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The Plant Centered and Thriving Podcast
Welcome! If you're looking for plant-based inspiration, you've come to the right place! This podcast is here so you don’t have to feel alone on your plant-based journey. You'll hear from individuals who have taken the leap to go plant-based, why they did it, the struggles they faced, their words of wisdom for you, and how they're thriving now.
Episodes
165 episodes
Podcast Finale: Navigating the US Food System with Mel Weinstein: How to Make Healthy Choices Amidst Ultra-Processed Temptations
"We have the freedom to choose what we eat." Mel Weinstein, joins me today to dissect the truth behind ultra-processed foods. His expertise, captured in his written work and podcast, aims to demystify the additives that shape America's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 164
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48:45
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Reversing his heart disease, pre-diabetes and a 65 pound weight loss were just some of the changes Kelley Gilberry saw after going plant-based. But inspiring others to do what he's done may be the best outcome yet.
"The food is the medicine and the medicine is the food."Kelley Gilberry, CHN, is a fervent advocate for holistic wellness, an accomplished Health Coach, plant-based nutritionist, a published author, and an inspiring keynote speak...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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28:17
Unveiling the Fertility-Boosting Power of a Plant-Based Plate with Judy Simon and Dr. Angela Thayer
Struggling with infertility? What's on your plate may be impacting you more than you know. Today I welcome Judy Simon, RDN and Dr. Angela Thayer, two leading experts in reproductive health. They join us to unravel the link between nutrition and...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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28:46
Why does it take something extreme like a parent being diagnosed with a horrible disease to finally shake us up enough to change our lifestyle? My guest, Mandy, went vegan 20 years ago for this very reason.
"I never have to worry about what I’m eating"The guests that join me every week come from all walks of life. They all get to this common place of plant-based eating, but each one arrives for very different reasons. Some are inspi...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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23:23
Genny Mack is battling chronic illness. Her weapons of choice? Plant-based nutrition and holistic healing
"I have figured out how to listen to my body and I don’t have to feel lost in this health care society."My guest today is Genny Mack who bravely recounts her battle with lupus. When the only guidance western medicine provided was...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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28:55
Registered Dietitian and 20 year vegetarian, Sarah Heitzman, reminds us there is room in everyone's diet to enjoy their food
I love it when my two favorite things, dietetics and plant-based living intersect. Join me in this conversation with regional account manager from Dietitians On Demand, Sarah Heitzman, who has been a vegetarian for over 20 years! We swapped sto...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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25:25
Worried you are doomed with nutrient deficiency without meat? Plant-based nutritionist, Callum Weir, lays those fears to rest.
"Everything you need to thrive you can get on a plant based diet" Join me and my guest plant-based nutritionist and the proud owner of Yumfu, Callum Weir. His vegan journey began out of ethical considerations, but it quickly evol...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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37:32
Did you go vegan to lose weight? Fitness and Life Coach, Sherry Shaban, explains why its not working
"We all have our own inner doctor"This week I welcome, Sherry Shaban, an extraordinary fitness and life coach who’s battled back from the brink of paralysis to transform not only her body but her entire outlook on life. With over...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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30:57
Ignored and dismissed by western doctors, this 30 year old Canadian found her way to a plant-based diet to heal herself. Now she is helping others heal, too.
"I realize plant-based thinking should be applied to every niche"Chanelle grappled with eczema and hormonal chaos for many years. When trying to seek medical intervention she was dismissed by doctors and given little hope her ail...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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32:35
Navigating Cholesterol: Dr. Michael Greger’s Plant-Based Health Strategies
"Patients and doctors underestimate the power of plants"Uncover the mystery of cholesterol and its powerful influence on your body as Dr. Michael Greger, M.D. the leading expert in plant-based nutrition, offers us his insights on...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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28:59
7 Walls We Help You Knock Down that are Keeping You From Going Plant-Based
Are you drawn to a plant-based lifestyle, but can't seem to make the switch because you think there are hurdles standing in your way? Today we lay out the playbook for effortlessly hopping over these 7 common barriers to a plant-ba...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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23:47
Globe-Trotting on Greens: How to Thrive as a Vegan Abroad
"You haven't had bad tofu, you've only had tofu prepared badly" When Phoenix first peered behind the curtain of factory farming in middle school, they couldn't unsee the truth. From navigating family dynamics to adapting culinary...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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34:21
Protect Your Mental Health with Plant-Based Nutrition
"I didn’t realize how much of an impact just the meal I’m eating will have on my whole day" Discover the transformative power of plant-based nutrition and holistic mental health practices with our guest, functional nutritionist J...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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17:36
What do you do when you know your doctor gives you the wrong advice? Our guest reminds us that we are our best health advocate.
"Use your voice. You know your body better than anybody else." Have you ever felt the chill from the cold shoulder of medical professionals? That's the frosty reality Kathy, a seasoned dietitian from Anchorage, Alaska, warms us w...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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30:47
100 pounds lighter, this native Texan and former meat eater is on a mission to nourish his community with plant-based jerky
"The first time I heard of Meatless Monday I laughed out loud. I couldn’t even think of a meatless snack."When native Texan, Brett, began sprinkling flax seeds into his meals, little did he know that these tiny grains would sow the seed...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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32:01
A Fighter's Diet: George's Plant-Based Path to Beating Cancer
"The doctor said if you pursue diet to treat this you’ll be dead in a year. I said okay I need to find someone else."George, a 64 year old man who took pride in his health, was blindsided by a devastating cancer diagnosis after a naggin...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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33:54
How to Live Like a Blue Zone in 2024
Embark on a transformative journey with us as we unveil the secrets to a longer, healthier life, inspired by the world's Blue Zones. This episode promises to not only enlighten but also to equip you with the nine fundamental pillars that stand ...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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28:11
The Best of 2023: Part 2
Welcome to the Best of 2023 Series!Today's episode features some of our favorite inspirational stories from people just like you and me. However, they have used the power of plants to change their lives for the better. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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1:07:18
The Best of 2023: Part 1
Welcome to the Best of 2023 Series!We will break this series down into two episodes. This first episode will be featuring some of the plant-based experts that have bestowed their wisdom upon on us.If you are new to Plant ...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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1:03:38
12 Festive Recipes: A Guide to an Easy Plant-Based Holiday Table
Promise us you won't miss this episode if you're looking for a guilt-free feast, packed with flavor and nutrients, and brought to you straight from nature's bounty. Today Katie and I are painting a picture of a festive table that's as vibrant a...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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32:10
Dr. Khan's Prescription for Heart Health: Less Alcohol, More Plants
Prepare to have your thoughts provoked as I, along with our special guest, Dr. Khan, a practicing cardiologist, unravel the mystery behind heart disease's escalating prevalence post-World War II. Dr. Khan and I take a deep look at the controver...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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35:12
Ed's BReD is an inspiring tale of two vegan entrepreneurs who catapulted to success with the magic of sourdough
Join me, Ashley Kitchens, as I chat with Natasha and Ed, who took a leap of faith from traditional life to running a 100% vegan bakery, Ed's BReD, a 100% plant-based organic sourdough bread shop in Whistler, British Columbia. In the tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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40:47
10 Ways to Say "No" at the Holiday Dinner Table
We know the transition to a plant-based diet can be a rocky road, and the holiday season can feel like an uphill battle. We're here to guide you through the challenges, from handling family reactions to standing up for your choices. We hope to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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25:36
What is the secret to a plant-based diet? Our guest says structure, conviction, and prioritizing your health
"I think if we were more in tune with what our bodies need it would make sticking to this way of eating much easier."Prepare for an eye-opening conversation with , LaShonda, as she shares her overnight transition to a plant-based...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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30:40
Harnessing the Power of Food and Fitness in the War Against Type 2 Diabetes
"People are not lacking information. They are lacking the execution of that information."This episode is guided by our distinguished guests, Diana, a certified diabetes care and education specialist, and Jose, a seasoned exercise...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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37:36