In this episode, I spoke with Canadian pro football player John Rush. John shows that being fit, strong, and building muscle on a vegan diet isn’t just possible: it’s easy. In fact, when John switched to a vegan diet, he noticed many positive changes in his fitness and recovery. Some highlights of our conversation include: […]
CrossFit on a vegan diet: Tui Van Renterghem
In this episode, I spoke with vegan fitness coach Tui Van Renterghem AKA The Vegan CrossFit Girl. Tui shows that building muscle on a vegan diet isn’t just possible: it’s easy. In fact when she switched to a vegan diet, she noticed many positive changes in her health, body, and mindset. Some highlights of our […]
Vegan for 41 years: Harry Bolman (# 13)
In episode 13 I sat down with Harry Bolman who has been vegan for 41 years. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: What led Harry to adopt a vegan lifestyle The meaning of Ahimsa Living a compassionate life Being an effective vegan The environmental impacts of animal agriculture The ethics of the dairy […]
Rohini Bajekal: evidence based nutrition #12
In episode 12 I spoke with nutritionist, and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Rohini Bajekal (MA Oxon, MSc Nutrition and Food Sciences, Dip IBLM). Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Rohini’s journey to plant-based nutrition Why she doesn’t recommend animal products as part of a healthy diet Why and how plant-based nutrition can be […]
Eat Move Rest: designing a healthy lifestyle podcast #11
In episode 11 I spoke with Erin and Dusty Stanczyk from Eat Move Rest about all things health, plant-based living, and veganism. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Leading with compassion Erin and Dusty’s upbringing in Nebraska Health issues and the search for a cure A chance meeting with Dr. Esselstyn A gradual […]
Chloe Garnham: farmer to plant-based podcaster #9
In episode 9 I did something different. Instead of interviewing a guest, my husband, George, interviewed me. He was great, and I’d love to have him back on the podie. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: My upbringing My background in farming and how it’s affected the way I see food Gaining my […]
Dr. Esselstyn: Preventing and reversing heart disease (Podcast #8)
In episode 8 I had a life-changing conversation with one of the true pioneers in preventive medicine, Dr. Caldwell B Esselstyn. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Dr. E’s background What he learned as Chairman of the Breast Cancer Task Force Comparing the western diet with international diets His 12 year nutrition study […]
Reece Hignell: From Masterchef to Cakeboi
In episode 7 I had a fun chat with Reece Hignell of Masterchef Australia. I couldn’t stop smiling throughout our entire chat. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: • His journey through two seasons of Masterchef• Switching to a plant-based diet• How plant-based living has positively impacted his health• His business Cakeboi• What […]
Episode 6: Fact-Based Nutrition with Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND
In episode 6 I discussed fact-based nutrition and how what we eat affects our health with Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: • Dr. Nagra’s journey to plant-based living• Success with patients shifting to whole-food plant-based• How the media affects access to information • What’s the data on diets? […]
Episode 5: Veggiekins (Remy Park) a wellness journey
In episode 5 I had an inspiring conversation with Remy Park, @veggiekins, about her journey to wellness through a vegan diet. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: • Remy’s upbringing in Asia• Developing an eating disorder at an early age• Attending high school in Shanghai • Developing unhealthy habits with substances and alcohol• […]