Modern Farm Girls Podcast

John Kempf is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and teacher on a mission to make regenerative agriculture mainstream. This is John’s third time on the show, and he’s here to give us an update on trends he’s seeing in the regen ag space.   Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 251: John Kempf Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and

Thomas Locke is part of the recent movement of office workers turned farmers. Before becoming a farmer, Thomas followed a path most of us are familiar with: go to college, take classes you find interesting, then move to a city where you can successfully join the workforce. The end. But for Thomas, it didn’t stop there. After some moving around both geographically and within careers, he found his calling as a farmer and has never looked back. Bois d’Arc Meat Co. was born. Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 250: Thomas Locke Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kid

Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington. His research focuses on brain injury and brain health across the lifespan.  Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 249: Dr. Tommy Wood Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated.

It won’t come as a surprise that Indigenous cultures are often overlooked in conversations about health and well-being.  The current anti-meat narrative often demonizes traditional foodways and appropriates sacred rituals and ceremonies of First Nation people into performative, Instagrammable acts or a commercialized product.  Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins are on a mission to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous health and wellness. As members of Native American tribes, Chelsey and Thosh cofounded Well For Culture, an Indigenous wellness initiative that promotes whole lifeways through ancestral teachings to optimize contemporary Indigenous lifestyles.  This work is not just for Indigenous people. Everyone can benefit from the Seven Circles, their holistic model for wellness. Their book, The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well, shares the seven interconnected areas of life through lessons from Indigenous teachings and gives practical advice on how to engage with this wisdom.  Episode resources a

After several years as a vegetarian, Kate Kavanaugh realized her health was declining, and determined meat might be the missing element. Now, Kate is a butcher, farmer, and holistic nutritionist. She also runs Ground Work Collective, a farm-finding search engine to help you connect to local farmers. Kate is on the podcast today with my co-host James Connolly to share her transformation from overmedicated child to a passionate entrepreneur. This is the second episode in this two-part interview with Kate.  Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 247: Kate Kavanaugh [Part 2] Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein l

After several years as a vegetarian, Kate Kavanaugh realized her health was declining, and determined meat might be the missing element. Now, Kate is a butcher, farmer, and holistic nutritionist. She also runs Ground Work Collective, a farm-finding search engine to help you connect to local farmers.  Kate is on the podcast today with my co-host James Connolly to share her transformation from overmedicated child to a passionate entrepreneur. This is the first episode in this two-part interview with Kate.  Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 246: Kate Kavanaugh [Part 1] Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein l

Kevin Gianni is an author, health enthusiast, and co-founder of Annmarie Skin Care. After a fruitless search for skin care products that aligned with their standards,  Kevin and his wife, Annmarie, realized there was a gap in the market. And in 2009, Annmarie Skin Care was launched. Of course, it wasn’t that simple, and Kevin is on the podcast today to share his personal health story and how Annmarie Skin Care came to be. Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 245: Kevin Gianni Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my wo

Dr. Pablo Manzano is an ecologist and researcher with a focus on rangelands. In his new paper, Comparison Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Animals in Wildlife and Livestock Dominated Savannahs, Dr. Manzano concludes that well-managed livestock serves the same ecological niche as wild grazing animals. Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 244: Dr. Pablo Manzano Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work.

I am currently traveling for GFJA to Australia, so I wanted to feature a previous episode with my favorite Aussie health influencer, Dr. Pran Yoganathan Dr. Pran Yoganathan is a gastroenterologist based in Sidney, Australia. As the director of The Centre for Gastrointestinal Health, he takes a unique approach to achieve health for his patients. In our conversation, we get into how healthcare has become disease management, the elitist nature of plant-based diets, the corporatization of food, and much more. Episode resources and transcript are available at www.sustainabledish.com You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 243: Dr. Pran Yoganathan   Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like

During the month of April, we are focusing on “Healthy Skin from the Inside Out,” and I love having experts on who specialize in topics that are different from my own. Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist that specializes in treating the most challenging skin issues, and she’s here to dispel some of the common myths about fixing your skin. Spoiler - animal-based foods are not toxic or inflammatory! This episode is a great resource for anyone who has been struggling with chronic skin problems and can’t seem to find a solution. And be sure to check out Jennifer’s course: Skin Rash Rebuild. Use Code REGENRISING at checkout for $50 off. Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 242: Jennifer Fugo Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members,

Trisha Rayner is the Chief Development and External Affairs Officer of the Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Trisha and I met during my latest campaign for Global Food Justice Alliance. NFL player Markus Bailey and I teamed up to provide food-insecure kids in the Cincinnati area with healthy, protein-packed meat sticks.  The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. With a network of 540 community partner agencies, Freestore Foodbank provides 37.7 million meals each year. If you are curious about getting involved with your local food pantry or want to learn more about how food banks serve communities in need, this is a must-listen conversation.  Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 241: Trisha Rayner Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers an

True health is more than just nutrition, and with that in mind, today’s episode is a departure from our usual topics. My co-host, James Connolly, is taking a deep dive into the field of psychiatry with guest Robert Whitaker. Robert is a journalist who specializes in investigating science and medicine, especially as it relates to psychiatry and mental health. He is also the editor of Mad in America, an online hub dedicated to rethinking psychiatry in America.  Through his books, podcasts, and online media, Robert calls for change in the drug-based care of mental health that has ultimately failed our society.  Please note that if you are someone struggling with mental health issues and pharmaceuticals are working for you, please continue taking them and don't feel shame in this. Life is short, and all people deserve peace and happiness. As serious "questioners," James and I try to give a voice to those who question commonly held beliefs, and Whitaker is a great example of this. Our goal is to shed light on topi

Rachel Brathen is the founder and CEO of Yoga GirlⓇ and has spent over a decade advocating for veganism within her work as a yoga practitioner.  Recently, Rachel decided that being vegan was no longer serving her health and made this announcement publically to her community. While the backlash was astounding, Rachel continues her journey as a conscientious omnivore.    Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Ilse Köhler-Rollefson is the author of Hoofprints on the Land: How Traditional Herding and Grazing Can Restore the Soil and Bring Animal Agriculture Back in Balance with the Earth. In 1990, Ilse moved to India to do fieldwork on camel pastoralists and never looked back. Her work evolved into supporting socially responsible and ecologically sustainable livestock development. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fil

Sustainability in seafood is a complicated topic. To help us sort it out, I am joined by two special guests. Jon Russel is the Food Justice Organizer for the North American Marine Alliance (NAMA), where he focuses on supporting the fights of BPOC food producers. NAMA is a fishermen-led organization that is building healthy fisheries and fishing communities. Also joining me is Shannon Eldredge. Her family has been in the fishing industry for generations, and Shannon was a shellfish harvester and weir fisherman in the Cape Cod area for years. She currently works for and is on the board of Chatham Harvesters, a fisherman-led seafood cooperative.   Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.   Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcas

Esther Blum is an integrative registered dietitian and menopause expert. On this episode, she chats about her new book, “See ya later, Ovulator!”. This is a must-read guide for every woman, whether you are in menopause, about to start the journey, or know you one day will. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar!  LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’

Brett Ender and Harrison Gray are co-hosts of The Meat Mafia Podcast. Through their platform, they aim to address fundamental problems in our food and healthcare system. Their message is simple: eat real foods, buy locally, and cook your own meals.   Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plus a free ebook and access to live Zoom calls. I’m also partnering with Levels to offer two free months when you sign up as a member to get the CGM without a prescription. Just need to visit sustainabledish.com/bloodsugar to sig

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Storm Baynes-Ryan, a New Zealand farmer and mother of four.  Like many countries around the world, New Zealand has proposed short-sided government policies with the intent of decreasing emissions. And like other similar global policies, the science backing these policies is flawed and does not account for the impact it will have on farmers and rural communities. What is likely to happen is an increase in micronutrient deficiencies once meat is no longer available or affordable and the destruction of the rural way of life. What is often overlooked in these policy debates are the personal stories of farmers experiencing this firsthand. This short but impactful episode will give some insight into how New Zealand farmers are dealing with the new government policies.    Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon

Have you ever dreamed of leaving your office job to start a ranch? That’s what Matt Skoglund did. Matt started his career as a lawyer in Chicago, then moved to Montana to work for  National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Even though Matt found working for the NRDC to be interesting and fulfilling, he felt like something was missing.  That “something” turned out to be bison. In 2018 Matt and his wife Sarah started North Bridger Bison Ranch and haven’t looked back since.  Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. For the month of February, I am running a free community blood sugar challenge. You’ll learn how to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to guide your food choices, plu

Pipers Farm started as a 50-acre family farm in 1989. Peter Greig and his wife, Henri, wanted to raise animals in a way that was inspired by and respected nature and resulted in healthy food that they wanted to feed their kids. Now, Pipers Farm includes 45 small-scale family farms that share common values in producing food in a sustainable way.  Peter Greig and his daughter-in-law, Abby Allen, are on the show today to chat about Pipers Farm’s new cookbook - The Sustainable Meat Cookbook: Recipes & Wisdom for Considered Carnivores. This is a beautiful book filled with delicious recipes, gorgeous photographs, and wise words about sustainable meat consumption. I highly recommend it! Peter, Abby, and I have a wonderful nuanced conversation about the importance of consumer education and the complicated topic of access to nutrient-dense meat for low-income families. Join us for this great listen!   Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly.