The Outlier Health Podcast
525 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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Episodes
Yoga for Stress Relief with Katie Hay
July 16, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 44.5 MBThese are stressful times. Yoga, mindfulness, and breathing can help. In today's episode, Doug's wife Katie joins us to talk about how to use all three for stress relief.
Is Walking the New Running?
July 09, 2020 09:30 - 38 minutes - 37.9 MBMatt and Doug have both gotten into... walking. Will going on long walks replace running as their favorite form of exercise? In today's episode, they discuss the benefits and why it has become a daily activity.
Matt's Most Successful New Year's Resolution Ever (July Check-in)
July 02, 2020 09:30 - 51 minutes - 51.9 MBNew Year's resolutions are notoriously unsuccessful, but this year feels different. Halfway through the year, Matt has found his most successful resolution yet. What did he do and what is he changing for the second half of the year? Listen to find out.
What We're Into Right Now
June 25, 2020 09:30 - 44 minutes - 47.5 MBWant to know what fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle concepts and products we're into right now? Here's what is getting us excited at the moment.
The Habits We're Tackling This Summer
June 18, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 50.1 MBWith summer's official start date just a few days away, we're looking at our habits. What's good, what's bad, and what we want to focus on in the coming months.
Fueling for Performance (And Why We Went Vegan)
June 11, 2020 09:30 - 41 minutes - 39.7 MBIn today's episode, Matt and Julia discuss how optimizing their training fuel was a driver behind going vegan. Here's how (and why) they did it.
Helping Your Parents, College, and Running Blues: A Big Q&A Episode
June 04, 2020 09:30 - 39 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this week's episode, Doug and Matt T. answer listener questions around helping your parents go vegan, eating well in college, post-race blues, and a lot more.
What We Eat in a Day (Plant-Based Meal Structure)
May 28, 2020 09:30 - 47 minutes - 48.2 MB"But what do you actually eat throughout the day?" In today's episode, Doug and Julia share a typical day's worth of food, plus the structure they use to keep things easy and fun.
10 Simple Vegan Lunch Ideas
May 21, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 46.5 MBWhat the heck do vegans eat for lunch? In today's episode, we share our favorite easy lunches, perfect for on the go, at the office, or when working from home.
How to Fuel Your Workouts and Races with Whole Foods
May 14, 2020 09:30 - 47 minutes - 48.8 MBCan you be just as successful fueling your workouts and races with whole foods instead of energy products? That's what we discuss in this week's episode, with Izzy Fischer, a plant-based competitive triathlete who has been on a mission to find a whole food replacement for processed energy products.
7 Ideas for Staying Positive When Every Day is the Same
May 07, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 39.8 MBGot a case of the COVID blues? Life can start to feel like you're on repeat when every day is structured the same. In today's episode, we share our ideas for how to stay positive, productive, and motivated when stuck at home.
How to Lose Weight on a Plant-Based Diet
April 30, 2020 18:33 - 37 minutes - 39 MBIs it easy to lose weight on a vegan diet? It all depends... In today's episode, Julia and Doug discuss how to structure your plant-based diet with weight loss in mind, and a few secret tricks for cutting down the calories.
How to lose weight on a plant-based diet
April 30, 2020 18:33 - 37 minutes - 39 MBIs it easy to lose weight on a vegan diet? It all depends... In today's episode, Julia and Doug discuss how to structure your plant-based diet with weight loss in mind, and a few secret tricks for cutting down the calories.
How We're Sustaining a Workout Routine While Stuck at Home
April 23, 2020 09:30 - 40 minutes - 42.7 MBWith races canceled, gyms and trails closed, and most people working from home, it can be tough to maintain a workout routine you're excited about. In today's episode, Doug, Matt, and Julia share how they've been trying to stay fit, and the lessons they've learned in the process.
The Casual Guide to Going Plant-Based
April 16, 2020 18:36 - 45 minutes - 40.8 MBIs now the right time to transition to a vegan diet? We believe it might actually be a perfect time. In today's episode, Julia outlines the steps she recommends you take when making the switch.
Digital Minimalism: Is it Right for You?
April 09, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 45.9 MBRight now as we're all working, socializing, and entertaining ourselves through screens, is it a good idea to reduce our digital consumption? And if so, how do we do it?
Julia Murray on Transitioning From Olympic Skier to Plant-Based Nutritionist
April 02, 2020 13:18 - 40 minutes - 41 MBBy now you've probably heard Julia Murray on the show a time or two, but do you know her story? In today's episode, she gives us an inside look at life as a competitive ski racer and Olympian, and why she retired from racing to become a plant-based holistic nutritionist. Plus, Julia shares the one thing she wishes she had known about nutrition when she was racing.
How We're Maintaining a Healthy Plant-Based Diet with Limited Food Options
March 26, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 50.8 MBWith limited access to fresh fruits and veggies, many of us are forced to get creative with our non-perishable pantry staples. In today's episode, Doug, Julia, and Matt T. share how they're maintaining a healthy, well-balanced vegan diet while also avoiding grocery stores as much as possible.
How We're Making the Most of Our Time Stuck at Home
March 20, 2020 02:18 - 44 minutes - 43.7 MBFor most of us, everything changed in the last week. We're now distancing ourselves inside our own homes, working remotely with kids in the house, and avoiding places like the gym. Here's what we're doing to attempt to stay positive, and who knows... maybe come out of this thing healthier, stronger, and more motivated than ever before.
The Bike Crash that Changed My Life
March 12, 2020 19:31 - 46 minutes - 49.7 MBHave you ever had a split-second decision change your life forever? That's what happened to Matt Tullman, when he crashed his bike and ended up in the hospital. In today's episode, Matt shares his story and the new perspective he has on life, love, and happiness.
When to Give Up on Your Goal
March 05, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 33 MBThe Plan: Burn the boats. Make a plan and stick to it, and crush your big goal. The Reality: Life gets in the way. Training falls apart, and the plan goes out the window. What does that mean for your big goal? Do you toe the line anyway and give it your best? Or do you give up and focus on something else? When is giving up the right thing to do? In today's episode, Doug shares news about an upcoming race, and the decision process he went through in deciding whether or not to toe the line.
Plant-Based Parenting 101
February 27, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 44.8 MBThere's a lot to consider when raising a vegan kid... and a lot of people who want to share their opinions. Today, Doug, Matt, and the other NMA Matt talk about how to raise a healthy kid on a plant-based diet without worrying you might screw them up (at least not from their diet, anyway).
Vegan #VanLife and the Freedom of Living in the Back of Your Car
February 20, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 47.7 MBSee people living the #VanLife on YouTube or Instagram and get jealous? In today's episode we bring on new NMA team member Chris to share what living out of the back of his van, as a vegan in Alaska, is really like. The good, the bad, and the poopy.
Our Favorite Running Workouts to Help You Build Strength and Endurance
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 52.7 MBWhen it comes to stronger running, variety is everything. Easy, hard, fast, slow, it's all part of proper training. In today's episode we go over our favorite running workouts and how best to incorporate them into your training.
Why Our New Year's Resolutions Stuck This Year
February 06, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 49.4 MBWe're now over a month into 2020 and well past the typical "fail" date of most New Year's Resolutions. So how are ours holding up? In today's episode, we revisit our resolutions and share the unexpected twists they've produced.
Tales From a Vegan Digital Nomad
January 30, 2020 15:06 - 47 minutes - 46.4 MBThe digital nomad lifestyle is the dream of college graduates and wanderlusters everywhere. Just imagine living out of two duffle bags, traveling to a new city every few months, and working from wherever the internet can find you... But what if you're vegan? And what happens when you get so tired of wearing the same shirt you've been wearing for weeks? This week, we ask these questions and learn so much more with Michael Palm, one of NMA's newest team members and a vegan digital nomad current...
Tales From a Vegan Digital Momad
January 30, 2020 15:06 - 47 minutes - 46.4 MBCould you live as a digital nomad? Living out of two duffle bags, traveling to a new city every few months, and working from wherever you can find an internet connection? In today's episode, we chat with Michael Palm, one of NMA's newest team members and a vegan digital nomad currently exploring Central and South America. Hear his tales of discovering the best plant-based dishes in rural Mexico and testing alternative medicines from the jungle to improve his health.
Our Favorite Habits from 300 Episodes of NMA Radio
January 24, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB300 episodes! That's a lot of talking, listening, and learning. Today we share 24 of our favorite habits and lessons from 300 discussions and interviews on No Meat Athlete Radio.
How to Eat More Whole Foods This Year
January 16, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 28.3 MBDoug's family made a resolution to eat more whole foods in 2020. In today's episode, we discuss the common processed problem areas, and easy whole-food replacements.
16 Impactful 2020 Resolutions So Easy You Could Start Them Today
January 09, 2020 10:30 - 45 minutes - 48.8 MBIt's never too late to start a new habit or resolution. No matter whether you skipped resolutions this New Year's or already fear failure, these easy, micro resolutions will give you a boost of confidence and health throughout 2020 and beyond. Thanks to our new sponsor Ned! Use code "NOMEAT" for 15% off your order and free shipping: www.helloned.com/nomeat
The Big Holiday Extravaganza of 2019
December 12, 2019 16:45 - 48 minutes - 49.9 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, it's the holiday extravaganza on No Meat Athlete Radio. This week, Matt and I share holiday-themed tips including our favorite recipes, how and why to be the chill vegan at your holiday party, and how to be less of a chilled vegan while running in the winter -- and which Christmas movie Matt is looking forward to in 2019.
The Shared Grill Controversy: When is a Vegan Burger Not Vegan?
December 05, 2019 19:40 - 28 minutes - 29.8 MBWhen we heard the news of a recent lawsuit against Burger King over the Impossible Whopper, we had to ask ourselves: Do we care if our plant-based burger is grilled on the same grill as a meat burger? Do the animals care? And what might our answers to those questions mean for the vegan community and movement? This week, Matt and I consider these questions in this bite-size episode.
The 2019 No Meat Athlete Holiday Gift Guide
November 29, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 51 MBThe annual holiday gift guide has arrived! And I'm happy to report we mix it up this year. The guide focuses on our theme of #WellnessOverThings, with creative gift ideas for yourself or loved ones that will improve your health, happiness, and fitness.
What to Do When You Can't Get Yourself to Eat Healthily
November 14, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 48.5 MBTired of failing to establish healthy eating habits? In today's episode, we share the five steps we recommend to anyone struggling to eat healthily, go vegan, or make a big health change.
Becoming a Joyful Vegan with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
November 07, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 57.2 MBWhat does it mean to become (and stay) a Joyful Vegan? In today's episode, we sit down with bestselling author and friend of NMA, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, to talk about her new book and the ten stages of becoming a Joyful Vegan.
Lessons From a First Ultramarathon DNF
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 47.4 MBDoug set out to run 67 miles, but didn't finish. In today's episode we learn happened, what would he do differently next time, and how he's moving forward.
Pro Plant-Based Disc Golfer Eagle McMahon on Touring, Strength, and Staying Positive Under Pressure
October 24, 2019 15:25 - 57 minutes - 58.9 MBWe've had a few professional athletes on before - soccer players, runners, bodybuilders - but this sport is new to the show: Disc golf. Today's guest, is one of the best disc golfers in the world, having won many of the most important tournaments and brought new attention and life to the sport. And it just so happen he's a plant-based athlete, fan of No Meat Athlete Radio, and one of Doug's favorite athletes to follow. So when we finally connected, we immediately invited him to be on the sh...
Why it Took Matt 7 Years to Qualify for Boston, and How You Can Do it Quicker
October 17, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 48.2 MBIt took Matt 7 years and 6 marathons to qualify for Boston. What took so long? And more importantly, the lessons he learned for how to do it quicker.
Should You 'Burn the Boats' Ahead of Your Next Goal?
October 10, 2019 17:14 - 45 minutes - 46.8 MBToday's episode topic comes from a reader email. She was afraid to announce to the world that she wants to run a marathon, for fear of embarrasment if she fails. Is this timmid, quiet approach the right one as you set a big goal? Or should you go all in and 'burn the boats'?
15 Tools We Use Every Single Day to Simplify Our Lives
October 06, 2019 22:45 - 39 minutes - 41.2 MBWe like to keep it simple when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and habits. Here are the 15 tools we use almost every single day that help us achieve that goal.
Another Big Q&A Episode (With Live Questions!)
September 26, 2019 15:12 - 51 minutes - 53.8 MBWe're back with another big Q&A episode, this time take live questions from a big NMA Radio fan. We cover everything from marathon tapering and trail running, to the creation of NMA and which vegan foods we can't eat often enough.
Is the 2-Day Rule Your Key to Successful Habits?
September 12, 2019 12:49 - 49 minutes - 52 MBEveryone talks about the importance of consistency when it comes to health and fitness habits, but what does consistency really look like? And what happens when you miss a day? In today's episode, we talk about a go-to rule for staying on track, and when it should be applied.
8 Things That Are Keeping You From Achieving Your Goals
September 05, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 41.2 MBWe've all had the big health, fitness, or life goals that no matter what, keep being left unfinished. Maybe you've been trying for years, or maybe you haven't yet started, even though can't shake the idea from your mind. In today's episode we discuss what might be keeping you from acheiving your health goals, and how to make sure you succeed next time.
Your First Marathon: 9 Things We Did Wrong
August 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIt's safe to say that neither of us had a dream first marathon. Goal times were not met, and we both walked it in the last several miles. As we look back on those experiences, we can't help but think about what we would have done differently. In today's episode, we share our mistakes, and the advice we'd give ourselves (or anyone else) before a first marathon.
Are Hacks Ever Healthy?
August 22, 2019 16:52 - 45 minutes - 46.7 MBWe live in a world that likes convenience. If we can hack together a plan that takes half as long, even if it doesn't produce the same results, that's often considered a win. But what about when it comes to your health? Who wins in a convenience vs. quality debate?
Is the Plant-Based Meat Movement Bad for Veganism?
August 15, 2019 09:30 - 49 minutes - 51.3 MBSeemingly overnight, plant-based meats are showing up in restaurants everywhere. From your local burger joint serving the Beyond Burger, to Burger King now carrying an Impossible Whopper nationwide. So we've got to ask, is this a good or bad thing for the vegan movement?
A New Summer Motivation Challenge
July 11, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 43.1 MBThe garden is popping, festivals are frequent, and even Matt can be seen floating down the river. It's officially summer. In today's episode, we share the motivation behind Matt's new running routine, plus challenge each other and you to a new Summer Motivation Challenge.
Robbie Balenger and Running Across America on a Vegan Diet
July 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBRobbie Balenger just ran across America in 75 days... and he did it on a 100% plant-based diet, getting the majority of his calories from smoothies. In today's episode, we sit down with Robbie to talk about the logistics of such a challenge, along with the highs, lows, and life lessons that came with it.
Essential Strategies to Help You Survive Your First 100-Miler
June 27, 2019 09:30 - 49 minutes - 53.7 MBWe've talked a lot about how to train for your first 50K ultramarathon, but what about jumping from the 50K to the 100 mile distance? Unsurprisingly, there's a lot to learn when going from 31 miles to triple digits. In today's episode, Doug shares the important long run, training, nutrition, and technique strategies to make sure you avoid unnecessary issues come race day. If you're thinking about running a 100-mile ultramarathon, start here.
Our Strategies for Raising Active Plant-Based Kids
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 55.3 MBWe all want to raise healthy, active children, and sometimes, that can feel really difficult. While they both still have a lot to learn, here are Matt and Doug's strategies for getting their three kids (collectively) to eat a plant-based diet, stay active, and develop a healthy mindset.