Best Alan Meds Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 257: Niki Davis, MD - The Doctor That Loves to "De-Prescribe" Meds 1:10:06

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Rip welcomes Dr. Niki Davis, a former rocket scientist-turned-lifestyle medicine physician. Dr. Davis discusses her transition from engineering to promoting a plant-based lifestyle at Love Life Telehealth. She reflects on the influence of a plant-based diet on her career shift, and the impact of whole-food, plant-based nutrition on patient care. Th…

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Learn the secret language of the body with Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin 58:14

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On episode 650 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin and discuss their book, The Secret Language of the Body. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/650.

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Ep. 256: Richard Hubbard - From Morbidly Obese, to Plant-Based Athlete and Advocate 1:06:04

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After college, Richard Hubbard felt hopeless. It was a stressful time looking for a steady job, he wasn’t moving as much as he did in college, and he loved candy and junk food - not a great combination for a web and graphic designer who would spend hours sitting at his desk during the day. Rich also avoided doctors because he didn’t need a doctor t…

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How to design your perfect strength training program after 40 41:59

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On episode 649 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss how to design your perfect strength training program after 40. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/649.

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Dr. John McDougall - Health and Healing on a Starch-Based Diet 1:16:30

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This episode originally aired July 7, 2022. We reshare it today as a tribute to his work and legacy. Dr. John McDougall was drawn to medicine because of his own health “fate.” At 18, he suffered a massive stroke and was an anomaly to the doctors in Michigan who wanted to explore “why” and “how” this could happen to someone so young. This health sca…

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Ep. 255: Alan Goldhamer, DC - Can Fasting Save Your Life? 1:21:55

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In 1984, True North Health Center opened their doors in Santa Rosa, California offering an alternative way to heal from disease and lose weight. Since that time, Dr. Alan Goldhamer and his team have supervised over 25,000 water-only fasts – with results that are astounding - disease reversal, weight loss, and a return to metabolic health. The term …

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Staying the course on your health and fitness 30:16

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On episode 648 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss how to staying the course on your health and fitness when life gets busy. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/648.

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Ep. 254: Robert Cheeke - Become an Impactful Vegan 1:32:28

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For over 30 years, Robert Cheeke has made a profound impact on the vegan and plant-based lifestyle, both as a champion bodybuilder and a NY Times bestselling author of the book, The Plant-Based Athlete. His latest book, The Impactful Vegan: How You Can Save More Lives and Make the Biggest Difference for Animals and the Planet is a blueprint for how…

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Is your why big enough? 31:10

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On episode 647 we ask the question, is your why big enough? And we provide a practical approach to make sure that it is. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/642.

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Ep. 253: Men's Health Matters - Broccoli Rob's Victory Over Testicular Cancer and Mission to Raise Awareness 56:03

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June is National Men’s Health Month and we’re honored to feature today's guest, Robert Klein, aka "Broccoli Rob." In June of 2017, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with testicular cancer, throwing his young family and career into a tailspin. Research led him to the The China Study and the undeniable benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet, which h…

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Improve your strength training with Brad Williams 48:33

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On episode 646 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Brad Williams and discuss time under tension and progressive overload to improve your strength training. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/646.

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Ep. 252: John Mackey - The Former CEO of Whole Foods Market Shares The Whole Story 2:25:12

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In 2009, John Mackey, the then-CEO of Whole Foods Market, gave Rip Esselstyn the shot of a lifetime to showcase Engine 2 products and tour around Whole Foods Market stores as a healthy eating ambassador extolling the virtues of a whole foods, plant-based diet. This opportunity and vision truly put PLANTSTRONG on the trajectory that exists today and…

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How to add muscle over 40 with Funk Roberts 1:01:33

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On episode 645 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Funk Roberts and discuss how you can increase your testosterone naturally and increase your muscle mass. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/645.

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Ep. 251: Manish Vora - Reconnect with Play and Bring Out Your Inner Child 1:15:12

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Are you ready to rediscover the kid in you and rekindle some of that lost joy? If so, you’ll love today’s fun interview with Manish Vora, Co-Founder of the extremely popular Museum of Ice Cream. Manish shares insights into the process of testing over 125 exhibits through pop-up locations in various cities before establishing the flagship museum in …

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Three reasons we fail to reach our health and fitness goals (part 3) 20:45

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On episode 644 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we round out the final reason we fail at our health and fitness goals. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/644.

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Ep. 250: Michelle Jacoby - Secrets to Successful Relationships from a Matchmaking Expert 1:14:54

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Whether you are looking for a romantic partner or an authentic friendship, you’ll love this chat with relationship coach and matchmaking expert, Michelle Jacoby. Today, she’s here to teach us how to go ALL IN on finding and navigating new relationships. And, don’t worry if you’ve been married for a long time. This also can apply to new friendships …

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Three reasons we fail to reach our health and fitness goals (part 2) 17:31

2M ago17:31

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On episode 643 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss the second reason (of three) we fail to reach our health and fitness goals. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/643.

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Ep. 249: Tim Kaufman - From Booze, Food, and Fentanyl to a Life of Lasting Freedom - How to Escape Self-Made Prisons of Pain 1:18:45

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Imagine a life where you are trapped…imprisoned…in a cycle of addiction to alcohol, fentanyl, and food. Now imagine escaping that prison for a life that is far better than you can ever imagine. This is the story of today’s guest, Tim Kaufman. At just 38 years old, Kaufman’s doctor essentially left him for dead. His weight, blood pressure, cholester…

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Three reasons we fail to reach our health and fitness goals (part 1) 17:46

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On episode 642 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we explore the first of three reasons we fail to reach out health and fitness goals. You can find the show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/642.

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Ep. 248: Say "Yes" to Your Healthiest Healthy with Samantha Harris 1:15:22

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You may know Samantha Harris from her eight seasons co-hosting Dancing with the Stars, or her years of reporting for Entertainment Tonight and other media outlets. You may also know her as an author and breast cancer survivor and advocate. In fact, this year she honors her 10-year breast “cancer-versary” by launching her new podcast, “Your Healthie…

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Managing menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver 51:28

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On episode 641 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Dr. Mary Claire Haver and discuss her book, The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/641.

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Ep. 247: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai - Protect Your Brain from Cognitive Decline 2:01:50

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Our brain plays a role in everything that we do from our moods, behaviors, and personalities, to how we process and respond to the world around us. Naturally we want to know as much about it as possible. Thank goodness for the Team Sherzai - Drs. Dean and Ayesha - Neurologists, researchers, and public health advocates. Together, they are a forcefie…

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Hiring a personal trainer or online coach 30:41

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On episode 640 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss hiring a personal trainer or online coach. You can find the show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/640.

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Ep. 246: Dr. Peter Johnston - The Single Biggest Way to Reduce Your Impact on Mother Earth 1:16:33

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Dr. Peter Johnston, a lifestyle medicine practitioner advocating for plant-based diets and environmental activism, shares his journey from his New Zealand roots as a sheep shearer to his personal and professional mission of shedding light on the impact of food systems on climate, health, and animal welfare. Here’s the sobering truth: We can't feed …

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Ditch the diet adopt a foodframe with Risa Groux 51:46

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On episode 639 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Risa Groux and discuss her book, Foodframe: Diet is a Four-Letter Word. You can find the show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/639.

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Ep. 245: Desiree Nielsen - Plant Magic in Every Bite: A Celebration of Plant-Based Cooking 1:39:10

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Do you believe in Magic? Well, you most certainly will after today’s episode with Desiree Nielsen, celebrating the upcoming release of her new book, Plant Magic, coming out April 23, 2024. This book busts the myth that a whole food plant-based diet is expensive, time consuming, restrictive, or boring. In fact, Desiree shares over 100 deeply flavour…

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How to break through your health plateaus with Daniella Forrest 52:43

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On episode 638 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Daniella Forrest and discuss her book, Own You Wellness: Giving You the Tools to Break Through Your Health Plateaus. You can find the show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/638.

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Ep. 244: Secrets to Longevity: Exploring the Nutritarian Diet with Dr. Joel Fuhrman 1:33:40

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Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a pioneer in plant-based nutrition, discusses the power of nutrition in preventing diseases and promoting overall health. Since his first book in 1996, Dr. Joel Fuhrman has been teaching people how to Eat to Live with his Nutritarian approach to eating. Today, Rip and Dr. Fuhrman focus their conversation around his most recent boo…

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How to get and stay health with Dr. Sharon Malone 57:27

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On episode 637 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Dr. Sharon Malone and discuss her book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/637.

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Ep. 243: Dr. Michelle Loy - Using Art and Science to Heal Chronic Pain 1:11:58

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Dr. Michelle Loy is a nationally recognized physician with board certifications in Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, and Pediatrics. In her practice, Dr. Loy focuses on the whole person and uses evidence-based therapies from both modern medicine and time-tested traditional modalities including plant-forward culinary nut…

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How to get and stay fit over 40 27:35

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On episode 636 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss how to get and stay fit over 40. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/636.

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Ep. 242: Plant-Based and Less Waste - Carleigh Bodrug's Adventures in Scrappy Cooking 1:28:00

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We all know that eating more plants is incredibly powerful not only our health, but the planet. A shocking 30 to 40 percent of the entire United States' food supply ends up in landfills, much of which stems from household waste. As you may have guessed, food waste is not a great thing for our environmental impact and, obviously, our wallets. That’s…

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Using food to improve your mental health with Dr. Georgia Ede 1:00:32

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On episode 635 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Dr. Georgia Ede and discuss her book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind and how food can be used to help with mental health issues. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/635.

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Ep. 241: Neal Barnard, MD - These Are Your Power Foods for Lasting Weight Loss 1:03:33

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Sustainable weight loss is hard, which is why PLANTSTRONG is dedicated to helping others achieve optimal health and weight loss with the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet. We’re grateful to Dr. Neal Barnard and other pioneers for providing the research and evidence-based studies that validate our “food as medicine” approach to health. Today,…

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How to get lifelong health and vitality with Brian Gryn 1:00:01

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On episode 634 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we bring back Brian Gryn and discuss his book, The Stepladder System. You can get the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/634.

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Ep. 240: Linda Tyler - Your Guide for Reducing Chronic Inflammation 1:19:22

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Inflammation is certainly a buzz word these days, isn’t it? Every time you turn around, you’re reading about something that’s causing inflammation in your body. It’s a minefield of misinformation and here to help clear up some of that confusion is educator and author, Linda Tyler, who recently released the book, The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Co…

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Do you believe in yourself? 29:04

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On episode 633 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss limiting beliefs. Do you believe in yourself? You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/633.

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Ep. 239: RAK Your Life with Dr. Rak Jotwani 1:18:31

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Dr. Rak Jotwani - aka Dr. RAK - is a lifestyle medicine physician who has the all-too familiar story…working long stressful hours in the hospital, eating the standard American diet, and managing crippling depression. It got to the point where he couldn’t be present for his own wife and kids because he just felt so tired and overwhelmed. Dr. Rak sha…

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Managing your alcohol consumption with Colleen Kachmann 1:01:00

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On episode 632 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Colleen Kachmann and discuss her book, It's Not About the Alcohol and how to manage your alcohol consumption. You can find the full show notes for this episode at https://40plusfitnesspodcast.com/632.

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Ep. 238: Elizabeth Winings DNP, APRN - Mental Health Breakthroughs Through Nutrition and Community 1:16:12

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We know there's a connection between our mind, mood, and food, and our PLANTSTRONG retreats provide the perfect intersection of all three. Understanding and unpacking the power of this interlude is Dr. Elizabeth Winings' specialty. Dr. Winings is a board certified Family Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate of the American C…

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Recovering for setbacks and overcoming obstacles with Lyn Lindbergh 1:09:28

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On episode 631 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we bring back Lyn Lindbergh to discuss setbacks and obstacles. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/631.

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Ep. 237: To Supplement or Not. That is the Question with Matt Tullman 1:35:14

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We here at PLANTSTRONG get asked all of the time - What supplements should I take? How do I know if I’m deficient in something? Who do you recommend? We answer all of those questions and more today with Matt Tullman, founder and CEO of Complement. Matt and his team have taken a maniacal and lengthy pursuit to engineer the BEST supplements for plant…

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How to break your sugar addiction with Dr. Nicole Avena 57:17

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On episode 630 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Dr. Nicole Avena and discuss her book, Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/630.

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Ep. 236: Brittany Jaroudi is Breaking the Cycle of Family Illness...And You Can Too 1:03:38

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Brittany Jaroudi battled weight and health issues for most of her childhood and, even as a young newlywed, suffered chest pains and panic attacks. Lab tests confirmed she was on a dangerous trajectory similar to her parents. Her Dad had had a triple bypass and her Mom battled cancer multiple times when Brittany was young. In 2016, after watching Fo…

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How to rewire your brain and body for more resilience with Dr. Aditi Nerukar 46:18

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On episode 629 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Dr. Aditi Nerukar and discuss her book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resiliance. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/629.

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Ep. 235: Dr. Scott Harrington - We Salute This Army Vet Turned Plant-Based Doc 1:02:47

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Scott Harrington, DO is a West Point grad who proudly served in the US Army as a Family Medicine Doctor, Flight Surgeon and Dive Medical Officer. His journey to plant-based nutrition may sound familiar. As a practicing physician and US Army Family Medicine Doctor, Scott was doing what most doctors do - seeing as many patients as possible and writin…

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Understanding the science and politics of diabetes treatment with Gary Taubes 1:02:05

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On episode 628 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we bring back Gary Taubes to discuss his new book, Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/628.

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Ep. 234: PlantYou Unveiled: Exploring Carleigh Bodrug's "Scrappy" Universe 1:07:41

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In 2016, Carleigh Bodrug started her blog, PlantYou, with one goal - to show the world that eating plants is not only healthy, but also FUN. Since then, Carleigh and her ever-growing team have amassed over 10 million followers (and growing!) across her social platforms, and she’s even released a New York Times Best Selling Cookbook, PlantYou. Today…

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Building the best you – part 6 of 6 33:09

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On episode 627 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we have the sixth and final part a 6 episode series on Building the Best You. This episode is recorded to stand alone, however you’ll get more value if you listen to the previous episodes (622, 623, 624, 625 & 626) first. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/627.…

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Audience Question - Is is OK for my leafy greens to be consumed in soups and chilis? 10:19

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Rip and the Esselstyn family always talk about the importance of "chewing" our green leafy vegetables rather than drinking them. Is it ok to to put extra green leafy vegatables in my soups and stews? Upcoming Events: Register for Plant-Stock August 16th-18th, 2024: https://liveplantstrong.com/ Sedona Retreat - October 8th-13th, 2024 https://plantst…

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