Explore every episode of the podcast Farm to Future
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How this Danish startup turns brewery 'waste' into nutritious food ingredients — Aviaja Riemann-Andersen, Agrain | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:45:32 | |
In this episode, we explore how Danish startup Agrain is revolutionizing food sustainability by upcycling spent grains from breweries into nutritious food ingredients. Aviaja Riemann-Andersen shares how these grains, far from being "waste," actually develop enhanced nutritional profiles and unique flavors through the brewing process. The conversation spans from the technical aspects of grain processing to broader themes of circular economy and sustainable food systems. Circular economy and respect for our planet are the guiding principles for Aviaja, and through her work with Agrain and in several committees, she is promoting a more sustainable future. Aviaja is a Board member in the Danish Plantbased Food Association and a board member in The Danish Food and Drink Federation. From 2021-2022 she was a member of the Government’s Green Advisory Board. Agrain has since June 2022 been a proud member of the EIT Rising Food Star Programme. Privately, she lives in Copenhagen with her two daughters, she is a hot yoga heavy user. She has a MSc in economic and Japanese from Copenhagen Business School and worked 15 years in cosmetics before she joined the food industry.
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| How AI can make cow IVF smarter and more sustainable — Dr. Cara Wells, EmGenisys | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:48:37 | |
Ever wondered how modern breeding techniques are making cattle farming more sustainable? This week, we dive deep into the world of cattle IVF with Dr. Cara Wells, a reproductive physiologist and founder of EmGenisys. She explains how advanced reproductive technologies are helping create more efficient, climate-friendly cattle while improving animal welfare and food production. About Dr. Cara Wells Dr. Cara Wells is an entrepreneur, inventor, and animal scientist who has revolutionized the field of embryo evaluation technology. After earning her B.S. and PhD in Animal Science from Texas Tech University, she gained valuable experience working in both animal and human clinical IVF laboratories. This unique perspective helped her identify key industry challenges and opportunities. As the founder of EmGenisys, she holds 8 issued US patents, 8 US patents pending, and 54 international patents. Under her leadership, EmGenisys has gained national and international recognition, secured seed funding, and expanded into new markets including human health and space agriculture. Beyond her work at EmGenisys, Cara is passionate about mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs and serves in advisory roles for multiple companies, including ventures in pollinator conservation, epigenetics, and biometric sensors. She lives in Dripping Springs, TX with her husband, 2 horses, boxer dog, and cat. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Gut health Q&A with Aicacia Young: protein intake, gut detox protocol, IgG, cycling hormones, trendy supplements | 19 Mar 2024 | 01:08:39 | |
Our gut health queen is here! Aicacia Young - you guys really loved our episode last month all about IBS and how to diagnose your symptoms. So we have her back on the pod today for a Q&A. We’ve got a jam packed episode - we’re gonna cover how much protein you should be eating in a day, how to figure out what specifically in dairy triggers you, the one magical supplement everyone could benefit from, why you should do a gut detox before getting pregnant, and the two supplements to take for a proper gut detox. And we get Aicacia’s hot take on some of the trendy supplements out there like Athletic Greens and Seed probiotics. Connect with Aicacia Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #17 - Building a Bollywood-based Fitness Movement with Shahil Patel, CEO & Founder of BollyX | 16 Mar 2021 | 01:09:38 | |
Shahil Patel (@shahilbollyx) is the Co-Founder and CEO of BollyX, a Bollywood-based fitness class that’s grown into a global movement. BollyX has been featured on Shark Tank and in 2009, Shahil led the first-ever Bollywood dance team to the final rounds of America’s Got Talent. Shahil has choreographed, produced, and led over 200 Bollywood performances and has performed alongside superstars such as Gloria Estefan, Jamie Foxx, Enrique Iglesias and Diana Ross! In this episode, we talk about how Shahil got into dancing while at UC Berkeley to impress his mother, how he led his dance team to win first place at nationals after only one week of rehearsals (!), and how he managed to land a highly competitive consulting job at Accenture with mediocre grades. We also talk about Shahil turned his passion for dance into a dance company and later BollyX, how BollyX has evolved as a company and community over almost 8 years, and why giving and receiving feedback is SO important. You might want to take notes on this episode! >> Connect with Shahil >> Connect with BollyX >> Connect with Us Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #16 - Ironman Triathlons and UX Design with Chi Pham, Google.org Fellow and MPH Candidate | 09 Mar 2021 | 01:03:12 | |
Chi Pham is a UX Designer at Google, a Masters of Public Health candidate at UC Berkeley, and an Ironman triathlete. Chi empowers over 120,000 women to embrace their badass selves through her Instagram account @fit_pham, where she’s been documenting her fitness journey over the years. Chi’s parents fled the Vietnam War and landed in San Diego, where Chi grew up and learned to swim, later swimming competitively all throughout college. In this episode, we talk about how we both transitioned from our environmental studies roots to working in tech, why racial categories don’t make sense, and how we all go through unhealthy periods of self-hate in our fitness journeys. And of course, we talk about Chi’s insane accomplishments of running Ironman triathlons — the things they don’t teach you in training, how she survived a 10-hour cramp during a race, her favorite post-race snack, and why she keeps going back for more. Wherever you are in your fitness journey, prepare to be inspired! >> Connect with Chi >> Connect with Us Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #15 - Why do people suffer? Death, Faith, and Medicine with Neurology Resident Dr. John Rhee | 02 Mar 2021 | 01:19:07 | |
Dr. John Rhee is a neurology resident at Mass General Brigham at Harvard Medical School and the co-founder of the podcast and platform The Hippocratic Forum. He has published articles on palliative care, physical-assisted suicide, and on loneliness at hospitals in the time of COVID (links below). He is also a devout Catholic and one of the smiliest people you will ever meet. In this episode, we talk about how John got over his fear of death by volunteering at a hospice, how his coursework in human development and policy tie into his work, and why he’s so passionate about end-of-life care. We dive deep into topics of what human flourishing could look like in a hospital, and how our society thinks about death, dying, and the sick and elderly. John also cares deeply about helping other medical residents ground their practice in their values and ideals, which led him to co-found a podcast for medical students called The Hippocratic Forum (links below). >> Connect with John >> Connect with Us Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #14 - Building a Platform for Asian Millennial Stories with Natasha Jung, Founder & Executive Producer of Cold Tea Collective | 23 Feb 2021 | 01:01:49 | |
Natasha Jung is the Founder of Cold Tea Collective (@coldteacollective), a new media platform for stories from Asian millennials in Canada and the U.S. Today, the platform features stories across topics like arts and culture, food, career, and mental health, from over 30 contributors across North America. Natasha was inspired to found CTC when she attended the Vancouver Asian Film Festival a few years ago. She described it as the first time seeing herself on screen, and she wanted to share that feeling of being seen and understood with other Asian millennials. Natasha’s career as a creative producer started in high school when she organized a high school singing competition called RichCity Idol, which led to an internship at MTV Canada. She got her BA in Communications from Simon Fraser University, which led her into a career in marketing and producing. The journey wasn’t all sunny — Natasha opens up about how she overcame her mental health struggles with depression and presenteeism, the condition when you’re physically present at work but not able to be productive. Today, she runs Cold Tea Collective alongside a full-time brand marketing job that she enjoys, and in this episode she shares the lessons she’s learned around career, creative work, and how to value your own time. >> Connect with Natasha >> Connect with Us Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #13 - From Spinal Cord Injury to Multi-Million Dollar Startup with Ryan Chen, Co-Founder of Neuro | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:58:12 | |
Ryan Chen is the Co-founder of Neuro (@neurogum), a company that makes functional gum and mints to energize, calm, and focus your mind. On paper, Ryan might look like a familiar startup success — Forbes 30 Under 30, Shark Tank contestant, revenue in the millions, and an investor in other consumer startups. What these wins don’t capture is how Ryan had to literally rebuild his life from the bottom up. Over a decade ago when he was 19, Ryan shattered his spine in a bad snowboarding accident. He was instantly paralyzed from the waist down. At first, he was in denial. He had grown up an athlete — playing basketball with friends, competing in Kendo with a Black Belt, and was captain of his high school track team. After a heavy 6 months in the hospital and a ton of support from friends and family, Ryan made it back to college. Slowly but surely, he found reasons to live, from scuba diving to training with the U.S. Paralympic team to working at Hulu, then co-founding Neuro with one his best friends Kent. Be forewarned — Ryan is inspiring af! >> Connect with Ryan & Neuro
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #12 - From Child Star to Married at 19 with Dani Calleiro (formerly Dani Cimorelli) | 09 Feb 2021 | 01:05:06 | |
Dani Calleiro (@consciouscalleiro), formerly known as Dani Cimorelli, is a 20-year old YouTube Creator and former pop star. Dani grew up in a house of 10 siblings and sang in a band with her five sisters called Cimorelli. Their YouTube covers were an instant hit, and before long they garnered a fanbase of over 5.5 million subscribers. Dani was only 10 when she joined the band and they signed with Universal Music record label. Over the next decade, Dani got to live the Hannah Montana dream — Cimorelli’s songs hit the Billboard charts, they won a Teen Choice Award, and toured around different countries performing solo concerts and sold-out festivals. Despite all the perks and excitement, Dani certainly felt the weight of growing up in the public eye. In this episode, we talk about how having millions of people talk about you as a kid affects your self-esteem, how she “rebelled” and turned to partying for a few years, and how her now-husband (!) Emmyn helped her gain the courage to leave the band and pursue her own dreams. Getting married young was no breeze either — we talk about how Dani went through with the tough decision to get married despite backlash from family and fans, and how Dani and Emmyn support each other and now collaborate on a YouTube channel and Emmyn’s music. >> Connect with Dani >> Connect with Us Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #11 - Creating a Digital Magazine for Korean Stories with Harriet Kim & Mirae Lee, Co-founders of Choa | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:38:10 | |
Harriet Kim and Mirae Lee are the Co-founders of Choa Magazine (@choamagazine), an online platform for Korean diasporic stories. Harriet is a photographer, writer, community arts organizer, and environmentalist. She co-created a portrait series called Dressed in Layers: A Hanbok Project and is the founder of the Korean Canadian Writers’ Collective. Mirae is a cultural producer, bilingual writer, translator, and illustrator. She has worked with various Tkaronto-based not-for-profit arts organizations until recently when she moved to Asia to explore new possibilities in new settings. In this episode, we talk about the inspiration behind Choa Magazine, why we need more authentic immigrant stories, and what “grandma taste” means when it comes to Korean food.
>> Connect with Choa Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #10 - Building The Real-Life Sims with Stephen Sun, Architect and CEO/Co-founder of DIG | 26 Jan 2021 | 01:02:47 | |
Stephen Sun is a Licensed Architect and CEO/Co-founder of Development Integration Group, or DIG. His team is building an AI-based “digital architect” that will eventually allow anyone to design their own fully-compliant home or building. One glance at Stephen’s LinkedIn profile will tell you he never stops learning — his job roles have spanned from Elementary School Teacher to Real Estate Developer, Adjunct Professor of Architecture, Urban Designer, all the way to Ice Cream Scooper (not listed in LinkedIn). What Stephen cares deeply about, and what we spend the bulk of this hour talking through, is the crisis that architecture is going through, why the industry is worth saving, and one compelling case for using technology to automate away the mundane parts of an architect’s job. We also discuss Stephen’s experiences at three of the top architecture schools in the country — Carnegie Mellon University, SCI ARC, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Plus, Stephen gives us the inside scoop on his co-founder drama that led to dropping out of the coveted Y Combinator accelerator program, and his #1 piece of advice for anyone looking to start their own company. >> Connect with Stephen >> Connect with Us Instagram: @insideoutwithjane Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #9 - Solo Hitchhiking, Cycling, and Couchsurfing through the Middle East and Central Asia with Marsha Jean | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:39:48 | |
Marsh Jean (@themarshajean) has been solo traveling the world since she was 18. In the past five years, she’s done things many would consider nuts — she’s hitchhiked alone from Iran through France, cycled solo through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, and couchsurfed in places like Kandahar (former “capital” of the Taliban) and Iranian Baluchistan (one of the most dangerous places in the world, according to some Western governments). In this episode, Marsha speaks openly about how she ran away from an abusive home at 18, and how the beautiful places she’s traveled to and the people she’s met ultimately changed her mind about taking her life. She sees travel as a pilgrimage, involving hardship and self-discovery, and intentionally chooses to take the roads less traveled. We talk about how she manages to stay safe and support herself financially and how her photography helps break stereotypes about “dangerous” places and solo traveling as a young Asian woman. ***Trigger Warning*** This episode touches on topics of depression and suicide. If you or someone you care about is suffering, please tread carefully. Some resources are linked for you below <3
>> Mental Health Resources If you or someone you know is in crisis and experiencing serious thoughts of suicide, call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. for the United States, call 911 immediately or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 (open 24/7). Here are some other U.S.-based resources:
If you’re not in crisis but looking for support in finding a clinician for consistent therapy, search engines on HelpPro or Psychology Today can help, and you can filter by insurance type. Or get connected with a therapist immediately for a low, flat fee at BetterHelp. **Many insurance companies are waiving co-pay fees for mental health services during the COVID-19 crisis, contact your provider to see if this applies Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #8 - From Walt Disney to Mental Healthcare with Jero Beccar, CEO & Co-Founder of Hyka Therapeutics | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:46:40 | |
Jero Beccar is an entrepreneur and filmmaker from Buenos Aires. After getting his B.A. in Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College, he worked for Warner Brothers and Walt Disney. While at Disney, he managed a crew of over 45 people to shoot Disney’s first Apple iTunes commercial. He then took his technical lighting experience back home to Argentina, where he co-founded an LED lighting company, producing fixtures for train stations and commercial clients like McDonalds, Starbucks, and Puma. Jero never thought he’d go back to school, but he ended up in the new Master of Design Engineering (M.D.E.) program at Harvard University. There, he learned about the gaps in the mental health care system in the U.S., which led him to co-found Hyka Therapeutics, a care management platform that helps improve the care journey for patients and mental healthcare providers. In today’s episode, we talk about bringing Argentinian food culture to Boston, Jero’s early fascination with the math behind moving pictures, what filmmaking and startups have in common, and how to build a team that feels like family.
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| 3 dairy products to try if you're lactose intolerant | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:17:55 | |
I had given up on dairy about a decade ago and it wasn’t until I got into fitness and weightlifting and really needed to up my protein intake that I realized dairy is an excellent whole food source of protein. So if you are lactose intolerant like me or simply don’t tolerate dairy well, but you really want to enjoy milk or ice cream or cheese, etc. here are 3 types of dairy products you should try!
A2 dairy
Goat and sheep milk Plant-based milks Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #7 - Glowing Up Through Travel with Digital Nomad, Dancer, and Blogger Viola Wang | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:47:13 | |
Viola Wang (@theblessingbucket) is best known for her travel blog, where she shares gorgeous photography alongside practical tips for travelers on a budget. An advocate of slow travel, Viola has traveled to 32 countries and spent time living in Australia, Japan, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Peru. She also completed her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, considered the world capital of yoga. When Viola was 10 years old, she immigrated to Canada with her family from Chengdu, China. She was extremely shy at the time and spoke zero English. In today’s episode, we talk about the many ways Viola has challenged herself over the years to overcome her social anxiety, from dance to cheerleading to solo traveling the world. Today, Viola is her own boss, running her travel blog and Instagram while teaching English, crafting, yoga, and dance classes for kids online. Viola's Travel Blog: www.theblessingbucket.com Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #6 - How to Become an Astronaut with Pilot, Gymnast, and Biomechatronics PhD Daniel Levine | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:43:02 | |
Dan Levine is a PhD candidate at the MIT Media Lab in the Biomechatronics group. His work involves building better prosthetic limbs, and he was once part of a team that built a tongue-computer interface for people with spinal cord injuries. (That’s right, it's a computer you control with your tongue!) Dan holds Bachelors degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from Cornell University, and a Masters degree from Cornell Tech’s Connective Media program. In this episode, we talk about how Dan’s dream job as a kid was to become a test pilot, how he started his gymnastics career at age thirteen before becoming Captain of Cornell’s Club team and Men’s President of the MIT team, and how he imagines a world where we interact with technology with mutual respect, as if between friendly creatures. We also explore his time living in Thailand and Israel, and his future plans of joining the Air Force and eventually becoming an astronaut. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #5 - Building The First Electronic Playground with Bryanne Leeming, CEO and Founder of Unruly Studios | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:53:24 | |
Bryanne Leeming is the Founder and CEO of Unruly Studios and the inventor behind Unruly Splats, the first STEM learning tool that combines coding with active, recess-style play for kids. Splats are durable, programmable floor buttons that light up, make sound, and sense when kids stomp on them. Kids can code their own rules for Splats games like relay races, whack-a-mole, and dance routines. Since founding Unruly five years ago, Bryanne has grown the team to 12 people and Splats are now used in 800 schools across the United States and Canada. In this episode, we talk about how Bry leveraged her Cognitive Science degree from McGill University and her MBA from Babson College to build a solid foundation for the business, why a Kickstarter campaign was the best training, and how to attract an A-team. Bry herself is an all-star — we talk about how she’s built up her mental muscle to keep going no matter what, through running marathons, growing up playing hockey and lacrosse and doing gymnastics, and watching her parents keep restaurants open during hard times. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #4 - The Early-Stage Startup Grind with A.I. Startup Founder Seve Ibar | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:46:03 | |
Severin Ibarluzea (@seveibar) is the CTO and Co-founder of Workaround Online (wao.ai), a platform that helps companies clean up their datasets to prepare them for machine learning algorithms. What sets them apart from competitors is their social mission: Workaround employs displaced Syrian refugees who would otherwise have trouble finding fair and dignified work. This isn’t Seve’s first rodeo — he’s also the CEO and Co-founder of CollegeAI, a machine learning platform that matches high school students with their best-fit colleges. In this episode, we talk about Seve’s start as a software engineer, building Flash games and coding for ham radio enthusiasts, what it’s like starting your own company versus working in a large corporation, and how his company (and nine others) got scammed by an organization representing none other than Pope Francis — yes, the Pope. BONUS: We’ll be live streaming on Twitch! Join us this Thursday, Dec 10 at 2pm PST/5pm EST at twitch.tv/seveibar for a Q&A and hangout. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #3 - Growing Up in Front of 2.6 Million People with DIY YouTuber and Rising Artist Jennifer Zhang | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:45:36 | |
Jennifer Zhang (@jenerationdiy) is well-known on YouTube for her DIY craft videos and extreme room makeovers, and as JEN Z on Spotify for her dark yet dance-y bops. Jennifer is a 22-year-old YouTube Creator and singer/songwriter with a YouTube following of 2.6 million. Since starting her channel in 2013, she’s gotten to travel the world and work with brands like Microsoft, Amazon, thredUP, Clinique, and American Eagle, just to name a few. And she happens to be my sister. In this episode, we dive into Jennifer's life and career up to this point. We talk about getting her hands dirty (literally) with a DIY bathroom renovation, getting invited to join Semester at Sea on a cruise ship in Spain, living in New York, dropping out of NYU, and her struggles with mental health while maintaining a public persona. BONUS: Join us this Friday Dec 4 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST on Instagram Live for the afterparty! We’ll answer your questions, show some blooper clips, it’ll be a blast. Follow @insideoutwithjane and @jenerationdiy to join the fun. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #2 - Becoming Black James Bond with U.S. Army Officer Eman Massi | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:42:53 | |
Emmanuel Massi (@iameman) claims he’s a superhero who got fired and went rogue to become a Black James Bond. Today, he works in operations overseeing fifteen companies in the U.S. Army. In other words, he's a pretty big deal. What Eman won’t tell you is what his day job consists of — that’s top-secret. But we sat down to talk about his life and travels before and during his time in service. Eman grew up fleeing the Congo wars with his family, living in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa before moving to the United States right after 9/11. He got an international business degree studying in Illinois, France, and Sweden, and went on to get a Master’s Degree in Sports Management. After a brief stint in corporate, Eman walked into the Armed Forces building one day and decided to enlist as an Officer. Tune in to hear Eman talk about his time living six miles from the North Korean border, how he was mistaken for the Black Panther, and why, at one point, he had to do push-ups to earn his breakfast every morning. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| #1 - Lifting Off into Professor Mode with Astronomy Professor Sarah Ballard | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:53:04 | |
Sarah Ballard (@hubbabubble) is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Florida. Over a decade ago, she took an astronomy class at UC Berkeley to fulfill a freshman science requirement, but was quickly drawn into the study of the universe. She’s since established herself in the field of astrophysics as an “exoplaneteer,” having taken part in the discovery of four exoplanets (planets orbiting stars other than the Sun). She did her graduate studies at Harvard and has been a Torres Fellow at MIT, a L'Oreal Fellow, and a NASA Carl Sagan Fellow. What her stellar CV won’t tell you is that her road to becoming professor was rocky to say the least. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey as a victim of sexual harassment and later a named complainant in a Title IX case, why academia is worth salvaging, and her dedication to making science culture more equitable. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Why “warming” foods are essential for young women, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine — Dr. Helena Zhang | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:52:38 | |
Serving as the professor and clinical supervisor at Emperor's College of Chinese Medicine, Santa Monica, Dr. Helena Zhang (PhD, LAc, NCCAOM) is certified by Californian and National Boards. She brings over 25 years of experience to her patients practicing acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and qi gong. With a focus on assisting women in the entire reproduction journey, from fertility, pregnancy, pre-labor to postpartum and breastfeeding, she created the unique JG Acupuncture-Hypnosis method comprised of a total of 8 tailored protocols to ease and accompany women's reproductive life. Dr. Zhang is also an expert in dealing with other female issues such as painful menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Connect with Dr. Helena Zhang Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| How to diagnose your gut issues: IBS, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, etc. — Aicacia Young, RDN | 13 Feb 2024 | 01:05:26 | |
Aicacia Young, RDN is a Registered Dietitian and product developer who specializes in gut health and microbiome education. Her own health complications as an adolescent drew her to the field of Human Nutrition, where she worked in a Functional Medicine clinic helping people address their autoimmune issues through the lens of gut health. Her passion and curiosity around the gut microbiome led her to join a microbiome therapeutic company, where she served as the Director of Scientific Affairs. During this time, she lectured at medical conferences around the country, developed a cutting-edge microbiome test, and created the company’s product protocols. Today, she serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Silver Fern Brand, where she formulates innovative products, develops product protocols, and provides product training to consumers and health practitioners. Get 10% off spelt sourdough bread and other Prairie Foods at www.farmmatch.com/jane/prairiefoods
Shop Silver Fern gut health products: https://www.silverfernbrand.com/ Connect with Aicacia Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| How genuine high-quality Italian olive oil is made — Claudio Vignoli | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:46:58 | |
Claudio Vignoli is an Italian Oleologist, Master Miller and Olive Oil Sommelier with over 25 years of experience in the olive oil industry. From 1996 until the end of 2007, he worked as an Export Sales Manager for the world's leading manufacturer of olive oil mills. In 2007, he founded his own company, Claudio Vignoli Group, providing technical and marketing consultancy to olive oil producers around the world.
Get 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane Links
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Joel Salatin: Regenerative is the new Organic [Revisit] | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:47:20 | |
Hi friends! Enjoy this revisit of my interview with farmer Joel Salatin from 2022 while I recover my health. Looking forward to sharing tons of exciting new content very soon! Much love, Jane.
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| How to reset your gut after the holidays and after travel — Chef Dr. Mike | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:55:06 | |
Hey friends, happy new year! Hope you had a wonderful holiday and ate lots of good food. I certainly feasted and got to enjoy my dad’s cooking for about two weeks straight, so no complaints. And if you’re like me and overdid it a bit with the desserts or heavy meals or just feel like you need a reset, especially if you’ve been traveling, I’m here with Chef Dr. Mike today to share some tips on how to give your gut a proper rest. We talk about doing a fermented juice detox, intermittent fasting, and some of the science behind how your gut microbiome connects with your circadian rhythm and the seasons.
Links
Connect with Chef Dr. Mike
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Why you need to be putting olive oil all over your face and body — Emily Lycopolus | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:42:25 | |
Olive Oil Sommelier, educator, and author of eight cookbooks, Emily Lycopolus is the Olive Oil Critic. With a degree in Life Science from Queen’s University and an MA in Cultural Anthropology, her love of science and discovery has blended with her deep love of food and flavour — her kitchen is a lab for discovery and learning. Since being introduced to olive oil at an olive grove owned by her husband’s family, she has dedicated her life to the ingredient.
Get 10% Vignoli olive oils with code FARMTOFUTURE at shop.vignolifood.com. Get another 20% off your first purchase when you sign up for their newsletter.
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Food dyes, preservatives, canola oil, and other harmful additives to avoid — Julia Putzeys from Trash Panda app | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:48:18 | |
Julia Putzeys is the founder and general manager of the Trash Panda App. As a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Julia combined her career in software product management with her passion for health and wellness. The concept for Trash Panda was ignited when she realized how many harmful additives are in our food today, and the impact they have on chronic disease. As a mom of two who lives in San Diego with her family, she’s passionate about advocating for a happier, healthier future.
Links: California Food Safety Act https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/well/eat/food-additive-ban-california.html. Banned ingredients:
Whole Foods banned ingredients list: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/quality-standards/food-ingredient-standards Trader Joe’s banned ingredients: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/FAQ/product-faqs Whole Foods Top 10 Food Trends for 2024 https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/whole-foods-market-forecasts-top-10-food-trends-for-2024/ Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Eating for fertility and pregnancy, the whole food way — Chef Dr. Mike | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:02:21 | |
Learn about the whole food approach to preparing your body for motherhood (and fatherhood). Chef Dr. Mike answers your questions about when to take prenatal vitamins, foods to support fertility, and the crucial window where what you eat will affect your child’s health for years to come. Michael S. Fenster, MD, better known as Chef Dr. Mike, is one of a handful of physicians worldwide to hold both culinary and medical degrees and is the only Interventional Cardiologist, and Professional Chef to do so. Through his Culinary Medicine program at the University of Montana, speaking events, articles, books, personal outreach, and media appearances, Chef Dr. Mike has become the voice of Culinary Medicine. His message empowers people to take control of their health, wellness, and happiness through a positive relationship with food. Links:
Breastfeeding & heart health sources:
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| AI pesticide bots, cow IVF, and lab-grown chocolate: My review of the THRIVE Global Impact Summit | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:15:58 | |
Jane Z. shares key insights and innovations from the THRIVE Global Impact Summit, exploring the intersection of technology, sustainability, and agriculture. From AI-powered pesticide reduction to lab-grown chocolate, discover how startups and major agricultural companies are tackling climate change and food sustainability challenges.
Key Topics Covered:
Featured Companies & Innovations:
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Stop drinking tap water, and other toxins in your home — Wendy Kathryn, environmental toxins lawyer | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:01:40 | |
Wendy Kathryn is an environmental toxins lawyer turned clean living coach, who educates women about how toxins are impacting our health and our kids’ health, how to spot them, and how to avoid them. Wendy’s career has spanned making coffee as a Starbucks barista to reviewing and analyzing environmental toxins regulations in Europe. Wendy dug deep in to the law and once she fully understood that there were ZERO regulations limiting toxins in our cleaners and personal care products, she found her life’s purpose. Connect with Wendy: Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Rescued foods: Giving not-so-perfect fruits and vegetables a second life — Christine Couvelier | 20 Oct 2023 | 00:36:22 | |
Christine Couvelier is a leader who is passionate about food. With over 40 years experience as a Senior leader, Executive Chef, Culinary Executive & Global Culinary Trendologist, Christine is a global Voice of sustainability, food waste and circular economy. Her exceptional ability to be external focused, study competitive & category Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Helping every small farmer become Will Harris – Henry Arrowood, Farmshare | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:00:43 | |
Henry Arrowood, Founder and CEO of Farmshare, is revolutionizing American agriculture. After moving to a 7th-generation cattle ranch in Montana and recognizing the barriers farmers and ranchers face, he launched Farmshare. Now based in Colorado, Henry is focused on digitizing the $11 billion direct-to-market farm sales industry, empowering farmers and ranchers with modern, easy to use and convenient tech tools. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| My DNA test results: food sensitivities, detox needs, breast cancer risk, and I’m a quarter Japanese!? | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:54:54 | |
Join me as I walk through my comprehensive DNA test! I took the Circle DNA’s Premium DNA test, which includes over 500 results across diet, nutrition, fitness, cancer and disease risk, ancestry, and drug response. I walk through highlights from my report, some of the science behind the results, and who I think should get this test done. Use code JANEZHANG for 40% off the Premium DNA test from Circle DNA: https://circledna.com/premium Jump to section: 2:20 How the test works - Whole Exome Sequencing 4:42 Diet results 6:20 Alcohol sensitivity and scientific details 13:16 Salt sensitivity 15:52 Detox: cruciferous vegetable needs 19:43 Red meat consumption 22:30 Co-enzyme Q10 25:08 Vitamin B12 27:20 Stress & sleep 30:22 Pollution & skin 30:51 Fitness 34:48 Ancestry 39:06 Family planning 41:58 Cancer risks 44:08 Disease risks 45:37 Drug response 48:15 Who is this test for? Was is it worth the investment? Nutrigenomics episode with Chef Dr. Mike: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yZNqQclezjXEULoXteGpZ?si=cb1bb5c4cbab4dda Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| 10 regenerative brands you need to try, plus marketing tips for farmers — Jean-Marie Merkle, Dig Digital | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:45:20 | |
Meet Jean-Marie Merkle: an extroverted maximalist with a knack for branding, project management, and regenerative agriculture. With a decade in the design world under her belt, she is all about sharp design, savvy strategy, and forging connections. Starting from urban roots in Pennsylvania, she left home at 18 to study Fashion Marketing in Philadelphia. A detour led her to New York, where she worked with Diddy and later landed a Project Manager role at a tiny Brooklyn design agency, sparking her career journey. After hustling between cities, burnout hit, and Jean-Marie sought change. She embraced a healthier lifestyle and discovered a passion for regenerative agriculture. An enlightening stay at Quarter Spring Farm in Tennessee rewired her outlook, trading screens for farm chores and kindling an affinity for farm life. Witnessing the magic of goat milk soap-making sparked an idea, adding it to the farm's offerings. The joy she brought farmers fueled a realization: her skills were meant for the farming community. A year of Nashville exploration followed, including farming classes and soul-searching. A car crash, the pandemic, and some cosmic alignment led to her own LLC. Jean-Marie jumped into projects to build credibility, then aimed higher, moving to Lancaster County, PA, where farming and history converged. Her business shifted focus to amplify farmers and disrupt the broken food system. Now, living her dream, Jean-Marie thrives by boosting clients' digital presence in the agriculture realm, excited for the shared journey ahead.
Regenerative Food Brands
Regenerative resources:
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| The healing powers of Raw Milk (and why it’s safe to drink) — Mark MacAfee and Max Kane | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:14:34 | |
Mark McAfee founded the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) in 2011 to assure that farmers had a resource to assist them in producing very low risk raw milk for their consumers. Mark is passionate about “grass to glass” risk reduction management on the farm, and he believes that raw milk cannot emerge as a trusted food unless it is very low risk. He is certified in HACCP management from Chapman University and has developed and implemented award winning Food Safety Plans including Raw Milk Risk Analysis & Management Plans (“RAMP”). Mark co-founded the world’s largest organic raw milk dairy in 1999 named Organic Pastures Dairy. Today, it sells it’s raw products safely across the United States of America in over 900 store locations. The Raw Farm brand estimates to feed over 50,000 families in California, alone. Mark has worked with state regulators and industry leaders to develop the business’s Test & Hold custom food safety program. Mark is a premed-trained retired EMS Paramedic and acute care medical educator with a background in organic farming. In 1997, Mark was awarded the Best of the West grower award for being the first farmer in the USA to initiate an “on farm audited HACCP type risk management system” with the Odwalla juice company. Mark has lectured on the safety and gut biome benefits of raw milk at USC, Stanford, UCSB, Rutgers, University of Guelph, UVIC BC Canada, UCLA, CSUF, Chico State and other Universities and medical schools in Australia, USA and Canada. Max Kane is an American entrepreneur, local food activist, author, engaging speaker, natural health advocate, and a leading expert in non-toxic, raw dairy production. Max is the CEO of three privately held companies and the author of several books on food and health. Max has over $50M in marketing experience driving revenue to small farms, and has apprenticed under hundreds of farmers around the United States learning about food production.
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| The Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil: “cold pressed,” tasting notes, expiration dates — Emily Lycopolus, Olive Oil Critic | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:47:44 | |
Olive Oil Sommelier, educator, and author of eight cookbooks, Emily Lycopolus is the Olive Oil Critic. With a degree in Life Science from Queen’s University and an MA in Cultural Anthropology, her love of science and discovery has blended with her deep love of food and flavour — her kitchen is a lab for discovery and learning. Since being introduced to olive oil at an olive grove owned by her husband’s family, she has dedicated her life to the ingredient.
Links mentioned
Connect with Emily
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| How Max Kane healed from Crohn’s and quit medications with raw milk and local food | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:56:16 | |
Max Kane is an American entrepreneur, local food activist, author, engaging speaker, natural health advocate, and a leading expert in non-toxic, raw dairy production. Max is the CEO of three privately held companies and the author of several books on food and health. Max has over $50M in marketing experience driving revenue to small farms, and has apprenticed under hundreds of farmers around the United States learning about food production.
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| A peek into Indigenous life in Northern Canada: harvesting medicine, paying the land, and McDonald’s — Carl Jr. Kodakin-Yakeleya | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:42:38 | |
Carl Jr. Kodakin-Yakeleya is Shutagot'ine (Mountain People) from the communities of Tulita and Deline First Nations located in the Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. He grew up living in many towns across the Northwest Territories and spent extended periods of time in the bush with his father and siblings. Now, as a father to 3 children of his own, Carl want to pass on the teachings that have protected these Lands for millennia. In this time of rapid climate change, the team at Ever Good Medicine believe in the power of healing through traditional values of connection to the Land, respect and preparation of medicines and sharing what we know and have. Connect with Carl Jr. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Nutrigenomics: How your DNA affects the way your body responds to food — Chef Dr. Mike | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:07:13 | |
Chef Dr. Mike gives us an intro to Nutrigenomics, the study of how food affects your genes and how your genes affect the way your body responds to food. This is a different way of looking at food than nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.) but how different foods have bioactives, chemical compounds that interact with our genes and cause certain genes to turn on or off. Connect with Chef Dr. Mike Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Breaking down the Kellogg's food dye controversy with Chef Dr. Mike | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:50:46 | |
Episode Highlights:
About Chef Dr. Mike: Links & Resources:
Join me at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit on November 7 in Santa Clara: https://bit.ly/GlobalImpactSummit24 Connect with Chef Dr. Mike: Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Eating bugs and reinventing capitalism — 6 Asian American voices from the Farm to Future archives | 30 May 2023 | 00:24:23 | |
Happy AAPI month! (Yes, it's technically still May.) To celebrate Asian eco-foodies everywhere, here are six of my favorite clips from the Asian American/Canadian voices we've had on the show. Buckle up for some fun stories and colorful perspectives on food and sustainability, that you don't typically hear in the farm to table world.
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| My gut health journey: fainting in high school, going vegan in college, and healing my gut through trial and error | 16 May 2023 | 00:29:39 | |
Story time! Hear about how I healed my gut through years of trial and error, and how I pieced together my gut health triggers and needs over the years, from fainting and migraines in high school to experimenting with vegan diets in college, to cutting gluten in adulthood. Plus, I share my favorite gluten-free foods that have changed my life.
Gluten-free goodies:
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Glyphosate part 2: Taking EPA to court — and winning, with Amy van Saun | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:44:30 | |
Amy van Saun is a Senior Attorney in the Center for Food Safety's Portland, Oregon office. After clerking for CFS in law school, Amy joined CFS as an attorney in 2015. As part of CFS's legal team, Amy practices environmental and administrative law to defend farmers, communities, and the environment from industrial animal factories, aquaculture, genetically engineered crops and animals, and the overuse of toxic pesticides, especially in the Pacific Northwest. Amy also works to protect the integrity of organic and ensure the transparent labeling of genetically engineered foods.
Connect with Center for Food Safety Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Is glyphosate making us gluten-intolerant and infertile? with Kelly Ryerson aka Glyphosate Girl | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:00:10 | |
Kelly Ryerson, MBA, IHC, is a health advocate and environmental health writer, better known as Glyphosate Girl on social media and for her blog, Glyphosate Facts. Connect with Kelly Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Lobbying Congress to heal America’s soils — Erica Campbell, Kiss the Ground | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:47:24 | |
Erica Campbell is the Policy Director at Kiss the Ground, where she helps guide Regenerate America, a coalition-based campaign advocating for increased support for regenerative agriculture and soil health in the US Farm Bill. Erica has been working to transform food and agriculture systems for 25 years; most recently, she was Senator Sanders' policy advisor and farmer liaison. She's worked on local food systems development, farm to school, farm viability, and sustainable agriculture initiatives in the Northeast, primarily in Vermont where she lives. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Why seed oils are the devil and what to cook with instead — Chef Dr. Mike | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:01:02 | |
Chef Dr. Mike shares how he as a physician evolved his guidance on fat — from low-fat diets to promoting saturated fats as part of a healthy lifestyle. He shares practical tips and answer all of your listeners questions, including: What oils are safe to use at high temperatures? What's the latest science on cholesterol? How much fat is too much? Michael S. Fenster, MD, better known as Chef Dr. Mike, is one of a handful of physicians worldwide to hold both culinary and medical degrees and is the only Interventional Cardiologist, and Professional Chef to do so. Through his Culinary Medicine program at the University of Montana, speaking events, articles, books, personal outreach, and media appearances, Chef Dr. Mike has become the voice of Culinary Medicine. His message empowers people to take control of their health, wellness, and happiness through a positive relationship with food. Resources: Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| My favorite protein snacks, responding to meat comments, and what it costs to raise your own chickens | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:28:35 | |
Join Jane Z. for a kitchen chat! Today we're discussing the spicy IG comments about medicinal plants and beef, survival tactics for soaring egg prices, and my favorite high-protein snacks for all my fitness fiends out there. Enjoy!
Eggs
Protein Snacks
Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Bone broth, log cabins, and gentle alarms: How to build up your immune system naturally — Chef Dr. Mike | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:55:18 | |
How to build your immunity while traveling, how pine trees and music can help your immune system, why we should all be living in log cabins, and the easiest recipe for bone broth you can make at home. Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||
| Are lab-grown meats the Theranos of food? — Julia Ranney | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:47:14 | |
EDIT: The Inflation Reduction Act’s allocation for regenerative agriculture is $20 billion, not $20 million as mentioned in the episode. In her current position Julia produces CFS’s podcast, manages communications strategy across platforms, and serves on the policy team in Washington, D.C. She is passionate about the power of storytelling to effect change, using creative communications as a medium for education, and fostering more inspiration for the next generation. Connect with Julia Discounts
Connect with Jane Z.
| |||