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PLANTSTRONG Podcast

People become curious about whole food, plant-based nutrition for a multitude of reasons. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, or another chronic disease and you know (or you’ve been told) that this is your best shot at healing your body. You may be an athlete looking to maximize your performance and recovery with the power of plant-based nutrition, or you’re a parent who wants to escape the processed food aisle and start feeding your children real, nourishing

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Ep. 305: Chef Kevin McGee - How He Went From Making...

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2025/06/12

What if your next meal could change a life—starting with your own?Rip sits down with Chef Kevin McGee, a 25-year veteran of plant-based living and the visionary behind the Urban Oak Initiative. From his Missouri roots and a former career in investment banking, to leading a nonprofit centered on food justice, Kevin shares a moving personal and professional journey grounded in compassion, health, and cultural heritage.Listeners will hear how Kevin’s childhood influences—especially his mother and

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Ep. 304: Dr. Sharon Bergquist: The Stress Paradox -...

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2025/06/05

What if stress isn’t the enemy—but a secret ingredient for a longer, healthier life? Rip is joined by Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, physician, scientist, and author of The Stress Paradox, to explore how certain types of stress can actually help us thrive.In this conversation, we’ll explore what she calls "good stress" and her five key stressors that can enhance our longevity and healthspan:Plant-based phytochemicalsIntermittent intense exerciseThermal stress (heat and cold exposure)Circadian

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Ep. 303: Dr. Jules Cormier - How This Doctor Cured...

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2025/05/29

Rip sits down with Dr. Jules Cormier, a dynamic family physician from Shediac, New Brunswick, who has transformed his medical practice—and personal life—through the principles of lifestyle medicine. A former sufferer of asthma, eczema, and chronic hives, Jules shares how a whole food, plant-based diet not only healed his ailments but also revitalized his family’s health and well-being.Dr. Cormier integrates nutrition, exercise, and education into his clinical practice, empowering patients to take

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Ep: 302: Michelle Joy Kramer - From Personal Loss to...

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2025/05/22

When a health scare and personal loss collided, Michelle Joy Kramer found a new path—one rooted in healing, purpose, and plants. A PLANTSTRONG retreat alum and concierge health coach, Michelle shares how she shifted from vegetarianism to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, dramatically improving her health and inspiring others to do the same.In this episode, Michelle reveals how she:Lowered her cholesterol and improved her health in monthsNavigates social settings and restaurants with intentionUses

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Ep. 301: "Broc and Roll" with Rip and Carrie - Eating...

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2025/05/15

Traveling while sticking to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle can be tricky—but it’s absolutely doable with the right mindset and tools. In this episode, hosts Rip Esselstyn and his producer, Carrie Barrett, dive into the real-life challenges plant-based eaters face when away from home.Their advice for restaurants? Don't be afraid to be FAB.Figure out what you can eatAsk for what you wantBring your own foodThey break down each part of the FAB method with humor, empathy, and personal

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Ep. 300: Lucas McLawhorn - How This Teacher and...

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2025/05/08

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Lucas McLawhorn—educator, cancer survivor, and founder of the plant-based food truck Well Fed Ed.Lucas shares his powerful story of transformation, from the classroom to the kitchen, driven by a deep desire to serve and educate his community through healthy, plant-based meals. He opens up about his battle with cancer, the life-changing role nutrition played in his recovery, and the family and cultural influences that shaped his approach to

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Ep. 299: Heidi Farina - She Ditched the Hustle...

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2025/05/01

In this inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Heidi Farina to hear how she went from college athlete and biotech manager, to full-time artist and plant-based advocate. After experiencing deep personal loss and burnout during the pandemic, Heidi realized something had to give. What followed was a powerful transformation rooted in health, healing, and rediscovery.Heidi opens up about her decision to embrace a whole food plant-based lifestyle, how it helped her reclaim her energy and creativity, and

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Ep. 298: John Joseph on Destroying Monsters -...

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2025/04/24

Rip Esselstyn sits down with John Joseph—author, musician, and former frontman of the iconic hardcore punk band Cro-Mags—to explore a story of survival that defies belief.John’s journey takes us far below rock bottom: addiction to crack cocaine, pills, and alcohol; a life of crime on the streets of New York; time spent in foster care and juvenile detention; and the devastating loss of loved ones to violence and substance abuse. But somehow, against all odds, John fought his way back—and now lives a

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Ep. 297: Jan Brown - From Toxic Diet Culture to Food...

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2025/04/17

From a childhood steeped in toxic diet culture and years of yo-yo dieting, to finding peace and purpose through a plant-based lifestyle—today’s guest, Jan Brown, shares her powerful story of transformation.It all started with a post in the PLANTSTRONG Community Facebook group. Jan wrote:“I grew up with a mom who was always dieting. I ate everything diet and low calorie, and yet I was the biggest kid in my class. My weight kept climbing once I was out of school, and anxiety and depression took over

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Ep. 296: Dominick Thompson - Eat What Elephants Eat...

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2025/04/10

What if your plate could tell the story of your past—and shape your future? Author and plant-based advocate, Dominick Thompson, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Eat What Elephants Eat and explore his deeply personal journey of change. Growing up on Chicago's West Side, Thompson became involved in the drug trade, leading to his imprisonment in his early 20s. It was in prison that he resolved to adopt a lifestyle that caused no harm to other beings. His mantra? “If it requires harm,

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Ep. 295: Dr. Laurie Marbas and Brittany Jaroudi -...

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2025/04/03

Thinking about going plant-based but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while but could use a little extra guidance and motivation to stay the course? Rip welcomes back plant-based physician Dr. Laurie Marbas and chef Brittany Jaroudi, the authors of Plant-Based 101: The Ultimate Guide for Mastering the Plant-Based Diet. Their new book is packed with practical tips on everything from getting started and cooking delicious meals to handling social situations with confidence

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Ep. 294: Victoria Moran - Age Like a Yogi and Embrace...

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2025/03/27

What if aging wasn’t something to fear, but a journey to embrace? In this inspiring episode, best-selling author and wellness advocate, Victoria Moran, shares her wisdom on aging with grace, purpose, and joy. Drawing from her new book, Age Like a Yogi, she explores how plant-based living, yoga, and mindfulness can transform aging into a spiritual evolution, including:How to shift your mindset around agingThe connection between plant-based living, yoga, and longevityCultivating joy and fulfillment at

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Ep. 293: Keith Jeffrey - A "Broc & Roll" Star from...

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2025/03/20

Ready to travel down under for some plant-powered rock? Today, we introduce you to Keith Jeffrey and his band, Atlas Genius!Not only do they create incredible music, but they also embrace a plant-based lifestyle while touring the world. In this episode, we dive into:Why three Aussie brothers ditched meat for veganismTheir favorite plant-based eats on the roadHow their lifestyle influences their music & ethicsThe world needs more brocandrock stars like Keith Jeffrey who aren't afraid to amplify

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Ep. 292: Dusty and Erin Stanczyk -Eat, Move, Rest:...

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2025/03/13

Meet Erin and Dusty Stanczyk—a Nebraska couple who transformed their health and family life by embracing a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. After struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, and acid reflux, they found inspiration from Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. and never looked back.Now, at 38, they’re raising three plant-strong kids and sharing their journey on Eat Move Rest and in their new book, The Happy Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook. In this episode, they reveal three key pillars to thriving

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Ep. 291: Don Fries and Bev Bow - Rediscover Your Joy...

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2025/03/06

Imagine a world thriving on health and vitality through whole food, plant-based living. That’s the vision Don Fries and Bev Bow are turning into reality—and you’re invited to be part of it!Their non-profit, Healthy World Vitality Plan, offers education, cooking classes, and small-group support sessions to help you rediscover the joy of living - all for just $40/year!Take control of your health, make meaningful connections, and join a movement dedicated to compassion for all living beings!Their

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Ep. 290: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. - The Proof...

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2025/02/27

We're wrapping up National Heart Health Month with an inspiring conversation with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a true pioneer in heart health and a passionate advocate for the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet. With decades of experience as Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Reversal Program at the Cleveland Clinic Center of Prevention and Wellness, he’s seen firsthand how a whole foods, plant-based diet without added oil, sugar, or sodium can not only prevent, but

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Ep. 289: Joel Kahn, MD - Test, Don't Guess When It...

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2025/02/20

Did you know that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. and, each year, over 300,000 people die from sudden cardiac death? The good news? You have the power to protect yourself—starting today.Dr. Joel Kahn jokes that he’s been calling himself a “salad bar-a-tarian” since 1977 when he actually saw and felt the personal link between good nutrition and heart health. And, as a cardiologist he’s been preaching this link now for decades..Today, Dr. Kahn discusses the alarming

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Ep. 288: Dr. Columbus Batiste - It's Time for a...

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2025/02/13

Are you ready to put yourself first for all the right reasons? Today, I'm joined by cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste to share thattrue self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.In his new book,Selfish: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing a Broken Heart, Dr. Batiste sharesseven key pillars of heart health—spirituality, exercise, love, food, intimacy, sleep, and humor—showing how each one plays a vital role in your well-being.This conversation isn’t just about avoiding disease—it’s about thriving, showing

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Ep. 287: Robert Ostfeld, MD - Can Plant-Based Diets...

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2025/02/06

Over the course of his 20-year career at Montefiore in New York, Dr. Robert Ostfeld has been instrumental in moving medicine forward by implementing innovative dietary programs that not only provide plant-based meal options for patients but also educate healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in preventing heart disease.Today, he catches us up on the amazing initiatives at this forward thinking hospital and shares updates on their innovative cardiac wellness program, which now

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Ep. 286: Chef Bailey Ruskus - The Ultimate Guide to...

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2025/01/30

Are you struggling to break up with dairy? It's the most common thing we hear at PLANTSTRONG. I can live this lifestyle, but I just can't give up cheese and milk! Well, now you don't have to with this wonderful new book by Chef Bailey Ruskus. In Breaking Up With Dairy, Chef Bai not only shares her own difficult and eye-opening journey of breaking up with dairy, but she also includes more than 100 unbelievable plant-based dairy recipes for all of your favorites such as milks, coffee creamers, and

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