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The state of the vegan movement is …
As we recorded today’s episode, how I completed that sentence began to vary.
In my opinion, there’s little doubt that veganism is becoming more mainstream and going plant-based gets easier by the day. But does that mean the movement is strong?
In today’s episode, Matt and I depart from our typical health and nutrition banter to discuss where veganism is right now as a movement. We’re not approaching this topic from a place of authority — neither of us can claim to be anywhere near authorities on the subject — but instead as two dudes in the middle of it.
We rave about all the new vegan options and foods, but also attempt to challenge each other on how we can do better as a community.
Oh, and I make a terrible analogy using kale, so there’s that too.
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There’s no shortage of morning routine advice on the internet … including an older episode of No Meat Athlete Radio.
It typically goes something like this:
Do what I do and you’ll be more productive, creative, and cool.
But that’s not how self improvement works. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to habits, nor is there one for what to do when you get your butt out of bed in the morning.
Today Matt and I share our new take on the morning routine, and the habits and structures we think work (and why other approaches might not).
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Matt is a wanna-be chess nerd.
That’s right, when Matt isn’t working on No Meat Athlete, hanging with his family, cooking, or going to the gym, he’s geeking out on chess.com tutorials.
And that’s probably exactly what he should be doing.
It’s easy to get so caught up in work, family, and other obligations that you never make time for yourself, and when you don’t make time to do things that bring you joy, it’s hard to bring joy into the other things you do.
In today’s episode, Matt and I discuss the importance of hobbies, what makes for a good hobby, and why we think they’re so important.
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When I hear the name Tony Robbins, I think of a giant dude, dancing crowds, and walking on coals. And I think of Matt, who for as long as I can remember, has been singing his praises.
After all, it was a Tony Robbins event that inspired Matt to go vegetarian and start this blog (which has gone on to became his business).
But even after reading the posts and hearing the stories, I’m still not convinced Tony does anything more than put on a show. In today’s episode, just a few weeks after Matt and his wife Erin returned from a 6-day Tony Robbins experience, we hash that out.
Can a Tony Robbins event help you become your best self, or is it nothing more than an expensive pump-up session?
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“If you’re not going to do it right, don’t do it at all.”
That’s the code Matt and I both try to live by most of the time. But throughout December, with Matt sick and me “functioning” on new-dad sleep, our healthy habits … well let’s just say they haven’t been on point.
In today’s episode we discuss when — if ever — it’s okay to not do your best, and when it’s better to simply let a habit, hobby, or routine go completely.
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New year, new you? It’s a nice concept.
Personally I love the idea of a clean slate on January 1st. While there may be no real difference between the end of December and the beginning of January, it feels different.
And sometimes that’s all you need to make a health or fitness improvement.
The problem lies with how you go about making those changes. In today’s episode, Sid Garza-Hillman, author of Approaching the Natural and co-author of Health Made Simple, and I discuss how to go about making resolutions, how to make sure they succeed, and what to do if they don’t.
Matt’s out sick this week, but we’ve got you covered.
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Thanksgiving is now behind us, which can only mean one thing …
Time for another holiday extravaganza! Last year we shared our favorite recipes, gift ideas, and more.
This year, we’re doing something a little different. The episode is a little less structured, but just as much fun.
In this week’s episode Matt and I talk holidays, babies, wine, and what we’d do during the holidays if stranded on a desert island. (Also listen out for a few big announcements in today’s episode.)
Happy holidays!
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Dr. John McDougall is a giant in the plant-based nutrition community, but his approach is surprisingly different from that of many of his colleagues.
Instead of focusing on micronutrient-rich whole foods, he looks to the humble starch as the key to a healthy diet. As Dr. McDougall says in our interview,
“All large, successful populations of civilized people have obtained the bulk of their calories from starch.”
For that reason, according to McDougall, it’s not leafy greens or fruits that should make up most of our meal, but potatoes, rice, and other starches.
In today’s episode, we chat with Dr. McDougall about his approach to nutrition, his new book, The Healthiest Diet on the Planet, and how in his opinion, the Paleo Diet got it wrong.
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