“You can’t be an environmentalist and still eat meat… we put solar panels on our house, I drive an electric car… but none of these add up to anywhere near the energy reduction if you just stop eating meat.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Greg Soutiea. Greg is a Quincy based ironman triathlete, ultra endurance runner, environmentalist, and soon to be hospitality entrepreneur. We talk about Greg's journey from growing up in the Midwest in a hunting/fishing family and quitting his high school track team to becoming a world class triathlete and ultra runner, why he went plant-based, his quest to represent the US on the national distance team, and much more. Greg is simply a beast. This dude has run 143 miles in 24 hours (about a 10 min/mile pace) on a track! Savage.Show NotesGreg’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsoutiea/Greg’s Website: http://www.soutiearuns.com/Greg’s Coaching Website: https://www.atyourpacecoaching.com/

“When I started unfollowing the accounts and artists that were making me feel bad… I was able to focus on my work so much more… comparison is the thief of joy.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the insanely talented Holly Nichols. Holly is a highly sought after fashion illustrator who lives right here in the Quincy area. We talk about how Holly went from just starting out as an artist to now getting paid by large companies like Apple and Disney, how she's developed such a massive following (750K on Instagram!) for her work, what she recommends for artists starting out, what her health and wellness journey has been like, the smoke an mirrors of Instagram, and so much more. Holly is such a cool person and her work is absolutely spectacular. Enjoy!Show NotesHolly’s Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hnicholsillustration/Holly’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollylivingartfully/

“There are very few things that are completely genetic. Most disease is caused by lifestyle or diet… and you can change that immediately, it’s incredible.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Lisa Lynch. Lisa is an actress and voice over artist who has played roles in numerous films and TV series, like Justified, Ray Donovan, and others. Despite all her amazing work, she's best known for her work as Rewild's lead bartender (haha! JK). We talk about Lisa's move out to LA to pursue acting, why she recently moved back to Boston, how a plant-based diet has changed both her and her mother's health, how diet and lifestyle impacts mental health, and so much more. I'm so fired up that I connected with Lisa. Her positivity and energy are contagious and it's easy to see why she excels on the big screen.

“There’s a value in perception in life… being able to flip the script on something… to take something that was detrimental and say there’s some way to flip this around and make it a positive.”On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with one of the most inspirational people I've had the pleasure of being friends with over the years. Matt is a local strength and conditioning coach and was my trainer all through my football days. I've always admired Matt's incredible mindset and work ethic, and his example has shaped the way I think and act in many areas of my life. Although he shrugs it off as nothing special, Matt applied that mindset and work ethic to recovering from an event that 99.9% of people simply would not have come back from. We talk all about his journey, we talk about the power of perception, the power of taking one step at a time, we talk nutrition, and so much more. I have little words to describe how powerful this episode... Matt is an absolute beast. Get your notebooks out, enjoy, and share.Show NotesMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_mcclune33/

"On your death bed when you're taking your last breath, would you regret not taking that chance?... If you think you're going to have that regret... send it." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the super talented Claire Oswald.  Claire is a professional photographer and health and lifestyle blogger currently living out in Denver.  We talk about Claire's journey from growing up in the Boston area to the difficult and windy road to finding her desired career and life, why she started eating plant-based, how being in nature has changed her, how to follow your passion, and why sometimes you just have to send it!  I hadn't seen Claire in a couple of years and I felt like I was talking to a totally different person, a person that has taken chances, tried new things, changed course, and as a result is at a very positive and beautiful place.Show NotesClaire's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/claireoelizabeth/Claire's Website:  https://www.claireoelizabeth.com/

"There's so many that take their family history as the reason or the excuse... but that's not how it works... the control we have over our body is much more than we thought possible."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the guys behind the amazing Plant Fit Summit, Tobi Weihofen and Luke Tan. Plant Fit Summit is a ten day online summit (9/1 - 9/10) where Tobi and Luke interview leading experts, doctors, athletes, and other inspirational people about how to reclaim your health, get fit, and energize your body. The list of guests on the summit this year is incredible! In this episode we talk all about what Tobi and Luke have learned from interviewing so many of the world's leading experts on health and wellness. This is basically the cliff notes to leading a long, healthy, and happy life... hint: the best place to begin is to start eating more plants!Show NotesPlant Fit Summit 2018: https://plantfitsummit.com/?ref=patmcauleyLuke's previous episodes:http://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2017/5/20/episode-9-luke-tanhttp://www.eatgreenmakegreen.com/podcast-1/2018/3/5/episode-47-luke-emilie-tan-

"Food and hospitality and restaurants have such an impact on the image of a community. If you open nice restaurants, people think you're a nice community."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm mixing it up again with another episode of my "Conversations" series, where I stray from my usual plant-based/vegan stories and talk about anything. This week's guest is the one and only Kerry Byrne. Kerry is a globe-trotting food and drinks writer who has been covering the Boston and South Shore food scene for over 25 years. If you're from Quincy or in media in the Boston area, you likely know Kerry. He's a super interesting guy with an amazing energy and passion for food, beer, and travel. I thought I was going to interview him, but it turned out more like him interviewing me... either way, it's a fun conversation.Show Notes:Kerry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerryjbyrne/Kerry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/footballfactsRewild Website: https://eatrewild.com/Rewild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatrewild/

"Most people don't go anywhere where it's uncomfortable... and we find the most growth as a human when we step outside our comfort zone."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with professional distance runner Garrett Kenyon.  Garrett has been tearing it up and I caught up with him fresh off a recent victory in Rochester, NY.  We talk about Garrett's progression as a runner, why he went plant-based to improve his performance in college, why his plant-based diet and mindset are a massive competitive advantage, and how he's using his platform as an athlete to reduce suffering in the world and inspire conscious living.  Every time Garrett steps up to the starting line, he's proving that not only do you not need animal products as a high-performing athlete, but they actually hinder your performance and health.  Garrett is an incredibly inspiring dude and he's breaking down stereotypes stride by stride.

"Be bold.  Be courageous.  And don't apologize for shit."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm mixing it up! Although I absolutely love telling vegan/plant-based transformation stories each week (and will continue to do so), I know there are many other aspects to living a healthy and happy life and I want to occasionally dive into some of them. So, I've created a "conversations" series where I'll sit down with interesting people (vegan or not) and have deep chats about anything health related. Who better to kickoff the Conversations series with than the one and only Richie Crowley (Episode 52)! This one's all about choice, listening, and alignment. Saddle up, this is pure gold.Show NotesJoin Richie's Sunday evening email:  send email to richardcrowleyiv@gmail.comRichie's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rickieticklez/

"If you want to take advantage of your day and every single hour... plant-based is the best thing you can do for yourself..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Cecilia Flores and Ivannoe Rodriguez Sierra.  Cecilia and Ivannoe are the couple behind the Latino plant-based cooking brand Coco Verde Vegan.  We talk about their journey to veganism, raising their daughter plant-based, the importance of breastfeeding, social justice and food desserts, ultra running, the mission of Coco Verde and much more.  Cecilia and Ivannoe are fantastic people and I really felt their love and passion for bettering people's lives through food.Show Notes:Coco Verde Vegan Website:  https://cocoverdevegan.com/Coco Verde Vegan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cocoverdevegan/Cecilia' s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/soyceciflo/Ivannoe's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/irod025/