Best Plantstrong Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 266: Kiki Nelson - Keep it Simple. Plantifully Simple. 57:02

7d ago57:02

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Kiki Nelson first appeared on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast on episode 200, but she is back with a new book, Plantifully Simple: 100 Plant-Based Recipes and Meal Plans for Health and Weight-Loss. This book is a treasure trove of 100 plant-based recipes and meal plans designed for health and weight loss, making meals deliciously simple and accessible. Pla…

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Kerryn Sawyer, The Plant Power Coach and Thriving with Plant-Based Nutrition.

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Kerryn Sawyer – The Plant Power Coach – is a New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based plant based nutrition expert, health and life coach. She helps people achieve their ideal health and body weight with the power of a plant based lifestyle, mindset and emotional healing. Kerryn has faced the frustrations of yo-yo dieting, been worn down by weight loss ta…

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Healing From Autoimmune Disease with Dr Chris Miller.

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Chris Miller was an emergency physician in a busy emergency department, when inflammation began to take over her body. Although she continued to work crazy hours in the ED initially, as her symptoms worsened and her doctors wanted to add more medications, Chris decided to make some major life changes. Rapidly transitioning to a whole food, plant-ba…

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Ep. 265: Kim Scheuer, MD - All Hail Dr. Kale! 1:02:18

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Dr. Kim Scheuer is a dynamic plant-based telehealth physician and a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine. Affectionately known as "Dr. Kale" by her patients, she shares her remarkable journey from a traditional family physician to embracing a plant-based lifestyle after navigating her own health challenges and witnessing the impact of nutriti…

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Brendon Bale and Green Gazelles, the World’s First Vegan Rugby Club.

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I’ve spoken to many impressive vegan athletes and yet during this conversation with Brendon Bale, co-founder of Green Gazelles, the World’s First Vegan Rugby Club, I released what is really unique about the club. Green Gazelles are busting vegan stereotypes with a supportive team spirit. I grew up in New Zealand. Where rugby is a religion. Where yo…

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Ep. 264: A Race for Life: Dr. Ruth Heidrich's Journey from Cancer to a Plant-Based Champion 1:16:04

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Dr. Ruth Heidrich is a pioneering figure in the plant-based movement and a remarkable breast cancer survivor. In 1982, she adopted a vegan lifestyle following her diagnosis of stage four breast cancer. Her journey is one of resilience and serendipity, as she not only overcame her illness but also became a celebrated marathoner, triathlete, and IRON…

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Tim Kaufman’s Journey From Addiction and Immobility to Athleticism and Wellness.

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Tim Kaufman is an exceptional story teller… and WOW does he have a powerful story to share with us today. Tim’s journey from addiction and immobility to athleticism and wellness inspires hope and might well ignite the first small step of life-changing action. His book, ESCAPE – Breaking Free From A Self-Made Prison reveals in excruciating detail ju…

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Ep. 263: Chef AJ Wants You to Have Your Cake and Eat it Too! 1:15:39

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Rip welcomes the incredible Chef AJ, a beloved figure in the plant-based community, known for her generous spirit and culinary expertise. Her new cookbook, "Sweet Indulgence," comes out on August 27th, and they dive into her journey, the inspiration behind the book, and the creative process that culminated in over 150 healthy dessert recipes. Chef …

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The Intersection of Food, Politics, and Personal Well-Being with Brett Casper and The Political Gut.

27d ago

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The Political Gut: Quantum Nutrients, Two Brains, Upside-Down Diets, is a book that explores the intersection of food, politics, and personal well-being, offering readers a guide to reclaiming control over their health and ultimately how they perceive reality. Now that sounds like a bold claim. However I found former professional artist turned well…

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Ep. 262: Akil Taher, MD - Living Life with an Open Heart 1:08:57

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Dr. Akil Taher describes himself as a former “couch potato, and a pampered consumer who feasted over the best foods without worrying about unhealthy consequences.” Like a lot of us, he didn’t worry until he had to, and then he eventually succumbed to the habits of the decadent western lifestyle. At age 62, this remarkable doctor had bypass surgery.…

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Transform Your Hormonal Health and Live PCOS Free with Nutritionist Rohini Bajekal.

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Informed by the strongest evidence, nutritionist Rohini Bajekal works with clients all around the world to transform your hormonal health and the diversity of plants in your diet. Some of the concerns Rohini helps her clients address include: Women struggling with reproductive health conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Irregular …

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Ep. 261: Kori Clark - She's Finally Free From Food Addiction and Yo-Yo Dieting Thanks to Plants 46:06

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Kori Clark looks back on her childhood and doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t feel shame around food. Like many who grew up in the 70s and 80s (and the introduction of fast food), Kori LOVED Kraft Mac-n-Cheese, Chef Boyardee, and any “food” that came out of a box. As she recalls in today’s episode, her food addiction and obsession go back as f…

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Foods That Nourish and Heal The Body with Chef AJ and Sweet Indulgence.

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Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for 47+ years! A chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, she is the author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from an obese junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to…

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Ep. 260: Beth Motley, MD - Make These 1% Changes to Create Long-Lasting Health 1:18:31

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Beth Motley, MD grew up an athlete and always had an interest in nutrition. Once she went into medical school, however, she realized that good nutrition is about way more than just athletic performance. It’s about longevity, disease prevention, and disease reversal. It’s about human health. This inspired her to train under the greats like Dr. John …

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The Mindset of Successful Vegan Entrepreneurs with Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins.

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Co-founders, of Vegan Visibility Productions, Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins envision a future where businesses play a pivotal role in creating a positive impact on the world. They are on a mission to raise awareness about all aspects of the plant-based vegan lifestyle and movement by introducing individuals, companies, and organizations to The Ve…

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Ep. 259: Eric Soelberg - How He Ditched the Drive-Thru and Gained a New Life 58:32

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Eric Soelberg was a high school athlete-turned-young husband and father and, like many on the family, marriage, and career track, he lost sight of himself and his own health. Food became an escape and a way to numb, and in this episode, Soelberg vulnerably shares some of those moments when he realized he had fallen into unhealthy eating behaviors a…

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Paul Shapiro and the Benefits of Microbial Fungi Fermentation to Reinvent Meat.

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The stark reality is that humans are eating more meat than ever. That even when made aware of the horrific abuse and environmental destruction caused by traditional animal agriculture, most people will prioritise their personal taste and convenience. Most people will keep eating animals. Paul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean M…

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Ep. 258: Colleen Mariotti - Learning to Let Go and Live Plantstrong 1:31:50

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We often talk about how living a Plantstrong life is an adventure if you let go of expectations, allow yourself to be more free, and learn to embrace imperfection! On this episode, Rip talks with Colleen Mariotti who, along with her family, have done this in spades when they sold most of their possessions over 10 years ago and started a nomadic lif…

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Lose Weight and Live Your Healthiest Life with Shayda Soleymani and Gustavo Tolosa.

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Live Your Healthiest Life is a deliciously unique cookbook that shares the weight loss journeys of two people from different countries and cultures who have beautifully adapted their family recipes to whole-food, plant-exclusive recipes without added salt, oil, and sugar. Shayda Soleymani lost 120 lbs. Gustavo Tolosa lost 70 lbs. They both found a …

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Ep. 257: Niki Davis, MD - The Doctor That Loves to "De-Prescribe" Meds 1:08:55

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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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Get Healthy Beyond 40 and Break Free From Diet Culture with Michele Riechman.

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This conversation is for those who want to get healthy beyond 40, yet also applicable to us all. Michele Riechman is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. When prioritising her own health took a back step as a busy mum, Michele decided some exercise is better than no exercise and today she ... RE…

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Ep. 256: Richard Hubbard - From Morbidly Obese, to Plant-Based Athlete and Advocate 1:04:53

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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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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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Calming The Chaos of Perimenopause with Bria Gadd The Period Whisperer.

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This conversation was such a joy. I asked all my questions about Calming The Chaos of Perimenopause and Bria Gadd, The Period Whisperer was incredibly knowledgeable, warm and compassionate. We discuss the significant shifts that happen during perimenopause. How to know it is time for help in perimenopause. Peri-Rage! Undeserved Weight Gain. Underst…

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Ep. 255: Alan Goldhamer, DC - Can Fasting Save Your Life? 1:20:45

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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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Ep. 254: Robert Cheeke - Become an Impactful Vegan 1:32:34

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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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Easy, Familiar Plant-based Recipes with Liz Douglas of Glow Diaries.

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Liz Douglas is a home cook, new mum and the person behind the easy, familiar plant-based recipes of Glow Diaries. As someone who had always loved food and liked cooking, when Liz became vegan, the challenge of recreating old favourite meals was exciting. She was curious, inspired and started sharing her new favourite hobby on Instagram to prove tha…

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Ep. 253: Men's Health Matters - Broccoli Rob's Victory Over Testicular Cancer and Mission to Raise Awareness 54:52

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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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Why Veganism Is Not What You Think: Tom Pickering and I Could Never Go Vegan.

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You’ve likely heard these five words spoken around the world by so many non-vegans: I Could Never Go Vegan. Perhaps you’ve even said them? On a quest for the truth, award winning filmmaker Thomas Pickering set out to investigate the leading arguments against the vegan movement. Spoiler, despite spending time with leading environmental, health and n…

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Ep. 252: John Mackey - The Former CEO of Whole Foods Market Shares The Whole Story 2:22:25

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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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Food Is Climate and To Reverse Climate Change We Must Eliminate Animal Agriculture with Glen Merzer.

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Friends, you are in for a treat today. I loved this conversation with comedian, screenwriter, podcast host, and author Glen Merzer. Glen has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books with a vegan message. Our primary focus today is Glen’s latest book Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & The Conventional Narrative…

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Ep. 251: Manish Vora - Reconnect with Play and Bring Out Your Inner Child 1:12:39

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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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Get Unstuck Quicker and Take Back Time with Penny Zenker.

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The Focusologist, Penny Zenker will help you get unstuck quicker as a motivational speaker, strategic business coach, and best-selling author. The toughest time in Penny’s life forced her to turn to a strategy she now calls, Reset Moments. As you will hear, these moments are actually present every day, if we slow down and pay attention. They are ea…

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Ep. 250: Michelle Jacoby - Secrets to Successful Relationships from a Matchmaking Expert 1:12:22

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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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