The Glen Merzer Show

Sarina Farb talks all about the coolest event of 2025 for vegans! And you can get $50 off using our coupon code! For $50 off, enter coupon code Glen50

Register here: https://www.thrivealivefest.com

More about Sarina at: https://www.bornvegan.org

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Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

With decades of experience as a pioneering plant-based nutrition, Dr. Michael Klaper answers your questions with his characteristic wisdom and humility.

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You get a price guarantee from Amazon:

"lowest price offered by Amazon.com between the time you placed your order and the end of the day of the release date."

Check-out Dr. Klaper's work and websites here: https://www.movingmedforward.org and https://www.doctorklaper.com

Send in your questions for Dr. Klaper to [email protected]. Put "Dr. K" in the Subject Line.

Please check out the sponsor of our show: https://firstseedfoods.com/

Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

Ultra-Endurance Plant-Based Athlete, Author, and CEO Joe Gagnon ran six marathons in six days on six continents! He explains his mindset in his new book, Living Intentionally, and it involves embracing failure and discomfort.  

Get to know more about Joe here: https://thehighperformancelife.net/

Please check out the sponsor of our show: https://firstseedfoods.com/

Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet... 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

In this conversation, Dr. Tuttle , PhD in Education, author of The World Peace Diet, explains his vegan journey from a Buddhist monastery in Korea to a tree farm in Northern California. He discusses the cultural and historical influences on food choices, the importance of health and nutrition, and the challenges of changing societal perspectives on animal rights. Tuttle emphasizes the need for compassion, understanding, and community in promoting a vegan lifestyle, while also highlighting the significance of personal responsibility for health and well-being.

The World Peace Diet: https://www.worldpeacediet.com/

Food For Freedom: https://www.worldpeacediet.com/food-for-freedom/

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Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Will Tuttle

02:43 Journey of a Zen Monk

05:45 The Role of Music in Peacebuilding

08:22 Cultural Influences on Diet and Ethics

10:57 The Psychology of Nonconformity

13:58 Rationality vs. Tribal Mandates

16:34 The Impact of Herding Culture

19:19 Transitioning to a Vegan Lifestyle

22:23 The Importance of Whole Foods

25:07 Mindfulness and Personal Care

27:41 Relationships and Health

28:36 Connecting with Nature and Creativity

29:55 Skepticism of Media and News Sources

32:06 The Nature of Anger and Relationships

34:31 The Vegan Journey of Family

36:13 Planting Seeds of Change

37:35 The Challenge of Veganism in Society

39:47 The Bigger Picture of Existence

42:25 Health Trends and Personal Responsibility

48:30 The Importance of Self-Care and Health

53:20 Developing Intuition and Inner Guidance

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet... 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

Tobias Leenaert, author of How To Create A Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach, joins us from Belgium to discuss that advantages of spreading the vegan message in a pragmatic, non-judgmental way.

Find more about Tobias here:

https://www.ProVeg.org

https://www.veganstrategist.org/over/

https://www.substack.com/@tobiasleenaert

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It turns out that Moving Medicine Forward is available now for pre-order! https://tinyurl.com/2s4ynbr4

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet... 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

Dr. Klaper Answers Your Questions! Part 2

With decades of experience as a pioneering plant-based nutrition, Dr. Michael Klaper answers your questions with his characteristic wisdom and humility.

In this conversation, Dr. Michael Klaper discusses various aspects of health and nutrition, focusing on the importance of calcium and magnesium, the role of diet in sleep quality, and hydration through food. He emphasizes the need for a plant-based diet and the potential dangers of supplements, while also addressing common misconceptions about calcium intake and hydration.

It turns out that our book is available now for pre-order! https://tinyurl.com/2s4ynbr4

You get a price guarantee from Amazon:

"lowest price offered by Amazon.com between the time you placed your order and the end of the day of the release date."

Check-out Dr. Klaper's work and websites here: https://www.movingmedforward.org and https://www.doctorklaper.com

Send in your questions for Dr. Klaper to [email protected]. Put "Dr. K" in the Subject Line.

Please check out the sponsor of our show: https://firstseedfoods.com/

Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Foxx, a physical therapist and vegan advocate, discusses the profound impact of a plant-based diet on healing and recovery. She shares her personal journey from a traditional diet to embracing veganism, highlighting the health benefits she experienced, including the resolution of her eczema and weight loss. Dr. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of diet in physical therapy, recounts success stories of her clients, and addresses the challenges posed by the healthcare system and the growing obesity epidemic. She also provides practical advice for maintaining leg health and reflects on the difficulties of finding healthy food options in restaurants.

Check out more about Dr. Suzanne Foxx here:

https://www.youtube.com/@pbcoaches

https://www.youtube.com/@VeganPhysicalTherapyDoc

https://www.instagram.com/veganphysicaltherapydoc/?hl=en

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Suzanne Fox

00:52 The Connection Between Veganism and Healing

04:54 Personal Journey to Veganism

09:37 Impact of Vegan Diet on Health

14:10 Success Stories of Patients

19:14 The Role of Blood Flow in Healing

23:36 Challenges in Physical Therapy Practice

28:22 Obesity and Its Effects on Health

32:54 Exercise Recommendations for Joint Health

37:34 The Evolution of a Vegan Diet

38:30 Conclusion and Resources

Please check out the sponsor of our show: https://firstseedfoods.com/

Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

With decades of experience as a pioneering plant-based nutrition, Dr. Michael Klaper answers your questions with his characteristic wisdom and humility.

It turns out that our book is available now for pre-order! https://tinyurl.com/2s4ynbr4

You get a price guarantee from Amazon:

"lowest price offered by Amazon.com between the time you placed your order and the end of the day of the release date."

Check-out Dr. Klaper's work and websites here: https://www.movingmedforward.org and https://www.doctorklaper.com

Send in your questions for Dr. Klaper to [email protected]. Put "Dr. K" in the Subject Line.

Please check out the sponsor of our show: https://firstseedfoods.com/

Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

In this episode of The Glen Merzer Show, health coach Cyd Notter discusses the six major disconnects between nutrition and health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the cause and effect of food, the misconception that medication can replace lifestyle changes, and the role of genetics in health. Cyd also addresses the common belief that small dietary changes can lead to significant health improvements and the misconceptions surrounding health food products. The conversation concludes with a focus on personal responsibility in health and the importance of making informed dietary choices for long-term well-being.

Visit Cyd's website: 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Nutrition Disconnects

02:38 The Role of Prevention in Nutrition

05:49 Understanding Cause and Effect in Food Choices

08:54 Medication vs. Lifestyle Changes

11:47 Genetics and Family History in Health

14:24 The Impact of Small Changes on Health

17:36 Misconceptions About Health Food Products

32:14 The Importance of Health in Diet Choices

34:23 Understanding Personal Responsibility in Health

39:54 The Five Whys Technique for Dietary Change

41:50 The Role of Diet in Preventing Disease

48:32 Exploring Plant-Based Diets and Personal Experiences

50:34 Biblical Perspectives on Diet and Health

54:41 The Challenge of Nonconformity in Dietary Choices

01:02:28 Long-Term Health and Lifestyle Choices

Please check out the sponsor of our show: https://firstseedfoods.com/

Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.

In this episode, Glenn Merzer interviews Jim Hicks, a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition and environmental awareness. They discuss Jim's journey from engineering to nutrition advocacy, emphasizing the critical role of food choices in addressing climate change and personal health. Jim shares his personal transformation through diet, the challenges of influencing family and friends, and the need for a broader media campaign to raise awareness about the impact of animal agriculture on health and the environment. The conversation highlights the urgency of changing our food systems to ensure a sustainable future for humanity.

Visit Jim's website: https://hpjmh.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:56 Jim Hicks: Background and Education

02:46 The Importance of Food Choices

04:48 The Engineer's Perspective on Food and Climate

08:45 Personal Journey to Plant-Based Eating

11:36 The Challenge of Influencing Others

15:01 Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

17:59 The Struggle to Change Family Habits

20:10 The Role of Media in Climate Awareness

23:08 The Influence of Animal Agriculture on Climate Change

26:10 The Need for a Global Shift in Diet

30:26 The Role of Nutrition in Health and Environment

35:36 The Importance of Scientific Integrity

39:41 The Future of Plant-Based Advocacy

44:11 The Role of Environmental Organizations

48:21 Conclusion and Call to Action

Please check out the sponsor of our show: https://firstseedfoods.com/

Healthy, plant-based Indian food without the oil, butter, or ghee. Gluten-free, optionally salt-free, and always delicious! Enter code GLEN10 at checkout for $10 off your first order.

Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com 

Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ 

Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE

To order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes.