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358 - Olympic Champion & Doctor: How I Fuel Elite Performance on a Plant-Based Diet | Imogen Grant

What drives someone to pursue not just one extraordinary path, but two? Olympic gold medalist and physician Imogen Grant has devoted herself to two radically different disciplines, medicine and rowing, and somehow managed to reach the pinnacle of both. But listening to her speak about the human body, "the perfect stroke," and what draws her so deeply into each, and the divide between them starts to disappear. She brings a rare depth and poetry to the things she does, with an endlessly curious, deeply disciplined nature and a genuine fascination with discovery. She also gets candid about nutrition, injury, and what it takes to prepare for LA28, offering a glimpse of the life behind the medals and the making of someone who has turned living into an art form. What we discuss: How she brings both a creative and scientific mind to medicine and rowing and manages the demands of doing both. Her experience with the IOC and Olympic facilities working to accommodate her dietary needs. Her thoughts on the LA 2028 Olympics, where she is in her preparations, and the mindset that is guiding her. Her thoughts on peptides and what actually matters most when it comes to supporting your health. How she handles injury, including a rib stress fracture caused by rowing and how she knew when her body was ready to return to the sport. The books she's currently enjoying and how reading fits into her life alongside training. Her personal mantra.  Resources:  https://www.instagram.com/imogendaisyg/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@imogendaisyg 1 Million Tables Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act (S. 222) https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ SUBSTACK ★☆★ https://dotsiebausch.substack.com/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good

357 - How to Prevent Cancer: A Doctor's Science-Backed Guide to Diet, Exercise & Lifestyle

Can the way we eat and live actually lower our risk of cancer? That question sits close to my heart, and in this episode I sit down with Dr. Shireen Kassam, consultant hematologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and founder of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK to dig into what the science really says. Dr. Kassam has spent years at the intersection of clinical oncology and nutrition, and what she shares here is both hopeful and practical. We talk through how diet, exercise, body weight, alcohol, smoking, sleep, and the gut microbiome each shape cancer risk, and why our daily choices matter both before a diagnosis and long after one. I found myself nodding along and rethinking a few things I thought I understood, and I think you will too. In this episode, you'll learn: Why as many as 4 out of 10 cancers may be preventable through lifestyle change The biggest modifiable risk factors that have nothing to do with your genes How excess body fat drives cancer risk through inflammation and hormones The way physical activity actively protects the body against cancer What the evidence really says about red meat, processed meat, and dairy The truth about soy and breast cancer and why the fear is misplaced Whether sugar directly causes cancer Where olive oil, fats, and the Mediterranean diet fit in What the research does (and doesn't) support about fasting Connect with Dr. Shireen Kassam: Website - https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedhealthprofessionals/ Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/wholefoodplantbasednutrition   Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act (S. 222) https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ SUBSTACK ★☆★ https://dotsiebausch.substack.com/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good

356 - Dietitian: The Protein Craze Has Gone Too Far (Here's What the Science Says)

Protein has become the buzzword of the moment, but how much of what we're hearing is grounded in science? Registered dietitian and nutrition researcher David Goldman returns to separate facts from marketing and explain what the research actually says about meeting your protein needs, building muscle, and healthy aging. And then there's this: They say you are what you eat. David's research suggests the story doesn't end there. The plant foods you eat may influence how attractive you appear to others.  Packed with practical advice and refreshing clarity, this episode will leave you better equipped to navigate nutrition headlines, tune out the hype, and make food choices based on evidence instead of trends. What we discuss: Why most people aren't at risk of protein deficiency. Why resistance training is essential for preventing age-related muscle loss. The truth about protein combining. Creatine and a plant-based diet. The truth about oxalates and lectins. Getting iron from animal foods versus plant foods. How carotenoids affect your appearance and the best food sources. David's practical tips for getting enough protein on a plant-based diet. Resources:  The Role of Plant-Forward Diets in Physical Attractiveness: Integrating Facial, Olfactory, and Morphological Signals for Health Behavior Change The Game Changers  Improve your Sex Life & Lower Inflammation on Plants with The Game Changers Lead Scientist David Goldman – Switch4Good Let The Plant-based Games Begin: Optimizing Athletic Performance with Plant-based Nutrition  1 Million Tables Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act (S. 222) https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ SUBSTACK ★☆★ https://dotsiebausch.substack.com/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good

355 - Gen Z Says the Climate Crisis Is Worse Than You Think (Here's Why They're Still Hopeful)

Young people today are inheriting a world they didn't design. They're facing a climate crisis, a food system that puts profit before health, and a constant stream of misinformation that can make meaningful change feel impossible. But a new generation of advocates is already stepping up, asking difficult questions and challenging outdated systems. In this episode, we talk with Lucy Whitney and Gianna Klein, recent graduates of NYU and Cornell who studied sustainability, the environment, and the connection between what we eat and the only habitable planet we've got. Through Switch4Good's Campus Action Now program, they're bringing these conversations to college campuses, helping students understand how food choices shape both human and planetary health. Lucy and Gianna share what sparked their passion for this work, how Gen Z is responding to the climate crisis, why food conversations can feel so personal and complicated, and what gives them hope in a moment when the future feels uncertain. What we discuss: How the environment and ecology influence unexpected parts of our everyday lives. How animal agriculture is contributing to the climate crisis. How climate change and natural disasters are influencing Gen Z's decisions about the future. The Campus Action Now program and how they built a movement to bring dairy-free education and advocacy to college campuses. What service learning is and why it can be such an effective way to create change. The existential questions that come with being alive during this moment in history.  How AI's increasing electricity demands could impact the transition away from fossil fuels. How AI is affecting education and the way students learn.   Resources:  Campus Action Now (CAN) – Switch4Good 1 Million Tables   Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act (S. 222) https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ SUBSTACK ★☆★ https://dotsiebausch.substack.com/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good

354 - Ex-Rancher's Wife Who Bought Her Husband's Cows to Save Them

A move from Houston to a cattle ranch in rural Texas was never meant to alter the course of her life so completely, but that is exactly what happened for Renee King-Sonnen, founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. What began as a new chapter alongside her husband became something far more complicated as her relationship with the animals deepened and she confronted realities on the ranch she could no longer ignore, reshaping everything from her marriage to her identity and sense of purpose. That internal shift led to the creation of a sanctuary for rescued animals and the path she now walks in advocacy and education, a journey she captures in her memoir Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher. In this conversation, Renee also opens up about deeply personal experiences from her past as we explore awakening, resilience, and the courage it takes to rebuild when everything familiar no longer aligns with what you believe. What we discuss: What it really takes to make a life-changing transformation. The challenges of Renee's childhood, family struggles, and how adversity shaped the person she would become.  The tipping point that led Renee to question everything she believed about animals. How carnism and lifelong conditioning shape the way we see, use, and think about animals. The incredible story of Brokeleg the cow, who escaped a slaughter-bound truck not once, but twice, and found a second chance at life.  What life is really like for cows raised in the cattle industry. How Renee raised the money to purchase her husband's cattle and turn a dream of sanctuary into reality.  How Renee's husband's evolving relationship with animals changed not only his life, but also his relationships with family, friends, and the ranching community. Resources: Renee King-Sonnen - Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher Facebook: Rowdy Girl Sanctuary | Waelder TX Instagram: Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Inc. (@rowdygirlsanctuary) Youtube: Rowdy Girl Sanctuary - YouTube   Click the link below to learn about the FISCAL Act https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ SUBSTACK ★☆★ https://dotsiebausch.substack.com/ ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good