Clean Food Dirty Girl
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.
142: Making Incredibly Delicious and Plant-Based Meals, Fast
In this episode, we’re digging into fast, whole plant food cooking—because eating healthy shouldn’t feel like a part-time job. We’ll chat about batch cooking as your secret time-saving weapon and how to stock your fridge with ready-to-go convenience foods (no processed food required). I’ll share how I use grains, sauces, soups, and dressings to throw…
141: Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Food, Family, and Living Vibrantly at Every Age with Jane and Ann Esselstyn
Prepare to be energized by Ann Esselstyn (age 90!) and her daughter Jane Esselstyn, RN—two legendary voices in the plant-based movement whose passion, humor, and wisdom light up every conversation. In this episode, Ann and Jane share the story behind their inspiring book Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious, and…
140: The Science Behind Diabetes Reversal and a Plant-Based Diet with Lewis Bertus, PA-C
Prepare to be inspired by Lewis Bertus PA-C, a certified physician assistant and diabetes reversal coach whose personal journey sparked a life-changing discovery for his wife, and now countless others. In this episode, Lewis reveals how understanding the science behind fat-induced insulin resistance shattered conventional wisdom and led to true type 2 diabetes reversal. He…
139: Zero Waste Kitchen: End-of-Week Produce Hacks
In this episode, I talk about something that always comes up in my kitchen: what to do with bits of produce left at the end of the week. Whether it’s half a zucchini, a handful of cherry tomatoes, or a few stalks of celery, there are simple ways to use them, and none of them…
138: From 236 to 190: Heather’s Cholesterol Win with Clean Food Dirty Girl Drop It Club + Meal Plan Club
In this episode, I sit down with Heather—a badass member of our community—who lowered her cholesterol without meds. Just plants and persistence. Heather shares how meds were pretty much guaranteed for her cholesterol levels, and why she decided to take a different route. She opens up with honesty, humor, and so much heart about what…
137: Panicking About Protein? Dietitian Brenda Davis Breaks Down the Hype (And Confirms You Can Get All You Need from Plants)
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Brenda Davis, RD (registered dietitian) and co-author of Plant-Powered Protein. Brenda is one of the most respected voices in the plant-based world, and this convo is packed with insights that will change the way you think about protein. We talk about how much protein you really…
136: The Beauty in Acceptance: Finding Strength in Impermanence
In this episode, I talk about something that always grounds me when life gets hard: The reminder that everything is impermanent. Whether you’re navigating grief, uncertainty, change, or big emotions, this idea has the power to soften the edges and bring a sense of peace and release. I share how I’ve learned to sit with…
135: Celebrating 10 Years of Sobriety: 10 Lessons I’ve Learned
In this episode, I celebrate my 10-year sober-versary! 🎉🔟🎉 I share ten key lessons I’ve learned throughout my alcohol-free (and cigarette-free!) journey. I open up about how I’ve transformed, what it’s like to navigate situations without alcohol, and why life isn’t as fun, but it’s more joyous than I could have ever imagined. Helpful links…
134: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet with Rip Esselstyn
You are in for a powerhouse conversation with Rip Esselstyn: former firefighter and triathlete, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of PLANTSTRONG. In this episode, Rip shares how he transitioned from the standard American diet to a whole-food plant-based lifestyle, inspired by his father, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s groundbreaking work on reversing heart disease. We…
133: From Weight Shame as a Child to Food Freedom as an Adult: Lindsay’s Journey with Drop It Club
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Lindsay for a real, honest, and super inspiring convo about her journey with food, weight, and self-love. If you’ve ever struggled with yo-yo dieting, shame around eating, or just trying to “figure it out” when it comes to health, this episode is for you. Lindsay opens…
132: A Special Mother’s Day Interview: Molly and Her Mom, Pamela
In this episode, I sit down with my awesome mom, Pamela, for a cozy convo about our one-of-a-kind upbringing (for both of us). It’s a perfect conversation for Mother’s Day. Pamela shares what it was like growing up in the ‘40s and ‘50s, not wanting to eat meat, but having a mom and dad who…
