“If you ask questions, and you’re open to change, and if you think about eating plants, I think you’ll have a lot of success feeling good and being well.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Josh Ehrenfried. Josh is the founder of Dosha Bar, an organic, unsweetened Ayurveda inspired fruit and nut bar company. We talk about how Josh grew up with a love of food, how he was able to make the leap from his corporate life to entrepreneurship, why he chose the crowded bar category, the habits and rituals he practices to stay healthy and well, what Ayurveda is and why he wanted to create a food brand around it, the importance of being self aware, and so much more. I really enjoyed this one. Josh is a great guy and I very much admire his curiosity and openness to different ways of thinking. Josh was nice enough to give EGMG listeners a discount code on Dosha Bar orders Head over to https://doshabar.com/ and use DISCOUNT CODE: “eatgreenmakegreen.”Show NotesDosha Bar Website: https://doshabar.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: eatgreenmakegreenDosha Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doshabar/Dosha Bar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doshabar/

“I had a 4 year old and when he was old enough to ask what I did all I could say was ‘I go to work.’ Something was missing… I really started believing in myself with the yoga and getting fit and then it just kind of happened.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Andris Lagsdin. Andris is the founder of Baking Steel, a Boston based company that makes what is widely considered the best consumer cooking surface on the market. How do you make that high heat commercial grade Neapolitan pizza at home? Baking Steel… We talk about Andris’s background in the restaurant industry working with the likes of Todd English, his many years at his family steel plant, how a series of books sparked his idea for Baking Steel, how he was able to apply the resources of his family business to his passion for food, how he chose to pursue Baking Steel despite the doubts of others, how focusing on his health and wellness (specifically dropping booze, eating plants, exercise, meditation) has helped give him the confidence to pursue his dreams, the importance of social media, and so much more. Andris is such a great dude and it makes me smile when I meet someone who truly loves what they do everyday. Also, Baking Steel is an insane product! As a pizza snob, I assure you it is worth every penny.Show NotesBaking Steel Website: https://www.bakingsteel.com/Baking Steel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakingsteel/Baking Steel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BakingSteel/Baking Steel Book: https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect/dp/031646578X/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=baking+steel&qid=1563160303&s=gateway&sr=8-12Andris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrislagsdin/

“The scariest thing for me is not being able to be who I want to be, not being authentic to myself, and living for other people’s dreams more than my own… not being able to exist in the way I need to.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Cliff Notez. Cliff is a Boston based musician, filmmaker, writer, and producer, among many other things. Cliff was just named by Boston Magazine as 2019 Best Musician. We talk about Cliff’s life growing up around music, basketball, and computers, how he’s been able to put himself in a position to pursue his creative passions, what his advice is for those trying to follow their passions, why he adopted a plant-based diet and what it’s done for him, the many different versions of himself, his fear of not living a life of authenticity, and much more. Cliff is such a talented guy and I know we’ll be seeing more of his many talents in the years to come.Show NotesHipstory Website: http://hipstory.org/Hipstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehipstory/Cliff Notez Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GveUHtntqBeQFo9m8ZZrqCliff Notez YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xcetera101Cliff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffnotezz/Cliff’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliffnotezart/

“I’ve never made a better decision in my entire life than going plant-based… it’s helped every aspect of my life… I’m stronger than I’ve ever been… it’s made me so much more calm, confident, and secure with who I am.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Caroline Caliri. Caroline is a Boston based model, personal trainer, and artist. We talk about Caroline’s upbringing as an athlete, her experience in the corporate world, how she was able to make the jump to pursuing work more in line with her passions, how a documentary sparked a transition to a plant-based lifestyle, how a plant-based diet has impacted her health and performance, how she approaches the social pressures around food, why going plant-based was the best decision of her life, and so much more. Caroline is a force! Strong. Confident. Powered by plants.Show NotesCaroline’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinecaliri/Caroline’s Portfolio: https://www.maggieagency.com/divisions/lifestyle/portfolios/caroline-caliriWhat The Health Film: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/Plant Proof Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/

"People say chronic disease runs in the family. No it does not. All it takes is one person to push the family to eat better and live a healthier life... who's going to break that chain?" On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend Scott Bernard AKA "Scott BurnHard"... Scott is a sought after trainer and fitness coach that works with all kinds of people throughout Manhattan and online. We talk about Scott's upbringing in both NY and Jamaica, how he went from a kid that was scared of fitness to becoming a trainer, how he learned about fitness in the streets not in a gym, being a healthy example to the younger generation, how searching to heal an injury led him to a plant-based diet, the misconceptions around needing animal products to achieve a certain physique, the benefits he's experienced as a plant-based athlete, what he eats in a day, and much more. Scott is a beast and an all around great dude. Questions about protein on a plant-based diet... look no further.

"You want to think of the body and the brain as being all connected. The body is an extension of the brain. You don’t have to be stuck with psychiatric illnesses for the rest of your life. There are other ways out."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Dr. Elena Monarch. Dr. Elena Monarch is a world renowned Neuropsychologist that is doing truly cutting edge work in the area of identifying and effectively treating PANS/PANDAS, lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and other inflammatory health conditions affecting the brain. Dr. Elena owns and operates the LYME & PANS Treatment Center in Cohasset MA, where she treats patients in a holistic manner. We talk about Dr. Elena's background and path to opening the center, the groundbreaking discoveries she's made throughout her career in identifying the physical causes of many psychiatric conditions, the shift happening with our blood brain barrier, the role inflammation plays and causes of inflammation in the body, the mind body connection, the impact of diet on inflammation, the connection between the gut and the brain, a holistic approach to healing, and so so much more! This episode is a must listen if you have children/teens that may be struggling with a persistent unusual condition, especially as we head into tick season here in New England. I am blown away by the work Dr. Elena is doing and there is a wealth of information in this episode. Please do listen and share!Show NotesRewild Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/RewildKickStarterLYME & PANS Treatment Center: http://www.lymeandpanstreatmentcenter.com/LYME & PANS Treatment Center Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lymeandpanstreatment/LYME & PANS Treatment Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lymeandpanstreatmentcenter/Dr. Elena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emonarchy/

“When you’re trying too hard, you’re seeking. When you’re seeking, you can’t find… if you stop seeking and pause, then you’re in receiving mode… and you can be divinely guided.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Megan Sadd. Megan is an author, photographer, tv producer, influencer (over 22 million video views!), and just released her new cookbook called 30 Minute Vegan Dinners. We talk about Megan's journey from tv production to starting her wildly popular platform Carrots and Flowers, her past struggles with eating and how veganism has helped her, raising a child vegan, the power of meditation and law of attraction, the magical things that occur at Burning Man, all about her new book 30 Minute Vegan Dinners, how she has gone about pursuing her passion and creating freedom, the power of letting go, how she has overcome depression and self harm, meeting Snoop Dogg, and all kinds of great stuff!

“I care about other people… When you start digging into the industries that provide animal products that we use, you realize the toll it takes on people physically, mentally, psychologically.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Sam Marra. Sam is a Los Angeles based actor and vegan advocate. We talk about Sam's life growing up Seattle, what brought him to LA to pursue acting, working alongside Julia Roberts, how he put ulcerative colitis into remission with a plant-based diet and other benefits of eating that way, why he went vegan for health reasons but remains vegan for ethical reasons, why being vegan is a human rights issue, intermittent fasting, and much more. Sam is just all around a great dude. He's also absolutely shredded and an amazing testament to plant-based living.Show NotesSam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammyjmarra/Sam’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4913306/

“I want to be known as a man who made a difference in other people’s lives… to impact people in such a positive way that they look back and say… this guy was one of the people that changed my life.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Neil Wood. Neil is a South Shore based inspirational guru, speaker, and best selling author (among many other impressive things!). We talk about Neil's turbulent upbringing being in and out of foster care, to running away from home and living in the woods at 16, to being adopted by an amazing family, how he grew up and found running while serving in the Air Force, how he went from never running before to qualifying for the US Olympic Trials with a 2:17 marathon in just 6 years (not a typo!), the power of visualization, why there is no failure but only lessons, the importance of goal setting and defining exactly what you want, and how his newest mission is to give kids confidence and belief in themselves. I met Neil only a couple of weeks ago and his positivity and outlook on life have already impacted me. He has an amazing energy that leaves you feeling limitless. This is a beautiful episode.

“When we look into the eyes of any being and really try to cultivate love, we open a doorway that can’t be described and we get glimpses of something bigger than ourselves.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Jeffrey Harris. Jeffrey is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Plant Power Fast Food, which is a 100% plant-based fast food company with 4 locations in California (and many more coming!). We talk about why he first made the decision to go vegetarian back in the 70's, why love and nonviolence is the highest consciousness, how the idea for Plant Power Fast Food came about as a means of meeting people where they are, why when you align yourself with the right intentions the universe conspires to create opportunity, why we should all take the time to ask big life questions, the future of Plant Power Fast Food, and why it just all comes down to love. Jeffrey is such an incredible guy that truly has love at the core of all he does. This is another must listen episode!Show NotesPlant Power Fast Food Website: https://www.plantpowerfastfood.com/Plant Power Fast Food Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantpowerfastfood/Wild Wellness Weekend: https://www.wildbutwell.com/wild-but-well-wild-wellness-weekend