The Plant-Based Switch

The Plant-Based Switch

Ever wondered how to transform your life through the power of plant-based living? The Plant-Based Switch with Nafsika Antypas is your gateway to conscious living that nurtures the body, mind, and soul. As the pioneering creator of A&E Network's first vegan lifestyle series and founder of Canada's leading vegan cheese brand, Nafsika’s Garden, Nafsika ignites inspiring conversations with doctors, celebrities, and wellness experts who are revolutionizing the way we think about health and happiness. Whether you're veg-curious or simply seeking a more energized life, join us weekly for real discussions that prove making the switch can be exciting, accessible, and transformative. The Plant-Based Switch – where everyone's welcome on the journey to better living.

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March 28, 2025

Can you actually reverse allergies, eliminate chronic disease, and extend your life by decades through food choices alone? Seven-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Joel Fuhrman breaks down his groundbreaking "nutritarian" approach-a scientifically designed eating pattern centered around his G-BOMBS formula (greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, and seeds) that maximizes cellular nutrition. He ex...

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Bacon made from mushroom roots that taste exactly like the real thing? Luxury vegan safaris across Africa? New York's hidden plant-based culinary gems? Diana Edelman, founder of Vegans, Baby, breaks open the exciting evolution of global vegan dining as she takes listeners behind the scenes of New York's dynamic food scene and reveals why Paris and Berlin are becoming unexpected plant-based hotspots. Diana shares ...

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Dive into the fascinating world of Blue Zones and plant-based living with dietitian and researcher Sapna Peruvemba, who shares insights from Loma Linda—one of the world's rare longevity hotspots. Discover the pivotal difference between "plant-based" and "vegan" diets while Sapna expertly debunks common nutrition myths about protein, soy, and omega-3s that prevent many from embracing more plant-forward eating. Journ...

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Step into the world of digital advocacy with Robbie Lockie, a pioneering force in the plant-based movement who's using his marketing expertise to fight food system misinformation. As the founder of Freedom Food Alliance and co-founder of Plant Based News, Robbie shares his journey from traditional digital marketing to becoming a champion for food truth and transparency. With over two decades of media experience, he...

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Muscles, medals, and not a single steak - welcome to the world of Torre Washington, a pioneering vegan bodybuilder who's been breaking stereotypes and crushing protein myths since 1998. From his early days as a Seventh Day Adventist to winning his pro card in 2009, Torre shares his remarkable journey of becoming an accidental ambassador for plant-based athleticism. Discover how this former engineer transformed in...

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Join Nafsika Antypas as she sits down with renowned cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, who transformed from a salad-bar-eating medical student to America's leading plant-based heart doctor. Since 1983, Dr. Kahn has stood by his plant-based convictions, even while practicing in the heart of America's steak and barbecue culture. Through real patient stories, he showcases how whole food plant-based diets have helped people r...

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Ever wondered what connects a Greek island, a Japanese city, and a California community? Nafsika Antypas reveals the fascinating truth about Blue Zones - unique regions where living past 100 isn't just possible, it's common. With deep personal ties to Ikaria, Greece, she delves into the plant-based eating patterns and lifestyle habits that fuel these remarkable communities. The episode uncovers shared wisdom about food, community b...

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January 3, 2025 6 mins

Host Nafsika Antypas kicks off The Plant-Based Switch podcast by sharing her inspiring journey into plant-based living. Growing up in a traditional Greek household as the face of her family's premium food business, Nafsika's life took an unexpected turn one January night in 2014. While nursing her second child, a documentary about dairy farming sparked an instant transformation in her perspective – and she never looked back. This a...

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