Best Brijette Podcasts (2024)

In part two of our conversation with award-winning author and journalist Charles Fishman, we discuss how we can all do our part to help conserve water and inspire change in our communities and government. Bio: In the last four years, Charles Fishman has become one of the most forceful, challenging and inspiring public voices on water issues, speaki…

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Ep 43: Where Our Water Comes From (Part 1) - with Charles Fishman 51:26

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When you turn on the tap or buy a bottle of water, do you ever wonder about where that water comes from and all the work and energy that is required to bring that water to you? Are you curious to know what you can do individually to help conserve the world’s water supply and what you can do to help your community avoid a water crisis? Listen as awa…

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Ep 42: Fun with Fungi - with Tradd Cotter from Mushroom Mountain 56:49

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Listen as we discuss Mushroom Mountain, which Tradd Cotter owns and operates with his wife Olga, to explore applications in various industries including food production, mycoremediation of environmental pollutants, and natural alternatives to chemical pesticides. About Tradd: Tradd Cotter is a microbiologist, professional mycologist, and organic ga…

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Ep 41: Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle - with Shawna Coronado 53:59

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Listen as Shawna teaches us about her Anti-Inflammatory lifestyle and how she has found pain relief from severe spinal osteoarthritis through diet and an active garden lifestyle. About Shawna: Shawna Coronado is an author, photographer, and media host focused on antiinflammatory lifestyle, organic gardening, and whole food cooking. She has written …

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Ep 40: Fresh Eggs Daily - with Lisa Steele 37:31

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Listen as we discuss how chickens and ducks can be utilized to improve your garden, the importance of eating pasture-raised eggs and poultry, and Lisa’s hopes for the future of agriculture. Bio: Lisa Steele is a 5th-generation chicken keeper, Maine Master Gardener and lifelong thrifty New Englander. She’s the founder of Fresh Eggs Daily®, the popul…

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Ep 39: Keto & Agriculture - with Dominic D'Agostino, Ph.D. 1:09:00

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Listen as Dr. Dominic D'Agostino teaches us about the ketogenic diet, nutrition, the link between healthcare and agriculture, and what he and his wife have learned while working on their sustainable and regenerative farm in Florida. Bio: Dominic D’Agostino, Ph.D., is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Phys…

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Ep 38: Crisis in the Dairy Industry - with Sarah Lloyd 44:42

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Listen as we discuss the problems facing dairy producers and our rural communities and how we can all work together towards building a better food system Bio: Sarah Lloyd farms with her husband Nels Nelson on the 350-cow Nelson dairy farm in Wisconsin. She works off-farm as the Director of Special Projects for the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU). Thi…

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Ep 37: Crisis in Our Rural Communities - with John Ikerd 55:45

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Listen in as we discuss the history of monopolization and corporate influence in our agriculture system, the decline of the family farm and rural America, the rise of private funding for agriculture research at public universities, his work on the new film Right to Harm, and my favorite part - how we can work together to fix our food system, suppor…

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EP 36: Small Life Changes to Feel Young and Fit - with Denise Austin 30:27

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Listen as fitness icon Denise Austin teaches us the keys to longevity, the importance of eating a diet of real food, and how to establish healthy habits with your family. About Denise Austin: Denise Austin, fitness icon and pioneer, has been helping individuals worldwide as a health and fitness professional for over 35 years. Denise’s accomplishmen…

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Ep 35: Quivira Coalition - with Sarah Wentzel-Fisher, Executive Director 55:17

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Listen as Sarah teaches us about the Quivira Coalition and how they foster ecological, economic and social health through education, innovation and collaboration. About Sarah: Sarah Wentzel-Fisher is the Executive Director of the Quivira Coalition, an innovative conservation organization devoted to building soil, biodiversity, and resilience on wes…

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Ep 34: Understanding Food Labels - with Rebecca Thistlethwaite 37:52

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Pasture-raised, non-GMO, organic, cage-free, fair trade, grass-fed, all natural...what do these all mean? Listen as Rebecca teaches us about food labels and what to look for when you make your next food purchase. About Rebecca: Rebecca Thistlethwaite is the Director of the national Extension program called the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Networ…

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Ep 33: Holistic Management International - with Ann Adams, Executive Director 51:29

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Ann Adams, Executive Director, Holistic Management International (HMI) joins us to discuss regenerative agriculture, helping family farmers and ranchers become more prosperous, improving food quality, and how we all can do our part in improving the environment. Bio: Ann has worked in the nonprofit world for over 20 years, creating and directing nat…

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Ep 32: Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD - Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food 1:08:16

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Dr. Cate Shanahan MD. teaches us about the problems that exist in healthcare and how it is linked to the modern food system. The key to bettering your health is to eat real food. Listen as we discuss the four pillars of the optimal diet - Fresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, organ meats and our favorite - meat cooked on the bone! BIO: Cate Sha…

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Ep 31: Joe Lamp’l - Host of PBS Series, Growing a Greener World 1:01:02

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Listen as Joe shares his passion for gardening, ways we can help improve the environment and why we should care about where our food comes from. Joe Lamp’l’s (aka joe gardener®) infatuation with gardening and nature began as a child. After a run-in with his parents’ favorite shrub, he panicked and jammed the broken branch into the ground. A few wee…

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Ep 30: Dr. Terry Wahls - Diet and Lifestyle to Restore Health and Treat MS 1:07:31

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Listen as Dr. Terry Wahls shares how she changed her diet and lifestyle to restore her health and treat MS. About Dr. Terry Wahls: Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for…

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Ep 29: Infinity Hundred Farms - David McConnell 50:44

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David McConnell is the principal and head grower for Infinity Hundred Farms in Raleigh North Carolina. Listen as David teaches us about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and discusses how he juggles being a father, artist, record producer, furniture designer and last but not least, a full-time farmer. Bio: David McConnell is the principal and h…

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Ep 28: Peter Byck - Documentary Filmmaker 58:45

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Listen as Peter Byck discusses documentary filmmaking, climate change, and his research on how regenerative grazing can improve the environment. ABOUT PETER: Peter Byck is a professor of practice at Arizona State University, in both the School of Sustainability and the Cronkite School of Journalism. He is the director, producer and writer of carbon…

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Ep 27: Chef Nathan Lyon - Fiber Fourteen 1:12:02

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Chef Nathan Lyon teaches us about Fiber Fourteen, why fiber is so important for our overall health, and why great food starts fresh. About Fiber Fourteen: Fiber Fourteen is the passion project of Nathan Lyon, an Emmy-nominated Outstanding Culinary Host, acclaimed Cookbook Author and classically trained Chef with a Health Science background and Sara…

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Ep 26: Elisabeth Erickson-Noe, Independent Cattle Rancher 1:05:51

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Listen as Elisabeth Erickson-Noe teaches us about cattle ranching in Southeastern Colorado and the hard work that goes into quality meat production. About Elisabeth Erickson-Noe: Raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Central California, Elisabeth’s roots in agriculture run five generations deep. Expanding the family’s ranching operations to Colora…

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Ep 25: Eden East Austin - Farm to Table Restaurant in the Heart of Austin, Texas 1:02:10

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Listen as Sonya Coté, Executive Chef and Kayce Braden, Projects Manager tell us about the farm to table experience of their restaurant Eden East Austin, why it is important for consumers to care about where their food comes from, and how they are doing their part in building a better food system. About Eden East Austin: Located in East Austin, Eden…

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Ep 24: Rebecca Thistlethwaite - Author, Farmer and Sustainability Consultant 53:44

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Rebecca Thistlethwaite discusses her passion for food, farming, and sustainable business models that advance equity, ecological integrity and restore human relationships. Bio: Rebecca Thistlethwaite is the author of Farms with a Future (Chelsea Green, 2012) and The New Livestock Farmer (Chelsea Green, 2015). As the Program Manager of the eXtension …

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Ep 23: Raleigh City Farm - Rebekah Beck, General Manager 55:39

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Our guest is Rebekah Beck, General Manager of Raleigh City Farm in North Carolina. Listen as she teaches us about Raleigh City Farm, the importance of urban farms, community development and her dreams for Urban Farms in the Future. Rebekah Beck Bio: Rebekah was invited to volunteer for Raleigh City Farm in early 2015 by serving on their marketing a…

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Ep 22: For the Sake of Soil - A Seasoned Perspective from Eastern Iowa Farmers 1:08:14

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A panel of Eastern Iowa Farmers who care deeply about soil health and water quality. These Iowa natives have decades of experience in agriculture and have seen first-hand the effects of un-sustainable agricultural practices on the landscape of Iowa. Listen as we discuss the importance of soil health, the problems and opportunities future farmers fa…

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Ep 21: Water and Rural Economics – Gary Siegwarth, 2018 Independent Candidate for Iowa Governor 1:00:34

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Gary Siegwarth ran for Governor of Iowa in 2018 as an Independent Candidate and formed the Clear Water Party of Iowa. Listen as he discusses the future of agriculture, what he learned while running for Governor, and why water connects us all. Bio Gary Siegwarth has been a Natural Resource Biologist for the Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau the past 26 year…

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Ep 20: Alemany Farm - San Francisco’s Largest Urban Farm 48:28

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Chris Chimenti, Volunteer Co-Manager at Alemany Farm teaches us about San Francisco’s largest urban farm and its role in building a better food system.About Alemany Farm:Friends of Alemany Farm is a volunteer group that manages the horticulture, volunteer, and educational programs at Alemany Farm, a 3.5 acre organic farm ecosystem in southeast San …

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Ep 19: Chef Patrick Cowden - Pharmacy Cafe & Green Planet Catering 49:28

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Patrick Cowden, Executive Chef at The Pharmacy Cafe and Green Planet Catering in Raleigh, North Carolina discusses partnering with local farms, the importance of community, cooking with food in season, creativity in the kitchen, how he uses resourceful methods to reduce food waste, and why transparency is needed for a quality food system. BIO:In No…

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Ep 18: The Role of Today's Physical Therapist - Matt Foster, DPT 58:49

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Matt Foster, DPT teaches us about the evolution of the physical therapy profession, treating chronic injury, preventative medicine, and the importance of a healthy diet to fuel our body to be at its best.Clinical Interests:Orthopedics and sports injuries, manual therapy, pain neuroscience and clinical research.Background:Matt Foster graduated in 20…

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Ep. 17: Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Importance of Food Transparency - Aaron Lee, L.Ac 1:01:46

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Aaron Lee, L.Ac teaches us about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the importance of knowing where our food comes from.Aaron Lee is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist. He is also pursuing his Post-Graduate Doctoral Degree at Five Branches University (FBU) where he obtained his Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is the owner of Box A…

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Ep 16: CompostNow - Kat Nigro, Head of Marketing and Engagement 54:57

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Kat Nigro teaches us about CompostNow and how they are doing their part in building a better food system. Composting, healthy soil, community building, and education are essential for us to build a better world.Kat Nigro lives in Durham, NC and is the Head of Marketing & Engagement at CompostNow. Kat studied Environmental Science with a focus in So…

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Ep 15: Stress and its Impact on the Body - Alex Uding, PT, DPT, PN1 57:20

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Co-Host Alex Uding and Host Kari Ginger discuss the effect of stress on the body and why knowing the sourcing of your food is so important for reducing stress and improving gut health.Bio:Alex works with healthy and injured individuals alike, across the lifespan. She has special interest in orthopedic and sports rehab, women’s health, strength and …

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Ep 14: Sherilyn Nicholas, M.S., CAGS - Clinical Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer 53:18

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Clinical Therapist, Sherilyn Nicholas teaches host Kari Ginger about psychology and mental health. The two discuss handling stress, self-care and the role fitness and nutrition play in one’s mental health.After the discussion with Sherilyn, Alex Uding, PT, DPT, PN1 continues the conversation with Kari to talk about lessons learned from Sherilyn and…

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Ep 13: Patrick Robinette, Founder of Harris-Robinette Beef (Part 2) 44:57

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Host Kari Ginger continues her conversation with Patrick Robinette, Founder of Harris-Robinette Beef located in North Carolina. Patrick discusses why quality and transparency in the food industry is important to him and his vision for the future of farming.You can listen to Part 1 with Patrick Robinette at www.knowbetterlivebest.com/2018/10/10/…eef…

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Ep 12: Patrick Robinette, Founder of Harris-Robinette Beef (Part 1) 58:12

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Harris-Robinette Beef started humbly but with a grand plan: to create the finest beef this world has ever tasted...end of story.Host Kari Ginger learns about the hard work that goes into producing quality grass-fed beef in Episode 12, Part One with Patrick Robinette, Founder of Harris-Robinette Beef located in North Carolina. Patrick discusses his …

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Ep 11: Benjamin Weiner -CEO, Gold Mountain Coffee Growers 52:43

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Host Kari Ginger learns more about the work that goes into producing quality coffee with Benjamin Weiner, founder of Gold Mountain Coffee Growers in Nicaragua. Benjamin Weiner is the founder of Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, a direct trade social enterprise that connects farmers of exquisite specialty coffees in Nicaragua with roasters throughout th…

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Ep 10: Brian Gumm - Founder of Ross Street Roasting Co. 52:17

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Host Kari Ginger learns about coffee roasting, the sourcing of coffee, and coffee quality from Brian Gumm, founder of Ross Street Roasting Company.Ross Street Roasting Co. was founded in 2015 by Brian Gumm and a silent partner/investor. Their first large volume purchase of un-roasted/green coffee was a Direct Trade deal with a producer in Matagalpa…

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Ep 9: Julie Cutler, MSN RN - Lactation Consultant 54:08

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Kari Ginger sits down with Julie Cutler, a registered nurse licensed in both Iowa and Illinois and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for over 30 years. This mother-daughter pair discuss breastfeeding, baby friendly hospitals, nutrition, and Bytable Foods.Julie Cutler, MSN RN IBCLC RLC is a registered nurse licensed in both Iowa …

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Ep 8: Jarek Bakken and Dr. Alex Arguello, D.C. - Restoring Human 53:50

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Jarek Bakken and Dr. Alex Arguello DC join Kari to discuss nutrition, fitness and their podcast Restoring Human.The two hosts believe humans were designed to flourish and are helping people make intentional lifestyle decisions to return to an optimal state of health.Jarek is a self experimenter when it comes to health. He was introduced to CrossFit…

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Ep 7: Madie Hart - Fitness, Nutrition and Marketing 51:17

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Kari sits down with Madie Hart and discuss nutrition, fitness, marketing, and starting new careers. In Februrary 2018, Madie launched Social Butterflies, a Facebook page dedicated to teaching other female entrepreneurs how to ignite their business using social media marketing. She is also Bytable Foods' social media consultant.…

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Ep 6: Maggie Gehlsen: Trauma's Effect on the Body 39:22

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Kari sits down with Maggie Gehlsen, native of De Witt, Iowa currently serving as Miss Muscatine. In June 2017, Maggie started her own nonprofit called “Trauma Queens,” which is dedicated to helping survivors of sexual trauma heal their bodies and minds utilizing holistic methods like movement and mindfulness.…

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Ep 5: Krista DeGeest - Professional Volleyball Player 49:14

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Kari Ginger discusses nutrition, athletics and life lessons with Professional Volleyball Player, Krista DeGeest Krista DeGeest is an All-American volleyball player from the University of Northern Iowa who has gone on to play professionally since graduating in 2013 with a marketing and management degree. She has competed in the Swedish, Romanian, an…

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Ep 4: Cultivating Food Literacy in Children with Raintree School 49:12

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Kari sits down with chefs Katie Brown and Andrea Hediger at Raintree School.Katie Brown was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She cooked in a variety of restaurants and food-focused non-profit organizations for 8 years and studied Nutrition and Dietetics at St. Louis University before becoming head chef at Raintree School. She has been at Raintree …

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Ep 3: Chase'n The Dream At QCAA With Chase Hollmer 50:47

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Chase is originally from Iowa where he earned his bachelor's degree in Movement and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Iowa. He later moved to Tampa, Florida where he completed his Master's Degree in Exercise and Nutritional Science from the University of Tampa. While pursuing his graduate degree , Chase also worked in UT’s Human Perf…

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Ep 2: The Mindset for Living Best with Alex Uding 33:47

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Alex Uding, owner of Advancing Athletics, LLC and creator AdvancingHer.com talks health literacy and how mindset influences health, nutrition, and fitness.

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Ep 1: Transparency & the U.S. Food System with Bytable Foods 25:38

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Kari sits down with Brett and Jacy, the cofounders of Bytable Foods, a food technology startup creating traceable and transparent food supply chains....

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