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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:

117 - Harry Potter Actress Evanna Lynch on Kindness Mar 17, 2021

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Buckle up, this conversation is an exhilarating, hour-long ride with plenty of twists and turns to make you think. Evanna Lynch is widely known for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, but today, we get to know Evanna as a person, not her childhood character. She's a kind but powerful animal activist, eating disorder survivor, podcast host, stage/film actress, and soon-to-be author. Yes, we open with Harry Potter talk, but we also dive into her teenage struggles with anorexia, the idea of perfection, manifestation, cruelty-free beauty, the abundance of veganism, and more. Listen in and lift up your day.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Evanna's experience as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series

- How the Harry Potter books helped her through her eating disorder.

- The cowardly pursuit of perfection

- The realities of animal testing for beauty

- Her work with Save the Asian Elephants

- The power of manifestation

- Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer

- Free the Animals by Ingrid Newkirk

- Kinder Beauty Box subscription

- Cruelty-free website Logical Harmony

- Evanna's podcast, The Chickpeeps

- Follow Evanna on Instagram @msevylynch

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/

116 - Betting on Vegan with Poker Champion Daniel Negreanu Mar 10, 2021

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The sunglasses are coming off. Pro poker player Danieal Negreanu is unapologetically transparent from his game strategy to his vegan diet. He's won over $42 million in two decades of poker playing, and he's not even close to folding. Daniel made the switch first to a vegetarian and eventually to a vegan diet in his early twenties when his casino lifestyle started to catch up with him. He claims the way he eats now gives him the focus and stamina to endure twelve to fourteen-hour games and multi-day tournaments. He also challenges others to shift their perspective about eating animals—why do we love dogs and eat cows? From psychology to poker strategy, Las Vegas eats to travel foods, this conversion is a delight.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The importance of making a gradual transition to plant-based

- How he started playing poker at 16 years old

- Fundamentals and strategy of poker

- Changing perspectives around the "traditional" way of eating

- What he eats to stay energized and alert during long games

- GTFO It's Vegan online market

- Melanie Joy's book, Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

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/

115 - Rescuing Male Calves with Jason Bolalek Mar 03, 2021

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Imagine driving down the highway. You look to your left, and a two-week-old calf is staring at you through the window. The person driving that calf is likely Jason Bolalek—founder of Destination Liberation. He works with dairy farmers in Vermont to surrender their male dairy cows instead of shooting them. Jason transports these calves to animal sanctuaries so they can live out their natural lives in peace. In this conversation, Jason reveals the realities of dairy farming on small, often family-run operations. Listen in, and you'll find the truth is far different than what is portrayed on the milk carton.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How Jason started rescuing calves

- What happens to male calves on dairy farms

- The truth behind small-farm dairy production

- Logistics of transporting cows in cars

- What's wrong with the dairy system and the money behind it

- Follow Jason's work on Instagram @JasonBolalek

- The viral video of Jason's epic 18-hour rescue

- Visit our Switch4Good Facebook page to participate in Jason's fundraiser

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

114 - Seeds, Omega 3s and Big Dairy with Dr Pamela Fergusson Feb 24, 2021

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Dr. Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD, is a plant-based dietitian with 15+ years of experience that spans several continents. As a super mom of four, she takes a practical, evidence-based, and gentle approach to her consultations with clients, but when it comes to standing for what's right, she's not afraid to be vocal. She's spoken out about dairy advertising to children in Canada, and she's also written papers to educate other dietitians about working with transgender and non-binary clients. On top of that, she's a self-published cookbook author, sunflower seed fanatic, and winner of the Toronto Marathon's speed-walking division. This conversation is fun, informative, and just might incentivize you to start speed-walking.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Progressive changes to Canada's 2019 Food Guide

- Dairy industry's influence in Canada

- Dairy advertising to children

- Soy and tofu

- Working with transgender or non-binary clients

- Simple tips to eat healthier

- Keystone habits

- The issues with cashews and benefits of seeds

- Speed-walking

- Pamela's Sunflower Seed Cookbook

- Follow Pamela on Instagram @drpamela.rd

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

113 - Earthling Ed Wants to Talk to You Feb 17, 2021

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Ed Winters—also known as Earthling Ed—is the voice of reason. He represents a new generation of animal activism, one that is level-headed, thoughtful, and calculated. The arguments he presents in favor of going vegan help people understand the common sense behind not exploiting animals, and he always keeps his cool. He's a YouTube sensation, nonprofit founder, professional orator, and vegan restaurateur in London. Give him thirty seconds to speak, and you'll hang on his every word.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How Ed Winters became Earthling Ed

- How to communicate intellectually and calmly

- Combatting common arguments to the plant-based diet

- Hunting

- Surge, Ed's nonprofit

- The broken system of the dairy industry

- Animal agriculture and zoonotic disease

- Ed's restaurant, Unity Diner

- Follow Earthing Ed on Instagram @earthlinged

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

112 - Coming Clean with Lisa Bronner Feb 10, 2021

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This week, we're venturing into territory yet to be explored on this show … soap! We care so much about what we put into our bodies, but few think of what we use on our skin or inside our homes. Lisa Bronner, granddaughter to the iconic Dr. Bronner and spokesperson for the brand, joins us to geek out on all things clean, green, and Fair Trade. From what labels actually mean to how to choose the safest products for your family, Lisa is an encyclopedia of knowledge. Break out your favorite bottle of Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap and let's get to work!

What we discuss in this episode:

- Family history of Dr. Bronner's

- What do labels really mean: organic, natural, Fair Trade, Regenerative Organic

- When it's important to buy organic

- Why she made the switch to organic cleaning products

- How to clean your home with green cleaning products

- How to identify clean products and what ingredients to avoid

- Going Green with Lisa Bronner

- Dr. Bronner's

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

111 - The Sexual Politics of Meat with Author Carol Adams Feb 03, 2021

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"Get that tofu and smash patriarchy!" Our guest today the prolific author, feminist, and activist Carol Adams. She's written numerous books on the intersections between feminism and food culture, but her 1990 The Sexual Politics of Meat broke ground on the cross between the oppression of women and animals. This episode covers the mistreatment of dairy cows, objectification of women and animals, white supremacy, naturalizing violence, and more. Adams' theories are both eye-opening yet relatable, and you'll walk away from this discussion with a new perspective on ethics.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The intersection between feminism and veganism

- The theory of absent referent in regards to animals

- Masculinity and meat-eating

- Objectification

- Naturalizing violence

- The Sexual Politics of Meat

- The Cow with Ear Tag #1389

- The Pornography of Meat

- Protest Kitchen

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

110 - Food Love with Chef Kimberly Barnes Jan 20, 2021

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Kimberly Barnes grew up watching the cooking shows with her grandmother. Today, she's a self-taught food professional on the front lines of food justice. This is a conversation about basic human rights. It's a conversation about race. And it's a conversation about taking action. As a self-proclaimed "foodie," we also lean into lighter conversation and talk about Kimberly's love for food and her addictive grilled fruit kabobs. If you eat, you need to hear Kimberly's message.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The flavors of Southern cuisine and soul food

- How to make grilled fruit kabobs

- The intersection of food and social justice

- Food apartheid and its impact on health

- Kimberly's Black experience

- Food activism and policy change

- Kimberly's current program, Food Love

- Kimberly's company, Might Be Vegan

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

109 - The Art of Advocacy Negotiation with Leah Garces Jan 13, 2021

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Today's episode is all about chicken. Mercy for Animals President and longtime animal advocate Leah Garces educates us on the current state of the chicken industry and how American consumption has changed throughout history. Her advocacy is unorthodox. She's met with Perdue and countless other chicken farmers and companies to work with the 'enemy' and find a compromise to better the lives of animals. She details her work in Grilled: Turning Adversaries Into Allies to Change the Chicken Industry, and we discuss her first-hand experiences on chicken farms in this episode. We also chat about the potential of farm transformations and the advancement of plant-based options. This conversation is riveting, shocking, but ultimately full of hope. Enjoy.

What we discuss in this episode:

- History and current state of the chicken industry

- Conditions on chicken and egg farms

- Negotiating with Perdue and other chicken producers

- The advocacy toolbox

- Leah's book, Grilled

- Follow Leah on Instagram @leahgarces

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

108 - Can Diet Help Us Overcome Addictions with Adam Sud Jan 06, 2021

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Adam Sud is such an inspiration, we had to have him on the show again. Listen to his origin story in Episode 2, then catch up with Adam's latest endeavors in this episode. Adam is currently heading a nonprofit and leading a groundbreaking study to determine the effects of a plant-based diet on addiction and recovery. He acts as a guiding light and offers a much-needed reminder that love is the cornerstone of motivation and life itself. We cover a ton of topics in just one hour—whether you're interested in science or need a bit more compassion in your life, everyone can benefit from listening in to this conversation.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Brief summary of Adam's addiction and recovery story

- Negativity vs positivity in regards to habit change

- How a plant-based diet can affect addiction recovery

- The ongoing study on addiction recovery and diet

- The cornerstone of practicing self love and communicating love to others.

- Explaining depression versus grief

- Adam's nonprofit Plant-Based for Positive Change

- Rip Esselstyn's The Engine 2 Diet

- The study's GoFundMe

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

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