147: Baking Sourdough Without Quitting Your Day Job
In this episode, I sit down with Brittany from Team Dirty and the creator of the Clean Food Dirty Girl Sourdough Course. Brittany shares why she’s so obsessed with fermentation, how the process can be surprisingly healing, and why homemade sourdough is better for our health and the planet. We get into the community vibe…
Read More146: The Power of Imperfection, Community, and Support While Working on Health Goals
In this episode, I talk about the Drop It Club, our plant-powered weight loss program that’s been changing lives since January 2025. I share insights from this first year and emphasize the importance of sustainable, long-term weight loss through whole food plant-based eating and compassionate coaching. I’m honest about the fact that there’s no magic…
Read More145: My Simple Plant-Fueled Meal Formula for the Busiest Weeks
In this episode, I’m talking about how to make eating a whole-food plant-based diet super easy. I share why batch cooking is my secret weapon for saving time (and sanity) and the different ways our recipes can totally change the game by teaching you to cook once, and eat all week. I’ll walk you through…
Read More144: Navigating PCOS: Insights from a Plant-Based Nutritionist
In this episode, I chat with Rohini Bajekal, a board-certified nutritionist and lifestyle medicine practitioner, about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects roughly 1 in 10 women but often goes undiagnosed for years. Rohini shares her personal journey with PCOS and explains why a holistic approach focusing on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle, and community…
Read More143: Navigating Road Trips on a Plant-Based Diet
In this episode, I’m talking about how I keep my plant-based lifestyle going strong on a long road trip. The open road is exciting and full of adventure, but it’s not always easy to find healthy, satisfying options when you’re miles away from your kitchen. I’ll share some of my own road trip experiences along…
Read More142: 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…
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