Clean Food Dirty Girl

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines have settled in, but are they helping people eat healthier? In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian and plant-based nutrition expert Dr. Anna Herby to unpack what's changed, who's influencing those changes, and what it all means for your plate. *Need help eating more plants combined with coaching, guidelines, and a helpful, private community? Check...

What happens when you stop thinking about raw food as all-or-nothing and start seeing it as another delicious way to eat more plants? In this episode, I sat down with Lissa from Raw Food Romance to talk about her 11-year journey with raw foods, the myths that keep people from trying them, and how adding more fresh fruits and vegetables can be more fun than you think. Whether you're raw-curious or...

In this solo episode, I share about my upcoming summer in France 🇫🇷 while being rudely interrupted by my cat, Sweet Pea! 😂 Then, I dive into something that has completely shifted the way I approach healthy habits: my relationship with the process itself. For years, I told myself the story that I hated working out. I exercised because I knew it was good for me, but I complained about it constantly...

In this episode, I’m breaking down whole-food plant-based eating in a way that’s practical, doable, and fun. Whether you’re brand new to this lifestyle or an OG Dirty, this episode is for you! I dive into: What “whole-food plant-based” actually means (and how it’s different from vegan or plant-based) How I recommend easing into eating more plants without changing your whole life Why batch cooking...

What happens when you stop accepting “this is just aging” and decide to do something about it? In this episode, Lauren Bernick shares her real, no-fluff journey from a high cholesterol diagnosis and clogged arteries to reversing heart disease markers, reclaiming her energy, and stepping into midlife feeling stronger, lighter, and more alive than ever. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about what h...

Get ready to be empowered during this episode with Dr. Lisa Moore, a doctor of physical therapy and founder of Brick House Bones®. She shares essential insights on preventing and managing osteoporosis through practical, accessible strategies.  Together, we explore key topics in bone health, the role of nutrition, and how to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to take charge of your long-te...

If you’re like a lot of people, you might think transforming your health means sacrificing joy and white-knuckling change like you’re hiking up a mountain with an adult goat strapped to your back. But what if the health transformation that lasts the rest of your life comes from re-examining the relationship you have with your body and with food and to make changes that truly feel good? In this epi...

In this episode, I chat with Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, MBA, a leading endocrinologist and researcher, who shares evidence-based insights on how plant-based eating can reverse and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer's.  We dig into the newly updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans and why the heavy push for meat and dairy (while legumes and whole grains get...

In this episode, I’m doing something a little different than what you usually hear on the Clean Food Dirty Girl podcast. I’m sitting down with Juan Eduardo Steigerwald, an accomplished international business excellence expert, a fellow plant-based eater, and host of several podcasts, one of which I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on. While we both share a love for plant-based living, th...

In this episode, I’m chatting with Kate, a long-time Dirty, about her truly life-changing experience inside Drop It Club. Kate shares how the work went way beyond weight loss, including her decision to quit drinking and completely shift how she shows up in her life. We talk about habits, mindset, and how she used the coaching tools inside Drop It Club to create changes that stuck (without relying...

If Callum Weir hasn’t come across your world yet and made you laugh out loud, you’re in for a treat with this episode. We dive into how keto was basically his “gateway drug” to this sphere. We talk about why detoxes aren’t necessary—as Callum says, we already have a liver for that 😂—why consistency beats cleanses, and why the carnivore crew goes crazy about his videos. We also share our alcohol-f...

In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts I’ve seen make the biggest difference for people who want to release weight and keep it off. After a year of coaching inside Drop It Club, I pulled together the most powerful patterns I’ve observed—especially for people who have tried everything , struggled with perfectionism, or felt stuck in the on-again/off-again cycle for years. Whether you’re fo...

In this episode, I talk with Johanna, a former Drop It Club member, about her journey with plant-powered weight loss. Johanna shares what led her from vegetarian to fully plant-based, why traditional nutrition advice left her feeling defeated, and how Drop It Club helped her release weight (and unhelpful habits) without tracking, restriction, or obsessing over food. We discuss how eating three sat...

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Diederich, a badass vegan fitness coach who helps women build strength, confidence, and muscles they didn’t even know they were capable of. We dive into why lifting weights is so important for women, especially if you’re rocking a plant-based lifestyle, and how you can build solid, beautiful muscle without ever touching animal protein. Sarah walks me through...

In this episode, I sit down with Brittany from Team Dirty and the creator of the Clean Food Dirty Girl Sourdough Course. Brittany shares why she’s so obsessed with fermentation, how the process can be surprisingly healing, and why homemade sourdough is better for our health and the planet. We get into the community vibe (AKA the sourdough cult) that forms around baking, why long-fermented sourdoug...

In this episode, I talk about the Drop It Club, our plant-powered weight loss program that’s been changing lives since January 2025. I share insights from this first year and emphasize the importance of sustainable, long-term weight loss through whole food plant-based eating and compassionate coaching. I’m honest about the fact that there’s no magic bullet, and how real change comes from meeting o...

In this episode, I’m talking about how to make eating a whole-food plant-based diet super easy. I share why batch cooking is my secret weapon for saving time (and sanity) and the different ways our recipes can totally change the game by teaching you to cook once, and eat all week. I’ll walk you through my go-to meal formulas that cover all the key WFPB food categories, so you can build balanced, s...

In this episode, I chat with Rohini Bajekal, a board-certified nutritionist and lifestyle medicine practitioner, about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects roughly 1 in 10 women but often goes undiagnosed for years. Rohini shares her personal journey with PCOS and explains why a holistic approach focusing on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle, and community support is key to ma...

In this episode, I’m talking about how I keep my plant-based lifestyle going strong on a long road trip. The open road is exciting and full of adventure, but it’s not always easy to find healthy, satisfying options when you’re miles away from your kitchen. I’ll share some of my own road trip experiences along with plenty of ideas to help you stay plant-fueled on your next journey. We’ll cover the...

In this episode, we’re digging into fast, whole plant food cooking—because eating healthy shouldn’t feel like a part-time job. We’ll chat about batch cooking as your secret time-saving weapon and how to stock your fridge with ready-to-go convenience foods (no processed food required). I’ll share how I use grains, sauces, soups, and dressings to throw meals together during the week without the stre...

Prepare to be energized by Ann Esselstyn (age 90!) and her daughter Jane Esselstyn, RN—two legendary voices in the plant-based movement whose passion, humor, and wisdom light up every conversation. In this episode, Ann and Jane share the story behind their inspiring book Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious , and the decades of family history that shaped their comm...

Prepare to be inspired by Lewis Bertus PA-C, a certified physician assistant and diabetes reversal coach whose personal journey sparked a life-changing discovery for his wife, and now countless others. In this episode, Lewis reveals how understanding the science behind fat-induced insulin resistance shattered conventional wisdom and led to true type 2 diabetes reversal. He dismantles misconception...

In this episode, I talk about something that always comes up in my kitchen: what to do with bits of produce left at the end of the week. Whether it’s half a zucchini, a handful of cherry tomatoes, or a few stalks of celery, there are simple ways to use them, and none of them involve tossing good food into the compost! I share my go-to methods for using up odds and ends (think smoothies, big salads...

In this episode, I sit down with Heather—a badass member of our community—who lowered her cholesterol without meds. Just plants and persistence. Heather shares how meds were pretty much guaranteed for her cholesterol levels, and why she decided to take a different route. She opens up with honesty, humor, and so much heart about what it’s really been like to make this shift, while juggling a busy f...

In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Brenda Davis, RD, registered dietitian and co-author of Plant-Powered Protein . Brenda is one of the most respected voices in the plant-based world, and this convo is packed with insights that will change the way you think about protein. We talk about how much protein you really need (spoiler: it’s not as much as diet culture tells you), what “complete...