In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we revisit one of our first podcast recordings when we talk about my mental health and mental illness journey. We hope you oversee the quality, as it was the 6th one we recorded, and that you can find the information, emotion, and experience comforting, helpful, and even relatable in some way, shape or form. Putting this episode out the first time was hard for Shush, but we have gotten so many letters telling us how it has helped others in their lives. We do hope you share it with anyone who needs to know they are not alone or need to break their own preconceived ideas about mental health and overall strength. Stay tuned until the end as we did add some new content for you. In this episode we discuss:   What are Mental health and mental illness? Shoshana’s Mental health journey The stigma around mental illness Creating support for mental illness Treatments

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The Plant Trainers Podcast helps you improve your quality of life through plant-based nutrition and fitness.
Adam Chaim & Shoshana Chaim interview top experts in nutrition & fitness, healthy lifestyle, compassion, as well as individuals with their own transformational stories.  They are the parents of two kids who share their expertise and personal transformations to a plant-based compassionate lifestyle and beyond. You’ll find motivation, inspiration and actionable tips to help you to get closer to achieving your own goals. 

Adam & Shoshana are Wellness Experts, public speakers, authors and nutrition & fitness coaches with over 35 years experience. They help build nutrition and fitness plans for all types of athletes and beginners as well as help individuals alleviate stress in life caused by diet, lifestyle and chronic illness.   

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Murray Hidary about MindTravel and taking music beyond entertainment. Buckle up, because today we not only talk to Murray about music for meditation and healing, but we actually get to have a live MindTravel experience here. Understanding more about neuroplasticity in order to prevent and deal with stress is key in the MindTravel philosophy. Murray shares how he found meditation, his connection to music and how the combination ripples into all areas of a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned to learn more about our MindTravel and find a place to relax and come traveling with us! Through music, the language of emotion, MindTravel creator and composer Murray Hidary seeks to open the heart to healing and transformation with his evocative, live-piano compositions. Recently, the music of MindTravel has also served to bring awareness and a call to action on issues like social justice and climate change. Hidary has brought MindTravel to iconic theaters and spectacular outdoor venues in over 100 cities the world over. From the deserts of the Middle East to the first-ever piano concert on the continent of Antarctica, Murray seeks to bridge gaps in understanding through the universal language of music. Murray is also an entrepreneur and tech pioneer and in the early days of the Internet co-founded and built companies including EarthWeb, Dice Inc, Vista Research and eBillity. Today, he is focused on the human experience and, through MindTravel, helps people better connect with themselves and one another. In this episode we discuss:   Sunsets  Becoming veg  Finding music  Meditation MindTravel  The neuroplasticity of meditation  Different brain frequencies  Who it’s for  Collective experience and individual experience  Our media diet  Navigating emotional state  A MindTravel experience here live  Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Murray Hidari -  MindTravel - , ,  MindTravel  Relaxation For The Mind And Body –  Powering Your Redox Potential with Shoshana Chaim –

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Ellie Laks about lessons you can learn from a cow (and chicken) and Cow Hug Therapy. It was amazing to hear that cows partake in many self-care rituals. We found it so interesting to hear about the connection she had with animals from a young age. That led us into exploring the intuition children have and how that changes into adulthood. We explored the state of the world’s ecosystem and what we can do to make this world healthier for future generations.  Ellie Laks is the Founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation, a national organization that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals and heals people with the same stories of abuse and neglect. She is a powerful speaker, celebrated animal welfare advocate, humane educator, animal communicator, and the author of “My Gentle Barn: Creating a sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope” and has her new book coming out soon, Cow Hug Therapy. Ellie founded The Gentle Barn in 1999. She invented her own “Gentle Healing” method that allows old, sick, injured, and terrified animals to fully recover. Ellie is the creator of cow hug therapy and has hosted hundreds of thousands of people who have come to The Gentle Barn seeking hope. In this episode we discuss:   How Ellie found a vegetarian lifestyle Discovering egg exploitation  Finding the chicken at school  Child vs adult intuition  The world’s ecosystem  3 Actionable steps to helping the planet  Cow hug Therapy  Self care lessons from a cow   Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Ellie Laks: , ,  The Gentle Barn: ,  : How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between Making The World A Kinder Place with John Oberg –  Animal Protection Laws with Camille Labchuk and Jessica Scott-Reid –  Bringing Animal Protection Into Schools with Mike Farley –

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Steve Carver all about the bounce lifestyle. We bought our kids a mini trampoline when we went into lockdown a few years ago to keep them active, but little did we know how beneficial they are for the body and that we should have been bouncing on them ourselves. If running or jumping is too hard on your joints or you just want to be overall healthy, you have got to listen to this show. It’s so interesting to hear all the ways people are bouncing into better health. Steve Carver, with over 30 years of experience as a personal trainer and a profound passion for fitness, especially trampoline fitness. As the JumpSport Business and Product Development Director, he leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to drive innovation and excellence in JumpSport's product line. His journey in the fitness industry began as a personal trainer, where he developed a deep understanding of fitness and wellness, guiding countless individuals towards their fitness goals. His role as a JumpSport Master Trainer and his dedication to the industry have made him an invaluable asset in the fitness community. In this episode we discuss:  Who is Steve Carver Finding a healthy lifestyle Daily routine Finding the bounce lifestyle Benefits of bouncing Who bouncing is for Kids with auditory issues The body wanting homeostasis Lymphatic system Immune system Active recovery Plyometrics Starting to bounce at home without a tramp  Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Steve Carver - , ,    One Tool Every Fitness Club Needs To Know About -

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Colin. Zhu about how thriving is more than just National Nutrition Month. We learn more about Dr. Colin as a person before diving into National Nutrition Month. Traditionally, this month is dedicated to promoting awareness of the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. But in our conversation we dive into how there are so many more pillars than diet for overall well-being. The broader picture is really the reason many of his clients come to him for help in the first place as well as how they go from surviving to thriving. Stay tuned to the end to hear how you can get a signed copy of his book and other helpful goodies for free! Dr. Colin Zhu is Board-Certified in family practice/OMT and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach and launched TheChefDoc in 2017. TheChefDoc is an online wellness and lifestyle education platform which has been featured in several publications. Dr. Zhu is an international speaker, the author of "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life,“ and the podcast host of Thrive Bites in which he interviews the latest health and wellness experts about incorporating a plant-powered lifestyle, enhancing emotional wellness, and creating a thriving mindset! Dr. Zhu is also the creator/director of a self-educational masterclass seri3es called The THR5 Formula™ where he combines inspiration, education, and practical tools on how to THRIVE! Here you will learn the 5 To THR5™ Pillars: Food As Medicine, Functional Fitness, Relationships, Community, & Emotional Resilience! Currently, based in the Southern California area and has a virtual lifestyle medical practice called TheChefDoc Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode we discuss:   March is National Nutrition Month Why plant-based Common trends with people’s lifestyle National Nutrition Month pillars Why do some people think “it just doesn’t work for them”? The broader picture Code“PTP2024” and special PTP Giveaway   Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Dr. Colin Zhu - , , ,   - Mention the code Code“PTP2024” for some freebies Thrive Bites and Elevating Your Life with Dr. Colin Zhu -  Nutrition Myth Busting with Dr. Matthew Nagra –  Optimizing Plant-Based Nutrition with Reshma Shah, MD –  Clarifying The Confusion Of Nutrition with Dr Tushar Mehta –

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Brittany Gowan about using nature as a method of relieving stress. In fact, it is more than just stress relief, it is thriving with nature. We talk about how nature affects our mood and our ability to really show up for what we want to do in this world. Whether you want to be more productive or thrive as an athlete, in your profession or as a person, you will see the value nature has to reach your full potential.  Brittany Gowan is a NYC-based stress management coach teaching a nature-centered "Skills for Stress and Success" program to build mental strength and support wellbeing and performance. She features recognizable examples of the natural world into her stress relief techniques, guided imagery and goal setting practices. She leads corporate events, works 1:1 with individuals in high-performance industries and provides community programming. Brittany is a former athlete competing in both figure skating and swimming. She's also a figure skating coach, teaching skating to people of all ages in NYC. Brittany is the author of the new book with HarperCollins, Turn to the Sun: Your Guide to Release Stress and Cultivate Better Health Through Nature. In this episode we discuss:   Finding the plant-based/vegetarian lifestyle The connection with nature Nature and Stress Ways of relieving stress Nature and Athletics Sports psychology and success how to apply this if you're an entrepreneur Actionable tips to start with today  Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Brittany Gowan - , ,  How Stress Makes You Stronger with Dr. Jeff Crippen -  Healthy Picnic Ideas with Adam and Shoshana Chaim –  Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. –

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