It’s so good to be back, Dirties! I’m recording this episode from Paris, where the refrigerators are small, servers in restaurants are unapologetic about not making vegan adjustments, and batch cooking isn’t a thing 😅

I’m sharing my experiences navigating plant-based eating while traveling, the cultural differences in cooking habits, and how to stay on track when batch cooking isn’t an option. Plus, I’ve got some easy, no-fuss meal ideas for when you’re short on time or resources.

This episode is your reminder to meet yourself where you are, keep things simple, and make plant-based eating work for you.

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Check out Drop It Club: Plant-Powered Weight Loss and see why Droplets love it 

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As 2024 wraps up, I’m taking a moment to look back at an incredible year of inspiring conversations, game-changing insights, and plant-powered wisdom. 🎉

I talked to so many inspiring, knowledgeable, and kick-ass plant-powered people this year. What an honor to have all these voices in the archives! 

If you’ve missed any of these episodes, put them on your list for your next batching session. 

Thank you for tuning in and being part of this vibrant community. I can’t wait to bring you even more in 2025. 💚

I’ll talk to you next year, my friends! 

Molly 

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In this episode, I’m giving you TMI (too much inspiration) about the latest Team Dirty projects and brand new weight loss club! 

Drumroll, please…🥁 Introducing Drop It Club - Plant-powered Weight Loss, our new signature program designed to help you lose weight for the last time. 

Drop It Club is for you if:

🌱 You already eat a plant-based diet and haven’t been able to reach your goal weight.

🍎 You don’t eat plant-based yet, but you want to because you know it’s great for your health and your weight.

😟 You’re scared of starting another weight loss program/method because you don’t want to fail.

✨ You want to feel in control of your food, even when messy life stuff happens.

💖 You’re happy with your body, and you want to drop some weight.

🙌 You’re imperfect (same here, friend).

💪 You want to lose weight and feel confident AF without ever going on another diet.

🎯 You want to experience peace with food and your body.

💥 You want a no-BS approach that lasts.

🤝 You want accountability, support, and a community that gets it.

⏳ You can commit to a minimum of three months.

Bring your imperfect self, and we’ll bring the rest.

Sign up here before December 31st, 2024, to get our special pre-launch deal. 

Have questions? Feel free to email us [email protected] 

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Dirties and Roomies unite! Tune in as I interview Chuck Carroll, host of The Exam Room™ Podcast.

The Exam Room™ is the ultimate plant-based podcast from the Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine (PCRM). We at Clean Food Dirty Girl love PCRM and the work they do, so having the host of their podcast on our podcast was a no-brainer!  

Chuck Carroll, also known as The Weight Loss Champion, shares his motivating story about how he lost 265 pounds by embracing a whole-food plant-based lifestyle.

Chuck walks us through his past struggles with fast-food addiction, food withdrawals and cravings, his decision to undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) after friends attempted to plan an intervention, and the power of nutrition.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting one’s addiction and dives into his personal challenges of maintaining a healthy weight and battling cravings. Chuck also gives insights from his work on The Exam Room™ Podcast, focusing on the importance of nutrition education and awareness in making healthier lifestyle choices.

I loved chatting with Chuck and we hope this talk leaves you inspired.

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#TheExamRoom #WeightLoss #ChuckCarroll #RYBG #WholeFoodPlantBased

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Monica Aggarwal, who is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and advanced cholesterol management. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation. She has instituted a new plant-based menu at the University of

Florida/Shands Hospital which is receiving national attention along with new discharge education that empowers patients to heal their bodies with their lifestyles. A girl after our own heart…

Dr. Aggarwal answers questions from our community about heart health, cholesterol management, the unique symptoms women experience during heart attacks, and she provides practical tips for listeners to improve their heart health. This one is awesome, so tune in today.

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About Dr. Monica Aggarwal

Dr. Aggarwal gives talks around the world. She was named a “Next Generation Innovator” by Cardiology Today.

She conducts research on nutrition education in medical institutions and on how a plant-based diet impacts cardiovascular disease. She has published in major medical journals such as Journal of American College of Cardiology and American Journal of Medicine.

Board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and advanced cholesterol management, she is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), where she is a member of the nutrition council working on nutrition policies for the nation.

Dr. Aggarwal specializes in preventative management of heart disease with lifestyle techniques in conjunction with medications.

She has instituted a new plant-based menu at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital which is receiving national attention along with new discharge education that empowers patients to heal their bodies with their lifestyles.

She was recently named Florida’s Cardiovascular Researcher of the year which provided her with a grant to conduct the important research needed on nutrition.

She currently sees patients in person with Advent Health Winter Park and via Telehealth.

#HeartHealth #PlantBased #OilFree #Cardiology #PreventativeCare

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In this episode, I interview Shauné Hayes, a wellness warrior with a damn inspiring story. Shauné shares her struggles with weight and health from a young age, her discovery of whole-food plant-based eating, and the profound changes it brought to her life, including losing over 100 pounds, reversing prediabetic status, gaining a regular menstrual cycle, and lessened arthritis and indigestion. 

Tune in to learn how she measures progress beyond the scale, her family dynamics, and her desire to educate others about the benefits of a plant-based diet. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of health, beauty, self-love, and living a vibrant life.

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#PlantBased #Wellness #Transformations #WellnessWarrior #VeganCoach

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I spent 10 days in Tokyo for my birthday, and I had the BEST time! In this episode, I’m sharing tips for visiting Tokyo, highlights from my trip, and all the things I love about Japanese culture. 

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You are going to LOVE this conversation with Dr. Neal Barnard. He has the official OG Dirty stamp of approval. He’s an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, New York Times bestselling author, and so much more.

In our chat, we touch on everything from dairy to menopause and saturated fat to his brand new book.

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About Dr. Neal Barnard

Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 100 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers, and is the editor in chief of the Nutrition Guide for Clinicians, a textbook made available to all U.S. medical students.

As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2015, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.

Working with the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and the American Medical Association, Dr. Barnard has authored key resolutions, now part of AMA policy, calling for a new focus on prevention and nutrition in federal policies and in medical practice. In 2018, he received the Medical Society of the District of Columbia’s Distinguished Service Award. He has hosted four PBS television programs on nutrition and health.

Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Barnard received his M.D. degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the same institution. He practiced at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York before returning to Washington to found the Physicians Committee.

Follow Dr. Barnard on Twitter @DrNealBarnard, Facebook @NealBarnardMD and Instagram @DrNealBarnard.

#Dairy #DairyFree #DrBarnard #PowerFoods #WeightLoss #PlantBasedDiet #WholeFoods #MollyPatrick #CleanFoodDirtyGirl

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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals.

In this episode, I interviewed Annie, a Dirty from our community, and we unpack a lot and talk about how she: 

🧡 Completely reversed type 2 diabetes

🧡 Healed her non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

🧡 Lost 55 pounds

🧡 Found food freedom after a long struggle with disordered eating 

She did all of this by eating a whole-food plant-based diet. 😮

The power of plants is so freaking incredible! Oh, and her breast cancer is in remission, and she’s found her joy and is excited about life again. Initially, Annie wasn’t sure about making this switch because it was totally different from how she was used to eating. But, she found her way with it and was as shocked as her doctors with the results. 

One of her powerful mindset shifts was viewing food as fuel and taking the emotion out of eating. If you’ve struggled with disordered eating or are struggling with health issues (or know someone who is), this episode is an absolute must-listen! (And share it with your friends, too!)

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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Chef AJ, someone I've admired for many years for her incredible contributions to the plant-based community.

We dive into her journey from aspiring veterinarian to a dedicated vegan, sparked by a squeamish moment in her early career that changed her path forever. Despite ditching animal products, Chef AJ found herself struggling with obesity due to a vegan junk food diet.  After a life-changing diagnosis in 2003, she had a wake-up call and has been healing through food ever since. 

If you’ve ever battled food addiction or found it challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle, this episode is a must-listen. Chef AJ shares down-to-earth, practical advice on overcoming obstacles and setting yourself up for long-term success. Talking with Chef AJ was an absolute joy, and I know our community will resonate with her story. I’m thrilled to have connected with her and can’t wait for you to hear this episode.

Plus, she shared an amazing Rustic Fruit Tart recipe from her new book.

About her book

Indulge your sweet tooth the healthy way with Chef AJ's new cookbook, Sweet Indulgence. This book is filled with treats that are plant-based, gluten-free, and sweetened only with fruit. It's a fantastic tool for sharing the joys of healthy eating with loved ones. Pre-order by August 27 and transform your dessert game while spreading the plant-based love!

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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.