343 - The Science of Toxic Load: How Everyday Exposures Disrupt Hormones, Sleep & Immunity
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“ The sun is not our enemy. It never has been. Most popular sunscreens, they will compromise your skin and actually lead to skin cancer. If we're lathering on or ingesting toxic chemicals, we're going to be compromised.” Today, we’re joined by Cheryl Mothes, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with nearly 30 years dedicated to studying healing with whole foods, helping people of all ages improve well-being and reduce disease risk through diet and lifestyle changes. She’s a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, holds a certification from Penn Foster, and was the co-founder...
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342 - Food Addiction Expert: Why Processed Food Works Like Cigarettes
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”I would rather have a shorter life with cigarettes than a longer life without. Well, that's addictive thinking. You see the dominance of the addictive brain cells in that line of reasoning. That's not frontal lobe dominance. That's the addicted brain cells. And that's why addictions are lethal.” No matter what your relationship to food is, we all live in a world manipulated by an addiction business model. We’re constantly confronted with ads for foods that have been designed to make us want more, and it began when the tobacco industry started buying up brands like Nabisco and...
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341 - How She Lost 125 Pounds Without Medication | A Supermom's Story
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Our guest today is living proof that anyone can change their life. Alishea Basson was a mom of four and creeping into dangerous territory in regards to her health by the time she was 30 years old. Severely overweight and plagued with seizures and high blood pressure, Alishea decided she couldn’t live with her emotional eating self any longer. She educated herself on how to eat healthfully and exercise, eventually adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. While her family didn’t support this choice, Alishea stuck with it. Now 125 pounds lighter and full of energy, Alishea is an inspiration...
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340 - Keto vs Carbs: What Actually Fixes Insulin Resistance with Drew Harrisberg
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"When I was doing keto, a salad would spike my blood glucose. And this is because of the fat. There was so much saturated fat that my glucose tolerance was diminished. I went from keto to the opposite, the most opposite diet you could ever have: a plant-based diet. My insulin requirements started to come down very fast. I got down to an all-time low." Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death. It causes kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and blindness in severe cases. As a person with diabetes, keeping your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your doctor can be...
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339 - Eat Food, Mostly Plants: Cutting Through Nutrition Nonsense with Dr. David Katz
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When the loudest voices in health are selling confusion, fear, and the next quick fix, it’s hard to know what — or who — to trust. That’s exactly why conversations like this one matter. Dr. David Katz has spent decades cutting through the chaos with uncommon clarity. A renowned physician, bestselling author, and one of the most influential thinkers in nutrition and preventive medicine, his work has helped millions rethink the very basics of how we eat and how we live. In this very special episode, he unpacks what determines human health, what real nourishment looks like, and why...
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338 - The Real Science Behind Cholesterol, Oil & Eggs | Dr. Matthew Nagra Busts Nutrition Myths
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“Organic produce isn't necessarily not sprayed with pesticides. There's different types of pesticides. They just aren't allowed to use synthetic pesticides. Sometimes they can be even more toxic. Sometimes they have to use larger amounts because they're less effective especially given the cost difference between organic and non-organic, I don't see that it's really warranted for something” - Dr. Matthew Nagra Many people still believe that what they eat, how they live, their experiences, and even who they share their life with has no impact on their physical health. Today's guest is out to...
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337 - The Coffee Watchdog: “Your Latte Might Fund Slavery & Deforestation” | Etelle Higonnet
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“Their cup of coffee, that delightful delicious cup that's helping them start their day and fuel these wonderful moments with their friends and family, almost certainly has either slavery, child labor, and deforestation in it. How has this industry gotten away with the plastic, with the cups, the milk, the human rights abuses, the deforestation? Scientists tell us this is the 11th hour. We are running out of time.” What would drive someone to take on some of the most powerful industries on Earth? This episode dives deep with Etelle Higonnet, a lawyer turned fearless activist who has...
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336 - You Don’t Need Meat to Build Muscle - Here’s Proof
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"That is one of my core values—to try to live a life of non-violence and not contribute to anyone’s suffering in any way, because we’re all suffering in our own way, and we’re all fighting a battle that everybody knows nothing about. Something as simple as eating can be an act of compassion or an act of violence, and you get to decide" It’s not often you come across a person who has graced the front cover of Men's Fitness magazine, and it’s even rarer when that exceptionally chiseled person happens to be vegan. In fact, today’s guest, Nimai Delgado, is the only one. Nimai...
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335 - Are You on Autopilot? Find Your Life’s Purpose By Doing THIS | Joe Gagnon
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“Human potential really is infinite. Along the way, we created a whole bunch of concepts in fear-based thinking that got in the way of us turning the fire on that everyone of us has inside us. But sadly, if all we do is we sit on the couch and watch Netflix, you don’t unlock it. You’ve got to do something. You are not here to live the life everyone’s telling you to live. The world wants you to be who you are. I don’t think that what we should be doing is taking input from the world. We should build ourselves first. It’s never too late. It doesn’t matter if you start when you’re...
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334 - Stop Dementia Before It’s Too Late: Proven Strategies You Need to Know! | Prof. Claire J. Steves
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Imagine a future where the sharpness of memory, the ease of movement, and the very sense of self feel out of reach. Ageing can feel like losing parts of yourself you thought were permanent, but what if we could not only hold on, but thrive as we grow older? In this episode, Dr. Claire Steves, a renowned expert on the science of ageing, shares groundbreaking insights into how our genes, environment, lifestyle, and even our microbiome shape the way we age. As a Professor of Ageing and Health at King’s College London and Consultant Geriatrician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust,...
info_outlineAccording to ANAD, at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States.
No matter what type of addiction you have, it’s difficult to confront when you’ve hit rock bottom and are in desperate need for a change.
Today’s guest is Ryan Duff, the winner of Switch4Good’s recent contest that asked listeners to submit their own stories of overcoming personal challenges.
Ryan is a medical student and a recreational ultra-endurance runner, but more impressive than his academic and athletic achievements is his story of overcoming an eating disorder.
Dotsie and Alexandra talk with Ryan about his struggle from anorexia to binge eating, and how he’s overcome those hurdles by shifting to a plant-based diet.
They discuss the underlying causes of eating disorders, coping mechanisms, and the holistic impact of veganism for your physical and mental health.
Plus, find out where you can get Bee Free Honee, made from apple juice, and Alexandra’s favorite caramel-tasting Bahri dates.
After you listen to Ryan’s inspiring story, check out the Switch4Godd blog to read more about his path to recovery.
What we discuss in this episode:
- What inspired Ryan to fully commit to a plant-based diet
- Ryan’s relationship with food growing up and how he succumbed to an eating disorder
- What The Lost Connections and Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari can teach us about addiction and depression
- How the books Brain Over Binge by Kathryn Hansen and Rational Recovery by Jack Trimpey helped Ryan conquer his eating disorder
- Ryan’s path to recovery, his daily nutrition plan and meal tips for runners
- The status of the medical field in terms of knowledge about nutrition and how Ryan plans to shift people’s mindset about the benefits of eating a plant-based diet
- Follow Ryan Duff on Instagram at @unleashtheduff or on Twitter at @ryanduff11. Check out his blog at unleashtheduff.com
- To support our mission to educate, inspire, and embolden the world to lean into eating plants instead of baby cow growth food, donate today to spread the word.
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