Eat Green Make Green Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pat McAuley
Where Wellness & Entrepreneurship Coexist. On the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, Serial Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, and Acclaimed Author Pat McAuley explores all things wellness and entrepreneurship. The Eat Green Make Green Podcast is all about inspiration, positivity, & compassion.
Tom McAuley is an entrepreneur and Founder of Upside, the world’s first fantasy sports & betting platform owned by the people and operated for social good.
We discuss:
- Tom's struggle with addiction and how he overcame it
- What he thinks led him down the path of addiction
- His attempt at ending his life and what saved him
- His advice to those struggling with addiction
- His 5 truths of recovery
Upside's Equity Crowdfunding Round
Rich Roll Podcast
Chris Herren
Herren Project
Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor with a practice in Vancouver, BC. He is also a social media influencer known for debunking misleading diet trends and debating other online diet influencers.
We discuss:
- The latest science on seed oils
- Plant vs. Animal protein
- Why blood sugar spikes are not necessarily bad
- Eggs, cholesterol, and heart disease risk
- Show Notes
Dr. Matthew Nagra Website
Can Fasting Save Your Life Book
Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the Founder of the TrueNorth Health Center and widely considered the world's foremost expert on multi-day water only fasting. He has spent decades using multi-day fasting to help patients heal from various health issues including cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, autoimmune diseases, addiction, and many others. His latest book, Can Fasting Save Your Life, is now available everywhere.
We discuss:
- The latest peer reviewed science on fasting
- Why healthy people benefit most from fasting
- Why visceral fat is so dangerous to our health and how fasting targets visceral fat first
- Why fat loss continues even after fasting
- Dr. Goldhamer’s latest published research on reversing heart disease, lymphoma, skin cancers, and other diseases
- How to incorporate fasting into your everday life
Show Notes
True North Health Center
Can Fasting Save Your Life Book
Dan Cohen is the Chief Performance Officer at Human Powered Health.
Human Powered Health's Mission is to power health and human performance for everyone. Dan is a former Professional Triathlete and Physiologist and leads the direction and vision at HPH.
We discuss:
- Dan's background as a pro triathlete
- What is VO2 Max and why you should know yours
- How to improve your VO2 max
- What is visceral fat and why you should know how much you have
- VO2 Max vs. Strength for longevity
Show Notes
Human Powered Health Website
Protocol Website
Alex Burke is the Founder of Burke Sports Rehab.
Alex is one of the premiere Physical Therapists in Boston specializing in keeping athletes in the game or getting them back in the game following injury. He is one of the few therapists trained in the TB12 method, Tom Brady's body work method, and formerly worked as a TB12 body coach. Alex works with top professional and amateur athletes around the world.
We discuss:
- The main pillars of the TB12 Method
- What is pliability
- What factors impact the pliability of your muscles
- When and how to use ice in the recovery process
- Static vs. dynamic stretching and when to do each
- What is dry needling and how it helps
- Super carbon shoes and when to wear them
- Zone 2 training
Show Notes
Burke Sports Rehab Website
Burke Sports Rehab Instagram
Alex's Instagram
Protocol Website
Protocol Instagram
Jackson Stone is the Founder & CEO of Protocol.
Protocol is a first-of-its-kind concierge primary care that delivers personalized, compassionate, and proactive healthcare designed to extend healthspan. Their team of Stanford scientists, world renowned doctors, and longevity experts are here to guide you with the best and most current tools on your path to live healthier, longer.
We discuss:
- The difference between healthspan and lifespan
- Is it possible to live forever
- How would living indefinitely change life as we know it
- Jackson's entrepreneurial path to ultimately founding Protocol
- Why a health scare and poor healthcare experience led him to build a solution
- The problem with traditional primary care in the US
- How VO2 max is the best indication of longevity
- Why your VO2 max today matters to your 90 year old self
- The motivating aspect of the Protocol method
Show Notes
Protocol Website
Protocol Instagram
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Drew Harrisberg. Drew is an Australian Exercise Physiologist and an expert on living with Type 1 Diabetes. We talk about how Drew was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 22, how it changed his daily life in a big way, the difference between T1 and T2 Diabetes, why blood sugar spikes are not necessarily a bad thing, his experience with paleo and keto as a T1 diabetic, why carbs are not the enemy for diabetics, how caffeine and alcohol fit into life as a T1 diabetic, what happens when you fast with diabetes, and much more.
Show Notes
Drew’s Instagram
Drew’s Website
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Todd Crandell. Todd Crandell is a triathlete and Founder of Racing For Recovery, a holistic addiction recovery organization based in Ohio. I met Todd right before hopping in the water at Ironman Maine 70.3 recently, as he began his 98th Ironman triathlon! This is our second episode together and this time around we talk all about his new book Do No Harm.
Show Notes
Do No Harm Book
Racing For Recovery Website
Todd’s Instagram
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Kristina Rivers. Kristina Rivers is a cyclist who recently set the Guinness World Record (unofficially) for the fastest woman to cross Australia on bike. We talk about why a Mom of 2 with a normal job decided to attempt a cycling world record after failing at it once before, how she prepared for it, the many challenges she encountered, the mental techniques she used to keep moving, the personal learnings from the endeavor, why we must be OK with failure, and so much more.
Show Notes
Kristina’s Website
Kristina’s Instagram
“The more you get to know your food, through cooking, the more you’re going to get to know your body.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Bailey Ruskus, AKA Chef Bai. Chef Bai is a holistic nutritionist, best selling author of Cook Heal Go Vegan, and host of the Plant Remedy Podcast. We talk about why a classically trained chef shifted to only cooking plants, her battle with endometriosis and how she has managed it with diet and lifestyle, the positives and negatives of birth control, why you must be your own health advocate and not rely on one type of health professional, how cooking can change your life, the energetic impact of consuming animals and dairy, and tips for growing a personal brand.
Show Notes
Chef Bai Website
Chef Bai Instagram
Chef Bai TikTok
Chef Bai YouTube
“The status quo never goes quietly into the good night. This fight just started.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Matt de Gruyter. Matt is the Co-Founder of America’s first plant-based burger chain, Next Level Burger, which now has over 10 locations in multiple states. We talk about how Matt dropped his very comfortable career in the oil and gas industry to start Next Level Burger at a time and place where many thought he was crazy, we talk about the intense reality of entrepreneurship, why you must be obsessed to succeed as an entrepreneur, the many challenges of starting Next Level Burger, why all plant-based restaurant brands are on the same team and why it’s crucial we all eat more plants for the future of our world.
Show Notes
Next Level Burger Website
Next Level Burger Instagram
“When someone tells you something can’t be done, it’s a reflection of their limitations not yours.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspiring Adrianne Haslet. Adrianne is a Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor and Keynote Speaker. A former world ranked ballroom dancer, Adrianne lost the lower half of her left leg in the Boston Marathon bombings. One year later she began dancing again. Three years later she was on the starting line of the Boston Marathon and has run the race multiple times since. We talk all about that life altering day in 2013, her incredibly inspiring comeback story, and how’s she’s rewritten her life and become one of the most sought after speakers in the world.
Show Notes
Adrianne’s Instagram
Adrianne’s TEDx
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the extraordinary Dr. Alan Goldhamer. Dr. Goldhamer is the Founder of the TrueNorth Health Center and Author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force That Undermines Health & Happiness. He is widely considered one of the foremost world experts on water only fasting and uses multi-day fasting to help patients heal from various health issues including cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, autoimmune diseases, addiction, and many others. We talk all things fasting and how to apply a fasting protocol into our lives as a preventative measure.
Show Notes
Show Notes
True North Health Center
Alan’s Research - Fasting.org
The Pleasure Trap Book
“Never lose belief in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself and what you’re doing no one else will either. It has to start with you.”
On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Steven Izen. Steven is the Founder of Lokai, the bracelet brand that swept the nation, having now sold over 10 million bracelets worldwide and donating over $9Million to charity. Steven is also the Founder of Elements, a plant-based supplement and functional beverage company. We talk all about building Lokai, what sports have taught him about business, tactics to succeed in ecommerce in today's landscape, how he keeps himself high performing with multiple companies and kids, and much more.
Show Notes
Steven's Instagram
Lokai
Elements
Dreampops
"I weighed 300 pounds, I was addicted to drugs, I was literally the furthest thing from an endurance athlete. If I can do it, trust me, you can do it.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Tom Fleck. Tom Fleck is an endurance athlete and owner of Here and Now Fitness. We talk about how in just 6 years Tom has gone from his first ever triathlon to racing in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, the mind blowing abilities of the best triathletes in the world, his full breakdown of racing Kona, what it means to him to represent the recovery community and show what’s possible, whether or not it’s worth it to spend so much time training as an amateur triathlete, and why he’s more motivated than ever.
Show Notes
Tom’s Boston Marathon Fundraising Page
Here & Now Fitness Website
Tom’s Instagram
“My mom is in her late 80’s and she is vivacious as ever, she’s on no lifestyle medications. She’s on runs, in the garden, on 5 mile walks. Trying to keep up with her is exhausting”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspiring Ann and Jane Esselstyn. Ann and Jane are mother-daughter Authors, YouTubers, and plant-based lifestyle experts. They are the wife and daughter on Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn who, aside from Dr. Dean Ornish, was the first doctor to clinically show that you can reverse heart disease with a whole food plant-based diet. We talk about why the whole family switched to plant-based while Caldwell was doing his research many years ago, the challenges of doing so as a family, what it means to Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior, how a plant-based diet can free you from body anxiety and diet culture, their take on the concerns around protein, soy, and iron, what a typical day of eating looks like for them, and their take on coffee and alcohol.
Show Notes
Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior Book
Jane + Ann’s Instagram
Jane + Ann’s YouTube
“When you switch to a plant-based diet you feel like a superhuman. I needed to share how I felt and my first TikTok cooking video went viral.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with rockstar Francesca Nardelli. Francesca is a Boston-based content creator, wellness influencer, TikTok star, and Founder of My Plant Based Kitchen. We talk about how Francesca’s first ever TikTok video went viral, why she went plant based, why she decided to start My Plant Based Kitchen, how to create popular videos on TikTok, how she makes money as a full time content creator, the most common questions she gets from women regarding a plant based diet, the lonely reality of being a content creator, how she handles stalkers and haters, the lack of healthy social environments in Boston, and her advice for leading a healthier life.
Show Notes
Francesca’s TikTok
Francesca’s Instagram
My Plant Based Kitchen Website
“Use your dollars as a vote for the world you want to live in and together we can build a more compassionate, sustainable, and delicious food system.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Jonah Goldman. Jonah is the Co-Founder of the plant-based fast food brand PLNT Burger. PLNT Burger began in 2019 in Maryland and has since expanded to 11 locations, most recently opening in Boston’s South End. We talk about why Jonah is so passionate about PLNT Burger, why the PLNT Burger mission stems back to Jonah’s childhood, why he went to work in the meat industry, the many benefits of swapping meat for plant-based meat, why products like Beyond meat are not that processed, why big meat is also a human rights issues, the day to day reality of operating restaurants, and why we all vote with our dollar.
Show Notes
PLNT Burger Website
PLNT Burger Instagram
“You have to tackle gut health from all sides. You got to sleep, move your body, and boy do you have to eat fiber.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Desiree Nielsen. Desiree is a Registered Dietician, Podcast Host, and Bestselling Author of Eat More Plants and Good For Your Gut. We talk about how she became interested in gut health, the most common digestive issues people struggle with, how important digestion is to overall health, what foods to eat to heal your gut, why gluten is most likely not your problem, why the food might not be the problem but rather how we perceive it, why fiber is crucial to a healthy gut, whether fermented foods help or hurt your gut, the role leaky gut plays in disease, why we should not fear soy, and all about her latest book Good For Your Gut.
Show Notes
Desiree’s New Book: Good For Your Gut
Desiree’s Website
Desiree’s Instagram
Desiree’s TikTok
“As a young person, it’s hard to relate to the fact that your decisions today impact your health tomorrow.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with a few Northeastern University Entrepreneurship students who interviewed me at PlantPub for a project (thank you Priya Merchia!). Questions they asked: What inspired Pat to start PlantPub? What foods did you eliminate when you were first experimenting with diet? How do you effectively get people to start eating more plant-based? How is PlantPub helping our fight against climate change? What do you need to make a plant-based restaurant successful and what challenges do you face? What is the relationship between energy and food? How will plant-based restaurants shape the future? What advice would you give someone looking to shift toward a more plant-based diet?
Show Notes
PlantPub Website
PlantPub Instagram
“When you increase the fiber in your diet, you decrease your likelihood of dying from heart disease, cancers, and many of the world’s top killers.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B is board certified Gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and New York Times Bestselling Author of Fiber Fueled. We talk about how despite being a trained doctor from top universities Dr. B didn’t know how to heal himself, how he began to heal himself with diet, how he became a leading expert in gut health and the microbiome, why many people often don’t feel good when they increase their fiber, why “high protein” diets often feel best in the short term, why we are more microbe than we are human, the incredible benefits of fiber on our microbiome, the role of short chain fatty acids in disease prevention, and the very real connection between our guts and mental health.
Show Notes
Dr. B’s Website
Dr. B’s Instagram
Fiber Fueled Cookbook
“Less than 2% of venture capital goes to women, yet women led companies out perform companies led by men.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the trailblazing Erica Huss and Zoe Sakoutis. Erica and Zoey were the category-creating entrepreneurs behind BluePrintCleanse, sparking the explosion of the cold press juice category. After selling BluePrintCleanse for $20M+ in 2012, they’re now the Co-Founders of the functional mushroom brand Earth & Star and co-hosts of the Highway To Well Podcast. We talk about why they started BluePrintCleanse in 2007, why they’re glad they didn’t know how hard it would be before starting BluePrintCleanse, how they keep themselves well as busy parents and entrepreneurs, why they started a functional mushroom company, the many incredible benefits of mushrooms, what to look for on the labels of mushroom products and why not all are equal, and why entrepreneurship is much harder for women.
Show Notes
Earth & Star Website
Earth & Star Instagram
Highway To Well Podcast
“We are living in a world of excess but trying to still avoid deficiency, those are conflicting narratives.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Julieanna Hever. Julieanna is a Dietician, the author of 7 books, and a TEDx speaker who’s widely known for her work in helping patients heal with plants. We talk about why our obsession with “deficiency” is misleading us, why our focus on macros is the biggest problem in the nutrition space, her take on gluten and whole grains, the data on time restricted eating and intermittent fasting, the importance of how you speak to yourself, the many diseases she has helped people reverse with diet, why healing happens fast, what supplements she recommends, why she considers mushrooms its own food group, and why she is the ant-dietician dietician.
Show Notes
Julieanna’s Website
Julieanna’s Instagram
“I made a choice to overdose on nutrition instead of risking overdosing on chemotherapy.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Chris Wark. Chris is the Founder of Chris Beat Cancer, Bestselling Author, Patient Advocate, and Speaker. He is most widely known for detailing how he overcame cancer with lifestyle instead of drugs. We talk about Chris’s two latest books Beat Cancer Daily and Beat Cancer Kitchen, why he chose to fight cancer with diet and lifestyle, the perverse incentive structures in the cancer industry, why cancer treatments are only a short term fix, why we need to have honest conversations about obesity, how a raw whole plant food diet healed him, why controlling emotions is critical to healing, and his take on covid and the lack of focus on health during the pandemic.
Show Notes
Episode 126 with Chris
Chris Beat Cancer Website
Beat Cancer Kitchen Book
Chris’s Instagram
Chris’s YouTube
“I feel most one with myself when I am most healthy. When diet is out of sync, I don’t feel whole.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Julie Wilcox. Julie is a Wellness Coach, Author, and Co-Founder of ISHTA Yoga. We talk about Julie’s upbringing as an olympic gymnast hopeful trained by Russian coaches, what she learned from her intense competitive days, how yoga led her to a deeper understanding of diet, why she takes a no labels approach to diet, all about her new book The Win Win Diet: How To Be Plant-Based And Still Eat What You Love, how to transition to a new way of eating, the importance of those around you to reach your health goals, why carbs aren’t bad for you, and why health is the way to your soul.
Show Notes
Julie Wilcox Wellness
Julie’s Book
Julie’s Instagram
ISHTA Yoga
Quincy Asian Resources (QARI)
“The process of change is going to reveal who you are. It’s going to show some weaknesses, but that doesn’t mean you give up.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Greg Crum. Greg is an ex-Football Player and Coach and was one of my college football coaches a decade ago. Coach Crum and I reconnected over the past year as he began to change his lifestyle after a cancer diagnosis. We talk about how Greg was unsuspectingly diagnosed with prostate cancer, why surgery was only a temporary fix, why he decided to drastically change what he was eating, how his diet has halted his cancer, how he’s lost 120 pounds and the many other benefits he’s experienced from food, how a football mentality has helped him stick with the changes he’s made, the stigmas around men and food, and why most people have no idea how good they can feel.
“When we treat the cause, these lifestyle choices, our bodies have a remarkable capacity to begin healing and much more quickly than we once realized.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Dr. Dean Ornish. Dr. Ornish is widely considered the Father of Lifestyle Medicine and for decades has been scientifically proving, for the first time, that diet and lifestyle changes can often reverse the progression of many of the most common and disabling chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, Alzheimer’s and others. He is the Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, clinical professor of medicine at the UCSF, and the author of seven books, all national bestsellers. He was recognized as a “TIME 100 Innovator;” by Life magazine as “one of the 50 most influential members of his generation;” by People magazine as “one of the most interesting people of the year;” and by Forbes magazine as “one of the world’s 7 most powerful teachers.” Dean’s programs are the first lifestyle programs in history to be covered by Medicare… because they work. Need we say more?
Dean’s latest book UNDO IT! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases, will publish in paperback on January 4, 2022.
Show Notes
Undo It: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases
Dean’s Website
Preventive Medicine Research Institute
Dean’s Instagram
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast we’re sharing the best moments from 2021. Thank you to everyone who tunes into the podcast, you are the ones that have made the show what it has become. To think that this started 4 years ago with my Mom as the first episode, to now be interviewing people I once only dreamt about, is crazy to me. To everyone who’s tuned in, shared an episode, recommended the show, or written a review, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! Onward we go. Here’s to a massive 2022, filled with more positivity, inspiration, and compassion.
https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/
“We are vibrational human beings. You attract the people and opportunities in your life. They are mirrors of yourself.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Monk Coleman. Monk is a Transformational Coach, Public Speaker, and Author of Love Over Fear. We talk about the programming from Monk’s dysfunctional childhood as one of 7 kids, how he transformed his life from drugs and violence to health and love, why we must change our programming to change our lives, why you attract the people and opportunities in your life, why happiness cannot come from external things, the role meditation has played in his transformation, why no one is right or wrong they’re just limited by their current perspectives, and why everyone is doing the best they can.
Show Notes
Monk’s Website
Love Over Fear Book
Monk’s Instagram
“Based on today’s data about human health and planetary health, a plant rich diet makes the most sense. It’s really the only way forward.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Simon Hill. Simon Hill is an Australian Nutritionist and Physiotherapist and a leading voice in the world of nutrition science. We talk about how an ex-Australian football player became obsessed with nutrition science, why science led Simon to adopting a plant-based diet, the new science around LDL cholesterol and Apo B, how sleep affects your blood glucose control, the science on debated foods like chicken, fish, and eggs, why all plants have all essential amino acids, why animal protein and plant protein make no difference on muscle growth, his take on macros, why plant predominant diets are our best bet for long term health, the affect of exercise on our microbiome, and how Simon goes about achieving goals.
Show Notes
The Proof Is In The Plants Book
Plant Proof Website
Plant Proof Instagram
"There's a lot of things going on in the world that make us feel uncertain or depressed or hopeless. You're not alone."
On this week’s episode of The Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Brian Sachetta. Brian is a Boston-based author, blogger, and software developer. He is the author of Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit For Living With And Overcoming Anxiety and his latest book Get Out of Your Head Volume 2: Navigating The Abyss of Depression. We talk about why his second book came as a surprise after a tough time in his life, what depression is and how to determine if it is depression or just life, how covid and climate change have increased depression around the world, why our ancestral brains are not designed for today’s way of life, the increasing importance of human connection, what lifestyle changes we can make to help overcome depression, and why all emotions are part of a happy life.
Show Notes
Get Out of Your Head Volume 2: Navigating The Abyss of Depression
Get Out of Your Head Website
Get Out of Your Head Instagram
Brian’s Medium
“You create your own luck. Be honest to what you want and go after it.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Rachel Domb. Rachel is a 21-year-old entrepreneur and Founder of the plant-based food brand Rooted Living. We talk about how Rachel battled health issues as a teenager, how changing her diet empowered her to begin healing, what it was like being plant-based in high school, the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs, how she’s been able to start a business as a college student, why she chose to start a food business, why there’s no perfect solution to our plastic and waste problem, how she tackles big goals, and why we all create our own luck.
Show Notes
Rooted Living Website
Rooted Living Instagram
Rachel’s Instagram
“Many people think veganism is boring, that it’s just plain tofu, and that’s just not the case. The best way is to show them.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the talented Erica Korff. Erica is the most prominent plant-based food blogger in Boston, @vegankween, and the Founder of the Veganzine. We talk about how she’s grown her following while not leaving her day job, tactics on how to grow your Instagram and other social channels, how to be authentic to you on social, her advice to anyone wanting to build a loyal following, her advice on how to eat more plants, the bloggers and influencers she looks up to, how she handles criticism online, and why people need to know that eating vegan does not mean eating boring.
Show Notes
Vegan Kween Instagram
Vegan Kween Website
Veganzine Website
"If I completely fail and go back to 0, I still have all the things that make me happy. My identity and self worth is not tied to success."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast we’re sharing an episode Pat did on the Being Better Podcast. Pat and host Julia Szpor talk about why we should try to remember that everyone was once a child, how diet has changed their lives, how to feel totally in control of your body, why being in control has led Pat to endurance sports, the power of knowing what makes you happy, cellular memory and why you are what you eat, Pat’s advice to his 22 year old self, why people who mock your positive lifestyle decisions maybe shouldn’t be in your life, and all about the newly launched PlantPub in Boston.
Show Notes
Being Better Podcast
Julia’s Instagram
“Create your own luck. Get out there, eat right, wear good supportive shoes, and build the change you want to see in the world.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the rebellious Christie Lagally. Christie is a former Boeing Engineer who holds multiple manufacturing tech patents and is now the Founder & CEO of Rebellyous Foods. We talk about Christie’s path as an engineer to founding Rebellyous, how Rebellyous is changing the way plant-based meat is manufactured, her experience as a woman in very male-dominated fields, her advice to women in business, the advantages of plant-based chicken nuggets, how sharing her “why” makes her business more authentic, how she accomplishes big goals, and how to build the change you want to see in the world.
Show Notes
Rebellyous Website
Rebellyous Instagram
Christie’s LinkedIn
“We have so far removed ourselves from what anyone would feel is a natural way of producing eggs, dairy, and meat.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Josh Balk. Josh is Vice President at the Humane Society and Co-Founder of the powerhouse brand JUST. Valued at close to $3Billion, JUST is now a top 5 egg producer in the United States, and it’s plant-based! We talk about how Josh’s love for animals has shaped his path, his experience going undercover at large slaughterhouses, why almost no one is against animal suffering, the implementation of Proposition 12 and why big meat is fighting it, how and why he co-founded JUST, how they’ve grown to become the 5th largest egg producer in the country, how they became the first company in history to sell cultivated meat, his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and why anyone has the power to make a difference in the world.
Show Notes
JUST Website
Humane Society Website
JUST Instagram
“Don’t forget to look around and take it all in. Enjoy the moment. Breathe the fresh air, look at the mountains, and appreciate that you’re healthy enough to be out there doing it.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Coach Tom Fleck. Coach Fleck is a Boston-based triathlete, triathlete coach, and Founder of Here & Now Fitness. We talk briefly about Tom’s races since we last spoke (Episode 150) and then I ask every question I have about racing as I set out to take on Ironman Timberman 70.3 on August 22nd. We talk about tactics for the swim, how to transition from the swim to the bike, how to go through aid stations while biking, why you want to have steady output on the bike, how much and when to consume nutrition, how to slowly build on the run, why managing my heart rate is the most important aspect of racing, and Coach Tom’s predictions on my time for Ironman Timberman 70.3.
Show Notes
Episode 150 With Coach Tom
Here & Now Fitness Website
Ironman Timberman 70.3
“We can create meat-like experiences that will be the same for the customer, just without animals and with a far lighter footprint on the planet.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the trailblazing Paul Shapiro. Paul is the CEO of The Better Meat Co, the author of the national bestselling book Clean Meat, and a 4-time TEDx Speaker. We talk about how Paul’s experience writing Clean Meat led him to want to start a company in the space, why history shows us that technology, not compassion, has replaced the use of animals, why the Better Meat Co. focuses on selling their plant-based meats to big meat companies for blending, why making meat without the animal makes sense, the massive environmental benefits of making meat from plants, why big meat companies are becoming “protein” companies, and why changing how we make meat is the only path forward.
Show Notes
The Better Meat Co. Website
The Better Meat Co. Instagram
Clean Meat Book
Paul’s Website
Paul’s Instagram
“The slower your breath, the less you need to breath, the less oxygen you need to produce energy, the healthier you are and the longer you live.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the extraordinary Niraj Naik. Niraj is Breathwork Expert, Serial Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Soma Breath. We talk about how Niraj developed ulcerative colitis while working as a pharmacist, how he then set out to heal himself from an “incurable” disease, how he found Pranayama and other healing techniques and was healthy within months, how hypnosis and regression can help reprogram our subconscious mind, how to use our breath throughout the day, why most of us are just programmed monkeys, the immense power of your words and your breath, his take on supplements, and all about Soma Breath.
Show Notes
Soma Breath Website
Soma Breath Instagram
Niraj’s Website
Niraj’s Instagram
“Believe in miracles. You are a miracle. Believe in the process before anything happens and you’ll surely create them.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the extraordinary Dr. Mark Mincolla. Dr. Mincolla is a world-renowned Nutritional Therapist and Quantum Energy Healer. His recent book and film The Way of Miracles is the culmination of his life’s work, featuring other world leaders like Deepok Chopra, Bruce Lipton, and many others. We talk about how he developed his famous nutrition technique Electromagnetic Muscle Testing, the importance of food in the healing process, the role of inflammation in disease, the importance of your words and mindset in the healing process, the importance of oxygen and PH in preventing disease and how to monitor it, why everything in the universe is energy, all about his new film The Way of Miracles, and why we are all capable of miracles.
Show Notes
The Way of Miracles Film
Dr. Mincolla’s Website
Dr. Mincolla’s Instagram
“We celebrate all walks. No one deserves to be treated poorly. We deserve to be good to each other.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the super funky Aldous Collins. Aldous is a Boston-based musician and artist. We talk about how Aldous didn’t start playing music until his late 20’s, why he feels he’s always been called to the arts, how building his confidence for the stage has been a process, his advice for young creatives, why we’re in control of our destiny, what it’s like to raise a mixed race family in a very white suburb of Boston, and why his main goal in life is simply good loving relationships.
Show Notes
Aldous’s Instagram
Aldous Collins Band Facebook
“Breath shifts the emotion. If you change the emotion, you can change your life.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Jon Paul Crimi. Jon Paul is one of the premier breathwork leaders in the world. He works with countless celebrities, pro athletes, CEO’s and hosts regular breathwork workshops and online classes. We talk about his scrappy past growing up in Boston, why he moved out to LA to pursue acting and personal training, why it’s not healthy to bottle up your emotions, how he found breathwork and how he developed his east coast approach to breathwork, why breathwork is much more sustainable than psychedelics, why almost all of us have past traumas that are affecting our health, why the best way to help others is to first help yourself, the power of accepting what is, and why if you change your breath you change your life.
Show Notes
Jon Paul’s Website
Jon Paul’s Teacher Training Website
Jon Paul’s Instagram
“Chronic disease is something we’ve invented, it is unnatural to the human body. We eat things that create inflammation all day long, and we handicap our immune system from responding.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the unstoppable Dr. Brooke Goldner. Dr. Goldner is a board certified Physician, Author, Speaker, and Founder of goodbyelupus.com. We talk about how she was diagnosed with stage 4 Lupus and given 6 months to live at the age of 16, how she was on chemotherapy and other experimental treatments for years, how meeting her now husband drastically changed her life, how changing her diet cured her of “uncurable” Lupus, why doctors are not educated on nutrition, her take on the use of medications, the power of what she calls hyper nourishment, how trauma and mindset fit into the healing process, her advice for beginning to get healthy, and her advice for parents with kids that are struggling with their health.
Show Notes
Dr. Goldner’s USDA Speech
Dr. Goldner’s Website
Dr. Goldner’s Instagram
Dr. Goldner’s YouTube
“We are meant to be healthy. We are not meant to be overweight, sick, depressed. It’s much less about making changes and more about getting out of the way. It’s about doing less, not more.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with… myself! I haven’t done a solo episode in over 2 years, so I wanted to shared my latest thoughts on leading a healthier life. I share 5 tips, that hopefully you’ve never heard, on leading a healthier life. I talk about adopting a new identity, making sleep your primary health goal, the power of healing momentum, why getting healthy is not hard, why macronutrients are foolish, and why the universe is conspiring in your favor. Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes
Pat’s Website
Pat’s Instagram
“Through the power of visualization, hard work, and applying yourself properly you really can make anything happen.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Matthew Kenney. Matthew is a celebrity chef who owns 50+ restaurants around the globe and has written 12 books. He is widely considered the most successful plant-based chef in the world. We talk about how a kid from a small town in Maine has built a global plant-based restaurant empire, how plant-based food has impacted his health and life, the daily habits he has to keep himself high performing, how he’s handled stress and failures along his journey, how he sets and achieves goals, how he envisions the future of the plant-based food market, his forthcoming Boston Double Zero, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Show Notes
Matthew Kenney Cuisine Website
Matthew’s Instagram
Double Zero Instagram
“Rebel, do things differently, and remember that just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s healthy.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Lopa van der Mersch. Lopa is the Founder & CEO of Rasa, an adaptogenic coffee alternative company. We talk about Lopa’s search for enlightenment since she was young, some of the many experiences she’s had in pursuit of enlightenment, how she balances ego while being the face of a brand, why she believes in the Ayurvedic philosophy around food, her experience being in a cult in Bali, how Rasa was born out of the most stressful time in her life, her take on the healthfulness of coffee, how Rasa is different than coffee and why it might be better for you, why everything about Rasa revolves around being a good person, why trying to find your passion can be misleading, her advice for leading a healthier and more fulfilled life, and why just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s healthy.
Show Notes
Rasa Website
Rasa Instagram
Lopa’s Instagram
"It's not about labeling yourself vegan or vegetarian, it's about building your meals from the foods that are consistently shown to benefit human health."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Dr. Alan Desmond. Dr. Alan is a UK-based Gastroenterologist, speaker and author. We talk about how his fascination with young people being hospitalized led him to specialize in gastroenterology, how seeking answers and seeing the incredible results of his patients on a whole food plant-based diet led him to speaking and writing his book, why the food that people consume in the US is the number one cause of disease and disability, why the evidence on what we should be eating is crystal clear, the many myths around protein and a whole food plant-based diet, why there are limitless ways to go about a whole food plant-based diet, all about our gut microbiome and how our diet impacts it, why eating healthy is about eating foods that are consistently shown to benefit human health, the connections between covid, food production, and human health, and where you can get his new book The Plant-Based Diet Revolution.
Show Notes
The Plant-Based Diet Revolution Book
Dr. Alan’s Instagram
Dr. Alan’s Clinic
“We see change as something that is really difficult, but change is not becoming someone else, change is becoming who we are.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the powerful Rebecca Cappelli. Rebecca is a Singapore-based award-winning filmmaker and speaker, most recently known for her documentary Let Us Be Heroes. We talk about how rescuing a dog from the Chinese dog meat trade shifted her life, why change is not becoming someone else but becoming who we are, why the truth is hidden in plain sight, why she decided to start speaking and making films, why people choose suffering over change, why it is not normal to be sick, the power of fruit, all about her award-winning documentary Let Us Be Heroes, why we need to stop suppressing our natural human emotions, the fast growing plant-based scene in Singapore, her tips for leading a healthier life, and why now more is the time to rise up.
Show Notes
Let Us Be Heroes
Rebecca’s TEDx
Let Us Be Heroes Instagram
“Sometimes you have to jump off the cliff, take a stand and take a risk. If you stand on the sideline all the time, you won’t move forward.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Juliet Davenport. Juliet is the Founder & CEO of Good Energy, the UK’s first 100% renewable energy company. We talk about Juliet’s high-carbon upbringing at racetracks, how Juliet founded the UK’s first ever 100% renewable energy company in the 90’s, the different renewable technologies that exist today and some of the most exciting developing technologies, the hurdles that exist for adoption of renewable energy, her experience over the years as a female founder, how she’s dealt with personal doubt and fear as an entrepreneur, what steps we can take as individuals to reduce our footprint, why Good Energy recently added a board of young people under the age of 18, all about her new podcast Great Green Questions, and why she is hopeful for our future.
Show Notes
Great Green Questions Podcast
Good Energy Website
Good Energy Instagram
Juliet’s Website
Juliet’s Instagram
“Western medical intervention is always there, but we also don’t want to over pathologize and suddenly everything is an illness or condition. There are certain things that are the nature of life.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Dr. Nada Milosavljevic. Dr. Nada is is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained physician and faculty member at Harvard Medical School. She holds specialty certifications in regenerative and functional medicine, medical acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine, and Chinese herbal treatments. She is the only Certified Tea Specialist doctor in the US, she is the Founder of the wellness brand Sage Tonic, and author of Holistic Health For Adolescents. We talk about Dr. Nada’s path from law to medicine to preventative medicine, the top health issues that adolescents face today (anxiety, sleep issues, attention issues, etc.) and what tools they can use to better cope with or overcome them, the fine line between normal human experiences and actually having a health condition, the empowering nature of holistic self-help techniques, the power of the placebo effect, the positives and negatives of mental health being in mainstream conversation, why mental health is the same as overall health, why she created Sage Tonic and what their mission is, the power of teaching kids wellness tools at a young age, and why the most direct path to wellness is prevention.
Show Notes
Holistic Health For Adolescents Book
Sage Tonic Website
Sage Tonic Instagram
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“If the oceans die, we die. We all have a vested interest in making sure life in the sea is not diminished.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Captain Paul Watson. Captain Paul is the Founder & President of the famous Sea Shepherd, an international non-profit with a worldwide presence and a mission to protect all marine animals, widely known from the hit show Whale Wars on Animal Planet and most recently featured in the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy. We talk about how an experience as a child led him toward protecting wildlife, why he founded Sea Shepherd, why Sea Shepherd takes an aggressive approach to protecting the seas, the immense damage of commercial fishing, the wild west nature of the seas despite existing laws, why there is no sustainable commercial fishing operation anywhere in the world, the power of film and media for Sea Shepherd over the years, what projects Sea Shepherd is currently working on around the globe, the power of focusing on what we can do in the present moment, what we can do individually to help the oceans, why nothing gets accomplished without risk, and why if the oceans die we die.
Show Notes
Sea Shepherd Website
Sea Shepherd Instagram
Captain Paul’s Instagram
“Follow your heart. Do what makes you happy. Your own opinion is what you should follow, not any one else’s opinion.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the force that is Nienke van Overveld. Nienke is a CrossFit athlete and holds the crown of the Fittest Woman of the Netherlands. She also finished 14th in the last CrossFit Games. We talk about Nienke’s background as a gymnast, how she first got involved in CrossFit, why when she does something she is all in, why she moved to Thailand in her early twenties, how she’s gone from just starting to becoming the Fittest Woman of the Netherlands in just 5 years, the power of consistency and mindfulness, why she started eating plant-based, how her diet has impacted her health and performance as an athlete, all about her new book What Nienke Eats, how she prepares mentally for competition, her daily habits to keep her high performing, how to find your purpose, and why no one else’s opinion matters.
Show Notes
What Nienke Eats Book
Nienke’s Website
Nienke’s Instagram
“You’re robbing Peter to pay Paul when you choose the $2 hamburger today and pay the $35 copay at the doctor next month.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Suzi Gerber. Suzi is an Author, Writer for VegNews, and Researcher at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition. We talk about her investigation of Tyson (one of the largest meat companies in the US) importing and suspiciously donating chicken at the beginning of the pandemic, her theory why that chicken may have caused outbreaks throughout the US, her take on behavioral change when it comes to diet, the importance of identity change when changing your habits, the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician, the problem of specializations in medicine, the short term thinking of eating poorly only to pay more in the long run on healthcare, the power of community to increase an individual’s buying power, and all about her latest book Plant-Based Gourmet.
Show Notes
Plant-Based Gourmet Book Website
Plant-Based Gourmet Instagram
Suzi’s Instagram
“Investing in yourself, a clearer state of mind, and a healthier body is step one for any other goals you have in your life.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Alan Ashby. Alan is a guitarist and songwriter for the American rock band Of Mice & Men. We talk about Alan’s path to joining Of Mice & Men in his early 20’s, what life has been like in one of the most frequent touring bands in the world, how life and the band has changed since the pandemic, how his lifestyle has shifted over the years from partying to one focused on wellness, what daily habits he practices to keep himself healthy and well, why he went vegan, what traveling the world has taught him, the importance of being open to learning and different perspectives, all about their latest album Timeless, his foray into the plant-based investing world, and more. Alan is a super talented and amazing dude.
Show Notes
Alan’s Instagram
Of Mice & Men Website
Of Mice & Men Instagram
Of Mice & Men Spotify
“Life is always going to happen, you’re always going to hit bumps in the road that knock you off your path. You have to continue to consistently honor yourself, be of service, act with compassion, and put good food in your body.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Tom Fleck. Tom is a Boston-based triathlete, triathlon coach and Founder of Here & Now Fitness. We talk about the past year of Tom training me for Ironman, how my mindset has completely changed over the past year, why having children sparked Tom to change his lifestyle, Tom’s journey from being 300+ pounds to now being on the verge of qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and competing against the fittest in the world, the incomparable power of consistency, the role a plant-based diet has played in his transformation, the power of operating from a place of compassion, how Tom’s role in the addiction recovery community has helped him be a better coach, and why it truly is about the journey, not the destination. This one is pure inspiration!
Show Notes
Here & Now Fitness Website
Here & Now Instagram
Tom’s Instagram
“The average person should know that the risk for their first heart attack is preventable. They can prevent it, just by taking care of themselves. It’s as simple as that.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Dr. Michael Farmer. Dr. Farmer is a Boston-based Cardiologist and Founder of the virtual preventive cardiology platform, Corverix. He is also a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School, a Fellow of the American College Of Cardiology and currently practices at Massachusetts General Hospital. We talk about how his frustration with reactively treating patients led him to preventative cardiology, the current landscape of heart disease in the US, how we can use wearables to help prevent heart disease and all about Corverix, the importance of knowing your current numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.), his 4 areas of focus for reducing your risk of heart disease, the incredible amount of data that wearables can provide us, how he personally copes with the life and death stakes of cardiology, the importance of educating both physicians and patients on the power of lifestyle changes, and why we need radical change away from our illness-based medical model to a preventive value-based model.
Show Notes
Dr. Farmer’s LinkedIn
Corverix Website
Corverix Instagram
“There is no greater fear for me than not living life to the fullest. It’s much less scary for me to get rejected, than it is to not try.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Mélanie Masarin. Mélanie is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and the Founder & CEO of the non-alcoholic aperitif brand Ghia. We talk about Mélanie’s path from growing up in the South of France to working for Goldman Sachs and many large retail brands, how her struggle with finding healthy food in the US has influenced her career, why she stopped drinking and what led to her idea for Ghia, the challenges of launching Ghia during the pandemic, the surprisingly diverse adopters of Ghia, what drinking less has done for her life, why she’s essentially stopped using email, why regret is more powerful than fear, her advice to entrepreneurs starting out, and how she’s building a beverage brand of the future.
Show Notes
Ghia Website
Ghia Instagram
Mélanie’s Instagram
“If you’re an alpha, why would you want to kill something that can’t defend itself? Or even worse, why would you want to pay someone else to do that for you?”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Damien Mander. Damien is a former special operations sniper for the Australian Defense Force who did 12 tours to Iraq in the years following September 11th. In 2009, after a trip to Africa, Damien liquidated his life saving to found the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, which now protects over 20 million acres of African wilderness. We talk about what led Damien to the military as a young man, what he learned from his time in Iraq, when he decided to stop exploiting and start protecting animals, why he founded the IAPF and what they’ve done over the past decade, why he formed the first ever all-women anti-poaching unit Akashinga, why empowering women is the greatest force for positive change in the world today, why removing animals from his diet was the best decision of his life, why real alpha males protect the vulnerable, and how you can support the IAPF. Recently featured in James Cameron’s Game Changers, Damien is truly making kindness and respect for all, badass.
Show Notes
DONATE! - International Anti-Poaching Foundation Site
More on Akashinga
IAPF Instagram
Damien’s Instagram
Damien’s TEDx Talk
The Game Changers Film
“There are two types of people in this world. People who don’t ever think about what they do and why they do it, and people who think very deeply about what they do.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Chris Boyd. Chris is the Co-Founder & CEO of the zero alcohol gin company, Monday. We talk about the many different uses of Monday, his path to starting Monday, why Gen Z is drinking less than any generation, why and when he chose to drink less alcohol, the power of changing your community, the process of going from idea to product, the many challenges of the pandemic, the future of Monday, his advice for getting healthier and drinking less, and Monday’s current equity crowdfunding campaign.
Show Notes
Monday Equity Crowdfunding on Republic
Monday Website
Monday Instagram
Chris’s Instagram
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“We break your spirit, that’s what we do for a living. But, in doing so, we make you better, we make you stronger.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Joe De Sena. Joe is the Founder & CEO of Spartan. We talk about why all of us are born with grit and resilience, the importance of a long term mentality, the power of not having an exit strategy, why you should be public about your goals, why he began doing endurance races while working on Wall Street, how to turn hard moments into humorous moments, what and when to eat to be healthy, what his average day looks like, how he views the challenges that have come with the pandemic, why he believes he creates his own future, his advice for entrepreneurs, and why you just got to f*cking do it!
Show Notes
Spartan Website
Spartan Instagram
Joe De Sena Website
Joe’s Instagram
Dry January Series #6
*A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.
“Everybody talks about all the physical benefits of drinking less. There’s not enough talk about how much it benefits your mental health.”*On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Nick Benz and Paul Eschbach. Nick and Paul are two of the Co-Founders of the bitter non-alcoholic drink brand Betera. We talk about their backgrounds in hospitality, the culture of excessive alcohol consumption in the hospitality industry, why they’ve both chosen to cut back on their alcohol consumption, why and how they created Betera, what drinking less alcohol has done in their lives, their advice for beginning to drink less, why there are just as many mental health benefits as physical benefits from drinking less, the many challenges of launching a business during the pandemic, and why they and Betera are here to help.
Show Notes
Betera Website
Betera Instagram
Nick’s Instagram
Paul’s Instagram
Dry January Series #5*A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.
“How do you want to live your life? Don’t just default into modes that have been set before you. Stay curious about who you want to be and how you want to live.”*On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible John Wiseman. John is the Founder of the booze-free craft cocktail brand Curious Elixirs. We talk about John’s career path from Broadway to hospitality to the tech world, the booze-drenched culture of the corporate world, how a night of excessive drinking sparked a desire to change, what drinking less has done for his life, how attending a speech by Martha Stewart gave him the confidence to build Curious Elixirs, how Curious wants to redefine the social experience, the power of coincidence, why we have influence but not control over our lives, his advice for beginning to drink less, and why we shouldn’t just default to norms set before us and to stay curious. What a beautiful and deep chat with a curious gentleman!
Show Notes
Curious Elixirs Website
Curious Elixirs Instagram
John’s Instagram
The Tempest Website
Dry January Series #4*A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.
"Back in the day we were told to smoke to be healthy. Today, we're told we need to eat meat, we need to drink alcohol. We're going to be the generation that reframes these social myths."*On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Zoey Henderson. Zoey is the Founder of London based Fungtn, an adaptogenic alcohol free craft beer company. We talk about how the idea for Fungtn came about, the parallels between the plant-based food space and the non-alcoholic beverage space, what drinking less has done in her life, why the decision to drink less cascades into many other positive decisions, why we shouldn’t have to constantly “reset”, the many unhealthy norms in society, what adaptogenic mushrooms are and why Fungtn uses them in their beer, her advice on how to drink less alcohol and live healthier, and why we should all be kind to ourselves.
Show Notes
Fungtn Website
Fungtn Instagram
Zoey’s Instagram
Dry January Series #3*A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.
“I don’t necessarily aspire toward full sobriety, but with all the challenges of leading a company, drinking less is a little bit like having a superpower.”*
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Dean Eberhardt. Dean is the Co-Founder & CEO of Hoplark, the inventors of the wildly popular hopped tea. HopLark has exploded over the past few years, appealing to both the craft beer crowd and the health conscious consumer and is available nationwide at Whole Foods. We talk about how Dean’s desire to live healthier sparked the idea for Hoplark, how his craft beer home brewing background influenced the making of the product, the many different uses and customer types that have embraced Hoplark, what drinking less alcohol has done in Dean’s life, some of the other habits he focuses on for his health and wellness, his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, why Hoplark has intentionally avoided taking on VC funding, his advice for trying to drink less alcohol, and why flavor matters. Another killer episode in the Dry January Series!
Show Notes
Hoplark Website
Hoplark Instagram
Dry January Series #2*A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.
“If you don’t drink, I think it’s something to be loud and proud about, rather than anonymous and shameful like it always has been.”*On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the legendary Bill Shufelt. Bill is the Co-Founder & CEO of the non-alcoholic craft beer brand Athletic Brewing Co. Athletic Brewing has exploded in the past 3 years, raising over $20M, recently being valued at over $150M, and is widely considered the leader in the space. We talk about why Bill accidentally stopped drinking during his days as a trader on Wall Street, how the decision impacted his life and health, when and why he decided to leave his corporate job and start Athletic Brewing, the challenges of brewing an amazing non-alcoholic beer, some of the habits he has daily to keep himself well, the culture of wellness in his company and the Athletic community, how he handles the pressure of running a large business, his advice for starting to drinking less, and more. Bill is an incredible guy with a beautiful mission.
Show Notes
Athletic Brewing Website
Athletic Brewing Instagram
Dry January Series #1*A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.
“Alcohol is one of the very few drugs that you have to defend yourself for not using."*On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the awesome Tom Halaska. Tom is the Head of Branding for the non-alcoholic craft beer pioneer WellBeing Brewing. We talk about Tom’s journey to sobriety and how he ended up at WellBeing, how he defines his own sobriety, what dropping alcohol has done for Tom’s life, why he tries not to beat up his previous self, how difficult it is to brew a non-alcoholic craft beer, where WellBeing fits into the beverage market, the explosion of non-alcoholic craft beer over the past 5 years, why general awareness about alcohol consumption and Gen Z is driving the growth of the category, the importance of normalizing conversations about alcohol and mental health, and his advice for quitting drinking or drinking less. What a great way to kick off the Dry January Series!
Show Notes
WellBeing Brewing Website
WellBeing Instagram
Tom’s Instagram
“A lot of people think if they’re not grinding then they’re not improving. Yes, you have to take action and work out, but don’t skip past the things that give us life, like breath and sleep.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the beast that is James Newbury. James is a former professional rugby player turned CrossFit athlete and has been named Australia’s fittest man four times. In 2019, James finished 5th at the CrossFit Games, earning him the title of the 5th Fittest Man on Earth. We talk about how James got started in CrossFit, why he’s recently dabbled with triathlon, his love of trying just about anything new, how he went from just starting out to making the CrossFit games in a 5 year span, what he thinks separates himself from others, why he recently went vegan, why he utilizes fasting, breath work, and float tanks, the power of visualization for healing and performance, how sport has helped him as an entrepreneur, and his advice for leading a healthier life. James is a force and I can’t think of a better conversation to end 2020 and kickoff the new year.
Show Notes
James’s Instagram
James’s Website
Tiny Timer Website
Soul 365 Fitness Website
“When I’m on stage, something else comes over me. I have no fear. I don’t know why I’m not afraid of that.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down, once again, with the one and only Avi Jacob. Avi is a singer-songwriter who’s put out two new albums, Surrender and Preservation, since we last spoke. We talk about Avi’s evolution as a singer-songwriter, why he shares his struggles and vulnerabilities in his songs, the fine line between being a business and being true to who you are as an artist, how despite his success he struggles just like everyone else, why he knows fame and money will not make him happy, how the pandemic has affected his music and health, some of the things he’s doing to help him stay well, why he struggles with letting people pay for his music especially during these times, and why love is at the center of all things.
Show Notes
Avi’s Instagram
Avi’s Bandcamp
Avi’s Spotify
“Don’t ever, ever give up on yourself. You’re important, you’re here for a reason, and you’re here to give back to the world in so many ways.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Elissa Goodman. Elissa is a sought after Holistic Nutritionist and the best selling author of Cancer Hacks. We talk about how Elissa struggled with her health from a young age, how the pressures of succeeding in her career further distanced her from her health, how she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in her 30’s, how she chose to heal from the disease with a radical change in lifestyle, how 11 years later her husband was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and passed away after choosing to undergo traditional western cancer treatment, how she approaches helping others and her clients with their health, why self love is the most important aspect of healing, how plant medicines ayahuasca and psilocybin helped her accept herself, how she balances motherhood with her wellness, why everyone is different, the benefits of fasting, and why we should never give up on ourselves. Elissa’s story is extremely powerful and she’s an amazing example of what’s possible, regardless of where we may be now.
Show Notes
Elissa’s Website (Cleanses, Products, Coaching, etc.)
Cancer Hacks Book
Elissa’s Instagram
Elissa’s YouTube
“The only goal I really have is to bring people to their own devotional purpose and heal themselves of stuff that can be very complicated, that as kids we didn’t really know how to process.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Justin Connor. Justin is a musician, artist, spiritual devotee, and director of the award winning film The Golden Age. We talk about Justin’s path from growing up in New England to venturing west to pursue a career in film and music, how the idea for the film The Golden Age formed, the decade long journey of making the film, how much of the film is actually about his own life, his ever evolving spiritual journey, how he has changed as a person through the process of creating the film, how the pandemic has affected some of his wellness habits, how he intertwined his latest album into the narrative of the film, why film and music have the power to change the world, and the power of revealing your struggles to the world. This is a deep one with a super interesting and talented guy.
Show Notes
The Golden Age Film
The Golden Age Trailer
The Golden Age Soundtrack
The Golden Age Instagram
Justin’s Instagram
"It’s no different than voting. All of us really matter in terms of our voice and choices. That is especially the case as it relates to changing the way that water is consumed and delivered."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Rich Razgaitis. Rich is a social entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater, the world’s most advanced water refill station. With a purpose-driven mission, partners like Google, Airbnb, Vayner Media & Hilton, and $15 million in funding, it’s safe to say FloWater is just getting started. We talk about what’s wrong with our tap water, how FloWater is decentralizing water purification, how they differ from products like Brita, how they’re branding non-bottled water, the problems around single use plastics and how they plan to eliminate the plastic water bottle, the driving forces behind why we started FloWater, why his own struggles with health is why he’s so passionate about health, some of the things he does to stay healthy and well, and why we as individuals hold the key to solving the world’s plastic problem.
Show Notes
FloWater Website
FloWater Instgram
Rich’s Instagram
Rich’s Twitter
"Most of Armenian cuisine have stories behind them. How do you honor tradition while changing your diet? It's about keeping the story behind the food alive. We can keep traditions alive in more modern ways."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Lena Tashjian. Lena is the Founder and Author of Vegan Armenian Kitchen, a platform where you’ll find recipes for the plant-based staples present in Armenian culture, as well as some veganized Armenian classics. We begin by talking all about the tragic events taking place in Artsakh and what we can do to support humanitarian efforts there (please see links in the show notes below for how to help) and the history between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. We also talk about why Lena went plant-based, how she tackled creating plant-based versions of traditional Armenian foods, why the story behind the foods is so important, her favorite dishes from her book Vegan Armenian Kitchen, the growing vegan scene in Armenia, why food is a very important aspect of Armenian culture, the challenges of self publishing a book, and more.
Show Notes
Donate to Armenia Fund
Donate to ANCA
Donate to Kooyrigs
Vegan Armenian Kitchen Book
Lena’s Instagram
Lena’s Facebook
Lena’s YouTube
“Recovery and lifestyle change is not a transformation to a new version of ourselves. It is a process of remembering who we’ve always been, before someone else got us to believe differently.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Adam Sud. Adam is a suicide survivor, nutrition researcher, lifestyle coach, and the Founder of Plant Based For Positive Change. We talk about how from a young age Adam felt he was broken, how being diagnosed with ADHD further drove home that narrative, how Adderall abuse began to take over his life, how he wound up as a 350 pound addict, how at 30 years old he attempted suicide, how diet played a major role in his recovery, why loving bonds are the driving force behind change, why “negative” emotions are a reasonable part of being human, how his non-profit Plant Based For Positive Change is doing the first ever study on diet’s impact on early addiction recovery, the difference between sobriety and recovery, how to support a loved one who’s struggling with addiction, how to move forward with positive life changes, and so much more. This is, without question, one of the most powerful stories ever shared on the podcast.
Show Notes
Donate to Adam's Foundation & Study
Plant Based For Positive Change Website
Plant Based For Positive Change Instagram
Adam’s Instagram
“Be kind, gentle, and friendly to yourself. It’s not all about perfection, it’s about progress.”
On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the dynamic duo Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn. Toni Okamoto is the Founder of Plant Based On A Budget and Author of the book Plant Based On A Budget. Michelle Cehn is the Founder of World of Vegan. Together they host the Plant-Powered People Podcast and just co-authored a new book called The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. We talk about their path to becoming massive vegan influencers (having millions of followers between them!), how they handle the holidays and the inevitable vegan questions, Michelle’s experience raising her child vegan, the moral dilemma of feeding your dog, their recommendations for growing a social following, at what point you can start making a living on social media, how they handle the haters, their take on the documentary The Social Dilemma, and all about their new book The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. Toni and Michelle are super impressive entrepreneurs and human beings.
Show Notes
The Friendly Vegan Cookbook
Plant Based On A Budget Website
Plant Based On A Budget Instagram
Plant Based On A Budget Facebook
World of Vegan Website
World of Vegan Instagram
World of Vegan Facebook
Toni’s Instagram
Michelle’s Instagram
“There’s going to be an astounding number of setbacks. Your ability to deal with the setbacks and continue to move on is what’s going to separate you from everyone else.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with craft beer pioneer Russ Heissner. Russ is the Founder and Brewer of Barrel House Z, a craft brewery in Weymouth, MA. We talk about why Russ decided to attend one of the best fermentation science institutions in the world, UC Davis, as a young man, how he was hired by Harpoon Brewery and brewed the first ever Harpoon beer in his apartment in Brighton in the 80’s, how he went on to help build over 50 breweries across the country, how he ended up at energy giant BP creating biofuels, the parallels between beer and alternative fuels, what led him back into the craft beer world, the starting and evolution of Barrel House Z over the past 5 years, what he recommends to entrepreneurs starting a business and raising capital, and how he’s trying to make craft beer more sustainable. Russ is a rare talent, a friend, and an exceptional brewer and artist.
Show Notes
Barrel House Z Website
Barrel House Z Instagram
Russ’s Instagram
Russ’s Twitter
“I’m really grateful for angry vegans who remind us everyday of what’s happening to animals, who never let us slack or get too comfortable. There’s room for all types of activism.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Evanna Lynch is back. Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress and vegan activist who rose to fame while playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. Since we last spoke in 2017, Evanna was on the 27th season of Dancing With The Stars, she started the vegan beauty company Kinder Beauty Box, and is about to launch season 3 of her popular podcast the ChickPeeps Podcast. We talk about why she went vegan years ago, when and why she decided to use her platform to speak out about veganism, why she decided to go on Dancing With The Stars and what she learned from it, why she started Kinder Beauty Box with fellow actress Daniella Monet, what we should be aware of about the skincare products we use, how she handles hate and negativity, why angry vegans are important, why solving human rights issues and animal rights issues can happen in tandem, the exploding vegan scene in London, and why sometimes she wishes she could disappear and work as a waitress. Evanna is someone who deliberately uses her massive platform and talents to promote compassion, and I have massive respect for that.
Show Notes
Evanna’s Instagram
Evanna’s Facebook
The ChickPeeps Podcast
Kinder Beauty Box
Evanna + Robbie Episode
“If you’re on a healing path, you have to remove everything that’s burdening your body from doing what it’s trying to do, which is heal in every moment.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Kelly Gores. Kelly is the Director and Author of the documentary film and book, Heal. I don’t say this lightly, I think Heal is the most powerful documentary around healing and wellness I’ve ever seen. We talk about what led her to becoming so interested in the human body’s ability to heal, why sound healing was the most interesting modality she covered in the film, how she balances wellness with motherhood, how she tries to apply all she’s learned to raising her daughter, why things in life happen for us, her recommendation for beginning the healing process, what she feels she can improve on in her own life, her take on how we’ve reacted to the pandemic, and why we all need to be easier on ourselves. Kelly is amazing human being who’s work is truly giving people the power to heal.Show NotesHeal Documentary & Book: https://www.healdocumentary.com/Heal Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Hpm-6InxcKelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellygores/Heal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healdocumentary/
“It’s kind of weird to say, I’m grateful for the trauma that I’ve experienced in my lifetime, but I definitely am. Through every darkness there is light.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Marissa Remy. Marissa is a former national bikini bodybuilding athlete turned Holistic Healer and Coach. We talk about how sexual abuse as a child led to depression, PTSD, endometriosis, and PCOS as a young woman, how she overcame these debilitating issues (despite what doctors told her) by diving into holistic healing, how dis-ease in our bio field, mind and body turns into disease, why living healthy positively impacts those around you, how a video of an owl led to her going plant-based, how going plant-based has impacted her, what her daily wellness routine looks like, why she sleeps with crystals, the breath work techniques she recommends, why she practices water manifestations, and her take on the current state of the world. It’s truly amazing what Marissa has overcome by going all in on healing and wellness. There is a lot covered in this episode, much of which may be new to you or overwhelming. I encourage you to have an open mind. Enjoy!Show NotesMarissa’s Website: https://www.marissaremy.com/Marissa’s Ascension Activation Course: https://www.marissaremy.com/ascensionactivationMarissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissaremy/Marissa’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH1hynPW4iaQ8uwaQXGY6yQEmoto’s Water Experiment: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto/
“There is an ideal anti-cancer diet. It’s not a mystery anymore. Your choices matter. Your body can heal.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with a true hero of mine, Chris Wark. Chris is a holistic colon cancer survivor, patient advocate, and best-selling author of Chris Beat Cancer. We talk about how Chris was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 26, how being served a sloppy joe after surgery got him thinking, why he decided against chemotherapy and chose diet and lifestyle as his treatment, how he radically changed his entire lifestyle, how to develop “healing momentum,” the pitfalls of our healthcare system, the importance of understanding you have options beyond your doctor, his “beat cancer mindset,” the importance of forgiveness in the healing process, why evidence-based nutrition should be a doctor’s main tool, how to point your ship toward health island and stay the course, and why everyone has the power to heal. This is a must listen! Please share with friends and family.Show NotesChris Beat Cancer Book: https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Beat-Cancer-Comprehensive-Naturally/dp/1401956114Beat Cancer Daily Book: https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Cancer-Daily-Inspiration-Encouragement/dp/1401961940Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeatcancer/Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisbeatcancerChris Beat Cancer Website: https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/
"The ocean, the environment, the animals are all really important to me. I didn't realize I didn't need to (negatively) contribute to that to make food taste good."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Megan Calipari. Megan is a plant-based pastry chef, recipe developer, and Founder of Earthly Provisions. We talk about Megan’s life growing up around basketball and living in multiple cities, how she ended up settling in Boston, why she chose to become a baker, why she switched to 100% plant-based baking, her love for yoga, surfing, snowboarding, and learning new things, her approach to health and wellness, what traveling and growing up in multicultural settings has taught her, what she recommends for growing a social following, why she recommends eating things and doing things you enjoy, what’s next for Earthly Provisions, and I had to ask how her Dad, Coach John Calipari, and family have handled March Madness being cancelled this year.Show NotesMegan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megancalipari/Earthly Provisions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthlyprovisions/Earthly Baker’s Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthlybakersco/Earthly Provisions Website: https://earthly-provisions.com/
“Every living being has the need and the drive to be a mother, they have maternal and paternal instincts, the ability to feel pain, to feel suffering, to be jealous, happy, excited, and the ability to recognize loved ones. Consider that, the next time you buy animal products.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Sarah Lea is back! Sarah is a professional Animal Communicator, Reiki Practitioner, and outspoken animal rights activist originally from South Africa and now based in Los Angeles. For Sarah’s full life story, check out our previous chat, Episode 86. We talk about how the demand for Sarah’s services have skyrocketed during the pandemic as more people are home with their pets, why your own mood and feelings impact the way your pet is behaving, lessons learned from the new Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher, how she’s grown her TikTok to over 1 Million views, how she uses her platform to provoke conversations around our relationships to animals, how she copes with negative comments on social media, the most common pushback she gets against living vegan, the misconceptions around consuming dairy, the fact that seemingly small individual actions can lead to widespread change, her recommendations for growing a TikTok following, how to turn your life purpose into your work, and more. Sarah is magnificent human and is truly a voice for the voiceless.Show NotesSarah’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveggiebarbie?source=h5_mSarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahlea/Sarah’s Website: https://www.thesarahlea.com/Sarah’s Previous EGMG Episode: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2019/4/2/episode-86-sarah-lea-amp
“The only reason I was eating animal foods all those years was because I was just following orders. And that’s the only reason anyone does it.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Dr. Will Tuttle. Dr Tuttle is the author of the best selling book The World Peace Diet, a former zen monk, a sought after speaker, a concert pianist, and has appeared in documentaries such as . We talk about when Dr. Tuttle was first exposed to veganism in a hippy commune in Tennessee, his experiences in meditation as a Zen monk, the importance of eating lower on the food chain, the damaging impact of animal agriculture on our cultural, psychological, ecological, and spiritual health, the systemic indoctrination that we’re born into, his six areas of wellness, how capitalism and war originally stems from animal agriculture, the biggest arguments against veganism he’s heard from people around the world, and why change starts with ourselves. Dr. Tuttle is a fascinating person who, at 67 years of age, is a shining example of the power of living consciously and compassionately. Enjoy!Show NotesThe World Peace Diet Website: http://www.worldpeacediet.com/Dr. Tuttle’s Website: http://www.willtuttle.com/Dr. Tuttle’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willtuttlephd/Dr. Tuttle’s Talk at Google: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvZpF1R6GUo&t=2008sCowspiracy Documentary: https://www.cowspiracy.com/
“Every single person, it doesn’t matter who you are, can achieve something great. I am no different than anyone. You can do anything.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Dionne Laslo-Baker. Dionne is the founder of superfruit freezer pop brand DeeBee’s Organics, which is now selling over 30 million freezer pops annually. We talk about Dionne’s PHD background in maternal fetal toxicology, how getting healthier treats for her kids sparked the idea for DeeBee’s, her experience as a woman in business, her advice for entrepreneurs raising money, the importance of surrounding yourself with extraordinary people, the impeccable ingredients in DeeBee’s, how she keeps herself healthy while juggling family and business, how she gives every employee of DeeBee’s the opportunity to contribute to causes they are passionate about via her DreamLauncher program, why she believes anyone can accomplish great things, why you’re really not that far away from your dreams, and so much more. Dionne is such an amazing and inspiring person and this episode is filled with wisdom.Show NotesDeeBee’s Organics Website: https://www.deebeesorganics.com/DeeBee’s on Amazon: https://bit.ly/deebeesDionne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deebeesfounder/DeeBee’s Organics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deebeesorganics/
“You need to prove it to every single person that you give the product to, just like Kobe Bryant wanted to play every single game for that first person that’s ever seen him play.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Jack McNamara and Nic Palandjian. Jack and Nic are two of the guys behind the startup beverage brand Tru. Tru recently raised a $1.5M funding round and are in the process of rebranding and launching a new line of functional beverages. We talk about how Jack ended up living in and starting Tru from a jiu jitsu gym, the many challenges and pivots they’ve faced over the past four years, how they keep the energy high in the office, what sports have taught them about business, the role exercise and diet plays in their lives, how their perspectives on health have changed since their sports days, why Nic has removed alcohol from his life, what advice they have for young people looking to pursue their passion or start a business, what’s next for Tru, how to find mentors, and so much more. This is an awesome conversation with two great and talented guys!Tru Website: https://drinktru.com/Tru Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinktru/Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jackmcnamara/Nic’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nic_palandjian/
"As they say in Nantucket, don't give up the ship. Just keep going. Because on the other side is an answer that you may not have known that you needed."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Chef Mary Dumont. Chef Mary is a celebrity chef and my business partner and the creative force behind our soon to launch plant-based concept, PlantPub. Mary got her start in the hospitality world as a server in San Francisco. When a chef didn’t show for a shift, Mary offered to jump into the kitchen, and she never left. Her career has since spanned from San Francisco to Sonoma to the New Hampshire Coast to Boston and beyond. She was the first ever New Hampshire based chef to be named by Food & Wine Magazine as “Best New Chef,” she has made numerous television appearances on Iron Chef and The Today Show, she has opened a Zagat “Most Anticipated Restaurant in the Country,” she has been named Boston Eater’s “Chef of the Year,” she has opened a Boston Magazine “Best New Restaurant,” and has received countless other awards. We talk about Mary’s upbringing, her career path and when she started to become widely known, the many challenges she’s faced, how the slaughter of a young lamb has changed her approach to food, her passion for local and sustainable food, what she’s most excited about with PlantPub, and why all of us in the hospitality industry need to just keep going.Show NotesMary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefmarydumont/PlantPub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantpub/PlantPub Website: https://www.plantpub.us/
“How is this still going on? It’s hard for me to understand how people don’t live with compassion, don’t live with the need to be kind.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Toni Pressley. Toni is professional soccer player for the Orlando Pride, a breast cancer survivor, and vegan. We talk about the current status of US women’s professional soccer, what it’s like in Orlando right now during the pandemic, her path to becoming a pro soccer player, how a cancer diagnosis last year caught by surprise, how she overcame it and got back on the field in a matter of months, how the experience has changed her perspective, what she’s learned from being in a relationship with worldwide soccer legend Marta Vieira da Silva, her take on the current conversation around race, and her experience as a black woman in the US. This is a beautiful conversation about life, strength, and compassion. Not only is Toni a world-class athlete, she is also a shining light and a force for good in a world that can often feel unkind.Show NotesToni’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonideion/Orlando Pride Website: https://www.orlandocitysc.com/Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation: http://libbyslegacy.org/The Mindful Project: http://www.iamherenow.com/From The Ground Up Film: https://www.fromthegroundupfilm.com/
“We have amazing customers who are taking this technology and directly addressing the issues of food access, nutrition, healthy eating, and obesity. Everyone should have access to local food.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Caroline Katsiroubas and Rick Vanzura. Caroline is a founding team member and Rick is the CEO of Freight Farms, the world’s leading manufacturer of container farming technology. We talk about why Freight Farms was started and how it has evolved over the past decade, the capabilities of a Freight Farm, the health and sustainable advantages of Freight Farms, how Covid-19 has shined a light on food systems and supply chains, why Freight Farms are a viable solution to food desserts around the world, and why localizing food can empower communities everywhere.Show NotesFreight Farms Website: https://www.freightfarms.com/Freight Farms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freightfarms/Freight Farms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DDLe2tbF1vPTW7FgM6QPQ
“Most people have never really experienced any true violence... If you have the chance to stand on the kill floor, you’re going to smell like death for the next 3 days. That’s how bad it is.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I welcome back the one and only Korin Sutton. Korin is a sought after Master Fitness Trainer, Marine, and vegan advocate. You can check out Korin’s full story in Episode 44. We talk about Korin’s time serving in the Marines, how a talk from Gary Yourovsky sparked his vegan lifestyle, how he’s adapted his business and workouts while at home, why he’s constantly investing in himself, the most frequent questions he gets about a plant-based diet, why there’s no such thing as an ex-vegan, why it’s important to seek help, his take on why African Americans are disproportionately affected by Covid-19, and all kinds of good stuff. Korin is an amazing guy and showing dudes everywhere that you can be both badass and compassionate.Show Notes:Korin Sutton Website BodyHD: https://bodyhdfitness.com/Korin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korinsutton/?hl=enKorin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korinsuttonvegan/Korin’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqSqQITM46l5Ees5jazPLwGary Yourofsky Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6U00LMmC4&t=2s
"Love is the emanating force. It changes the body physically, emotionally, and mentally. We are designed to love and be loved. We need it to survive and we absolutely need it to recover.”Tom Monte is a world-renowned author and teacher of healing and personal transformation. He’s written and published 35 books on the topics of healing, medicine, complementary healing modalities, and personal transformation. We talk about Tom’s journey and mission and we take a full on deep dive into Tom’s new book: Unexpected Recoveries: Seven Steps To Healing Body, Mind & Soul When Serious Illness Strikes. The book compiles decades of research and experience from someone who has dedicated his life to studying healing. We cover diet, community, the power of love, the microbiome, the importance of faith, epigenetics, heart rate variability, the placebo effect, the power of purpose, and so much more. We also touch on Tom’s latest project through his foundation, The Monte Foundation For Creating A Healthier World and some thoughts on the current pandemic. This episode is essentially an hour and fifteen minute seminar on healing and a must listen.Show NotesUnexpected Recoveries: 7 Steps To Healing Body, Mind & Soul Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Recoveries-Healing-Serious-Illness/dp/0757004008Tom’s Website: https://tommonte.com/The Monte Foundation Website: https://www.montefoundation.org/Tom’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tommonteteachings/
“Think about what you want your life to look like. To me success is waking up in the morning without an alarm, enjoying my coffee and a book, doing my thing and making people happy.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I chat with Ana Arlacón and Matt Davey. Ana and Matt are the duo behind the popular VedgeTalk Podcast, VedgeTalk Español Podcast, and vegan food and fitness channel VedgeLife. Both Matt and Ana have been on the show individually previously, Episode 18 and Episode 65. The last time I saw Matt and Ana in person was days before they left everything behind them and set out for a year of traveling in a van. We talk all about their van life travels, the best experiences they had while traveling in the van, their favorite places they visited, the best and worst places for plant-based food, some van life hacks, the different perspectives they gained from seeing middle America and other places, why they decided to settle in Portland, Oregon, how the pandemic has affected their work as gig workers and influencers, how they’re taking advantage of their extra time at home, and why success is all about how you define it. Awesome episode with fabulous people!Show NotesVedgeTalk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalk/VedgeTalk Español Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalkespanol/The VedgeLife: https://www.instagram.com/thevedgelife/Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattxdavey/Ana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaalarcon/Ana's Previous Episode: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/7/31/episode-18-ana-analarcn-good-vibesMatt's Previous Episode: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2018/7/16/hgzfqzcv9ffj16wce2k4xe2q6zpw9a
“It can happen in New York, it can happen in California, it can happen in Chicago. It can happen anywhere there’s a live wet market… it can happen in any factory farm or slaughterhouse.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fantastic Carissa Kranz. Carissa is an award-winning attorney, former professional ballet dancer, and the founder vegan certification company BeVeg. This week Carissa filed a petition at the state level in New York to ban all live animal wet markets and set a precedent for the rest of the world. We talk about Carissa’s career path from professional ballet dancer to lawyer, why she started BeVeg, the most recent petition she filed to ban the New York wet markets, why wet markets and slaughterhouses pose a continued threat to human health around the globe, why many of our basic civil liberties are being violated due to meat, and the importance of acting now to protect global human and planetary health. This is obviously an extremely important topic. Please share and help educate.Show Notes:Carissa’s NY Petition: https://ladyfreethinker.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Copy-of-NY-State-Petition-to-Ban-Live-Animal-Markets.pdfCarissa’s Website: https://carissakranz.com/Carissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carissakranz/BeVeg Website: https://www.beveg.com/
“Medical treatment is designed to address the physical. The body is treated, but at their core, people feel untouched, unchanged. It is just as important to treat the person within the body.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Avinoam Lerner. Avinoam is a renowned mind body interventionist who specializes in cancer and addiction recovery. We talk about how seeing a grieving woman as a child shaped his life path, why most western medicine approaches don’t address who the person is at their core, how our childhood experiences shape the narratives we tell ourselves, how our subconscious mind and programs impact our health and wellness, why he thinks meditation sucks, why he uses hypnotherapy to access and reprogram the subconscious mind, why we must transcend the Newtonian and mechanistic view of illness, why there is no one size fits all for healing, why his method is intended to let people spend less time in therapy and more time living their lives, why how we go through each day is a choice, and why recognizing our dominant thoughts is a great place to start healing. Get the notebooks out, this one is powerful!Show NotesAvinoam’s Website: http://avinoamlerner.com/Avinoam’s Addiction Recovery Site: http://releaseyouraddiction.com/Avinoam’s TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th7QtQ3FMUQAvinoam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avinoamlerner/
"I draw from an infinite source… I try not to compromise on where I want to be based on where I am and what I can see immediately around me."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Loui Blake. Loui is a London based entrepreneur and speaker. He is the founder of the UK’s largest vegan restaurant Erpingham House and a partner in By Chloe UK, among many other projects. For Loui’s full life story, check out our previous episode here. We talk about the coronavirus situation in the UK, how Loui is handling his businesses during this challenging time, what habits and rituals he practices daily to perform at his best, why he’s doing a year of no alcohol, his experiences with plant medicines like psilocybin and how they’ve impacted him, why he believes he’s in control of his reality, why on the other side of the pandemic will be a more health conscious world, why his superpower is resilience, the current mantras he lives by, and much more. This is an incredible conversation and it exemplifies why Loui is such a high performer in business and in life.Show NotesLoui’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loui_blake/Erpingham House: https://www.erpinghamhouse.com/Vegan Dough Co.: https://www.instagram.com/vegandoughco/Loui’s Plant Based Business Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbusiness/
“I was like Malcolm Butler, I came out of nowhere and I won the Super Bowl of movies… then I went on a 15 year run.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Kris Meyer. Kris is an Emmy-nominated film producer behind some of the most iconic comedy films of all time, including Me, Myself, & Irene, Something About Mary, Shallow Hal, Fever Pitch, Super Troopers, and many others. He’s also a Boston native and media entrepreneur, most recently working on a podcast network startup called MuddHouse Media. We talk about Kris’s upbringing coming from a family of Boston Firefighters, why he chose to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film, the many challenges he faced trying to find his way in LA, how he serendipitously connected with the Farrelly Brothers, the most talented actor he’s worked with, what advice he has for people starting out in the film industry, how his health journey has evolved over the years, what he recommends to entrepreneurs when pitching a business or film, why he’s starting MuddHouse Media, and more. Kris has a beautiful life story of hardship, hustle, and going all in.Show NotesKris’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0583243MuddHouse Media: http://muddhousemedia.comKris’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/krismeyer?lang=en/
“People don’t know how to leave their ego out of it… The top endurance athletes in the world train by doing long slow days.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with plant powered triathlete and my new triathlon coach Tom Fleck. For those that have followed the show since its inception, Tom is a Podcast OG and joined me on Episode 16 almost three years ago. He has a beautiful life story, from a guy with countless health struggles to now a seasoned triathlete. As some of you may know, I just signed up for my first Ironman (Ironman Mont-Tremblant) in August. Needless to say, I needed some guidance! Enter Coach Tom. We thought it would be fun to chronicle my journey to my first triathlon, from total newbie to (hopefully!) Ironman. We talk about Tom’s journey since our last chat, why I signed up for an Ironman with no background in triathlons, what my first few weeks of training looks like, heart rate training and why you train slower to eventually go faster, what my biggest challenges will be, the importance of dropping your ego during training, how to find the time for training, and all kinds of newbie triathlete info. We’ll do a check-in episode every month or two leading up to my Ironman. If you have any questions about training, email us at pat@eatgreenmakegreen.com and we’ll answer it on the next check-in episode. Enjoy!Show NotesJoe Rogan Coronavirus Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3URhJx0NSTom Fleck Episode 16: https://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/7/16/episode-16-tom-fleck-realizing-your-potentialTrack my Ironman workouts on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/51253241Tom’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/11888832
"Our food choices are one of the major areas where we can address the environment... what we eat can and does have a massive impact on greenhouse gas emissions"On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Dan Goldman. Dan is a Boston-based and plant-based marathoner, triathlete, and clean energy entrepreneur. He is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Clean Energy Ventures, a $100Million early stage clean energy venture group. We talk about how Dan got into the energy space, his many world travels, what “clean energy” is, the new innovations going on in the clean energy space, the potential integration of electric cars with your home, the bottlenecks to widespread adoption of clean energy technologies, the impact the Trump administration has made, the power our food choices have on combatting the climate crisis, the other steps we as individuals can take to reduce our carbon footprint, how he went from just starting running to becoming an ironman (triathlon - 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, marathon 26.2 mile run) in just six years, how he qualified for the 70.3 Ironman World Championships, what he recommends for people starting out in triathlons, what he looks for in an entrepreneur when investing, and much more. So much valuable information in this one on how we can all do our part for the planet.Show NotesClean Energy Ventures: https://cleanenergyventures.comDan’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13542/
“You become qualified to do things by doing them.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Aurora Straus. Aurora is one of the only female professional race car drivers in the country and founder of the non-profit Girls With Drive. We talk about how a young girl from New York got into race car driving, her path and the many different paths to becoming a professional, what she views as her biggest accomplishments on and off the track, why building a racing career is very similar to building a startup business, the role a fellow Boston female entrepreneur (Zoe Barry) has played in her success, why she started Girls With Drive to encourage young women to get active in male-dominated fields, the physical demands and how she trains her body for racing, how she mentally handles the risk associated with racing, why she believes women are taught from a young age to be risk averse, and much more. Monday through Wednesday Aurora is in lecture halls at Harvard and Thursday through Sunday she’s going 175 mph in a BMW M4 GT4 in places like Daytona. Aurora is truly one of the most impressive 21 year old’s I’ve ever met.Show NotesGirls With Drive: https://www.girlswithdrive.orgGirls With Drive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlswithdriveAurora’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurorastraus/Aurora’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurorastraus
"You are what you make yourself to be. You've got the pencil in your hand and you get to write your story."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the force that is Laura Gassner Otting. Laura is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, best selling author, and provocateur. Laura just released her third book Limitless: How To Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life. We talk about Laura’s upbringing in Miami, her journey from law school, to then politics, what she learned from spending time around Bill Clinton, how she wound up in the non-profit world, why at 29 she decided to build her own executive search business, how she sold her business after 15 years, her jump into writing and speaking, and all about her new book Limitless. Limitless is all about living in alignment with who you are and what your calling is. Laura has such an amazing energy and there are so many gems of wisdom in this episode.Show NotesLimitless Book: https://lauragassnerotting.com/booksLimitless Assessment: https://limitlesspossibility.outgrow.us/limitless/Laura’s Website: https://lauragassnerotting.com/Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heylgoLaura’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heylgo
"I didn’t know I could get to where I am today. I had a vision and I can show you how I mapped it out… but I didn’t know how I was going to get there, I just knew it was what I wanted to do."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the super talented Chef Allen Campbell. Allen is a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, author, and sought after expert in sports nutrition. Allen has worked with multiple athletes including the likes of Tom Brady, co-authored multiple books including The Game of Eating Smart and the TB12 Method, and is launching his new meal delivery business AC Kitchen on January 5th. We talk about Allen’s childhood growing up poor and in a turbulent household, his time working in kitchens in his teens to get by, having a tumor at the age of 15, working in countless Boston restaurants as a young hot-headed chef, his struggle with alcohol addiction, his journey to sobriety, how he completely transformed his lifestyle to put his health and wellness at the forefront, how he became the personal chef of Tom Brady and Gisele, what he learned from his time with the Brady’s, and all about his new business AC Kitchen which will bring “nutrition forward comfort food” meal delivery to Boston starting on January 5th (email connect@allencampbell.com if interested in being one of the first 30 customers of AC Kitchen). Allen’s story is a beautiful one filled with struggle, perseverance, and the power of believing in yourself. What a great way to kick off 2020! Happy New Year.Show NotesInterested in AC Kitchen meals? Email Allen at: connect@chefallencampbell.comChef Allen Campbell Website: https://allencampbell.comChef Allen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefallencampbell
“When I was 5 or 6 years old I made this connection that the duck that we’d just eaten was flapping around in our backyard just a few hours earlier… and I remember thinking, this is odd.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Rachel Steenland. Rachel (and her husband, Dr. Andrew Pow) is the woman behind the super popular plant-based recipe brand The Plant Riot. We talk about how a family duck that ended up on the dinner table as a child in Australia made her first ask questions about food, how when she first went vegan she didn’t quite get it right from a health perspective, why she started The Plant Riot, how she has grown The Plant Riot to over 160,000 followers on Instagram, her personal experience with emotional eating and weight related health issues, why with a little preparation plant-based eating is not difficult, what she recommends for trying to shift to a more plant-based diet, and why she’s on a mission to show people how to make all of their favorite recipes plant-based.Show NotesThe Plant Riot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplantriot/The Plant Riot Website: https://theplantriot.com/Episode SponsorBaking Steelhttps://www.bakingsteel.com/
“The goal of the Wellness Ride was to advocate and deliver wellness. In the process, I lost my own.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the Wild Man of Wellness, Richard Crowley. Richie left his hometown Canton, MA on July 20th by bike. He didn’t stop until he hit the Santa Monica pier in California. He fed over 2,000 plant-based meals to those in need along the way. What started as an act to demonstrate the accessibility of wellness ended in a whole new perspective on people, guns, food, and the pursuit of one’s dreams. We talk about why he chose to ride his bike across the country, the physical challenges of doing so, the places he felt most uncomfortable, how his perspective on guns changed, the accessibility and education of healthy food in various parts of the country, the barriers to wellness that exist in many places, how he ultimately lost his own wellness, and why a dream deferred is the greatest personal tragedy. Hop on into the saddle and enjoy what is always an adventurous ride with the one and only Richie!Show NotesThree If By Bike - East Coast Premiere: https://www.facebook.com/events/2414108465467393/Richie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickieticklez/Richie’s Medium: https://medium.com/@rickieticklezRichie’s Creative Agency: https://www.rickiricki.com/Episode SponsorBaking SteelVisit https://www.bakingsteel.com/ and enter “eat green make green” at checkout for 10% off.
“If you really want something, I’m a believer you can get it. Everyone in the world could use some free help. Start there and throw out the word no.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Ben Rawitz. Ben is a Boston based entrepreneur and investor, among many other things. We talk about how Ben went from an entry level marketing guy with the New England Patriots (getting coffee, selling Patriots credit cards, and even dressing up as the Pats mascot) to becoming the right hand man of Tom Brady and his family… in just 3 years!!, what he’s learned from his many years working with Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, how his approach to health and wellness has evolved over the years, how having a kid has changed his outlook on life, what projects he’s working on now, what advice he has for anyone starting out in their career, why nobody really has life figured out, and much more. Ben is a very humble and authentic guy with a passion for wellness and his family. Some awesome lessons in this one!Show NotesBen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brawitz/Shadow Lion Website: https://www.shadowlion.com/homeShadow Lion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowlion/April Soderstrom Website: https://www.aprilsoderstrom.com/ April Soderstrom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilsoderstrom/Episode SponsorBaking Steelhttps://www.bakingsteel.com/I had Andris Lagsdin on the show recently, episode 95. I have been crushing vegan pizzas at home since I bought his product, Baking Steel. It’s a steel slab that you put in your oven, and because steel conducts heat so well, you can literally make a Neapolitan or New York style pizza in 3-4 minutes with the perfect crust. It’s like you now have a commercial pizza oven. The pic above is the killer Baking Steel dough (you can order if you’re local to Boston!) with Miyoko’s vegan mozzarella! You can also bake breads and all kinds of stuff. You can even throw it over your stove burners and use it as a skillet and make Beyond burgers or JUST eggs and Beyond sausage. I have never had a sponsor on the show before this. I truly just love this product and Andris so much that I want to share it!Visit https://www.bakingsteel.com/ and enter “eat green make green” at checkout for 10% off.
“Never give up and always surrender… lay down the weapons and await further instructions. We will be given the answers if we allow the answers to come in.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Michael Harris. Michael is an entrepreneur, best selling author, speaker, lifestyle coach, and yoga master. He is the author of the incredible and popular book Falling Down Getting Up: A Story of Overcoming Life to Live and host of the Falling Up Radio Podcast. We talk about Michael’s near death experience after a water skiing accident at 12 years old, his struggles with alcohol and drugs in the years that followed, how he was told at 26 that both his legs needed to be amputated and had months to live, how he refused to lose his legs and chose to go to the Pritikin Longevity Center instead, how he was walking miles pain-free weeks later and took his health back through plant-based eating, how he has since become a wellness advocate and leader in the bikram yoga world, what he recommends for those struggling with addictions of any kind, why we can’t do everything on our own, the mind body connection, and why falling down is normal. This is an outstanding conversation with so many lessons from Michael. Such a powerful life story and message!Show NotesFalling Up Radio Website: https://fallingupradio.com/Falling Up YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyKHc84clrcKZNJno8LL2wFalling Up Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FallingUPSecrets/Falling Down Getting Up Book: https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Down-Getting-Up-Overcoming-ebook/dp/B0087GZHZC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=falling+down+getting+up&qid=1570390355&sr=8-1Episode SponsorBaking Steelhttps://www.bakingsteel.com/Visit https://www.bakingsteel.com/ and enter “eat green make green” at checkout for 10% off.
“A part of me is so thankful and the other part of me is like why don’t my parents know this? Why doesn’t my family know this?… They don’t have to choose this route, but everyone should have the information.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I’m sharing an episode I did on my good friend Matt Davey’s podcast The Vedge Talk Podcast. This was recorded quite a while ago and was the first episode of Matt’s show, which now has over 50 episodes with all kinds of amazing guests in the plant-based world. Both Matt and his fiance Ana Alarcon have been previous guests on my show (check out episodes 18 and 65). This is primarily about my journey and I think is one of the better episodes I’ve done on other shows, because Matt is a very gifted interviewer. Be sure to give Matt and Vedge Talk a follow and listen!Show NotesThe Vedge Talk Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/vedgetalkMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalk/?hl=enAna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaalarcon/?hl=en
“Im not Superman. There are thousands of other people that have made this same change. None of them will ever be in a Marvel comic book. None of them are the X Men. They are themselves… You can do it.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the weight loss champion himself Chuck Carroll. Chuck is the host of the popular Exam Room Podcast, the podcast of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Chuck also has an incredibly inspiring personal transformation story that he documents on his website The Weight Loss Champion. We talk about how Chuck’s love for fatty salty foods started young with his grandmother’s cooking, how he found himself at 420 pound as a 26 year old, his very real struggle with food addiction, the final straw that led him to commit to changing, how he found a plant-based diet and what it’s done for his health, what he’s learned from interviewing the world’s leading experts on nutrition science, and why anyone can transform themselves and take control of their health, and so much more! This is truly one of the most inspiring episodes I’ve done, a must listen.Show NotesChuck’s Website: http://www.theweightlosschampion.com/Chuck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc/Exam Room Podcast hosted by Chuck: https://www.pcrm.org/podcastEpisode SponsorBaking Steel: https://www.bakingsteel.com/I had Andris Lagsdin on the show recently, episode 95. I have been crushing vegan pizzas at home since I bought his product, Baking Steel. It’s a steel slab that you put in your oven, and because steel conducts heat so well, you can literally make a Neapolitan or New York style pizza in 3-4 minutes with the perfect crust. It’s like you now have a commercial pizza oven. The pic above is the killer Baking Steel dough (you can order if you’re local to Boston!) with Myokos vegan mozzarella! You can also bake breads and all kinds of stuff. You can even throw it over your stove burners and use it as a skillet and make Beyond burgers or JUST eggs and Beyond sausage. I have never had a sponsor on the show. I truly just love this product and Andris so much that I want to share it!Visit https://www.bakingsteel.com/ and enter “eat green make green” at checkout for 10% off.
“I use my business as a vehicle for personal growth and putting myself out there and testing myself… I don’t have a huge plan for it. I just want to continue to grow.”On the week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Kayla O’Connor. Kayla is the founder of the sustainable lifestyle clothing brand Blue Seaciety and also a professional lacrosse player. We talk about Kayla’s life growing up in New England and her love for the ocean, her passion for sports and lacrosse, the current state of pro lacrosse in the US, why she chose to start Blue Seaciety, what her biggest challenges have been starting the business, her experience as a female entrepreneur, what she eats and does daily to be the best athlete and person she can be, the importance of gratitude, how she’s used her business for personal growth, why she never wants to become a big brand, the importance of knowing yourself, and so much more. Kayla is someone that is truly following her path and her business is a direct and authentic reflection of that path, a true lifestyle brand. In her words. “it is a vehicle to connect, and a community that bridges water souls through the celebration of living a simplistic life by big blue.”Show NotesBlue Seaciety Website: https://blueseaciety.com/Blue Seaciety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueseaciety/Kayla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylacoconnor/
“The #1 thing that kills self confidence is fear of failure… the way you build confidence is to identify things that scare you and go do them over and over.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the beast himself David de las Morenas. David, or as his many fans know him by How To Beast, is a YouTuber, entrepreneur, and best selling author. I’ve know David since I was a kid growing up and playing sports together in Hingham, MA and have had a front row seat to his incredible transformation from a skinny shy dude to the beast he now is. We talk about the struggles David used to have with anxiety and self confidence, why he left his tech job to become a personal trainer, how he overcame the fear of starting his own brand and business, how in 2 years he’s grown his YouTube channel from 0 to over 600,000 subscribers, how and when he started to monetize his channel, the different ways he makes money as an influencer, the tips he has for those starting a YouTube channel or brand, how he deals with the haters in the comments, his tips for improving self confidence, and why becoming a beast is all about consistency. I really enjoyed this one and I am in awe at what David has been able to accomplish, he is indeed a beast.Show NotesHow To Beast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/how2beastHow To Beast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtobeast/How To Beast Website: https://www.howtobeast.com/
"You can really make a bunch of money, but also do some great things in the world. They aren't mutually exclusive."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Brett Thompson. Brett is the founder of a socially responsible/impact investment firm called Treadlight Ventures and executive producer of the entertainment production company Midwinter Studios in Santa Monica. We talk about why Brett started to question some things as a kid, the model of for profit socially responsible businesses, why he started Treadlight Ventures, the amazing happenings in the plant-based and clean meat industries, the masculinity associated with meat consumption, his upcoming documentary on the human wildlife conflicts in Africa, why most world issues are not black and white, and more. I really enjoyed getting to know Brett and am a huge fan of all he’s doing!Show NotesTreadlight Ventures Website: https://treadlight.com/Treadlight Ventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trdlight/Brett’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett.d.thompson/Midwinter Studios: https://midwinterstudios.com/
“If you ask questions, and you’re open to change, and if you think about eating plants, I think you’ll have a lot of success feeling good and being well.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Josh Ehrenfried. Josh is the founder of Dosha Bar, an organic, unsweetened Ayurveda inspired fruit and nut bar company. We talk about how Josh grew up with a love of food, how he was able to make the leap from his corporate life to entrepreneurship, why he chose the crowded bar category, the habits and rituals he practices to stay healthy and well, what Ayurveda is and why he wanted to create a food brand around it, the importance of being self aware, and so much more. I really enjoyed this one. Josh is a great guy and I very much admire his curiosity and openness to different ways of thinking. Josh was nice enough to give EGMG listeners a discount code on Dosha Bar orders Head over to https://doshabar.com/ and use DISCOUNT CODE: “eatgreenmakegreen.”Show NotesDosha Bar Website: https://doshabar.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: eatgreenmakegreenDosha Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doshabar/Dosha Bar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doshabar/
“I had a 4 year old and when he was old enough to ask what I did all I could say was ‘I go to work.’ Something was missing… I really started believing in myself with the yoga and getting fit and then it just kind of happened.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Andris Lagsdin. Andris is the founder of Baking Steel, a Boston based company that makes what is widely considered the best consumer cooking surface on the market. How do you make that high heat commercial grade Neapolitan pizza at home? Baking Steel… We talk about Andris’s background in the restaurant industry working with the likes of Todd English, his many years at his family steel plant, how a series of books sparked his idea for Baking Steel, how he was able to apply the resources of his family business to his passion for food, how he chose to pursue Baking Steel despite the doubts of others, how focusing on his health and wellness (specifically dropping booze, eating plants, exercise, meditation) has helped give him the confidence to pursue his dreams, the importance of social media, and so much more. Andris is such a great dude and it makes me smile when I meet someone who truly loves what they do everyday. Also, Baking Steel is an insane product! As a pizza snob, I assure you it is worth every penny.Show NotesBaking Steel Website: https://www.bakingsteel.com/Baking Steel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakingsteel/Baking Steel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BakingSteel/Baking Steel Book: https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect/dp/031646578X/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=baking+steel&qid=1563160303&s=gateway&sr=8-12Andris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrislagsdin/
“The scariest thing for me is not being able to be who I want to be, not being authentic to myself, and living for other people’s dreams more than my own… not being able to exist in the way I need to.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Cliff Notez. Cliff is a Boston based musician, filmmaker, writer, and producer, among many other things. Cliff was just named by Boston Magazine as 2019 Best Musician. We talk about Cliff’s life growing up around music, basketball, and computers, how he’s been able to put himself in a position to pursue his creative passions, what his advice is for those trying to follow their passions, why he adopted a plant-based diet and what it’s done for him, the many different versions of himself, his fear of not living a life of authenticity, and much more. Cliff is such a talented guy and I know we’ll be seeing more of his many talents in the years to come.Show NotesHipstory Website: http://hipstory.org/Hipstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehipstory/Cliff Notez Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GveUHtntqBeQFo9m8ZZrqCliff Notez YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xcetera101Cliff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffnotezz/Cliff’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliffnotezart/
“I’ve never made a better decision in my entire life than going plant-based… it’s helped every aspect of my life… I’m stronger than I’ve ever been… it’s made me so much more calm, confident, and secure with who I am.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Caroline Caliri. Caroline is a Boston based model, personal trainer, and artist. We talk about Caroline’s upbringing as an athlete, her experience in the corporate world, how she was able to make the jump to pursuing work more in line with her passions, how a documentary sparked a transition to a plant-based lifestyle, how a plant-based diet has impacted her health and performance, how she approaches the social pressures around food, why going plant-based was the best decision of her life, and so much more. Caroline is a force! Strong. Confident. Powered by plants.Show NotesCaroline’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinecaliri/Caroline’s Portfolio: https://www.maggieagency.com/divisions/lifestyle/portfolios/caroline-caliriWhat The Health Film: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/Plant Proof Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/
"People say chronic disease runs in the family. No it does not. All it takes is one person to push the family to eat better and live a healthier life... who's going to break that chain?" On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend Scott Bernard AKA "Scott BurnHard"... Scott is a sought after trainer and fitness coach that works with all kinds of people throughout Manhattan and online. We talk about Scott's upbringing in both NY and Jamaica, how he went from a kid that was scared of fitness to becoming a trainer, how he learned about fitness in the streets not in a gym, being a healthy example to the younger generation, how searching to heal an injury led him to a plant-based diet, the misconceptions around needing animal products to achieve a certain physique, the benefits he's experienced as a plant-based athlete, what he eats in a day, and much more. Scott is a beast and an all around great dude. Questions about protein on a plant-based diet... look no further.
"You want to think of the body and the brain as being all connected. The body is an extension of the brain. You don’t have to be stuck with psychiatric illnesses for the rest of your life. There are other ways out."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Dr. Elena Monarch. Dr. Elena Monarch is a world renowned Neuropsychologist that is doing truly cutting edge work in the area of identifying and effectively treating PANS/PANDAS, lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and other inflammatory health conditions affecting the brain. Dr. Elena owns and operates the LYME & PANS Treatment Center in Cohasset MA, where she treats patients in a holistic manner. We talk about Dr. Elena's background and path to opening the center, the groundbreaking discoveries she's made throughout her career in identifying the physical causes of many psychiatric conditions, the shift happening with our blood brain barrier, the role inflammation plays and causes of inflammation in the body, the mind body connection, the impact of diet on inflammation, the connection between the gut and the brain, a holistic approach to healing, and so so much more! This episode is a must listen if you have children/teens that may be struggling with a persistent unusual condition, especially as we head into tick season here in New England. I am blown away by the work Dr. Elena is doing and there is a wealth of information in this episode. Please do listen and share!Show NotesRewild Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/RewildKickStarterLYME & PANS Treatment Center: http://www.lymeandpanstreatmentcenter.com/LYME & PANS Treatment Center Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lymeandpanstreatment/LYME & PANS Treatment Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lymeandpanstreatmentcenter/Dr. Elena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emonarchy/
“When you’re trying too hard, you’re seeking. When you’re seeking, you can’t find… if you stop seeking and pause, then you’re in receiving mode… and you can be divinely guided.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Megan Sadd. Megan is an author, photographer, tv producer, influencer (over 22 million video views!), and just released her new cookbook called 30 Minute Vegan Dinners. We talk about Megan's journey from tv production to starting her wildly popular platform Carrots and Flowers, her past struggles with eating and how veganism has helped her, raising a child vegan, the power of meditation and law of attraction, the magical things that occur at Burning Man, all about her new book 30 Minute Vegan Dinners, how she has gone about pursuing her passion and creating freedom, the power of letting go, how she has overcome depression and self harm, meeting Snoop Dogg, and all kinds of great stuff!
“I care about other people… When you start digging into the industries that provide animal products that we use, you realize the toll it takes on people physically, mentally, psychologically.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Sam Marra. Sam is a Los Angeles based actor and vegan advocate. We talk about Sam's life growing up Seattle, what brought him to LA to pursue acting, working alongside Julia Roberts, how he put ulcerative colitis into remission with a plant-based diet and other benefits of eating that way, why he went vegan for health reasons but remains vegan for ethical reasons, why being vegan is a human rights issue, intermittent fasting, and much more. Sam is just all around a great dude. He's also absolutely shredded and an amazing testament to plant-based living.Show NotesSam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammyjmarra/Sam’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4913306/
“I want to be known as a man who made a difference in other people’s lives… to impact people in such a positive way that they look back and say… this guy was one of the people that changed my life.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Neil Wood. Neil is a South Shore based inspirational guru, speaker, and best selling author (among many other impressive things!). We talk about Neil's turbulent upbringing being in and out of foster care, to running away from home and living in the woods at 16, to being adopted by an amazing family, how he grew up and found running while serving in the Air Force, how he went from never running before to qualifying for the US Olympic Trials with a 2:17 marathon in just 6 years (not a typo!), the power of visualization, why there is no failure but only lessons, the importance of goal setting and defining exactly what you want, and how his newest mission is to give kids confidence and belief in themselves. I met Neil only a couple of weeks ago and his positivity and outlook on life have already impacted me. He has an amazing energy that leaves you feeling limitless. This is a beautiful episode.
“When we look into the eyes of any being and really try to cultivate love, we open a doorway that can’t be described and we get glimpses of something bigger than ourselves.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Jeffrey Harris. Jeffrey is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Plant Power Fast Food, which is a 100% plant-based fast food company with 4 locations in California (and many more coming!). We talk about why he first made the decision to go vegetarian back in the 70's, why love and nonviolence is the highest consciousness, how the idea for Plant Power Fast Food came about as a means of meeting people where they are, why when you align yourself with the right intentions the universe conspires to create opportunity, why we should all take the time to ask big life questions, the future of Plant Power Fast Food, and why it just all comes down to love. Jeffrey is such an incredible guy that truly has love at the core of all he does. This is another must listen episode!Show NotesPlant Power Fast Food Website: https://www.plantpowerfastfood.com/Plant Power Fast Food Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantpowerfastfood/Wild Wellness Weekend: https://www.wildbutwell.com/wild-but-well-wild-wellness-weekend
“If you consider us to be energy and we’re vibrating with everything around us… how can we expect to vibrate and connect with living things outside of us if we’re consuming dead matter.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the spectacular Sarah Lea. Sarah is a Los Angeles based model, vegan activist, and animal whisperer. We talk about Sarah's life growing up around animals in South Africa and the innate connection she had with them, what brought her to the US, how she became an animal communicator, some of the experiences she's had communicating with animals, the shift that takes place when you remove animal products from your diet, the health benefits she experienced since going vegan, her Instagram approach to activism, her conservation efforts in South Africa, and why she struggles just like everyone else does. Sarah is such a cool person and an amazing testament to vegan living.Show NotesSarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahlea/Wild Wellness Weekend Retreat: https://www.wildbutwell.com/wild-but-well-wild-wellness-weekend
“Let us help you eat better, eat healthier food, eat more plants… and while you’re doing that your body is much better off and you’re probably going to lose weight… and the environment is benefiting.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Monica Klausner. Monica is the co-founder of the super successful plant-based meal delivery company Veestro. We talk about how Veestro was formed from a desire to eat the way Monica and her brother Mark grew up eating in Costa Rica, the importance of making plant-based food approachable to everyone, the challenges of raising money and educating consumers on plant-based, what separates Veestro from other food delivery companies, her favorite customer stories and the impact Veestro has in their lives, her big future plans, what drives her and more. Monica is a super woman - entrepreneur, Mom, and on a mission to make a difference in other's lives.Show NotesVeestro Website: https://www.veestro.com/Veestro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veestrofood/Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veestromonica/Wild Wellness Weekend: https://www.wildbutwell.com/wild-but-well-wild-wellness-weekend
“Every moment is precious. I’m keenly aware of getting older and my mortality… why would I want to waste any minute checked out when I can check in?… Why would I live in fear when life is so short?”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the stupendous Darbi Gwynn. Darbi is a Los Angeles based actress, stunt woman, model, and vegan and sober lifestyle advocate. We talk about how Darbi was exposed to health at a young age, how she was also exposed to drugs and alcohol at a young age, how she found herself as a homeless teenager, how sobriety and being of service lead her to veganism, why seeking validation can be abusive, the dire state of the world's oceans, why plastic straws are not the problem but eating animals is, how we are currently in the 6th mass extinction, her experience at vigils outside of slaughterhouses, why she is keenly aware of her mortality and wants to be checked in for every moment she has, and so much more. Stop what you're doing and listen to this (especially if you’re not up to speed on the current state of the planet we live on)! Darbi is such a special person and is truly living a life of service.Show NotesDarbi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darbigwynn/Wild But Well Wellness Weekend: https://www.wildbutwell.com/wild-but-well-wild-wellness-weekend
"You got to trust your instinct... and tune into that voice that's in you that always was there... if you start to tune into that and act in accordance with that, some magic can happen."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Shane Heath. Shane is the Founder and CEO of MUD WATR, a mushroom chai drink alternative to coffee, and is also a kickass artist. We talk about Shane's journey from a number of tech startups to MUD WATR, the many challenges of a startup, the habits and rituals Shane uses to keep himself healthy and sharp, the company culture he's formed around health and wellness, the many things he questions that are normal to most, the meditation and manifestation techniques he uses, his relationship with art, and so much more. Shane is one of those guys that just lives life outside the mold and really lives intentionally and it's beautiful. I cannot stress how much I enjoyed this episode, truly one of my favorite to date.Show NotesMUD / WATR Website: https://www.mudwtr.com/MUD / WTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkmudwtr/Shane’s Art Website: https://shaneheathart.com/Shane’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somanypossibilities/
“If you struggle to eat well for your own health or commit to whatever you’re trying to do to better your health… if you can’t do that for you, do it for the people you love.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Shawn McCormick is back! Shawn is the owner of the Green Light juice and smoothie bar in downtown Hingham, my local watering hole. Shawn was a guest on the show a while back, to get his full story check out Episode 30. A few weeks ago, Shawn asked if we could flip the script and he could interview me for an episode, and we made it happen. We talk about what sparked my journey into plant-based eating, what resources I found that help me along the way, why I started Rewild and where we're at with the brand, what my daily routine looks like, how I define success, and why your health and wellness is not about you. If you're a long-time listener and sick of hearing my story and outlook, go ahead and skip this one and instead head to the Green Light for a "Shawn Special!”Show NotesWild But Well Retreats: https://www.wildbutwell.com/Wild But Well Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbutwell/Green Light Website: https://thegreenlighthingham.com/Green Light Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenlighthingham/
“It’s hard not to preach because when you feel the way you feel, you want other people to feel that same way.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Bruce Namenson. Bruce is the founder of Healthy Truth and Organic Living Superfoods, two premier raw plant-based packaged food brands. Bruce also makes all of the TB12 packaged food products. That's right, the GOAT himself, now six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, trusts Bruce to produce his plant-based products. That's how incredible and high-quality all of the products Bruce is behind. We talk about Bruce's personal health journey and all about Healthy Truth. We talk about their mission, their product line, how they source ingredients from all over the world, and much more. I can personally tell you, as a plant-based food snob, I loved all these products. They're raw, clean, and amazingly flavorful, right up my alley. My personal favorite is the buffalo ranch nut clusters!Show NotesHealthy Truth Website: https://healthytruth.com/Healthy Truth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthytruthfoods/
"When you eat animal products, they don't get fully digested and you end up with impacted intestines. This prevents the absorption of nutrients to the blood stream, especially oxygen. When your bloodstream is deprived of oxygen, it creates a breeding ground for cancer. Cancer cells cannot survive in an oxygenated state. It all starts with the intestines."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend David O'Brien. For those that have followed the podcast for a while, you're likely familiar with Dave. This marks his third time on the podcast (Episodes 22 and 57) and each time I learn something new. If you're not familiar with Dave's journey from a beer drinking meatball sub eating roofer to a health pioneer, I highly recommend you listen to those previous episodes, it is incredibly inspiring. Dave is the founder of Dave's Raw Food and one of the foremost experts in human nutrition on the east coast. I polled my Instagram followers for questions they wanted me to ask Dave, and here's some of the main things what we talked about:Is everyone different? Does one thing that works for one person not work for another?Why after years of traveling the country learning from the leading experts in human nutrition did you end as a raw plant-based eater?Why are the intestines so important for your body to stay healthy?What's more important - giving up animal products or adding more whole plant foods into your diet?Will you be lacking anything on a plant-based diet? Specifically we talk B12. (I learned something new here!)Is fasting and intermittent fasting good for you?How does the energy in food and the energy from those who made it impact it's effect on us?Trust me, this is a MUST listen episode!Show NotesDave’s Raw Food Website: https://davesrawfood.com/Dave’s Raw Food Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davesrawfoods/
“Ayurveda in a nut shell is to avert the danger that has not yet come. Being in tune with your body and nature that when you start to feel the funk, you can adjust in a certain way that you avert the danger that has not yet appeared.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my new friend and co-worker Rachel Warnock. Rachel is an Ayurvedic expert, wellness consultant, entrepreneur, and boat racer. I'd like to note that "boat racer" was not a typo... We talk about Rachel's upbringing in the meat and cheese filled state of Wisconsin, how she was exposed to eastern medicine as a child, what Ayurveda is and the principles behind it, the Ayurvedic beliefs around food and how it impacts our health, her secret life as a high speed boat racer, and much more. Rachel is an incredibly positive and knowledgable person and I have very much enjoyed getting to know her.Show NotesRachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raychile22/Rachel’s Boat Racing: https://www.instagram.com/usateamracing/Rachel’s Vedic Botanicals Body Products IG: https://www.instagram.com/vedicbotanicals/Rachel’s Vedic Botanicals Body Products: https://yourvedicbotanicals.com/
“In situations, our brains hone in on those negative potential outcomes… we often forget that something good can actually happen.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my old friend Brian Sachetta. Brian's claim to fame is that he was the original designer of the super successful dating app, Hint (for those that know my background, I'm obviously joking haha!). Hint was my first ever venture, and after working with Brian on it, we've stayed in contact and shared similar entrepreneurial and health journeys. What I didn't know about Brian is that he's battled anxiety over the years, something so many of us can relate to. In order to overcome it and skip the all too often prescribed drugs, he's developed a number of practical tactics that can be applied by anyone. Brian's life experience with anxiety, the latest research on anxiety, and steps to overcome it are all covered in his new book Get Out Of Your Head: A toolkit for living with and overcoming anxiety, which is now available on Amazon. This is an awesome conversation about a topic that we all should talk more openly about. We all experience anxiety of some kind and Brian's experiences and techniques most definitely will have a positive impact on many.Show NotesBrian’s Book - Getting Out of Your Head: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Head-Overcoming-ebook/dp/B07L5Z6V75Brian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsachetta/
“Whenever that fear comes up and I’m questioning whether I can do something or not or I’m scared to do something… that’s exactly the direction I need to go.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm sharing an episode I did on the amazing Casey Edward's podcast called I Can't Wait To Tell You. Casey is a sought after life and meditation coach and wellness blogger originally from the Boston area. On her podcast she covers all kinds of topics, from manifesting your dreams to relationships with yourself, other people, food, and much more. Since knowing her, she's taught me a lot about things like the law of attraction and meditation. I had the pleasure of being a guest on her podcast and sharing my story, how I handle fear, how I approach tackling my goals, my morning meditation routine, and all kinds of fun stuff.Show NotesCasey Edward Website: https://www.caseyedward.com/I Can’t Wait To Tell You Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cant-wait-to-tell-you/id1416218499?mt=2Casey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey_edward/
“You can’t be an environmentalist and still eat meat… we put solar panels on our house, I drive an electric car… but none of these add up to anywhere near the energy reduction if you just stop eating meat.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Greg Soutiea. Greg is a Quincy based ironman triathlete, ultra endurance runner, environmentalist, and soon to be hospitality entrepreneur. We talk about Greg's journey from growing up in the Midwest in a hunting/fishing family and quitting his high school track team to becoming a world class triathlete and ultra runner, why he went plant-based, his quest to represent the US on the national distance team, and much more. Greg is simply a beast. This dude has run 143 miles in 24 hours (about a 10 min/mile pace) on a track! Savage.Show NotesGreg’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsoutiea/Greg’s Website: http://www.soutiearuns.com/Greg’s Coaching Website: https://www.atyourpacecoaching.com/
“When I started unfollowing the accounts and artists that were making me feel bad… I was able to focus on my work so much more… comparison is the thief of joy.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the insanely talented Holly Nichols. Holly is a highly sought after fashion illustrator who lives right here in the Quincy area. We talk about how Holly went from just starting out as an artist to now getting paid by large companies like Apple and Disney, how she's developed such a massive following (750K on Instagram!) for her work, what she recommends for artists starting out, what her health and wellness journey has been like, the smoke an mirrors of Instagram, and so much more. Holly is such a cool person and her work is absolutely spectacular. Enjoy!Show NotesHolly’s Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hnicholsillustration/Holly’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollylivingartfully/
“There are very few things that are completely genetic. Most disease is caused by lifestyle or diet… and you can change that immediately, it’s incredible.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Lisa Lynch. Lisa is an actress and voice over artist who has played roles in numerous films and TV series, like Justified, Ray Donovan, and others. Despite all her amazing work, she's best known for her work as Rewild's lead bartender (haha! JK). We talk about Lisa's move out to LA to pursue acting, why she recently moved back to Boston, how a plant-based diet has changed both her and her mother's health, how diet and lifestyle impacts mental health, and so much more. I'm so fired up that I connected with Lisa. Her positivity and energy are contagious and it's easy to see why she excels on the big screen.
“There’s a value in perception in life… being able to flip the script on something… to take something that was detrimental and say there’s some way to flip this around and make it a positive.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with one of the most inspirational people I've had the pleasure of being friends with over the years. Matt is a local strength and conditioning coach and was my trainer all through my football days. I've always admired Matt's incredible mindset and work ethic, and his example has shaped the way I think and act in many areas of my life. Although he shrugs it off as nothing special, Matt applied that mindset and work ethic to recovering from an event that 99.9% of people simply would not have come back from. We talk all about his journey, we talk about the power of perception, the power of taking one step at a time, we talk nutrition, and so much more. I have little words to describe how powerful this episode... Matt is an absolute beast. Get your notebooks out, enjoy, and share.Show NotesMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_mcclune33/
"On your death bed when you're taking your last breath, would you regret not taking that chance?... If you think you're going to have that regret... send it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the super talented Claire Oswald. Claire is a professional photographer and health and lifestyle blogger currently living out in Denver. We talk about Claire's journey from growing up in the Boston area to the difficult and windy road to finding her desired career and life, why she started eating plant-based, how being in nature has changed her, how to follow your passion, and why sometimes you just have to send it! I hadn't seen Claire in a couple of years and I felt like I was talking to a totally different person, a person that has taken chances, tried new things, changed course, and as a result is at a very positive and beautiful place.Show NotesClaire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireoelizabeth/Claire's Website: https://www.claireoelizabeth.com/
"There's so many that take their family history as the reason or the excuse... but that's not how it works... the control we have over our body is much more than we thought possible."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the guys behind the amazing Plant Fit Summit, Tobi Weihofen and Luke Tan. Plant Fit Summit is a ten day online summit (9/1 - 9/10) where Tobi and Luke interview leading experts, doctors, athletes, and other inspirational people about how to reclaim your health, get fit, and energize your body. The list of guests on the summit this year is incredible! In this episode we talk all about what Tobi and Luke have learned from interviewing so many of the world's leading experts on health and wellness. This is basically the cliff notes to leading a long, healthy, and happy life... hint: the best place to begin is to start eating more plants!Show NotesPlant Fit Summit 2018: https://plantfitsummit.com/?ref=patmcauleyLuke's previous episodes:http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/5/20/episode-9-luke-tanhttp://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2018/3/5/episode-47-luke-emilie-tan-
"Food and hospitality and restaurants have such an impact on the image of a community. If you open nice restaurants, people think you're a nice community."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm mixing it up again with another episode of my "Conversations" series, where I stray from my usual plant-based/vegan stories and talk about anything. This week's guest is the one and only Kerry Byrne. Kerry is a globe-trotting food and drinks writer who has been covering the Boston and South Shore food scene for over 25 years. If you're from Quincy or in media in the Boston area, you likely know Kerry. He's a super interesting guy with an amazing energy and passion for food, beer, and travel. I thought I was going to interview him, but it turned out more like him interviewing me... either way, it's a fun conversation.Show Notes:Kerry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerryjbyrne/Kerry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/footballfactsRewild Website: https://eatrewild.com/Rewild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatrewild/
"Most people don't go anywhere where it's uncomfortable... and we find the most growth as a human when we step outside our comfort zone."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with professional distance runner Garrett Kenyon. Garrett has been tearing it up and I caught up with him fresh off a recent victory in Rochester, NY. We talk about Garrett's progression as a runner, why he went plant-based to improve his performance in college, why his plant-based diet and mindset are a massive competitive advantage, and how he's using his platform as an athlete to reduce suffering in the world and inspire conscious living. Every time Garrett steps up to the starting line, he's proving that not only do you not need animal products as a high-performing athlete, but they actually hinder your performance and health. Garrett is an incredibly inspiring dude and he's breaking down stereotypes stride by stride.
"Be bold. Be courageous. And don't apologize for shit."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm mixing it up! Although I absolutely love telling vegan/plant-based transformation stories each week (and will continue to do so), I know there are many other aspects to living a healthy and happy life and I want to occasionally dive into some of them. So, I've created a "conversations" series where I'll sit down with interesting people (vegan or not) and have deep chats about anything health related. Who better to kickoff the Conversations series with than the one and only Richie Crowley (Episode 52)! This one's all about choice, listening, and alignment. Saddle up, this is pure gold.Show NotesJoin Richie's Sunday evening email: send email to richardcrowleyiv@gmail.comRichie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickieticklez/
"If you want to take advantage of your day and every single hour... plant-based is the best thing you can do for yourself..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Cecilia Flores and Ivannoe Rodriguez Sierra. Cecilia and Ivannoe are the couple behind the Latino plant-based cooking brand Coco Verde Vegan. We talk about their journey to veganism, raising their daughter plant-based, the importance of breastfeeding, social justice and food desserts, ultra running, the mission of Coco Verde and much more. Cecilia and Ivannoe are fantastic people and I really felt their love and passion for bettering people's lives through food.Show Notes:Coco Verde Vegan Website: https://cocoverdevegan.com/Coco Verde Vegan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocoverdevegan/Cecilia' s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyceciflo/Ivannoe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irod025/
"I used to think that when you hit 60's, 70's that you were destined to be in a nursing home, it's genetic... but what you put in your body actually determines the outcome of your life."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Matt Davey. Matt is the host of the new Vedge Talk Podcast, a photographer, and an all around great dude. We talk about Matt's journey to finally making the connection between food and health and how it's changed his perspective on age and his path in life.Show Notes:Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattxdavey/Vedge Talk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalk/Vedge Talk Podcast Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-709034642
"Growing up in and having love for nature, it stabs my heart thinking about all that going away... I don't want to live on a planet where you can't go into nature and breathe fresh air."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the team behind iComeUp Marketing, one of the fastest growing millennial-run social marketing companies of 2018. I talk with VP Jeremy Bishop, CEO Cody Kerns, and Creative Director Dorian Ash. We talk all about iComeUp and how and why it was formed, what their mission is, all three of their entrepreneurial journeys, what sparked Cody and Dorians' transition to veganism, and much more. This is a pretty entrepreneur-heavy episode filled with some serious inspiration for any aspiring entrepreneurs. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting these guys and I love that they're not only killing it in business, but they also care about what they put in their bodies and how it impacts the world. They are quite literally eating green and making green.Show Notes:iComeUp Marketing Website: http://icomeupmarketing.com/iComeUp Marketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icomeup/Jeremy Bishop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremybish0p/Cody Kern's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codykerns5/Dorian Ash's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorianash/Before The Flood: https://www.beforetheflood.com/What The Health: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/Cowspiracy: http://www.cowspiracy.com/
"Live in the moment. Every meal make a decision. Don't think about next week or next year, just think about today.... meal by meal, day by day."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Jay Oliveira. Jay is the co-owner of Thriving Plant Based, a popular online nutrition and yoga platform. He is also a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt and world champion! We talk about Jay's journey from an unhealthy stock broker on Wall Street to a health and wellness expert, what sparked his transition to a fully plant-based diet, how it fuels him to perform at his peak every day, why fiber is the only nutrient we should be focused on getting, what he recommends for people who want to start eating more plant-based, why he lives a minimalist lifestyle, how he achieves his goals, and much more. Jay is such an awesome and relatable guy, and at 45 years old, clearly how he treats his body is working.Show Notes:Thriving Plant Based Website: https://thrivingplantbased.com/Thriving Plant Based Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedAthlete/Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/801010athlete/Jay's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PlantbasedAthlete
"Know that what you're about to eat not only impacts your health, but it has a profound impact on your ability to love and care for the people in your life."Nearly 4 years ago, a change I made to my plate rocked my world. In just months, I rid myself of lifelong battles with asthma, allergies, arthritis, and countless other issues.What rocked my world even more was a question I began asking myself - why didn't anyone tell me about this? Why didn't any doctor, nutritionist, coach, friend, or anyone present me with this life-changing information?It has become my life mission to make people aware of this information. Information I felt like I was robbed of for the first 25 years of my life. Information that, if you so choose, has the power to drastically alter your health and life.Beyond all the incredible health benefits, I noticed something shift inside me that I struggle to explain. A sense of calm and ease, a sense of true peace within me. This shift has allowed me to truly feel for the first time things like empathy, compassion, and love.This shift has had a profound impact on my ability to connect with and love the people closest to me. It has been the greatest gift I've ever been given.What we choose to put inside of our bodies not only impacts our health, it also impacts our ability to love the people in our lives.I encourage you to think about that. If you struggle to make better eating decisions for your own health, make better decisions for the people you love. Do you, for them.Link to TEDx Video: https://youtu.be/jHkYGWISYEE
"Making this transition (to plant-based living) has been the most gratifying part of my whole life... I feel like this is where I was supposed to be all along."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Quincy, MA native Scott Palmeri. Scott is a local health and wellness expert, vegan bodybuilder, and founder of My RX Kitchen, which helps athletes and individuals through plant-based nutrition. We talk about Scott's journey from a meat-eating bodybuilder to a vegan one, why humans are herbivores, how eating plants has made Scott feel true to himself, Scott's entrepreneurial career, why a plant-based lifestyle is not hard at all, and so much more. It was a pleasure getting to know Scott, and his desire to help others is absolutely incredible.Show NotesMy RX Kitchen Website: https://myrxkitchen.com/My RX Kitchen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therxchef/My RX Kitchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrxkitchen_/Dr. Joel Fuhrman: https://www.drfuhrman.com/
"If there's one thing that anyone can do for themselves and for their health, the strongest most profound change you can make is your diet."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the super knowledgeable Dr. Justyna Sanders. Dr. Sanders is a California-based medical doctor who is a visionary and advocate for the field of medicine and the health of humanity. She is the founder of PrescriptionLifestyle.com, whose objective is to provide life-saving information, promote health, wellness and prevention via evidence-based recommendations. We talk about Dr. Sanders' personal health journey, how a lecture by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn changed her approach to medicine, her five pillar lifestyle approach to healing oneself, why change in the healthcare system comes down to the individual, and why she's on a mission to serve humanity. There is so much high quality information in this episode about how diet impacts your health. Dr. Sanders is amazing and (as you can see in this beautiful picture) she practices what she preaches!Show NotesDr. Sanders' Website: www.PrescriptionLifestyle.comDr. Sanders' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prescriptionlifestyle/Dr. Sanders' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prescriptionlifestyle/Dr. Sanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrescrLifestyleDr. Sanders' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKHPbk4pDiGQuwU4Sez90gDr. Sanders' Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/prescrlifestyle/Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn: http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/Dr. Colin T. Campbell: https://nutritionstudies.org/The China Study: https://nutritionstudies.org/the-china-study/Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/Dr. Jeff Novick: http://www.jeffnovick.com/RD/Home.htmlDr. Joel Fuhrman: https://www.drfuhrman.com/Dr. Dean Ornish: https://www.ornish.com/Vegucated Documentary: http://www.getvegucated.com/Earthlings Documentary: http://www.nationearth.com/Food Inc. Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/70108783What The Health Documentary: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/
"Everyone is opposed to animal abuse. Everyone is already vegan on the inside. Realizing that is 90% of it, changing your diet is the last 10% of it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the notorious Vegan Bros, Phil and Matt Letten. Phil and Matt are two wildly popular figures in the vegan movement, largely due to their unfiltered and down to earth approach to the lifestyle. Their most recent endeavor is a new book called Vodka Is Vegan (which comes out on June 5th!) and is undoubtedly going to have a massive impact. We talk about their respective journeys from growing up in a cult-like religious community, how they both overcame numerous personal battles, what prompted their vegan transformations, why veganism is not an all or nothing proposition, everything about their new book Vodka Is Vegan, and so much more. Matt and Phil are just amazing dudes, I can't say enough good things about them. You owe it to yourself to get a copy of their book or, better yet, get it for a loved one.Show NotesPre-Order/Order Vodka Is Vegan: http://book.veganbros.com/Vegan Bros Website: http://veganbros.com/Vegan Bros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganbros/Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattletten/Phil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philletten/Vegan Bros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeganBrosOfficial/Death On A Factory Farm Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfiolWwzD94Meet Your Meat Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32IDVdgmzKAMatt Ball's Website: http://www.mattball.org/Ed Mylett's Podcast: https://www.edmylett.com/
"Don't start with more hours in the gym, start with changing what's on your plate... Eat plants and the rest with follow."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I share an interview I did with Dr. Kasey Johnson on the Unlock Wellness Podcast. We talk about my personal health and entrepreneurial journey and how I ended up where I am today. I highly recommend you check out the Unlock Wellness Podcast, as Kasey interviews so many knowledgeable and cool people each week and she shares my passion for spreading the stories of those who have taken their health into their own hands.Show NotesUnlock Wellness Podcast: https://drkaseyjohnson.com/unlock-wellness-podcast/Dr. Kasey's Website: https://drkaseyjohnson.com/Dr. Kasey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaseyjohnson/
"I live in physical bliss every single second of every day, solely because of my food choices... it's the greatest gift I've ever been given."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, David O'Brien. If you've been following the podcast, you may remember Dave from Episode 22, it is still one of the most popular episodes I've done. From being a regular roofer who ate pizza for lunch, to watching his Dad die of cancer, to setting out on a journey to learn from the world's best people about nutrition, to pouring his life into giving people the power to change their lives through food, Dave's story is absolutely incredible.Since that episode, I've stayed in touch with and gotten to know Dave better. I continue to be absolutely in awe about his level of commitment to changing people's lives through food. I've gotten to learn more about his most recent venture, Dave's Raw Food, and have seen first hand what goes into his products. In short, I have never seen better. When you hear Dave speak, you'll understand that he does not mess around with what he puts in his body, and every food product he makes is a direct reflection of that. He is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country when it comes to human nutrition. Sit back, get your notebooks out, and get ready to have knowledge dropped on you! Also, worth noting, I have no financial ties to Dave's Raw Food whatsoever. I simply feel that Dave's story and his products have the power to change people's lives, which is exactly the mission of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast.Show NotesDave's Previous Episode: http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/8/28/episode-22-dave-obrien-anyone-can-do-itDave's Raw Food Website: https://davesrawfood.com/Dave's Raw Food Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davesrawfoods/
"Mistakes are going to happen regardless... you might as well just do it, see where it goes, clean up the mess, and keep moving forward."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Kirkpatrick. Stephanie is the co-founder and woman behind the seitan of Boston's newest (and amazing!) plant-based food truck, Bartleby's. We talk about life growing up in rural Florida, how a scuba diving trip while traveling opened her eyes to the impact of her food choices, how she made the leap from a corporate job to the food industry, the importance of changing your environment, how she came up with the idea for a seitan food truck, the many challenges of starting a food truck, where the name Bartleby comes from, the Boston vegan food scene, why taste, price, and convenience are the drivers behind consumer choices, and why she just keeps moving forward. Stephanie is not only a great person, she's a badass female entrepreneur.Show NotesBartleby's: http://www.bartlebysfood.com/Bartleby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartlebysfood/
"Our body is incredible and it sends us all kinds of signals, if we would just listen... but you have to take a pause, take a few breaths, and listen."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Eileen Shaw. Eileen is a pioneer and innovator in the meditation space and has been practicing and teaching since the 1970's, way before it was cool or accepted like it is today. We talk about Eileen's journey from growing up in Quincy, MA to how she got into meditation, the different forms of meditation, what her daily practice looks like, the positive and negative power of our thoughts, how technology is impacting our thoughts and behaviors, how meditation is part of every religion, how meditation impacts the empathy portion of the brain, how going vegan has impacted her physical health, the lack of true human connection in today's society, the power of a hug, and much much more. Eileen is such an impressive and beautiful person, and her dedication to impacting lives through her work really shines through. This is a very deep chat with loads of information from a true expert in meditation.Show NotesHealing Tree Yoga: http://www.healingtreeyoga.com/
"Vegan chefs have come such a long way... some of the most famous chefs in the world are cooking plant-based... you're not missing out on anything."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Chef Camillo Sabella. Camillo is a celebrity vegan chef who's been slinging amazing plant-based dishes for decades. We talk about how his Mom's delicious food growing up sparked his love to cook, how his Dad's struggle with diabetes and his personal health made him think about ways to cook healthier, how a client who went vegan sparked his exploration into plant-based cooking, how he then became a leader in the plant-based cooking movement, how chefs have come so far now that you sacrifice neither taste nor texture with plant-based food, how Giada De Laurentiis loved his banana bread, what some easy plant-based meals are for people looking to eat more plant-based, why he'd one day like to fill the void for a plant-based cooking show (come on Food Network! He's your guy!), and all kinds of things regarding food. I had a blast meeting Camillo and it's easy to see why people not only love his food but also love him.Show NotesCamillo's Website: http://chefcamillosabella.com/Camillo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsabella/Vyne Life Meal Delivery Website: https://www.vynelife.com/Vyne Life Meal Delivery Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vynelife/Discerning Brute Fashion: http://thediscerningbrute.com/
"If you fail at something, it's not really a failure... if you fall, just fall forward."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the shredded and tatted Berto Calkins, AKA the Tatted Vegan. Berto was one of the first guys on Instagram I found that reassured me I wouldn't lose my muscle at the beginning of my plant-based journey, so it was awesome to connect with him in person. We talk about Berto's lifestyle growing up, how living in California in a new environment made him start thinking about diet, how his first attempt at going vegan was a failure, why he visits animal sanctuaries, how food impacts your mental health, why being healthy is not about being perfect, what his daily diet and meditation practice looks like, and much more. Berto is an amazing dude and a massive inspiration to many people seeking a healthier and happier life.Show NotesBerto's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattedvegan/Berto's Website: https://tattedvegan.com/Berto's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5DbX_Kt2qVq038KN_U3WA
"I would have never found meditation, would have never found a way to take care of my mental health, would have never found a way to take care of my body without eating this way. It (food) is the gateway."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the ONE and ONLY Richard Crowley. Richie is a good buddy of mine with a very unique life story. We talk about how at 16 years old he upped and moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan to live and play for the US National Hockey Team and pursue a path to the NHL, how he played hockey overseas in both France and Italy, his many impulse trips and hostel hopping in places like India, how his best season came after an off-season of a plant-based diet and bodyweight exercises, why the biggest benefit of a plant-based diet is in the mind, how his life was rocked when hockey ended, how food is the ultimate reset button, why he's dropped his party filled lifestyle and has embraced a sober one, why he hates the question "what do you do for work?", and much much more. Richie is one of the most interesting and energizing people I've ever been around and I'm very fortunate to call him a friend. You may want to buckle up for this one...Show NotesRichie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickieticklez/Rich Roll Podcast: http://www.richroll.com/
"I really believe that by taking care of yourself, you can take care of other people and put your best work back out into the world."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fantastic Molly Gram. Molly is a north shore native who's been on an inspiring health journey over the past few years. We talk about how Molly struggled with weight and body image growing up, how studying abroad in Italy led her to a plant-based lifestyle, how she then lost 63 pounds (crazy!) and discovered a newfound energy, why a plant-based diet is the gold standard for weight loss, how she answers the "where do you get your protein" question, why people love to hear good news about their bad habits, what her daily nutrition and workout regimen looks like, and why taking care of yourself means taking care of others. I didn't know Molly before her plant-based journey began, but the woman that sat across from me during this chat was beautiful, strong, and in full control over her health and life. That's what it's all about. Molly's story is incredible and I hope this reaches someone out there who needs it.Show Notes:Molly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyrosefit/That Vegan Couple Website: https://thatvegancouple.com/China Study: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660
"You have to be a bad vegan before you're a good one, don't treat it like a contest... it's all a journey."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my business partner and super talented chef Will Hernandez. We talk about how Will worked his way up from stacking boxes at Panera Bread at 19 to running kitchens, how he found himself in the dilemma of being vegan yet having to cook animal products at his job (something many vegan chefs battle with), why he is thoroughly unimpressed by meat-based cooking, how a plant-based diet helped his health and gave him newfound energy for long shifts, why his favorite city for vegan food is Philadelphia, why you have to be a bad vegan before you're a good one, why he was ready to move to New York when we serendipitously crossed paths, and we talk all about our new restaurant, Rewild, coming to Boston this summer!Show NotesRewild Website: https://eatrewild.com/Rewild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatrewild/Rewild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rewild-Plant-Food-Drink-174130823352058/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idunnowhywhatsup/Veggie Galaxy: https://www.veggiegalaxy.com/Grindcore Philadelphia: https://www.grindcorehouse.com/Tatooed Mom Philadelphia: https://www.tattooedmomphilly.com/
"If you're around negative energy, if you're around friends and family that are constantly complaining... or have some limiting belief that you can't become a millionaire, or you can't become a billionaire, or you can't lose weight, or you can't eat plant-based... you need to reconsider it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and previous podcast guest (Episode 13) Kyle Gillen-Hughes. But this time, the tables are turned and Kyle is asking me the questions. We talk about how Kyle recently broke his college school record in the mile (4:38...woah!) after a month of a fully raw plant-based diet, why he now eats mostly raw, how I stumbled into veganism, how I got into entrepreneurship, why I know that a whole food plant-based diet makes me the best possible version of me, why I don't eat until after noon every day, why I practice yoga, what my meditation routine looks like, how I approach tackling my goals, the law of attraction and why I take very seriously the people I choose to spend my time with, why it's the best time in human history to be an entrepreneur, and much more. I hope some of the techniques I share in this episode around achieving health and life goals might have a positive influence in your life!Show Notes:Kyles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantedinpresence/Ted Carr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitarian/?hl=enMichael Arnstein: https://www.instagram.com/the_fruitarian/?hl=enRich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/Rewild Restaurant: https://eatrewild.com/
"At the end of the day, I just want to see my family around for when I'm getting married and graduating college and having a family... I want my family and friends staying alive and healthy." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Hingham native and Hingham High senior Jenny Walrod. Jenny and I connected via some mutual friends and on Instagram recently, and being so young and embracing the vegan lifestyle, I was very curious to hear her story. We talk about Jenny's life growing up as a frequent world traveler and how that's impacted her personal views, how a skin issue when she was 15 led her to adopting a plant-based diet, how a plant-based diet has impacted her life, how she navigates the social pressures and situations that revolve around food, what she eats in a day, why she eats mostly raw, why she eats when she's hungry and not just because it's "lunch time," why she truly does crave fruit and vegetables, and why a plant-based diet is all about being healthy and staying alive for the ones you love. Jenny is awesome and I was very impressed with how she knows what her personal values are and she lives by them, despite the many pressures that come with being a high school student.Show Notes:Jenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justlickthebowl/
"Right away I felt like I was living again, I was digesting for the first time, I wasn't bloated and in pain, I had energy... it just made sense." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green I sit down with the (plant) power couple Luke + Emilie Tan. I'm back over in Singapore and was fired up to reconnect with the Tans. Luke is a previous podcast guest (check out Episode 9 for Luke's story) and is a fellow vegan entrepreneur and CrossFit competitor, while Emilie is an incredible ultra endurance runner. They do all this while raising their 11 month old daughter! We talk about Emilie's life growing up as a competitive speed skater and her pursuit to make the Canadian Olympic team, how she was always told to eat horse meat and follow a strict "high-protein" diet while training, how she ended up in Melbourne where she met Luke, how she continued training in an attempt to make the Australian national team but struggled with digestive issues and other health issues, how Emilie and Luke both found a plant-based diet and the health affects they've experienced, how Emilie now competes in ultra running races (100K races!), how they birthed and have raised their daughter vegan, and why a vegan lifestyle is all about being true to yourself. Emilie and Luke are such impressive and inspirational people and I'm lucky to call them friends.Show NotesLuke & Emilie's Site: http://www.awakemethod.com/Emilie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilieendurancerunner/Luke's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livegreenlivelean/Durian Rider Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/durianridersFreelee Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FreeleaFood Revolution Book: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Revolution-Your-Diet-World/dp/1573244872Luke's Plant Fit Summit: https://plantfitsummit.com/Thug Kitchen Book: https://www.thugkitchen.com/Plant Power Way Book: https://www.richroll.com/the-plantpower-way/Gluten Free Vegan Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Vegan-Delicious-Animal-Free-Recipes/dp/1600940323Game Changers Movie: http://gamechangersmovie.com/
"I like doing things that make me feel more alive, and this (a vegan lifestyle) is one of them, for sure."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green I sit down with local personal trainer and powerlifter Val Walker. I recently connected with Val on Instagram and it's not every day that you meet a female vegan powerlifter, so I had to hear her story. We talk about how Val changed her life path after her mother died of breast cancer, how a book called Skinny Bitch opened her up to veganism, what changes she's experienced after adopting a plant-based diet, how her relationship with food has changed, the social pressures around eating and how she approaches that, how she got into powerlifting, why she practices vipassana meditation, why you can be both compassionate and a badass, and how a vegan lifestyle makes her feel more alive. Val is awesome and, indeed, quite a badass!Show Notes:Val's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valthehappy/Val's Website: http://www.valthehappy.com/Skinny Bitch Book: https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Bitch-No-Nonsense-Tough-Love-Fabulous/dp/0762424931How Not To Die: https://nutritionfacts.org/book/Nutrition Facts Website: https://nutritionfacts.org/
"This isn't meant to scare you, it's meant to empower you. You're in full control of your health. What you choose to do is up to you, but you deserve to have the information."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I visit two health classes at Hingham High School and share my journey and what I wish I knew years ago when I was a student there. We talk about the top killing diseases in the US, how over 90% of all those diseases are a result of lifestyle, why many common everyday foods are harmful to our health, and why it's important to make food choices based on the food as a whole (not it's protein or sugar content), and much more. Talks like this is why I started this podcast, giving people the power of knowledge and the power to take their health into their own hands.
"Your body stores amino acids... as long as you're eating different types of foods throughout your life you're body's going to retain all the amino acids you need so that you can put on all the muscle you want."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Korin Sutton. Korin is a successful professional bodybuilder, trainer, health coach, and author... you heard that correctly, he is a vegan bodybuilder. We talk about how a speech by Gary Yourofsky instantly changed his perspective and direction in life, why he started bodybuilding after he adopted a plant-based diet, where he gets his protein and all the misconceptions around protein, how he approaches nutrition with his clients, what he eats in a day, his workout regimen, the supplements he uses, the role genetics play in achieving your desired physique, and why he just wants to help others become better versions of themselves. Korin is an amazing dude and is absolutely shattering many of the stereotypes associated with the word "vegan." This is a must listen for anyone out there struggling with the protein question or how to achieve your desired weight and look.Show NotesKorin's Website: http://veganlivefitcoach.com/Korin's Website: http://bodyhdfitness.com/Korin's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqSqQITM46l5Ees5jazPLwKorin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korinsutton/Gary Yourofsky Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6U00LMmC4Green Machine Supplements: https://cleanmachineonline.com/
"It's up to everybody to empower the people that this world is trying to take the power away from."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the extremely talented Avi Jacob. Avi is an incredible musician originally from the Providence, RI area. We talk about how Avi battled Crohn's disease for years until a diet change finally cured him, what led him to adopting a vegan lifestyle and how he hasn't been to a hospital since, how he approaches raising his kid when it comes to food, why he's just a regular working-class dad despite the fact he very much fits the "vegan" stereotype, the difficulty of getting widely known as an artist, how he literally just wakes up with songs in his head, his new album coming out in March, and why being vegan is empowering. Avi is a super cool dude and his music is outstanding! Keep an eye out for him, he's destined for the big stage.Show NotesAvi's Website: https://www.avijacobfolk.com/Avi Jacob Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28iPQ3ZebapNRuZhw2AgvrAvi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avijacobfolk/The Business of Being Born Film: http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/
"There's no way your eyes won't open up to how good it makes you feel... that has to be the goal... feeling good, not what you look like."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with popular life coach and blogger Casey Edward. I've followed Casey on Instagram for some time now, and we finally connected at my plant-based pop-up dinner this past week. We talk about Casey's previous struggles with eating and body image, how a visit from an energetic and glowing friend sparked her journey towards a plant-based diet, how judgement by others is simply a reflection of them, the history of protein and why its wrongfully risen to prominence, the power of intermittent fasting, the awesomeness of the Law of Attraction, how veganism has helped her get to a place of self love, and much more. Casey is amazing. She has this energy and positivity that you can't help but be overtaken by. I truly enjoyed every second of this conversation, and I left with a massive smile on my face. There are so many powerful pieces of advice in this episode for those who may be struggling with food, body image, or loving oneself.Show NotesCasey's Website: https://www.caseyedward.com/Casey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/case_e_eats/The China Study Book: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Website: https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/
"When you take the fear chemical out of your food... you definitely feel a change, you start sleeping better, you're more calm, you're happier, you have more energy... it's never ending."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with ex-NFL lineman and food justice activist David Carter, or as many know him as, the 300 Pound Vegan. I've followed David for years on social media and he was one of the first vegan guys I found that demonstrated to me that I didn't need animal foods and animal protein to be strong. We talk about how David went from a meat-eating 300 pound lineman to a much stronger plant-eating 300 pound lineman, the myths around protein, how the lack of access to healthy foods in low-income areas actually originated from Jim Crow Laws, how most people, especially African Americans, are lactose intolerant and don't know it, how the top killers of Americans (heart disease, cancers, diabetes, etc.) are all direct results of food, why plant-based diets are gaining popularity in the NFL and other professional sports, and why a plant-based diet has the power to change the world. David is an incredible dude and for athletes and guys he's an amazing example of how men can not only be strong on a plant-based diet, but stronger... and that showing compassion is not weakness, but strength.Show Notes:David's Website: https://www.300poundvegan.com/David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/300poundvegan/Forks Over Knives Film: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/What The Health Film: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/Patrick Baboumian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrikbaboumian/Dom Thompson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domzthompson/
"The amount of suffering that goes on behind these factory farm walls is one of the saddest and most disturbing things that humanity has ever been a part of."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with fellow Hingham, MA resident Alison Rabschnuk. Alison is the Director of Corporate Engagement for The Good Food Institute. The Good Food Institute is an amazing non-profit that works with scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs to make groundbreaking good food a reality. They focus on clean meat and plant-based alternatives to animal products - foods that are more delicious, safer to eat, and better for the planet than their outdated counterparts. We talk about Alison's dislike for meat at a young age, her many years as a vegetarian and why she ultimately became vegan, how she approaches feeding her omnivorous kids and husband, why lack of convenience is ultimately why more people aren't eating plant-based, why healthier foods aren't in more US public schools, the future of clean meat and plant-based foods, the huge entrepreneurial opportunity in the plant-based and clean meat space, and so much more. Alison, is amazing and what she's doing at GFI is extremely important. This is a very informative episode and I'm very excited to share!Show Notes:Good Food Institute Website: http://www.gfi.org/Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-rabschnuk-7329301/Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Website: https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/
"3 Years ago, the word "vegan" was foreign, scary, crazy, unhealthy, hipster, and not even a thought to me... now I've come to realize it simply embodies a rule I was taught by my mother at a very young age, the Golden Rule."All the way back in March, I decided to start the Eat Green Make Green Podcast in hopes of educating people about the power of living a plant-based/vegan lifestyle with the intent of positively impacting peoples' lives through telling other relatable stories. I committed to doing one episode each week for the entire year. At the time, however, I only knew 3 other vegans: my mom (who I had only recently coerced into giving it a try) and my friends Pete and Carly. Those were my first 3 episodes, and I had no idea how I was going to find a new person each week to continue the show.Well, it turns out that the plant-based/vegan community is filled with absolute studs. People who went out of their way on a day's notice, people who opened their arms to me, their homes to me, their families to me, and shared my passion to help spread the word about the profound health and environmental impacts of our daily decisions. From Boston to LA to London to Singapore and many places in between, I have been absolutely humbled by the amount of love and support I've received.Although my journey started around health, 38 episodes and 39 guests later, veganism for me has taken on a much broader meaning. A meaning I've always agreed with, but had never truly connected the dots. A meaning that almost every person of every color of every religion has heard of... Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Whether you're Black, White, Brown, Yellow, or Orange, whether you're gay, straight, bi, trans, whether you're rich or poor, whether you walk on 2 legs or 4, whether you have skin or fur... we all feel pain and we all desire, in some capacity, to live.3 Years ago, the word "vegan" was foreign, scary, crazy, unhealthy, hipster, and not even a thought to me... now I've come to realize it simply embodies a rule I was taught by my mother at a very young age, the Golden Rule.As many of you know, I end each episode by asking the guest why he or she "eats green." On this week's episode, listen to the many reasons why all my amazing guests live the plant-based/vegan lifestyles.Thank you to everyone I've met or spoken with in 2017. I am beyond excited to continue the podcast, meet more amazing people, and positively impact more lives in 2018.
"When someone looks at you with love the way you want to be loved, it's so healing and transformative... that's what the world needs more of."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the super talented Evanna Lynch and Robbie Jarvis... or, as Harry Potter fans know them as, Luna Lovegood & James Potter. Evanna and Robbie are both successful actors, vegan advocates, and the hosts of a popular new podcast called The ChickPeeps. We talk about Evanna & Robbie's upbringings, what led them to veganism, their experiences as actors in the Harry Potter films, dating as a vegan, the golden rule, why raising animals for food is not just an animal rights issue but also a human rights issue, and much more. I truly enjoyed getting to know Evanna and Robbie. They're both not only very talented people, but they're also great people and their compassion for others and the world as a whole is very much evident in this conversation. Enjoy!Show Notes:The ChickPeeps Podcast: https://www.thechickpeeps.com/Evanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msevylynch/Robbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbjarvis/Evanna's Play coming up in NYC - Disco Pigs: https://www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/theaters/irishrepertorytheater/disco-pigs.phpEating Animals book: https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Animals-Jonathan-Safran-Foer/dp/0316069884Cowspiracy: http://www.cowspiracy.com/Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/Tofucken The Vegan Turducken video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5QAjcbvbDg&list=PLtn9ZhmEoZfzi3VGU_m6H9Eclp4KwA4oI
"If we can break the narrative that different beings are deserving of different treatment because of the way they look... the world will be a better place."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the dynamic Loui Blake. Loui is a London-based serial entrepreneur, writer, vegan advocate, plant-based startup consultant and has his hands in just about everything in the London vegan business scene. We talk about Loui's many ventures, what led him to veganism, the relationship between masculinity and food, why we really don't have much time to save our planet, why people aren't bad they're just unconscious, what the plant-based restaurant scene is like in London, his experiences with plant medicines like ayahuasca, and why whole plant foods are like a limitless pill (eat green make green!). Loui is an entrepreneurial beast and just an all around great dude and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.Show Notes:Loui's Website: https://www.louiblake.com/Loui's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loui_blake/The Youtube video Loui mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4HJcq8qHAY
"Cutting out that violence from your life... it does something to you... you become lighter."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Keith Schubert. Keith is the owner of the wildly popular Taco Party Truck, which slings ridiculously good tacos out of their food truck throughout Boston and out of their retail location in Somerville... Oh, and they're 100% plant-based! Keith has quite a wild story, I'm not sure where to begin... We talk about his life growing up in rural New Hampshire, how he went on a nation-wide tour with his band, how he then became a roadie for Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas and travelled the world, how he came up with the idea for a taco food truck while in China, all the hurdles he's had to overcome to start Taco Party, why adopting a plant-based lifestyle has made him lighter (both physically and emotionally), and much more. Keith is such a great dude, and his mission and approach with Taco Party is just awesome. You're going to enjoy this one!Show Notes:Taco Party Website: http://www.tacopartytruck.com/Taco Party Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacopartytruck/
"Before I leave this planet, whatever I can do to end unnecessary suffering... that's my purpose."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Brett Mirliani. Brett, among many other things, is the Founder of an amazing group called The Vegan Mindset, which is a community of professionals advocating the benefits of a plant-based diet and holistic vegan lifestyle. We talk about how Brett was exposed to vegetarianism at a young age, why he chose to became vegetarian at age 16, how he approaches raising and feeding his three kids, how a lunch meeting sparked his recent transition to veganism, his desire to provide conscious investing options to future clients of his, and why he believes his purpose here is to end all unnecessary suffering. Brett is an incredible guy and he is truly shattering the stereotypes associated with being a "vegan."Show Notes:The Vegan Mindset LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13518970Brett's Contact: bmirgs@mac.com
"You really should not be wearing anything less than what makes you feel like a f**king rockstar."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing and energetic Emmi Sorokin. Emmi is a renowned men's fashion stylist, image consultant, and author of the popular The Business Casual Survival Guide: 30 Looks for Men. We talk about Emmi's life growing up as a Russian immigrant in the US, how a simple image on TV at a Dunkin Donuts sparked her journey into vegetarianism, her entrepreneurial journey through the tech world and eventually into fashion, why it's so important to dress well, the struggles of finding ethically sourced clothing and the future of cruelty-free fashion, and why we should all pay attention. I also scared the crap out of Emmi by telling her how the dairy industry operates (something everyone should be aware of!). Emmi is a blast to be around, she has absolutely no filter, and you never quite know what to expect...Show Notes:Emmi's Website: https://www.emmisorokin.com/Emmi's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Casual-Survival-Guide-Looks/dp/0615925138/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511364099&sr=1-1&keywords=emmi+sorokinEmmi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askemmi/Emmi's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmi.sorokin/Bamboo Suit Company: https://bertoni.com/en-at/craftsmanship/style-and-fit/bamboo-suit
"We came from nature, we're a part of nature, we're all connected..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented Kat Wolff of the Boston-based band The Wolff Sisters. Kat and I connected through a Boston plant-based group that we're both a part of, and after listening to some of her songs (they're awesome!), I was really excited to get her on the podcast! We talk about life growing up in a musical family, how Kat and her sisters write songs for the band, how meat and dairy has always freaked her out since she was young, how adopting a plant-based diet has been a spiritual experience and allowed her to overcome previous health issues, why eating fruit is her jam, and why she's on a mission to help people remember their roots. We also talk all about the new Wolff Sisters album that is coming out soon! Kat is such a cool and talented person, and I really enjoyed our conversation.Show Notes:Pre-Order The Wolff Sisters New Album!: https://www.gofundme.com/wolffsistersalbumThe Wolff Sisters Website: http://www.thewolffsisters.com/The Wolff Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolffsisters/Listen to The Wolff Sisters on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7q8Kn7nGhqsJQekUbZSxcY#_=_
"As we say here in Boston... plant-based diets are wicked healthy and are healthier than omnivorous and carnivorous diets."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the extraordinary Allan Kornberg, MD, MBA. Allan has a very impressive life resume as a physician and health care executive, and currently serves as Chair of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries which provides funds, support, and accreditation to animal sanctuaries around the world. He is also Chair of the Animal Defense Partnership which provides pro bono legal work for animal protection agencies. We talk about Allan's journey from a meat-eating Brooklyn kid to a vegetarian and ultimately a vegan, the enormous health benefits of a plant-based diet, why the notion that we need cow's milk and protein from animal products to be healthy is simply wrong, the lack of nutrition education given to doctors, the future of food and medicine, and Allan's future plans of a non-profit focused on plant-based diets for children, and much more. Allan is an amazing guy and possesses a very approachable combination of both optimism and pragmatism. This is an outstanding episode loaded with valuable insights!Show NotesGlobal Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Site: https://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/Animal Defense Partnership Site: https://www.animaldefensepartnership.org/Allan's LinkedIn Account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-kornberg-ba4ba85/
"I've found that the emotions around food are the most important thing..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm going to share a previous radio interview I did with the incredible Orelia Helias of Enhance The Light. Orelia is an author, speaker, and renowned energy healer, all while being the mother of 15 children (that is not a typo... 15!). We talk about food, energy, the law of attraction, the importance of appreciating your food and the emotion around it, fasting, protein, how to achieve a higher state or consciousness, and much more. Orelia possesses a world-class knowledge of energy and healing that I find to be super interesting. She even did a little training on me at the end of our interview that left me excited and determined to explore those areas in my life. There's a bunch of amazing information in this conversation, and I hope you'll be able to draw some new perspectives to apply in your own life.Show Notes:Enhance The Light website: http://enhancethelight.com/Warrior Healing (Orelia & her husbands' business): http://warriorhealing.com/Enhance The Light Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancethelight/Enhance The Light Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enhancethelight/Dan Buettner Ted Talk - How To Live To Be 100https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100
"Don't worry about being perfect, focus on today, and do the best you can."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Shawn McCormick, the owner of the Greenlight juice and smoothie bar in Hingham, MA. Shawn and I connected through a previous podcast guest, Dave O'Brien (Episode 22). A number of other people in Hingham had also mentioned I should connect with Shawn, so I was very excited we were able to make this happen. We talk about Shawn's journey from a meat-eating heavy-drinking mortgage professional to a vegan wellness entrepreneur, what triggered Shawn's exploration into plant-based food, the social pressures associated with eating, the many myths associated with protein, how he approaches educating his children about food, and why it's all about doing the best you can. Shawn is an incredible guy and what he's doing at the Greenlight is so inspiring and important.
"If I could start over, would I really be hurting others even though I don't have to? The answer is probably no."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind the popular Eat Plants Drink Beer brand, Craig Tamble and Lorelei Plotczyk. I've been following Craig and Lorelei's blog and Instagram account for quite some time as we share two common passions: plants and beer. We talk about how they met, how and why Craig (with a push from Lorelei) went from a pig-roasting carnivore to a plant-eating vegan, why going vegan was so damn easy, how it changed their relationship with food and opened them up to entire new types of cuisine, why it's hard to admit when we're wrong, and why vegan values are simply just human values. Craig and Lorelei are such awesome people! True to their name (Eat Plants Drink Beer), they greeted me with an outstanding borscht soup, some home-brew beer, and vegan cookies... need I say more? This is a very fun, down to earth, informative conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed.Show Notes:Eat Plants Drink Beer Website: http://www.eatplantsdrinkbeer.com/Eat Plants Drink Beer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatplantsdrinkbeer/Eat Plants Drink Beer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatplantsdrinkbeer/Get Naked Fast Book: https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Guide-Stripping-Foods-Weigh/dp/0984089225Other pages Craig & Lorelei are involved in:Truth or Drought: https://www.facebook.com/truthordroughtCircles of Compassion: https://www.facebook.com/circlesofcompassionBrain on Hugs: https://www.facebook.com/brainonhugs
"It's about being respectful of this world... and everyone who is included in it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fabulous Marissa Hughes, the GM for one of Boston's favorite plant-based eateries By Chloe in the Seaport. Marissa and I connected through a string of mutual friends, and I was excited to get her on the podcast and also get her take on a new project I'm working on (psst... plant-based food and craft drink is coming to the South Shore!). We talk about how a book called "Skinny Bitch" sparked her journey to veganism, what holds people back from changing what they eat, the fear of not belonging, dating as a vegan woman, and much more. Marissa is awesome and her energy, positivity, and compassion is contagious. Enjoy!Show Notes:Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegan_vixen/Skinny Bitch Book: https://www.skinnybitch.net/
"From when my eyes open in the morning until my head hits the pillow at night, I've made some sort of difference... it's the right thing to do."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Paul Kostopoulos, the owner of Fitness Together in Arlington, MA. Honestly, the last thing I would have thought when I first met Paul is that he's vegan. He has a hard Boston accent, a blue collar rough around the edges persona, and struck me as a guy who would give me shit for ordering a salad... a typical Bostonian man's man, if you will. Beneath the surface, however, Paul is far from typical and his love and compassion for other people (like his many clients at Fitness Together) and the many other creatures on this earth redefines what it really means to be a man. We talk about Paul's early life, his struggles with drugs and alcohol, what promoted him to go vegan, how he ended up starting Fitness Together, and why he's on a mission to make a difference in the world. I know this episode is going to positively impact a lot of guys, as Paul is an amazing example of the fact that you can still be a strong, blue collar, manly-ass man while not doing harm to your body, the planet, and others on this planet. Paul is an incredible dude, and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know him. I know you'll enjoy this one!Show NotesFitness Together Arlington: https://fitnesstogether.com/arlingtonPaul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_boston_vegan/Fitness Together Arlington Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftarlington/
"I went from being on morphine everyday for years of my life, to being medication free in two weeks (of becoming vegan)."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the talented Chef Suzi Darlin. Suzi is currently the Director of Brand and Product Development for the Squeeze juice brand. We talk about how a 5 year battle with an unknown health issue subsided within 2 weeks of adopting a plant-based diet, why she dropped a successful career in fashion to pursue plant-based cooking/consulting, what the Boston plant-based/vegan restaurant scene is like in Boston, how to replace eggs and cheese in your diet and in your favorite recipes, and much more. Suzi is awesome, she's extremely knowledgeable on all things vegan and it was an absolute pleasure connecting with her. She also fired up an outstanding banana bread for me... and my mouth is still watering from it.Show Notes:Suzi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigpicturevegan/Suzi's Website: https://bigpicturevegan.com/The cheese brand that Suzi mentions: http://www.parmelacreamery.com/Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/Vegucated Documentary: http://www.getvegucated.com/the-film/synopsis/Food Inc Documentary: http://www.takepart.com/foodinc/index.html
"Do we need to consume animal products to be healthy? No."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Diana Goldman. Diana is the founder and creator behind the plant-based cooking brand Beantown Kitchen. From catering, to private cooking demos, to YouTube videos, to curating amazing recipes, Diana and Beantown Kitchen does a fantastic job of showing how simple and affordable plant-based living can be. We talk about why Diana went vegan overnight after a day of watching documentaries and researching, how she handled being the main cook for her omnivorous children, how she handles dinner parties and other social situations, and much more. Diana looks outstanding, her energy and passion for what she's doing is very evident, and I can't say enough about her food! (We enjoyed veggie burgers with pineapple chutney, two different cheese dips and chips, and some sort of graham cracker caramel nut dessert that was ridiculously good!)
"If there's anything I can do to stay with my family as long as I can, I want to do it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the spectacular Noelle Rhodes. Noelle is a fellow class of 2008 Hingham High grad, so we've know each other for some time. But I only learned this week that she has been plant-based for the past couple of years, so obviously I had to get her on the podcast! We talk about how the death of her grandmother from cancer sparked a family-wide awareness of plant-based diets, how eating plant-based has changed her relationship with herself, the struggles of dating as a vegan, and why it's so important to question everything. It was so nice to reconnect with Noelle and she is an amazing example of the power of living a plant-based lifestyle.
"When you're not eating the right things, you're not going to be connected with the earth and you're not going to be connected with yourself."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Josué Joseph. Originally from Haiti, Josué (JJ for short) now lives in the Boston area and has developed a following on social media through being open and honest about his journey in life. Specifically, Josué shares how he went from a junk food-eating unhappy guy to a raw vegan who feels he has finally found his place in the universe. We talk about why JJ became vegan, what a raw vegan diet has done for his physical and spiritual health, why being selfish is not always a bad thing, and why eating high vibrational foods like fruit is the key to truly connecting to yourself. When I first met JJ he gave me one of the realest hugs I've ever received. He's an amazing guy and his message of embodying and spreading love in a modern world that needs it is just awesome.
"I was a roofer for 25 years... I was an unconscious meat eater and drinker... if I can do it, anyone can do it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with local wellness entrepreneur Dave O'Brien. Over the past few months I've had numerous people suggest that I should get Dave on the podcast. Through a mutual connection we were able to make it happen, and I'm so thankful that we did. Dave is the founder of a local chain of juice bars/ wellness centers called The Green Light and also the founder of Dave's Raw Foods. 13 years ago, Dave was an unhealthy meat-eating booze-drinking roofer. But after watching his father die of cancer, Dave had a health epiphany that has shaped the course of his life since. A long-time vegan, at 52 years old, Dave is now a shining example of the power of a plant-based diet. He's in incredible shape, he's mentally sharp, and his energy is infectious. You can't help but want to push yourself to be healthier when you're around Dave. We talk about everything from his personal health journey, to problems in our health care system, to cancer, and much more. I cannot say enough positive things about Dave and his outlook on life and his passion for helping others.
"I want to feel and be my best self... and what I put into my body has a lot to do with that."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the spectacular Natalie Blevins. Natalie and I have gotten to know each other through a previous podcast guest, my very close friend Peter Oswald (Episode 2), who she is in a relationship with. Natalie is a local Physician's Assistant and has recently adopted a plant-based diet. We talk about what life was like growing up on an orchard in rural Pennsylvania, why she chose a career in the medical field, what prompted her to start eating a more plant-centered diet, how she is able to listen to her body and take action on what it's telling her, and why she's always trying to learn and grow. Natalie is a ball of life, always high energy, always smiling, always positive, and always open to hearing other people's perspectives. She is an absolute pleasure to be around and I'm very fortunate to call her a friend... oh, and she's a kick-ass cook!
"Is a plant-based diet extreme?... Over 600,000 Americans each year will choose to have their chest cut open, instead of changing what they eat... that's extreme."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I address the most common questions I receive from listeners with regard to living a plant-based or vegan lifestyle. The questions I answer are:Where do you get your protein?Aren't I going to be deficient in things like iron?What the hell do you eat?Isn't eating plant-based expensive?It's impossible to stick with it while traveling right?My meat-eating, stogie-smoking, bud light-drinking grandpa is alive and kicking at 90, how do you explain that?Don't you think a plant-based diet is a little extreme?How could I ever give up burgers and cheese?
"There are plant-based and vegan companies that have a tremendous potential to change the consciousness of our country and our world... we're trying to be a part of that."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Rhode Island native Frohman Anderson. Frohman is the co-founder of EverHope Capital, a private venture capital fund focused on supporting and scaling businesses that create a more sustainable and livable planet for current and future generations. We talk about how Frohman got started in entrepreneurship, how him and his younger sister started, grew, and sold a successful skincare company while still in school, why he became vegan, the unsustainable nature of animal agriculture, the enormous opportunity of the clean meat industry, and more. Frohman's knowledge and passion for making a difference in the world is very evident. I very much enjoyed getting to know him.. and I'm a huge fan of anyone who takes me out for local vegan tacos.
"To know that what I'm leaving in this world is something good... that I didn't harm anyone, I didn't harm the environment, and I left good vibes."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fabulous Ana Alarcón. Ana is a Boson-based fitness instructor, blogger, and influencer. We talk about what life and culture was like growing up in Mexico, how she struggled with diet and self image throughout high school and college, how she ended up in Boston, why she adopted a plant-based diet and how it's changed her relationship with food, what her daily regimen looks like, and much more. Ana is such an energetic and positive person and it's easy to see why so many resonate with her message. She is a shining example, especially for all the young girls out there, of what living a plant-based active lifestyle can do for your health and life.
"You can help people with such a big decision in their life and see how much it impacts them..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Alfred Schofield and Cameron Fischer, the founders of the Boston-based supplement company Vitalfit Nutrition. I connected with Alfred and Cam through a mutual friend and when I heard about their line of all plant-based supplements, I was curious to hear more. We talk about how Alfred and Cam decided on going into the supplement business, the shortcomings and lack of transparency of the supplement industry, how they went from an idea to an actual product, the very interesting approach to how they create their products, and the great extent to which they go to produce the very best products they can. This is an awesome episode about entrepreneurship and figuring it out as you go. Alfred and Cam are such great guys and what they're doing with Vitalfit is truly disruptive.
"I have 3 beautiful daughters... I want to stack the odds in my favor that I'm going to be around as long as I can for them..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with long time South Shore native Tom Fleck. Tom was gracious enough to squeeze in this interview a day before moving down to Miami. We talk about what life was like growing up as an overweight kid, how Tom found himself plagued by addiction at a young age, his lifelong battle with weight and health, and how he has come out the other side as a fit plant-eating endurance athlete and proud husband and father of three girls. This is a very moving and inspirational conversation about a rollercoaster of a life journey. Tom is a such an awesome guy and I truly look forward to keeping in touch with him and getting to know him more in the future.Plant Fit Summit Signup: http://bit.ly/egmgsummitSupport Pat's Pan Mass Bike Ride For Dana Farber & Children With Cancer: http://profile.pmc.org/PM0329
"It's compassion for the animals, it's for the environment, it's for my own personal health... I just know it's the right thing to do."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with fellow Hingham resident Jen Hemmerdinger. Jen and I connected via an awesome new group I've linked up with of vegan corporate professionals in the Boston area. When I saw that Jen lived in Hingham, I was extremely excited to connect and chat more with her. We talk about how Jen was raised as a vegetarian, what it was like as a kid eating that way, how she coexists with an omnivorous husband, eating plant based while traveling, and why she made the leap to vegan in the past couple of years. Jen is an amazing example of the power of a plant based diet, and through her Instagram, she does a great job of showing how simple and delicious it is! I love seeing people in the town that I grew up in, a place very dear to me, living this lifestyle! P.S. Like all of my other guests, Jen looks 10 years younger than she is... because she eats plants!
"Knowing what I know... I can't imagine three plus times a day deciding to keep loading up on things that promote cancer and heart disease and diabetes..." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with local plant based physician Benjamin Matthews. Benjamin and I connected through the Boston Plant Based Millennials group I'm a part of, and I was very excited to have him as a guest and talk about the intersection of diet and medicine. We talk about why he chose to pursue a career as an OBGYN, what level and amount of nutritional training the average doctor receives, what role diet and other factors can play in fertility, the risks of different forms of contraception, the untapped opportunity OBGYN's have to help prevent disease, and much more. I wish I got to spend more time with Benjamin, because he is so knowledgable, genuine, and all around a great guy. This is a really interesting episode and I hope you learn as much as I did from Benjamin!
"Plants are performance enhancing drugs..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with college athlete Kyle Gillan-Hughes. Kyle and I linked up on Instagram a few weeks back and I was really excited to get him on the podcast, as I love seeing the younger guys and girls adopting a plant based lifestyle (especially athletes who are debunking the protein myth!). We talk about how Kyle went from being a beefy high school football player to a shredded cross country college athlete in only a year, how a plant based diet has impacted his athletic performance, why treating similar animals dissimilarly is simply wrong, and why he is on a quest to run for all beings. Outside of being an athletic beast, Kyle is just an amazing dude and is no doubt destined for great things.
"I believe we have a cure for cancer... prevention is the cure. And even when it starts, you can reverse it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Lauren Previte. Lauren is a local dancer, dance teacher, and pure barre instructor here on the South Shore. A couple of years ago, Lauren started having some health issues from her kidneys failing to bladder infections and a number of other seemingly unexplainable issues. Then a regular trip to her OBGYN turned into a life changing scare with a rare cancer. After emergency surgery, doctors told Lauren there was up to an 80% chance that the tumor would come right back. But she was determined to make sure that didn't happen. After countless hours of research and watching YouTube videos Lauren adopted a plant based diet over night. It has now been 1.5 years and there is no sign of the cancer returning. Seeing how amazing Lauren looks, and how vibrant and full of life she is, and hearing about what she eats and does every day... I think it's safe to say that cancer has absolutely no shot at making a comeback. This is a conversation about taking your health into your own hands, it's about truly using food and lifestyle as medicine, and is probably the most inspiring episode to date. Lauren is a total rockstar.
"For me, it's about living life. It's about being in control of your own destiny, of your own health, and being able to enjoy life and the ones you love, and being there for them."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with me, myself, and I. This being episode 11, which was my number in sports and somewhat of a lucky number to me, I thought it would be cool to tell my own story and how I ended up adopting a plant based lifestyle and everything I have learned since doing so. I talk about a plant based lifestyle from a health standpoint, an environmental standpoint, and a compassion standpoint. I discuss why eating meat and dairy is the single greatest threat to your health and how genetics are not to blame for your health issues. I talk about how we are all in full control over our health, and how feeling your best, dodging disease, living long, and being around for the ones you love is as simple as eating a whole foods plant based diet, moving a little each day, breathing, and loving. It's really that simple. My goal of this episode is to show you that vegans are not crazy animal loving hipsters, they're actually just regular people who became aware of the facts and made a logical decision to take their health into their own hands and stop living a life of harming others.
"I want to try and lead a more compassionate life... towards the environment, towards health, towards the animals... and towards people."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Singaporean native Muhammad Ryza. Ryza is the third guest in a string of episodes done during my time in the fabulous country of Singapore. Ryza, along with his mother Nora, is the creator of the popular Instagram account @theveganmumnson, which is a fabulous destination for those seeking simple home cooked vegan recipes. Ryza and Nora have also teamed up to form a local online vegan bakery business called The Vegan Bakes n Makes, where you can order on demand vegan sweets, like black bean cocoa brownies and coconut lemon frosted carrot cake. My mouth is watering... We talk about Ryza's journey growing up as an overweight kid, how every Singaporean male must serve in the military once they reach the age of 18, what triggered his switch to veganism, how you absolutely don't need dairy products to make outstanding baked goods, and what it's like being vegan in the Muslim faith. Ryza is really an amazing guy and him and his mother are an extraordinary example of how the whole family can benefit from and be brought closer through a plant based lifestyle.
"Every single decision that I make has a direct impact on the world around me...it's all about energy."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the absolutely shredded Crossfit athlete, wellness entrepreneur, and author Luke Tan. Like last week's guest, Luke is also a Singapore citizen and an inspiration to many in the vegan movement here on the island. We talk about his journey as an athlete in both Singapore and Australia, how a documentary sparked his change to veganism, where he gets his protein on a plant based diet and how our understanding of protein is flawed, his thoughts on Crossfit and the paleo diet, and how maintaining and building muscle as a vegan is absolutely no problem! I had a blast chatting with Luke and debunking all the reasons why people think they need to consume animal based protein to be strong and healthy (when, in fact, it does just the opposite... it makes you sore and unhealthy). Look Luke up on social media, and check out the picture of us... would you guess this guy is almost 40?! That, my friends, is the power of the plants.
"I really want to minimize the amount of harm my choices cause every day... and do better and better."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the compassionate and positive Michael Broadhead. I am out in Singapore for the next few weeks, and through the connections of a previous guest on the podcast (Dan Stackhouse) I got hooked up with a number of vegans here in the country known as the little red dot. Almost everyone I spoke with directed me to Michael Broadhead. Michael is the founder of the charitable organization Animal Allies, as well as a local school teacher, and is a major leader in the vegan movement here in Singapore. We talk about how Michael went from growing up on a farm in rural Canada to traveling the world and winding up in Asia, what the vegan scene is like here in Singapore, the diabetes and other lifestyle disease issues in Singapore, the future of the vegan movement in the country, and much more. Michael is one of those people who you spend five minutes with and you feel like you've known him for years. He is one of the most travelled people I've ever met and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know him.
"It's about you. When you truly love yourself... when you treat yourself well, you're able to treat everyone else so much better."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring and energetic Monica Otero. Monica and I have followed each other on Instagram for a while, as we both have very similar fields of work, helping men and women prevent and reverse health issues with diet and lifestyle. I mentioned I was going to be out on the west coast this week and we were able to link up for an awesome conversation at a local restaurant in the Newport Beach area. We talk about how Monica was aware from a very young age of the environmental harm done by humans, how most Americans pay for things that provide no real value to them, and the importance of self love. Monica's energy is insane and her desire to help others and the planet is truly inspiring. She is also an amazing chef and her meals go to show just how incredible basic recipes with fresh plant foods and a little love can be. Honestly, I thought Monica was like 27 years old and found out she's almost 40! She is a shining example of the power of living a vegan lifestyle.
"Whatever I do in my life... it's never going to be 100% fulfilling to me unless I'm doing it for the big picture."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the very talented Dan Stackhouse. I was fortunate to link up with Dan through a local vegan group of millennials in the Boston area, and he welcomed me into his home without hesitation to have this conversation. This is one of the more in depth conversations around veganism that I've had on the podcast. We cover everything from health, to the environment, to animals, to protein, and what it really means to be humane. Dan's knowledge on the topics we cover is very impressive and his passion for having a bigger impact in the world is very evident and inspiring. Not only is Dan a great dude, but he also shreds the oboe and is a part of the Boston based band Junco.
"I think people need to tune inside more and see what's affecting them... you have to listen to your body."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the spectacular Chrystian Dennis, known by her many fans on Instagram as @chryscross. Chrystian is a fellow engineer and WPI graduate who I have been fortunate to connect with recently. She has put her engineering degree on the back burner and chosen to pursue her passions in both modeling and health. We talk about how she got started in modeling and the entertainment industry and how it's not as glamorous as it may seem, why she has adopted a plant based diet, how she stays so fit, and the challenges she has faced and continues to face in her career and entrepreneurial pursuits. Chrystian's energy is through the roof, her positivity is contagious, and her drive to pursue her goals is inspirational. She is such a great example of how mentally, physically, and spiritually strong you can be... especially when you're powered by plants.
"I can't imagine doing it (transforming my life) without a really disciplined approach to health and wellness..."What most friends and colleagues probably don't know about Chris Reale, is that 4 years ago, while working as a lawyer and on the path of a typical suburban father with a wife and kids and a white picket fence house, he was thrown a curve ball. A rare cancer diagnosis. Doctors told him it could be 1 of 10 forms of that rare cancer, and 9 of those 10 would likely prevent him from seeing his second child born. By the grace of someone above, it turned out to be the 1 that would give Chris a second chance at life. While recovering after his operation to remove the tumor, Chris told his wife he was going to run the Boston Marathon 8 months later. He did. His experience has completely changed his outlook on life and has taught him to focus on the things that matter most to him: his family, his health, and doing the things he loves.
"I've never felt healthier, more energy, more happy... I think leading through example and showing how vibrant and healthy and happy you can be through this plant-based lifestyle is really powerful."In this week's episode I sit down with the marvelous Carly Comins. Carly has spent the past 5 years or so traveling the world doing various types of research on AIDS in developing countries. She's been everywhere from Africa to Bangladesh to Haiti and other parts of the caribbean and everywhere in between. We talk about what sparked her desire to travel, how she got into AIDS research, what it's like traveling alone as a woman, why she's chosen to live plant-based, and how we as Americans can set the example for the developing world in terms of what it means to be healthy. In doing so, we can hopefully save those nations from also becoming a nation plagued with obesity, heart disease, cancers and so much more. Carly is a shining example of what a plant-based diet can do for your health and well-being. She is literally always smiling, always happy, and is a true inspiration to those, especially women, interested in travel and veganism.
"I keep getting better...I keep growing as a person, as a business..."In Episode 2 of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my close friend Peter Oswald, the Founder of the men's clothing brand Darwin Clothing. We discuss Pete's background, how Darwin came to be, and how ego keeps many from chasing their dreams and passions. From cold showers to trying new foods, we talk about the various areas Pete experiments with to keep getting better in every aspect of his life. Pete's energy and positivity are contagious and it's quite clear that he's powered by plants.
"I want a reason to get up and help people. That's all I want to do..." -Eileen McAuley