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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:

82 - Exploring the Brain with Tara Heaton Jul 08, 2020

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Need a boost? Tara Heaton's personal story and can-do attitude will rev your motivation and pick you up. Tara is a communications expert and relies on her knowledge of the human brain to help everyone from corporations to non-profits get their message across and achieve success. She believes in taking responsibility, so when her daughter was suddenly diagnosed with a permanent brain injury, she hit the books. Tara explains the interworkings of the brain and offers advice on how to use this knowledge for effective communication. Listen in to this fascinating episode and learn how to up your communication game. What we discuss in this episode:

- Tara's personal story and dealing with her daughter's health crisis

- Tips you can use now for more effective communication

- How to help others make the switch to plant-based

- How your brain affects your food choices (and vice versa)

- Tara's business, En Pointe Communication

- Tara's book, Talk to the Brain

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/

81 - The Pleasure Trap with Dr. Jen Howk Jul 01, 2020

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Your therapist is probably counseling you wrong. According to Dr. Jennifer Howk, Ph.D., your past experiences have little to do with the way you are. Dr. Howk practices evolutionary psychology which emphasizes the role of nature in the development of one's personality. As a former staff member of the prestigious True North Health Center, Dr. Howk is an expert when it comes to the psychology behind weight loss. She challenges popular beliefs surrounding human behavior and makes us reassess our deepest thoughts and motivations. Prepare yourself to feel befuddled, enlightened, and empowered during this hour-long conversation.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Reproductive instincts

- What is addiction

- Nature versus nurture

- Practical tips for weight-loss goals

- OCEAN Personality Test

- The Moral Animal

- The Pleasure Trap

- Dr. Jen's website

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/

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dominick Thompson: On the Masculinity of Compassion, Empathy, and Intention Jun 26, 2020

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Society has perpetuated the idea that masculinity is connected to animal consumption and preying on the weak.

Luckily, there are men like Dominick Thompson actively challenging that belief.

After going to prison more than seventeen years ago, Dominick had an epiphany about what it means to cause harm in the world.

He is now a social entrepreneur and activist with an online wellness program, vegan clothing line, and upcoming food product line.

Dominick joins us today to discuss the realization he made in prison, the similarities between our culture's treatment of prisoners and animals, and why we must redefine masculinity as a compassionate trait.

You don't want to miss this inspiring episode.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How films like The Game Changers and men like Dominick are challenging the connection between meat and masculinity

- The story of Dominick calling out Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on Instagram: Why it's important to be assertive and come from a place of love

- Why society celebrates preying on the weak as being manly

- Our experiences with family members in prison, and how Dominick was able to stay optimistic

- The memory that came to Dominick during his first week in prison: How it encouraged him to stop eating meat and inspired his new mantra

- How conditions faced by prisoners compare to our treatment of animals

- The treatment of dairy cows: How researching the dairy industry led Dominick to quit all animals products "cold tofurkey"

- Eat What Elephants Eat: Dominick's online food program that seeks to make plant-based eating accessible no matter who or where you are

- The transformation Dominick saw after switching for good that made him feel like a real-life superhero

- Follow Dominick on Instagram at domzthompson or on Twitter at @DomzThompson. Check out Eat What Elephants Eat at eatwhatelephantseat.com and Crazies and Weirdos at craziesandweirdos.com

Connect with Switch4Good

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80 - No More Family Food Fights with Pediatrician Dr. Yami Jun 24, 2020

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If everyone had a pediatrician like Dr. Yami, the world would have a much healthier relationship with food. Board-certified Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster is a plant-based physician that brings practical advice and her sunny personality to her private practice in Yakima, WA. She was so generous with her knowledge and time—think of this as your complimentary one-hour consultation on childhood nutrition. But we talk more than just food. Dr. Yami offers advice on how to build healthy relationships with food—for adults and children alike. Whether you have a child or not, everyone will benefit from this joyful and informative conversation.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Instilling healthy habits early in life

- How to meet families where they are and transition to plant-based slowly

- Osteopathic medicine and the body's ability to heal itself

- Prenatal nutrition

- Milk, meat, and child nutrition

- How to foster a healthy relationship with food in your children

- Dr. Yami's website, Veggie Fit Kids, and her practice, Nourish Wellness

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/

79 - The Original Vegan Entrepreneur Brendan Brazier Jun 17, 2020

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Brendan Brazier is a pioneer when it comes to plant-based sports nutrition. A professional Ironman-turned-serial-entrepreneur, Brendan discovered the connection between plant-based eating and optimum performance as a teenager in the 90's. In the decades since, he has shown the world what plants can do. Brendan has authored several books under his Thrive brand, launched one of the most recognized vegan sports nutrition companies (Vega), backed dozens of other innovative vegan efforts (such as Beyond Meat), and recently co-founded a zero sugar, probiotic cider (Pulp Culture). His work has educated the masses, and we are honored to have him as a guest. From essential nutrition to stress management and overall self-improvement, listen in to learn from this legend.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The Thrive book series

- Brendan's famous Blender Drink (the beginning of Vega)

- Holistic approach to health and performance

- How to manage stress—both physical and psychological

- Brendan's involvement in Beyond Meat

- The Game Changers documentary

- Pulp Culture ciders

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/

78 - Fighting Food Apartheid with Eric Jackson Jun 10, 2020

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Eric Jackson is a force for good. He is standing up against systematic oppression and empowering the Black community to take ownership—ownership of land, ownership of business, and ownership of their situation. What begins as a conversation about food apartheid in a suburb of Baltimore builds into a larger conversation on the history of class-based inequity and how it is up to the oppressed—not the oppressor—to create social change. In times such as these, it is the actions of people like Eric that will incite systematic change.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Eric's childhood and how it shaped his current endeavors

- History of food disparity and housing segregation

- What is food apartheid? How is it different from a food desert?

- Baltimore's Strange Fruit documentary

- Black land and business ownership

- Dietary racism

- Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire

- Papal Bull of 1452 that allowed the enslavement of certain groups of people

- Womanist theology

- How non-Blacks can support the Black community without taking away Black sovereignty

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/

77 - Dogs: Omnivores or Carnivores? With Lindsay Rubin Jun 03, 2020

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Lindsay Rubin is setting the record straight—dogs aren't carnivores, they're omnivores, and they can thrive on a plant-based diet. As the Vice President of V-dog, a vegan dog food company, Lindsay employs both science and strong anecdotal evidence to help us understand what kind of foods nourish our canine companions the best. Anyone skeptical about feeding their dog meat-free food will definitely walk away from this conversation with a changed perspective—especially after hearing what's in meat-based dog food. Alexandra even gives the minty treats a try, and her reaction may surprise you. Tune in to learn how nutrition can change your dog's life for good.

What we discuss in this episode:

- How dogs are different than wolves

- Lindsay's personal vegan journey

- What's really in meat-based dog food

- How to transition dogs to a plant-based diet

- The evolution of V-dog

- V-dog website: https://v-dog.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/Switch4GoodOrg

- Website - https://switch4good.org/

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Vivian Chen: On Allergies, Gut Health, and Food as Medicine May 29, 2020

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What are we really ingesting when we drink cows' milk?

What are mothers passing through their bodies to their children? What in the world is a dairy allergy?

Dr. Vivian Chen dives into the dangers of dairy and her story of transitioning to a plant-based diet after a battle to diagnose the root of her infant's feeding problem.

As a double-certified physician, Dr. Chen has seen a host of improvements in her patients when they cut dairy and address their lifestyle.

She's going to tell you the sneaky ways dairy might be affecting you -- and your children.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Defining dairy allergy, and distinguishing it from lactose intolerance.

- The top four allergies Dr. Chen says mothers should look for.

- Ethnic diversity in allergy prevalence and the difficulty in testing for allergies.

- Delayed vs. acute symptoms and allergies in adults vs. babies.

- Elimination diets to discover the root of your symptoms.

- The effects of casein metabolizing into casomorphin.

- Follow Dr. Chen at allergyfamilies.com and platefulhealth.com, or on Instagram at @plateful.health.

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/

76 - Ethics + Business with Treeline Cheese Founder Michael Schwarz May 27, 2020

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Growing up as a white male in South Africa during apartheid, Michael Schwarz developed a strong sense of right and wrong from an early age. Over the years, this sense of justice found its way into all aspects of Michael's life—including the way he ate. The result was Treeline Cheese—a luxurious French-style cashew-based cheese company now available in Whole Foods and Kroger grocers nationwide. Michael offers his unique insight on a broad range of topics—from ethics in business to the delicious evolution of his brand and its upcoming products (slices and shreds are coming!). Cheese-lover or not, everyone can take a bite out of this exceptional conversation.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Growing up in the times of apartheid

- Business as a form of activism

- The art of fermenting vegan cheese

- The issue of saturated fat and vegan cheese

- Responsible sourcing of cashews

- How the coronavirus affected business

- Treeline Cheese website. Be on the lookout for Treeline slices and shreds!

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/

75 - An Insider Reveals Dairy's Dirty Secrets with Jessica Strathdee May 20, 2020

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Jessica Strathdee worked on a typical dairy farm in New Zealand. The animals were not intentionally abused, and they had access to the open green fields so often associated with the pastoral practice of dairying. However, Jessica's retelling of her experience on the farm is horrifying. It's not the farm she worked on—it's the system. There is no way to obtain cows' milk for human consumption without participating in truly exploitive acts. Jessica is not an animal-lover, nor is she a bleeding-heart emotional activist. She's a regular person who thought cows' milk was perfectly normal, noble even, until her work experience revealed the truth. Now the founder of Mothers Against Dairy New Zealand, she's using her knowledge of the industry to fight back against the cruel system she was once part of.

What we discuss in this episode:

- The process of dairying in detail

- A day in the life of a dairy farm worker

- The challenges faced by the dairy community

- The moment Jessica realized dairying was wrong

- The slaughter that results from the dairy industry

- Jessica's unique form of activism

- Mothers Against Dairy New Zealand

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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