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Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch, alongside celebrity chef and longevity expert Raphael Wrobel, take listeners on a transformative journey toward optimal health and performance through food and lifestyle choices.

Do you want to feel healthier, stronger, and more energized? A truly vibrant life is shaped by what we eat and how we live. Wellness is not defined by appearance or performance metrics, but by sustained energy, resilience, and overall quality of life.

Tune in as they guide listeners of all ages through thoughtful conversations about food, longevity, and sustainable habits that support lasting health and vitality.

Grounded in lived experience, professional knowledge, and decades of learning, Dotsie and Raphael talk with leading physicians, nutrition experts, athletes, and innovative thinkers. Every episode delivers usable insights, fresh ways of thinking, and realistic tools to help you make confident decisions and create a more healthy and fulfilling life.

Be inspired. Join the Switch4Good movement.

Latest Episodes:

138 - Why Kind People Eat Animals with David Blatte Aug 04, 2021

Show notes

Why are good people not vegan? Many people show tremendous empathy and compassion; they love animals; they deeply care about the planet; they perform selfless acts for others; and yet, they continue to support a system of routine abuse and cruelty. Animal law attorney and former Director of the iconic Vegan Action certification—David Blatte—wrote a book to explain this extreme juxtaposition and how to overcome it. Titled "The Vegan Imperative," Blatte walks us through the psychological and societal factors of why people eat animals. He also dives into some of his high-profile legal cases, such as banning foie gras in California. This conversation will definitely leave you marinating in thought.

What we discuss in this episode:

- What it's like to be vegan in the 90s.

- How to effectively advocate

- Why good people continue to eat meat

- Levels of compassion

- Making the legal case against foie gras and other animal rights cases

- The Vegan Action certification

- David's book, The Vegan Imperative

- How to Win Friends and Influence People

- Diet for a Small Planet

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

136 - Lab Grown Meat Will Change the World with Eat Just Co-Founder Josh Balk Jul 28, 2021

Show notes

To create a vegan world, we need to give the people chicken. Sounds like an oxymoron, but the VP of Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States is paving the way for people to ditch the cruelty and still enjoy the foods they love. His career spans undercover investigation work, negotiating with corporations to include plant-based options, supporting companies the produce plant-based animal alternatives, and passing legislation in favor of animal welfare. He co-founded the internationally known JUST (the makers of vegan eggs and now, no-kill chicken) and was instrumental in passing Prop 12 in California. Josh's affable personality and positive energy make him a delight to listen to—when Josh speaks, even the darkest topics glimmer with hope.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Josh's transition from baseball hopeful to animal advocate

- Going undercover in a chicken slaughterhouse

- The founding of JUST and its run-in with the egg lobby

- The first "no-kill" (clean meat) chicken

- The significance of Prop 12 in California in 2018

- The Humane Society of the United States

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

135 - Soccer Pros Gone Veg with Toni Pressley & Ali Riley Jul 21, 2021

Show notes

There's a little bit of everything in this show. We've got TWO soccer stars and we chat about vegan food, breast cancer, athletic performance, gender equality in sport, and so much more. Both play for the Orlando Pride professional women's soccer team, but when they're not on the field, Ali Riley and Toni Pressley star in their own vegan cooking show—Girls Gone Veg. From sumptuous mac and cheese to protein pancakes, these girls know how to cook! Listen to this episode then head over to their YouTube cooking series to make one of their approachable yet mouthwatering vegan recipes!

What we discuss in this episode:

- Why they lean toward plant-based and how it makes them feel

- Evolution of the plant-based diet in high-performance sports

- Toni's experience with breast cancer

- What Toni and Ali eat in a day

- Follow Ali @rileythree and Toni @tonideion

- Gender equality in sport

- Healthy vegan travel foods

- Girls Gone Veg: https://youtu.be/6SxDT0nnheQ and @wearegirlsgoneveg on Instagram

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

134 - Beating Food Addiction with Dr. Joan Ifland Jul 14, 2021

Show notes

No matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We're constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and Kraft Foods. Dr. Joan Ifland is an expert in processed food addiction, and her research is both eye-opening and appalling. This is a gripping conversation about the intersections of human behavior, evolution, and modern-day consumer habits.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The how the addiction business model applies to food

- How we get addicted to foods

- The overlap between tobacco and food

- How to tell if you are addicted to certain foods

- Immersion recovery and practical tips to feel better

- Joan analyzes Dotsie's relationship with food in a group setting

- Follow Joan on Instagram @foodaddictionreset

- Joan's website

- Food Addiction Education Facebook Group

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

133 - Get Plant Strong with Rip Esselstyn Jul 07, 2021

Show notes

Rip Esselstyn is a world record holder, former pro triathlete, best-selling author, firefighter, and founder of Plant-Strong—an organization helping people lead healthier lives through plant-based nutrition. After a career as a pro athlete, Rip transitioned to firefighting at the Engine 2 firehouse in Austin, Texas. It was there that after a friendly competition, he realized one of his co-workers was on the brink of major health issues. As the son of the prolific Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Rip couldn't just stand by. He set up the firefighters with plant-based food and the results were astonishingly positive. Since then, Rip created the Engine 2 Diet and the Plant-Strong program to help more people thrive. Rip is one of the most charismatic guests we've had on this show and we are so excited to share this episode with you. Enjoy!

What we discuss in this episode:

- Apps: Cruelty Cutter, HappyCow, Bunny Free, epi App

- The firefighter lifestyle and Rip's experience in the firehouse

- The recovery benefits of a plant-based diet

- Why nutrition matters more as you age

- Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's influence on his son, Rip

- The specifics of the Engine2 Diet.

- Plantstrong website and Immersion programs

- Follow Rip on Instagram @ripesselstyn

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

132 - How to Heal Your True Hunger with Tricia Nelson Jun 30, 2021

Show notes

Tricia Nelson is here to heal your hunger. She developed an unhealthy relationship with food and alcohol early on, and by college, she was 50 pounds overweight. Dieting, exercise, 12-step, and even eating disorder therapy failed to offer long-term solutions. Finally, she realized she didn't have a food problem—she had an emotional problem. Now recovered, Tricia has the experience and the research to help others heal their emotional eating. This conversation is raw but hopeful, and while it won't cure an eating disorder, it will set you on the right path.

What we discuss in this episode:

- In-depth account of Tricia's struggles with food

- Imposter syndrome

- Common traits of emotional eaters

- The difference between emotional eating and food addiction

- Practical tips to better your relationship with food

- Eating habits quiz

- Tricia's book, Heal Your Hunger

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

131 - How to Win Rights for Animals with Activist Wayne Hsiung Jun 23, 2021

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3.5 percent. That's the tipping point for change. Wayne Hsiung is an expert in social movement, and he's a massive proponent of getting the animal rights movement to that crucial number. Wayne started out as a corporate attorney and swiftly realized that more was needed to move the needle. The world needs a political shift. He co-founded Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) to change the system and inspire other activists to continue his work. Wayne is known for staging open rescues and documenting atrocious slaughterhouses and feedlots, and his footage has been captured by the mainstream media and garnered hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. If you're passionate about social change—whether it has to do with animal or human rights—Wayne's knowledge will hit home.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Growing up as a first

- The psychology behind how we view animals and America's dissociation from food

- The Rule of 3.5%

- Changing systems versus individuals

- People are defined by what other people think

- The importance of policy change

- Action items animal advocates can take

- How "far" to go in making others uncomfortable

- Direct Action Everywhere

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

130 - How to Lead with Compassion with Fortune 500 Businessman Tom Gartland Jun 16, 2021

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What makes a great leader? An effective leader? A leader that not only enables the company to succeed, but the people who drive it? Businessman Tom Gartland lays it out for us. As the former president of Avis Budget Group and author of the new book, "Lead with Heart," Tom offers a compassionate crash course in effective leadership—and it starts with getting personal. During this conversation, Dotsie opens up about her own struggles with leadership, and Tom shares select stories from his past where he chose to get vulnerable at work. We don't all have to be leaders, but it's essential that we understand each other to create positive working relationships. Listen in on your next lunch break.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Dotsie's own struggles with leadership

- The Caliper Assessment

- How to communicate a sense of urgency among employees

- How to open up about personal issues with staff

- How to let someone go from a company

- How to navigate conflict

- Tom's thoughts on working from home

- Tom's book "Lead with Heart."

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

129 - Use Less, Live More with Shia Su Jun 09, 2021

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How can two people cohabitate in a 320-square foot studio apartment and only produce one mason jar's worth of trash each year? Shia Su is here to explain because she's done it. Author behind the blog Wasteland Rebel and new book "Zero Waste," Shia is all about "turtle speed power" and taking micro-steps toward living with a little less trash in our daily lives. She's creative, fun, and personable—an absolute delight to have on the show. Shia makes conscious living fun. Even if zero-waste isn't your jam, you'll get a kick out of what Shia has to say. Her gregarious personality is infectious and you might just find yourself buying package-less soap after this episode!

What we discuss in this episode:

- How to start decreasing your waste

- How waste hurts the planet

- The emergence of zero-waste shops

- How to avoid plastic when purchasing produce

- What to pack for the day to live more zero-waste

- How to declutter

- Zero-waste replacements for common items such as floss, tampons, and Q-tips

- Recycling 101

- Shia's book: Zero Waste: Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash

- The Guppyfriend washing bag

- Follow Shia on Instagram @_wastelandrebel_

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

128 - Feed Your Genes with Dr. Yael Joffe Jun 02, 2021

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If anyone can take a highly complicated subject such as nutrigenomics and whittle it down to layman's terms while still incorporating robust scientific knowledge, it's our guest today. Dr. Yael Joffe is an incredibly accomplished nutrigenomicist who has not only worked with the best in the field but advanced the topic into the modern-day. In this episode, she explains how genes are expressed through food choices and what can and cannot be changed. It's a truly fascinating conversation that will leave you with actionable steps to take to improve your daily life.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Open cold water swimming

- Nutrigenomics explained

- How genes determine how our body reacts to the world around us

- Genetics versus lifestyle

- The power of raw cruciferous vegetables

- The range of the "optimum" diet

- The issue with at-home genetic testing

- Dr. Yale's company, 3x4 Genetics

- Dr. Yale's preferred supplement company, Cell Logic

- Dotsie's Stray Dog blog post

- Use code liquidgold for 20% off LOCA dairy-free queso

Connect with Switch4Good

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

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