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The Plant Fueled PodcastMindset: Vegan MMA Fighter, Alex “The Finisher” Font | why he’s vegan for the animals, how he fuels for training, and the importance of disciplineSend us a textThis conversation is with Alex “Finisher” Font, a professional MMA fighter based out of Chalon sur Saone, France where he runs his own combat gym, Power Training Center. Alex has been vegan for almost a decade and throughout that time has amassed over 100 professional fights with a record of 98 wins, 11 loses, and 2 draws. He is also a special operations combat chief instructor and he has his own vegan friendly apparel brand, Power Fight Company.We discuss:Discovering his passion for professional fighting Breaking the s...2024-08-071h 00
The Plant Fueled PodcastTraining: BJJ Strength Coach Kieren Lefevre | why you need to get strong for jiu jitsu and how to do it, improve your grappling gas tank, and reducing injury riskSend us a textThis conversation is with Kieren Lefevre. Kieren is a BJJ Performance Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, ISSN-Sports Nutrition Specialist and self-professed jiu jitsu nerd. Simply put, he helps grappling athletes get strong, mobile, and reduce their risk of injury on the mats. We discuss: Common mistakes grapplers make when strength training Myth: you shouldn’t use your strength when rolling The optimal weekly frequency for strength training Best training splits and key exercises for grapplers Why you need to train grip strength and rotation Strength minimums before training power How...2024-07-031h 09
The Plant Fueled PodcastTraining: Tyler Huston on Breath Control Training | improving CO2 tolerance to enhance performance, simulating high altitude with breath holds, & breath as medicineSend us a textThis conversation is with Tyler Huston. Tyler is a high performance coach with additional training as a first responder paramedic, addictions nurse, and respiratory specialist. He has spent years as a breathing coach working with clients and patients from all walks of life from physicians and professional athletes, to military and special forces trainers and first responders. All of these experiences have allowed him to refine his breathing coaching practices and develop the Breath Control Training Program. His Breath Control Training program consists of proven principles, exercise, and techniques to increase performance, facilitate and...2024-06-261h 09
Plant-Based Canada PodcastEpisode 78: Martial Arts and Medicine with Dr. Cass WarbeckWelcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Cass Warbeck to chat about her experiences in the martial arts and medicine.Dr. Cass Warbeck is an avid martial arts athlete, having attained a black belt in Goju Ryu karate and black level in Kurama Yama kickboxing. After reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell in 2013, she went plant-based and never looked back. A plant-based diet fueled her amateur Muay Thai fighting career and in March 2019 won the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) North American Bantamweight Muay Thai Title. Since then, she...2024-05-2157 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: A vegan vs omnivore diet for cardiometabolic health | behind the scenes of “You Are What You Eat” with Matthew Landry, PhD, RDSend us a textThis 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 conferences internationally. His current research focuses on identifying optimal dietary patterns for chronic disease prevention and addressing the challenges of designing, implementing and reporting clinical trials that test dietary patterns. He is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist which allows...2024-04-2355 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastMindset: Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke on being an Impactful Vegan | how you can use your strengths to improve the lives of others and reduce animal sufferingSend us a textThis 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 Bodybuilding”, as he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995. Today he is the author of several books including the recent New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete. He is considered one of the world’s most...2024-04-021h 22
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: Vegan Olympian, Dotsie Bausch | from anorexia to the Olympic podium, plant-based diets for athletes, and convincing the world to ditch dairySend us a textThis 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, nutritional and environmental – of plant-based eating. Following her professional cycling career, she founded the non-profit Switch4Good. Switch4Good, an evidence-based nonprofit disrupting the disinformation Big Dairy feeds the public, works with health experts, athletes, social justice warriors, enlightened policymakers, and...2024-03-1256 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastMindset: Using community to power change | Dr. Colin Zhu on the mindset of weight loss, environmental obstacles, and striving for 1% better everydaySend us a textThis 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 a published author, international speaker, and host of the Thrive Bites podcast. This year, The Chef Doc launched some incredible group coaching programs to enable people with the tools to achieve long term...2024-03-0446 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastMindset: Sport psychiatrist, Dr. Carla Edwards on following your passion, navigating mental health in athletes, and challenging stigma within sportSend us a textThis 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 Olympians and is President of the International Society for Sport Psychiatry and on the board of directors for the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. And, not surprising, Dr. Edwards is an exceptional athlete herself. Throughout her y...2023-10-2559 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastTraining: Ultra endurance athlete and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Andy Reed on reframing pain, training tactics, and running the Canmore Double QuadSend us a textThis 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 Canadian National Biathlon, Cross Country, and Paranordic ski teams since 2005. He has a keen interest in the utility of ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of sports injuries and has extensive experience in the prevention and...2023-09-271h 19
The Plant Fueled PodcastRecover: 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 potentialSend us a textThis 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 in Biomedicine from NYU. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Wyss Institute at Harvard, where he started a research initiative leading to ground breaking discoveries that focused around one question: How can decoding the microbiome of the fittest peo...2023-08-311h 01
The Plant Fueled PodcastMindset: Georges Laraque, the NHL’s most unlikeliest tough guy, on having a greater purpose, managing anxiety, animal injustice, and being a voice for the voicelessSend us a textThis 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, Georges is so much more than your stereotypical tough guy. Georges has always been a true humanitarian and an engaged citizen, and since going vegan in 2009, Georges has become a passionate animal rights a...2023-07-261h 14
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: All you’ll ever need to know about plant protein with Brenda Davis, RD | Addressing protein needs, myths, and recommendations for vegan athletesSend us a textThis 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 today our conversation focuses around her most recent book, Plant-Powered Protein, which she co-authored with Vesanto Melina and her son, Cory Davis. We discuss: The surprising increase in protein needs for seniors Protein guidelines for specific types of at...2023-06-281h 13
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: Dr. Jules Cormier | Nutrition supplements for vegan athletes, lasting change, and competing as a Ninja WarriorSend us a textThis 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 addition to his own practice, he is heavily involved in teaching various aspects of medicine, including lifestyle medicine and the power of plant-based nutrition! To complement his professional life, Dr. Cormier trains and competes in Ninja Warrior competitions and i...2023-05-251h 12
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: Level up your performance and your life with superfoods! | Matcha, wheatgrass, acai, and more with Kristel de GrootSend us a textThis 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 30 under 30, and Inc Magazine’s 30 Under 30 and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting and a masters degree in Management. Now, Kristel and her husband are releasing their first book, titled Your Super Life, with the intention of maki...2023-04-1952 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastTraining: Coach Claire Bartholic | Slowing down to run faster, making hard days hard, and using plants to fuel performanceSend us a textThis 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 Master’s Marathon Champion and a competitive Master’s athlete. We discuss:How Claire learned to love running What it’s like running the Boston Marathon Running for weight loss vs running for performance Being thin doesn...2023-02-2856 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: David Goldman | Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers speaks on dietary vs supplemental creatine, protein requirements, and fasting for athletesSend us a textThis 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. David was also the Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers film and heavily involved in its production. We cover: David’s motivations for becoming plant-based His role in creation of The GameChangers The most compelling reasons for an athlet...2022-12-051h 20
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: Sport performance foods put to the test! Dr. Michael Greger on recovery, immunity, protein for athletes and yoga researchSend us a textThis 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 articles uploaded almost every day. We cover: The benefits of standing and treadmill desks A typical meal for Dr. Greger Benefits of hot sauce and capsaicin Foods that have been put to the test for recovery Nutritional yeast to boo...2022-09-2035 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastTraining: Advance your training with calisthenics | Ryan Sadilek from Minus The Gym talks programming, pushing through plateaus, and plant-based nutritionSend us a textThis 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 fitness and overall health and wellbeing. Ryan's goal is to help people understand that everyone has the power to turn their health around and get on a better track. Fitness is always accessible and nutrition doesn't have to be confusing. And...2022-06-281h 05
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: Within-day energy balance matters! | Dr. Dan Benardot on energy deficiency in sport, losing fat (not weight), and nutrition for Olympians and NFL playersSend us a textThis 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 gymnastics, track and field, and figure skating. In addition to this, he was team dietitian for a professional NFL football team for several years. Dan has authored numerous scientific publications and has written many books, his most recent book being...2022-04-261h 33
Thrive BitesS5 Ep 8 - Fighting While Being Plant Fueled with Cass WarbeckDid you know that many MMA fighters are now turning to a plant-based diet? WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/CEX7SF61Tek
Yes, it's truly a game-changer! After the many grueling training sessions, they need to recover rapidly and one thing to do that is through a plant-based lifestyle!
In this episode of Thrive Bites, join me as I sit down with Cass Warbeck, a Muay Thai fighter, a medical student, and a vegan lifestyle advocate. She switched to plant-based after reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell in 2013. This f...2022-04-0447 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastFuel: Using Culinary Medicine to Thrive | Dr. Colin Zhu (The Chef Doc) on delicious cooking and living authenticallySend us a textThis 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 Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. Colin is the author of the book "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life“ and the host of the popular Thrive Bites Podcast. W...2022-03-1554 min
The Plant Fueled PodcastMindset: Thana Boonlert is protecting Canadian winters | outdoor adventures, renewable energy and diet for sustainabilitySend us a textThis 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 outdoor enthusiasts to become advocates for protecting the outdoors. Thana has helped advocate for strong climate change policies through his involvement with local environmental and social justice groups, and has also run for Federal and Provincial office with the...2022-02-091h 04
The Plant Fueled PodcastObesity Medicine | From lifestyle to medication to bariatric surgery with Dr. Jesse PewarchukSend us a textThis 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 double board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pewarchuk is the Medical Director of the Island Health Bariatric Clinic, allowing him to be involved in the full spectrum of obesity...2022-01-191h 00
The Plant Fueled PodcastTraining: How to approach your fitness goals | weight loss, bodybuilding, healthy habits and goal setting with vegan fitness coach Dani TaylorSend us a textThis 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 at age 12. But after going vegan at age 17, she began to lose weight and take her health into her own hands. She found strength training and began to learn more about proper nutrition and she never looked. Over the...2021-12-2959 min