"Our body is incredible and it sends us all kinds of signals, if we would just listen... but you have to take a pause, take a few breaths, and listen."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Eileen Shaw. Eileen is a pioneer and innovator in the meditation space and has been practicing and teaching since the 1970's, way before it was cool or accepted like it is today. We talk about Eileen's journey from growing up in Quincy, MA to how she got into meditation, the different forms of meditation, what her daily practice looks like, the positive and negative power of our thoughts, how technology is impacting our thoughts and behaviors, how meditation is part of every religion, how meditation impacts the empathy portion of the brain, how going vegan has impacted her physical health, the lack of true human connection in today's society, the power of a hug, and much much more. Eileen is such an impressive and beautiful person, and her dedication to impacting lives through her work really shines through. This is a very deep chat with loads of information from a true expert in meditation.Show NotesHealing Tree Yoga:  http://www.healingtreeyoga.com/

"Vegan chefs have come such a long way... some of the most famous chefs in the world are cooking plant-based... you're not missing out on anything."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with Chef Camillo Sabella. Camillo is a celebrity vegan chef who's been slinging amazing plant-based dishes for decades. We talk about how his Mom's delicious food growing up sparked his love to cook, how his Dad's struggle with diabetes and his personal health made him think about ways to cook healthier, how a client who went vegan sparked his exploration into plant-based cooking, how he then became a leader in the plant-based cooking movement, how chefs have come so far now that you sacrifice neither taste nor texture with plant-based food, how Giada De Laurentiis loved his banana bread, what some easy plant-based meals are for people looking to eat more plant-based, why he'd one day like to fill the void for a plant-based cooking show (come on Food Network! He's your guy!), and all kinds of things regarding food. I had a blast meeting Camillo and it's easy to see why people not only love his food but also love him.Show NotesCamillo's Website: http://chefcamillosabella.com/Camillo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsabella/Vyne Life Meal Delivery Website: https://www.vynelife.com/Vyne Life Meal Delivery Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vynelife/Discerning Brute Fashion: http://thediscerningbrute.com/

"If you fail at something, it's not really a failure... if you fall, just fall forward."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the shredded and tatted Berto Calkins, AKA the Tatted Vegan. Berto was one of the first guys on Instagram I found that reassured me I wouldn't lose my muscle at the beginning of my plant-based journey, so it was awesome to connect with him in person. We talk about Berto's lifestyle growing up, how living in California in a new environment made him start thinking about diet, how his first attempt at going vegan was a failure, why he visits animal sanctuaries, how food impacts your mental health, why being healthy is not about being perfect, what his daily diet and meditation practice looks like, and much more. Berto is an amazing dude and a massive inspiration to many people seeking a healthier and happier life.Show NotesBerto's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattedvegan/Berto's Website: https://tattedvegan.com/Berto's Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5DbX_Kt2qVq038KN_U3WA

"I would have never found meditation, would have never found a way to take care of my mental health, would have never found a way to take care of my body without eating this way.  It (food) is the gateway."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the ONE and ONLY Richard Crowley. Richie is a good buddy of mine with a very unique life story. We talk about how at 16 years old he upped and moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan to live and play for the US National Hockey Team and pursue a path to the NHL, how he played hockey overseas in both France and Italy, his many impulse trips and hostel hopping in places like India, how his best season came after an off-season of a plant-based diet and bodyweight exercises, why the biggest benefit of a plant-based diet is in the mind, how his life was rocked when hockey ended, how food is the ultimate reset button, why he's dropped his party filled lifestyle and has embraced a sober one, why he hates the question "what do you do for work?", and much much more. Richie is one of the most interesting and energizing people I've ever been around and I'm very fortunate to call him a friend. You may want to buckle up for this one...Show NotesRichie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickieticklez/Rich Roll Podcast: http://www.richroll.com/

"I really believe that by taking care of yourself, you can take care of other people and put your best work back out into the world."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fantastic Molly Gram. Molly is a north shore native who's been on an inspiring health journey over the past few years. We talk about how Molly struggled with weight and body image growing up, how studying abroad in Italy led her to a plant-based lifestyle, how she then lost 63 pounds (crazy!) and discovered a newfound energy, why a plant-based diet is the gold standard for weight loss, how she answers the "where do you get your protein" question, why people love to hear good news about their bad habits, what her daily nutrition and workout regimen looks like, and why taking care of yourself means taking care of others. I didn't know Molly before her plant-based journey began, but the woman that sat across from me during this chat was beautiful, strong, and in full control over her health and life. That's what it's all about. Molly's story is incredible and I hope this reaches someone out there who needs it.Show Notes:Molly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyrosefit/That Vegan Couple Website: https://thatvegancouple.com/China Study: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660

"You have to be a bad vegan before you're a good one, don't treat it like a contest... it's all a journey."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my business partner and super talented chef Will Hernandez. We talk about how Will worked his way up from stacking boxes at Panera Bread at 19 to running kitchens, how he found himself in the dilemma of being vegan yet having to cook animal products at his job (something many vegan chefs battle with), why he is thoroughly unimpressed by meat-based cooking, how a plant-based diet helped his health and gave him newfound energy for long shifts, why his favorite city for vegan food is Philadelphia, why you have to be a bad vegan before you're a good one, why he was ready to move to New York when we serendipitously crossed paths, and we talk all about our new restaurant, Rewild, coming to Boston this summer!Show NotesRewild Website: https://eatrewild.com/Rewild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatrewild/Rewild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rewild-Plant-Food-Drink-174130823352058/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idunnowhywhatsup/Veggie Galaxy: https://www.veggiegalaxy.com/Grindcore Philadelphia: https://www.grindcorehouse.com/Tatooed Mom Philadelphia: https://www.tattooedmomphilly.com/

"If you're around negative energy, if you're around friends and family that are constantly complaining... or have some limiting belief that you can't become a millionaire, or you can't become a billionaire, or you can't lose weight, or you can't eat plant-based... you need to reconsider it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and previous podcast guest (Episode 13) Kyle Gillen-Hughes.  But this time, the tables are turned and Kyle is asking me the questions.  We talk about how Kyle recently broke his college school record in the mile (4:38...woah!) after a month of a fully raw plant-based diet, why he now eats mostly raw, how I stumbled into veganism, how I got into entrepreneurship, why I know that a whole food plant-based diet makes me the best possible version of me, why I don't eat until after noon every day, why I practice yoga, what my meditation routine looks like, how I approach tackling my goals, the law of attraction and why I take very seriously the people I choose to spend my time with, why it's the best time in human history to be an entrepreneur, and much more.  I hope some of the techniques I share in this episode around achieving health and life goals might have a positive influence in your life!Show Notes:Kyles Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/plantedinpresence/Ted Carr Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fruitarian/?hl=enMichael Arnstein:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fruitarian/?hl=enRich Roll:  http://www.richroll.com/Rewild Restaurant:  https://eatrewild.com/

"At the end of the day, I just want to see my family around for when I'm getting married and graduating college and having a family... I want my family and friends staying alive and healthy." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Hingham native and Hingham High senior Jenny Walrod. Jenny and I connected via some mutual friends and on Instagram recently, and being so young and embracing the vegan lifestyle, I was very curious to hear her story. We talk about Jenny's life growing up as a frequent world traveler and how that's impacted her personal views, how a skin issue when she was 15 led her to adopting a plant-based diet, how a plant-based diet has impacted her life, how she navigates the social pressures and situations that revolve around food, what she eats in a day, why she eats mostly raw, why she eats when she's hungry and not just because it's "lunch time," why she truly does crave fruit and vegetables, and why a plant-based diet is all about being healthy and staying alive for the ones you love. Jenny is awesome and I was very impressed with how she knows what her personal values are and she lives by them, despite the many pressures that come with being a high school student.Show Notes:Jenny's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/justlickthebowl/

"Right away I felt like I was living again, I was digesting for the first time, I wasn't bloated and in pain, I had energy... it just made sense." On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green I sit down with the (plant) power couple Luke + Emilie Tan. I'm back over in Singapore and was fired up to reconnect with the Tans. Luke is a previous podcast guest (check out Episode 9 for Luke's story) and is a fellow vegan entrepreneur and CrossFit competitor, while Emilie is an incredible ultra endurance runner. They do all this while raising their 11 month old daughter! We talk about Emilie's life growing up as a competitive speed skater and her pursuit to make the Canadian Olympic team, how she was always told to eat horse meat and follow a strict "high-protein" diet while training, how she ended up in Melbourne where she met Luke, how she continued training in an attempt to make the Australian national team but struggled with digestive issues and other health issues, how Emilie and Luke both found a plant-based diet and the health affects they've experienced, how Emilie now competes in ultra running races (100K races!), how they birthed and have raised their daughter vegan, and why a vegan lifestyle is all about being true to yourself. Emilie and Luke are such impressive and inspirational people and I'm lucky to call them friends.Show NotesLuke & Emilie's Site:  http://www.awakemethod.com/Emilie's Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/emilieendurancerunner/Luke's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/livegreenlivelean/Durian Rider Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/durianridersFreelee Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/FreeleaFood Revolution Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Food-Revolution-Your-Diet-World/dp/1573244872Luke's Plant Fit Summit:  https://plantfitsummit.com/Thug Kitchen Book:  https://www.thugkitchen.com/Plant Power Way Book:  https://www.richroll.com/the-plantpower-way/Gluten Free Vegan Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Vegan-Delicious-Animal-Free-Recipes/dp/1600940323Game Changers Movie:  http://gamechangersmovie.com/

"I like doing things that make me feel more alive, and this (a vegan lifestyle) is one of them, for sure."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green I sit down with local personal trainer and powerlifter Val Walker. I recently connected with Val on Instagram and it's not every day that you meet a female vegan powerlifter, so I had to hear her story. We talk about how Val changed her life path after her mother died of breast cancer, how a book called Skinny Bitch opened her up to veganism, what changes she's experienced after adopting a plant-based diet, how her relationship with food has changed, the social pressures around eating and how she approaches that, how she got into powerlifting, why she practices vipassana meditation, why you can be both compassionate and a badass, and how a vegan lifestyle makes her feel more alive. Val is awesome and, indeed, quite a badass!Show Notes:Val's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valthehappy/Val's Website: http://www.valthehappy.com/Skinny Bitch Book: https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Bitch-No-Nonsense-Tough-Love-Fabulous/dp/0762424931How Not To Die: https://nutritionfacts.org/book/Nutrition Facts Website: https://nutritionfacts.org/