Changing the World One Plate at a Time with World Renowned Chef Derek Sarno

06/06/18 • 68 min

On this episode of Generation V, Nimai sits down with Chef Derek Sarno, co-author of the Wicked Healthy Cookbook and plant-based director at Tesco. Chef Derek shares some of the darkest moments of his life and how he learned compassion from all of his pain. He also discusses his role (and personal mission) as the plant-based director for the 3rd largest retailer in the world, Tesco. Make sure to tune in, you don't want to miss this episode.

“Your ego is not your amigo.”

-Derek Sarno

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Timestamps:

3:35 How Chef Sarno got into the food industry

8:34 Derek’s first job as a chef

11:30 Derek’s first couple of restaurant businesses

15:30 How Chef Sarno got introduced to veganism

19:49 Derek’s darkest moment

23:20 Derek’s time at the Tibetan Buddhist monastery

38:29 Derek’s view on the vegan culture

42:00 Derek’s role at Whole Foods and Tesco

50:19 Examples of the foods that Chef Sarno is creating

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“Your ego is not your amigo.”

-Derek Sarno

What do you want to hear from the Generation V Podcast?

Tell us here!

Timestamps:

3:35 How Chef Sarno got into the food industry

8:34 Derek’s first job as a chef

11:30 Derek’s first couple of restaurant businesses

15:30 How Chef Sarno got introduced to veganism

19:49 Derek’s darkest moment

23:20 Derek’s time at the Tibetan Buddhist monastery

38:29 Derek’s view on the vegan culture

42:00 Derek’s role at Whole Foods and Tesco

50:19 Examples of the foods that Chef Sarno is creating

Resources

Connect with Chef Derek Sarno

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On this episode of Generation V, Nimai sits down with Fraser Bayley from Evolving Alpha. Fraser shares his amazing transformation from butcher to vegan. He also discusses his struggles with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol addictions, depression and an attempt at suicide. Make sure to tune in, you don't want to miss this episode.

“If you don't align yourself with something you truly believe in, you will never have the grit and the mental fortitude to stick it through during the hard times .”

-Fraser Bayley

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Timestamps:

6:16 Fraser Bayley’s mental health battles as a child

11:00 How Fraser became a butcher

18:00 What story are you telling yourself about your abilities

24:29 A day in the life of a butcher

39:16 What made Fraser change his ways

47:00 Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction

59:00 Knowing where your food comes from, secrets of a butcher

1:04:00 Fraser’s transition to veganism

1:13:00 How Fraser transformed his coaching business

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“Make bold choices and mighty forces will come to your aid.”

-Evanna Lynch

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Timestamps:

2:39 Going vegetarian at the age of 11

8:22 Dealing with an eating disorder

15:39 Evanna’s acting career

20:40 All about Evanna’s role on Harry Potter

30:00 Tapping into your inner confidence

33:00 What it’s like being in the limelight

44:00 How Evanna got introduced into veganism