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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:

90 - 3x New York Times best selling author & dietician Cynthia Sass Sep 02, 2020

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Smart, relatable, and effective nutrition advice—that's what you'll hear on this episode. Special guest Cynthia Sass is a registered dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and she's done it all. She's worked with professional sports teams, held staff writer and editorial positions at magazines like Shape and Fitness, written multiple NYT bestsellers, appeared on virtually every primetime talkshow, and runs her own private practice. This expert has nutrition dialed in, and it's her job to help you get there, too. From diet trends to sports nutrition, Cynthia packs a ton of engaging information into this hour-long conversation.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The link between diet and disease

- Her thoughts on diet trends, including intermittent fasting

- 3 tips on how to start eating more healthfully

- Night eating

- All about pulses: definition, uses, and benefits

- Cynthia's website: https://cynthiasass.com/

- Cynthia's latest book: Slim Down Now: Shed Pounds and Inches with Real Food, Real Fast

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/SwitchForGood

- Website: switch4good.org

- Support Our Cause: https://switch4good.org/support-us/

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - From Rock Bottom to the Olympic Podium with Switch4Good Founder Dotsie Bausch Aug 28, 2020

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The woman behind Switch4Good is a force of compassion who has lifted herself out of pain, into greatness and is now working in pursuit of a kinder world.

Dotsie Bausch is an Olympic medalist, two-time Pan American Champion, world record holder, mentor, renowned speaker, and founder of the Switch4Good non-profit.

In this very special episode, she steps to the other side of the microphone to be interviewed by her co-host and friend, Alexandra Paul.

Dotsie shares her incredible journey from the rock bottom of her struggle with anorexia to the Olympic podium as a plant-powered athlete.

You'll hear the inspiration behind Switch4Good's work, what convinced Dotsie to make the change herself, the amazing results she saw in her performance, and the aftermath of her groundbreaking anti-dairy commercial.

She also explains how her therapist, KRS Eckstrom, finally made her feel heard as a young woman and the principles of Krs's "blue dot method" that Dotsie still applies in her life today.

Dotsie's story is one of healing yourself and, in turn, working to heal the world. Don't miss it.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Dotsie's childhood, her experience in journalism, and the precursor to her eating disorder

- What is life like when you have and are trying to hide an eating disorder?

- Dotsie's rock bottom and the moment that made her want to give healing a try

- How KRS Eckstrom changed Dotsie's life, and the "blue dot method" that Dotsie still taps into today

- The origins of Dotsie's professional cycling dream and how she went from being a bike messenger to an Olympic athlete

- The exposé that encouraged Dotsie to research animal agriculture and convinced her to stop eating animals overnight

- The incredible changes in her performance and recovery after making the switch

- Dotsie's groundbreaking commercial and what happened after she rocked the boat for truth

- Switch 4 Good's Undeniable Truth Tour and other big things they're doing to advocate for animals and expose the realities of the dairy industry

- Follow Dotsie on Instagram at @veganolympian, on Twitter at @DotsieBausch, and on her personal website at DotsieBauschUSA.com.

Connect with Switch4Good

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

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

https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood

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89 - Former President of the American College of Cardiology Dr Kim Williams Aug 26, 2020

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and its risk factors mirror those of the coronavirus. Dr. Kim Williams, President of the American College of Cardiology and current Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Rush University, explains the overlap between cardiovascular risk and the deathly serious cases of COVID-19. Hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes put us at severe risk for both of these ailments, but there are ways to keep yourself safe. Take a dive with us as we learn more about heart disease, LDL cholesterol, and nutrition-based prevention measures we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones from disease.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The overlap between coronavirus and cardiovascular disease risk factors

- Dr. Kim's own experience with the plant-based diet

- The importance of plant-based iron

- The Ornish Diet

- The connection between heart disease and diabetes

- Understanding cholesterol

- How to "SAVE" yourself

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/SwitchForGood

- Website: switch4good.org

- Support Our Cause: https://switch4good.org/support-us/

88 - Oscar Winner & The Game Changers Director Louie Psihoyos Aug 19, 2020

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As an Academy Award-winning documentarian, Louie Psihoyos has seen the world how it really is. He's seen the best of nature and the worst of humanity, and he uses his art to celebrate the honorable and change the horrific. This conversation spans decades of experience working as a National Geographic photographer, going undercover to make the award-winning film The Cove, and creating the perfect formula to incite change with The Game Changers. His insight will shock you—from the atrocities committed against sealife to the profound impact his films have made. This show will grip you from start to finish.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Men's health and virility by way of The Game Changers film

- Louie's eye-opening experience as a The National Geographic photographer

- The nexus between eating animals and spreading disease

- Going undercover with The Cove

- Environmental, ethical, and health issues of eating fish

- The Game Changers film: https://gamechangersmovie.com/

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/SwitchForGood

- Website: switch4good.org

- Support Our Cause: https://switch4good.org/support-us/

87 - Animals Are Not Ours with PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk Aug 12, 2020

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General Motors no longer crash tests on animals because of Ingrid Newkirk. Spay and neuter clinics came into existence because of Ingrid Newkirk. There is more compassion, empathy, and far less suffering in the world because one woman decided to use her human privilege and speak up. Ingrid—the co-founder and president of PETA—started a revolution. Her rallying cry calls for kindness for all sentient beings, and her message has sprung millions into action. In this episode, Ingrid enlightens us with the extraordinary stories of animals, educates us on the horrendous ways humans exploit other beings, and ultimately gives us hope for a kinder future. Drop any preconceived notions you may have about PETA. Ingrid doesn't fear monger, bully, or harass. She tells the information as it is, and her message of kindness will win your loyalty to the compassionate cause.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The power of kindness when extended to all animals (humans included)

- Ingrid's latest book, AnimalKind

- The ethics of domesticated horses and dogs

- Inefficiency and cruelty of animal testing

- How Ingrid's vegan journey began with a birthday lobster dinner

- Leaping Bunny website: https://www.leapingbunny.org/

- PETA's website: https://www.peta.org/

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/SwitchForGood

- Website: switch4good.org

- Support Our Cause: https://switch4good.org/support-us/

86 - Inside Ethical Fashion with Adrian Velarde and the Vora Sisters Aug 05, 2020

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This week on the pod we're redefining luxury fashion with two emerging icons. First up is Adrian Velarde of Desserto—a Mexico-based company transforming cactus into high-end leather. The new business's innovative practices sidestep the toxic chemicals used in traditional leather-making and focus on environmental sustainability. Next up the Vora Sisters give us a lesson on ethical fashion, covering topics from the issues with fast-fashion to their own luxury apparel line, Delikate Rayne, that continues to raise the bar in the business. Fashion makes a statement—make sure the one you're making is an ethical one.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How do you create leather out of cacti

- The sustainability of cacti

- Toxicity of the animal-based leather industry for human and environmental health

- Desserto Website: https://desserto.com.mx/

- Desserto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desserto.pelle/

- What is fast-fashion

- Hidden uses for leather

- The difference between cruelty-free, vegan, and eco-friendly

- Good on You app: https://goodonyou.eco/

- Not My Style app: http://www.notmystyle.org/

- Delikate Rayne website: https://www.delikaterayne.com/pages/chronicle

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/SwitchForGood

- Website: switch4good.org

- Support Our Cause: https://switch4good.org/support-us/

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Adam Sud: Overcoming Food & Drug Addiction with the Power of Plants Jul 31, 2020

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You don't need to experience trauma to feel depressed.

You don't have to grow up in a certain zip code to be a drug addict, and you don't have to have obese parents to develop a food addiction.

Adam Sud grew up in a comfortable household with a loving family, yet he experienced all of these things.

After years of Adderall abuse and excessive consumption of fast-food, Adam tried to commit suicide.

Unsuccessful in his attempt, he finally committed to seeking help and discovered the healing powers of the plant-based diet - not just the physical effects, but the mental benefits as well.

Adam lost 160 pounds and titrated off all of his medications, including his antidepressants. Now healthy and medication-free, Adam devotes his life to helping others, proving that no matter how far one has fallen, there is always a way out.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Coping with food as a child

- Adderall addiction

- Steps to recovery

- Losing 160 lbs and becoming a fit marathon runner

- Perseverance and trusting the journey

- Benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet

- How to change your perspective and set a positive mindset

- The Save Movement (@thesavemovement)

- The Pleasure Trap

Connect with Switch4Good

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

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

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

- https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood

- switch4good.org

85 - Chef Suzi on Vegan Keto and New Trends Jul 29, 2020

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Chef Suzi Gerber defies the impossible. With advanced degrees spanning from curatorial studies to social psychology, she fuses her well-rounded education to push the plant-based movement forward. While we first talk market trends and consulting, the bulk of this conversation is spent on food. We learn about her unorthodox vegan journey, her ideas on the vegan keto diet, and how she turns watermelon into incredible plant-based escargot. If you're curious about upping your homemade culinary game or baffled by using vegan and keto in the same sentence, give this episode a listen. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and we're sure you will, too! What we discuss in this episode:

- How to make a plant-based "brainfood" latte

- Inside the production and marketing of plant-based food and international food culture

- Chef Suzi's vegan story

- Gourmet vegan cooking at home

- Vegan Keto 101

- Big Picture Vegan Keto article: https://bigpicturevegan.com/2019/05/29/vegan-keto/

- Her cookbook, Plant-Based Gourmet: Vegan Cuisine for the Home Chef

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/

84 - Saving the World with Brooklyn BP Eric Adams Jul 22, 2020

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In this episode, we get political—in a good way. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joins us to discuss his journey to the plant-based lifestyle, his meaningful work as a public official, and the responsibility he feels toward improving the wellbeing of his constituents. As a Black leader and former type 2 diabetic, Adams serves as an example that the plant-based lifestyle is not a "white person" thing, but an accessible choice everyone can make to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We also touch on his experiences while serving 22 years in the police force and get his take on the current social discourse surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. Adams is thoughtful, informed, relatable, and empowering. Get ready to improve your day and listen in to the conversation. What we discuss in this episode: - How Adams overcame his severe type 2 diabetes

- Healthy living tips anyone can do

- Child nutrition and the issue of milk in schools

- Meatless Monday in schools

- Politics of food and regulation

- Educating the government about healthy foods

- Overcoming our "isms—" including racism

- Adams' 22-year experience as a police officer

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/

83 - Transformation Through Food with Author Kathy Freston Jul 15, 2020

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Kathy Freston is the epitome of the cool vegan. Her fun, friendly, and effortless style is displayed across her work—from her eight books to her guest appearances on virtually every primetime talk show (including Oprah). In this episode, she reveals how she transformed from a girl who would go hunting with her boyfriend to the vegan spokesperson she is today. From recalling a hilarious dinner party catered by the famous Chef Tal Ronnen to listing off heart-warming qualities of animals, Kathy will charm you throughout the entire episode.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Kathy's gradual transformation to a vegan diet

- How to talk to others about veganism

- Her celebrity encounters with Oprah and chef Tal Ronnen

- Making veganism fun and accessible

- For Kathy's work visit her website: kathyfreston.com

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/SwitchForGood

- Website: switch4good.org

- Support Our Cause: https://switch4good.org/support-us/

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