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A plant-based diet has so many health benefits: reduced inflammation, a stronger immune system, and improved gut health, just to name a few.  But can plant-based eating also have an impact on addiction and recovery? Could it prevent relapses and increase your resilience to cope with life? These are the questions that today’s guests, Dr. Tara Kemp and Adam Sud, set out to answer in The INFINITE Study, which researches if there are any benefits to plant-based eating in addiction recovery.  Adam Sud is a third-time guest on this podcast for a very good reason. He’s an incredibly inspiring speaker who emerged from his own substance use disorder and now helps others as a behavioral wellness and nutrition expert. Dr. Tara Kemp is a mental health coach and researcher with a Ph.D. in psycho-social health. She also has a very personal story of recovering from disordered eating. And now, she helps other women on their healing journey with food through her coaching business and her retreats. Tune in to this week’s episode and learn all about their research into addiction and their knowledge about recovery!  “For the average person who’s observing someone struggling with substance use disorder, a very reasonable question does look like, how do we get you to stop? Why won’t you stop? But a much more valuable question to ask that person, or to ask yourself and help this person investigate, is why for you does your use make so much sense?” – Adam Sud “The substance is the coping mechanism for some level of lack of safety within that person. And so they’re using that as the coping tool. And so if you just remove the coping tool, now that person is left with this unsafe feeling or unsafe experience that they have nothing to use in its place.” – Dr. Tara Kemp   What we discuss in this episode:  How an unsafe environment can trigger addictive behavior. Biological dependency versus addiction. The role a plant-based diet played in Adam’s recovery. The genesis of The INFINITE Study and what was discovered. The importance of spirituality in recovery. The link between a healthy diet and resilience. How a plant-based diet affects self-esteem. The power of honesty, self-compassion, and discipline.   Resources: The INFINITE Study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/15598276221120227 The INFINITE Study in Psychology Today: Can Plant-Based Diets Help Us Overcome Addiction? | Psychology Today Dr. Tara Kemp Dr. Tara Kemp’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarakemp_/?hl=en Facebook group: Food Freedom & Alignment for Plant-based Women | Facebook Dr. Kemp’s retreat: //www.reconnectcollective.com/  Her podcast: https://www.reconnectcollective.com/podcast  Adam Sud Adam’s website: https://www.adamsud.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedaddict/?hl=en His nonprofit:  https://www.plantbasedforpositivechange.org/ Send us a voice message. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Take the Running On Plants challenge and feel the difference! https://runningonplants.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

On a summer morning in 2001, today’s guest, Michael O’Brien, had what he refers to as his last bad day. While out on a morning bike ride, an SUV traveling at 40 mph crossed into his lane and struck him head-on, forever altering his life as he knew it. Doctors were shocked that he survived and told him that he’d likely never ride again or even walk with comfort. Yet, in 2022, Michael completed a 41-day, 3,600-mile bike ride across the United States, proving all of them wrong. Today, Michael is a meditation teacher, author, executive coach, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect app, which invites users to meditate and take time out to stop a bad moment from becoming a very bad day.  Tune in to hear the remarkable story of his healing journey, the benefits of being mindful, and how to have a meditation practice yourself! “And I did it for about five minutes, and I was like, oh, that felt good. And then I just set my intentions for the day, like, how did I want to show up? I’m like, okay, get your head on straight. Let’s attack this rehab. Let’s get better. Let’s make progress. So I was still trying to plow forward a little bit as opposed to allowing the day to unfold with a little grace. But it felt good. So the next day, I did it again, and then I did it again, and then I started doing it multiple times throughout the day. And soon enough, I had a mindfulness practice, but I didn’t know I had a mindfulness practice.” - Michael O’Brien What we discuss in this episode: Michael’s memories of everything that happened on that life-changing day in New Mexico. What meditation is, how it was integral to his healing process, and how it helped him “slow down.” His internal transformation after the accident. How he let go of bad habits. The benefits of mindfulness. His recommendations for someone who’s starting out with meditation. The importance of silence. Tips for dealing with anger and frustration.   Resources: Michael’s website: Pause Breathe Reflect The app: Pause, Breathe, Reflect - Apps on Google Play Instagram: Michael OBrien (@pausebreathereflect) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pausebreathereflect   Send us a voice message. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Take the Running On Plants challenge and feel the difference! https://runningonplants.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

How does a 400-pound cripple living in constant pain become an avid mountain climber and a triathlete? Here to tell his story and inspire everyone that change is possible is Tim Kaufman. Tim was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) in his early twenties and lived in chronic pain most of his life. By the time he was 37, he was addicted to Fentanyl, alcohol, and fast food. Weighing over 400 pounds, Tim could not perform simple daily tasks and was almost immobile. He had lost his interest in life and had almost given up. Losing two people close to their hearts to deadly diseases, Tim's wife feared that he would be the next. That was the turning point for Tim.  He started a journey to regain his health, changing one small thing at a time. As a result, Tim is now an athlete who thrives on a plant-based whole food lifestyle and leads a healthy, happy, and active life free of all medications he was once on. He now helps others find health and happiness with the firm belief that “change is out there for anyone.”    Tim also wrote the following books: Fat Man's Essential 40 Plant-Based Recipes: Quick and Easy Plant-Based Food (Fat Man's Recipes Book 1) Fat Man's Not So Fancy 40 Plant-Based Recipes: Quick and Easy Plant-Based Food (Fat Man's Food Book 2)  Triathlon Training Journal: 90 Days of Journaling   Tune in to hear Tim's powerful and transformative journey in today's episode.   What we discuss in this episode:  Tim shares his condition as a child and how it led him to live a life of physical and emotional pain. What impact would the same diagnosis have on a person excited to live life? Short answer - it would be like a death sentence. What was the turning point for Tim? Tim remembers his experience with the “juice fast” - the first 3 days felt terrible! When did Tim's reliance on drugs end, and what were the challenges in quitting fast food consumption? The destructive effects of dairy, the strangest thing about dairy farming, and Tim's relationship with animals before and after becoming vegan. What attracted Tim to climb mountains? Resources:  Book Mentioned - The End of Diabetes by Joel Fuhrman  Watch the film - Forks Over Knives Documentary FREE DOWNLOAD: FatMan’s Favorites – 80 Quick and Easy Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes Join Tim’s Getting Healthy Together Membership Group Connect with Tim Kaufman on Instagram and Facebook Check out Tim Kaufman’s website - https://fatmanrants.com/ Use code SWITCH for 25% off your order at MaxinesHeavenly.com Purality B12 Deal: https://puralityhealth.com/liposomal-b12/ to buy one B12 and get one free plus 35% off the rest of Purality’s products Send us a voice message. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Take the Running On Plants challenge and feel the difference! https://runningonplants.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Today’s guests are on a mission to empower patients and accelerate change in the way medicine is practiced. They are husband and wife practitioners of functional and integrative medicine and experienced huge improvements in their own health by switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet. Dr. Micah Yu is an integrative rheumatologist and he has a unique perspective as both a physician and a patient because he was diagnosed with gout—a form of inflammatory arthritis that’s extremely painful—at the age of 17. Dr. Melissa Mondala is a triple specialist in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry. She’s one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows and has devoted decades of volunteer work in underserved communities throughout the world.  With the firm belief that lifestyle medicine should be the foundation for healthcare, this dynamic duo combined their experience and passion for opening their Newport Beach private practice called Dr. Lifestyle, where they’ve seen patients improve and even reverse disease. “Patients can get random rashes in long-haul COVID, shortness of breath, micro clots in their lungs causing shortness of breath. So I have patients in their twenties and thirties who are high functioning and doing very well but are now barely able to walk out of the house because they’re so fatigued from their issues and short of breath. So there are a whole host of different symptoms of long-haul COVID, and COVID itself can spark different autoimmune diseases as well. I’ve seen this spark rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases. So, we can have a long discussion on COVID and long-haul COVID today.” - Dr. Micah Yu What we discuss in this episode:  How Dr. Mondala and Dr. Yu began their plant-based diet journey and how it profoundly impacted both of their lives. What a Blue Zone is and the requirements and characteristics of a Blue Zone. How Dr. Yu developed gout and how a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes put his gout in remission. The symptoms of long-haul COVID. How the human body fights viruses. How Dr. Mondala and Dr. Yu have treated patients with long-haul COVID. Long-haul COVID and depression. Recommendations for a healthy gut. Recommendations to recover from COVID. Resources: Their practice: Dr. Lifestyle Clinic Dr. Mondala Dr. Mondala’s website: Melissa Mondala MD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelissaskitchen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMelissasKitchen Dr. Yu Dr. Yu’s website: MyAutoImmuneMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myautoimmunemd/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MYAutoimmuneMD   Send us a voice message. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Take the Running On Plants challenge and feel the difference! https://runningonplants.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

The work of fighting to make the world a better place for all sentient beings can be fraught with adversity, leaving even the most resolute of us disheartened at times. And that’s why we’re so thankful for today’s guest, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau because she’s a breath of fresh air and an exemplar of how thought leaders can inspire change through the power of positivity. Known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen is a long-time animal activist, producer, and host of the podcasts Animalogy and Food For Thought, host of vegan trips all over the world, and bestselling author of seven books. She’s also been a regular contributor to NPR. She’s appeared on the Food Network, and her recipes have been featured on Oprah.com. Always optimistic, extremely persuasive, and very quotable, we are super thrilled to welcome her to the show today! “We have cognitive dissonance, and that means we’re having difficulty holding two ideas at the same time. And that creates dissonance. That creates discomfort. And in order to reconcile that discomfort, we have to either change our behavior or we have to change our thinking about our behavior. And so that’s what we do when it comes to the animals we love and the animals we eat.” - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau What we discuss in this episode: Colleen’s upbringing and how she became vegan. How we become conditioned to eat meat, and how we can change our behavior. Why some people experience fear when considering a plant-based diet.  Colleen’s tips for anyone considering going vegan. How language shapes attitudes toward animals. How human behavior can invite unwanted animal interactions. The benefits of not overusing the word “vegan.”   Resources: Colleen’s website: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Instagram: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Joyful Vegan (@joyfulvegan) | Instagram Joyful Vegan Twitter: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (@JoyfulVegan) / Twitter World Vegan Travel: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau - World Vegan Travel Animalogy podcast: Animalogy Podcast Archives - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Food for Thought podcast: Food For Thought Podcast Archives - Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Her most recent book: The Joyful Vegan: How to Stay Vegan in a World That Wants You to Eat Meat, Dairy, and Eggs   Send us a voice message. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Take the Running On Plants challenge and feel the difference! https://runningonplants.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Have you ever dreamed of having unparalleled access to the culture, people, and mouthwatering vegan cuisine of such faraway lands as India, Thailand, or Indonesia? Ever wanted to step off the beaten path and experience an exotic locale in an authentic way, generally reserved for locals? Today’s guest can provide precisely what you’re looking for and more. Zac Lovas is the co-founder of Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages. This vegan cultural adventure tour company brings you an immersive experience that will leave you enriched and forever changed. It’s Zac’s extensive background in the film industry that brought him to India initially, which brings us full circle because it’s another reason why we’re very excited to have him here—to discuss his work on Maa Ka Doodh, the gutsy documentary that takes an unflinching look at India’s Dairy Industry. “Even to this day, about 20 to 30 percent, I would say roughly of our guests are nonveg, but they are vegan when they’re with us. And they always say right at the beginning, because, again, preconceived notions people have that we don’t really eat. Vegans really don’t eat. You know? We only eat salads and side dishes, and it’s all bland. And so they always come up, usually in the first day or so, and say, ‘Hey, you know what, look, I may have to duck out on a meal, or another meal,’ and they’ll go grab something, and by the time we get to the end of it, and I even will say, because we have one free night or something where people can go out on their own, and I say ‘this is your opportunity if you wanted to go out,’ and they’re like, ‘no way. Are you kidding?’” - Zac Lovas What we discuss in this episode: What it was like for Zac to move to India at the age of 18. How he transitioned from working in the film industry to creating a tour company. What differentiates his vegan tour company from others. The countries his company explores. How living abroad has changed his worldview. Zac’s travel tips for first-time travelers to Asia. Insights into the making of the documentary Maa Ka Doodh, and the truth about what’s happening to cows in India. Resources: VegVoyages Website: www.VegVoyages.com  VegVoyages Facebook: www.facebook.com/VegVoyages VegVoyages Instagram: VegVoyages - Vegan Adventures (@vegvoyages_vegan_tours) • Instagram photos and videos VegVoyages foundation: VegVoyages - Foundation Vegan Travel Asia Vegan Travel Asia: www.VeganTravelAsia.com Vegan Travel Asia Facebook: www.facebook.com/VeganTravelAsiaTours Vegan Travel Asia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegantravelasiatours/ Responsible travel link:  Responsible Travel - Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages Maa Ka Doodh (Mother’s Milk) – Uncovering a Nation’s Dairy Disaster Trailer:  https://youtu.be/yTscAyI6b5Q YouTube Channel: Maa Ka Doodh - YouTube English:  https://youtu.be/q5Y5sMz3RHU Hindi: https://youtu.be/XhTOLeevtQw Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

For anyone out there who’s been curious, but reluctant to try a plant-based diet because you’ve heard it’s time-consuming or expensive, our guest today is going to completely shatter those myths. In her new book, “Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy: 100 Fast, Healthy, Meal-Prep, Freezer-Friendly, And One-Pot Vegan Recipes,” Chef Toni Okamoto, host of Plant-Powered People Podcast and founder of the wildly popular Plant-Based on a Budget website, demystifies plant-based eating and offers clever, practical solutions that make eating delicious, healthy and diverse foods convenient and more affordable. And for those of you who have been listeners for a while, you might recognize Toni from when she was a guest in episode 105, so we’re super happy to have her here with us again to ignite our culinary imaginations! “You don’t have to eat differently or dramatically differently than you eat already. Think about the favorite foods that you enjoy. You enjoy pizza. You enjoy burritos. You have pasta dishes. You can make those with simple swaps and still enjoy the same familiar textures and flavors that you’re used to and that your family is used to.” - Toni Okamoto What we discuss in this episode: How Toni’s new book differs from her last book. Her favorite dinner recipes. How to add vegan cheesy flavors to your meals. The challenges of writing a cookbook.  Kitchen gadgets she likes that make meals quick and easy. Her top tips to get a delicious meal ready quickly. Essential spices to make a great meal. Tips and benefits of meal planning. How to make breakfast or lunch easy and healthier.   Resources: Toni’s website: Plant-Based on a Budget Her new book: Plant-Based on a Budget Cookbook Instagram: Toni | Plant-Based on a Budget (@plantbasedonabudget) | Instagram YouTube: Toni Okamoto - YouTube Twitter: PlantBasedonaBudget (@plantbasedblog) / Twitter Her short documentary: 7 Days Documentary   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Born and raised in East Los Angeles and forged in the fires of adversity, cookbook author Chef Babette Davis burst onto the culinary scene with her renowned vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California, where the soul food platter is one of the many, many must-try dishes. An ageless paragon of fitness and vibrant health, Chef Babette has legions of social media followers who love seeing her posts of this incredibly fit 71-year-old working out or cooking or even in a bikini. If she’s not preparing delicious dishes in the kitchen of her restaurant, teaching cooking classes, or hosting the competition cooking show Peeled, you’ll find her running stairs all around Los Angeles. Always inspiring. Always funny. Always real. Here are our favorite quotes from Chef Babette in this episode that you don’t want to miss:  “My quality of life when I’m 93 needs to be as awesome as it is today. I am on no medication. I can stand up, put my shoe and my sock on, and balance myself through the entire process, and I can tie it while I’m balancing myself.”  “The human body is incredibly intelligent and responds to the love you give it, or not. And I personally don’t think it’s ever too late to love it.” “Since it’s your human journey, I don’t care how old you are. Since it’s your journey, nobody, nobody, is gonna have the quality of life for you but you, and it’s up to you.”   What we discuss in this episode: How Chef Babette became vegan and how it transformed her health. How timing, when she eats certain foods, has proven beneficial for her. How the books Fit for Life and Mucusless Diet Healing System changed her life. Why she does a juice cleanse three times a year. Her journey from catering in a parking lot to opening her incredibly successful restaurant, Stuff I Eat. How she went from having to convince a predominantly meat-eating community to try her wonderful healthy food, to now having a thriving restaurant with plentiful regular patrons.  Lifestyle choices that keep her healthy and her advice to others on how they can be their best selves and attain longevity.   Resources:  Her exciting new show, Peeled The dishes she most recommends to eat like her. Chef Babette’s book: Cash In On Cashews: 50 plus Desserts using One Nut Check out Chef Babette on Instagram   Connect with Switch4Good SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good  

The exciting story of today’s remarkable guest, entrepreneur Arturo Elizondo, started in the border city of Laredo, Texas. But his innate curiosity and desire to effect positive changes in the world led him to the hallowed halls of Harvard University, to study food security in Geneva, and even to an internship at the White House. But it was really his time spent with the United States Department of Agriculture that truly opened his eyes and changed him forever. And with so many incredible opportunities within his grasp, Arturo took a long hard look at our broken food system. He looked at the environmental devastation it inflicts, the toll it takes on human health, and the cruelty inherent in animal agriculture. That’s when he decided to do something about it. Today he’s the co-founder and CEO of The EVERY Company – a revolutionary food technology company based in San Francisco that’s creating a healthy, planet-friendly protein that people know and love, without the animal! “We’re focused on becoming the infrastructure to the food industry broadly, and to help support and enable every food company to transition their ingredients from animal-based products, in a way still like animal proteins, but without using the animals. So you can make the same cakes and cookies and omelets and frittatas and protein shakes and powders, but all without having to use an animal.” - Arturo Elizondo What we discuss in this episode: How a philosophy class at Harvard inspired Arturo’s transition to veganism. How curiosity has been integral to his success. The transformational experiences he had while working at the USDA. How The EVERY Company is aiming to change our food system. The origins of meat as a staple in Latin American diets. How he survived in San Francisco while pursuing his dream.  The process and benefits of fermentation to create animal-free protein. The tools that helped him become a better leader. Resources: The EVERY Company: https://theeverycompany.com/ Instagram: EVERY™ (@theeverycompany) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: The EVERY Company Twitter: EVERY™ (@theEVERYcompany) / Twitter   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good  

“Inflammation”, is a word most people don’t think about until they’re confronted with it. In fact, many of us are living with inflammation right now and don’t even know it. Why does this ultimately matter though? Because inflammation is the precursor to disease.   Fortunately, the guest we have with us today is an authority on this very subject.  Author, radio host, health activist, and thought leader in the wellness industry, Dr. Sunil Pai is an expert in Integrative Medicine, and one of the first board-certified MDs in Holistic Integrative Medicine in the United States. In his book, “An Inflammation Nation: The Definitive 10-step Guide to Preventing, Treating and Reversing All Diseases Through Diet, Lifestyle and the Use of Natural Anti-Inflammatories,” he offers evidence-based solutions to defeat this silent adversary. So, for anyone out there currently suffering from chronic inflammation, or trying to prevent it from rearing its ugly head, this is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss! “Let me just get cleaner food. Cleaner didn’t get anybody healthier. It just kind of made us have the bragging right that we were buying something that was more expensive. But at the end of the day, their cholesterol is still the same, their inflammation is still the same, and morbidity and mortality still the same. So organic versus non-organic meats didn’t show anything. So even though we all did that, when I used to be that way, I used to make sure my eggs came from Taos and they did yoga and sung Kumbaya, and then my massaged beef from Japan. And, you know, I was the guy that was just like that, but that didn’t improve anything in terms of the numbers or lowering my risk of diseases going forward.” - Dr. Sunil Pai   What we discuss in this episode: What it means to have inflammation in the body. The difference between acute and chronic inflammation. How inflammation becomes a disease. Common causes of inflammation and how to reduce it. How inflammation can attack specific locations in the body. How a plant-based diet reduces inflammation. The importance of testing for food sensitivities. Dr. Pai’s 10-step approach to reducing inflammation. NSAIDs and the deterioration of the microbiome. How meditation decreases inflammation and strengthens immune function. Resources: Dr. Pai’s website: Sanjevani.net Dr. Pai’s book and supplements: Sanjevani Store   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good  

When it comes to aging, the general school of thought is that pain and deterioration are just part of the deal. But what if it doesn’t have to be this way? What if there was a way to mitigate, or even reverse this decline? What if there was a way to feel younger and stronger? Fortunately, our expert today, Eileen Kopsaftis, can talk about common misconceptions around aging and show us why there’s nothing natural about physical deterioration.  Eileen is a physical therapist, founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, author of the book Pain Culprits: Surprising Truths Behind Pain, How to Uncover the Cause, and What to Do about It, and for over two decades, she’s been helping people resolve pain and experience lasting wellbeing. Today, she’s with us to discuss what it means to actually age well, and dramatically improve the quality of your life! “If someone has back pain, it’s almost never their back. Even if things show up on imaging because there is really no correlation between what shows up on imaging and the symptoms people experience. There has been study after study after study after study that shows just as many people have a bulging disk and no pain, as there are those who do have pain. Now, I’m not saying the disc would never cause pain, but the majority of the time it’s not what shows up on imaging that’s actually causing the problem.” - Eileen Kopsaftis   What we discuss in this episode: How chronic pain and aging don’t have to go hand in hand The three main areas that need extra attention in the body The planes of motion the human body moves in The way muscles work in the body during movement Common causes of low back pain Causes of incontinence and how to prevent, mitigate or reverse incontinence caused by weakness  Chronic inflammation and diet The importance of hydration and what happens to the body when it’s dehydrated The importance of hip mobility and exercises you can do for your hips   Resources:  Eileen’s website: Have Lifelong Wellbeing Book: Pain Culprits!: Surprising Truths Behind Pain, How to Uncover the Cause, and What to Do about It YouTube channel: Eileen Kopsaftis - YouTube Three planes of motion assessment video: MWP Private Club   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good  

As human beings, we are addicted to animal products, and it will take a lot of time to make a change. But today’s guest is a creator with a purpose and joins me this week to share their inspiring journey towards making lasting change. Robbie Lockie is a brave soul filled with grit, determination, and the desire to see real change happen. They are the co-founder of Plant-Based News, an outlet that provides free access to information on responsible consumerism, environmental activism, and plant-based food trends. After some health issues and a few profound experiences in their 20s, they began researching veganism, ultimately following their heart to conscious ethical direction. They join me this week to share the moment everything shifted for them, the problem with the current food and dairy industries, and why everybody has a responsibility to take ownership of their actions. What Robbie has to say is so inspiring; you won’t want to miss this episode!   What we discuss in this episode: The moment Robbie became a vegan and what led them to do so. Why compassion is a central part of life. Some of the actions Robbie has taken for themself to make sense of the world. Why the current times are a very scary time for medicine. The difference between meat and vegan foods and the way they are presented by the food industries. Why expressing ourselves and feeling our emotions is so important as humans. What was missing in the media and society that drove Robbie to expand plant-based news to how people know it today. The problem with the food and health industries and the narratives they push around eating food that is bad for us. What Robbie thinks it takes for human beings to be truly happy.   Resources: The film SWINE Robbie created - watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SWINETheMovie/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0 Watch The End of Medicine here: https://lockwoodfilm.com/unbound Check out AimHi Earth: https://www.aimhi.earth/ Plant Based News Tune in to Robbie's podcast: The Plant Based News Podcast Follow Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_lockie   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good  

On Friday, March 17th, after nearly six hours of deliberation, and facing up to six months in jail if convicted, Alexandra Paul and co-defendant Alicia Santurio were acquitted by a California jury of the alleged crime of taking two sick, slaughter-bound chickens from a Foster Farms truck in Livingston, California. Prosecutors called it stealing, but Alexandra and Alicia called it a rescue. From accused to acquittal, in this very special episode, we get to hear the story from Alexandra herself, including all the riveting behind-the-scenes details of what led these two courageous activists to set out to expose the cruelty of poultry slaughter, and demonstrate why they had the right to rescue these two sentient beings in the first place.    “So I’ll tell you what open rescue is and then I’ll explain what happened that day. Open rescue is when animal investigators go into places where there has been claims of abuse or suspicions of abuse, like factory farms, and we document what we see. And if there is an animal who is sick and needs immediate medical care, for whom we have a sanctuary because it’s very hard to find placement for animals, then we will take that animal out of that facility with us. And we do not hide our faces. In fact, the video of myself and Alicia rescuing Ethan and Jax was publicized within the hour on the internet with our names. And the reason we do this is because we believe that what we’re doing is legal.” - Alexandra Paul   What we discuss in this episode: Alexandra’s detailed account of jury selection What the right to rescue is and why it’s so important How and why Alexandra and Alicia were acquitted Why Alexandra and Alicia rescued chickens Ethan and Jax The inhumane acts taking place in chicken slaughterhouses Why the trial took nine days The last-minute trick the prosecutor pulled during closing statements   Resources: The entire trial on video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectActionEverywhere Direct Action Everywhere links: directactioneverywhere.com  https://www.facebook.com/directactioneverywhere https://twitter.com/dxeverywhere https://www.instagram.com/directactioneverywhere/ Alexandra’s website and social media links: Alexandra Paul  Alexandra Paul (@alexandra_actress) • Instagram photos and videos https://twitter.com/alexandra_paul https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraPaulOfficial/   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good    

Today’s incredible guest, Darcy Gaechter, has been whitewater kayaking for over two decades and is considered one of the best kayakers on the planet. She’s won whitewater kayaking races throughout the world, led kayaking expeditions in over a dozen countries, and in the year 2013, she became the very first and only woman to kayak the entire Amazon River, from its origin in the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. In her book, Amazon Woman: Facing Fears, Chasing Dreams, and My Quest to Kayak the Largest River from Source to Sea, Darcy chronicles the arduous 148-day, 4,300-mile journey descending the Amazon—braving everything from sub-zero waters to pirates, piranhas, poachers and sand flies, all while maintaining fidelity to her vegan diet, no less. So, for any adventurers, aspiring adventurers, or anyone out there seeking to tap into your unrealized potential and achieve the extraordinary, this riveting episode is a MUST listen!   “Our thought process was we would maybe die too trying to rescue him. And so we’re just having this very you know, this is happening in a matter of like 8 seconds or less that we’re having this conversation. And it was just like a very scary moment, one watching Midge be stuck in this spot and two having this conversation of like, if we can’t rescue him right here at this spot, he might die and we have to be okay with that.” - Darcy Gaechter   What we discuss in this episode: The source of Darcy’s motivation and inner strength. The kayaker she looked up to when she was ascending in the sport. How she fell in love with kayaking and chose it as her career. The genesis of her choice to kayak the Amazon River. How she and her team overcame personal team challenges during their trip. The scariest moments on the journey. Her diet on the journey. Her kayaking company in Ecuador. Her next adventure.   Resources: Darcy Gaechter’s book: Amazon Woman: Facing Fears, Chasing Dreams, and My Quest to Kayak the Largest River from Source to Sea Darcy's Instagram: Darcy Gaechter (@darcygaechter) • Instagram photos and videos Darcy's kayaking company Small World Adventures: Team | Small World Adventures Small World Adventures Instagram: Small World Adventures (@smallworldadv) • Instagram photos and videos Small World Adventures Facebook: Small World Adventures - Kayaking Ecuador   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

Ice 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 fighting for the Stanley Cup. Since making the switch in 2009, Georges has steadily contributed to the vegetarian and environmental movements in Montreal.   In this episode, Alexandra and Dotsie speak with Georges about his journey to becoming one of the few men of color to play in the NHL and how shifting to a plant-based diet affected his life and understanding of justice. Tune in to hear more about Georges growing influence in the vegan, sports, and political communities.   What we discuss in this episode: What it was like for Georges growing up as a man of color who wanted to play hockey in Montreal Georges’s inspiration for pursuing a career in hockey How the documentary Earthlings encouraged Georges to shift to a plant-based diet How injustice toward animals is similar to other social inequalities Georges’s effect on the NHL community and the plant-based industry as a whole after becoming vegan How Georges is breaking down stereotypes of veganism through public speaking   Resources: George Laraque's Facebook - https://www.instagram.com/georges_laraque/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georges_laraque/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgesLaraque  YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/user/douly27 Website - https://georgeslaraque.com/    Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good    

Our guest today is an award-winning pain specialist with decades of experience helping patients with chronic pain achieve a better quality of life. Dr. Andrea Furlan is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and a Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. In her new book, 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor’s Guide to Lifelong Relief, Dr. Furlan shares science-backed solutions to beat pain that she has seen work in her own practice. So for anyone out there suffering in silence, or for those who have a loved one dealing with chronic pain, this episode is a must-listen!   “We all have pain here and there. Now, if this pain happens in a person that has the amygdala super active, they will respond with an exaggerated fear response. And that fear of pain after the injury heals is related to the perpetuation of the pain itself. So that’s how the pain transitions from acute to chronic, because the injury heals, but the fear of pain continues.” - Dr. Andrea Furlan   What we discuss in this episode: How Dr. Furlan became interested in pain management How opioid addiction starts  The difference between acute pain and chronic pain, and how acute pain transitions to chronic pain How emotions affect pain and regulate what we feel physically How you can improve your body’s “inner pharmacy” and become more resistant to pain Natural anti-inflammatory recommendations Recommendations to cope with different types of headaches   Resources: Dr. Furlan's book: 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor's Guide to Lifelong Relief - https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Conquer-Chronic-Pain-Lifelong/dp/0778807118/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SOSJNLMMN5C8&keywords=Dr.+Andrea+Furlan&qid=1677820969&s=books&sprefix=dr.+andrea+furlan%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-1  YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAndreaFurlan?app=desktop  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrea.furlan/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.andrea.furlan/    Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good  

The story of our guest today, Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen, is one of perpetual movement. A plant-based athlete and former Coach at the Center for Creative Leadership, she’s lived on multiple continents and competed in IronMan triathlons, mountain bike races, Ultra Trail races, and Nordic ski races, just to name a few. Dr. McDowell-Larsen has a PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and she has guided some of the world’s top leaders to peak performance in health and in fitness.   So whether you’re an aspiring athlete, current athlete or weekend warrior, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! “I just published a study that described executives in some of their lifestyle behaviors. And again, what we found over the years is that a higher percentage of them actually now exercise regularly. So that was a very positive trend that we found. Exercise rates are going up among executives. That’s over 50 percent that do it on a regular basis. You know, very few of them smoke. They don’t drink a lot of alcohol. You know, the martini lunches are gone. That’s a thing of the past. And I think it’s strenuous work, and so, to a degree, you have to have a measure of health in order to be able to do the job.” - Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen   What we discuss in this episode: Why a plant-based diet optimizes performance and how it changed Dr. McDowell-Larsen’s life The benefits of carbohydrates for performance and gut function How a diet rich in fiber helps to maintain muscle mass as we age The benefits of moderate exercise and how it improves brain function How executives benefit from exercise What happens to the brain as we age The benefits of soy consumption in women How fish is harmful to human health The difference between routine health and extreme health The benefits of sleep for brain health   Resources: Dr. McDowell-Larsen’s website: Fit to Lead Dr. McDowell-Larsen’s Ironman journey: Shocking Dairy-Free Athletic Performance From A 40-Year Ironman Journey - Switch4Good   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good    

What does it take to become a successful vegan entrepreneur? Today’s guest can tell you. Lauren Joyner grew up, like so many people, eating a diet rich in meat, dairy and processed foods. For her family, queso was a staple on the dinner table. However, as an adult, working as a tech startup designer, something changed. She made the switch to a plant-based diet and began taking an interest in creating delicious, nutritious plant-based alternatives to the comfort foods she ate growing up.  Fast forward to today and she’s the founder of House Party snacks—formerly known as LOCA Foods—a cheese dip company that makes transcendent plant-based the queso dips capable of converting even the most staunch dairy cheese dip devotee. If you’ve been to a San Francisco Giants game recently, you might have had the great pleasure of trying one of her fabulous dips. Join us for an enlightening conversation where we discuss the ins and outs of starting a successful plant-based snack-food business! “I had no background or knowledge of the food industry. I didn’t have a background with food science. You know, I started out just genuinely trying to play around for myself. I felt that the products that were available to me in the grocery store that I was buying, and that are delicious, and that I love, they just didn’t quite capture that junk-food taste I was going after. They tasted a little bit more of a, it just had a different taste and texture, and while delicious, in and of itself, it didn’t replicate that Velveeta, that Tostitos dip that I was still craving.” - Lauren Joyner What we discuss in this episode: What inspired Lauren to switch to a plant-based diet and how it affected her health? The steps she took to create her amazing dips and launch her business. The risks and challenges she faced. Her desire to make positive changes in the food industry. Her advice to anyone looking to make a change in their lives. The ingredients she uses in her nutrient-dense dips. How she markets to non-vegans. What makes her products special? Why it’s important to support start-up vegan brands. Why she rebranded from LOCA Foods to House Party snacks? Resources: Use discount code SWITCH4GOOD20 for 20% off your purchase - https://housepartysnacks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housepartysnacks/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good      

Today on the show we have the legendary athlete, podcast host, author, and all-around wonderful human being, Rich Roll. Rich is a father and husband, but most of you will recognize his grounding voice from his weekly masterclass in personal and professional development—the Rich Roll Podcast. From a promising Stanford swimmer to a desperate entertainment lawyer caught in the vicious cycle of alcohol abuse, Rich hit rock bottom and used the power of plants and endurance to catapult his life into one of abundance. Between completing the EPIC5 Challenge to writing his best-selling memoir, Finding Ultra, Rich has amassed a life of experiences far beyond the average lifetime. He now dedicates himself to being a facilitator of growth and wellness through the Rich Roll Podcast, which he launched in 2012. Rich is a true original, a multifaceted individual with a bounty to share, and we cover a mountain of topics relating to personal development, relationships, addiction, and behavior. This episode is a philosophical gem.  What we discuss in this episode: Suffering as a teacher / the dividing line between good suffering and bad suffering The double-edged sword of the pursuit of “more”  Alcohol recovery as a process Understanding the emotions behind destructive behaviors  How to make amends and become better Relationships/divine love versus transactional love Setting healthy boundaries and habits to do what you actually want to do Follow Rich on Instagram @richroll   Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good  

Our guest today, Michelle Slater, is a true testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. She suffered symptoms from late-stage neurological Lyme disease for six years, symptoms so devastating, so utterly debilitating, that after exhausting every possible treatment—from allopathic to holistic—she actually considered assisted suicide. But in the face of seemingly impossible odds, she had the courage and resolve to take one final leap of faith, traveling all the way to Siberia, of all places. Literally Siberia. And it was in that far corner of the world that she submitted herself to the unorthodox treatment of dry fasting, and found what she was seeking. Five years later, she’s thriving and completely symptom-free. A scholar of comparative literature with a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, Michelle’s remarkable story is chronicled in her new book Starving to Heal in Siberia: My Radical Recovery from Late-Stage Lyme Disease and How It Could Help Others. It’s such an inspiring story. We’re so happy to have her with us today and hopefully provide hope for anyone facing a similar plight. “I think that in terms of killing off disease, there’s nothing like dry fasting. And I think that even for maintenance of the immune system, a 24-hour dry fast is a great way to go. And really something that anyone can practice if they, you know, you don’t want to go and have a steak and dry fast the next day. And if you’re just tapering and somewhat plant-based, then you can kind of jump into it pretty easily. But I do include Dr. Filonov’s protocol in my book.”  - Michelle Slater  What we discuss in this episode: What Lyme disease is and why it’s so hard to diagnose How Dr. Slater got Lyme disease and how it affected her life What dry fasting is The relationship between water and inflammation Her experience in Siberia How she had to prepare for a dry fast The steps of dry fasting Meditating on a dry fast Resources: Dr. Slater’s website: Michelle B. Slater Dr. Slater’s book: Starving to Heal in Siberia: My Radical Recovery from Late-Stage Lyme Disease and How It Could Help Others Instagram: Michelle Slater - Author (@michelleslaterny) • Instagram photos and videos Blog: https://michelleslater.com/blog/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good