
The Outlier Health Podcast
Vegan and vegetarian nutrition, running and training tips, and healthy lifestyle and habit change with well-known guests like Rich Roll, Brendan Brazier, Heather Crosby, Leo Babauta, Rip Esselstyn, Pamela Fergusson, Dan Buettner, make for an entertaining, informative, no-preach listen.
Latest episodes

Oct 7, 2022 • 48min
Is the Plant-Based Meat Bubble Bursting?
Over the past several years, there has been a lot of hype and money around the plant-based meat industry. But is that bubble about to burst? Some industry leaders think so. In Today's episode, Matt and Doug are back to share their take on the future of the plant-based meat industry, and what this downturn means for the vegan movement.

Sep 23, 2022 • 50min
We Started a New Podcast: The Plant-Based Morning Show
It's official, Matt and Doug have started a new podcast. To celebrate, we're sharing an episode where we debate whether we're losing the plants in plant-based diets (and other fun news).

Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
NMA Chats: Author Doug Evans on Eating Living Foods and the Power of Sprouts
In today's Episode, Doug Evans, author of The Sprout Book, sits down with Matt Tullman about his "living foods" approach to nutrition, how sprouts can transform your health, and how to get started.

Sep 8, 2022 • 44min
Vegan Meat: How much is too much?
We talk a LOT about new plant-based meats, cheeses, and other treats. But while the growth of this industry is exciting, when does regular consumption of these products begin to negatively impact your health? In today's episode, Matt and Doug look at a recent study that compares a whole food plant-based diet with a processed vegan diet, looking for an answer.

Sep 2, 2022 • 56min
NMA Chats: Fiona Oakes on Using Sport to Advocate for Animals
Fiona Oakes is an accomplished marathon runner and ultrarunner, but it was never the sport that motivated her. From her first race, Fiona was on a mission to raise awareness of animal cruelty and promote the vegan diet. In today's episode, Matt Tullman chats with Fiona about her drive and challenges, and why she chose running as a way to spread her message.

Aug 26, 2022 • 45min
Rethinking Self Improvement: Is a "Good Enough Life" Good Enough?
Are we improving ourselves to death? That's the question Matt and Doug asked themselves in 2018. And four years later, their thinking has changed. In today's episode, Matt and Doug revisit the self-improvement topic and debate whether they think good enough is in fact good enough.

Aug 18, 2022 • 54min
NMA Chats: Becoming the Best with Vegan Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist, Meagan Duhamel
Meagan Duhamel needs no introduction. As an Olympic figure skater, we watched her earn Silver in 2014 and Gold in 2018. But how well do you know her story? In today's episode, Matt Tullman speaks with Meagan about her drive from childhood, her quest to become the best in the world, and how Meagan's vegan diet has impacted her longevity in the sport.

Aug 12, 2022 • 48min
[Live] Vegan Meat Controversy, Multi-Day Runs, and Jeffrey Binney
Matt and Doug are back live on Twitter, joined this time by everyone's favorite ultrarunner and comedian, Jeffrey Binney. They discuss the Impossible Meat controversy, surviving the 120-mile Trans Rockies Run, pickleball, and more.

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
[Live on Twitter Space] Healthy, Stress-Free Summer Eating
How do you structure and plan your diet to keep it stress-free? In today's episode, Matt and Doug go live on Twitter Space to walk through nine healthy eating rules, how they fit into their lives, and why they might need some adjustments. Want to join us live? The next Twitter Space will be recorded Tuesday, August 9th at 10:30 Eastern. Follow @NoMeatAthlete and @RockCreekRunner to join.

Jul 21, 2022 • 52min
Does your morning routine actually matter?
All the gurus love to talk about morning routines. Routines to make you more productive. Routines to make you happier. Routines to get you into the best shape of your life. But do morning routines matter, and should a structured routine be your goal? In today's episode, Matt and Doug try to answer that question.