PLANTSTRONG Podcast
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsThe 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. 158: Jane and Ann Esselstyn - Be a Plant Based Woman Warrior
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIt’s time to live fierce, stay bold, and eat deliciously with my Mom, Ann, and sister, Jane Esselstyn! That’s right, we’re celebrating the release of their new book, Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior, which is out and available now. It’s always a party with these two and I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to be with them in person just a few weeks ago when we were all together at the Esselstyn Family Farm. You know what that means – it can get a little nutty when the three of us ar...
Ep. 157: Ocean Robbins - From 31 Flavors of Ice Cream to a Real Food Revolution
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBOcean Robbins, was born a changemaker. Recently, his Dad John Robbins (author of Diet for a New America and other great books) was on the podcast, and the response from that episode was overwhelming. Many of you wrote in to say just how moved you were by John’s authenticity and his willingness to walk away from the Baskin Robbins fortune to forge his own “rocky road” of happiness without the strappings of running a multi-million dollar company that simply didn’t align with his values. Joh...
Ep. 156: Dr. Dawn Mussallem - This Plant-Based Physician Survived Two Death Sentences To Become a Real Life Wonder Woman
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDr. Dawn Mussallem is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician at the Mayo Clinic Jacoby Center for Breast Health where she works with breast cancer patients during and after their diagnosis to heal and thrive using the pillars of lifestyle medicine alongside their conventional cancer treatments. Dawn has many remarkable stories of patient recovery, but the biggest recovery story of all is her own. You see, in addition to being a physician, teacher, wife, and mother, Mussallem is als...
Ep. 155: Sailesh Rao - A Grandfather’s Pinky Promise to Heal the World
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBImagine a world where we can all come together to heal…heal ourselves, heal each other, and heal the planet. I know, it sounds virtually impossible, but it isn’t, and that time is now with the leadership of Sailesh Rao, founder of Climate Healers. Sailesh Rao is one of the most intelligent, compassionate, and passionate people on the planet. Dr. Rao is actually one of the brains behind the high-speed internet and high-def communication we enjoy today. But, in 2006, after hearing Al Gore...
Ep. 154: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - What's Up with That Asparagus Pee Smell?!
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWe are thrilled to welcome Jessica Hegarty back to PLANTSTRONG Snackables after her maternity leave. In addition to being a new Mom to her beautiful daughter, Ellie, Jessica leads product innovation for the PLANTSTRONG food line, so she always has the latest trends, food ideas, and tasty tidbits right on the tip of her tongue! Today, Rip and Jess talk all things asparagus. They dish on this veggie that was once known as, “The aristocrat of veggies” and the “food of kings!” You’ll learn...
Ep. 153: Howie Jacobson - You CAN Change People. Here's How!
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWe’ve all heard the phrase, “You can’t change others. You can only change yourself.” It’s really frustrating when the people we care about are behaving in self-defeating ways (especially with their health and well-being), and when we try to talk to them about it, we just make things worse. Our guest today, Howie Jacobson, is here to tell you, you CAN change people - not by force, shame, or guilt - but by becoming a supportive ally. You may know Howie as the long-time host of the Plant ...
Ep. 152: Cathy Fisher - The Queen of SOS-Free, Plant-Based Cooking
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBFeeling stressed in the kitchen? Not sure how to prepare healthy meals while still keeping them delicious and flavor-filled? Have no fear! This week, we're sending you an SOS-Free lifeline in the form of Cathy Fisher, culinary instructor at True North Health, the McDougall Program, and author of the book and blog, Straight Up Food. SOS-Free cooking means preparing meals without added salt, oil, or sugar. Of course, that doesn't mean that you're losing out on richness, sweetness, or f...
Ep. 151: Dr. John McDougall - Health and Healing on a Starch-Based Diet
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBDr. 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 scare inspired his own journey to become a doctor, which eventually led McDougall and his wife, Mary, to Hawaii to practice medicine on a sugar plantation in Hawaii and service over 5,000 residents. What he saw there changed the course of his medic...
Ep. 150: Paul Young - This Firefighter Responded to His Own 911 Alarm Call with Plants
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBPaul Young is a hero. He's a husband, father of three, and has been a firefighter in Southern California for 17 years. He LOVES his life and his job. Imagine his surprise when he had his annual firefighting physical and received results that frightened him: 243 total cholesterol, 173 LDL, and a heart calcium score of 104, which put him in the 90th percentile in his age for a cardiac event. As Paul says, he thought he was healthy and had dabbled with whole-food plant-based nutrition but, ...
Ep. 149: Dr. Melissa Sundermann - This Doctor Googled Her Way to a Dream Job
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBAfter practicing medicine for several years and raising two children who were officially off to college, Dr. Melissa Sundermann decided it was time to pursue her own passions and expand her knowledge and scope of practice. While she loved being an internal medicine physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she wasn’t fulfilled by the revolving door aspect of the system - quick appointments, multiple patients, and prescription-based treatment. So, Melissa did what we all do when we’re searching...
Ep. 148: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. - How to Build an Endothelial Fortress and More
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn honor of Father’s Day, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. back on the podcast to answer YOUR questions. He answers questions related to cholesterol, exercise, sodium, fat, atrial fibrillation, the best diagnostic tests, and – of course – how to build an ENDOTHELIUM FORTRESS. The best Father's Day gift is sharing the wisdom and knowledge of this pioneer so let’s get right to it. Episode Timestamps 4:50 It’s Showtime! 5:55 I’m 100% plant-based, but have high c...
Ep. 147: Shane Martin - A Mississippi Dude Turned Plant-Based Blogger
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBI’m excited to introduce you to a PLANTSTRONG brother, Shane Martin. A southern boy through and through, Shane was a football-loving kid, who was born and raised in Mississippi with stints along the way in Nashville, Georgia, Alabama, and other areas as a musician. Life’s demands and raising five children superseded his health and, over a span of several years, he found himself overweight, desperately out of shape, and miserable. He knew he needed to make changes but just wasn’t ready. D...
Ep. 146: Julieanna Hever - Lose Weight for the Last Time
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBWe are living in chaotic and challenging times and so much feels out of our control. This week’s interview also comes at a perfect time because, in the midst of stress and uncertainty, Julieanna Hever invites you to choose yourself again and again, especially if you’re stuck in the cycle of stress eating, yo-yo dieting, and dizzying life schedules. As the O.G. plant-based dietitian, Julieanna has worked with thousands of clients to lose weight for the last time, and many of these lessons...
Ep. 145: Desiree Nielsen - Good for Your Gut
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBRaise your hand if you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, acid reflux, or other GI issues. Sadly, it seems like it’s just become part of our daily eating routine. Eat crappy (no pun intended) food, feel terrible, take a pill, get some relief, and do it all over again. You can start to break that painful cycle when you begin consuming more nourishing plant foods with, you guessed it – FIBER. In her latest book, Good for Your Gut, registered dietitian, Desiree Nielsen, sh...
Ep. 144: Building a Golden Gut with Dr. B
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBDr. B is back! That’s right. Everyone’s favorite fiber-loving broc-star, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, is back to celebrate the release of his latest book, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook: Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes to Turbocharge Your Health. Dr. B burst onto the scene just a few years ago when his book, Fiber Fueled, hit the New York Times Best Sellers List. This groundbreaking book was a guide to optimizing the gut microbiome and improving your health through a diet rich in diverse fruits, vegetab...
Ep. 143: Chef AJ Shares the REAL Secrets of Weight Loss
May 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBRip sings, dances, and raps with the legendary Chef AJ as they celebrate the 10th anniversary and re-release of her book, “Unprocessed - Revitalize Your Health with Whole Foods.” Chef AJ shares: Memories of meeting the Esselstyns for the first time Her early TV appearances on Johnny Carson and the Gong Show as a comedian How she accidentally created a daily YouTube talk show at the start of the pandemic that is now nearing 1000 daily live episodes! Her own difficult health journey that...
Ep. 142: Alan Goldhamer, D.C. - Is Water Fasting for You?
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWe’ve created a society that makes everything so simple. With the push of a button, we can have highly-processed food, entertainment, and all of the excess we can handle (and even some we can’t). This has led to unprecedented levels of disease, despair, and death. We are caught in the pleasure trap. But there is good news. We DO have the power to override these temptations and allow our bodies to heal. In November 1984, Dr. Alan Goldhamer opened the True North Health Center. They cre...
Ep. 141: Chef Stephanie Michalak White - School is in Session with this Rockstar Plant-Based Chef
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOne of our favorite quotes on the PLANTSTRONG team is, “It’s the Food, It’s the Food. It’s the Food!” Well, today, it really is all about the food with guest, Chef Stephanie Michalak White - Lead Chef Instructor of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Plant-Based Degree Program. From an early age, Stephanie was inspired and motivated to make a difference in the food industry. She's worked in a variety of establishments, including small businesses, pop-ups, catering, and farm-to-ta...
Ep. 141: Chef Stephanie Michalak White: School is in Session with this Rockstar Plant-Based Chef
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOne of our favorite quotes on the PLANTSTRONG team is, “It’s the Food, It’s the Food. It’s the Food!” Well, today, it really is all about the food with guest, Chef Stephanie Michalak White - Lead Chef Instructor of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Plant-Based Degree Program. From an early age, Stephanie was inspired and motivated to make a difference in the food industry. She's worked in a variety of establishments, including small businesses, pop-ups, catering, and farm-to-ta...
Ep. 140: John Robbins - Ditching Gold for the Truth
April 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJohn Robbins is an absolute trailblazer whose story and mission really go beyond the kale. Imagine being born into incredible wealth - private schools, country clubs, a 14,000 square foot home with multiple three-car garages, and family yachts at your fingertips. Now, imagine walking away from that extravagant life on purpose and with a purpose. John Robbins followed the call of his conscience and walked away from the family business, the Baskin Robbins Ice Cream empire, and moved to a rem...
Ep. 139: Chris Wark - Beat Cancer in the Kitchen
April 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe welcome author, cancer survivor, and healthy-eating coach, Chris Wark, back for his second appearance on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast. In 2003 at the age of 26, Chris was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. After surgery, he opted OUT of chemotherapy for treatment and, instead, turned to nutrition to promote his healing. Instead of pumping chemo drugs into his body, he pumped in as many anti-cancer foods as he could and turned his body into a nutritional powerhouse. It’s been almost 20 y...
Ep. 138: Dr. Heather Shenkman - Treating Cardiac Disease from the Heart
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBDr. Heather Shenkman has known she wanted to be a doctor since she was a young girl and today, she’s one of the top Interventional Cardiologists in the country. You see, while Heather does perform complex angioplasties and other surgeries to open up clogged coronary arteries, she prefers to help her patients reduce their risk of heart disease through not only medication, but also a healthy lifestyle, including a whole-foods, plant-based diet and regular exercise. Heather herself has been p...
Ep. 137: Nisha Melvani - Practical, Approachable, and Affordable Plant-Based Meals
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIf you’re new to plant-based cooking and feel overwhelmed because you think it’s complicated, expensive, or maybe even boring, think again. Registered dietitian, nutritionist, and author, Nisha Melvani makes a whole foods plant-based lifestyle simple, sustainable, and delicious in her debut book, Practically Vegan - More than 100 Easy, Delicious Vegan Dinners on a Budget. Hundreds of thousands have already flocked to her "Cooking for Peanuts" blog and Instagram because of her relaxed, fla...
Ep. 136: Glen Merzer - Food is Climate
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBRip welcomes playwright, screenwriter, and author, Glen Merzer to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast. Glen has written or co-authored a dozen books alongside plant-based broc-stars like Chef AJ, Howard Lyman, and Forks over Knives chef, Del Srouffe. Glen discusses his latest book, Food is Climate, zeroing in on the real leading cause of climate change: animal agriculture and consumption. He doesn't hold back because, quite frankly, we are now in a time of urgency. As Merzer writes, "The only thing t...
Ep. 135: Chef Bai - Cook. Vibe. Heal.
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBToday, we go on a powerful healing journey. Bailey Ruskus was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 11, leaving her in tremendous amounts of chronic pain, while constantly being dosed up on multiple medications. Throughout her young adulthood, she exhausted all standard treatments and turned back to the only thing she really knew – FOOD. You see, Bailey, who goes by Chef Bai - is also a classically trained chef from San Francisco’s Le Cordon Bleu. She spent years in the grind working 65-70 hou...
Ep. 134: Dr. Anthony Lim - From Paleo to Plants: Why this Doctor Made the Switch
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBDr. Anthony Lim is no stranger to helping to inspire change. As Medical Director of the Dr. McDougall Health and Medical Center and former staff physician of True North, Dr. Lim helps his patients prevent and treat their chronic illnesses -such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions, and heart disease - all with a whole foods, plant-based approach. Dr. Lim shares his own personal journey to plants (having gone down the paleo and keto route) and how he now works with his own p...
Ep. 134 Dr. Anthony Lim - From Paleo to Plants: Why this Doctor Made the Switch
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBDr. Anthony Lim is no stranger to helping to inspire change. As Medical Director of the Dr. McDougall Health and Medical Center and former staff physician of True North, Dr. Lim helps his patients prevent and treat their chronic illnesses -such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions, and heart disease - all with a whole foods, plant-based approach. Dr. Lim shares his own personal journey to plants (having gone down the paleo and keto route) and how he now works with his own p...
Ep. 133: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Fire Up that Air Fryer
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome to PLANTSTRONG Snackables, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn dishes on all things plants! Today's guest is Carrie Barrett, PLANTSTRONG Podcast Producer, longtime PLANSTRONG advocate, and a fellow triathlete. Carrie brings PLANTSTRONG stories and guest transformations to life each week on the podcast using her background in radio, production, and writing to make each episode motivating, inspiring, and actionable. Today, Rip and Carrie encourage you to have a little fun ...
Ep. 132: Carleigh Bodrug - The "PlantYou" Sensation
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIf you have extra banana peels at home, don’t throw them away! If you have extra pickle juice in the jar, don’t dump it down the sink! The same is true for broccoli stalks, chickpea juice, and potato peels. Hold on to them…Why? In this fun episode, Rip gets scrappy with food blogger, Instagram and TikTok star, and now – new author of the book, PlantYou – Carleigh Bodrug! In her creative video content, she shows her millions of followers how to turn those scraps into simple, delicious, and nut...
Ep. 131: Tony Robbins - Your DNA is Not Your Destiny
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFor over four decades, Tony Robbins has been encouraging people to take control of their destinies to become, as he says, “the CEO of your own health.” Robbins is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and the nation’s #1 life and business strategist. Over the past four decades, he has empowered more than 50 million people worldwide through his business and personal development coaching programs and events. This week, he’s on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast to discuss his new book...
Ep. 130: Rip's Rescue - Athletic Performance with Dr. Jim Loomis
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWelcome to our Fourth "Rip's Rescue" Event, where we tackle big topics and arm you with trusted information and the resources you need to take agency of your own health and performance. Speaking of performance, this episode covers the popular topic of "Athletic Performance on a Plant-Based Diet" with Dr. Jim Loomis. Both Rip and Dr. Loomis were featured in The Game Changers documentary and are also both accomplished athletes. They discuss: Why plants are actually a superior source of protei...
Ep. 129: Dr. Laurie Marbas - Bringing Plant-Based Medicine to You
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBDr. Laurie Marbas is - simply put – A FORCE who is on a mission to bring plant-based Lifestyle Medicine available to everyone from the comfort of your own home. In just two years, Dr. Marbas and her team at Plant Based TeleHealth have amassed nine physicians (including the wonderful Dr. Michael Klaper) to service patients in all 50 states - and Dr. Marbas herself is licensed in ALL 50 States and D.C! Today, you’ll hear about: Laurie's journey to becoming a physician, inspired by her you...
Ep. 128: Harvey Lewis - Living Plantstrong and Running, and Running, and Running...
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBHarvey Lewis is one of the hottest ultra-distance runners on the planet and, in 2021, was virtually unstoppable. As you'll hear today, this plant-powered school teacher from Cincinnati, Ohio is no stranger to suffering - especially on the racecourse. Last year, among other events, he won the infamous Badwater 135 Ultra (from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney), and then just a few weeks later, he outlasted every competitor at Big Dog's Backyard Ultra where he ran for 354.16 miles four almost four...
Ep. 127: Nicole DeBoom - See Every Setback as an Opportunity
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB“When your body is fit and strong, your mind is fitter and stronger too.” - Nicole DeBoom Today’s episode dives into a topic that is so important for the New Year - mindset and attitude. We're treated to a conversation with long-time PLANTSTRONG ally, Nicole DeBoom. Like Rip, she’s a former top-level swimmer, turned professional triathlete, turned entrepreneur, who recently sold her popular company Skirt Sports and started a new company called Aesop, where people can book interview...
Ep. 126: Dr. Dean Ornish - UnDo Chronic Disease with These Four Simple Steps
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB“What you will gain is so much more than what you will give up.” - Dr. Dean Ornish Dean Ornish, M.D. is highly regarded as “The Father of Lifestyle Medicine,” which is the fastest-growing trend in medicine today, and today's discussion with Rip dives deep into the vast body of work and groundbreaking research that Dr. Ornish has conducted for decades. As the founder and president of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute (PMRI) for over 40-years, he and his team of researc...
Ep. 125: Dr. Kim Williams - Have Heart Disease? Four Questions to Empower Your Reversal
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB“There are two kinds of Cardiologists - those who are vegan and those who haven’t read the data.” - Dr. Kim Williams Such a bold statement from someone, who, since 2013 has been the Head of Cardiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, as well as the former president of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Kim Williams does not mince words. He shares: His personal background and story of what (and who) inspired him to become a doctor at the young age of 11. Why, as a...
125 Dr. Kim Williams - Have Heart Disease? Four Questions to Empower Your Reversal
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB“There are two kinds of Cardiologists - those who are vegan and those who haven’t read the data.” - Dr. Kim Williams Such a bold statement from someone, who, since 2013 has been the Head of Cardiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, as well as the former president of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Kim Williams does not mince words. He shares: His personal background and story of what (and who) inspired him to become a doctor at the young age of 11. Why, as...
Ep. 124: J.D. and Chrissy Roth - Turn Your PLANTSTRONG Dream into a Reality
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAs we round the corner on a new year and a fresh start, we can think of no better way to lift you up than with this inspiring talk from J.D. and Chrissy Roth recorded from this year’s Plant-Stock event. J.D. is an iconic television producer and creator of shows like “The Biggest Loser,” and “The Big Fat Truth,” which helped participants lose weight, fight diabetes, and attain a healthy lifestyle through whole foods, plant-based nutrition. Chrissy Roth is a physical therapist, fitness in...
Ep. 123: PLANTSTRONG Snackables with Rip, Jane, and Ann - Don't Burn the Brussels Sprouts!
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat are the Esselstyns serving up this holiday season? Well, as always, it includes a hefty dose of laughter and mayhem, along with delicious, mouth-watering plantstrong goodness. Today, Rip is joined by his mother, Ann, and sister, Jane, to talk about their favorite holiday meals and how they cook together for their entire family. Even though they discuss their Thanksgiving meal in this episode, the dishes and recipes are great for ANY holiday. In fact, we’ve created a complimentar...
Ep. 122: Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones Challenge- Shape Your Surroundings and They Will Shape You
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBRip welcomes researcher, friend, and author, Dan Buettner, back to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast to talk about his new book, The Blue Zones Challenge - A Four-Week Plan for a Longer, Better Life.This is the latest in his series of books about the five blue zones, which are locations around the world where people consistently live to 100 and beyond. The Blue Zones Challenge is all about helping YOU to get set-up for long-term success so that the healthier choice becomes your natural, automatic ch...
Ep. 121: Simon Hill - The Proof, the Whole Proof, and Nothing But the Proof (Plant Proof, That Is!)
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBRip welcomes nutritionist, author, and podcaster, Simon Hill, to the podcast for an in-depth discussion of his new book, The Proof is in the Plants. It's hard to imagine the life-long impact of seeing your own father have a heart attack, but Hill has taken that harrowing experience as a teenager and turned it into his mission-driven work to help save the lives of countless others. Today, Simon is passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can ma...
Ep. 120: Rip Esselstyn Talks Food and Family with Julieanna Hever on the "Choose You Now" Podcast
November 25, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIt truly is a wonderful time to celebrate and give thanks with friends and family. Speaking of friends, today is a special episode because we're actually replaying an interview that Rip did earlier this year on Julieanna Hever’s podcast “Choose You Now.” If you don’t know, Julieanna is the original plant-based dietitian and her new book “The Choose You Now Diet” is coming out in early December. You’ll want to check that out for sure. In this bite-sized episode, Rip shares his personal jour...
Ep. 119: Rip's Rescue - Change of Heart: Vital Intel Every Man Should Know
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBWelcome to this audio presentation of our recent "Rip's Rescue" event which focused exclusively on men's health and dispelling the outdated myth that real men need meat to thrive. When Rip was a firefighter in Austin, Texas, he spent his days on the rescue squad, responding to fires and medical emergencies. For this presentation, he assembled a brigade of experts to join him in helping people rescue themselves. How? With a fire hose of evidence-based information and simple steps to eating ...
Ep. 118: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - 'Tis the Season - Great Ideas to Elevate and Enhance Your Soups
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome to PLANTSTRONG Snackables, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn dishes on all things plants! Today's guest is Brenda Reed, longtime PLANTSTRONG Team Member and in-house culinary expert for PLANTSTRONG foods and events. Brenda is responsible for many of the recipes at our live events and on the PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner. Today, she and Rip talk soups and, specifically, how to elevate your own cooking and flavor profile with our new broths and soups. Key Takeaways: Ori...
Ep. 117: David Goldman - Get the Best Out of Your Body by Changing Your Game
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIt has been two years since The Game Changers documentary debuted in the fall of 2019. Since then, an estimated 100 million people in more than 190 countries have watched the film, making it one of the most-watched documentaries of all time. In fact, it even gave birth to a phenomenon dubbed, “The Game Changers Effect” for the way it influenced eating behaviors across the globe. Today, Rip revisits the film and talks about nutrition and performance with the Chief Science Advisor of The Gam...
Ep. 116: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - The Easiest Way to Eat and Live PLANTSTRONG
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to PLANTSTRONG Snackables, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn dishws on all things plants! Today's guest is Ami Mackey, longtime PLANTSTRONG Team Member, Rescue10x Coach, and Curator of Creative Content. As a health coach, Ami has heard every reason and excuse for not being able to sustain a plantstrong lifestyle: it’s too expensive, it’s too complicated, you can’t cook, you don’t like to follow recipes, you don’t have the time. Today's episode outlines a lifestyle ...
Ep. 115: Dr. Columbus Batiste - Get SELFISH…Your Life Depends on It
October 21, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBGoing to the Doctor is no fun, but when patients walk in to see Dr. Columbus Batiste, they are met with compassion, understanding, and genuine empathy. Not only does he work with his patients with a team-based collaborative approach, but he also meets patients where they are at and explains health in a way that makes sense. As an Interventional Cardiologist (or “Plumber for the Heart” as he affectionately refers to himself), Doctor Batiste naturally treats disease with medical and surgical...
Ep.114: Dr. Kristi Funk - Arm Yourself with Plant Warfare Against Breast Cancer (A Plant-Stock Replay)
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is why we’re showcasing a “Broc-Star Greatest Hits” presentation from our recent 2021 Plant-Stock Weekend, with board-certified breast cancer surgeon and physician, Dr. Kristi Funk. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and, yes, there are some risk factors that you can't change like age, gender, and family history. However, as Dr. Funk stresses, we have way more power and control than we think - and, this ...
Ep. 113: Sonya Looney - The Power of Picking Yourself
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe all have our proverbial mountains to climb, but today’s guest has climbed some of the highest mountains — on her mountain bike. Plant-powered pro mountain biker, Sonya Looney, is Rip's guest and, in addition to crushing it as a professional mountain biker, Sonya has also become well-known as a health andd mindset coach, setting clients up for success no matter what they're trying to accomplish. Rip and Sonya share many commonalities - from being professional athletes, to becoming heal...
Ep. 112: Dreena Burton - Cooking with Kindness
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBRip has a warm and delightful conversation with chef and plant-based cookbook author extraordinaire, Dreena Burton. Dreena, who hails from Canada, has just released her sixth book, Dreena's Kind Kitchen, and she and Rip dive deep into some of the thought, love, simplicity, and kindness that went into developing these new recipes. Dreena’s Kind Kitchen delivers over 100 whole foods/oil-free plant-based recipes that you can turn to time and again. These recipes were developed for real-life...