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66 - Healing Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Brooke Goldner Mar 18, 2020

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Dr. Goldner was resigned to live out her life in the clutches of lupus—she expected to become disabled by her forties, deal with chronic pain, and never have children. Her perspective changed after meeting her husband and attempting to get trim for a Maui honeymoon. She shocked herself by healing her disease simply by eating a high-raw, whole-food, plant-based diet. For Goldner—and the hundreds of seriously ill patients she has treated since then—it really is that simple. Food can heal. This episode is for anyone who struggles (or knows someone who is struggling) with a health issue doctors say they can't cure, only manage. The message is eye-opening, inspiring, and attainable. It might just save a life.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Autoimmune disease basics

- Dr. Goldner's self-healing from lupus

- What foods to eat to heal disease

- How to build a healing smoothie

- How to find your "whypower"

- Defining hypernourishment

- Dr. Goldner's best-selling book, "Goodbye Lupus"

- Smoothie recipes at smoothieshred.com

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65 - Cutting the Cheese With Miyoko Schinner Mar 11, 2020

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Hailed by many as "the Vegan Cheese Queen," Miyoko Schinner is here to lead the food revolution. A vegan for 35 years and hugely successful businesswoman, Miyoko has become a household name in the dairy-free cheese and butter categories. However, creating incredible cheeses from cashews and oats is only one of her priorities—she wants to dismantle the fear around labeling and create a global market where plant-based cheese is the "real" thing and dairy (if it still exists) is the alternative. She dives into the process of making cheese to the story behind her empire. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Visit Miyoko's Creamery for all of Miyoko's cheesy products.

- The realities of the dairy industry

- Founding story of Miyoko's Creamery

- Current Miyoko's cheese products in the works

- Lawsuit against Miyoko's Creamy for using the term "butter" to label her non-dairy product.

- Miyoko's commitment to help dairy farmers transition to more sustainable and profitable industries.

- Grilled Cheese Nation Food Truck Tour

- Check out Miyoko's first book, Artisan Vegan Cheese

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64 - Fighting Climate Change Through Diet Change With Sailesh Rao Mar 04, 2020

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Sailesh Rao works with systems. He spent 20 years of his career working to bring the internet to life. Now, he's using his systemic approach to fulfill a pinky promise to his granddaughter—make the world vegan by 2026. To Sailesh, it's all interconnected—the environment, our health, and the animals—once we install certain systems of normalized non-violence, these global issues can be resolved. Sailesh's calm, solutions-based perspective and compassionate heart are evident in his work, making his arguments appealing to both the number-crunching crowds and the bleeding hearts. His insights may seem aspirational, but when he breaks them down, the solution seems so simple. We were transfixed by this conversation, and we guarantee you'll walk away with a greater purpose and intention to do better in the world.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Practical, systematic solutions toward a more sustainable and compassionate future.

- The importance of biodiversity and how to reclaim it.

- What is normalized non-violence?

- His pinky promise to his granddaughter to make the world vegan by 2026

- The problem with "growth culture."

- Video of Sailesh's granddaughter, Kimaya: https://twitter.com/AliciaSilv/status/1194772808066203650

- Find Sailesh on the Pinky Promise Tour

- Sailesh's book, Carbon Yoga: The Vegan Metamorphosis

- Climatehealers.org

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Decrease Inflammation and Heal Your Gut with Dr. James Loomis Feb 28, 2020

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Is your diet keeping you sick?

Dr. James Loomis is a whole-foods plant-based internal medical practitioner spreading the message that food is the best way to combat illness and disease.

After experiencing a decline in his own health, Dr. Loomis made the switch and saw miraculous results: a significant drop in weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure in under three months.

He says that most problems that walk into his office can be traced back to inflammation and stress, often resulting from the Standard American Diet.

The former internist for both the St. Louis Cardinals and Rams now serves as the Medical Director of the Barnard Medical Center and advocates for using food -- over prescriptions -- as medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Loomis joins Alexandra and Dotsie to explain exactly how what we eat works to either heal or harm our bodies.

You'll hear why whole foods are the best way to combat inflammation, why manipulation by the dairy industry is so dangerous, and how you can get empowered to critically evaluate medical research on your own.

This is a must-hear episode to understand why eating whole foods is as important as eating plant-based for your health.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Dotsie and Dr. Loomis's experience presenting to athletes in Atlanta and some good signs of progress

- The health crisis that encouraged Dr. Loomis to make the switch and the amazing benefits he saw within three months

- Chronic disease can often be traced back to inflammation and stress. How is the Standard American Diet keeping us sick?

- How a whole-foods plant-based diet will heal your gut

- The lies behind "bro science" and how athletes are working to lead by example

- Busting myths around the obsession with protein and calcium: IGF-1's connection to cancer, over-consumption of protein lowering the PH of our blood, and why most people become lactose intolerant by age 5

- The science behind inflammation: Why you need to decrease your Omega-6 intake, increase your Omega-3 intake, and eliminate highly-processed foods

- The truth behind the popular Chocolate Milk and Butter studies

- How to better critically evaluate medical and nutritional research, plus suggested resources from Dr. Michael Greger and David L. Katz

- Follow Dr. James Loomis on Twitter at @jfloomismd, read his writing on the Forks Over Knives blog, and find him on the Barnard Medical Center website.

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63 - Lethal Viruses and Animal Agriculture with Mad Cowboy Howard Lyman Feb 26, 2020

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How does a Montana cattle rancher end up on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Capitol Hill as an advocate for organic, plant-based farming? Howard Lyman weaves the captivating story of his life before and after making the Switch4Good. He's best known for educating Oprah (and her 40 million viewers) about the hazards of mad cow disease back in 1996 which prompted a Texas cattlemen association to sue for "hurting their businesses." Spoiler alert: the association lost. Despite this massive attention, Howard is a stand-up guy who humbly preaches the need for our society to make a change and do the right thing. To him, that means switching from animals to plants. From a man who has lived as a rancher and a plant-based advocate—his story is both horrifying and hopeful, brutally honest, and truly compelling.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Howard's appearance on Oprah and the lawsuit aftermath.

- The "standard" of agribusiness versus what Howard eventually set out to do.

- Howard's transformation from Montana cattle rancher to organic farmer and advocate on Capitol Hill.

- Mad cow and other bovine diseases that can affect humans that consume meat and dairy.

- The common yet gut-wrenching practices of animal agriculture.

- The dire need to make a change for the betterment of one's health, their family, the animals, and the environment.

- Howard's resolution to "do the right thing" both in business and his personal life.

- Howard's book, Mad Cowboy.

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62 - Secrets to Mastering Diabetes with Robby Barbara & Cyrus Khambatta Feb 19, 2020

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Chances are, you probably know a diabetic—you could be diabetic yourself. Between prediabetes, Type 1, 1.5, 2, and gestational diabetes, this disease has unfortunately become a common one. But for many, it doesn't have to be a life sentence.

Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta are the founders of the Mastering Diabetes Program—a concept that relies heavily on plant-based food to better manage Type 1 and prevent and reverse all other forms of diabetes. Both Type 1 diabetics, they reveal their personal stories and their knowledge in Episode 9, and they are returning to share additional insight and helpful tips from their new book, Mastering Diabetes.

A comprehensive yet approachable resource, consider this book the bible on diabetes.

Listen in as Cyrus and Robby explain the root cause of the disease, how to prevent and reverse it, and bust the myths about sugar and low-carb diets.

What we discuss in this episode:

- To listen to the first episode with Robby and Cyrus and learn more about their stories, go back and check out Episode 9.

- The duo's new book Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetics, and Gestational Diabetes.

- The risk factors surrounding diabetes and how to avoid them.

- A scientific breakdown of what diabetes actually is—including the root cause.

- A low carbohydrate (keto) diet versus a high carbohydrate plant-based diet in regards to managing diabetes and insulin resistance.

- Intermittent fasting.

- The misinformation and myths surrounding the low-sugar philosophy.

- Client success stories of Robby and Cyrus' program, Mastering Diabetes.

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61 - Baskin Robbins Heir to Vegan Rebel with John Robbins Feb 12, 2020

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Ask anyone who has been plant-based for more than twenty years, and they all point back to this seminal work by John Robbins—Diet for a New America. But this is not John's singular claim to fame. He grew up as the sole heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune, but as he was groomed to take over the family business, he became increasingly unsettled by the fact that the company wasn't selling happiness—in his words, it was selling lies.

Unable to promote a product that endangered the animals, the planet, and one's health, John walked away from the fortune, adopted a plant-based diet, and began to write. Over the past 40 years, John's work has changed countless perspectives about the way we eat—forcing readers to wake up to the fact that there is one solution for the problems we face—and that is to go plant-based.

John may not have invented the thirty-second flavor, but he has certainly saved lives.

What we discuss in this episode:

- John's childhood growing up as the heir to the Baskin Robbins business.

- Growing up surrounded by wealth yet surrounded by morbidly unhealthy family members.

- John's decision to step away from the family business at a young age and live on $500 a year with his wife.

- The symbiosis of the plant-based solution in regards to the welfare of animals, one's health, and the environment.

- How John ultimately saved his father's life by taking an alternative path in life.

- John's first book, Diet for a New America, that has served as the nexus for countless people who have made the switch to plant-based fuel.

- How commercially produced sweets can affect one's palate.

- To support our mission to educate, inspire, and embolden the world to lean into eating plants instead of baby cow growth food, donate today to spread the word.

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60 - A Skeptic Transforms: From Carnivore Diet to Plant Based Feb 05, 2020

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Eric Lindstrom once ate 68 chicken wings in one sitting. Today, he works full-time in animal advocacy and has written two books on veganism. What changed?

The self-proclaimed carnivore adopted a plant-based diet over a bet with his wife. While he admittedly grumbled the whole time, what was intended to be a 30-day health kick turned into a lifelong passion.

Once Eric discovered that he didn't have to give up his favorite meaty, cheesy foods, he stopped grumbling and embraced the plant-based way of life.

With his relatable personality and relaxed humor, Eric encourages others to adopt a plant-based diet by illustrating its bounty of delicious options and its accessibility.

A father of two young children, Eric also helps parents navigate a family-wide switch to plant-based.

Tune in for some laughs, insight, and practical tips to make the switch.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Eric's past as an adamant meat-loving omnivore and his "reluctance" to go plant-based.

- The bet between him and his wife that triggered his overnight adoption of the plant-based diet—and how he only thought it would be 30 days instead of the rest of his life.

- The book that sparked Eric's curiosity with diet change—Colleen Patrick Goudreau's The 30-Day Vegan Challenge.

- What to eat if you live in a rural area and don't have access to alternative foods.

- The bounty of plant-based options available in stores and online including Eric's favorite products—Tinkyada Gluten-Free Pasta and Bob's Red Mill Protein Powder.

- Basic kid-friendly family meal ideas.

- Eric's two books—The Skeptical Vegan and The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids.

- To support our mission to educate, inspire, and embolden the world to lean into eating plants instead of baby cow growth food, donate today to spread the word.

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Chef AJ Shares How She Lost 50 Lbs and Food Addiction Jan 31, 2020

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Not many people can say they've played the flute for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, worked as an executive pastry chef, and been vegan for more than 40 years.

Chef AJ, a culinary instructor, YouTube host, and author of Unprocessed and The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, can say all of that and more.

Although she has a background in comedy and a long track record of ethical eating, there's nothing funny about food addiction.

Even as a vegan, Chef AJ struggled with overeating sugar and under-eating vegetables.

She joins us in this episode to share how she turned to whole foods, lost 50 pounds, managed her addiction to sugar, and changed the course of her health.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Chef AJ's experience with disordered eating and treatment

- Chef AJ's philosophy of eating and the difference between fullness and satiety

- What makes processed foods more addictive?

- How Chef AJ turned her discovery of pre-cancerous polyps into a health opportunity

- What makes a food addict and what are cravings?

- How anxiety and sugar are connected

- What is taste neural adaptation and how long does it take for taste buds to adjust to new diets?

- Why you need to be eating vegetables for breakfast

- How you should be eating the fat in your diet

- Follow Chef AJ on YouTube at ChefAJ, on Instagram at @therealchefaj, on Facebook at facebook.com/chef.aj1, or on her website at chefajwebsite.com. Watch her Tonight Show appearance here!

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59 - James Marin: Bettering Your Health with Environmental Nutrition Jan 29, 2020

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Although food has incredible healing power, there is more you should be doing to take care of your body holistically.

Beyond helping his patients transition to a whole-foods, plant-based diet to fight disease and improve their guts, James Marin is an expert at bettering health from all angles, including by eliminating environmental toxins.

James is a Registered Dietitian and Environmental Nutritionist who, along with his wife Dahlia, specializes in preventing and healing diabetes, auto-immune diets, gastrointestinal treatments, and pediatric nutrition.

He says that there are three levels of health, all of which work together to keep your body working the way it's meant to.

He joins Dotsie and Alexandra to explain the different levels of health, the impact the environment has on your body, and what you can do to ensure longer-term health.

You'll hear his how he treats disease by focusing on the cause over symptoms, why it's necessary for you to pay attention to GMOs and chemicals in your food, and why you need to be part of environmental activism.

Tune in to hear actionable advice that will empower you to take control over the entire picture of your health.

What we discuss in this episode:

- Is a low-carb diet the best option for Type II diabetics? Hear why James Marin believes treatment needs to go beyond limiting symptoms, plus the hidden dangers of a long term keto diet

- Are all sugars bad? The big difference between processed sugar and sugar you find in whole foods

- James's plant-based food pyramid that makes it even easier to eat healthfully

- The three layers of health and why we can't ignore the effects the environment has on our gut health

- Why a vegan diet on its own might not be healing your body, and how you can ensure you're taking care of all three levels of health

- The secret to washing your fruits and vegetables if you want to avoid dangerous chemicals

- Breast milk as a medium to transfer data: What we're putting into our bodies when we drink cows' milk that has bioaccumulated PCBs and PBDEs

- The major difference between selective breeding and genetic modification -- and why the latter is so dangerous

- You can be part of the solution: What you can do to advocate for a healthier future

- Follow James on Instagram at @marriedtohealth, on Twitter at @marriedtohealth, on Facebook at @MarriedToHealth, at YourGutConnection.com, and at MarriedToHealth.com.

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