Episode 520: Food Identity and Sovereignty with Guest Mollie Engelhart of Sovereignty Ranch

Vegan turned cattle rancher? Debunked by Nature? Is it concerning if our steer are lactating? Guest Mollie Engelhart shares her deconstruction of beliefs in her transition to omnivore and regenerative farmer. 

In this episode, Ali interviews Mollie on her transition from a prominent Los Angeles vegan chef to Texas rancher and thought leader in eco-agriculture. This is an uplifting conversation about how important it is to continue to maintain a sense of curiosity and how God works in multiplication and abundance not scarcity and division. Mollie shares her experience as a mother and business owner wearing multiple hats while maintaining a sense of positivity and possibility. Learn about Mollie’s expose on male steer lactating and potential implications of consuming meat that has shifted sexes in expression. Learn about her mission driven businesses Sovereignty Ranch and The Barn Restaurant serving regenerative meats and local produce.  

Links from today’s episode:

Check out Mollie’s book: 

Amazon.com: Debunked by Nature: How a Vegan-Chef-Turned-Regenerative-Farmer Discovered that Mother Nature Is a Conservative

Lactating Steer article with study links: When a Steer Produces Milk, Farmers Should Pay Attention - Acres U.S.A.® Magazine

Mollie’s ranch and restaurant https://www.sovereigntyranch.com/

Food-is-Medicine conference 2027 https://www.eatyourhealings.com/

Mollie Engelhart is a regenerative farmer, entrepreneur, author, and speaker known for her dramatic transition from a prominent Los Angeles vegan chef to a Texas cattle rancher. As a thought leader in eco-agriculture, she frequently presents at national events—such as the Wise Traditions Conference—focusing on soil health, food sovereignty, and the critical role animals play in sustainable ecosystems.