New Normal Project

Welcome back to Part 2 of the Best of New Normal Project in 2017! It's hard to believe that this time 12 months ago New Normal Project did not even exist and the podcast was but a twinkle in our eye. And now here we are at episode 42, with a compilation of some of the best bits from guests we've interviewed this last year.

It hasn't been easy to chose which ones to include, but this combination has resulted in a collection of experts and powerful stories that touched us and (hopefully) touched you too.

The process of listening again to these episodes reminded us why we chose to interview these guests. Every single one of them was a joy and we are so grateful to them for giving up their time and allowing us to share themselves with you. And thank you to each and every person who has taken the time to listen to our podcast, share it and connect with us.

We started New Normal Project with the aim to share with the world those people who inspire us to be better. Even if you've listened to these guests before this episode is full of pure gold, the wisest, the most touching, the most powerful parts that in combination make for what we believe to be great listening. If you haven't heard them before consider going back and having another listen to these amazing guests and if you are new to the podcast here is just a glimpse of what New Normal Project is all about.

In this episode we bring you excerpts from:

- Craig Hassed (Episode 25)

- Paul Spano (Episode 10)

- Fit With Georgie (Episode 21)

- Tom Hubbard (Episode 24)

- Justin Caffrey (Episodes 34 & 35)

- Michael Klaper (Episode 38)

Lots of love

Claire & Andrew Davies

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Resources from people, organisations and things mentioned in this episode:

NNP Episode 25 with Craig Hassed: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-25-craig-hassed-the-science-and-reasons-why-a-mindul-life-will-lead-to-a-better-life

NNP Episode 10 with Paul Spano: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-10-paul-spano-a-real-life-story-about-the-power-of-plants

NNP Episode 21 with Fit With Georgie: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-21-fit-with-georgie-how-yoga-and-instagram-set-her-on-the-path-to-becoming-an-inspiration-to-thousands

NNP Episode 24 with Tom Hubbard: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-24-tom-hubbard-an-evidence-based-doctor-in-ireland-who-feels-a-moral-responsibility-to-help-his-patients-through-plant-based-nutrition

NNP Episode 34 with Justin Caffrey: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-34-justin-caffrey-a-recovering-capitalist-part-1-0

NNP Episode 35 with Justin Caffrey: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-35-justin-caffrey-a-recovering-capitalist-part-2

NNP Episode 38 with Michael Klaper: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-38-michael-klaper-plant-based-eating-to-reverse-disease-for-healthier-living-and-for-our-environment

New Normal Project website: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project podcast: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/

New Normal Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newnormalproject/

New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj

Email Claire & Andrew: [email protected]

Welcome to 2018! It's hard to believe that this time 12 months ago New Normal Project did not even exist and the podcast was but a twinkle in our eye. And now here we are at episode 41, with a compilation of some of the best bits from guests we've interviewed this last year.

It hasn't been easy to chose which ones to include, but this combination has resulted in a collection of experts and powerful stories that touched us and (hopefully) touched you too.

The process of listening again to these episodes reminded us why we chose to interview these guests. Every single one of them was a joy and we are so grateful to them for giving up their time and allowing us to share themselves with you. And thank you to each and every person who has taken the time to listen to our podcast, share it and connect with us.

We started New Normal Project with the aim to share with the world those people who inspire us to be better. Even if you've listened to these guests before this episode is full of pure gold, the wisest, the most touching, the most powerful parts that in combination make for what we believe to be great listening. If you haven't heard them before consider going back and having another listen to these amazing guests and if you are new to the podcast here is just a glimpse of what New Normal Project is all about.

In this episode we bring you excerpts from:

- The Happy Pear (Episode 22)

- Emily Hazell (Episode 36)

- Andrew Taylor (Episode 8)

- Kate Davies (Episode 20)

- Colin Hudon (Episode 27)

Lots of love

Claire & Andrew Davies

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Resources from people, organisations and things mentioned in this episode:

NNP Episode 22 with the Happy Pear: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-22-the-happy-pear-inspiring-a-health-food-revolution-in-ireland-and-beyond

NNP Episode 36 with Emily Hazell: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-36-emily-hazell-making-us-happy-by-activating-serotonin-release-with-food

NNP Episode 8 with Andrew Taylor: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-8-andrew-taylor-tackling-food-addiction-with-potatoes

NNP Episode 20 with Kate Davies: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-20-kate-davies-trying-plant-based-after-a-difficult-period-in-life

NNP Episode 27 with Colin Hudon: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-27-colin-hudon-anything-coffee-can-do-for-you-tea-can-do-better

Rich Roll podcast: http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/

New Normal Project website: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project podcast: http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/

New Normal Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newnormalproject/

New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj

Email Claire & Andrew: [email protected]

What a year it has been for New Normal Project! Claire and Andrew Davies created New Normal Project to inspire others to adopt healthier and happier lives after a four year period where they made changes focused on improved health, vitality, relationships and sense of purpose. The podcast is where they have conversations on key pillar topics like eating more fruit and vegetables, becoming more mindful, moving our bodies more, improving our sleep and developing healthier connections with ideas, things, activities and people.

New Normal Project also started running events in Australia to build community around these hugely important yet straightforward ideas. "Living The Plantpower Way" featuring Rich Roll and Julie Piatt was their first event held in Sydney and Melbourne in March 2017.

Rich and Julie were also the first people they interviewed on the podcast. As a tribute to their key role in developing and launching New Normal Project, it seemed fitting to replay that interview to mark the end of an exciting and incredibly productive year.

If you missed it first time around or even if you didn't, it's well worth a listen.

Rich Roll is one of the rare individuals who can marry inspiration with experience and knowledge and turn it into positive action. Action that catalyzes sustainable, life-altering change. He is a #1 best-selling author, world renowned ultra-endurance athlete, popular podcast host and wellness pioneer. Rich has a powerful yet grounded, highly authentic style.

Julie Piatt aka "SriMati" is a true spiritual wellness warrior, an author, a podcast host, a plant based chef, a motivational speaker, meditation guide, yoga teacher, and singer-songwriter. At the core of all of Julie's offerings is an opportunity for an expansion of our perspectives; a gain of cosmic view so that we all may realize our divine blueprint or life purpose.

In this interview Rich and Julie:

• Introduce themselves in more detail
• Tell their own stories of becoming plant-based
• Tell their perspectives on how "the plantpower way" is more than just food
• Talk about how people can make their first steps in to eating plant-based
• Discuss dealing with criticism from family and friends
• Give their thoughts on making changes with our spouses and children
• Talk about how we can inspire people to do more exercise
• Give tips on the importance of sleep and improving our habits
• Describe how meditation and spirituality play a part in their lives
• Discuss the benefits of connecting with people in a non-judgmental way
• And answer the question about whether they would like to be doing something different in their lives

This is a powerful and inspiring conversation that should make you want to change at least one thing in your life.

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Resources from people and things mentioned in this episode:

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimati.com/

Divine Throughline podcast: http://www.srimati.com/podcast/

Julie Piatt on Twitter and Instagram: @srimati

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/

Rich Roll podcast: http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/

Rich Roll on Twitter and Instagram: @richroll

Book "Finding Ultra" by Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/finding-ultra/

Book "The Plantpower Way by Rich Roll and Julie Piatt: https://www.richroll.com/the-plantpower-way/

Book "This Cheese Is Nuts" by Julie Piatt: https://www.richroll.com/this-cheese-is-nuts/

To buy all 3 books in Australia go to https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/shop

Our Plantpower World retreats: https://www.ourplantpowerworld.com/

Headspace meditation app: https://www.headspace.com/

Rich Roll Podcast episode 142 with Andy Puddicombe: http://www.richroll.com/podcast/andy-puddicombe/

Jai Release Meditation Program: https://www.richroll.com/shop/downloads/jai-release-meditation-program/

Music by SriMati: http://www.srimati.com/music-1/

New Normal Project website: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project on Instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project on Twitter: @newnormalproj

New Normal Project on Facebook: "newnormalproject"

New Normal Project podcast: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/podcast

If you missed out on attending the recent New Normal at Serotonin event you can listen in and feel like you were there. Claire and Andrew from the New Normal Project had a great night with a wonderful bunch of people and recorded the audio of their presentation as a live podcast with an audience.

This was a night to celebrate the end of the New Normal Project's first year as an organisation that aims to inspire others to lead healthier and happier lives. Over the last few years Claire and Andrew have made some basic lifestyle changes that have helped them enormously and they enjoy sharing these ideas to inspire people who are curious for themselves. This event merged plant-based eating, mindfulness, optimising sleep (by scheduling the event in the early evening) and connection to community at a fabulous plant-based eatery called Serotonin. They also merged their prime methods of inspiring others by combining an event with a podcast.

So after a delicious-tasting, visually-brilliant and plant-based meal, they got out the microphones and recorded the podcast. After introductions, Claire and Andrew both told a story about why they have made these changes, what they are; and then offered the opportunity for the guests to have their say. The questions inspired thoughts about helping to understand sleeping patterns better, having a morning routine, preparing basic meals in a plant-based home and understanding whether plant-based eating can sustain all individuals. Dr John Tickell, a locally-based and highly respected medical doctor, international speaker, bestselling author and television personality, grabbed the microphone and spoke about his views on helping people to lead healthier lives, especially when many of our western population do not.

This is a thought-provoking, educational and entertaining conversation which hopefully will inspire you to make at least a small change to advance you to a healthier and happier you.

Whether you are thinking of improving your health by simply eating more vegetables or you are already eating and advocating a whole foods plant-based diet, there is much to gain from this interview with Dr Michael Klaper.

Dr Klaper is a leading general (family) practitioner, an internationally recognized educator, and a highly sought-after speaker on diet and health. For over 40 years he has helped thousands of people around the world to reclaim their health and to improve their well-being. He is the author of several books (including Vegan Nutrition: Pure and Simple and Pregnancy, Children, and the Vegan Diet) as well as numerous DVDs and Videos on Demand and a series of "Healthy YOU Webinars".

Dr Klaper graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago in 1972. He served his medical internship at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, Canada and undertook additional training in surgery, anaesthesia, orthopaedics and obstetrics at the University of California Hospitals in San Francisco. As his medical career progressed, he began to realize that many of the diseases his patients brought to his office - clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, adult onset (sugar) diabetes, and even some forms of arthritis and asthma - were made worse, or actually caused, by the high-fat, overly processed Standard American Diet (SAD). Which is not that different to the Standard Australian Diet!

Dr Klaper studied the link between diet and disease, eventually leading him to implement nutritionally based therapies in his practice with dramatic results. Many of his patients lost weight, had more energy and had lower blood pressure and cholesterol values. More importantly, many of their chronic diseases improved or resolved completely, often allowing his patients to reduce or discontinue their medication entirely.

He practiced in Maui, Hawaii from 1995-2006, then Whangarei, New Zealand from 2006-2009 before relocating to Santa Rosa, California where he is a medical consultant at the TrueNorth Health Center, a nutritionally-based medical clinic specializing in therapeutic fasting and health improvement through a whole-food, plant-based diet.

Whilst most of us may not have had the privilege of meeting Dr Klaper in person, you may know him through the films "Diet for a New America", "Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret" and "What The Health". Just like Claire and Andrew of the New Normal Project, Dr Klaper believes in plant-based nutrition, optimal sleep, frequent physical activity, and meaningful connections to work and other people.

In this conversation Dr Klaper talks about:

• His practice at TrueNorth with plant-based nutrition and water fasting
• Some real-life patient examples of plant-based nutrition in action
• How some cancers seem to respond to fasting followed by plant-based nutrition
• How he began eating a plant-based diet himself
• Some of the difficulties people face as they change to a plant-based diet and some tips to help them
• His approach to eating out with family and friends
• The risks of eating too much restaurant food (salt, sugar and oil)
• His approach to eating chocolate
• The benefits of exercise
• The poisonous effects of drinking alcohol
• How New Zealand and Australia are catching up to California as plant-based communities
• How the environment and the planet need us to give up eating animal products
• The benefits of even small steps in the direction of a whole foods plant-based diet
• His enjoyment of and the importance of live events to advocate for better health
• His excitement at the steady progression of plant-based eating over recent times
• Some of the highlights of the Australian and New Zealand tour he just finished

Resources from people and things mentioned in this episode:

Michael Klaper website: https://doctorklaper.com/

Michael Klaper on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelklapermd/

TrueNorth Health Center: http://www.healthpromoting.com/

Movie "Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret": http://www.cowspiracy.com/

Movie "What The Health": http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/

Documentary "Serving Love" http://www.rawfoodforlife.org/

Plant Powered Brisbane: https://www.plantpurepods.com/podsdirect/brisbane-australia-group/

Raw Events Australia: http://www.raweventsaustralia.com/

Serotonin Eatery: www.serotonindealer.com

New Normal Project website: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project shop: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/shop

New Normal Project instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project twitter: @newnormalproj

New Normal Project facebook: "newnormalproject"

How are you feeling about the lead up to Christmas time?

At this time of celebration and "year end catch ups", there can seem so much to wade through. Things like multiple social functions, family Christmas dinners, gift buying, suboptimal food offerings at work parties and simply fitting everything in. This period of the year can be stressful. Especially if you eat a whole foods plant-based diet or are drifting that way.

Claire and Andrew's new normal life is a fairly recent change. Only in the last few years have they adopted health-focused choices like a whole foods plant-based diet, regular meditation, a better approach to sleep and frequent exercise. And it hasn't always been easy.

In this episode they discuss their approach to the coming festive season, including (1) what they intend to eat at the family occasions, (2) how they will deal with the frequent celebrations, (3) their gift buying plans in this highly commercialised period, (4) managing the overall stress of a busy schedule, and (5) maintaining their exercise, sleep and meditation routines.

They give some tips to optimally "get through" the Christmas lead up period, which hopefully you'll find value from at least one of. It can be a difficult period but, with a mindful approach, you can maximize the enjoyment and family togetherness that this time of the year can bring.

Resources from people and things mentioned in this episode:

Pier to Pub swim: http://www.lornesurfclub.com.au/Content/piertopub

Pier to Perignon swim: http://www.portseasurf.com.au/Events/Pier-to-Perignon/P2P-2018

New Normal at Serotonin event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/new-normal-at-serotonin-a-three-course-plant-based-dinner-event-tickets-39645606075

New Normal Project events: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/events

New Normal Project: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project twitter: @newnormalproj

New Normal Project facebook: "newnormalproject"

New Normal Project podcast: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/podcast

Emily Hazell deals in happiness. And who doesn't want to be happy?

Emily is the owner and self-described Head Serotonin Dealer at her café, Serotonin Eatery, located in Burnley in Melbourne.

Not so long along she was diagnosed with clinical depression and advised to take anti-depressants. Curious about alternatives, she learnt about the naturally occurring nutrients in food that cause the release of the powerful neurotransmitters responsible for mood, such as dopamine and serotonin.

Fast forward a few years and she now runs an establishment which truly serves food that makes you feel good.

Not food that starts off good and ends with guilt. You know what I'm talking about - fat, sugar and salt. The food at Serotonin is designed to nurture and sustain us. It gives us a hug from the inside. No guilt. No remorse. In an environment that's bright and uplifting. With swings. Swings in the cafe.

We talk today with Emily about how she came to manifest her dreams of creating a gift to the world. A movement to nourish, inspire and inform about how to unlock the happiness in all of us. It started with a café and in the spirit of a true altruistic entrepreneur has morphed into an education program (Emily runs regular lectures for girls aged around 15), charitable donations (via events such as plant-based degustations), a soon to be launched Serotonin Airbnb experience across Australia and even a book due for release in late 2018.

We loved talking to Emily. Her work ethic, openness and passion is contagious and we hope she helps inspire you on ways to become happier and healthier.

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Join us on Thursday November 30th 2017 at Serotonin Eatery for an evening with amazing plant-based food in an environment designed especially to make you feel good.

Be part of a podcast as Andrew and Claire from the New Normal Project record a live podcast talking about the core pillars of their new normal followed by a Q & A with the audience.

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Resources from people and things mentioned in this episode:

Emily Hazell: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emily-hazell-arundel-1602a37b

Serotonin Eatery: www.serotonindealer.com

Serotonin on Instagram: @serotonindealer

Serotonin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serotonindealer/

New Normal at Serotonin event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/new-normal-at-serotonin-a-three-course-plant-based-dinner-event-tickets-39645606075

Serotonin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serotonin

Tryptophan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan

Dr Michael Klaper: https://doctorklaper.com/

Impala and Peacock teas: http://www.impalaandpeacock.com.au/

Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/

1 Giant Mind: http://www.1giantmind.org/

Andrew Taylor: www.spudfit.com

Tyler Tolman: https://www.tylertolman.com/

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimati.com/

New Normal Project: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project events: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/events

New Normal Project instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project facebook: "newnormalproject"

New Normal Project podcast: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/podcast

New Normal Project podcast with Andrew Taylor http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-8-andrew-taylor-tackling-food-addiction-with-potatoes

New Normal Project podcast with Paul Spano http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-10-paul-spano-a-real-life-story-about-the-power-of-plants

New Normal Project podcast with Dr John Tickell http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-14-john-tickell-laughter-sex-fish-and-vegetables

New Normal Project podcast with Sophie Le Fevre http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-16-sophie-le-fevre-gaining-focus-and-relaxation-from-yoga

New Normal Project podcast with Fit With Georgie http://newnormalproject.libsyn.com/episode-21-fit-with-georgie-how-yoga-and-instagram-set-her-on-the-path-to-becoming-an-inspiration-to-thousands

Send us an email with a question you'd like us to answer using [email protected]

Justin Caffrey is an Irish business and family man in his early 40's who from a tough and humble childhood experienced tremendous success after he left his university course prematurely. He worked hard in the finance industry becoming a serial entrepreneur and self-described 'unconscious capitalist'. This gave him tremendous professional and financial success but when his son Joshua died he found both his business and personal life close to collapse.

In this special 2 part episode Justin tells us his life story with themes around depression, suicide, psychiatric support, medication, meditation and alcohol excess. Gratefully the overriding moral of the story is one of accepting life's challenges to transform oneself to a life that's in alignment with core consciouness-founded values. It's an epic tale and one that may trigger strong responses as you listen. But stay with it and you'll hear how Justin has come out on the other side. He's now an advocate for living a life of authenticity, with clarity, with a focus on meditation and with a greater awareness of the decisions we make about how we work and how we connect with those around us.

Listen to Justin's tale and ask yourself, are you ready for what life might throw at you?

Do you need help? Did you find this troubling? Please go to www.lifeline.org.au

Resources from people and things mentioned in this episode:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy

Headspace meditation app: www.headspace.com

Insight Timer meditation app: www.insighttimer.com

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimati.com/

Ballyvolane House: www.ballyvolanehouse.ie

Our Plantpower World retreats: www.ourplantpowerworld.com

Rich Roll podcast: http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/

Book "Finding Ultra" by Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/finding-ultra/

To purchase Finding Ultra in Australia: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/shop

Justin Caffrey's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_not_medicate/

Raw Events Australia: http://www.raweventsaustralia.com/

Dr Michael Klaper: http://doctorklaper.com/about/

Dr Michael Klaper "Nutrition In Healthcare" Symposium Aus/NZ tour 2017: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/raw-events-australia-12655817901

New Normal Project: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project events: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/events

New Normal Project instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project facebook: "newnormalproject"

New Normal Project podcast: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/podcast

Justin Caffrey is an Irish business and family man in his early 40's who from a tough and humble childhood experienced tremendous success after he left his university course prematurely. He worked hard in the finance industry becoming a serial entrepreneur and self-described 'unconscious capitalist'. This gave him tremendous professional and financial success but when his son Joshua died he found both his business and personal life close to collapse.

In this special 2 part episode Justin tells us his life story with themes around depression, suicide, psychiatric support, medication, meditation and alcohol excess. Gratefully the overriding moral of the story is one of accepting life's challenges to transform oneself to a life that's in alignment with core consciouness-founded values. It's an epic tale and one that may trigger strong responses as you listen. But stay with it and you'll hear how Justin has come out on the other side. He's now an advocate for living a life of authenticity, with clarity, with a focus on meditation and with a greater awareness of the decisions we make about how we work and how we connect with those around us.

Listen to Justin's tale and ask yourself, are you ready for what life might throw at you?

Do you need help? Did you find this troubling? Please go to www.lifeline.org.au

Resources from people and things mentioned in this episode:

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimati.com/

Ballyvolane House: www.ballyvolanehouse.ie

Our Plantpower World retreats: www.ourplantpowerworld.com

Rich Roll podcast: http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/

Book "Finding Ultra" by Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/finding-ultra/

To purchase Finding Ultra in Australia: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/shop

Raw Events Australia: http://www.raweventsaustralia.com/

Dr Michael Klaper: http://doctorklaper.com/about/

Dr Michael Klaper "Nutrition In Healthcare" Symposium Aus/NZ tour 2017: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/raw-events-australia-12655817901

New Normal Project: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Project events: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/events

New Normal Project instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project facebook: "newnormalproject"

New Normal Project podcast: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/podcast

Justin Caffrey's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_not_medicate/

Photo credit: Leia Marasovich on Instagram @leia_vita

Why and how did Claire start eating a plant-based diet?

And how did that lead to the New Normal Project?

In this episode, the tables are turned and New Normal Project co-host Claire Davies is interviewed about her story. Claire was featured in a Question and Answer session, hosted by yoga teacher Atika Fraval, at the Body Flow Yoga studio in Windsor in Melbourne. So instead of interviewing a guest herself, this week Claire answers questions from Atika and the live audience at the studio on her journey to plant-based eating, the resources she and co-host Andrew have used to guide and support them, and much more.

If you are intrigued as to what might lead an otherwise healthy middle-aged woman and her husband to change their eating habits from a standard meat-laden Australian diet to a healthy plant-based diet, then you will enjoy this podcast. Claire tells several stories about her and her families journey, detailing some resources you will no doubt benefit from checking out, and discussing other topics such as:

• How the New Normal Project came to be
• Some of her favourite New Normal Project podcast interviewees (and their stories)
• The difference between vegetarianism and veganism
• Her thoughts on oils in the diet
• How her approach to clothes shopping has changed
• What exactly she and her family eat in a day
• How she dealt with plant-based eating and her children
• Whether freezing food is OK
• Whether the nutrition in blended smoothies is preserved
• Her relationship with alcohol
• Drinking coffee
• Using soy products

Resources from people and things mentioned in this episode:

Body Flow Yoga: http://www.bodyflowyoga.com/

Dr Caldwell Esselstyn: http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/

Rich Roll: http://www.richroll.com/

Rich Roll podcast: http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/

Rich Roll podcast with Andy Puddicombe: http://www.richroll.com/podcast/andy-puddicombe/

Julie Piatt: http://www.srimati.com/

Dr Craig Hassed: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/general-practice/staff-students/hassed.html

The Happy Pear: https://thehappypear.ie/

EPIC study: http://www.epic-oxford.org/

The China study: http://nutritionstudies.org/the-china-study/

Dr T. Colin Campbell: http://nutritionstudies.org/about/board/dr-t-colin-campbell/

Dr Dean Ornish: http://deanornish.com/

Book "Blue Zones" by Dan Buettner: https://bluezones.com/#section-1

Matcha Mylkbar: http://www.matchamylkbar.com/

Dr Kim Williams: http://www.pcrm.org/health/heart/patients/kim-williams-md

Andrew Taylor (Spudfit): https://www.spudfit.com/

What the Health movie: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/

Nutrition Facts: https://nutritionfacts.org/

Book "How Not To Die" by Dr Michael Greger: https://nutritionfacts.org/book/

One Year No Beer: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/

New Normal Project: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/

New Normal Sunday event: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/events

New Normal Project instagram: @newnormalproject

New Normal Project facebook: "newnormalproject"

New Normal Project podcast: https://www.newnormalproject.com.au/podcast

Other episodes mentioned in this episode:

Episode 2 - Rich Roll and Julie Piatt

Episode 4 – What The Health movie panel (Melbourne)

Episode 8 – Andrew Taylor

Episode 10 – Paul Spano

Episode 12 – Ash Nayate

Episode 15 – What The Health movie panel (Canberra)

Episode 19 – What The Health movie panel (Perth)

Episode 20 – Kate Davies

Episode 22 – Happy Pear

Episode 23 – Julie Piatt

Episode 25 – Craig Hassed

Episode 29 – What The Health movie panel (Brisbane)