Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to David Chandler about running across America and wilderness therapy. When we first learned about David, we had a lot of questions. Did he run or walk across America? Did he do it consecutively? Was it self-supported? What was going on with this guy to give him the tenacity to do it? After hopping on the phone for a quick conversation, we quickly learned the David had a lot of strength both in his running abilities and character that we knew we wanted to share with you. From the planning that took place, to the logistics around food and accommodation, to his hopes of bringing attention to wilderness therapy, there are lessons to be taken away from this episode that can show almost anyone that if you want something badly enough, it is indeed possible. David is a plant-based ultramarathoner. His passions are running, nature and helping others. For the last three years, he has worked as a wilderness therapy guide at SUWS of the Carolinas with kids with mental health and substance abuse struggles. SUWS helps empower kids through the lens of nature and teaches communication and coping skills. As you will hear, David recently spent time running across America. He ran 2900 miles across America from Santa Monica, CA to Wrightsville Beach, NC to raise money for scholarships for low-income students to attend SUWS. He has raised $11,000 so far. David continues to run ultramarathons to raise money for these kids he still works with. In this episode we discuss: David Chandler Running for punishment running Becoming Plant-Based Paleo Ultra and endurance sports Running across America From California to North California The baby stroller Food The deeper meaning Wilderness guide Nature heals people Recovery Actionable tips for helping yourself and others Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor Four Sigmatic Foods. They make drinking mushrooms delicious and easy with a variety of superfood beverages from coffees to matcha to hot cocoa and more! Visit www.foursigmatic.com/planttrainers and enter the promo code "planttrainers" for 15% off on your order! Our Instagram David Chandler – Instagram, Facebook David's Fundraiser David's New Fundraiser – Biking Across America (2019) SUWS of the Carolinas Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music and Spotify! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In this episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we take you back in time to our awesome show on the sport of triathlon. Since the season has already begun and there are so many listeners who are heading into this sport this year we wanted to make sure you didn't miss all these important tips. You can get very overwhelmed with what to do and what to buy, so we simplified it for you in this episode so you don't get carried away. We know there are some of you out there who are thinking, I am interested in triathlon, but I missed the last three months of training, so I'll wait for next year. But the truth is, there is no need to wait. As you will hear in this podcast, there are shorter distances you can get into. As long as you can walk, balance on a bike and swim to save your life or do back crawl, a little bit of planned practice can get you through a tiny intro to the sport. And of course, you can just start training in the three disciplines throughout this season and see how you feel in a few months. If you're really not ready, you've got a head start for the next season. Since we first recorded this episode a few things have changed. Adam has become a much stronger swimmer than he ever was. This had to do with a bit of correction and some good swim programs Adam designed. But mostly from just putting in the time in the pool. Oh, and he has completed Ironman Louisville (his 2nd) since the recording as well. We forgot to mention that ENERGYbits is something we both used as an energy source and the RECOVERYbits are part of our regime too. They are light, easy to ingest and can be even eaten on the course. In this episode we discuss: Equipment Types of races Training Fueling with solids and liquids Transitions The course Packing Community Porta potties and all the gross stuff Bike check Starts Rest and recovery Kid's Tris Choosing a bike Links to things we mentioned: #TrainingForLife T-Shirt Energybits – use code "PlantTrainers" for 20% off Ride to Conquer Cancer Three Simple Words Changed My Life Multisport Canada Subaru Triathlon Series Ironman Transition Area Pic Video – Changing A Flat Tire Triathlon Blog 101 with DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST Blog of Adam's stolen bike Natural Anti-inflammatory Shot Recipe Body Glide Speed Laces Running Hat Sunscreen Oakley Garmin 910XT Compression Socks Calf Sleeves Amrita Gear – use code "PlantTrainers" for 15% off Bib Race Belt Rudy Project Helmet Aqua Sphere Kayenne Goggles Nineteen wetsuit Speedo Endurance+ Swim Jammer Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai, also known as Team Sherzai, about dementia and the Alzheimer's solution. We have them break down dementia and give us all a better understanding of what brain diseases are plaguing us here in North America. Unsurprisingly, we learn that these diseases are spreading throughout the world just like diabetes and heart disease as the fast food culture migrates. We talk about the ideas around genes, preventing and reversing dementias so people can forget the myths and really understand the facts. Of course, Team Sherzai explains their whole body NEURO plan they use to educate their patients and readers on lifestyle change so that Alzheimer's disease does not have to grab hold of its victims earlier or as forcibly as it does. As we know this affects not just the individual, but their family members who care about them as well. Listening to this episode and making even the smallest change can not only help you postpone or inevitably stop brain diseases from invading your life, but it can help with so many other prevalent diseases as well. This is the protocol for ultimate health. By 2030 a staggering 75 million people on our planet will be suffering from dementia and that number is estimated to double every 20 years. Please share with this episode with those you know need to hear this important message by emailing it to them directly or posting it on your social media. As Co-Directors of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, through research and their extensive collective medical backgrounds, work to demystify the steps to achieving long-term brain health and the prevention of devastating diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia. They are also the authors of the much-acclaimed book, The Alzheimer's Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age. For more information, visit TeamSherzai.com In this episode we discuss: Social media is part of the solution and the journey Dementia vs Alzheimer's disease Brain health Is Alzheimer's reversible How to flag poor brain health early Who's at the greatest risk Risk factors Genes Diet Oil NEURO – Preventative protocol Exercise stress. Good or bad? Focus Is it ever too late? Sleep Retirement homes and food What you can do today Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Le Grand Power of Plants – "Let Your Food Be Your Remedy" Follow Plant Trainers on Instagram Team Sherzai – Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube The Alzheimer's Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age by Dr. Dean Sherzai & Dr. Ayesha Sherzai Healthy Minds Initiative Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dave Willits known as the man who survived a heart attack after being flatlined. Dave seemed like a healthy, sporty guy on the outside, but little did he know that he would have to be shocked 11 times to be brought back to life. As you will hear during the interview, Dave's dietary lifestyle, with an added love for pizza, was a contributing factor to this horrible event. We have a special place in our hearts (no pun intended) for this episode. It's just not sexy. What do we mean by that? Well, Dave didn't have a food addiction. He didn't have 100+ pounds to lose. He didn't have a drug addiction. We would never try to take away from the stories of others, including our guests and friends who have come so far and changed so much. But the truth is, if you can see it on the outside, you know you need to make a change on the inside and these stories are easy to relate to by others in similar physical conditions. But with Dave, a lot like Adam, there were no major outward red flags screaming change your life now, before it's too late. If you look a certain way in the mirror, it's easy to think that you are invincible and these devastating events only happen to other people, and not you. Over 12 years ago we lost a good friend to a heart attack…and on the outside, he was one of the last people of our group of friends who you would think would go off to play floor hockey and never return home again. We want to help others make those changes before it's too late even if they are not obese, on other medications or suffering from serious diseases. No one deserves to go through what Dave did especially when it is preventable. Dave Willits is a simple and humble guy. He is out there trying to help others find the plant-based lifestyle. Today he is a single dad of a 22-year-old son, 13-year-old daughter. He's been the production manager for an automotive manufacturer for 20 years. Prior to that, he was in the pizza business for about 25 years, which may have been a big contributor to the massive heart attack that changed his life forever. You don't want to miss this story. In this episode we discuss: Life before flatlining Looking good on the outside The heart attack His health today Dr. Esselstyn Seeing results Committing to plant-based Actionable tips starting out plant-based Favorite meals Message for the masses Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Le Grand Power of Plants – "Let Your Food Be Your Remedy" #TrainingForLife T-Shirt Dave Willits – Facebook A Forefather of Plant-Based Nutrition, Dr. Caldwell Essylstyn – PTP208 Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group – PBNSG The Inspiring & Motivating Josh LaJaunie – PTP207 Weight Loss & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome with Tim Kaufman – PTP209 Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to the extremely intelligent Matthew Prescott about what to eat to save the world and the social and environmental issues associated with the current food production systems. There is a grave issue on planet earth and there is also a solution: food. We (as a society) have been trained to look away from the when our needs have a negative effect on the environment. This causes individuals to make up or repeat statements like "we will never run out of clean water" or "it takes more land to grow plants for humans than it does to raise cattle for food". So today we get to the bottom of these myths, allowing humans to have more intelligent and fact driven conversations about the state of our plant and the food on our plate. Our hope is this will allow the masses to make more informed decisions about what is on the end of their fork, knowing the impact it's having on local and global levels. Please (press pause) and share this podcast on social media right now as this issue does not only affect you but your children and grandchildren. Matthew Prescott is the author of Food Is the Solution: What to Eat to Save the World. He's an advisor to the Good Food Institute, Senior Director of Food & Agriculture for The Humane Society of the United States, and a leading figure in the global movement to reform how we farm and eat. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Prescott has spent over a decade and a half sharing his ideas with Ivy League universities, Fortune 500 companies, consumers, and more. His work has helped lead to sweeping changes in the supply chains of hundreds of major food companies, impacted countless individuals' diets, and has been covered extensively by the media: his work has been featured by CNN, in the pages of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Boston Globe, and countless more; he's been published in FORTUNE, the Washington Post, Barron's and others; and he was even once a guest on NPR's Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me. He lives in Texas with his wife, the writer Lara Prescott. In this episode we discuss: Finding plant-based The water crisis Thinking of yourself first Are we really running out of water? Is eating fish really that bad? Voting with your dollar Land usage to create meat vs plants The three Rs How much trouble is our planet in? Actionable tips for helping the planet Matthew's Message for the Masses Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Le Grand Power of Plants – "Let Your Food Be Your Remedy" Patreon Matthew Prescott – Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Food Is The Solution: What To Eat To Save The World by Matthew Prescott Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Adam and Shoshana help you plan to spring into summer with 5 steps for a healthier you. It really doesn't matter if you have been sitting on the couch listening to this podcast waiting for the perfect moment to start your health journey or if you listen on your 100km bike ride before your massive plant-based feast. Everyone has something to work on, and we want to help you reach your goals. The key to reaching your potential is setting mini achievable goals along the way. And of course, creating an action plan to help you get to where you want to be. So take a moment right now to think about what your goal is for the next 3-6 months and listen carefully so you can start constructing this plan to make it a great summer. If you haven't already subscribed to The Plant Trainers Podcast, please press pause and do it now. And if you're listening from your phone, leave us a rating and review now so others can find this podcast and improve their quality of life just like you are. In this episode we discuss: Our health challenges Which colors to eat Decluttering Moving Socializing Committing Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Le Grand Power of Plants – "Let Your Food Be Your Remedy". Yummy Foods Activity Book For Kids Recipes How To Declutter Your Life with Julie Coraccio – PTP115 Feng Shui For A Healthy Lifestyle with Jess Neary – PTP233 Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dr. Linda Plowright about the impact of nutrition on mental health. Dr. Plowright has made the strong correlation between eating a plant-based diet and your overall mental health and mental illness. She helps us understand all the differences between specific mood disorders. In today's busy life it seems like everyone spirals out of control every now and then, so being able to recognize the signs of needing help is imperative. You'll be shocked to hear what she has to say about the microbiome. This is an important episode to share with anyone who is affected by poor mental health or mental illness and their support systems. We do hope you share on Facebook, Instagram or any other form of social media to show your support for those suffering and thriving with mental illness. Dr. Linda Plowright is a psychiatrist working in London, Ontario. She has a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona College of Medicine and she is an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Western Ontario. She is on staff at the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) in the Dual Diagnosis Program and at Parkwood Institute in the Operational Stress Injury Clinic. Her professional interests include Integrative Medicine (including nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management), mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, trauma and cross-cultural health. In this episode we discuss: Mental illness is not weakness How you know it's an illness Linda's dictionary definitions for important mental health issues Does medication work? Rural vs urban Diet/nutrition and mental illness Microbiome and mental health Inflammation Building a healthy brain Side effects Full team approach Actionable steps for supporting your mental illness Linda's Message for the masses Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Le Grand Power of Plants – "Let Your Food Be Your Remedy" Patreon Dr. Linda Plowright's Education Department Email –> [email protected] Mental Illness – PTP006 Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Margaux Khoury, the CEO of The Best Deodorant In The World, about the impact of plastic and deodorant on your body and the environment. We take a look at how not only the ingredients but the packaging of cosmetics such as deodorant can be harmful. We celebrate how there are some companies that are truly looking to maintain integrity when it comes to its consumers' health, but who also leverage their success to make the world a better place. Creator and lover of plant-based and vegan companies, Margaux is the founder and CEO of one of the organic, natural and cruelty-free deodorants, "The Best Deodorant In The World", a company she started out of her kitchen. Its mission is to turn a necessity like deodorant into a force for social impact. Margaux is also an author and certified doula. Margaux understands the importance of eliminating toxins from our lives while living happily and sustainably without harming our bodies, animals or the planet. In this episode we discuss: Inspiration for a compassionate life Deodorant vs antiperspirant Conventional deodorant and our body Why is the world best deodorant really better 3 causes – helping children, animals and the environment Challenging others think plastic free Plastic and your body Plastic and the environment What you may not know about plastic Actionable tips for eliminating plastic in your life Message for the masses Links to things we mentioned: The Best Deodorant In The World – Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter #TrainingForLife T-Shirt Animal Justice Water.org The Food Guide Policy Progress with Anna Pippus – PTP242 Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dr. James Loomis, better known as Dr. Jim Loomis, about the big picture and changing the game. Dr. Loomis lets us in on the big picture of the new film, The Game Changers that he had a role in. This film is not yet available to the general public, but after you hear what he has to say, we know it will be moved to the top of your list of must-sees. We really love how articulate Dr. James Loomis is in describing the "health care" system and how he really makes us see things in a practical way. You'll find out if there is hope for your doctor to ever get plant-based training, despite their current position on the matter. Having been sick and overweight himself, Jim tells his personal story of getting in shape and gives his perspective on what it really means to be well. You'll hear if stress has a small or grave effect on your overall health. There is something for newbies, veterans and for those not yet warmed up to the plant-based lifestyle, so please share away on your favorite social media platform. James F. Loomis Jr., M.D., M.B.A has served as the team internist for the St. Louis Rams football team and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He was also the tour physician for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to the Barnard Medical Center, he practiced internal medicine at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, where he was also the director of prevention and wellness. Jim was also on the clinical faculty of the department of internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and graduated with honors. He subsequently completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. In addition, Dr. James Loomis received an M.B.A. from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. He is board certified in internal medicine and has also completed the certification program in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. When not practicing medicine, Jim enjoys reading history books, cooking and teaching plant-based cooking classes. He also enjoys running, biking, swimming and has completed numerous half marathons, marathons and triathlons. In this episode we discuss: St. Louis Rams, Cardinals and the Symphony Orchestra The Game Changers – The Film "Bro Science" The next generation The true benefits of a plant-based lifestyle Forks Over Knives and his journey Sick care vs health care Who he's treating now and how he does it Vegan vs Plant-Based Training doctors in plant-based nutrition What does it mean to be well Stress Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Health IQ. To see if you qualify, get your free quote today at healthiq.com/planttrainers or mention the promo code "Plant Trainers" when you talk to a Health IQ agent. Patreon Dr. James Loomis – The Barnard Medical Center, Forks Over Knives Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) The Game Changers 6th Annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Free "Nutrition Guide For Clinicians" App The Food Guide Policy Progress with Anna Pippus – PTP242 Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Victoria Moran and JL Fields, the co-authors of The Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook. We discuss some of the basic philosophies people identify with in the vegan and plant-based lifestyle. It's interesting how individual journeys change people and although an overall goal may always be the same, core values can transform. Of course we talk about food, hacks for chopping food bills and discuss one lucky lobster. We also get into a bit of a debate when it comes to the topic of health and Veganism. You'll have to listen for more on that. Victoria Moran is a vegan of over three decades and was voted "PETA's Sexiest Vegan Over 50" in 2016. Listed by VegNews among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors, she's written twelve books, including The Love-Powered Diet, The Good Karma Diet, the international bestseller Creating a Charmed Life, and the iconic Main Street Vegan, whose fans include Bill Clinton and Ellen DeGeneres, and which won the "Best of Vegan 2017" contest in the book category. Victoria was featured twice on Oprah, she hosts the award-winning Main Street Vegan show on Unity Online Radio. She is also producer of the upcoming documentary from filmmaker Thomas Wade Jackson, The Compassion Project. JL Fields is a newspaper writer, magazine columnist, speaker, culinary instructor, lifestyle coach, activist, and radio personality. She is the author of VegNews Magazine's 2017 Cookbook of the Year, The Vegan Air Fryer, Vegan Pressure Cooking, and co-author of Vegan for Her and is the founder and director of the Colorado Springs Vegan Cooking Academy. She is also a brands consultant for a variety of national companies. JL did her culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute and the Christina Pirello School of Natural Cooking and Integrative Health Studies. She is a Main Street Vegan Academy–certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator and a certified Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). She writes and broadcasts from Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this episode we discuss: The Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook Lemon Dijon tempeh and mushrooms Spirituality Vegan values The healthy vegan debate Compassion The 3 myths Chopping your grocery bill vegan = weird The lucky lobster Actionable tips for putting more compassion into their everyday life Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to our sponsor, Health IQ. To see if you qualify, get your free quote today at healthiq.com/planttrainers or mention the promo code "Plant Trainers" when you talk to a Health IQ agent. Yummy Foods Activity Book For Kids Victoria Moran – Website, Instagram JL Fields – Website, Instagram The Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook: Over 100 Plant-Sourced Recipes Plus Practical Tips for the Healthiest, Most Compassionate You by Victoria Moran and JL Fields Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at [email protected] with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or Player.FM so you will know when we release a new episode. We're also available to Listen on Google Play Music! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services