Best Athetes Podcasts (2024)

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291 - Be a Nutritarian and Never Diet Again with Dr. Joel Fuhrman 1:03:35

2h ago1:03:35

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When dieting doesn’t work, it’s time to stop dabbling in healthy eating. Dr. Joel Fuhrman is a highly respected physician who has made his mark by focusing on nutrition. He is the founder of the Nutritarian Diet, which is based on whole, plant-based foods that have been scientifically shown to reduce cancer risk and extend longevity. In his seven b…

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290 - Why Our Vegetables Are Not Vegan with Master Gardener Erin Riley 1:10:28

3d ago1:10:28

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Have you ever wondered what's hidden in your garden fertilizer or how organic produce is truly grown? Our guest today is Erin Riley, the founder and CEO of Cabbage Hill organic, animal-free fertilizers. Erin's foray into the world of gardening and urban agriculture began with Hope Gardens, a landscaping company through which she has designed, insta…

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289 - Can Fasting Save Your Life? with Dr. Alan Goldhamer 1:02:02

10d ago1:02:02

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Every day, more evidence emerges about fasting's potential to transform health and well-being. From treating autoimmune disorders and reducing blood pressure to aiding in addiction treatment, support for this practice continues to grow. Today, we are joined by Dr. Alan Goldhamer, a leading advocate of medically supervised water-only fasting. As the…

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288 - Putting the Power Back Into Patients' Hands with Dr. Joel Kahn 57:41

17d ago57:41

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Cardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death and was responsible for more than 15 million fatalities in 2016. What would you do to prevent yourself and your loved ones from becoming part of that statistic? Today’s guest, Dr. Joel Kahn, says it’s as simple as plant-based nutrition. Dr. Kahn is one of the world’s top cardiologists, a r…

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287 - Mindfulness: It’s Not What You Think with Harvard Researcher Dr. Ellen Langer 1:09:48

24d ago1:09:48

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In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Ellen Langer, a pioneering researcher and the first woman to become a tenured professor of psychology at Harvard University. Often referred to as the "mother of mindfulness," Dr. Langer has spent over four decades revolutionizing our understanding of the mind-body connection. The bestselling author of books like "…

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286 - A Doctor and A Chef Debunk Every Nutrition Myth You’ve Ever Heard with Dr. Jim Loomis and Caryn Dugan 1:00:28

1M ago1:00:28

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Join us for an inspiring episode with Dr. Jim Loomis and Chef Caryn Dugan, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube show, The Doc & Chef. Dr. Loomis, Medical Director at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the Center for Plant-Based Living, is a specialist in lifestyle medicine who turns complex concepts into easily digestible terms. Ch…

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285 - How to Be an Impactful Vegan with Bodybuilder and Author Robert Cheeke 1:10:50

1M ago1:10:50

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In this episode, we are joined by Robert Cheeke, the trailblazing "godfather of vegan bodybuilding," New York Times bestselling author, and advocate for compassionate living. With his infectious enthusiasm and dedication, Robert discusses his altruism and his new book, "The Impactful Vegan," which provides practical advice for anyone aiming to make…

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284 - Are Your Clothes Killing You? With Fashion Designer Lydia Wendt 1:15:13

2M ago1:15:13

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In a world where petrochemicals and other toxins pervade our clothing and impact our health, we’re thrilled to welcome Lydia Wendt, the visionary Founder and Design Director of California Cloth Foundry, to the show. Throughout her remarkable career, Lydia has worked with iconic designers and brands like Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, and Jones New York. A…

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283 - How Veganism Improves Your Life with NBA Coach Joseph Blair 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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Today, we host a trailblazer in the world of sports and mentorship. With a professional basketball career that spanned the planet – including a stint with the Harlem Globetrotters and a Euroleague MVP award – Joseph Blair, also known as The Vegan Coach, brings experience and wisdom to his role as assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. Off the …

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282 - Can Regenerative Farming Save Us? with Cattle Rancher Thomas Locke 53:44

2M ago53:44

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Today, we delve into the transformative power of regenerative agriculture! Our guest, Thomas Locke, shares his inspiring journey from a corporate desk job to transforming his family farm in Windom, Texas, into an ecological health and biodiversity model. Discover how he's revolutionizing our food system through regenerative practices. Featured in t…

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281 - The Rock Hard Penis - Drugs Vs Diet with Dr. Aaron Spitz 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

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Our guest today is an expert on all things related to the penis and male reproductive medicine. Although many folks are uncomfortable talking about issues related to the penis, Dr. Arron Spitz normalizes important conversations around it and sexual health. He specializes in male fertility and is a board-certified urologist who has a broad practice …

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280 - Reversing Constipation & Hair Loss with Nutrition Coach Melissa Webster 52:59

3M ago52:59

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Are you yearning for a healthier lifestyle but feel uncertain about where to begin? Join us in this episode as we delve into the transformative world of whole-food, plant-based living with our guest, Melissa Webster. Melissa is a certified health coach, holistic nutritionist, and founder of Choosing My Health. She inspires her 70,000 YouTube follow…

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279 - Dealing with Digestive Issues with Nutritionist & Cookbook Author Desiree Nielsen 1:03:26

3M ago1:03:26

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If you’ve ever wondered how to make nutritious food taste amazing or what foods boost your health by supporting your gut microbiome, then you’re going to love today’s episode! Our guest is Desiree Nielsen, a plant-based recipe developer, podcaster, author, and registered dietitian with a focus on plant-based nutrition and gut health. In her new boo…

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278 - What Science Teaches Us About Losing Weight and Boosting Energy With Stanford Nutrition Researcher Dr. Christopher Gardner 1:05:14

3M ago1:05:14

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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Christopher Gardner, a renowned nutrition researcher and Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. In this episode, Dr. Gardner shares his wealth of knowledge and valuable insights into nutrition science, from dissecting popular diets like ketogenic vs. Mediterranean to discussing his groundbreaking study on cardio-me…

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277 - Fight MS & Disordered Eating with a Plant-Based Diet! with Dr. Rachael Hunter 57:36

3M ago57:36

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rachael Hunter, a distinguished clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in psychology at Swansea University. Dr. Hunter joins us to delve into her groundbreaking research on "Plant-based Recovery from Restrictive Eating Disorders." Drawing from her wealth of experience working closely with individuals grappling wit…

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276 - Tips & Tricks to Using Food Scraps in Your Recipes with Plant You Cookbook Author Carleigh Bodrug 42:31

3M ago42:31

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Today, we're diving into the world of sustainable, mouthwatering cuisine with none other than the culinary visionary herself, Carleigh Bodrug. Carleigh's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up on a farm where meat reigned supreme, she later discovered the alarming truth about red and processed meats being classified as carcinogens by the…

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275 - Finding Awe As We Age for a Longer, Happier Life with NYT Bestselling Author Caroline Paul 1:12:09

4M ago1:12:09

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Our extraordinary guest today is a true adventurer at heart. From hang gliding to paragliding, from flying small planes to training for the US Olympic team as a luger, Caroline Paul’s life is a series of thrilling escapades. As one of the first female firefighters in the San Francisco Fire Department, Caroline faced challenges head-on. Her autobiog…

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274 - Learn to Communicate for a Better World and Deeper Relationships with Dr. Melanie Joy 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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Today, we welcome back Dr. Melanie Joy, a renowned psychologist, author, and advocate for compassionate living. Dr. Joy is the president of Beyond Carnism, a non-profit organization exposing and transforming the invisible belief system that shapes our attitudes toward eating and torturing animals. Her groundbreaking concept, “carnism,” has sparked …

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273 - Your Gut Microbiome with Dr. Robynne Chutkan 1:03:35

4M ago1:03:35

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Ever wonder why some people who get exposed to colds or the flu get really ill while others experience mild symptoms or don’t get sick at all? Fortunately, today’s guest is here to provide answers to this mystery. An authority on the microbiome, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, is here to tell us all about the remarkable flora residing in our intestines and ho…

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272 - Animal Ag is Killing Us with Climate Scientist Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

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Humans are the dominant species on the planet, but we have lost sight of our connection to, and dependence on, an ecosystem that we have pushed dramatically out of balance and to the brink of collapse. Today’s guest, Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop, is an Australian environmental scientist, and he is passionate about highlighting the influence of our foo…

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271 - Should You Care About Farmed Animals? with Lewis Bollard 48:38

5M ago48:38

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Around the world, there are tens of billions of non-human animals trapped in the barbaric system of industrial animal agriculture. And unfortunately, that number is increasing. It’s a severe problem, not just for the suffering animals, but for human health and the health of our planet. Fortunately, there are people dedicating their lives to tacklin…

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270 - Netflix’s You Are What You Eat: A Twin Study Director Louie Psihoyos 1:02:52

5M ago1:02:52

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We are very excited to welcome back to the show one of the most visionary minds of our time. He’s an Oscar-winning filmmaker, an award-winning photographer, and a passionate environmental activist. Through his lens, he has captured not only the beauty of our world but also the urgent need to protect it. From his groundbreaking documentary “The Cove…

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269 - How Big Food is Making You Fat & Sick with Nutrition Legend Marion Nestle 1:05:55

5M ago1:05:55

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Our remarkable guest today is scientist and acclaimed author Dr. Marion Nestle. She’s a Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University and founder of the field of food studies. She’s THE authority on food politics – in fact, she wrote the book on it – and for decades, she has been a …

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268 - The Pill that Changes Your Sex Life, Your Sexiness, & Your Partner Choice with Dr. Sarah Hill 1:05:38

5M ago1:05:38

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Over 150 million women around the world are on the birth control pill. And while “the pill” has given women the ability to control their fertility, there are things that every woman should know about its effects, short-term and long-term. Our guest today - professor, research psychologist, and author Dr. Sarah Hill - is here to discuss her must-rea…

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267 - Actor Ed Begley Jr. Overcomes Addiction, Survives Charles Manson, and Kicks Parkinson’s Ass 1:07:58

6M ago1:07:58

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Today’s exciting guest is a pioneer whose name is synonymous with environmental advocacy – he’s truly the godfather of celebrity environmental activists. In fact, he’s been fighting for the planet for 53 years, and he really practices what he preaches. Ed Begley Jr. came to prominence as Dr. Victor Ehrlich in the groundbreaking hit series St. Elsew…

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266 - What To Live For with Chef and Influencer Erin Ireland 1:03:57

6M ago1:03:57

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Our guest today, Erin Ireland, is a legend in the Vancouver food scene, first as a food reporter and purveyor of good taste and now as the owner of a renowned vegan bakery in East Vancouver. When she learned about the cruelty and environmental destruction caused by animal agriculture, she dared to convert her successful nonvegan business – To Die F…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Weight Loss Success Story with Alishea Basson 54:18

6M ago54:18

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Our guest today is living proof that anyone can change their life. Alishea Basson was a mom of four and creeping into dangerous territory in regard to her health by the time she was 30 years old. Severely overweight and plagued with seizures and high blood pressure, Alishea decided she couldn’t live with her emotional eating self any longer. She ed…

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265 - How a Plant-Based Diet Helped Beat Stage 4 Cancer: Dr. Ruth Heidrich's Story 1:06:22

6M ago1:06:22

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At the age of 47, our guest today, marathoner, author, and world record holder Dr. Ruth Heidrich, received the terrifying news that she had stage 4 breast cancer. After answering an ad to participate in a cancer and diet research study conducted by Dr. John McDougall, she immediately chose to adopt a whole food plant-based diet and forgo chemothera…

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264 - Let's Get Uncomfortable with Dr. Faraz Harsini 1:07:21

6M ago1:07:21

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Today’s guest is Dr. Faraz Harsini. He’s a cultivated meat bioprocessing scientist at the Good Food Institute and the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection – a nonprofit that supports and mentors student advocates and future vegan leaders for the abolition of cruelty to humans and nonhumans. Dr. Harsini appeared on the podcast in…

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263 - Your Eating Habits Are All In Your Head With Dr. Stephan Guyenet 56:22

7M ago56:22

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The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled in less than fifty years. If we are more informed about potential health consequences than ever before, why are more and more adults choosing unhealthy eating habits that lead to weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease? Dr. Stephan Guyenet, who has spent more than a decade studying the neurosc…

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262 - How Kraft Could Kill Veganism with Entrepreneur Michael Schwarz 1:06:19

7M ago1:06:19

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Growing up in South Africa to a family of activists and witnessing the devastating effects of apartheid, today’s guest, Michael Schwarz, had his moral compass set to true north at an early age. Driven by a profound sense of justice and a desire to combat the deleterious effects dairy has on our planet, he decided to step away from a 25-year career …

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Beating Food Addiction with Chuck Carroll 1:07:09

7M ago1:07:09

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You don’t get to be 400 pounds overnight. You also don’t completely reverse your diet and become a plant-based expert overnight. Chuck Carroll has experienced both of these extremes, and today he joins us as a health and nutrition advocate and host of the Exam Room podcast. This is for everyone who has an addictive behavior—when moderation simply d…

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261 - The Next Girl Exposes Dairy’s Secrets with Filmmaker Lisa DeCrescente 54:59

7M ago54:59

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Our guest today has done whatever it takes to grow the vegan community by working tirelessly in many different avenues. A vegan for over 20 years and a former restaurateur, Lisa DeCrescente is now the director of special projects at Farm Animal Rights Movement, she’s a board member for Sustainable Earth Eating, AND she’s the writer of the powerful,…

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260 - She Lost 70 lbs & You Can Too with Health Coach Becca Serenity 57:44

7M ago57:44

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Our guest today is certified Health Coach and Chef Becca Serenity. Becca specializes in helping professionals transform their health so that they can live their best lives. As a college athlete, Becca suffered from depression, anxiety, and a crippling eating disorder, but after five years of yo-yo dieting and binging, she changed her mindset and to…

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259 - Dotsie & Alexandra Get Real on Health, Love, Books, Sex, & More 1:15:44

8M ago1:15:44

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Ever wonder what an Olympian does every day to stay fit, or how an actress with a storied career navigated Hollywood? In today’s fun and insightful episode, Dotsie and Alexandra decided to interview each other for a change, and open up like never before, tackling everything from their successful marriages to health struggles, from activism to survi…

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258 - How to find your ‘Why Power’ with Dr. Brooke Goldner 1:00:04

8M ago1:00:04

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Dr. Goldner was resigned to living 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-foo…

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257 - What Beating Cancer and Amazing Holiday Recipes Have in Common: Chef & Nutritionist Lauren Kretzer 1:07:55

8M ago1:07:55

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Our guest today, Lauren Kretzer, is a vegan chef, recipe developer, and holistic nutritionist. She has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and cooked privately for celebrities. Her work has been featured in magazines like Vogue and New York Magazine, PLUS her recipes are in some of your favorite vegan cookbooks. In 2020, while the world was bein…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Cruelty Free Shopping with Kim Paschen 57:31

8M ago57:31

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How do you know if a product is cruelty-free if you can’t trust the label? According to Kim Paschen—Program Manager for Leaping Bunny—there is no regulated definition for cruelty-free. That means companies who use this label are not held accountable and may very well include ingredients that have been tested on animals. When it comes to compassiona…

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256 - Changing Hearts & Minds About Eating Animals with Dr. Faraz Harsini 1:12:52

8M ago1:12:52

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Born and raised in a country where being true to himself is a crime punishable by death, our guest today, Dr. Faraz Harsini, is familiar with oppression and brutality. Dr. Harsini is a senior scientist at the Good Food Institute, where he works to bring the world sustainable, cruelty-free protein. He is also the CEO and founder of ASAP, which stand…

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255 - Meatless Meat and Dairy-Free Milk with Food Tech Whiz Dr. David Welch 1:04:36

8M ago1:04:36

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Though we live in a time when lots of alternative proteins are available to consumers, industrial animal agriculture continues to thrive and wreak havoc on the environment through deforestation, biodiversity loss, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Fortunately, brilliant minds are working hard to find solutions to these pressing issues,…

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254 - Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Diana Licalzi & Jose Tejero 1:03:53

9M ago1:03:53

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Our guests today are Registered Dietician Diana Licalzi and Exercise Physiologist Jose Tejero. Together, they founded Reversing T2D, an online health platform that helps people gain control of their blood sugar through plant-based nutrition, exercise, and mindset. In their new book, The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution: A Cookbook and Complete Guide to M…

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253 - The Science on the Lost Art of Breathing with NYT Bestselling Author James Nestor 1:04:57

9M ago1:04:57

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There’s a good chance you could be breathing wrong. While it may seem simplistic—yes, everyone can breathe—how we breathe plays a vital role in our health and our happiness. Reporter James Nestor—author of the best-selling new book, Breathe—sat down to chat with us about the power of breath. You don’t have to commit to meditation or a regimented br…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Neal Barnard Can Help You Get Your Body In Balance 1:03:17

9M ago1:03:17

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Dr. Neal Barnard is back! Repeat guest (Episode 22), new information. We probe him for the groundbreaking and life-altering information included in his new book Your Body in Balance. It’s all about managing your hormones through plant-based nutrition because, it turns out, our hormones affect our health way more than we ever imagined. Man, woman, a…

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252 - Controversies, Success Stories and How We Can All Help Animals: Behind the Scenes with PETA's Kathy Guillermo 1:11:06

9M ago1:11:06

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Our guest today, Kathy Guillermo, is the Senior Vice President of PETA, and throughout her impressive 30-year career, she’s exposed cruelty to animals in laboratories, the horse racing industry, and major corporations. Some of her many victories include persuading Gillette and Estée Lauder to permanently ban animal testing, getting NASA to call off…

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251 - Undercover With Investigator “Pete Paxton” 1:07:49

9M ago1:07:49

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Our guest today is an undercover animal investigator, and in today’s show, he reveals the unthinkable. From his decades-long undercover work in the companion animal and factory farms businesses, Pete Paxton educates us on the horrendous and bizarre abuse that gets passed off as “just another day on the job” in these industries. Our commerce-driven …

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250 - Midlife, Mindset, and Mastery: Achieving Optimal Health with Nancy Leeds Gribble 57:47

10M ago57:47

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Our guest today, Nancy Leeds Gribble, thought she had it all. She was a successful realtor, married to the love of her life, and mother to a happy child. Then tragedy struck, changing her world forever. Living in a haze of grief for several years, Nancy decided to take control of her life, and change her mindset, and her priorities. In 2014, she en…

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249 - How Your Mind Affects Your Health with Dr. Kim D’Eramo 1:13:47

10M ago1:13:47

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Our guest today is physician, author, and founder of the American Institute of MindBody Medicine, Dr. Kim D’Eramo. Dr. D’Eramo started her career in Emergency Medicine. There, she observed that many patients with chronic illness had a mental and emotional component that kept them in their disease. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder h…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Breath with New York Times Bestselling author James Nestor 1:04:45

10M ago1:04:45

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There’s a good chance you could be breathing wrong. While it may seem simplistic—yes, everyone can breathe—how we breathe plays a vital role in our health and our happiness. Reporter James Nestor—author of the best-selling new book, Breathe—sat down to chat with us about the power of breath. You don’t have to commit to meditation or a regimented br…

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248 - Get Lean on Carbs with Plantiful Kiki Nelson 57:16

10M ago57:16

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Our guest today, Kiki Nelson (aka Plantiful Kiki), tried just about every diet on the market, without any long-term success. It wasn’t until she faced more serious health issues that she decided to take one last chance, with a high-carbohydrate, low-fat, plant-based diet. And in just over a year, Kiki lost 70 pounds, kept it off, and reversed her r…

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247 - Live Better without Alcohol with James Swanwick 1:16:05

10M ago1:16:05

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What if, by quitting or reducing your alcohol intake, you could see an improvement in your relationships, your health, your productivity, and even your appearance? Our guest today is entrepreneur, journalist, and author James Swanwick. In 2010, James had his very last drink. As a result, his life improved dramatically. Now, he helps others take con…

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