Ultimate Weight Loss Secrets With Chef AJ

A culinary instructor, public speaker and author devoted to the plant-based diet for almost 40 years, Chef AJ holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
AJ's books include "Unprocessed" and "The Secrets To Ultimate Weight Loss".
This is a conversation about AJ's personal transformation from chronically overweight to true wellness - how she did it & how you can too.
Enjoy!
✌🏼🌱 - Rich
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[@peasquiet4948]

I really enjoyed this! I’m 29 and have lost 82 pounds and overcame food and alcohol addiction and infertility on a whole foods plant based diet! I’m so thankful for people like Chef AJ and all the amazing plant-based doctors. 🌱

[@returntoyehovahthelord6185]

Wow! You rock! I’m not there yet but LOVE to hear success stories.

[@chrispeterson3647]

You are amazing

[@peasquiet4948]

@@mick5841 then be sure to check out the new plant based documentary, ‘Disease Reversal Hope!’ My husband and I share some of our story there!

[@theoldlefthander]

@@peasquiet4948 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@joycepearljones4907]

@@chrispeterson3647

[@kristinLB]

She is such an incredibly strong woman. Not just because she survived so much, but is thriving! Love her!

[@jgrysiak6566]

She had a hard life! It made her stronger & she has overcome her food addiction!

[@CraigAddy]

I love this woman. The vulnerability and authenticity she brings to this conversation takes my admiration of her to a whole new level.

[@VeganSoulMama]

Amen

[@lisabrill940]

Vegan Soul Mama g Jeff lhe

[@thatguyadarsh]

true

[@arturogoleman5221]

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[@LenkaSaratoga]

💜 LOVE Chef AJ amazingly strong in her openness Skillfully conducted interview - she opened like a gorgeous flower

[@mafesimione3967]

“The opposite of addiction is connection.” This hit home, thanks for such a great interview!

[@ushaprithvi]

7 Important C's 1. commitment 2. Compliance 3. Consistency 4. Cooking 5. Change 6. Community 7. Compassion

[@karmenjacobson7271]

Omg, where has Rich Roll been all my life? These are the best conversations ever. Best guests, best questions, best subjects. What a beautiful contribution, this is what the world needs, now more than ever. So much love.

[@Carouselpics]

If you have a problem with food addiction...you need to listen to this wisdom! She may save your life. Her life was spared for a reason. God bless you Chef AJ..you have helped me when nothing else has!⚘

[@inacook2285]

I burst out crying when she spoke about her childhood..and the dog. I didn't expect her to be this honest and wonderful.

[@Wiggy8]

Me too. I’ve witnessed animal abuse as well. It’s the worst.

[@allisonchainz82]

You can tell the trauma is still so raw for her when she was talking about. It couldn't have been easy discussing that, she's amazing and a great inspiration

[@StreetHierarchy]

She was on a documentary series called 'Obsessed', which is where I first saw her. I felt so much for her, that I just found out about her career from just looking up that episode...

[@welldonewit5129]

Same, the dog, poor girl seeing that in her house all the way up to the dog💔 it's just heartbreaking

[@annemccarron2281]

She really is a sensitive person.

[@haventura]

I am shocked by how accurate and revelatory her definition of "refined food addiction" is!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks

[@malkaspector7198]

Amazing !!Thanks.

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

I love Chef AJ! After several years as a vegan, doing good but not thriving, I found Chef AJ and True North and within a couple months all the people who had rolled their eyes at veganism were suddenly asking me WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING??? I wanna try it! Chef AJ, True North, Dr. Goldhammer, Dr. Lyle, Dr. McDougall....love these people :)

[@CHEFAJ]

[@denisemeans1298]

Did you visit True North?

[@CHEFAJ]

I don't know if you are asking me or Rich. If you are asking me I work there a few times a year and host their annual Holiday Extravaganza. I don;'t believe Rich ever check this page if you are asking him

[@ShariLikesFruit]

@@CHEFAJ What about healthy fats, such as Chia seeds or other EFAs? 🤔💜 #BrainHealth 🤗 Thank you in advance. 🍇🍓💯

[@CHEFAJ]

@@ShariLikesFruit Sure! Have a tablespoon a day if you are worried

[@kindcolorado2604]

OMG, the story about feeling helpless with your dad beating Snoopy just killed me. I can so relate!! I cannot handle people abusing animals and I think that is the root of my food addiction. I am so helpless to help animals.

[@fairywar]

"you can't never have excuses and results at the same time" (Checf AJ). What a great statement by such an intelligent person. Also I love how she said: "well all these plant based doctors are great, but they have never been overweight", such a good point. She has experienced the struggles and knows how to help you overcome them!

[@wastenotwantnot6754]

Chef AJ is such an inspiration! I too detoxed from antidepressants in a dark room for a week. Now I'm weaning myself off of the Xanax. I'm prescribed 2mg Twice a day! 4mg a day!. I'm down to .5mg, Once a day. I'm going slow, but eating healthy. My lupus is so much better and my panic attacks are under control. 42 pounds in 5 months! I can never thank her enough. 40 more to go! Onward bound.

[@jgrysiak6566]

Anti-depressants made me fat & sick. Glad I'm off of them. I just treat myself with supplements, everything helps but no cure for depression.

[@MarcellinaMoon]

I’ve finally admitted to myself and outloud that I’m a good addict and it’s so true... people will tell you “just have one” or “oh, it’s ok just try this” and they don’t understand that just a little bit can lead you down a slippery road. I will be listening to this interview multiple times. ❤️

[@Zahlett]

When I saw Chef AJ's name my jaw dropped. I haven't listened yet, but I KNOW this will be a great conversation. Rich Roll and Chef AJ-- Two of the coolest people ever! Bless.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks!

[@Natale709]

Same!

[@extropiantranshuman]

she's such a power player :)

[@thebutterflyeffect-plant-b3067]

Chef AJ is stunning and just a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for your bravery and honesty and for everything you have done for all of us who suffer from food addiction and eating disorders. You are truly made of awesome.

[@nadiaiarmolkowicz6879]

She made me cry by getting to the eating disorders. My life is so similar to hers in so many aspects as she describes. Im also into fighting my sugar addiction and starting a more fitness oriented lifestyle. Thank you so much for sharing her journey. 🙏🏻

[@debbiemeyer4504]

I like this. Junk food is junk food, vegan or not! That’s at 12 minutes in. This is pretty intense. Love it.

[@CHEFAJ]

:)

[@REtron3rD0321]

CHEF AJ!!!!!! I never listened to any content from Rich Roll until now. Love me some Chef AJ and I am glad I am now exposed to Rich!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@lilyleclaire]

rich roll will change your life ❣️

[@Carouselpics]

New subscriber here!☝️

[@prizantsproducts4u]

WOW, yes, that is how I started when I went totally plant-based, I went on the Daniel fast for 21 days, but never stopped.

[@0-Will-0]

I've only listened to 10mins or so and find it riveting, inspiring and my heart goes out to AJ for her past struggles in life. Thank you so much for sharing your life and inspiring others.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@dylannewton76]

Honesty is a rare commodity these days. AJ communicates it beautifully, eloquently all while laughing it all off. What a life full of pain despair and triumphant joy. One of the best Rich, inspirational. Vegan or not everyone needs to watch this podcast

[@denasharpe2393]

Thank you...

[@shroudwoman]

She actually suggested that people lie to other people in restaurants about their own food choices! Thats not very honest- lying.

[@PAGodinez]

@@shroudwoman at what time did she say that?

[@grayfox5739]

AJ is a breath of fresh air.

[@hhhunt777]

I'm only 33 min. into this. But, just HAD to post! WOW!!!

[@pacpawn]

Two of my favorite people! Love how they have transitioned both of their lives...

[@CHEFAJ]

Kindred spirits

[@MrDcc1234]

Transformed

[@pacpawn]

yes, that is what I meant!

[@justanotherindian11]

@@CHEFAJ hey! Do you think McDougall diet can be followed by everyone? I am an Indian and predominantly vegetarian.. do you think this diet is universal?

[@AlexiHolford]

Seher sadana - of course it is. Why wouldn’t it be?

[@tnabs]

I don’t have a clue who on earth could possibly give a thumbs down to this video!!! Thank you so much for having Chef AJ on, she is a huge inspiration to me and also thanks to Chef AJ for sharing her powerful story, You were an inspiration to me before and now you are tenfold! Thank you so much from the bottom my heart. To all the haters out there please stop hating on others that are just trying to do good.

[@nafk8080]

Rich, your interview with Chef AJ's was the most informative, touching, and useful of any interview of the 100's I've seen! Thanks so much for your gentle and effective probing into Chef AJ's 'story', it's definitely a story any human can benefit from on many levels. A true eye opener! Tons of thanks!!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you for your kind words

[@NatashaDiedricks]

The 7 C's: 1. Commitment 2. Compliance 3. Consistency 4. Cooking 5. Change 6. Community 7. Compassion - including self-compassion

[@sarahhicks3971]

Omg this woman is so special. So strong Thank you for introducing her into my life

[@Herkimerdiamond]

AJ is absolutely beautiful!!!!! And I feel so sorry about AJ’s little dog…. It’s incredible to see AJ nowadays so vibrant, so beautiful, so pure, so magnificent after what passed in her past… what a beautiful transformation and AJ deserves everything good in this life…. I love you AJ. Thank you so much for sharing your story….

[@chrispeterson3647]

Chef AJ is so amazing. She is so kind, so real, so hardworking. She is spunky and adorable! She is a person who gets it. She is also inspiring and correct!

[@kitchenherbalist]

I realize that this was 3 years ago, but I have to leave a comment. I am disappointed with the extreme negative light on needing an antidepressant, how awful that is, feeding into the stigma of mental health challenges. As AJ experienced, they can be helpful at a real time of need. Also disappointed in both of you talking down about a mental health hospital and the people who work may also have mental health issues, like they are not allowed to be real people. Sort of like AJ being judged about teaching valuable information about health because she carried extra weight. Oy vey. Judgement is the devil. Let's remember that we all have our paths, challenges and purposes. Who are we to judge? There is a place for many different everythings - we can all agree that diversity is critical to our wellbeing! In a world with so many people suffering with mental illness, please don't make it wrong to lean on medication. And by the way, at least 95% (I wanted to say 99%) of the people I have seen get off "psych meds" especially Lexapro, are able to come off when they are ready with no physical problems, especially not like a doll who is being squeezed and her eyes and ears are popping out! Maybe you, AJ, had extra sensitivity for whatever reason, but that is NOT a 'normal' response. This kind of talk scares people to reach out for help if/when they may need it. Rich, I speak to you and your obvious negative leaning and judgement around mental health care as well. Not many people live the luxury of the lifestyle you and your circle lives. Put your money where it could be used and help support people who can't afford organic foods or supplements that could be good alternatives to medications if sustainable. I will get off my soap box now. I do love the RR podcasts and suggest them often. That is why when I saw this I just had to speak up.

[@letitiacipolla2765]

Just eat our human ancestral human diet and all your ailments, both physical and mental would heal themselves. Nutrition is what your body is craving and tells you by presenting in these ways. Stop suffering and I wish you well in your healing journey.

[@letitiacipolla2765]

Eating Carnivore is the proper human nutrition that our bodies need to work properly. 🥩

[@ediethesalsafreak]

Excellent interview Rich. One of the best, if not "THE" best I've ever seen you do. She is incredible.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank You!

[@fattsmcgee5686]

Have Doug Lisle as a guest please!!!

[@maryrotondo7600]

My name is Mary I can relate to you so much I was overweight in school and teased about it I am a recovering alcoholic Sober over 20 years I am a sugar addict I want to lose weight You give me hope to be able to get back to what I used to look like.. thank you so much

[@ashtonlynnmarie]

Hi Mary! It’s been a year according to the time marker on this comment. Hope you’re doing well and hope you’ve made some changes to promote lasting health ❤️ and congratulations on your sobriety 🎉

[@metalrunner4398]

Dear Mary, I have been the fattest kid in kindergarden, elementary school and high scool. I was morbidly obese in college (125 kg). At the age of 33 I went whole food vegan and started to walk briskly every day. Today I am 34 (1 year difference) I have 83 kg, I run marathons and have so much energy! You can do it!

[@PrepTopia1]

This interview spoke to my soul, as a recovering refined carb addict myself.

[@AlexiHolford]

Unrefined, unprocessed carbs are not a bad thing though. AJ cooks carbs all the time.

[@singletonjordan6496]

I have been applying this diet *2WeightLossFast. Com* for several weeks now and until now I like them! I have the vitality I need without having controlling my desire for foods without having making me feel jittery. I did nothing special on my diet regime and I still are able to reduced my unwanted weight to 7 pounds. .

[@gonewiththekale]

This is the best one by far!!! She is the greatest woman!!!!

[@tlcvegan9401]

A very strong woman. Many guys and girls can learn form her. Aloha :)

[@HopeSingh]

Yes she is!

[@martykerns3802]

Absolutely the best!

[@MsMonikakovacs]

I fell in love with her just listing yesterday during a drive, now watching you two, love you both a lot thank you :)

[@CHEFAJ]

Awww...

[@josemaciel5826]

Loved how relaxed this conversation felt- how detailed and empowering the stories were. Great work, Rich and AJ.

[@MrDcc1234]

Jose Maciel I luv chef aj, but relaxed is not the word I would use to describe her demeanor.

[@CHEFAJ]

Well then you should have seen me on sugar!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@PAGodinez]

@@MrDcc1234 then use a word instead of giving a negative comment. I would say @Chef AJ felt safe with @Rich Roll and was enlivened by the conversation and his gentle probing.

[@katiematott5656]

Thank you Chef AJ for telling your difficult story, I too suffered from food addiction, mainly dairy, but since moving towards a wfpb diet my relationship with food has dramatically changed and I have started losing weight and keeping it off for the first time in my life

[@GinaKBrown]

So enlightening and authentic. So encouraging knowing you guys have experienced so much but have persevered and now share how others can be successful. Life changing info!!! Love the “C’s”!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Dairy was my last holdout, It took me a year to finally ditch it.

[@successandlifestyle]

I'm 53 - and YES, there was only 1 fat kid in any class, no autism, no peanut allergies, no diabetes, no epilepsy etc etc

[@annegallagher8284]

I'm 76 and met my first Diabetic when I was 15. It was a shock, as if they came from Mars.

[@baassiia]

My sister has epilepsy, she not get seizures during the day, she also not have it tappeed on her forehead. School friends didn't know... I am sure I have mild ADHD, I was a girl and was always very happy kid - really nobody care to make diagnosis in that time. I was just this super active girl that always forget home work and pecils . You were/are healthy but really you are not aware about all health issues may struggle with.

[@baassiia]

Oh and we had severe food allergies and my fahter had same sympthoms as we had but nobody ever diagnosed him. He is always super thin... My one daughter have food allergies too... It's just running in families. We eat healthy, no gluten, cow milk for kids. Home made meals.

[@tlcvegan9401]

Chef AJ, I can relate to your up bringing, personality, abused, on the edge of suicide, anxiety panic attacks. You made it here and very inspiring, thank you. I am here too hopefully inspiring others to going vegan, cooking and never ever to give up in life. Aloha Chef AJ :) Mahalo Rich Roll!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@appalachiananthropocene5958]

TLC Vegan vc. Xx.EDAd

[@denasharpe2393]

I wonder how you are doing now??

[@digitalneko7975]

@@denasharpe2393 I’m doing fine thank you. I haven’t posted cooking a video lately on KZbin. I recently got swamped with media work and asked to do a virtual vegan cooking show for both a Japanese and US travel companies. 😃

[@gixxerflier1]

Who in the world is giving these two inspirations a thumbs down????? Love you two and thanks for all you do!!!! #Vegandrew

[@CHEFAJ]

Probably my brother and sister! :)

[@cerenademe9433]

Haha! 🤣

[@CHPCHPCHP123]

those who know the are right and don't want to face it.....

[@cassiejordan7023]

It would be probably someone that knows they will be losing money from spreading plant based message 😂

[@mikefixac]

Yeah, year's ago I gave my sister Dr Esselstyn's book. She took it to her cardiologist and the guy said Dr Es is a quack. She suffered her second heart attack a month ago. I don't even bother to mention anything about plant based eating.

[@leshella]

What an inspiration Chef AJ is. Love and respect her so much!!!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@michaelmercier8073]

I had a vegan German chocolate cake 14 or 15 years ago at "Old Dog, New Trick" in the French Quarter in New Orleans. I didn't eat dessert at the time ---- ever. They pushed it on me so hard, and I refused. They eventually demanded that I eat it for free because they wanted me to try it. It was amazing. It was sweetened with fruit juices, and the frosting was made out of whipped tofu and carob. It was so light and delicate --- you not only didn't feel heavy inside after eating it --- you actually felt lighter.

[@StarFlower99654]

I always speed up all the videos I watch on here and end up having to turn it down to normal for chef AJ vids, because she speaks so fast. LOL

[@MakelleBell]

Same😂

[@yelnats61]

Same for me

[@maritwoudenberg615]

She's so vibrant!!! The whole interview I had a smile on my face just because her vibe. And I had a brainorgasm because she has so much knowledge to share

[@blee309]

Love you A.J. you are amazing just like me your past taught you what you didn't want to be. I was raised in the same type of environment without the junk food. It was hell and the hardest part was watching my mother and sisters and brothers all being abused. I thought I could take it and would have rather taken all the abuse myself. We even had the abused dogs. Life is good now and we found the right path. Thank you for all you do!

[@CHEFAJ]

[@squeaksbuffeteria564]

Woooo, Chef Aj made it to THE POD ! 😄😄😃😄.

[@CHEFAJ]

A true honor indeed!

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

I first came across Chef AJ when I was searching for a recipe online. I thought, “This woman is far too extreme!” and although I’d given up meat by that time, I thought I would never go as far as she did, avoiding oil and sugar and salt. Over the next few months I found myself going more and more in that direction as I researched the whole-food plant-based diet (which I’d never heard of till I watched one of her videos with one of the famous doctors as her guest) and now I’m 100 percent on board, apart from the salt. I have a medical condition which requires that I add salt to my diet in order to keep my electrolytes in balance but I suffer from low blood pressure so the salt does not affect me adversely. I had heard snippets of Chef AJ’s story but never the whole thing from the beginning. I share several elements of her story in my own life and can really identify where she is coming from. She is an inspiration to so many people. I have also been in situations where the only explanation for my escaping them has been down to divine intervention. My mother always used to say that nothing you do or experience in life is ever wasted, and this has certainly proved true in my own life, and I think in Chef AJ’s. If she had not gone through all those traumas and problems, she would not be in a position today to help so many people. “Spared for a purpose” really means something! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful interview. Definitely one to save and re-watch again and again!

[@leshella]

How amazing is Chef AJ for personally replying to all our posts, and with her wonderful and witty characteristic sense of humour, too. Can this woman get any more awesome!!. She is the sweetest.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@melvapryor9868]

Lion king opening

[@cheddarpuff]

So true about the food addiction! I knew a woman who told me that if she eats refined carbs of any kind, she simply cannot stop eating them. She is diabetic. One time, she ate so much pastry and bread to the point that she lost her vision during the binge. The only carb she can eat safely is oats.

[@mirella8733]

OMG the cake, looks delicious! Admirable woman, with great energy.

[@CHEFAJ]

It's in my new dessert cookbook

[@brendamargoni3405]

CHEF AJ what’s your new dessert cookbook called?! And what kind of cake did you make him?

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@CHEFAJ]

I made him my German Chocolate Cake. It's from my new book called "A Date With Dessert" and it is available as a free bonus along with the audio version of my book if you buy on the release day. To find out how go to www.EatUnprocessed.com

[@brendamargoni3405]

CHEF AJ thanks so much for the info! Also, what was in the plastic container with the red top that you mentioned you will take with you when you travel?

[@alexandrac9536]

I went veg at around 17 also b/c of the animals. That was the late 80s, and i used to have to go to the chinese supermarket to get soymilk and i learned to cook. there were no veggie burgers, cheese, etc. It's so easy to be vegan today, if you want to.

[@astralpurpose1344]

Alexandra C So how has your health held up or prospered? :)

[@famzini4424]

yes but this is not about being vegan, it's about being fat free, flour free and sugar free vegan which is hard if you don't cook and prepare things yourself

[@Itsunclegabby]

@@famzini4424 The answer is to learn to cook and prepare things yourself. It's not hard at all. You don't even have to thoroughly cook these things.

[@robin-marie111]

I'm only seeing this 4yrs later and Chef AJ is MAGIC.....thank you for this interview, completely amazing ❤

[@mellonlord4616]

So funny, I did the exact same thing with cheese. I've always dreamed of traveling to France and cheese and pastries are a big part of it. So it held me back but I realized that on my own, when I'm in France I can decide what to do then. And now I look forward to eating at all the vegan restaurants when I travel.

[@plantbaseddetroit4865]

Love! And when you go you can use this Paris vegan guide to find all the good vegan cheese and pastries (there are really so many great vegan options there)! www.plantbaseddetroit.com/2018/04/the-ultimate-vegan-guide-paris.html

[@tarafowler5251]

Glory to glory bethel

[@stevenhmiller9570]

I was like you AJ ... the only fat kid in the class and I too discovered that making people laugh at what I said before they could laugh AT me was a great coping mechanism. We grew up in the same era. Only just now working on the weight though.

[@kimberlysauber5601]

I remember AJ on Dog Whisperer with Cesar!!!!! Didn’t know you are a chef!!! So glad to see you and how well you’re doing!!!! So happy!!!! I’m a HUGE Cesar Milan fan!!!! HUGE!! I remember every person he helped and their dog!! 😃♥️🤷🏻‍♀️ So happy to see you AJ!!!!!

[@joanowens7941]

Thanks Rich for having AJ on your podcast. I also vote for Doug Lisle!

[@CHEFAJ]

Great choice!

[@alanhill6852]

Wow - thanks for the quick reply! Really love your story and just signed up on your website. Looking forward to the new book. Keep it up - you are changing lives and there is no higher or more fulfilling purpose.

[@zenaidaoftarsus]

My respect for Chef AJ just increased 1000%!

[@charlesstevens6341]

Really enjoyed the show I’m a new vegan I’m 48 didn’t realize about how bad the oils are good information

[@CHEFAJ]

Great!

[@ShariLikesFruit]

@@CHEFAJ I didn't catch what "low-fat" means to you? 🤔 Wonderful interview, thank you. 💜

[@lola0600]

Do not believe everything people say, fat is needed to absorb some nutrients in vegetables, not a lot but some, please be careful, olive oil is very good for people, it has been used for centuries, do your research, take care of you

[@AlexiHolford]

lola0600 - you are wrong. Any oil extracted from the whole food is very bad for you. Eat a little of foods that contain oil, like nuts, seeds and avocados.

[@victoriousvalentine9779]

Alexi Holford I'm positive you can't really mean what this appears to say. I'd love to be directed to the research that supports what you say, because there is so much reliable research to support use of olive oil.

[@michelled7100]

Wow. I learned so much watching this. Been a Forks over Knives follower for a year and just added so so much more understanding and deeper connections. Great talk from both of you.

[@madeleinerathwell7664]

Thank you for putting this interview on line. It is very inspirational and have learned a lot from it.

[@paulamacrie7294]

Thank you for this and for your honesty. It takes courage to share such an intimate and personal story.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@ctgrandmalaura]

He is an amazing interviewer as well! Well-guided and energetic.

[@samanthabarron8481]

I work at a mental hospital PLEASE DO NOT GO OFF YOUR PSYCH MEDS unless supervised by a doctor in an inpatient setting, especially if you have a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia or bipolar.

[@Esther2622w]

This is the VERY BEST interview I have seen - so comprehensive (another "C"), honest, revealing and instructional.

[@dic2504]

So excited for an update on Chef AJ. She is life changing for so many!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@singletonjordan6496]

I’ve been dropping weight like never before, using the diet plan *2WeightLossFast. Com* It’s been the most powerful plan I’ve ever used. Do a Google search and read up on this.?

[@Felipe00162]

Rich, you set a different level to a conversation and you raise the bar for every discussion you are in! Amazing!

[@elliotpadmalochanabennett6409]

What an amazing exchange. So many parallels with my own experience and truly inspirational. Once again amazing content from the rich roll podcast.

[@clairerectenwald]

My favorite podcast, yet! Thank you so much Rich & AJ ! Very enjoyable to listen to, shared with my mother who also loved it and learned a lot!

[@amanda.strutt]

I am appreciating this SO MUCH. 🙏🏽🙌🏽 thank you to both, I'll be checking out her site + book ♡

[@magnoliakennel]

I've watched this episode 3x in a week's time. Its soooooo good. What a blessing these two are! THANK YOU!!!

[@wrshpr4lf]

Chef AJ you are honest and I for one, love AUTHENTICITY. May you live a VERY long, blessed life!!

[@brendabirney945]

Thanks for reconnecting with AJ. I found your presentation uplifting and got me back on track! Thank you!

[@elizabethparkhurst2824]

Ive had so many wonderful “amen brother” moments in this interview!!!! The questions and the back and forth and the understanding between you two is incomparable.

[@thuperry7172]

Love you AJ and have listened to tons of your work but this interview was so much easier to listen to and follow. Rich did an amazing job at focusing your passion into the best flow. Between the two of you; you’re a force!

[@therebalancer7445]

What fascinating stories AJ has to tell, I was glued to this interview. Thank you.

[@1961kjf]

This podcast is amazing! Thank you Chef AJ and Rich Roll!

[@BridgetHunt]

So happy Chef AJ made it onto your podcast. My two people together in an interview!! That's my 18 mile run sorted!

[@VICC031]

Thank you so much for this interview!! Really helpful and interesting :)

[@thatsubtlevegan1370]

LOVE! you need Dr. Lisle on next!

[@CHEFAJ]

Good choice!

[@Gwauna65]

Fantastic. Made my morning! I was concerned about the length but so worth it. Thank Rich and AJ!

[@sharynthevegan8029]

Awesome interview 👍 Just discovered Rich Roll and so happy I did😁

[@sn232]

Absolutely AMAZING interview!!!

[@elenah287]

Incredible interview with Chef AJ. So many real truths were examined. Thanks Rich and AJ!

[@robertalynch5433]

Love this honest interview and her weight loss book. Thank you!

[@catherinebell122]

Best Chef AJ interview I have listened through! Excellent.

[@laleebee1597]

I adore AJ!! I just went vegetarian and I’m hoping to go vegan. Watching AJ has been a huge influence. When I was a teen I announced to my mom that I was going vegetarian and I got a “the f@&k you are. Not in my house” response. I’ve been sharing many of these videos with her and now she is going vegetarian! I hope I look as glowing as you when I am 58. 🙌

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank You!

[@kristymason7662]

Got sucked in and couldn’t stop watching! Fabulous content! Thank you!

[@lauried4439]

Chef AJ is awesome in this interview, as always! What an inspiration!! And she looks so vibrant and healthy!!!

[@wickedgulch]

I could listen to her for decades... wealth of knowledge that makes this incredibly simple.

[@JenniferJones-bt4bf]

What a wonderful, inspirational interview. Thank you both, especially Chef AJ. Sharing your story must be so very difficult. There are many, MANY of us out here struggling with dark periods in our pasts. You give us courage to acknowledge it and move beyond into a healing present & future.

[@rachelizat852]

What a wonderful, inspiring woman. Great interviewer, actually fully listening and not interrupting all the time! 🌞

[@ivanak7149]

Just discovered the RR podcasts and I must say, I'm an addict 😀 AJ is such a charismatic person, so likeable and she's been through a lot. Thanks to both of you for sharing and inspiring people.

[@michelle_cen]

Love Chef AJ and her honesty and vulnerability here! Thanks Rich for helping people open up and asking deep questions.

[@NaturalNicktrition]

That was the best podcast I’ve ever heard! So inspiring. Completely has given me new perspective on so many issues and my life will be changed for the better because of it! Wonderful interview!

[@debraevansconsulting]

Wow, the warmth of friendship between AJ and Rich is such a pleasure to hang out in. Thank you for this wonderful conversation.

[@cynthiafeick]

Excellent discussion regarding the serious subject of food addictions! Thank you for posting!

[@TickleMeAmber84]

From one chef aj to another this interview or rather the beginning of it meant a lot to me. I went through something very similar a few months after my 21st birthday. Thankfully someone intervened and I'm lucky to have just turned 34. I'm a baby vegan and chef aj is one of my inspirations.