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How to coach the #1 female UFC Fighter in the world /w Richie Van Houten Trainer for Valentina Shevchenko

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400

Richie Van Houten is MMA coach who has been and is currently in the corner of the worlds greatest fighters including Valentina Shevchenko "The Bullet" UFC Flyweight Champion.

Richie is former Professional MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt ( NoGi world champ *brown belt) who now focuses on training Professional Fighters & Professional athletes in his Gym in New Jersey. He is also a fellow Ten Thousand athlete, helping you be better than yesterday.

In todays podcast we chat about:

What it is like to be in the corner of the #1 female UFC fighter in the world
The cage mentality; facing your life challenge/opponent head on
the split personality of competitiveness and how to use it to your advantage
How to battle past your breaking point

Richie's instagram
https://www.instagram.com/richievanhouten/

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Scott O’neill - Lessons on How To Build A Successful Life | Former CEO of The 76’ers & The New Jersey Devils

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Scott O’neill spent eight years as the CEO of the Philadelphia 76’ers and the New Jersey Devils through his role as the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. This alone is incredible, the 76’ers and the Devils were only one of the many organizations Scott directed as the CEO over those eight years. Being the CEO of an organization as established as the 76’ers is a massive achievement in and of itself. Managing multiple teams at that caliber at the same time is truly another level. Scott has moved on from that chapter of his life, becoming an author of the incredible book “Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving.” This amazing book dives into the vulnerable methods Scott has used to find balance being the CEO of the 76’ers and the Devils, a husband, a father, mentor, coach, and leader to thrive in his life. In this episode, we specifically dive into:

How to have and build discipline
The power of strategic sacrifices to achieve success
How to create balance in your life
The importance of being where your feet are
How to use transitory periods in your day to do more
The importance of creating space for quality time
How do you build a successful team?

Team, this man is truly one of the best. He is a huge inspiration to me and I hope you receive as much value from this episode as I have. Follow Scott at the following links. Cheers legends!

Scott’s Twitter
Scott’s LinkedIn
Scott’s Book: Be Where Your Feet Are

Andrew Carter on Why Mushrooms Really Are Magic

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Legends, today’s guest is a beast in the food space. I am stoked to be joined by Andrew Carter, the CEO, and co-founder of Smallhold, to dive into how they have used technology to move the industry forward by improving the nutritional benefits of food while also producing food in a better way for the planet! This man is epic. His company Smallhold has created these super cool grow kits that allow you to make nutrient-dense mushrooms from the comfort of your own home!

Today we dive into:

Why are mushrooms so good for you?
Why do our taste preferences change over time?
What is the best way to grow your food?
How Andrew started Small Hold
Why technology is essential for transforming the agricultural industry
What are the gut health benefits of mushrooms?
What are the benefits of eating mushrooms?
Which mushroom is the healthiest?
Can mushrooms be eaten daily?

Connect with Andrew and follow along with what Smallhold is doing here:

Smallhold’s Instagram
Andrew’s LinkedIn
Smallhold’s Website

Alexandra Zatarain on Why Lewis Hamilton Invested in His Sleep: The Genius of Eight Sleep

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Legends, in today’s episode, the epic Alexandra Zatarain joins us to discuss the origin story of Eight Sleep, her company that has revolutionized what a mattress can and should be through its industry-defining technology. We dive into why sleep is so important, why some of your favorite athletes like Lewis Hamilton and Danny Green have invested in their sleep through partnering with Eight Sleep, and why we need to rethink the way we view sleep to make it a “sexier” part of our lives.

We specifically discuss:

Why is sleep so important?
How can I get more sleep?
How does temperature affect sleep?
How does sleep affect performance?
How many hours of sleep should I be getting per night?

If you legends want to stay up-to-date with Alexandra and Eight Sleep, head to the links below:

Alexandra’s Twitter
Eight Sleep’s Twitter
Alexandra’s Instagram
Eight Sleep’s Instagram
Eight Sleep’s Website

Saad Alam on How To Improve Your Sex Drive, Health, and Become The Best Version of YOU

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Did you know that once a man hits 30, his testosterone levels begin decreasing 1-3% every year? It’s natural, and we’re here to help you find ways to change the narrative.

Saad Alam, is the founder of Hone; an incredible business that treats men's hormone imbalances and low testosterone by providing access to at-home lab testing, physician consultations, and medication from the comfort of your home. Their mission is to help young men “get their spark back” and be the best version of themselves. The mission of Hone is directly in line with our mission here at the Epic Table: to help you improve your performance.

In this episode we specifically discuss:

What do hormones do to the body?
- How can I regulate my hormones?
- How testosterone affects the way you feel
What causes low libido?
- How does testosterone affect libido and performance?
- How to become a beast in the bedroom through understanding your blood work!
- How sleep directly improves sex drive
What is the main function of hormones in the endocrine system?
- How testosterone affects the sexual drive of men
- How testosterone contributes to muscle building
What day-to-day activities and habits can optimize our hormone levels?
- Meditation can have a dramatic impact on your ability to regulate your cortisol levels
- Focus on things that make you happy to minimize the amount of stress in your life
- GET MORE SLEEP

Legends, Saad is an absolute beast. Not only has he created a way for men and, within the near future, women to test their hormone levels through at-home testing, but he is breaking down the stigma attached to male libido levels and creating a new narrative.

Follow along with everything Saad is doing at the following links:

Saad’s Instagram
Hone’s Instagram
Hone’s Website

Also, follow along with my personal journey to improve my health by subscribing to my YouTube channel

Jessamyn Stanley on Building Confidence, Positive Habits, & Accepting Yourself

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

“Mind your business, drink your water, and don’t worry about what other people are doing” - Jessamyn Stanley

Legends, have you ever felt that you don’t belong in a space, don’t love yourself enough, or need to accept yourself more? If so, then this is definitely the right podcast for you! I had the pleasure of interviewing the epic Jessamyn Stanley, an incredible yoga teacher, author, entrepreneur, and advocate. She is the co-founder of The Underbelly where she teaches amazing yoga classes and sells incredible products. She is also the author of several books including her new book Yoke and Every Body Yoga.

In this episode, we discuss what specific actions we all can take in our daily lives to ensure we are making decisions that are good for us and what we want as opposed to what other people want us to do. We specifically dive into:

How to handle food judgment
How to accept your body
How to manage your feelings in a beneficial way
How to create positive habits

I truly loved this interview. Connect with Jessamyn and get on board with what she is doing at the following links:

Jessamyn’s Instagram
Jessamyn’s Website
Jessamyn’s Books
The Underbelly

Jacob Pechenik on How He Developed a New Food System Through Lettuce Grow

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Team, I am stoked to bring you today’s episode with the incredibly smart Jacob Pechenik. This absolute legend is the founder of Lettuce Grow, a company creating “Farm Stands” which are small hydroponic micro-farms that allow you to grow your own pre-sprouted plants that are ready to harvest, fresh, within three weeks. This company is truly amazing. Not only are they giving their consumers the power to produce at least 20% of their own food while using 95% less water. They are pesticide-free, non-GMO, use recyclable eco-conscious packaging, and do a host of other amazing things. If you are interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and or the agricultural industry, this is definitely the episode for you.

Funny enough, too many it may seem like Jacob started Lettuce Grow out of nowhere. His story is actually quite incredible. Jacob attended MIT with no idea what he wanted to study. As he was undecided on his career trajectory, he chose the hardest major at the school, chemical engineering, and did it, graduating with a perfect GPA. I don’t know about you legends but to me, that’s pretty impressive. After graduating, he started a couple of companies in the finance and tech space, ended up becoming a film producer having helped produce over 30 films in his career, and then decided to drop all of that and get into the agricultural space in a unique way.

After leaving the film industry, Jacob co-created the Farm Project and eventually built Lettuce Grow to help consumers develop a new food system. At this point, Lettuce Grow has over 1.6 million square feet of farmland across all of their individual consumer farm stands, which are truly improving the health of people and the planet.

In today’s episode we specifically discuss:

How do I start a food selling business?
- Focus on the experience, flavor, and impact. By dialing these factors in, you can make a competitive product.
How can a business be sustainable?
- You have to address all aspects of your business from ideation, design, production, function, distribution, and end of life. Lettuce Grow focuses on this.
How can a farm be environmentally sustainable?
- Lettuce Grow provides individuals with fresh produce that is better for them and for the planet. It requires 95% less water, eliminates trips to the grocery store thereby reducing co2 emissions, and has a host of other benefits.

If you want to stay up to date with Jacob and Lettuce Grow, head to the following links:

Jacob’s Instagram
Lettuce Grow’s Instagram
Lettuce Grow’s Website

Jordan Syatt on How to Turn Your Passion Into a Sustainable Business

Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Jordan Syatt shares this piece of gold in today’s episode from working with Gary Vee: “Someone else's B is better than your F”

Team! Today’s episode is epic. I had the pleasure of having Jordan Syatt on the show who is a strength and nutrition coach, training people like Gary Vee and an amazing entrepreneur being the owner of his own brand Syatt Fitness. Jordan launched his website, in 2011 while in college and provided value free of charge for two years through weekly articles as he strictly wanted to help legends improve their lives. Naturally, he began building an audience and acquired a couple of epic clients. Through his passion for helping people improve their lives and his determination to make daily content without seeing a profit, he built a business. A huge topic we discuss today is how to build a business through consistency, adding value, and authenticity, and how to do it by using social media. A primary point of discussion today is how important it is to higher people to help you grow your brand and how to choose the right person to hire. We also discuss if affiliate marketing is a good route to take to grow your business and how to use email marketing and social media to maximize growth and sales. Jordan is an expert at SEO marketing for websites and YouTube and has loads of essential takeaways to provide.

In today’s episode we specifically discuss:

How can social media be used to build brands
How do you introduce your brand on social media
How do you find good people to hire
How do I hire the right person for the job
What is SEO marketing
What is SEO is simple terms
What is email marketing and example

These questions are answered by Jordan who has been working with Gary Vee for years and who has built his own social following to well over 1 Million across his platforms. I learned so much in today’s episode and hope you all can walk away from it with a greater breadth of knowledge and practical understanding.

Connect with Jordan at the following links:

Jordan’s Website
Jordan’s Instagram
Jordan’s YouTube

Steven Flynn from the Happy Pear on How to Build an Authentic Brand

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered how to build a successful brand in the food and wellness space?

Team, today I sat down with Steven Flynn who, along with his twin brother Dave Flynn, founded The Happy Pear which is now a social platform with an incredible online course, multiple epic best-selling books, products, an incredible social following, a podcast hosting some of the most incredible guests, and a baller set of cafes. These guys are true legends. In today’s episode, we talk about how Steven Flynn and his brother Dave found their passion for food and eventually started The Happy Pear. Since their humble beginnings in 2004, they have built an incredible brand that is pushing the limits on what a vegan restaurant and food platform can truly do. We specifically discuss:

The origin of the Happy Pear:

How Steven and David Flynn built their brand the Happy Pear
How they created their brand through authentic community building
How they used Twitter to launch their social following
How long does it take to build a social media following?

We address some frequently asked questions such as:

How did the Happy Pear start?
Are the Happy Pear guys twins?
Where do the Happy Pear live?

How the guys have built an extremely authentic and successful brand:

How can social media be used to build brands?
How do you introduce your brand on social media?
How do I build myself as a brand?

The secret to publishing a successful cookbook:

How the Happy Pear wrote and published their best-selling cookbooks

I am truly inspired by Steven and everything he and his brother Dave are doing. The Happy Pear is such an authentic brand driving true social and environmental good. Their new book The Veg Box is coming out June 6th. Stay up to date with the guys at the following links:

The Happy Pear’s Website
The Happy Pear’s Instagram
The Happy Pear’s YouTube
The Happy Pear’s Twitter

Dr. Doni Wilson on How to Manage and Optimize Stress Levels

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Legends! Today’s episode is particularly interesting and relevant. I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Doni Wilson who is a naturopathic doctor, a clinical nutritionist, a best-selling author of The Stress Remedy, and now she is the author of her new book Master Your Stress Reset Your Health. Dr. Doni specializes in the field of stress and building our bodies to properly manage and optimize stress levels. From observing women in labor and giving birth, she realized that a certain amount of cortisol and adrenaline (stress) is needed to successfully give birth. This caused Dr. Doni to understand that all stress isn’t bad, and what we need to do is learn how to give the necessary support to individuals in high-stress situations to achieve the optimum cortisol and adrenaline levels. An amazing thing we talk about is how our bio-individuality and unique stressors change the way we can manage stress and become resilient to it. In today’s episode we specifically discuss:

We discuss cortisol, what it does, and healthy levels

Is it good to have cortisol?
What are the symptoms of high cortisol levels?
What are the symptoms of low cortisol levels?
Is cortisol the same as adrenaline?
What should my cortisol level be?
What do cortisol levels indicate?

We also discuss adrenaline, its impact, and healthy levels

What type of hormone is adrenaline?
What is stress?
What causes stress?

We discuss the relationship between exercise and stress

Why does exercise reduce stress?
How does exercise affect cortisol levels?
Can exercise cause high cortisol levels?

I find this topic of stress management so interesting as it relates to essentially every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s work, relationships, or reflecting upon yourself, stress is a present and necessary feeling. The problem arises when we don’t know how to properly manage stress. If you want to learn more about how to manage stress and improve your life, connect with Dr. Doni at the following links:

Dr. Doni’s Website
Dr. Doni’s Instagram
Read her new book Master Your Stress Reset Your Health

ALSO, go pre-order Dr. Bulsiewicz’s new book The Fiber Fueled Cook Book Now!

BB Arrington on What is True Wellness?

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Team, today I had the absolute pleasure of having BB Arrington in the Kitchen Studio. BB is a certified personal trainer, holistic nutritionist, and sustainability advocate. In today’s episode, we discuss what health truly is from a holistic lens, focusing specifically on food and nutrition. BB has a very unique approach to defining and addressing health. Part of her modality relies on looking for imbalances in the human body through blood work and stool tests, while then using the information to help people make lifestyle changes that will ultimately help them heal. BB discusses how spiritual, mental, and physical health are all connected and how we can make changes in each specific pilar to improve our health overall. Not only do we discuss health, but we dive into sustainability and its importance in the wellness space. In today’s episode we specifically discuss:

What is the difference between functional medicine and Western medicine?
What do we mean by health?
Health is vitality
How is your performance?
What foods cause inflammation in the body?
How to avoid inflammation?
What are the three main causes of inflammation?
How does wearable tech improve lives?

I loved having BB in the studio and if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to connect with BB at the links below:

BB’s Website
BB’s Instagram

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Chris Hinshaw on How to Increase Aerobic Capacity

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400

Chris is the founder of aerobic capacity and is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world. Chris is known internationally for his extensive knowledge and practical experience developing aerobic capacity in athletes of all experience levels using his comprehensive, cutting-edge approach to training. This man is an absolute weapon. Chris started competing professionally when he was around 17 years old doing his first Iron Man, and is currently a professional triathlete with a 2nd place overall finish at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships, 2nd place overall finish at the Ironman World Championships in Canada, and a 1st place overall finish at Ironman Brazil. Team, Chris is at the top of the game when it comes to understanding training for triathlons. He has been the coach to 32 CrossFit Games Champions, 10x Ironman Competitors, and has over 14 years of CrossFit experience. Through his vast experience in the training field, he founded Aerobic Capacity to help athletes improve their endurance training, and optimize their performance to excel in CrossFit, Ironmans, triathlons, and any fitness goals you have. In today’s episode we discuss:

The importance of rest for recovery
How to increase recovery time to beat fatigue?
How to manipulate recovery to optimize performance
How can you develop aerobic capacity?
How do you balance cardio and strength training?
How long does it take to prepare for an Ironman?
How do I get in shape for CrossFit?

If you are looking to receive truly high-quality information on how to improve your aerobic capacity and endurance and learn how to train your body to be balanced and optimized for any long distance or high-intensity training goals you want to achieve, definitely checkout aerobiccapacity.com and follow Chris at the following links:

Chris’s Instagram
Aerobic Capacity’s Instagram

ALSO, if you are a FIRST RESPONDER, a firefighter, or in the military, Chris will get you an epic program for FREE. So make sure you head to aerobiccapacity.com and enter your email.

Dr. Robin Thorpe on How To Improve Your Recovery & Performance

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0400

Team, today’s episode is with Doctor Robin Thorpe. Dr. Thorpe is an absolute weapon. He is the previous Head of Recovery & Regeneration Sports Science at Manchester United. He also works with the NBA, the MLB and has helped train world-class track and field athletes as well as Olympic gold medalists and world record holders, helping them perform at the highest level.

In today’s episode we discuss:

Best methods to improve recovery
What is the best form of recovery?
How to manage stress?
How do you mitigate stress?
The benefits of morning light exposure
How to acclimate to new environments to beat jet lag
How to improve your HRV

Overall, this episode is an amazing and efficient way to identify specific actions that will allow you to improve your performance. Performance isn’t strictly tied to sports and athletic pursuits, but rather the quality of work you get done in every aspect of your life. Improving our performance is essential. Connect with Dr. Thorpe at the following links:

Dr. Thorpe’s Instagram
Dr. Thorpe’s Twitter

Drew Levich on How to Build a Sustainable Business

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0400

Legends, today’s guest is Drew Levich, the founder of Drew’s Cookies. Drew graduated nearby from NYU with a degree in economics and proceeded to sell a few successful businesses. We all hear that money doesn’t buy happiness, and it’s true. At a certain point Drew felt completely empty inside and after a trip to Kenya and Rwanda and being back in nature, he felt a deep desire to do more in life, give back, and decrease humanity's carbon footprint. Team, this is something I’m huge on. I can’t stress enough the need for these conversations where we can dive into how a business can perform sustainably and help rather than harm the environment. After returning from his trip to Africa, Drew set his intentions on creating a business that helps people and the environment. He decided to make an epic cookie company called Drew’s Cookies which is about love and bringing people together from all walks of life using sweet treats as an agent for conversation, environmental philanthropy, and change on a corporate, local and global level. A pretty baller thing to acknowledge is that Drew’s Cookies gives away 100% of their profits for social good. As many of you legends know, my restaurant Charley St launched our CPG products which are now available nationwide in the U.S., and we work to be as sustainable as possible. Drew created the world’s first-ever fully paper cookie tray and Drew’s Cookies uses plant-based fiber replacement of legacy plastic packaging, avoids typical market plastic packaging, is earth-friendly, has no harm to earth packaging, CO2 reduction, and is recyclable. Needless to say, these legends are crushing it. In today’s episode we specifically discuss:

How to build a sustainable business?
What is a sustainable business?
How can I make my packaging more environmentally friendly?
What is the greenest packaging?
How to create social change through business
The importance of voting with your dollar

I really enjoyed this conversation. Drew is a legend and the innovation Drew’s Cookies is pushing is exciting. Connect with Drew and Drew’s Cookies at the following links:

Drew’s Cookies

Mirna Valerio on Redefining Professional Running & Dealing with Anxiety

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Legends, I am stoked to bring you today’s episode with Mirna Valerio! Mirna started her blog, Fatgirlrunning, to document her journey through running as a larger woman in the world of thinner athletes. Her blog took off and after a long road of consistency, perseverance, determination of this woman who is now a professional athlete running for LuluLemon. Before becoming a professional athlete, Mirna was a cross-country coach and a teacher for 18 years while leading the diversity and inclusion program at her school. Her life trajectory changed when one day she was driving home from work and began experiencing significant chest pain and was rushed to the hospital. After many examinations, it was clear that she had a panic attack - which felt impossible to her because as she had previously thought, “Black people don’t have panic attacks.” Due to the extreme quantity of responsibilities she was taking on in her life, she wasn’t sleeping and was on track to an early death. The doctor asked her, “do you want to see your son grow up?” and from that moment forward, she changed the way she lived, from training and sleep to nutrition and everything in between. After breaking out her treadmill, she started running 5k’s every weekend in New York City and is now sponsored by Lululemon and LL Bean as well as multiple others. In addition to her athletic career, Mirna is also a speaker and the author of her memoir “A Beautiful Work in Progress.” In today’s episode we dive into her journey of becoming a professional athlete, her relationship with anxiety and the stereotypes that accompany being a Black person with anxiety as well as a deeper look into what it’s like being a Black woman in the United States. We specifically discuss:

Being a Black person with anxiety
How to become a professional athlete?
How can an athlete get sponsored?
Breaking stereotypes
What are symptoms of overworking?

Team, Mirna is a legend and this episode provides a unique look into her life and who she is. You can connect with her at the following links:

Minra’s Instagram
Mirna’s Website
Mirna’s Book

Joseph Abell On Building Will Power & Confidence

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Will power is the ability to constantly change your default behavior and confidence is memory of past success

Team, one of the perks of having this podcast is the ability to talk with truly extraordinary and unique individuals. Today’s guest Joseph Abell is one of those people and has such an amazing story. He lost his dad at a young age and afterwards, his family became ultra-religious. Joseph made it a practice to analyze and examine the validity of the information he was being given in church and ended up debating the church’s teachings. This ultimately led to him getting kicked out and becoming homeless as he couldn’t stay with his family. After being home-schooled his entire life, Joseph ended up going to high school and won first place at nationals for speech and debate. This garnered national attention and in college he started teaching speech and debate. He built a company to teach people how to succeed at speech and debate and the company grew to the top of the industry and became the best in speech and debate coaching in the country, coaching multiple national champions. Joseph proceeded to receive the largest scholarship USC offers for Law School and is currently practicing law. While this story is already incredible, going from homeless to receiving the largest scholarship USC offers to practice law, he also is building his personal brand. Joseph wrote a book called “Unlimited Willpower” and has built his online following to over 700k people across his channels. In today’s episode we specifically discuss:

How to get into law school

How to get an internship
How to pass the bar
How to choose your firm

How to build confidence

What is confidence?
Start by accomplishing micro goals
Celebrate your small wins

You can find Joseph at the following links:

His Book
His IG
His TikTok

Carleigh Bodrug on Taking Control of Your Health | New York Times Best Selling Author of PlantYou

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0500

Are you looking to adopt more plants into your diet, build your personal brand, or maybe make a York Times best-selling cookbook?

Team, today’s episode is special. I had the pleasure of having Carleigh Bodrug, the creator of PlantYou, on the show today! Carleigh is truly a baller. After growing up on a meat and dairy diet, her father developed cancer. Shortly after, dairy and red meat became labeled as Group 1 and Group 2 Carcinogens. The very food her family was told to be eating day-in and day-out, almost took everything from them. Carleigh decided it was time to dive headfirst into plant-based cooking. While working at a hospital during the day, she began posting food pictures and recipes to a blog called PlantYou. After relentless hours of work, Carleigh built up her income from PlantYou to the point where her work with food was providing an equitable income to her hospital pay. Carleigh quit working at the hospital and never looked back. Since then, she has amassed over three million followers on social media and is now a New York Times Best-selling author for her new cookbook PlantYou.

In today’s episode we specifically dive into:

How to make plant-based food delicious
How to successfully become plant-based
How you can build lean muscle on a plant-based diet
How you can get enough protein on a plant-based diet to achieve your fitness and health goals
How plant-based diets improve your gut health
Why a plant-based diet is better for the environment
The plant-based food industry growth
How to write a cookbook
How to build your personal brand

You can connect with Carleigh at the following links:

Order PlantYou
Follow PlantYou on Instagram
Follow PlantYou on TikTok
Subscribe to PlantYou on YouTube
Checkout PlantYou’s website

How Do You Want To Be Remembered? | Dan Churchill On Building Your Personal Brand

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Team! I hope you are all doing really well. We have some exciting episodes coming your way soon with some truly epic guests. As many of you know, I am a huge advocate for people’s personal brands. This topic of a personal brand is very interesting to me as many people equate a person’s brand to their number of followers on social media, their success, and other metrics. I for one have always seen that everyone has a personal brand. Whether you’re a mother, a surgeon, a farmer, an athlete, a social media personality or anyone else, you have a personal brand. So, how do I define a personal brand? That is one of the things I touch on in today’s episode along with how you can build your personal brand and start reaching your goals.

Specifically I discuss:

How to build your personal brand
What is a personal brand?
What is a personal brand example?
How do you personally brand yourself?
What makes a good personal brand?

I hope you receive some valuable takeaways from this episode, and remember that your values and your morals are the foundation of your brand and your identity.

You can connect with me at the following links:

Dale Moss on How to Reshape Your Identity

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered how professional athletes from small towns become the stars they are?

Team, in this week's episode I had the pleasure of talking shop with Dale Moss. Dale is a good friend of mine, he is an ex-NFL athlete, a model for Wilhemina Models, an actor, an entrepreneur, and the global ambassador for the Special Olympics. Needless to say, this man has got quite the story. While he has an extensive list of accolades and notable accomplishments, we dove into more of his personal life. Dale shared a lot today that he hasn’t talked much about before and revealed something that the Epic Table Legends are going to love… this man can cook! His mom used to cater food when he was growing up and her passion for cuisine translated into Dale taking the initiative to start cooking classes when he moved to NYC! We touch on this and so much more in this episode. A major theme we dive into is identity and how to reevaluate and restructure your identity throughout your many phases of life.

In this episode we specifically discuss:

Making it to the NFL from a small town in South Dakota of 6,000 people
How to handle the pressure and responsibility placed on athletic stars at a young age to excel in sports, provide for your family, and bring attention to the town.
The importance of family and a close-knit community

We also answer questions such as:

How can I become a model with no experience?
How can I start modeling?
How do you get players recruited?
How do athletes get recruited?
How do colleges recruit you?

These are all questions that Dale Moss, D1 athlete, former NFL wide receiver, model, and actor answered in today’s interview.

If you want to connect with Dale, you can find him at the following links:

Dale Moss Instagram

Dale Moss Website

Joanne Molinaro: The Korean Vegan on The Power of Intentional Eating

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Legends! Today, the whole team had one of our personal favorites on the podcast. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joanne Molinaro a.k.a The Korean Vegan. This amazing woman truly has a one-of-a-kind story. She went from being a lawyer to amassing TikTok fame essentially overnight. After posting videos of herself cooking while discussing topics such as BLM, LGBTQ+, AAPI, democracy on TikTok, she amassed a massive following and her life changed. Since then, Joanne has been featured on Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, NBC, Food Network, Los Angeles Times, CNN, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS, and The Atlantic, and more impressively her cookbook ‘The Korean Vegan Cook Book’ received Cook Book of the Year from the New Yorker, Cook Book of 2021 from the New Yorker Times, and became a New York Times Bestseller. While all of her accomplishments are incredible, this isn't what we dive into today. In the episode, we discuss Joanne’s love for running, how she became plant-based, what her passions and values are, and we double down on her past with unhealthy eating habits and body image.

Specifically, we discuss:

How to stop letting fear control our lives
- The weight of financial security
Familial pressure to direct what you do with your life
How The Korean Vegan became vegan
- Listening to the Rich Roll podcast and reading ‘Finding Ultra’
- What movies should you watch when deciding to go vegan?
Joanne’s relationship with food
- Why you shouldn’t count calories
Male eating disorders
- Body image
- How to help men get over eating disorders
- How to help improve male body image

It was truly an honor to talk shop with Joanne Molinaro! Be on the lookout for her new cookbook coming out soon!

Connect with Joanne at the following links:

Her Website

Her Instagram

Her TikTok

Her YouTube

Ross Mackay on Removing Chicken From The Human Diet

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

“If you love chicken, you will love daring. Wherever you want to eat chicken, there is a world where you can substitute it with daring.” - Ross Mackay

Legends, I am stoked to bring you today’s episode with Ross Mackay! Ross is a good friend of mine, an absolute beast in the gym, and the CEO and Founder of Daring. Daring is a truly incredible company making plant chicken with the mission of making chicken better for people, planet, and chickens. I love that. I have known Ross for a little while now and he is truly one of the hardest working, most driven, and visionary people I have met. At the age of 27 in 2017, he had the idea for Daring. Only two years later he headed to NYC with a backpack of samples to meet with potential investors and received a lot of “no’s”. A year later Daring launched and Ross returned to NYC with millions of dollars raised and in full pursuit of their mission to remove chicken from the market by making chicken better: making it out of plants. Fast forward to 2021 and Daring has raised over 130 million dollars with investors such as Drake, Cam Newton and more. In the span of three years Ross ideated, developed, and launched Daring, getting it into thousands of stores such as Sprouts, Walmart, and probably your local grocery store. The dude is a LEGEND! In today’s episode we discuss Ross’s passion for health, his love for training, why he is plant-strong (Ross is committed to renaming plant-based as plant-strong), how he approaches team building, and how he launched Daring.

We specifically dive into:

How to build a successful team
- Your business needs to attract talent
- Have a CEO that brings on talented, trustworthy, driven, passionate, and fun team members
- When building a brand, you should enjoy spending time with the people you surround yourself with for the next 10 years
How to identify your target market
- Identify the market that you want to penetrate
  - In Daring’s case: chicken
- Greatest impact comes through being better than chicken
  - Being better than the competing product
How to beat your competitors in business
- Identify the customers most relevant in your market
  - For Daring: chicken lovers
- Create a better product than your competitors
  - For Daring: better for human health
- Identify the impact your product has beyond the customer
  - For Daring: environmental and animal impact

To conclude, Ross also announces for THE FIRST TIME what Daring’s new product will be! Daring has removed over 700,000 chickens from the American diet and are continuing to remove many more. Follow along with their mission and get yourself some Daring chicken!

Connect with Ross at the following links:

Ross’s Instagram

Ross’s LinkedIn

Find daring:

daring’s Website

daring’s Instagram

Danny Del Ray on Surviving One of The Bloodiest Battles & Become a D1 Athlete

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Team, today Danny Del Ray who is a legit legend joined us on the show. Danny is a military veteran having received the purple heart from his service in Afghanistan. Danny survived two years overseas and one of the bloodiest battles in history. Danny was one of the few US soldiers stationed at an outpost in a valley surrounded by mountains that thousands of Taliban attacked. Danny and some of his fellow brothers in arms fought them off and survived. This battle is recapped in the movie The Outpost and Danny stars in it. Already, Danny’s story is unique and truly incredible. However, this is just the beginning. After returning from war, Danny played in the NFL for the Rams to honor his promise to his fallen brothers. After a couple of years in the NFL, Danny decided to pursue his music career which was his passion before he joined the Military. Danny has one of the most powerful stories I have ever heard and it was an honor to have him in the studio.

Connect with Danny at the following links:

Danny’s Music

Danny’s Instagram

Danny’s Website

The Best of 2021: Reflecting on an Epic Year

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Team! As the year comes to end, I want to take a minute to reflect on and appreciate all that we were able to experience this year. Looking at the guests we had on the podcast in 2021, I am filled with so much gratitude for all of you. YOU, my epic team, are the reason I am able to host these incredible guests who are at the top of their fields, pushing the boundaries for what is possible. You all listening to the episodes, downloading them, sharing them, and leaving reviews are what drives the growth of the show. My goal for this podcast is and always has been to learn how we can all improve our performance and life from amazing individuals. I truly hope that the conversations we have on The Epic Table have and continue to help you in your day-to-day life. Looking forward into 2022, I am so pumped to continue helping you all control the controllable while having a ton of fun! If you want to connect more, follow me on Instagram and reach out!

The amazing guests we had this season that I want to highlight are:

January

Dr. Will Cole on intermittent fasting

February

Team Sherzai on eliminating Alzheimer's disease

March

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz round 2 on gut health!!

April

Nick Bare on eating disorders in males, entrepreneurship, and health
Drew Harrisberg on reversing Diabetes

May

Harpreet Singh Rai on Managing Sleep

June

Angie Asche on eating for performance, not aesthetics

July

Camilla Bazley on overcoming an eating disorder

August

Hellah Sidibe on first Black Transcontinentalist
Kurt Seidensticker on Vital proteins
Simon Hill on a plant-based diet
Rich Roll on becoming a vegan athlete

September

Adam Klink on Hybrid Athletes

October

Eric Conover on physical and mental health

November

Liz Plosser on health trends in 2022 and morning routines

December

And to wrap up the year, we had Robbie Balenger, one of the elite plant-based athletes in the space, on the show.

Connect with me:

My Instagram

My Website

My TikTok

My Pinterest

Robbie Balenger on Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500

To Celebrate The Victories, It Had to Get Dark at Some Point - Robbie Balenger

Team, today we have Robbie Balenger, one of the elite plant-based athletes in the space, on the show today. Robbie started running at 29, so well into his life, and decided to see how far he could go with it. Robbie is a plant-based, ultra-endurance athlete who has completed the Trans-con which involved a 3,175-mile transcontinental run starting in Huntington Beach, CA, and ending in Central Park, NYC. This involved 14 states and an average of 43 miles a day for 75 days. He also completed the insane Colorado Crush which incorporates the Leadville Trail Marathon, The Leadville Silver Rush 50-miler, and the Leadville Trail 100-miler. Robbie got in 1,200 miles and more than 300,000 feet of elevation gain over 63 days. And team, these are just two of three epic challenges he has finished so far! Robbie also completed the Central Park Loop challenge which consists of running the most number of loops around Central Park in NYC during the park’s opening hours of 6am to 1am the next day. Robbie got in 16 full loops around the park with almost an hour to spare, breaking the previous record of 11 loops. These are incredible accomplishments, however, this lifestyle that Robbie lives in is relatively new to him. In today’s episode, we discuss Robbie’s childhood, his experience as a successful restauranteur, and his gradual transition into a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete paving the way for others in the space.

We specifically discuss:

How to set clear boundaries to prevent burnout
- Setting boundaries with self
How to be selfish in a way that improves your life
The pain plateau - How to push through the pain barrier

Connect with Robbie below:

Robbie’s Instagram
Robbie’s Website

How Sleep Affects your Blood Sugar

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Team, today I walk you through a brand new paper released today that studied the effects of sleep on blood glucose metabolism. Last week we had world-renowned Professor Paul Franks join us to discuss diabetes, genes vs lifestyle. We touched a new sleep study he was the leading researcher in. Today I have the pleasure of walking you through that study!

Specifically, we discuss:

An overview of the study itself: Impact of insufficient sleep on dysregulated blood glucose control under standardized meal conditions
How the study was carried out
What the researchers looked at: Sleep duration, sleep midpoint, sleep efficiency
What is the sleep midpoint?
The results of the study
How sleep affects blood sugar
Should we be sleeping in if we go to bed late?
What happens to our blood glucose with insufficient sleep

Quick shout out to the team from Zoe for getting this study together. This podcast is all about getting you all the best in resources to help you improve your performance and having access to this study is a clearly an indication of how much you all love this podcast so thank you!!!

You can find Zoe at the links below:

Zoe's Website
Zoe's Instagram

Paul Franks on How to Prevent Diabetes through Food & Lifestyle

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500

“Genes load the gun, the environment pulls the trigger.”

Team, today world-renowned Professor Paul Franks joins us to discuss diabetes, genes vs lifestyle, the nature vs. nurture idea, precision nutrition and more! Professor Franks received his B.S. from Brunel University, his M.S. from Exeter University, his M.Phil. from Cambridge University, and his Ph.D. from Cambridge University. Clearly, the man is a weapon. He focused his education on epidemiology, biostatistics, and genetics and then concentrated his research to study Type 2 Diabetes, specifically lifestyle interventions to improve health. Currently, he is the Genetic Epidemiology and Deputy Director at Lund University Diabetes Center in Sweden, the Genetic & Molecular Epidemiology Unit., and he is an Adjunct Professor at Harvard Chan School of Public Health in Boston. Professor Franks is truly one of the most knowledgeable people I have had the privilege to talk to in this space. He is also an elite athlete having run 50ks at 11 years old and having completed his first Iron Man at 21. In this episode we discuss what disease is, specifically diabetes, and how it is affected through genes, lifestyle, and the ways we can prevent it.

Specifically, we discuss:

How to eat, train, and get good sleep all in a way that is healthy, disease preventative, and ENJOYABLE.
In this episode we breakdown the nature vs nurture myth
How can we adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetes and improve our performance when the foods offered to us are in direct contradiction
Does our current science telling us how to improve the way we eat decrease mortality or do we need a better approach?
We dive into using machine learning to find the best optimized food for individuals to combat diabetes
We explain precision nutrition and how it can be used to prevent disease
We discuss the struggles in accumulating strong nutritional data
And Professor Franks provides a rule of thumb to ensure you are eating healthy:
Less processed foods
Plant centric
Everything in moderation

Legends! I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from professionals such as Professor Paul Franks, and I owe so much of this opportunity to you my epic team so I want to say THANK YOU!

You can find Professor Paul Frank’s info below:

Professor Frank’s Twitter
Professor Frank’s Harvard Page

Liz Plosser on How to Build Your Perfect Morning Routine

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what the director of Women's Health thinks about health? Team, an absolute legend is joining us today! In this episode Liz Plosser, the Editor-in-Chief at Women’s Health joins us to provide an inside look at how COVID has changed so many of the ways we approach health, and what new health trends we can see forming. Liz identifies many ways that COVID has affected people’s behavior such as people becoming more prone to exercising outdoors, doing home workouts instead of returning to gyms, and we discuss the future of wearables in the health industry. Liz is genuinely one of the most bad-ass people I know. Not only is she the Editor-in-Chief at Women’s Health, but she is also the author of Own Your Morning. This book will help you gain the tools you need to unlock your full potential.

In this episode we discuss:

Should I count calories?
Should I track my sleep?
How has COVID affected habits?
How has COVID changed self-care routines?
What is a good self-care routine?
What should I add to my morning routine?
How to start a morning routine and stick to it?
What is your perfect morning routine?
What is meditation?
How to meditate?
When should I meditate?

I truly hope you can take away some key additions for your morning routine to help you own your day and improve your life. If you are interested to share your experience owning your mornings, use the hashtag #ownyourmorning. You can find Liz’s links below:

Liz Plosser’s Instagram
Own Your Morning

Dr. William Li on How Food Can Prevent Cancer

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

My mission in life is to help people love their food and love their health at the same time - Dr. Li

Team! Today we have a true legend paving the way when it comes to using food to prevent disease and ultimately make us healthier and happier individuals! Today we are joined by Dr. William Li. He is a physician and a research scientist, the founder and leader of the Angiogenesis Foundation, a renowned speaker, and the New York Times Best Selling Author of “Eat to Beat Disease.” Dr. Li does amazing work. The Angiogenesis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization disrupting disease through angiogenesis, the process the body uses to grow new blood vessels. Their mission is to find a common denominator behind diseases to find a single arrow that you can send through all of them at once. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 74 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. Dr. Li has a diverse approach to combating disease. In his work as a physician, he also developed a dedication to prevent, not only treat, disease through food. Through this dedication, he decided to focus on writing his book “Eat to Beat Disease” where he collided the worlds of life science and cuisine to learn how to achieve great health through the science of food.

In today’s episode we specifically dive into:

How food can cure cancer
What bioactives are and how they affect our cells
- How to understand the actual bioactives of food to know which foods yield the greatest benefits
- Bioactive chemicals
How to understand the micronutrients in foods through their geographical location and other key factors
How food actually solves medical problems on the cellular level
Anticarcinogenic food
How to make healthy food simple

Legends, I was truly blown away by the deep dive into bioactives in today’s episode. I hope you found it as fascinating as I did.

Connect with Dr. William Li through the following links:

Website

Masterclass

Instagram

Purchase his book: Eat to Beat Disease

The Angiogenesis Foundation

How to Fuel for a Marathon

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400

Team! It’s marathon season! As I gear up to run the NYC Marathon to raise money for City Harvest, it’s time to get dialed on all things marathon prep. In today’s episode, we dive into the primary variables to focus on to achieve your ultimate performance. One of the primary things to nail is eating enough food. Studies have shown that going from recreational running to marathon training, women on average adjusted their overall energy intake requirement by 40% and men increased theirs by 15% due to their increased training. Overall, individuals going into a marathon are significantly under fueled, and that dramatically affects performance.

So how do you know how much you should consume? First, you need to understand your body and how it responds to food. The simplest way to understand the ratio you should be shooting for in your meals is 50% carbohydrates, 30% fat and 20% protein. While approaching this ratio, increase your food quantities to the extent that feels comfortable as you increase your exercise load.

The second major component is hydration. On the topic of hydration, we are looking at electrolytes. When we are training for a marathon, we sweat a lot. When we sweat, people tend to immediately drink a lot of water. This is great, however we need to specifically focus on our electrolyte levels. When you train, you typically lose 200 - 700 milligrams of sodium per hour. We need to be increasing our sodium, potassium, and magnesium intake to improve our performance.

Specifically, we discuss:

How much food should I eat when training for a marathon?
How many carbs should I eat when training for a marathon?
How much protein do I need when training for a marathon?
How does sleep affect my performance?
How to train for a marathon?
What are electrolytes?
Why are electrolytes important?
What are the major electrolytes?

In the episode, we also dive into sleep and its importance for your training and performance.

The electrolyte supplements I recommend:

LMNT

BPN

Athletic Greens

Donate to City Harvest

Dr. Steven Lin on How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Legends! Today is a big one. In today’s episode Dr. Steven Lin joins us to explain the nuances of oral health and how it affects our wellbeing overall. This episode is super important. Dr. Steven Lin is a functional dentist working to end tooth decay and gum disease, help people train their bodies to breathe for better sleep, and improve their overall oral health. The conversation between Dr. Lin and I covers how our teeth show the impact of the food we eat, the effects of a high-processed western diet on our oral health, the origin of modern dental diseases, the dental structure and the modern complications surrounding it, the connection between our gut health and oral health, and much more.

Specifically we dive into:

How is overall health related to oral health?
How our teeth shows the impact of our food
The foods that cause the current problems related dental disease
A compromised oral biome directly translates to a compromised gut microbiome: Dysbiosis
Airway dysfunction leads to sleep apnea due to a loss of architectural support in our jaws
How does poor dental health affect overall health?
Why is oral health important?
How does poor dental health affect overall health?
And we discuss how the teeth provide our most ancient records of human ancestry

I really enjoyed learning about the real and important effects our oral health has on our overall health. I hope it provides you all with valuable insight.

For more, follow Dr. Steven Lin at the below links:

Dr. Steven Lin’s Instagram
Dr. Steven Lin’s Book

Erik Conover on the Relationship Between Physical & Mental Health

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Team! Today, all of you legends are in for a treat! Joining us live in the studio kitchen we have Erik Conover! Erik is a fellow Centr legend who used the app to train like Chris Hemsworth for 30 days. Through this process, he made a YouTube video, it went viral, and he ended up meeting Chris in person and crushing a workout. This is all amazing, and his success in his personal brand is motivating, but that’s not the only thing we are here to talk about today. In today’s episode, we dive into who Erik is behind the camera, what his true passions are, his success story, and we hit on a lot of things he has never publicly shared before. Erik received a rowing scholarship to Northeastern University, fell in love with filming and editing, moved to NYC, built his brand while working a day job, ended up quitting his day job, to ultimately arrive at the place he is in today. His story is full of valuable insights and takeaways. If you care about finding a balance between your physical and mental health and being successful at your work, then this is the episode for you.

Specifically in the episode, we focus on:

The core of what makes you, you
- How to build a strong inner foundation for your life
- Setting strong foundations
- The benefits of journaling
- How journaling can help you in hard times
The relationship between physical and mental health
- How Erik flipped the switch and transformed his physical and mental health
- Erik’s lowest low
- How to improve your mental health
- How does mental health affect physical health?
The power of visualization
- The power of visualization and how Erik has used it
- How to visualize and then manifest your goals
- Meditation for visualization
How to be a successful content creator
- How to build a successful audience and still fulfill your passions
- The value of relatable, honest, and vulnerable content
- Idea Based vs. Personality Based creators
The importance of seeking discomfort
- Humans have become so uncomfortable, and we need to become uncomfortable to grow
- Being uncomfortable makes you feel alive

This episode covers everything from how to succeed as an entrepreneur and a creative living in NYC, to how to improve your physical and mental health, to how to visualize and achieve your goals. This episode is full of value and I hope you receive some from it! Check Out Erik’s work below and watch his 30-day Centr Power transformation below!

Erik's Links:
Erik's YouTube
Erik's Instagram

Adam Klink on How to Train & Eat Like a Hybrid Athlete

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400

My Epic Table team! Today, a beast, a weapon, a stellar athlete, an incredible businessman, and a wonderful human joins us. His name is Adam Klink! As a Division 1 athlete, Adam’s plan was to pursue a career in Major League Soccer. However, he suffered from concussions that forced him to stop playing contact sports and this dream was shattered. In today’s episode, we dive into Adam’s story. We focus on how he pivoted from soccer to CrossFit, built his body into a “hybrid athlete” with extreme levels of fast-twitch muscle, and on his ability to run a sub-five-minute mile. We also chat about how he began coaching and moved into the world of business. Adam has achieved so many amazing things thus far in his life, including becoming a Division 1 athlete, becoming the head coach of CrossfitKrypton, making it to six individual appearances at CrossFit Regionals, and competing a year at the MACC Semifinal. Most recently, Adam has begun a new chapter in his life as the Lead Partnerships Manager for Bare Performance Nutrition. Adam’s journey from an incredibly hardworking highschool athlete, to a Division 1 goalie for Rutgers, to a CrossFit beast, to a CrossFit coach, to an athlete and now the Lead Partnerships Manager for BPN is incredible and full of valuable takeaways for you in your life.

In the episode we specifically dive into:

How to approach eating for performance vs. aesthetics
- Should I count calories?
- What should I eat to train like an athlete?
- What should I eat after a workout?
- How much should I eat as an athlete?
How to build a successful team
- How to find the right people to work with for your brand
- How to build a successful relationships with your brand partners
- How to build a successful team
- How to build value within your team
- How to build a strong community

Legends! As you just heard, Adam has a motivating story. One that makes you want to wake up, work as hard as possible, find a way to achieve your goals, and Go One More.

You can find Adam at the following links, including his favorite supplement:
Adam’s Instagram
Adam’s YouTube

How to Improve Your Relationship with Food with Dr. Tyler Jean, Simon Hill, & Camilla Bazley

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Team! We have had an incredible last couple months of guests on the show! I wanted to take an opportunity after announcing the launch of Charley St’s Plant-Based Chorizo and Bolognese to recap some of the main takeaways from three of our recent episodes. I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Tyler Jean who, being an absolute weapon, has his B.S. in Cell Molecular Biology and as of 2021 is now a certified Naturopathic Doctor! Dr. Jean became a doctor mainly due to his personal dedication and experience working to address generalized anxiety, asthma, eczema, and ADHD.

Secondly, Simon Hill is the founder of Plant Proof which is an amazing podcast and resource created on the foundations of scientific evidence in the field of nutrition to help people adopt more plants into their diet in the best way possible. Simon is also a best selling author and renowned nutritionist who is the plant-based food contributor for Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr.

Lastly, the amazing Camilla Bazley is an incredible fitness coach who has built her personal brand from the ground up. She has worked with incredible companies including Speedo and is my personal coach for marathon training and swimming. Coach Camilla, as she is known in our community, struggled with an eating disorder in the past that changed who she was and led to a long road of recovery that has resulted in victory. The eating disorder resulted in liver function, stress fractures, and the loss of her menstrual cycle. Camilla battled and came out victorious with the ability to be an advocate and spokesperson for positive eating and training habits as well as mental health. There isn’t anyone better to learn from on the subject of eating disorders than Coach Camilla.

Key Takeaways from Dr. Tyler Jean’s episode:

The three main factors to look for when choosing fats (cooking oils and more) for your meals
- Smoke point
- Level of Processing
- Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio
What is the best cooking oil?
- Avocado oil
- Ghee
- Coconut Oil

Key takeaways from Simon Hill on:

How much soy should you eat?
Is soy bad for you?
Does a plant-based diet help with recovery?
How to improve your strength and lean muscle mass on a plant based diet while eating to improve your longevity and help the planet
How to improve your gut health through plants and plant fiber

Key takeaways from Camilla Bazley on:

How to overcome an eating disorder
Everyone is susceptible to getting an eating disorder
Should I count calories?
How to get the right help for you when overcoming an eating disorder

Legends! You can find the links to each of these amazing guest’s platforms and work, below:

How to Make a Food Product To Sell with The Charley St. Founders

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

My amazing team! I am so excited to finally bring you the Charley St founder trio! Should we get that embroidered on some shirts? After over 100 episodes, the time has finally arrived to share the story of Charley St. - our struggles, victories, mistakes, key takeaways, and more - with all of you. On today’s episode, Kieren, Kale, and I recap our lives before Charley St, the process of starting the restaurant, the challenges and victories we have faced thus far, and we specifically highlight how and why we set out to create a MILLION DOLLAR FOOD PRODUCT: Charley St’s just-launched plant-based chorizo and bolognese.

Before you read any further, watch our new YouTube video HERE that explains much of the “why” behind this new launch!

In the episode, we specifically we discuss:

How to start a restaurant
- Our steps to success and the mistakes we made along the way
- The experience of being a small team, doing everything
How to build a successful team
- You have to be friends, and execute at a high level
How to address cultural differences in the workplace
- Integrating Australian methods into American culture
- How to adapt
How to run a restaurant during covid-19
- We were the second restaurant in all of NYC to halt all expenses
How to create a good menu item
- The Chorizo was placed on the menu, became wildly popular, and is now our first CPG product
What is the best food packaging?
- Our packaging is at the forefront of sustainability practices
- We use:
  - Greencell foam (dissolves in hot water without leaving harmful chemicals)
  - Mailer boxes that are highly recyclable and sustainably harvested
  - And our amazing pouches that are edible, made out of plant fiber, and breakdown in industrial and backyard compost processes.
How to launch a successful food product
- How the plant based Chorizo and Bolognese came to be!

Legends! You can pre-order the plant-based Chorizo and Bolognese HERE!

Follow the journey of how we created these products on:
YouTube
Instagram
Pinterest
Website

Charley St.'s MILLION DOLLAR FOOD PRODUCT

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Epic Table Family! It is a big day for the Epic Table and Charley St. community. Today, we launch our MILLION DOLLAR FOOD PRODUCT!

In today’s episode, I discuss the launch of our brand new plant-based Chorizo and Bolognaise, which are alternative meat products that have been created by the community, for the community. I can’t possibly explain how excited I am for you to try them! As of now, we have re-launched our YouTube channel and have a brand new series out for you: “How to Create a Million Dollar Food Product.” This series is designed to help you understand how we have created our Chorizo and Bolognaise products in the hope that our story will help any of you looking to create your own product and supply valuable insight into our brand.

In this episode we specifically dive into:

Creating our MILLION DOLLAR FOOD PRODUCT
- My passion for helping you legends eat foods that are going to be delicious and improve your health and performance
- How creating a product for our menu has turned into the most supported item by the community
- Why our new products are made by the community, for the community
What is in the plant-based Chorizo and Bolognaise
- Charley St.’s famous Chorizo made out of plant-based whole foods
- (Go to the website for exact ingredients!)
- More than twice as much dietary fiber as the other main competitors in the industry
- Take out of the freezer and cook instantly!!!
The Chorizo and Bolognaise’s environmental impact
- Entirely plant based, whole food ingredients!
- Packaging is so clean you can eat it!! (More to come on YouTube)
The manufacturing location of the Chorizo and Bolognaise
- We are making this amazing product right out of Charley St.!!
- We will be moving into a larger facility soon in NYC

Legends! I hope you can feel the excitement, gratitude, and joy I feel for this special moment. I want to give a massive shout-out and thank you to the amazing Charley St. community for bringing this moment to fruition. I am through the rough at the fact that you can now take Charley St. home!

So, head over to charleyst.com, check out our new website, pre-order the amazing products, and know how much we care about you.

AS YOU ARE READING THIS, episode 1 of our new YouTube series “How to Create a Million Dollar Food Product,” is NOW LIVE and if you subscribe in the next 5 days, you have a chance to WIN 1,000 DOLLARS!

This is just another thank you to all of you.

Rich Roll on How To Become A Vegan Athlete

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Legends! In the studio today I am joined by the legendary Rich Roll. Rich is a primary thought leader in society, with a podcast ranked in the top charts for years and a social platform reaching millions, Rich is truly a voice for the people. Being able to learn from Rich as a friend is truly an honor and a blessing. In this episode, we gain a vulnerable and in-depth look into who Rich truly is. We dive into his story from a Division 1 swimmer in college to battling with drugs and alcohol all the way to how he maintains emotional sobriety now in the midst of his success. Rich is one of the most impressive, supportive, and caring humans I have met.

He graduated from Stanford University and Cornell Law School, became a lawyer, and was making good money. At the age of 30 Rich had hit rock bottom working as a lawyer in the hopes to prove himself to his family and peers. He became a workaholic for 10 years striving to please others while neglecting himself. Through this low point, he reached the age of 40, had a heart attack scare, was addicted to junk food weighing 50 pounds overweight, and wasn’t happy. He had a wake-up call.

Rich became a vegan, focusing on the energetic benefits of plants and how to eat for performance. In his 40’s Rich became one of the first vegan ultra-endurance athletes paving the way for those to follow. In 2008 and 2009, Rich competed in the Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii which is one of the world’s most daunting and grueling endurance races on the planet. He was a top finisher. Later in May of 2010, Rich completed the EPIC5 Challenge: completing 5 ironman-distance triathlons on 5 islands of Hawaii in under a week. He also became one of the world’s fittest men. These are incredible physical feats that many couldn’t even imagine achieving and these are just one aspect of who Rich is. In 2012, Rich launched his book Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself, and became a #1 bestselling author. After publication, Rich launched his podcast The Rich Roll Podcast which resides in the Itunes Top-10 List. Rich is a legend.

In the episode we specifically discuss:

How Rich Roll became plant-based
How and why he started running ultra marathons
How he began building his business after Finding Ultra
His journey into creating The Rich Roll Podcast
The power of rehab
How to increase aerobic capacity
- What activities increase aerobic capacity
How to train for an Ironman
- How should a beginner train for an ironman?
- How do you train for a half Ironman?

Currently, Rich is helping thousands transition to plant-based diets through the in-depth discovery of their bio-individuality met with his incredible service, Meal Planner, which provides customers with recipes, videos, articles, meal deliveries, and everything you could need to make a healthy transition to veganism.

Connect with Rich via his:

And get his:

Dr. Amy Shah on How to Boost Your Energy Using Circadian Rhythm Fasting

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Hi team! Today’s episode is an epic one to listen to if you’re interested in improving your performance. I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Amy Shah, aka the Fasting MD, who focuses on the benefits of fasting and finding a balance between Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Shah studied at Cornell University for nutrition, Albert Einstein Medical School, Harvard Hospital, and did her fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. She faced challenges when it came to her interests in how hormones and nutrition affect the body, due to the “lack of basic science.” Dr. Shah felt pressure from the higher-ups in her medical training to not pursue her interests and rather focus on studies that were “more scientific.” She didn’t let this stop her. Instead, Dr. Shah decided to start her own practice and build her personal brand to focus on how food, sunlight, circadian rhythm, exercise, sleep and more affect our immune system and gut health. I am big on this. Dr. Shah is someone who values western medicine but also sees the benefits of ayurvedic and eastern medicine when it comes to finding ways to optimize our performance and make us happier. Dr. Shah recently released her new book I’m So F’ing Tired which dives into how she optimizes her health and provides tactile steps for you to do the same. In this episode we specifically discuss:

How to fast
- What is circadian rhythm fasting?
- Is fasting a good way to lose weight?
- Should women fast?
- Is fasting bad for women’s hormones?
- Is it good to work out fasted in the mornings?
- What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?
The benefits of natural light
- What are the benefits of natural light?
- Is natural sunlight good for you?
- What are the health benefits of natural light?
The health effects of stress
- How stress affects health
- What is hormetic stress?
- How stress becomes burnout

Dr. Amy Shah has been discovering an amazing and simple way to optimize your health and be happy. She is huge on energy and places maintaining positive energy right at the top of her priorities. Purchase Dr. Shah’s health products, her book, and connect with her at the following links:

Dr. Amy Shah’s

Simon Hill on Does A Plant Based Diet Work?

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Team, today we are joined by a longtime friend and favorite on this podcast: Simon Hill. Simon Hill is the founder of Plant Proof which is an amazing podcast and platform focusing on the science behind a plant-based diet. Simon is also a best-selling author and renowned nutritionist who is the plant-based food contributor for Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr. Simon recently released his new book The Proof is in the Plantswhich another legend of the podcast, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, referred to as “an essential reading for all of humanity.” Simon also has his own plant-based restaurant in Bondi, Australia, called Eden. In this episode, Simon talks about the health benefits associated with a plant-based diet, and how to successfully transition to support your bio-individuality. Specifically, we discuss:

How you can build lean muscle on a plant based diet
How you can get enough enough protein on a plant based diet to achieve your fitness and health goals
How plant based diets improve your gut health
Why a plant based diet is better for the environment
Why plant based diets are better for recovery
The effects of soy on the body
Specifically What happens when you eat too much soy
The plant-based food industry growth
And the best foods to heal the thyroid

Simon is one of the leading nutritionists and health professionals in the field of plant-based diets. If you are looking to adopt more plants into your diet, transition to be fully plant-based, or pivot to a more plant-centric diet, this is most definitely the episode for you!

You can follow Simon and order his amazing new book at the following links:

Hellah Sadibe on Running 3,000 Miles Across The U.S. in 84 Days

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:03:20 -0400

LegendsI’m absolutely thrilled to bring you all today’s episode with Hellah Sidibe! Hellah is one of the most positive, inspiring, and hard working people I have ever had the privilege to talk to. Hellah has been running every day, consecutively, for the last four years. In total, he has currently run over 1500 days straight!

Hellah grew up in Mali, Africa, in a place where some people don’t even make a dollar a day. Recently, Hellah completed his first transcontinental run. He ran from LA to NYC in 84 days, totaling 3061 miles across the nation. In doing so, Hellah became the first Black person to ever complete a transcontinental in the US, and through partnering with Soles4Soles, was able to provide thousands of kids back in Mali with a new pair of shoes. Hellah is someone who genuinely makes this world a better place, his energy is unmatched and his commitment to living a healthy and happy life is truly motivating. This man is truly unique.

In this episode we specifically discuss:

The origin of Hellah’s gratitude and happiness
Hellah’s story, growing up in Mali and becoming a semi-pro soccer player, to becoming a transcontinental ultra runner
How Hellah mentally prepares to run every day no matter the conditions and how he pushed past the mental block he experienced before starting to run during the transcontinental
We discuss how Hellah stopped making excuses and instead focuses on controlling the controllable
Why Hellah went plant based and how he fuels his body and recovery with plants
And how he became a creator and we discuss his love for the creative process

This man is truly a legend in every sense of the word. Connect with Hellah and follow his journey:
Hellah's YouTube Channel
Hellah's Instagram
Hellah's Website

Kaj Larsen on What it Takes to be a Navy Seal

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:55:09 -0400

Team, today we are joined by the legend himself, Kaj Larsen. Kaj is a Navy Seal, war correspondent, journalist, and producer, who has worked for Vice News and CNN, He is also the founder and CEO of Crossfit Santa Monica. Today we get into the nitty-gritty, discussing how Kaj became a Navy Seal, we learn how he acquired all of his attributes and what it's like to "try out" for the Navy Seals during hell week. Kaj goes into detail about his 5 mile run underwater. Kaj is someone who is truly invested in making the world a better place and has an extraordinary character.Specifically we discuss....What is hell week for Navy Seals?How hard is Hell week for Navy Seals?How long can Navy Seals hold their breath?How can water and wildlife be conserved? Do you have to jump out of a plane to be a Navy Seal? Resources...Force Blue - https://forceblueteam.org/ Check out Kaj's website - https://www.kajlarsen.com/ Check out Kajs Gym CrossfitSantaMonica - https://www.crossfitsantamonica.com/ Follow Kaj on Instagram ( @KajLarsen - https://www.instagram.com/kajlarsen/ )Check out Ten Thousand - https://www.tenthousand.cc/collectionsCheck out the Ten Thousand Instagram ( @Tenthousand.cc) - https://www.instagram.com/tenthousand.cc/ )

Kurt Seidensticker on Scaling Vital Proteins to a Billion Dollar Business

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

We are back with another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Kurt Seidensticker, former NASA aerospace engineer, development lead at Motorola building the first version of the internet, and now founder and CEO of Vital Proteins. Vital Protein is a brand dedicated to helping people live a fuller and more vibrant life.

Kurt opens up about his journey as a NASA engineer to Founder and CEO of one of the biggest protein brands worldwide. Kurt talks about his lead role in developing and managing cell systems globally. We dive into Kurt’s amazing story of how he discovered the epic health benefits of collagen as a life-long runner, he refused to let his body deteriorate to the point where he could no longer train the way he loves to. Instead, Kurt took the initiative to research how he could optimize his body to continue running for the rest of his life. We unpack the ins and outs of scaling a business and what led to the unbelievable growth of Vital Proteins.

Specifically, we talk about:

What it's like to be an engineer at NASA?
What does a NASA engineer do?
What are Collagen Peptides?
What is the best way to consume collagen?
What does it mean to be Vital?
What are the benefits of taking glycine?
Is glycine good for anxiety?

Resources:
Vital Proteins website
Vital Protein's Instagram

The Key Principles of Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Tyler Jean

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Team, today we are joined by Dr. Tyler Jean who, being an absolute weapon, has his B.S. in Cell Molecular Biology and as of 2021 is now a certified Naturopathic Doctor! Dr. Jean became a doctor mainly due to his personal dedication and experience working to address generalized anxiety, asthma, eczema, and ADHD. Through his Naturopathic work, he had an epic “aha” moment and became dedicated to something we love here at The Epic Table: Bio-Individuality. As a division 1 swimmer at UCSB, eating the standard American diet, he saw the need for a shift and began testing numerous alternative diets. He eventually transitioned to fully vegan for 18 months and now eats a plant-centric diet. Dr. Jean saw how we can work with our bodies through focusing primarily on our food intake to ultimately optimize ourselves to be in balance and prevent disease.In this episode we specifically discuss...Dr. Jean’s passion for educating on foodHis drive to continuously learn past his research on type 1 diabetes and cell molecular biologyThe relationship between our parasympathetic nervous system and the food we eatHeart Rate Variability and specifically how, through a naturopathic lens, we can become more resilient to stressorsShould we be drinking alcohol? How to apply fats from your pantry into your foodResources...Dr. Tyler Jean’s Instagram -(@Functional.Foods https://www.instagram.com/functional.foods/)Dr. Tyler Jean’s website -(https://tylerjean.com/)Dr. Tyler Jean’s Recipe eBook - (https://tylerjean.com/recipe-book-landing-page/)

How to overcome an eating disorder with Camilla Bazley

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by the one and only, Camilla Bazely A.K.A Coach Camilla! Camila Bazely is my dear friend and fitness coach. Camilla struggled with a severe eating disorder which took a huge toll on her physically and emotionally. Camilla began her days by running 10 kilometers every day whilst fasting. This eventually led to serious health problems including liver dysfunction, stress fractures, and loss of her menstrual cycle. What Camilla thought was a healthy practice, turned out to be a serious eating disorder. We dive deeply into how her mental health was affected, how the eating disorder affected her social life, and what it took to get Camilla back on her feet. If you or a loved one struggles with an eating disorder, this episode is definitely for you.Specifically, we talk about...How does anorexia affect female athletes?Intermittent fastingWhat is classified as an eating disorder?How Camilla overcome her eating disorderResources...Follow Coach Camilla on Instagram! ( @Coach_Camilla - https://www.instagram.com/coach_camilla/ )

The difference between training and working out with Hunter McIntyre

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:30:34 -0400

Team, today we have Hunter McIntyre, a goliath of a man joining us to talk shop about everything from his journey to becoming a professional athlete, currently holding 7 Obstacle Course Racing World Titles & ranked as one of the top 50 fittest athletes by Sports Illustrated, to founding his own business: HAOS Training. Recently, Hunter broke the Murph Challenge world record and finished first at the HYROX global fitness race becoming the national champion. We dive into Hunter’s success story, the ways in which physical rehab transformed him, and how he forged his own path to becoming a professional athlete. Hunter’s life story is full of important takeaways. If you are looking to improve your performance as an athlete, build better habits, and or start building your personal plan, this is the episode for you!Specifically, we dive into...How physical labor in rehab instilled a ferocious work ethic in HunterThe importance of having passion and purpose behind everything you doThe dichotomy between working out for pleasure and training for purposeWhy maintaining consistent goals and challenges is crucial for developmentBeing a hybrid athlete, one that runs competitive times and competes in strengthBalancing running and weight trainingEating and training for performance, not aestheticsTraining vs Working outResources....HAOS TRAINING - https://haostraining.com/Hunter’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/huntthesheriff/Hunter’s website - https://huntermcintyre.com/about

10 habits to improve longevity Sergey Young

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:44:01 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Sergey Young, longevity investor and visionary with a mission to extend the lifespans of 1 billion people worldwide. He is also the founder of the $100M Longevity Vision Fund, which specializes exclusively in longevity and helps to accelerate longevity breakthroughs. Sergey's ultimate goal is to reach the age of 200 and find an affordable way for others to do the same. We chat all about longevity, what the word means and how to achieve it. We dive into what drove Sergey to change his daily habits for longevity, and Sergey highlights key factors, including healthy eating and a positive mindset. We also learn about what the future holds in the science behind "growing young." If you are somebody that wants to live until 200 years old, this is the episode for you!Specifically, we discuss...· Are supplements good? What are the best supplements to buy?· How lifestyle affects overall health· Habits that lead to a long life · What is the "Longevity Mindset"?· Understanding genetics· How genetic editing can help people suffering from disease· How eating more plant-based protein boosts longevityResources... · Check out Sergey's website - https://sergeyyoung.com/· Preorder Sergey's book ( https://www.amazon.com/Sergey-Young/e/B08CVMWTZ3/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 )· Check out Sergey's Instagram ( @SergeyYoung200 https://www.instagram.com/sergeyyoung200/)· Check out the episode with David Sinclair ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-sinclair-how-to-live-to-150-years-old/id1460410277?i=1000478320437)

Live to 100 years old with Blue Zone lifestyle tips from explorer Dan Buettner

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Team, today we are joined by Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones, National Geographic Fellow, New York Times best-selling author, and award-winning journalist. In this episode, Dan gives us the recipe to live a long and healthy life. We learn that some of the key ingredients to longevity include a healthy social circle, finding purpose in life, and maintaining a healthy diet. Did you know that 1 in every 4000 people will live to the age of 100? If you want to help shorten the gap, give this episode a listen and share it with loved ones.Specifically, we chat aboutWhat are Blue Zones?What are the people of Blue Zones eating?The importance of happiness and social connectivityIs it beneficial to take supplements?Healthspan vs lifespan: what's the difference?Are people who live with purpose happier?The importance of keeping a healthy social circleResources...Blue Zones website - https://www.bluezones.com/Purchase Dan's Books - https://www.bluezones.com/books/Check out the episode with Team Sherzai - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-sherzais-guide-to-eliminating-alzheimers-disease/id1460410277?i=1000508450093 Check out the episode with David Sinclair - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-sinclair-how-to-live-to-150-years-old/id1460410277?i=1000478320437Dan's Instagram (@DanBuettner - https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/)

How to Eat for performance, not looks with Ange Asche MS, RD, CSSD

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:12:32 -0400

Team, today we are joined by Angie Asche, MS, RD, CSSD! Angie is the founder and CEO of Eleatnutrition, sports nutritionist/dietitian for athletes nationwide, and author of Fuel your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Peak Performance. Today we talk all about eating for performance, not looks. Angie shares with us key components she analyzes when meeting with clients. We talk about the importance of fueling your body with enough food to get that extra rep in or to increase endurance. Angie gives us insight into supplements that are beneficial to achieve more muscle growth and that aid in quicker recovery. If you or someone you know wants to better their relationship with food, give this episode a listen and check out Angie's book!Specifically, we talk aboutHow Angela Asche uses food to produce better athletesWhy you may be undereatingHow Angela educates her athletes on metabolismTotal daily energy expenditureWhy we need to consume more fiber and proteinHow to properly absorb vitamin DWhy you need K2 to absorb vitamin DWhich supplements Angela recommends and whyHow creatine benefits muscle growth and cognitive function.How food intake affects hormonal changesIs Athletic Greens a good supplement for Athletes? Is Athletic Greens NSF approved?Resources...Check out Angela's Instagram (@Eleatnutrition https://www.instagram.com/eleatnutrition/ )\Angela's website- https://www.eleatnutrition.com/Eleatnutrition Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eleatnutritionEleatnutrition Twitter - https://twitter.com/eleatnutritionGet a copy of Fuel your Body here - https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781572842960Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/epic

How to optimize sleep for performance with Harpreet Singh Rai

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:10:00 -0400

We are back with another installment of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Harpreet Singh Rai, CEO of Oura. Founded in 2013 in Oulu, Finland Oura is an app that measures sleeping patterns and performance with the help of a very stylish ring! Today Harpreet and I touch on his journey through university studying MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), how he tirelessly worked with investment banking companies, and how Harpreet's relationship with Oura began. Harpreet goes into detail about what sparked his interest in sleep and fitness. We also talk about the mechanics behind Oura, and why optimizing sleep is key for crushing everyday tasks.Specifically, we chat about...How we can use our bio-individuality and Oura's data to optimize sleep and performance.The benefits of getting more sleepThe importance of listening to your bodyHow does the Oura ring work? Why Oura chose a ring to monitor sleepThe accuracy of sensors in wearable technologyHow the data from wearable technology can help improve the quality of our livesHarpreet touches on some of the data collected across the world during COVID and the election in the US.Health risk management and how Oura is helping athletes in the NBA.The future of OuraResourcesOura website (https://ouraring.com/)Oura Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ouraring/)

How to manage your own health with Dr Jessica Peatross

Wed, 19 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Team, today we are joined by Dr. Jessica Peatross, a functional medicine doctor focused on finding the root cause of disease. She is a leading expert in treating mold toxicity, Lyme disease, cancer, and much more. In this episode of the podcast, we go over how Ozone therapy works, and how the treatment is used to prevent infection. Dr. Jess also touches on the importance of taking care of the liver. The liver can be the answer to why so many of us are vulnerable to hayfever and other allergens. This episode is very good for those of you looking for a holistic way to heal from disease!Specifically, we discuss... Ozone Therapy: why is Ozone therapy illegal? Where is the practice legal?How does Ozone therapy benefit the body?Mitochondrial dysfunctionMosquitoes and ticks: who are they attracted to? What can you do to avoid them?Zinc and lithium orotate vs the bodyHow trace minerals optimize healthSeasonal allergies: how they affect us and what triggers allergiesHow poor liver function can result in sensitivity to allergensResources... Check out WellnessPluss by Dr. Jess - https://app.drjessmd.com/ )Dr. Jess's Instagram (@Dr.Jess.MD - https://www.instagram.com/dr.jess.md/ )

How to detox with a whole foods plant based diet! Dr. Viviane Chen

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:02:00 -0400

Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Dr. Vivan Chen, a UK-trained double-certified doctor with over 14 years of clinical experience. Dr. Vivian Chen is devoted to helping clients find the root cause of their issues and fixing them by altering lifestyle choices. She's helped improve the lives of patients with high blood pressure, Type-2 diabetes, and chronic fatigue. Today we chat all about environmental toxins, how they harm the human body, and how to avoid them. Dr. Chen also talks about her experience with reversing her daughter's allergies and we dive into the best way to wash your veggies.Specifically, we talk about...Benefits of a plant-based diet, How to adapt the plant-based diet.B12 deficiencies, is B12 deficiency serious? Should you supplement B12?What causes Immune dysregulations?Does Mercury cause autoimmune disease?Which organs help filter out toxins from the bloodstream?The most effective way to detoxify your body, foods that may help.What are Phthalates? How phthalates affect fertility hormones.Dust allergies, Why dust is harmful.How to properly wash your vegetablesResources...Instagram (@Plateful.Health) - https://www.instagram.com/plateful.health/?hl=enCheck out Dr. Vivan's website - https://www.platefulhealth.com/How to reduce toxins - https://www.platefulhealth.com/reduce-toxinsHow do you know you need a detox quiz - https://www.platefulhealth.com/opt-in-5651d89e-c28f-4ce3-acdf-213a12c34f76

Tips for being a successful athlete Jeremy Hills

Wed, 05 May 2021 09:24:52 -0400

Team, we are back for another episode of The Epic Table podcast! If this is your first time here, this is a podcast dedicated to inspiring conversations withthe world's most remarkable health experts and thought leaders. Today we are joined by Jeremy Hills, former Texas running back, and top athletic trainer. Jeremy is known best for his work training athletes in the NFL, MLB, and NBA. Jeremy had a dream of making it to the NFL, but after sustaining an injury at the University of Texas, reality kicked in and he had to think about a complete career change. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the odd jobs he took to stay alive after being injured, we learn how Jeremy found his true calling as a trainer upon being let go from his job at a medical sales company, and Jeremy gives insight into his first job as a personal trainer, which came from working with his former high school football team for free. After years of consistency, hard work, and perseverance, an opportunity came to help former Longhorn and All-Pro Earl Thomas recover from injury, which helped catapult Jeremy's career. We also talk about how the path he chose led him to open the Kollective, a training facility devoted to hard work, working out, networking and much more.Specifically, we discuss...Jeremy's experience playing with the Texas Longhornsthe reality of being an elite athleteWhat it takes to learn from the bestHe discusses what it takes to get athletes ready for the NFL CombineThe journey & process of transitioning from medical sales to training high-level athletesThe challenges of figuring out your purpose in a new careerResources...Kollective Website - ( https://thekollective.com/ ).Insatgram - (@Kollective.inc https://www.instagram.com/kollective.inc/?hl=en).(@JHills5 https://www.instagram.com/jhills5/?hl=en).Check out Jeremy's Website - ( https://www.jhills.com/ ).

Drew Harrisberg's five-pillar approach to reverse disease

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Team, today we are joined by Drew Harrisberg, exercise physiologist, sport, and diabetes educator. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Drew hit rock bottom but after years of resilience and understanding his situation, Drew was able to bounce back happier and healthier than he was in the past. In this episode, we chat all about Drew's experience with Type-1 diabetes, and the mental impact that had on him mentally. Drew talks about the different diets he tried from a young age up until now. We even get insight into his training schedule and how he maintains his blood glucose levels. Drew is an all-around legend with the goal of empowering the masses with the knowledge to defeat autoimmune diseases.Specifically, we discuss...What is Type 1 Diabetes? How does it affect the immune system?What is the Keto diet? Drew's experience with the keto diet.We touch on food and diabetes; Can you reverse diabetes with food?What is insulin? How does it affect the body? What does it mean to be insulin resistant?Resources Drew's Instagram (@Drews.Daily.Dose - https://www.instagram.com/drews.daily.dose/)Check out Drew's website - (https://drewsdailydose.com/)Episodes similar to this oneHow to Reverse Diabetes with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-reverse-diabetes-robby-barbaro-cyrus-khambatta/id1460410277?i=1000504453394)Eliminate fat, eliminate high blood glucose with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta -(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eliminate-fat-eliminate-high-blood-glucose-robby-barbaro/id1460410277?i=1000506741601)

Dan recaps on Fueling for performance, Improving diet through sleep and Poop Pure!

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:38:00 -0400

Hey team, Welcome back to the Epic Table Podcast! Today I reflect on Fueling for performance in a previous episode with Nick Bare Founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition. He breaks down how counting calories can have a harsh effect on your mental bandwidth. We also go over maximizing your gut health with Megan Rossi Ph.D., RD, APD. Megan also breaks down what poop anxiety looks like and how to minimize the smell of poop with poop pure. Lastly, we dive deep into how improving sleep quality can better your diet and overall well-being with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee.If you want to listen to the episodes mentioned click the links below!Rangan Chatterjee, M.D.'s Mindfulness, Mindset and Movement tips to feel better - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rangan-chatterjee-m-d-s-mindfulness-mindset-movement/id1460410277?i=1000514416150How Ironman athletes better their relationships with food, Nick Bare - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-ironman-athletes-better-their-relationships-food/id1460410277?i=1000516353495A Guide to Maximizing Your Gut Health with The Gut Health Doctor Megan Rossi-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guide-to-maximizing-your-gut-health-gut-health-doctor/id1460410277?i=1000515252315Thanks, Team!

Nick Bare on How Ironman Athletes Improve Their Relationship with Food

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:51:00 -0400

Hey team, welcome to the Epic Table podcast! If this is your first time here, this is a podcast dedicated to bringing on the world's most remarkable health experts and thought leaders to inspire you. Today we are joined by Nick Bare, Founder, and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, former army officer, host of The Bare Performance podcast, and YouTuber. Nick is also the author of “25 Hours a Day”.

In today’s episode, We learn about Nick’s beginnings as a military officer and how he built a seven-figure business whilst on active duty! Nick touches on his experience being diagnosed with an eating disorder at a young age, and how that sparked his interest in fitness and nutrition. We also dive into Nick’s experience competing in the Austin marathon and the IronMan triathlon, and what motivated him to run a sub-3-hour marathon.

Specifically, we discuss:

The leadership skills Nick took away from being in the military
What does it take to be an entrepreneur?
How Nick built his business from the ground up whilst in the military
How and why Nick started a YouTube channel
What is Intuitive Eating?
The mental toll diet tracking can have
How long is an ironman?
How Nick ran an 11-hour Ironman
We learn about Nick’s relationship with food today
And what it means to have a healthy relationship with food

Links:

Nick’s Instagram
Bare Performance Nutrition Instagram
Check out Nick’s Book “25 Hours a day”
BPN Website

Thanks, Team!

A Guide to Maximizing Your Gut Health with The Gut Health Doctor Megan Rossi

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:12:00 -0400

Team, today we are joined by Megan Rossi! Megan is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a PhD in gut health from the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland, Australia. Megan is also a leading research fellow at King's College London where she is exploring nutrition-based therapies in gut health, these include prebiotics and probiotics, dietary fiber and food additives. Megan is also the author of the book "Eat Yourself Healthy" and her latest book, "Love Your Gut". Today we chat all about the gut-brain connection, Megan's early years, and what galvanized her into demystifying the the gut. We also touch on how to observe your stool using the Bristol stool chart and more!Specifically we talk about...How gut bacteria influences the severity of COVID-19Why dietary fiber is needStool samples! What can stool samples tell us about an individuals gut health?We look at the Bristol stool chart and learn about 6 types of poop textures!What does unhealthy poop look like?What is the gut brain connection? What are three ways the gut communicates with the brain?Is gut health connected to mental health?How preservatives affect gut bacteriaWhy the frequency with which you poop matters.Poop PurèWhy is our poop brown?Resources....Check out Megan's website - ( https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com )Instagram (@TheGuthealthdoctor https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthdoctor/?hl=en )Pick up Megan's latest Book, "Love your gut" - ( https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com/books/)

Rangan Chatterjee, M.D.'s Mindfulness, Mindset and Movement tips to feel better

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:33:00 -0400

Team, we are back with another episode of the Epic Table podcast. Today we are joined by Rangan Chatterjee, M.D. , British physician, author of 3 #1 Sunday Times bestselling books and Host of the Feel Better Live More podcast! Today’s episode is all about human emotion and the affects of stress on diet, Dr. Chatterjee also touches on why he practices medicine and why he want to help 100 million people, we also focus on the topic of Vitamin D deficiency and how to fix it. If you or someone you know struggles with diet or is looking for mental clarity, this is the episode for you!We also discuss…Time restrictive eating, can intermittent fasting improve mood? The symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency, How to correct a vitamin deficiency. Importance of routine, why is routine important? Rangan, M.D suggests practicing Mindfulness, Movement and Mindset exercises to improve the quality of your wellbeing. Why we eat? How does stress affects eating habits? The affects of sleep on eating habitsResources…Dr. Chatterjee’s website - https://drchatterjee.com/about/Listen to the Feel Better Live More podcast - https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/Check out Dr. Chatterjee’s titles including, “FeelGreat Lose Weight: Long Term, Simple habits for lasting and sustainable weight loss” - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr+Rangan+Chatterjee&s=relevancerank&text=Dr+Rangan+Chatterjee&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Dr. ChatterJee’s Instagram - (@DrChatterjee https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/)Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDnwlb3IQDPJtFysPUJbDFQ?sub_confirmation=1Thanks Team!

Secrets to a healthy gut 2.0! Histamine intolerance and how to fix it, Dr Will Bulsiewicz

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:33:00 -0400

Legends, today we have Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and New York Times best selling author of Fiber Fueled. Last time on the podcast, we talked all about gut health as it pertains to inflammatory foods, good vs. bad bacteria, and gut health-boosting foods vs. supplements. Today we discuss how to mold your gut to be the best it can be, we chat all about the gut-brain connection, and Dr. B schools us on histamines and how they affect the gut. Today’s episode is packed full of information, so make sure to share with a loved one and take plenty of notes!Specifically we discuss…Which foods are highest in histamine? What are the symptoms of histamine intolerance? What are histamines? Origins of histamine.Prebiotics + Probiotic = PostbioticsShould you take Probiotics? What's the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Is apple cider vinegar a probiotic or prebiotic?What is the gut-brain connection? What are signs of an unhealthy gut?Genetics and Epigenetic of Celiac disease Resources....The Plant Fed Gut Online Course - https://theplantfedgut.com/course/Dr. B’s Instagram ( @TheGutHealthMd https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/?hl=en ).Check out his website ( https://theplantfedgut.com/about/ ).Check out Part 1 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-to-a-healthy-gut-with-dr-will-busiewicz/id1460410277?i=1000479409527)

How navy seals adapt the bulletproof mindset, with Rich Diviney

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:02:00 -0500

Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! We have a very special episode featuring ex-navy seal and author Rich Diviney. Rich has over 20+ years of experience completing over 13 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, he acquired many leadership roles such as Commanding Officer of a Navy Seal command. After his retirement in 2016, Rich spends his time working with Chapman & Co Leadership Institute, a company dedicated to creating outstanding leaders. Rich also works with Simon Sinek, inspiring leaders of corporate organizations to create a healthy environment where workers can explore their potential and feel valued. Rich is also the author of the book "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance," a book dedicated to understanding how people can successfully function during times of stress.Specifically we discuss...How do navy seals become mentally tough?High-performance teams and how to build themWhat it's like to be a navy seal?Skills vs. Attributes and developing attributesFear vs. anxietyResources....Simon Sinek - https://simonsinek.com/optimist/rich-diviney/ Chapman & Co - https://www.ccoleadership.com/team/rich-diviney/Instagram (@Rich_Diviney) - https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/"The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance" https://theattributes.com/buy/

How Punk Rock, Plant-Based Ironman John Joseph completed 12x Ironman Triathlons!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:35:00 -0500

Team, we are back for another exciting episode of The Epic Table podcast! We are joined by John Joseph, Musician, author, Ironman Triathlete, and New Yorker. John is best known for his lead singing role in his band the Crowd-Mags in the 1980-2000s. Most importantly, John is a plant based athlete, and has crushed 12 Iron Man triathlons! John is an outstanding storyteller, detailing his early years growing up in the Lower East Side of New York City, the trauma he faced, and how he turned his life around. This episode of the podcast is explicit, so if you're surrounded by kids or easily offended this episode might not be for you.Specifically, we discuss… What do plant-based athletes eat? How did John get into the plant-based lifestyle? What is the Iron Man? How many kilometers/miles are in an Iron Man Triathlon?Who are the Brains? How did John meet the Bad Brains? How did the Bad Brains influence John?Why is John plant-based?Why did John become a Hare Krishna? What do Hare Krishnas eat?To learn more about John…- Check out John's booksThe PMA Effect - https://www.amazon.com/PMA-Effect-John-Joseph/dp/0998344745Meat is for Pussies - https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Pussies-How-Guide-Dudes/dp/0062320327The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon - https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Cro-Magnon-John-Joseph/dp/0980065704- Youtube “Hard Truth with John Joseph” - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGy-7a2mGbzfZYMNjOk-gRQ- Instagram (@JohnJosephCromag) - https://www.instagram.com/johnjosephcromag/

A guide to intermittent fasting for women with Gin Stephens

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:20:00 -0500

Hey Team! Today we are joined by Gin stephens, intermittent faster and host of the Intermittent Fasting Stories podcast. Gin is also the author of #1 Amazon best-seller Delay, Don't Deny, and her book Feast Without Fear. Today we talk all about intermittent Fasting! Gin tells her experience with fasting, how she influences other women to safely fast, and we dive into the different stages of fasting.Specifically we talk about…What is Fasting? How Gin Fasts throughout the dayHow to make fasting work for youWhat is Autophagy? Is autophagy good or bad? what are the different stages of fasting? How should women intermittent fast?What to avoid when fastingIs fasting safe during pregnancy?Can you drink coffee with cream whilst fasting?Listening to your bodyIf you want to know more about Gin, you can check out…The Intermittent Fasting Podcast - https://ifpodcast.comIntermittent Fasting Stories - https://www.intermittentfastingstories.comDelay Don't Deny - https://www.amazon.com/Delay-Dont-Deny-Intermittent-Lifestyle/dp/1541325842/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585169011&sr=8-2Feast Without Fear - https://www.amazon.com/Feast-Without-Fear-Delay-Lifestyle/dp/1977820182/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585169011&sr=8-6Gin’s Website - https://www.ginstephens.com

Team Sherzai's guide to eliminating Alzheimers disease

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Team, we are back with another installment of The Epic Table podcast! We are joined by award-winning neurologists, Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai aka Team Sherzai. Team Sherzai is responsible for one of the largest clinical studies on Alzheimer's at Loma Linda University Medical center. The duo, who are happily married, are co-authors of the book The Alzheimer's Solution, a book dedicated to sharing their hands-on research, equipped with an extensive step-by-step guide to preventing Alzheimer's disease and information on improving cognitive brain function.Specifically, we discuss... What is Alzheimer's Disease? What is the main cause of Alzheimer's?How to prevent Alzheimer's disease and how lifestyle plays a huge role in Alzheimer'sThe difference between Alzheimer's and dementiaWhen does Alzheimer's disease start? What are the beginning stages?How Inflammation, lipid dysregulation, oxidation, and glucose/energy dysregulation damage the brain.How to sharpen brain cognitionGood stress vs bad stress, and how they influence brain functionResources...Preventing Alzheimer's Our Most Urgent Health Care Priority: Sherzai AZ, Parasram M, Haider JM, Sherzai D. Alzheimer Disease and Cancer: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 2020 Apr-Jun;34(2):122-127. doi: 10.1097/WAD.0000000000000369. PMID: 31990712.Alzheimer Disease and Cancer: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis, https://journals.lww.com/alzheimerjournal/Abstract/2020/04000/Alzheimer_Disease_and_Cancer__A_National_Inpatient.4.aspxlearn more about Team Sherzai - https://teamsherzai.com (Website), https://www.facebook.com/SherzaiMD/ (Facebook), @SherzaiMD https://www.instagram.com/sherzaimd/ (Instagram).

The power of the inner voice, how to tame it with Dr. Ethan Kross

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:23:00 -0500

Welcome back to the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Dr. Ethan Kross, award winning psychologist and professor at the university of Michigan. Dr Ethan is doing some truly amazing work navigating our understanding of how to harness our inner voice. We talk all about the power of the inner voice, Why negative self talk is bad for us, and how to harness this voice to live a better life. If you or a loved one is going through a rough patch in your life, definitely check out this episode of the podcast!Specifically we talk aboutNegativity and why it’s actually importantHow to understand and deal with negativityWhat is Chatter? How can we recognize it and use it to our advantage?How many times a day should we initiate inner speech?Does everyone have an inner voice?Resources….Buy Ethan's book "Chatter" - https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/Instagram (@EthanKross) - https://www.instagram.com/ethankross/-https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/ekross.html

How to boost your metabolism with Shawn Stevenson

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by the legend himself, Shawn Stevenson! Shawn is a health and wellness expert who struggled with an incurable degenerative disc disease which set him back greatly. Upon receiving a wake-up call from within, he was able to turn his life around with three simple lifestyle changes revolving around sleep, diet and exercise. Shawn is also the founder and host of The Model Health Show, which aims to educate listeners on a wide variety of health related topics.In this episode we discuss...Different types of body fat and how these fats are metabolized in the bodyBrown Fat vs Visceral FatWhat does nocebo mean? What is the difference between placebo and nocebo? The importance of changing your perspectiveThe importance of the gut microbiomeHow to diversify the gut microbiomeHow the microbiome affects mood; the Gut-Brain connectionHow to improve the gut microbiomeWhat causes inflammation of the hypothalamus?One way to repair the blood brain barrierResources.. Shawn's Instagram (@ShawnModel https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel/)Eat Smarter ( https://eatsmarterbook.com/)Check out Shawn's Website ( https://themodelhealthshow.com/)

Eliminate fat, eliminate high blood glucose - Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH, both of Mastering Diabetes, a book packed full of research to help individuals master living with diabetes. Robby Barbaro, who has Type 1 Diabetes, graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before changing paths in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes. Also living with Type 1 Diabetes, Cyrus Khambatta earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, then earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. We chat all about diabetes and food on this episode, touching on why what you put in your gut matters! This episode is all about the correlation between fats and carbohydrates! We learn how carbs and fat affect blood glucose levels, If you are concerned about diabetes, if you have it, or curious about it, this episode is for you.Specifically, we discuss...What. is insulin? How does it affect the body? What does it mean to be insulin resistant?We touch on food and diabetes; Can you reverse diabetes with food?What are the 3 types of fat? What fats should diabetics avoid?Are sugars bad for you?Resources...Mastering Diabetes: The revolutionary method to reverse insulin resistance permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes and Gestational Diabetes https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/Robby Barbaro's Instagram ( @Mindfuldiabeticrobby https://www.instagram.com/mindfuldiabeticrobby/?hl=en )Cyrus Khambatta's Instagram ( @Mangomannutrition https://www.instagram.com/mangomannutrition/ )Mastering Diabetes Instagram ( @MasteringDiabetes https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/ )The Plant Fed Gut Online Course - ( https://theplantfedgut.com/course/ )

Dr. Will Cole's Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:38:52 -0500

Hey Team! Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Dr. Will Cole, one of the leading functional medicine practitioners nationwide. He is the author of Ketotarian, The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn fat, Boost energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation, The Inflammation Spectrum and his new book Intuitive Fasting: The Flexible Four Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health. Today Dr, Will Cole breaks down Intermittent fasting and the benefits if done correctly. Specifically we discuss...What is intermittent fasting? How do you intermittent Fast? How long should you intermittent fast? The different types of fasting? Which is best for you? How does Intermittent fasting affect performance? Can you workout whilst fasting? What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? What can you eat or drink whilst intermittent fasting? Resources... Dr. Will Cole's website ( https://drwillcole.com/). Intuitive Fasting:The Flexible Four Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health ( https://drwillcole.com/intuitive-fasting ) The Art of Being Well Podcast - ( https://drwillcole.com/podcast ).

How to reverse Diabetes with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:14:28 -0500

Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH, both of Mastering Diabetes, a book packed full of research to help individuals master living with diabetes. Robby Barbaro, who has Type 1 Diabetes, graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before changing paths in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes. Also living with Type 1 Diabetes, Cyrus Khambatta earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, then earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. We chat all about diabetes and food, touching on why what you put in your gut matters! We talk all about insulin, how to regulate insulin levels, and how it affects the body. Overall, this episode is packed full of information on how to approach diabetes. If you are concerned about diabetes, if you have it, or curious about it, this episode is for you.Specifically, we discuss...What is diabetes? What are the early signs? What causes it?What. is insulin? How does it affect the body? What does it mean to be insulin resistant?We touch on food and diabetes; Can you reverse diabetes with food?What are the 3 types of fat? What fats should diabetics avoid?Nutrition suggestions for Type 1 DiabetesWhat are Beta Cells? why do Beta Cells Die?What happens to beta cells in type 2 diabetes?Resources...Mastering Diabetes: The revolutionary method to reverse insulin resistance permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes and Gestational Diabetes https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/Robby Barbaro's Instagram ( @Mindfuldiabeticrobby https://www.instagram.com/mindfuldiabeticrobby/?hl=en )Cyrus Khambatta's Instagram ( @Mangomannutrition https://www.instagram.com/mangomannutrition/ )Mastering Diabetes Instagram ( @MasteringDiabetes https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/ )The Plant Fed Gut Online Course - ( https://theplantfedgut.com/course/ )

How to break through the mental Pain Barrier, Brian Mazza..

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:11:45 -0500

Team, we are back with the very last episode of 2020! Today we have Brian Mazza back for another installment of the Epic Table podcast. We talk about his latest triumph running 50 miles to raise over $81,000 which will cover fertility treatments for individuals who are experiencing infertility. Brian opens up about the pain he experienced throughout his run, he opens up about the adversity he faced with infertility and why he wants to crush the stigma behind male infertility. We also get insight into how Brian trained and dieted to maximize his ultramarathon performance. If you are interested in learning what it takes to overcome any battle, you should tune in to this episode!Specifically we discuss...What is infertility? Can infertility be cured? What Brian did to crush the stigma behind infertilityHow to train for an ultramarathon, How Brian trained to run 50 miles.How to achieve your dreams and goals, Brian talks personal growth and development, planning and mindset leading into the run.What is the best running style? How did Brian adjust his running style? Resources..Instagram (@BrianMazza) https://www.instagram.com/brianmazza/?hl=enhttps://brianmazza.com/Donate to Run for a Chance (https://s010.med.cornell.edu/wcmc/make-a-donation.html?dept=Run%20for%20a%20Chance) https://ivf.org/news/run-chancehttps://www.instagram.com/hpltraining/https://www.hpltraining.com/

Jordan Mazur's Secret to preparing the gut for game day

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Hey Team, welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we are joined by Jordan Mazur, M.S, RD, Coordinator of Performance Nutrition for the San Francisco 49ers. Today we chat all about Jordan's journey from university to present day, and he stresses the importance of pursuing what you love and loving what you do. We talk about performance nutrition, the importance of maintaining a healthy gut, and we touch on health trends in the world of nutrition. If you are someone who aspires to become a dietitian or would like to know about the field, Jordan has a wealth of knowledge and is truly passionate about what he does, tune into this one.Other topics we discuss...What is the role of a dietitian? A Day in the life of a dietitian.How do dietitians make meal plans?How do dietitians source their food? What is sustainable food sourcing?Jordan touches on how NFL players recover so fast and How dietitians help NFL players with recover after injury.What does the blood tell us about our biochemistry? Are blood tests a good indicator of health?The Gut micro-biome, How can you improve your gut health.What do stool sample tests tell us about our gut microbiome.What is magnesium? What foods are high in magnesium?ResourcesInstagram @JordanMazur ( https://www.instagram.com/jordanmazur/)Twitter @FuelCoachRD ( https://twitter.com/FuelCoachRD )

Should we count calories? - Obi Vincent

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:29:00 -0500

Hey Team, Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we have Obi Vincent an epic Cross lifter who resides in South London. We talk all about functional training, Obi’s relationship with food and how his mentality changed when he learned about food diversityTopics we discuss….- Functional training, What is Cross Lifting?- How to diversify your meals? How food can affect how you train.- Are calories really important? How many calories does Obi consume dailyResources- https://www.instagram.com/obi_vincent/ (IG)- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSxzVDrViaWSTBa5DJDfVg (YT)

How Devon Levesque battled a 26 mile Bear Crawl!

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Team we are back with another episode of the Epic Table podcast! Today we have entrepreneur, trainer and fitness influencer Devon Levesque! Devon is the definition of a warrior and someone who is truly dedicated to spreading awareness about mental health. Recently Devon bear crawled 26 miles in 20 hours and 48 minutes to raise funds for FitOps foundation, a non profit organization that helps veterans build fitness careers as personal trainers, coaches etc. Devon also completed the bear crawl in memory of his father who took his life when he was 16 years old. If you want to know more about how Devon trained and dieted for his bear crawl marathon this truly inspiring episode is for you!Specifically we discuss....What is bear crawling?Why purpose is important, What was the motivation behind bear crawling 26 miles?How to train for bear crawling a marathon and what to eat.Tips for reducing your anxietyWhat is FitOps? How they help to give Veterans purpose through the power of fitness.Resources..Devon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devonlevesque/Devon's Website - https://www.devonlevesque.com/devon-levesque-app

Understanding your bio individuality through Ayurvedic Medicine with Mary-Alice Quinn

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:22:14 -0500

Today we have Mary-Alice Quinn, AyD, CAS! Mary-Alice is a certified Ayurvedic doctor running her own private practice where she blends Ayurvedic nutritional therapies, personalized herbal remedies and body therapies which guide her clients to achieving and maintaining a healthy and balanced life. She is a Ayurvedic doctor member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, a professional member of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine dedicated to spreading awareness about Ayurvedic medicine through public workshops, teaching and writing.Today we discuss...What is Ayurvedic medicine? What is an Ayurvedic diet? The history of Ayurvedic MedicineWhat is the difference between Traditional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine practices?How is diagnosis done in Ayurveda? What are the treatments?Resourceshttps://maryalicequinn.com/Thanks Legends!

How whole foods beat disease with Lisa Bryan!

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Hey team, today we have Lisa Bryan on the Epic Table Podcast. Lisa Bryan is the CEO and Founder of Downshiftology a blog dedicated to inspiring positive lifestyle and healthy eating changes. Lisa had a career as an executive for health care companies which demanded the majority of her time, not allowing her to focus on her own health and well being. After being diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases, Lisa realized her lifestyle was taking a huge toll on her own health resulting in her resigning as a health care executive and beginning a new career path. Through her platform Lisa is able to share healthy recipes, kitchen advice and cooking tutorials for all to enjoy!Specifically we discuss...Taking action against disease, taking control of your health.Whole food dieting, nourishing your body, check the labels when shopping for groceries. DownShifting what does it mean? How to approach. Getting creative with meal plans What motivates Lisa? Resources https://downshiftology.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/Downshiftologyhttps://www.instagram.com/downshiftology/https://www.facebook.com/downshiftology

How does food impact circadian rhythm with Dr. Steven Lockley

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Team we are back for a third installment of the Epic Table podcast with Dr. Steven Lockley! We are continuing our popular topic of sleep and circadian rhythm. Steve is the expert in the field of circadian rhythm and I wanted him back on to outline the role it plays in how we can execute our daily activities. With our circadian rhythm having a direct impact on our sleep, in this episode we dive into how food can impact your sleep quality. If you want to learn more about Dr.Lockley you can check out his app TimeShifter which ultimately tells you how to beat jet lag ( https://www.timeshifter.com/the-science-of-jet-lag ) or Instagram ( @TimeShifter https://www.instagram.com/timeshifter/ ).Specifically we discuss Food and Circadian RhythmHow timing effects digestion/metabolism Intermittent fasting and circadian Rhythm Performance and Circadian RhythmSeeing and avoiding light at the right timeListening to your body What is Chronotype? How does Sleep pressure effect quality of your circadian rhythm clock.Caffeine Vs Circadian rhythmSleep Inertia Resources Andrew W McHill, Andrew JK Phillips, Charles A Czeisler, Leigh Keating, Karen Yee, Laura K Barger, Marta Garaulet, Frank AJL Scheer, Elizabeth B Klerman, Later circadian timing of food intake is associated with increased body fat, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 106, Issue 5, November 2017, Pages 1213–1219, https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.117.161588Jennifer L Kaczmarek, Salma MA Musaad, Hannah D Holscher, Time of day and eating behaviors are associated with the composition and function of the human gastrointestinal microbiota, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 106, Issue 5, November 2017, Pages 1220–1231, https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.117.156380Part one with Dr. Steven Lockley – https://danchurchill.com/podcast/circadian-rhythm-sleep-foundation-dr-steven-lockley/Part Two Dr. Steven Lockley - https://danchurchill.com/podcast/sleep-can-affect-performance-dr-steven-lockley/

How your mood affects your gut with Sophie Jaffe

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table Podcast! Today we have Sophie Jaffe, Founder and CEO of Philosophie, health and wellness expert, Raw food chef and Yoga teacher. If you're someone who wants to sharpen your mind and body connection or wants to develop healthy habits that have a positive long term effect, you should tune in to this episode of the podcast.Specifically we coverAdding superfoods into your diet.We talk all about entrepreneurship and starting a business at a young age.How to deal with emotions in a healthy way.Filtering out negativity in our relationships and food.Trusting your gut instinctWhat is self love? How do you find it?Resourceshttps://www.thephilosophie.com/https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jaffe/https://www.facebook.com/philosophielove

Alex Silver Fagan's secrets to mastering fitness

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:07:00 -0400

Hey team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have fitness model, Nike Master Trainer and yoga instructor, as well as the creator of Flow into Strong, Alex Silver-Fagan (aka ASF). We chat all about her transition from living the chaotic New York City nightlife lifestyle to becoming a fitness mogul, and Alex explains how she got into the world of bikini modeling - and how that was a catalyst for her bodybuilding pursuits. We also get insight into ASF's approach to yoga, and we learn a very special breathing technique ( 00:32:42:16). If you want to learn more about Alex you can check out her website ( http://www.alexsilverfagan.com/about/ ) or instagram @AlexSilverFagan (https://www.instagram.com/alexsilverfagan/).Topics we cover Why do we train?Why is it important to exercise in general, and how can we balance our training styles?The importance of breath in yogaAdditional ResourcesHow Food and Breathing Can improve our brain health with Dr. Andrew Huberman -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-food-breathing-can-improve-our-brain-health-dr/id1460410277?i=1000488587782

How is eating meat affecting our planet? with Bruce Friedrich

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:01:57 -0400

Hey legends, in this week episode we are shifting gears into another area of performance… our planets. Is eating meat affecting our planet? Are we in need of a new agricultural revolution? Today’s guest is Bruce Friedrich, the Co-founder and Executive Director of The Good Food institute, breaks down what is currently going on in the agricultural industry and what the future of food must look like in order for us and our planet to survive. Specifically we touch on:-What is The Good Food Institute?-The Plant Based Industry at large-Nutrition of biomimic foods, are Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods products actually good for you?-Nutrition of Cultivated Meat-Does plant based foods reduce the onset of Covid-19, preventing the pandemic Resourceshttps://www.gfi.org/blog-swap-meathttps://www.gfi.org/

What is functional training? Outline by Chris Hemsworth’s functional trainer Da Rulk

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey friends! In this weeks episode of the podcast we have the man behind functional training Da Rulk. His work can be seen with the military and first responders. He is also known to have worked with the likes of Chris Hemsworth. In todays episode we define what functional training is and why it is important to go through its natural progressions. Beginning with mobility over strength we talk through Da Rulk’s curriculum of functional training and how he uses it to work with first responders. Da Rulk’s method of functional training really draws back to the foundations of movement, through which the human body should be able to achieve. If you want more functional training advice, head over to Da Rulk's instagram ( @Da_Rulk ) or his website ( https://darulk.com/ ).Topics we cover-What is functional training?-Why the basics of functional training should not include training-How we can all train like first responders-The role functional training plays with mental healthResourceshttps://darulk.com/https://centr.com/join-ushttps://www.instagram.com/da_rulk/?hl=en

How Sleep can affect your Performance With Dr. Steven Lockley!

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Hey friends! We are continuing our popular topic of sleep and circadian rhythm, bringing Steve Lockley back on to discuss how sleep affects our performance. Steve is the expert in the field of circadian rhythm and I wanted him back on to outline the role it plays in how we can execute our daily activities. With our circadian rhythm having a direct impact on our sleep, in this episode we dive into how to keep your rhythm on track or adjust to suit another time zone. If you want to learn more about Dr. Lockley you can check out his app TimeShifter which ultimately tells you how to beat jet lag ( https://www.timeshifter.com/the-science-of-jet-lag ) or Instagram ( @TimeShifter https://www.instagram.com/timeshifter/ ).Specifically in this episode we cover:-How does sleep or circadian rhythm affect performance?-Does our body’s core temp affect our performance?-How to biohack our Circadian rhythm to improve our performance.-How affects of traveling on our circadian rhythm.ResourcesTimeShifter - https://www.timeshifter.com/Part one with Dr. Steven Lockley - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-circadian-rhythm-sleep-foundation-dr-steven/id1460410277?i=1000490572826Thanks Legends!

Does circadian rhythm affect our sleep? A recap with Dan Churchill

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:40:00 -0400

Hey my Epic Table Community! With the success of the podcast last week with Dr. Steven Lockley on, I noted a number of common questions coming through on my Instagram. This week I am compiling a list of the relevant studies and supporting articles that we discussed. In this episode I summarize last week and then provide you with an action plan.Studies I DiscussMelatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements - Erland, Lauren A.E., et al. “Melatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements: Presence of Serotonin and Significant Variability of Melatonin Content.” Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 15 Feb. 2017, jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.6462. Delaying Middle School and high school start times promotes student health and performance - Watson, Nathaniel F., et al. “Delaying Middle School and High School Start Times Promotes Student Health and Performance: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement.” Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 15 Apr. 2017, jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.6558. Binge Viewing, Sleep, and the Role of Pre-Sleep Arousal - Exelmans, Liese, et al. “Binge Viewing, Sleep, and the Role of Pre-Sleep Arousal.” Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 15 Aug. 2017, jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.6704.

What is Circadian Rhythm? - Sleep Foundation Dr. Steven Lockley

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to another installment of The Epic Table Podcast! Today we are joined by Dr. Steven Lockley, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Neuroscientist in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. We talk all about the Circadian Rhythm, a natural internal process that regulates our sleep and wake cycle, and what variables affect it (00;04;48;29). Dr. Lockley touches on how disrupted circadian rhythms in shift workers can be greatly detrimental for long term health (00;10;48;18). Dr. Lockley challenges those with the "sleep when you're dead" mentality (00;21;33;06). We learn how to reset the circadian rhythm (00;29;36;11). Did you know deep sleep triggers the production of growth hormones especially during adolescence? Dr. Lockley gives us all the information we need on how to beat jet lag and what's new in the world of sleep science! If you want to learn more about Dr. Lockley you can check out his app TimeShifter which ultimately tells you how to beat jet lag ( https://www.timeshifter.com/the-science-of-jet-lag ) or Instagram ( @https://www.instagram.com/timeshifter/ ).Talking PointsWhat is the circadian rhythm? What affects the circadian rhythm?How blindness affects circadian rhythm and how to remedy disrupted circadian rhythm.Are melatonin supplements effective? Are melatonin supplements safe?How to prepare for jet lag

How to Train Formula 1 Drivers with Michael Italiano

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team, Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Michael Italiano, Formula 1 Driving Fitness coach, fellow Aussie and around legend. In this episode, Michael delves into his past, starting off his early career as an architect and civil engineer, and how he diverted to fitness and performance ( 00;04;12;09 ). We then talk about the intricacies of how Formula 1 drivers perform, the three biological challenges they face and how Michael trains Daniel Ricciardo (00;26;18;14). Michael then schools us on how much G force a Formula 1 car can exert. Did you know Formula 1 drivers can endure up to 6 Gs of force when breaking? That's a lot of force! ( 00;37;10;09 ). If you want to learn more about Michael you can check out his website ( https://www.michaelitaliano.com/about-michael/ ), Instagram ( @MichaelItaliano https://www.instagram.com/michaelitaliano/ ) or Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/michaelitalianocoach/ ).Talking PointsHow do Formula 1 drivers train? Do they have to be fit? How does Daniel Ricciardo train for his races?Why Michael gave up a future as an architect to become a fitness coach.Biological challenges Formula 1 drivers face. What is G force? What does G force do to your body?Thanks Legends!

What is biohacking from one of the smartest physicians in the world- Ted Achacoso

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:37:00 -0400

Team! On today's episode of The Epic Table podcast, we have the legendary Dr. Ted Achacoso! Dr. Achacoso is the founding pioneer of the clinical practice of Health Optimization Medicine, which is the detection and correction of imbalances in the metabolome. Today we discuss metabolites and how they function as markers for things we're deficient in ( 00:21:24:19 ). We also talk about the ecosystem of our cellular makeup, which includes aerobic and anaerobic cells, special organisms and microorganisms. Dr. Achacoso schools us on how to bio hack poor sleep by refining your habits before sleep (00:47:21:01). If you want to learn more about Dr. Achacoso and health optimization, you can check out ( HomeHope.org ) or ( BioBalanceinstitute.com ). If you're curious about Dr. Achacoso's Nootropics you can search ( https://shop.troscriptions.com/ ).Talking PointsWhat is biohacking your body? How to maintain your health?How to biohack sleep; what are the symptoms of high cortisol levels?What are aerobic metabolites? What are anaerobic metabolites?What causes metabolic imbalances?Enjoy legends!

How food and breathing can improve our brain health with Dr. Andrew Huberman

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:11:29 -0400

We are back with another episode of The Epic Table podcast today, team. Dr. Andrew Huberman is back on the podcast schooling us on the brain and nervous system! We look at how the respiratory system affects the body and mind - with a focus on breathing. We also discuss physiological techniques that induce feelings of calm or stress. ( 00;09;28;19 ) Dr. Huberman also touches on how to utilize breathing techniques while conducting physical activities. ( 00;34;38;15 ) We chat about nutrition as it relates to neuromodulators, and how these can promote a happier and healthier life, and we talk more about what tyrosine is and how it plays a key role in dopamine production. ( 00;40;53;13 ) Did you know that positive anticipation can stimulate the production of dopamine? (00;54;33;03). Dr. Huberman also teaches us about acetylcholine which helps with things like neuroplasticity and focus. Lastly, we talk about gut health and the foods Dr. Huberman and his team believe best support it. ( 01;03;00;27 ) If you want to ask questions and learn more about Dr, Andrew Huberman's research you can check him out on Instagram ( @Hubermanlab https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ ).Talking pointsBreathing techniques that induce a calm state. What are the different types of breathing?How does nutrition affect brain health? How can we increase cognitive function?What is the role of acetylcholine? What foods contain acetylcholine?Thanks Legends!How to unlock your brain with Dr. Andrew Huberman - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-physical-training-to-be-chris-hemsworths-stuntman/id1460410277?i=1000483565054

Why our genes may not matter as much as we thought - with Tim Spector

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:55:00 -0400

Hey Team, we are back with another exciting episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and founder of the Twins UK registry with over 13,000 twins at kings College, London. Tim is also the author of the book "Identically different: The Real Science Behind What We Eat," "The Diet Myth: Why You Can Change Your Genes," and his newest title, "Spoon-Fed." Today's we talk about how we can strengthen our immune system against various pathogens. Spector touches on his research and we learn that while twins may share the same genes, their microbes say otherwise. Spector is doing outstanding research through his app "COVID Symptom Study" which helped Spector and his team come to the conclusion that poor treatment of an individual's microbiome may be the catalyst for contracting the disease. If you want to learn more about Tim Spector and the research he and his team are doing you can check out the COVID Symptom Study Website ( https://covid.joinzoe.com/us ), Zoe's website ( https://joinzoe.com/ ), the PREDICT studies ( https://joinzoe.com/post/nature-medicine-predict-1 ) the PREDICT app ( http://www.tim-spector.co.uk/predict/ ), you can also find him on Instagram (@Tim.Spector https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/).Talking PointsAre identical twins 100% the same? How can we test that? 00;08;56;11What are the differences between genes and microbes? 00;15;47;02What are the symptoms of an unhealthy gut? The benefits of having a healthy gut. 00;32;21;28How does a virus evolve? 00;35;03;24Are parasites good for the body? 00;39;21;04You heard it from Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and now from Professor Tim Spector, take care of your gut legends!Identically different: The Real Science Behind What We Eat -http://www.tim-spector.co.uk/identically-different/The Diet Myth: Why You Can Change Your Genes -http://www.tim-spector.co.uk/the-diet-myth/Spoon-Fed: Why almost everything we've been told about food is wrong -https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1787332292?_encoding=UTF8&tag=prhau08-22

Battling Cancer cells with Broccoli Sprouts: Doug Evans

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Team, we are back with another episode of The Epic Table podcast. Today, Doug Evans enlightens us all on the many benefits of sprouts! Did you know broccoli sprouts in particular contain the enzyme myrosinase and glucoraphanin which create the chemical compound called sulforaphane? Studies show that sulforaphane contains anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties great for your health! Doug then schools us on different methods you can use to create your own sprouting farms. If you want to learn more about the legendary powers of sprouts and what they can do for you, check out Doug's Instagram ( @DougEvans https://www.instagram.com/dougevans/ ). You can also learn more from his book, The Sprout Book ( https://www.thesproutbook.com/ ).Talking PointsWhat are sprouts? (6:40:00)What are the health benefits of sulforaphane? ( 15:49:18)Are broccoli sprouts the same as broccoli? ( 18:08:00)The best way to sprout broccoli seeds (39:20:00)Thanks Legends!

How plant based athletes get their protein

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team, we are back with another episode of The Epic Table Podcast! Today we continue with James Newbury schools us on the benefits of Heat-shock proteins, we touch on James' eating habits and how he approaches the plant based diet. James also talks about his recovery techniques, and how they benefit the mind and body. If you want know more about James and Soul365 you can find him on Instagram ( @JamesNewbury https://www.instagram.com/jamesnewbury/ ) or his website ( https://soul365.com.au/ ).Talking Points What are the benefits of a plant-based diet? Can plant-based diets benefit gut health? 00;07;35;02How does James maintain his weight with the plant-based diet? Can you get all amino acids from plants?, and how 00;15;39;15We chat about the functions of Heat-shock proteins and how they aid in muscle recovery 00;32;47;00What are eccentric and concentric movements? 00;48;42;04Thanks Legends!!

How this plant based athlete became the 5th fittest on earth! - James Newbury: Part One

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today, James Newbury schools us on the fundamentals of CrossFit! James is one of Australia's top tier athletes, finishing the Iron Man with a time of 10 hours 14 Minutes, 4x winner of Australia's fittest man, and an all-around legend of a fitness coach. We talk about how CrossFit athletes train, James's eating habits, and how he approaches a plant-based diet. James also talks about his recovery techniques and how they benefit mental and physical health. If you want to know more about James and Soul365 you can find him on Instagram ( @JamesNewbury https://www.instagram.com/jamesnewbury/ ) or his website ( https://soul365.com.au/ ).Talking PointsJames talks about his past in the world of athletics, and the crucial fundamental skills needed to compete in the games. 11;57;24How does a cross fit athlete train for competition? How does mental health play a role in performance? Doing what makes you happy. - 28;56;13What does a CrossFit athlete eat in a day? - ( 42;11;21 - Continued in part two!)Thanks for tuning in legends!

How to unlock your brain with Dr. Andrew Huberman

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Legends, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Dr. Andrew Huberman, Neuroscientist and Professor of Neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Today we chat all about the brain, including how the brain functions, how you can biohack your brain to improve performance and most importantly how to care for your brain. Dr. Huberman gives a few tips on how to improve sleep, and increase neuroplasticity. He also provides insight on how he began his journey to become a neuroscientist, and touches on the importance of providing information to others. If you want to learn more about Dr. Andrew Huberman, you can find him on Instagram ( @HubermanLab https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ ) or his website ( HubermanLab.com ).Talking PointsWhat are the main functions of the nervous system? - 00:25:51:17How to take control of your brain? - 00:30:04:00How to improve sleep? - 00:50:53:04How does blue light affect sleep? - 00:54:00:06Can low level stress be used as a beneficial tool? - 01:06:48:23Can you regenerate damaged nerves? - 01:14:29:16Thanks Team!!!

Mental + physical training to be Chris Hemsworth’s stuntman - Bobby Holland Hanton

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:47:00 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast team! Today we have Bobby Holland Hanton, ex semi-pro footballer, national gold medalist for Great Britain and stuntman. Today we get into the nitty gritty on how Bobby began his career as a stuntman, what it takes to be a stuntman in today's film industry and how Bobby balances out the pressures of the film industry. We also touch on how gymnastics played a huge role in his development as a teen, giving Bobby the fundamentals on how to fall and land on his feet. If you want to learn more about Bobby, you can check him out on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/bobbydazzler84/?hl=en ), Twitter ( https://twitter.com/BobbyHanton?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ) or his website ( https://www.bobbyhollandhanton.com/about ).Battle Cancer Website - https://www.battlecancer.com/Instagram - @Battle.Cancer (https://www.instagram.com/battle.cancer/?hl=en)Talking PointsHow gymnastics conditioned Bobby for football and his stunts 00;06;44;14How does being a stuntman work? 00;31;10;15We talk about the dangers of being a stuntman and Bobby's mindfulness practice 00;52;41;16Bobby gives insight into mind over matter mentality 00;53;39;04Thanks team!

Does your diet work best for you? - Adena Neglia

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:32:00 -0400

Team, welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table podcast. Today we have Adena Neglia, Registered Dietician for the Brooklyn Nets! We talk about some of the latest health trends , which are worthy and which are complete myths. Adena gives us insight into the day in a life of a registered dietician. Adena also touches on why 95% of diets fail. If you want to learn more about Adena, you can check her out on Instagram ( @Adena_Neglia https://www.instagram.com/adena_neglia/?hl=en ) or her website ( https://nutritionbyadena.com/about/ ).Talking pointsWhat does proper calories intake look like? 00;31;45;28Recovery Nutrition, choosing foods that sit well with Adena's clients 00;38;45;27Adena touches on Plant-based athletes. 00;48;46;02How to determine if your diet works best for you. 00;57;29;06For more healthy recipes you can head to DanChurchill.comThanks Legends!

Secrets to a healthy gut with Dr. Will Busiewicz

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:02:00 -0400

Legends, Today we have Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and New York Times best selling author of Fiber Fueled . Today we chat about all the key factors in gut health as it pertains to inflammatory foods, good vs. bad bacteria and gut health boosting foods vs. supplements. We also touch on what sparked Dr. B's interest in gut health, and we get insight into the techniques Dr. B uses to ensure better overall health. If you want to learn more about Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, you can check out his website ( https://theplantfedgut.com/about/ ), and Instagram ( @TheGutHealthMd https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/?hl=en ).Talking Points We talk about the microbiome, what it is and how it functions. We chat about fiber, the different types of fiber and how enzymes in our gut break fiber down.Recipes that support your microbiomeCoulourful vegan dinner - https://danchurchill.com/a-healthy-vegan-dinner-recipe-for-meatless-monday/Gluten-free pasta recipe - https://danchurchill.com/gluten-free-pasta-recipe/Charred peaches with barley - https://danchurchill.com/charred-peach-summer-barley-salad/Fiber Fueled - https://theplantfedgut.com/book/Thanks Legends!

David Sinclair - How To Live To 150+ Years Old

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Dr. David Sinclair, Harvard Professor and author of Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To. On this episode, I ask all about what sparked Dr. Sinclair's interest in aging and health. We chat all about life span and health span, and the difference between living and functioning efficiently. Dr. Sinclair also touches on the correlation between the foods we consume and the aging process. He even delves into how we can modify our everyday routines to live longer. If you want to learn more about David Sinclair you can check him out on instagram ( @DavidSinclairPHD https://www.instagram.com/davidsinclairphd/ ) , Twitter ( @DavidSinclair https://twitter.com/davidasinclair ) or Facebook ( @DavidSinclairPhd https://www.facebook.com/davidsinclairphd/?modal=admin_todo_tour ),Talking PointsAging in yeast cells - 00;04;46;06How inflammation causes aging, what to do about it. - 00;07;58;18What are Sirtuins, our longevity genes, and how do they function? - 00;11;46;21Is intermittent fasting good for us? - 00;24;20;16 We chat Xenohormesis, reaping the benefits of stressed out plant molecules. - 00;24;55;00Correlations between heart rate and life expectancy - 00;51;54;06Healthy RecipesCauliflower Steak - https://danchurchill.com/easiest-healthy-vegan-steak-recipe/Wild Alaska Pollock Power Bowl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbe1ReTpQPYLifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have To - https://lifespanbook.com/Thanks Legends!

Dr. Will Cole - 5 Ways to Combat Inflammation

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team! Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Dr. Will Cole, one of the leading functional medicine practitioners nationwide. He is the author of Ketotarian, The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn fat, Boost energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation, along with his new book, The Inflammation Spectrum. In today's episode, we chat all about chronic inflammation as it relates to neurodegenerative diseases. We dive into what causes inflammation and how to combat it. Will and I also touch on intermittent fasting and the consumption of gluten. If you want to learn more about Dr. Will Cole you can check out his website ( https://drwillcole.com/ ), Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/doctorwillcole/ ) Instagram ( @DrwillCole https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/ ) and Twitter ( @DrwillCole https://twitter.com/drwillcole ).The Inflammation Spectrum - https://drwillcole.com/the-inflammation-spectrum/00;04;15;22 - What is chronic inflammation and how does it affect the body?00;09;05;05 - Links between neurodegenerative diseases and inflammation00;32;32;25 - Is intermittent fasting good for digestion?00;42;15;00 - Am I consuming too much gluten?Anti-Inflammatory RecipesHealthy Whole Roasted Salmon - https://danchurchill.com/whole-roasted-salmon/Immune Boosting Dairy free Golden Milk - https://danchurchill.com/dairy-free-turmeric-latte/Vegetarian Curry - https://danchurchill.com/make-vegetarian-curry/Thanks Team!

Michael Gervais - Training the Mind to Improve Performance

Wed, 27 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast legends! Today, we have Dr. Michael Gervais, founder and host of Finding Mastery Podcast, high-performance psychologist, and co-founder of Compete to Create. Today we chat all about what galvanized Michael to enter the world of human performance with a focus in sports psychology. He gives insight on some of the patterns he sees in the VIP athletes he works with as it relates to mindfulness, recovery and sleep. We also talk about Finding Mastery, and his favorite episodes of the podcast thus far. If you want to learn more about Dr. Michael Gervais, you can check out Finding Mastery ( http://findingmastery.net ), Compete to Create ( http://competetocreate.net ) or his Instagram ( @MichaelGervais ). Thanks Legends!

Leslie Silverglide - Sustainability always wins

Wed, 20 May 2020 12:16:00 -0400

Hey Team! On today's episode of The Epic Table podcast, we have Leslie Silvergilde! Leslie is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mixt! Mixt is an award winning health-focused restaurant that specializes in delicious high quality salads made with sustainable and locally sourced produce. Today we dive into topics relating to the hospitality industry during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and how Mixt has adapted. We chat all about Leslie's academic journey and how that led her into the food industry. Leslie also touches on some of the sustainability practices within her business. If you want to learn more about Mixt, you can check out the Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@Mixt) or the website Mixt.com.Thanks Legends!

Patrick Mckeown - You've been breathing wrong your whole life!

Wed, 13 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Legends, Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today we have Patrick Mckeown, best selling author of The Oxygen Advantage and creator of The Oxygen Advantage Technique. Patrick has revolutionized the way we see breathing as it applies to everyday life. Patrick's breathing techniques are combined with exercises that improve your blood chemistry, which benefit your endurance, strength and power. We chat all about what galvanized him into the world of human performance and respiratory health. He touches on the importance of breathing properly and we talk all things mindset, mindfulness, and sleep as they relate to human performance. If you want to learn more about Patrick, you can check The Oxygen Advantage website, ( https://oxygenadvantage.com/patrick-mckeown/ ), Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/user/Oxyathlete and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oxygenadvantage/?hl=en ).Thanks Legends!

Dr, Jason Wersland - Perform better with one simple instrument!

Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team, Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table Podcast! Today we have Dr. Jason Wersland, Chiropractor and Founder of Therabody ( previously known as Theragun ). Dr. Jason is somebody who is truly passionate about understanding helping others and it really shows in today's episode. We chat all about the origin of Therabody and dive into the trials and tribulations of the first device. We also talk about what motivates Dr. Jason to do what he does best, provide people with the instruments needed for a speedy recovery. If you want to learn more about Dr. Jason and Therabody, you can check out the Therabody website ( https://www.theragun.com/ ) or on Instagram ( @Theragun ). Dr. Jason's Instagram ( @ DrJasonWersland ).

Mike Watts- The 3 secrets to bettering your physical performance

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:51:00 -0400

Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! Today, we have Mike Watts, Director of Global Athlete Performance Training at Under Armour. We chat all about Mike's experience training athletes such as Steph Curry and Tom Brady. Mike touches on his journey into the world of physiology and performance at Under Armour. We also talk about athlete recovery and how improving oxygen efficiency and brain health aids in better recovery. If you want to learn more about Mike, you can check him on Instagram ( @MichaelCharlesWatts ). You can read more about Under Armour's initiatives in this space at underarmour.com/en-usThanks legends!

Will Ahmed - Take your rest as serious as your hustle!

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team, hope you're all doing well during these difficult times. Sending out positive vibes to anyone that needs it! Today on The Epic Table podcast, we have Will Ahmed Founder and CEO of Whoop. Whoop is a brand focused on optimizing human performance with systems that track your body's unique physiological state to determine your overall readiness for the day. We chat all about his brand and the correlation between sleep and daily performance. We also chat about his early life at Harvard, and how being around athletes fueled his interest for performance optimization. Will also details some advice during these troubling times with COVID-19. To learn more about Will and his brand you can check out the Whoop website ( https://www.whoop.com/ ) or Instagram ( @WillAhmed ). You might want to grab a pen and paper because Will gives us quite a bit of valuable information. Tune in Legends!Why We Sleep By Matthew Walker - https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316

Melissa Ambrosini - Be healthy, Do well

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Legends, welcome to another episode of The Epic Table Podcast! Today we have Melissa Ambrosini, best-selling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl and Open Wide, entrepreneur and host of The Melissa Ambrosini Show. Today we chat all about her upbringing in the performing arts, modeling and TV acting. We talk about Melissa when she was at her all time-low, how she bounced back upon reading You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay, journaling, and blogging. Melissa also gives insight on techniques she uses for better communication. If you want to learn more about Melissa and her business, check out her website - ( https://melissaambrosini.com/about/ ).The Melissa Ambrosini Show (https://melissaambrosini.com/podcast/3-steps-to-manifest-anything-you-want/ ),Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/melissaambrosini/?hl=en ) Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Mel_Ambrosini?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)You Can Heal Your Life - https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018check this one out!

Max Lugavere - Unlocking better health through your hormones

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:13:00 -0400

Welcome back, team! Today on The Epic Table we have Max Lugavere ( @MaxLugavere ), health and science journalist and New York Times best-selling author! We talk all about what galvanized him into health + science journalism, and how that also led to his first book Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain. Max also talks about new book The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary – out now! We also jump into Max's daily morning routine and how it affects his productivity. And today's recipe is all about wicked sautéed mushrooms! If you want to learn more about Max, you can check him out on Instagram and Twitter ( @Maxlugavere ) and Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/MaxLugavere/?epa=SEARCH_BOX ). Let's get into it!Genius Foods - ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062562851/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 )Genius Life - ( https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Life-Strengthen-Become-Extraordinary/dp/0062892819 )

Kendrick Louis - Plan your work. work your plan.

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team! On Today's episode of the Epic Table Podcast, we have Kendrick Louis, Nutri-grain Ironman series champion and founder of Louis Media! It's always great catching up with friends from the northern beaches! Whilst hanging, we chat all about Kendrick's beginnings as a carpentry apprentice with his father and his journey through the ranks becoming Ironman champion. We talk Ky Hurst and how he really pushed Kendrick to perform at a high level. Ky Hurst is the legend we had on the podcast last year, also apart of the SailGP Australia team and dominated the Ironman series before Kendrick. We also touch on rigorous training, recovery and nutrition the sport demands. Kendrick really stresses the importance of planning ahead and putting those goals into play. If you want to learn more about Kendrick you can check him out on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/kendrick.louis/?hl=en ) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KendrickjLouis/) and twitter ( https://twitter.com/kendrickjlouis?lang=en ) . If you want to check out his brand --> Instagram https://www.instagram.com/louismedia/?hl=en Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/louismediaThanks Legends!Ky Hurst Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ky-hurst-importance-of-recovery-for-the-body-and-mind/id1460410277?i=1000442811811If you would like to help the victims of the Australian bushfires, a couple organizations that are helping out areNSW Fire Brigade - https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet?cd_community=NSWRFS&cd_currency=AUD&cd_supplier_business=DONATIONS&action=EnterDetails ,Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate#donate Koala Hospital - https://shop.koalahospital.org.au/collections/donations/products/donationWorld wildlife fund - https://donate.wwf.org.au/donate/koala-crisis/koala-crisis?t=AP1119W03#gs.wvjsubThe Victoria Fire Department - https://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappealThanks Team!

Luke Zocchi - What it takes to train Chris Hemsworth

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table Podcast legends!!On today's episode of the podcast, we have Luke Zocchi, Personal trainer, best known for his work training Chris Hemsworth and the Centr app. Whilst hanging out at The Farm at Byron Bay, we chat about Luke's origin as a boxer and part time electrician and how that led him to becoming a personal trainer. We talk all about his relationship with Chris Hemsworth and how training a Hollywood actor is different than training a normal person. Luke really stressed the importance of kicking your ego to the curb and soaking up information. He also talks about his coffee company SIPP and the steps they take to be more sustainable. To learn more about Luke you can follow him onInstagram ( @ZocobodyPro - https://www.instagram.com/zocobodypro/ )Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/zocobodypro/ )Centr ( https://centr.com/join-us ) .If you would like to help the victims of the Australian bushfires, a couple organizations that are helping out areNSW Fire Brigade - https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet?cd_community=NSWRFS&cd_currency=AUD&cd_supplier_business=DONATIONS&action=EnterDetails ,Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate#donate Koala Hospital - https://shop.koalahospital.org.au/collections/donations/products/donationWorld wildlife fund - https://donate.wwf.org.au/donate/koala-crisis/koala-crisis?t=AP1119W03#gs.wvjsubThe Victoria Fire Department - https://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappealThanks Team!

Darren Robertson - Three Simple Steps to Live Sustainably!

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:35:00 -0500

Legends!It's been far too long since our last podcast. Im broadcasting live from Australia! On today's episode of The Epic Table Podcast, we are hanging with Chef Darren Robertson, author and Chef at Three Blue Ducks restaurant. Located on the Farm at Byron Bay, Three Blue Ducks is all about sustainability, ethical farming, great food, and most importantly, spreading knowledge. We chat all about Darren's journey working at Michelin-starred restaurants in UK and how he applied his skillset in Australia. We learn a few of the brand's sustainability practices and how they positively affect the community. We also touch on the idea of making plant-based proteins more than just a meat alternative. If you want to learn more about Darren and Three Blue Ducks, check out the website ( https://www.threeblueducks.com/ ) or Darren's Cookbooks:The Blue Ducks: Delicious Food - https://www.threeblueducks.com/product/the-blue-ducks-delicious-food/The Blue Ducks: Real Food - https://www.threeblueducks.com/product/the-blue-ducks-real-food/The Blue Ducks: In the Country -https://www.threeblueducks.com/product/the-ducks-in-the-country/If you would like to help the victims of the Australian bushfires, a couple organizations that are helping out areNSW Fire Brigade - https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet?cd_community=NSWRFS&cd_currency=AUD&cd_supplier_business=DONATIONS&action=EnterDetails ,Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate#donate Koala Hospital - https://shop.koalahospital.org.au/collections/donations/products/donationWorld wildlife fund - https://donate.wwf.org.au/donate/koala-crisis/koala-crisis?t=AP1119W03#gs.wvjsubThe Victoria Fire Department - https://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappealThanks Team!The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Katz ( Amazon )

Fredrika Gullfot - Algae: Miracle plants

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Hey Team! Today on the Epic table podcast we have Fredrika Gullfot, Founder and CEO of Simris, a brand that is focused on educating and combating overfishing with Algae farming! Algae contains several antioxidants and the ultra-beneficial omega-3 fatty acids! During this episode Fredrika schools us on Algae, we talk about her brand's open door policy, and we chat about why she chose to study these miracle plants, all while cooking sensational carrot cake oatmeal. If you want to learn more about Fredrika and Simris, you can check out her website ( www.Simris.com ). Enjoy legends! If you would like to help the victims of the Australian bushfires, a couple organizations that are helping out are NSW Fire Brigade, Wires, Red Cross, koala hospital, World Wildlife fund, Victoria Fire DepartmentThanks legends!

Seth Goldman - No excuses

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Hey Team! Happy hump day! It's been far too long since our last podcast, Im excited to share this one with you. Today we have Seth Goldman Former CEO of Honest Tea which he founded. He is now the CEO of Beyond meat, a company focused on offering a plant based protein option that imitates meat protein. In this episode we chat about The origin of Honest Tea and we learn what it means to stick to your brand. We talk about what Seth values when building a team and we touch on some of the mistakes he made and how he bounced back. If you would like to learn more about Seth you can check him out on linkedin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124 ) or Twitter ( @HonestSeth ).If you would like to donate to help the victims of the Australian bushfires, a couple organizations that are helping out are-NSW Fire Brigade-Wires-Red Cross-koala hospital-World Wildlife fund-Victoria Fire DepartmentThanks legends!

Zoe Feldman - The only way through is through

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Hey Team, Welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table Podcast! Today we have Zoe Feldman Director of New Ventures at Chobani. Zoe is a truly amazing human being who's experienced a lot and has so much knowledge and positivity to spread. We talk about how she had a meeting with the CEO of Pepsi at 22 years old. We touch on Zoe's trauma and how it was a catalyst for positive change. lastly we talk all about Zoe's roles at Chobani. Zoe was kind enough to bring in some Chobani Oat, which we used to make a baller Oat Curry! Enjoy this one legends!

Brain Mazza - Love Yourself

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:12:00 -0500

HAPPY NEW YEAR LEGENDS! We are Kicking off the new year with Brian Mazza, restaurateur and CEO of HPLT a brand focused on bringing together like minded individuals that value family, health and wellness. In today's episode we talk all about Brian's Upbringing in college playing Division 1 soccer or football at the university of Rhode Island and how he almost became pro in Major league Soccer. We also discuss some of Brain's family values, and we also chat about the Ainsworth which grossed over 100 million in revenue! If you would like to learn more about Brain, you can check him out on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/Brian-Mazza-841452915945859/ ) or Instagram ( @BrainMazza ). Thanks Team! Hope you have a healthy happy new year!

2019 year end Recap - Some of my favorite moments of 2019!

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0500

Hey Team! Today's episode of the Epic Table Podcast is a special one, im going to be sharing some of my favorite moments with truly inspiring individuals. In this episode, we hear moments from Jimmy Decicco, Older Brother and CEO of Super Coffee ( https://drinksupercoffee.com/ ), Antoni Porowski from Netflix's Queer Eye ( https://www.antoniporowski.com/ ) , Sarah Levey CEO of Y7 Yoga ( https://www.y7-studio.com/ ), Kristina Karlsson of KikiK ( https://www.kikki-k.com/ ) and my South African brother Steve Uria CEO of Switch Playground! Thank you for taking time each week to listen in; I am truly grateful for the continued support! Have a happy healthy filled with health, joy and family. See you next year legends!

Noah Neiman - Be somebody that makes everybody feel like somebody!

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to another episode of the Epic Table Podcast! On today's episode we have Noah Neiman, Co - Founder of Rumble Boxing! Rumble is a boxing gym dedicated to hard work, positive energy and a wicked workout. Noah and i chat about finding his true calling, transitioning from accounting to full time fitness trainer. We speak on failure and how Noah got back on top, we also touch on how working out can help build a better you. If you want learn more about Noah and Rumble Boxing, check out Instagram ( @NoahDNeiman ) or ( @ DoYourRumble ). You can also check out the Rumble boxing website ( https://www.doyourumble.com/ ). Thanks team!

Michel Nischan - Bridging the gap between low income and healthy eats!

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:58:44 -0500

Hey Legends! on Today's episode of the Epic Table Podcast we have Chef Michel Nischan! Chef Nischan is a four time James Beard award winning chef, Co Founder of Wholesome Wave and, Founder - President of Wholesome Crave. Through Wholesome Wave, Chef Nischan pushes positive vibes, is all about making the right nutrient dense fruits and vegetables available at local farmers markets or grocery stores at a reasonable price. In this episode we chat all about Wholesome Wave, and how it all began and we talk about some of the issues revolving around education and government. If you want to learn more about Chef Michel Nischan, you can check out the Wholesome Wave website ( https://www.wholesomewave.org/ ) , Instagram ( @MichelNischan ).

Daniel Geneen - What is Clickbait?

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Hey Team! on Today's Episode of the Epic Table podcast we have Daniel Geneen, Producer and Co-Host of Eater's Digest Podcast! Today we chat all about how Daniel became a part of Eater and what his role is with the brand. We learn how he was able to apply his unique skills in the work environment. We also touch on the importance of "clickbait" titles for online content. As some of you know, Daniel is a part time comedian and a damn good one; this episode is nonstop banter, you guys will kick out of this one! We do this whilst cooking a lotus root curry situation which Daniel requested as a joke, but as a chef there is no challenge I cannot overcome!! If you want to learn more about Daniel and his podcast Eater's Digest, you can follow him on Instagram ( @DanielGeneen ) Or check out the Podcast on all streaming platforms ( https://www.eater.com/eatersdigest ). Thanks Legends!

Dr. Rupy Aujla

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Good morning Legends! Today on the Epic Table Podcast, we have Dr. Rupy Aujla of The Doctor's Kitchen! Dr. Rupy is an active General and emergency medical physician who bridges the gap between medicine and healthy cooking. On today's episode we chat all about the importance sharing the knowledge of a healthy lifestyle, we learn what inspired him to create the Doctor's Kitchen and we talk all about Dr. Rupy's new cookbook, "Eat to Beat Illness". if you'd like to learn more about Dr. Rupy, you can follow him on instagram ( @Doctors_Kitchen ), his website, (https://thedoctorskitchen.com/ ) or his youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHTLhQbYlFnPBv-iLgFsQQ ). Thanks team!! Have an awesome day!

Kristina Karlsson - Dream, Do, Share

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Team! On today's episode of the podcast, we have Kristina Karlsson!! Kristina is the Founder and CEO of the legendary stationary Business, Kikki.K. Kikki.K can be found in 147 countries worldwide with 102 flagship stores, and is stocked with 250 + more retailers. Whilst munching on some beet cured salmon, we get to know all about Kristina's upbringing in Sweden, and how she attained her work ethic. We learned about the origin of her brand and, We talk about the significance of asking ourselves those vital questions to help fulfill our dreams! If you want to learn more about Kristina and her brand Kikki.k, you can check out her instagram ( @KristinaKikkik ) or her website ( https://www.kikki-k.com/ )Thanks Legends!!

Jimmy Decicco - Why showing up sets you apart

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:11:00 -0400

Hey Team! Today we welcome my good friend, Older Brother and CEO of Super Coffee, Jimmy Decicco! Super Coffee is a better for you coffee beverage that fuels millions using unique ingredients such as monk fruit, MCT oil and, lactose free proteins. We talk about all things entrepreneurship, how Super Coffee came to be; what the brand means to Jimmy and his brother. We chat whilst making an EPIC Keto friendly brownie, a special request by my man Jimmy. If you want to learn more about Jimmy or his brand check him out on instagram ( @JimmyDecicco5 ) or Super Coffee Website (https://drinksupercoffee.com/ ). Thanks Legends!!

Nolan Hirte - How much is coffee worth to you?

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey team! We are here live at the first Charley St. Latte art throwdown! On today’s episode of the podcast we have Founder and CEO of Proud Mary Coffee, Nolan Hirte! The seed to cup process can be very unforgiving, we talk about the importance of establishing healthy relationships with farmers, we chat about Nolan’s inspiration behind opening three game changing cafes between Australia and the US. Whilst chatting, Nolan brewed us both a beautiful Costa Rican coffee on pour over. If you want to learn more about Nolan you can follow him on iInstagram @Nolan.Hirte ( https://www.instagram.com/nolan.hirte/ ) If you're traveling and interested in trying out Proud Mary Coffee you can check out the Proud Mary Coffee website and instagram (USA) https://proudmarycoffee.com/ , (AU) https://www.proudmarycoffee.com.au/pages/about-us ,(Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/proudmarycoffee/Thanks Legends!!

Sarah Larson Levey - Go with your gut instinct–it's there for a reason

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:42:00 -0400

Hey Team, Welcome back to another day in NYC! Today on the Epic Table Podcast we have Sarah Larson Levey! Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Y7, a non-traditional yoga studio that features a dark + dimly lit atmosphere accompanied by a wide variety of music... Yes, that means controlled breathing in warrior pose while listening to Cardi B, pretty baller! During this episode we talk about her early life as a fashion brand executive and her philosophy on yoga and we chat about going with your gut and standing up for what you believe in. While chatting we threw together a very beautiful Varsity Blue Bowl, one of the many great options at Charley St. To find out more about Sarah and her brand you can visit the Y7 website ( https://www.y7-studio.com/ ) or check out her instagram ( @Sara_Ayako). Thanks Legends!

Steve Uria - Use your whole heart at anything you do

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team! In today's episode, we have Steve Uria my good friend, fitness guru, and CEO of Switch playground. Switch Playground is worldwide known as one of the highest-rated fitness facilities with 4 locations in South Africa and 2 in New York City. Switch Playground offers great trainers and latitude of group activities that are carefully studied and designed to fit the needs of each client. We learn how Steve's special forces military background influenced his style of training today, we touch on his early life during the apartheid and we chat about how to become a metabolic billionaire. If you want to learn more about Steve, you can check out his Instagram (@SteveUria), his website ( http://steveuria.com) or check out the Switch Playground website ( https://www.switchplaygroundusa.com or https://switchplaygroundsa.com) Thanks, team!

Grace Atwood - Understanding how disconnecting can help us reconnect with ourselves.

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey friends! Welcome back to this exciting episode of The Epic Table Podcast! Today we have Grace Atwood, Founder of 'The Stripe' and co-host of the BAD ON PAPER Podcast. Today we cook an amazing braised swiss chard with a delicious truffle sauce, all whilst chatting about the importance of maintaining and establishing a good rapport with your audience and the importance of disconnecting. We also delve into some of Grace's passions, which include books, beauty, and food. If you want to learn more about Grace and her two brands you can follow her on Twitter (@GraceAtwood), Instagram (@GraceAtwood), her website (https://thestripe.com) or the BAD ON PAPER Podcast. Thanks team!

Dr. Will Cole - Benefits of a Keto Diet

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Team! Today on the Epic Table Podcast, we have Dr. Will Cole! Dr. Cole is one of the leading functional medicine practitioners nationwide. He is also the author of Ketotarian, The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn fat, Boost energy, Crush your cravings, and Calm inflammation. We chat about all things Keto, Dr. Cole's upbringing, his motivation for becoming a doctor and what it means to be Keto-Vegan versus keto vegetarian and much more. This was done whilst piecing together a baller keto-friendly spicy frittata straight from Dr. Cole's cookbook. If you want to learn more about Dr. Will Cole you can check out his website (https://drwillcole.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole)or twitter (https://twitter.com/drwillcole). Thanks for tunning in legends!!

Meghan Asha - Success isnt linear, just be a good person

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:35:00 -0400

Hey Legends! Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Epic Table Podcast. Today we have Meghan Asha Founder and CEO of FounderMade! FounderMade is a platform for innovative, purpose-driven brands to showcase products in the food, beauty, and wellness industries, to larger-scale business, investors. We chat about what inspired her to start her brand, some of the adversities she faced during her early years all while piecing together the notorious Tahini Time bowl from Charley St's menu! If you want to learn more about Meghan and her amazing brand, you can check her out on Instagram (@MeghanAsha and @FounderMade), Twitter (@Meghan) or her website (https://www.foundermade.com). TUNE IN LEGENDS!!!

Antoni Porowski - I am enough, I have enough

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey Legends! On today's episode of the Epic table podcast, we have Antoni Porowski!! Many of you may know Antoni from his role in the Netflix series Queer Eye; others may know him from his restaurant Village Den. Today we discuss what galvanized him into the food and restaurant business, all things entrepreneurship and his new cookbook "Antoni in the Kitchen". Whilst chatting, we put together a baller Vegemite brownie cake situation. If you want to know more about Antoni you can follow him on instagram, and twitter (@Antoni) or you can visit his website (https://www.Antoniporowski.com). Tune in!

Rich Dorment - Love change, Fear staying the same

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:28:00 -0400

TEAM! Welcome back to the Epic Table Podcast! Today we are joined by Rich Dorment (@Richdorment), Editor in Chief at Men's Health -a trusted, award-winning source of information on the latest health, fitness, weight loss nutrition, and fashion trends. Men's Health seeks to empower readers with tips and insights from the latest health and wellness research and leading experts in the field. Today we chat about internal changes and how they can enable one to become the better version of themselves. We also speak about how Rich adopted the brand and how he is redefining the word "Men" to influence men of all different ages and ethnicities. We do this whilst making a baller White bean Harrisa Curry. Let's get into it!

Liz Moody - NEVER SAY, "NO" TO YOURSELF.

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400

HEY LEGENDS! Welcome back to the Epic Table Podcast! Today on the podcast we have Liz Moody, a published cookbook author and editor known for her best selling book Healthier Together: Recipes For Two-Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships and Glow Pops. Together we discuss what galvanized Liz into pursuing writing as a career, the process of putting a cookbook together, and we touch on how she uses her podcast Healthier Together as means to intimately discuss the lives and challenges of each guest. One fact about Liz is that she started a column in her local newspaper at just 15! Absolute LEGEND! What better way to chat than chat making sweet potato Latkaes with a lovely granny smith apple sauce situation!? You can Find Liz on Twitter (@Lizmoodyhere) Instagram (@Lizmoody) If you want to learn more, you can check out her website (Lizmoody.com)!

Autumn Calabrese - Turning Failures as an Opportunity and Redirect

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:09:00 -0400

Team! Welcome back to another episode of the Epic table Podcast! Our guest today is Autumn Calabrese - she is a nationally recognized as a best selling author, her 21 Day Fix collaboration with the Beachbody fitness program, and works as a celebrity trainer. Autumn as a truly awesome story, she originally wanted to pursue dancing as a career, but due to health problems had to redirect her passion. She didn't let that setback stop her hustle, which led Autumn to become a certified trainer. Today she provides tips and fresh ideas help improve the health & diets of her clients with a simple approach to portion control and mind over matter mentality. Together, we talk about her experience working as a celebrity trainer, family life and the importance of choosing a career path that you love so it isn't work. All the while I cook up a beautiful summer salad situation that will for sure surprise you by how simple it is! To learn more about Autumn Calabrese and what she's about check out her website (https://Autumncalabrese.com) or on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@Autumncalabrese)!

Dr. Jaime Schehr N.D, R.D - Personalized Service Towards Health & Nutrition

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:12:00 -0400

Hey friends! Welcome back to the Epic Table Podcast! Our guest today is Dr. Jaime Schehr N.D, R.D. Yes, she's a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine and nutrition holds duel licenses as a Naturopathic Physician and Registered Dietitian, making her one of the few practitioners in the country with both. She works intimately with patients and their primary care physicians to help them understand identify and manage their health. Her philosophy is that health and wellness are highly individualized, and what works for one does not work for all. As a former trainer I love that sense of individualized care and attention for people, and I think it is so important for professionals to seek that method of service. Together we talk about her incredible career path, the ins-and-outs of modern nutrition and health, all the while sharing with all of you my method to making the perfect cauliflower rice. If you want to learn more about Dr. Jaime Schehr you can check out her website (https://www.jaimeschehr.com/) or follow her on Instagram (@jaimeschehr)!

Simon Hill - Understanding Plants and the Human Body with Plant Proof

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:58:00 -0400

Hey Epic Team! Welcome back for another episode of the Epic Table Podcast! Today I have a fellow Aussie, Simon Hill, as my guest. Simon is a qualified expert with a Masters in Nutrition and Body Physio & is published author. Simon is passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can make informed decisions about the food they feed themselves and their family through his own personal experience living a plant based lifestyle. He has paved the way when it comes to understanding the relationship between plants and the human body. We get to chatting about a plant based diet and what the benefits are, and he gets into the nitty-gritty by backing it up with studies, doing his research, and making that knowledge available through Plant Proof. We talk about his story, how he got to where he is today, what drives him, and we talk specifically about how saturated fats affect the body. On top of all that we cook up a mean, wholesome plant-based meal that is packed with nutrition necessary for any sort of lifestyle. Plant Proof is your one stop shop for plant-based lifestyle information. You can learn more on https://plantproof.com/. And to find out more on Simon Hill, you can always follow him on Instagram (@plant_proof).

Mike Kirban - Building a Better-For-You Beverage that is Better for the Planet with Vita Coco

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:41:00 -0400

Friends! Welcome back to the Epic Table Podcast! Today's guest - also friend and brother, is none other than Mike Kirban, Co-Founder & CEO of Vita Coco. He is unquestionably one of the most successful beverage entrepreneurs of all time. Since co-founding Vita Coco in 2004, Kirban has led the brand to dominate and disrupt the coconut water industry, all the while committing to raising coconut farming communities out of poverty through their philosophy of Give, Grow, Guide. Today, Vita Coco coconut water is available in over 75,000 stores in 13 countries world wide. These days Mike is doing it all again with a wide variety of new products with a new focus: reshaping the brand to better the planet. This is a movement that is important to all of us and it is encouraging to see industry leaders like Kirban leading the way through the influence he's built with his company. On this episode we talk about how he started Vita Coco, his journey and how it has led him here, his leadership style, and how exactly Vita Coco is helping the planet. On top of all this, Kirban was awesome enough to bring over some Vita Coco swag which inspired me to make today's dish, an oh-so-delicious Vita Coco-nut Chocolate spread that goes well on just about anything! To learn more about Mike Kriban and what he's building, you can head over to https://www.vitacoco.com/.

Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN - Being Real, Treating People As They Are to Help Them

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:16:00 -0400

Hello Epic Team! We're back with another episode of The Epic Table Podcast, and today we have the marvelous Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, in the studio kitchen. Along with her impressive arsenal of professional titles, she is the Nutrition Director of Good Housekeeping - a women's magazine that features articles about women's interests, recipes, diet, and health. She is also the author of a beautiful new book titled Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked). It's literally a beautiful book, dutifully researched, and shares vital messages that I believe in when it comes to food. This book will transform the way you think about nutrition and health. Together we talk about her path as a dietitian legend, how she got to where she is today, and she gives me a breakdown of the world dietetics and how it can really help people. And, sticking with the theme, she and I whip up a creamy lemon tahini dressing, perfect as a dressing for just about anything! You can learn more about Jaclyn though her social (IG: @jaclynlondonrd, Twitter: @JaclynLondonRD), and you DEFINITELY need to check out her book Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked) (https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Side-Other-Myths-Debunked-ebook/dp/B07BVNY35B) which is available on Amazon Audible!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson - Beyond Celebrity, Star of Modern Family & Founder of Tie The Knot

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:41:00 -0400

Hey team! Welcome back to The Epic Table Podcast, and I'll be honest - I'm a bit star struck with this one. We're joined today by the talented and hilarious Jesse Tyler Ferguson, probably best known for his role as Mitchell Pritchett on the sitcom Modern Family which earned him five consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. If you haven't watched it, do yourself a favor and go binge it on Hulu, just in time for it's 11th and final season! Together we discuss his story and his role as a gay lead in the iconic show, how he has been using his celebrity to boost awareness of LGBTQ equality, AND I pick at the fact that he co-owns his own FOOD BLOG called Julie&Jesse with Julie Tanous. Jesse has been doing some incredible things, the one I want to highlight is Tie The Knot - a company he founded to to raise awareness and advocate on behalf of LGBTQ equality throughout the world in a very stylish way. All the while I cook up a simple eggplant situation with a beautifully tasty miso glaze. You can find Jesse on Instagram and Twitter (@jessetyler), follow up on his food blog at www.julieandjessecook.com, and show some love and support for his organization Tie The Knot at www.tietheknot.org.

Adam Eskin - Building a Company Behind a Mission Driven Purpose, Dig Inn Seasonal Market

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:27:00 -0400

Hey friends! Welcome back to The Epic Table Podcast! On today's podcast we have Adam Eskin, the CEO and Founder of Dig Inn, a phenomenal fast-casual restaurant that is rolling out a mission driven purpose. You can find them all over the New York and the East Coast, and they've now gotten to the point where they have their own twelve acre organic farm in Chester, New York. Adam and I are also joined by Lary Tse (@thelarbear on IG), who is the Farm Manager at the Dig Inn farm, and together they brought over to the kitchen an EPIC harvest of some of their veggies and crop. You'll learn today how Adam jumped ship from the finance game and built his purpose, his vision, and his long-standing focus on brand equity from what he truly believes in. All they while we cook up a bountiful roasted veggie situation with their own Dig Inn ingredients. To learn more about Dig Inn and what Adam and Lary are building, make sure you visit https://www.diginn.com/.

Leila Janah - Creating Success in Business by Creating Jobs and Empowering Those in Need, Samasource & LXMI

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 06:38:00 -0400

Hey friends! Welcome back to this exciting episode of The Epic Table Podcast, and today we have an amazing leader and social entrepreneur, Leila Janah, as our guest. Leila is the Founder and CEO of Samasource and LXMI, enterprises that #givework to low-income people around the world using cutting-edge social enterprise models, and share a common social mission to end global poverty by giving work to people in need. In this episode we will talk about her upbringing and success, as well as the inspiration behind all her entrepreneurial endeavors - all the while, we come together at the end to showcase a beautiful and healthy smoothie bowl using one of her amazing LXMI products that you'll definitely want to hear about. You can find out more about Liela and all her work on her website (https://www.leilajanah.com/) and follow her on Instagram (@leilajanah) and Twitter (@leila_c). At the time of publishing this episode, Leila is currently battling cancer. We encourage our listeners to do all they can to support Leila and the social causes she leads.

Ky Hurst - Importance of Recovery for the Body and Mind

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:20:00 -0400

Hey Team! Welcome to another episode of the Epic Table Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Australian Sail GP sailor Ky Hurst. Hurst has won 30 Australian surf titles, is in the surf life-saving hall of fame, is a multiple Ironman champion and a dual Olympian, having competed in the open water swimming at the 2008 and 2012 Games. In recent years he has transitioned to professional sailing, even competing for Oracle Team USA at the last America’s Cup and is now represents his nation in the sport of Sail GP. A big takeaway from this episode is how Hurst defines what an athlete is. Having done three different sports and three different modalities for over 23 years, he has a massive engine, and so he talks about how he builds that aerobic base and why we need to focus on recovery - not just for sport, but also for everyday life. In preparation for his upcoming Sail GP race in New York City, I also showcase how to build a protein-rich field-of-mushroom toast situation that is beautiful, delicious fuel for any athlete. You can learn more and follow Ky's journey on his Instagram (@ku_hurst) and follow along with Sail GP Team Australia here: @sailgpaus, @sailgp, Sailgp.com, FB: Australia SailGP Team, YouTube: Australia SailGP Team.

Tobias Peggs - Doing Well by Doing Good, Innovation at Square Roots Urban Farms

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:01:00 -0400

Hey team! Welcome back for another episode of The Epic Table Podcast. Today we have good of mine, Tobias Peggs (@tobiaspegggs on Twitter), CEO and Founder of Square Roots. This is a company that is building a community through innovative technology and business development - paving the way for sustainable urban farming, while cultivating a new generation of farmers. As a chef I'm passionate about this industry, and I've partnered with Square Roots at my restaurant because they are able provide some of the most delicious and nutritionally optimized ingredients. You'll all learn more on how Tobias does this while I whip up an amazing farm salad using the ingredients he's gown at one of the Square Roots shipping container farms. You can learn more about Square Roots at https://squarerootsgrow.com/.

Adrian Grenier - Sustainability, the Effects of Plastic & Lonely Whale

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:30:00 -0400

Hey friends! Welcome back to this exciting episode of The Epic Table Podcast where today we have my good friend Adrian Grenier in the studio kitchen. Adrian is most notably known in the film and TV circuit, but what's really cool is that he is now using his celebrity and profile for the greater good - he is fueling his passion to promote the awareness of the detriment that plastics are having on our world. We talk about the statistics on plastic and the effects it has on our day-to-day. We hear about Lonely Whale, Adrian's company, and what they are doing in the sphere. He'll also talk about the action steps we can all take in making this world a better place. And of course, we'll be cooking up a dish close to Adrian's heart - his own signature apple crumble with a DC twist! To learn more about Adrian and Lonely Whale hit him up on Instagram (@adriangrenier) and go to https://www.lonelywhale.org/ to learn more about what we can do to limit the use of plastic.

Melisse Gelula - Filling a Space With Your Passion

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Hey team, welcome back! Today on the Epic Table we have we have the fantastic Melisse Gelula, Co-Founder and Editorial Director of Well+Good. Well+Good launched as a premier lifestyle and news publication devoted to the wellness scene. It has since become the leading source on boutique fitness, cutting-edge nutrition, natural beauty, and more. Today, we talk with Melisse about the success of her company, and how she was able to recognize a space that needed to be filled in the industry and then passionately move to fill it. Along with that, Melisse and I will be cooking a recipe of my own that has been featured in Well+Good's brand new cookbook: Sweet Potato Gnocchi! You can follow Melisse on Twitter (@MelisseG) and on Instagram (@MelisseJoy), and discover all sorts of goodness that is Well+Good on Instagram (@iamwellandgood) as well as their website https://www.wellandgood.com/. And of course, you can go ahead and buy Melisse's new cookbook here: https://www.wellandgood.com/well-and-good-healthy-cookbook/.

Michael Chernow - The Importance of Grit & Determination

Wed, 29 May 2019 05:57:00 -0400

Hey team, welcome back! Today on the Epic Table we have we have a good friend of mine, Michael Chernow, also Co-Captain of the City Harvest team for the NYC Marathon 2019. He's a restaurateur, Founder of Seamores and Co-Founder of The Meatball Shop in NYC, both of which you should definitely hit up. In today's episode we're going to talk about the importance of grit and determination, and how one thrives because of it. And of course, in today's recipe it's all about a healthy-lean sweet potato lasagna. To follow more of the Michael and his awesome you can follow him on Instagram at @meatballers and @michaelchernow. If you can and would like to donate to my City Harvest Campaign, you can do so here: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/city-harvest-nyc-2019/danchurchill

Liz Plosser - Sacrifices and Decisions that Lead to Your Dream Job

Wed, 22 May 2019 06:27:00 -0400

Welcome back team! Today on the Epic Table we have Liz Plosser (@lizplosser), the Editor in Chief of Women's Health, a trusted, award-winning source of information on the latest health, fitness, weight loss. nutrition, and beauty news and trends. Serving more than 36 million readers each month on all its platforms, Women's Health seeks to empower readers with tips and insights from the latest health and wellness research and leading experts in the field. In today's episode we're going to learn about how Liz made sacrifices and decisions that led her to her dream job and where she is today. And of course, in today's recipe it's all about wicked corn fritters and avocado salsa, with and apple-kimchi slaw. Let's get into it!

Jeremy Jauncey - Building Trust in Yourself and Your Business

Wed, 15 May 2019 06:27:00 -0400

Today on the Epic Table we have Jeremy Jauncey (@jeremyjauncey), founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations (@beautifuldestinations), an amazing brand that inspires people to travel, to connect, and to have a positive impact on the world. In today's episode we're going to learn about the importance of building trust in your business and how that pays dividends later on in life. As always, we create a fabulous dish that you guys can cook right at home and today we create a cauliflower steak with roasted almonds and hummus. Let's get into it!

#2 - Naomi Watts on Starting Her Business, & The Story Behind Her Acting Career

Wed, 08 May 2019 07:07:00 -0400

On this premiere episode, Dan is joined by actress, film producer and entrepreneur Naomi Watts. Together they discuss how to make the perfect antipasto platter for any dinner party, how she started her own business, and the story behind her acting career. Ingredients for the PERFECT Antipasti: (1) Your favorite plain or flavored hummus. (2) 2-3 types of assorted sliced meats (try an Italian sausage, prosciutto, or turkey. (3) 1-2 types of dried fruit. (4) 1-2 types of fresh fruit. (5) Gluten free seeded crackers. (6) Good quality cold-pressed olive oil. (7) Flaky sea salt. You can find more on Naomi and Onda Beauty at www.ondabeauty.com, and @ondabeautynyc and @naomiwattson on Instagram.

#1 - Welcome to the Epic Table Podcast!

Fri, 03 May 2019 09:41:00 -0400

Hi, I'm Dan Churchill, and welcome to the Epic Table! Here, I'll be talking with a new guest every week in my studio kitchen to talk about all things health & wellness, entrepreneurship, and everything in between! I'll also be cooking new recipe with each guest, and will of course share it will all of you - full episodes can also be WATCHED on my YouTube channel: Dan Churchill. Stay tuned for the first episode which drops on May 8th, 2019.