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230 - How to Beat Long-haul COVID with Dr. Melissa Mondala & Dr. Micah Yu May 17, 2023

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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

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229 - The Language of Veganism with Author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau May 10, 2023

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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

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228 - Find Yourself through Travel with VegVoyages Founder Zac Lovas May 03, 2023

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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

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227 - Quick & Easy Plant-Based Cooking on a Budget with Author Toni Okamoto Apr 26, 2023

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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

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Anti-Aging Secrets from Chef Babette Davis Apr 21, 2023

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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
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226 - Animal Protein without the Animal with Every Company Founder Arturo Elizondo Apr 19, 2023

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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.

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The EVERY Company: https://theeverycompany.com/
Instagram: EVERY™ (@theeverycompany) • Instagram photos and videos
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Twitter: EVERY™ (@theEVERYcompany) / Twitter

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225 - An Inflammation Nation with Dr. Sunil Pai Apr 12, 2023

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"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.

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Dr. Pai's website: Sanjevani.net
Dr. Pai's book and supplements: Sanjevani Store

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224 - Pain-Free Living with Physical Therapist, Author & Body Guru Eileen Kopsaftis Apr 05, 2023

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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

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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

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - From Pedaling Shell Oil to Co-Founding the Largest Plant-Based News Site in the World with Robbie Lockie Mar 31, 2023

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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

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223 - Alexandra is Not in Jail Mar 29, 2023

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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

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