Plantbased, Not Perfect
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 485 ratingsThe Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast is all about striving to be our healthiest selves, while living in the real world. With a master's degree in Technical Writing, Elizabeth explains complicated health topics in a format that is easy to digest. After her mom almost died from congestive heart failure caused by a root canal infection, Elizabeth became passionate about living a healthy lifestyle free from disease. This led her into the plantbased world and eventually inspired her to create #plantbasednotperfect - a sustainable way of living a plant-centric life that doesn't strive for perfection - just encourages making healthier choices to help achieve optimal health. Podcast topics range from health and wellness, plantbased studies and interviews, to food and finances, emotional and mental health, skincare and everything in between.
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Episodes
Episode 30. 2020 Intention Mapping
December 30, 2019 04:34 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBI am so excited to share the project I have been working on with some other plantbased women which will be announced on the 1st, save the date! Today's episode was created to provide you with a 2020 Intention Roadmap to help you with writing out your intentions for the New Year. I go through each area I focus my intentions around, the importance of writing them out and personal examples from 2019 for each to help inspire you with mapping out your 2020. This episode also provides you with ...
Episode 29. What I Eat in a Day Plantbased
December 22, 2019 21:41 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBOne of the biggest questions I get asked is What I Eat in a Day so today's Plantbased, Not Perfect Podcast Episode is going to provide you with all the details. From what a typical breakfast, lunch and dinner looks like, to how to stay satiated and stop snacking, along with loads of easy plantbased meal ideas, my favorite supplements and my workout routine. I also break down: Why to drink water at room temp Why we shouldn't drink water while eating The fruit that is best to have before ...
Episode 28. Chat with my Mother in Law on Going Plantbased & Life Lessons Along the Way
December 16, 2019 04:01 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBToday's episode is one of my faves - it is a real and raw chat with my best friend, who also happens to be my mother in law. She is a very wise woman who has experienced life to the fullest and this episode has so many amazing takeaways for you. We chat everything plantbased and her journey switching over later in life, and the health benefits she has seen, to life lessons she has learned along the way, traveling the world, wanting to move to Hawaii to live on a compound, our message to Opra...
Episode 27. Staying Fit & Healthy through the Holidays
December 08, 2019 18:07 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBToday's podcast episode is all on staying fit and healthy through the holidays. From planning & preparing your meals, modifying your workout plan during the winter, the importance of movement and switching up your go-to meals - I provide all my tips and tricks to get you into the new decade as fit and healthy as possible. We also chat about dealing with work events, holiday parties and all the junk food at the office. Plantbased, Not Perfect Ebook Plantbased, Not Perfect Cropped Tees ...
Supplement Spotlight: Colloidal Silver
December 01, 2019 20:08 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBToday's episode is a supplement spotlight all about Colloidal Silver. I give you all the high level details and health benefits you need to know to see if it may be beneficial for you and I share how I use it in my everyday life. What is Colloidal Silver? What are the health benefits of Colloidal Silver? How do I take Colloidal Silver and why? Which brand do I recommend? https://amzn.to/32iakYw Colloidal Silver Studies: 650 pathogen caused diseases: http://www.csilverhl.com/12701...
Episode 26. Fasting
November 25, 2019 00:46 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBToday's podcast episode summarizes everything you need to know about fasting. From the different types of fasting, the most popular type of fasting and all of the many health benefits you can experience. I also talk about the type of fasting I practice daily and why, along with answering commonly asked questions around the length of time we should fast in and whether coffee breaks your fast? Health Benefits of Fasting Types of Fasting Which Fasting I Practice How long is too long to fas...
Episode 25. A Very Plantbased Thanksgiving
November 10, 2019 15:26 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBToday's episode is on all things Thanksgiving to provide you with healthy tips, tricks and hacks to help keep you on track with eating plantbased this holiday. Holidays can be one of those times when we go back to our old eating habits cause it is easier or familiar, so this episode is intended to empower you with ways to ensure you have a healthy Thanksgiving and you don’t derail on Nov 27th all the way into the new year. In this episode we cover: Tips and tricks for drinking the night ...
Episode 24. Plantbased Food Swaps
November 09, 2019 17:18 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBToday's podcast episode is on plantbased food swaps to offer you the healthiest store bought alternatives to buy if you don't have time to make your own. Today we cover: Coffee Creamer, Plantbased Mylks, Salad Dressings and Soups. I share the ingredients we want to stay away from and why, as well as listing exact brands I recommend that are cleaner alternatives. Taking it a step further, I also offer recipes for how to make them at home for the cleanest alternatives. studies: Carrageena...
Episode 23. Plantbased Self Care Sundays
November 03, 2019 21:28 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBDownload my Ebook, Simple Meal Ideas for Your Busy Life We paid off our House Debt! Listen to Episode 21: Ways to Strengthen Your Financial Health for more information. SELF CARE SUNDAYS: 1. Meal Planning & Prepping Get my Downloadable free grocery list here 2. Cleaning Routine 3. Beauty Habits: Ice roller link (Shop It) Dry brush link (Shop It) Lab to Beauty CBD Mask (Shop It) Epsom Salts link (Shop It) 4. Vlogs & Podacsting My fave vloggers: Annie Jeffrey, Aja Dang, Sophia Es...
Episode 22. Interview with Courtney Mitchell
October 27, 2019 14:04 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBThis episode is an unedited conversation with yoga instructor and founder of Palm Beach VegFest, Courtney Mitchell. Courtney details her journey into eating a vegan diet (just as her husband was about to start working with Boar’s Head), the switch from leaving a job as an elementary school teacher to become a full time yoga instructor, and we chat about creating VegFest - a non profit event with a mission to educate the south florida community on eating plantbased. Courtney shares tips for...
Episode 21. Ways to Strengthen Your Financial Health
October 20, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBToday's episode focuses on your financial health, with tips and tricks I have used to pay off over $60k in debt. I talk candidly about why I believe debt keeps you from living your dreams, how to change your habits to get rid of debt and save more money, as well as the #1 Tip - Creating a Budget! I also share how Dave Ramsey helped me along the way and handling your finances as a couple. Aja Dang Vlogs on Finances Dave Ramsey 7 Baby Steps Study: Money Stress on Americans Follow me ...
Episode 20. Q & A: Bloating, Eating Out, Protein & Endometriosis
October 14, 2019 02:05 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBToday's podcast episode is a Q&A answering some of the top questions I receive on Instagram. I cover verything from how to eat plantbased without experiencing bloating and ways to see if you might have candida, to my thoughts on protein, how to eat out and stay consistent and endometriosis findings. I also add in some skincare studies because I love skincare and I know you do too! 1. Recommendations for eating PB without getting bloated? Order you eat in Food combining (Cheat Sheet) Eat...
Supplement Spotlight: Chlorophyll
October 06, 2019 20:01 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBToday's episode is a supplement spotlight all about chlorophyll. I give you all the high level details you need to know to see if it may be beneficial to you and I share how I have been using it and why I'm loving it. What is chlorophyll? Which plant foods are rich in chlorophyll? What are the health benefits of chlorophyll? Study: Chlorophyll & weight loss association How do I use chlorophyll supplements and what results have I seen? Q. Which chlorophyll supplement am I using? ...
Episode 19. Intentions for FALL
October 06, 2019 19:51 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBCheck out my new Ebook at hauteandhealthy.com Since it is the start of October and the Fall season is upon us I thought it would be fun to share the intentions I am setting for this season to keep myself accountable and to motivate you as well with setting your own. These intentions are health and wellness focused, but also include self improvement and financial health as well. My intentions for Fall: 1. DRINK MORE WATER 2. BETTER SKIN 3. PAY OFF DEBT 4. MICROGREENS Study: http...
Episode 18. Fruit Fear
September 29, 2019 23:55 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBCheck out my new Ebook at hauteandhealthy.com Today's episode is all about fruit fear and debunking beliefs around fruit having too much sugar, making us gain weight, etc. when in fact fruit is the most healing food we can be consuming. I also cover the top reasons why fruit could be causing you issues and how to test them plus lots of studies to negate the idea that people with Diabetes Type 2 shouldn't be having fruit. We also go in depth on how fats play a role in this whole fruit conve...
Episode 17. 30 Life lessons + 7 Questions
September 23, 2019 00:13 - 39 minutes - 54 MBTodays podcast episode is in celebration of living 37 years on this earth! With my birthday this week I am sharing 30 life lessons I have learned along the way to inspire and motivate you and I'm answering 7 questions you have asked me including: Supplements Podcasts I recommend Overeating Dealing with negative people Cellulite reducing strategies Compare & despair on social media My thoughts on eating nuts I also have a very exciting announcement - I have launched an Ebook with...
Episode 16. Plantbased on a Budget
September 15, 2019 15:02 - 39 minutes - 54 MBToday's episode is all about eating plantbased on a budget - tips, tricks and hacks to help you eat more plants without spending a ton of money. Q. Where do you get your workout clothes from? Creating a Food Budget Top Tips to Save Money Q. How I make my coffee? Grocery Planning Organic vs. Non Organic Tips on grocery shopping on a budget What I buy and where (Trader Joes & Farmer's Market) Inexpensive meal ideas Hacks for lunch ideas while at work Studies Mentioned: The ...
Episode 15. Healthy Ways to Handle Stress
August 25, 2019 21:02 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBThis episode is all about tools and tips to deal with stress. We all know it and despise it, so why not implement ways to handle it better? Studies show that stress can lead to chronic illness, cancer, depression and more - so let's start adding in strategies NOW to not only navigate through it but handle it like a boss. Study Citation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137920/ Food Podcasts Yoga Getting outside Journaling / Gratitude Lists Music Connect back to your c...
Episode 14. Developing Discipline
August 25, 2019 19:13 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThis episode is all about methods to help you with cultivating discipline around making healthy food choices each and every day. No matter where you are on your health journey, these tips will help set you up for success. Bonus: Tips to Make Mondays Better! Question from Kristin: How do you resist unhealthy food at the office? How to Cultivate Discipline: Determine your WHY Have a plan Set up your values Change your habits to match your values & goals Study Citation: Eat Yo Gre...
Episode 13. Weight Loss Tips
August 18, 2019 21:02 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBToday's episode is all about our favorite topic (next to skincare) - weight loss. Whether you have a few pounds to shed or are maintaining your weight, but are interested in tips to implement to achieve your healthiest body - I cover foods to avoid, foods to add in and WHY, as well as tips and tricks for losing weight. I also share my weight journey and what I do to maintain a lean and toned body. My weight loss journey Foods to Avoid Study on High Fructose Corn Syrup, Princeton Univers...
Episode 12. Skincare Tips, Tricks & Hacks
August 11, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MBThis episode is all about everyone's favorite topic - SKINCARE. Why we should care what we put on our skin, the top nasty ingredients to look out for, tips and tools to check your current products and where to find new clean skincare products (on a budget). I go through all of the skincare products I have switched out to cleaner products and which ones I haven't, as well as some other fun skincare tips and tools I use for clear and glowing skin. Follow Alice Panikian's IG @alicepanikian...
Episode 11. Tips to Live Your Healthiest Life
August 01, 2019 11:25 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode I cover some of the main health principles I live by to share them with you to provide insight, information and help you incorporate them into your life so that you can live your healthiest life possible. I provide the WHY behind each principle and how I choose to live them each day without following anything too strictly. I believe the culmination of these principles along with a plantbased, not perfect diet have led to: my overall health and wellbeing, a naturally lean an...
Episode 10. Plantbased Travel Tips
July 27, 2019 19:21 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThis episode shares all my tips and tricks on staying consistent on a plantbased lifestyle while traveling. What to bring with you, what to order out, how to be prepared when you are in remote locations, as well as tips on how to be flexible and not beat yourself up once you return home. I share many of the remote surf locations we have traveled to, some of the more difficult locales and what I have learned along the way. Be Prepared Ideas for what to bring on the plane What I typically...
Episode 9. Healing Past Emotions to Heal Yourself
July 25, 2019 11:49 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBThis podcast episode covers the belief, research and findings from Joe Dispenza that we are able to heal ourselves from disease by changing our emotions, thoughts, feelings and actions. In this episode we also cover: How this relates to food and your overall well being Actionable steps to move past our emotions and change our future! My story on healing past emotions "It isn't genes that create disease, it is the environment that signals the gene to create disease" - Joe Dispenza Joe...
Episode 8. Q& A: Protein Powders, Sweet Tooth Options, Dealing with Negative People and Calorie Counting
July 21, 2019 19:12 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode is a Q&A answering questions I've been asked on my instagram. Because I don't half ass anything I'm not giving just yes/no basic responses - I'm breaking down the WHYs to each response and the research behind it all, of course. Q. Thoughts on protein powders? Recommended brand: Garden of Life Q. Sweet tooth options? Study: https://research.cornell.edu/news-features/link-between-taste-buds-obesity-more Q. Dealing with negative people? Study: The Spread of Obesity in ...
Episode 7. The Healing Benefits of Olive Leaf Extract
July 13, 2019 22:59 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBToday I am covering an amazing healing plant - Olive Leaf Extract - and the reasons I believe it is beneficial for all of us to take daily. My healing story with olive leaf extract Overview of the healing benefits of olive leaf extract The brain cancer virus connection Medical Medium Mystery illnesses & autoimmune ailments What we can do to ward off viruses Plantbased diet tips to fight viruses Quote: "Don't compare your lives to others. There's no comparison between the sun ...
Episode 6. Guide to Eating Plantbased with a 9 - 5 Job
July 07, 2019 20:35 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBToday we are talking about eating plantbased when you have a 9 - 5 job. As someone who just celebrated 10 years at my full time job I have a lot to share on transitioning and living full plantbased while working full time in an office. I break down meal ideas for breakfast, lunch and snacks - all super easy ideas you can throw together or make the night before. Each idea is separated into if you are transitioning or if you are fully plantbased so there are ideas for everyone along the journe...
Episode 5. Takeaways from "The Blue Zones" Book
June 30, 2019 01:12 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIntro: Setting intentions for July In this episode I summary the main takeaways from the book "The Blue Zones" so you can learn the top habits from the Blue Zones that are proven to increase not only longevity, but the quality of your long life. I summarize each tip and how we can apply them to our everyday busy modern lives. "The Blue Zones" Power Nine 1. Movement 2. Eat Intuitively 3. Less Meat & Processed Crap 4. Alcohol in Moderation 5. Sense of Purpose 6. Lower Stress 7. Co...
Episode 4. Inspiring Others to Live Plantbased
June 23, 2019 17:28 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBTips and advice on inspiring others to live plantbased. What I've learned along the way and some personal examples to share. Also, how to remove judgment, inspire instead of force and so much more. My Experience Tips to not be so extreme Lead by example, not force How to keep an open mind How to not be judgmental Be the grocery buyer Vegan-ize it Knowledge drop Worry about yourself Personal stories of encouragement Focus on the good Blue Zones study: 20% of the average person l...
Episode 3. How to Get Your Best Body
June 22, 2019 19:05 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBActionable steps to achieve your best body ever. Everything from workouts, to eating habits, your mentality and changing up your habits - we cover it all. Find the workout that speaks to you Make the commitment to yourself 80/20% Lifestyle Principles Shift your mindset How to apply this to a 9-5 work schedule Follow motivational people Cut out the bullshit in your life Mentioned in this episode: The Skinny Confidential @theskinnyconfidential Melissa Wood Health @melissawoodhealth...
Episode 2. Tips & Tricks to Living Plantbased and Staying Consistent
June 17, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB1. Plan & Prepare - How I set up my weekly meal planning - My fave green smoothie (@kimberlysnyder) - Where I grocery shop - Meal prep (Rawnola by loni jane) - How to stay consistently PB in the workplace 2. Keep It Simple - Rotational meal plans - Typically dinners we have - Eat in abundance - Retrain your brain about whole foods - Snack ideas 3. Inspiration - Where I get my inspo from - Keep your mind open - Create your own tribe - Don't forget your ...
#1. Intro + About Me
June 14, 2019 04:40 - 15 minutes - 22 MBThis episode is all about my journey to living a plantbased, not perfect lifestyle and what sparked the fire that led me to create this podcast. Stalk me @hautehealthy Follow my podcast IG @plantbasednotperfect
Episode 1. Intro + About Me
June 13, 2019 04:40 - 15 minutes - 22 MBThis episode is all about my journey to living a plantbased, not perfect lifestyle and what sparked the fire that led me to create this podcast. Stalk me @hautehealthy Follow my podcast IG @plantbasednotperfect