"I think people need to tune inside more and see what's affecting them... you have to listen to your body."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the spectacular Chrystian Dennis, known by her many fans on Instagram as @chryscross. Chrystian is a fellow engineer and WPI graduate who I have been fortunate to connect with recently. She has put her engineering degree on the back burner and chosen to pursue her passions in both modeling and health. We talk about how she got started in modeling and the entertainment industry and how it's not as glamorous as it may seem, why she has adopted a plant based diet, how she stays so fit, and the challenges she has faced and continues to face in her career and entrepreneurial pursuits. Chrystian's energy is through the roof, her positivity is contagious, and her drive to pursue her goals is inspirational. She is such a great example of how mentally, physically, and spiritually strong you can be... especially when you're powered by plants.

"I can't imagine doing it (transforming my life) without a really disciplined approach to health and wellness..."What most friends and colleagues probably don't know about Chris Reale, is that 4 years ago, while working as a lawyer and on the path of a typical suburban father with a wife and kids and a white picket fence house, he was thrown a curve ball. A rare cancer diagnosis. Doctors told him it could be 1 of 10 forms of that rare cancer, and 9 of those 10 would likely prevent him from seeing his second child born. By the grace of someone above, it turned out to be the 1 that would give Chris a second chance at life. While recovering after his operation to remove the tumor, Chris told his wife he was going to run the Boston Marathon 8 months later. He did. His experience has completely changed his outlook on life and has taught him to focus on the things that matter most to him: his family, his health, and doing the things he loves.

"I've never felt healthier, more energy, more happy... I think leading through example and showing how vibrant and healthy and happy you can be through this plant-based lifestyle is really powerful."In this week's episode I sit down with the marvelous Carly Comins.  Carly has spent the past 5 years or so traveling the world doing various types of research on AIDS in developing countries.  She's been everywhere from Africa to Bangladesh to Haiti and other parts of the caribbean and everywhere in between.  We talk about what sparked her desire to travel, how she got into AIDS research, what it's like traveling alone as a woman, why she's chosen to live plant-based, and how we as Americans can set the example for the developing world in terms of what it means to be healthy.  In doing so, we can hopefully save those nations from also becoming a nation plagued with obesity, heart disease, cancers and so much more.  Carly is a shining example of what a plant-based diet can do for your health and well-being.  She is literally always smiling, always happy, and is a true inspiration to those, especially women, interested in travel and veganism.

"I keep getting better...I keep growing as a person, as a business..."In Episode 2 of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with my close friend Peter Oswald, the Founder of the men's clothing brand Darwin Clothing. We discuss Pete's background, how Darwin came to be, and how ego keeps many from chasing their dreams and passions. From cold showers to trying new foods, we talk about the various areas Pete experiments with to keep getting better in every aspect of his life. Pete's energy and positivity are contagious and it's quite clear that he's powered by plants.

"I want a reason to get up and help people. That's all I want to do..." -Eileen McAuley