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How To Simplify Your Life and Your Closet Apr 13, 2021

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Have you ever felt like you were shopping and buying things just because you’re bored?
Or maybe you feel like you need the newest style of jeans or workout machine to keep up with your favorite social media influencer?
Well today we’re talking about breaking that cycle and living more with less.

I’m super excited to be welcoming author Courtney Carver to the podcast who is an expert in this space.

Courtney is the author of Soulful Simplicity and most recently Project 333, the Minimalist Fashion Challenge, featured in Vogue and Oprah Magazines, as well as her simplicity blog bemorewithless.com.

We discuss how reassessing our relationship with the things we buy or own can truly transform your life, igniting confidence, financial freedom and better health.

If you enjoy this podcast, you can take a screenshot and tag me at @plantyou and Courtney at @bemorewithless on Instagram so we can share the love.
And since this is a newer podcast your five star reviews mean so much to me. Thank you so much for your support.

Find Courtney’s latest books here: https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/

Find Courtney’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/bemorewithless/

Find Carleigh here: instagram.com/plantyou
For weekly plant-based meal plans: https://plantyou.com

White Veganism, Collective Liberation and Fostering More Inclusivity Within the Vegan Movement Apr 07, 2021

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In this week’s episode, we’re analyzing inclusivity within the vegan movement, and how we can better strive for collective liberation for both our fellow humans and non-human animals.

I interview Social Justice Activist Iye Bako, touching on several important issues and questions including:

What is white veganism?
What is collective liberation?
Do you think the vegan movement lacks representation of people of color?
How can we be better activists?
Do you find purity culture counterproductive?

These are incredibly important conversations that you can find further information on by following Iye’s instagram page at @iyeloveslife. It is linked here.
Iye is a graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Literature and International Business. She’s a Social Justice Advocate and believes in fighting for total liberations for both humans and non-human animals. She’s passionate about racial justice issues, and is an advisory board member of Plant the Power 614, which is a grassroots non profit that seeks to cultivate a caring plant-based community for people of color. As well, she is the co-found of V.A.A.O - Vegans Against All Oppression. Iye is originally from Nigeria, and was raised in the United States.

If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot and share it in your instagram stories tagging me (@plantyou) and Iye (@iyeloveslife) with your favorite nugget of wisdom. We would love to share!
Find Carleigh here: instagram.com/plantyou
For weekly plant-based meal plans: https://plantyou.com

Is Soy Bad For You? Mar 30, 2021

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We’re delving into one of the most controversial nutrition topics in the vegan community: SOY.
I interview Dr. Matthew Nagra to interpret the latest research on soy, and ask all the questions you had about this heavily contested food including:

Is soy bad for your health?
Is soy estrogenic?
Will it increase breast tissue in men?
Can it have adverse effects on women's hormones?
Does soy cause acne?
Is soy consumption linked to cancer?
Should we be seeking out non GMO soy?
How much soy is too much?

We also clear the air on other highly controversial foods in the plant-based community including nutritional yeast, vegan protein powder and oil.

Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition information to his patients at his clinic in Vancouver. In 2018 he graduated with his naturopathic medical degree after completing his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Victoria. He’s certified in plant-based nutrition through Cornell University and has written articles for Dr. T Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies. He also volunteers for nutritionfacts.org – a science-based public service providing free updates in nutrition research through bite-sized videos. Dr. Nagra is known for his social media platforms, where he often tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition, and deep dives into the latest nutrition studies.
Dr. Nagra interprets the latest research studies on diet and nutrition on his Instagram page. Here are his posts on soy, and the references to the studies he talks about in the podcast are included within each caption:
Post 1 on soy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B19Tm37hfjZ/?igshid=ivxwmr4w0p2a
Post 2 on soy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Cf-MBhfUq/?igshid=1pbjffktkczrn&fbclid=IwAR3CWYFObQq5ID4harj82VbKm0pugKjQ2awFClD5dmY8aFm_QPLD-a3fSls
Post 3 on soy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Hngo0hgI8/?igshid=1xa0zsdu1h6tk&fbclid=IwAR1BoN2mbP8tMqmq5pFRnCOEZSaJ3IHGlEUhzqDmqMavl84HESyK55Y-IpQ
If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot and share it in your instagram stories tagging me (@plantyou) and Dr. Matthew Nagra (@dr.matthewnagra) with your favorite nugget of wisdom. We would love to share!

Low Waste Living and How to Create a More Sustainable Planet Mar 23, 2021

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Wondering how to reduce your environmental footprint? Hint: It has less to do with you as an individual, and more about keeping the world's largest corporations accountable.
This week I sit down with Environmentalist and Sustainability Content Creator Lauren Ferree to discuss the world's biggest polluters, how to approach low waste living, and most importantly, how to not lose hope in the midst of all.
Some of the questions we dig into:

- How can someone start their low waste journey?
- Why Lauren no longer uses the term "zero waste"
- What are the world's biggest polluters?
- How can we hold corporations accountable?
- Are the introduction of paper straws more of a marketing campaign or actually relevant?
- How do you hold out hope when it can feel so grim?

Find Lauren Ferree here:
Website: https://www.relauren.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/re.laurenferree/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relauren
Links from our discussions:
Bottom Trawling: https://usa.oceana.org/bottom-trawling
Writing Companies About Their Packaging Script: https://www.relauren.com/blog/writing-to-companies-about-their-packaging
If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot and share it in your instagram stories tagging me (@plantyou) and Lauren (@re.laurenferree) with your favorite nugget of wisdom. We would love to share!
Find Carleigh here: instagram.com/plantyou
For weekly plant-based meal plans: https://plantyou.com

Brain Health: Improve Focus, Prevent Cognitive Decline and Live a Longer Healthier Life Mar 16, 2021

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How to achieve better focus, a richer human experience and prevent cognitive decline with brain health experts Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, also known as Team Sherzai.

Questions we answer:

What diet is best for brain health?
How can you optimize sleep for better cognitive function?
Are alzheimer's and dementia related more to genetics or lifestyle?
How can someone start taking better care of their brain?
Can you improve your intellect through brain activities?
Dr. Dean Sherzai is a behavioral neurologist/neuroscientist whose entire life has been dedicated to behavioral change models at the community and population level. He has revolutionized the world of public health nationally and internationally. Dean finished his medical and neurology residencies at Georgetown University with a subsequent fellowship in neurodegenerative diseases at the National Institutes of Health, followed by a second fellowship in Dementia and Geriatrics at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Ayesha Sherazai completed her medical residency at Loma Linda University. She subsequently completed a residency in preventive medicine and neurology and then received a fellowship in vascular neurology from Columbia University, and is currently finalizing her PhD in Epidemiology at Loma Linda University. Ayesha also has a culinary degree, giving her a unique understanding of nutrition as a powerful tool for disease prevention.

Doctors Dean and Ayesha are releasing their second book, the 30 Day Alzheimer’s Solution. Here is the link to preorder: https://teamsherzai.com/30-day-alzheimers-solution
If you enjoy this podcast remember to take a screenshot, share it in your stories, and tag me at @plantyou and team Sherzai at @shersaimd on Instagram so we can share the love! A five star review would also mean the world as this is a new podcast.
Find Team Sherzai here: instagram.com/sherzaimd

Find Carleigh here: instagram.com/plantyou

Weekly plant-based meal plans: plantyou.com

Manifestation: How To Start and Achieve Your Dream Life Mar 08, 2021

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How to manifest your dream job, dream partner and dream life.

For this episode, I was fortunate to sit down with the amazing Payal Corley, who is the founder of Affirmation Addict and the app, Affirm It. She's been using the power of manifestation and affirmations since she was 12 and after quitting her corporate dream job, she's made it her mission to help people understand the power they carry within them daily. Her goal is to make affirmations accessible and understandable for the masses because everyone deserves to feel empowered and realize that they can create their own reality.

Questions we answer:

What is manifestation?

How can someone start manifesting?

How you can manifest your dream life, dream partner and dream job?
What do you say to critics of manifestation?

Can you truly manifest anything, like winning the lottery?

How does hard work tie into the conversation of manifestation?

Can negative thoughts manifest as well?

Studies discussed during this episode:

Study on positive affirmations and plants: https://globalnews.ca/news/4217594/bully-a-plant-ikea/

Study on positive affirmations and its impact on water: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/the-pseudoscience-of-creating-beautiful-or-ugly-water-1.574583

Where to find us:

Find Payal Corley here: instagram.com/affirmationaddict

Her app, Affirm It here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/affirm-it/id1447193973

Find Carleigh here: instagram.com/plantyou
Weekly plant-based meal plans: plantyou.com

Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your stories and tag me and Payal so we can share the love!

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Birth Control Pill - Dr. Jolene Brighten Mar 02, 2021

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In this episode we answer all your pressing questions about how the birth control pill impacts the body with Naturopathic Medical Physician Dr. Jolene Brighten, Author of Beyond The Pill.
This includes:

How the birth control pill actually works in our body
The biggest risk to taking the birth control pill
How the pill can impact our mental health and contribute to brain fog
Whether or not the pill impacts fertility
The way the pill can impact a person’s libido
Non-hormonal alternatives to the birth control pill
Why there isn’t a birth control pill for men
Tips and tricks to coming off the pill effectively and limiting side effects

And more!

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormonal birth control on female health. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please take a screenshot and share in your stories! I can be found at @plantyou, and Dr. Jolene Brighten is under the tag @drjolenebrighten.

Links:

Beyond The Pill - Dr. Jolene Brighten

One of the books Dr. Brighten mentions: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control - Sarah Hill

Plant-based meal plans:

If you’re wanting to eat more plants, but have no idea where to start, I release weekly done for you digital plant-based meal plans with easy meal prep friendly vegan meals and shopping lists to take with you to the store. Find them here: plantyou.com

PlantPod Trailer Feb 25, 2021

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Welcome to the PlantPod. I’m your host Carleigh Bodrug, journalist turned food blogger and the girl behind the popular plant-based lifestyle brand PlantYou. You’ve made it to a safe space where we’re going to be delving into all of your unfiltered pressing questions about physical, mental and spiritual health. I’ll be interviewing leading experts in a wide range of topics like dietary health, wellness routines, manifestation, veganism and more. So if you’re ready to Grow Your Mind, and Feed Your Soul, press that subscribe button, grab a tea or your favorite beverage, and let’s sit down for a chat.

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