Most people are told their health problems are complicated. Dr. Frank Sabatino says they are not. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Frank breaks down how plant exclusive eating, fasting, and lifestyle changes can reverse years of inflammation, weight struggles, and chronic illness.

For nearly fifty years, Dr. Frank has guided thousands of people through plant exclusive healing and supervised fasting. His work combines science, lived experience, and a deep understanding of what the body needs to repair itself. He explains why so many people stay sick, how processed foods hijack the body, and why whole plant foods create real change at any age.

In this episode we talk about inflammation, oxidative stress, plant exclusive weight loss, water fasting safety, vegan junk food traps, food addiction patterns, and why Ahimsa and compassion belong in every discussion about health.

If you want more energy, better digestion, better sleep, improved weight, and a deeper sense of purpose in how you live, this is the episode to watch.

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Chef Adina joins the Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast with a powerful message. Healthy, plant based cooking does not have to be complicated or expensive. As a global chef and author of Vegan Flavors of the World, she has spent more than a decade creating recipes that bring international flavor into everyday kitchens.

In this episode, she shares how her journey began with a casein allergy that pushed her to rethink every recipe she knew. We explore how to shop smarter, reduce food waste, and use simple staples like lentils, chickpeas, rice, and potatoes to create affordable meals that taste incredible. She also breaks down the difference between vegan and whole food plant based eating and why these terms matter if you want to feel your best.

If you want easy recipes, flavor inspiration, and practical strategies that help you eat well without spending more, this is the episode for you.

Full episode and links: www.VeganVisibility.com/159-Chef-Adina

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What happens when you commit to 75 days of no excuses, no shortcuts, and no one holding you accountable but yourself? Kathleen Gage shares her full experience completing the 75 Hard challenge while following a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.

At 71, Kathleen set out to rebuild her health, focus, and mental toughness. In the process, she discovered how powerful daily discipline can be. From two workouts a day to reading ten pages of nonfiction and drinking a gallon of water, the 75 Hard program became more than a challenge. It became a lifestyle reset.

In this episode, Kathleen opens up about how returning to a clean, plant-based way of eating helped her regain clarity, energy, and motivation. She discusses the books that inspired her, including Big Magic, Escape, and The Impactful Vegan, and shares why 75 Hard is not about punishment or perfection. It is about progress, accountability, and consistency.

You will hear how this challenge helped her rediscover her purpose, what she learned from reading ten books in 75 days, and why the simplest habits like a morning walk or a progress photo can lead to the biggest transformations.

Whether you are plant-based, vegan, or simply ready to push yourself mentally and physically, this episode will motivate you to raise your standards and create change that lasts.

In this episode:

• What the 75 Hard program is and why it works

• How a plant-based diet supports focus and energy

• The importance of daily non-negotiables

• How mental toughness builds confidence

• Why aging with vitality begins with consistency

If you have been thinking about starting 75 Hard or want to get back on track with your health, this conversation will give you the clarity and motivation to begin.

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What if you could heal your body through simple, consistent habits?

Dr. Laura Marbas, a double board-certified physician in family and lifestyle medicine, shares how whole food plant-based eating can reverse chronic disease, balance hormones, and help you thrive at any age.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Marbas explains her patient-first approach to lifestyle medicine, her nationwide telemedicine practice, and the mindset shifts that fuel real transformation. She also dives deep into menopause, sleep, supplements, and the daily habits that make lasting change possible.

You'll Discover

• Why healing starts with habits, not willpower

• How food can reverse chronic illness and reduce medications

• The simple First Five morning routine

• Why sleep health begins at sunrise

• The supplements that support plant-based living

• What it means to age with purpose and strength

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What if your lowest moment became the very thing that set you free?

For years, Tim Kaufman lived in pain so deep it seemed impossible to escape. Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that left his joints unstable and his body in constant agony, he turned to opioids, alcohol, and food to numb the hurt. At over 400 pounds, on more than 20 prescriptions, and barely able to tie his shoes, Tim thought his story was over.

Then one small moment of clarity changed everything. What began as a desperate search for relief led him to a radical truth: the body and mind have an incredible capacity to heal when given the right fuel, the right focus, and the right reason to live.

In this powerful episode of Plant Based Eating for Health, Kathleen Gage sits down with Tim to talk about his remarkable journey from addiction and hopelessness to completing triathlons, teaching others how to reclaim their health, and finding peace through a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Together they explore the raw realities of recovery, the emotional weight of self-forgiveness, and how gratitude and purpose can turn pain into power.

Tim is the creator of FatManRants, a passionate advocate for sustainable change, and the author of Escape, a book that chronicles his path from self-destruction to self-discovery. His story is proof that transformation does not require perfection; it begins with one honest choice to try again.

You will learn:

● The erosion effect and how addiction slowly takes hold

● The mindset shift that begins real recovery

● Why gratitude became Tim's most powerful healing tool

● How food addiction mirrors substance addiction and how to break both cycles

● The first steps to rebuild your health and your hope

If you have ever felt stuck, lost, or beyond saving, do not miss this conversation. Change is available to anyone willing to start.

For more resources related to this episode, visit: https://veganvisibility.com/156-Tim-Kaufman

What happens when two vibrant women from different walks of life discover the power of plants at the same time? Magic.

In this inspiring episode of Plant Based Eating for Health, host @KathleenGage sits down with Paige Parsons Roache and Sherri Johnson, the dynamic duo behind Plant-Based in the Burbs. Paige, a communications pro and passionate advocate with Plant Based Treaty, and Sherri, a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and entrepreneur, share how curiosity led to transformation—and how compassion keeps them going.

They open up about food, fitness, and friendship, offering practical tips for anyone ready to feel better, live stronger, and eat with purpose. This conversation proves that plant-based living isn't about giving things up. It's about gaining vitality, clarity, and community.

Listen now at www.VeganVisibility.com/155-Paige-Sherri

At 91 years young, Betsy Bragg is living proof that plant-based living can transform your health and your future. Founder of Eat to Thrive and Real Kids Real Food, Betsy has spent decades teaching adults and children how to create lifelong healthy habits through whole, living foods.

In this inspiring conversation, Betsy shares her journey from struggling with weight and depression at 49 to becoming a vibrant wellness educator and advocate for future generations. Learn how her programs help eliminate childhood obesity, chronic disease, and malnutrition by teaching families to eat real, organic food and live with purpose.

Tune in as Betsy and host Kathleen Gage discuss the power of sprouts, the impact of mindful eating, and how one woman at 91 continues to shape the next generation of healthy, compassionate eaters.

Full post: www.VeganVisibility.com/155-Betsy-Bragg

Nearly 70% of women over 50 struggle with weight gain. Nancy Leeds Gribble, a plant based functional nutrition and lifestyle coach, helps women 50 plus ditch the diet cycle, reclaim confidence, and create a vibrant second half of life.

Her story began with compassion for animals, leading her from vegetarianism to veganism, and finally to a whole food plant based lifestyle. This shift gave her energy, stability, and a method she now teaches to others.

Listeners will discover:

• How to move past junk food vegetarian habits into whole plant eating

• The keys to breaking diet culture and learning sustainable maintenance skills

• Why plant protein, creatine, and resistance training are game changers for midlife health

• The power of flexibility and the 80 to 90 rule for lasting results

• How Nancy's 90 day one on one program is designed specifically for women over 50

Nancy's philosophy is simple. It is never too late for a fresh start.

Full post at: www.VeganVisibility.com/153-Nancy-Leeds-Gribble

Victoria Moran has maintained a 60-pound weight loss for more than four decades through whole food, plant-based meals and compassionate choices. A vegan since 1983, she is the author of 14 books on well-being, a two-time guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the founder of the Main Street Vegan brand. Her podcast has been running for 13 years, and her academy has trained hundreds of vegan lifestyle coaches who have gone on to create nonprofits, open businesses, and influence the plant-based movement worldwide.

Her latest book, Age Like a Yogi, explores how yoga and Ayurveda can help us approach aging with vitality, joy, and peace. She emphasizes practical steps for wellness, from mindful eating rhythms to balancing energy in later life. Victoria also bridges the gap between health-first and ethics-first vegan perspectives, reminding us that compassionate foods can sustain both body and spirit.

For resources, books, and training, visit victoriamoran.com and mainstreetvegan.com.

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Veganism in Japan is still confusing for many. Some link it to religion or see it as extreme, while nutrition teaching often equates protein with meat, calcium with cow's milk, and omega-3s with fish. In this episode, host Kathleen Gage talks with Leonore, a certified vegan nutritionist from Germany who moved to Tokyo in 2014. Leonore describes the moment a cheese pizza became the turning point in her journey, how she moved past being a "pudding vegan," and why she earned a vegan nutrition certification to support others.

You will learn practical strategies for thriving in Japan, from spotting hidden animal ingredients to shopping smart for tofu, vegetables, and fruits. Leonore also shares a simple three-step starter plan: keep a one-week food journal, veganize one favorite meal, and add more vegetables for balance. Health and advocacy go together, and this conversation shows how to build both.

Listen and share: www.veganvisibility.com/151-Leonore