The Plant-Based Switch

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...