Hi Path Menders, 

This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I am honored to be speaking with Anthony Masiello. Anthony had a wake up call when his was denied for life insurance. It was time to mend his path. He then started a journey toward getting Back to Better. He has lost over 200 Lbs so far and more importantly he has found health. Join me today has Anthony shares his truly inspiring journey!

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Inspirational stories (0:47),

- Meeting Dr. Fuhrman (3:05),

- The start of Anthony's journey (5:16),

- Some backstory (8:44),

- The pre "diet," diet(10:34),

- An outsider looking in; "Is this the kind of Father/Partner I'm going to be?"(12:56),

- A goal to change (16:53),

- Finding "Eat to Live" & transitioning (20:44),

- First year results (26:01),

- The family adopts WFPB (31:14),

- Challenges raising plant based kids (34:20),

- Adding exercise to the mix (39:43), and,

- Advice for Path Menders (48:38).

Thanks for Listening!

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Wishing you the Best of Health,

Chadwick @ The Mended Paths Podcast

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Hi Path Menders,

We have a twofer this week! In this episode, I am speaking with both Vicki and Dennis Spradling. Vicki started her plant based journey after an orthopedic surgeon suggested she read The China Study. It was life changing for her. Dennis was supportive at home but ate what he wanted outside and eventually suffered a heart attack. He had to undergo a quadruple bypass and has a stint inserted. Vicki refused to allow her husband to be fed the bad advice they were getting suggesting Dennis eat a low carb-high protein diet. Join me today, as Vicki and Denis share their amazing journey so far, and how their lives were changed and saved by plants!

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Life before their WFPB transition (2:18),

- Vicki's former "healthy"  diet (5:18),

- Homework - read The China Study (6:09),

- Changes after the book (9:39),

- Dennis's first perceptions (10:56),

- Other people's perceptions (13:01),

- "Pills give you a false sense of security" (17:30),

- Dennis has a heart attack (19:37),

- Recommended "recovery" foods (21:06),

- An email for help (23:53),

- It's hard to change the minds of others; trying anyway (28:06),

- Exercise (38:46),

- Getting off medications (39:37)

- Cost of groceries on WFPB (40:55), and,

- Advice for Path Menders (44:48).

Thanks for Listening!

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Hi Path Menders,

This week on the Mended Paths Podcast, I’m honored to be speaking with The Plant Based Dietitian, Ms. Julieanna Hever. Julieanna is the author of the best-selling book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition, The Vegiterranean Diet and co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking. She was the host of Z Living Network’s What Would Julieanna Do? Honestly, she has done too much to mention it all, but to give you a taste, she has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show, the Steve Harvey Show, she’s done a Ted Talk, and been published in medical journals, such as with her 2016 article A Physician’s Guide to Plant-Based Diets – an awesome read. She was also a special consultant on that little ol’ documentary Forks over Knives and contributed recipes to both FOK books.

Julieanna received her Bachelors degree from UCLA and Masters of Science in Nutrition at California State University, Northridge, where she also completed her Dietetic Internship.

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Julieanna's interest in nutrition started at an early age (4:08),

- Her journey to plant based (4:49),

- The paradigm of Dietetic education (6:42),

- Humans diets are adaptable / an inversion of chronic vs infectious disease mortality (7:36),

- Striking the balance: Add more good? Cut bad? (8:54),

- Toxins and dangers of animal vs. plant foods (10:26),

- Diet is the #1 cause of Death and Disability in the US [and Canada] (12:38),

- On Protein (12:48),

- On Carbohydrates (17:07),

- On Fats (18:33),

- Are there plants to avoid? (20:32),

- The smoothie debate (22:21),

- On supplementation (24:59),

- It's complicated but also simple - eat whole plant foods (32:39),

- Cooked versus raw (36:12), and,

- Julieanna's advice for Path Menders (38:06).

Thanks for Listening!

Please check out Julieanna's website, The Plant Based Dietitian (http://plantbaseddietitian.com/). She can also be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedDietitian/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/plantdietitian), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/plantdietitian?feature=mhee), Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/plantdietitian/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/julieannahever/)!

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Hi Path Menders, 

This week on The Mended Paths Podcast I welcome Ms. Denise Norris. Denise is another individual who has lost an astounding 235 Lbs. But again, this isn't only about the weight; Denise has gotten Back to Better and reclaimed her health, gotten off medications, and developed a passion for helping others get healthy. This lead her to a career change and she is now a nurse.

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Her journey began with Weight Watchers (0:56),

- A friend introduces her to the Plant Purity (Now renamed the "Protective Diet" (3:36),

- Her 30 day test drive (5:05),

- Meeting Julia from Protective Diet (7:01),

- On the resolution of her medical issues (8:56),

- Overcoming bad advice by educating patients (12:48),

- Food choice options in the hospital (16:55),

- A sustainable lifestyle (20:03),

- Food in a typical day (21:33),

- Getting into nursing / nutrition in nursing school (25:29), and,

- Her advice for Path Menders (29:32).

Thanks for Listening!

Resources referenced in this episode:

- Protective Diet (Website), and,

- The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Neal Barnard, MD (Website).

In addition to things referenced in the episode, Denise wanted to share some of her favorite documentaries: Forks Over Knives, Food Inc., Hungry for Change, and PlantPure Nation.

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Hi Path Menders,

This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I am happy to bring you my awesome conversation with Ms. Karla Freeze. Karla transitioned from the SAD, "Standard American Diet," to veganism and finally to a whole food plant based diet. In doing so, she has lost an astounding 235 pounds and honestly looks like a different person. More importantly however, she got Back To Better and no longer has diabetes, high cholesterol, psoriasis, anxiety, or sleep apneia.

Now Karla uses her website PurelyPlants.co, Facebook page Purely Plants, and personal consultations to help people transition to a plant based lifestyle.

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- What lead Karla to her plant based journey (1:10),

- On her research (3:05),

- FOK was “so compelling” (4:19),

- Her switch (6:10),

- On her vegan weight gain (8:22),

- Her previous “SAD” diets (9:19),

- Her results on a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) diet (9:58),

- Some specifics on her WFPB diet (11:36),

- Three years of improving results (12:59),

- The positive power of Yoga for her (14:17),

- Spreading the message with PurelyPlants.co (18:01),

- Impact on her family (21:58),

- Challenges and successes of people she’s helped (24:43),

- Cutting ties with the dietitian (and diabetes clinic) peddling bad advice (28:37)

- Self-care workshops (31:15), and,

- Her advice for Path Menders (33:53).

Thanks for Listening!

Resources referenced in this episode:

- Dr. Joel Fuhrman (Website),

- The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Neal Barnard, MD (Website),

- Dr. McDougall’s Health & Medical Center (Website),

- The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health - T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas M. Campbell, MD - (Book)

- Nutritionfacts.org – Michael Greger, MD (Website),

- Forks Over Knives (Documentary), and,

- Protective Diet (Website).

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Hi Path Menders,

This week on the Mended Paths Podcast I am pleased to bring you my conversation with Bethany Stec Janicek a.k.a. Mrs. Love Chard! Not only did Bethany lose 80 Lbs and keep it off, she ignited a passion within herself to share the power of the Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle with the world! She and her husband, Zane, run the awesome website Love Chard. She is a certified plant-based nutrition coach and helps others lose weight, reach body freedom, and gain a greater self-love. I love their moto "Work hard, Play hard, Love Chard!"

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Her history; weight issues, dieting, and a desire to change (1:10),

- Dr. Fuhrman's "Eat to Live" PBS Special opened the door to her Whole Food Plant Based journey (5:10),

- Her first steps (6:47),

- On adding exercise (8:25),

- A sustainable approach (9:56),

- On Zane's transition (13:08),

- How the kitchen worked when she was transitioned and he wasn't (14:47),

- His transition; a 100 day challenge (16:35),

- Zane's results on the 100 day challenge (21:24),

- After the 100 days (23:00),

- A message she needed to share (27:28),

- On the name "Love Chard" (31:29), and,

- Love Chard services (32:24).

Thanks for Listening!

Resources referenced in this episode:

- Dr. Joel Fuhrman (Website), and,

- Happy Herbivore (Website).

You should totally check out Bethany's awesome website Love Chard (http://www.lovechard.com/). Love Chard is also found on:

- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LoveChardCommunity/),

- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDCPuiJQ1aCbAKtUUspzZaA),

- Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/lovechard/), and,

- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mrslovechard/).

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Hi Path Menders,

Thanks for joining me. This week on the Mended Paths Podcast, I'm joined by Teresa Cassle. Despite being active growing up, Teresa's "horrible diet of fast food and junk" lead to several serious medical issues. She faced multiple surgeries, several medications and a poor quality of life; She lived in a cycle of depression, junk, and inactivity.

But Teresa is another example of how one documentary, "Forks Over Knives," can change a life. Join us today, as she shares her journey of the issues she faced, and how she mended her path and got back to active; Back To Better!

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Her history; medical issues from age 28 (1:23),

- Post gallbladder surgery (4:13),

- Previous diet attempts (10:52),

- Within 10 minutes of watching Forks Over Knives she knew this was the answer (11:46),

- Being able to walk around the park for more then 10 minutes (14:16),

- Post FOK's eating (15:05),

- Getting sicker in hospital (16:39),

- There is an emotional connection to food that's hard to explain / the social aspect can be the hardest (19:09),

- On her transition away from vegan processed food to whole food plant based without oil (21:48),

- On reducing her medications (25:08),

- Impacts on her friends (29:47),

- Insurance incentivizing health (33:00),

- There are so many people suffering - wanting to give back (39:25), and,

- Her advice for Path Menders (43:41).

Thanks for Listening!

Resources referenced in this episode:

- Forks Over Knives (Documentary),

- Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs - Neal Barnard M.D. (Book),

- The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Jump-Start Weight Loss and Help You Feel Great - Neal Barnard M.D. (Book),

- The Starch Solution: Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good! – John A. McDougall, MD (Book), and,

Chef AJ: From Fat Vegan to Skinny Bitch (YouTube Video).

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Chadwick @ The Mended Paths Podcast

Hi Path Menders,

This week on the Mended Path's Podcast I am speaking with Cindy Sutherland. Cindy is a Registered Nurse from California. After losing her husband, she lost focus on her weight and her health. Headaches brought her to the doctor where she was told she was at an extreme risk of a stroke. But she wasn't prepared to accept failing health as inevitable.

Join us today as Cindy shares her story of how she mended her path, lost 125 Lbs. and reclaimed her health by adopting a whole food plant based lifestyle.

Cindy can be found on Instagram and Facebook.

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Cindy's history - high protein, high fat dieting (0:58),

- Carbohydrate restriction lead to post diet carb loading (3:03),

- Family tragedy lead to no focus on weight or health (4:32),

- Headaches lead to alarming news at the doctor (8:21),

- Atkins - her go to approach (11:34),

- Less weight loss then expected but moreover she couldn't stomach Atkins any longer (16:50),

- Internet research introduced her to the unknown world of veganism and the movie "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead"(18:22),

- There is value in the journey not just the destination (20:01),

- Juicing lead to daily weight loss (23:08),

- How she felt on the different diets / what she ate (24:09),

- She felt better without oil; from walking to running (28:27),

- The desire for cooked food again (30:55),

- On the diets of her children and their resolving medical issues (35:15),

- On reducing medication and losing weight (40:39),

- More on what she eats (42:51),

- How she handles vacation and, food as a drug (45:17), and,

- Her advice for Path Menders (46:40).

Thanks for Listening!

Resources referenced in this episode:

- Fat Sick & Nearly Dead (DVD),

- T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies (Website),

- Dr. McDougall’s Health & Medical Center (Website),

- The Starch Solution: Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good! - John A. McDougall, MD (Book),

- Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease - Caldwell Esselstyn, MD (Website),

- The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - Neal Barnard, MD (Website),

- Dr. Fuhrman - Joel Fuhrman, MD (Website),

- Nutritionfacts.org - Michael Greger, MD (Website),

- TrueNorth Health Center - Dr. Alan Goldhamer, Doug Lisle, Ph.D. (Website), and,

- Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that, Undermines Health & Happiness - Doug J. Lisle, Ph.D. & Dr. Alan Goldhamer (Book).

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Hi Path Menders,

This week on the Mended Paths Podcast, I am speaking with Starch Solutioner and Path Mender Nick Wo. Nick is relatively new to mending his path, yet in just 8 months he has lost about 125 Lbs.; but more importantly, he lost high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. But that's not all!

Join us today as Nick shares his story of how he got from growing up in a family of meat sellers to now following a whole food plant based lifestyle. With a nudge from a friend, Nick stared a journey to healthfulness, a journey Back to Better!

Nick can be found on his YouTube channel "Wo & Behold," Instagram and on Facebook on his page and in his group.

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Nick's upbringing / previous dieting attempts (1:00),

- "Pretending to be vegan" in high school (6:20),

- More vegan connections / An intro to the Starch Solution by association (7:25),

- A Monday through Friday pre-cruise trial (10:13),

- The Starch Solution full time (12:45),

- The #1 change was not the weight (17:27),

- Passion is contagious (21:08),

- 30 Day SOS free challenge (24:01),

- On exercise (27:12),

- Nick's growing online community (30:35),

- Nick's advice for Path Menders (35:37), and,

- Other resources Nick likes (37:43).

Thanks for Listening!

Resources referenced in this episode:

- The Starch Solution: Eat the Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose the Weight for Good! (John McDougall, MD),

- Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness (Doug Lisle and Alan Goldhammer), and,

- The Health-Promoting Cookbook: Simple, Guilt-Free, Vegetarian Recipes (Alan Goldhamer, D.C.).

The Mended Paths Podcast is also available on iTunes, stitcher.com, and Soundcloud or anywhere you get your podcasts. We can now also be found in video format (albeit audio only) on YouTube and Facebook Video.

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We’d also love to hear from you; Tell us what you like or dislike; leave a comment or email us at [email protected].

Wishing you the Best of Health,

Chadwick @ The Mended Paths Podcast

Hi Path Menders,

This week on The Mended Paths Podcast I am speaking with Mr. Justin Lacy. There was a time when Justin was forced to use crutches to move his 500 Lb body around - if he could move at all. He suffered with pain and disease every day. Then his mom had a stroke. He saw the sadness and pain of not only his mom, but all those family and friends who stood around her bedside. Despite all the hurt and issues he was facing personally, it was his overwhelming desire not to inflict needless suffering on his family, who would inevitably be standing at his bedside, that inspired him to mend his path.

Justin then made a vow, a scared self-promise, to seek out how to be as healthy as possible. This promise has driven him and his actions ever since. Today, Justin shares his story of his amazing journey so far, a journey that isn't over, a journey in which he has lost over 280 Lbs but has gained so much more. It is a journey he will continue for the rest of his life - a never ending goal of seeking optimal health!

In today’s show we discuss (show notes):

- Some background: A lifetime of trying to lose weight, medical issues and an eye opener (1:35),

- A "scared self-promise" (5:14),

- Past efforts to lose weight (5:48),

- A change in objective and a seeking a different approach (8:17),

- Searching for smoothie recipes and found a community (13:54),

- A "crazy" video that changed it all (15:05),

- A water fast (17:45),

- The first couple of months being plant based; it wasn't super clean (18:29),

- The first weigh-in (10-11 months into plant based) (22:44),

- On physical activity (24:13),

- Never followed any specific doctors meal plan; his own "plan" around October 2015 (24:51),

- Making an effort to retrain his taste buds (28:44),

- Weighing in just to be amazed (32:58),

- Adding exercise (35:48),

- Medical issues resolved (42:04),

- If there's something you want to do, just do it; make it happen no matter what it takes (43:34), and,

- His advice for Path Menders (49:51).

Thanks for Listening!

Resources referenced in this episode:

- Earth Friendly Food Choices (Facebook Group),

- The Starch Solution - John McDougall MD (YouTube Video),

- Forks Over Knives (Documentary),

- Vegsource (Website), and,

- Fat Man Rants (Website/blog - Tim Kaufman).

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Wishing you the Best of Health,

Chadwick @ The Mended Paths Podcast