Eat Green Make Green Podcast

“Never give up and always surrender… lay down the weapons and await further instructions. We will be given the answers if we allow the answers to come in.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Michael Harris. Michael is an entrepreneur, best selling author, speaker, lifestyle coach, and yoga master. He is the author of the incredible and popular book Falling Down Getting Up: A Story of Overcoming Life to Live and host of the Falling Up Radio Podcast. We talk about Michael’s near death experience after a water skiing accident at 12 years old, his struggles with alcohol and drugs in the years that followed, how he was told at 26 that both his legs needed to be amputated and had months to live, how he refused to lose his legs and chose to go to the Pritikin Longevity Center instead, how he was walking miles pain-free weeks later and took his health back through plant-based eating, how he has since become a wellness advocate and leader in the bikram yoga world

“A part of me is so thankful and the other part of me is like why don’t my parents know this? Why doesn’t my family know this?… They don’t have to choose this route, but everyone should have the information.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I’m sharing an episode I did on my good friend Matt Davey’s podcast The Vedge Talk Podcast. This was recorded quite a while ago and was the first episode of Matt’s show, which now has over 50 episodes with all kinds of amazing guests in the plant-based world. Both Matt and his fiance Ana Alarcon have been previous guests on my show (check out episodes 18 and 65). This is primarily about my journey and I think is one of the better episodes I’ve done on other shows, because Matt is a very gifted interviewer. Be sure to give Matt and Vedge Talk a follow and listen!Show NotesThe Vedge Talk Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/vedgetalkMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedgetalk/?hl=enAna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaalarcon/?

“Im not Superman. There are thousands of other people that have made this same change. None of them will ever be in a Marvel comic book. None of them are the X Men. They are themselves… You can do it.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the weight loss champion himself Chuck Carroll. Chuck is the host of the popular Exam Room Podcast, the podcast of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Chuck also has an incredibly inspiring personal transformation story that he documents on his website The Weight Loss Champion. We talk about how Chuck’s love for fatty salty foods started young with his grandmother’s cooking, how he found himself at 420 pound as a 26 year old, his very real struggle with food addiction, the final straw that led him to commit to changing, how he found a plant-based diet and what it’s done for his health, what he’s learned from interviewing the world’s leading experts on nutrition science, and why anyone can transform themselves and

“I use my business as a vehicle for personal growth and putting myself out there and testing myself… I don’t have a huge plan for it. I just want to continue to grow.”On the week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Kayla O’Connor. Kayla is the founder of the sustainable lifestyle clothing brand Blue Seaciety and also a professional lacrosse player. We talk about Kayla’s life growing up in New England and her love for the ocean, her passion for sports and lacrosse, the current state of pro lacrosse in the US, why she chose to start Blue Seaciety, what her biggest challenges have been starting the business, her experience as a female entrepreneur, what she eats and does daily to be the best athlete and person she can be, the importance of gratitude, how she’s used her business for personal growth, why she never wants to become a big brand, the importance of knowing yourself, and so much more. Kayla is someone that is truly following her path and her business is a

“The #1 thing that kills self confidence is fear of failure… the way you build confidence is to identify things that scare you and go do them over and over.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the beast himself David de las Morenas. David, or as his many fans know him by How To Beast, is a YouTuber, entrepreneur, and best selling author. I’ve know David since I was a kid growing up and playing sports together in Hingham, MA and have had a front row seat to his incredible transformation from a skinny shy dude to the beast he now is. We talk about the struggles David used to have with anxiety and self confidence, why he left his tech job to become a personal trainer, how he overcame the fear of starting his own brand and business, how in 2 years he’s grown his YouTube channel from 0 to over 600,000 subscribers, how and when he started to monetize his channel, the different ways he makes money as an influencer, the tips he has for those starting a YouTube channel or br

"You can really make a bunch of money, but also do some great things in the world. They aren't mutually exclusive."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Brett Thompson. Brett is the founder of a socially responsible/impact investment firm called Treadlight Ventures and executive producer of the entertainment production company Midwinter Studios in Santa Monica. We talk about why Brett started to question some things as a kid, the model of for profit socially responsible businesses, why he started Treadlight Ventures, the amazing happenings in the plant-based and clean meat industries, the masculinity associated with meat consumption, his upcoming documentary on the human wildlife conflicts in Africa, why most world issues are not black and white, and more. I really enjoyed getting to know Brett and am a huge fan of all he’s doing!Show NotesTreadlight Ventures Website: https://treadlight.com/Treadlight Ventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trdli

“If you ask questions, and you’re open to change, and if you think about eating plants, I think you’ll have a lot of success feeling good and being well.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Josh Ehrenfried. Josh is the founder of Dosha Bar, an organic, unsweetened Ayurveda inspired fruit and nut bar company. We talk about how Josh grew up with a love of food, how he was able to make the leap from his corporate life to entrepreneurship, why he chose the crowded bar category, the habits and rituals he practices to stay healthy and well, what Ayurveda is and why he wanted to create a food brand around it, the importance of being self aware, and so much more. I really enjoyed this one. Josh is a great guy and I very much admire his curiosity and openness to different ways of thinking. Josh was nice enough to give EGMG listeners a discount code on Dosha Bar orders Head over to https://doshabar.com/ and use DISCOUNT CODE: “eatgreenmakeg

“I had a 4 year old and when he was old enough to ask what I did all I could say was ‘I go to work.’ Something was missing… I really started believing in myself with the yoga and getting fit and then it just kind of happened.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Andris Lagsdin. Andris is the founder of Baking Steel, a Boston based company that makes what is widely considered the best consumer cooking surface on the market. How do you make that high heat commercial grade Neapolitan pizza at home? Baking Steel… We talk about Andris’s background in the restaurant industry working with the likes of Todd English, his many years at his family steel plant, how a series of books sparked his idea for Baking Steel, how he was able to apply the resources of his family business to his passion for food, how he chose to pursue Baking Steel despite the doubts of others, how focusing on his health and wellness (specifically dropping booze, eating plants, exercise, medit

“The scariest thing for me is not being able to be who I want to be, not being authentic to myself, and living for other people’s dreams more than my own… not being able to exist in the way I need to.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Cliff Notez. Cliff is a Boston based musician, filmmaker, writer, and producer, among many other things. Cliff was just named by Boston Magazine as 2019 Best Musician. We talk about Cliff’s life growing up around music, basketball, and computers, how he’s been able to put himself in a position to pursue his creative passions, what his advice is for those trying to follow their passions, why he adopted a plant-based diet and what it’s done for him, the many different versions of himself, his fear of not living a life of authenticity, and much more. Cliff is such a talented guy and I know we’ll be seeing more of his many talents in the years to come.Show NotesHipstory Website: http://hipstory.org/Hipstory Instagram:

“I’ve never made a better decision in my entire life than going plant-based… it’s helped every aspect of my life… I’m stronger than I’ve ever been… it’s made me so much more calm, confident, and secure with who I am.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Caroline Caliri. Caroline is a Boston based model, personal trainer, and artist. We talk about Caroline’s upbringing as an athlete, her experience in the corporate world, how she was able to make the jump to pursuing work more in line with her passions, how a documentary sparked a transition to a plant-based lifestyle, how a plant-based diet has impacted her health and performance, how she approaches the social pressures around food, why going plant-based was the best decision of her life, and so much more. Caroline is a force! Strong. Confident. Powered by plants.Show NotesCaroline’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinecaliri/Caroline’s Portfolio: https://www.maggieagency.com/divisions/lif

"People say chronic disease runs in the family. No it does not. All it takes is one person to push the family to eat better and live a healthier life... who's going to break that chain?" On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend Scott Bernard AKA "Scott BurnHard"... Scott is a sought after trainer and fitness coach that works with all kinds of people throughout Manhattan and online. We talk about Scott's upbringing in both NY and Jamaica, how he went from a kid that was scared of fitness to becoming a trainer, how he learned about fitness in the streets not in a gym, being a healthy example to the younger generation, how searching to heal an injury led him to a plant-based diet, the misconceptions around needing animal products to achieve a certain physique, the benefits he's experienced as a plant-based athlete, what he eats in a day, and much more. Scott is a beast and an all around great dude. Quest

"You want to think of the body and the brain as being all connected. The body is an extension of the brain. You don’t have to be stuck with psychiatric illnesses for the rest of your life. There are other ways out."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Dr. Elena Monarch. Dr. Elena Monarch is a world renowned Neuropsychologist that is doing truly cutting edge work in the area of identifying and effectively treating PANS/PANDAS, lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and other inflammatory health conditions affecting the brain. Dr. Elena owns and operates the LYME & PANS Treatment Center in Cohasset MA, where she treats patients in a holistic manner. We talk about Dr. Elena's background and path to opening the center, the groundbreaking discoveries she's made throughout her career in identifying the physical causes of many psychiatric conditions, the shift happening with our blood brain barrier, the role inflammation plays and causes of inflam

“When you’re trying too hard, you’re seeking. When you’re seeking, you can’t find… if you stop seeking and pause, then you’re in receiving mode… and you can be divinely guided.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Megan Sadd. Megan is an author, photographer, tv producer, influencer (over 22 million video views!), and just released her new cookbook called 30 Minute Vegan Dinners. We talk about Megan's journey from tv production to starting her wildly popular platform Carrots and Flowers, her past struggles with eating and how veganism has helped her, raising a child vegan, the power of meditation and law of attraction, the magical things that occur at Burning Man, all about her new book 30 Minute Vegan Dinners, how she has gone about pursuing her passion and creating freedom, the power of letting go, how she has overcome depression and self harm, meeting Snoop Dogg, and all kinds of great stuff!

“I care about other people… When you start digging into the industries that provide animal products that we use, you realize the toll it takes on people physically, mentally, psychologically.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Sam Marra. Sam is a Los Angeles based actor and vegan advocate. We talk about Sam's life growing up Seattle, what brought him to LA to pursue acting, working alongside Julia Roberts, how he put ulcerative colitis into remission with a plant-based diet and other benefits of eating that way, why he went vegan for health reasons but remains vegan for ethical reasons, why being vegan is a human rights issue, intermittent fasting, and much more. Sam is just all around a great dude. He's also absolutely shredded and an amazing testament to plant-based living.Show NotesSam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammyjmarra/Sam’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4913306/

“I want to be known as a man who made a difference in other people’s lives… to impact people in such a positive way that they look back and say… this guy was one of the people that changed my life.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Neil Wood. Neil is a South Shore based inspirational guru, speaker, and best selling author (among many other impressive things!). We talk about Neil's turbulent upbringing being in and out of foster care, to running away from home and living in the woods at 16, to being adopted by an amazing family, how he grew up and found running while serving in the Air Force, how he went from never running before to qualifying for the US Olympic Trials with a 2:17 marathon in just 6 years (not a typo!), the power of visualization, why there is no failure but only lessons, the importance of goal setting and defining exactly what you want, and how his newest mission is to give kids confidence and belief in themselves. I met Ne

“When we look into the eyes of any being and really try to cultivate love, we open a doorway that can’t be described and we get glimpses of something bigger than ourselves.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Jeffrey Harris. Jeffrey is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Plant Power Fast Food, which is a 100% plant-based fast food company with 4 locations in California (and many more coming!). We talk about why he first made the decision to go vegetarian back in the 70's, why love and nonviolence is the highest consciousness, how the idea for Plant Power Fast Food came about as a means of meeting people where they are, why when you align yourself with the right intentions the universe conspires to create opportunity, why we should all take the time to ask big life questions, the future of Plant Power Fast Food, and why it just all comes down to love. Jeffrey is such an incredible guy that truly has love at the core of all he does. This is another must l

“If you consider us to be energy and we’re vibrating with everything around us… how can we expect to vibrate and connect with living things outside of us if we’re consuming dead matter.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the spectacular Sarah Lea. Sarah is a Los Angeles based model, vegan activist, and animal whisperer. We talk about Sarah's life growing up around animals in South Africa and the innate connection she had with them, what brought her to the US, how she became an animal communicator, some of the experiences she's had communicating with animals, the shift that takes place when you remove animal products from your diet, the health benefits she experienced since going vegan, her Instagram approach to activism, her conservation efforts in South Africa, and why she struggles just like everyone else does. Sarah is such a cool person and an amazing testament to vegan living.Show NotesSarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahlea/Wild

“Let us help you eat better, eat healthier food, eat more plants… and while you’re doing that your body is much better off and you’re probably going to lose weight… and the environment is benefiting.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Monica Klausner. Monica is the co-founder of the super successful plant-based meal delivery company Veestro. We talk about how Veestro was formed from a desire to eat the way Monica and her brother Mark grew up eating in Costa Rica, the importance of making plant-based food approachable to everyone, the challenges of raising money and educating consumers on plant-based, what separates Veestro from other food delivery companies, her favorite customer stories and the impact Veestro has in their lives, her big future plans, what drives her and more. Monica is a super woman - entrepreneur, Mom, and on a mission to make a difference in other's lives.Show NotesVeestro Website: https://www.veestro.com/Veestro Instagram: ht

“Every moment is precious. I’m keenly aware of getting older and my mortality… why would I want to waste any minute checked out when I can check in?… Why would I live in fear when life is so short?”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the stupendous Darbi Gwynn. Darbi is a Los Angeles based actress, stunt woman, model, and vegan and sober lifestyle advocate. We talk about how Darbi was exposed to health at a young age, how she was also exposed to drugs and alcohol at a young age, how she found herself as a homeless teenager, how sobriety and being of service lead her to veganism, why seeking validation can be abusive, the dire state of the world's oceans, why plastic straws are not the problem but eating animals is, how we are currently in the 6th mass extinction, her experience at vigils outside of slaughterhouses, why she is keenly aware of her mortality and wants to be checked in for every moment she has, and so much more. Stop what you're doing and

"You got to trust your instinct... and tune into that voice that's in you that always was there... if you start to tune into that and act in accordance with that, some magic can happen."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Shane Heath. Shane is the Founder and CEO of MUD WATR, a mushroom chai drink alternative to coffee, and is also a kickass artist. We talk about Shane's journey from a number of tech startups to MUD WATR, the many challenges of a startup, the habits and rituals Shane uses to keep himself healthy and sharp, the company culture he's formed around health and wellness, the many things he questions that are normal to most, the meditation and manifestation techniques he uses, his relationship with art, and so much more. Shane is one of those guys that just lives life outside the mold and really lives intentionally and it's beautiful. I cannot stress how much I enjoyed this episode, truly one of my favorit