Today we celebrate our 75th episode in my own backyard!

I usually bring you experts or amazing stories. Today, I bring you inspiration of a different sort; a cross-section of folks, young and old, those who have been vegan for years and those who just started, people from the triangle area of Durham, North Carolina. 

I asked them 1) WHY they transitioned and 2) if they would provide any advice for anyone thinking about changing their eating habits. 

I hope you will be enlightened as much as I was at how differently we all arrive to a similar goal. 

Thank you Durham! 

Resources from this Episode:  Triangle Veg Fest How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? One on One Coaching"Positively Plant-Based": the Online CourseIf you want to connect with Ashley, visit the following:
Instagram: @plantcenterednutrition
Website: plantcenterednutrition.us
Facebook: Plant Centered Nutrition

If you want to connect with Katie, visit the following: 
Instagram: @plantcenteredkatie
Website: plantcenterednutrition.us
Facebook: Plant Centered Nutrition 




LIVE recording at the Triangle Veg Fest 2022

Welcome! If you're looking for plant-based inspiration, you've come to the right place! This podcast is here so you don’t have to feel alone on your plant-based journey. You'll hear from individuals who have taken the leap to go plant-based, why they did it, the struggles they faced, their words of wisdom for you, and how they're thriving now.

Alternative Health

Health

Nutrition

Health & Fitness

"We have the freedom to choose what we eat." 

Mel Weinstein, joins me today to dissect the truth behind ultra-processed foods. His expertise, captured in his written work and podcast, aims to demystify the additives that shape America's fast-food empire and our grocery store shelves.

Have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite packaged snacks that make them so irresistible? We examine why these concoctions captivate our taste buds and how they're engineered to do so, often at the cost of our health. The revelation of the commercial food industry's motive to prioritize shelf stability and uniformity over nutrition underscores the urgency of making informed choices. The curtain is pulled back to reveal some shocking facts about our food system in the US. 

Resources from this Episode:

"Fast Food Ingredients Revealed" Book
"Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent killer'?" Article 
FDA Substances List If you want to connect with Mel, visit the following:
Website: FoodLabelsRevealed.Com
 Podcast: Food Labels Revealed
 Facebook: Prophet of Processed Food

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Plant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

Podcast Finale: Navigating the US Food System with Mel Weinstein: How to Make Healthy Choices Amidst Ultra-Processed Temptations

"The food is the medicine and the medicine is the food."

Kelley Gilberry, CHN, is a fervent advocate for holistic wellness, an accomplished Health Coach, plant-based nutritionist, a published author, and an inspiring keynote speaker that is dedicated to guiding people towards a better life. The death of his mother and his own diagnosis soon after caused a seismic shift in how he was approaching life. Determined, Kelley set out on a path of research, self discovery and transformation. And it all started with plants.  Resources from this Episode: Plant Saved My Life 
Happy Cow
 MedicineFreeMethod.com

If you want to connect with Kelley, visit the following:
Instagram: @one_determined_vegan 
Website: OneDeterminedVegan.com 
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Plant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

Reversing his heart disease, pre-diabetes and a 65 pound weight loss were just some of the changes Kelley Gilberry saw after going plant-based. But inspiring others to do what he's done may be the bes

Struggling with infertility? What's on your plate may be impacting you more than you know. Today I welcome Judy Simon, RDN and Dr. Angela Thayer, two leading experts in reproductive health. They join us to unravel the link between nutrition and fertility,  potentially trimming the wait to welcome a new life.  This is the basis for their upcoming book "Getting to Baby: A Food First Fertility Plan" that hits bookshelves, April 9th, 2024. 

Resources from this Episode: Getting to Baby: A Food-First Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy
 
If you want to connect with Angela, visit the following:
Instagram: @angelathyermd
Website: angelathyermd.com 

If you want to connect with Judy, visit the following:
Instagram: @fertilenutrition
Website: www.mind-body-nutrition.com 
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Plant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

Unveiling the Fertility-Boosting Power of a Plant-Based Plate with Judy Simon and Dr. Angela Thayer

"I never have to worry about what I’m eating"

The guests that join me every week come from all walks of life. They all get to this common place of plant-based eating, but each one arrives for very different reasons. Some are inspired by documentaries, some by the animals, some have no choice and need to change their own health.  

My guest today, Mandy, started her vegan journey 20 years ago with the revelation of her father's Parkinson's diagnosis, a moment that reshaped her world. 

Resources from this Episode: 

Skinny Bitch 
Vegan Freak 

If you want to connect with Mandy, visit the following:
Facebook: @MandyOrnstein
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Plant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:Plant-Based Starter Kit“How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan 

Why does it take something extreme like a parent being diagnosed with a horrible disease to finally shake us up enough to change our lifestyle? My guest, Mandy, went vegan 20 years ago for this very r

"I have figured out how to listen to my body and I don’t have to feel lost in this health care society."

My guest today is Genny Mack who bravely recounts her battle with lupus. When the only guidance western medicine provided was prescriptions, she knew there was so much more out there. Genny illustrates the remarkable turnaround she experienced by embracing whole foods and mindfulness, a shift that not only soothed her lupus symptoms but also reinvigorated her life. Equipped with this new knowledge inspired her to help guide others on their path to wellness. 

If you want to connect with Genny, visit the following:
Instagram: @gennymack__
TikTok: @gennymack
Website: gennymack.com 
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LIVE recording at the Triangle Veg Fest 2022

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