Switch4Good
445 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 401 ratingsDo you want to live a healthier and more robust life? The key to living a full, healthy, and joyous life lies within the foods we eat—and our relationship to them. Because health isn’t accurately measured by the circumference of your waist or how much you can bench press- true vitality is measured by how you feel, not just physically but deep within.
Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch alongside Baywatch actress and certified health coach, Alexandra Paul, take listeners of all ages on a journey to optimal health and stamina through plant based eating.
Dotsie and Alexandra, who both fought back from severe food addictions in their twenties, interview expert nutritionists, pro athletes, innovative thought leaders, physicians and plant-based celebrities. Through their stories, you’ll learn how to optimize your health and pave a path for a more meaningful life.
So get inspired and join the Switch4Good revolution.
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73 - Building a Restaurant Empire With Seabirds’ Stephanie Morgan
May 06, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBHow does a young finance professional pivot careers and establish three successful plant-based restaurants without an ounce of traditional culinary training? Hard work, a can-do attitude, and an unrelenting belief in oneself and one’s mission. It’s been a decade-long journey, but Stephanie Morgan—founder of Seabirds Kitchen—has certainly proved herself as a respected chef and restauranteur. Her food is both familiar and creative—from the plant-based pesto-schmeared grilled cheese to the wond...
72 - Indra Lahiri on Connection, Communication, and Running an Animal Sanctuary
April 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBIndra Lahiri is a renowned communicator with a resume that boasts senior-level communications positions at global companies from PNC Bank to Coca-Cola. However, she’s using her superior communication skills to foster a relationship between humans and animals. The founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Dalton, PA, Indra saves and cares for hundreds of rescued farm animals while teaching children and adults alike about the need for compassion, communication, and respect for all lives. Indra ...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Carnism vs Veganism with Dr. Melanie Joy
April 24, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBMore than 9 billion land animals are raised and killed for consumption every year, just in the United States. The more people consume meat, the higher the demand, and the more animals are exploited and slaughtered. But why do we tend to only eat certain kinds of meat? Why are more of us investing in premium pet products at the same time the chicken slaughter rate is continuing to increase? Today’s guest shares some insight into this phenomenon, which she has coined car...
71 - Understanding Your Gut and Raising Healthy Children with Dahlia Marin
April 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBLooking at Dahlia Marin now, you never would have guessed she grew up unhealthy. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, polycystic ovarian syndrome, obesity, high cholesterol, and prediabetes at 17, Dahlia’s overwhelming health issues led her to pursuing a degree in nutrition and ultimately healing herself. She met her husband, James, in school and together they developed a plant-based practice to holistically treat their patients. Dahlia is an expert on gut health and raising healthy children from inf...
70 - 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Mitts
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBGrowing up, Heather Mitts Feeley juggled soccer balls. Now, she’s juggling three kids under the age of 6 and just as many advocacy projects. A three-time Olympic gold medalist for Team USA, Heather talks in detail about getting into soccer, her Olympic experience, and how she was part of the first wave of professional women soccer players who began pushing for equal pay. We also dive into her home life—what it’s like raising three young kids and navigating a marriage when your spouse isn’t v...
69 - From Addict to Running Man with Charlie Engle
April 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBCharlie Engle has run across the Sahara. He’s served time in prison. He’s remained sober from a debilitating alcohol and drug addiction for 26 years. Most of us can’t relate to the feats Charlie has accomplished, but we can all learn from his experiences and his wisdom. In the time of COVID-19, we could all benefit from a bit of self-evaluation. Charlie’s advice is sound, attainable, and immensely helpful for anyone who is struggling to overcome a challenge or is simply stuck. Life is a coll...
68 - Balance Your Hormones With Dr. Neal Barnard
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBDr. Neal Barnard is back! Repeat guest (Episode 22), new information. We probe him for the groundbreaking and life-altering information included in his new book Your Body in Balance. It’s all about managing your hormones through plant-based nutrition because it turns out, our hormones affect our health way more than we ever imagined. Man, woman, adult, or child, this information is applicable to everyone. Listen in to start your journey to better health and to simply feel good again in your ...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. T. Colin Campbell on Killing Cancer and Chronic Disease with Plant-Based Protein
March 27, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBIf a simple dietary change could limit the destructive effects of cancer, reverse chronic conditions, and heal your body, how quickly would you make the switch? We’ve all been touched by chronic disease, whether we’ve been personally diagnosed or watched a loved one struggle through an illness. Dr. T. Colin Campbell has dedicated his career to proving that a diagnosis doesn’t have to be a death sentence and that prevention is possible. Dr. Campbell is the Jacob Gould Sc...
67 - Beat Coronavirus with Dr. Michael Klaper
March 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWe’ve heard a lot about COVID-19, but instead of panic-driving headlines, we wanted to get the clear, concise facts from an expert. Dr. Michael Klaper has 40 years of patient experience under his belt, and he offered a comprehensive explanation of the current situation—what it is, who is at risk, how to protect ourselves, and its link to animal agriculture. Beyond that, we dive into nutrition strategies for long-term health and why some omnivores may feel less than optimal after making the s...
66 - Healing Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Brooke Goldner
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBDr. Goldner was resigned to live out her life in the clutches of lupus—she expected to become disabled by her forties, deal with chronic pain, and never have children. Her perspective changed after meeting her husband and attempting to get trim for a Maui honeymoon. She shocked herself by healing her disease simply by eating a high-raw, whole-food, plant-based diet. For Goldner—and the hundreds of seriously ill patients she has treated since then—it really is that simple. Food can heal. This...
65 - Cutting the Cheese With Miyoko Schinner
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHailed by many as “the Vegan Cheese Queen,” Miyoko Schinner is here to lead the food revolution. A vegan for 35 years and hugely successful businesswoman, Miyoko has become a household name in the dairy-free cheese and butter categories. However, creating incredible cheeses from cashews and oats is only one of her priorities—she wants to dismantle the fear around labeling and create a global market where plant-based cheese is the “real” thing and dairy (if it still exists) is the alternative...
64 - Fighting Climate Change Through Diet Change With Sailesh Rao
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBSailesh Rao works with systems. He spent 20 years of his career working to bring the internet to life. Now, he’s using his systemic approach to fulfill a pinky promise to his granddaughter—make the world vegan by 2026. To Sailesh, it’s all interconnected—the environment, our health, and the animals—once we install certain systems of normalized non-violence, these global issues can be resolved. Sailesh’s calm, solutions-based perspective and compassionate heart are evident in his work, making...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Decrease Inflammation and Heal Your Gut with Dr. James Loomis
February 28, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBIs your diet keeping you sick? Dr. James Loomis is a whole-foods plant-based internal medical practitioner spreading the message that food is the best way to combat illness and disease. After experiencing a decline in his own health, Dr. Loomis made the switch and saw miraculous results: a significant drop in weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure in under three months. He says that most problems that walk into his office can be traced back to inflammation and stress, ofte...
63 - Lethal Viruses and Animal Agriculture with Mad Cowboy Howard Lyman
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBHow does a Montana cattle rancher end up on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Capitol Hill as an advocate for organic, plant-based farming? Howard Lyman weaves the captivating story of his life before and after making the Switch4Good. He’s best known for educating Oprah (and her 40 million viewers) about the hazards of mad cow disease back in 1996 which prompted a Texas cattlemen association to sue for “hurting their businesses.” Spoiler alert: the association lost. Despite this massive attention, ...
62 - Secrets to Mastering Diabetes with Robby Barbara & Cyrus Khambatta
February 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBChances are, you probably know a diabetic—you could be diabetic yourself. Between prediabetes, Type 1, 1.5, 2, and gestational diabetes, this disease has unfortunately become a common one. But for many, it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta are the founders of the Mastering Diabetes Program—a concept that relies heavily on plant-based food to better manage Type 1 and prevent and reverse all other forms of diabetes. Both Type 1 diabetics, they reveal ...
61 - Baskin Robbins Heir to Vegan Rebel with John Robbins
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBAsk anyone who has been plant-based for more than twenty years, and they all point back to this seminal work by John Robbins—Diet for a New America. But this is not John’s singular claim to fame. He grew up as the sole heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune, but as he was groomed to take over the family business, he became increasingly unsettled by the fact that the company wasn’t selling happiness—in his words, it was selling lies. Unable to promote a product that endangered the animals,...
60 - A Skeptic Transforms: From Carnivore Diet to Plant Based
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBEric Lindstrom once ate 68 chicken wings in one sitting. Today, he works full-time in animal advocacy and has written two books on veganism. What changed? The self-proclaimed carnivore adopted a plant-based diet over a bet with his wife. While he admittedly grumbled the whole time, what was intended to be a 30-day health kick turned into a lifelong passion. Once Eric discovered that he didn’t have to give up his favorite meaty, cheesy foods, he stopped grumbling and embraced the ...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Chef AJ Shares How She Lost 50 Lbs and Food Addiction
January 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBNot many people can say they’ve played the flute for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, worked as an executive pastry chef, and been vegan for more than 40 years. Chef AJ, a culinary instructor, YouTube host, and author of Unprocessed and The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, can say all of that and more. Although she has a background in comedy and a long track record of ethical eating, there’s nothing funny about food addiction. Even as a vegan, Chef AJ struggled with overe...
59 - James Marin: Bettering Your Health with Environmental Nutrition
January 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBAlthough food has incredible healing power, there is more you should be doing to take care of your body holistically. Beyond helping his patients transition to a whole-foods, plant-based diet to fight disease and improve their guts, James Marin is an expert at bettering health from all angles, including by eliminating environmental toxins. James is a Registered Dietitian and Environmental Nutritionist who, along with his wife Dahlia, specializes in preventing and healing diabe...
58 - Listening to Your Gut With Jason Wrobel
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBIn the past several decades, talking about veganism has often been met with discomfort, assumptions, and suspicion. Or, like in the case of today’s guest, it was met with jokes that you might be in a cult. The world is continuing to progress and plant-based diets are becoming more and more popular, but there still isn’t enough focus on the big picture of health. In this episode, Dotsie and Alexandra are joined by Jason Wrobel, an author, chef, and podcast host who focuses o...
57 - Save Your Life With A Vegan Diet With Dr. Joel Kahn
January 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBCardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death and was responsible for more than 15 million fatalities in 2016. What would you do to prevent yourself and your loved ones from becoming part of that statistic? Today’s guest, Dr. Joel Kahn, says it’s as simple as plant-based nutrition. Dr. Kahn is one of the world’s top cardiologists, a restaurateur, and is known as America’s healthy heart doc. He’s committed to making the world healthier through the preventativ...
56 - The Future of the Stock Market with Claire Smith
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MBInvesting your money can be a scary and confusing process. Where should you invest? What type of investments should you make? How can you be sure that your investments don’t contribute to unethical practices? Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are growing in popularity due to their ease of trading while maintaining diversification benefits. And more ETFs are starting to focus on social good along with financial returns. A new ETF, VEGN, aspires to tackle the concerns of veg...
55 - From On the Ice to Behind the Mic with Georges Laraque
January 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIce hockey is often stereotyped as a white man’s sport. In fact, USA Today claims that the National Hockey League is made up of only 3% non-white players. But today’s guest helped pave the way to increase that percentage and get more men of color on the ice. Georges Laraque is a retired professional hockey player, Canadian sports commentator, author, and animal rights activist. In his 13 years in the NHL, Georges played 695 games, including 57 in the playoffs and two figh...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Neal Barnard On Disease, Diets, and Preventative Medicine
December 27, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHow would our health outcomes change if we were proactive in treating illness and disease? Is changing your diet an effective way to reverse chronic conditions? Dr. Neal Barnard is a physician, clinical researcher, and advocate for preventative medicine. As the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of more than twenty books, Dr. Barnard is a leading voice in the plant-based movement. When he isn’t lobbying for more sustainable practic...
FLASCHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Neal Barnard On Disease, Diets, and Preventative Medicine
December 27, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBHow would our health outcomes change if we were proactive in treating illness and disease? Is changing your diet an effective way to reverse chronic conditions? Dr. Neal Barnard is a physician, clinical researcher, and advocate for preventative medicine. As the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of more than twenty books, Dr. Barnard is a leading voice in the plant-based movement. When he isn’t lobbying for more sustainable practic...
54 - How a Plant-Based Diet Changed Her Life with Emilie Tan
December 25, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBHow can athletes combat debilitating digestive disorders that are keeping them from performing at their peak? Today’s guest is Emilie Tan, speed skater turned endurance ultrarunner and meat-eating IBS sufferer turned plant-based healthy mom. Like most of us, Emilie ate animal products for most of her life until health conditions starting catching up to her. Within three months of making the switch, she channeled her newly gained energy into running the 2014 Melbourne Marathon. In t...
53 - Climate Change and Your Diet with Nil Zacharias
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBConsidering how much information is at our fingertips every day, it seems as though more people should be aware of what really happens in animal agriculture. Even with knowledge being more accessible than ever, people have to be proactive in educating themselves and researching outside of industry bias. Today’s guest did just that, and transitioned to a plant-based diet after researching how his daily meat products were being manufactured. Nil Zacharias is the co-founder ...
53 - Take That Step In the Right Direction with Nil Zacharias
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBConsidering how much information is at our fingertips every day, it seems as though more people should be aware of what really happens in animal agriculture. Even with knowledge being more accessible than ever, people have to be proactive in educating themselves and researching outside of industry bias. Today’s guest did just that, and transitioned to a plant-based diet after researching how his daily meat products were being manufactured. Nil Zacharias is the co-founder ...
52 - Carnism vs Veganism with Dr. Melanie Joy
December 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBMore than 9 billion land animals are raised and killed for consumption every year, just in the United States. The more people consume meat, the higher the demand, and the more animals are exploited and slaughtered. But why do we tend to only eat certain kinds of meat? Why are more of us investing in premium pet products at the same time the chicken slaughter rate is continuing to increase? Today’s guest shares some insight into this phenomenon, which she has coined car...
52 - How Carnism Disconnects People From Empathy Towards Animals with Dr. Melanie Joy
December 11, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBMore than 9 billion land animals are raised and killed for consumption every year, just in the United States. The more people consume meat, the higher the demand, and the more animals are exploited and slaughtered. But why do we tend to only eat certain kinds of meat? Why are more of us investing in premium pet products at the same time the chicken slaughter rate is continuing to increase? Today’s guest shares some insight into this phenomenon, which she has coined car...
51 - On a Race to Save the World with Leilani Münter
December 04, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBWhen women join a male-dominated sport, it can be difficult to gain the respect of fans, officials, and fellow athletes. Those issues can be even more exacerbated when women challenge the sports world to consider new, more ethical ways of living. But that didn’t stop Leilani Münter. Leilani is a Biology graduate from UC San Diego, a professional race car driver, and an environmental activist. She realized early in her career that her mission was to bridge the worlds betwe...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Angie Sadeghi: How to Heal Your Gut With Plant-Based Foods
November 29, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBPoop. It might not be dinner table conversation, but there’s no denying it’s on everyone’s minds. If you ever feel bloated, constipated, or experience more serious digestive issues, it could be due to your diet. Plant-based and board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi walks us through all our burning questions about our gut including colonics, enemas, probiotics, and more. Learn how to become more “regular” and diversify your gut microbiome, so get a pen and pa...
50 - Audrey Dunham: The Secret is in the BEANS!
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBHealth fanatics will often tell you that things like salmon and eggs are the way to go if you want to eat healthy. But even simple iceberg lettuce has more antioxidants and fiber than both. It’s simple: going plant-based is worth it, not only for animals, but also for your own health. Here to prove that is today’s guest, Audrey Dunham, a former fitness competitor turned actress, recipe developer, and owner of Peanut’s Bake Shop. The Bake Shop offers exceptionally deliciou...
49 - Why Do People Diet? with Dr. Michael Greger
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBThere are so many reasons people want to lose weight. Whether they’re influenced by social media, or are driven to live a healthier lifestyle, people are becoming increasingly caught up in dieting trends. Keto and Paleo have become a couple of the go-to choices for people looking to shed a few pounds, but are they actually good for you? Today’s guest is Dr. Michael Greger, the physician behind the popular site NutritionFacts.org and the author of the New York Times Bes...
49 - How to Lose Weight Without Dieting with Dr. Michael Greger
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBThere are so many reasons people want to lose weight. Whether they’re influenced by social media, or are driven to live a healthier lifestyle, people are becoming increasingly caught up in dieting trends. Keto and Paleo have become a couple of the go-to choices for people looking to shed a few pounds, but are they actually good for you? Today’s guest is Dr. Michael Greger, the physician behind the popular site NutritionFacts.org and the author of the New York Times Bes...
48 - From Binge Eater to an Ultra-Runner with Ryan Duff
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAccording to ANAD, at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States. No matter what type of addiction you have, it’s difficult to confront when you’ve hit rock bottom and are in desperate need for a change. Today’s guest is Ryan Duff, the winner of Switch4Good’s recent contest that asked listeners to submit their own stories of overcoming personal challenges. Ryan is a medical student and a recreational ultra-endura...
48 - From a Binge Eater to an Ultra-Runner with Ryan Duff
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAccording to ANAD, at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States. No matter what type of addiction you have, it’s difficult to confront when you’ve hit rock bottom and are in desperate need for a change. Today’s guest is Ryan Duff, the winner of Switch4Good’s recent contest that asked listeners to submit their own stories of overcoming personal challenges. Ryan is a medical student and a recreational ultra-endura...
47 - The Truth About Elephant Exploitation with Ashley Bell
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBA lot of well-meaning people having riding an elephant as part of their bucket list. One popular destination for this activity is Thailand, where tourists can spend their vacation watching elephant shows, getting up close to the animals, and riding on their backs. What a lot of these tourists don’t know is the suffering these elephants endured to be used for their amusement. Today’s guest is Ashley Bell, who has appeared in several films and television shows. She made he...
46 - Ditch Your Diet with Jenna Hollenstein
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBA lot of people who are self-conscious about their bodies tend to fall into dieting cycles and find themselves confused about what their bodies really need. What kind of calorie count should you maintain? How much protein should you eat? When does your diet become something more sinister? Today’s guest is Jenna Hollenstein, an author and registered non-diet dietitian who helps people who are struggling with chronic dieting, disordered eating and diagnosed eating disorders. ...
46 - Ditch Your Diet
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBA lot of people who are self-conscious about their bodies tend to fall into dieting cycles and find themselves confused about what their bodies really need. What kind of calorie count should you maintain? How much protein should you eat? When does your diet become something more sinister? Today’s guest is Jenna Hollenstein, an author and registered non-diet dietitian who helps people who are struggling with chronic dieting, disordered eating and diagnosed eating disorders. ...
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Milton Mills, MD: Dairy Is Not a Health Food
October 25, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB“It is absolutely unnatural and unnecessary for adult humans to be consuming the milk of another species. It’s unnatural and it’s unhealthy.” - Dr. Milton Mills, MD Most doctors receive less than 24 hours worth of nutrition education during their four years of medical school; they prescribe pills and surgeries without first looking at their patients’ diet. For Dr. Milton Mills, this is not the case. A critical care physician working at an ICU, Dr. Mills is no stranger to patients...
45 - James Marin: Bettering Your Health with Environmental Nutrition
October 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBAlthough food has incredible healing power, there is more you should be doing to take care of your body holistically. Beyond helping his patients transition to a whole-foods, plant-based diet to fight disease and improve their guts, James Marin is an expert at bettering health from all angles, including by eliminating environmental toxins. James is a Registered Dietitian and Environmental Nutritionist who, along with his wife Dahlia, specializes in preventing and healing diabe...
45 - Bettering Your Health with Environmental Nutrition
October 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBAlthough food has incredible healing power, there is more you should be doing to take care of your body holistically. Beyond helping his patients transition to a whole-foods, plant-based diet to fight disease and improve their guts, James Marin is an expert at bettering health from all angles, including by eliminating environmental toxins. James is a Registered Dietitian and Environmental Nutritionist who, along with his wife Dahlia, specializes in preventing and healing diabe...
44 - The Science of Getting Swole on a Plant-Based Diet
October 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBIs it possible to make massive muscle gains without any animal products? How can you shed those last few pounds without relying on boring meals high in animal protein and low in carbs? The guest in today’s episode can teach you how to do both. Derek Tresize made the switch over a decade ago when his now-wife took a break from her role as Guild Master in their World of Warcraft game to school him on the evidence supporting a plant-based diet. As a B.S. in Biology, he dug i...
44 - The Science of Getting Swole on a Plant-Based Diet with Derek Tresize
October 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBIs it possible to make massive muscle gains without any animal products? How can you shed those last few pounds without relying on boring meals high in animal protein and low in carbs? The guest in today’s episode can teach you how to do both. Derek Tresize made the switch over a decade ago when his now-wife took a break from her role as Guild Master in their World of Warcraft game to school him on the evidence supporting a plant-based diet. As a B.S. in Biology, he dug i...
43 - Fed Up and Fighting Food Injustice
October 09, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBFighting for justice on our plates goes beyond fighting for the rights of animals. Between the implications of the USDA dietary guidelines for people of color, the disparity in food access and education, and gentrification pushing low-income neighborhoods deeper into food deserts, we have to confront the food injustice faced by our human neighbors too. John Lewis, also known as the Badass Vegan, didn’t see a mango or fresh avocado until he moved from Furguson, Missouri to Miam...
43 - Fed Up and Fighting Food Injustice with John Lewis
October 09, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBFighting for justice on our plates goes beyond fighting for the rights of animals. Between the implications of the USDA dietary guidelines for people of color, the disparity in food access and education, and gentrification pushing low-income neighborhoods deeper into food deserts, we have to confront the food injustice faced by our human neighbors too. John Lewis, also known as the Badass Vegan, didn’t see a mango or fresh avocado until he moved from Furguson, Missouri to Miam...
42 - Liberate Yourself for More Effective Activism with James Aspey
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBOnce you’ve experienced true fear and suffering, it’s hard to ignore the agony and trauma of others. James Aspey was diagnosed with cancer at only 17 and was told he’d be dead in six weeks if he didn’t start chemotherapy immediately. After three years of treatment, he’d gained 50 pounds and developed a severe binge eating disorder. As he worked to find peace and healing through the principles of Vipassana meditation, he was exposed to the realities of the meat and dairy ...
42 - Liberate Yourself for More Effective Activism
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBOnce you’ve experienced true fear and suffering, it’s hard to ignore the agony and trauma of others. James Aspey was diagnosed with cancer at only 17 and was told he’d be dead in six weeks if he didn’t start chemotherapy immediately. After three years of treatment, he’d gained 50 pounds and developed a severe binge eating disorder. As he worked to find peace and healing through the principles of Vipassana meditation, he was exposed to the realities of the meat and dairy ...
41 - The Healing Power of Running
September 25, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBWe know that food can play a huge role in healing our bodies and spirits, but what about exercise? Finding yourself in a new professional sport in your 40s might not be as simple as changing your diet, but Joshua Stevens did it and hasn’t looked back. Joshua is an ultra-marathon trail runner who ran his first 50K on his 44th birthday after being told he wouldn’t ever run again. Before he was spending 24 hours on a treadmill for charity, he spent 24 years in the army, whic...