The Unlock Wellness Podcast

Alan Altom is one of the owners of the company Vet Veggies. Vet Veggies is a farming operation growing leafy green vegetables and basil in a closed-loop hydroponic environment. They strive to satisfy the demand for fresh produce grown locally in a sustainable environment. Not only is Vet Veggies supplying local restaurants with organic, fresh vegetables, they are providing life-changing work to veterans all over the country. I loved my conversation with Alan, and excited to share the amazing work he is doing! Keep up with Alan & Vet Veggies on social media! Instagram: @vetveggies Facebook: Vet Veggies Website: www.vetveggies.com  Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Drew Nutter is a certified and licensed prosthetist and orthotist managing a practice for Kenney Orthopedics. Drew also hosts the Prosthetic Paradigm Podcast, a podcast about anything and everything prosthetics. His passion is restoring independence and mobility to those who have experienced limb loss. As a former strength coach, Drew loves working with amputees who are highly active, and aspire to maximize their potential. His work is changing so many lives. I love the work Drew is doing, and really learned a lot from our conversation! Hope you love it! Keep up with Drew on social media & check out his podcast! Instagram: @drewnutter Facebook: Drew Nutter iTunes: The Prosthetic Paradigm Enjoy!     Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Dr. Kalie Judge is a family wellness chiropractor in Illinois, and owns Judge Family Chiropractic with her brother, Dr. James Judge. Dr. Kalie is doing so much positive work and is changing so many lives. She grew up with a long family line of chiropractors (35 and counting!), so she's been able to experience a lifestyle that revolves around the principle that the body has the potential to heal itself if you remove any interference that may be occuring. I loved my conversation with Dr. Kalie, and I know you'll love her energy and heart. In this episode, we talk about Dr. Kalie's wellness journey, how she has a grown as a person and professionally, and we dive into talking about her training for her half ironman! This was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well! Keep up with Dr. Kalie on social media! Instagram: @kaliejudge Facebook: Kalie Judge Also, be sure to check out the Challenge Ninjas on social media! Instagram: @challengeninjas Facebook: Challenge Ninjas www.challengeninjas.co  We also

Dylan Steeples is passionate about living a life of wellness and adventure. Dylan is a plant-based ultra-runner, and is also the host of the Plant Power Podcast. He is using his amazing platform to inspire so many people along their wellness journeys In this episode, Dylan talks about his own personal wellness journey, how he got into podcasting, and how ultra-running has completely changed his life. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dylan on social media! Instagram: @plantpowernz Also be sure to check out Dylan's podcast on iTunes! iTunes: Plant Power Podcast   Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Tim Shieff is one of the most known and successful athletes in freerunning. In 2009, he was the world champion, and he's also competed in American Ninja Warrior as well as Ninja Warrior UK. Tim is also a huge advocate for the vegan movement, has an ethical clothing brand called Ethcs, and recently launched a training program called Mindful Warrior, that blends yoga and calisthenics. I loved this episode with Tim and love all of the amazing work he is doing! Excited to share our conversation with you! Keep up with Tim on social media! Instagram: @humantimothy YouTube: Human Timothy Also be sure to check out Tim's ethical clothing line, ETHCS! https://ethcs.com And his training program, Mindful Warrior! https://courses.ethcs.com  Resources from today's episode: Here is the link for Tim's Hong Kong Playground video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CczxYzLl7JE And here is the speech Tim heard that changed his life, that we discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6U00LMmC   Enjoy!!!   Credits

Carly Bergman is an expert in sustainability and is extremely passionate about helping others learn how to decrease the waste that they create, and getting as close to a zero-waste lifestyle as possible. She has also transformed her health with a vegan diet, and her influence is making a huge impact, not only on people's health, but also for the planet.  Excited to share our conversation! Carly's passion is contagious, and I know that I personally learned a lot about sustainability during our talk! Big shoutout to Carly's boyfriend, Brenden Fitzgerald for connecting me with Carly! They're both doing amazing work, so be sure to go back and check out my conversation with Brenden in Episode 108! Keep up with Carly on social media! Instagram: @carly_bergman Also be sure to check out her Etsy page, where you can find the Zero-Waste Survival Kits that we talked about in the episode, as well as her and Brenden Fitzgerald's Vegan Hacks E-Book!!! Etsy Page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SustainableDuo?ref=l2-shopheader

Jackson Long is co-host of the podcast and YouTube channel, Thought for Food, which aims to help people adopt a healthy and adventurous plant-based lifestyle. Jackson is also a cyclist, and recently embarked on a cycling adventure across Europe to raise money for Mercy for Animals to raise awareness about the benefits of a vegan diet.  In this episode, Jackson talks about his wellness journey and overcoming health obstacles while competing competitively as a cyclist, and how he turned those health issues around with a plant-based diet! We also dive into his cycling adventure across Europe, and upcoming work for Jackson, like his TED X talk next month! I loved my conversation with Jackson, and excited to share it with you! Keep up with Jackson on social media! Instagram: @tfflifestyle YouTube: Thought For Food TV Also be sure to check out Jackson's podcast! iTunes: Thought For Food Podcast   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Brenden Fitzgerald is the founder of the company Planet Protein. Planet Protein makes vegan protein bars that is non-gmo, responsibly sourced, and made without palm oil. Planet Protein is changing the game, and their reach is increasing to professional athletes and leaders in the plant-based movement. I loved this conversation with Brenden. We cover some extremely important topics, from nutrition, to sustainability, deforestation, and ways that companies can save the planet! I hope you love it too!  Keep up with Brenden & Planet Protein on social media! Instagram (Planet Protein): @planet_protein Instagram (Brenden): @the_sustainable_ceo Facebook: Planet Protein Page Twitter: @planet_protein Also, be sure to check out Planet Protein's website! www.planetprotein.com      Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Bobby Sud has completely transformed his health and life with a plant-based diet. He was overweight, dealing with depression, and was dealing with many obstacles. But, he was able to overcome those obstacles and completely turn his life around. Bobby's passion is filmmaking, and his projects and connections are beyond impressive. He's now able to implement his new passion of the plant-based lifestyle into his work, and it's only fueling his ambition. Bobby's story is amazing, and if he looks familiar, it's because he is twin brothers with Adam Sud, who was on The Unlock Wellness Podcast on Episode 099! So back and check out Adam's episode as well! Both of their stories are so inspiring, and the work they are doing to better the world is incredible. Keep up with Bobby on social media! Instagram: @bobbysud, @thevoodie Facebook: Robert Sud Also be sure to check out the trailer for Bobby's new show series, The Road Less Eaten, on YouTube!    Credits: Music: www.bensound.com   

Chris Hall is a raw food, detoxification enthusiast, who is host of the amazing podcast, Raw Food Foot Soldier! In this episode, Chris talks about his own wellness journey and overcoming addiction, we talk about different forms of detoxification and how it increases the body's level of healing, and we jump into his inspirations for staring his podcast and what he has learned from his guests! Excited to share our conversation!!! Keep up with Chris on social media! Facebook: Chris Hall Instagram: @rawfoodfootsoldier YouTube: Raw Food Foot Soldier Enjoy!!!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Talia Pollock is the amazing host of The Party in My Plants Podcast. She is also a blogger, holistic health coach, plant-based chef, and public speaker. Her incredible work has been featured on MindBodyGreen, Huffington Post, The Dr. Oz Show, and more!!! In this episode, Talia shares her own personal wellness journey, how her comedy career has helped her on her path (she got to work for a guy named Adam Sandler...), we talk about the start of her podcast and blog, and how she is using her platform to reach her highest potential, as well as transforming other lives as well! I loved our conversation and love Talia's energy! Hope you love it! Keep up with Talia on social media and check out her podcast! Instagram: @partyinmyplants Website: www.partyinmyplants.com iTunes: The Party in My Plants Podcast   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Mario Gomez and Sami Faraj are both fitness experts located in Tampa, FL. But, they aren't your average trainers. Mario and Sami have realized the importance of mindset on achieving any goal, whether fitness related or not. They combine fitness with mindfulness, through yoga, meditation, and educating about eating in a way that raises your body awareness. Mario and Sami are making a huge impact for their clients, but they're also making such a positive impact in their community. I loved our conversation and love the amazing work both of these guys are doing! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Mario and Sami on social media! Mario: Instagram:@thestreetdoctor Facebook: The Street Doctor Sami: Instagram: @consciousgainz Facebook: Conscious Gainz   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Jackson Foster runs a very successful YouTube channel and podcast called Plantriotic. He's known for living a life of adventure and documenting the whole process. He's currently cycling around the world as a vegan digital nomad and is changing so many lives along the way. I love Jackson's story and energy and excited for you to follow his journey as well! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Jackson on social media! Instagram: @plantriotic YouTube: Plantriotic iTunes:The Plantriotic Podcast   Enjoy!!!     Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

After having a heart attack in 2008, at 49 years old and 225 lbs, Doug Schmidt knew that he needed to make serious changes to his health and life. What happened next was more powerful than he could have ever imagined. After transitioning to a whole food, plant-based diet, Doug lost 60 lbs and regained his health, but the positive impact didn't just stop there. He is now helping over 1300 colleagues do the same. His story has caught the attention of many mainstream media outlets, including his recent feature in Good Morning America.  Doug's story is extremely inspiring and excited to continue to watch his powerful, positive impact on the world. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Doug on Social Media! Facebook Instagram Twitter   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Today’s podcast is a special bonus episode. I wanted to add in something extra this week with it being my 100th Episode week. I was thinking about what I could do, and thought it would be a lot of fun to bring in a few other plant-based podcasters in like a rountable setting…super casual, just talking about nutrition, wellness, mindset, whatever comes up. So plant-based podcasters Ian Cramer, from The Ian Cramer Podcast, and Howard Jacobson from The Plant Yourself Podcast, jumped on here last minute with me to record, and it was a lot of fun. We covered a lot about mindset and the effect of physical activity on positivity and focusness, as well as plant-based nutrition, and more. I definitely want to start adding Podcaster Roundtables every other month or so, so be sure to keep me posted what you think!  I hope you love it! And definitely be sure to check out Ian and Howard’s podcasts as well!  Give Ian and Howard a Follow on Social Media and on iTunes! Ian Cramer: Facebook: Plant-Based Cyclist Instagram: @p

Dr. Danielle Belardo is an amazing cardiologist who is dedicated to transforming her patient's lives, not just masking symptoms. She focuses on lifestyle modification and a plant-based diet, in order to prevent heart disease. I loved our conversation and excited for her to share her story and all of the amazing things that she is working on! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Danielle on Social Media! Instagram: @theveggiemd Also be sure to check out her website: www.theveggiemd.com      Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Adam Sud's story of transformation is incredible. Adam was at 320 lbs, had type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, was dealing with severe food addiction, and was a drug addict. His life was spiraling out of control to a point of attempted suicide. Adam decided he had to radically change his life if he wanted to live. And that's exactly what he did. He went to rehab, implemented a plant-based diet, and lost 130 lbs. Adam is now educating others, is being featured in upcoming plant-based documentaries, and is giving so many people in similar situations hope.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Adam on social media! Instagram Facebook Also be sure to check out Adam's Mastering Diabetes program! www.masteringdiabetes.org     Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Matt Bennett is a holistic health educator with a focus on detoxification  and raw living foods. He runs a YouTube channel called Raw Intuition, has coaching services, and teaches raw food classes.  In this episode, Matt talks about his own personal wellness journey, why he decided for himself to eat primarily a raw vegan diet, and we dive into the details of what it means to eat "raw," and the benefits that can be obtained by implementing more raw foods into your diet.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Matt on social media! Facebook Instagram YouTube Also be sure to check out Matt's website: www.myrawintuition.com    Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Bethany Stec Janicek has completely transformed her life. After dealing with food addiction and depression, she discovered plant-based nutrition and knew it was the answer for her. She lost 80lbs and is now helping countless amounts of people do the same through her website and online coaching community, Nutribabe Nation. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Bethany on social media! Facebook Instagram Also be sure to check out Bethany's websites: www.lovechard.com Nutribabe Nation: www.nutribabenation.com For listeners of The Unlock Wellness Podcast, Bethany wants to offer a discount for Nutribabe Nation! If you decide to check it out, use the coupon code: UNLOCK10, to receive $10 off your first month of membership! Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Kathy Freston is a food and wellness expert who focuses on vegan nutrition. She is doing amazing work and recently released her newest book, Clean Protein, co-authored with Bruce Friedrich.  In this episode, we discuss Kathy's personal wellness journey, dive into issues with the food industry and factory farming, and learn more about the release of her newest book! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kathy on social media! Instagram Facebook Twitter   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com