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Apr 19, 2023

01:03:27

The exciting story of today’s remarkable guest, entrepreneur Arturo Elizondo, started in the border city of Laredo, Texas. But his innate curiosity and desire to effect positive changes in the world led him to the hallowed halls of Harvard University, to study food security in Geneva, and even to an internship at the White House. But it was really his time spent with the United States Department of Agriculture that truly opened his eyes and changed him forever. And with so many incredible opportunities within his grasp, Arturo took a long hard look at our broken food system. He looked at the environmental devastation it inflicts, the toll it takes on human health, and the cruelty inherent in animal agriculture. That’s when he decided to do something about it.

Today he’s the co-founder and CEO of The EVERY Company – a revolutionary food technology company based in San Francisco that’s creating a healthy, planet-friendly protein that people know and love, without the animal! “We’re focused on becoming the infrastructure to the food industry broadly, and to help support and enable every food company to transition their ingredients from animal-based products, in a way still like animal proteins, but without using the animals. So you can make the same cakes and cookies and omelets and frittatas and protein shakes and powders, but all without having to use an animal.” - Arturo Elizondo

What we discuss in this episode:

How a philosophy class at Harvard inspired Arturo’s transition to veganism.
How curiosity has been integral to his success.
The transformational experiences he had while working at the USDA.
How The EVERY Company is aiming to change our food system.
The origins of meat as a staple in Latin American diets.
How he survived in San Francisco while pursuing his dream.
The process and benefits of fermentation to create animal-free protein.
The tools that helped him become a better leader.

Resources:

The EVERY Company: https://theeverycompany.com/
Instagram: EVERY™ (@theeverycompany) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: The EVERY Company
Twitter: EVERY™ (@theEVERYcompany) / Twitter

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Apr 12, 2023

01:02:50

“Inflammation”, is a word most people don’t think about until they’re confronted with it. In fact, many of us are living with inflammation right now and don’t even know it. Why does this ultimately matter though? Because inflammation is the precursor to disease.

Fortunately, the guest we have with us today is an authority on this very subject.

Author, radio host, health activist, and thought leader in the wellness industry, Dr. Sunil Pai is an expert in Integrative Medicine, and one of the first board-certified MDs in Holistic Integrative Medicine in the United States. In his book, “An Inflammation Nation: The Definitive 10-step Guide to Preventing, Treating and Reversing All Diseases Through Diet, Lifestyle and the Use of Natural Anti-Inflammatories,” he offers evidence-based solutions to defeat this silent adversary.

So, for anyone out there currently suffering from chronic inflammation, or trying to prevent it from rearing its ugly head, this is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss!

“Let me just get cleaner food. Cleaner didn’t get anybody healthier. It just kind of made us have the bragging right that we were buying something that was more expensive. But at the end of the day, their cholesterol is still the same, their inflammation is still the same, and morbidity and mortality still the same. So organic versus non-organic meats didn’t show anything. So even though we all did that, when I used to be that way, I used to make sure my eggs came from Taos and they did yoga and sung Kumbaya, and then my massaged beef from Japan. And, you know, I was the guy that was just like that, but that didn’t improve anything in terms of the numbers or lowering my risk of diseases going forward.” - Dr. Sunil Pai

What we discuss in this episode:

What it means to have inflammation in the body.
The difference between acute and chronic inflammation.
How inflammation becomes a disease.
Common causes of inflammation and how to reduce it.
How inflammation can attack specific locations in the body.
How a plant-based diet reduces inflammation.
The importance of testing for food sensitivities.
Dr. Pai’s 10-step approach to reducing inflammation.
NSAIDs and the deterioration of the microbiome.
How meditation decreases inflammation and strengthens immune function.

Resources:

Dr. Pai’s website: Sanjevani.net
Dr. Pai’s book and supplements: Sanjevani Store

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Apr 05, 2023

01:14:54

When it comes to aging, the general school of thought is that pain and deterioration are just part of the deal. But what if it doesn’t have to be this way? What if there was a way to mitigate, or even reverse this decline? What if there was a way to feel younger and stronger? Fortunately, our expert today, Eileen Kopsaftis, can talk about common misconceptions around aging and show us why there’s nothing natural about physical deterioration.

Eileen is a physical therapist, founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, author of the book Pain Culprits: Surprising Truths Behind Pain, How to Uncover the Cause, and What to Do about It, and for over two decades, she’s been helping people resolve pain and experience lasting wellbeing.

Today, she’s with us to discuss what it means to actually age well, and dramatically improve the quality of your life!

“If someone has back pain, it’s almost never their back. Even if things show up on imaging because there is really no correlation between what shows up on imaging and the symptoms people experience. There has been study after study after study after study that shows just as many people have a bulging disk and no pain, as there are those who do have pain. Now, I’m not saying the disc would never cause pain, but the majority of the time it’s not what shows up on imaging that’s actually causing the problem.” - Eileen Kopsaftis

What we discuss in this episode:

How chronic pain and aging don’t have to go hand in hand
The three main areas that need extra attention in the body
The planes of motion the human body moves in
The way muscles work in the body during movement
Common causes of low back pain
Causes of incontinence and how to prevent, mitigate or reverse incontinence caused by weakness
Chronic inflammation and diet
The importance of hydration and what happens to the body when it’s dehydrated
The importance of hip mobility and exercises you can do for your hips

Resources:

Eileen’s website: Have Lifelong Wellbeing
Book: Pain Culprits!: Surprising Truths Behind Pain, How to Uncover the Cause, and What to Do about It
YouTube channel: Eileen Kopsaftis - YouTube

Three planes of motion assessment video: MWP Private Club

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Mar 31, 2023

01:12:14

As 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 began researching veganism, ultimately following their heart to conscious ethical direction. They join me this week to share the moment everything shifted for them, the problem with the current food and dairy industries, and why everybody has a responsibility to take ownership of their actions. What Robbie has to say is so inspiring; you won’t want to miss this episode!

What we discuss in this episode:

The moment Robbie became a vegan and what led them to do so.
Why compassion is a central part of life.
Some of the actions Robbie has taken for themself to make sense of the world.
Why the current times are a very scary time for medicine.
The difference between meat and vegan foods and the way they are presented by the food industries.
Why expressing ourselves and feeling our emotions is so important as humans.
What was missing in the media and society that drove Robbie to expand plant-based news to how people know it today.
The problem with the food and health industries and the narratives they push around eating food that is bad for us.
What Robbie thinks it takes for human beings to be truly happy.

Resources:

The film SWINE Robbie created - watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SWINETheMovie/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
Watch The End of Medicine here: https://lockwoodfilm.com/unbound
Check out AimHi Earth: https://www.aimhi.earth/
Plant Based News
Tune in to Robbie's podcast: The Plant Based News Podcast
Follow Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_lockie

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Mar 29, 2023

00:59:48

On Friday, March 17th, after nearly six hours of deliberation, and facing up to six months in jail if convicted, Alexandra Paul and co-defendant Alicia Santurio were acquitted by a California jury of the alleged crime of taking two sick, slaughter-bound chickens from a Foster Farms truck in Livingston, California. Prosecutors called it stealing, but Alexandra and Alicia called it a rescue.

From accused to acquittal, in this very special episode, we get to hear the story from Alexandra herself, including all the riveting behind-the-scenes details of what led these two courageous activists to set out to expose the cruelty of poultry slaughter, and demonstrate why they had the right to rescue these two sentient beings in the first place.

“So I’ll tell you what open rescue is and then I’ll explain what happened that day. Open rescue is when animal investigators go into places where there has been claims of abuse or suspicions of abuse, like factory farms, and we document what we see. And if there is an animal who is sick and needs immediate medical care, for whom we have a sanctuary because it’s very hard to find placement for animals, then we will take that animal out of that facility with us. And we do not hide our faces. In fact, the video of myself and Alicia rescuing Ethan and Jax was publicized within the hour on the internet with our names. And the reason we do this is because we believe that what we’re doing is legal.” - Alexandra Paul

What we discuss in this episode:

Alexandra’s detailed account of jury selection
What the right to rescue is and why it’s so important
How and why Alexandra and Alicia were acquitted
Why Alexandra and Alicia rescued chickens Ethan and Jax
The inhumane acts taking place in chicken slaughterhouses
Why the trial took nine days
The last-minute trick the prosecutor pulled during closing statements

Resources:

The entire trial on video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectActionEverywhere

Direct Action Everywhere links:

Alexandra’s website and social media links:

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Mar 22, 2023

00:59:03

Today’s incredible guest, Darcy Gaechter, has been whitewater kayaking for over two decades and is considered one of the best kayakers on the planet. She’s won whitewater kayaking races throughout the world, led kayaking expeditions in over a dozen countries, and in the year 2013, she became the very first and only woman to kayak the entire Amazon River, from its origin in the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. In her book, Amazon Woman: Facing Fears, Chasing Dreams, and My Quest to Kayak the Largest River from Source to Sea, Darcy chronicles the arduous 148-day, 4,300-mile journey descending the Amazon—braving everything from sub-zero waters to pirates, piranhas, poachers and sand flies, all while maintaining fidelity to her vegan diet, no less.

So, for any adventurers, aspiring adventurers, or anyone out there seeking to tap into your unrealized potential and achieve the extraordinary, this riveting episode is a MUST listen!

“Our thought process was we would maybe die too trying to rescue him. And so we’re just having this very you know, this is happening in a matter of like 8 seconds or less that we’re having this conversation. And it was just like a very scary moment, one watching Midge be stuck in this spot and two having this conversation of like, if we can’t rescue him right here at this spot, he might die and we have to be okay with that.” - Darcy Gaechter

What we discuss in this episode:

The source of Darcy’s motivation and inner strength.
The kayaker she looked up to when she was ascending in the sport.
How she fell in love with kayaking and chose it as her career.
The genesis of her choice to kayak the Amazon River.
How she and her team overcame personal team challenges during their trip.
The scariest moments on the journey.
Her diet on the journey.
Her kayaking company in Ecuador.
Her next adventure.

Resources:

Darcy Gaechter’s book: Amazon Woman: Facing Fears, Chasing Dreams, and My Quest to Kayak the Largest River from Source to Sea
Darcy's Instagram: Darcy Gaechter (@darcygaechter) • Instagram photos and videos
Darcy's kayaking company Small World Adventures: Team | Small World Adventures
Small World Adventures Instagram: Small World Adventures (@smallworldadv) • Instagram photos and videos
Small World Adventures Facebook: Small World Adventures - Kayaking Ecuador

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Mar 15, 2023

01:02:32

Ice 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 contributed to the vegetarian and environmental movements in Montreal.

In this episode, Alexandra and Dotsie speak with Georges about his journey to becoming one of the few men of color to play in the NHL and how shifting to a plant-based diet affected his life and understanding of justice.

Tune in to hear more about Georges growing influence in the vegan, sports, and political communities.

What we discuss in this episode:

What it was like for Georges growing up as a man of color who wanted to play hockey in Montreal
Georges’s inspiration for pursuing a career in hockey
How the documentary Earthlings encouraged Georges to shift to a plant-based diet
How injustice toward animals is similar to other social inequalities
Georges’s effect on the NHL community and the plant-based industry as a whole after becoming vegan
How Georges is breaking down stereotypes of veganism through public speaking

Resources:

George Laraque's Facebook - https://www.instagram.com/georges_laraque/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georges_laraque/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgesLaraque
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/douly27
Website - https://georgeslaraque.com/

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Mar 08, 2023

01:13:00

Our guest today is an award-winning pain specialist with decades of experience helping patients with chronic pain achieve a better quality of life. Dr. Andrea Furlan is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and a Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. In her new book, 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor’s Guide to Lifelong Relief, Dr. Furlan shares science-backed solutions to beat pain that she has seen work in her own practice.

So for anyone out there suffering in silence, or for those who have a loved one dealing with chronic pain, this episode is a must-listen!

“We all have pain here and there. Now, if this pain happens in a person that has the amygdala super active, they will respond with an exaggerated fear response. And that fear of pain after the injury heals is related to the perpetuation of the pain itself. So that’s how the pain transitions from acute to chronic, because the injury heals, but the fear of pain continues.” - Dr. Andrea Furlan

What we discuss in this episode:

How Dr. Furlan became interested in pain management
How opioid addiction starts
The difference between acute pain and chronic pain, and how acute pain transitions to chronic pain
How emotions affect pain and regulate what we feel physically
How you can improve your body’s “inner pharmacy” and become more resistant to pain
Natural anti-inflammatory recommendations
Recommendations to cope with different types of headaches

Resources:

Dr. Furlan's book: 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor's Guide to Lifelong Relief - https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Conquer-Chronic-Pain-Lifelong/dp/0778807118/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SOSJNLMMN5C8&keywords=Dr.+Andrea+Furlan&qid=1677820969&s=books&sprefix=dr.+andrea+furlan%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-1
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAndreaFurlan?app=desktop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrea.furlan/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.andrea.furlan/

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