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205: How to Think and Grow Rich and Live an Abundant Life with James Whittaker Jun 08, 2018

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Today's episode is brought to you by Gabby Bernstein's Spirit Junkie Masterclass and is all about transforming your money mindset.

One book has created more millionaires than any other source in history. It's so good, it's on Oprah Winfrey and Jim Carrey's reading lists! Written by Napoleon Hill in 1937, the groundbreaking book Think and Grow Rich is a collection of strategies from the most powerful businessmen of that time. The original how-to guidebook to financial freedom has now been made into a film and been rewritten for a modern audience.

James Whittaker grew up with an appreciation of what it means to be engaged in personal finance. Because of that, he naturally got into financial planning and spent 10 years in the industry before he finally followed his childhood dream and started his own business. He soon figured out that what he really wanted to do with his life was help people take ownership of their financial, physical and mental health. A chance meeting with the film-makers of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy provided him with the perfect opportunity to do just that by writing the updated version of the original classic.

What does it mean to be rich? It goes beyond how many Ferraris you have parked on the driveway. Having a rich life means experiencing abundance in all areas of your life: your health, your relationships, your work, your day-to-day living.

Here are some of James's tips for experiencing abundance in mind, body, spirit and finances:

Get clear about what you want: It's natural to worry about the past, but those feelings are stronger because you're unsure about the future. Get clear about your perfect life destination and begin taking daily steps to get there (the 5-minute journal is great for this)
Embrace the struggle: nothing moves when you're in your comfort zone. When you're uncomfortable, that's when great things happen.
Identify your limiting beliefs and work to eliminate them.
Think about your environment: Are you hanging around energy vampires?
Figure out ways to be more effective every day. Can you delegate any tasks? Or re-arrange your routine? Keep it simple and consistent.
Make a positive contribution to every day.
Don't fall prey to magical thinking: You have to take action.
Focus on winning the day: live with more intent, more purpose and more passion.

Imagine you could earn a great living doing what you love. I bet you started dismissing that idea as soon as it entered your head. Maybe you think it isn't spiritual to charge for your services, or you don't believe it's realistic to make money following your passion. The problem with that kind of fear is that it blocks your abundance!

My dear friend, #1 New York Times bestselling author Gabby Bernstein, busts those myths in this new free training video — The 3 Major Blocks to Your Abundance and How to Fix Them!

Here's what you can expect from this free training:

- Gabby's proven process for making your purpose your profession

- How to earn a great living doing what you love

- The 3 biggest blocks to your abundance — and 3 steps that will totally energize you and transform your money mindset!

Being hailed as "Sex and the City for Food," The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU!

The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

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204: Go Vegan Effortlessly, Share Your Story, and Save The World with The Vegan Bros Jun 05, 2018

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Today's episode is brought to you by Gabby Bernstein's Spirit Junkie Masterclass.

When you're on a journey of spiritual growth and transformation, pretty amazing things can happen. There comes a point when you hear the call to share the lessons you have learned in your life. That's exactly what happened for today's guests: Phil and Matt, aka The Vegan Bros.

Serial entrepreneurs Matt and Phil are experts in the field of veganism and the science and art of social change. They've featured in Vice, Business Insider, the Guardian and many more. Their views on veganism may be polarizing, but we love their passion, drive and mission.

No one could ever guess that the obese kid and the skinny socially awkward kid, raised in a "Jesus club on acid" environment (the kind where vegetarians are considered a strange subspecies, and where drinking alcohol sends you straight to hell) would end up revolutionizing the world. But Matt and Phil believe everything in life happens for a reason and challenges only make you a stronger, wiser person. Having been through some crazy shit - from being offered hypertension medication at just 20 years old and losing 100 pounds, to being a vegan animal activist in a small town in deepest darkest bible-belt America - now, the Vegan Bros' mission is to bring the vegan world and the rest of the world together.

Their book, Vodka is Vegan: A Manifesto For Better Living And Not Being An Asshole is the definitive guide to becoming a vegan, without any of the drama or judgement that usually comes with it. If you're opposed to animal abuse, you're already 90% vegan - your diet is just the last 10%. But you might feel like making that change isn't easy! If you've spent your entire life eating meat, going vegan can feel like a huge mountain to climb. You don't need to be stressing out over whether or not you can call yourself vegan if you eat honey, or whether eating an Impossible Burger makes you a "fake vegan." The way to start is using Matt and Phil's foot-in-the-door technique: take it slow, go at your own pace and find what works for YOU. Start with a shot of vodka (it's vegan, after all, and gluten free). And keep an open mind: most of what you already eat is accidentally vegan. The transition doesn't have to be painful! The Vegan Bros advocate an inclusive, judgement-free approach to going vegan. You can change a couple of things on your plate, and save the world - seriously.

Get your copy of Vodka is Vegan and let The Vegan Bros guide you on an effortless 14-week trip into plant-based living. It's out NOW, and you can also get it on Audible.

If, like Matt and Phil, you have an amazing story to share, then you need to check out Gabby Bernstein's FREE 3-part video training that will get you into action to be abundant and make a living doing what you love.

In this first video, Gabby shares 3 steps you can take to truly own your confidence and get into action now.

She took these 3 steps to become a speaker, author and public figure with zero background in her field.

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-How to feel strongly connected to your purpose

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203: Free Yourself From Chronic Backpain And Transform Your Life Through Posture With Dr. Krista Burns May 29, 2018

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These days, everyone's got back pain. In fact, that's the number one reason people go to their doctor! 80% of Americans experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. No surprise really, since we spend much of our time sitting - at our desks, on our sofas, in our cars - or hunched over our cellphones. Poor posture is definitely to blame. And you might be surprised to know that it also affects how you feel.

Growing up, Dr. Krista Burns wanted nothing more than to be a professional skier. But a back injury put an end to that dream, and conventional treatment only made matters worse. She knew there had to be a way to heal herself. After obtaining her first doctorate, she designed a 3-component system to address back pain. Through spinal alignment, posture rehabilitation and posture habit re-education, she freed herself from the chronic pain she had been experiencing for years. Since then, she has been determined to help people prevent and overcome back problems.

Dr. Krista is now a certified chiropractic doctor, inspiring public speaker, and published author. She's co-founded the American Posture Institute, where she and her team train healthcare providers to teach their patients proper posture. She's also the brains behind www.posturearchetype.com, check out the website and take the free assessment to check your own posture archetype and receive a postural transformation solution designed specifically for you.

How you stand affects your mood

How you stand directly impacts how you feel. Similarly, how you feel directly impacts how you stand. When you feel depressed, you hunch your shoulders, cross your arms, hold your head low. When you feel uplifted, you stand straight, shoulders back, head held high. But at any moment you can choose to feel uplifted, or choose to feel depressed. By changing your posture, you can achieve a new emotional state. This fact is supported by science. Studies have shown that people with poor posture are more likely to experience negative moods and be self-critical. In the same way, people with good posture are happier, feel more confident, have a positive body image. You have the power to change your mood, simply by changing how you hold your body.

Dr. Krista's tips to get relief from back pain:

Get to the root cause of your pain (take the archetype assessment)
Move the area where you feel pain
Strengthen your core - it will help support your spine and maintain postural alignment
Bring your cellphone or laptop up to eye level so you're not constantly looking down in a slumped posture. Avoid tech-neck!
Create an active workspace. Standing desk, active sitting (like sitting on an exercise ball or posture cushion).
Take frequent posture breaks; get up and stretch.
Use a posture reminder - this will help you create long lasting back-friendly habits.
Have a postural evaluation every year, just like you'd have a health check.

Eco Vegan Gal Whitney Lauritsen's tips to go vegan:

You don't need to be perfect. Allow yourself time to transition.
Don't be afraid of what other people think.
There's a lot to learn about veganism; it's harder than going vegetarian. Give yourself the resources (podcasts, documentaries, blogs, etc.) to make it easier to transition.
Add more plants to your diet; we've got some great tips for this coming up in Episode 204 with Vegan Bros!
Reach out to a vegan community. www.ecoveganpal.com is a great resource and supportive plant-based network.
Replace non-vegan foods you love with delicious plant-based versions. Shop online if there are no options near you: www.happycow.com, www.veganessentials.com, and www.thrivemarket.com are good places to start.
Make your own delicious vegan food by getting inspiration online. Try the Plan to Eat app to find recipes, meal plans and shopping lists.
Check out Whitney's book Healthy Organic Vegan on a Budget: www.veganebook.com

Gorgeous for Good Weekend Intensive in LA on June 9th & 10th

If you can't join us in Italy, then you simply must go to Sophie Uliano's Gorgeous for Good Weekend Intensive in LA on June 9th & 10th. It is going to be lifechanging. I've been to her retreats in Palm Springs and I guarantee it will be an unforgettable event. You will leave with the tools to completely transform your health.

For 2 days, you will be supported by Sophie's tribe of wellness warriors, hormone educators, doctors, healers and mindful meditation teachers, so you can learn all the aspects of wellness you need to become gorgeous for good.

This is a beautifully nourishing and supportive retreat, where you will be surrounded by like-minded women. You will make soul-connections that will last a lifetime.

Life-changing workshops, plant-based food, mindful meditation, card readings, guided visualizations, beauty makeovers, innovative treatments, tons of learning… PLUS, you will walk away with an enormous swag bag worth over $1000, full of gorgeously green beauty products. Move fast and use the code FOODHEALS20 to get 20% off the ticket price.

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202: Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Transforming Your Health with Founder of Seed Food and Wine LA Alison Burgos May 20, 2018

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Alison Burgos wasn't always into plant-based food. In fact, she didn't enjoy vegan food at all! It took a severe health condition to get her to completely re-think her lifestyle.

At just forty years old, Alison was morbidly obese and confined to a wheelchair. Rheumatoid arthritis had attacked her joints to such a degree that she couldn't move without excruciating pain. The best doctors in the world prescribed steroids and drugs, but did nothing to combat the inflammation. At her wit's end, Alison decided to take matters into her own hands and, with her wife and friends' support, went on a 90-day raw cleanse. Her inflammation disappeared.

What started as a personal health journey has turned into a desire to help others make conscious choices about what they eat, and see how positive and powerful those choices can be. The Seed, Food and Wine festival was born.

And we're so excited to invite you to join us there.

The Seed Food & Wine LA and Eat Drink Vegan events are happening THIS WEEK, May 23rd to 26th. It's more than just a festival, it's a movement driven by passionate people dedicated to raising awareness around veganism, holistic health, sustainability and animal welfare. Their mission is to elevate the conversation and get people connected to the transformational power of food. All your favorite vegan content creators will be there, as well as the country's best plant-based chefs, artists, designers, influencers and authors. Get ready for delicious vegan food (plus wine, and cocktails!), talks, presentations, cooking demos, inspiration and lots of fun live events… oh and a ton of free swag! Get your tickets right now and use the coupon code "wellness" to get $10 off any event (including the Fashion Show, Seed Summit, Grand Tasting, 5k Run and Yoga, and Eat Drink Vegan). You just pay for your ticket, everything else is free! Join us!!

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201: How to Detox, Lose Weight and Heal Your Body in Just 12 Weeks with Dr. Stephen Cabral May 15, 2018

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Our favorite functional medicine expert, Dr. Stephen Cabral, has spent decades researching all forms of medicine. He believes they all have a place, and can all be used to bring about health. His mission is to help people go from chronic pain, depression and disease to a state of vitality and happiness.

Check out Episode 186 where Dr. Cabral shares how he healed himself and tells us all about intermittent fasting, detoxing and Ayurvedic medicine.

What is Disease?

A simplified way to look at disease is this: people either get sick because of toxicity, or because of deficiency. If we can address the deficiencies (by supplementing vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc.) and begin to remove the toxicities (such as excess hormones, plastics, etc.), we can heal anything.

Western Medicine vs Functional Medicine

Unfortunately, the goal of conventional medicine is not to get better. It just addresses the symptoms. So, for example, high cholesterol is just a symptom (or sign) that there is a deeper issue, like an auto-immune condition or excess toxins. Conventional medicine will prescribe drugs to manage the symptoms without getting to the underlying root cause. They might make you feel a bit better in the short term, but they don't provide long-term benefits. On the other hand, functional medicine will look at what might be causing the condition, and help you bring your body back into a state of healthy balance. That said, if you're suffering a heart attack, you're better off heading to the emergency room rather than your natural health doctor!

Your Health and The Rain Barrel Effect

Your body is in a constant state of homeostasis: it is always trying to return to a healthy balance. This means that it can deal with a lot (of stress, junk food, toxins) before finally disease shows up in your blood tests. It's what Dr. Cabral calls the "rain barrel effect," which is also the title of his best-selling book. Your rain barrel is essentially your toxic load. If it's overflowing, your health suffers. You need to empty it out - to clear your toxicity - in order to bring your body back into balance.

How to Heal Your Body

According to Dr. Cabral, you can heal anything within 12 to 16 weeks (3-4 months). That's because all your red blood cells turn over every 90-120 days (also 3-4 months). As this happens your mitochondria (your cells' energy stores) are replenished with nutrients, you'll have more energy and fewer symptoms. Diet is a huge part of that journey, but you need to take a holistic approach. Addressing food without overcoming emotional trauma just won't work. A lot of our disease comes from our emotions.

Where to Begin?

A great way to find out what is happening in your body is to have functional tests done. These will look at markers that conventional medicine usually ignores, to give you a complete picture of what is going on with your health right now. You can order these tests on Dr. Cabral's online store. Dr. Cabral will read through them and you'll get a phone call from one of his team's health coaches to discuss the results.

Dr. Cabral's Weight Loss and Detox Tips:

Forget about crash diets or regimes, they are not sustainable and don't work long term.
Crowd out the bad foods with nourishing foods (plant based whole foods are your friends here).
Don't graze all day long, allow your body 4-5 hours between meals to give your cortisol levels a chance to level out.
Reset your circadian rhythm - your body detoxifies from around 10pm.
Eat foods that support your liver detoxification (like cruciferous veg: broccoli, kale, etc.).
Try Dr. Cabral's detox shakes or his detox protocol.

Dr. Cabral and Leslie Durso's Healthy Travel Tips:

Get your antibacterial wipes and wipe everything around you - planes are never cleaned.
Get a good night's sleep before your flight.
Avoid alcohol, coffee or tea on the plane, and drink a lot of water (that said, a glass of wine will help you sleep on those super long flights).
Ramp up your immune system a few days before: take plenty of vitamin c, zinc and green juices.
Fast so that your energy can be focused on protecting your body from germs and toxins (like flame retardants and bug sprays) rather than digesting food.
Never eat airplane food - it's microwaved and full of preservatives.
Bring your own health supplements.

Only a Few Spots Left on Our Italian Vegan Getaway

We're going to Italy in under a month!! We can't wait to be there with you.

Join us for a full immersion into Italian culture and lifestyle - vegan style! Give yourself the gift of a week away to slow down, relax, reset, and share a life-changing retreat with a group of likeminded women. We'll be hiking, swimming (in the infinity pool), boating, and of course eating (can we tempt you with vegan gelato?). You can turn off your phone (except for taking Instagram photos of course!), leave your laptop to one side, and fully indulge in a week of complete relaxation. Go to www.foodhealsnation.com/italy for the brochure, or just email info@foodhealsnation.com for more details.

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200: Busting Beauty Myths and How to Get Gorgeous For Good with Sophie Uliano May 08, 2018

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She makes green sexy and cool, she's a best-selling author and eco Marry Poppins for the new Millennium. We couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate 200 episodes of the Food Heals Podcast: the gorgeous Sophie Uliano.

If you've tried and tried to make good habits stick but never quite got there, Sophie's got the perfect event for you.

But first, we're going to bust some health & beauty myths.

Myth 1: Synthetic chemicals are bad, and "natural" ingredients always better and safer.

Well, first off, the term "natural" is not regulated at all, so anyone can put that on their label. And when it comes to synthetics, well, that just means "made in a lab." Let's take the top four ingredients that really make a difference to your skin: Vitamin C (in the form of ascorbic acid), retinoids, hydroxyacids and peptides. These need to be used in their synthetic forms to be stable. They might be "chemicals" but they're completely safe for your skin.

Best Skin Care Ingredients to Fade Sun Spots Fast:

For sensitive skin/prone to breakouts: beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) that contains willow bark which will also gets rid of your black heads.
For not so sensitive skin: alpha hydroxy acid to melt away the dead skin cells and reveal your glow.
Our favorite brands: Sunshine Botanicals Pumpkin Power Peal; Alpha H; MyChell.

Myth 2: Everyone should use retinols.

Yes, but also no. Actually, retinols are something everyone should use because as our skin gets older, it thins - that's what makes under eyes appearing darker. Retinoids help to thicken skin. BUT prescription-strength retinoids can be too harsh and cause damage. It's all in the dosage. You need a tiny amount, and if your skin is sensitive you need to look out for the gentler forms of retinol.

Myth 3: Lectins are really bad for you.

Lectins are protein molecules found in almost all vegetables. They're the plant's protection mechanism, so can cause digestive upset if eaten raw because some lectins are toxic, for example the ones found in red kidney beans (phytohaemagglutinin) - which is why you should never eat a raw bean!

But lately everyone's been talking about how bad they are for you, and how "dangerous" it may be to eat plants. Let's get real: there's no way eating a wholefoods plant-based diet is ever dangerous. It's the most natural way of eating. What's more, most lectins are destroyed by cooking.

Myth 4: Juicing is better than smoothies.

Juices are great, but smoothies are better. Mother Nature created the whole fruit - when you juice you take out so many of the healing nutrients, like the fiber, which keeps your digestive system ticking over nicely. It's important to eat the whole plant, and smoothies help you do exactly that. Smoothies win.

Want more gorgeously green tips from Sophie? Check out our Thanksgiving and New Year's episodes!

Gorgeous for Good Weekend Intensive with Sophie Uliano; June 9th & 10th

Busting myths is one of the steps you can take to get gorgeous for good. But if you've never quite been able to stick to those healthy habits long-term, we've got the perfect solution for you.

Join Sophie Uliano in LA on June 9th to 10th for the Gorgeous for Good Weekend Intensive. For 2 days, you will be supported by Sophie's tribe of wellness warriors, hormone educators, doctors, healers and mindful meditation teachers, so you can learn all the aspects of wellness you need to become gorgeous for good.

This is a beautifully nourishing and supporting retreat, where you will be surrounded by like-minded women. You will make soul-connections that will last a lifetime.

Plus, you will walk away with an enormous swag bag worth over $1000, full of gorgeously green beauty products. Move fast and use the code FOODHEALS20 to get 20% off the early bird ticket price.

Italian Retreat June 2nd to 9th

Speaking of life-long soul connections, we have just 2 spots left on our Vegan Italian Getaway on the Amalfi Coast. How about sampling organic vegan wine and olive oil grown and made on the property? Join us for beautiful (infinity)poolside conversations, learn to cook with Leslie, share experiences with like-minded women and create life-long bonds in the most beautiful setting in the world. Email us or send us a FB message for details! Oh, and 2 words: vegan gelato. See you there!

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199: The Secrets to Revolutionizing Your Workouts and Losing Weight Naturally May 01, 2018

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We all want to be fit. But who wants to go to a gym ever day? And what if lifting weights actually bulks you up rather than slim you down? With all the conflicting information out there, you can't get your head around the right foods to eat before and after a workout. It's exhausting trying to figure out the best fitness strategies to lose weight and feel great. That's where today's guests can offer you some invaluable advice: what they don't know about fitness is not worth knowing.

Devon's dive into wellness dates back to her late 20's. Despite being a dancer and appearing slim and healthy, she had a disordered relationship with food, and was pre-diabetic and peri-menopausal, which means her blood sugar and hormones were completely out of balance. Through a combination of Gyrotonic training, holistic anti-aging strategies and nutrition, Devon completely healed her Lyme disease, balanced her hormones and now feels healthier than ever.

For Rob, health was just about aesthetics. It was about looking good. Flash-forward 10 years, and an unfortunate honeymoon photo made Rob realize that his "just work out and don't worry about the food" theory had resulted in a big gut – he looked the worse he'd ever looked. Now, he's shed 30 pounds and looks 10 years younger!

Together, Rob and Devon are the dynamic duo behind Open Sky Fitness. Their podcast combines expert interviews with in depth looks at the latest in wellness and workouts. They also offer one on-one coaching and group challenges for people who are really serious about getting fit. You can get their free book for the secrets to jump-starting your workout in just 3 days here. Or if you have any questions, you can contact Rob and Devon by email at rob@opensky.com or devon@opensky.com.

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The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

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198: Glam Up With Our Favorite Vegan Cruelty Free Organic Make-Up Tips Apr 24, 2018

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We all want to be beautiful. But at what cost? A conventional lipstick might make us pretty for the day, but the buildup of toxic ingredients can have devastating long-term effects on our health. And what about the cost to animals? Each year, up to a million dogs, rabbits and mice are tortured and die because of our self-care products.

Ericka Rodriguez had worn the same mascara for 10 years before she read the ingredients label and discovered the dark side of her make-up. But finding fun, colorful, organic, vegan and cruelty free alternatives was tough. So she decided to make her own: Axiology was born.

Where most lipsticks contain upwards of 23 ingredients, Axiology lipsticks contain around 10, with no scary chemicals in sight. Her products are made from things most of us have in our kitchens or bathrooms: avocado butter, coconut oil, calendula wax, neem oil, elderberry extract. Better still, the packaging is made by a recycled-paper company run by women whose aim is to address the trash issue in Bali. If you want make-up that's kind to the animals, the planet and your body, this is it.

Axiology's ethos is to give women the opportunity to get creative with their make-up without having to worry about toxic ingredients or animal cruelty.

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197: Taking the Vegan Movement by Storm & Creating Social Change through TV shows, Instagram and Events Apr 17, 2018

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Asher Brown stopped eating meat when he was just 9 years old. He realized if could ask what the cow might want, it would not want to be eaten.

It wasn't easy being the only vegetarian in his family; his mom worried he might never grow up big and strong without meat. But his parents supported him and at 20, he went from vegetarian to vegan.

However, like many of us, he was an apologetic vegan. He didn't want to make others uncomfortable, didn't want to be the odd one out or the "awkward" guy at the dinner table.

But when he got hired to make videos for Beyond Meat, all that changed—he found his voice.

He discovered Vegan Instagram, and that he was part of a group of millions of vegans around the world, standing up for the animals.

That sparked his move into activism.

Asher began speaking at conferences, connecting with other vegans, and working for vegan brands.

Asher Brown is the founder of Pollution TV, a content agency that works solely with ethical companies and conscious brands to spread vegan awareness and lead social change. He's also recently launched a plant-based cooking show with a difference: High Cuisine, where two cannabis-infused chefs cook up vegan dishes, with some surprising results! You can watch the show for free on Go90.com.

Going plant-powered isn't about what you're giving up, it's about what you get. We can do so much good in the world, and it comes down to what we choose to put on our plates each day.

Eating vegan for one day saves one animal a day.

Choosing plants over meat makes a difference. Asher says, if you care about the world, your health, having enough food to feed the entire planet, social justice: eat more plants. Simple.

Your diet is your chance every day to reflect on yourself, your body, your surroundings. It's more than just about your meal, it's about the wider world.

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196: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit with Wellness Goddess Candice Kumai Apr 10, 2018

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When it comes to health, golden girl of the wellness world Candice Kumai knows her stuff! A classically trained chef, model, journalist, TV host and best-selling author, she bridges the gap between the West and traditional Japanese culture.

Brought up in a Japanese-Polish household, Candice was always fascinated by cooking and loved bringing people together with food. She paid her way through culinary school with modelling, before appearing on Top Chef. A decade later, she's an internationally acclaimed author, wellness influencer, and a living example of how to live and be well while running a business in the city.

Magazines that promise better sex and abs tomorrow are great, but they won't improve your life. A better life comes from sharing, being open-hearted, self-love, kindness, doing your best and celebrating imperfections. That's where Candice's new book comes in.

Kintsugi Wellness is based on the untold story of Candice's Japanese heritage and is a perfectly imperfect guide to nourishing your mind, body and spirit. Kintsugi means "the art of golden repair." In Japanese tradition, when you break an object you put it back together with lacquer and gold dust, and make it even more beautiful as a piece of art. The same is true of ourselves.

We are more beautiful with our cracks showing—all the tough times we've been through, struggles, painful relationships, illness. These cracks are the scars that show our beauty as a person who has lived. We can heal those scars through living and loving. When you cultivate self-love, everything falls into place. Whatever you want to achieve begins with loving yourself.

Kintsugi Wellness drops on April 17th, and you can pre-order here. The book contains 12 Japanese principles to help shape your life and over 40 delicious, healthy Japanese-Californian recipes. A perfect gift for a friend or for yourself!

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