On a rainy night from a little boutique hotel in the Montmartre district of Paris after a whirlwind book tour in Germany last week, I'm filled with gratitude to bring you another installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my normal format where Julie and I discuss issues currently on the brain and answer listener submitted questions.This week's topics include:* tales from Das Plantpower Kochbuch German book tour* the Berlin vegan scene* shopping at the world's first all vegan supermarket* hanging out with vegan strong man Patrik Baboumian* plant-based in Paris* vegan birthday at L'Arpège, the #12 best restaurant on Earth* why you should stop “dieting”* addressing the emotional drivers behind diet & behavior habits* plant-based on the road — tips and toolsThe show concludes with Aditya, an ancient Sanskrit mantra performed by Julie — aka SriMati – musically accompanied by our sons Tyler & Trapper Piatt. A mantra intended to imbue our lives with vibrant health, the lyrics (very) loosely translated from the root Sankskrit go something like this:Om to the solar universal energy / Protect me from enemies within and without / I chant your name ceaselessly and victoriously / I bow to youSpecial thanks to everyone who submitted inquiries — keep ‘em coming!An extra special thanks to everyone who took a moment to send me a birthday message. I greatly appreciate it. Beginning my 50th year feeling awesome!I sincerely hope you enjoy the conversation.Peace + Plants,Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | Soundcloud | StitcherThanks to this week’s sponsors:The National Academy of Sports Medicine: Get paid to stay in shape while helping others reach their fitness goals. Go to MyUSATrainer.com for a free 14-day trial of their fast & fun online program.Harrys.com: A superior shave at an affordable price. Type in my coupon code “ROLL” at purchase for $5 off your starter set and get an entire month’s worth of shaving for just $10 when you visit Harrys.com.SHOW NOTESConnect With Julie: SriMati.com | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookConnect With Rich: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramBackground, Context & Reference:* Das Plantpower Kochbuch: narayana-verlag.com* NYTimes.com: Jeong Kwan, the Philosopher Chef, by Jeff Gordinier* Chef Alain Passard: alain-passard.com & See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.