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The Health Science Podcast | Episode 007. | December 26, 2022
007: Climate Healers sound the Alarm on Animal Consumption with Dr. Sailesh Rao
007: Climate Healers sound the Alarm on Animal Consumption with Dr. Sailesh Rao

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One man is on a mission to do all he can to sound the alarm about climate healing.

It has been said, “The world is in a world of hurt.” Many people feel there is nothing they can do to change the trajectory the earth and the climate are on.

Yet, one man who is on a mission to heal the planet and heal the climate is Dr. Sailesh Rao.

What began as a “pinky promise” to his granddaughter, Kimaya, to do all he could to raise awareness about veganism and the benefits to the environment, is now Dr. Rao’s life’s work.

In this episode, Dr. Rao digs deep with host, Dr. Frank Sabatino to shine the spotlight on what is really happening and what each of us must do to be a part of the healing.

Episode Highlights

[03:00] The “ah ha” moment that changed everything

[08:34] Systems analysis of climate change

[11:06] Proof that animal agriculture is the leading cause of climate change

[15:00] The truth about burning fossil fuels

[19:45] Bias in science

[24:00] The truth about extinction… it’s a leading indicator of what’s to come

[27:20] Healing the climate is an engineering project

[32:00] Day-to-day actions everyone can take to heal the planet

[36:00] We must go beyond where we are at to heal the climate

About Dr. Sailesh Rao

Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. He is a systems engineer, Human, Earth, and Animal Liberation (HEAL) activist, husband, dad and since 2010, a star-struck grandfather. He promised his granddaughter, Kimaya, that the world will be largely Vegan before she turns 16 in 2026, so that people will stop eating her relatives, the animals.

He has faith that humanity will transform to keep his pinky promise to Kimaya, not just for ethical reasons, but also out of sheer ecological necessity. He has created a Climate Bathtub model to help humanity understand the solution space for reversing climate change and enabling a thriving planet.

Dr. Rao is one of the brains behind the high-speed internet and high-def communication we enjoy today. But, in 2006, after hearing Al Gore speak of our climate crisis, he switched careers and became deeply immersed, full-time, in solving the environmental crises affecting humanity.

Through his organization, Climate Healers, he invites us all to become V.E.G.A.N. – that is, Vitally Engaged Guardians of Animals and Nature.

Dr. Rao is the author of two books, Carbon Dharma: The Occupation of Butterflies and Carbon Yoga: The Vegan Metamorphosis, and an Executive Producer of several documentaries, The Human Experiment (2013), Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014), What The Health (2017), A Prayer for Compassion (2019), They’re Trying to Kill Us (2021), The End of Medicine (est. 2022), The Land of Ahimsa (est. 2022), Animals – A Parallel History (est. 2022) and Milked (2022).

His work is featured in the award-winning film, Countdown to Year Zero produced by Jane Velez-Mitchell and Unchained TV.

Facebook: https://facebook.com/ClimateHealers

Twitter: @ClimateHealers

Instagram: @VeganWorld2026

Web: https://climatehealers.org

About Dr. Frank Sabatino

As a recognized authority on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, Dr. Frank Sabatino has cared for and inspired thousands of people for over 40 years. Dr. Sabatino has a PhD in cell biology and neuroendocrinology and has done extensive landmark research on calorie restriction, stress, and aging. He currently is on staff at the TrueNorth Health Foundation in Santa Rosa, CA, and serves as the Director of Health Education at the NHA.

Dr. Sabatino’s passion and life’s work include raising awareness about the benefits of whole-food, plant-exclusive nutrition (without added salt, oil or sugar), health rejuvenation, stress

About NHA

The National Health Association (NHA), founded in 1948, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the benefits of a plant-based diet. The Association provides educational materials, educational events, and services to thousands of people around the world.

The mission of the National Health Association is to educate and empower individuals to understand that health results from healthful living. The NHA recognizes the integration of all aspects of health: personal, environmental, and social.

The NHA also provides travel experiences around the globe through the NHA Plant-Based Travel and cruise division.

More information: https://www.healthscience.org/

NHA 75th Anniversary Conference

A one-of-a-kind experience, the annual NHA Conference features top leaders in the plant-based movement. Attendees of the in-person event enjoy 100% no SOS plant-exclusive meals.

To learn more and reserve your spot, visit https://www.healthscience.org/2023-nha-conference/

Scholarships

A unique benefit of the NHA Conference is the selection of two medical students who receive a full scholarship to the conference.

Contact Wanda Huberman for more information on how to apply for the scholarship. [email protected]

NHA membership

For a very nominal investment, you can enjoy incredible benefits of the NHA membership.

Members of the NHA enjoy a subscription to the award-winning quarterly health journal, Health Science, access to the “Members Only” section of the NHA Website (which contains all 43 years of back issues of the magazine),  the ability to download for free many classic out of print eBooks on the history of the Natural Hygiene Movement, including Fasting Can Save Your Life and The Greatest Health Discovery, discounts on books, and early notice of

the NHA events.

Only $35 a year for basic membership within the United States. https://www.healthscience.org/join-renew/

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