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PLANTSTRONG Podcast

371 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings

The mission of PLANTSTRONG is to further the advancement of all things within the plant-based movement.

We advocate for the scientifically proven benefits of plant-based living and envision a world that universally understands, promotes, and prescribes plants as the solution to empowering your health, enhancing your performance, and restoring the environment.

We welcome and support you wherever you are on your PLANTSTRONG journey and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Ep. 239: RAK Your Life with Dr. Rak Jotwani

March 07, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

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 shares his experiences with burnout in the medical field and the profound impact of meditation and a plant-based diet on his well-being. He now emp...

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

February 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

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 College of Lifestyle Medicine. She specializes in the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and mental health. She has a private practice in Jacks...

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

February 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

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-based eaters, and they’ve done the work to validate their innovations by having everything verified with third party testing. In the Esselst...

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

February 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

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 Forks over Knives, she and her husband adopted a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle and the changes in all of her health markers have been remar...

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

February 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

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 writing plenty of prescriptions. His own physical and mental health was in decline until he watched Forks Over Knives on an airplane at the recommend...

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

February 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

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, we get a peek under the PlantYou curtain as Rip and Carleigh catch up and talk about her meteoric rise in the last eight years. Carleigh shar...

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

January 30, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MB

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? COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Upcoming Events: Black Mountain Retreat - April 14th-19th, 2024 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2024-black-mountain-retreat Sedona Retreat - October 8th-13th, 2024 https://pla...

Ep. 233: Lauren Kretzer - From Wall Street to Wellness: A Chef's Journey through Cancer and Beyond

January 25, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

In this episode of the PlantStrong Podcast, we are joined by Lauren Kretzer, a plant-based chef and holistic nutritionist. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from Wall Street to becoming a private chef for celebrities and recipe creator for many popular New York Times best-selling cookbook authors, including Dr.Will Bulsiewicz and Kris Carr. Since a cancer diagnosis in the Spring 2020, Lauren has doubled-down on her health, well-being, and family. We discuss cooking tips, plant-based d...

Audience Question - Is Non-Alcoholic or "Near Beer" OK on a PLANTSTRONG Diet?

January 23, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MB

Cutting back on alcohol consumption and curious if non-alcoholic or "near beer" is ok on a PLANTSTRONG diet? Rip shares his thoughts with this insightful audience question. COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Upcoming Events: Black Mountain Retreat - April 14th-19th, 2024 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2024-black-mountain-retreat Sedona Retreat - October 8th-13th, 2024 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/202...

Ep. 232: Torrey DeVitto - This "Chicago Med" Actress Shares her Self-Care Secrets

January 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

From “Chicago Med” to a cozy Michigan farm… Today, we talk love, compassion, and self-care with actress, musician, and philanthropist, Torrey DeVitto.   You may know Torrey from her six-years on the TV Show "Chicago Med" playing Natalie Manning, or from her many other film and TV credits, but she also spends a tremendous amount of time advocating for causes that encourage more compassion and conscious living.  Torrey is a self-proclaimed, “Jill of all Trades.” Her father, Liberty DeVitto,...

BONUS: Rip's Engine 2 Origin Story - How a Harrowing Rescue Led to The Engine 2 Diet

January 16, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.19 MB

Rip shares a harrowing rescue story from the Lakeshore Apartments fire during his time as an Austin Firefighter. This experience reminded him of the fragile nature of life and inspired him to create the Engine 2 Diet and write a book encouraging others to prioritize health through plant-based living. COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Upcoming Events: Black Mountain Retreat - April 14th-19th, 2024 https://plantstro...

Ep. 231: Kelly and Juliet Starrett - Can You Get Yourself Off the Floor? Master the Essential Habits to Move Freely and Live Fully

January 11, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Mastering the ten essential habits to help you move freely and live fully starts from the ground up. Literally. If you’re having trouble with movement and mobility, know that it's not your fault. Our modern-day society has conditioned our bodies to become more inflexible, especially as we age. We sit at desks, on our couches, in cars. We hover over screens and laptops. Our bodies are losing the ability to move freely, but we can combat this. Kelly and Juliet Starrett share their physical ...

BONUS: 7 Simple Steps for Eating PLANTSTRONG

January 09, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

In our final minisode, Rip reviews the Simple tenets for eating a plantstrong diet and how to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Eat your veggies and leafy greens Eat plenty of whole fruit Eat intact whole grains 100% whole grain items - look for the words, “whole, rolled, cracked, and sprouted.” Eat Your BEANS Add Extra Flavor - herbs, spices, vinegars, hot sauce, mustard, ketchup - these are a secret weapon of taste. Don't drink your calories, but do drink water, black co...

BONUS: How to Hydrate the Right Way

January 08, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MB

We talked about this in yesterday's minisode, but it bears repeating: Don’t drink your calories!  What’s left to drink, then? Here’s a hint: It’s colorless, odorless, transparent, and it’s the most important liquid in the entire universe. Of course, we're talking about water. Not vitamin water, coconut water, fruit water, or any other flavored calorie-infested beverage that tries to pass itself off as water. Just plain old water. Not drinking enough of it has been linked to bone fracture...

BONUS: Don't Drink Your Calories

January 07, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Today, Rip shares one simple rule that will help you to determine if a beverage is good or bad for your health. Does it have a ton of calories and sugar? Then, don't drink it. It really is that simple. And, yes, we're also even talking about juices and smoothies. Learn about all of the health benefits you'll receive when you chew your calories instead of drinking them. Join the FREE PLANTSTRONG 7-Day Challenge: https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/plantstrong-seven-day-challenge COMPLEME...

BONUS: Limit Your Salt to Avoid the "Silent Killer"

January 06, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

You may have heard that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a “silent killer.” Today, Rip unpacks what that means and how ingesting too much sodium leads to serious problems. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is known as a “silent killer” because in most cases it has no symptoms. People with elevated blood pressure are straining their hearts by making them work harder to move blood around. Their hearts sweat and pound and gasp away, but they’re none the wiser. For this re...

BONUS: Why Dairy is Scary

January 05, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MB

We know that many of you around the world are exploring and embracing the goodness of whole, plant-based foods. Perhaps you’re motivated by the many health benefits, or you’re eating more plants for social or environmental reasons. Regardless, we at PLANTSTRONG welcome you wherever you are on your journey and hope to provide you with plenty of resources to help. Today, Rip explains why you should run, not walk, away from milk and dairy products. Join the FREE PLANTSTRONG 7-Day Challenge: ...

BONUS: Where Do You Get Your Protein?

January 04, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.88 MB

Welcome to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast with Rip Esselstyn. We know that many of you around the world are exploring and embracing the goodness of whole, plant-based foods. Perhaps you’re motivated by the many health benefits, or you’re eating more plants for social or environmental reasons. Regardless, we at PLANTSTRONG welcome you wherever you are on your journey and hope to provide you with plenty of resources to help. Today, Rip addresses the elephant in the room - PROTEIN. What is it? H...

Ep. 230: Dr. Gemma Newman - The Six Habits You Need to Get Well and Stay Well Now

January 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Rip welcomes Dr. Gemma Newman, the Plant-Powered Doctor, to discuss her new book, Get Well Stay Well - The Six Healing Health Habits You Need to Know. Inspired by a real patient story, Gemma introduces her GLOVES acronym, which serves as the framework for her six healing habits. Gratitude Love Outside Veggies Exercise Sleep This uplifting and approachable book is the antidote to pills and prescriptions. Dr. Newman’s holistic prescriptions found in the book are accessible, evidence-b...

BONUS: Small Changes Net Big Results

January 03, 2024 12:14 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MB

Welcome to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast with Rip Esselstyn. We know that many of you around the world are exploring and embracing the goodness of whole, plant-based foods. Perhaps you’re motivated by the many health benefits, or you’re eating more plants for social or environmental reasons. Regardless, we at PLANTSTRONG welcome you wherever you are on your journey and hope to provide you with plenty of resources to help. We also know making profound changes can be hard and overwhelming. That’s...

Ep. 229: Robert Band Shares Lessons From His Personal PLANTSTRONG Playbook

December 28, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MB

At age 49, Rip's guest, Robert Band, had a stent because he had 95% blockage in his carotid. Surgery "fixed" him, but at age 60, he discovered that the blockage was returning. Four years ago, through the recommendation of a Lifestyle Medicine physician, he found the work of the Esselstyn family, including PLANTSTRONG. Today, thanks to a radical change in his diet and lifestyle, he now has 0% blockage and lives a vibrant, active life in Colorado. In this live session with Rip, we'll learn a...

Ep. 228: Dr. Laurie Marbas Answers Your Pressing Plant-Based Health Questions

December 21, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 42.6 MB

Plant-based physician, Dr. Laurie Marbas, joins Rip LIVE to answer your health questions! Dr. Marbas is a renowned board-certified Lifestyle and Family Medicine physician. She is licensed to practice in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Questions and highlights from this Q&A include: Is it bad to combine berries with bananas? Should we wait to shower for optimum vitamin D absorption? Is there anything that can help with COPD? Is vital wheat gluten (used to make seitan) too processed...

Ep. 227: Chris Miller, MD - Playing the Long Game of Healing From Autoimmune Disease

December 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

In this episode of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast, Rip Esselstyn speaks with Dr. Chris Miller, a former emergency room physician who shares her journey with autoimmune disease and her commitment to a whole food plant-based diet. Imagine being a young and rising emergency room physician when you start to notice alarming changes in your own body- including chest pains and stiff, painful joints.  At the age of 36, Dr. Chris Miller started experiencing these and other symptoms and her subsequent bloo...

Ep. 226: Dr. Michael Greger - How Not To Age

December 07, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 42.8 MB

Dr. Michael Greger is back with a barnburner of a new book, How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older. None of us loves the idea of feeling older, but it doesn’t mean getting sicker. As we say here at PLANTSTRONG, we do have a powerful influence on our aging process with what we eat – and the 13,000 studies that Dr. Greger cites in his new book show us that, once again, it’s plants for the win!  Today, Dr. Greger shares some of this research and a sl...

Ep. 225: Casey Means, MD - Improve Your Metabolic Health with "Food as Medicine" Prescription

November 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

We hear the phrase, “metabolic health” a lot, but do we really know what that means? And, more importantly, how much do we understand the massive impact that metabolic health has on literally every system of our body? Today, we explore that line of thinking with Dr. Casey Means. Casey was trained as an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, but in recent years, she has become a self-proclaimed “Food as Medicine” evangelist.  Why would she make such a drastic change in a successful budding career...

Ep. 224: Cyd Notter - Four Mental Tips to Stay Motivated Through the Holidays

November 23, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Our stress levels are high and food is in abundance during the holidays! How can you possibly stay on track with the many temptations? Join Rip and health coach Cyd Notter as they discuss four ways to stay on track during the holiday season. The key to staying motivated just might be right between your ears! Watch the Original Broadcast on YouTube Episode Webpage COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Upcoming Even...

Ep. 223: Maxime Sigouin - The Keys to Lasting Body and Mind Transformation

November 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

Grief is an interesting thing, isn’t it? Sometimes a loss is overwhelming and debilitating. Other times, grief spurs us into action and advocacy. That’s the story of Maxime Sigouin. After Maxime's fiancée passed away from breast cancer seven years ago, he made it his mission to help others "disease-proof" their bodies with a whole foods, plant-based diet and consistent training.  The transformations of his Fit Vegan clients are nothing short of inspirational. "Taking imperfect action," he...

Ep. 222: Join our Type 2 Diabetes Revolution - with Jose Tejero and Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDES

November 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Currently there are 37 million people in the United States with diabetes and another 96 million Americans who are currently pre-diabetic - and the vast majority of those people aren’t even aware of it. About 70% of those cases of pre-diabetes will turn into diabetes unless the progression of the disease has stopped. Unfortunately, the U.S. healthcare system isn’t designed to prevent and reverse until it’s too late, and THIS is the impetus for today’s discussion. We’re in need of a Type 2 D...

Ep. 221: Darin Olien - Fatal Conveniences: Which Ones Have the Best of You?

November 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Darin Olien is the New York Times best-selling author of SuperLife and host with Zac Efron of the hit Netflix series “Down to Earth,” but it’s his most recent work that may leave the biggest impact. In his latest book, Fatal Conveniences, Olien explores some of the toxic products and harmful habits that are making us sick―and provides alternatives that are simple, non-toxic, and life-enhancing. He calls them “fatal conveniences” because so many of these things are so ingrained in our daily...

Ep. 220: Robby Barbaro - Going the Distance with Diabetes: Robby's IRONMAN Story

October 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

If you've followed the PLANTSTRONG Podcast, no doubt you're familiar with Robby Barbaro, one of the founders of Mastering Diabetes and now, an official IRONMAN triathlon finisher! If you don’t know, an IRONMAN is a one-day triathlon where you swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run a marathon! Crazy, right?! It's even more awesome since Robby did it as a plant-based, Type 1 diabetic. In this episode, Rip and Robby talk about how he trained, fueled, and monitored his glucose during tra...

Ep. 219: Kate Galli - Sculpting a Plant-Positive Mind and Body

October 19, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

Kate Galli is an Australian-based health coach, personal trainer, podcaster, and author. Today, she shares her journey to a plant-based lifestyle and discusses her book, The Plant Positive Journal, which focuses on self-care and creating lasting positive habit change. In her early days as a vegetarian coach and trainer in the “bro gym culture,” Kate admits that she was focused heavily on macros and protein, sometimes eating up to 20 egg whites a day. After switching completely to a whole...

Ep. 218: Nisha Vora - How this Corporate Lawyer Traded the Courtroom for the Kitchen

October 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Nisha Vora was raised in a traditional vegetarian Indian household, went to undergrad at Berkeley, Harvard Law School, and then worked as a corporate lawyer for a few years in New York City. It didn’t take long for her to realize that this was NOT what she wanted to do because, even as a young girl, Nisha loved food and cooking. She was the girl who would watch cooking shows on TV and take cooking classes for fun. And, as a corporate lawyer, she definitely didn’t have time for cooking and s...

Ep. 217: Daniel Staackmann - Seitan to the Rescue!

October 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

In 2006, young entrepreneur, Daniel Staackmann, took out a home equity line of credit and started Upton’s Naturals in his hometown of Chicago. He placed his money on seitan and in his 17 years of business, that gamble has clearly paid off. Upton’s Naturals is the #1 selling brand of seitan in the United States and their products are sold in thousands of stores throughout the United States and beyond. Dan, a 30-year ethical vegan, prides himself on being the sole proprietor of his compan...

Ep. 216: PLANTSTRONG Legacy Film - Celebrating 12 Years of Wellness with Jeff Nelson and Dr. Elizabeth George

September 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Twelve years ago, on the tail of the success of his book The Engine 2 Diet, Rip visited small-town America - Mercersburg, Pennsylvania - with the good news about plants. Dr. Elizabeth George, a local doctor in Mercersburg, was also on a mission to help the residents of her small dairyland town make healthier food and lifestyle choices. She heard about Engine 2 and invited Rip to come to town and speak at restaurants, churches, and even the local high school - challenging them to the Engine...

Ep. 215: Doug Lisle, PhD - Do the New Weight Loss Drugs Really Work?

September 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

The news is out and the headlines are clear - drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy DO help people lose weight and they have become "the next big thing" for weight loss. But, questions remain: How do they work? What long-term impacts will these have on health? Are they really helping the underlying cause of obesity and disease? Is it enough just to lose the weight? Will these drugs actually improve our health in the same way that a whole food plant-based diet can? Rip welcomes evolutionary psychol...

Ep. 214: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau - Your Guide to Being a Joyful Vegan

September 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Rip welcomes Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, “The Joyful Vegan,” to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast for a long overdue celebration of the massive growth and interest in all things plant-based - especially in the 15-20 years. An empath and advocate her whole life, Patrick-Goudreau, first began her life’s purpose and awakening at age 19 after reading John Robbins’ Diet for a New America and then later, Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, and Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meat Indust...

Ep. 213: Moby and Lindsay Hicks - Mixing Art with Activism

September 07, 2023 06:15 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

In the ever-changing world of “celebrity culture," it's hard to find someone so resolute about their activism as Moby. He's had undeniable staying power on the music scene, but it’s his vegan activism that has left the most lasting impression. Moby went vegan in 1987 and remains an ardent supporter of animal rights, climate change advocacy, and humanitarian aid. He is also the author of several books, including memoirs and vegan cookbooks. Moby, without question, is one of the most prolif...

Ep. 212: Gigi Carter and Sersie Blue - Get Healthy For Your Divine Purpose

August 31, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

If you believe in a divine purpose, then get ready for an important show.  The Daniel Fast is a scripture-based program that chronicles the story of Daniel from the Old Testament who “refused to eat the King’s Diet” of rich and indulgent food. Instead, in order to stay strong in body and mind, he subsisted and thrived on vegetables and water - or what we may refer to these days as a whole food, plant-based diet.   Today, modern-day Daniel Fasts are conducted all over the world and that’s w...

Ep. 211: Dr. Sandra Musial - Leaving a Medical Practice to Go All-In on Food as Medicine

August 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

In 2021, Dr. Sandra Musial gave up a private practice and teaching career to go ALL-IN with what she loves most - helping people transition to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. She and other plant-based physicians started Plant Docs Providence to provide classes, education, and consultations to the public and medical professionals about how whole food, plant-based nutrition can prevent, improve, and reverse chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and certain ca...

Ep 210: Kim Anderson - Destination: Plant City!

August 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

After this interview, I promise you’ll want to load up the family and head east to Providence, Rhode Island!  Over eight years ago now, Kim Anderson and her family watched “Forks Over Knives” and “Cowspiracy” and felt an IMMEDIATE responsibility to educate others and inspire change. They hosted movie nights and dinners where hundreds would come to enjoy a delicious plant-based meal, but the refrain they kept hearing was, “It’s a shame I can’t eat my values and my health when I go out to e...

Ep 209: Janet Verney - Getting to the Root Cause of a Debilitating Mystery Illness

August 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Rip welcomes author and health coach, Janet Verney, to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast. For 40 years, Janet suffered from an undiagnosed illness that affected her lungs and gut, leading to years of medical treatments, antibiotics, and even a cumbersome breathing machine. In 2013, she started focusing on optimizing her health through lifestyle changes and a whole foods, plant-based diet and it was only then that her real healing began. As she says in the episode, she now has control over her illn...

Ep. 208: Mike Melloh - A Harrowing Surgery Story You Have to Hear to Believe

August 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Not long ago, we received an email that stopped us in our tracks. It was a letter of thanks written to Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., but the email also told a harrowing surgery story that was so compelling, we just had to share it with you.  And, it’s actually the first time Rip and his Father have interviewed a patient together on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast.  Rip's guest, Mike Melloh, was seemingly doing everything right. He exercised regularly, ate a “healthy” diet, and even booked appoint...

Ep. 207: Anthony Masiello - Making Plant-Based Physicians Accessible to All

July 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Rip welcomes Anthony Masiello, co-founder and CEO of Love Life Telehealth, who shares his personal transformation and innovative approach to healthcare access to whole food plant-based physicians. Anthony recalls his own struggle with weight issues from a young age, trying various methods to lose weight. Despite his active lifestyle, his weight continued to fluctuate, leading him to question how weight gain occurs and the role of genetics and environment in this process. After sharing his ...

Ep. 206: How Trucker Steve Lost over 170lbs on the Road

July 20, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

In April 2023, we first aired this special Facebook Live Friday episode with Trucker Steve.   Steve lives on the road as a semi-truck driver. As you can imagine, this is NOT an easy life, especially when you’re trying to keep yourself healthy. Long days in the truck, gas stations, truck stop food, lonely stretches for days on end…you get the point. Well, after hitting over 500 pounds, Steve committed to a whole food, plant-based diet and, at the time of this recording, had lost almost...

Ep. 205: Chef Vegan Vicki - Lung Cancer Survivor to Vegan Chef

July 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Chef Vegan Vicki is a proud Cleveland native who, in 2008, was diagnosed with non-smoking lung cancer.

 After surgery, she started researching ways to get healthy and avoid a recurrence of this or any form of cancer. No surprise, her homework led her to a whole foods, plant-based diet and she ended up losing almost 100 lbs! This transformation changed everything in her life and she went from working in the insurance industry to becoming an iconic chef. In this inspiring conversation, ...

Ep. 204: Mel Weinstein - What Are You REALLY Eating?! Fast Food Secret Ingredients Revealed

July 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Today, we dive deep into the world of fast food ingredients and their impact on health. Our guest for today is Mel Weinstein, a former food chemist who has spent decades studying industrial foods and additives. Mel and Rip discuss a variety of eye-opening topics related to fast food ingredients, how they end up in our food system, and the impacts they have on our health.  You'll learn about: Mel’s personal journey to food chemistry, vegetarianism, and eventually veganism All cornfield...

Ep. 203: Jackie Akerberg - Veganism Doesn't Equal Bland. How to Live a "Jackfruitful" Life

June 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Jackie Akerberg is the creator of Jackfruitful Kitchen, a popular food blog devoted to simple, healthy, and delicious plant-based meals using minimally processed ingredients. She's also the author of, The Clean Vegan Cookbook, which features over 60 whole-food, plant-based recipes that will satisfy every craving. (And when you see the gigantic burger on the cover of her book, you’ll see what we mean.) Jackie grew up in a healthy household and learned to appreciate fresh food and cooking...

Ep. 202: Cyd Notter - Break Down the Barriers to Lasting Habit Change

June 22, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

This week, we're busting down the barriers to habit change, especially your food and lifestyle habits.  Cyd Notter has been a vegetarian since 1991, but it wasn’t until 1999 when she turned fully to a whole food, plant-based diet, that her life and career took off. She's been skyrocketing on plants ever since.  Today, she’s 67 years old and thriving as a busy health and nutrition coach, writer, and speaker. She holds just about every plant-based certification on the planet and works each...

Ep. 201: Matt Lederman, MD and Alona Pulde, MD - Find Deeper Connections with Your Loved Ones and Go From Wellness to Wonderful

June 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Drs. Matthew Lederman and Alona Pulde pioneered the medical program that was used in the film, Forks Over Knives, and after the popularity of that groundbreaking film, they went on to co-author multiple books including The Forks Over Knives Plan, The Forks Over Knives Cookbook, Forks Over Knives Family and the Whole Foods Diet with former Whole Foods CEO, John Mackey.  Today, we discuss their latest book Wellness to Wonderful: 9 PILLARS FOR LIVING HEALTHIER, LONGER, AND WITH GREATER J...

Ep. 200: Plantiful Kiki - Lean Into Loving Yourself

June 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

My guest today is Kiki Nelson, but you may know her best as Plantiful Kiki. Her book, Plantifully Lean is turning heads, but what turned my attention to Kiki was her transparent health and weight loss journey. As a young adult, Kiki struggled with her weight and suffered all of the ill consequences as a result - high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, hormonal imbalances, lack of energy - and none of this was optimal for a young Mom of two active children. Two things really moved the needle ...

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