Eat Green Make Green

“Don’t ever, ever give up on yourself. You’re important, you’re here for a reason, and you’re here to give back to the world in so many ways.”

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Elissa Goodman. Elissa is a sought after Holistic Nutritionist and the best selling author of Cancer Hacks. We talk about how Elissa struggled with her health from a young age, how the pressures of succeeding in her career further distanced her from her health, how she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in her 30’s, how she chose to heal from the disease with a radical change in lifestyle, how 11 years later her husband was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and passed away after choosing to undergo traditional western cancer treatment, how she approaches helping others and her clients with their health, why self love is the most important aspect of healing, how plant medicines ayahuasca and psilocybin helped her accept herself, how she balances motherhood with her wellness, why everyone is different, the benefits of fasting, and why we should never give up on ourselves. Elissa’s story is extremely powerful and she’s an amazing example of what’s possible, regardless of where we may be now.

Show Notes

Elissa’s Website (Cleanses, Products, Coaching, etc.)

Cancer Hacks Book

Elissa’s Instagram

Elissa’s YouTube

“The only goal I really have is to bring people to their own devotional purpose and heal themselves of stuff that can be very complicated, that as kids we didn’t really know how to process.”

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Justin Connor. Justin is a musician, artist, spiritual devotee, and director of the award winning film The Golden Age. We talk about Justin’s path from growing up in New England to venturing west to pursue a career in film and music, how the idea for the film The Golden Age formed, the decade long journey of making the film, how much of the film is actually about his own life, his ever evolving spiritual journey, how he has changed as a person through the process of creating the film, how the pandemic has affected some of his wellness habits, how he intertwined his latest album into the narrative of the film, why film and music have the power to change the world, and the power of revealing your struggles to the world. This is a deep one with a super interesting and talented guy.

Show Notes

The Golden Age Film

The Golden Age Trailer

The Golden Age Soundtrack

The Golden Age Instagram

Justin’s Instagram

"It’s no different than voting. All of us really matter in terms of our voice and choices. That is especially the case as it relates to changing the way that water is consumed and delivered."

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Rich Razgaitis. Rich is a social entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater, the world’s most advanced water refill station. With a purpose-driven mission, partners like Google, Airbnb, Vayner Media & Hilton, and $15 million in funding, it’s safe to say FloWater is just getting started. We talk about what’s wrong with our tap water, how FloWater is decentralizing water purification, how they differ from products like Brita, how they’re branding non-bottled water, the problems around single use plastics and how they plan to eliminate the plastic water bottle, the driving forces behind why we started FloWater, why his own struggles with health is why he’s so passionate about health, some of the things he does to stay healthy and well, and why we as individuals hold the key to solving the world’s plastic problem.

Show Notes

FloWater Website

FloWater Instgram

Rich’s Instagram

Rich’s Twitter

"Most of Armenian cuisine have stories behind them. How do you honor tradition while changing your diet? It's about keeping the story behind the food alive. We can keep traditions alive in more modern ways."

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Lena Tashjian. Lena is the Founder and Author of Vegan Armenian Kitchen, a platform where you’ll find recipes for the plant-based staples present in Armenian culture, as well as some veganized Armenian classics. We begin by talking all about the tragic events taking place in Artsakh and what we can do to support humanitarian efforts there (please see links in the show notes below for how to help) and the history between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. We also talk about why Lena went plant-based, how she tackled creating plant-based versions of  traditional Armenian foods, why the story behind the foods is so important, her favorite dishes from her book Vegan Armenian Kitchen, the growing vegan scene in Armenia, why food is a very important aspect of Armenian culture, the challenges of self publishing a book, and more.

Show Notes

Donate to Armenia Fund

Donate to ANCA

Donate to Kooyrigs

Vegan Armenian Kitchen Book

Lena’s Instagram

Lena’s Facebook

Lena’s YouTube

“Recovery and lifestyle change is not a transformation to a new version of ourselves. It is a process of remembering who we’ve always been, before someone else got us to believe differently.”

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Adam Sud. Adam is a suicide survivor, nutrition researcher, lifestyle coach, and the Founder of Plant Based For Positive Change. We talk about how from a young age Adam felt he was broken, how being diagnosed with ADHD further drove home that narrative, how Adderall abuse began to take over his life, how he wound up as a 350 pound addict, how at 30 years old he attempted suicide, how diet played a major role in his recovery, why loving bonds are the driving force behind change, why “negative” emotions are a reasonable part of being human, how his non-profit Plant Based For Positive Change is doing the first ever study on diet’s impact on early addiction recovery, the difference between sobriety and recovery, how to support a loved one who’s struggling with addiction, how to move forward with positive life changes, and so much more. This is, without question, one of the most powerful stories ever shared on the podcast. 

Show Notes

Donate to Adam's Foundation & Study

Plant Based For Positive Change Website

Plant Based For Positive Change Instagram

Adam’s Instagram

“Be kind, gentle, and friendly to yourself. It’s not all about perfection, it’s about progress.”

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the dynamic duo Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn. Toni Okamoto is the Founder of Plant Based On A Budget and Author of the  book Plant Based On A Budget. Michelle Cehn is the Founder of World of Vegan. Together they host the Plant-Powered People Podcast and just co-authored a new book called The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. We talk about their path to becoming massive vegan influencers (having millions of followers between them!), how they handle the holidays and the inevitable vegan questions, Michelle’s experience raising her child vegan, the moral dilemma of feeding your dog, their recommendations for growing a social following, at what point you can start making a living on social media, how they handle the haters, their take on the documentary The Social Dilemma, and all about their new book The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. Toni and Michelle are super impressive entrepreneurs and human beings.

Show Notes

The Friendly Vegan Cookbook

Plant Based On A Budget Website

Plant Based On A Budget Instagram

Plant Based On A Budget Facebook

World of Vegan Website

World of Vegan Instagram

World of Vegan Facebook

Toni’s Instagram

Michelle’s Instagram

“There’s going to be an astounding number of setbacks. Your ability to deal with the setbacks and continue to move on is what’s going to separate you from everyone else.”

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with craft beer pioneer Russ Heissner. Russ is the Founder and Brewer of Barrel House Z, a craft brewery in Weymouth, MA. We talk about why Russ decided to attend one of the best fermentation science institutions in the world, UC Davis, as a young man, how he was hired by Harpoon Brewery and brewed the first ever Harpoon beer in his apartment in Brighton in the 80’s, how he went on to help build over 50 breweries across the country, how he ended up at energy giant BP creating biofuels, the parallels between beer and alternative fuels, what led him back into the craft beer world, the starting and evolution of Barrel House Z over the past 5 years, what he recommends to entrepreneurs starting a business and raising capital, and how he’s trying to make craft beer more sustainable. Russ is a rare talent, a friend, and an exceptional brewer and artist.

Show Notes

Barrel House Z Website

Barrel House Z Instagram

Russ’s Instagram

Russ’s Twitter

“I’m really grateful for angry vegans who remind us everyday of what’s happening to animals, who never let us slack or get too comfortable. There’s room for all types of activism.” 

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Evanna Lynch is back. Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress and vegan activist who rose to fame while playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. Since we last spoke in 2017, Evanna was on the 27th season of Dancing With The Stars, she started the vegan beauty company Kinder Beauty Box, and is about to launch season 3 of her popular podcast the ChickPeeps Podcast. We talk about why she went vegan years ago, when and why she decided to use her platform to speak out about veganism, why she decided to go on Dancing With The Stars and what she learned from it, why she started Kinder Beauty Box with fellow actress Daniella Monet, what we should be aware of about the skincare products we use, how she handles hate and negativity, why angry vegans are important, why solving human rights issues and animal rights issues can happen in tandem, the exploding vegan scene in London, and why sometimes she wishes she could disappear and work as a waitress. Evanna is someone who deliberately uses her massive platform and talents to promote compassion, and I have massive respect for that.

Show Notes

Evanna’s Instagram

Evanna’s Facebook

The ChickPeeps Podcast

Kinder Beauty Box

Evanna + Robbie Episode