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Switch4Good344 - Chemical Engineer: The Shocking Place Microplastics Are Entering Your Body Every DayMicroplastics are everywhere. They're in our oceans, our soil, and even inside the human body. For years, the narrative has been bleak. This is unavoidable. But what if that isn't the whole story? In this episode, we sit down with Max Pennington, a chemical engineer, entrepreneur, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who decided to take on one of the most overlooked sources of microplastic pollution: our laundry. What started as an experiment in a fraternity basement grew into a patented filtration technology that captures more than 90% of microplastics from washing machine wastewater. Max shares how curiosity...
2026-01-2844 minSwitch4Good344 - Chemical Engineer: The Shocking Place Microplastics Are Entering Your Body Every DayMicroplastics are everywhere. They're in our oceans, our soil, and even inside the human body. For years, the narrative has been bleak. This is unavoidable. But what if that isn't the whole story? In this episode, we sit down with Max Pennington, a chemical engineer, entrepreneur, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who decided to take on one of the most overlooked sources of microplastic pollution: our laundry. What started as an experiment in a fraternity basement grew into a patented filtration technology that captures more than 90% of microplastics from washing machine wastewater. Max shares how curiosity...
2026-01-2844 minSwitch4Good343 - The Science of Toxic Load: How Everyday Exposures Disrupt Hormones, Sleep & Immunity" The sun is not our enemy. It never has been. Most popular sunscreens, they will compromise your skin and actually lead to skin cancer. If we're lathering on or ingesting toxic chemicals, we're going to be compromised." Today, we're joined by Cheryl Mothes, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with nearly 30 years dedicated to studying healing with whole foods, helping people of all ages improve well-being and reduce disease risk through diet and lifestyle changes. She's a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, holds a certification from Penn Foster, and was the co-founder and former chef...
2026-01-1455 minSwitch4Good343 - The Science of Toxic Load: How Everyday Exposures Disrupt Hormones, Sleep & Immunity" The sun is not our enemy. It never has been. Most popular sunscreens, they will compromise your skin and actually lead to skin cancer. If we're lathering on or ingesting toxic chemicals, we're going to be compromised." Today, we're joined by Cheryl Mothes, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with nearly 30 years dedicated to studying healing with whole foods, helping people of all ages improve well-being and reduce disease risk through diet and lifestyle changes. She's a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, holds a certification from Penn Foster, and was the co-founder and former chef...
2026-01-1455 minSwitch4Good342 - Food Addiction Expert: Why Processed Food Works Like Cigarettes "I would rather have a shorter life with cigarettes than a longer life without. Well, that's addictive thinking. You see the dominance of the addictive brain cells in that line of reasoning. That's not frontal lobe dominance. That's the addicted brain cells. And that's why addictions are lethal." No matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We're constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and...
2025-12-311h 14Switch4Good342 - Food Addiction Expert: Why Processed Food Works Like Cigarettes "I would rather have a shorter life with cigarettes than a longer life without. Well, that's addictive thinking. You see the dominance of the addictive brain cells in that line of reasoning. That's not frontal lobe dominance. That's the addicted brain cells. And that's why addictions are lethal." No matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We're constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and...
2025-12-311h 14
Deficient VegansFrom Performance to Policy: A Switch4Good Conversation (ft. Lucy Whitney)This week we have a guest! We speak with Lucy Whitney from Switch4Good about the ways they educate, lead, and support students, athletes, and others that are looking to ditch dairy for plant-based alternatives.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeAdam Schiff's PROTEIN Act and the Congress tracker linkChapters0:03 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast5:06 Introducing Lucy Whitney from Switch4Good17:26 The FISCAL Act and School Lunch Reform19:36 Plant-Based Athletes Program Overview24:17 Getting Involved with Switch4Good25:09 Myth of the Week: Spot...
2025-12-2232 minSwitch4Good341 - How She Lost 125 Pounds Without Medication | A Supermom's StoryOur guest today is living proof that anyone can change their life. Alishea Basson was a mom of four and creeping into dangerous territory in regards 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 educated herself on how to eat healthfully and exercise, eventually adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. While her family didn't support this choice, Alishea stuck with it. Now 125 pounds lighter and full of energy, Alishea is an inspiration to anyone...
2025-12-171h 00Switch4Good341 - How She Lost 125 Pounds Without Medication | A Supermom's StoryOur guest today is living proof that anyone can change their life. Alishea Basson was a mom of four and creeping into dangerous territory in regards 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 educated herself on how to eat healthfully and exercise, eventually adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. While her family didn't support this choice, Alishea stuck with it. Now 125 pounds lighter and full of energy, Alishea is an inspiration to anyone...
2025-12-171h 00
Plant Based BriefingJustin Long at Switch4Good.orgBig Dairy Kills: How Industrial Milk Destroys Farms, Communities, and Lives This is the true face of Big Dairy. It's not a tale of wholesome tradition but of lives broken. For the record, while Switch4Good advocates for a dairy-free world, we're not here to pit small farms against large factory farms. Our fight isn't with the people who farm. We've seen firsthand the devastation Big Dairy leaves behind. Our work is about ending the cruelty and destruction at the core of dairy, whether large or small, and building a more sustainable future for all...
2025-11-0609 minSwitch4Good334 - Stop Dementia Before It's Too Late: Proven Strategies You Need to Know! | Prof. Claire J. StevesImagine a future where the sharpness of memory, the ease of movement, and the very sense of self feel out of reach. Ageing can feel like losing parts of yourself you thought were permanent, but what if we could not only hold on, but thrive as we grow older? In this episode, Dr. Claire Steves, a renowned expert on the science of ageing, shares groundbreaking insights into how our genes, environment, lifestyle, and even our microbiome shape the way we age. As a Professor of Ageing and Health at King's College London and Consultant Geriatrician at Guy's and St...
2025-09-1055 minSwitch4Good334 - Stop Dementia Before It's Too Late: Proven Strategies You Need to Know! | Prof. Claire J. StevesImagine a future where the sharpness of memory, the ease of movement, and the very sense of self feel out of reach. Ageing can feel like losing parts of yourself you thought were permanent, but what if we could not only hold on, but thrive as we grow older? In this episode, Dr. Claire Steves, a renowned expert on the science of ageing, shares groundbreaking insights into how our genes, environment, lifestyle, and even our microbiome shape the way we age. As a Professor of Ageing and Health at King's College London and Consultant Geriatrician at Guy's and St...
2025-09-1055 minSwitch4Good331 - You've Been Lied To About Veganism | The Truth About Animal Rights Activism | Gary YourofskyWhat would it take for you to risk everything for what you believe in? Today's guest has done exactly that and more. Gary Yourofsky is one of the most influential and unflinching voices in the fight for animal liberation. His viral speech "The Best Speech You Will Ever Hear" has inspired millions and sparked global debate. He's been arrested, banned from countries, and never backed down from telling the truth, even when it cost him. Tune in to hear this legendary activist share what drives him, what works in the fight for animals, and what's...
2025-07-301h 26Switch4Good331 - You've Been Lied To About Veganism | The Truth About Animal Rights Activism | Gary YourofskyWhat would it take for you to risk everything for what you believe in? Today's guest has done exactly that and more. Gary Yourofsky is one of the most influential and unflinching voices in the fight for animal liberation. His viral speech "The Best Speech You Will Ever Hear" has inspired millions and sparked global debate. He's been arrested, banned from countries, and never backed down from telling the truth, even when it cost him. Tune in to hear this legendary activist share what drives him, what works in the fight for animals, and what's...
2025-07-301h 26Switch4Good330 - Doctor Proves You Can Reverse Heart Disease with a Plant-Based Lifestyle (No Medication Needed)Have you ever felt like it's too late to rewrite your story? Dr. Akil Taherbhai is living proof that it's not. After decades of unhealthy habits and a coronary artery disease diagnosis that led to open-heart surgery, he made a bold choice, not just to recover, but to transform. Within months, he ran his first half marathon. In the years since, he's scaled Kilimanjaro, completed marathons and triathlons, and fully embraced a plant-powered lifestyle. Now in his 70s, Dr. Taherbhai is thriving and inspiring others to do the same. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and...
2025-07-1654 minSwitch4Good330 - Doctor Proves You Can Reverse Heart Disease with a Plant-Based Lifestyle (No Medication Needed)Have you ever felt like it's too late to rewrite your story? Dr. Akil Taherbhai is living proof that it's not. After decades of unhealthy habits and a coronary artery disease diagnosis that led to open-heart surgery, he made a bold choice, not just to recover, but to transform. Within months, he ran his first half marathon. In the years since, he's scaled Kilimanjaro, completed marathons and triathlons, and fully embraced a plant-powered lifestyle. Now in his 70s, Dr. Taherbhai is thriving and inspiring others to do the same. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and...
2025-07-1654 minSwitch4Good315 - Acidic Foods & Inflammation, Eating for your Hormones, Toxic Air Protection and Vegan Breast Milk with Alexandra & JasonToday's episode tackles big health questions and real-life challenges. Can breastfeeding vegans provide all the essential nutrients for their babies? A groundbreaking study from Amsterdam has the answer—and it may surprise you. Plus, can you rewire your microbiome to reverse lactose intolerance? If so, should you? And Jason shares firsthand what it's like living with Los Angeles' post-wildfire air—spoiler: the real danger isn't just in the smoke. From nutrition myths to hidden environmental threats, we're cutting through the noise with facts that matter. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation! Podcast sponsors: Vedge Vega...
2025-02-0550 minSwitch4Good315 - Acidic Foods & Inflammation, Eating for your Hormones, Toxic Air Protection and Vegan Breast Milk with Alexandra & JasonToday's episode tackles big health questions and real-life challenges. Can breastfeeding vegans provide all the essential nutrients for their babies? A groundbreaking study from Amsterdam has the answer—and it may surprise you. Plus, can you rewire your microbiome to reverse lactose intolerance? If so, should you? And Jason shares firsthand what it's like living with Los Angeles' post-wildfire air—spoiler: the real danger isn't just in the smoke. From nutrition myths to hidden environmental threats, we're cutting through the noise with facts that matter. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation! Podcast sponsors: Vedge Vega...
2025-02-0550 min
Plant Based BriefingExpert Tips to Help Parents of Picky Eaters Enjoy a Dairy-free LifestyleExpert Tips to Help Parents of Picky Eaters Enjoy a Dairy-free Lifestyle By Tiffany Bruno at Switch4Good.org Original post: https://switch4good.org/expert-tips-to-help-parents-of-picky-eaters-enjoy-a-dairy-free-lifestyle/ Related Episodes: 6: Milk: The Top 10 Scariest Things by Switch4Good.org 22: Dairy and the Environment FAQ by Switch4Good.org 53: How Dairy Affects Children's Health by Dr. Justine Butler at Switch4Good.org 57: The Honest Truth: An Interview with a Former Dairy Farm Worker by Jackie Norman at Switch4Good.org 71: 6 Reasons to Detox from Dairy Today by...
2024-11-0706 minSwitch4Good291 - Be a Nutritarian and Never Diet Again with Dr. Joel FuhrmanWhen 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 bestselling books, you won't find "cheat days" or "moderation," and he explains why in this riveting episode. Fuhrman educates us on the fundamentals of health, nutrition, and disease prevention with a fiery energy that is instantly motivating.
2024-07-171h 03Switch4Good291 - Be a Nutritarian and Never Diet Again with Dr. Joel FuhrmanWhen 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 bestselling books, you won't find "cheat days" or "moderation," and he explains why in this riveting episode. Fuhrman educates us on the fundamentals of health, nutrition, and disease prevention with a fiery energy that is instantly motivating.
2024-07-171h 03Switch4Good285 - How to Be an Impactful Vegan with Bodybuilder and Author Robert CheekeIn 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 the most impact on behalf of animals and the planet. "Yes, there's a diversity of approaches that are good to help reduce animal suffering, but some are just quantifiably more effective than others. And if we can put our time and energy into those...
2024-06-051h 10Switch4Good285 - How to Be an Impactful Vegan with Bodybuilder and Author Robert CheekeIn 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 the most impact on behalf of animals and the planet. "Yes, there's a diversity of approaches that are good to help reduce animal suffering, but some are just quantifiably more effective than others. And if we can put our time and energy into those...
2024-06-051h 10Switch4Good282 - Can Regenerative Farming Save Us? with Cattle Rancher Thomas LockeToday, 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 the Netflix series, "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment," Locke is on a mission to change consumer mindsets around food sourcing and equip the next wave of farmers with the knowledge and tools to embrace sustainable practices. Tune in for an uplifting conversation on regenerative farming and...
2024-05-1553 minSwitch4Good282 - Can Regenerative Farming Save Us? with Cattle Rancher Thomas LockeToday, 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 the Netflix series, "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment," Locke is on a mission to change consumer mindsets around food sourcing and equip the next wave of farmers with the knowledge and tools to embrace sustainable practices. Tune in for an uplifting conversation on regenerative farming and...
2024-05-1553 min
Plant Based BriefingTaking Down Dairy is Key to Planetary HealthTaking Down Dairy is Key to Planetary Health by Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org Original post: https://climatehealers.org/blog/taking-down-dairy-is-key-to-planetary-health/ Related Episodes: 693: Changing Your Diet Is Empowering For Planetary Health from Switch4Good.org 592: Dairy Cows Are Suffering From the Very Climate Crisis Factory Farming Helped Create by Nicole Axworthy at VegNews.com 511: Which Nondairy Milk Is Best for the Environment? The Answer Might Surprise You by Lisa Elaine Held at ForksOverKnives.com 307: The Twisted History of Milk in America by Switch4Goo...
2024-04-1507 min
Alcohol-Free LifestyleThe Transformative Power Of Living Without Alcohol - James Swanwick & Switch4Good Podcast Podcast host James Swanwick is interviewed on the Switch4Good Podcast. As we navigate the nuances of wellness and health, James sheds light on the transformative power of living without alcohol. He shares personal anecdotes, the science behind the benefits, and the broader impact on one's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This isn't just about abstaining from alcohol; it's about embracing a holistic approach to health, making informed choices, and truly understanding the ripple effect it has on all facets of life. Join us as we delve into this enlightening conversation and explore a movement that's reshaping perspectives worldwide.
2024-03-131h 15Switch4Good272 - Animal Ag is Killing Us with Climate Scientist Gerard Wedderburn-BisshopHumans 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 food systems on climate change. Gerard is currently the executive director of the World Preservation Foundation, but for three decades, he monitored vegetation cover and deforestation as the principal scientist with Queensland Government Natural Resources. He's also appeared in the...
2024-03-061h 00Switch4Good272 - Animal Ag is Killing Us with Climate Scientist Gerard Wedderburn-BisshopHumans 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 food systems on climate change. Gerard is currently the executive director of the World Preservation Foundation, but for three decades, he monitored vegetation cover and deforestation as the principal scientist with Queensland Government Natural Resources. He's also appeared in the...
2024-03-061h 00
Grow the GoodFrom Olympics to Advocacy with Switch4Good's Dotsie Bausch At the height of the "Got Milk" campaign, Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch found herself appalled at the assumption that dairy milk created successful athletes. She decided to do something about it. I sat down with the remarkable cyclist and advocate to hear her story of overcoming adversity, conquering anorexia, and finding solace and strength in cycling. While her transition to a plant-based diet was initially fueled by ethical convictions, it ultimately led her on a quest for improved health and performance. She shares her path to found Switch4Good, a nonprofit organization she founded to promote...
2024-02-0859 min
Plant Based Briefing720: Is Bulletproof Coffee Good For Your Health? The Hoax Is Up from Switch4Good.orgIs Bulletproof Coffee Good For Your Health? The Hoax Is Up from Switch4Good.org Original post: https://switch4good.org/is-bulletproof-coffee-healthy/ Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire and educate you to start living better and feeling better. How to support the pod...
2024-01-2608 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Weight Loss Success Story with Alishea BassonOur 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 educated herself on how to eat healthfully and exercise, eventually adopting a whole food, plant-based diet. While her family didn't support this choice, Alishea stuck with it. Now 125 pounds lighter and full of energy, Alishea is...
2024-01-1954 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Weight Loss Success Story with Alishea BassonOur 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 educated herself on how to eat healthfully and exercise, eventually adopting a whole food, plant-based diet. While her family didn't support this choice, Alishea stuck with it. Now 125 pounds lighter and full of energy, Alishea is...
2024-01-1954 min
Plant Based BriefingSwitch4Good Pushes Forward With The Add Soy ActSwitch4Good Pushes Forward With The Add Soy Act by Jordi Casamitjana at UnchainedTV.com Original Post: https://unchainedtv.com/2023/12/14/switch4good-pushes-forward-with-add-soy-act UnchainedTV is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated issues like human world hunger and workers’ rights. They profile vegan activists and celebrities and reports on animal rights news, issues, and events, bringing the world crucial information ignored by advertiser-based mainstream media. It was founded by Jane Velez-Mitchell, nationally known TV journalist and best-selling author. For six years she...
2024-01-0207 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Beating Food Addiction with Chuck CarrollYou 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 does not work. Whether it's an addiction to Taco Bell—like Chuck—or to alcohol or heroine, it's Chuck's belief that you can't cure it, but you can overcome it. His story is powerful, and despite its extremes, everyone can relate. ...
2023-12-221h 07Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Beating Food Addiction with Chuck CarrollYou 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 does not work. Whether it's an addiction to Taco Bell—like Chuck—or to alcohol or heroine, it's Chuck's belief that you can't cure it, but you can overcome it. His story is powerful, and despite its extremes, everyone can relate. ...
2023-12-221h 07Switch4Good258 - How to find your 'Why Power' with Dr. Brooke GoldnerDr. 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-food, plant-based diet. For Goldner—and the hundreds of seriously ill patients she has treated since then—it really is that simple. Food can heal. This episode is for anyone who struggles (or knows someone who is struggli...
2023-11-291h 00Switch4Good258 - How to find your 'Why Power' with Dr. Brooke GoldnerDr. 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-food, plant-based diet. For Goldner—and the hundreds of seriously ill patients she has treated since then—it really is that simple. Food can heal. This episode is for anyone who struggles (or knows someone who is struggli...
2023-11-291h 00Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Cruelty Free Shopping with Kim PaschenHow 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 compassionate cosmetics that are truly animal-free, things get complicated, but that's where Leaping Bunny comes in. The certification organization upholds companies to rigorous standards to ensure every last ingredient is free from animal testing. Kim walks us through all the nuances of c...
2023-11-1757 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Cruelty Free Shopping with Kim PaschenHow 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 compassionate cosmetics that are truly animal-free, things get complicated, but that's where Leaping Bunny comes in. The certification organization upholds companies to rigorous standards to ensure every last ingredient is free from animal testing. Kim walks us through all the nuances of c...
2023-11-1757 minSwitch4Good255 - Meatless Meat and Dairy-Free Milk with Food Tech Whiz Dr. David WelchThough 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, and our guest today is one of them. David Welch, Ph.D., is a plant biologist, running coach, and the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder of Synthesis Capital – a global food technology and alternative protein investor aiming to transform our food system and remove animals from the equation.
2023-11-081h 04Switch4Good255 - Meatless Meat and Dairy-Free Milk with Food Tech Whiz Dr. David WelchThough 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, and our guest today is one of them. David Welch, Ph.D., is a plant biologist, running coach, and the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder of Synthesis Capital – a global food technology and alternative protein investor aiming to transform our food system and remove animals from the equation.
2023-11-081h 04Switch4Good253 - The Science on the Lost Art of Breathing with NYT Bestselling Author James NestorThere'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 breathing practice; all it takes is consistent breath in everyday life. Listen in to learn how to breathe better and improve your health in ways you never thought possible. "We are now...
2023-10-251h 04Switch4Good253 - The Science on the Lost Art of Breathing with NYT Bestselling Author James NestorThere'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 breathing practice; all it takes is consistent breath in everyday life. Listen in to learn how to breathe better and improve your health in ways you never thought possible. "We are now...
2023-10-251h 04Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Neal Barnard Can Help You Get Your Body In BalanceDr. 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, adult, or child, this information is applicable to everyone. Listen in to start your journey to better health and to simply feel good again in your body. What we discuss in this episode: - Dr. Barnard's latest book, Your Body I...
2023-10-201h 03Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Dr. Neal Barnard Can Help You Get Your Body In BalanceDr. 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, adult, or child, this information is applicable to everyone. Listen in to start your journey to better health and to simply feel good again in your body. What we discuss in this episode: - Dr. Barnard's latest book, Your Body I...
2023-10-201h 03Switch4Good251 - Undercover With Investigator "Pete Paxton"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 society has conditioned us to believe that if we don't directly kill animals (as in the cases of pets, milk, and eggs), we're not harming them. This mentality is seriously flawed. Listen in for a heavy dose of reality, and learn what...
2023-10-111h 07Switch4Good251 - Undercover With Investigator "Pete Paxton"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 society has conditioned us to believe that if we don't directly kill animals (as in the cases of pets, milk, and eggs), we're not harming them. This mentality is seriously flawed. Listen in for a heavy dose of reality, and learn what...
2023-10-111h 07Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Breath with New York Times Bestselling author James NestorThere'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 breathing practice; all it takes is consistent breath in everyday life. Listen in to learn how to breathe better and improve your health in ways you never thought possible. What we discuss in this episode:
2023-09-221h 04Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Breath with New York Times Bestselling author James NestorThere'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 breathing practice; all it takes is consistent breath in everyday life. Listen in to learn how to breathe better and improve your health in ways you never thought possible. What we discuss in this episode:
2023-09-221h 04Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Break Free from Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce ThompsonToday we are excited to welcome Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., back to the show again. For those who need a refresher, Susan is an expert in the psychology of eating and has shared so much with us about the science behind food addiction and addiction in general. Susan is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, the President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss, and the CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions. On top of that, Susan is a successful published author. We learned about her first book...
2023-08-181h 10Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Break Free from Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce ThompsonToday we are excited to welcome Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., back to the show again. For those who need a refresher, Susan is an expert in the psychology of eating and has shared so much with us about the science behind food addiction and addiction in general. Susan is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, the President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss, and the CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions. On top of that, Susan is a successful published author. We learned about her first book...
2023-08-181h 10Switch4Good243 - Skin Sobering: Throw Out Your Lotions & Potions with Dr. Erin TjamDr. Erin Tjam is a health scientist and professor, and she's here with us today to give us some tough love about what we've been doing to our body's largest organ – our skin. In her new book, Skin Sobering: 99% of Products Age and Harm Your Skin, Dr. Tjam and co-writer Dr. Ryuichi Utsugi break down why we've been mistreating our skin by relying on skincare products, how we've been deceived by the billion-dollar beauty industry, and what we can do to stop the damage we're doing. Skin sobering is a natural and unique approach to keeping our skin at it...
2023-08-161h 08Switch4Good243 - Skin Sobering: Throw Out Your Lotions & Potions with Dr. Erin TjamDr. Erin Tjam is a health scientist and professor, and she's here with us today to give us some tough love about what we've been doing to our body's largest organ – our skin. In her new book, Skin Sobering: 99% of Products Age and Harm Your Skin, Dr. Tjam and co-writer Dr. Ryuichi Utsugi break down why we've been mistreating our skin by relying on skincare products, how we've been deceived by the billion-dollar beauty industry, and what we can do to stop the damage we're doing. Skin sobering is a natural and unique approach to keeping our skin at it...
2023-08-161h 08Switch4Good240 - Hollywood, Politics, Ethics & Animals - How They Converge with Roger WolfsonFrom writing speeches for sitting Senators and Presidential candidates to acting as Vice President of Channel One News to writing the teleplay that earned Kyra Sedgwick her first Emmy nomination, today's guest, writer, and activist Roger Wolfson, has been in the room where it happens, achieving remarkable success in the fields of news, politics, and entertainment. Roger was also Commissioner of Animal Services for the city of Los Angeles, where he fought to establish and maintain Los Angeles as a no-kill city and implement a plant-based diet for all shelter dogs. Tune in to this...
2023-07-261h 09Switch4Good240 - Hollywood, Politics, Ethics & Animals - How They Converge with Roger WolfsonFrom writing speeches for sitting Senators and Presidential candidates to acting as Vice President of Channel One News to writing the teleplay that earned Kyra Sedgwick her first Emmy nomination, today's guest, writer, and activist Roger Wolfson, has been in the room where it happens, achieving remarkable success in the fields of news, politics, and entertainment. Roger was also Commissioner of Animal Services for the city of Los Angeles, where he fought to establish and maintain Los Angeles as a no-kill city and implement a plant-based diet for all shelter dogs. Tune in to this...
2023-07-261h 09Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - How to Get a Good Gut with Dietitian Desiree NielsenOur guest today, Desiree Nielsen, is a registered plant-based dietitian and national bestselling author. Her practice focus is chronic digestive and inflammatory diseases, and she helps her clients heal with plant-based approaches that lead to optimal health. You may have already heard of Desiree through The Allsorts Podcast, one of her books, or one of her articles in USA Today or Mind Body Great. She now has her third book out, Good for Your Gut, which we get to discuss in this episode. It is both a cookbook and a great guide to learn more about how...
2023-07-211h 02Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - How to Get a Good Gut with Dietitian Desiree NielsenOur guest today, Desiree Nielsen, is a registered plant-based dietitian and national bestselling author. Her practice focus is chronic digestive and inflammatory diseases, and she helps her clients heal with plant-based approaches that lead to optimal health. You may have already heard of Desiree through The Allsorts Podcast, one of her books, or one of her articles in USA Today or Mind Body Great. She now has her third book out, Good for Your Gut, which we get to discuss in this episode. It is both a cookbook and a great guide to learn more about how...
2023-07-211h 02Switch4Good239 - Gen Z Will Not Be Hoodwinked by Got Milk with Marielle WilliamsonIn April of 2023, today's guest, Marielle Williamson, planned to hold an event for fellow students at Eagle Rock High School to promote the benefits of plant milks and highlight the consequences of dairy milk consumption and production. However, the school's administration informed her she could only promote the benefits of plant milks if she did so for dairy milk, too, citing a federal law stating any information that could directly or indirectly restrict the sale or marketing of cow's milk on school campuses is prohibited. So, on May 2nd of this year, a lawsuit was filed against her school...
2023-07-1946 minSwitch4Good239 - Gen Z Will Not Be Hoodwinked by Got Milk with Marielle WilliamsonIn April of 2023, today's guest, Marielle Williamson, planned to hold an event for fellow students at Eagle Rock High School to promote the benefits of plant milks and highlight the consequences of dairy milk consumption and production. However, the school's administration informed her she could only promote the benefits of plant milks if she did so for dairy milk, too, citing a federal law stating any information that could directly or indirectly restrict the sale or marketing of cow's milk on school campuses is prohibited. So, on May 2nd of this year, a lawsuit was filed against her school...
2023-07-1946 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Anti-Aging Secrets from Chef Babette DavisBorn and raised in East Los Angeles and forged in the fires of adversity, cookbook author Chef Babette Davis burst onto the culinary scene with her renowned vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California, where the soul food platter is one of the many, many must-try dishes. An ageless paragon of fitness and vibrant health, Chef Babette has legions of social media followers who love seeing her posts of this incredibly fit 71-year-old working out or cooking or even in a bikini. If she's not preparing delicious dishes in the kitchen of her restaurant, teaching cooking classes, or...
2023-04-2157 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Anti-Aging Secrets from Chef Babette DavisBorn and raised in East Los Angeles and forged in the fires of adversity, cookbook author Chef Babette Davis burst onto the culinary scene with her renowned vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California, where the soul food platter is one of the many, many must-try dishes. An ageless paragon of fitness and vibrant health, Chef Babette has legions of social media followers who love seeing her posts of this incredibly fit 71-year-old working out or cooking or even in a bikini. If she's not preparing delicious dishes in the kitchen of her restaurant, teaching cooking classes, or...
2023-04-2157 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - From Pedaling Shell Oil to Co-Founding the Largest Plant-Based News Site in the World with Robbie LockieAs human beings, we are addicted to animal products, and it will take a lot of time to make a change. But today's guest is a creator with a purpose and joins me this week to share their inspiring journey towards making lasting change. Robbie Lockie is a brave soul filled with grit, determination, and the desire to see real change happen. They are the co-founder of Plant-Based News, an outlet that provides free access to information on responsible consumerism, environmental activism, and plant-based food trends. After some health issues and a few profound experiences in their 20s, they...
2023-03-311h 12Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - From Pedaling Shell Oil to Co-Founding the Largest Plant-Based News Site in the World with Robbie LockieAs human beings, we are addicted to animal products, and it will take a lot of time to make a change. But today's guest is a creator with a purpose and joins me this week to share their inspiring journey towards making lasting change. Robbie Lockie is a brave soul filled with grit, determination, and the desire to see real change happen. They are the co-founder of Plant-Based News, an outlet that provides free access to information on responsible consumerism, environmental activism, and plant-based food trends. After some health issues and a few profound experiences in their 20s, they...
2023-03-311h 12Switch4Good221 - From On the Ice to Behind the Mic with Georges LaraqueIce hockey is often stereotyped as a white man's sport. In fact, USA Today claims that the National Hockey League is made up of only 3% non-white players. But today's guest helped pave the way to increase that percentage and get more men of color on the ice. Georges Laraque is a retired professional hockey player, Canadian sports commentator, author, and animal rights activist. In his 13 years in the NHL, Georges played 695 games, including 57 in the playoffs and two fighting for the Stanley Cup. Since making the switch in 2009, Georges has steadily cont...
2023-03-151h 02Switch4Good221 - From On the Ice to Behind the Mic with Georges LaraqueIce hockey is often stereotyped as a white man's sport. In fact, USA Today claims that the National Hockey League is made up of only 3% non-white players. But today's guest helped pave the way to increase that percentage and get more men of color on the ice. Georges Laraque is a retired professional hockey player, Canadian sports commentator, author, and animal rights activist. In his 13 years in the NHL, Georges played 695 games, including 57 in the playoffs and two fighting for the Stanley Cup. Since making the switch in 2009, Georges has steadily cont...
2023-03-151h 02Switch4Good219 - Improve Performance in Sports & Business through Exercise & Diet with Sharon McDowell-Larsen PhDThe story of our guest today, Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen, is one of perpetual movement. A plant-based athlete and former Coach at the Center for Creative Leadership, she's lived on multiple continents and competed in IronMan triathlons, mountain bike races, Ultra Trail races, and Nordic ski races, just to name a few. Dr. McDowell-Larsen has a PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and she has guided some of the world's top leaders to peak performance in health and in fitness. So whether you're an aspiring athlete, current athlete or weekend warrior, this is an episode...
2023-03-011h 11Switch4Good219 - Improve Performance in Sports & Business through Exercise & Diet with Sharon McDowell-Larsen PhDThe story of our guest today, Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen, is one of perpetual movement. A plant-based athlete and former Coach at the Center for Creative Leadership, she's lived on multiple continents and competed in IronMan triathlons, mountain bike races, Ultra Trail races, and Nordic ski races, just to name a few. Dr. McDowell-Larsen has a PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and she has guided some of the world's top leaders to peak performance in health and in fitness. So whether you're an aspiring athlete, current athlete or weekend warrior, this is an episode...
2023-03-011h 11Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Rich Roll: Changing, Growing, ThrivingToday on the show we have the legendary athlete, podcast host, author, and all-around wonderful human being, Rich Roll. Rich is a father and husband, but most of you will recognize his grounding voice from his weekly masterclass in personal and professional development—the Rich Roll Podcast. From a promising Stanford swimmer to a desperate entertainment lawyer caught in the vicious cycle of alcohol abuse, Rich hit rock bottom and used the power of plants and endurance to catapult his life into one of abundance. Between completing the EPIC5 Challenge to writing his best-selling memoir, Finding Ultra, Rich has am...
2023-02-171h 26Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Rich Roll: Changing, Growing, ThrivingToday on the show we have the legendary athlete, podcast host, author, and all-around wonderful human being, Rich Roll. Rich is a father and husband, but most of you will recognize his grounding voice from his weekly masterclass in personal and professional development—the Rich Roll Podcast. From a promising Stanford swimmer to a desperate entertainment lawyer caught in the vicious cycle of alcohol abuse, Rich hit rock bottom and used the power of plants and endurance to catapult his life into one of abundance. Between completing the EPIC5 Challenge to writing his best-selling memoir, Finding Ultra, Rich has am...
2023-02-171h 26Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Revolutionize Your Gut with Gastroenterologist and Author Dr. Alan DesmondGot gut issues? We've got a doctor on call. Dr. Alan Desmond is a general practitioner and gastroenterologist based in the UK. He incorporates whole, plant-based nutrition to treat the problem, not the symptoms, and he's seen remarkable results with hundreds of patients. He's also the author of "Plant-Based Diet Revolution: 28 Days to a Happier Gut and a Healthier You" and serves as an ambassador for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK. If you've got tummy troubles—from basic bloating to more serious conditions like IBS—to questions about probiotics and FODMAPS, Dr. Alan Desmond is in. "As we embra...
2022-12-161h 15Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - Revolutionize Your Gut with Gastroenterologist and Author Dr. Alan DesmondGot gut issues? We've got a doctor on call. Dr. Alan Desmond is a general practitioner and gastroenterologist based in the UK. He incorporates whole, plant-based nutrition to treat the problem, not the symptoms, and he's seen remarkable results with hundreds of patients. He's also the author of "Plant-Based Diet Revolution: 28 Days to a Happier Gut and a Healthier You" and serves as an ambassador for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK. If you've got tummy troubles—from basic bloating to more serious conditions like IBS—to questions about probiotics and FODMAPS, Dr. Alan Desmond is in. "As we embra...
2022-12-161h 15
PLANTSTRONG PodcastPLANTSTRONG and Switch4Good Cross-Over - From Binge Eater To An Ultra-Runner With Ryan DuffThis week, we present a bonus episode from our friends at Switch4Good. If you’re not familiar with the work of Switch4Good, they are an evidence-based nonprofit, advocating passionately for a dairy-free world. For too long, society has accepted the distortion and misinformation Big Dairy feeds us. So Switch4Good exists to set the record straight, for the sake of human health, food justice, and the future of our planet. They work with health experts, athletes, social justice warriors, enlightened policy-makers, and progressive corporations to promote ethical lifestyles and widespread behavioral change related to how we eat....
2022-12-061h 04Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - The Plant-Powered Penis with Dr. Aaron SpitzOur 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 that includes nutrition-sensitive intervention. He's outspoken about common problems like erectile dysfunction and delivers important information to us on today's show that breaks down some of the age-old penis myths. You may have seen him in The Gamechangers with Dotsie, or even re...
2022-11-181h 07Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - The Plant-Powered Penis with Dr. Aaron SpitzOur 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 that includes nutrition-sensitive intervention. He's outspoken about common problems like erectile dysfunction and delivers important information to us on today's show that breaks down some of the age-old penis myths. You may have seen him in The Gamechangers with Dotsie, or even re...
2022-11-181h 07
I AM HUMAN230: Switch4Good – Rich Roll: Changing, Growing, Thriving (Veggie Doctor Radio)Exclusive Podcast Swap with Switch4Good Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe I’ve finally found a delicious all-purpose sauce that you can keep in your pantry until it’s ready to use. And y’all it is so unique and scrumptious! It’s called Burny Wild’s Adventure Sauce and you have a good reason to grab yourself a bottle or two right now: My listeners get 20% off their first order of $20 or more AND free shipping! Just use the code DRYAMI: https://burnywilds.com Disclaimer...
2022-10-231h 37Switch4Good200 - Social Justice & Why We Should Eat Plants with Dr. Milton MillsWe are so fortunate to have a guest who was with us when it all started. He was our very first guest on the Switch4Good podcast, so it's only fitting that he should join us for our very special 200th episode. You will even see him on our Switch4Good staff page, that's how closely we work with him. We're so thrilled and truly honored to have with us, the esteemed Doctor and vegan activist, Dr. Milton Mills! For those of you who missed our first episode, Dr. Mills earned his medical degree from Stanford University and did...
2022-10-191h 12Switch4Good200 - Social Justice & Why We Should Eat Plants with Dr. Milton MillsWe are so fortunate to have a guest who was with us when it all started. He was our very first guest on the Switch4Good podcast, so it's only fitting that he should join us for our very special 200th episode. You will even see him on our Switch4Good staff page, that's how closely we work with him. We're so thrilled and truly honored to have with us, the esteemed Doctor and vegan activist, Dr. Milton Mills! For those of you who missed our first episode, Dr. Mills earned his medical degree from Stanford University and did...
2022-10-191h 12Switch4Good199 - Beating Food Addiction with Dr. Joan IflandNo matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We're constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and Kraft Foods. Dr. Joan Ifland is an expert in processed food addiction, and her research is both eye-opening and appalling. This is a gripping conversation about the intersections of human behavior, evolution, and modern-day consumer habits. "Diet-related diseases have surpassed smoking-related diseases as the leading cause for n...
2022-10-121h 30Switch4Good199 - Beating Food Addiction with Dr. Joan IflandNo matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We're constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and Kraft Foods. Dr. Joan Ifland is an expert in processed food addiction, and her research is both eye-opening and appalling. This is a gripping conversation about the intersections of human behavior, evolution, and modern-day consumer habits. "Diet-related diseases have surpassed smoking-related diseases as the leading cause for n...
2022-10-121h 30Switch4Good198 - Your Hormones & Plant Power with Dr. Gemma Newman"In fact, there was a great study that showed that, in the long term, young children and adolescents who consumed minimally processed soy products had a lower breast cancer risk later on in life than those who did not consume soy products. And I thought that was a great thing to point out because this means that it's actually healthy throughout the lifecycle, not just when you're in those years around menopause, but even as children and adolescents it can help set you up for a healthier lifestyle." - Dr. Gemma Newman Today we are really thrilled...
2022-10-051h 12Switch4Good198 - Your Hormones & Plant Power with Dr. Gemma Newman"In fact, there was a great study that showed that, in the long term, young children and adolescents who consumed minimally processed soy products had a lower breast cancer risk later on in life than those who did not consume soy products. And I thought that was a great thing to point out because this means that it's actually healthy throughout the lifecycle, not just when you're in those years around menopause, but even as children and adolescents it can help set you up for a healthier lifestyle." - Dr. Gemma Newman Today we are really thrilled...
2022-10-051h 12Switch4Good197 - Anti-Aging Secrets from Chef Babette DavisBorn and raised in East Los Angeles and forged in the fires of adversity, cookbook author Chef Babette Davis burst onto the culinary scene with her renowned vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California, where the soul food platter is one of the many, many must-try dishes. An ageless paragon of fitness and vibrant health, Chef Babette has legions of social media followers who love seeing her posts of this incredibly fit 71-year-old working out or cooking or even in a bikini. If she's not preparing delicious dishes in the kitchen of her restaurant, teaching cooking classes, or...
2022-09-281h 01Switch4Good197 - Anti-Aging Secrets from Chef Babette DavisBorn and raised in East Los Angeles and forged in the fires of adversity, cookbook author Chef Babette Davis burst onto the culinary scene with her renowned vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California, where the soul food platter is one of the many, many must-try dishes. An ageless paragon of fitness and vibrant health, Chef Babette has legions of social media followers who love seeing her posts of this incredibly fit 71-year-old working out or cooking or even in a bikini. If she's not preparing delicious dishes in the kitchen of her restaurant, teaching cooking classes, or...
2022-09-281h 01
Planet Pulse PacificDotsie Bausch - Olympic Medallist And Founder of Switch4GoodDotsie Bausch is a plant-powered athlete, an Olympic medallist, renowned public speaker, podcast host and founder of the non-profit organisation Switch4Good. Her achievements are nothing short of phenomenal. After overcoming an eating disorder and cocaine addiction, her therapist suggested taking up an activity, which ultimately set Dotsie on the path to winning an Olympic silver medal – becoming the oldest athlete in her discipline to ever compete at the Olympics, let alone fuelled by plants!Following on from a successful cycling career Dotsie founded Switch4Good, after becoming increasingly frustrated by the dairy industry’s infiltration of Team...
2022-09-1848 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] The Switch4Good Theory Of ChangeThe Switch4Good theory of change: dairy as a catalyst. Part 2 of 2. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/theory-of-change/ Moonshot Podcast - Sailesh Rao & Marian Erikson: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=503127114055421 Milked documentary: https://milked.film Prayer for Compassion documentary: http://aprayerforcompassion.com/ Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fant...
2022-05-1608 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] The Switch4Good Theory Of ChangeThe Switch4Good theory of change: dairy as a catalyst. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/theory-of-change/ Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire and educate you to start living better and feeling better. How to support the podcast: Sha...
2022-05-1307 minSwitch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - From Rock Bottom to the Olympic Podium with Switch4Good Founder Dotsie BauschThe woman behind Switch4Good is a force of compassion who has lifted herself out of pain, into greatness and is now working in pursuit of a kinder world. Dotsie Bausch is an Olympic medalist, two-time Pan American Champion, world record holder, mentor, renowned speaker, and founder of the Switch4Good non-profit. In this very special episode, she steps to the other side of the microphone to be interviewed by her co-host and friend, Alexandra Paul. Dotsie shares her incredible journey from the rock bottom of her...
2020-08-281h 14Switch4GoodFLASHBACK FRIDAY - From Rock Bottom to the Olympic Podium with Switch4Good Founder Dotsie BauschThe woman behind Switch4Good is a force of compassion who has lifted herself out of pain, into greatness and is now working in pursuit of a kinder world. Dotsie Bausch is an Olympic medalist, two-time Pan American Champion, world record holder, mentor, renowned speaker, and founder of the Switch4Good non-profit. In this very special episode, she steps to the other side of the microphone to be interviewed by her co-host and friend, Alexandra Paul. Dotsie shares her incredible journey from the rock bottom of her...
2020-08-281h 14
Philadelphia Community PodcastWhat's Going On: Switch4Good, Black Lives Matter, AL DÍA 40 Under 40, Jennifer Lynn Robinson TEDxWe talk so much about the importance of essential workers during this pandemic, but how about we pay them a living wage? That and racial justice are the goals of a protest scheduled Monday July 20th at 1 pm at 7th and Arch sponsored by SEIU Local 32BJ. I speak to union organizer and hip hop artist Verse Mega. Twitter/Instagram @32BGSEIU @versemega.If you’re feeling life is tough and it has been for all of us – get some inspiration from Jennifer Lynn Robinson who survived a devastating accident and found herself with a life reimagined and is now...
2020-07-1730 minPhiladelphia Community PodcastInsight: Switch4Good, Black Lives Matter, AL DÍA 40 Under 40, Jennifer Lynn Robinson TEDxWe talk so much about the importance of essential workers during this pandemic, but how about we pay them a living wage? That and racial justice are the goals of a protest scheduled Monday July 20th at 1 pm at 7th and Arch sponsored by SEIU Local 32BJ. I speak to union organizer and hip hop artist Verse Mega. Twitter/Instagram @32BGSEIU @versemega.If you’re feeling life is tough and it has been for all of us – get some inspiration from Jennifer Lynn Robinson who survived a devastating accident and found herself with a life reimagined and is now...
2020-07-1730 min
BLISTER PodcastOlympian Dotsie Bausch on Cycling, Switch4Good, & the Dairy IndustryDotsie Bausch is a 7-time USA Cycling National Champion, an Olympic medalist, a featured athlete in the film, The Game Changers, and the executive director of Switch4Good. We talked to Dotsie about her very unusual path to an Olympic podium; her work at Swith4Good; and what we ought to understand about dairy products and the dairy industry.TOPICS & TIMESDotsie’s athletic background (1:44)When did you start cycling? (7:55)Mental toughness vs. natural ability (12:50)Getting into Track Cycling & Team Pursuit (16:07)2012 Olympics (19:19Mountain biking (22:29)What is Switch4Good? (24:18)Why focus on dairy? (38:04)Where to follow Switch4Go...
2020-07-071h 03Switch4Good71 - Understanding Your Gut and Raising Healthy Children with Dahlia MarinLooking at Dahlia Marin now, you never would have guessed she grew up unhealthy. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's, polycystic ovarian syndrome, obesity, high cholesterol, and prediabetes at 17, Dahlia's overwhelming health issues led her to pursuing a degree in nutrition and ultimately healing herself. She met her husband, James, in school and together they developed a plant-based practice to holistically treat their patients. Dahlia is an expert on gut health and raising healthy children from infancy onward. In this episode, we take a scientific deep dive into gut health, managing the microbiome, and infant and early childhood nutrition. W...
2020-04-221h 02
I AM HUMAN80: Going Dairy-Free with Olympian Dotsie Bausch from Switch4Good (Veggie Doctor Radio)In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I have an interesting and inspirational conversation with Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch and we get to know her a little better. About featured guest:After concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight US national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, Dotsie Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike. Named by VegNews in 2019 as one of the top 20 most influential vegans in the world, she utilizes her degree in plan...
2020-01-051h 01
Eat For The Planet with Nil Zacharias#108 - Switch4Good: Olympic Medalist Dotsie Bausch’s Unstoppable New MissionAfter concluding a prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight US national championships, two Pan American gold medals, and a world record, Dotsie Bausch has become a powerful influencer for plant-based eating for athletes and non-athletes alike. Bausch is advocating for animals and people on an international stage. She has been featured in the Netflix documentary “Personal Gold,” starred in the documentary “The Game Changers,” and gave a popular TEDx Talk, “Olympic Level Compassion.” Her latest initiative is Switch4Good, an athlete-driven nonprofit working toward a dairy-free future. Show notes for this epis...
2019-12-311h 16Switch4Good32 - From Rock Bottom to the Olympic Podium with Switch4Good Founder Dotsie BauschThe woman behind Switch4Good is a force of compassion who has lifted herself out of pain, into greatness and is now working in pursuit of a kinder world. Dotsie Bausch is an Olympic medalist, two-time Pan American Champion, world record holder, mentor, renowned speaker, and founder of the Switch4Good non-profit. In this very special episode, she steps to the other side of the microphone to be interviewed by her co-host and friend, Alexandra Paul. Dotsie shares her incredible journey from the rock bottom of her strugg...
2019-07-241h 15Switch4Good32 - From Rock Bottom to the Olympic Podium with Switch4Good Founder Dotsie BauschThe woman behind Switch4Good is a force of compassion who has lifted herself out of pain, into greatness and is now working in pursuit of a kinder world. Dotsie Bausch is an Olympic medalist, two-time Pan American Champion, world record holder, mentor, renowned speaker, and founder of the Switch4Good non-profit. In this very special episode, she steps to the other side of the microphone to be interviewed by her co-host and friend, Alexandra Paul. Dotsie shares her incredible journey from the rock bottom of her strugg...
2019-07-241h 15