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Ethan Brown: The Truth About Beyond Meat from the Man Who Built It — Rebuilding the Broken Food System
In this eye-opening episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Ethan Brown, the founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, to dismantle the myths surrounding meat consumption, plant-based diets, and our broken food system. From the shocking history of antibiotics in livestock to the biochemical impact of processed meat on our health, this conversation goes far beyond nutrition.
Ethan reveals the origin story of Beyond Meat, the real science behind their plant-based protein innovation, and how industrial meat production has warped our connection to nature and sustainability. If you’ve ever questioned what’s on your plate—or why it matters—this is the episode that will shift your entire perspective.
BREAKDOWN
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 – The shocking truth about modern meat production
03:40 – How antibiotics revolutionized (and broke) the livestock industry
07:25 – Why the idea of “natural” meat is a dangerous illusion
11:50 – The environmental cost of factory farming
16:30 – Ethan’s mission: bringing meat back to its roots—without animals
21:15 – How Beyond Meat was built using muscle structure science
26:10 – The protein lie: what you’re really getting in meat
31:45 – Why this isn’t just about health—it’s about national security
36:30 – Can plants really replace meat? The biochemical breakdown
41:05 – The emotional and political resistance to changing food systems
46:00 – What we get wrong about taste, texture, and satisfaction
51:30 – The ethics of food, farming, and our treatment of animals
55:45 – Ethan’s vision for the future of food
59:50 – How consumers are the key to real change
01:02:10 – The one shift you can make right now
01:04:00 – Final thoughts from Ethan: “This is about returning to nature—not replacing it.”
LINKS
Find more from Darin:
Website: https://darinolien.com/
Instagram: @Darinolien
Book: darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/
Down to Earth: darinolien.com/down-to-earth/
Find More From Ethan Brown:
Website: https://beyondmeat.com
Instagram: @beyondmeat
Learn More: Beyond Meat’s Mission
Don’t forget…
You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.
SPONSORS
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off
Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com.
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By Darin Olien
In this eye-opening episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Ethan Brown, the founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, to dismantle the myths surrounding meat consumption, plant-based diets, and our broken food system. From the shocking history of antibiotics in livestock to the biochemical impact of processed meat on our health, this conversation goes far beyond nutrition.
Ethan reveals the origin story of Beyond Meat, the real science behind their plant-based protein innovation, and how industrial meat production has warped our connection to nature and sustainability. If you’ve ever questioned what’s on your plate—or why it matters—this is the episode that will shift your entire perspective.
BREAKDOWN
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 – The shocking truth about modern meat production
03:40 – How antibiotics revolutionized (and broke) the livestock industry
07:25 – Why the idea of “natural” meat is a dangerous illusion
11:50 – The environmental cost of factory farming
16:30 – Ethan’s mission: bringing meat back to its roots—without animals
21:15 – How Beyond Meat was built using muscle structure science
26:10 – The protein lie: what you’re really getting in meat
31:45 – Why this isn’t just about health—it’s about national security
36:30 – Can plants really replace meat? The biochemical breakdown
41:05 – The emotional and political resistance to changing food systems
46:00 – What we get wrong about taste, texture, and satisfaction
51:30 – The ethics of food, farming, and our treatment of animals
55:45 – Ethan’s vision for the future of food
59:50 – How consumers are the key to real change
01:02:10 – The one shift you can make right now
01:04:00 – Final thoughts from Ethan: “This is about returning to nature—not replacing it.”
LINKS
Find more from Darin:
Website: https://darinolien.com/
Instagram: @Darinolien
Book: darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/
Down to Earth: darinolien.com/down-to-earth/
Find More From Ethan Brown:
Website: https://beyondmeat.com
Instagram: @beyondmeat
Learn More: Beyond Meat’s Mission
Don’t forget…
You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.
SPONSORS
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off
Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com.
I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Darin Olien Show! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how:
Subscribe, rate or listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher
Follow my Instagram to keep updated on the podcast, weekly deep dives and other projects that I’m supporting (and the occasional Chaga appreciation post)
Sign up for my Weekly Email to keep up with what I’m tuned into.
For feedback or suggestions, email my team at [email protected]
Find the list of brands & products that get the big tick of approval from me here.
Comment below to join the discussion!