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311 - Anti-Aging Secrets from the Legend, Chef Babette Davis

Release Date: 12/04/2024

323 - What Are the Signs of Burnout? How Chronic Stress Hijacks Your Hormones, Energy & Career

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"Burnout is why I left. I just started talking myself out of it, that we shouldn’t do it anymore. I just kind of ignored those feelings. It’s strange to fall out of love with something that you’ve done every single moment of every single day for a very long time. Maybe it’ll be too sooner than later, right? But right now, that is going to keep it fresh. I want to keep this feeling." -Dotsie Bausch “I’m talking about how important B complex vitamins are for stress, and yet I’m at home, in my hotel room, on the road, grinding so hard that I’m not taking my own advice. I...

322 - Surprising Fiber Benefits, Heavy Metal Detox and Avoiding Gray Hair with Alexandra and Jason

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"A study that was done in 2022, it looked at over 4,000 adults over a 26-year span, and it found that just a 5-gram increase in fiber led to a lot less inflammation in the body. And they measured inflammation by C-reactive protein, which you can ask your doctor about when you get your next blood test to measure your CRP, or C-reactive protein, to see how inflamed you are. And when you have lower inflammation, this also lowers your heart attack risk. So, higher fiber in your diet can lower your heart attack risk by as much as 30%. Who knew, right?" -Alexandra Paul Today, we’re diving into the...

321 - The Pros and Cons of Cold Plunges & Antibiotics Plus Tips for Healthy Living with Alexandra & Jason

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"I have wondered if heart attacks could be an issue because it is a shock to the body when you walk into a cold shower. I don’t know. When you did those plunges, did you sort of slowly go in, or did you go in all at once because it’s easier that way?" -Alexandra Paul "No. I go all in, all at once. For me, if I do the gradual process—where I’m just dipping a toe in, literally just dipping a toe in—the feedback that my mind will give me is: ‘Danger, danger, danger. Do not do this.’ So I do it because I want to override that fear response and the danger signals that my brain is...

320 - How to Avoid Dementia and Alleviate Depression with Alexandra & Jason

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"You’ve also probably heard that playing an instrument helps your brain. And they did this study with twins. One twin played an instrument, and one twin didn’t. And the twin who played an instrument had a 64% lower likelihood of developing dementia. If you just remove your cataracts, you immediately improve your chances of not getting dementia by 30%." -Alexandra Paul “So, I want to introduce a food that is not prevalent yet in Western culture. And it’s one of the most incredible foods that has been growing in the Caribbean and tropical areas of Africa. It’s called…” -Jason...

319 - Gluten-Free Diet Concerns, Do Detoxes and Cleanses Work and How Much Water Should We Drink? with Alexandra & Jason

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"So, if you keep a pitcher of water in your fridge, or if you prefer room temperature, you just put it on a counter, cut up some fruit or cucumber to give it a fancier taste. And I actually thought that’s what you did, Jason, because I kind of imagined you having water with, like, cucumber in it. I’m not that fancy, but it’s the easiest thing in the world. I mean, now that you’re saying it, there’s no reason why I wouldn’t. It makes it a little more interesting. Right?"-Alexandra Paul -Jason Wrobel We’re bombarded with health advice—ditch gluten, detox your body, drink more...

318 - Debunking Paleo, Tips to Stay Lean, a Cancer Fighting Supplement and Nighttime Eating with Alexandra & Jason

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In this episode, Alexandra and Jason dive into the surprising role plants played in human evolution, challenging common Paleo diet myths. They share expert-backed strategies for staying lean long-term, including how to feel more satisfied with meals, and make time for exercise. Plus, Jason reveals his go-to superfood beverage and favorite breakfast recipes. The duo also answers your burning questions—exploring the potential health benefits of amla (Indian gooseberry) as a cancer-fighting supplement and whether late-night eating poses real risks. Don’t miss this packed episode full of...

317 - Lose Weight & Keep it Off; Are Seed Oils Bad for You?; Microplastics in Our Brains with Alexandra & Jason

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“GLP-1 is this thing that they are putting in medications now to lower our appetite. And GLP-1 is made by our bodies too, but it’s down in our lower part of our intestine, and processed foods generally get processed way up high in the intestine because they don’t have a lot of fiber—they just get processed right away. But the higher-fiber whole foods make it down there and trigger the GLP-1 sensors to say, ‘Oh, we’ve got food, let’s cut off that appetite drive.’” -Alexandra Paul In this episode, Alexandra and Jason break down the real science behind weight loss—what...

316 - Exercise vs. Bad Diets, Intermittent Fasting, Soy Limits and The Alcohol/Cancer Link with Alexandra & Jason

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“So, for people who might think, ‘You see, the vegan diet is too expensive’—no. You can get frozen fruits and vegetables too if you can't get the fresh ones. Absolutely, absolutely. This is true. And I'll do a tangent on your tangent. One of the things that I always recommend to people when I've done nutrition coaching in the past is, if they're price-sensitive, getting dried legumes and dried beans. They are some of the most nutrient-dense and cost-effective things you can buy.” -Alexandra Paul and Jason Wrobel How much cardiovascular exercise do you really need? What’s the truth...

315 - Acidic Foods & Inflammation, Eating for your Hormones, Toxic Air Protection and Vegan Breast Milk with Alexandra & Jason

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Today’s episode tackles big health questions and real-life challenges. Can breastfeeding vegans provide all the essential nutrients for their babies? A groundbreaking study from Amsterdam has the answer—and it may surprise you. Plus, can you rewire your microbiome to reverse lactose intolerance? If so, should you? And Jason shares firsthand what it’s like living with Los Angeles' post-wildfire air—spoiler: the real danger isn’t just in the smoke. From nutrition myths to hidden environmental threats, we’re cutting through the noise with facts that matter. Don’t miss this...

314 - Get Rid of Joint Pain, Lower Inflammation, Elevate Your Chi, How Vegans Get Plenty of Iron with Dotsie, Alexandra & Jason

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Get ready for a jam-packed episode that’s as exciting as it is informative! We’re diving into the power of black foods, the protein-packed perks of fava bean tofu, and tackling the big question: can you really get enough iron on a vegan diet? We’ll also explore how plant-based diets help combat inflammation and share a hot-off-the-press study debunking myths about plant-based alternatives—all with a side of Violife cheese deliciousness. Don’t miss this feast for your mind! Podcast sponsors: - Vedge Vegan Collagen: – use code S4G for 30% off your order. - ...

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Chef Babette Davis, born and raised in East Los Angeles, is a force of nature who’s turned adversity into triumph. As the founder of the wildly popular vegan restaurant Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California, she’s known for her soul food platters and vibrant health. At 73, Chef Babette is a fitness icon with legions of followers—whether she’s working out, cooking, or running stairs around Los Angeles.

Stay with us for an insightful conversation with the one and only Chef Babette—always authentic, always funny, always inspiring!

Podcast sponsors:

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“The human body is incredibly intelligent and responds to the love you give it or not. If I don’t get my ass up in the morning and go work out, nobody is gonna do that for me. I don’t care that I’m 72. I’m on no medication. I can stand up, put my shoe and my sock on, and balance myself through the entire process. If you’re an older person, move and nourish yourself. Do it for you. We have been misled and misguided by people that don’t know what the hell they’re talking about. Along with all of the barbecue and the ribs and potato salad and coleslaw, and everybody’s sitting back piling up all this food at one sitting and wondering why they feel like crap afterwards.” - Chef Babette Davis

What we discuss in this episode:

- How Chef Babette became vegan and how it transformed her health.

- How timing when she eats certain foods has proven beneficial for her.

- How the books Fit for Life and Mucusless Diet Healing System changed her life.

- Why she does a juice cleanse three times a year.

- Her journey from catering in a parking lot to opening her incredibly successful restaurant, Stuff I Eat.

- How a predominantly meat-eating community was convinced to try plant-based dishes, leading to a thriving restaurant with a loyal following of regulars.

- Lifestyle choices that maintain her health and advice on how others can achieve their best selves and longevity.

- Her exciting show, Peeled.

- The dishes she recommends for thriving like she does.

Resources:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefbabette/

- Chef Babette’s book: Cash In On Cashews: 50 plus Desserts using One Nut - https://www.amazon.com/Cash-Cashews-plus-Desserts-using/dp/0692094717

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