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In this episode, hosts Justin and Stephanie Williams sit down with Terri Chrisman, board-certified nutritionist, lifestyle medicine professional, and author of the new book Fabulous Health. Terri shares her deeply personal journey from vegetarianism to veganism to fully embracing a whole food, plant-based lifestyle and the science that inspired her along the way.

Terri discusses:

• How her international life led her to explore health and nutrition

• Why going vegan didn't automatically mean "healthy"

• Her transition from processed vegan eating to whole food, plant-based living

• The emotional and psychological side of eating

• Why people struggle to change and how the Transtheoretical Model explains it

• What inspired her to write Fabulous Health

• Why lifestyle medicine must include sleep, stress, movement, and connection

• Her go-to 5-minute noodle bowl that anyone can make

• How her family health history motivates her commitment to this lifestyle

A warm, engaging episode packed with science, storytelling, and practical wisdom.

LINKS

Learn more about Terri: https://fabuloushealth.netBook: Available on Amazon + signed copies for U.S. residents via her website

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