Podcasts by PLANTSTRONG Podcast
The 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.
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Ep. 216: PLANTSTRONG Legacy Film - Celebrating 12 Years of Wellness with Jeff Nelson and Dr. Elizabeth George from 2023-09-27T01:00
Twelve years ago, on the tail of the success of his book Listen
Ep. 213: Moby and Lindsay Hicks - Mixing Art with Activism from 2023-09-07T01:15
In the ever-changing world of “celebrity culture," it's hard to find someone so resolute about their activism as Moby. He's had undeniable staying power on the music scene, but it’s his vegan ac...
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Ep 209: Janet Verney - Getting to the Root Cause of a Debilitating Mystery Illness from 2023-08-10T01:00
Rip welcomes author and health coach, Janet Verney, to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast.
For 40 years, Janet suffered from an undiagnosed illness that affected her lungs and gut, leading to years ...
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Ep. 207: Anthony Masiello - Making Plant-Based Physicians Accessible to All from 2023-07-27T05:00
Rip welcomes Anthony Masiello, co-founder and CEO of Love Life Telehealth, who shares his personal transformation and innovative approach to healthcare ...
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Ep. 206: How Trucker Steve Lost over 170lbs on the Road from 2023-07-20T05:00
In April 2023, we first aired this special Facebook Live Friday episode with Trucker Steve.
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Ep. 205: Chef Vegan Vicki - Lung Cancer Survivor to Vegan Chef from 2023-07-13T05:00
Chef Vegan Vicki is a proud Cleveland native who, in 2008, was diagnosed with non-smoking lung cancer.
After surgery, she started researching ways to get healthy and avoid a recurrence ...
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Ep. 204: Mel Weinstein - What Are You REALLY Eating?! Fast Food Secret Ingredients Revealed from 2023-07-06T05:00
Today, we dive deep into the world of fast food ingredients and their impact on health. Our guest for today is Mel Weinstein, a former food chemist who has spent decades studying indust...
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Ep. 203: Jackie Akerberg - Veganism Doesn't Equal Bland. How to Live a"Jackfruitful"Life from 2023-06-29T05:00
Jackie Akerberg is the creator of Jackfruitful Kitchen, a popular food blog devoted to simple, healthy, and delicious plant...
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Ep. 202: Cyd Notter - Break Down the Barriers to Lasting Habit Change from 2023-06-22T05:00
This week, we're busting down the barriers to habit change, especially your food and lifestyle habits.
Cyd Notter has been a vegetarian since 199...
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Ep. 201: Matt Lederman, MD and Alona Pulde, MD - Find Deeper Connections with Your Loved Ones and Go From Wellness to Wonderful from 2023-06-15T05:00
Drs. Matthew Lederman and Alona Pulde pioneered the medical program that was used in the film, Forks Over Knives, and after the ...
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Ep. 200: Plantiful Kiki - Lean Into Loving Yourself from 2023-06-08T05:00
My guest today is Kiki Nelson, but you may know her best as Plantiful Kiki. Her book, Listen
Ep. 199: Vesanto Melina MS, RD and Cory Davis MBA, P.Ag - The Muscle Behind Plant-Powered Protein from 2023-06-01T05:00
We joke today that there are three things that plant-based eaters must face – death, taxes, and the dreaded question, “Where Do You Get Your Protein?!”
Well, today, we t...
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Ep. 198: Sgt. Vegan Bill Muir - Called to Serve Humankind, Animals, and Our Planet from 2023-05-25T05:00
Sgt. Vegan, Bill Muir, has always had a “think outside the box” attitude – from being a straight-edge punk rocker to going vegan in 1992, and then joining the military just after 9/11 w...
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Ep. 197: Matthew Rees - A Big Fat Crisis: Uncovering Fact from Fiction about Our Food from 2023-05-18T05:00
In a world that is littered with false information and blatant lies, especially when it comes to health and nutrition, it is so important to seek the truth.
Matthew Ree...
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Ep. 196: What Excites Ann Crile Esselstyn These Days? from 2023-05-11T05:00
In honor of Mother's Day weekend, we're thrilled to feature everyone’s favorite PLANTSTRONG Woman Warrior - Ann Crile Esselstyn.
In late Spring, Rip and Ann did a Facebook live where she ...
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Ep. 195: Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary - Over Twenty Years of Love Spoken Here from 2023-05-04T05:00
Kathy Stevens founded the Catskill Animal Sanctuary in 2001 with 80 acres of land that she turned from a virtual trash heap into an idyllic sanctuary where rescue...
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Ep. 194: Kim Campbell - Pure Comfort - Exploring the Delicious World of Plant-Based Comfort Food from 2023-04-27T05:00
Kim Campbell is the Director of Culinary Education and Development at PlantPure and the daughter-in-law of T. Colin Campbell known, of course, for authoring The China Study and his work...
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Ep. 193: Ruth Morley - This PLANTSTRONG Hiker Makes Plans, Not Excuses from 2023-04-20T05:00
When Ann Crile Esselstyn, tells you to do something, you do it! So, when she told me I had to interview today’s guest, I didn’t hesitate.
Ruth Mor...
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Ep. 192: Max LaManna - You CAN Cook This! How This Social Media Sensation Turns Wasted Food into Mouth Watering Meals from 2023-04-13T05:00
Every so often, a new brocstar bursts onto the scene and just blows our PLANTSTRONG socks off with their passion, personality, and unique approach to plant-based eating. Today’s guest, Max LaMan...
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Ep. 191: Richard Marx - 🌱🎸Rocking the PLANTSTRONG Life 🌱🎸 from 2023-04-06T05:00
You know those times when you see someone and you just think, "WOW, You look incredible! What are you doing?!"
That happened with today's guest, grammy award winner, and...
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Ep. 190: Dr. Doug Graham - This Guy Gave Rip a B- on His Diet! What?! from 2023-03-30T05:00
Imagine someone telling you that they would only give your diet a "B-" when you've been eating whole foods, plant-based for over 35 years?! Well, that was the average grade Rip...
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Ep. 189: Rachael Brown - Get H.A.P.P.Y. = Healthy And Plant-Powered, Yay! from 2023-03-23T05:00
Rachael Brown's book, For Fork's Sake, takes readers on a 10-day journey from the SAD diet to the HAPPY Diet – that is, “Healthy and Plant-Powered, YAY!!”
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Ep. 188: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. - Nine Ways a Plant-Based Diet Has Reversed Cardiovascular Disease from 2023-03-16T05:00
New York Times bestselling author and PLANTSTRONG founder, Rip Esselstyn, is joined by a very special guest, his father, Dr. Caldwell B. Esse...
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Ep. 187: Dr. Benny Gavi and Maya Eylon - Prevent Prostate Cancer with These Four Foods from 2023-03-09T06:00
What do cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, soy, and green tea all have in common?
According to hundreds of scientific studies, they all can drastically reduce the risk of prostate cancer i...
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Ep. 186: Toni Okamoto - You CAN Save Time and Money While Still Being Plant-Based from 2023-03-02T06:00
What is the most common myth about adopting a whole food plant-based diet? (Ok- besides that crazy fear of not getting enough protein)...The biggest misconception is that this way of ea...
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Ep. 185: Adam Sud - Can a Plantstrong Diet Aid in Addiction Recovery? The Results Are In! from 2023-02-23T06:00
For almost 15 years now, we’ve been beating the drum about the positive health impacts of a whole-food plant-based diet.
We know that it can improve your physical healt...
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Ep. 184: Camryn Clements - The Plant-Based Cajun Embraces Her Culture from 2023-02-16T06:00
Bonjour, mes amis.
This week, we’re heading to the bayou to celebrate Mardi Gras with Camryn Clements, The Plant-Based Caj...
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Ep. 183: D. Anthony Evans - Embracing the Pain in Order to Live from 2023-02-09T06:00
D. Anthony Evans loves pain. Pain, you might say, is his superpower, which is a good thing because he lives with excruciating pain every second of the day.
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Ep. 182: John Tanner, PhD - In a Heartbeat, from Death to Plants from 2023-02-02T06:00
Let’s cut right to the chase today. A whole food, plant-based diet CAN save your life.
It sounds like hyperbole, but it isn’t, because today’s guest is living proof. Listen
Ep. 181: Pinky Cole, The Slutty Vegan, is Blowing Meat Lovin'Minds from 2023-01-26T06:00
Rip welcomes the mover, shaker, and influencer that is Pinky Cole - founder of The Slutty Vegan restaurant chain based in Atlanta.
In 2018, Pinky...
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Ep. 180: Are Coconuts a Plantstrong Food? from 2023-01-19T06:00
We’re happy to welcome back the popular, Jessica Hegarty, to the podcast! Jess and Rip did this Facebook live event a few weeks ago and the response was so powerf...
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Ep. 179: Dominick Thompson - Eat What Elephants Eat from 2023-01-12T06:00
We're honored to introduce you to a fellow kale-loving athlete, Dominick Thompson.
Imagine growing up poor in Chicago’s west side, witnessing your first murder at age 5,...
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Ep. 178: Dr. Uma Naidoo - This is Your Brain on Food from 2023-01-05T06:00
Dr. Uma Naidoo has been called a “triple threat” for her work and knowledge in food and medicine. Not only is she a psychiatrist, but she’s also a trained professional chef and nutritionist. If ...
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Ep. 177: Let's Get Moving! Rip Explains the Real Benefits of Exercise from 2022-12-29T06:00
Rip explains the dangerous impact of a sedentary lifestyle and what sitting too long does to our bodies. He also explains the scientific research advocating for us to get up and moving!
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Ep. 176: BONUS - Dr. Zachary Burns - Moving Medicine Forward with the Plant-Based Physicians of Tomorrow from 2022-12-27T06:00
We’re thrilled to share this special bonus episode with you as we head into the New Year and give us all something to look forward to…The Future of Medicine.
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Ep. 175: Dr. John McDougall - Truth Bombs and Starches for the Win from 2022-12-22T06:00
We’re honored to welcome Dr. John McDougall back to the podcast for another hearty discussion.
Dr. McDougall was on the podcast on Listen
Ep. 174: Paul Chatlin - Broccoli Over A Bypass Saved This Man's Life from 2022-12-15T06:00
Picture this – you’re about to be wheeled into the operating room for triple bypass surgery. One artery is 100 percent blocked and two others are 65 percent blocked. You have an enlarged heart, ...
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Ep. 173: Dan Buettner - Exploring The Blue Zones American Kitchen from 2022-12-08T06:00
Mr. Bluezones is back! That’s right, Dan Buettner is back on the PLANTSTRONG podcast to discuss his newest book, Listen
PLANTSTRONG and Switch4Good Cross-Over - From Binge Eater To An Ultra-Runner With Ryan Duff from 2022-12-06T06:06
This week, we present a bonus episode from our friends at Switch4Good. If you’re not familiar with the work of Listen
Ep. 172: Dr. Kristi Funk - Eat Plants, Crush Cancer from 2022-12-01T06:00
Rip welcomes back our cancer-crushing warrior, Dr. Kristi Funk, for her third appearance on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast
Dr. Funk is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon...
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REPLAY Dr. Dawn Mussallem - This Plant-Based Physician Survived Two Death Sentences To Become a Real Life Wonder Woman from 2022-11-24T06:00
Dr. 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 thei...
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Happy Friendsgiving - Keeping the Holidays PLANTSTRONG from 2022-11-22T06:00
This week in the United States, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving, which is why we decided to drop this BONUS “Friendsgiving”- themed episode featuring my Mother, Ann, and my sister, Jane.
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Ep. 170: Hellah Sidibe - Running Across America and Into our Hearts from 2022-11-17T06:00
Hellah Sidibe is the first black man to run across America (fueled by plants!) and has been running every day since May 15th, 2017. That’s officially over 2000 days in a row in ever...
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Ep. 169: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn - Should You Drink Your Greens? from 2022-11-10T06:00
A few weeks ago, we hosted a Facebook live event with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn to discuss the importance of green leafy vegetables in preventing and reversing heart disease. During the broadca...
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Ep. 168: Robynne Chutkan, MD: Dirt, Sweat, and Veggies - To Fortify Your Gut from 2022-11-03T05:00
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Ep. 167: The Mediterranean Diet Done Right with Debbie Adler from 2022-10-27T05:00
It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention and Debbie Adler epitomizes that phrase. In 2006, she opened Sweet Debbie’s Organic Cupcakes bakery, the first to feature vega...
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Ep. 166: Dr. Yami - How to Love Your Body and Plantstrong Food at Any Age from 2022-10-20T05:00
As busy families, it’s easy to catch yourself coming and going, shoveling back quick meals without even thinking, and prioritizing convenience over health, es...
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Ep. 165: Raymond"The Noodnick"- This Plant-Powered Athlete Defies Gravity from 2022-10-13T05:00
We’re thrilled to bring you the gravity-defying, jaw-dropping, artistic calisthenic work of Raymond, “The Noodnick.”
His strength, grace, and ski...
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Ep. 164: Dr. Baxter Montgomery - A Modern Day David vs. Goliath: Slaying the Cardiovascular Disease Giant from 2022-10-06T05:00
Today, we share a modern-day story of David and Goliath with Dr. Baxter Montgomery.
In 1997, Dr. Montgomery opened Montgomery He...
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Ep. 163: Cindy Thompson - Extinguishing the Raging Fires of Chronic Lifestyle Disease…with a Fork! from 2022-09-29T05:00
We are "fired up" to welcome a plantstrong firefighting sister, Cindy Thompson, to the PLANTSTRONG podcast.
I was so moved by Cindy’s background of why she chose firefighting as a career...
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Ep. 162: Melanie Joy - The One Word That Explains Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows from 2022-09-22T05:00:38
We’re going to introduce you to a word today that may be new but is something many of us unknowingly participate in on a daily basis.
That word is “carnism.”
Ep. 160: Jennifer Stojkovic - The Future of Food is Female from 2022-09-08T05:00:21
You know how my Mom and Sister just released their new book, Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior? Well, Jennifer Stojkovic is one of those warriors.
In 2020, she fo...
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Ep. 159: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Is the Instant Pot® Really Worth It? from 2022-09-01T05:00:23
We’re here to make PLANTSTRONG living as simple as possible and one of the topics we receive a ton of questions about is batch cooking, or prepping food for the week all at once.
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Ep. 158: Jane and Ann Esselstyn - Be a Plant Based Woman Warrior from 2022-08-25T05:00:12
It’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,
Ep. 157: Ocean Robbins - From 31 Flavors of Ice Cream to a Real Food Revolution from 2022-08-18T05:00:09
Ocean Robbins, was born a changemaker. Recently, his Dad John Robbins (author of Listen
Ep. 156: Dr. Dawn Mussallem - This Plant-Based Physician Survived Two Death Sentences To Become a Real Life Wonder Woman from 2022-08-11T05:00:42
Dr. 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 diagnos...
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Ep. 155: Sailesh Rao - A Grandfather’s Pinky Promise to Heal the World from 2022-08-04T05:00:48
Imagine 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,...
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Ep. 153: Howie Jacobson - You CAN Change People. Here's How! from 2022-07-21T05:00:31
We’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 ...
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Ep. 152: Cathy Fisher - The Queen of SOS-Free, Plant-Based Cooking from 2022-07-14T05:00:47
Feeling 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 a...
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Ep. 150: Paul Young - This Firefighter Responded to His Own 911 Alarm Call with Plants from 2022-06-30T05:00:05
Paul 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 ...
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Ep. 149: Dr. Melissa Sundermann - This Doctor Googled Her Way to a Dream Job from 2022-06-23T05:00:25
After 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 ...
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Ep. 148: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. - How to Build an Endothelial Fortress and More from 2022-06-16T05:00:22
In honor of Father’s Day, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. back on the podcast to answer YOUR ques...
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Ep. 147: Shane Martin - A Mississippi Dude Turned Plant-Based Blogger from 2022-06-09T05:00:51
I’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 Miss...
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Ep. 146: Julieanna Hever - Lose Weight for the Last Time from 2022-06-02T05:00:17
We 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, Ju...
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Ep. 145: Desiree Nielsen - Good for Your Gut from 2022-05-26T05:00:42
Raise 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 c...
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Ep. 144: Building a Golden Gut with Dr. B from 2022-05-19T05:00:35
Dr. 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, Listen
Ep. 143: Chef AJ Shares the REAL Secrets of Weight Loss from 2022-05-12T05:00:32
Rip sings, dances, and raps with the legendary Chef AJ as they celebrate the 10th anniversary and re-release of her book, Listen
Ep. 142: Alan Goldhamer, D.C. - Is Water Fasting for You? from 2022-05-05T05:00:49
We’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...
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Ep. 141: Chef Stephanie Michalak White - School is in Session with this Rockstar Plant-Based Chef from 2022-04-28T05:00:32
One 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 foo...
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Ep. 140: John Robbins - Ditching Gold for the Truth from 2022-04-21T05:00:37
John 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 w...
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Ep. 138: Dr. Heather Shenkman - Treating Cardiac Disease from the Heart from 2022-04-07T05:00:47
Dr. 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 perfo...
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Ep. 137: Nisha Melvani - Practical, Approachable, and Affordable Plant-Based Meals from 2022-03-31T05:00:38
If 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 ...
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Ep. 136: Glen Merzer - Food is Climate from 2022-03-24T05:00:09
Rip 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 Lym...
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Ep. 134: Dr. Anthony Lim - From Paleo to Plants: Why this Doctor Made the Switch from 2022-03-10T06:00:58
Dr. Anthony Lim is no stranger to helping to inspire change. As Medical Director of the Dr. McDougall Health and Medical Ce...
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Ep. 133: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Fire Up that Air Fryer from 2022-03-03T06:00:50
Welcome 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 ...
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Ep. 131: Tony Robbins - Your DNA is Not Your Destiny from 2022-02-17T06:00:16
For 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, bes...
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Ep. 130: Rip's Rescue - Athletic Performance with Dr. Jim Loomis from 2022-02-10T06:00:02
Welcome 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...
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Ep. 129: Dr. Laurie Marbas - Bringing Plant-Based Medicine to You from 2022-02-03T06:00:20
Dr. 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. Mar...
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Ep. 128: Harvey Lewis - Living Plantstrong and Running, and Running, and Running... from 2022-01-27T06:00
Harvey 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 ...
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Ep. 127: Nicole DeBoom - See Every Setback as an Opportunity from 2022-01-20T06:00
“When your body is fit and strong, your mind is fitter and stronger too.” - Nicole DeBoom
Today’s episode dives into a topic...
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Ep. 126: Dr. Dean Ornish - UnDo Chronic Disease with These Four Simple Steps from 2022-01-13T06:00
“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 t...
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Ep. 125: Dr. Kim Williams - Have Heart Disease? Four Questions to Empower Your Reversal from 2022-01-06T06:00
“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...
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Ep. 124: J.D. and Chrissy Roth - Turn Your PLANTSTRONG Dream into a Reality from 2021-12-23T06:00
As 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-Stoc...
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Ep. 123: PLANTSTRONG Snackables with Rip, Jane, and Ann - Don't Burn the Brussels Sprouts! from 2021-12-16T06:00
What 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 goodnes...
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Ep. 122: Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones Challenge- Shape Your Surroundings and They Will Shape You from 2021-12-09T06:00
Rip 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.<...
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Ep. 121: Simon Hill - The Proof, the Whole Proof, and Nothing But the Proof (Plant Proof, That Is!) from 2021-12-02T06:00
Rip welcomes nutritionist, author, and podcaster, Simon Hill, to the podcast for an in-depth discussion of his new book, Listen
Ep. 120: Rip Esselstyn Talks Food and Family with Julieanna Hever on the"Choose You Now"Podcast from 2021-11-25T07:00
It 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 earl...
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Ep. 119: Rip's Rescue - Change of Heart: Vital Intel Every Man Should Know from 2021-11-18T07:00
Welcome 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 Ri...
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Ep. 118: PLANTSTRONG Snackables -'Tis the Season - Great Ideas to Elevate and Enhance Your Soups from 2021-11-11T07:00
Welcome 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 Me...
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Ep. 117: David Goldman - Get the Best Out of Your Body by Changing Your Game from 2021-11-04T05:00
It 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, maki...
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Ep. 116: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - The Easiest Way to Eat and Live PLANTSTRONG from 2021-10-28T06:00
Welcome 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 Coa...
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Ep. 115: Dr. Columbus Batiste - Get SELFISH…Your Life Depends on It from 2021-10-21T06:00
Going 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 pati...
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Ep.114: Dr. Kristi Funk - Arm Yourself with Plant Warfare Against Breast Cancer (A Plant-Stock Replay) from 2021-10-14T06:00
October 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 surg...
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Ep. 113: Sonya Looney - The Power of Picking Yourself from 2021-10-07T06:00
We 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...
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Ep. 112: Dreena Burton - Cooking with Kindness from 2021-09-30T05:00
Rip 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 ...
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Ep. 111: Josh LaJaunie - Helping our Plantstrong Brother in the Bayou from 2021-09-23T05:00
Rip catches up with longtime plantstrong pal, Josh LaJaunie, in a moving conversation about remaining resilient, determined, and focused even when life hands you profoundly difficult situations....
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Ep. 111: Josh LaJaunie - Helping our Plantstrong Brother in the Bayou from 2021-09-23T05:00
Rip catches up with longtime plantstrong pal, Josh LaJaunie, in a moving conversation about remaining resilient, determined, and focused even when life hands you profoundly difficult situations....
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Ep. 110: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - How Do YOU Big Bowl? from 2021-09-16T05:00
Welcome to our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jessica Hegarty, dish on all things plants! Jess leads product innovation f...
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Ep. 110: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - How Do YOU Big Bowl? from 2021-09-16T05:00
Welcome to our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jessica Hegarty, dish on all things plants! Jess leads product innovation f...
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Ep. 109: Khaled bin Alwaleed - The Prince of Plants from 2021-09-09T06:00
We've had doctors, athletes, and celebrities on this show, but today, we can say for the first time, that we get to welcome a real-life PRINCE to the PLANTSTRONG podcast. Khaled bin Alwaleed is ...
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Ep. 109: Khaled bin Alwaleed - The Prince of Plants from 2021-09-09T06:00
We've had doctors, athletes, and celebrities on this show, but today, we can say for the first time, that we get to welcome a real-life PRINCE to the PLANTSTRONG podcast. Khaled bin Alwaleed is ...
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Ep. 36: Fiona Oakes - Going the Distance for Humanity from 2021-09-02T06:00
We'd be hard-pressed to find someone as authentic and true to herself as Fiona Oakes. Vegan for almost 50 years, she is one of the original game-changers and shining examples of the power of bei...
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Ep. 108: Fiona Oakes - Going the Distance for Humanity from 2021-09-02T06:00
We'd be hard-pressed to find someone as authentic and true to herself as Fiona Oakes. Vegan for almost 50 years, she is one of the original game-changers and shining examples of the power of bei...
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PLANTSTRONG Snackables Ep. 6 - Broths, Baking Mats, and...Beaver Butts?! from 2021-08-31T06:00
Welcome to Episode six of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty, dish on all things plants! Jessica leads produ...
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Ep. 107: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Broths, Baking Mats, and...Beaver Butts?! from 2021-08-31T06:00
Welcome to Episode six of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty, dish on all things plants! Jessica leads produ...
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Ep. 35: Dr. Robert Ostfeld - Miracle at Montefiore from 2021-08-26T06:00
We’re calling this episode, “Miracle at Montefiore" in honor of the herculean work Dr. Robert Ostfeld is doing at this Bronx hospital to move the needle on the life-saving benefits of a...
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Ep. 106: Dr. Robert Ostfeld - Miracle at Montefiore from 2021-08-26T06:00
We’re calling this episode, “Miracle at Montefiore" in honor of the herculean work Dr. Robert Ostfeld is doing at this Bronx hospital to move the needle on the life-saving benefits of a...
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Ep. 34: Leilani Münter: In the Driver’s Seat to Save our Planet from 2021-08-19T06:00
Right now, it’s no secret that our population (which is almost 8 billion now) is facing a tremendous amount of collective challenges with our health, our food system, and our planet as a whole.<...
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Ep. 105: Leilani Münter: In the Driver’s Seat to Save our Planet from 2021-08-19T06:00
Right now, it’s no secret that our population (which is almost 8 billion now) is facing a tremendous amount of collective challenges with our health, our food system, and our planet as a whole.<...
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PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Recipe for Delicious: Stews and Chilis from 2021-08-17T06:00
Welcome to our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty, dish on all things plants! In Episode 5, Rip and Jess talk ab...
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Ep. 104: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Recipe for Delicious: Stews and Chilis from 2021-08-17T06:00
Welcome to our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty, dish on all things plants! In Episode 5, Rip and Jess talk ab...
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Ep. 33: Gene Baur - Aligning Actions with Values from 2021-08-12T06:00
Since 1986, as co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, Gene Baur has made it his mission to raise awareness about the abuses of factory farming ...
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Ep. 103: Gene Baur - Aligning Actions with Values from 2021-08-12T06:00
Since 1986, as co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, Gene Baur has made it his mission to raise awareness about the abuses of factory farming ...
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Ep. 32 Julieanna Hever - The OG Plant-Based Dietitian from 2021-08-05T06:00
One of the many side benefits of this global plantstrong community -- besides a daily dose of health, motivation, and education -- are the long-lasting friendships developed with people along th...
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Ep. 102: Julieanna Hever - The OG Plant-Based Dietitian from 2021-08-05T06:00
One of the many side benefits of this global plantstrong community -- besides a daily dose of health, motivation, and education -- are the long-lasting friendships developed with people along th...
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Ep. 101: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Which Plant-Based Milk is Best? from 2021-08-03T06:00
Welcome to Episode Four of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty, dish on all things plants!
Je...
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Ep. 101: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Which Plant-Based Milk is Best? from 2021-08-03T06:00
Welcome to Episode Four of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty, dish on all things plants!
Je...
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Ep. 31: Darin Olien - The Indiana Jones, Dan Buettner, Laird Hamilton and Sherlock Holmes of Superfoods from 2021-07-29T05:00
Darin Olien is the "Superman of Superfoods" and the "Indiana Jones of the Best Ingredients" on the planet. For over 20 years, he has literally roamed the world - and you already know this if you...
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Eric Adams - 2021 Mayoral Candidate for New York from 2021-07-27T05:00
If you think one person can't make an impact, think again.
In 2016 at the young age of 54, former Brooklyn Borough President and now New York Democratic Mayoral ...
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Ep. 99 Bonus Replay: Eric Adams - 2021 Mayoral Candidate for New York from 2021-07-27T05:00
If you think one person can't make an impact, think again.
In 2016 at the young age of 54, former Brooklyn Borough President and now New York Democratic Mayoral ...
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Ep. 30: "Girls Gone Veg" with Pro Soccer Stars, Ali Riley and Toni Pressley from 2021-07-22T06:00
we’re thrilled to bring you today’s guests who are also competing at the top level of professional women’s soccer -Toni Pressley and Ali Riley - of the Orlando Pride! <...
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Ep. 98: "Girls Gone Veg" with Pro Soccer Stars, Ali Riley and Toni Pressley from 2021-07-22T06:00
we’re thrilled to bring you today’s guests who are also competing at the top level of professional women’s soccer -Toni Pressley and Ali Riley - of the Orlando Pride! <...
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Ep. 97: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Dressing Up Those Summer Salads from 2021-07-20T15:44:42
Welcome to Episode Three of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty, dish on all things plants!
Ep. 96: Dr. Alan Desmond - Part 2 - 97% of the USA is Deficient in This. Are You? from 2021-07-15T07:00
This week, we get into the nitty-gritty of gut health with Part Two of our conversation with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond. If you missed part one with Listen
Ep. 29: Dr. Alan Desmond - Part 2 - 97% of the USA is Deficient in This. Are You? from 2021-07-15T07:00
This week, we get into the nitty-gritty of gut health with Part Two of our conversation with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond. If you missed part one with Listen
Ep. 96: Dr. Alan Desmond - Part 2 - 97% of the USA is Deficient in This. Are You? from 2021-07-15T07:00
This week, we get into the nitty-gritty of gut health with Part Two of our conversation with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond. If you missed part one with Listen
Ep. 96: Dr. Alan Desmond - Part 2 - 97% of the USA is Deficient in This. Are You? from 2021-07-15T07:00
This week, we get into the nitty-gritty of gut health with Part Two of our conversation with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond. If you missed part one with Listen
Ep. 95: Dr. Alan Desmond - Part 1 - Top 10 Prescriptions for Better Health from 2021-07-08T07:00
If all health begins in the gut, then the United States needs a major overhaul.
One in three adults under the age of 50 have diverticular disease, colorectal cancer will affect more than ...
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Ep. 94: Dotsie Bausch - The Comeback Kid...at 40! from 2021-07-01T07:00
Everyone loves a great comeback story and, as we head into the 4th of July holiday weekend here in the States, we can't think of any better way to celebrate than with the uplifting story of surv...
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Ep. 94: Dotsie Bausch - The Comeback Kid...at 40! from 2021-07-01T07:00
Everyone loves a great comeback story and, as we head into the 4th of July holiday weekend here in the States, we can't think of any better way to celebrate than with the uplifting story of surv...
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Ep. 93: PLANTSTRONG Snackables -Summer Snacks & PlantStrong Treats from 2021-06-29T06:00
Welcome to Episode Two of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty-Pastore, dish on all things plants! Plus, they ...
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Ep. 93: PLANTSTRONG Snackables -Summer Snacks&PlantStrong Treats from 2021-06-29T06:00
Welcome to Episode Two of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty-Pastore, dish on all things plants! Plus, they ...
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Ep. 93: PLANTSTRONG Snackables -Summer Snacks&PlantStrong Treats from 2021-06-29T06:00
Welcome to Episode Two of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Hegarty-Pastore, dish on all things plants! Plus, they ...
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Ep. 92: Derek Sarno - 20% Wicked, 80% Healthy, 100% Sexy! from 2021-06-24T07:00
"Help me learn to prepare wonderful meals!"
“I don’t know where to begin in the kitchen!”
Here at PLANTSTRONG, these are requests we ge...
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Ep. 92: Derek Sarno - 20% Wicked, 80% Healthy, 100% Sexy! from 2021-06-24T07:00
"Help me learn to prepare wonderful meals!"
“I don’t know where to begin in the kitchen!”
Here at PLANTSTRONG, these are requests we ge...
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Ep. 91: The Plant-Based Athlete with Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke from 2021-06-17T06:00
Plant-based nutrition is definitely having a moment and it's so rewarding to be a key part of the conversation. It's also rewarding to introduce two longtime plantstrong pals who,like those of u...
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Ep. 91: The Plant-Based Athlete with Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke from 2021-06-17T06:00
Plant-based nutrition is definitely having a moment and it's so rewarding to be a key part of the conversation. It's also rewarding to introduce two longtime plantstrong pals who,like those of u...
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Ep. 90: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Holy Granola! from 2021-06-15T07:00
Welcome to Episode One of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Pastore, dish on all things plants! Plus, they...
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Ep. 90: PLANTSTRONG Snackables - Holy Granola! from 2021-06-15T07:00
Welcome to Episode One of our new PLANTSTRONG Snackables podcast series, a bite-sized podcast where host, Rip Esselstyn, and co-host, Jess Pastore, dish on all things plants! Plus, they...
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Ep 89: Sherra Aguirre - Life Without Heart Disease from 2021-06-10T07:00
Sherra Aguirre is a vibrant soul who proves that health and vitality have no age limit. Her new book, “Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease”...
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Ep 89: Sherra Aguirre - Life Without Heart Disease from 2021-06-10T07:00
Sherra Aguirre is a vibrant soul who proves that health and vitality have no age limit. Her new book, “Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease”...
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Ep. 88: Dr. Saray Stancic - What's Missing from Medicine from 2021-06-03T06:00
Dig deep into the all-encompassing world of Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr. Saray Stancic. Her story has a little of everything that will have you on the edge of your seat -- personal trauma a...
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Ep. 88: Dr. Saray Stancic - What's Missing from Medicine from 2021-06-03T06:00
Dig deep into the all-encompassing world of Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr. Saray Stancic. Her story has a little of everything that will have you on the edge of your seat -- personal trauma a...
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Ep. 87: Rip's Rescue - Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Doug Lisle from 2021-05-28T06:00
Welcome to a BONUS Edition of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast with an encore performance of “How to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind,” featuring Dr. Doug Lisle and Rip Esselstyn. In this free livest...
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Ep. 87: Rip's Rescue - Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Doug Lisle from 2021-05-28T06:00
Welcome to a BONUS Edition of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast with an encore performance of “How to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind,” featuring Dr. Doug Lisle and Rip Esselstyn. In this free livest...
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Ep. 86: Tig Notaro is PLANTSTRONG from 2021-05-27T06:00
“Who would be on your wishlists to talk plants?” It was a question for the PLANTSTRONG Podcast team at the beginning of the season and today’s guest was right at the top of that list.
Tig...
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Ep. 86: Tig Notaro is PLANTSTRONG from 2021-05-27T06:00
“Who would be on your wishlists to talk plants?” It was a question for the PLANTSTRONG Podcast team at the beginning of the season and today’s guest was right at the top of that list.
Tig...
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Ep. 85: Celebrating the Film that Started a Movement - Happy 10th Anniversary to "Forks over Knives" with Creator, Brian Wendel from 2021-05-20T06:00
Today's episode is a celebration and looks back at the 10-year-anniversary of the film, Forks over Knives with Brian Wendel, founder and president of Forks Over Knives and creator and e...
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Ep. 85: Celebrating the Film that Started a Movement - Happy 10th Anniversary to"Forks over Knives"with Creator, Brian Wendel from 2021-05-20T06:00
Today's episode is a celebration and looks back at the 10-year-anniversary of the film, Forks over Knives with Brian Wendel, founder and president of Forks Over Knives and creator and e...
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Ep. 84: Raising Plant-Based Babies and Toddlers with The Plant-Based Juniors from 2021-05-13T07:00
We keep the Mother’s Day celebration going with two of the up-and-coming broc-stars, The Plant-Based Juniors, Whitney English and Alexandra Caspero. Together, these two have cre...
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Ep. 84: Raising Plant-Based Babies and Toddlers with The Plant-Based Juniors from 2021-05-13T07:00
We keep the Mother’s Day celebration going with two of the up-and-coming broc-stars, The Plant-Based Juniors, Whitney English and Alexandra Caspero. Together, these two have created a robust com...
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Ep. 83: The Happy Pear - Mastering the Art of Play...and Plants! from 2021-05-06T07:00
Today, we welcome and invite you into the magical and whimsical world of The Happy Pear, David and Stephen Flynn.
For the past 16-years, these Irish twin brothers have been on an explorat...
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Ep. 83: The Happy Pear - Mastering the Art of Play...and Plants! from 2021-05-06T07:00
Today, we welcome and invite you into the magical and whimsical world of The Happy Pear, David and Stephen Flynn.
For the past 16-years, these Irish twin brothers have been on an explorat...
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Ep. 82: Kathy Freston - Leaning Into Plants...Unapologetically from 2021-04-29T07:00
If there’s one person who has put a face on the vegan lifestyle, it would have to be Kathy Freston. Kathy has written nine books including the popular Veganist, The Lean, and <...
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Ep. 82: Kathy Freston - Leaning Into Plants...Unapologetically from 2021-04-29T07:00
If there’s one person who has put a face on the vegan lifestyle, it would have to be Kathy Freston. Kathy has written nine books including the popular Veganist, The Lean, and <...
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Ep. 81: Gene Stone - The Pen is Mightier than a Slab of Meat from 2021-04-22T08:00
Have you ever come across a person in your life who just brings out the best in you? They challenge you, ask the right questions, they’re present, and recognize a gift that maybe YOU didn’t even...
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Ep. 81: Gene Stone - The Pen is Mightier than a Slab of Meat from 2021-04-22T08:00
Have you ever come across a person in your life who just brings out the best in you? They challenge you, ask the right questions, they’re present, and recognize a gift that maybe YOU didn’t even...
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Ep. 80: Michael Jacobson - Salt: The Good, The Bad, and the Truth from 2021-04-15T08:00
Do you have a love affair with the salt shaker? Having trouble breaking yourself of the pre-packaged food addiction? Do you have a ballpark guess for the recommended amount of sodium yo...
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Ep. 80: Michael Jacobson - Salt: The Good, The Bad, and the Truth from 2021-04-15T08:00
Do you have a love affair with the salt shaker? Having trouble breaking yourself of the pre-packaged food addiction? Do you have a ballpark guess for the recommended amount of sodium yo...
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Ep. 79: Rip's Rescue - Make Yourself Heart-Attack Proof from 2021-04-13T08:00
Welcome to a special BONUS episode of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast. A few weeks ago, we hosted our first of many Live “Rip’s Rescue'' events. The theme of this first presentation? “Make Yourself Hear...
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Ep. 79: Rip's Rescue - Make Yourself Heart-Attack Proof from 2021-04-13T08:00
Welcome to a special BONUS episode of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast. A few weeks ago, we hosted our first of many Live “Rip’s Rescue'' events. The theme of this first presentation? “Make Yourself Hear...
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Ep. 78: Jane Esselstyn- The Birds, Bees, Twigs and Berries from 2021-04-08T08:00
Rip welcomes his sister, Jane Esselstyn, back to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast.
Many know Jane as a charismatic and energetic voice in the whole food, plant-based space, especially alongside he...
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Ep. 78: Jane Esselstyn- The Birds, Bees, Twigs and Berries from 2021-04-08T08:00
Rip welcomes his sister, Jane Esselstyn, back to the PLANTSTRONG Podcast.
Many know Jane as a charismatic and energetic voice in the whole food, plant-based space, especially alongside he...
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Ep. 77: Dr. Gemma Newman - A Gem of a Doc from Across the Pond from 2021-04-01T08:00
Rip heads across the pond to talk to a true plant-based gem -- Dr. Gemma Newman. Gemma is a senior partner in a family medical practice in the UK and autho...
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Ep. 77: Dr. Gemma Newman - A Gem of a Doc from Across the Pond from 2021-04-01T08:00
Rip heads across the pond to talk to a true plant-based gem -- Dr. Gemma Newman. Gemma is a senior partner in a family medical practice in the UK and autho...
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Ep. 76: Robbie Balenger - Running with Robbie Across the US of A from 2021-03-25T08:00
This week, we’re digging into inspiration and exploring your personal limits with a major dose of true grit!
In March 2019, Robbie Balenger set sail with his sneakers from Huntington Beac...
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Ep. 76: Robbie Balenger - Running with Robbie Across the US of A from 2021-03-25T08:00
This week, we’re digging into inspiration and exploring your personal limits with a major dose of true grit!
In March 2019, Robbie Balenger set sail with his sneakers from Huntington Beac...
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Ep. 75: Team Sherzai MD - Your Brain's Destiny is in the Palm of Your Hands from 2021-03-18T08:00
If you want to know what service and passion look like, look no further than today’s guests - Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, affectionately known as ‘Team Sherz...
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Ep. 75: Team Sherzai MD - Your Brain's Destiny is in the Palm of Your Hands from 2021-03-18T08:00
If you want to know what service and passion look like, look no further than today’s guests - Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, affectionately known as ‘Team Sherz...
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Ep. 74: Dr. Brian Asbill - A Cardiologist’s Switch from Stents to Sweet Potatoes from 2021-03-11T09:00
It’s not often that a doctor is inspired to make a lifestyle change because of a patient, but this is exactly the incredible Galileo moment that Dr. Brian Asbill shares today on the PLANTSTRONG ...
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Ep. 74: Dr. Brian Asbill - A Cardiologist’s Switch from Stents to Sweet Potatoes from 2021-03-11T09:00
It’s not often that a doctor is inspired to make a lifestyle change because of a patient, but this is exactly the incredible Galileo moment that Dr. Brian Asbill shares today on the PLANTSTRONG ...
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Ep. 73: Paul de Gelder - Remaining Resilient from 2021-03-04T09:00
It’s always wonderful to catch up with friends and fellow plantstrong powerhouses! Today, we're thrilled to welcome Paul de Gelder back to the podcast. Listen
Ep. 73: Paul de Gelder - Remaining Resilient from 2021-03-04T09:00
It’s always wonderful to catch up with friends and fellow plantstrong powerhouses! Today, we're thrilled to welcome Paul de Gelder back to the podcast. Listen
Ep. 72: Dr. Reshma Shah - Food and Family from 2021-02-25T09:00
Last week, we spoke with registered dietitian and author, Brenda Davis, about her latest work called, Nourish: The Definit...
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Ep. 72: Dr. Reshma Shah - Food and Family from 2021-02-25T09:00
Last week, we spoke with registered dietitian and author, Brenda Davis, about her latest work called, Nourish: The Definit...
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Ep. 71: Brenda Davis, RD - Nourish: Finding Balance at the Table from 2021-02-18T09:00
She has been called the "Godmother of Vegan Dietitians" and the "High Priestess of Vegan Nutrition" and today, we're proud to welcome friend, author, and plantstrong pioneer, Brenda Davis, to th...
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Ep. 71: Brenda Davis, RD - Nourish: Finding Balance at the Table from 2021-02-18T09:00
She has been called the "Godmother of Vegan Dietitians" and the "High Priestess of Vegan Nutrition" and today, we're proud to welcome friend, author, and plantstrong pioneer, Brenda Davis, to th...
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Ep. 70: Dr. Irminne Van Dyken - What do Nitric Oxide, Sulforaphane, and Humming All Have in Common? from 2021-02-11T09:00
What do nitric oxide, turmeric, sulforaphane, and humming all have in common? Your health and longevity, of course!
You’re going to be humming with joy after you listen to this episode to...
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Ep. 70: Dr. Irminne Van Dyken - What do Nitric Oxide, Sulforaphane, and Humming All Have in Common? from 2021-02-11T09:00
What do nitric oxide, turmeric, sulforaphane, and humming all have in common? Your health and longevity, of course!
You’re going to be humming with joy after you listen to this episode to...
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Ep. 69: Jennifer and Rodney Barrett - Farmers of a Different Feather from 2021-02-04T09:00
Meet Rodney and Jennifer Barrett of Barrett Family Farm.
Jennifer and Rodney have been poultry and cattle farmers in rural Arkansas for almost 20 years. But, after a series of major healt...
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Ep. 69: Jennifer and Rodney Barrett - Farmers of a Different Feather from 2021-02-04T09:00
Meet Rodney and Jennifer Barrett of Barrett Family Farm.
Jennifer and Rodney have been poultry and cattle farmers in rural Arkansas for almost 20 years. But, after a series of major healt...
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Ep. 68: Doug Evans - The Sprout Wizard from 2021-01-28T09:00
Doug Evans is the Sprout Wizard.
After decades of living, eating, and working to excess and burn-out, Doug Evans had his "come to plants" moment. In 1999, he literally went from ...
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Ep. 68: Doug Evans - The Sprout Wizard from 2021-01-28T09:00
Doug Evans is the Sprout Wizard.
After decades of living, eating, and working to excess and burn-out, Doug Evans had his "come to plants" moment. In 1999, he literally went from ...
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Ep. 67: Dr. Monica Aggarwal - A Doctor's Prescription for Happiness is Plants from 2021-01-21T09:00
What happens when the confident doctor becomes the desperate patient who, like the rest of us, feels powerless when we get sick?
This is the moment that board-certified cardiologist, Dr. ...
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Ep. 67: Dr. Monica Aggarwal - A Doctor's Prescription for Happiness is Plants from 2021-01-21T09:00
What happens when the confident doctor becomes the desperate patient who, like the rest of us, feels powerless when we get sick?
This is the moment that board-certified cardiologist, Dr. ...
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Ep. 66: The Chef's Garden - A Veritable Wonderland of Vegetables from 2021-01-14T09:00
Recently, we were introduced to a produce farm just outside Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly learned that this longstanding family-run business is as passionate about growing vegetables as we are ab...
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Ep. 66: The Chef's Garden - A Veritable Wonderland of Vegetables from 2021-01-14T09:00
Recently, we were introduced to a produce farm just outside Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly learned that this longstanding family-run business is as passionate about growing vegetables as we are ab...
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Ep. 65: Dr. Kristi Funk - Fighting Breast Cancer with Plant-Based Nutrition from 2021-01-07T10:00
Dr. Kristi Funk is a Board Certified Bre...
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Ep. 65: Dr. Kristi Funk - Fighting Breast Cancer with Plant-Based Nutrition from 2021-01-07T10:00
Dr. Kristi Funk is a Board Certified Breast Cancer surgeon and physician, a bestselling author of the book, Listen
Ep. 64: Dr. Michael Klaper - Looking Through the Lens from 2021-01-01T10:00
I can empathize with Galileo of knowing how when you know a truth and you know it to be true, you can't turn your back on it. It just won't let you sleep with good conscience. You j...
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Ep. 64: Dr. Michael Klaper - Looking Through the Lens from 2021-01-01T10:00
I can empathize with Galileo of knowing how when you know a truth and you know it to be true, you can't turn your back on it. It just won't let you sleep with good conscience. You just can't pre...
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PLANTSTRONG Season 3 Trailer: Courageous Truth Seekers from 2020-12-29T17:00
Season three of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast explores those Galileo moments - when you seek the real truth about your health - and dare to see the world through a different lens. This season, we hono...
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Ep. 63: Transformation Tuesday: Ken Lander - New Heart...No Surgery Required from 2020-10-27T09:00
The tale of how Ken Lander and Rip met is nothing short of astounding. In 2017, at 430 pounds, Ken was diagnosed with a battery of lifestyle diseases, including major heart disease. When he foun...
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Ep. 63: Transformation Tuesday: Ken Lander - New Heart...No Surgery Required from 2020-10-27T09:00
The tale of how Ken Lander and Rip met is nothing short of astounding. In 2017, at 430 pounds, Ken was diagnosed with a battery of lifestyle diseases, including major heart disease. When he foun...
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Ep. 62: Transformation Tuesday: Karen Drexler - Find a Way to Make it Work from 2020-10-20T09:00
We know that when you’re seeking inspiration and motivation, it often comes directly from those who are living this lifestyle with passion and newfound purpose.
Who better to fea...
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Ep. 62: Transformation Tuesday: Karen Drexler - Find a Way to Make it Work from 2020-10-20T09:00
We know that when you’re seeking inspiration and motivation, it often comes directly from those who are living this lifestyle with passion and newfound purpose.
Who better to fea...
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Ep. 61: Transformation Tuesday: Daniel Shuman - If the Plant"Shu"Fits, Wear It! from 2020-10-13T09:00
Daniel Shuman has been on his own plant-strong journey since April of 2017 when he started at 355 pounds.
But, he actually reached out to us on behalf of a friend who was also st...
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Ep. 61: Transformation Tuesday: Daniel Shuman - If the Plant "Shu" Fits, Wear It! from 2020-10-13T09:00
Daniel Shuman has been on his own plant-strong journey since April of 2017 when he started at 355 pounds.
But, he actually reached out to us on behalf of a friend who was also st...
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Ep. 60: Transformation Tuesday: Mark and Amy Papa - Taking Control of Their Health Destiny from 2020-10-06T09:00
In 2019, Mark Papa begrudgingly joined an Engine 2 Seven Day Immersions, which catapulted this former meat-eating triathlete back to fitness.
Mark and his wife, Amy, ar...
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Ep. 60: Transformation Tuesday: Mark and Amy Papa - Taking Control of Their Health Destiny from 2020-10-06T09:00
In 2019, Mark Papa begrudgingly joined an Engine 2 Seven Day Immersions, which catapulted this former meat-eating triathlete back to fitness.
Mark and his wife, Amy, ar...
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Ep. 59: Transformation Tuesday: Nick Berman - As seen in"The Game Changers" from 2020-09-29T09:00
Welcome to a BONUS "Transformation Tuesday" edition of the Plant-Strong Podcast! Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to share this inspirational series dedicated to showcasing some of my ...
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Ep. 59: Transformation Tuesday: Nick Berman - As seen in "The Game Changers" from 2020-09-29T09:00
Welcome to a BONUS "Transformation Tuesday" edition of the Plant-Strong Podcast! Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to share this inspirational series dedicated to showcasing some of my ...
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Ep. 58: Season Finale: Heart of a Hero - Fit for Duty. Fit for Life. from 2020-09-17T09:00
Today, the Plant-Strong Podcast wraps-up Season Two with a special 'Heart of a Hero' finale featuring three of New York’s bravest firefighting heroes.
Keith Mitchell was listenin...
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Ep. 58: Season Finale: Heart of a Hero - Fit for Duty. Fit for Life. from 2020-09-17T09:00
Today, the Plant-Strong Podcast wraps-up Season Two with a special 'Heart of a Hero' finale featuring three of New York’s bravest firefighting heroes.
Keith Mitchell was listenin...
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Ep. 57: An Open Letter and Call-to-Action to Emergency First Responders from 2020-09-11T09:00
Today is 9/11, a day that none of us will forget. As we wind down Season Two of The Plant-Strong podcast, which is dedicated to those with the heart of a hero, we want to honor those who serve o...
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Ep. 57: An Open Letter and Call-to-Action to Emergency First Responders from 2020-09-11T09:00
Today is 9/11, a day that none of us will forget. As we wind down Season Two of The Plant-Strong podcast, which is dedicated to those with the heart of a hero, we want to honor those who serve o...
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Ep. 56: Suzy Amis Cameron - Actress, Activist & Author of The OMD Plan from 2020-09-10T09:00
Here at the Plant-Strong Podcast, as you can tell from all of our guests this season, having “the heart of a hero” means throwing your whole being behind a mission. It means putting health befor...
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Ep. 56: Suzy Amis Cameron - Actress, Activist&Author of The OMD Plan from 2020-09-10T09:00
Here at the Plant-Strong Podcast, as you can tell from all of our guests this season, having “the heart of a hero” means throwing your whole being behind a mission. It means putting health befor...
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Ep. 55: Victoria Moran - A Visit with the Main Street Vegan from 2020-09-03T09:00
Victoria Moran is a veritable lighthouse in this plant-strong movement and a true matriarch. She's been in the trenches for well over 35-years and, at age 70, she’s just getting started!
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Ep. 55: Victoria Moran - A Visit with the Main Street Vegan from 2020-09-03T09:00
Victoria Moran is a veritable lighthouse in this plant-strong movement and a true matriarch. She's been in the trenches for well over 35-years and, at age 70, she’s just getting started!
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Ep. 54: Nimai Delgado - Building Muscle Without Meat from 2020-08-27T09:00
We say it all the time here at Plant-Strong - “Real Men Eat Plants.” With the smashing success of The Game Changers documentary, we proved, through science, that it is optimal t...
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Ep. 54: Nimai Delgado - Building Muscle Without Meat from 2020-08-27T09:00
We say it all the time here at Plant-Strong - “Real Men Eat Plants.” With the smashing success of The Game Changers documentary, we proved, through science, that it is optimal to build muscle on...
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Ep. 53: LIVE from the Esselstyn Farm from 2020-08-13T09:00
This week's episode was recorded from the Esselstyn Family Farm as the entire family prepares for the kick-off of our 9th Annual Plant-Stock event starting August 14th, 2020.
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Ep. 53: LIVE from the Esselstyn Farm from 2020-08-13T09:00
This week's episode was recorded from the Esselstyn Family Farm as the entire family prepares for the kick-off of our 9th Annual Plant-Stock event starting August 14th, 2020.
We ...
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Ep. 52: Rich Roll - Catching Up with a Plant-Strong Friend from 2020-08-06T09:00
This is a special episode because, instead of looking forward, we actually take a look back and shine the light on the heart of a true hero, Rich Roll.
Rich and I both abandoned our stead...
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Ep. 52: Rich Roll - Catching Up with a Plant-Strong Friend from 2020-08-06T09:00
This is a special episode because, instead of looking forward, we actually take a look back and shine the light on the heart of a true hero, Rich Roll.
Rich and I both abandoned our stead...
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Ep. 51: Dr. Jarik Conrad - Nourishment for our Mind and Body from 2020-07-30T09:00
Rip welcomes human resources consultant, intercultural sensitivity expert, author, and plant-based advocate, Dr. Jarik Conrad, to the podcast to discuss his book, Listen
Ep. 51: Dr. Jarik Conrad - Nourishment for our Mind and Body from 2020-07-30T09:00
Rip welcomes human resources consultant, intercultural sensitivity expert, author, and plant-based advocate, Dr. Jarik Conrad, to the podcast to discuss his book, Listen
Ep 50: Tracye McQuirter, MPH - By Any Greens Necessary from 2020-07-23T09:00
Tracye McQuirter is, without question, one of the trailblazers of the plant-based movement who has spent the last 30 years coaching people to go vegan for life. She’s the author of the book, Listen
Ep 50: Tracye McQuirter, MPH - By Any Greens Necessary from 2020-07-23T09:00
Tracye McQuirter is, without question, one of the trailblazers of the plant-based movement who has spent the last 30 years coaching people to go vegan for life. She’s the author of the book, Listen
Ep. 49: Dr. Michael Greger - How Best to Survive Two Pandemics from 2020-07-16T09:00
We welcome one of our all-time favorite plant-strong BROC-STARS back to the podcast, Dr. Michael Greger!
You know him from his website nutritionfacts.org or even his wildly popular books ...
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Ep. 49: Dr. Michael Greger - How Best to Survive Two Pandemics from 2020-07-16T09:00
We welcome one of our all-time favorite plant-strong BROC-STARS back to the podcast, Dr. Michael Greger!
You know him from his website nutritionfacts.org or even his wildly popular books ...
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Ep. 48: Adam Sud and Tara Kemp - The Power of Plants in Addiction Recovery from 2020-07-09T09:00
Adam Sud and Tara Kemp, two rising stars in the plant-based movement, have been enveloped in a groundbreaking research study into the far-reaching impacts that plant-based nutrition can have on ...
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Ep. 48: Adam Sud and Tara Kemp - The Power of Plants in Addiction Recovery from 2020-07-09T09:00
Adam Sud and Tara Kemp, two rising stars in the plant-based movement, have been enveloped in a groundbreaking research study into the far-reaching impacts that plant-based nutrition can have on ...
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Ep. 47: Dr. Nathan Bryan - Nitric Oxide: The Magic Molecule from 2020-07-02T09:00
Getting ready to pop an antacid or a swig of your favorite mouthwash? Wait! Hold up just a moment.
Today, we take a deep dive on the subject of nitric oxide with Dr. Nathan Bryan, the pre...
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Ep. 47: Dr. Nathan Bryan - Nitric Oxide: The Magic Molecule from 2020-07-02T09:00
Getting ready to pop an antacid or a swig of your favorite mouthwash? Wait! Hold up just a moment.
Today, we take a deep dive on the subject of nitric oxide with Dr. Nathan Bryan, the pre...
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Ep. 46: Father's Day Q&A with Essy from 2020-06-25T09:00
In honor of Father’s Day last week, I gathered up your questions and called my Dad, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, affectionately known as Essy to many.
There’s nothing he loves more than hel...
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Ep. 46: Father's Day Q&A with Essy from 2020-06-25T09:00
In honor of Father’s Day last week, I gathered up your questions and called my Dad, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, affectionately known as Essy to many.
There’s nothing he loves more than hel...
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Ep. 45: Dr. Ernie Ward - Is Your Dog Plant-Strong? Think About It. from 2020-06-18T09:00
Over 65 million households are homes to dogs and cats. In fact, one of the silver linings of the coronavirus quarantine has been a substantial increase in pet adoptions for companionship and, as...
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Ep. 45: Dr. Ernie Ward - Is Your Dog Plant-Strong? Think About It. from 2020-06-18T09:00
Over 65 million households are homes to dogs and cats. In fact, one of the silver linings of the coronavirus quarantine has been a substantial increase in pet adoptions for companionship and, as...
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Ep. 44: Chef Del Sroufe - Cooking Up a Storm with Chef Del from 2020-06-04T09:00
We were overwhelmed with the positive response of last week’s episode with Chef Ken Rubin, so we decided to keep that momentum going this week with Chef Del Sroufe. If his name isn’t familiar, h...
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Ep. 44: Chef Del Sroufe - Cooking Up a Storm with Chef Del from 2020-06-04T09:00
We were overwhelmed with the positive response of last week’s episode with Chef Ken Rubin, so we decided to keep that momentum going this week with Chef Del Sroufe. If his name isn’t familiar, h...
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Ep. 43: Ken Rubin of Rouxbe Online Cooking School - Flavor Bombs and Simple Sauces from 2020-05-28T09:00
Ken Rubin is the Chief Culinary Officer of Rouxbe Online Culinary School, training people to become more creative, confident, and HEALTHY in kitchens around th...
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Ep. 43: Ken Rubin of Rouxbe Online Cooking School - Flavor Bombs and Simple Sauces from 2020-05-28T09:00
Ken Rubin is the Chief Culinary Officer of Rouxbe Online Culinary School, training people to become more creative, confident, and HEALTHY in kitchens around th...
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Ep. 42: Ethan Brown, CEO of Beyond Meat - Animal Agriculture’s Awakening Hour from 2020-05-21T09:00
Ethan Brown is the Founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, a disruptive and innovative plant-based meat company.
This interview was recorded pre-Covid 1...
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Ep. 42: Ethan Brown, CEO of Beyond Meat - Animal Agriculture’s Awakening Hour from 2020-05-21T09:00
Ethan Brown is the Founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, a disruptive and innovative plant-based meat company.
This interview was recorded pre-Covid 1...
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Ep. 41: T. Colin Campbell, PhD - T is for 'Trailblazer' from 2020-05-14T09:00
For 65-years, Dr. T. Colin Campbell has been a courageous truth-seeker and unapologetic truth-teller in the scientific research and study of nutrition.
Of course, most know his ...
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Ep. 41: T. Colin Campbell, PhD - T is for'Trailblazer' from 2020-05-14T09:00
For 65-years, Dr. T. Colin Campbell has been a courageous truth-seeker and unapologetic truth-teller in the scientific research and study of nutrition.
Of course, most know his ...
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Ep 40: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz - Build the Gut of a Hero from 2020-05-07T09:00
In 2018, after an interview about building a healthy gut on a plant-based diet went viral, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz knew he needed to do something. He wanted to continue to spread this message to a w...
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Ep 40: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz - Build the Gut of a Hero from 2020-05-07T09:00
In 2018, after an interview about building a healthy gut on a plant-based diet went viral, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz knew he needed to do something. He wanted to continue to spread this message to a w...
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Ep.39: Dan Buettner - Finding Blue Skies During Covid-19 from 2020-04-30T09:00
Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and a New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world—dubbed Blu...
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Ep.39: Dan Buettner - Finding Blue Skies During Covid-19 from 2020-04-30T09:00
Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and a New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world—dubbed Blu...
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Ep. 38: Chris Wark - How Chris Beat Cancer from 2020-04-23T09:00
“I just couldn’t wrap my head around this idea that you can poison your way back to health.”
In 2003, Chris Wark received a grim colon cancer diagnosis at the y...
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Ep. 38: Chris Wark - How Chris Beat Cancer from 2020-04-23T09:00
“I just couldn’t wrap my head around this idea that you can poison your way back to health.”
In 2003, Chris Wark received a grim colon cancer diagnosis at the young age of 26. And, as mo...
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Ep. 37: Damien Mander - Conservation Crusader from 2020-04-16T09:00
Damien Mander is founder and CEO of The International Anti-Poaching Foundation and, if you’ve seen “The Game Changers” documentary, you’ll also, no doubt, re...
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Ep. 37: Damien Mander - Conservation Crusader from 2020-04-16T09:00
Damien Mander is founder and CEO of The International Anti-Poaching Foundation and, if you’ve seen “The Game Changers” documentary, you’ll also, no doubt, re...
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Ep. 14: Dr. Doug Lisle and Dr. Jen Howk - Covid-19, The Ultimate Fire Drill from 2020-04-09T09:00
Dr. Doug Lisle returns to the podcast and, together with his colleague Dr. Jen Howk, they provide an uplifting perspective on the coronavirus coverage that has enveloped us for the last several ...
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Ep. 36: Dr. Michael Klaper - Health and Hope Amidst a Lockdown from 2020-04-02T09:00
Dr. Michael Klaper is a friend, a philosopher, and a humanitarian. Today, he returns to the podcast for the third time to talk about the coronavirus and to answer your health questions.
I...
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Ep. 36: Dr. Michael Klaper - Health and Hope Amidst a Lockdown from 2020-04-02T09:00
Dr. Michael Klaper is a friend, a philosopher, and a humanitarian. Today, he returns to the podcast for the third time to talk about the coronavirus and to answer your health questions.
I...
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Ep. 35: Q&A with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn from 2020-03-26T09:00
During this time of uncertainty, we are more committed than ever to bring you science, facts, and answers to your health questions. We put the call out and you re...
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Ep. 35: Q&A with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn from 2020-03-26T09:00
During this time of uncertainty, we are more committed than ever to bring you science, facts, and answers to your health questions. We put the call out and you responded in a huge way and this w...
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Ep. 34: BONUS: Brian Hart, M. Ed. - Reflections on Food and Pandemics from 2020-03-19T09:00
This week, during these uncertain and volatile times, we present a special episode with Brian Hart, M. Ed. Hart is a highly experienced educator with over twenty-five years in the field as a tea...
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Ep. 34: BONUS: Brian Hart, M. Ed. - Reflections on Food and Pandemics from 2020-03-19T09:00
This week, during these uncertain and volatile times, we present a special episode with Brian Hart, M. Ed. Hart is a highly experienced educator with over twenty-five years in the field as a tea...
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Ep. 33: Nina and Randa Nelson - Clear Skin Crusaders from 2020-03-12T09:00
At age 26, identical twins Nina and Randa Nelson are strong voices in the plant-strong movement. In their early 20s, both were struck with severe acne that left them depressed, confused, and out...
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Ep. 33: Nina and Randa Nelson - Clear Skin Crusaders from 2020-03-12T09:00
At age 26, identical twins Nina and Randa Nelson are strong voices in the plant-strong movement. In their early 20s, both were struck with severe acne that left them depressed, confused, and out...
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Ep. 32: Dr. Michael Klaper - Get Off Your 'Buts' from 2020-03-05T10:00
“Heaven forbid, you get a heart attack or a stroke. It's only you in that hospital bed. It's not the people at work. It's not your daughter-in-law. It's not the people you go out to...
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Ep. 32: Dr. Michael Klaper - Get Off Your'Buts' from 2020-03-05T10:00
“Heaven forbid, you get a heart attack or a stroke. It's only you in that hospital bed. It's not the people at work. It's not your daughter-in-law. It's not the people you go out to dinner with....
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Ep 31: Jane and Ann Esselstyn Dish Up Some Kitchen Confidence from 2020-02-27T10:00
Whenever we introduce this lifestyle to a new group, the most common question we get is, “What in the world are we going to eat?”
The preconceived notions about how “limiting” a whole pla...
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Ep 31: Jane and Ann Esselstyn Dish Up Some Kitchen Confidence from 2020-02-27T10:00
Whenever we introduce this lifestyle to a new group, the most common question we get is, “What in the world are we going to eat?”
The preconceived notions about how “limiting” a whole pla...
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Ep. 30: Robby Barbaro - Having Diabetes Has Been a Gift from 2020-02-20T10:00
Robby Barbaro is a seeker. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 12, Barbaro set off on a quest to optimize his health, buck conventional beliefs and thrive in spite of his illness. ...
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Ep. 30: Robby Barbaro - Having Diabetes Has Been a Gift from 2020-02-20T10:00
Robby Barbaro is a seeker. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 12, Barbaro set off on a quest to optimize his health, buck conventional beliefs and thrive in spite of his illness. ...
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Ep 29: Jesse Itzler Lives Outside the Box from 2020-02-13T10:00
Jesse Itzler does not negotiate his goals.
He’s the author of the New York Times bestsellers, Living with a Seal and Listen
Ep 29: Jesse Itzler Lives Outside the Box from 2020-02-13T10:00
Jesse Itzler does not negotiate his goals.
He’s the author of the New York Times bestsellers, Listen
Ep. 28: Dr. Michelle McMacken - Why She Created a Broccoli Hotline from 2020-02-06T10:00
After attending a lifestyle medicine conference, Dr. Michelle McMacken changed her philosophy about patient care overnight. Now, she routinely prescribes plants over pills in her practice and, t...
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Ep. 28: Dr. Michelle McMacken - Why She Created a Broccoli Hotline from 2020-02-06T10:00
After attending a lifestyle medicine conference, Dr. Michelle McMacken changed her philosophy about patient care overnight. Now, she routinely prescribes plants over pills in her practice and, t...
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Ep. 27: LIVE Game Changers Q&A hosted Jon Stewart from 2020-01-30T10:00
"Behavioral change is the holy grail of medicine," said Dr. Robert Ostfeld at the recent Monmouth University screening of The Game Changers hosted by the Hockhockson Farm Foundation. "W...
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Ep. 27: LIVE Game Changers Q&A hosted Jon Stewart from 2020-01-30T10:00
"Behavioral change is the holy grail of medicine," said Dr. Robert Ostfeld at the recent Monmouth University screening of The Game Changers hosted by the Hockhockson Farm F...
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Ep. 26: James Wilks-The Ultimate Game Changer from 2020-01-23T10:00
"I hate being lied to," says James "Lightning" Wilks, when asked why he was compelled to make The Game Changers documentary.
Together, with a vast array of experts and science-ba...
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Ep. 26: James Wilks-The Ultimate Game Changer from 2020-01-23T10:00
"I hate being lied to," says James "Lightning" Wilks, when asked why he was compelled to make The Game Changers<...
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Ep. 25: Jon and Tracey Stewart - Plants over Politics - Part 2 from 2020-01-16T10:00
Welcome back to part two of our conversation with the remarkable and influential plant-powered couple, Jon and Tracey Stewart.
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Ep. 25: Jon and Tracey Stewart - Plants over Politics - Part 2 from 2020-01-16T10:00
Welcome back to part two of our conversation with the remarkable and influential plant-powered couple, Jon and Tracey Stewart.
If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen to Listen
Ep. 24: Jon and Tracey Stewart - Plants over Politics from 2020-01-09T10:00
Last fall, Tracey Stewart attended a five-day Plant-Strong Engine 2 Immersion in Asheville, North Carolina. Even as a compassionate animal advocate, and author of Do Unto Animals, Trace...
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Ep. 24: Jon and Tracey Stewart - Plants over Politics from 2020-01-09T10:00
Last fall, Tracey Stewart attended a five-day Plant-Strong Engine 2 Immersion in Asheville, North Carolina. Even as a compassionate animal advocate, and author of Do Unto Animals, Trace...
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Ep. 23: The Heart of a Hero from 2020-01-02T10:00
Within each of us lies the Heart of a Hero. Whether you realize it or not, by striving to embody the best version of yourself, you are a hero to...
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Ep. 23: The Heart of a Hero from 2020-01-02T10:00
Within each of us lies the Heart of a Hero. Whether you realize it or not, by striving to embody the best version of yourself, you are a hero to those around you - your friends, co-workers, and...
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Season 2 Trailer: The Heart of a Hero from 2019-12-26T11:00
Welcome to Season 2 of the Plant-Strong Podcast.
Host, Rip Esselstyn, is the author of The Engine 2 Diet and founder of Listen
Ep. 22: Bonus: Chasing the World Record, Entering the Pain Cave and Sustaining a Lifetime of Fitness from 2019-09-10T09:00
In this BONUS episode, we peek into Rip’s own transformative journey this year to break the 200m backstroke world record for ages 55-59. He talks about why this w...
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Ep. 21: Joe Inga's Tri-Umph - Kale Yeah, He Did It! from 2019-09-03T09:00
In this season one finale, Rip guides listeners through Joe Inga's triathlon and shares the celebration and jubilation of crossing the finish line. This race and this journey, however, has been ...
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Ep. 20: A Plant-Strong Promise Kept from 2019-08-27T09:00
Joe Inga had no idea initially that he would become the focal point of Season One of the Plant-Strong Podcast. He definitely received more than he bargained for - being pulled into the spotligh...
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Ep. 19: NYFD, Kevin Duffy, Runs on Plants from 2019-08-20T09:00
New York firefighter, Kevin Duffy, was recently awarded the 2019 sexiest vegan title, He was also featured about two years ago in a New York Times article entitled, “Two Ironmen, a Gara...
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Ep. 18: Dr. Robynne Chutkan - Live Dirty and Eat Clean from 2019-08-13T09:00
The Engine 2 Team is on-site at the 2019 Plant-Stock this week, so we’re bringing you a special edition of the podcast featuring a live presentation directly from the stage of 2018 Plant-Stock f...
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Ep. 17: Dr. Michael Greger- How Not to Die from 2019-08-06T09:00
This special episode features a live lecture entitled, "How Not to Die" from the 2018 Plant-Stock stage featuring the ever-popular Dr. Michael Greger.
Support for this week's epi...
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Ep. 16: Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Challenge from 2019-07-30T11:32:35
Download the Seven-Day Rescue Road Map
If you’ve never had a chance to see Rip Esselstyn live at y...
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Ep. 15: Adam Sud - You Are the Solution from 2019-07-23T09:00
If You are the Cause, you CAN be the Solution.
Today's conversation with Adam Sud shines a bright light on some of the dark and often unspoken mental barriers that prevent making a change...
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Ep. 14: Chad Sarno- Kick Up Your Kitchen Skills - Part 2 from 2019-07-16T09:00
This week, it's Part 2 of our discussion with vegan Chef, Chad Sarno. We talk go-to dishes, sauces and easy meals that will wow any guest or friend.
Cooking plant-...
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Ep. 13: Chad Sarno- Kick Up Your Kitchen Skills-Part 1 from 2019-07-09T09:00
Whether you’re new to plant-based cooking or looking to elevate your current cooking methods, we're filling the next two episodes of the Plant-Strong Podcast with great kitchen tips a...
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Ep. 12: Scott&Jenny Jurek - Fueled by Plants from 2019-07-02T09:00
This week's podcast episode features a candid conversation with ultrarunners, Scott and Jenny Jurek. Scott's record-breaking run of the Appalachian Trail is chronicled in his latest book No...
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Ep. 11: Making a Lifestyle U-Turn - From Pain to Purpose with Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams from 2019-06-25T09:00
If you think one person can't make an impace, think again.
In 2016 at the young age of 54, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams listened as his doctor gave him ...
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Ep. 10: Dr. Michael Klaper and Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD on Keto - A Physiologic Parlor Trick from 2019-06-18T09:00
In part two of this continued exploration on the pitfalls of the popular paleo and ketogenic diets, we enlist the expertise of Dr. Michael Klaper as well as Dr. Doug Lisle, clinical p...
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Ep. 9: Dr. Michael Klaper on Paleo - The Devil's Bargain from 2019-06-11T10:00
This week on the podcast, Rip dives head-first into the paleo-keto debate after he and Joe discussed how popular the meat-centered and carb-limiting diets are in firehouses across the country. I...
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Ep. 8: Paul de Gelder - Improvise-Adapt-Overcome from 2019-06-04T13:00
Change is a Choice.
Paul de Gelder wasn't given a choice the day he was attacked by a shark as a clearance diver in Sydney Harbor. But he did choose how he would react. Using the mantra ...
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Ep. 7: Chuck Carroll - Crushing Fast Food Addiction from 2019-05-21T16:00
This episode is NOT sponsored by Taco Bell.
Fast food is highly addictive and in this week's episode, we meet a man who overcame the siren song of the drive-thru and is using plants to s...
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Ep. 6: Check in with Joe Inga from 2019-05-16T16:00
When you're going plant-strong, it seems the world is working against you. We can't turn on the TV or drive down the street without being tempted. We live in a cultural mindset of "everything ...
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Ep. 5: Dr. Aaron Spitz - Let's Talk About the Elephant...In Your Pants from 2019-05-14T12:00
“If we can’t get [men] with concern over their heart or concern over cancer, we can probably get them with concern over their penis. A plant-powered penis is the key to a plant-powered person. ...
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Ep. 4: J.D. Roth&Chrissy Roth - Whoever Loses the Most Wins from 2019-05-07T12:01:16
Achieving real change in your life starts with losing before you can win. As the creator of The Biggest Loser on NBC, J.D. Roth built an empire giving people the tools they need to shed...
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Ep. 3: Drs. Dean&Ayesha Sherzai - Sleep! Who Needs It? You do. from 2019-04-30T12:00
Getting a good night’s sleep at a fire station is like trying to do homework at a rock concert. Dream on! For most of us, sleep can be elusive, interrupted, and hard to come by in our tech-heav...
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Ep 2: Ann Crile Esselstyn - I'm In! Now What Do I Do? from 2019-04-23T12:00
Eating plant-based, especially in a firehouse, can be challenging. In this episode, Rip introduces Joe to his mom Ann Crile Esselstyn, and serves up a dose of her unbridled enthusiasm.
T...
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PLANTSTRONG from 2019-04-03T20:52
Plant-Strong’s inaugural season marshals together an all-star line-up of some of the world’s most renowned physicians and i...
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PLANTSTRONG from 2019-04-03T20:52
Plant-Strong’s inaugural season marshals together an all-star line-up of some of the world’s most renowned physicians and inspirational leaders to help Bronx firefighter Joe Inga change his life...
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Ep 1: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr and an Intro to Joe Inga from 2019-04-02T09:00
Meet Joe Inga, a New York City firefighter with Engine 72 in the Bronx. Joe decides to buck the firehouse culture by doing something as nutty as eating plant based! That’s right – no meat, no da...
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