Super Health

In this episode we have Steve and Dave from The Happy Pear, which they started in 2004 and have been changing lives ever since. They have restaurants, cookbooks, online courses and more, and they’re here to share their vegan knowledge with us. Their first book, The Happy Pear book, was a best food book in Ireland in 2014 and ‘15, and they have since written 3 other books. Their mission is to help people feel happier and healthier because they believe the key to happiness is good health and a great support network. They value passion, authenticity, excellence, and the relationships they have. They’ve touched millions and millions of people and have fantastic social media, which you should check out. 

Plant based in a time when it wasn’t cool 1:20
The raw vegan period 8:53
Routines and staying healthy and happy 16:27
Building their community 20:38
Why it’s hard to get more people on board 28:09
Measuring sleep 35:44
Getting started 40:36
For parents 45:57
Myth busting 49:18

“One of the superfoods which people don’t discuss that much any more, is joy, laughter, happiness, friendship, because it’s so easy to obsess over food because you can control it, but these are the variables like connection and nature, and these other things that sometimes we don’t don’t give as much weight to, but I think they’re every bit as important.” 14:21

@thehappypear
https://thehappypear.ie/

In this episode we have Steve and Dave from The Happy Pear, which they started in 2004 and have been changing lives ever since. They have restaurants, cookbooks, online courses and more, and they’re here to share their vegan knowledge with us. Their first book, The Happy Pear book, was a best food book in Ireland in 2014 and ‘15, and they have since written 3 other books. Their mission is to help people feel happier and healthier because they believe the key to happiness is good health and a great support network. They value passion, authenticity, excellence, and the relationships they have. They’ve touched millions and millions of people and have fantastic social media, which you should check out. 

Plant based in a time when it wasn’t cool 1:20
The raw vegan period 8:53
Routines and staying healthy and happy 16:27
Building their community 20:38
Why it’s hard to get more people on board 28:09
Measuring sleep 35:44
Getting started 40:36
For parents 45:57
Myth busting 49:18

“One of the superfoods which people don’t discuss that much any more, is joy, laughter, happiness, friendship, because it’s so easy to obsess over food because you can control it, but these are the variables like connection and nature, and these other things that sometimes we don’t don’t give as much weight to, but I think they’re every bit as important.” 14:21

@thehappypear
https://thehappypear.ie/

In this episode we have Dr. Judy Brangman, an MD and board certified internal medicine lifestyle and medicine physician who is on a mission to help others live healthier and better. She’s an advocate for whole food plant based diet and enjoys teaching individuals and groups, all to incorporate plant based foods in their diet. Dr. Judy moved to the US for college and graduated from Andrews University with a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science. She also has a certificate in plant based nutrition and is passionate about empowering women to better their health. 

Coming to the US and starting this path 1:09
How the transition was to fully plant based diet 5:21
Shifting her career 10:29
Weight loss 14:58
Helping women 22:00
Health and meal prep tips 26:26
Finding whole foods where you live 31:21
Rapid fire and find out more 36:41

“At that conference I met people that had reversed their diabetes by going plant based. They had come off all of the medicines, insulin pills, blood pressure going away, obstructive sleep apnea going away and before that I didn’t even know it was possible.” 5:22

https://theplantbasedmd.com/

In this episode we have Dr. Judy Brangman, an MD and board certified internal medicine lifestyle and medicine physician who is on a mission to help others live healthier and better. She’s an advocate for whole food plant based diet and enjoys teaching individuals and groups, all to incorporate plant based foods in their diet. Dr. Judy moved to the US for college and graduated from Andrews University with a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science. She also has a certificate in plant based nutrition and is passionate about empowering women to better their health. 

Coming to the US and starting this path 1:09
How the transition was to fully plant based diet 5:21
Shifting her career 10:29
Weight loss 14:58
Helping women 22:00
Health and meal prep tips 26:26
Finding whole foods where you live 31:21
Rapid fire and find out more 36:41

“At that conference I met people that had reversed their diabetes by going plant based. They had come off all of the medicines, insulin pills, blood pressure going away, obstructive sleep apnea going away and before that I didn’t even know it was possible.” 5:22

https://theplantbasedmd.com/

Today we have Chris Wark, the inspiring voice behind Chris Beat Cancer and his podcast of the same name. He is an author, health coach, he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2003 at age 26 and had surgery, but instead of chemotherapy he used nutrition and natural therapies to heal himself. Chris has reached millions of people through his online platforms, such as his podcast, his book, and lectures around the world and has inspired people to take control of their health and reverse disease with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle. He tells us his story of how he discovered an alternative path to healing his cancer, and then the various experiences he had and decisions he made to make some big changes that lead him to better health. 
 
Some highlights of his cancer story 1:31 
Moving into nutrition and dealing with doctors who care more about money 13:17 
Chris’s diet and choosing to juice 22:22 
Changing bad thought habits 30:49 
Good habits 45:15 
The health industry and choosing to change 51:59 
About his book, Beat Cancer Kitchen 56:03 
Find out more about Chris 65:02 
 
“I started reading the book and he had started healing his colon cancer without surgery, or chemo, or radiation and had healed it in about a year by radically changing his diet. He adopted a raw food diet and started juicing. And I was just blown away by this guy’s story and I knew that this was it. I prayed, this showed up, this is the answer to my prayer, I’m doing it.” 14:32 
 
https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/ 

Today we have Chris Wark, the inspiring voice behind Chris Beat Cancer and his podcast of the same name. He is an author, health coach, he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2003 at age 26 and had surgery, but instead of chemotherapy he used nutrition and natural therapies to heal himself. Chris has reached millions of people through his online platforms, such as his podcast, his book, and lectures around the world and has inspired people to take control of their health and reverse disease with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle. He tells us his story of how he discovered an alternative path to healing his cancer, and then the various experiences he had and decisions he made to make some big changes that lead him to better health. 
 
Some highlights of his cancer story 1:31 
Moving into nutrition and dealing with doctors who care more about money 13:17 
Chris’s diet and choosing to juice 22:22 
Changing bad thought habits 30:49 
Good habits 45:15 
The health industry and choosing to change 51:59 
About his book, Beat Cancer Kitchen 56:03 
Find out more about Chris 65:02 
 
“I started reading the book and he had started healing his colon cancer without surgery, or chemo, or radiation and had healed it in about a year by radically changing his diet. He adopted a raw food diet and started juicing. And I was just blown away by this guy’s story and I knew that this was it. I prayed, this showed up, this is the answer to my prayer, I’m doing it.” 14:32 
 
https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/ 

Today, Michael and Kristel are talking sleep! Why you need it, how to get more of it, and what good sleep can do for your overall health.

On this episode of Be Sexy, Eat Plants you're going to learn:

1:50 What really happens to your body when you DON'T get 8 hours of sleep at night
3:15 How less sleep can actually make you MORE hungry (and sabotage your weight and health goals) 
4:05 One BIG reason why you need to limit your coffee or tea habit to the morning 
6:00 The simple "dinner trick" for getting better sleep at night
8:45 Why doing THIS for just 5-10 minutes can help you fall asleep faster (and improve sleep quality)
10:00 What you should ALWAYS do before you go to bed (even if you THINK you need it)
11:00 The 2 things you NEED in your bedroom for a better night's sleep (plus one bonus "mattress cover" tip for getting deeper sleep)'
14:30 A super herb that can help you fall asleep FASTER
15:15 The perfect essential oil for a soothing, relaxing night's rest
17:10 How a clock can help you sleep better (and no, NOT an alarm clock)

Today, Michael and Kristel are talking sleep! Why you need it, how to get more of it, and what good sleep can do for your overall health.

On this episode of Be Sexy, Eat Plants you're going to learn:

1:50 What really happens to your body when you DON'T get 8 hours of sleep at night
3:15 How less sleep can actually make you MORE hungry (and sabotage your weight and health goals) 
4:05 One BIG reason why you need to limit your coffee or tea habit to the morning 
6:00 The simple "dinner trick" for getting better sleep at night
8:45 Why doing THIS for just 5-10 minutes can help you fall asleep faster (and improve sleep quality)
10:00 What you should ALWAYS do before you go to bed (even if you THINK you need it)
11:00 The 2 things you NEED in your bedroom for a better night's sleep (plus one bonus "mattress cover" tip for getting deeper sleep)'
14:30 A super herb that can help you fall asleep FASTER
15:15 The perfect essential oil for a soothing, relaxing night's rest
17:10 How a clock can help you sleep better (and no, NOT an alarm clock)

When it comes to going plant-based, there are SO many questions. And one of the toughest ones is how to talk about your new diet with friends and family (ESPECIALLY around the holidays). Well, we've brought in an expert to talk about this and MUCH more. Catherine Perez is a registered dietician and an expert in making the vegan lifestyle accessible through simple recipes and beautiful photography. Today, she's going to help us navigate how to talk about plant-based eating with our families, how to get your gut to adapt to your new diet, and some GREAT swaps for the holidays. 

On this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn:

7:30 Simple tips for navigating family and culture when you go completely plant-based
10:45 What Michael had a hard time giving up when he went plant-based (and what that can teach you on your journey)
20:45 Why so many dieticians in training AREN'T plant-based (and why that's changing)
26:15 The FIRST thing you should always do if you're struggling with low energy on a plant-based diet
29:00 How to stop feeling gassy after eating beans and other fiber-rich foods
31:15 One thing to NEVER forget when you're eating a fiber-rich diet (and almost ALL of us do this)
32:30 Hot tips for enjoying a plant-based Thanksgiving and Christmas (plus, how to "veganize" your mashed potatoes) 
36:30 The BEST way to make the perfect pot of beans
40:00 How to transform "grandma's" classic recipes into plant-based recipes

https://plantbasedrdblog.com/
@Plantbasedrd

When it comes to going plant-based, there are SO many questions. And one of the toughest ones is how to talk about your new diet with friends and family (ESPECIALLY around the holidays). Well, we've brought in an expert to talk about this and MUCH more. Catherine Perez is a registered dietician and an expert in making the vegan lifestyle accessible through simple recipes and beautiful photography. Today, she's going to help us navigate how to talk about plant-based eating with our families, how to get your gut to adapt to your new diet, and some GREAT swaps for the holidays. 

On this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn:

7:30 Simple tips for navigating family and culture when you go completely plant-based
10:45 What Michael had a hard time giving up when he went plant-based (and what that can teach you on your journey)
20:45 Why so many dieticians in training AREN'T plant-based (and why that's changing)
26:15 The FIRST thing you should always do if you're struggling with low energy on a plant-based diet
29:00 How to stop feeling gassy after eating beans and other fiber-rich foods
31:15 One thing to NEVER forget when you're eating a fiber-rich diet (and almost ALL of us do this)
32:30 Hot tips for enjoying a plant-based Thanksgiving and Christmas (plus, how to "veganize" your mashed potatoes) 
36:30 The BEST way to make the perfect pot of beans
40:00 How to transform "grandma's" classic recipes into plant-based recipes

https://plantbasedrdblog.com/
@Plantbasedrd