Switch4Good

When women join a male-dominated sport, it can be difficult to gain the respect of fans, officials, and fellow athletes. Those issues can be even more exacerbated when women challenge the sports world to consider new, more ethical ways of living.   But that didn't stop Leilani Münter .    Leilani is a Biology graduate from UC San Diego, a professional race car driver, and an environmental activist...

Poop. It might not be dinner table conversation, but there's no denying it's on everyone's minds.   If you ever feel bloated, constipated, or experience more serious digestive issues , it could be due to your diet.   Plant-based and board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi walks us through all our burning questions about our gut including colonics , enemas , probiotics , and more.   Le...

Health fanatics will often tell you that things like salmon and eggs are the way to go if you want to eat healthy.   But even simple iceberg lettuce has more antioxidants and fiber than both.    It's simple: going plant-based is worth it, not only for animals, but also for your own health.    Here to prove that is today's guest, Audrey Dunham , a former fitness competitor turned actress , recipe d...

There are so many reasons people want to lose weight.    Whether they're influenced by social media, or are driven to live a healthier lifestyle, people are becoming increasingly caught up in dieting trends.    Keto and Paleo have become a couple of the go-to choices for people looking to shed a few pounds, but are they actually good for you?    Today's guest is Dr. Michael Greger, the physician b...

According to ANAD, at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States.   No matter what type of addiction you have, it's difficult to confront when you've hit rock bottom and are in desperate need for a change.    Today's guest is Ryan Duff, the winner of Switch4Good's recent contest that asked listeners to submit their own stories of overcoming...

A lot of well-meaning people having riding an elephant as part of their bucket list.    One popular destination for this activity is Thailand, where tourists can spend their vacation watching elephant shows, getting up close to the animals, and riding on their backs.    What a lot of these tourists don't know is the suffering these elephants endured to be used for their amusement.    Today's guest...

A lot of people who are self-conscious about their bodies tend to fall into dieting cycles and find themselves confused about what their bodies really need.   What kind of calorie count should you maintain? How much protein should you eat? When does your diet become something more sinister?    Today's guest is Jenna Hollenstein , an author and registered non-diet dietitian who helps people who are...

"It is absolutely unnatural and unnecessary for adult humans to be consuming the milk of another species. It's unnatural and it's unhealthy." - Dr. Milton Mills, MD   Most doctors receive less than 24 hours worth of nutrition education during their four years of medical school; they prescribe pills and surgeries without first looking at their patients' diet.   For Dr. Milton Mills, this is not the...

Although food has incredible healing power, there is more you should be doing to take care of your body holistically.    Beyond helping his patients transition to a whole-foods, plant-based diet to fight disease and improve their guts , James Marin is an expert at bettering health from all angles, including by eliminating environmental toxins.     James is a Registered Dietitian and Environmental...

Is it possible to make massive muscle gains without any animal products? How can you shed those last few pounds without relying on boring meals high in animal protein and low in carbs?    The guest in today's episode can teach you how to do both.   Derek Tresize made the switch over a decade ago when his now-wife took a break from her role as Guild Master in their World of Warcraft game to school...

Fighting for justice on our plates goes beyond fighting for the rights of animals.    Between the implications of the USDA dietary guidelines for people of color , the disparity in food access and education , and gentrification pushing low-income neighborhoods deeper into food deserts , we have to confront the food injustice faced by our human neighbors too.    John Lewis, also known as the Badass...

Once you've experienced true fear and suffering, it's hard to ignore the agony and trauma of others.    James Aspey was diagnosed with cancer at only 17 and was told he'd be dead in six weeks if he didn't start chemotherapy immediately.    After three years of treatment, he'd gained 50 pounds and developed a severe binge eating disorder.    As he worked to find peace and healing through the princi...

We know that food can play a huge role in healing our bodies and spirits, but what about exercise?    Finding yourself in a new professional sport in your 40s might not be as simple as changing your diet, but Joshua Stevens did it and hasn't looked back.   Joshua is an ultra-marathon trail runner who ran his first 50K on his 44th birthday after being told he wouldn't ever run again.    Before he w...

When the hold of sugar addiction and habits are so strong, how can we support people through breaking out of their harmful diets?    Dr. Nadja Pinnavaia, Doctor of Quantum Chemistry and former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, is proving that it's never too late to change your path and create an impact.    She is the founder of Plantable , a meal service that goes beyond food delivery and takes...

The worldwide  prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled in less than fifty years.    If we are more informed about potential health consequences than ever before, why are more and more adults choosing unhealthy eating habits that lead to weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease?   Dr. Stephan Guyenet , who has spent more than a decade studying the neuroscience of body fatness, argues that most of...

There are tragic similarities in the trauma of abused children and animals raised for slaughter.    Seeing her own pain in the lives of animals being tortured and killed for food is what lead Gianna Simone to make the switch and never look back.    Before Gianna was an activist, model, and actress, it was all she could do to survive. After years of violence, she bounced between foster families and...

With global demand for meat being expected to rise by more than 70% by 2050 , and the average American's beef consumption already generating almost 2,000 pounds of greenhouse gasses annually , we have to find an alternative that people will readily adopt.    Non-animal meat products are growing rapidly in availability, but there's still work to be done.   David Welch, Ph. D. , is a plant biologist...

If we are what we eat, what kind of person is your food creating?   Luke Tan is an author , educator, and fitness coach on a mission to help people reach their ultimate physical and mental potential by using the A.W.A.K.E. Method to live an authentic, plant-based lifestyle.   The former bodybuilder is the founder of the Plant Fit Summit , a free online event showcasing plant-based trailblazers, in...

During the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Switch4Good aired a commercial featuring dairy-free Olympians to fight the dairy industry's propaganda that that says milk is the key to performance.    One of the world-class athletes featured in the commercial was Kara Lang Romero .    Kara is the youngest woman to have represented Canada on their National Women's Team. She competed in two FIFA World Cups, a...

It's sometimes hard for people to change what they don't know, and one of the best ways to spread an educational message is through the power of inspiring films.    Marc Pierschel is a documentary filmmaker who has been advocating for animals personally and professionally for decades.    He created an online vegan store , which still operates today, in 2002 and wrote a German vegan cookbook in 200...

If a simple dietary change could limit the destructive effects of cancer, reverse chronic conditions, and heal your body, how quickly would you make the switch?    We've all been touched by chronic disease, whether we've been personally diagnosed or watched a loved one struggle through an illness.    Dr. T. Colin Campbell has dedicated his career to proving that a diagnosis doesn't have to be a de...

The woman behind Switch4Good is a force of compassion who has lifted herself out of pain, into greatness and is now working in pursuit of a kinder world.    Dotsie Bausch is an Olympic medalist , two-time Pan American Champion, world record holder, mentor, renowned speaker , and founder of the Switch4Good non-profit.    In this very special episode, she steps to the other side of the microphone to...

Like a lot of interesting stories, Matt Frazier's begins in a bar. A fun challenge between friends to run a marathon, made over a beer, incidentally turned into the start of a lifelong journey for fitness and health.    Seven years after his first long-distance run, Matt cut meat out of his diet, hoping that it would give him the final push to qualify for the Boston Marathon -- and he was amazed b...

What can Americans learn from the diets and lifestyles of other countries?    Football prodigy Chris Manderino played in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals and, later, for the Kansas City Chiefs. During his time as a fullback, he was told he needed to gain 40 pounds to stay competitive -- and eating became another full-time job.    In 2009, Chris signed with the Bologna Doves, an Italian football...

Developing a healthy relationship with food is imperative to properly nourish your body and live a fulfilling life.    So what happens if, instead, you spend your formative years coping with loss and chaos through restriction and deprivation?   Mandy Gill is a super athlete, ultra-marathoner, and has been named one of Canada's Top 10 Vegan Athletes .    After overcoming her eating disorder and fin...