Mollie Engelhart: Why I Left Veganism For Regenerative Agriculture | MMP #351

Ex-vegan Mollie Engelhart is the chef and founder of Sage Regenerative Kitchen in L.A. Initially committed to proving that a vegan farm could thrive without animal death, Mollie's journey led her to embrace regenerative agriculture, recognizing that nature's cycles of life and death are integral to supporting biodiversity and soil health.She transitioned her vegan restaurants to Sage Regenerative Kitchen, where she prioritizes serving whole, single-ingredient foods sourced from regenerative and wild-harvested farms. Despite facing challenges, including backlash from the vegan community and financial hurdles, Mollie remains dedicated to promoting regenerative practices, highlighting the critical role of animals in sustainable farming, and fostering a deeper connection between people and their food sources.Key topics discussed:- Mollie's transition from veganism to regenerative agriculture and why she now believes humans should eat meat- The role of regenerative practices in enhancing soil health and biodiversity.- The importance of seasonal and local food consumption.- Ethical and sustainable meat production.- Consumer responsibility in supporting sustainable food systems.Timestamps:(00:02) Regenerative Agriculture and Food Sustainability(12:30) Awakening to Regenerative Agriculture(22:28) Nature, Keystone Species, and Sustainability(36:12) Plant-Based Dilemma in Restaurant Business(39:43) Food Philosophy and Ethical Choices(52:50) Ethical Choices in Sustainable Dining(01:03:37) Supporting Regenerative Agriculture Through Consumer Choices(01:06:28) Investing in Resilient Food Systems(01:22:10) Diverse Food and Regenerative Farming(01:31:20) Corruption in the Food System(01:46:12) Empowering Health and Wellness*** SPONSOR ***CarnivoreCrowdThe CarnivoreCrowd over at CrowdHealth is bringing together metabolically healthy people to share in medical expenses. It's incredible. They're providing an alternative to health care coverage in the form of a community-based approach. It's pretty simple - you pay a monthly fee and then when your medical expenses come up you simply cover them with cash (which is often times 50% less) and then the crowd bands together and splits those costs through a crowdfunding model. We've both used this service for the last two years and love it.Check out their new CarnivoreCrowd and if you sign up be sure to use code MEATMAFIA for a discount on your first 3 months!We Feed RawI've been a dog owner for the last two years and I can confidently say that nothing has made a bigger difference than feeding my dog, Sunny, raw food. I've been feeding her We Feed Raw for the last 18 months and she absolutely loves it. If you're a dog owner who's tired of feeding their dog kibble, check out We Feed Raw and use code MEAT to get 30% off. *** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Mollie:InstagramConnect with Sage:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinLink to vegan protest video at Sage restaurantAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA