Clean Food Dirty Girl

I haven't had a drink of alcohol or smoked a cigarette since June 14th, 2015. In this episode, I talk candidly about the ah-ha moment that helped me quit.  Mentioned in this episode:  Blog post I wrote after a year of being sober:  About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiratio...

I've been working out twice a week for about a year and a half. When my trainer had to go out of town for a week I thought I was excited to not work out. In this episode I share my realization about how wrong I was about that. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 17 - Molly & Luanne Laugh With Their Personal Trainer, Kim Ciser About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebr...

In this episode, I talk with Meghan Folger about her transition into eating a Whole Food Plant Based diet. We talk about cheese, bloating, periods, plant based documentaries, and cooking without oil. Meghan was a joy and I really loved this talk.  This episode is also available on our blog as a video chat. About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperf...

In this episode I talk about my favorite breakfast and why it's a great place to start if you want to eat more plants without feeling overwhelmed.  Recipes for the Hippie Porridge Gluten-free Porridge recipe on blog  Gluten-free Porridge in Plant Fueled Life portal More whole food plant based breakfast ideas About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human...

In this episode, I talk to Plant Fueled Life member, Cathena Campbell. Cathena has two teenage girls and she works full time as a Nurse Case Manager. She follows our meal plans and cooks for herself and her kiddos every week. Since eating a whole food plant based diet she has enjoyed better sleep, improved gut health, and more energy.  Here are three takeaways from this ep...

In this episode I talk about the three most memorable meals of my life and how not just the taste, but also the flavor played a huge role in why they were so impactful.  Things I mention in this episode  About my time working in a salmon factory Malaysia Meal Plan About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for p...

In this episode, I talk about an underutilized task that will help you eat more plants during the week, and help your veggies and leafy greens longer. Resources mentioned in this episode: Queso Blanco Recipe Another technique for washing and drying greens Kitchen Play  About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for p...

In this episode I talk about happiness and how I found it in unexpected places during our trip driving across two countries in southern Africa.  Here's the Stop Squeezing the Cat post I mentioned in this episode. Camp Kwando (Anke) - The lady who made me gluten free bread . Giraffe peeing in the wild video link.  What a rest stop looks like in Namibia. About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps p...

I just got back from a month in Africa with Luanne. We drove 3,000 miles across Namibia and Botswana. In this episode I talk about what I ate, how we did it and and start unpacking my ah-ha moments.  About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect...

In this episode I talk with Dr. Neal Barnard about diabetes, hormones, mood, and carbohydrates. Specifically about managing hormones and diabetes with a plant based diet. This is a great episode for anyone who has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes, or is experiencing severe menstrual cramps, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, and / or severe hot flashes...

In this episode I gush about my love for Mac and Cheese and my love for plants, and how those two things are not mutually exclusive.  Velvet Cheesy Sauce Walnut Parm Plant Fueled Life Sign Up  About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect....

In this episode, I talk with Registered Dietitian Brenda Davis all about soy. If you've ever wondered about soy's negative hype, this one's for you! Brenda is super knowledgeable, and it was a privilege to talk with her. You can find out more about Brenda Davis and her work here This episode was posted as a video chat on our blog About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celeb...

In this episode, I chat with Bettyanne about the radical health changes she experienced in less than three months of switching to a whole food plant based diet and following our meal plans. At 68, she was shocked at the results she had in her life because of switching to plants. It was as if she was getting younger. Her experience switching to a plant based diet include the following: Reversi...

In this episode, I talk about resentment and how you can get out of it fast. I talk about a recent experience I had that really drove this home.  About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find streng...

Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician and a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, especially the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. In this episode I ask Dr. Yami questions from our Facebook community about raising plant based little ones.  You can find her work at VeggieFitKids Here is the Clean Food Dirty Girl blog post I referenced during the i...

We launched our Plant Fueled Life membership on February 11th, 2022. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and there was also some disappointment from our members.  In this episode I talk about how I navigated that disappointment. If you've ever worked really hard on something and didn't get the response you were hoping for, this is a great episode to listen to.  You can watch the re...

In this episode I talk to a fabulous human from our community, Sam Smith. Sam transitioned to a Whole Food Plant Based diet 5 years ago on the recommendation of her doctor.  We talk about her journey to health, raising plant based kids, how her meat and dairy loving husband also transitioned to plants, and why eating this way fills Sam with so much joy. You will learn how Sam has navigated th...

I haven't had a drink in almost 7 years and sometimes I still crave it. In this episode I share what I do when these cravings and urges come up. About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and...

In this episode I chat with Tessa and Steve Decker on how they manage his Type 1 Diabetes with a low fat whole food plant based diet and our meal plans. This is a fantastic episode to share with anyone who is type 1 diabetic.  This episode was originally posted on our blog as a video chat. About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe...

In this episode, Luanne and I talk to our friend / personal trainer Kim Ciser. When the three of us get together we talk a lot of shit, we laugh constantly, and we reflect on how much Luanne and I dislike working out, this episode is no different.  We also touch on Kim's training philosophy, small things you can do to get your body moving, and Luanne's love of cake. A good time was had by all...

In this episode, I chat with plant based advocate, Dr. Esser about ALL the things: bone health, inflammation, immune system, why the healthcare system is the way it is, his stint with American Idol, why he dropped out of medical school, why he went back - it was one my favorite conversations with a plant based doctor. Dr. Esser is so passionate about what he does you can't help but be inspired aft...

In this episode, I talk about nonnegotiables and why they are essential. I share some of my nonnegotiables and tell you all about one of my favorites, batch cooking. About Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have...

In this episode, I talk about how I peed in my kayak on a recent kayak outing. Please note, if the nice family who saw me squatting on the front of my kayak taking a massive pee listens to this episode, I know you can't unsee that. And for that, I am forever sorry!!! In this episode I also talk about the first time I made a really healthy meal for myself on purpose. This is a memory that popped in...

In this episode, I give you some super easy tips for getting more plants into your pie hole. Because I've never eaten meat (due to my hippie upbringing), non-meat eating has been my jam literally my whole life. Listen for practical advice about eating more plant based without driving yourself crazy with frustration. It's all about progress, not perfection. Helpful links referenced in this episode...

In this episode, I chat with Anna who was struggling with anxiety and depression. While we hear a lot about the metabolic health benefits of eating plants, we don’t hear much about the potential impact of plant based eating on mental health. The experience of many, including Anna is that adopting a whole food plant based diet was a key step in navigating away from a path of self-destruction and to...