The seasons are changing and the team has been sick recently. In this episode, we discuss why comfort foods are important, what it feels like when an illness is coming on, and how we individually manage the symptoms while giving our bodies optimal space to heal. 

Have you ever wanted to change a habit, such as become a morning person who runs before breakfast, only to find the new routine impossible to sustain? In this episode, the team invites guest, Alice Quist, friend and psychology geek, into the discussion as we loosely explore the book, Predictably Irrational, to uncover why we get stuck and how to sustainably shift our habits to align with our intentions.

Have you ever knowingly did something just because others were doing it although you knew absolutely that you would regret it? Yep, FOMO is real, dangerous and not to be trifled with. In this episode, the team discusses the infamous twitter war between Popeye's and Chick-Fil-A that ignited chicken sandwich FOMO across the U.S. We too, although confirmed plant-based eaters, were not immune. This discussion is one of our most hilarious yet and perhaps, more importantly, we examine the often unspoken implications of FOMO in the battle for healthy eating and habit change.  

Is veganism a diet? Who do you picture when you think of a vegan? In this episode, we welcome Ruthie Flynn, a medical anthropology student in recovery from an eating disorder. We discuss how our relationship with food informs our choices, our expectations, and our body image. Warning: this episode is long because it's chock full of wisdom and we just couldn't stop the delicious, dynamic dialogue! 

Any plant-based eater who has dined with omnivores has heard the incredulous question: "so, you don't eat meat?" But, why doesn't anyone ask: "are you going to eat any broccoli?" In this episode, we take up the topic of Tolerance at The Table and discuss what it's like for both meat-eaters and veggie-eaters to exercise compassion and empathy for the dietary choices and preferences of others so that everyone can feel comfortable at the table. 

Are you motivated to eat a plant-based diet to address a health concern? Then this episode is for you! We talking about the challenges of taking control over our individual health and why it's important to do so.

We're talking about plant-based longevity and vitality with Victoria Moran, of Main Street Vegan, who has been a vegetarian for 30+ years and has raised a child completely on a vegan diet. She shares so many nuggets in this episode like: the sinister myth about protein, the challenges and advantages of raising a child as a vegan, why she became a vegan, what it was like for her to transition to a vegan diet and why she hasn't looked back! We promise you that this episode will inspire you and your plant-based journey.

We all know that we need more plants on our plate. Yet, in many areas, to buy fresh, healthy produce costs more than meat and processed foods. What if your budget is limited? How do you navigate the tough choice between buying what's accessible and buying what's healthier? In this week's episode, the team dines on this topic. 

We're back with more about what we learned from the juice cleanse that the team did together in April 2019. We're talking in more detail about what we noticed about our biology such as, ahem, a change in potty habits, sleep, alertness, and more. As usual, this conversation is real and hilarious.

What is it like to do a juice cleanse? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? Is it worth it? The team welcomes back to the podcast, Lawrence Rassaw, The Weekend Chef as we discuss what we loved, lacked, and longed for our juice cleanse in April. The discussion was so good that we divided into two episodes.