Mended Paths Podcast

Hi Path Menders,  This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I am honored to be speaking with Anthony Masiello. Anthony had a wake up call when his was denied for life insurance. It was time to mend his path. He then started a journey toward getting Back to Better. He has lost over 200 Lbs so far and more importantly he has found health. Join me today has Anthony shares his truly inspiring journey! In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Inspirational stories (0:47), - Meeting Dr. Fuhrman (3:05), - The start of Anthony's journey (5:16), - Some backstory (8:44), - The pre "diet," diet(10:34), - An outsider looking in; "Is this the kind of Father/Partner I'm going to be?"(12:56), - A goal to change (16:53), - Finding "Eat to Live" & transitioning (20:44), - First year results (26:01), - The family adopts WFPB (31:14), - Challenges raising plant based kids (34:20), - Adding exercise to the mix (39:43), and, - Advice for Path Menders (48:38). Thanks for Listening! Don’t miss an episode! Click here (//eepurl.co

Hi Path Menders, We have a twofer this week! In this episode, I am speaking with both Vicki and Dennis Spradling. Vicki started her plant based journey after an orthopedic surgeon suggested she read The China Study. It was life changing for her. Dennis was supportive at home but ate what he wanted outside and eventually suffered a heart attack. He had to undergo a quadruple bypass and has a stint inserted. Vicki refused to allow her husband to be fed the bad advice they were getting suggesting Dennis eat a low carb-high protein diet. Join me today, as Vicki and Denis share their amazing journey so far, and how their lives were changed and saved by plants! In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Life before their WFPB transition (2:18), - Vicki's former "healthy"  diet (5:18), - Homework - read The China Study (6:09), - Changes after the book (9:39), - Dennis's first perceptions (10:56), - Other people's perceptions (13:01), - "Pills give you a false sense of security" (17:30), - Dennis has a heart attac

Hi Path Menders, This week on the Mended Paths Podcast, I’m honored to be speaking with The Plant Based Dietitian, Ms. Julieanna Hever. Julieanna is the author of the best-selling book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition, The Vegiterranean Diet and co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking. She was the host of Z Living Network’s What Would Julieanna Do? Honestly, she has done too much to mention it all, but to give you a taste, she has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show, the Steve Harvey Show, she’s done a Ted Talk, and been published in medical journals, such as with her 2016 article A Physician’s Guide to Plant-Based Diets – an awesome read. She was also a special consultant on that little ol’ documentary Forks over Knives and contributed recipes to both FOK books. Julieanna received her Bachelors degree from UCLA and Masters of Science in Nutrition at California State University, Northridge, where she also completed her Dietetic Internship. In today’s show we dis

Hi Path Menders,  This week on The Mended Paths Podcast I welcome Ms. Denise Norris. Denise is another individual who has lost an astounding 235 Lbs. But again, this isn't only about the weight; Denise has gotten Back to Better and reclaimed her health, gotten off medications, and developed a passion for helping others get healthy. This lead her to a career change and she is now a nurse. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Her journey began with Weight Watchers (0:56), - A friend introduces her to the Plant Purity (Now renamed the "Protective Diet" (3:36), - Her 30 day test drive (5:05), - Meeting Julia from Protective Diet (7:01), - On the resolution of her medical issues (8:56), - Overcoming bad advice by educating patients (12:48), - Food choice options in the hospital (16:55), - A sustainable lifestyle (20:03), - Food in a typical day (21:33), - Getting into nursing / nutrition in nursing school (25:29), and, - Her advice for Path Menders (29:32). Thanks for Listening! Resources referenced in

Hi Path Menders, This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I am happy to bring you my awesome conversation with Ms. Karla Freeze. Karla transitioned from the SAD, "Standard American Diet," to veganism and finally to a whole food plant based diet. In doing so, she has lost an astounding 235 pounds and honestly looks like a different person. More importantly however, she got Back To Better and no longer has diabetes, high cholesterol, psoriasis, anxiety, or sleep apneia. Now Karla uses her website PurelyPlants.co, Facebook page Purely Plants, and personal consultations to help people transition to a plant based lifestyle. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - What lead Karla to her plant based journey (1:10), - On her research (3:05), - FOK was “so compelling” (4:19), - Her switch (6:10), - On her vegan weight gain (8:22), - Her previous “SAD” diets (9:19), - Her results on a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) diet (9:58), - Some specifics on her WFPB diet (11:36), - Three years of improving results (12:59), -

Hi Path Menders, This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I am pleased to bring you my conversation with Bethany Stec Janicek a.k.a. Mrs. Love Chard! Not only did Bethany lose 80 Lbs and keep it off, she ignited a passion within herself to share the power of the Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle with the world! She and her husband, Zane, run the awesome website Love Chard. She is a certified plant-based nutrition coach and helps others lose weight, reach body freedom, and gain a greater self-love. I love their moto "Work hard, Play hard, Love Chard!" In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Her history; weight issues, dieting, and a desire to change (1:10), - Dr. Fuhrman's "Eat to Live" PBS Special opened the door to her Whole Food Plant Based journey (5:10), - Her first steps (6:47), - On adding exercise (8:25), - A sustainable approach (9:56), - On Zane's transition (13:08), - How the kitchen worked when she was transitioned and he wasn't (14:47), - His transition; a 100 day challenge (16:35), - Zane's res

Hi Path Menders, Thanks for joining me. This week on the Mended Paths Podcast, I'm joined by Teresa Cassle. Despite being active growing up, Teresa's "horrible diet of fast food and junk" lead to several serious medical issues. She faced multiple surgeries, several medications and a poor quality of life; She lived in a cycle of depression, junk, and inactivity. But Teresa is another example of how one documentary, "Forks Over Knives," can change a life. Join us today, as she shares her journey of the issues she faced, and how she mended her path and got back to active; Back To Better! In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Her history; medical issues from age 28 (1:23), - Post gallbladder surgery (4:13), - Previous diet attempts (10:52), - Within 10 minutes of watching Forks Over Knives she knew this was the answer (11:46), - Being able to walk around the park for more then 10 minutes (14:16), - Post FOK's eating (15:05), - Getting sicker in hospital (16:39), - There is an emotional connection to food

Hi Path Menders, This week on the Mended Path's Podcast I am speaking with Cindy Sutherland. Cindy is a Registered Nurse from California. After losing her husband, she lost focus on her weight and her health. Headaches brought her to the doctor where she was told she was at an extreme risk of a stroke. But she wasn't prepared to accept failing health as inevitable. Join us today as Cindy shares her story of how she mended her path, lost 125 Lbs. and reclaimed her health by adopting a whole food plant based lifestyle. Cindy can be found on Instagram and Facebook. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Cindy's history - high protein, high fat dieting (0:58), - Carbohydrate restriction lead to post diet carb loading (3:03), - Family tragedy lead to no focus on weight or health (4:32), - Headaches lead to alarming news at the doctor (8:21), - Atkins - her go to approach (11:34), - Less weight loss then expected but moreover she couldn't stomach Atkins any longer (16:50), - Internet research introduced he

Hi Path Menders, This week on the Mended Paths Podcast, I am speaking with Starch Solutioner and Path Mender Nick Wo. Nick is relatively new to mending his path, yet in just 8 months he has lost about 125 Lbs.; but more importantly, he lost high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. But that's not all! Join us today as Nick shares his story of how he got from growing up in a family of meat sellers to now following a whole food plant based lifestyle. With a nudge from a friend, Nick stared a journey to healthfulness, a journey Back to Better! Nick can be found on his YouTube channel "Wo & Behold," Instagram and on Facebook on his page and in his group. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Nick's upbringing / previous dieting attempts (1:00), - "Pretending to be vegan" in high school (6:20), - More vegan connections / An intro to the Starch Solution by association (7:25), - A Monday through Friday pre-cruise trial (10:13), - The Starch Solution full time (12:45), - The #1 change was not t

Hi Path Menders, This week on The Mended Paths Podcast I am speaking with Mr. Justin Lacy. There was a time when Justin was forced to use crutches to move his 500 Lb body around - if he could move at all. He suffered with pain and disease every day. Then his mom had a stroke. He saw the sadness and pain of not only his mom, but all those family and friends who stood around her bedside. Despite all the hurt and issues he was facing personally, it was his overwhelming desire not to inflict needless suffering on his family, who would inevitably be standing at his bedside, that inspired him to mend his path. Justin then made a vow, a scared self-promise, to seek out how to be as healthy as possible. This promise has driven him and his actions ever since. Today, Justin shares his story of his amazing journey so far, a journey that isn't over, a journey in which he has lost over 280 Lbs but has gained so much more. It is a journey he will continue for the rest of his life - a never ending goal of seeking optimal

Hi Path Menders, Thanks for visiting today. This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I'm speaking with Ms. Joyce Hale. Joyce has not had an easy life. She has struggled with illness, literally, from the day she was born. With the ambiguous diagnosis of "sick child" from an early age, she suffered all kinds of maladies. It took doctors 28 years before they diagnosed her with Lupus. 28 years with a big question mark about why she was always facing some sort of sickness. Her medical problems continued to progress, with limited, if any, relief from medications, until she came to, and adopted, a plant based diet. Today, Joyce shares her very emotional story and the long journey she has had. We touch on how she is now called "the canary in the coal mine" in regards to the impact of the wrong "foods" and so much more. Joyce is especially grateful to the Esselstyn family for the information, resources, and push they gave her so she was able to take her recovery to the next level and finally start skipping days of her

Hi Path Menders, This week on The Mended Paths Podcast I'm speaking with Heather Goodwin. Heather struggled with her weight all her life. She has tried all manner of diets and has lost over 100 Lbs on three separate occasions. At her heaviest, Heather weighed 436 Lbs and had the many health issues that go along with being that heavy. Today Heather is over 200 Lbs into her journey to lose 300 Lbs. Listen as she shares her story of how she was able to mend her path and finally get Back to Better! Today's episode is named after Heather's YouTube channel The Butterfly Effect- Plant-based Weight Loss. She can also be found on Instagram and Google+. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - The beginning of dieting (1:03), - On set-backs; "it just takes a long time" (5:38), - Raw Vegan was "like magic" in resolving medical issues (9:16), - How she became a raw vegan (12:33), - Take a step in the right direction and fighting food addiction (15:08), - Adding back some cooked foods (17:05), - Adding back comfort

Hi Path Menders, Thanks for stopping by. This week I'm happy to be joined by certified starch solution counselor & trainer, author, and chef Christopher Carnrick. Prior to embracing a plant strong lifestyle, Christopher ran two successful restaurants in Seattle and later a culinary school which also provided culinary holidays and private themed dinner parties in Spain. He also authored the book Kitchen Disasters, Solutions and Substitution and co-authored Dinner for Six at 8:00. He was also a regular TV personality for a variety of cooking shows airing on CBS, NBC and FOX networks. However, in his 50's, with his health deteriorating, Christopher had to reevaluate his food choices. Luckily he was able to mend his path and reclaim his health with a plant strong diet. He shares his story with us today, as well as in his newest book Confessions of a Starchivore. We also talk about his newest venture, Pirate Palms, which offers a private cottage on 3 acres in Naples Florida and contains an amazing "Edible Forr

Hi Path Menders, The week I'm honored to speak with Dr. Howard Jacobson, PhD. Howard has a Masters of Public Health and a Doctorate of Health Studies from Temple University as well as a BA in History from Princeton. He is a contributing author on Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition and The Low-Carb Fraud by T. Colin Campbell, PhD. He also co-authored Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It with Dr. Garth Davis, MD. He's also written 3 editions of AdWords For Dummies. In addition to being a researcher and author, Howard is a speaker, educator and coach. He currently runs The Big Change Program along with fellow Path Mender and previous guest Josh Lajaunie! He also hosts the most excellent Plant Yourself Podcast. If you want to take advantage of his personal coaching you can email him directly at hj@plantyourself.com. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Playing catch-up; Knowing but not doing (1:20), - The China Study found fertile ground with Howar

Hi Path Menders, This week I am joined by Debra Van Duyne of Miss Daisy's Plant Based Life. Debbie started her plant based journey as a means to overcoming some health issues she was facing. Today she shares her story of her journey so far, the highs and the lows she has faced, including her diagnosis with uterine cancer. To date, she has lost 80 Lbs, is now cancer free and is optimistic and eager to continue her plant based journey Back to Better. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Some history and the beginning of her plant based journey (0:56), - A person has to come to transition on their own (5:43), - Worsening health conditions motivated her to stricter adherence to plant based (7:32), - Research she conducted (9:46), - On her Cancer diagnosis (13:03), - On Smoothies (16:43), - On oil (18:15), - On her husband changing (19:54), - Strategies she uses to keep herself on track (21:42), - On her sister's journeys (23:03), - What she did after her recurrence (26:15), - On depression (28:45), - Her

Welcome Path Menders, Thanks for stopping by. This week I'm happy to be joined by Adam Sud. Adam is a Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach and graduate of eCornell's Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program. He presently works with Whole Foods as a Wellness Coach providing services to Whole Foods employees seeking to get healthier. Adam is a regular guest and speaker at Rip Esselstyn's Engine 2 Plant-Based Immersion as well as keynote speaker at many Veggie Festivals. Adam was once 310 Lbs, a Type II Diabetic, was a drug and food addict and suffered from severe depression. Join as he shares his story of how he was able to mend his own path and how he has now made it his life's mission to be of service by helping others mend their own paths as well. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Life threatening drug and food addictions, severe depression and a denial of self (1:31), - Diagnosed with ADHD at an early age (2:35), - When prescription slid toward addiction (4:21), - When the addiction became a pr

Hi Path Menders, This week I am honored to be joined by Dr. Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA. Dr. Marbas is Board Certified in family medicine and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is the Medical Director for the newly opened "Dr. Fuhrman's Health Oasis" in the beautiful Boca Raton, Florida. She also hosts the Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast and, in collaboration with Chef Martin Oswald, runs the website DocAndChef.com. Dr. Marbas has used nutrition as medicine for many years. Prior to joining forces with Dr. Fuhrman, she created a lifestyle medicine practice in Western Colorado and piloted a Nutritarian study at a rural hospital. She is also a veteran of the United States Air Force, a public speaker, educator and corporate wellness expert. She also wrote two series of books while still in medical school: The Visual Mnemonics Series and Blueprints Clinical Procedures. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Her start down the path of lifestyle medicine - A case of meat and dairy intoleranc

Hi Path Menders, This week I am honored to bring you a most excellent conversation with two-time natural bodybuilding champion, Robert Cheeke. Robert is considered one of VegNews Magazine's most influential vegan athletes and has a lot going on. He is founder and President of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, and he is the best-selling author of the books: - Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness - The Complete Guide to Building Your Body on a Plant-Based Diet, and his latest book, - Shred It!: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Burning Fat and Building Muscle on a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet. He is also working on a third book to be released later in 2017 called Plant Based Muscle. In addition to writing and operating Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Robert gives lectures around the world and is a regular contributor to Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine, Naked Food Magazine, and Forks Over Knives. He is a multi-sport athlete and entrepreneur, and has done all this while following a plant-based diet for over 20 years! In today’

Hi Path Menders, Welcome to 2017! This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I'm speaking with Mrs. Patty Falo. She shares her story of how she had to reevaluate healthy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a long road, but she was able to mend her path and find a healthy and sustainable way of life. Her story highlights the struggle to find good health information in the jungle of data and opinion available. In today's episode Patty and I discuss (show notes): - Background / Before her plant-based journey (0:41), - Chinese tend to view food as medicine (2:53), - First try at veganism - problems in hindsight (4:00), - Animal products crept back in - including perceived "health foods" (5:35), - March 2012: Getting the 41 year old "base-line" doctor check-up (9:35), - Additional testing (scanning) needed (10:37), - Realizing it was Cancer (13:51), - "Is it really just random?... You can't just get this horrible disease... for no reason!" - the search for answers begins (16:05), - Bad information abo

Hi Path Menders, Thanks for joining me today! This week I'm speaking with Dr. Jaimela Dulaney, a cardiologist based in Port Charlotte Florida. Dr. Dulaney's practice is differentiated from many cardiologists by her emphasis on plant based nutrition education. She offers a six class nutrition program as well as a 30 day intensive program that teaches the importance of diet in disease formation, as well as its treatment and, more importantly for her patients, its reversal. This has allowed her to reduce the medications of her patients while at the same time resolving their angina. Jami also believes that exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle and is herself a marathoner. She also has her own podcast "Jami Dulaney MD Plant Based Wellness" which can be found here. On today's show, Dr. Dulaney and I discuss (show notes): - Some family medical history and why she decided to be a doctor and specifically a cardiologist (1:17), - Early career (2:59), - Impact of putting marathon finishing shirts on displ