Clean Food Dirty Girl

Molly Patrick

Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share awkward moments, yummy plant fueled recipes, inspiring talks, and finding beauty in all the messy bits of life. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.

  1. 6d ago

    164: From Eating Bologna to Plant-Powered Family Meals with Brittany

    What happens when a person goes from junk food, processed meats, and boxed convenience foods to eating mostly plant-based? In this episode, Brittany from Clean Food Dirty Girl shares the messy path that took her from growing up on a highly processed Standard American Diet to building a plant-powered family with her three kids. She talks about discovering farmers markets and community gardening after moving to Washington, and the crisp fall day when she fell in love with fresh produce. She also shares how Clean Food Dirty Girl’s meal plans helped transform the way she feeds her family and taught her how to cook without oil, dairy, or animal products, which ultimately led her to work for our team. Whether your family is surviving on highly processed foods, not ready to give up the cheese, or you're already dabbling in plant-based meals, Brittany shares practical tips to help you go from SAD to Dirty in the most delicious way. Early vegetarian influences and what was hung on the fridgeWhat she typed into the keyboard that night, drunk, to find Clean Food Dirty GirlThe insight that a toddler probably shouldn’t be eating CheetosShe shares her top tips that help her family be plant-poweredWhy you don't need to go all-in overnightHelpful links: Want to go from SAD to Dirty? Start with one of these member-favorite Quickie Meals ASAP.Recipes mentioned or highly suggested by Brittany: Cheesy Broccoli Soup, Smoky Gouda Cheesy Sauce, Queso BlancoMeal Plans mentioned or highly suggested by Brittany: Simple Ring Your Bell, Rockin’ Ramen, Simple Mixed Bag, Simple Saucy Southwest, Dad’s DayBest for Beginner’s meal plan collectionPlant-Powered Carryout meal plan collectionsFeeding a Plant-Based Family on a BudgetA Plant Lover’s Road Trip from Seattle to Glacier (with Kids Who Kinda Wanted to Come)My Sourdough Course and the caprese toast that gets all the omnis attentionStart a free trial to Meal Plan Club

    164: From Eating Bologna to Plant-Powered Family Meals with Brittany

  2. Aug 1

    163: The Plant-Based Trifecta

    Many years ago, I was on vacation and stayed with a friend for part of my trip. As I was leaving, she said, "I’ve never met somebody with the willpower as you. You have such strong willpower to eat the way that you do." I remember feeling confused since I wasn’t using willpower at all. I don't eat a whole-food plant-based diet because I have perfect self-control. I eat this way because I genuinely love it. I crave it. I can't imagine eating any other way. That's when it clicked. When people struggle to eat a whole-food plant-based diet consistently, it's often because they're relying on willpower. But when you truly love the food you're eating, you don't have to force yourself to choose it. You just eat this way, it’s a part of your life. Over the past decade of helping thousands of people transition to a whole-food plant-based lifestyle, I've noticed a pattern. The people who no longer feel like they're "trying" to eat this way consistently get three things right with their meals. I call it the plant-based trifecta, and I’ll tell you all about it in this episode. I’ll share the exact trifecta that will transform the way you eat plantsWhy healthy eating has way less to do with willpower than you've been led to believeHow to eat enough food to feel physically fullWhy nutrients matter just as much as calories when it comes to feeling satisfiedHow flavor, texture, color, and variety make healthy food crave-worthyEasy ways to tweak your meals when something feels like it's missingHow to build meals you genuinely look forward to eating Helpful links: Start a free trial to Meal Plan ClubDrop It Club: Plant-Powered Weight Loss About Clean Food Dirty Girl Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free trial to Meal Plan ClubGet instant access to all of our whole-food plant-based recipes for just $12 per month with Recipe ClubLose weight in a kind, sustainable way with Drop It Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Molly’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweary Saturday Love Letters

  3. Jul 15

    162: Are Your Cleaning Products Dirty?

    Many of our Dirties begin their health journey by eating more plants. As they start feeling better on the inside, they become curious about the quality of products they use on the outside—from skincare to household cleaning products. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Taylor, founder of Alter:Bio, a home cleaning product company created to meet European ingredient standards while delivering products that actually work. Lauren shares why she started the company after seeing the gap between conventional cleaners and health-conscious alternatives, and explains how the U.S. and Europe take very different approaches to regulating household products. Save 15% off select Alter:Bio products with the coupon code Molly15. In this episode, we talk about: The differences between U.S. and European regulations for household cleaning productsCommon marketing (and often misleading) terms like "non-toxic" and what to look for in a true cleaning product.The surprising lack of regulation for many cleaning products sold in the U.S.What SLS and quats are and why you should watch out for themWhat "human-safe tested" involves and why it mattersThe shocking percentage “naturally-derived” products can beThe connection between the products we use, our health, and the environmentLauren's journey building Alter Bio and why creating safer products took years longer than expectedHow regenerative farming, sustainability, and healthier ecosystems fit into Lauren's bigger mission Helpful links: Shop Alter:BioKiss the Ground DocumentaryClean Food Dirty Girl Meal Plan ClubClean-ish Cleaning ProductsAbout our guest The importance of having a healthy, balanced lifestyle was ingrained in our founder at a young age, from cooking seasonal and local produce, spending time outdoors, and minimizing processed and chemical products from beauty to home. She grew up learning to garden from her mother, spent time on her grandparents’ farm learning about our soil and environmental ecosystems, and worked with impact-driven businesses practicing conscious capitalism and supporting female founders. When it came to cleaning, she used to look for labels like “cruelty-free” and “eco-friendly.” Lauren trusted what was marketed to her, until she started getting rashes and eczema from exposure to harsh chemicals, heavy fragrances and oils, and plastics she didn’t even know she was consuming. Family members had flare ups and allergen issues during COVID-19, and she thought there has to be better solutions. Lauren began learning about ingredients, chemistry, scientific innovations, and bans in Europe and felt inspired to build something better, something you could actually trust, but that was still highly effective at cleaning. Cleaning products need to work, after all! Then Alter:Bio was born and made for everyone to have access to healthy, smart solutions. About us Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. 🧡 Subscribe to Molly’s Sweary Saturday Love Letters

    162: Are Your Cleaning Products Dirty?

  4. Jul 1

    161: How Industry Influence Shapes U.S. Dietary Guidelines + Why Low-Fat WFPB Still Wins

    The 2025 Dietary Guidelines have settled in, but are they helping people eat healthier? In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian and plant-based nutrition expert Dr. Anna Herby to unpack what's changed, who's influencing those changes, and what it all means for your plate. *Need help eating more plants combined with coaching, guidelines, and a helpful, private community? Check out Drop It Club and save $50 off your enrollment fee with the coupon code DROPIT2026 (all caps). Summer enrollment closes July 15th, 2026! We talk about why fiber deserves way more attention than protein, how food industry interests can shape nutrition policy, and why a whole-food plant-based diet continues to stand on solid scientific ground. If you've ever wondered whether nutrition advice is driven by science or something else, this conversation will help you cut through the noise. In this episode, we talk about: How the food industry's influence shapes nutrition recommendationsWhy protein gets all the attention while fiber is often overlookedWhat the research really says about saturated fat and long-term healthHow whole plant foods naturally provide the nutrients your body needsWhy a low-fat, whole-food plant-based diet is the way to goWhy social media nutrition trends aren't always backed by evidenceSimple ways to make food choices based on science instead of hypeHelpful links: 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report (the original report from the committee)Uncompromised Dietary Guidelines (guidelines created by CSPI based on this report)Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)NutritionFacts.org with Dr. Michael GregerRealFood.gov Scientific Rationale ReportPCRM on weight loss and a plant-based dietDrop It Club: Plant-Powered Weight LossClean Food Dirty Girl Meal Plan ClubAbout our guest Anna Herby, DHSc, RD, CDE, Nutrition Education Specialist, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Anna Herby, DHSc, RD, CDCES, is the nutrition education specialist for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, especially better nutrition, and higher standards in research. Her work focuses on educating healthcare professionals and the general public on the role of nutrition in preventing, managing, and reversing chronic disease. Prior to joining the Physicians Committee, she worked as a clinical dietitian and Food for Life instructor at Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits, Calif. Dr. Herby received her Master of Science in nutrition from Bastyr University in Seattle and went on to earn a Doctor of Health Sciences from the University of Bridgeport. About Clean Food Dirty Girl Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free trial to Meal Plan Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/free-trial/Get instant access to all of our whole-food plant-based recipes for just $12 per month with Recipe Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/recipe-club/Lose weight in a kind, sustainable way with Drop It Club https://dropitclub.cleanfooddirtygirl.com/saleSubscribe to Molly’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweary Saturday Love Letters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/signup/

    161: How Industry Influence Shapes U.S. Dietary Guidelines + Why Low-Fat WFPB Still Wins

  5. Jun 15

    160: Exploring Raw Foods Without Rules with Lissa of Raw Food Romance

    What happens when you stop thinking about raw food as all-or-nothing and start seeing it as another delicious way to eat more plants? In this episode, I sat down with Lissa from Raw Food Romance to talk about her 11-year journey with raw foods, the myths that keep people from trying them, and how adding more fresh fruits and vegetables can be more fun than you think. Whether you're raw-curious or looking for fresh ways to enjoy plants, Lissa shares practical tips, creative techniques, and a refreshing perspective that aligns with the Clean Food Dirty Girl philosophy: do what works for you, make it mouthgasmic, and focus on progress over perfection. In this episode, we talk about: Lissa’s journey from high-fat diets to a raw food lifestyle. What a day of raw eating looks like for Lissa and how much calories she eats.How to safely make sprouted legumes, raw tempeh, and fermented vegetables at home.Creative uses for a dehydrator, including wraps, burgers, crackers, and snacks.Grocery shopping tips and sourcing ingredients in different environments.The difference between fermentation and pickling.Helpful links: Raw Food Romance InstagramRaw Food Romance E-books & Recipes (Use code RAWFOOD40 for 40% off)Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will BulsiewiczPlant-based documentariesChickpea Miso WorkshopOur Clean Food Dirty Girl WebsiteFollow Clean Food Dirty Girl on Instagram About Clean Food Dirty Girl Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free trial to Meal Plan Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/free-trial/Get instant access to all of our whole-food plant-based recipes for just $12 per month with Recipe Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/recipe-club/Lose weight in a kind, sustainable way with Drop It Club https://dropitclub.cleanfooddirtygirl.com/saleSubscribe to Molly’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweary Saturday Love Letters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/signup/

    160: Exploring Raw Foods Without Rules with Lissa of Raw Food Romance

  6. Jun 1

    159: Transform Your Relationship With Exercise and Batching (And Stop Dreading the Gym and the Kitchen)

    In this solo episode, I share about my upcoming summer in France 🇫🇷 while being rudely interrupted by my cat, Sweet Pea! 😂 Then, I dive into something that has completely shifted the way I approach healthy habits: my relationship with the process itself. For years, I told myself the story that I hated working out. I exercised because I knew it was good for me, but I complained about it constantly and approached it with resistance and dread. Recently, I realized that my mindset about exercise, not the workouts themselves, was what was making the experience feel so difficult. This episode is all about how our thoughts shape our emotional experience and why learning to enjoy (yes, it’s possible!) the process of healthy habits is the key to making them sustainable. In this episode, I talk about: Why your thoughts about the process matter more than the habit itselfHow reframing your relationship with exercise can change your resultsThe power of enjoying the journey instead of obsessing over outcomesMy personal story of going from dreading workouts to actually loving themWhy self-compassion and kindness are essential for sustainable changeHow shifting your mindset can completely change your emotional experience around a habitHelpful links: Drop It Club - Our plant-powered weight loss programBlog posts: Part One and Part Two of my France adventure from 2023 Book: Loving What Is by Byron KatieGet my Love LettersOur websiteFollow us on Instagram

  7. May 15

    158: Whole-Food Plant-Based Eating 101

    In this episode, I’m breaking down whole-food plant-based eating in a way that’s practical, doable, and fun. Whether you’re brand new to this lifestyle or an OG Dirty, this episode is for you! I dive into: What “whole-food plant-based” actually means (and how it’s different from vegan or plant-based)How I recommend easing into eating more plants without changing your whole lifeWhy batch cooking / meal planning are game changersMaking simple food taste REALLY goodMy favorite ways to make WFPB eating affordable and satisfyingWhy imperfection might be the secret ingredient to keep goingHelpful links: Our whole-food plant-based Meal Plan ClubBeginner’s Guide to a Whole-Food Plant-Based DietBest for Beginners Plant-Based Meal PlansMust Make Recipes for Beginners Recipe CollectionDaily Dozen App: Track your daily intake of key plant foods.Our Clean Food Dirty Girl WebsiteFollow us on InstagramAbout Clean Food Dirty Girl Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free trial to Meal Plan Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/free-trial/Get instant access to all of our whole-food plant-based recipes for just $12 per month with Recipe Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/recipe-club/Lose weight in a kind, sustainable way with Drop It Club https://dropitclub.cleanfooddirtygirl.com/saleSubscribe to Molly’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweary Saturday Love Letters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/signup/

  8. May 1

    157: How a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet Helped Reverse Heart Disease and Embrace Aging Like a Badass With Lauren Bernick

    What happens when you stop accepting “this is just aging” and decide to do something about it? In this episode, Lauren Bernick shares her real, no-fluff journey from a high cholesterol diagnosis and clogged arteries to reversing heart disease markers, reclaiming her energy, and stepping into midlife feeling stronger, lighter, and more alive than ever. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about what happens when you treat your body like it matters. We talk food, freedom, friendship, and what it takes to change your health story at any age. We dive into: Lauren’s wake-up call: high cholesterol and “gunked up” arteriesHow a whole-food plant-based diet changed her heart health markersWhat improved in her arteries (and what surprised her doctor)Navigating restaurants, social life, and staying plant-based in real lifeB12 and supplementationSelf-kindness over self-criticismBuilding community and why it matters for longevityHelpful links: Age Like a Badass Mother websitePrevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Dr. Caldwell EsselstynThe Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease CookbookCheck out Clean Food Dirty Girl Meal Plan Club for heart-healthy plant-powered recipesAbout Lauren Bernick – Host, Age Like a Badass Mother PodcastLauren Bernick is a dynamic health advocate, speaker, and educator who transformed her life after a 2015 diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Through a whole-food, plant-based diet, she reversed the disease, lost weight, and regained energy. She now hosts the popular podcast Age Like a Badass Mother, where she explores fresh perspectives on aging with humor and heart. Lauren holds a BA in Communication from the University of Houston, a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell’s T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and spent 25 years as Director of Advertising for a pharmaceutical journal. Her background in stand-up comedy helps her connect with audiences in a way that’s honest, funny, and deeply human. Lauren Bernick transformed her life after a 2015 diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Through a whole-food, plant-based diet, she reversed the disease, lost weight, and regained energy. She now hosts the popular podcast Age Like a Badass Mother, helping people make the rest of their lives, the best of their lives.  About Clean Food Dirty Girl Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free trial to Meal Plan Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/free-trial/Get instant access to all of our whole-food plant-based recipes for just $12 per month with Recipe Club https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/recipe-club/Lose weight in a kind, sustainable way with Drop It Club https://dropitclub.cleanfooddirtygirl.com/saleSubscribe to Molly’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sweary Saturday Love Letters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/signup/

    157: How a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet Helped Reverse Heart Disease and Embrace Aging Like a Badass With Lauren Bernick
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share awkward moments, yummy plant fueled recipes, inspiring talks, and finding beauty in all the messy bits of life. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.

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  • Creator
    Molly Patrick
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Molly Patrick

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