Lean Green Dad Radio

Today’s guest is Mr. Josh LaJaunie. In his own words, Josh is a “plant-eating, miles-logging, WHODAT from the Bayou with an appetite for life!” Yes, he ran a TON of miles and has an incredible story to tell, but this conversation really had me thinking a lot about hunting. Josh doesn’t hunt anymore, but it is part of who is he and it will always be tied to great memories. As someone who now doesn’t eat meat of any kind, he is thinking outside the box about how he can communicate to his Bayou brothers and sisters that eating meat is not something that he feels is healthy for them. His ideas on how to engage in that conversation and his thoughts on hunting as it is looked at from the outside world are fascinating, so I welcome you to open your mind and really hear what he has to say. In addition to that, we talked about family and the impact that this plant-based journey had on his family’s dinner table and get togethers. He is a great guy who is full of life and I am excited for you to get to hear from him.

Jackie Vega is the genius that plans the very popular Super Healthy Kids website meal plans each week. In addition to that, she is a mom of two, a certified personal trainer and a licensed dietitian. With all of those credentials, you can bet she knows a thing or two about how to keep your family healthy. In this episode we talk about white rice, eating treats at school, and how to eat perfectly as a busy parent. Just a hint...that last one isn't possible. There is no perfect! Take a listen and enjoy the episode! *Sponsored by Health IQ. Visit them today at healthiq.com to see your IQ and save money on life insurance for you and your family!

At just 56 years old, our guest today had major blockages in his coronary arteries. After receiving a test that put him at a huge risk for a heart attack, he was on the gurney ready to go in for surgery...then something happened that would change his life forever. Years later, he is thriving and living a very active lifestyle, despite his family’s history of heart disease. Today’s guest is Paul Chatlin from the Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group and this is Lean Green DAD Radio.

Danielle Binns is a mom on a mission! When her daughter faced some serious medical issues very early in her life, Danielle had to figure out a way to get nutritious, wholesome food into her daughter to help her grow and thrive. Today, she has two girls and both are doing great. Danielle uses every day to help busy parents just like her who might have picky eaters in the house. From her ebooks to nutritional training and resources, her approach is welcoming, positive, and supportive. In our podcast we discuss so many ideas and tips on how to get your picky eaters a bit more open to new things. My favorite part of the podcast is what she says about desserts! You will have to listen in to find out! Enjoy!

Valery Ortiz is one of Maxim Espanol Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. She is also a movie and television star that is best known for her work in the popular series South of Nowhere and now in VH1's Hit The Floor! In the show, Valery plays the role of Raquel Saldana, a single mom who is a friend to many of the girls on the Devil's squad. More than all of her acting accolades, Valery is a kind, generous, and caring person who puts her family above everything. She is a wonderful person to be around and it's no wonder she has had so much success in a very difficult industry. I hope you enjoy our quick interview!

Amy Roskelley is one-half of the incredible team of moms that makes up Super Healthy Kids. With over 2 million followers on Facebook, Super Healthy Kids is dominating the healthy eating space for busy parents looking for healthy solutions for their kids. In addition to a wonderful meal plan and delicious recipes for busy families, they have a Healthy Habits plate that they sell on their website to help encourage your little ones to eat a little bit healthier. Thanks for listening!

Noelle Foley is best known as the daughter of WWE Hall of Fame Professional Wrestler, Mick Foley. She is also an actress, model, volunteer and possibly an upcoming Diva. In our podcast we talk about the amazing family values that she shares with her entire family, her special bond with her dad and her most memorable moment as the daughter of Mankind! Enjoy!

Sophia's journey to a plant-based diet started when her husband had less than desirable test results on his bloodwork. Today she cooks for her three boys and husband on a daily basis, focusing on being as healthy and plant-based as possible, while not focusing on perfection. In our podcast we focus on her favorite recipes, her tips on how to get your kids to try new things and how her husband turned his health around!

In this episode of Lean Green DAD Radio we are talking to The Blender Girl herself, Tess Masters. With one of the most popular apps in the app store back in 2014, Tess has taken over the blended market as one of the top healthy eating influencers in her space. After multiple, best-selling books and an incredible job as the global spokesperson for KithenAid, Tess has really cemented herself as one of the best in the business. In our podcast we discuss how she became The Blender Girl, what type of diet she lives by and what's next! Enjoy!

Mark Whitten is the voice of Oh in the new Netflix series: Home: The Adventures of Tip and Oh. In this episode of Lean Green DAD Radio, Cory talks with Mark about his move to Los Angeles, his audition for the role of a lifetime and how the show relates to helping kids learn valuable lessons of love, compassion and respect for others. 

Dr. Jeffrey Mueller is a medical doctor who has been in practice for over 23 years. He is currently the Medical Director at Whole Family Healthcare in Winter Park, FL. He believes in healing patients through integrative medicine and IV therapy. He also believes in eating a healthy diet that includes lots of nutrient-rich foods. As a vegetarian, Dr. Mueller is still striving to be fully plant-based, but says he watches what he eats very closely. In our conversation, we talk about heart health, nutrient therapy, and touch on sports nutrition.

Robby Barbaro is helping those living with diabetes on a daily basis. As a type 1 diabetic himself, Robby has thrived on a whole-food, mostly fruit diet and understands what it takes to help folks manage their diabetes. Robby used to work for Forks Over Knives, which has seen incredible growth since he worked with them and now he continues to help others through his site mindfuldiabetic.com. Enjoy Robby's spirit and passion for helping others and please share with anyone living with diabetes. 

Tiki Barber is a hero in the New York Giants football world. He is also a hero to his five (soon to be six) children. Yes, he was a three-time pro bowler and yes he was inducted into the New York Giants Ring of Honor, but now that he is retired after a huge 10-year career in the NFL, Tiki is spending his time focusing on what matters most...his family. 

Whether you like it or not, summer is here! With summer comes beach parties and swimming events and lots of other fun things where you might want to look the best you can. Thanks to certified personal trainer, Ryan Oman, there are a few things you can do right now to get you in great shape for the summer. Enjoy!

Today’s guest is Dr. T. Colin Campbell. You will of course recognize Dr. T. Colin Campbell from the hugely popular Forks Over Knives movie in addition to many other documentaries, speaking engagements, books and an excellent TED talk that you can find in the show notes of this show. Additionally, Dr. Campbell is best known for his work with The China Study, the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. His book bears the same name and was co-authored with one of his two sons Dr. Thomas Campbell. He has also written two other books Low Carb Fraud and Whole which is aimed at reshaping how we think about a food and disease. Dr. Campbell is the founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and the internationally recognized Plant Based Nutrition Certificate offered in partnership with Cornell University and eCornell online. He is the hero of the plant-based world and we are honored to have him on the show. Enjoy!

Dreena Burton is a five-time best-selling author and mom of three! Her latest book, Plant-Powered Families is a wonderful cookbook that helps busy parents learn their way around a plant-based lifestyle that kids will enjoy. In this podcast, Dreena shares her favorite recipe, what a typical night at her house looks like and offers some great tips on how to help your children adopt a plant-based lifestyle!

Jennifer Mendez is a branch manager for Insight Credit Union. She also has two young children. In this episode, Cory talks with Jennifer on how to effectively teach our children how to keep, invest, donate and save money. 

Adopting a child can be one of the best things ever, but doing research beforehand helps you in your journey. In this episode, Cory walks you through different types of adoption, some tips on how to help you with funding and shares his own personal experience on adopting his son.

Jeff Morgan is the host of Guilt Free TV on YouTube. His widely popular channel is seen all across the world and includes in-depth discussions with some of the world's leading experts in plant-based nutrition. Jeff is a fit dad that takes pride in working out and eating right with his kids. Above all of that, Jeff is a caring individual who knows what it means to go the extra mile for his family. I had a wonderful time talking with him and know you will have an equally wonderful time listening to what he has to say. This episode is a must-listen for any busy parent who needs some extra motivation to live a healthier lifestyle!

Marc and Kim Ramirez started out as a young passionate couple. Kim with her vegetarianism and Marc with his football...NCAA Michigan Wolverines football to be exact! But somewhere along the way of this amazing couple’s relationship, they got derailed in terms of their nutrition. Marc had a family history of diabetes and heart disease and Kim started having severe headaches when she stepped away from her vegetarian diet during her college days. Then something significant happened to them. Mark was headed down a dark road of medications and pain when the couple decided to take a movie off the shelf that someone had recommended they watch for a while. That movie was Forks Over Knives. Today, Marc and Kim make up the two-person team called Chickpea and Bean. Together they have seen revolutionary changes to their life by switching to a whole food, plant-based diet. Enjoy the show!