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In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Joe Roberts, a keynote speaker, CEO, plant-based endurance athlete, and advocate. Our paths crossed since his life partner is a longtime member of Clean Food Dirty Girl Recipe Club.
Joe shares his story of transformation from struggling with opioid addiction and experiencing homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside at 22 to becoming the CEO of a multi-million-dollar business in just 12 years.
We talk about the power of human potential, the conversation with Gus and how it changed the trajectory of Joe’s life, and what happened when he pushed a shopping cart 5,625 miles across Canada to raise awareness and funds to help end youth homelessness.
We also get into plant-based eating and how his wife, Marie, adopted this way of eating while staying in an RV! Joe touches on how it transformed his athletic recovery and has supported his long-term health.
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About Joe
Joe Roberts aka The Skidrow CEO is an expert on resilience and change. Having experienced both catastrophic failure and extraordinary success Joe teaches how to overcome the roadblocks that get in the way of high performance.
He helps companies and individuals redefine what’s truly possible by confronting limiting mindsets. Participants at Joes’ events leave inspired and moved to action.
What is most amazing about Joe is that in 1989 he was living on the streets of Vancouver as a homeless skid row addict. Through perseverance, determination and his resilient human spirit, Joe pulled himself out of darkness and despair, to become a highly respected business and community leader.
What happens when a person goes from junk food, processed meats, and boxed convenience foods to eating mostly plant-based?
In this episode, Brittany from Clean Food Dirty Girl shares the messy path that took her from growing up on a highly processed Standard American Diet to building a plant-powered family with her three kids.
She talks about discovering farmers markets and community gardening after moving to Washington, and the crisp fall day when she fell in love with fresh produce. She also shares how Clean Food Dirty Girl’s meal plans helped transform the way she feeds her family and taught her how to cook without oil, dairy, or animal products, which ultimately led her to work for our team.
Whether your family is surviving on highly processed foods, not ready to give up the cheese, or you're already dabbling in plant-based meals, Brittany shares practical tips to help you go from SAD to Dirty in the most delicious way.
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Many years ago, I was on vacation and stayed with a friend for part of my trip. As I was leaving, she said, "I’ve never met somebody with the willpower as you. You have such strong willpower to eat the way that you do."
I remember feeling confused since I wasn’t using willpower at all.
I don't eat a whole-food plant-based diet because I have perfect self-control.
I eat this way because I genuinely love it. I crave it. I can't imagine eating any other way.
That's when it clicked.
When people struggle to eat a whole-food plant-based diet consistently, it's often because they're relying on willpower.
But when you truly love the food you're eating, you don't have to force yourself to choose it.
You just eat this way, it’s a part of your life.
Over the past decade of helping thousands of people transition to a whole-food plant-based lifestyle, I've noticed a pattern.
The people who no longer feel like they're "trying" to eat this way consistently get three things right with their meals.
I call it the plant-based trifecta, and I’ll tell you all about it in this episode.
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About Clean Food Dirty Girl
Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
Many of our Dirties begin their health journey by eating more plants. As they start feeling better on the inside, they become curious about the quality of products they use on the outside—from skincare to household cleaning products.
In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Taylor, founder of Alter:Bio, a home cleaning product company created to meet European ingredient standards while delivering products that actually work. Lauren shares why she started the company after seeing the gap between conventional cleaners and health-conscious alternatives, and explains how the U.S. and Europe take very different approaches to regulating household products.
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About our guest
The importance of having a healthy, balanced lifestyle was ingrained in our founder at a young age, from cooking seasonal and local produce, spending time outdoors, and minimizing processed and chemical products from beauty to home. She grew up learning to garden from her mother, spent time on her grandparents’ farm learning about our soil and environmental ecosystems, and worked with impact-driven businesses practicing conscious capitalism and supporting female founders. When it came to cleaning, she used to look for labels like “cruelty-free” and “eco-friendly.” Lauren trusted what was marketed to her, until she started getting rashes and eczema from exposure to harsh chemicals, heavy fragrances and oils, and plastics she didn’t even know she was consuming. Family members had flare ups and allergen issues during COVID-19, and she thought there has to be better solutions. Lauren began learning about ingredients, chemistry, scientific innovations, and bans in Europe and felt inspired to build something better, something you could actually trust, but that was still highly effective at cleaning. Cleaning products need to work, after all! Then Alter:Bio was born and made for everyone to have access to healthy, smart solutions.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines have settled in, but are they helping people eat healthier?
In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian and plant-based nutrition expert Dr. Anna Herby to unpack what's changed, who's influencing those changes, and what it all means for your plate.
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We talk about why fiber deserves way more attention than protein, how food industry interests can shape nutrition policy, and why a whole-food plant-based diet continues to stand on solid scientific ground.
If you've ever wondered whether nutrition advice is driven by science or something else, this conversation will help you cut through the noise.
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About our guest
Anna Herby, DHSc, RD, CDE, Nutrition Education Specialist, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Anna Herby, DHSc, RD, CDCES, is the nutrition education specialist for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, especially better nutrition, and higher standards in research. Her work focuses on educating healthcare professionals and the general public on the role of nutrition in preventing, managing, and reversing chronic disease. Prior to joining the Physicians Committee, she worked as a clinical dietitian and Food for Life instructor at Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits, Calif. Dr. Herby received her Master of Science in nutrition from Bastyr University in Seattle and went on to earn a Doctor of Health Sciences from the University of Bridgeport.
About Clean Food Dirty Girl
Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
What happens when you stop thinking about raw food as all-or-nothing and start seeing it as another delicious way to eat more plants?
In this episode, I sat down with Lissa from Raw Food Romance to talk about her 11-year journey with raw foods, the myths that keep people from trying them, and how adding more fresh fruits and vegetables can be more fun than you think.
Whether you're raw-curious or looking for fresh ways to enjoy plants, Lissa shares practical tips, creative techniques, and a refreshing perspective that aligns with the Clean Food Dirty Girl philosophy: do what works for you, make it mouthgasmic, and focus on progress over perfection.
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Lissa’s journey from high-fat diets to a raw food lifestyle.
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About Clean Food Dirty Girl
Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
In this solo episode, I share about my upcoming summer in France 🇫🇷 while being rudely interrupted by my cat, Sweet Pea! 😂
Then, I dive into something that has completely shifted the way I approach healthy habits: my relationship with the process itself.
For years, I told myself the story that I hated working out. I exercised because I knew it was good for me, but I complained about it constantly and approached it with resistance and dread. Recently, I realized that my mindset about exercise, not the workouts themselves, was what was making the experience feel so difficult.
This episode is all about how our thoughts shape our emotional experience and why learning to enjoy (yes, it’s possible!) the process of healthy habits is the key to making them sustainable.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down whole-food plant-based eating in a way that’s practical, doable, and fun. Whether you’re brand new to this lifestyle or an OG Dirty, this episode is for you!
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About Clean Food Dirty Girl
Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
What happens when you stop accepting “this is just aging” and decide to do something about it?
In this episode, Lauren Bernick shares her real, no-fluff journey from a high cholesterol diagnosis and clogged arteries to reversing heart disease markers, reclaiming her energy, and stepping into midlife feeling stronger, lighter, and more alive than ever.
This isn’t about perfection, it’s about what happens when you treat your body like it matters.
We talk food, freedom, friendship, and what it takes to change your health story at any age.
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About
Lauren Bernick – Host, Age Like a Badass Mother Podcast
Lauren Bernick is a dynamic health advocate, speaker, and educator who transformed her life after a 2015 diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Through a whole-food, plant-based diet, she reversed the disease, lost weight, and regained energy. She now hosts the popular podcast Age Like a Badass Mother, where she explores fresh perspectives on aging with humor and heart. Lauren holds a BA in Communication from the University of Houston, a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell’s T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and spent 25 years as Director of Advertising for a pharmaceutical journal. Her background in stand-up comedy helps her connect with audiences in a way that’s honest, funny, and deeply human.
Lauren Bernick transformed her life after a 2015 diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Through a whole-food, plant-based diet, she reversed the disease, lost weight, and regained energy. She now hosts the popular podcast Age Like a Badass Mother, helping people make the rest of their lives, the best of their lives.
About Clean Food Dirty Girl
Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
Get ready to be empowered during this episode with Dr. Lisa Moore, a doctor of physical therapy and founder of Brick House Bones®. She shares essential insights on preventing and managing osteoporosis through practical, accessible strategies.
Together, we explore key topics in bone health, the role of nutrition, and how to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to take charge of your long-term bone strength.
Spoiler alert: Don’t miss Dr. Moore’s advice to her 30-year-old self, it’s a powerful reminder for any age.
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Dr. Lisa Moore is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Brick House Bones®. Her mission is simple: to help people with low bone density or osteoporosis rebuild confidence, strength, and resilience so they can keep doing the things they love with the people they love.
She is trained in bone health exercise through BoneFit™ and the Institute of Clinical Excellence, and she uses the latest research to provide modern, evidence-based management for older adults. She is also a certified yoga instructor, bringing together science and movement to create safe, effective workouts that truly make a difference.
About Clean Food Dirty Girl
Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
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