In this episode, I share a few fun things I've been doing in the kitchen lately. Whether you're new to plant-based eating or looking for ways to mix things up, this episode is packed with planty and practical tips. I talk about ingredient swaps, some of my favorite kitchen tools, prep shortcuts, and creative ways to get more veggies in your mouth. Plus, I share my go-to breakfast routine and a ridiculously simple hack for delicious homemade gluten-free garlic bread. NOM!Helpful links

• Clean Food Dirty Girl Recipe Club
• Drop It Club Plant-Powered Weight Loss
• Buckwheat Bread
• Making My Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet Gluten-Free
• Rainbow Crunch Topping
• Gluten-Free Porridge: Take Your Mornings to the Next Level

I've traveled all over the world, and no matter where I go, I always find a way to stay plant-based. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I do it—without stress or drama. I'll give you my go-to tips for making it work, how I handle restaurants (vegan or not), why local markets are my favorite, and why knowing our food triggers is super important. Plus, I'm keeping it real about the challenges, the wins, and why I believe travel should be about adventure first—food second.

Helpful links

• Clean Food Dirty Girl Recipe Club
• Drop It Club Plant-Powered Weight Loss
• How to Eat Well When You Travel a Lot–Tips from a Whole-Food Plant-Based Commercial Airline Pilot
• Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Travel Survival Guide by Wyatt Nash
• Some of my traveling posts: Chicago & Racine, Honolulu, Namibia, Australia, Kyoto and Osaka, Malaysia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, France, and Corsica

Dirties, I’m coming at you from Europe, where life looks a little different right now. In this episode, I’m diving into change, adaptability, and my nearly 10-year journey with sobriety.

Travel has a way of shaking things up, and let me tell you, stepping outside my comfort zone has been a ride—late nights, new faces, and navigating social situations without a drink in hand. Spoiler alert: It’s been both weird and wonderful.

I chat about how important it is to evolve and learn about the people around us—even when it feels awkward. Remember, change isn’t something to resist—it’s something to embrace. Why? Because it happens whether we like it or not. 

Helpful links

• Six Things That Helped Me Get and Stay Sober
• Bonus Episode: Nine Years Later: A Sobriety Journey Fueled by Grit, Self-Honesty, and Feeling ALL the Feelings
• I was beautifully mistaken: A Love Letter about being sober at a party

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.

Helpful links

• Check out Drop It Club: Plant-Powered Weight Loss and see why Droplets love it
• Clean Food Dirty Girl Recipe Club

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 

Links to check out while we’re on break

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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