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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.

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Latest Episodes:

127 - Sleep Better Tonight with Dr. Nicole Moshfegh May 26, 2021

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Dr. Nicole Moshfegh always knew she wanted to be a psychologist, but it wasn't until she got into the profession that she started to specialize in sleep. Dr. M is a licensed clinical sleep psychologist and literally wrote the book on sleep, aptly titled, "The Book of Sleep." She emphasizes habit change before turning to medication, and she is full of helpful tips anyone can do during the day and at night to fall and stay asleep. Whether you experience insomnia or just feel like you could improve the quality of your sleep, this episode is a must-listen. Grab a comfy blanket and settle in for a good night's sleep.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How sleep affects multiple factors in our lives

- Why it gets harder to sleep as we age

- What triggers insomnia and how to counter it

- When to use melatonin

- How exercise, jet lag, shift work, alcohol, and caffeine affect sleep

- Visit Dr. M's website

- Follow her on Instagram @drnicolem Connect with Switch4Good

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126 - The First Animal Activist with Author Ernest Freeberg May 19, 2021

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Ernest Freeberg is an author and US history professor specializing in the 19th and early 20th centuries. His latest work—A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the Animal Rights Movement—tells the fascinating story of how one man started a movement. He didn't just educate the public about cruelty to animals—he made sure animal cruelty laws were enforced. During this conversation, Freeberg gives us the most captivating history lesson we've ever had. Sit back and listen—no note-taking required.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The history of the animal rights movement in America

- Why Ernest was drawn to this topic

- How animal protection paved the way for women and child abuse

- Bergh's connection with P.T. Barnum

- How public perspective began to shift regarding animals as individuals, not property

- Ernest's book, A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement

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125 - Breasts, Sex & Food with Dr. Kristi Funk May 12, 2021

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Breast surgeons often don't rise to celebrity fame, but Dr. Kristi Funk gained celeb-worthy attention as both Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow's breast cancer surgeon. Dr. Funk has infectious positive energy and over two decades of experience in this field. She's a firm believer in taking control of your health through nutrition and lifestyle, but she's also incredibly well-versed in the research and science behind this disease. We had her on to chat about her book, Breasts: The Owner's Manual, confusion about soy, the benefits of a plant-based diet, hormones, and more. Check out the bullet points below to continue to connect with Dr. Funk and her life-saving work.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How she discovered that a plant-based diet could help prevent cancer

- Breast cancer by the numbers

- Deep dive into revolutionary cancer studies

- Dismantling soy and cancer myths with science

- Cancer-fighting foods

- Bioidentical hormones for menopause

- Cancer-kicking PowWow Podcast

- Dr. Funk's book, Breast: The Owner's Manual

- Cancer-Kicking! Summit: pinklotus.com/summit

- Follow her on Instagram @drkristifunk

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124 - 72 Reasons to Be Vegan with Kathy Freston & Gene Stone May 05, 2021

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Kathy Freston is the vegan spokesperson, Gene Stone is a ghost-writer for humane causes, both are best-selling authors. What happens when they decide to put their brilliance together? A new book—72 Reasons to Be Vegan. Both Kathy and Gene have been on the show before (episodes 83 and 100, respectively), so we dedicated this episode to catch up and chat exclusively about the book. With 72 reasons, there was plenty to talk about. Meant to be an advocacy tool for those already eating a plant-based, we were delighted by the book's fun-loving nature and fact-based evidence. From dismantling the vegan stigma to what's really wrong with eggs, Kathy and Gene prove there are plenty of reasons to be vegan.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Why Kathy and Gene partnered for the book

- 72 Reasons to Be Vegan

- The skyrocketing vegan food market and our favorite vegan products

- Chicken farming and the egg industry

- Personal vegan stories

- Follow Kathy @KathyFreston and Gene @genestone2022

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123 - Living the Sanctuary Life with Gene Baur Apr 28, 2021

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Gene Baur is a pioneer in the farm sanctuary movement. He began his work in the eighties and eventually developed bicoastal farm animal rescues that save over 1,000 animals a year. Farm Sanctuary does more than just rescue, though. The multi-pronged organization is working on systematic change to find solutions that will not only improve animal welfare but eventually put an end to factory farming. In this episode, Gene enlightens us on the origins of Farm Sanctuary, shares heartwarming stories of animals he has saved, discusses progress and challenges within the animal welfare movement, and admits that the movement needs to do a better job of diversifying its leadership and audience. It's a well-rounded hour that will keep your attention from start to finish.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The origins of Farm Sanctuary

- How the veal industry is born out of the dairy industry

- The role farm sanctuaries play in public education

- Common diseases found on factory farms

- Issues with "grass-fed" and "organic" animals

- Diet and privilege, the whiteness of the animal rights movement

- Government money funneled into animal agriculture

- Gene's books: Farm Sanctuary and Living the Farm Sanctuary Life

- Learn more at Farmsanctuary.org or follow Gene @genebaur

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122 - Feeding your Family without a Fuss with Dr. Reshma Shah Apr 21, 2021

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Dr. Reshma Shah is a pediatrician, author, and mom who champions healthy food relationships and a plant-based diet. Our conversation spans a number of topics relating to both kids and adults including the 2020 revised US Dietary Guidelines, parenting modeling behavior, family meals, inflammation, and of course, her latest book, Nourish. Dr. Shah is a delight and makes for an educational yet inviting conversation. Enjoy!

What we discuss in this episode:

- Dr. Shaw's take the revised US Dietary Guidelines

- Parenting vegan kids

- Nutrition for children with ADHD

- The importance of prioritizing family meals

- Modeling behavior and healthy habits at the table

- Nutrition education in medical school

- Easy and delicious meal ideas

- Her latest book, Nourish

- Follow Dr. Shaw on Instagram @reshmashah

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121 - Go Raw with Restauranteur Karyn Calabrese Apr 14, 2021

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Karyn Calabrese isn't your typical raw foodist. She built a vegan restaurant empire in Chicago—the first raw vegan restaurant in the country, in fact—and gained fame both through her food and her holistic approach to wellness. At 74-years-young, she maintains her youthful vigor and appearance. She's not going to tell you to go raw overnight or drop everything and start a juice cleanse. Karyn is all about evolution and progress, not perfection. Even the raw skeptics will finish this episode with an open mind. It's fun, informative, and opens the door to a healthier way of living.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Gradual habit change

- Benefits of raw food and juicing

- How to take challenges as a way to evolve and grow

- Dr. Ann Wigmore, an early advocate of the raw food movement

- Definition and importance of detoxing

- The delicious variety of raw food

- Karyn's health and wellness tips

- Karyn's books, Soak Your Nuts

- Karyn's website

- Follow Karyn on Instagram @karyncalabrese

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120 - Body Building & Living a Moral Life with Nimai Delgado Apr 07, 2021

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It's not often you come across a person who has graced the front cover of Men's Fitness magazine, and it's even rarer when that exceptionally chiseled person happens to be vegan. In fact, today's guest, Nimai Delgado, is the only one. Nimai is a former IFBB Pro in the Men's Physique category, but there's more to him than just muscles. Raised in a Hari Krishna farming community in the South until he was eight years old, Nimai is insightful, compassionate, and surprisingly relatable. He's garnered nearly one million followers through his multiple Instagram accounts and uses his fame to teach others about the health benefits of a vegan diet. If it can power his kind of mass, it can certainly sustain the average human. This conversation roams from protein myths to ahimsa, public relationship break-ups to nutrition tips. Go for a walk, get to the gym, or start doing squats—you'll want to be active when you listen to this show.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Nimai's relationship with protein and the misconception around macronutrients

- Standard bodybuilding nutrition versus Nimai's plant-based routine

- Growing up in a Hari Krishna community in the South and the concept of ahimsa

- His very public breakup during the pandemic

- Fitness and nutrition tips for the everyday person

- Finding your "WHY"

- Nimai's Buddha Bowl recipe

- VeganFitness.com

- Vedge Nutrition and the role of supplements

- Follow Nimai on Instagram @nimai_delgado

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119 - Olympic Bobbsledder to Vegan MD with Dr. Scott Stoll Mar 31, 2021

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Dr. Scott Stoll, MD, has a unique perspective when it comes to the medical profession. He views doctors as salespeople. Most can sell you on a prescription or procedure in under ten minutes. He's selling his patients on prevention. Dr. Stoll advocates for a whole food, plant-based diet to both prevent and reverse common ailments that dramatically affect his patients' quality of life. Optimum health isn't a gamble—for the large part, it's determined by what you put into your body. As he says, "You have to fight with every bite. Every bite matters." This conversation dives into a number of topics from his plant-based origin story to working with Team USA bobsled athletes, transformative patient stories to hopeful progress being made in medical education. Dr. Stoll is a wealth of resources, and we were honored to spend over an hour chatting with him.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How food can guide our health

- Lack of nutrition education in medical school

- How doctors can inspire hope and lasting change

- Religion and eating patterns

- What to eat while recovering from COVID19

- Transformative patient stories

- Team USA Bobsledding and nutrition

- Dr. Stoll's book, Alive!

- The Plantrician Project

- The Rodale Institute

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118 - Prevent Alzheimers with Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai Mar 24, 2021

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Can you prevent Alzheimers, or are some of us powerless to stop it? Neurologists Ayesha and Dean Sherzai believe you can, and it all comes down to lifestyle. In this episode, the power couple defines preventative neurology so we all can take the necessary steps to avoid crippling diseases such as stroke, Alzheimers, and dementia. And they're not talking Sudoku puzzles—the foods we eat have an immense power over the health and longevity of our brain. Fortunately, there's no need to take notes—all of this information and more is available in their new book, The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution. Let's all do what we can to help ourselves and others live full, healthy lives.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Empowering Afghani women with medical education

- Preventative neurology—how to prevent diseases of the brain with lifestyle

- Defining stroke, dementia, and Alhztimers

- Habit change and culture change

- What does a healthy diet look like?

- Ketogenic diets and neurological diseases

- The importance of exercise

- Their new book, The 30 Day Alzheimer's Solution

- Their podcast, Brain Health and Beyond

- Follow them on Instagram @sherzaimd

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