142: Making Incredibly Delicious and Plant-Based Meals, Fast
In this episode, we’re digging into fast, whole plant food cooking—because eating healthy shouldn’t feel like a part-time job. We’ll chat about batch cooking as your secret time-saving weapon and how to stock your fridge with ready-to-go convenience foods (no processed food required). I’ll share how I use grains, sauces, soups, and dressings to throw…
Read More141: Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Food, Family, and Living Vibrantly at Every Age with Jane and Ann Esselstyn
Prepare to be energized by Ann Esselstyn (age 90!) and her daughter Jane Esselstyn, RN—two legendary voices in the plant-based movement whose passion, humor, and wisdom light up every conversation. In this episode, Ann and Jane share the story behind their inspiring book Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious, and…
Read More140: The Science Behind Diabetes Reversal and a Plant-Based Diet with Lewis Bertus, PA-C
Prepare to be inspired by Lewis Bertus PA-C, a certified physician assistant and diabetes reversal coach whose personal journey sparked a life-changing discovery for his wife, and now countless others. In this episode, Lewis reveals how understanding the science behind fat-induced insulin resistance shattered conventional wisdom and led to true type 2 diabetes reversal. He…
Read More139: Zero Waste Kitchen: End-of-Week Produce Hacks
In this episode, I talk about something that always comes up in my kitchen: what to do with bits of produce left at the end of the week. Whether it’s half a zucchini, a handful of cherry tomatoes, or a few stalks of celery, there are simple ways to use them, and none of them…
Read More138: From 236 to 190: Heather’s Cholesterol Win with Clean Food Dirty Girl Drop It Club + Meal Plan Club
In this episode, I sit down with Heather—a badass member of our community—who lowered her cholesterol without meds. Just plants and persistence. Heather shares how meds were pretty much guaranteed for her cholesterol levels, and why she decided to take a different route. She opens up with honesty, humor, and so much heart about what…
Read More137: Panicking About Protein? Dietitian Brenda Davis Breaks Down the Hype (And Confirms You Can Get All You Need from Plants)
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Brenda Davis, RD (registered dietitian) and co-author of Plant-Powered Protein. Brenda is one of the most respected voices in the plant-based world, and this convo is packed with insights that will change the way you think about protein. We talk about how much protein you really…
Read More136: The Beauty in Acceptance: Finding Strength in Impermanence
In this episode, I talk about something that always grounds me when life gets hard: The reminder that everything is impermanent. Whether you’re navigating grief, uncertainty, change, or big emotions, this idea has the power to soften the edges and bring a sense of peace and release. I share how I’ve learned to sit with…
Read More135: Celebrating 10 Years of Sobriety: 10 Lessons I’ve Learned
In this episode, I celebrate my 10-year sober-versary! 🎉🔟🎉 I share ten key lessons I’ve learned throughout my alcohol-free (and cigarette-free!) journey. I open up about how I’ve transformed, what it’s like to navigate situations without alcohol, and why life isn’t as fun, but it’s more joyous than I could have ever imagined. Helpful links…
Read More134: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet with Rip Esselstyn
You are in for a powerhouse conversation with Rip Esselstyn: former firefighter and triathlete, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of PLANTSTRONG. In this episode, Rip shares how he transitioned from the standard American diet to a whole-food plant-based lifestyle, inspired by his father, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s groundbreaking work on reversing heart disease. We…
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