Eat Green Make Green Podcast

Dry January Series #6A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“Everybody talks about all the physical benefits of drinking less. There’s not enough talk about how much it benefits your mental health.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with Nick Benz and Paul Eschbach. Nick and Paul are two of the Co-Founders of the bitter non-alcoholic drink brand Betera.  We talk about their backgrounds in hospitality, the culture of excessive alcohol consumption in the hospitality industry, why they’ve both chosen to cut back on their alcohol consumption, why and how they created Betera, what drinking less alcohol has done in their lives, their advice for beginning to drink less, why there are just as many mental health benefits as physical benefits from drinking less, the many challenges of launching a business during the pandemic, and why they and Betera are here to help.Show NotesBetera WebsiteBetera InstagramNick’

Dry January Series #5A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“How do you want to live your life? Don’t just default into modes that have been set before you. Stay curious about who you want to be and how you want to live.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible John Wiseman. John is the Founder of the booze-free craft cocktail brand Curious Elixirs. We talk about John’s career path from Broadway to hospitality to the tech world, the booze-drenched culture of the corporate world, how a night of excessive drinking sparked a desire to change, what drinking less has done for his life, how attending a speech by Martha Stewart gave him the confidence to build Curious Elixirs, how Curious wants to redefine the social experience, the power of coincidence, why we have influence but not control over our lives, his advice for beginning to drink less, and why we shouldn’t just default to norms set b

Dry January Series #4A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement."Back in the day we were told to smoke to be healthy. Today, we're told we need  to eat meat, we need to drink alcohol.  We're going to be the generation that reframes these social myths."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Zoey Henderson. Zoey is the Founder of London based Fungtn, an adaptogenic alcohol free craft beer company. We talk about how the idea for Fungtn came about, the parallels between the plant-based food space and the non-alcoholic beverage space, what drinking less has done in her life, why the decision to drink less cascades into many other positive decisions, why we shouldn’t have to constantly “reset”, the many unhealthy norms in society, what adaptogenic mushrooms are and why Fungtn uses them in their beer, her advice on how to drink less alcohol and live healthier, and why we should

Dry January Series #3A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“I don’t necessarily aspire toward full sobriety, but with all the challenges of leading a company, drinking less is a little bit like having a superpower.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Dean Eberhardt. Dean is the Co-Founder & CEO of Hoplark, the inventors of the wildly popular hopped tea. HopLark has exploded over the past few years, appealing to both the craft beer crowd and the health conscious consumer and is available nationwide at Whole Foods. We talk about how Dean’s desire to live healthier sparked the idea for Hoplark, how his craft beer home brewing background influenced the making of the product, the many different uses and customer types that have embraced Hoplark, what drinking less alcohol has done in Dean’s life, some of the other habits he focuses on for his health and wellness, his advice to aspiring

Dry January Series #2A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“If you don’t drink, I think it’s something to be loud and proud about, rather than anonymous and shameful like it always has been.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the legendary Bill Shufelt. Bill is the Co-Founder & CEO of the non-alcoholic craft beer brand Athletic Brewing Co. Athletic Brewing has exploded in the past 3 years, raising over $20M, recently being valued at over $150M, and is widely considered the leader in the space. We talk about why Bill accidentally stopped drinking during his days as a trader on Wall Street, how the decision impacted his life and health, when and why he decided to leave his corporate job and start Athletic Brewing, the challenges of brewing an amazing non-alcoholic beer, some of the habits he has daily to keep himself well, the culture of wellness in his company and the Athletic community, how

Dry January Series #1A month of exploring the most innovative non-alcoholic craft brands in the world & the sober curious movement.“Alcohol is one of the very few drugs that you have to defend yourself for not using."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the awesome Tom Halaska.  Tom is the Head of Branding for the non-alcoholic craft beer pioneer WellBeing Brewing.  We talk about Tom’s journey to sobriety and how he ended up at WellBeing, how he defines his own sobriety, what dropping alcohol has done for Tom’s life, why he tries not to beat up his previous self, how difficult it is to brew a non-alcoholic craft beer, where WellBeing fits into the beverage market, the explosion of non-alcoholic craft beer over the past 5 years, why general awareness about alcohol consumption and Gen Z is driving the growth of the category, the importance of normalizing conversations about alcohol and mental health, and his advice for quitting drinking or drinking less. What a gr

“A lot of people think if they’re not grinding then they’re not improving. Yes, you have to take action and work out, but don’t skip past the things that give us life, like breath and sleep.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the beast that is James Newbury. James is a former professional rugby player turned CrossFit athlete and has been named Australia’s fittest man four times. In 2019, James finished 5th at the CrossFit Games, earning him the title of the 5th Fittest Man on Earth. We talk about how James got started in CrossFit, why he’s recently dabbled with triathlon, his love of trying just about anything new, how he went from just starting out to making the CrossFit games in a 5 year span, what he thinks separates himself from others, why he recently went vegan, why he utilizes fasting, breath work, and float tanks, the power of visualization for healing and performance, how sport has helped him as an entrepreneur, and his advice for leading a healthier life. Jam

“When I’m on stage, something else comes over me. I have no fear. I don’t know why I’m not afraid of that.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down, once again, with the one and only Avi Jacob. Avi is a singer-songwriter who’s put out two new albums, Surrender and Preservation, since we last spoke. We talk about Avi’s evolution as a singer-songwriter, why he shares his struggles and vulnerabilities in his songs, the fine line between being a business and being true to who you are as an artist, how despite his success he struggles just like everyone else, why he knows fame and money will not make him happy, how the pandemic has affected his music and health, some of the things he’s doing to help him stay well, why he struggles with letting people pay for his music especially during these times, and why love is at the center of all things.Show NotesAvi’s InstagramAvi’s BandcampAvi’s Spotify

“Don’t ever, ever give up on yourself. You’re important, you’re here for a reason, and you’re here to give back to the world in so many ways.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Elissa Goodman. Elissa is a sought after Holistic Nutritionist and the best selling author of Cancer Hacks. We talk about how Elissa struggled with her health from a young age, how the pressures of succeeding in her career further distanced her from her health, how she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in her 30’s, how she chose to heal from the disease with a radical change in lifestyle, how 11 years later her husband was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and passed away after choosing to undergo traditional western cancer treatment, how she approaches helping others and her clients with their health, why self love is the most important aspect of healing, how plant medicines ayahuasca and psilocybin helped her accept herself, how she balances motherhood with her wellness,

“The only goal I really have is to bring people to their own devotional purpose and heal themselves of stuff that can be very complicated, that as kids we didn’t really know how to process.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Justin Connor. Justin is a musician, artist, spiritual devotee, and director of the award winning film The Golden Age. We talk about Justin’s path from growing up in New England to venturing west to pursue a career in film and music, how the idea for the film The Golden Age formed, the decade long journey of making the film, how much of the film is actually about his own life, his ever evolving spiritual journey, how he has changed as a person through the process of creating the film, how the pandemic has affected some of his wellness habits, how he intertwined his latest album into the narrative of the film, why film and music have the power to change the world, and the power of revealing your struggles to the world. This is a deep

"It’s no different than voting. All of us really matter in terms of our voice and choices. That is especially the case as it relates to changing the way that water is consumed and delivered."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Rich Razgaitis. Rich is a social entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater, the world’s most advanced water refill station. With a purpose-driven mission, partners like Google, Airbnb, Vayner Media & Hilton, and $15 million in funding, it’s safe to say FloWater is just getting started. We talk about what’s wrong with our tap water, how FloWater is decentralizing water purification, how they differ from products like Brita, how they’re branding non-bottled water, the problems around single use plastics and how they plan to eliminate the plastic water bottle, the driving forces behind why we started FloWater, why his own struggles with health is why he’s so passionate about health, some of the things he does

"Most of Armenian cuisine have stories behind them. How do you honor tradition while changing your diet? It's about keeping the story behind the food alive. We can keep traditions alive in more modern ways."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Lena Tashjian. Lena is the Founder and Author of Vegan Armenian Kitchen, a platform where you’ll find recipes for the plant-based staples present in Armenian culture, as well as some veganized Armenian classics. We begin by talking all about the tragic events taking place in Artsakh and what we can do to support humanitarian efforts there (please see links in the show notes below for how to help) and the history between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. We also talk about why Lena went plant-based, how she tackled creating plant-based versions of  traditional Armenian foods, why the story behind the foods is so important, her favorite dishes from her book Vegan Armenian Kitchen, the growing vegan scene in

“Recovery and lifestyle change is not a transformation to a new version of ourselves. It is a process of remembering who we’ve always been, before someone else got us to believe differently.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the incredible Adam Sud. Adam is a suicide survivor, nutrition researcher, lifestyle coach, and the Founder of Plant Based For Positive Change. We talk about how from a young age Adam felt he was broken, how being diagnosed with ADHD further drove home that narrative, how Adderall abuse began to take over his life, how he wound up as a 350 pound addict, how at 30 years old he attempted suicide, how diet played a major role in his recovery, why loving bonds are the driving force behind change, why “negative” emotions are a reasonable part of being human, how his non-profit Plant Based For Positive Change is doing the first ever study on diet’s impact on early addiction recovery, the difference between sobriety and recovery, how to support a loved on

“Be kind, gentle, and friendly to yourself. It’s not all about perfection, it’s about progress.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the dynamic duo Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn. Toni Okamoto is the Founder of Plant Based On A Budget and Author of the  book Plant Based On A Budget. Michelle Cehn is the Founder of World of Vegan. Together they host the Plant-Powered People Podcast and just co-authored a new book called The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. We talk about their path to becoming massive vegan influencers (having millions of followers between them!), how they handle the holidays and the inevitable vegan questions, Michelle’s experience raising her child vegan, the moral dilemma of feeding your dog, their recommendations for growing a social following, at what point you can start making a living on social media, how they handle the haters, their take on the documentary The Social Dilemma, and all about their new book The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. Toni and Michelle are

“There’s going to be an astounding number of setbacks. Your ability to deal with the setbacks and continue to move on is what’s going to separate you from everyone else.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with craft beer pioneer Russ Heissner. Russ is the Founder and Brewer of Barrel House Z, a craft brewery in Weymouth, MA. We talk about why Russ decided to attend one of the best fermentation science institutions in the world, UC Davis, as a young man, how he was hired by Harpoon Brewery and brewed the first ever Harpoon beer in his apartment in Brighton in the 80’s, how he went on to help build over 50 breweries across the country, how he ended up at energy giant BP creating biofuels, the parallels between beer and alternative fuels, what led him back into the craft beer world, the starting and evolution of Barrel House Z over the past 5 years, what he recommends to entrepreneurs starting a business and raising capital, and how he’s trying to make craft beer more sustainab

“I’m really grateful for angry vegans who remind us everyday of what’s happening to animals, who never let us slack or get too comfortable. There’s room for all types of activism.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, the one and only Evanna Lynch is back. Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress and vegan activist who rose to fame while playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. Since we last spoke in 2017, Evanna was on the 27th season of Dancing With The Stars, she started the vegan beauty company Kinder Beauty Box, and is about to launch season 3 of her popular podcast the ChickPeeps Podcast. We talk about why she went vegan years ago, when and why she decided to use her platform to speak out about veganism, why she decided to go on Dancing With The Stars and what she learned from it, why she started Kinder Beauty Box with fellow actress Daniella Monet, what we should be aware of about the skincare products we use, how she handles hate and negativity, why angry vegans are important, w

“If you’re on a healing path, you have to remove everything that’s burdening your body from doing what it’s trying to do, which is heal in every moment.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the one and only Kelly Gores. Kelly is the Director and Author of the documentary film and book, Heal. I don’t say this lightly, I think Heal is the most powerful documentary around healing and wellness I’ve ever seen. We talk about what led her to becoming so interested in the human body’s ability to heal, why sound healing was the most interesting modality she covered in the film, how she balances wellness with motherhood, how she tries to apply all she’s learned to raising her daughter, why things in life happen for us, her recommendation for beginning the healing process, what she feels she can improve on in her own life, her take on how we’ve reacted to the pandemic, and why we all need to be easier on ourselves. Kelly is amazing human being who’s work is truly giving people the p

“It’s kind of weird to say, I’m grateful for the trauma that I’ve experienced in my lifetime, but I definitely am. Through every darkness there is light.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Marissa Remy. Marissa is a former national bikini bodybuilding athlete turned Holistic Healer and Coach. We talk about how sexual abuse as a child led to depression, PTSD, endometriosis, and PCOS as a young woman, how she overcame these debilitating issues (despite what doctors told her) by diving into holistic healing, how dis-ease in our bio field, mind and body turns into disease, why living healthy positively impacts those around you, how a video of an owl led to her going plant-based, how going plant-based has impacted her, what her daily wellness routine looks like, why she sleeps with crystals, the breath work techniques she recommends, why she practices water manifestations, and her take on the current state of the world. It’s truly amazing what Marissa has overc

“There is an ideal anti-cancer diet. It’s not a mystery anymore. Your choices matter. Your body can heal.”On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with a true hero of mine, Chris Wark. Chris is a holistic colon cancer survivor, patient advocate, and best-selling author of Chris Beat Cancer. We talk about how Chris was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 26, how being served a sloppy joe after surgery got him thinking, why he decided against chemotherapy and chose diet and lifestyle as his treatment, how he radically changed his entire lifestyle, how to develop “healing momentum,” the pitfalls of our healthcare system, the importance of understanding you have options beyond your doctor, his “beat cancer mindset,” the importance of forgiveness in the healing process, why evidence-based nutrition should be a doctor’s main tool, how to point your ship toward health island and stay the course, and why everyone has the power to heal. This is a must listen! Please share with friends and fa

"The ocean, the environment, the animals are all really important to me. I didn't realize I didn't need to (negatively) contribute to that to make food taste good."On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Megan Calipari. Megan is a plant-based pastry chef, recipe developer, and Founder of Earthly Provisions. We talk about Megan’s life growing up around basketball and living in multiple cities, how she ended up settling in Boston, why she chose to become a baker, why she switched to 100% plant-based baking, her love for yoga, surfing, snowboarding, and learning new things, her approach to health and wellness, what traveling and growing up in multicultural settings has taught her, what she recommends for growing a social following, why she recommends eating things and doing things you enjoy, what’s next for Earthly Provisions, and I had to ask how her Dad, Coach John Calipari, and family have handled March Madness being cancelled this year.Show