TTP #7- Trumpet Player Eric Benny Bloom on the Importance of Gaining Knowledge and Taking Chances

Eric Benny Bloom is the trumpet player extraordinaire from the bands Lettuce, Pretty Lights and his group Sonic Bloom. Eric is both hilarious and insightful when it comes to discussing health on the road.

In this conversation:

• What factors contributed to Eric making the transition to being vegan and how that affected his life overall and as a musician on the road
• What making the transition to a plant-based diet did for Eric’s trumpet playing
• Making the move to New Orleans and what continues to inspire him about being a part of the musicians community in NOLA
• Living as a vegan in New Orleans, a city traditionally characterized with a diet rich in animal products
• Show preparation, his diet on show days and eating before performances
• The importance of being truly educated about your endeavors and taking chances in life

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Tourganic Podcast Theme song 'The Path' written by David Bailis and this episode's musical interludes by Eric Benny Bloom

TTP #4- Saxophonist Johnny 'Bones" from The California Honeydrops- Drops Some Knowledge About his Vegan Diet, Life on the Road and Staying "Aligned" with Mind, Body and Spirit on Tour

My guest this week is saxophone player Johnny 'Bones'. Johnny has been touring with The California Honeydrops for close to decade and he displays some serious skills on the sax. His solos are memorable to anyone attending a Honeydrops show. Johnny's approach to touring, his diet and his focus on health of mind, body and soul are an inspiration.

In this conversation:

• Johnny's path and why/how he went plant-based and how that decision has affected his ability to thrive on the road, overall wellbeing and happiness. 
• Thee crucial role that meditation, mindfulness and yoga have played in his life.
• When Johnny began to feel that classic 'run down' feeling after years on the road and how living a plant-based diet helped to turn that around.
• Connections between musicians and athletes as performance based mindsets where you must be at your highest level night after night and the discipline that it takes to maintain that consistency
• Books, Documentaries and other sources that have significantly changed Johnny's life and provided inspiration along the way

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TTP #3- Garrett Sayers on Music, the Evolution of his Healthy Diet and Living a Gluten Free Plant-based Diet on the Road

Virtuoso bass player Garrett Sayers has been laying down killer bass lines for his band the Motet for over a decade. As the band continues to tour nonstop, he has been a consistent example of how living healthy on the road is possible. Throughout his great career, Garrett has performed alongside a host of amazing artists and leads his own trio as well.

In this conversation:

• Garrett's path and why/how he went plant-based and how that decision has affected his ability to thrive on the road, overall wellbeing and happiness. 
• The point in which Garrett had reached his limit with physical pain and discomfort and cured his ailments through the process of an Elimination Diet.
• The revelation of living a gluten free, plant-based vegan diet and the benefits that brought for him.
• Connections between the discipline of health and music and how there is really no difference in his approach to both of these essential aspects of his life

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The Tourganic Podcast: Episode #2- Bass Player Jordan Scannella's Path to Healthy Living

Bass player Jordan Scannella is a force to be reckoned with. Jordan constantly tours internationally with the group Tortured Soul and manages to do this while living a plant-based lifestyle focused on health and maintaining wellness. Years ago, Jordan had a crazy experience of a 3 month prison stint in Japan for a minor offense and during that time he wrote all the lyrics for his first solo album, which grew to him fronting his own hiphop/funk band- Jorscan. In this conversation:

• Jordan's path and why/how he went plant-based and how that decision has affected his overall wellbeing and ability to thrive on the road. 
• How a juice fast propelled Jordan into a higher state of awareness of diet and how that transcended into his musicality and all aspects of his life.
• Jordan's run in with the law and incarceration for possession of a tiny amount of pot in Japan. How he took something that could have shook his psyche and derailed his career and turned it into a truly positive force in his life that continues to affect him daily. 

Beyond being a extremely gifted bass player and overall musician, Jordan is great human being with much wisdom to offer to the world. His path is an inspiration and I hope you enjoy the second episode of the Tourganic podcast. 

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THE TOURGANIC PODCAST

I'm so excited to release the first episode of the Tourganic podcast today. This is project that I have put considerable work into and I am glad to say it is on off and running!

In the podcast I speak with touring musicians about how they live a healthy lifestyle on the road. While many of the conversations are about how and why my guests live a plant based, vegan diet on the road, the content of these conversations will have a diverse and holistic approach to focus on health of mind, body and spirit. My goal is that this podcast will give you a window in to their life and offer you some insight that will inspire you. Please check it out and if you like it subscribe and comment on iTunes. Please click on the link to access the podcast on iTunes!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tourganic-healthy-living-on-the-road/id1249586072?mt=2

SHOW LINKS:

Joetomino.com

Matisyahu- matisyahuworld.com

Dub Trio- dubtrio.com

Diet for a new America- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diet_for_a_New_America

Bulletproof Coffee

Ahimsa- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahimsa

Forks Over Knives- https://www.forksoverknives.com

Cowspiracy-  www.cowspiracy.com

The Cove- www.thecovemovie.com

Earthlings- www.nationearth.com/earthlings-1