The Unlock Wellness Podcast

Bradley Jarryd is a vegan international model who is dedicated to using his platform to make a positive impact on the world. Growing up  as an unhealthy, overweight kid with a lot of insecurities, he has transformed his own health and life, and now knows just how powerful the choices that you put on your plate truly are... Not just physically, but for his entire state of well-being and to support his ethical beliefs. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Brad on social media! Instagram: @the_bradass Also be sure to check out Brad's free e-books! Download here: https://bit.ly/2sPjrjl   Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

CJ Febles, better known by Via CJ, is an extremely talented rapper and creator. This is a really awesome episode because CJ is in the beginning stages of transforming his health, and slowly transitioning to a plant-based diet. We discuss his struggles, his successes, and the future of his music. If you are in the beginning stages of your wellness journey, please listen and share. Or even if you're well on your way, I think our conversation will bring you a lot of value.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with CJ on social media! Instagram: @via_cj Facebook: Via CJ Music Twitter: @via_cj Spotify and iTunes: Via CJ Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Kyle Gillen-Hughes is a vegan cross country and track athlete who has completely transformed his health and athletic performance by eating a plant-based diet. In this episode, Kyle talks about his wellness and athletic journey, how running has given him a stronger mindset, and how eating a mainly raw, vegan diet has made him faster than ever before, recently breaking his college record for the mile at 4:38! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Kyle on social media! Instagram: @plantedinpresence YouTube: Planted In Presence Strava: Kyle Gillen-Hughes Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Shoshana and Adam Chaim are hosts of The Plant Trainers Podcast, and are dedicated to transforming as many lives as possible. They both have such inspiring wellness journeys. When Shoshana was pregnant with their second child, Adam discovered that he had a tumor on his kidney, and was initially told that he wouldn't make it past 40 years old. This overwhelming situation led Adam and Shoshana to become advocates for their own health, and has inspired them to help educate as many people as possible about true health and wellness. They are changing so many lives.  Excited to share our conversation!  Keep up with Shoshana and Adam on social media! Instagram: @planttrainers Facebook: Plant Trainers Podcast: The Plant Trainers Website: www.planttrainers.com  Enjoy!     Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Pat McAuley is host of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, and is doing some extremely positive work. He's currently creating a plant-based beer hall and cafe in the Boston area, called Rewild, and is dedicated to helping this lifestyle become more approachable for people.  In this episode, we talk about Pat's own personal wellness journey, the professional obstacles that he has had to overcome, and how his wellness journey collided with his passion for business to inspire him to create Rewild.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Pat and Rewild on social media! Instagram: @eatgreenmakegreen, @eatrewild Facebook: Pat McAuley Website: www.eatgreenmakegreen.com Podcast: Eat Green Make Green Podcast Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Chef Annette (AKA That Veggie Gurl) has such an incredible story. At 29 years old, after being misdiagnosed with Crohn's Disease, she soon realized that what was actually making her so sick was stage 4 cancer. Annette was given very little time to live, and was completely shocked that this could be happening to her at such a young age. She became obsessed with researching ways that she could improve her quality of life and increase her health. It was through this research that she discovered a plant-based diet and the power that food has to heal the body. Doctors were shocked as each test result slowly improved, and she is now completely cancer free. Her story is amazing, and she has dedicated her life to help teach as many people as possible how powerful what we put on our plate truly is. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Chef Annette on social media! Instagram: @thatveggiegurl, @letsvegaboutitpodcast Twitter: @thatveggiegurl, @letsvegaboutit Websites: www.veggiesarebae.com, www.letsveg-aboutit

Jennifer Bartels is an actress, producer, and writer known for TV shows like Broken, Friends Of The People, and will be co-staring in the show American Woman, alongside Alicia Silverstone and Mena Suvari, which makes it’s premiere on the Paramount Network on June 7th. But not only is Jennifer an incredibly talented actress, she is also passionate about health and fitness, even with her crazy schedule. She has overcome a lot in her life, but learning this past year that she has Type 1 Diabetes, has definitely made her stronger and even more resilient. I love how Jen is using her platform to create more awareness about the importance of truly caring for your body, and excited to watch the positive impact that she makes.  Excited to share our conversation!  Keep up with Jennifer on social media! Instagram: @thejenbartels Facebook: Jennifer Bartels Twitter: @thejenbartels         Enjoy!     Credits: Music: www.bensound.com  

Tracy Bess's story is extremely inspiring. After constantly dealing with her weight, chronic pain, depression, and inflammatory issues, she was recommended a vegan diet by a functional medicine doctor, and her life hasn't looked the same since. She went from having pain just from walking, and even issued a handicap parking permit, to a year later signing up for her first triathlon. Tracy has lost 80 lbs, and now is in love with her life and hopes to inspire others with her story. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Tracy on social media! Instagram: @thefarmhouserenovations Facebook: The Farmhouse Renovations Website:www.thefarmhouserenovations.com  Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Dr. Mondo is a licensed therapist and has dedicated himself to fully understanding the psychology of weight loss. Because of his hard work and dedication, he is the only weight loss therapist who has been trusted to work with and analyze past contestants of NBC's The Biggest Loser. Growing up overweight himself, he had a deep understanding that developing self-love and also developing your "why" of your weight loss, are the most crucial parts of creating sustainable change. Along his journey, Dr. Mondo also discovered a plant-based diet, and has completely transformed his own health and life. He now hosts a Facebook Live show, called Rewriting My Story, where he speaks to inspiring people every week about how they have also completely changed their lives with a plant-based diet. The positive impact that he is making with his show is going to transform so many people's perspective on health and mindset. Excited to share our conversation!  Keep up with Dr. Mondo on social media! Facebook: Dr. Mondo Instagram:

Nick Hug-Taylor is a plant-based powerlifter, entrepreneur, and host of The Modern Boss Podcast. Nick started off his career as a commercial pilot, but after 4 years, he realized that he needed to make changes to live a life that he truly loved. And that's exactly what he did. In this episode, Nick shares his journey of self-discovery, and how going plant-based was a necessary key to his success.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Nick on social media! Instagram: @ncktylor Facebook: Nick Hug-Taylor Also be sure to check out Nick's website to learn more about him, to download his e-book, and to check out his podcast, The Modern Boss Podcast! www.themodernboss.com  Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Jaye O'Grey has completely transformed her life. After dealing with multiple chronic health issues, she was able to completely turn everything around by implementing a whole food, plant-based diet. In 10 months, she was able to go from 197 lbs to 115 lbs, and has never felt more healthy and happy in her life. Jaye's husband, Eric O'Grey, was recently on the podcast, and both of their stories are so amazing. Jaye and Eric went to high school prom together, and after Eric joined the military, they disconnected and went their separate ways. They were able to get in touch 40 years later, got married, and are now helping so many people transform their health and lives. You're going to love Jaye's story, and be sure to check out Eric's episode as well, on Episode 123! Keep up with Jaye and Eric on social media and their website: Facebook: Jaye O'Grey, Eric O'Grey www.ericandpeety.com Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com   

Mario Catley is on a mission to transform the health of his community. After having a heart attack scare at 29 years old, he knew that he had to make serious changes mentally, physically, and spiritually if he wanted to live. Incorporating fitness and a vegan diet completely transformed his health. Cat has lost about 70 lbs, and is now living a life of purpose. He is planting seeds of change in his community, and is spreading so much positivity.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Cat on social media! Facebook: CatFitness Instagram: @catfitness3 Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Eric O'Grey's story is incredible. In 2010, Eric was 51 years old, was 340 lbs at 5'10, his waist was 52 inches, and he wore a 4XL shirt. He had Type 2 Diabetes, and his total cholesterol was almost 400. He was taking 15 different medications, and was completely miserable with his life and had no hope. In a last attempt to avoid bariatric surgery, he met with a plant-based, naturopathic doctor, who helped him transition to a whole-food, plant-based diet, and also advised him to adopt a dog... And his life would never be the same again. Eric is now 180 lbs, and has reversed his Type 2 Diabetes and other health issues. He recently wrote a book about how going plant-based and adopting his dog, Peety, saved his life, called Walking With Peety, and has been on basically every major  news station and talk show talking about it.  I'm excited to share my conversation with Eric. His story is amazing! Keep up with Eric on social media and check out his website! Facebook: Eric O'Grey www.ericandpeety.com Buy his book

Dr. Kevin Pecca's story is extremely inspiring. After experiencing a hockey head injury, his life and health drastically flipped upside down. Most doctors gave him zero hope and told him his life would never 100% be the same. It wasn't until he discovered upper cervical chiropractic that he was able to regain his life back. Dr. Kevin is now a chiropractor and is trying to help as many people as possible that are in his situation gain their lives back and give them hope. He is also host of the Expect Miracles Podcast, where he is also making such a positive impact. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Kevin on social media! Instagram: @kevinpecca, @easelaffirmations YouTube: Dr. Kevin Pecca iTunes: Expect Miracles Podcast Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Tommy Rowland, better known by just Rowlan, is a rapper, songwriter, and producer, and is quickly emerging as a top artist. Rowlan's passions go beyond the music though. He's also vegan, and has incredible awareness about the effects that going vegan has on the environment, ethically, and health benefits as well. In this episode, Rowlan talks about his own personal wellness journey, his decision to go vegan and why it was so important to him ethically, the benefits that going vegan has had on his energy, sleep, weight loss, and overall creativity level, and we also dive into his music career and where it's heading. I loved this conversation with Rowlan and excited to share it with you! Keep up with Rowlan on social media! Instagram: @rowlan Twitter: @rowlanmusic YouTube:Rowlan   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Megan Lawson Evans is certified in holistic nutrition and is founder of Meg Unprocessed, a blog that is helping so many families discover how to eliminate processed foods and completely transform their lives. She also runs Unprocessed Productions, where she assists wellness bloggers and influencers spread their positive message through video production. Megan is doing some amazing work and loves sharing how this lifestyle has changed her life. She was dealing with severe hormone imbalance, PCOS, and fertility issues, and has been able to completely turn all of that around by eliminating processed foods and incorporating a plant-based diet.  Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Megan on social media and her blog! Instagram: @megunprocessed Facebook: MegUnprocessd Twitter: @megunprocessed www.megunprocessed.com  Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Joe “Monk” Coleman is a vegan bodybuilder, actor, and is doing amazing work in the plant-based world. His story is extremely inspiring. Monk went from a life full of drugs and negativity, to discovering meditation and a vegan lifestyle. I’m excited for Monk to share his incredible journey. He is an inspiration for so many people, and is changing the world one person at a time.  Excited to share our conversation!  Keep up with Monk on social media! Instagram: @iamveganmonk Facebook: Joe Coleman (Vegan Monk)  Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Ally Iseman is an actor, writer, and producer, and has been doing amazing work in the plant-based world. She is currently working on a vegan travel show called The Road Less Eaten, with past podcast guest Bobby Sud! In The Road Less Eaten, they will be exploring vegan cultures around the world! I'm extremely excited to share our conversation, where she shares her own personal wellness journey and all of the positive work she is doing!  Keep up with Ally on social media and check out her website! Instagram: @allyiseman, @thevoodie Facebook: Ally Iseman, The Road Less Eaten Website: www.allyiseman.com  Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro are the founders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program designed to help maximize your insulin sensitivity using a whole-food plant based diet. Dr. Cyrus and Robby are both diabetics who have such a wealth of knowledge on the topic of diabetes. Their passion for transforming lives is incredible. If you know someone with any form of diabetes, please share this episode with them! It could change their life! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Cyrus and Robby on social media! Facebook: Mastering Diabetes Instagram: @masteringdiabetes Instagram (Robby): @mindfuldiabeticrobby YouTube: Mastering Diabetes Also be sure to check out the Mastering Diabetes website! www.masteringdiabetes.org Credits: Music: www.bensound.com 

Daniel Torres is a vegan surfer and vlogger. In his wellness journey to discover the best way to gain muscle while at the same time improve his surfing, he discovered the plant-based lifestyle. After implementing this way of eating, he was able to gain the weight he was trying to for so long, and became a voice to help spread the message.  I loved my conversation with Daniel, he gives so much valuable information! We had a lot of fun with this one, hope you enjoy it! Keep up with Daniel on social media! Instagram: @theswolesurfer Twitter: @theswolesurfer Snapchat: The Swole Surfer Enjoy!   Credits: Music: www.bensound.com