The Plant Fueled Podcast Cass Warbeck

This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew is a force in the field of nutrition, with a passion for promoting plant-forward diets and addressing health disparities. He is a sought after speaker and has presented his work at conferences internationally. His current research focuses on identifying optimal dietary patterns for chronic disease prevention and addressing the challenges of designing, implementing and reporting clinical trials that test dietary patterns. He is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist which allows him to bring the unique perspective of real-world experience to his research. One of his most recent publications was the inspiration behind the Netflix documentary, “You Are What You Eat: A twin experiment”.  
We discuss: 
The “twin study” behind the Netflix documentary “You Are What You Eat”  A vegan diet vs an omnivore diet for cardiovascular health Keto diet vs Mediterranean diet for type 2 diabetes Whether people with diabetes need to avoid fruit The impact of vegan meat alternatives on athletic performance If meat alternatives can be part of a healthy diet Misconceptions surrounding obesity Upcoming research on the health implications of fatherhood Connect:
Instagram: @theguyititian Twitter: @theguyititian His website: theguyititian.com/  UCI Faculty Page: https://publichealth.uci.edu/faculty/matthew-landry/ Connect with me: @casswarbeck  
Resources: 
Study: Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study: Keto-Med randomized crossover trial Study: SWAP-MEAT Athlete trial Connect with me: @casswarbeck

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This conversation is with Robert Cheeke in celebration of his upcoming new book, The Impactful Vegan. In this book, Robert addresses what vegans can do to leverage their own strengths to save more lives and make the biggest difference for animals and the planet. 
As you may know, Robert is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding”, as he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995. Today he is the author of several books including the recent New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete. He is considered one of the world’s most influential vegan athletes and tours the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion bodybuilder. 


We discuss:
His primary motivation to pursue bodybuilding Determining your own strengths and skills Behind the scenes ways to make an impact Certain types of activism that may have the opposite effect Reasons to purchase vegan options at non-vegan restaurants Whether you should avoid Starbucks because of the non-dairy milk upcharge Why the “green premium” is the barrier to large-scale change 

Connect:
Instagram | @robert.cheeke Facebook | The Imactful Vegan Twitter | @RobertCheeke   Pre-order The Impactful Vegan now! https://impactfulvegan.com/ 


Resources:
The Humane League The Good Food Institute  Dharma Voices for Animals 

Connect with me: @casswarbeck

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This conversation is with Dotsie Bausch. Dotsie is known for her prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight U.S. national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, now she speaks passionately around the world, spreading her message about the numerous benefits – humane, nutritional and environmental – of plant-based eating. Following her professional cycling career, she founded the non-profit Switch4Good. Switch4Good, an evidence-based nonprofit disrupting the disinformation Big Dairy feeds the public, works with health experts, athletes, social justice warriors, enlightened policymakers, and progressive corporations to promote ethical lifestyles and widespread behavioral change related to how we eat. She was also a featured star in the documentary, The Game Changers. 

We discuss:
The Game Changer’s documentary experience How cycling saved her life from anorexia Radically switching to a plant-based diet prior to the Olympics  The power and technique required for team pursuit track cycling Making an impact with Switch4Good Why ditching dairy is an easy first step into veganism Pushing for the The Soy Milk Act to be passed 

Connect:
IG - @veganolympian Dotsie’s website - https://dotsiebauschusa.com/ Switch4Good.org Resources: 
E-Book: Let The Plant-based Games Begin: Optimizing Athletic Performance with Plant-based NutritionThe Switch4Good Podcast Documentary: The Game Changers Tedx Talk: Olympic Level Compassion 

Connect with me: @casswarbeck

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This conversation is with repeat podcast guest, Dr. Colin Zhu. Dr. Zhu is an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Through his online wellness and education platform, The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu is able to share his unique blend of medical knowledge and skills as a trained chef and health coach. He is a published author, international speaker, and host of the Thrive Bites podcast. This year, The Chef Doc launched some incredible group coaching programs to enable people with the tools to achieve long term success. 
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Mention the code CASSIE2024 to receive a discount or swag bag if you join a group coaching program. 
In this conversation, we discuss:
Obstacle course racing in all 50 statesWhy The Chef Doc launched group coaching programsFood environment causes for poor health and weight gain The power of mindset in weight loss and behaviour change His approach to goal setting Striving for 1% better every day 
Connect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram: @thechefdoc | YouTube: TheChefDoc | X: @thechefdoc 


Resources: 
The Chef Doc website: https://www.thechefdoc.app/ Download The Chef Doc App, available both in the App Store and Google Play Podcast: Thrive Bites  Book: Thrive Medicine Connect with me: @casswarbeck

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This conversation is with Sport Psychiatrist Dr. Carla Edwards. Her practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and psychological struggles in athletes. Dr. Carla completed her medical degree in Newfoundland and her psychiatry residency at McMaster University in Ontario. She has worked with a wide range of elite athletes and Olympians and is President of the International Society for Sport Psychiatry and on the board of directors for the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. 
And, not surprising, Dr. Edwards is an exceptional athlete herself. Throughout her years of education, she competed in numerous sports, but truly excelled in volleyball and was inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Sport Hall of Fame in 2015. 
We discuss: 
Opportunities and lessons learned through sport Sport psychiatry vs sport psychology  Common mental health concerns in athletes Sport specific factors that influence mood Post-Olympic depression Approach to eating disorders Psychotherapy as first line treatment Special considerations for psychiatric medications Stigma around mental health in athletes Connect: 
X: @Edwards10Carla  Instagram: @carlaedwards107 LinkedIn: Dr. Carla Edwards  

Resources: 
Synergy Sport & Mental Health: http://www.synergysportmentalhealth.ca/  International Society for Sports Psychiatry: https://www.sportspsychiatry.org/  Article: Mental health considerations for athlete removal and return to play  Article: Intersection of mental health issues and RED-S  Article: Sports psychiatry clinical curriculum  

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This conversation is with Dr. Andy Reed, an elite level ultra distance trail runner and sport medicine specialist located in Canmore, Alberta. Dr. Reed completed medical school in the UK and then trained as a family physician before beginning a full time sports medicine practice in Canmore in 2012. He has been the lead team physician for the Canadian National Biathlon, Cross Country, and Paranordic ski teams since 2005. He has a keen interest in the utility of ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of sports injuries and has extensive experience in the prevention and management of running related injuries.  
We discuss: 
Recently qualifying for the  Boston Marathon  “Reframing pain” and the power of self talk The importance of having a why His typical training schedule Resistance training for injury prevention Sometimes less is more Setting the FKT on the “Canmore Double Quad” Why a “one size fits all” running program isn’t ideal  Long slow runs are essential  One of the hardest workouts Andy puts his athletes through  Good pain vs bad pain When to use hot vs cold therapy for injuries Indications for common injections (steroid, hyaluronic acid & PRP) Connect: 
Instagram: @canmoremd Dirtbag Runners: https://dirtbags.ghost.io/ Interested in Coaching? Check out https://evokeendurance.com/ 


Resources: 
Banff Sport Medicine: https://banffsportmed.ca/ Article: Conquering the Double Canmore Quad 

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*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*