Dr. Mari Mitrani | Physician-Scientist

Plant Your Seed

English - April 04, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Dr. Mari Mitrani

In this episode of Plant Your Seed Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Mari Mitrani, a physician-scientist and co-founder of Gattaca Genomics. With a passion for regenerative medicine and a vegan lifestyle, Dr. Mitrani shares her journey and insights into the world of preventive health and the power of plant-based living.

What You'll Learn:

Dr. Mitrani's transition to a vegan lifestyle and the motivations behind her choice.

The supportive role her family played in her vegan journey.

Advice for those curious about starting a plant-based diet.

The challenges Dr. Mitrani faced early in her vegan journey and how she overcame them.

How she addresses curiosity about her plant-based diet and educates others.

The importance of the motto "Dare to Fail" in Dr. Mitrani's personal and professional life.

Leading by example to help others understand cognitive dissonance regarding diet and lifestyle.

Dr. Mitrani's involvement in projects like Slay, They Are Trying To Kill Us, and Christspiracy.

The particular resonance of veganism with women and Dr. Mitrani's perspective on this connection.

The impact of being a vegan scientist-physician on Dr. Mitrani's life and career.

Dr. Mitrani's passion for regenerative medicine and its future.

Observations on the trend of doctors adopting plant-based diets and the responses from the medical community.

Dr. Mitrani's experiences with pushback regarding her child's vegan diet and navigating those conversations.

Recommended resources for those interested in exploring a plant-based diet.

Insights into maintaining physical fitness and understanding one's body on a vegan diet.

Strategies for staying committed to a plant-based diet amidst a busy schedule.

Exciting developments in Dr. Mitrani's practice and what she looks forward to.

Timestamps:

1:07 - Vegan Diet Transition

3:42 - Family Support for Veganism

4:49 - Beginning a Plant-Based Lifestyle

5:49 - Initial Struggles with Veganism

7:02 - Educating Others About Vegan Diet

8:00 - "Dare to Fail" Philosophy

9:03 - Leading by Example

10:34 - Involvement in Vegan Projects

14:32 - Veganism's Appeal to Women

15:23 - Veganism in Science and Medicine

16:24 - Love for Regenerative Medicine

17:43 - Doctors Going Plant-Based

20:05 - Navigating Pushback

21:09 - Resources for Starting Vegan

22:52 - Veganism and Physical Fitness

24:13 - Staying Vegan While Busy

25:34 - Excitement in Practice

28:03 - Contacting Dr. Mitrani

Resources & Links:

Follow Dr. Mitrani on Social Media: @marimitrani

Dr. Mitrani's Recommended Resources: Slay and They're Trying To Kill Us

Dr. Mari Mitrani's story is a fascinating blend of scientific rigor and compassionate living, demonstrating that health and wellness thrive on a foundation of plant-based nutrition and preventive care.

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