Sustainable Dish Podcast

In this episode of the Sustainable Dish Podcast, I speak with Lierre Keith, author of The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability, about her experience being a vegan for almost two decades and her eventual transition back into eating meat.

If you’ve watched my film, Sacred Cow, you’ll recognize Lierre and her story about how it occurred to her while trying to grow a vegan garden that there is no life without death.

She could either be a part of the cycle that creates more death or she could be a part of the cycle that creates more life.

We discuss this and so much more.

If you are vegan or a former vegan (or know someone who is), I encourage you to check out this episode.

You can find more information about Lierre on her website.

This episode is sponsored by Teton Waters Ranch, one of my favorite “better meat” companies. Their sausages and hot dogs are 100% grass-fed beef and delicious. Bring hot dogs back to your dinner table and check out all of the amazing products at Teton Waters Ranch.

On this episode, Diana interviews Shannon Hayes of Sap Bush Hollow Farm.

Shannon is the Chef & CEO of Sap Bush Hollow, as well as the author of several books & host of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow podcast. She has written several books about sustainability, including Radical Homemakers and several other amazing books on food. She has a PhD in Sustainable Agriculture and operates a farm and cafe in West Fulton New York.

Diana and Shannon talk about her inspiration for living differently and sharing that with the world and we discuss her community and her deep feelings about how it is part of healing and deserves dedication.

They dive into Shannon’s latest book, available for pre-order here, Redefining Rich, where she writes about what people can do to experience true wealth by stretching and being inventive but also by recognizing what is right in front of us.

If the past year has made you reevaluate life as you know it, the episode is for you!

You can find more information about Shannon at Sap Bush Hollow, Instagram, and her blog.

This episode is sponsored by Teton Waters Ranch, one of my favorite “better meat” companies. Their sausages and hot dogs are 100% grass-fed beef and delicious. Bring hot dogs back to your dinner table and check out all of the amazing products at Teton Waters Ranch.

I first discovered José López via his Instagram account, @wildquetzal. His content is clear, concise, educational, and I found myself rapidly consuming it as quickly as I could.

This episode is a long-form conversation about his own personal journey to where he is today, how he connects with the natural world to learn, grow, and educate, and his vision to inspire others to reconnect with themselves and observe the “Three Worlds” we are all a part of.

Tune in as my co-host and co-producer of Sacred Cow, James Connolly, interviews López.

Be sure to check him out on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and see his conscious design and marketing work at Kaizen Designs.

On today’s episode of the podcast, I catch up with Dr. Anthony Gustin.

We chat about everything from his recent trip to observe the Hadza tribe in Africa, the dangers of refined vegetable oils, misconceptions about carbohydrates and the keto diet, how we might not be able to return to our hunter/gatherer roots, but how we can reconnect and regenerate our connection with our health, land, and this planet, and more.

Dr. Gustin is a sports medicine clinician, the founder and CEO of Perfect Keto & Equip Foods, the host of The Natural State Podcast, and the author of the best-selling book, Keto Answers.

His youth on a farm in the midwest and personal health issues led him to this path to find optimal health for himself to inspire others to do the same. Through his new project, Joyfield Farm, he aims to set an example that farming can be done ethically, regeneratively, and most importantly: produce the most nutritious food humanly possible as sustainably as possible.

If you’re interested in the intersection of our personal health and planetary health, give this episode a listen.

Learn more about Dr. Gustin on his website and be sure to follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Have you ever read a riveting, page-turner of a book about the metabolic theories of cancer?

Yeah, me neither…until this one, and in the latest episode of the podcast, my co-host, James Connolly, had the chance to chat with Apple.

They dove into Apple’s latest book, Ravenous: Otto Warburg, the Nazis, and the Search for the Cancer-Diet Connection, and all of the research that was involved in telling this important story of Warburg and his work on cancer.

In the book, Apple tells the extraordinary story of Otto Warburg, a Nazi-era scientist who discovered how cancer cells eat.

He breaks down the current scientific literature in an easy way and interweaves colorful interviews that make this book hard to put down.

By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of not just how cancer cells eat, but also what it means for how we should.

Give this episode a listen and check out the book here.

On today’s episode of the podcast, I interview Autumn Smith, the co-founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures.

She holds a Masters in Holistic Nutrition, is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach and FDN Practitioner, and was an absolute joy to interview!

We talk about our health journeys and how she resolved her struggles with IBS, anxiety, and her relationship with food when she started focusing on the quality of her nutrition, not just the quantity.

As her health completely transformed, she became driven to make healthy, nutrient-dense products more accessible to her family, clients, and fellow parents.

As a dietitian and mom myself, it was great to chat about how out of hand our kids’ snack culture has gotten and what companies like Paleovalley can do to help change it. Our kids and our own health are too often hijacked by hyper-palatable, processed foods, and accessible, real food options not only lead to better health and cognition, but they’re also delicious.

If you’ve been following me or talk with any of my clients, you’ll know Paleovalley’s beef sticks are my go-to snack. I always have a few in my purse or car just in case I get in a pinch and need healthy nutrition.

We also talk about her new, direct-to-consumer, regenerative meat brand, Wild Pastures. After her experiences with so many wonderful farmers as she was building Paleovalley, she learned about the benefits of regenerative agriculture and wanted to create a model that gave consumers access to these folks raising meat in the best way possible. Check out their website here to learn more.

Give this episode a listen and check out the show notes for a discount on your own bundle of Paleovalley snacks! They are offering listeners 15% off when you enter the code SUSTAINABLEDISH15 at checkout. Click here to try these for yourself!

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I chat with Pierre Ferrari of Heifer International about creating equitable, resilient food systems.

Pierre is the President and CEO of Heifer International, a global network on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities.

We chat about the importance of livestock to create change from the ground up. A small investment of livestock, alongside mentorship and support, can help families earn a living income, improve their food security and nutrition, protect their environment, empower women, and continuously train the next generation of leaders.

Their work is incredible and so is this episode.

Learn more about Pierre and Heifer International on their website, and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This episode is brought to you by my favorite fish company, Sitka Salmon Shares. Learn more about it in the show or visit their website here and enter the code SustainableDish25 for $25 off a premium share.

On this week’s episode of the podcast, my co-host, Lauren Manning, chats with Nic Mink, the CEO of Sitka Salmon Shares, a member of Local Catch and the nation’s largest community-supported fishery (CSF) delivering responsibly harvested seafood to the doorsteps of seafood lovers around the country.

Sitka Salmon Shares operates like a CSA (community supported agriculture), providing monthly boxes of wild-caught Alaskan fish and seafood to consumers who pay in exchanges for a share of the season’s catch.

Nic is on a mission to change the way the world thinks about fish and describes how he aims to advocate for fishing that is beyond sustainable – fishing that is not only good for the environment, but also the social, cultural, and economical systems of the area.

Nic and Lauren dive into how we can become more involved with the “boat to plate” process of the fish we eat and what we can do to support small fishermen fishing in a healthy, sustainable way.

If you watched the film Seaspiracy, give this episode a listen and learn more about the amazing work Sitka Salmon Shares are doing to ensure a quality, sustainable, and just fish system.

Learn more about Nic and Sitka Salmon Shares on their website, and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

Sitka Salmon Shares is by far my favorite fish company. Be sure to visit their website here and enter the code SustainableDish25 for $25 off a premium share.

On this week’s episode of the podcast, my co-host, James Connolly, chats with Bryan Charles of Ketoned Bodies, the nation’s first Keto Meal Delivery Company and the only Regenerative Agricultural Meal Delivery company in the country.

Bryan became interested in nutrition as a result of his mother’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He believed that food was the cause, and he knew that food would be the cure. His quest for the optimal diet led him to work on a Master’s in Applied Clinical Nutrition. He’s also working towards being a Savory Institute Accredited Field Professional.

They take a deep dive into the current food system, why our disconnection with our food is at the root of many of our problems, and how food that is grown in a manner that regenerates the planet will regenerate humanity.

Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation between James and Bryan and learn how we can work together to create a healthier life and planet.

Learn more about Bryan and Ketoned Bodies on his website, and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

This episode brought to you by DrinkLMNT who has an exclusive deal for my listeners. Visit this page to learn how you can get a sampler pack for only $5. It’s also brought to you by my favorite fish company, Sitka Salmon Shares. Learn more about it in the show or visit their website here and enter the code SustainableDish25 for $25 off a premium share.

On this episode of the podcast, I chat with my colleague, Esther Blum.

She’s an Integrative Dietitian, High-Performance Coach, and the best-selling author of Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous. She has helped thousands of women feel and look their best, balance their hormones, eliminate their need for medication, and reverse chronic illness.

We discuss everything from nutritional changes throughout a woman’s cycle, advocating for ourselves and loved ones in our medical system, and the need for more diversity, food sovereignty, regional appropriateness, and empathy in our food system and dietary recommendations.

Esther and I got fired up in this chat and you’ll hear our passions throughout this entire show.

To keep the energy of this episode alive, Esther is gifting a mini-course, Crush Your Sugar Cravings, and has also generously opened up her calendar for 6 listeners to book a 30-minute Custom Metabolic Blueprint call with her. Visit www.estherblum.com/call to claim your spot.

Learn more about Esther, her books, and courses on her website, and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

This episode brought to you by DrinkLMNT who has an exclusive deal for my listeners. Visit this page to learn how you can get a sampler pack for only $5. It’s also brought to you by my favorite fish company, Sitka Salmon Shares. Learn more about it in the show or visit their website here and enter the code SustainableDish25 for $25 off a premium share.