Tips for Optimal Brain Health | Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai
In Episode #188, a throwback to previous episodes, we hear from neurologists Dean and Ayesha Sherzai on building a lifestyle that promotes brain health. Topics covered include the optimal daily routine for brain health, nutrition for brain health, healthy fats and the ketogenic diet, depression and the importance of a lifestyle approach, and tips for […]
Diet and Mental Health | Nutrition Scientist Megan Lee
In Episode #187, I sat down with Megan Lee to talk about food and mental health. Megan is a career researcher, scientist, and academic at Bond University on the Gold Coast here in Australia. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychological science (with honours) and her PhD in nutritional psychiatry is currently under examination. She […]
Loss, Grief, and Compassion | Chef Derek Sarno
In Episode #186, a condensed throwback to Episode #15, we hear from chef Derek Sarno. Derek is the co-founder of Wicked Kitchen – a food company offering plant-based food in major grocery outlets throughout the UK, Ireland, and the USA. Wicked Kitchen also has thousands of plant-based recipes available online. The best way to […]
Training, Nutrition, Supplements, and Mindset | Nimai Delgado
In Episode #185, I sat back down with Nimai Delgado to continue our ongoing conversation about training, nutrition, supplementation, and life in general. We chatted about Nimai’s current workout routine, how to choose an appropriate weight, how to train for failure, how to find the techniques that work for you, and optimal training for […]
Food Waste | Max La Manna
In Episode #184, a condensed throwback to Episode #13 in 2018, we hear from Max La Manna on his decision to adopt a plant-based diet and why we should care about food waste. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them […]
Vegan Propaganda | Earthling Ed
In Episode #183, I sat down with the iconic and eloquent Ed Winters, aka Earthling Ed, to chat about all things plant based. In this conversation, we covered Ed’s time holding university debates, how he stays calm in his conversations, and what he thinks about a more aggressive approach to activism. We also discussed Ed’s […]
Transitioning to a Plant-Based Business | Erin Ireland
In Episode #182, a condensed throwback to Episode #54, we hear from Erin Ireland about transitioning her business to a plant-based company. This episode covers how Erin started a successful bakery business from her apartment, why she started her plant-based lifestyle, her experience feeding her daughter, the cost of vegan food, and how to go […]
Cholesterol, Keto Diets, and Heart Disease | Dr Spencer Nadolsky
In Episode #181, I sat down with physician and lipid specialist Dr Spencer Nadolsky to talk about cholesterol, ketogenic diets, and cardiovascular disease. We discussed what lipids and lipoproteins are, what causes atherosclerosis (a condition involving the build-up of plaque within the arteries), the difference between apolipoprotein B and low-density lipoprotein, and how these proteins […]
Exploring a New Life | Chef Gaz Oakley
In Episode #180, a condensed throwback to Episode #32, we hear from chef Gaz Oakley on why he changed his diet and his approach to cooking. In our conversation, Gaz shared how he found his passion for cooking and how cooking traditional food has helped him to create vegan recipes. You’ll also hear about how […]
The story of Juicero | Doug Evans
In Episode #179, I sat down with Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of The Sprout Book, to chat about his journey in business – specifically his time building Organic Avenue and the rise and fall of the highly publicised Silicon Valley start-up Juicero. We also discussed how Doug discovered a passion for sprouts and […]
