Sustainable Dish Podcast

We’ve reached the final episode of the Sustainable Dish podcast, and I am joined by my friend Robb Wolf to help me close it out.

During this casual conversation, we look back on how our ideologies and priorities have changed over the years - from the time of a dogmatic approach to Paleo to now when we are better able to incorporate nuance when it’s needed.

And it wouldn’t be a conversation with Robb if we didn’t debunk the latest study vilifying meat. The latest study from Harvard finds a correlation between red meat consumption and type 2 diabetes. Like other epidemiological studies before it, this, too falls apart once you start digging into the data.

The chat concludes with an update from Robb about what’s in the future for LMNT. And I report the latest news from GFJA.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 271: Fireside Chat with Robb Wolf

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.

This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to Sustainavore and sign up!

 

Direct download: Episode_271_Robb_Wolf_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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As Sustainable Dish comes to a close, my co-host, James Connolly, and I wanted to reflect on some of our favorite episodes.

They may be your favorites if you’ve been a long-time listener. If you are new to the show, these may be the episodes you’ll want to check out first.

James and I have had the good fortune to meet incredible and interesting people while learning a lot along the way.

Listen in as James and I take a trip down memory lane.

Diana’s favorite episodes:

Episode 117: Dr. Sylvia Karpagam 

Episode 244: Pablo Manzano, PhD 

Episode 98: The Stolen Goat with Lauren Manning

Episode 173: Nick Offerman

Episode 197: Florence Williams 

Episode 203: Maui Nui Venison 

Episode 248: Well for Culture 

Episode 249: Dr. Tommy Wood 

 

James’s favorite episodes:

Episode 238: Isle Kohler Rollefson

Episode 140: Sean B. Carrol

Episode 252: Dan Egan

Episode 257: Ulba Bosma 

Episode 226: Chloe Sorvino

 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 270: Fireside Chat with James Connolly

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.

This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to Sustainavore and sign up!

 

Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors:

LMNT

LMNT is my favorite electrolyte company. It's a delicious blend of sodium, magnesium, and potassium to keep you hydrated better than water alone. It's sugar-free and has no dodgy ingredients. Electrolytes are also important in regulating your immune system, helping to keep you healthy during the colder months of cold and flu season. 

You can place your order and get a free sample pack of flavors with any purchase at sustainabledish.com/LMNT

Direct download: Episode_270_James_and_Diana_-_full_episode.mp3
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It’s no secret that our food system is broken. Food production has been consolidated and corporatized, leading to the illusion of choice and abundance. The reality is a landscape of nutrient-poor, ultra-processed convenience food. As a nation, we are overfed, and undernourished, and “lifestyle” diseases are compromising our health and happiness. 

On today’s show, my co-host, James Connolly, sits down for an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Stojkovic. Jennifer is a food-tech leader, founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), and author of The Future of Food is Female.

That’s right - Jennifer advocates for plant-based eating! 

She is also passionate about tapping into the potential of women to change the food system. Her book, The Future of Food is Female, features women who are using their expertise and wisdom to change the food industry.

Listen to this episode with an open mind. While I don’t wholeheartedly agree with everything Jennifer states during the conversation, she hits on many of the same points we’ve discussed in previous episodes. 

It’s time to see past our differences and look for common ground. 

James and Jennifer dive into a nuanced and respectful discussion around many hot-button issues plaguing the current food environment.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 269: Jennifer Stojkovic

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get free downloads and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.

This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to Sustainavore and sign up!

 

Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors:

NativePath

NativePath collagen is a brand that you can trust, and it's the collagen that I personally use and I recommend as a dietitian. Learn seven reasons why each of us should be consuming more collagen at sustainabledish.com/restore.

I recommend Native Path because it is:

  • Sourced from only pasture-raised bovine hide, 

  • Made with only 1 ingredient

  • Consistently formulated with 10 grams of the highest quality, grass-fed, type one and type three collagen which makes up 90% of the collagen in your body

  • Completely flavorless and blends smoothly into any liquid - hot or cold!

You can get NativePath collagen as low as 45% off plus free shipping by going to sustainabledish.com/nativepath. Jump on this deal and start restoring your health with NativePath grass-fed collagen.

 

Direct download: Episode_269_Jennifer_Stojkovic_Full_Episode.mp3
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Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, has been a guest on Sustainable Dish many times. This time, he is joined by his daughters, Jenni and Jodi. They are part of the 5th generation in this 6-generation family farm in Bluffton, Georgia. They’ve helped turn White Oak into more than a farm but a tourist destination.

On this episode of the show, I chat with the Harris Family about how White Oak Pastures has evolved over the years and revitalized the town of Bluffton. Not only do they ship their high-quality meat all over the US, but they also offer:

  • Home goods made from byproducts from their herds, 

  • Workshops and educational events for those who want to learn more about regen ag 

  • A full-scale restaurant that serves 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, featuring ingredients fresh from the farm

  • And an RV park and cabin rentals so you can see it all for yourself

Will latest project is his book, A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations in the Future of Food. It’s out now!

I am asking my community to go out and get the book immediately. First-week sales are critical in helping a book get on bestseller lists. This is not simple for the accolades. When a book is distinguished on these lists, it brings the media, which means more attention to the regenerative agriculture movement. Let’s work together to get the word out.

Then, come back and listen in while I chat with Will, Jenni, and Jodi.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 268: White Oak Pastures

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get free downloads and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.

This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to Sustainavore and sign up!

 

Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors:

LMNT

LMNT is my favorite electrolyte company. It's a delicious blend of sodium, magnesium, and potassium to keep you hydrated better than water alone. It's sugar-free and has no dodgy ingredients. Electrolytes are also important in regulating your immune system, helping to keep you healthy during the colder months of cold and flu season. 

You can place your order and free sample pack of flavors with any purchase at sustainabledish.com/LMNT

 

Direct download: Episode_268_White_Oak_Pastures_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Gareth Wyn Jones is a hill farmer in Wales and a passionate advocate for grazing livestock as a means for environment and human health.

Gareth’s family has been grateful stewards of the land for 375 years, growing produce and raising livestock. He has been using his media presence to provide honest information about farming in hopes of sending the message that livestock is not the primary source of our environmental woes. 

He acknowledges the divide between urban and rural and the loss of our connection to the land. The divide creates the opportunity for people to be easily misguided and misled by the people in power. 

Gareth’s message is for people to come together and “build a better world on our bellies.” Listen in and get inspired by Gareth’s message.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 267: Gareth Wyn Jones

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get free downloads and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.

This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to Sustainavore and sign up!

 

Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors:

Native Path

Native Path collagen is a brand that you can trust, and it's the collagen that I personally use and I recommend as a dietitian. Learn seven reasons why each of us should be consuming more collagen at sustainabledish.com/restore.

I recommend Native Path because it is:

  • Sourced from only pasture-raised bovine hide, 

  • Made with only 1 ingredient

  • Consistently formulated with 10 grams of the highest quality, grass-fed, type one and type three collagen, which makes up 90% of the collagen in your body

  • Completely flavorless and blends smoothly into any liquid - hot or cold!


You can get Native Path collagen as low as 45% off plus free shipping by going to sustainabledish.com/nativepath. Jump on this deal and start restoring your health with Native Path grass-fed collagen.

Direct download: Episode_267_Gareth_Wyn_Jones_-_full_episode.mp3
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Andrea Bemis started her blog, Dishing Up the Dirt, as a way to document her life as a farmer and home cook. When she and her husband, Taylor, wanted to settle down, they moved to his family farm in Massachusetts.

Eventually, they wanted to start something for themselves, so  Andrea and Taylor bought six acres in Parkdale, Oregon, which became Tumbleweed Farm. Through farming, Andrea found a love of food. She began by sharing recipes with her CSA, which grew into a book, Dishing Up the Dirt.

Now, Andrea is a mother with a passion for instilling an appreciation for food in her children. Her newest book, Let Them Eat Dirt, features simple,  nutrient-dense foods perfect for the pickiest eaters.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 266: Andrea Bemis

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.  This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to sustainavore.com and sign up!

 

Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors:

Native Path

Native Path collagen is a brand that you can trust, and it's the collagen that I personally use and I recommend as a dietitian. Learn seven reasons why each of us should be consuming more collagen at sustainabledish.com/restore.

I recommend Native Path because it is:

  • Sourced from only pasture-raised bovine hide, 

  • Made with only 1 ingredient

  • Consistently formulated with 10 grams of the highest quality, grass-fed, type one and type three collagen, which makes up 90% of the collagen in your body

  • Completely flavorless and blends smoothly into any liquid - hot or cold!

You can get Native Path collagen as low as 45% off plus free shipping by going to sustainabledish.com/nativepath. Jump on this deal and start restoring your health with Native Path grass-fed collagen.

 

Direct download: Episode_266_Andrea_Bemis_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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There’s lots of buzz around lab-grown meat right now, and you may be thinking, “What is this stuff?”

On this episode, I am joined by Paul Wood, AO (Officer of the Order of Australia), who is going to give us a crash course on lab-grown meat, including the process of growing meat from cells, all in inputs involved, actual cost behind production, and the final product results.

Paul takes the emotion, ethics, and politics out of the issue by focusing only on the business and technology aspects.  Through his analysis, he has come to one conclusion - it won’t work - at least in its current form. There is a lot of work and tech advancement needed to produce cell-based meat at a level to make good on the lofty promise of feeding the world. Succinctly put, the technology works, but the business models don’t.

As an immunologist with decades of experience in vaccinations and large-scale fermentation, Paul has an in-depth understanding of what it takes for these tech companies to produce food-grade products and the challenges they are up against.

Check out Paul’s article: Eight Key Questions about Lab-Grown Meat.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 265: Paul Wood, AO

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.  This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to sustainavore.com and sign up!

 

Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors:

LMNT

LMNT is my favorite electrolyte company. It's a delicious blend of sodium, magnesium, and potassium to keep you hydrated better than water alone. It's sugar-free and has no dodgy ingredients. Electrolytes are also important in regulating your immune system, helping to keep you healthy during the colder months of cold and flu season. 

You can get a free sample pack of flavors with any purchase at sustainabledish.com/LMNT and place your first order.

 

Direct download: Episode_265_Paul_Wood_-_full_episode_revised.mp3
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“What to eat?” This is a question we ask ourselves several times a day. 

The answer seems simple enough, but there are endless factors that drives this decision: your values, budget, time, mood, and last but not least - taste. 

To answer this question, Martin Cohen, PhD, taps into philosophy. Dr. Cohen is a British philosopher who blends “psychological and social studies with philosophical theory” and aims to explain complex problems in easy-to-understand ways. 

His latest book is I Think Therefore I Eat: The World’s Greatest Minds Tackle the Food Question. Throughout this book, Dr. Cohen uses the wisdom of philosophers to answer the question: “What to eat?”

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 264: Martin Cohen, PhD

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

And if you're looking for a guide to get your diet back on track so you feel your very best, plus learn more about meat’s role in a healthy, sustainable, and ethical food system, check out Sustainavore.  This is my signature course to help you eat for your health, the planet, and your values. For more information, head to sustainavore.com and sign up!

 

Show support for the podcast by visiting our sponsors:

Native Path

Native Path collagen is a brand that you can trust and it's the collagen that I personally use, and I recommend as a dietitian. Learn seven reasons why each of us should be consuming more collagen at sustainabledish.com/restore.

I recommend Native Path because it is:

  • Sourced from only pasture-raised bovine hide, 

  • Made with only 1 ingredient

  • Consistently formulated with 10 grams of the highest quality, grass-fed, type one and type three collagen, which makes up 90% of the collagen in your body

  • Completely flavorless and blends smoothly into any liquid - hot or cold!

You can get Native Path collagen as low as 45% off plus free shipping by going to sustainabledish.com/nativepath. Jump on this deal and start restoring your health with Native Path grass-fed collagen.

 

Direct download: Episode_264_Dr_Michael_Cohen_-_Full_Episode_revised.mp3
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We are dipping back into the archives to bring you an episode especially for “Supplement September.”

We are taking a deep dive into the importance of nutrition for fertility and pregnancy. While women often shoulder the responsibility of all things related to preconception and birth, my guest today, Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN says that nutrition in men during this time is just as critical.

For over 15 years, Ayla has been advancing the health and empowerment of thousands of clients, patients, peers, and mentees, at the intersection of nutritional science, functional medicine, and evidence-based holistic solutions.

Ayla owns and operates Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative and functional nutrition multi-clinician practice that specializes in women’s health and infertility. She is also the founder of FullWell, a fertility wellness brand, widely endorsed by health practitioners for its quality and education. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 263: [Recycled] Ayla Barmmer, RD

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try.

Direct download: Episode_263_Recycled_Ayla_Barmmer_-_full_episode.mp3
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My good friend, Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac, is back on the show. It’s been a while since our last conversation, so today, we are catching up on what’s new in his world.

As an internationally recognized leader in ancestral health and functional integrative medicine, you may be familiar with his work. He is the author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine and the founder of the ADAPT Practitioner Training Program

In an effort to reach more lives, he developed the supplement line,  Adapt Naturals, a streamlined stack of supplements designed to meet the most critical needs. 

If you are like me, you may be skeptical of the supplement industry. And there is good reason to be - financial interests, misleading information, poor quality products, and the list goes on. It is difficult to find supplements that you can trust and that actually work. With Chris’s extensive research and time interacting with patients, I put my trust in his products above the rest.

This is the perfect episode if you have supplement confusion, looking to update your routine or have questions about the recent popularity of mushroom-based products on the market.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 262: Chris Kresser 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Direct download: Episode_262_Chris_Kresser_-_full_episode.mp3
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Running a successful bison ranch takes more than land and a dream. Jon Sepp, one of the founders of Roam Free Ranch, will agree. Jon knew from childhood that bison ranching was in his future. After 10 years in the military, he transitioned to ranch life in Montana.

But it wasn’t until meeting Brittany Masters, the other half of the Roam Free team, that pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. Brittany was ready to escape the grind of the corporate world and she brought her marketing talents to Roam Free. 

Together they were able to bring high-quality bison products to market and communicate their mission to consumers. You can even find their products in most Costcos now!

Listen in as Jon and Brittany talk about their journey to get where they are today.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 261: Roam Free Ranch

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Direct download: Episode_261_Roam_Free_Ranch.mp3
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Diabetes is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in adults. And who better to explain the connection between sight and diabetes than an ophthalmologist?

Dr. James Muecke has been working as an ophthalmologist in Adelaide, South Australia, for over 30 years. In 2020 he was named Australian of the Year for his work with the nonprofit, Sight for All. 

Shortly before this honor, he began exploring the link between nutrition and eyesight. Now he is using his recognition to spread the message that losing vision to diabetes is not inevitable. Diabetes can be put into remission, and vision can be restored with the help of nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

James is currently working on a book that compiles the lessons learned through his work. During this episode, James shares some of his case studies and gives advice to anyone that might be concerned about their vision.

Listen in as James and I chat about the two major impacts on the eye in people with diabetes, vision check recommendations, and common barriers to lifestyle changes.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 260: Dr. James Muecke

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try. 

 

Direct download: Episode_260_Dr_James_Muecke_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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If you ever get the chance, go to the Old Salt Festival in Montana. It’s a celebration of people coming together to support land stewardship in Montana. This year I was fortunate to be one of the speakers along with others in the regenerative space, plus regional authors, poets, and musicians. 

Now that I’ve returned and things have settled a bit, I have Cole Mannix, president and founder of Old Salt Co-op, on the show to talk about his experience with ranching and growing his business.

Cole grew up in a ranching family but spent a brief time in Boston pursuing a master's in theology before returning to his ranching roots in Montana. When he returned, he started working for a startup beef cooperative and then became the Associate Director at Western Landowners Alliance. Ultimately, in 2020 he left to begin forming Old Salt Co-op.

Cole’s vision for Old Salt is to be “more than a meat company.” It is a regional meat economy with vertically integrated enterprises. The goal is not to produce meat for a national market or to grow big enough to be sold to a larger company. Functioning as a co-op allows for the direct involvement of producers and employees while fostering lasting relationships with customers. 

Cole and I chat about what it was like growing up in Montana, why we need to create more inefficiencies in the food system, and the future goals for Old Salt Co-op.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 259: Cole Mannix

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try.

Direct download: Episode_259_Cole_Mannix_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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If you’ve been considering a career in nutrition, my podcast producer, Emily Soape, RD, has some sage advice. 

After years of weighing the pros and cons of going the route of registered dietitian, she finally completed the journey of obtaining the official designation of “RD”. As Emily explains in the episode, this may not be the optimal choice for everyone. It comes down to your ultimate goals for your career and your personal strengths. There are many options.

Currently, Emily is working as a clinical dietitian while figuring out her career's next steps. 

Listen in for advice on getting started with a dietetic internship and how real world experience changes perspective.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 258: Emily Soape, RD

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try.

Direct download: Episode_258_Emily_Soape_-_full_episode.mp3
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Sugar is ubiquitous. Our grocery stores are brimming with sugar-added products, both from the usual suspects like cereal, soda, and other sweet treats and from products marketed as “healthy” that can contain a whopping dose of the sweet stuff.

Likely though, if you’ve been following my work for awhile, you already know this. But how did we get here? 

The new book, The World of Sugar: How the Sweet Stuff Transformed Our Politics, Health, and Environment over 2000 Years, seeks the answer.

On this episode, my co-host, James Connolly is interviewing the author, Ulba Bosma.

Ulbe is a Senior Research for the International Institute of Social History. His research centers on labor and labor relations viewed from a social, historical, and geographical lens. Ulbe’s unique perspective brings to light how sugar production affected cultures worldwide through industrialization, labor migration, and human health.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 257: Ulbe Bosma

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

 

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Shannon is the Chef & CEO of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, a three generation family business. 

After graduating with a PhD in sustainable agriculture, Shannon became a subversive cookbook author as a means to get her message out into the world. 

She went on to write six additional books, started a podcast, and expanded the family business. Throughout this growth, Shannon found herself overworked, stretched thin, and searching for a better way.

This episode originally aired June 8, 2021. The pandemic was still in full swing in many parts of the country. People recognized the fragility of our food system, and some of us were starting to reevaluate how we spent our time.

Even with the crisis behind us, those two things remain true.

In this interview with Shannon, she shares how she began to rethink how she viewed money and time. She also discusses her most recent book, Redefining Rich which is full of lessons learned as an entrepreneur trying to balance family and career. 

If you’ve recently taken a step back to examine how you are living your life, this episode is for you!

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 256: Shannon Hayes

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated. 

Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

 

Direct download: Episode_256_Recycled_Shannon_Hayes_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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“Why do we have to do it like everyone else?” This is the question that Jill Winger asked herself years ago that led to impulse-buying a neglected farmstead with her husband.

After years of learning “old-fashioned” skills required for homesteading, like raising chickens, preserving food, and maintaining a great sourdough starter, she is now a mentor and teacher for those who want to do the same. 

Her website, The Prairie Homestead, is a vast resource for homesteaders at every level: from the urbanite with nothing more than windowsill space to long-time farmers looking for community. 

In her new book (available for pre-order now), Old Fashioned on Purpose: Cultivating a Slower More Joyful Life, Jill shares lessons learned from choosing to turn from modern conveniences and adopt skills of self-sufficiency.

In this episode, we discuss how Jill got started homesteading and where she sees the movement headed now.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 255: Jill Winger

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated. 

Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

 

Direct download: Episode_255_Jill_Winger_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Pilar Egüez Guevara, PhD is the director and founder of Comidas que Curan, an independent education initiative to promote the value of traditional foods through research and film. Her documentary Raspando Coco (Scraping Coconuts) received several awards and was presented at film festivals in the United States, Europe, and Japan. 

This episode was pulled from the archives and aired initially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it may feel like the woes of this time are behind us, Pilar’s message is evergreen: traditional foods are essential to the health and well-being of all global cultures. 

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 254: Pilar Egüez Guevara, PhD

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated. 

Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

 

Direct download: Episode_254_Recycled_Pilar_Eguez_Guevara.mp3
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Duke Phillips III started his ranching journey without any land to his name and grew it into Ranchlands, a ranching business that encompasses 5 ranches in 4 states. Together with his family and team, Duke stewards almost 400,000 acres with a mission to promote the conservation of ranch lands, ranching legacy, and preserving the quality of life of the people associated with ranching. 

In October, I am honored to join Ranchlands at the Zapata Ranch for a full weekend of ranch experiences. Plus, I am presenting my Sustainavore workshop, which includes personalized nutrition consultations. This special event takes place October 26-29, 2023, and space is incredibly limited, so act fast! You can learn more about the workshop here. And be sure to check out all the other events going on at the ranch

In the meantime, check out this episode with Duke to learn about his unique background and how Ranchlands became a thriving business.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 253: Duke Phillips III

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

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Phosphorus is essential for life. It’s the second most abundant mineral in the body and critical for bone structure and bodily functions. Like humans, plants need phosphorus, too, and because of this, it is a key component of fertilizer. 

Phosphorus also has a dark side. It’s used to make firebombs, rat poison, and nerve gas. The increased reliance on phosphorus has created dangerous conditions for humans and animals through its misuse and overuse. 

Award-winning journalist Dan Egan explores both sides of phosphorus in his new book, The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 252: Dan Egan

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated. 

Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

Direct download: Episode_252_Dan_Egan_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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John Kempf is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and teacher on a mission to make regenerative agriculture mainstream. This is John’s third time on the show, and he’s here to give us an update on trends he’s seeing in the regen ag space.  

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 251: John Kempf

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated. 

Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

Direct download: Episode_251_John_Kempf_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Thomas Locke is part of the recent movement of office workers turned farmers. Before becoming a farmer, Thomas followed a path most of us are familiar with: go to college, take classes you find interesting, then move to a city where you can successfully join the workforce. The end.

But for Thomas, it didn’t stop there. After some moving around both geographically and within careers, he found his calling as a farmer and has never looked back. Bois d’Arc Meat Co. was born.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 250: Thomas Locke

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated. 

Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

Direct download: Episode_250_Thomas_Locke_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington. His research focuses on brain injury and brain health across the lifespan. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 249: Dr. Tommy Wood

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated. 

Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT

 

Direct download: Episode_249_Tommy_Wood_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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It won’t come as a surprise that Indigenous cultures are often overlooked in conversations about health and well-being. 

The current anti-meat narrative often demonizes traditional foodways and appropriates sacred rituals and ceremonies of First Nation people into performative, Instagrammable acts or a commercialized product. 

Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins are on a mission to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous health and wellness. As members of Native American tribes, Chelsey and Thosh cofounded Well For Culture, an Indigenous wellness initiative that promotes whole lifeways through ancestral teachings to optimize contemporary Indigenous lifestyles. 

This work is not just for Indigenous people. Everyone can benefit from the Seven Circles, their holistic model for wellness. Their book, The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well, shares the seven interconnected areas of life through lessons from Indigenous teachings and gives practical advice on how to engage with this wisdom. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 248: Well for Culture

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, Paleovalley, maker of one of my favorite supplements, the Organ Complex. It contains all of the benefits of liver, heart, and kidney  - without the taste. You can get 15% off by clicking here: sustainabledish.com/pv15.

 

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After several years as a vegetarian, Kate Kavanaugh realized her health was declining, and determined meat might be the missing element. Now, Kate is a butcher, farmer, and holistic nutritionist. She also runs Ground Work Collective, a farm-finding search engine to help you connect to local farmers.

Kate is on the podcast today with my co-host James Connolly to share her transformation from overmedicated child to a passionate entrepreneur. This is the second episode in this two-part interview with Kate. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 247: Kate Kavanaugh [Part 2]

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

 

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After several years as a vegetarian, Kate Kavanaugh realized her health was declining, and determined meat might be the missing element. Now, Kate is a butcher, farmer, and holistic nutritionist. She also runs Ground Work Collective, a farm-finding search engine to help you connect to local farmers. 

Kate is on the podcast today with my co-host James Connolly to share her transformation from overmedicated child to a passionate entrepreneur. This is the first episode in this two-part interview with Kate. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 246: Kate Kavanaugh [Part 1]

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, Paleovalley, maker of one of my favorite supplements, the Organ Complex. It contains all of the benefits of liver, heart, and kidney  - without the taste. You can get 15% off by clicking here: sustainabledish.com/pv15.

 

Direct download: Episode_246_Kate_Kavanaugh_Part_1_.mp3
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Kevin Gianni is an author, health enthusiast, and co-founder of Annmarie Skin Care. After a fruitless search for skin care products that aligned with their standards,  Kevin and his wife, Annmarie, realized there was a gap in the market. And in 2009, Annmarie Skin Care was launched.

Of course, it wasn’t that simple, and Kevin is on the podcast today to share his personal health story and how Annmarie Skin Care came to be.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 245: Kevin Gianni

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, Paleovalley, maker of one of my favorite supplements, the Organ Complex. It contains all of the benefits of liver, heart, and kidney  - without the taste. You can get 15% off by clicking here: sustainabledish.com/pv15.

Direct download: Episode_245_Kevin_Gianni_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Dr. Pablo Manzano is an ecologist and researcher with a focus on rangelands. In his new paper, Comparison Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Animals in Wildlife and Livestock Dominated Savannahs, Dr. Manzano concludes that well-managed livestock serves the same ecological niche as wild grazing animals.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 244: Dr. Pablo Manzano

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Direct download: Episode_244_Pablo_Manzano.mp3
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I am currently traveling for GFJA to Australia, so I wanted to feature a previous episode with my favorite Aussie health influencer, Dr. Pran Yoganathan

Dr. Pran Yoganathan is a gastroenterologist based in Sidney, Australia. As the director of The Centre for Gastrointestinal Health, he takes a unique approach to achieve health for his patients.

In our conversation, we get into how healthcare has become disease management, the elitist nature of plant-based diets, the corporatization of food, and much more.

Episode resources and transcript are available at www.sustainabledish.com

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 243: Dr. Pran Yoganathan

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Direct download: Episode_243_Recycled_Dr_Pran_Yoganathan.mp3
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During the month of April, we are focusing on “Healthy Skin from the Inside Out,” and I love having experts on who specialize in topics that are different from my own.

Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist that specializes in treating the most challenging skin issues, and she’s here to dispel some of the common myths about fixing your skin. Spoiler - animal-based foods are not toxic or inflammatory!

This episode is a great resource for anyone who has been struggling with chronic skin problems and can’t seem to find a solution.

And be sure to check out Jennifer’s course: Skin Rash Rebuild. Use Code REGENRISING at checkout for $50 off.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 242: Jennifer Fugo

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Direct download: Episode_242_Jennifer_Fugo.mp3
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Trisha Rayner is the Chief Development and External Affairs Officer of the Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Trisha and I met during my latest campaign for Global Food Justice Alliance. NFL player Markus Bailey and I teamed up to provide food-insecure kids in the Cincinnati area with healthy, protein-packed meat sticks. 

The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. With a network of 540 community partner agencies, Freestore Foodbank provides 37.7 million meals each year.

If you are curious about getting involved with your local food pantry or want to learn more about how food banks serve communities in need, this is a must-listen conversation.

 Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 241: Trisha Rayner

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

 

 

 

Direct download: Episode_241_Freestore_Foodbank.mp3
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True health is more than just nutrition, and with that in mind, today’s episode is a departure from our usual topics. My co-host, James Connolly, is taking a deep dive into the field of psychiatry with guest Robert Whitaker.

Robert is a journalist who specializes in investigating science and medicine, especially as it relates to psychiatry and mental health. He is also the editor of Mad in America, an online hub dedicated to rethinking psychiatry in America. 

Through his books, podcasts, and online media, Robert calls for change in the drug-based care of mental health that has ultimately failed our society. 

Please note that if you are someone struggling with mental health issues and pharmaceuticals are working for you, please continue taking them and don't feel shame in this. Life is short, and all people deserve peace and happiness. As serious "questioners," James and I try to give a voice to those who question commonly held beliefs, and Whitaker is a great example of this. Our goal is to shed light on topics and keep asking questions. If you're someone who has a different view than this guest, feel free to share, respectfully, in the comments.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 240: Robert Whitaker 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try. 

 

Direct download: Episode_240_Robert_Whitaker_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Rachel Brathen is the founder and CEO of Yoga Girl and has spent over a decade advocating for veganism within her work as a yoga practitioner. 

Recently, Rachel decided that being vegan was no longer serving her health and made this announcement publically to her community. While the backlash was astounding, Rachel continues her journey as a conscientious omnivore. 

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_239_Yoga_Girl.mp3
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Ilse Köhler-Rollefson is the author of Hoofprints on the Land: How Traditional Herding and Grazing Can Restore the Soil and Bring Animal Agriculture Back in Balance with the Earth.

In 1990, Ilse moved to India to do fieldwork on camel pastoralists and never looked back. Her work evolved into supporting socially responsible and ecologically sustainable livestock development.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

 

Direct download: Episode_238_Ilse_Kohler-Rollefson_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Sustainability in seafood is a complicated topic. To help us sort it out, I am joined by two special guests.

Jon Russel is the Food Justice Organizer for the North American Marine Alliance (NAMA), where he focuses on supporting the fights of BPOC food producers. NAMA is a fishermen-led organization that is building healthy fisheries and fishing communities.

Also joining me is Shannon Eldredge. Her family has been in the fishing industry for generations, and Shannon was a shellfish harvester and weir fisherman in the Cape Cod area for years. She currently works for and is on the board of Chatham Harvesters, a fisherman-led seafood cooperative.

 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plus a free ebook and access to live Zoom calls.

I’m also partnering with Levels to offer two free months when you sign up as a member to get the CGM without a prescription. Just visit sustainabledish.com/bloodsugar to sign up.

And if you are listening to this after our challenge has ended, you can still get access to my blood sugar challenge ebook and the recorded Zoom calls, plus the special offer from Levels. 

 

Direct download: Episode_237_Sustainable_Seafood_-_Full_Ep.mp3
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Esther Blum is an integrative registered dietitian and menopause expert. On this episode, she chats about her new book, “See ya later, Ovulator!”. This is a must-read guide for every woman, whether you are in menopause, about to start the journey, or know you one day will.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners.

GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try. 

For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plus a free ebook and access to live Zoom calls.

I’m also partnering with Levels to offer two free months when you sign up as a member to get the CGM without a prescription. Just visit sustainabledish.com/bloodsugar to sign up.

And if you are listening to this after our challenge has ended, you can still get access to my blood sugar challenge ebook and the recorded Zoom calls, plus the special offer from Levels. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_236_Esther_Blum_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Brett Ender and Harrison Gray are co-hosts of The Meat Mafia Podcast. Through their platform, they aim to address fundamental problems in our food and healthcare system. Their message is simple: eat real foods, buy locally, and cook your own meals.

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plus a free ebook and access to live Zoom calls.

I’m also partnering with Levels to offer two free months when you sign up as a member to get the CGM without a prescription. Just need to visit sustainabledish.com/bloodsugar to sign up.

And if you are listening to this after our challenge has ended, you can still get access to my blood sugar challenge ebook and the recorded Zoom calls, plus the special offer from Levels.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_235_Brett_Ender__Harrison_Gray_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Storm Baynes-Ryan, a New Zealand farmer and mother of four. 

Like many countries around the world, New Zealand has proposed short-sided government policies with the intent of decreasing emissions. And like other similar global policies, the science backing these policies is flawed and does not account for the impact it will have on farmers and rural communities. What is likely to happen is an increase in micronutrient deficiencies once meat is no longer available or affordable and the destruction of the rural way of life.

What is often overlooked in these policy debates are the personal stories of farmers experiencing this firsthand. This short but impactful episode will give some insight into how New Zealand farmers are dealing with the new government policies. 

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try. 

 

For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plus a free ebook and access to live Zoom calls.

I’m also partnering with Levels to offer two free months when you sign up as a member to get the CGM without a prescription. Just visit sustainabledish.com/bloodsugar to sign up.

And if you are listening to this after our challenge has ended, you can still get access to my blood sugar challenge ebook and the recorded Zoom calls, plus the special offer from Levels. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_234_Storm_Baynes_Ryan_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Have you ever dreamed of leaving your office job to start a ranch? That’s what Matt Skoglund did.

Matt started his career as a lawyer in Chicago, then moved to Montana to work for  National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Even though Matt found working for the NRDC to be interesting and fulfilling, he felt like something was missing. 

That “something” turned out to be bison. In 2018 Matt and his wife Sarah started North Bridger Bison Ranch and haven’t looked back since. 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plus a free ebook and access to live Zoom calls.

I’m also partnering with Levels to offer two free months when you sign up as a member to get the CGM without a prescription. Just visit sustainabledish.com/bloodsugar to sign up.

And if you are listening to this after our challenge has ended, you can still get access to my blood sugar challenge ebook and the recorded Zoom calls, plus the special offer from Levels. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_233_North_Bridger_Bison.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Pipers Farm started as a 50-acre family farm in 1989. Peter Greig and his wife, Henri, wanted to raise animals in a way that was inspired by and respected nature and resulted in healthy food that they wanted to feed their kids. Now, Pipers Farm includes 45 small-scale family farms that share common values in producing food in a sustainable way. 

Peter Greig and his daughter-in-law, Abby Allen, are on the show today to chat about Pipers Farm’s new cookbook - The Sustainable Meat Cookbook: Recipes & Wisdom for Considered Carnivores. This is a beautiful book filled with delicious recipes, gorgeous photographs, and wise words about sustainable meat consumption. I highly recommend it!

Peter, Abby, and I have a wonderful nuanced conversation about the importance of consumer education and the complicated topic of access to nutrient-dense meat for low-income families. Join us for this great listen!

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plus a free ebook and access to live Zoom calls.

I’m also partnering with Levels to offer two free months when you sign up as a member to get the CGM without a prescription. Visit sustainabledish.com/bloodsugar to sign up.

And if you are listening to this after our challenge has ended, you can still get access to my blood sugar challenge ebook and the recorded Zoom calls, plus the special offer from Levels.

Direct download: Episode_232_Pipers_Farm_-_Full_Episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Glen Burrows is the co-founder of The Ethical Butcher, a UK-based online marketplace for meat from regenerative farms. In 2020 Glen started Regenuary as a way to change the conversation around food and the environment. 

Instead of Veganuary, where the focus is solely on eating vegan for a month, Regenuary encourages everyone, regardless of diet preferences, to look at the sourcing of their food and to choose food from regenerative farming.

Even if you aren’t in the UK and can’t access The Ethical Butcher’s delicious products, you can still participate in Regenuary by engaging in open conversations about where our food comes from.

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t - no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_231_Glen_Burrows_-_Full_Episode.mp3
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Remember when you were a kid, and after long road trips, your parents would have to scrape all the dead bugs off the windshield? Now think about your last road trip. Fewer bugs, right?

In his new book, The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires that Run the World, Oliver Milman shares how scientists began studying the decline of insects and what that means for us.

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

For the month of January, my Sustainavore course is 50% off. If you’re struggling with holiday weight gain or finally ready to regenerate your health, It’s a great time to take my course.  You’ll learn how to set and track your protein goals, which foods to include and what to avoid, and info on sourcing the right ingredients. The course includes instant access to eight easy-to-follow modules, 60 days of inspiring emails, 20 hours of bonus videos, a free cookbook, and more. 

Go to sustainavore.com and use code JAN50 for 50% off. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_230_Oliver_Milman_-_Full_Episode.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Did you know that the health of your mouth is closely tied to the health of your body? It’s true. 

My guest today, health-based dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, explains how many of today’s chronic diseases are associated with what’s going on in your mouth and teeth. Michelle’s story is a familiar one. After practicing conventional dentistry for 10 years, she began to develop symptoms that couldn’t be explained or treated. She discovered her condition was caused by mercury poisoning from performing standard dentistry procedures. Not only did her research into her own health resolve her issues, it completely changed the way she practiced. 

One thing Michelle makes clear is how critical nutrition is to a healthy mouth. If you are concerned with good oral care, this episode is a must-listen.

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar! 

LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try. 

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_229_Michelle_Jorgenson_-_Full_Episode.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Peter S. Goodman is the global economic correspondent for The New York Times. In his latest book, Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World, Peter exposes the ways in which members of the elite, affluent class have a hidden impact on almost every aspect of modern society. 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners.

Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

For the month of January, my Sustainavore course is 50% off. If you’re struggling with holiday weight gain or finally ready to regenerate your health, It’s a great time to take my course.  You’ll learn how to set and track your protein goals, which foods to include and what to avoid, and info on sourcing the right ingredients. The course includes instant access to eight easy-to-follow modules, 60 days of inspiring emails, 20 hours of bonus videos, a free cookbook, and more. 

Go to sustainavore.com and use code JAN50 for 50% off.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Direct download: Episode_228_Peter_Goodman_-_Full_Episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

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