @Lori_Sherlock Enjoy! Credits: www.bensound.com
Kevin Lindsay is a bodybuilder, certified master trainer, and owner of Iron Banner Fitness. Kevin is on a mission to transform the health of as many people as possible, all over the world. While in the hospital bed after an extremely bad car accident, the idea for Iron Banner Fitness came to him, and as he started to heal he hit the ground running. I'm excited for Kevin to share all of the positive work that he's doing! Keep up with Kevin on social media! Instagram: @iron_banner_fitness Facebook: Iron Banner Fitness Website: www.ironbannerfitness.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Nathan Gershfeld is a plant-based chiropractor who has overcome major health issues by changing his diet and implementing fasting. After discovering that he had cancer, Dr. Nathan was ready to attack it head on and started researching all of his options. He discovered a fasting clinic, and his health began to radically change. Because of the amazing results that he saw with his own health, and witnessed the power of fasting in others, he decided to open his own fasting clinic, called Fasting Escape. Dr. Nathan is helping transform so many lives. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Nathan on social media! Facebook: Fasting Escape Retreats Website: www.fastingescape.com Podcast: Beat Your Genes Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Chris Moore is a vegan nurse, fitness enthusiast, and dad who is dedicated to living a life that aligns with his values. Chris is dedicated to helping as many people as possible transform their health, and is doing so much positive work. In this episode, Chris talks about his own personal wellness journey, how going vegan has transformed his health both physically and mentally, how his dedication to his health has impacted his professional life as a nurse, and how being more mindful of nutrition has positively impacted the way that he parents and the overall health of his son. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Chris on social media! Instagram: @moore__chris Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Gary Stotler has such an inspiring story. His journey definitely hasn't been an easy one, but he decided that he was going to take the daily steps to get where he wanted to be. Since 2013, Gary has gone from 400lbs to a 100-mile finisher. His transformation has led him to inspire and change so many lives. He is determined to let his actions show people what is possible, and hopes to help you outrun your excuses. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Gary on social media! Instagram: @outrunyourexcuses Facebook: Gary Stotler, Outrun Your Excuses Website: www.outrunyourexcuses.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Anne Therese is co-founder of Role Models Management, an ethical talent and model agency. She is also the host of Hey Change Podcast, and is doing so much positive work. Her modeling experience, which even landed her on the show Project Runway, helped her realize that she wanted to create an agency that would disrupt the way we think about and see the industry. She wanted to give models a chance to work with brands they believe in, and influence brands to hire talent who would be a positive advocate for their brand. And she's doing just that. Her work is extremely inspiring. I loved this conversation with Anne, and excited to share it with you guys! Keep up with Anne on social media! Instagram: @annetheresebengtsson Also be sure to check out her podcast! iTunes: Hey Change Podcast Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Lynsey Brewer is a runner, health expert, and one of my best friends, so I'm extremely excited to have her back on the podcast! Lynsey shared her story all the way back on Episode 22, so be sure to go back and check it out! But this episode is a little different than past episodes, because since she has already shared her story, we decided to dive into ways that people can break bad cycles within their health. We talk about what's worked for us personally, as well examples from others who have been able to overcome unhealthy habits. If you feel stuck with your health, this episode will definitely bring you value! Hope you love it! Keep up with Lynsey on social media! Instagram: @lynsey1003 Facebook: Lynsey Brewer Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Tara Kemp has done a lot of impressive work for the plant-based movement, but only after tackling her own mindset and way of eating. Growing up a gymnast, Tara developed an eating disorder at a young age, and had a very unhealthy relationship with food and herself. While searching for a solution that could actually solve the problem, and not just mask what was going on, she discovered a plant-based diet, and dove into all of the amazing research head first. Her story is amazing and she has done a lot of extremely positive work that has helped change so many lives for the better. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Tara on social media! Instagram: @tarakemp_ Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Erik Van Der Lee is a vegan professional fighter. He has trained under James Wilks, a former UFC fighter that is also doing incredible work in the plant-based world. But after signing up for a free week in James's gym a few years ago, he quickly learned that this type of training was his passion. Shortly into his training, Erik started implementing a plant-based diet, and it has completely transformed his health and athletic performance. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Erik on social media! Instagram: @van.der.leecious Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Jon Burrier is a vegan endurance athlete, audio/visual artist and educator, and is an ambassador for Hill Killer Apparel. After overcoming tough childhood circumstances, Jon decided that he wanted to live the most compassionate life possible. He first used drumming as an outlet, then eventually discovered endurance sports and became hooked. Jon is doing a lot of positive work, so excited for him to share his story! Keep up with Jon on social media! Instagram: @jonburrier Also be sure to check out his blog! jonathanburrier.blogspot.com Enjoy! Music: Credits: www.bensound.com
Roro Asmar is a vegan chef, body builder, entrepreneur, and vlogger in Washington D.C., and is doing some extremely positive work. His passion for cooking and healthy living is changing his community one person at a time. In this episode, Roro talks about his own personal wellness journey, how's it's impacted his life not only physically, but mentally, and how he plans to use his business to help increase the vegan movement in his city. I love all of the work Roro is doing. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Roro on social media! Instagram: @roromeetsworld, @roroslebanese Facebook:Roro's Twitter: @roroslebanese Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Bradley Jarryd is a vegan international model who is dedicated to using his platform to make a positive impact on the world. Growing up as an unhealthy, overweight kid with a lot of insecurities, he has transformed his own health and life, and now knows just how powerful the choices that you put on your plate truly are... Not just physically, but for his entire state of well-being and to support his ethical beliefs. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Brad on social media! Instagram: @the_bradass Also be sure to check out Brad's free e-books! Download here: https://bit.ly/2sPjrjl Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
CJ Febles, better known by Via CJ, is an extremely talented rapper and creator. This is a really awesome episode because CJ is in the beginning stages of transforming his health, and slowly transitioning to a plant-based diet. We discuss his struggles, his successes, and the future of his music. If you are in the beginning stages of your wellness journey, please listen and share. Or even if you're well on your way, I think our conversation will bring you a lot of value. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with CJ on social media! Instagram: @via_cj Facebook: Via CJ Music Twitter: @via_cj Spotify and iTunes: Via CJ Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Kyle Gillen-Hughes is a vegan cross country and track athlete who has completely transformed his health and athletic performance by eating a plant-based diet. In this episode, Kyle talks about his wellness and athletic journey, how running has given him a stronger mindset, and how eating a mainly raw, vegan diet has made him faster than ever before, recently breaking his college record for the mile at 4:38! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kyle on social media! Instagram: @plantedinpresence YouTube: Planted In Presence Strava: Kyle Gillen-Hughes Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Shoshana and Adam Chaim are hosts of The Plant Trainers Podcast, and are dedicated to transforming as many lives as possible. They both have such inspiring wellness journeys. When Shoshana was pregnant with their second child, Adam discovered that he had a tumor on his kidney, and was initially told that he wouldn't make it past 40 years old. This overwhelming situation led Adam and Shoshana to become advocates for their own health, and has inspired them to help educate as many people as possible about true health and wellness. They are changing so many lives. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Shoshana and Adam on social media! Instagram: @planttrainers Facebook: Plant Trainers Podcast: The Plant Trainers Website: www.planttrainers.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.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
Chef Annette (AKA That Veggie Gurl) has such an incredible story. At 29 years old, after being misdiagnosed with Crohn's Disease, she soon realized that what was actually making her so sick was stage 4 cancer. Annette was given very little time to live, and was completely shocked that this could be happening to her at such a young age. She became obsessed with researching ways that she could improve her quality of life and increase her health. It was through this research that she discovered a plant-based diet and the power that food has to heal the body. Doctors were shocked as each test result slowly improved, and she is now completely cancer free. Her story is amazing, and she has dedicated her life to help teach as many people as possible how powerful what we put on our plate truly is. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Chef Annette on social media! Instagram: @thatveggiegurl, @letsvegaboutitpodcast Twitter: @thatveggiegurl, @letsvegaboutit Websites: www.veggiesarebae.com, www.letsveg-aboutit.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Jennifer Bartels is an actress, producer, and writer known for TV shows like Broken, Friends Of The People, and will be co-staring in the show American Woman, alongside Alicia Silverstone and Mena Suvari, which makes it's premiere on the Paramount Network on June 7th. But not only is Jennifer an incredibly talented actress, she is also passionate about health and fitness, even with her crazy schedule. She has overcome a lot in her life, but learning this past year that she has Type 1 Diabetes, has definitely made her stronger and even more resilient. I love how Jen is using her platform to create more awareness about the importance of truly caring for your body, and excited to watch the positive impact that she makes. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Jennifer on social media! Instagram: @thejenbartels Facebook: Jennifer Bartels Twitter: @thejenbartels Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Jaye O'Grey has completely transformed her life. After dealing with multiple chronic health issues, she was able to completely turn everything around by implementing a whole food, plant-based diet. In 10 months, she was able to go from 197 lbs to 115 lbs, and has never felt more healthy and happy in her life. Jaye's husband, Eric O'Grey, was recently on the podcast, and both of their stories are so amazing. Jaye and Eric went to high school prom together, and after Eric joined the military, they disconnected and went their separate ways. They were able to get in touch 40 years later, got married, and are now helping so many people transform their health and lives. You're going to love Jaye's story, and be sure to check out Eric's episode as well, on Episode 123! Keep up with Jaye and Eric on social media and their website: Facebook: Jaye O'Grey, Eric O'Grey www.ericandpeety.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Eric O'Grey's story is incredible. In 2010, Eric was 51 years old, was 340 lbs at 5'10, his waist was 52 inches, and he wore a 4XL shirt. He had Type 2 Diabetes, and his total cholesterol was almost 400. He was taking 15 different medications, and was completely miserable with his life and had no hope. In a last attempt to avoid bariatric surgery, he met with a plant-based, naturopathic doctor, who helped him transition to a whole-food, plant-based diet, and also advised him to adopt a dog... And his life would never be the same again. Eric is now 180 lbs, and has reversed his Type 2 Diabetes and other health issues. He recently wrote a book about how going plant-based and adopting his dog, Peety, saved his life, called Walking With Peety, and has been on basically every major news station and talk show talking about it. I'm excited to share my conversation with Eric. His story is amazing! Keep up with Eric on social media and check out his website! Facebook: Eric O'Grey www.ericandpeety.com Buy his book on Amazon! Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Kevin Pecca's story is extremely inspiring. After experiencing a hockey head injury, his life and health drastically flipped upside down. Most doctors gave him zero hope and told him his life would never 100% be the same. It wasn't until he discovered upper cervical chiropractic that he was able to regain his life back. Dr. Kevin is now a chiropractor and is trying to help as many people as possible that are in his situation gain their lives back and give them hope. He is also host of the Expect Miracles Podcast, where he is also making such a positive impact. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Kevin on social media! Instagram: @kevinpecca, @easelaffirmations YouTube: Dr. Kevin Pecca iTunes: Expect Miracles Podcast Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Tommy Rowland, better known by just Rowlan, is a rapper, songwriter, and producer, and is quickly emerging as a top artist. Rowlan's passions go beyond the music though. He's also vegan, and has incredible awareness about the effects that going vegan has on the environment, ethically, and health benefits as well. In this episode, Rowlan talks about his own personal wellness journey, his decision to go vegan and why it was so important to him ethically, the benefits that going vegan has had on his energy, sleep, weight loss, and overall creativity level, and we also dive into his music career and where it's heading. I loved this conversation with Rowlan and excited to share it with you! Keep up with Rowlan on social media! Instagram: @rowlan Twitter: @rowlanmusic YouTube:Rowlan Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Megan Lawson Evans is certified in holistic nutrition and is founder of Meg Unprocessed, a blog that is helping so many families discover how to eliminate processed foods and completely transform their lives. She also runs Unprocessed Productions, where she assists wellness bloggers and influencers spread their positive message through video production. Megan is doing some amazing work and loves sharing how this lifestyle has changed her life. She was dealing with severe hormone imbalance, PCOS, and fertility issues, and has been able to completely turn all of that around by eliminating processed foods and incorporating a plant-based diet. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Megan on social media and her blog! Instagram: @megunprocessed Facebook: MegUnprocessd Twitter: @megunprocessed www.megunprocessed.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Ally Iseman is an actor, writer, and producer, and has been doing amazing work in the plant-based world. She is currently working on a vegan travel show called The Road Less Eaten, with past podcast guest Bobby Sud! In The Road Less Eaten, they will be exploring vegan cultures around the world! I'm extremely excited to share our conversation, where she shares her own personal wellness journey and all of the positive work she is doing! Keep up with Ally on social media and check out her website! Instagram: @allyiseman, @thevoodie Facebook: Ally Iseman, The Road Less Eaten Website: www.allyiseman.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro are the founders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program designed to help maximize your insulin sensitivity using a whole-food plant based diet. Dr. Cyrus and Robby are both diabetics who have such a wealth of knowledge on the topic of diabetes. Their passion for transforming lives is incredible. If you know someone with any form of diabetes, please share this episode with them! It could change their life! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Cyrus and Robby on social media! Facebook: Mastering Diabetes Instagram: @masteringdiabetes Instagram (Robby): @mindfuldiabeticrobby YouTube: Mastering Diabetes Also be sure to check out the Mastering Diabetes website! www.masteringdiabetes.org Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Daniel Torres is a vegan surfer and vlogger. In his wellness journey to discover the best way to gain muscle while at the same time improve his surfing, he discovered the plant-based lifestyle. After implementing this way of eating, he was able to gain the weight he was trying to for so long, and became a voice to help spread the message. I loved my conversation with Daniel, he gives so much valuable information! We had a lot of fun with this one, hope you enjoy it! Keep up with Daniel on social media! Instagram: @theswolesurfer Twitter: @theswolesurfer Snapchat: The Swole Surfer Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Kalie Judge is a family wellness chiropractor in Illinois, and owns Judge Family Chiropractic with her brother, Dr. James Judge. Dr. Kalie is doing so much positive work and is changing so many lives. She grew up with a long family line of chiropractors (35 and counting!), so she's been able to experience a lifestyle that revolves around the principle that the body has the potential to heal itself if you remove any interference that may be occuring. I loved my conversation with Dr. Kalie, and I know you'll love her energy and heart. In this episode, we talk about Dr. Kalie's wellness journey, how she has a grown as a person and professionally, and we dive into talking about her training for her half ironman! This was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well! Keep up with Dr. Kalie on social media! Instagram: @kaliejudge Facebook: Kalie Judge Also, be sure to check out the Challenge Ninjas on social media! Instagram: @challengeninjas Facebook: Challenge Ninjas www.challengeninjas.co We also talked about how awesome Dr. Cassie and Michael Major are in this episode! Be sure to go back and listen to my podcast with them in Episode 046! Enjoy!!! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Jackson Long is co-host of the podcast and YouTube channel, Thought for Food, which aims to help people adopt a healthy and adventurous plant-based lifestyle. Jackson is also a cyclist, and recently embarked on a cycling adventure across Europe to raise money for Mercy for Animals to raise awareness about the benefits of a vegan diet. In this episode, Jackson talks about his wellness journey and overcoming health obstacles while competing competitively as a cyclist, and how he turned those health issues around with a plant-based diet! We also dive into his cycling adventure across Europe, and upcoming work for Jackson, like his TED X talk next month! I loved my conversation with Jackson, and excited to share it with you! Keep up with Jackson on social media! Instagram: @tfflifestyle YouTube: Thought For Food TV Also be sure to check out Jackson's podcast! iTunes: Thought For Food Podcast Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Chris Hall is a raw food, detoxification enthusiast, who is host of the amazing podcast, Raw Food Foot Soldier! In this episode, Chris talks about his own wellness journey and overcoming addiction, we talk about different forms of detoxification and how it increases the body's level of healing, and we jump into his inspirations for staring his podcast and what he has learned from his guests! Excited to share our conversation!!! Keep up with Chris on social media! Facebook: Chris Hall Instagram: @rawfoodfootsoldier YouTube: Raw Food Foot Soldier Enjoy!!! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Talia Pollock is the amazing host of The Party in My Plants Podcast. She is also a blogger, holistic health coach, plant-based chef, and public speaker. Her incredible work has been featured on MindBodyGreen, Huffington Post, The Dr. Oz Show, and more!!! In this episode, Talia shares her own personal wellness journey, how her comedy career has helped her on her path (she got to work for a guy named Adam Sandler...), we talk about the start of her podcast and blog, and how she is using her platform to reach her highest potential, as well as transforming other lives as well! I loved our conversation and love Talia's energy! Hope you love it! Keep up with Talia on social media and check out her podcast! Instagram: @partyinmyplants Website: www.partyinmyplants.com iTunes: The Party in My Plants Podcast Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Danielle Belardo is an amazing cardiologist who is dedicated to transforming her patient's lives, not just masking symptoms. She focuses on lifestyle modification and a plant-based diet, in order to prevent heart disease. I loved our conversation and excited for her to share her story and all of the amazing things that she is working on! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Danielle on Social Media! Instagram: @theveggiemd Also be sure to check out her website: www.theveggiemd.com Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Kathy Freston is a food and wellness expert who focuses on vegan nutrition. She is doing amazing work and recently released her newest book, Clean Protein, co-authored with Bruce Friedrich. In this episode, we discuss Kathy's personal wellness journey, dive into issues with the food industry and factory farming, and learn more about the release of her newest book! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kathy on social media! Instagram Facebook Twitter Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Kristy Kowal represented the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, winning the silver medal in the 200-meter breaststroke. She has won so many awards and honors, and her athletic performance is so amazing. But, Kristy's journey was not an easy one. It took an incredible amount of perseverance and heart to accomplish her goals, and I'm honored to have her on the podcast to share her story! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kristy on social media! Instagram Twitter Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
When you think of "adderall," it's easy to overlook it as something that is common and safe because it was prescribed by a doctor. But, what most don't realize is the extreme negative effects that it can have on a person physically and mentally. In today's episode, Vitale Buford shares her story of abusing adderall, the physical and mental toll that resulted, and how she overcame it and completely transformed her life and health. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Vitale on social media! Facebook Instagram Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Mathew Marrero has an amazing story. After graduating college, he decided he wanted to push himself further than he ever had before. Mathew caught a plane to Maine and decided to go on a journey hiking the Appalachian Trail all the way to Georgia. A trip that was over 2100 miles and would forever change his life. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Mathew on social media! Facebook Instagram Soundcloud: Mathew Marrero Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Raha Moharrak has such an inspiring story. She is the first Saudi woman to climb Mount Everest and the 7 highest peaks in each continent. Raha had to overcome so many doubts and obstacles, but each time proved that she had what it took. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Raha on social media! Instagram Credits: Music: www.bensound.com Photo: Xavier Ansart for TagHuer
Erol Senel is the host of "I Digress Podcast," where he has awesome conversations with successful, inspiring individuals. Erol has had to overcome many obstacles to get where he is today, including depression and anxiety. But through his journey, he has completely transformed his mental health, is now focused on regaining his physical health, and is training for an Ironman. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Erol on social media! Instagram Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Dr. Tyler Dalton is a functional medicine pharmacist working to improve the health of his patients through nutrition, so they can remove unnecessary medications from their daily routine. I love the work he is doing and the positive impact he is making in his profession. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Tyler on social media! Instagram Twitter Also be sure to check out Dr. Tyler's website: www.drtylerdalton.com Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Susan Hargreaves is the founder of the organization Animal Hero Kids. This nationally-known organization is educating countless amounts of children and teens on the importance of empathy and recognizes compassionate and courageous acts of children who rescue and help animals in need. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Animal Hero Kids on social media! Facebook Instagram Also, be sure to check out their website: www.animalherokids.org Reach out to Susan at anytime by email: education@animalherokids.org Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Karla Freeze has completely transformed her life. After witnessing members of her family deal with disease caused by lifestyle choices, Karla knew that she didn't want to follow that same path. Through implementing a plant-based way of eating and incorporating yoga into her daily routine, she has lost 236 lbs. Her story is extremely inspiring and she loves educating others and giving them hope. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Karla on social media! Facebook Also be sure to check out Karla website: www.purelyplants.co Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Nalida Lacet Besson has completely transformed her health and is now dedicated to helping as many people as possible do the same. She has had incredible weight loss, losing over 120 lbs, and discovered her love of running. Her positive work has created a community, making living a healthier lifestyle doable for the whole family, even with a busy schedule. Her amazing story is also going to be featured in the upcoming documentary called Big Change The Film. Nalida is such an inspiring person and excited for her to share her story. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Nalida on social media! Facebook Also be sure to check out Nalida's website: www.plantbasedgodsgrace.com Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Ian Cramer is the host of the Ian Cramer Podcast, where he interviews medical doctors and scholars of lifestyle medicine. He's making a huge impact and is dedicated to helping others live a healthier life. In this episode, we discuss Ian's personal wellness journey, his love of cycling and athletics, his passion for helping others achieve optimal health, and what led him to start his podcast. I really love all of the work Ian is doing, and excited for him to share his story! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Ian on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Be sure to check out Ian's podcast here: iTunes Also, be sure to check out Ian's website: https://www.plant-basedcyclist.com Credits: Music: www.bensound.com
Tess Challis is an author, chef, and plant-based health coach. Tess has written 5 cookbooks, and she is passionate about helping as many people as possible achieve more radiant health and inner well-being. In this episode, we discuss Tess's personal wellness story, her amazing cookbooks, plant-based eating, and about our love of kombucha. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Tess on social media! Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Also, check out Tess's website! www.tesschallis.com Credits: Music: www.bensound.com