The Chef Bai Podcast

Chef Bai
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The Chef Bai Podcast

Chef Bai aka Bailey Ruskus is a chef, best selling author, entrepreneur, podcast host, activist and holistic nutritionist. The Chef Bai Podcast is a series of short and sweet, snackable episodes about 10-20 minutes long, so that you can tune in on your way to work or whenever! Think of it as a quick hang with Bai! Bai will be sharing her thoughts, feelings, and insights about womens health, current events, clean eating, and her life as an entrepreneur, wife, dog mom, and more! Have a question for Bai that you want answered on the show? Head to www.chefbai.kitchen/podcast and fill out the form.

  1. 08/03/2023

    Ep. 91: Fueling Your Fitness: The Plant-Based Advantage With James Wilks

    In this episode Bailey sits down with film producer, vegan activist, and former professional mixed martial artist, James Wilks. James helped create and produce the award winning documentary’ Game Changers” which showcases success stories of athletes that have adopted such plant focused diets, highlights favorable scientific studies, and shows the benefits of plant-based diets for both athletes and non-athletes. Since its release in 2018, James has been huge driving force for enacting awareness of the food system and showing the positive impacts a plant focused diet has on our health, our environment, and on the animals around us. Throughout this episode, Bailey asks James about some of his tips on "how to get into the best shape of your life on a plant based lifestyle". James shares his deep knowledge and expertise about myths around plant based diets; such as plant protein intake, stigmas of carbohydrates, creatine culture, and dairy based protein products like whey powders. The conversation also delves about the vital role of nutrition in comparison to exercise, the connection between mental health and hormone regulation through workouts, and much more. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for anyone interested in optimizing their health and fitness on a plant-based lifestyle. Tune in to listen now! Highlights of the show:  * Influence of "The Game Changers" Documentary * Plant based protein sources * Digestive issues with whey * Game changers 2 * Stigma of plant based eating * Global impact of animal foods products * Regenerative agriculture & animal agriculture * The Game Changers Institute * Protein, carbohydrates, and creatine * Tips to get into the best shape of your life * Mental health * Hormone regulation with exercise * Green Sports Alliance * Plant based products in 2024 Olympics And much more! This episode is informative, insightful, and fluid. Click now to listen! Love the show? Leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! James is currently working on The Game Changer’s 2 documentary which is coming out soon, so keep a look out for it! Find more resources about the plant based lifestyle at the game changers website: https://gamechangersmovie.com A FAN OF OUR 14 DAY PLANT BASED CHALLENGE?   This is the next level and an absolute must! After receiving thousands of requests for a raw program or the next level to "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge"- The Raw Til' 3 Reset was an obvious choice! It's a no brainer way to take your health journey to the next level and to experiment with cooking plant based and full raw dishes that are tasty and beautiful! https://www.chefbai.kitchen/rawreset   YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS ONE! Inside the Reset Challenge you'll get: - 7 day complete meal plan (fit for 1-2 people) - 2 adaptable grocery lists with accessible ingredients. - Separate grocery list for family style dinners. - 11 exclusive brand new downloadable recipes. - Step by step meal prep guide and everything you need for the week. - Flexibility to change the meal plan for your schedule. - A Facebook community for support and inspo! - 15 video lessons from me! - A daily focus to harness the most out of this reset. Sponsored By: LightLife Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to increase your plant based protein, LightLife Foods has you covered. Their plant-based Smart Dogs, Smart Bacon and Smart Ground are packed with the flavor you crave without leaving you feeling sluggish.   Find LightLife Foods in the produce aisle at a grocery store near you, and visit their website at www.lightlifefoods.com for recipes, tips, and more! Extra Shownotes: https://gamechangersmovie.com/the-game-changers-2/ https://gamechangersmovie.com/resources/

    58 min

  2. 07/10/2023

    Ep. 90: Exploring the Dark Side of Ultra-Processed Foods With Health Advocate, Chuck Carroll

    In this episode, Bailey engages in a discussion with Chuck Carroll, the host of The Exam Room Podcast and a passionate health advocate. They delve into the topic of food addiction and explore the link between our chronic diseases and the prevalence of ultra-processed fast food & junk food in our Western society. Chuck shares his personal journey of overcoming food addiction, shedding an astonishing 280 pounds and transforming his perspective on nutrition towards a more plant-based approach. As an advocate for healthy eating, he now inspires others who are struggling with food addiction, offering a message of hope.  Chuck, who serves as the lead host for The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, has had the privilege of interviewing some of the most knowledgeable and influential experts in the food and health fields. His magnetic charisma and wealth of information bring a captivating energy to the conversation. Over the past two decades, our society has inadvertently constructed a food system filled with excessively high levels of sodium, calories, chemicals, and artificial dyes. The prevalence of fast food options that cater to our fast-paced lifestyles has contributed to a rise in chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity, and adult obesity. Bailey and Chuck encourage listeners to reassess their relationship with food and to delve deeper into understanding the origins, production methods, and ingredients of the food they consume. By educating ourselves about the food system, we empower ourselves as consumers. This special episode is not to be missed!  Highlights of the show:  The Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine Podcast Erectile dysfunction Kitchen sink salads  Addicting ingredients in fast food Ultra processed foods Childhood obesity and the food system Rethinking our relationship with food Losing weight for healthy metabolism vs diet culture Temporary restrictive diet vs longevity lifestyle  Importance of education on our food system Science of food addiction and withdrawals  Enhancing elderly lifespan with plants And much more! This episode is organic, fluid, and inspirational. Click now to listen! Love the show? Leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Want more info about Chef Bai?  Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @⁠⁠Chef_bai⁠⁠ for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and her best selling cookbook. ⁠⁠“Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!”⁠⁠

    1h 25m

  3. 04/15/2023

    Ep.86: Finding Inspiration Through Food Waste With Max La Manna

    In this episode Bailey sits down with best selling author, content creator, and low waste chef, Max La Manna. Max has spent over 15 years working in the hospitality industry which has fueled his passion cooking delicious food for people all over the world. He took his love for food and funneled it into his social media platforms over the past couple years with his easy-going and delicious plant-based meals that bridge the gap between vegan food and waste-free cooking.  Max shared his journey into veganism, and some of the challenges he faced going fully plant based, and how ultimately it helped him become more eco-conscious and aware of his overall food waste as a consumer. This led Max into becoming an advocate for low waste cooking, and spreading knowledge on how we can reduce our food waste with tips and tricks within the kitchen. Together Bailey and Max talk about what it’s like creating a successful social media brand, writing a cookbook, and navigating the world in 2023. His newest book, “You Can Cook This!” is now available everywhere books are sold online and at bookstores internationally.  They chat about: Following your intuition  Hardships of going vegan  Reducing your food waste  Composting (inner city vs countryside) Contacting local government officials  Top 5 wasted foods Hero ingredients Blanching & freezing vegetables for extended shelf life Tips on building a social media following  Being consistent and showing up for yourself  Protecting the earth that we walk on And much more! This episode is easy going, relaxing, and light hearted! Click now to listen! Check out his new and upcoming book now on available on presale: "You Can Cook This" Love the show? Leave a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Ready to make moves this spring and feel your best ever?? Check out spring plant based challenge "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!”  Simply go to ⁠https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge⁠ When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time.  Less than $2/day to join! What you’ll get with the challenge:  1. Three 14 Day meal guides including one to go along side my cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!"  2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" + our new masterclass on April 15th @ 10AM PST “From Processed To Plants” 3. Daily food facts, videos, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge! 4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks, including 3 recipes of the day everyday! 5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever it’s convenient for you! Want more info about Chef Bai?  Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @⁠⁠Chef_bai⁠⁠ for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and her best selling cookbook. ⁠⁠“Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!”⁠⁠

    1h 4m

  4. 03/31/2023

    Ep. 85: Fatal Conveniences with Darin Olien

    Tune into this amazing episode where Bailey sits down with podcast host, wellness expert, author, superfood hunter, and co-host of the emmy award winning Netflix documentary-series, “Down To Earth”, Darin Olien. Darin shares his story & history of how he grew up to have such a big passion for nutrition, physiology, plants, medicine, and overall health & wellness. He briefly highlights some of his accomplishments over the years including developing Shakeology, which has grossed over 4 billion in sales for Beach Body since 2008, writing his best selling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome.”, and hosting his wildly popular podcast “The Darin Olien Show”.  They jump right into the issues of our government with concerns especially with regulatory agencies such as the EPA & FDA, and how ultimately we as a consumer must do our research to make more informed purchases at the grocery or retail store. Darin gives his expertise on the toxins and chemicals in our everyday products, and shares many startling statistics about our clothing industry, our food industry, the plastic industry, and many more. Darin is a wealth of knowledge accompanied with a great sense of humility and compassion, and it shows throughout this interview. You won’t want to miss this episode!  They briefly talk about: Natures fast food Making plant based more palatable  Traveling to the source: the farmers  Global issues of food, water, and human rights EMF’s, endocrine disrupters, toxins, and chemicals Infertility, cancer risks, and hormonal disruptions  Overall safety of products Hidden dangers in ingredients like natural flavoring and fragrances Baby products  Forever chemicals (PFAS)  DIY natural products  Thrifting and upcycling clothing  Minimizing your exposure  Helping companies make better products  And much more! This episode is knowledgeable, enlightening, and organic! Click now to listen! Check out his new and upcoming book now available on presale: Fatal Conveniences  Love the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Want more info about Chef Bai?  Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @Chef_bai for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and the best selling cookbook. “Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!” Ready to make moves this spring and feel your best ever?? Check out our spring plant based challenge coming up April 10th and a LIVE masterclass "From Processed To Plants" April 15th @10AM PST! "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!”  Simply go to https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time. Less than $2/day to join! What you’ll get with the challenge:  1. Two meal guides including one to go along side our cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!" + one new meal guide available on April 5th! 2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" + our new masterclass on April 15th @ 10AM PST “From Processed To Plants” 3. Daily food facts, videos, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge! 4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks, including 3 recipes of the day everyday! 5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever it’s convenient for you! Extra Resources: Darin's Best Selling Book: "SuperLife" IG: @darinolien

    1h 10m
  5. Ep. 82: On Debunking Animal Agriculture Myths With Adam & Bobby Sud

    01/27/2023

    Ep. 82: On Debunking Animal Agriculture Myths With Adam & Bobby Sud

    In this episode, Bailey sits down with cinematographer and event organizer for LA Animal Save, Bobby Sud and Nutrition/Behavioral Wellness expert, Adam Sud. After a brief dive into who Adam and Bobby are and their contributions to the vegan movement, they jump into facing the many harsh and uncomfortable realities when it comes to animal agriculture, diet culture propaganda, and navigating a plant based lifestyle in modern society with a food chain based heavily on animal products. Although in this episode there may be some uncomfortable conversations on where our animal based food products come from, but these can be some of the most important and influencing conversations that can help spread awareness and create change in our food system.  You can follow Adam Sud @plantbasedaddict,or adamsud.com and Bobby Sud @bobbysud, @laanimalsave, or thesavemovement.org They chat about: What pig vigils are Banning fur in California 4 minute mile mindset Why it’s important to move with love vs hate in activism Breaking down harmful comments on social media Plant based nutrition Consuming diet culture Cultural beliefs of eating animals What humane really means Issues of advertising labels on animal products The power of one individual And much more! This episode is educational, moving, and stimulating. Click now to listen. Love the show? Leave a comment on Apple Podcasts about your favorite part of the podcast to help support us! Help us spread the love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Sponsored By: "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!” Simply go to https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time. What you’ll get with the challenge: 1. Two meal guides including one to go along side our cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!" 2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" 3. Daily food facts, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge! 4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks! 5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever. Want more Chef Bai? Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @Chef_bai for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and grab your copy of her best selling cookbook. “Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!” More Resources: Ep. 75: Heartfelt Deep Dive Into Addiction With Adam Sud  Association Between Plant And Animal Protein Intake and Overall And Cause Specific Mortality Study  Dr. Mathew Nagra  Simon Hill

    1h 35m
  6. Ep. 81: Longevity On A Budget With Toni Okamoto

    01/13/2023

    Ep. 81: Longevity On A Budget With Toni Okamoto

    The Plant Remedy Podcast is back for bi-weekly episodes! Yay! If you are new to the Plant Remedy Podcast, it’s a platform created by best selling author, professional vegan pro chef to hold a space to converse with other chefs, healers, doctors, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, professional athletes, and change makers who are making this world a better, healthier, and more aware place. Honestly, why I started this show was to make change, and give people a platform to speak their truth and to inspire others. We get real about controversial topics like reversing diseases through a plant-based diet, climate change, hormonal health, toxicities in our environment, and so much more. In this episode, Bailey sits down with cookbook author, podcast host, chef, blogger, & founder of PlantbasedOnABudget and FoodSharingVegan, Toni Okamoto. Toni and Bailey jump into this heartfelt conversation about animals, food ethics, veganism, and debunking myths about plant based food being expensive. Toni provides us with her story, her experiences, and budgeting hacks that helped launch her into where she is today. Over the last few years of her growing career, Toni has been featured on the popular Netflix documentary “What The health”, launched a podcast “The Plant Powered People Podcast”, wrote the cookbook “Plant Based On A Budget”, and most recently wrote the cookbook “Plant Based On Budget Quick & Easy” which is on presale now! Receive your copy when it’s available March 7th. Tune in the next hour to listen to this inspiring and motivating podcast. Leave a comment below on your favorite takeaway from this episode. They chat about: The more digestible side of animals rights. Starting & running plantbasedonabudget. Animal sanctuaries. Building a food brand without funds. Debunking vegan food being expensive. Tips on eating healthy on a budget. Benefits of meal planning. Short cuts in the kitchen. Her new cookbook: “Plant Based On A Budget Quick & Easy” Available March 7th. And much more! This episode is encouraging, fun, and lighthearted. Click now to listen. Sponsored By: "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge"  When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time.  Go to https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge What you’ll get with the challenge:  Two meal guides including one to go along side our cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!" VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" Daily food facts, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge! Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks! A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever  We would love to hear your top budgeting hack for saving money at the grocery store. Comment below with your answer! Enjoy this Episode? Leave a comment on Apple Podcasts about your favorite part of the podcast! Help us spread this love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! Want more info about Chef Bai? Follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @Chef_bai for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and her best selling cookbook. “Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!”

    58 min
  7. Ep. 77: Blending Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science With Kanchan Koya

    07/14/2022

    Ep. 77: Blending Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science With Kanchan Koya

    In this episode, Bailey sits down with cookbook author, podcast host, and founder of Spice Spice Baby, Kanchan Koya. Growing up in India, her childhood was immersed with foods packed full with spices, and this lead to her to become a foodie at heart. When she was studying her doctorate in Molecular Biology at Harvard, she began to see the connection and science behind the health benefits of using culinary spices regularly and our overall health. To help spread her love and awareness for spices, Kanchan created Spice Spice Baby as a platform to help educate people about the health benefits of spices. The feedback was impressive and people from all over the world wanted to learn about the powers of the spice box. Throughout this interview, she shares her insight and expertise on holistic remedies for things such as bloating, anxiety, sugar cravings, and much more. Click now to listen! They chat about: Growing up around spices. Creating and running “Spice Spice Baby”. Connecting ancient wisdom with modern science. The link between spices and your health. Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. CCF Tea. Remedies for bloating and heart burn. Using more spices with kids. Curbing sugar cravings & sugar detoxing. Late night eating. Healing anxiety with spices. The importance of the gut and brain relationship. Slowing down the hustle. Reconnecting with ourselves & nature. And much more! This episode is friendly, educational, and encouraging. Click now to listen. Enjoy this Episode? Leave a comment on Apple Podcasts about your favorite part of the podcast! Help us spread this love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! We are excited to announce our upcoming free training on July 25th. Chef Bai went from 16 years of chronic pain with endometriosis to healing her symptoms and working with women across the globe to do the same, all thanks to the strategies and tools like cycle syncing, which we will go over in the free training. In this free training we will cover: What cycle syncing is and how to sync your lifestyle with each phase of your cycle (it’s a lot easier than you might think!) The most powerful foods for each phase of your cycle (food allergy friendly!) How to manage period pains with food and lifestyle (works with any budget) Simply go to www.chefbai.kitchen and right away there will be a pop up to sign up, then you’ll get the latest updates on this free training and our ever anticipated offer coming up in 2 weeks! Share this information with anyone you know who has painful periods and is looking for more resources on managing their symptoms. Sign up with the free pop up on my website. www.chefbai.kitchen When you sign up, you’ll also get a freebie download that is my “6 easy hacks that you can use through your food, to have a better, less painful period.” 100% free and my gift to the community! Want more info about Kanchan? Follow on Instagram @chiefspicemama Don’t forget to follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @Chef_bai for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and her best selling cookbook. “Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!”

    1h 11m
  8. Ep. 76: Habits That Can Transform Your Life With Mary Ruth Ghiyam

    07/08/2022

    Ep. 76: Habits That Can Transform Your Life With Mary Ruth Ghiyam

    In this episode, Bailey speaks with founder and CEO of MaryRuth Organics, MaryRuth Ghiyam. MaryRuth Organics was created to help people reach their goals and to achieve their dreams by being empowered to take their health and wellness into their own hands. MaryRuth shares her entrepreneurial journey over the last decade from the beginnings of MaryRuths Organics, to the many achievements and challenges she faced since, and to the secrets that helped her to become successful today. Her ambition and drive for her company is inspiring and uplifting for everyone, especially those who are entrepreneurs or those simply wanting to follow their own passion. She teaches us that creating a healthy and inviting atmosphere for both work-life and home-life, is how we as individuals, can reach our next level to our next highest self. With a thriving supplement business, four kids, a loving husband, and non stop aspiration for helping people, it’s easy to see why MaryRuth is a real life super women. Click now to listen! They cover: Managing positive company culture. Mental health & human connections. Financial empowerment. Leading a family with kids as an entrepreneur/business owner. Preventing stagnation to battle depression. Pushing ourselves to our next best level. Time blocking and time management. Healing & building momentum with daily habits. Influences we have on those around us. Avoiding burnout. And much more! This episode is uplifting, empowering, and positive! Click now to listen. Enjoy this Episode? Leave a comment on Apple Podcasts about your favorite part of the podcast! Help us spread this love! Don’t forget to share with a friend! A special thanks to our podcast sponsor Mary Ruth Organics! Built on the desire to support others on their health journey and inspired by MaryRuth to learn how people can use nutrition to live longer, healthier lives. MaryRuth Organics is a mission-oriented company that’s passionate about making powerful supplements to support overall health as you grow your dreams into realities. They offer a happiness guarantee because they believe that no one should have to pay for a product they’re not satisfied with; it’s a no-hassle, money-back promise to you. MaryRuth’s Organics believes in making the best supplements for your health by creating products with non-GMO, plant-based, vegan ingredients, with the fewest number of allergens as possible. For a limited time, our listeners can get one Organic Liquid Probiotic 2oz for free! Just visit MaryRuthOrganics.com and enter code: PLANTREMEDY Want more info about Mary Ruth? Follow on Instagram @maryruthorganics Don’t forget to follow Chef Bai on IG and Tiktok @Chef_bai for more podcasts, recipes, wellness info, kitchen tips, and her best selling cookbook. “Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!” Grab my free download on my website for 6 easy hacks that you can use through your food, to have a better, less painful period. Simply go to www.chefbai.kitchen and right away there will be a pop up. 100% free and my gift to the community.

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Chef Bai aka Bailey Ruskus is a chef, best selling author, entrepreneur, podcast host, activist and holistic nutritionist. The Chef Bai Podcast is a series of short and sweet, snackable episodes about 10-20 minutes long, so that you can tune in on your way to work or whenever! Think of it as a quick hang with Bai! Bai will be sharing her thoughts, feelings, and insights about womens health, current events, clean eating, and her life as an entrepreneur, wife, dog mom, and more! Have a question for Bai that you want answered on the show? Head to www.chefbai.kitchen/podcast and fill out the form.

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  • Creator
    Chef Bai
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chef Bai
  • Show Website
    The Chef Bai Podcast

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