The Outlier Health Podcast
558 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsVegan and vegetarian nutrition, running and training tips, and healthy lifestyle and habit change with well-known guests like Rich Roll, Brendan Brazier, Heather Crosby, Leo Babauta, Rip Esselstyn, Pamela Fergusson, Dan Buettner, make for an entertaining, informative, no-preach listen.
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NMA Chats: Dr. Joel Fuhrman on Eating for Longevity
February 17, 2022 19:06 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBSo you eat plants... Is that enough? In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with bestselling author and leading plant-based doctor, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, on how to optimize your diet for longevity.
Is running fewer miles a better way to train?
February 10, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBMatt is once again training for an ultramarathon, only this time, he's taking a new approach. Inspired by the CrossFit Endurance principles and motivation for general strength and fitness, Matt is ditching the long slow miles for more intensity. But will it work out? In today's episode, Matt and Doug discuss the pros and cons of CrossFit Endurance, and how this approach could work for you.
Practical, Low Waste, Plant-Based Cooking with @PlantYou's Carleigh Bodrug
February 03, 2022 15:40 - 45 minutes - 40.6 MBCarleigh Bodrug, better known as @PlantYou, has grown a massive following on Instagram because of her practical, easy-to-follow plant-based recipes. In today's episode, Matt and Doug chat with Carleigh about her low food waste philosophy, why these recipes are so successful, and her new cookbook.
5 Things We're Trying to Help Us Live Longer
January 28, 2022 17:22 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBWe all want to live longer, but what simple actions can you take each day that may make a difference? In today's episode, Doug and Matt share some of their recent attempts to improve their meaning, mindfulness, sleep, and fitness for longevity.
5 Things We're Doing Trying to Help Us Live Longer
January 28, 2022 17:22 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBWe all want to live longer, but what simple actions can you take each day that may make a difference? In today's episode, Doug and Matt share some of their recent attempts to improve their meaning, mindfulness, sleep, and fitness for longevity.
NMA Chats: The Next Frontier of Plant-Based Foods with Brian Kateman
January 20, 2022 19:47 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBHow do we help people eat more plant-based foods? In today's episode of NMA Radio, Matt Tullman chats with documentarian Brian Kateman on how to "meat" people in the middle. Huge thank you to today's sponsors: GREEN CHEF: Green Chef’s vegan recipes are high in plant proteins and wholesome sides. Go to GreenChef.com/nomeat130 and use code nomeat130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! FABULOUS: Fabulous is the habit-changing app that gives you the tools and skills you need to help you break fr...
Doug's 1000 Hour Outdoor Challenge (and OtherTthings)
January 14, 2022 19:55 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MBThe neverending intro? In this episode, Matt and Doug tackle a wide range of topics, from KFC's new vegan nuggets to self-help books and how Doug plans to get his family outside for 1,000 hours.
Doug's 1000 Hour Outdoor Challenge (and OtherThings)
January 14, 2022 19:55 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MBThe neverending intro? In this episode, Matt and Doug tackle a wide range of topics, from KFC's new vegan nuggets to self-help books and how Doug plans to get his family outside for 1,000 hours.
Rediscover Your Fitness in 2022, Part 2
January 06, 2022 16:26 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MBDid you set a New Year's resolution? You're not alone. In fact, an estimated 50% of Americans set health goals on January 1st. But of those goal-setters, 80% fail by February 1st! After failing the past few years himself, Matt took a different approach for 2021... and everything clicked. In this 2-part series, Matt and Doug break down 7 steps to successfully establishing, building, and achieving your goals, so that you can rediscover your health and fitness in 2022. Thanks to today's sponsor...
Rediscover Your Fitness in 2022, Part 1
December 16, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBSetting a New Year's resolution? You're not alone. In fact, an estimated 50% of Americans set health goals on January 1st. But of those goal-setters, 80% fail by February 1st! After failing the past few years himself, Matt took a different approach for 2021... and everything clicked. In this 2-part series, Matt and Doug break down 7 steps to successfully establishing, building, and achieving your goals, so that you can rediscover your health and fitness in 2022.
The Power Behind Plants with Olympic Rubgy Player Abby Gustaitis
December 09, 2021 15:32 - 51 minutes - 42.7 MBWhile professional plant-based athletes are becoming more common, they're still most often found in endurance sports like running, cycling, or soccer. But today, we hear from Olympian Abby Gustaitis, a professional athlete competing at the pinnacle of a sport that combines endurance with power and pure strength. Huge thank you to today's episode sponsors: GREEN CHEF: Green Chef’s vegan and vegetarian recipes are high in plant proteins and rich in omega 3s. Go to www.GreenChef and use code no...
NMA Chats: The Power Behind Plants with Olympic Rubgy Player Abby Gustaitis
December 09, 2021 15:32 - 51 minutes - 42.7 MBWhile professional plant-based athletes are becoming more common, they're still most often found in endurance sports like running, cycling, or soccer. But today, we hear from Olympian Abby Gustaitis, a professional athlete competing at the pinnacle of a sport that combines endurance with power and pure strength. Huge thank you to today's episode sponsors: GREEN CHEF: Green Chef’s vegan and vegetarian recipes are high in plant proteins and rich in omega 3s. Go to www.GreenChef and use code no...
How to Think Differently About Goals This Year
December 02, 2021 16:41 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAs you approach the new year, it's only natural to think about your health and fitness goals. But would you have more success if you approached them differently? In today's episode, Matt and Doug share a few lessons from the last few years of goal setting, and how they're thinking about resolutions for 2022. Huge thank you to today's episode sponsors: TEN THOUSAND: Makers of high-quality, super comfortable training shorts. Ten Thousand is offering NMA Radio listeners 15% off your first purc...
NMA Chats: Eat, Move, and Rest Your Way to Foundational Health
November 25, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 43.4 MBWhat are the three fundamental aspects of health? According to Erin and Dusty Stanczyks, it's eating, moving, and resting. In today's episode, Matt Tullman sits down with the health coaches and YouTube stars helping hundreds of thousands of people transform their lives.
How to Increase Your Happiness
November 18, 2021 17:18 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWhat is happiness, and how can you experience more of it? In today's episode, Doug and Matt share their thoughts on pleasure, long-term goals and meaning, kids, and intentional vs. forced suffering, and how each relates to happiness. Plus, they share a few things they're doing to try to live a happier, more fulfilled life. SPONSOR SHOUTOUTS: This episode is brought to you by Rouxbe, where learning the core techniques and knowledge behind plant-based cooking empowers people and athletes to liv...
NMA Chats: Type One Determination with Lauren Plunkett, RDN
November 11, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIn today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lauren Plunkett, about the power of a plant-based diet, her personal journey with Type 1 Diabetes, and her new book, Type One Determination. Thank you to today's sponsors: MyFitnessPal: Get three free months of a premium membership at nomeat.myfitnesspal.com with promo code NOMEAT. Manly Bands: To get 25% off your Manly Band now through Cyber Monday, go to manlybands.com/NOMEAT or use promo code NOMEAT.
Our Successful Health Habits of 2021
November 04, 2021 15:39 - 50 minutes - 48.3 MBWith the completion of Doug's first race since February of 2020, life, habits, and health have come full circle. In today's episode, Matt and Doug share the mindset and habit shifts that have stuck with them over the past year, and how they'll shape the future.
NMA Chats: How a Plant-Based Diet Fuels Professinal Hocky Player Jacquie Pierri
October 29, 2021 14:35 - 50 minutes - 39.9 MBGrowing up playing hockey on a boy's team, Jackquie Pierri has never been one to shy away from chasing her goals, even if others try to stand in her way. In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Jackie about how — despite initial pushback — she has proven to her team and community that you can thrive as a plant-based professional hockey player.
Mastering Your Blood Sugar with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH
October 21, 2021 14:09 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBAs type 1 diabetics, Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro have an immediate understanding of how foods impact blood sugar levels. And what they've discovered through their own experiences and studies has led them to dedicate their lives to helping people master blood sugar for optimal health. In today's episode, Matt and Doug chat with Robby and Cyrus as they break down exactly what athletes, health nuts, and pre-diabetics should understand about the relationship between food and blood sugar for...
Brain Health and Cognitive Decline Prevention with Dr. Dean Sherzai
October 14, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIf there's one thing most of us fear, it's cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. So what can we do to prevent it? In today's episode, Matt Tullman speaks to Dr. Dean Sherzai, a behavioral neuroscientist, on the lifestyle changes you can make to support long-term brain health and help prevent chronic cognitive issues.
Going Vegan for Beginners with Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD
October 07, 2021 15:50 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIf you had a blueprint for going vegan, what would it look like? In today's episode, Matt and Doug chat with Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD, about everything from amino acids and visible protein, to whether the vegan diet is truly as healthy as people claim.
Rewriting the Medical School Curriculum with Muzammil Ahmad
October 01, 2021 13:08 - 44 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat role does nutrition play in medical school? For 4th year medical student, Muzammil Ahmad, not enough. In today's episode, Doug chats with Muzammil about his mission to correct some of the outdated information taught about the plant-based diet in medical school, and highlight nutrition as a critical prevention tool.
Are Plant Milks Good for You?
September 23, 2021 20:50 - 52 minutes - 47.2 MBIn today's episode, Matt and Doug address a recent article published in the NY Times about plant milks... are they good for you? Are they a reasonable substitute for cow's milk (and do we even WANT a substitute for cow's milk)? Plus, our favorite plant milks, and why.
How Plantiful Kiki Found Weight Loss Success with a High-Carb, Plant-Based Diet
September 16, 2021 18:02 - 36 minutes - 28.5 MBCan you lose with and eat a high carbohydrate diet? After struggling to find a weight loss program that worked for her, Plantiful Kiki tried something completely different... and it worked! In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Kiki about her and her family are thriving with a high-carb, plant-based diet.
How to Tap Into Unexpected Motivation
September 09, 2021 15:37 - 55 minutes - 52.1 MBAsk Matt and Doug how their fitness is going, and they'll say it's better than it has been in a long time. Why? Because they're trying new things. In today's episode, Matt and Doug share updates on their training, what's working, and how you can see better results.
Filmmaker and Comedian Jeffrey Binney on Being Dumb Enough Not to Quit
September 03, 2021 13:37 - 58 minutes - 44.2 MBYou have to be smart enough to start, but dumb enough not to quit. That was the advice that motivated Jeffrey Binney, the filmmaker behind the hilarious and inspiring Once is Enough film, to chase his outrageous goal. In today's episode, Jeffrey sits down with Matt and Doug to discuss motivation, failure, and why sometimes the only way to see success is to ignore everything your body and mind are telling you.
How Miyoko Schinner Brought Artisanal Cuisine to Veganism
August 26, 2021 13:51 - 55 minutes - 41.7 MBThese days, Miyoko Schinner's plant-based cheese products can be found in just about any grocery store. But of course, it hasn't always been that way. Miyoko's journey started out of a desire to bring color, craft, and creativity to the bland, uninspired vegan cooking of the time. In today's episode, Matt Tullman sits down with Miyoko, who shares her stories, lessons, and vision for the future of veganism.
Dreena Burton and 25 Years of Plant-Based Cooking
August 19, 2021 14:17 - 52 minutes - 40.1 MBWhat has Dreena Burton learned from 25 years of plant-based cooking? In today's episode, Matt and Doug chat with cookbook author Dreena Burton about how she approaches new recipes, why she tries to avoid plant meats, and what's different about her new book, Dreena's Kind Kitchen.
How to Talk About Your Vegan Diet Without Being Awkward
August 12, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHow do you talk to friends, family, or strangers about your vegan diet without sounding pushy or awkward? In today's episode, Matt and Doug share their long-game approach, and why they believe it works.
Designing Your Environment for Health and Happiness
August 05, 2021 18:16 - 45 minutes - 40.8 MBHow much does your environment — where you live, who you interact with, what you have access to — impact your health and happiness? In today's episode, Matt and Doug share a few larger environmental shifts, plus small adjustments with a big impact.
What's Next for the Vegan Movement?
July 29, 2021 16:53 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MBIn a post Game Changers, post The Plant-Based Athlete, post Impossible Whopper world... what's next for the vegan movement? In today's episode, Matt and Doug make a few predictions of how the movement will change (and the challenges we'll face) over the next several years.
Mental Minimalism with Carly Taylor
July 22, 2021 17:03 - 41 minutes - 32.2 MBIn today's NMA Chats, Matt sits down with vegan and mental health activist, Carly Taylor, to discuss the challenges of social media and a pull towards "mental minimalism."
Committing to Deep Work (and How it Pertains to Fitness & Nutrition)
July 16, 2021 15:40 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBInspired by Cal Newport's book Deep Work, Matt and Doug discuss how they use deep work strategies for improved productivity, and how the philosophy can be applied to fitness and nutrition.
NMA Chats: Understanding Your Gut Microbiome with James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN of Married to Health
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 39.8 MBIn today's episode, Matt sits down with James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN of Married to Health to break down the long-term implications of gut health.
What to Expect When Training for a Marathon or Ultramarathon
July 01, 2021 19:56 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThinking of running your first marathon or ultramarathon this year? In today's episode, Matt and Doug break down everything you should consider when planning your training.
The New York Times Best Seller List and What it Means to Pick Yourself
June 25, 2021 14:15 - 50 minutes - 47.3 MBMatt's goal of the past 10 years came true this week, as The Plant-Based Athlete hit #4 on The New York Times Best Seller List. In today's episode, Matt shares that experience, what it means for the community, and how it all started with the simple act of "picking yourself."
Is a plant-based diet actually better for athletes?
June 17, 2021 15:39 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWe talk a lot about anecdotal evidence for why we believe the plant-based diet is better... but what does the science say? In today's episode, Matt and Doug break down two new studies to see what they say about the benefits of a plant-based diet on performance (and what they don't say).
How to Get Back Into a Fitness Routine
June 10, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBReady to gain fitness after a long stretch off? After months of trying new techniques, Matt and Doug have learned a few lessons. Here's what's working (and what isn't) as they work towards maintaining long-term fitness.
The Imposter Syndrome, the Perils of Ego, and How We've Fought Back
June 03, 2021 16:27 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBJust about everyone deals with imposter syndrome at one time or another. And we've all experienced the frustration that results from comparing ourselves to others. As speakers, authors, and social media personalities, Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke have experienced both the imposter syndrome and the challenges of ego, so much so that they've each had to take some pretty dramatic steps to cope and keep going. In this episode, Matt and Robert open up and share their stories of how each suffered...
NMA Chats: The Role of Nutrition for Primary Care Doctors with Dr. Scott Harrington, DO
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 29.7 MBFor your Primary Care doctor, when should nutrition become part of their guidance? In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Dr. Scott Harrington of Vegan Primary Care about how he helps patients achieve optimal health.
How to Eat Healthy When You Really Don't Have Time
May 27, 2021 19:44 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBMatt and Doug have gone through a lot of life changes recently, all of which have resulted in less time in the kitchen. Here's a fresh look at how to tackle healthy eating habits when time isn't on your side.
Matt's Warrior Diet
May 20, 2021 17:23 - 53 minutes - 50.8 MBMatt is testing out a new diet and seeing immediate results... In today's episode, he explains the Warrior Diet and how diet challenges can have a lasting impact on your health. Plus, Doug's social media update and the movie list to end all movie lists.
NMA Chats: On Being a Vegan Activist in the Black Community with Jasmine C. Leyva
May 13, 2021 11:19 - 43 minutes - 34.3 MBToday we sit down with Jasmine C. Leyva, a filmmaker, actress, and activist on a mission to spread the benefits of a plant-based diet to the black community.
A Closer Look at "The Plant-Based Athlete" by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke
May 07, 2021 01:45 - 46 minutes - 44.2 MBIn their new book, The Plant-Based Athlete, Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke share how the world's top performers achieve optimal results on a vegan diet. In today's episode, they break down the biggest takeaways from the book and how you can apply them to your fitness goals and lifestyle. | About the book: The Plant-Based Athlete is the only research-based guide for connecting a plant-based diet with long-term strength, endurance, and peak athletic performance — featuring interviews with ...
Can a Plant-Based Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 41 MBHow much of an impact can your diet have on preventing or reversing type 2 diabetes? In today's episode, we sit down with Jose and Diana of Reversing 2TD to find out.
The Edgy Veg on Building a Vegan Business and Dominating the Kitchen
April 22, 2021 17:08 - 45 minutes - 35.7 MBWith hundreds of thousands of followers and countless viral videos, Candice Hutchings' unique style has had a massive impact on vegan cooking, activism, and lifestyle. In today's episode, we chat with The Edgy Veg about the growth of her business and how to gain confidence in the kitchen.
How to Be Happy with Sid Garza-Hillman
April 15, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBNeed a no-nonsense approach to living a happier life? For author and nutritionist Sid Garza-Hillman, it boils down to these 6 simple truths.
How Robert Cheeke Gained 100 Pounds on a Plant-Based Diet
April 08, 2021 15:05 - 55 minutes - 45.7 MBFew people have been better ambassadors to the plant-based movement than Robert Cheeke. A legendary vegan bodybuilder and spokesperson for the movement, Robert has accomplished a lot. In today's episode, he talks about motivation, longevity, and how he gained more than 100 pounds (of mostly muscle) on a plant-based diet.
Doug's Social Media Challenge
April 01, 2021 16:07 - 42 minutes - 40.9 MBThink you can give up social media for 30 days? Doug's going to give it a try and wants you to join in. Here's a breakdown of why and how Doug is taking on a 30-day no social media challenge.
NMA Chats: Eating a Cheap Lazy Vegan Diet with Rose Lee
March 25, 2021 14:12 - 42 minutes - 33.5 MBAre you a cheap lazy vegan? In today's episode, we chat with YouTuber and Instagrammer Rose Lee about how to thrive on an inexpensive plant-based diet.