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222 - Meet the Only Woman in History to Kayak the Amazon River from Source to Sea with Athlete Activist Darcy Gaechter Mar 22, 2023

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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

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221 - From On the Ice to Behind the Mic with Georges Laraque Mar 15, 2023

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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

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georges_laraque/
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/douly27
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220 - How to Deal with Chronic Pain with Dr. Andrea Furlan Mar 08, 2023

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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
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219 - Improve Performance in Sports & Business through Exercise & Diet with Sharon McDowell-Larsen PhD Mar 01, 2023

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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

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218 - Let's Party with Vegan Nacho Cheese Creator Lauren Joyner Feb 22, 2023

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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/

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Rich Roll: Changing, Growing, Thriving Feb 17, 2023

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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
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217 - Overcoming Lyme Disease through Dry Fasting with Michelle Slater Feb 15, 2023

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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/

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216 - Saving Lives through Diet with Cardiologist & Real Life Hero Dr. Steven Lome Feb 08, 2023

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Today's guest grew up, like so many of us, on the Standard American Diet. But after watching the seminal documentary, Forks Over Knives, Dr. Steven Lome charted a new course in his life, both personally and professionally, by adopting a vegan diet, losing 100 pounds, and spreading the message about the healing power of plants. Dr. Lome is a board certified cardiologist, the founder of the Plant Based Nutrition Movement, and a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, where he fights to improve America's diet at a legislative level. And, you may have heard about him in the news recently for his heroics at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon.

We're super excited to have him here today to share his passion for plant-based eating, and discuss the benefits it has on cardiovascular health.

"Maybe 20 percent of being healthy is exercise, but 80 percent of it is diet. Predominantly diet related. And I've been a cardiologist in practice for almost thirteen years now. I've seen at least a dozen or more ironman triathletes, marathon runners, elite cyclists, end up having significant heart disease, coronary artery disease, despite how much they exercise. If you're not focusing on eating a very healthy diet that keeps your cholesterol numbers low, protects your endothelium from damage and inflammation, it doesn't matter how much you exercise." - Dr. Steven Lome

What we discuss in this episode:

How a plant-based diet transformed Dr. Lome's health.
How to overcome the challenges of getting children to eat plant based.
Saturated fats, LDLs and heart disease.
The myths of olive oil consumption and health.
How processed foods inflame and damage arteries.
How to keep your endothelium healthy.
His work with the Plant Based Nutrition Movement.
How plant-based eating affects artery blockage.

Resources:

Steven's practice: Steven Lome | Monterey, CA
Watching "Forks Over Knives" Changed This Doctor's Life—and Career
PBNM: Steven Lome - Plant Based Nutrition Movement
Instagram: Steve Lome (@stevenlome) • Instagram photos and videos

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215 - Fuel Your Body Right with Badass Vegan Athlete, Author & Entrepreneur John Lewis Feb 01, 2023

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Today's guest was on Episode 43, and we're so happy he's on again to talk about his upcoming book and new documentary! From the rough-and-tumble streets of Ferguson, Missouri, to the tropical shores of Miami, Florida, Vegan Badass John Lewis has an inspiring story. Growing up on a diet practically devoid of fresh fruits and vegetables, and weighing in at over 300 pounds when he was just thirteen, John decided to make a change. He immersed himself in basketball and football excellence, changed his diet and his life.

Flash-forward to today and he's a renowned fitness expert, speaker, author, and director/producer of the documentary They're Trying to Kill Us. John is also on the front lines of social justice – sharing his passion, infectious energy, and belief in the healing powers of plants to change the world.

"We don't even call them food deserts anymore. We call them nutrition deserts because there is food in these areas, it's just there's no nutrition in these areas. So the food that they're getting is not the most nutritious. I mean, you can find a bodega somewhere, you can find a corner store, you can find a liquor store with snacks in it. So there's food there, but there's no nutrition there. And that's where we're having all these problems because the options aren't available." - John Lewis

What we discuss in this episode:

John's new book
His suggestions for anyone considering making a switch to a vegan diet
How civil rights and human health are connected
How he keeps his fitness on track
What he eats in a day
His favorite recipes
His new documentary
How impoverished communities are affected by factory farming

Resources:

Website: Bad Ass Vegan
New book: Badass Vegan: Fuel Your Body, Ph*ck the System, and Live Your Life Right
Documentary: They're Trying to Kill Us
Instagram: J O H N • L E W I S • M.B.A (@badassvegan) • Instagram photos and videos
Twitter: Bad Ass Vegan (@BADASSVEGAN) / Twitter
Facebook: John Lewis | Facebook
Vegan Street Fair: Vegan Street Fair Los Angeles 2023 - Premium Passes & Perks

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214 - Healing Trauma with Wellness Guru Ella Magers Jan 25, 2023

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Our guest today knew her calling at a much younger age than most of us. A fitness enthusiast, environmentalist and outspoken animal rights activist before she was even 15, Ella Magers is today a fitness coach, an author, and the founder of Sexy Fit Vegan. She's been on a personal quest to help people change their attitudes toward food and wellness, and she has the international following to prove it. Ella was named one of the top 50 trainers in America by Shape magazine and Trainer Of The Month by bodybuilding.com. Armed with a master's degree in social work, certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, extensive training in Muay Thai, and an inherent ebullience, Ella epitomizes what's possible on a plant-forward diet.

And there is SO much more to Ella's story. This episode is packed with heretofore untold revelations and personal tales from her remarkable life journey!

"That grief felt so different. It was maybe the worst grief of my life, and at the same time, I let myself have it. I let myself be in it. I didn't eat my way out of it. I didn't turn to food. I didn't turn to exercise. I didn't turn to any of those old unhealthy coping mechanisms. And I say unhealthy because I would have over-exercised. Anything to run: drinking or drugs or anything like that. I just sat in it. And I cried, and I cried, and I cried." - Ella Magers

What we discuss in this episode:

Ella's battle with depression
How she freed herself from dependence on pharmaceuticals
Her experiences with DMT and how it changed her
The pressures of being a fitness paragon
Overcoming exercise addiction
Her therapeutic experience at a spiritual retreat in Peru
How she learned to cope with grief after suffering a monumental loss

Resources:

Ella's website: Sexy Fit Vegan
Ella's Instagram: @sexyfitvegan
Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary: Hogs & Kisses

The Plant-based Playbook IS HERE!

Let the Plant-based Games Begin, the first-ever guidebook dedicated to optimizing athletic performance with plant-based fuel. We developed the Playbook in consultation with the IOC's Office of Sustainability to help coaches, dietitians, and athletes understand how to embrace plant-based nutrition.

Researched and written by a diverse group of highly credentialed researchers, clinicians, and athletes, the Playbook leverages peer-reviewed science and real-world experience to illuminate the physiological benefits of a plant-based diet. The Playbook also includes robust, field-tested tools and resources for meal planning and other practical implementation techniques.

You can download the Playbook here: https://switch4good.org/plant-based-playbook/

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