Eat Green Make Green Podcast

“Chronic disease is something we’ve invented, it is unnatural to the human body. We eat things that create inflammation all day long, and we handicap our immune system from responding.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the unstoppable Dr. Brooke Goldner. Dr. Goldner is a board certified Physician, Author, Speaker, and Founder of goodbyelupus.com. We talk about how she was diagnosed with stage 4 Lupus and given 6 months to live at the age of 16, how she was on chemotherapy and other experimental treatments for years, how meeting her now husband drastically changed her life, how changing her diet cured her of “uncurable” Lupus, why doctors are not educated on nutrition, her take on the use of medications, the power of what she calls hyper nourishment, how trauma and mindset fit into the healing process, her advice for beginning to get healthy, and her advice for parents with kids that are struggling with their health.Show NotesDr. Goldner’s USDA SpeechDr. Goldner’s Webs

“We are meant to be healthy. We are not meant to be overweight, sick, depressed. It’s much less about making changes and more about getting out of the way. It’s about doing less, not more.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with… myself! I haven’t done a solo episode in over 2 years, so I wanted to shared my latest thoughts on leading a healthier life. I share 5 tips, that hopefully you’ve never heard, on leading a healthier life. I talk about adopting a new identity, making sleep your primary health goal, the power of healing momentum, why getting healthy is not hard, why macronutrients are foolish, and why the universe is conspiring in your favor. Hope you enjoy! Show NotesPat’s WebsitePat’s Instagram

“Through the power of visualization, hard work, and applying yourself properly you really can make anything happen.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Matthew Kenney. Matthew is a celebrity chef who owns 50+ restaurants around the globe and has written 12 books. He is widely considered the most successful plant-based chef in the world. We talk about how a kid from a small town in Maine has built a global plant-based restaurant empire, how plant-based food has impacted his health and life, the daily habits he has to keep himself high performing, how he’s handled stress and failures along his journey, how he sets and achieves goals, how he envisions the future of the plant-based food market, his forthcoming Boston Double Zero, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Show NotesMatthew Kenney Cuisine WebsiteMatthew’s InstagramDouble Zero Instagram

“Rebel, do things differently, and remember that just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s healthy.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Lopa van der Mersch. Lopa is the Founder & CEO of Rasa, an adaptogenic coffee alternative company. We talk about Lopa’s search for enlightenment since she was young, some of the many experiences she’s had in pursuit of enlightenment, how she balances ego while being the face of a brand, why she believes in the Ayurvedic philosophy around food, her experience being in a cult in Bali, how Rasa was born out of the most stressful time in her life, her take on the healthfulness of coffee, how Rasa is different than coffee and why it might be better for you, why everything about Rasa revolves around being a good person, why trying to find your passion can be misleading, her advice for leading a healthier and more fulfilled life, and why just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s healthy.Show NotesRasa WebsiteRasa I

"It's not about labeling yourself vegan or vegetarian, it's about building your meals from the foods that are consistently shown to benefit human health."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Dr. Alan Desmond. Dr. Alan is a UK-based Gastroenterologist, speaker and author. We talk about how his fascination with young people being hospitalized led him to specialize in gastroenterology, how seeking answers and seeing the incredible results of his patients on a whole food plant-based diet led him to speaking and writing his book, why the food that people consume in the US is the number one cause of disease and disability, why the evidence on what we should be eating is crystal clear, the many myths around protein and a whole food plant-based diet, why there are limitless ways to go about a whole food plant-based diet, all about our gut microbiome and how our diet impacts it, why eating healthy is about eating foods that are consistently shown

“We see change as something that is really difficult, but change is not becoming someone else, change is becoming who we are.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the powerful Rebecca Cappelli. Rebecca is a Singapore-based award-winning filmmaker and speaker, most recently known for her documentary Let Us Be Heroes. We talk about how rescuing a dog from the Chinese dog meat trade shifted her life, why change is not becoming someone else but becoming who we are, why the truth is hidden in plain sight, why she decided to start speaking and making films, why people choose suffering over change, why it is not normal to be sick, the power of fruit, all about her award-winning documentary Let Us Be Heroes, why we need to stop suppressing our natural human emotions, the fast growing plant-based scene in Singapore, her tips for leading a healthier life, and why now more is the time to rise up.Show NotesLet Us Be HeroesRebecca’s TEDxLet Us Be Heroes Instagram

“Sometimes you have to jump off the cliff, take a stand and take a risk. If you stand on the sideline all the time, you won’t move forward.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Juliet Davenport. Juliet is the Founder & CEO of Good Energy, the UK’s first 100% renewable energy company. We talk about Juliet’s high-carbon upbringing at racetracks, how Juliet founded the UK’s first ever 100% renewable energy company in the 90’s, the different renewable technologies that exist today and some of the most exciting developing technologies, the hurdles that exist for adoption of renewable energy, her experience over the years as a female founder, how she’s dealt with personal doubt and fear as an entrepreneur, what steps we can take as individuals to reduce our footprint, why Good Energy recently added a board of young people under the age of 18, all about her new podcast Great Green Questions, and why she is hopeful for our future.Show NotesGreat Green Questions Po

“Western medical intervention is always there, but we also don’t want to over pathologize and suddenly everything is an illness or condition. There are certain things that are the nature of life.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Dr. Nada Milosavljevic. Dr. Nada is is a double board-certified, Harvard-trained physician and faculty member at Harvard Medical School. She holds specialty certifications in regenerative and functional medicine, medical acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine, and Chinese herbal treatments. She is the only Certified Tea Specialist doctor in the US, she is the Founder of the wellness brand Sage Tonic, and author of Holistic Health For Adolescents. We talk about Dr. Nada’s path from law to medicine to preventative medicine, the top health issues that adolescents face today (anxiety, sleep issues, attention issues, etc.)  and what tools they can use to better cope with or overcome them, the fine line between normal human experiences an

“If the oceans die, we die. We all have a vested interest in making sure life in the sea is not diminished.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Captain Paul Watson. Captain Paul is the Founder & President of the famous Sea Shepherd, an international non-profit with a worldwide presence and a mission to protect all marine animals, widely known from the hit show Whale Wars on Animal Planet and most recently featured in the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy. We talk about how an experience as a child led him toward protecting wildlife, why he founded Sea Shepherd, why Sea Shepherd takes an aggressive approach to protecting the seas, the immense damage of commercial fishing, the wild west nature of the seas despite existing laws, why there is no sustainable commercial fishing operation anywhere in the world, the power of film and media for Sea Shepherd over the years, what projects Sea Shepherd is currently working on around the globe, the power of focusing on

“Follow your heart. Do what makes you happy. Your own opinion is what you should follow, not any one else’s opinion.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the force that is Nienke van Overveld. Nienke is a CrossFit athlete and holds the crown of the Fittest Woman of the Netherlands. She also finished 14th in the last CrossFit Games. We talk about Nienke’s background as a gymnast, how she first got involved in CrossFit, why when she does something she is all in, why she moved to Thailand in her early twenties, how she’s gone from just starting to becoming the Fittest Woman of the Netherlands in just 5 years, the power of consistency and mindfulness, why she started eating plant-based, how her diet has impacted her health and performance as an athlete, all about her new book What Nienke Eats, how she prepares mentally for competition, her daily habits to keep her high performing, how to find your purpose, and why no one else’s opinion matters.Show NotesWhat Nienke Eats BookN

“You’re robbing Peter to pay Paul when you choose the $2 hamburger today and pay the $35 copay at the doctor next month.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Suzi Gerber. Suzi is an Author, Writer for VegNews, and Researcher at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition. We talk about her investigation of Tyson (one of the largest meat companies in the US) importing and suspiciously donating chicken at the beginning of the pandemic, her theory why that chicken may have caused outbreaks throughout the US, her take on behavioral change when it comes to diet, the importance of identity change when changing your habits, the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician, the problem of specializations in medicine, the short term thinking of eating poorly only to pay more in the long run on healthcare, the power of community to increase an individual’s buying power, and all about her latest book Plant-Based Gourmet.Show NotesPlant-Based Gourmet Book WebsitePlant-Based G

“Investing in yourself, a clearer state of mind, and a healthier body is step one for any other goals you have in your life.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Alan Ashby. Alan is a guitarist and songwriter for the American rock band Of Mice & Men. We talk about Alan’s path to joining Of Mice & Men in his early 20’s, what life has been like in one of the most frequent touring bands in the world, how life and the band has changed since the pandemic, how his lifestyle has shifted over the years from partying to one focused on wellness, what daily habits he practices to keep himself healthy and well, why he went vegan, what traveling the world has taught him, the importance of being open to learning and different perspectives, all about their latest album Timeless, his foray into the plant-based investing world, and more. Alan is a super talented and amazing dude.Show NotesAlan’s InstagramOf Mice & Men WebsiteOf Mice & Men InstagramOf Mice &a

“Life is always going to happen, you’re always going to hit bumps in the road that knock you off your path. You have to continue to consistently honor yourself, be of service, act with compassion, and put good food in your body.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down  with the inspirational Tom Fleck. Tom is a Boston-based triathlete, triathlon coach and Founder of Here & Now Fitness. We talk about the past year of Tom training me for Ironman, how my mindset has completely changed over the past year, why having children sparked Tom to change his lifestyle, Tom’s journey from being 300+ pounds to now being on the verge of qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and competing against the fittest in the world, the incomparable power of consistency, the role a plant-based diet has played in his transformation, the power of operating from a place of compassion, how Tom’s role in the addiction recovery community has helped him be a better coach, and why it t

“The average person should know that the risk for their first heart attack is preventable. They can prevent it, just by taking care of themselves. It’s as simple as that.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Dr. Michael Farmer. Dr. Farmer is a Boston-based Cardiologist and Founder of the virtual preventive cardiology platform, Corverix. He is also a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School, a Fellow of the American College Of Cardiology and currently practices at Massachusetts General Hospital. We talk about how his frustration with reactively treating patients led him to preventative cardiology, the current landscape of heart disease in the US, how we can use wearables to help prevent heart disease and all about Corverix, the importance of knowing your current numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.), his 4 areas of focus for reducing your risk of heart disease, the incredible amount of data that wearables can provide us, how he personally copes

“There is no greater fear for me than not living life to the fullest. It’s much less scary for me to get rejected, than it is to not try.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Mélanie Masarin. Mélanie is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and the Founder & CEO of the non-alcoholic aperitif brand Ghia. We talk about Mélanie’s path from growing up in the South of France to working for Goldman Sachs and many large retail brands, how her struggle with finding healthy food in the US has influenced her career, why she stopped drinking and what led to her idea for Ghia, the challenges of launching Ghia during the pandemic, the surprisingly diverse adopters of Ghia, what drinking less has done for her life, why she’s essentially stopped using email, why regret is more powerful than fear, her advice to entrepreneurs starting out, and how she’s building a beverage brand of the future.Show NotesGhia WebsiteGhia InstagramMélanie’s Instagram

“If you’re an alpha, why would you want to kill something that can’t defend itself? Or even worse, why would you want to pay someone else to do that for you?”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the legendary Damien Mander. Damien is a former special operations sniper for the Australian Defense Force who did 12  tours to Iraq in the years following September 11th. In 2009, after a trip to Africa, Damien liquidated his life saving to found the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, which now protects over 20 million acres of African wilderness. We talk about what led Damien to the military as a young man, what he learned from his time in Iraq, when he decided to stop exploiting and start protecting animals, why he founded the IAPF and what they’ve done over the past decade, why he formed the first ever all-women anti-poaching unit Akashinga, why empowering women is the greatest force for positive change in the world today, why removing animals from his diet was the best d

“There are two types of people in this world. People who don’t ever think about what they do and why they do it, and people who think very deeply about what they do.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the awesome Chris Boyd. Chris is the Co-Founder & CEO of the zero alcohol gin company, Monday. We talk about the many different uses of Monday, his path to starting Monday, why Gen Z is drinking less than any generation, why and when he chose to drink less alcohol, the power of changing your community, the process of going from idea to product, the many challenges of the pandemic, the future of Monday, his advice for getting healthier and drinking less, and Monday’s current equity crowdfunding campaign.Show NotesMonday Equity Crowdfunding on RepublicMonday WebsiteMonday InstagramChris’s Instagram0 LIKES

“We break your spirit, that’s what we do for a living. But, in doing so, we make you better, we make you stronger.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Joe De Sena. Joe is the Founder & CEO of Spartan. We talk about why all of us are born with grit and resilience, the importance of a long term mentality, the power of not having an exit strategy, why you should be public about your goals, why he began doing endurance races while working on Wall Street, how to turn hard moments into humorous moments, what and when to eat to be healthy, what his average day looks like, how he views the challenges that have come with the pandemic, why he believes he creates his own future, his advice for entrepreneurs, and why you just got to f*cking do it!Show NotesSpartan WebsiteSpartan InstagramJoe De Sena WebsiteJoe’s Instagram

Dry January Series #6A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“Everybody talks about all the physical benefits of drinking less. There’s not enough talk about how much it benefits your mental health.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Nick Benz and Paul Eschbach. Nick and Paul are two of the Co-Founders of the bitter non-alcoholic drink brand Betera.  We talk about their backgrounds in hospitality, the culture of excessive alcohol consumption in the hospitality industry, why they’ve both chosen to cut back on their alcohol consumption, why and how they created Betera, what drinking less alcohol has done in their lives, their advice for beginning to drink less, why there are just as many mental health benefits as physical benefits from drinking less, the many challenges of launching a business during the pandemic, and why they and Betera are here to help.Show NotesBetera WebsiteBetera InstagramNick’

Dry January Series #5A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“How do you want to live your life? Don’t just default into modes that have been set before you. Stay curious about who you want to be and how you want to live.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible John Wiseman. John is the Founder of the booze-free craft cocktail brand Curious Elixirs. We talk about John’s career path from Broadway to hospitality to the tech world, the booze-drenched culture of the corporate world, how a night of excessive drinking sparked a desire to change, what drinking less has done for his life, how attending a speech by Martha Stewart gave him the confidence to build Curious Elixirs, how Curious wants to redefine the social experience, the power of coincidence, why we have influence but not control over our lives, his advice for beginning to drink less, and why we shouldn’t just default to norms set b