Best Cass Warbeck Podcasts (2024)

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A vegan vs omnivore diet for cardiometabolic health | behind the scenes of “You Are What You Eat” with Matthew Landry, PhD, RD 55:40

29m ago55:40

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This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew is a force in the field of nutrition, with a passion for promoting plant-forward diets and addressing health disparities. He is a sought after speaker and has presented his work at confere…

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Vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke on being an Impactful Vegan | how you can use your strengths to improve the lives of others and reduce animal suffering 1:22:14

21d ago1:22:14

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This conversation is with Robert Cheeke in celebration of his upcoming new book, The Impactful Vegan. In this book, Robert addresses what vegans can do to leverage their own strengths to save more lives and make the biggest difference for animals and the planet. As you may know, Robert is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuildin…

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Vegan Olympian, Dotsie Bausch | from anorexia to the Olympic podium, plant-based diets for athletes, and convincing the world to ditch dairy 56:00

1M ago56:00

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This conversation is with Dotsie Bausch. Dotsie is known for her prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight U.S. national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, now she speaks passionately around the world, spreading her message about the numerous benefits – humane, nu…

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Using community to power change | Dr. Colin Zhu on the mindset of weight loss, environmental obstacles, and striving for 1% better everyday 46:05

2M ago46:05

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This conversation is with repeat podcast guest, Dr. Colin Zhu. Dr. Zhu is an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Through his online wellness and education platform, The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu is able to share his unique blend of medical knowledge and skills as a trained chef and health coach. He is…

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Sport psychiatrist, Dr. Carla Edwards on following your passion, navigating mental health in athletes, and challenging stigma within sport 59:06

6M ago59:06

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This conversation is with Sport Psychiatrist Dr. Carla Edwards. Her practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and psychological struggles in athletes. Dr. Carla completed her medical degree in Newfoundland and her psychiatry residency at McMaster University in Ontario. She has worked with a wide range of elite athletes and O…

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Ultra endurance athlete and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Andy Reed on reframing pain, training tactics, and running the Canmore Double Quad 1:18:34

7M ago1:18:34

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This conversation is with Dr. Andy Reed, an elite level ultra distance trail runner and sport medicine specialist located in Canmore, Alberta. Dr. Reed completed medical school in the UK and then trained as a family physician before beginning a full time sports medicine practice in Canmore in 2012. He has been the lead team physician for the Canadi…

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Dr. Jonathan Scheiman, PhD on the athletic gut microbiota | decoding the microbiome of elite athletes, bacteria that eat lactate and next generation probiotics to raise human potential 1:00:51

8M ago1:00:51

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This conversation is with Jonathan Scheiman, the co-founder and CEO of FitBiomics, a biotechnology startup that is sequencing the microbiome of elite athletes to identify and develop next generation probiotics that can optimize the health of everyone. Jonathan played Division 1 college basketball at St. John’s University and then received his PhD i…

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Georges Laraque, the NHL’s most unlikeliest tough guy, on having a greater purpose, managing anxiety, animal injustice, and being a voice for the voiceless 1:14:13

9M ago1:14:13

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This conversation is with Georges Laraque, one of the most feared enforcers to ever play in the National Hockey League. Georges spent the majority of his 13 year NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, but also spent time playing in Phoenix and Pittsburgh before ending his career with the Montreal Canadiens. But as you will hear in this conversation, …

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All you’ll ever need to know about plant protein with Brenda Davis, RD | Addressing protein needs, myths, and recommendations for vegan athletes 1:13:19

10M ago1:13:19

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This conversation is with Brenda Davis, RD. She is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and has been promoting plant-based diets since making the transition herself in 1989. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She has authored or co-authored 13 books and…

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Dr. Jules Cormier | Nutrition supplements for vegan athletes, lasting change, and competing as a Ninja Warrior 1:11:56

11M ago1:11:56

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This conversation is with Dr. Jules Cormier, a plant-based family medicine physician and Ninja warrior athlete in New Brunswick, Canada. Dr. Cormier earned his PhD in medicine at the Universite de Sherbrooke medical school and chose family medicine as a specialty because he highly prioritized forming lifelong relationships with his patients. In add…

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Level up your performance and your life with superfoods! | Matcha, wheatgrass, acai, and more with Kristel de Groot 51:41

1y ago51:41

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This conversation is with Kristel de Groot, a former professional tennis player and co-founder of Your Super, a successful superfoods supplement company. Beyond this, Kristel is a women’s health activist, a plant-based health coach and yoga teacher and is certified in plant-based nutrition from eCornell University. She has been named one of Forbes …

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Coach Claire Bartholic | Slowing down to run faster, making hard days hard, and using plants to fuel performance 56:20

1y ago56:20

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This conversation is with Coach Claire Bartholik, a certified running coach and sports nutrition specialist. She coaches vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners from those on a walk/run program seeking general fitness all the way up to high level athletes. She is also an athlete herself and is a multiple time Boston Marathon qualifier, state …

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David Goldman | Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers speaks on dietary vs supplemental creatine, protein requirements, and fasting for athletes 1:20:15

1+ y ago1:20:15

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This conversation is with David Goldman. He has a Master’s Degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition and is a board certified specialist in sports nutrition as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. This combination of expertise allows him to work closely with high level athletes towards pursuing specific performance goals. Davi…

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Sport performance foods put to the test! Dr. Michael Greger on recovery, immunity, protein for athletes and yoga research 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

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This conversation is with Dr. Michael Greger, a New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition and a founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available on the incredible website NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and artic…

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Advance your training with calisthenics | Ryan Sadilek from Minus The Gym talks programming, pushing through plateaus, and plant-based nutrition 1:04:32

2y ago1:04:32

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This conversation is with Ryan Sadilek. Ryan is the creator of Minus The Gym, a health and fitness brand centered around bodyweight fitness and plant-based nutrition. Ryan is a certified personal trainer (ACE-CPT) and nutrition specialist (ACE-FNS) whose teachings on YouTube alone have helped literally thousands of people improve their level of fit…

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Within-day energy balance matters! | Dr. Dan Benardot on energy deficiency in sport, losing fat (not weight), and nutrition for Olympians and NFL players 1:33:00

2y ago1:33:00

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This conversation is with Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, FACSM, an internationally recognized expert on nutrition, specifically nutrition for peak athletic performance. Dan is currently Professor of Practice in the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University and has served as nutritionist for a number of different US Olympic teams including gy…

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Using Culinary Medicine to Thrive | Dr. Colin Zhu (The Chef Doc) on delicious cooking and living authentically 54:29

2y ago54:29

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This conversation is with Dr. Colin Zhu, aka The Chef Doc, an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for I…

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Thana Boonlert is protecting Canadian winters | outdoor adventures, renewable energy and diet for sustainability 1:03:56

2y ago1:03:56

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This conversation is with Thana Boonlert. Thana has a background in Environmental Engineering and currently works as a greenhouse gas specialist, helping large industrial producers find ways to reduce their emissions. He is the Lead Organizer for the Calgary Chapter of the organization, Protect Our Winters Canada, or POW, where he aims to inspire o…

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Obesity Medicine | From lifestyle to medication to bariatric surgery with Dr. Jesse Pewarchuk 59:44

2+ y ago59:44

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This conversation is with Dr. Jesse Pewarchuk, co-founder and Medical Director at Aroga Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pewarchuk co-founded Aroga in 2017 after a long journey culminating in realizing the immense power of lifestyle change as medicine. He is a General Internal Medicine physician and in addition to his board certification in Canada he is dou…

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How to approach your fitness goals | weight loss, bodybuilding, healthy habits and goal setting with vegan fitness coach Dani Taylor 59:18

2+ y ago59:18

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This conversation is with Dani Taylor, a vegan figure competitor and champion, fitness coach, and the co-founder of VeganProteins.com. Dani coaches her clients from a base of deep personal understanding of body weight struggles. She actually grew up in a very unhealthy environment and reached 210 pounds at 16 years old despite becoming a vegetarian…

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How to eat for kidney health | preventing and managing chronic kidney disease with renal dietitian Michele Crosmer 1:07:25

2+ y ago1:07:25

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This conversation is with Michele Crosmer, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in renal nutrition. She owns her own private practice, Crosmer Nutrition and is based in Southern California. Michele is passionate about utilizing a plant-based diet and lifestyle to slow the progression of kidney disease to delay or prevent dialysis. She un…

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Improve your breathing to improve your performance | why and how to increase carbon dioxide tolerance with Oxygen Advantage instructor Bryan Mirabella 1:25:53

2+ y ago1:25:53

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This conversation is with Bryan Mirabella, a human performance specialist with a focus on breath-work. He is a lifelong athlete with over three decades of personal training experience. He has personally revolutionized his own health through the breath and he is passionate about helping others do the same. Bryan is an Oxygen Advantage Instructor and…

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You can do hard things! Professional mountain biker, Sonya Looney, can teach you how 47:15

2+ y ago47:15

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This conversation is with Sonya Looney, one of the world’s best endurance mountain bikers. She has raced her bike across the world in some of the hardest races and became the 24 hour Mountain Bike World Champion in 2015. Not only is she a world champion athlete, but she is also a health and mental performance coach, keynote speaker, professional wr…

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Dr. Pamela Fergusson on ultramarathons, speed-walking, and nutrition for vegan endurance athletes 54:35

2+ y ago54:35

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This conversation is with Dr. Pamela Fergusson, a registered dietitian with a PhD in nutrition who has over 15 years of experience in everything from research to teaching, as well as public health and clinical practice. Dr. Fergusson has worked as a dietitian internationally in Europe, Africa, and Asia and for organizations such as Unicef and the W…

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Animal advocate and lifelong soccer player John Oberg on reducing suffering, truths behind animal agriculture, and the power of social media 1:04:21

2+ y ago1:04:21

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This conversation is John Oberg, an animal advocate, influencer, and social media professional who is dedicated to making the world a kinder place for animals by utilizing the power of social media. His posted content has altogether been seen over 1 billion times! John regularly works with groups and individuals from around the globe, striving to m…

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From a life threatening eating disorder to world class athlete: Corey Thatcher on the power of identity, recovery strategies, and reframing relapse 1:27:41

2+ y ago1:27:41

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This conversation is with Corey Thatcher. He shares his experience overcoming a severe eating disorder and ultimately competing for Canada at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. Currently, Corey is studying health and physical education and psychology at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada. He is bringing together his passion for …

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Healing rheumatoid arthritis, eliminating inflammation, and the best diet for your heart with cardiologist Dr. Monica Aggarwal 57:49

2+ y ago57:49

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This conversation is with plant-based cardiologist Dr. Monica Aggarwal. She is an associate professor of medicine in the University of Florida Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and serves as the Director of Integrative Cardiology and Prevention. Dr. Aggarwal specializes in preventative management of heart disease with lifestyle techniques in conj…

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Making history at Tokyo 2020 with Canadian plant-based Olympian Haley Daniels 1:09:45

2+ y ago1:09:45

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This conversation is with Canadian Olympian Haley Daniels, a plant-based canoe slalom athlete who made history by being among the very first women to compete in the canoe slalom event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games! Haley has had a decorated career and this is an incredible conversation. Please enjoy! We cover: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics All about ca…

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Exercise as medicine: what it can treat, how much we need, and how to prescribe with Dr. Josh Levin 1:19:44

2+ y ago1:19:44

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This conversation is with Dr. Josh Levin, a family medicine physician who practices at the Aroga lifestyle medicine clinic in beautiful Victoria, BC. Dr. Levin has always been passionate about exercise and fitness - today he coaches and competes at a Master’s level in weightlifting and practices yoga. In his clinic he shares this passion with his p…

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Diet vs drugs (including statins, antihypertensives, antibiotics, sport supplements) with plant-based pharmacist Gregory Butler 1:33:17

3y ago1:33:17

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This conversation is with Gregory Butler, a doctor of pharmacy, who is currently working on his masters in clinical research. We dive into how nutrition affects pharmacotherapy, the science behind many common drug classes, comparing their efficacy to diet and lifestyle changes. This is an episode for anyone wondering if a dietary change could help …

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Staying up to date on nutrition research with Dr. Matthew Nagra | Discussing dairy and fracture risk, cheese casomorphins, and arterial plaque reversal 48:16

3y ago48:16

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This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Nagra, a naturopathic doctor based in Vancouver, British Columbia who is a passionate advocate for evidence based nutrition as medicine. After struggling with various health issues throughout his childhood, he turned to a plant-based diet, which improved nearly every health concern he had. Fast forward and thes…

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Why athletes are going plant-based with vegan bodybuilder and bestselling author Robert Cheeke 57:16

3y ago57:16

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This conversation is with Robert Cheeke, also known as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding.” Robert grew up on a farm in Oregon and adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15, weighing just 120 pounds. Fast forward to today, and Robert is a two time natural bodybuilding champion and author of several books, the latest being the New York Times bes…

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Welcome to the Plant Fueled Podcast! Meet Cass Warbeck 8:05

3y ago8:05

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Welcome to the Plant Fueled Podcast! My name is Cass Warbeck and this podcast is all about bringing you conversations to optimize your health and elevate your performance. In this episode, I introduce myself (I’m a medical student, Muay Thai fighter, and vegan lifestyle advocate) and discuss what you can expect in upcoming episodes. It would mean t…

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Diet and healthy skin, acne, wrinkles, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer (and more!) with dermatologist Dr. Niyati Sharma 1:29:53

3y ago1:29:53

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Our guest this episode is Dr. Niyati Sharma, a plant-based dermatologist who recently co-founded the first plant-based dermatology practice in Australia! She is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and consult dermatologist at several hospitals and medical centers. She has completed a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Northwe…

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Torre Washington, a professional plant-based bodybuilder, discusses his journey, protein intake, training routine, foods he eats and more! 58:52

3y ago58:52

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Joining us today is professional bodybuilder and National Academy of Sports Medicine certified coach, Torre Washington! What makes Torre’s story particularly fascinating is that he was raised as a vegetarian and only ate meat for a short period of time. At the age of 23 he turned to a completely plant-based, vegan lifestyle. When he started trainin…

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Optimal nutrition for children, behavioural change and healthy habit formation with certified pediatrician Dr. Yami 1:09:13

3y ago1:09:13

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Today we welcome Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster to the podcast. She is a board-certified pediatrician and certified lifestyle medicine physician, a diplomat for the American College of Cardiology, has a certificate in plant-based nutrition and is a certified Food for Life Instructor. She is so passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and especiall…

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Menstrual health, period loss and the role of diet with Crystal Kennings 59:14

3+ y ago59:14

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We are joined by Crystal Kennings, a menstrual wellness educator who is passionate about women's health and plant-based nutrition. She is a certified hormone specialist through ITN and currently training to become a menstruality cycle coach. Crystal’s goal is to break the stigma around menstruation by creating a safe space online where anyone can l…

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Does “eating in moderation” work, food addiction, and going from 420lbs to 140lbs with Chuck Carroll 53:14

3+ y ago53:14

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Chuck Carroll, the Weight Loss Champion, joins us today! Chuck truly has an incredible story to share with you all. He once weighed 420 pounds and ultimately went on to lose 280 pounds! He attributes much of his success to the adoption of a whole food, plant-based diet. Chuck then went on to pursue his dreams. You may know him now as the host of th…

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Role of diet in rheumatoid arthritis, gout and reducing systemic inflammation with Dr. Micah Yu 52:29

3+ y ago52:29

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Joining us today is Dr. Micah Yu, an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. Dr. Yu is board certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine and holds a Masters in healthcare administration and biomedical sciences. He just completed his rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University …

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Lifestyle medicine & the role of diet on our health with Dr. Melissa Mondala 52:14

3+ y ago52:14

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We are joined in this episode by Dr. Melissa Mondala, a physician board certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Mondala is the Director of Primary Care of the newly established Institute of Plant-Based Medicine, in Newport Beach, California and alongside this, serves as family and preventive medicine faculty at Loma Linda Univ…

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From drug addict to vegan Muay Thai fighter: Tyler Gaudon 57:42

3+ y ago57:42

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Tyler Gaudon is a Canadian Muay Thai fighter who had his own personal challenges to overcome before he ever stepped foot in the fight ring. He has fought with drug addiction his entire life - yet today he is over 2 and a half years clean and he believes finding martial arts saved his life. He sits down with us to share his experiences and offer adv…

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Balancing your hormones with Dr. Neal Barnard 58:25

3+ y ago58:25

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Our guest today is truly a force for the plant-based community: Dr. Neal Barnard. He is the founder of Barnard Medical Center, an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. PCRM is a nonp…

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Spice up your life with "Food as Medicine" Practitioner Kanchan Koya, PhD 33:38

3+ y ago33:38

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Our guest today is Kanchan Koya and we’re taking a deep dive with her into the power of spices. Kanchan combines her PhD in Molecular Biology from Harvard University and training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to bring the power of spices to kids and families. She is the author of Spice Spice Baby, a cookbook designed to educate famili…

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Nutrition and Heart Disease with a cardiologist and former president of American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams 1:39:30

3+ y ago1:39:30

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We are joined by the former president of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams. Vegan since 2003, he has been a prominent figure in advocating for the role of a plant-based diet in the cardiology field. Dr. Williams is quite well known for his famous quote: “There are two kinds of cardiologists: vegans and those who haven’t read the …

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Self-compassion and navigating chronic diseases (like celiac disease) with Dr. Justine Dowd, PhD 36:20

3+ y ago36:20

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We are joined by a guest from Calgary, Alberta today: Dr. Justine Dowd, a researcher passionate about empowering others to heal themselves holistically. Justine's fascination with the psychology of behaviour change led her to complete a PhD in Health Psychology. However, she met an unexpected challenge when she discovered she had celiac disease imm…

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The truth behind dairy: Hormones, pus, whey, casein, addictive nature, bioaccumulation of toxins, and more with Dr. Vivian Chen 55:33

3+ y ago55:33

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We’re joined today by Dr. Vivian Chen, an integrative health practitioner and a medical doctor, who truly believes that food is medicine. Dr. Chen trained as a doctor in the UK practicing as a family physician. Her own struggles with health and well-being led her to discover the power of food and the role of lifestyle medicine in disease prevention…

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Lab grown meat, global effects of shifting towards eating plant-based, and the story behind Plant Based News with Robbie Lockie 56:07

3+ y ago56:07

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Our guest today is Robbie Lockie, an inspiring changemaker and one of the co-founders behind Plant Based News, a global news platform for all the up to date plant-based and vegan news. He has worked with a variety of ethical brands, gives public talks, helped co-produce a short documentary, and been involved with the production of vegan ads and onl…

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The health effects of chicken and eggs put to the test with Dr. Michael Greger 35:33

3+ y ago35:33

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This episode features the incredible Dr. Michael Greger, physician, internationally recognized public speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including the popular How Not to Die and most recently How to Survive a Pandemic. He is the creator of the nonprofit charity, NutritionFacts.org and a founding member and fellow of th…

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Optimize brain health and prevent Alzheimer's & dementia with neurologists Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai 1:35:44

3+ y ago1:35:44

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This episode features the incredible powerhouse husband and wife couple of Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, two neurologists who are passionate about cutting-edge brain science and educating people on how to prevent cognitive diseases and achieve long term health and wellness. They are both co-directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Lin…

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Cholesterol and saturated fat, keeping healthy eating inexpensive, and practicing Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Michelle McMacken 1:05:08

3+ y ago1:05:08

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Dr. Michelle McMacken is an internal medicine physician and assistant professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine. After attending a lifestyle medicine conference in 2013, she was inspired to integrate lifestyle changes and a whole food, plant-based diet into her clinical practice. She works tirelessly to educate patients and health care profes…

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