E14: I Was Vegan for 18 Years — Here’s Why I Finally Quit
After 18 years as a vegetarian, co-host Ky Primo opens up about the emotional, physical, and cultural journey that led her back to eating meat—and the personal lessons learned along the way.Guest Bios:Ky Primo is a co-host of El Podcast and a former 18-year vegetarian. She is a bodywork practitioner and advocate for intuitive, balanced living.Jesse Wright is the co-host of El Podcast and holds a Master's in Health and Human Performance. A former personal trainer and bodybuilder, he brings a critical lens to mainstream health trends and nutritional advice.Topics Discussed:Ky’s transition from omnivore to strict vegan at 18, influenced by PETA and college activismPhysical consequences of long-term vegetarianism and extreme dieting (e.g. hair loss, fatigue, mood swings)Misconceptions around plant-based diets, protein needs, and health outcomesInfluence of food propaganda, marketing, and “healthy eating” cultureThe stress-disease connection and the importance of intuitive eatingCultural insights from growing up in the Philippines versus diet culture in the U.S.Reflections on guilt, body image, and self-judgment related to foodCritiques of organic food labeling and greenwashing in the health industry3 Best Quotes:“The first emotion I clearly remember after seeing that PETA flyer was guilt.” – Ky Primo“My body wanted the meat so bad. The moment I had it again, the hair loss stopped.” – Ky Primo“Stress is more damaging than most foods. People are getting sick not from what they eat, but from how they feel about what they eat.” – Jesse Wright📺Watch this full pod on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/sSiuFX84m9Y?si=mRh6iwxWPPZ1Hr0j 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
1 Jan 202356min
E13 Healthcare Corruption with Robert Yoho, MD (MUST LISTEN) | El Podcast
In this episode of El Podcast, we interview Robert Yoho, MD. Robert is retired from the medical profession and focuses his energy on writing and whistleblowing in the healthcare industry., he is the author of the books Butchered by Healthcare, Hormone Secrets, and his latest book, Cassandra's Memo.🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
24 Dec 20222h 8min
E12 America's Homeless Crisis is Getting Worse. Is ADDICTION the problem?
Our guest on this episode is Dr. Douglass Mungin. He is a Communication Studies Scholar whose work explores the history and performance of homelessness and abject bodies. Professor Mungin teaches at Solano College in Northern California with a specific focus on homelessness and Skid Row. He share's with us the history of homelessness in America and skid row. We also discussed how addiction is one of the major contributors to the rise of the homeless population in the United States. Watch the full episode to find out Dr. Mungin's take on how we can begin to solve one of the most difficult problems our country faces today. Watch the Full Video: https://youtu.be/zsNp4WiAv7w El Podcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@elpodcastclips🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
18 Dec 20221h 20min
E11 The Life of a War Reporter with Hollie McKay- El Podcast
Our guest on this episode is Hollie McKay. She is a Foreign Affairs Expert, war crimes investigator, journalist, humanitarian and author. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalist for Fox News Digital for over 14 years focusing on warfare, terrorism and crimes against humanity. She is a best selling author of the book “Only Cry for the Living: Memos from Inside the ISIS Battlefield. She shares with us her world from preparing for travel in conflict zones, her approach to reporting, her experience after being detained by the Taliban and why per passion drives her to continue to do this dangerous work. Hollie has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones and covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas. Watch Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/_oijWaNPjos Subscribe to El Podcast Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elpodcastclips🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
11 Dec 202246min
E10 How Elizabeth Holmes pulled a 15 year con with Theranos
Welcome to Episode 10 of El Podcast. YouTuber @AshSilver joins us to discuss the Theranos Saga. How Elizabeth Holmes fooled investors, Walgreens and Safeway in her 15 year long con. We also discussed her recent sentencing as she was found guilty of fraud. Did she get a light sentence? Stay till the end of the episode to findout Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/7sHWKmNW5bM 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
26 Nov 20221h 13min
E9 Lead Developer speaks on FTX collapse, Decentralized Internet, Surveillance, How to protect yourself from fraud
Welcome to Episode 9 of El Podcast. Caleb James DeLisle is the Lead Developer for PKT, a project trying to decentralize access to the Internet. We also discussed the anatomy of a scam, surveillance capitalism, and how to protect yourself from fraud. Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/hrr32K831fg🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
23 Nov 20221h 42min
E8 Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: What you need to know | El Podcast Ep 8
Welcome to episode 8 of El Podcast! We interviewed Lex Pelger, a cannabis and psychedelics scientist and educator about the incredible benefits of cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, CBD and THC, micro-dosing psychedelics and much more. Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/e-6bA6Wg-SA🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
14 Nov 202256min
E7 Greenpeace Founder Patrick Moore Says Climate Change Based on False Narratives and Fundraising | El Podcast Ep 7
Welcome to Episode 7 of El Podcast. We sat down with Greenpeace Founder and former President, Dr. Patrick Moore to discuss the truth about why he left Greenpeace and how environmental initiatives use fear and guilt to raise funds. We talked about about how "catastrophes" such as climate change, CO2, GMOs, garbage patch, are all fake. Watch Full Video: https://youtu.be/sIixPa0GISc🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
8 Nov 20222h 3min
