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Show Notes: http://bit.ly/cvrnaomigreen Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Serious illness can take a lot out of person, nothing more than a cancer diagnosis. After battling through cancer and being told there's nothing that could be done to prevent the disease, Naomi Green took her life and health into her own hands. She switched to a plant based diet and proved to the world that eating a whole foods vegan diet can prevent and stave off many illnesses. In our conversation we discuss her diagnosis story, battling with her oncologist, and leading others to a healthy and happy lifestyle through whole foods plant based eating. Not only do we discuss diet but more tennents she lives by and teaches to further nurture the mind and body. Naomi Green is a certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator who is also certified in plant-based nutrition from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Naomi specializes in helping people go whole food vegan and get serious health benefits fast. She has been coaching private clients and groups both remotely and locally and running a free online Facebook support group for those going vegan and presenting whole food vegan cooking workshops, cooking parties and corporate wellness program events around the Tampa Bay Area since recovering from breast cancer treatment in 2014 and she credits both yoga and going vegan with her health, healing and happiness. You can find her at her website goingveganforhealth.com and her Facebook page Going Vegan for Health. ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/E3Q1S8 Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. We deal with failures and successes in life. Through those endeavors how often do we walk away or lose sight? Moreover, do we have anyone to support us and do we support those around us? I recently saw a video going viral showing a child doing a box jump with the support of her coach/parent. The intensity and tenacity of the kid, the support they received, and the elated celebration of achievement really hit home. I wanted to address the inspiration and life lessons and small child can teach us for our everyday lives. Watch the video below and listen to my commentary and what we can learn. https://www.instagram.com/p/BgTaY1Zl-mq/ ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/w8ti12 Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. We discuss a lot of things on the show and out in the world in regards to health, diet and fitness. The vast majority of the advise and motivation we provide is helpful. Sometimes, however, we may be doing more harm than good and spreading poor information or representing good information in a poor way. Some topics we should stop saying or change our message on are: - Detoxing - No pain, no gain - Everything in moderation - Spot training for weight loss - Organic food has more nutrients On this episode I discuss each of these and how we can better address their underlying subjects. ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/K7stvZ Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Regardless if you're just starting out on your plant-based journey or you've been vegan for a short while, it's easy to fall into some bad habits. In this episode I review a few pitfalls we fall into on our journey and how to best tackle them. Items I review include: - Listening to the “haters” - It’s too tough/restrictive - Being too aggressive to non-vegans - Not having answers to common questions - Not eating enough Food tracking Apps - MyFitnessPal - Lose It! - Cron-o-meter  ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/5Wcq9J Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. It's not every day we get the chance to be inspired by someone who's jumped into life with both feet. An opportunity to learn from someone who has been through sets of grueling experiences and can provide insight we never thought we'd have the chance to experience, first hand or other wise. Jordan Winar offered us just that opportunity in this episode. Jordan is a successful business person with a multimillion dollar sales organization and has proven himself as a successful vegan triathlete. His upcoming book, "The Gazelle Mindset", will be a must read if his talk with us is any signal of what he has to share. This is one episode you'll need to digest every second of to get everything he offers.  Jordan Winar's Contacts - Website: https://jordanwinar.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejordanwinar/   ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/zEdTDd Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Traveling as a vegan can be tough. Nevermind looking for local restaurants but what about the airports? I can't count how many times I've had a layover that lasted hours or ended up at an airport long before a flight. All the hours of searching and staring at a map could easily be solved with a simple app. Luckily Saba Sahlu has come to our rescue! Saba has and continues to do the hard work in creating and maintaining AirVegan, a new app for finding food in all the airports across the US. We jump into what it's like creating an app like this with no prior knowledge and dig into the best ways to travel as a vegan. If you travel regularly or plan on traveling, do yourself a favor and be prepared with her app, AirVegan. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airvegan.airvegan&hl=en iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airvegan/id1265851834?mt=8 ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/zzB9Cw Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. I'm sure quite a few of you have heard of meal planning but aren't sure what it is or how to go about it. Lately, I've gotten into meal planning to take stress of my busy week and to make the most regular thing I do, eat, that much easier. Pretty Patel joins us to discuss what meal planning is, how it's done, and it's benefits. Even better she digs into her service Plan V that takes all the hard work out of planning and offers weekly meal plans. She was a joy to talk to and her excitement for cooking and helping other make their time in the kitchen less stressful really shows. Check out Plan V (https://theplanv.com/) for more information and use the code "curiouslyveg" for a free 2 week trial. ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/TJDKxM Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. On a regular basis we come in contact with people who fall into the assumptions of some rather silly vegan myths. If you've been vegan or sometime you know this all too well, and if you're new to lifestyle, get ready. We've mentioned a few myths before but I wanted to focus on a few that we don't always talk about (that means we're skipping the protein one). I'd love to hear your feedback! What are some myths I should have discussed? Anything I missed? Perhaps you'd like to dive deeper into these with me? Let me know by shooting me a message. 5 Vegan Myths Heavy supplementation Body type, gender, race Too expensive It's always healthy Pregnancy and children ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/nNvLky Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. Stress can do a surprising amount of damage to you physical and mental health. We tend to forget the amount of damage it can do to our friends and family. It's not possible to avoid stress completely but being able to recognize the signs and deal with stressors correctly can be a massive benefit to ourselves and those around us   Symptoms headaches insomnia anxiety over eating / not eating social withdrawal chest pain fatigue feeling like you’re losing control How Stress Effects Us Physical increased risk of heart attack / high blood pressure Stress increases blood flow to muscles, constricts blood vessels, and increases heart rate. Constant stress to the heart in this manner can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Even in relatively healthy people. weakened immune system Stress hormones jump starts the immune system, good if you’re hurt but constant stimulation weakens your system leaving you open to illness missed periods / heavy or irregular cycle Can also magnify symptoms of menopause drug / alcohol abuse obesity mental increased chances of depression anger / irritation How Our Stress Affects Others Someone once told me, we take things out on those we love because we trust them. Unfortunately, that places your chronic stress on them putting them into the same cycle you’ve found yourself. It’s important to be self aware and listen to those around you. If they lash out back at you, it’s likely they are feeding off your stress. They may also ask why you’re acting or talking a certain way, this is a great trigger that you may need to dial it back and evaluate. There’s nothing wrong with saying you need a moment to think or calm down. We all have a mechanism in our brains that copycats those in our social circles. These are called “mirror neurons” and are used to help social circles empathize, bond, and learn. We see these in action when we yawn after another person or we mirror our work collages posture. This also goes for emotions. Steps to reduce Stress Start writing in a journal A journal can help you recognize stressors as well as help you naturally work out solutions Try to locate your triggers If you can, figure out what your common stressors are that you can control. If it’s you commute, maybe discuss flex time with your boss to avoid traffic or maybe telecommute a once or twice a week. If it your kids when you get home, work with a family member or spouse to watch your kids for a moment to decompress. You may not be able to address every stressor but you’ll be surprised what targeting only a few can do for your physical and mental health. The 4 A’s Avoid stress if you can by saying “no”, keep away from those who stress you out that you don’t have to interact with, take control over your environment such as the the TV or shopping in a less crowded store, reduce your todo list to the necessities. Alter your situation Express yourself to those that add to your stress by limiting conversation or letting them know they are adding to your stress. Most people will sympathize and be willing to help, compromise where possible, be mindful of your workload. Adapt Try to put a silver lining on problems such as bad traffic is a chance to listen to a new audiobook or podcast, look at the big picture / the long term odds are the problem won’t have as long of an effect as you think Accept things you can’t change Don’t try to control the uncontrollable sometimes it’s easier to prepare than fight the inevitable, learn to forgive those that caused stress or make mistakes holding on to something that’s causing stress to you but no the other person is just poisoning yourself. Talk to loved ones, vent. Find a person at work, at home, friend, or family that’s happy to just listen to you talk. They may be able to help with solutions. If you just want to vent without getting feedback, let them know. MOVE THAT BODY hit a heavy bag / excersize dance like an idiot go for a walk hike Do something out of the ordinary take a painting class lay in the grass and find pictures in clouds read drink some coffee or tea and do nothing Manage your time better by not over committing to things, making a list of priorities, white board your items at work or display them so other know you have a lot going on, break things into steps Meditation Take a break / breather ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/GDAid2 Facebook: https://goo.gl/eWhvZp Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. It seems like being a vegan and getting a tattoo... or two... or 50... goes hand in hand. Keeping the process vegan and cruelty free can be a bit of an adventure. Have a guide or at least knowing what to ask and what to look out for can be a great help. Welp, that's what we're here for! I recently started my first sleeve and had an amazing experience with my artist, Carlos Fuentes [instagram] of Mystic Owl Tattoo. I was lucky enough to work with a shop that already followed a vegan practice. However, I wanted to share some things to be aware of as well as what to expect when you start your tattoo journey. Vegan Tattoos - Gotch yas! Ink Watch out for bone char, glycerin from animal fat, gelatin, or shellac Non-vegan MOMS Nuclear / Millennium Vegan Eternal Intenze Kuro Sumi Transfer Paper Watch out for lanolin or animal based waxes Vegan RepoFX Spirit VEGAN THERMAL Transfer Paper Razor / Soap Watch out for glycerin from animal fat, gelatin, or lanolin Non-vegan Most cheap razors and "green soap" Vegan Dr. Bronner's Aftercare Watch out for beeswax, lanolin, or animal based oil Non-vegan Most lotions and balms The popular option, "Aquafor", is not vegan! Vegan Jason Skinfix lotion / tattoo balm Coconut Oil ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Don't call it a comeback we've been here for years! (well almost 2). Time to provide some great audio and commentary back to your earholes! New topics and guests coming soon. ----- Be a guest or suggest a topic at: curiouslyveg@gmail.com

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- Contact us to be a guest or a guest host. When it comes to animal rights organizations, helping others take notice, and making real change in farmed animal welfare the most vital piece are the investigators. The men and women who take on this job are rarely seen or known by the public but they make some of the greatest impact. Any undercover video you've seen was the act of someone putting a lot on the line to expose animal cruelty as it really happens. INVESTIGATING SLAUGHTERHOUSES While in L.A., Lindsay Wolf, Vice President of Investigations for MFA, sat down with me to talk about her path as an investigator. Further into the show we discuss how she hires / trains new investigators and what life is like taking up a camera and exposing the harsh realities of slaughterhouses. It's rare to get a peek behind the curtain. I know this will be as eye opening for you as it was for me. If you want more information on how you can become an investigator get more information or reach out to us at our contact page. ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh -----   After a long week in Los Angeles ten a week to recover and regroup we're back in action! I drug the recording gear with me all the way across the country (by plan, don't be crazy) and managed to get Liz back on the mic with me in person to discuss what activism is and how we can do it. BEING AN ACTIVIST Anything you do to promote the movement to being plant based for the planet, your health, or the animals is an act of activism. For some it's sharing recipes and for others it's leafleting a college campus or being an investigator for an animal rights organization. The important that is to find what's fits you, your temperament, and makes the impact on others you want to me. Liz and I dig into how each of us (and you) do a lot by doing a little. We also expand on how you can do more if you feel what you've done so far isn't quite enough. If you want more information on how you can be more active and help promote the cause reach out to us at our contact page. ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- I spent the new year's at my parents house this year. As I grazed on some buffalo cauliflower, red pepper hummus, and the guacamole I brought I glanced that the television from time to time. My parents always have the "rockin' new year's eve" on so the night was full mostly of pop singers. Near midnight I caught a glimpse of Mariah Carey performing. I noticed she was lip syncing but that's not what caught me off guard. It was obvious she was having technical issue. Even more obvious, she wasn't taking the malfunctions very well. She was visually shaken, frustrated, and action out toward the staff. The next day the internet was abuzz about this performance I saw another video, this one of Adele. In this video, all the audio caught out on her mid song. For a split second she was taken off guard, as we all would be, but she quickly snapped back into her song (with some audience participation) and let the professionals running the show do their jobs. The sound quickly came back before the song was complete. Aside from the lack of audio, you would never know things were awry.  I found it interesting how to professionals in their field not only reacting to an unexpected moment but how the openly treated the staff there to assist with problem and ensure a smooth performance. This lead me to ask how I handle these moments. UNEXPECTED MOMENTS Liz Quick my friend and coworker at Mercy For Animals joined me as a guest host. We have very different jobs and responsibilities but both are ripe with unexpected moments. She was gracious enough to sit with me and chat about how she handles life distractions and what we can learn from Mariah's and Adele's attitudes. Remember guys: Feelings are just temporary visitors. (You'll understand this more throughout the show) ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- The time of year approaches where we sit down and write out what our hopes for the new year will be. For some of us that's weightloss, or learning an instrument, or maybe just spending more time with the family. New year's resolutions always start with good intentions but few of us manage to reach our goals and abandon soon after pledging to keep them. Maybe the problem is how you set up your resolutions from the beginning or possibly not doing the leg work to make sure you stay on track. I take a moment to express some solid ideas on creating a resolution, as well as tips to maintain momentum to stay on track. Setting up solid goals and making sure you're constantly on a path to success will ensure you see results by the year's end. Make the new year a bit more about you. Focus on improving who you are so you can help others improve around you. NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS TIPS Here are my quick tips to get the details, check out the show. Define your why Make your resolutions small and achievable Break your resolution into steps Keep your number of resolutions down Be specific where possible Expect setbacks Keep a log or a journal Fine tune your resolutions Make it part of your routine ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0 Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

Show Notes: https://goo.gl/kSp0xc Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- don’t buy slik wool down (feathers) suede leather aba: A fabric woven from goat and camel hair cashmere: goat hair fleece (sheep or goat) felt (sometimes synthetic) do buy cotton “synthetic” acrylic linen hemp microfiber moleskin nylon   ($30) Tofu press: http://amzn.to/2h7T7xv ($20) Glasstic water bottle: http://curiouslyvegradio.com/glasstic Books ($20) Shred it! Book & 13 week training journal: https://vegan-bodybuilding-fitness.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/bundle-shred-it-book-and-13-week-training-journal book Completely whole-food, plant-based menu with detailed training programs, Shred It! Endorsed by 28 names in the health and fitness industry, including Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Esselstyn, Rich Roll, and Rip Esselstyn. With Shred it!, you will understand how to: Set achievable goals Discover the most effective ways to burn fat Build muscle efficiently Identify what could be holding you back Exercise nearly anywhere, anytime, managing time effectively You will also get: 75 delicious plant-based athlete recipes and meal plans Master dozens of workouts with step-by-step instructions and photos Journal log your workouts and stay inspired. Track sets, reps, weight, cardio, and more. ($17) How not to die by Dr. Michael Gregger: http://amzn.to/2gWEw7A ($12) Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell and Howard Jacobson: http://amzn.to/2gqnzz9 ($20)Audible Rush Jam-lite Bicycle Speaker: http://amzn.to/2gVpaAv connects to iPhone, iPod, Android, and mp3 players built in volume control  storage area from phone or mp3 player not wireless Straps to bike handle bars (

Get all the recipes we discuss in the show notes below. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/duKbT4 Facebook: https://goo.gl/uoQRtL Twitter: https://goo.gl/8CnpWh ----- The holidays are upon us which means cooking, eating more then we should, and spending time around family. Some of you may be cooking for the first time and many of us are spending time with family that may not be dedicated to a plant based lifestyle. Both of these factors can be stressful but you're not alone, we've all been there. Becky Stripe of Glue and Glitter joined the show to discuss her book Bowls and her new book 40 Days of Green Smoothies which is release this November but is up for preorder right now. She shared some regular holiday recipes that pleases her vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore friends and family. Be able to bring dishes to gatherings everyone enjoys is a great way to break the ice and show skeptics a plant based diet is just as flavorful as theirs (even more so at times). In addition to great recipes we shared stories and tips about talking to family of all ages about food, health, and going plant based. --- About Becky Striepe Becky Striepe is the owner and operator of Glue and Glitter. She is a vegan food writer and cookbook author who wants to make vegan food accessible to everyone. She lives in atlanta ga with her husband, son, and an old lady cat. Author of Bowls and 40 Days of Green Smoothies, she is also a contributor to Crafting a Green World, Eat Drink Better, Care2, and How Stuff Works. ----- Episode Resources Glue and Glitter: https://goo.gl/mpDG79 Bowls: https://goo.gl/pKDu5l 40 Days of Green Smoothies: https://goo.gl/WvqBqy ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0  Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH  

How many times have you been called out by the "vegan police" for something outside of your control, rather it be unknowingly eating something with dairy or taking a medication after surgery? A recent post on Facebook stirred up some conversation about a young lady who needed dental work. She was avoiding necessary health care out of the fear of having animal products injected into her body. Though I can understand her concerns it's important to be sure you put the oxygen mask on yourself first. It's hard to be a voice for the voiceless when a tooth infection kills you. ----- No one has Perfection We all contribute in some way such as a bug hitting our windshield, unknowingly stepping on an ant, or a field mouse that dies while a farm harvests carrots. None of us are immune to some level of harm. However, making the decisions we can that align with the ethics of a plant based life style is all we can really ask for and expect. It's important to be kind to yourself and others when transitioning and making through choices such as getting health care. ----- Check out the store: https://goo.gl/Ytti1Y Support the show: https://goo.gl/O5w2R0  Grab a book with Audible: https://goo.gl/SzEZJO Start shopping at Thrive Market: https://goo.gl/D1YEyH

While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market.   Recently the BBC televised the autopsy of an obese woman called Obesity - The Post Mortem. Hope became aware of the obesity autopsy after reading an article claiming it to be fat shaming. Of course we had to take an opportunity to locate and view the autopsy to see how the show presented the data and how the issue of obesity was addressed. We were pleased to see that rather than shaming the person they provided evidence regarding excessive weight gain and internal organs. It was appalling to see how her weight affected nearly all of her organs including her liver and lungs. Dr. Howard Jacobson, who we've had on the show before, and Josh LaJaunie, formerly obese man turned ultra marathon runner, were gracious enough to chat with us about the obesity autopsy. They also discussed taking the steps and overcoming obstacles to get over our own physical hold ups and start hitting the pavement again. It's inspired Hope and I both to jump back on the wagon and we know it will push you to review your physical state and make a change today. ABOUT HOWARD JACOBSON, PHD Howard Jacobson, PhD is a health educator, author, and broadcaster from Pittsboro, North Carolina. He is host of the Plant Yourself Podcast and founder of TribeWell.us. He is contributing author to Proteinaholic, by Garth Davis, MD, and Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, by T. Colin Campbell. Howard coaches, consults, and speaks on health and fitness for individuals, families, organizations, and communities. ABOUT JOSH LAJAUNIE Joshua LaJaunie was born and raised in south Louisiana. He grew hunting, fishing, drinking, eating, playing football, and getting fat. Ultimately he found myself tipping the scales at over 400lbs. in early 2011. He has since lost 200lbs. developed a love for running, and is now exclusively a plant-based, plantpowered, aspiring athlete at 36 years old. And desires to share the why’s and how’s. EPISODE RESOURCES Never Binge Again Josh LaJaunie's website Josh LaJaunie's facebook CHECK OUT OUR STORE Interested in getting some awesome CV swag? Visit CuriouslyVegRadio.com/cvdesigns for awesome CV swag and make sure to stop by MattHughesArt.com for a limited edition, signed print made exclusively for Curiously Veg! Curiously Veg Art Nouveau Curiously Veg Art Nouveau 2 "Find Your Why" - White Text "Find Your Why" - Black Text You can even pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, or a mug with some great artwork printed on it.

While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. We hope you've set some time aside for an unexpected therapy session as that's what this episode turned into. Jen Peer-Rich is a unique spirit that, in our opinion, could fill countless episodes. We certainly could learn something new from her and about ourselves with each show. It's safe to say this episode will give you the ability (and permission) to have some inner reflection. After this episode you'll have the tools to be comfortable in who you are and begin to rebuild. Through all of our laughs, and nearly blowing out Matt's ears, Jen made amazing points. She really forced us to think about how we view ourselves, how those views are part of who we are, and how our thoughts are not really us. We covered quite a bit on the show, to say the least. So much that you'll need to listen more than once to really take each part to heart. Personally, I recommend finding a comfortable couch, laying down and using her words as a guide for inner reflection and finding your strength. ABOUT JEN PEER-RICH Jen Peer-Rich is the founder of Friends in Presence. She is an alchemist, artist, speaker, and author, focusing on themes of conscious living, ecological sanity, and cultural evolution. Her message attracts brave humans, who dare to investigate themselves in an honest psychological inquiry that challenges the lie of separation from nature. Jen established Friends in Presence as a celebration of individual and collective healing. ABOUT FRIENDS IN PRESENCE Friends in Presence is a movement upholding the inherent sanity of psyche and spirit as vital expressions of nature. This 501c(3) nonprofit organization operates under the umbrella of the Alliance of Divine Love, an international interfaith ministry. Friends in Presence is a resource to connect, inform,investigate and integrate conscious living through autognosis and direct experience. It is based on the idea that restoration of natural intelligence is not only possible, it is our human birthright. We don't have to be caged by confusion. We do have to be brave- we must go deeper and begin an inner investigation. EPISODE RESOURCES Friends in Presence Poisoned Water Parable CHECK OUT OUR STORE Interested in getting some awesome CV swag? Visit CuriouslyVegRadio.com/cvdesigns for awesome CV swag and make sure to stop by MattHughesArt.com for a limited edition, signed print made exclusively for Curiously Veg!