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My awesome guest today, Erin Willett, is an alumnus and semi-finalist of both The Voice AND The Biggest Loser, making her one of the coolest and most courageous females around - with kickass vocals AND kickass boxing skills to boot. Despite losing 87 pounds in one of the weirdest environments (The Biggest Loser ranch) Erin has an incredibly grounded, inspiring approach to weight loss and overall health. It’s actually pretty amazing to hear how balanced she is with food and how she credits exercise as not her first or even her second major factor for her tremendous transformation!   Get pumped to hear: The #1 factor Erin credits for her massive transformation. Her perspective on how words carry weight! And which words are yay and which are nay. The greatest thing she took back from The Biggest Loser ranch that changed everything for her. Her totally chill view on exercise today. A really yummy way to eat cauliflower! And much more   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Where I’d much appreciate you leaving a review for the show!! Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube

I’ve been curious about meal planning for a while - the how’s the why’s, the secrets and the lies...and I knew of no one better to bring in and spill all the meal planning beans all than Abigail Hopkins of Thatcleanlife.com. With her hubby, Abigail started an epic meal planning platform that certainly takes the hell out of healthy meal planning. And in this episode, Abigail shares exactly how it all goes down and precisely how you (and I) (and your friends) (and family) can benefit from meal planning!   Get excited to hear:   The 3 biggest excuses for not meal planning (and how to not let those excuses derail you). How to meal plan if you’re big into listening to your body. A smart way to save $$ on groceries! Abigail’s approachable definition of “clean eating.” How thatcleanlife.com can take the hell out of healthy meal planning. And much more! Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Where I’d much appreciate you leaving a review for the show!! Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube

It all started when I posted a photo of truffle french fries in one hand and couple of digestive enzymes in the other. I captioned the photo “the annual digestive enzymes & truffle fries balancing act” (plus some emoji’s) and I watched as tons of messages and questions about digestive enzymes rolled in. So in this episode, I roll out all the information I believe you need to know to determine whether or not digestive enzymes are right for you! I also roll with a great comparison between digestive enzymes...and spanx.   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Sign up for 15% off private coaching! Where I’d much appreciate you leaving a review for the show!! Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube

If anyone knows about running, it’s today’s guest: Angela Smith of runlikekale.com. She also knows about plants. And puns. Fueling herself primarily with minimally processed fruits and veggies, Angela has an ironman, a 52-mile-ultra marathon, three 50k races, many marathons and countless other races under her belt. She also has a baby on her hip!  Word to the wise, have sneakers near by when you’re listening to this one because there’s very little chance you won’t feel inspired to go out and run like kale. I certainly was! After recording this conversation, I’m proud and terrified to say that I signed up for my first ever half marathon. YOLO!   Get ready to hear:   Angela’s answer to the question: can anyone be a runner? (+ her best advice for new runners.) How eating plants plays into the running equation. The story behind the Ironman race that showed her how plants are where it’s at! The amazingly adorable tale of how she told her husband she was pregnant at the finish line of a race. Why she doesn’t run with headphones. Angela’s plant-packed pre and post-workout foods. and so much more! Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube

I totally understand that it might not be your instinct to buy a ton of kitchen gadgets. You might be reluctant to trade your time for money and then trade that money for some unnecessary kitchen tools. Especially after you got that completely unnecessary banana peeler. I get it. But I also get how daunting it can feel to be like “let me just whip up a healthy dinner” and then look at your bare hands and a potato, wondering what to do next. So in this episode, I share the top kitchen tools that, in my plant-party experience, are MUST HAVE’s if YOU want to have healthy meals easily coming out of your kitchen and into your mouth!   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Get your 40% off Amazing Grass’ amazing products using code: “PLANTPARTY40” Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube

Basically, this episode’s about how being healthy doesn't require much more than some basic stuff. I’m not going to reveal what the basics are because that’s my friend and health coach Elanna Edwards’ job in this episode, but spoiler: the basics are not just for beginners, even though they are “basic.” Often, even healthy eating pro’s can stray from the these 5 simple things and then use them again to bring great health back! Basically, you’ll benefit from listening to this ASAP. Oh and warning: we say “basic” a lot.   You’ll hear: The low-down on “non-food food” + ways to avoid it. Tricks for having “a hidden agenda” to sneak greens into your bod! Elanna’s experience cutting out sugar and the answer to “what does cutting out sugar really mean?” The most effortless way to show your body some love. And so much more!   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Get 30% off Elanna’s awesome Green Smoothie Class using promo code: “PARTYINMYPLANTS” Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Where you can go with a screenshot of your rating & review to get a free gift! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube Party in My Plants’ website

Today’s guest is very much responsible for superfoods not being super impossible to incorporate into our diets. Way before the label “superfood” was an annoying catchphrase, Julie Morris was using foods that are truly super to supercharge her health and energy! In this super star episode, Julie, a leading superfood expert and the author of 5 bestselling books on, obviously, superfoods, reminds us that beyond the marketing jargon, there are seriously some plants out there that are actually super for us to consume! And she makes it super exciting, easy and yummy to consume them!   You’ll hear:   The 411 on how Julie and superfoods got into a super serious relationship! The “starter” superfoods for you to implement into your diet STAT. Julie’s philosophy on how and why superfoods can help everyone reach their full potential. The TRUE, non-BS definition of a “superfood” and what Julie thinks about the fact it’s become such a catchphrase. The answer to: can people get away with eating a crappier diet if they eat superfoods, too? A deep dive into 6 popular superfoods which’ll make you want to eat them for more reasons than their popularity! And so so so much more!   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Get your 40% off Amazing Grass’ amazing products using code: “PLANTPARTY40” Get Your GOOD FEST Tickets! Use code “PLANTPARTY10” for $10 off Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Where you can go with a screenshot of your rating & review to get a free gift! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube Party in My Plants’ website

In episode 0 of this podcast I promised to tell you about that time I got dumped for a burger. Well, I figured a week after Valentine’s Day was that perfect time! In this episode you’ll hear the entirely true story of food policing gone way wrong, and through my ridiculous account, you’ll learn exactly what to do and exactly what not to do to encourage your favorite peeps to eat healthier without being a Judgy Mc.Judgerson! Because the last thing we all want is for tofu to come between true love, right? Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Get Your GOOD FEST Tickets! Use code “PLANTPARTY10” for $10 off Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Where you can go with a screenshot of your rating & review to get a free gift! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube Party in My Plants’ website

Today’s guest is a master at journaling. Sure you might’ve journaled in high school and quit after one day of “Dear Diary...see you tomorrow!”, but my friend and fellow podcast host Katie Dalebout is bringing journaling back! Katie recently came out with her first book, Let it Out: A Journey Through Journaling, where she published 55 journaling exercises covering everything from clearing clutter (yes please!) to feeling more grounded to cultivating abundance to moving beyond fear (eff fear, yo)! And in this episode she spills the beans about how journaling has led her to mega happiness, self-acceptance and ultimately, authentic success.     You’ll hear: The difference between writing in a diary vs. writing in a journal. WHY journaling is seriously so effective. How her favorite writing exercise relates to Ted from HIMYM! 6 books, besides her own, that she’s been wildly inspired by. The amazing journaling exercise that can help you quit comparing yourself to peeps and crying about it! And so much more :-)   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Get Your GOOD FEST Tickets! Use code “PLANTPARTY10” for $10 off Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Where you can go with a screenshot of your rating & review to get a free gift! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube Party in My Plants’ website

I brought back more than just elephant figurines and dried fruits from my trip to Thailand, I also brought back a big appreciation for the healthy way in which Thai people live their lives! (Plus a packet of Tom Kha flavored cashews.) In this episode, I break down the 9 healthiest habits I saw Thai people practicing which I believe contribute to them being some of the healthiest, least overweight people on the planet and which allowed me to eat my heart out but feel great my entire trip!   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Where you can go with a screenshot of your rating & review to get a free gift! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube Party in My Plants’ website