The Healthification Podcast

My guest today is ultra-endurance athlete, CEO, and author Joe Gagnon — a man who’s run 6 marathons on 6 continents in 6 days, six Ironman Triathlons and over 90 marathons and ultra-marathons. What I find most powerful about Joe’s story is not the epic nature of his physical and business achievements — it’s the intentionality behind them. Joe describes ...

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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a guiding voice in the world of compassionate living for nearly three decades. She’s an award-winning author of eight books, a powerful speaker, longtime podcaster, and someone who’s helped shift the way we think about animals, food, and our role on this planet. Her latest book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, ...

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Today, I’m joined by Shawna Barker—a long-time vegan, nutritionist, plant-based chef, and college instructor who brings a rare depth of experience to the plant-based health space. Vegan for over 20 years, Shawna holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a diploma in Holistic Nutrition. With more than a decade working in the field, she’s seen what works—and what ...

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There’s a way to talk about going vegan that doesn’t involve shame, blame, or rigid rules. A way that invites people in, instead of pushing them away. Philosopher and author Matthew C. Halteman, has written one of the most generous, wise, and unexpectedly funny books I’ve read in a long time—Hungry, Beautiful Animals. It’s a love letter to what’s possible ...

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If you’ve ever wondered how to pair fierce compassion with effective strategy to change the food system for good—this conversation is for you. I’m speaking with activist, author and speaker Robert Grillo, Director of Free from Harm, a US based grassroots activist group working at the frontlines of power—where the biggest decisions about our food system are being made. Decisions ...

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I found this conversation to be shockingly enlightening. It’s no surprise that most vets study Veterinary Medicine because of their love and compassion for animals. Yet ironically, as Dr. Crystal Heath will share today, many of them face bullying and retaliation when voicing ethical concerns. Dr. Crystal Heath is a 2012 UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. She grew ...

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If you’ve ever felt a pull toward something more—a life that feels aligned, authentic, and deeply meaningful—you’re going to love today’s conversation. I’m joined by Angela Crawford, Ph.D.—a psychologist, vegan lifestyle educator, and someone who speaks straight to the heart of what it means to live with purpose and compassion. After 25 years as a psychotherapist helping clients heal from ...

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If you care deeply about animals, the planet, and your health—yet going vegan still feels overwhelming or, it’s just not sticking—this episode is for you. Although I went vegan overnight – I had 23 years of figuring out how not to do a vegetarian lifestyle, before I made the change! And even then, I still made plenty of mistakes. I ...

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Lara Heimann is a physical therapist, international yoga pioneer and creator of the LYT Method® combining physiology, kinesiology, neurology, and functional movement patterns to yield a more cohesive philosophy. She’s also a passionate vegan chef and activist who’s collaborated with Farm Sanctuary. Lara’s all about helping people feel at home in their bodies—using movement as a way to connect not ...

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If you’ve been struggling with unexplained weight gain, bloating, or fatigue, this episode is packed with insights to help you reset your gut and reclaim your health—starting from the inside out. Today, we explore gut health and break down the gut’s role in whole-body wellness —and how it could be the missing link to stubborn weight, brain fog, and chronic ...

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