Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Amber Allen, a mother of three, zero waste activist, YouTuber, author, and speaker. Amber is deeply passionate about sustainability, gentle parenting, gardening, healthy plant-based living and helping our world by going low waste (zero waste). She lives in Windsor, Ontario, with her children, husband and rescue dog. She enjoys long hikes, cups of wildcrafted tea, and gardening all day long. During this episode, you will get an abundance of ways to minimize waste in your life. You'll get to hear great ideas on simple ways to help this earth as well as some that may seem quite extreme - including bathroom renovations. Whatever you can do to reduce your footprint is one step in the right direction. So don't think you need to hit all these ideas at once...or ever!! Please share with anyone who has room to reduce waste in their life :) In this episode we discuss: Finding veganism Plant-based kids from the womb Getting into zero waste Reducing waste with groceries Reducing waste for clothing Remodeling the bathroom Extreme ideas Actionable tips to start with today

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jeff Tritten, once BBQ Chef and now plant-based advocate. Jeff shares his story of how after losing 80 lbs in 100 days he became alerted to the science behind a plant-based diet and it changed his life forever. Being a BBQ chef, he had quite the romance with meat, but he still gave plant-based a try. The only thing he had to lose was a whopping 150lbs. We discuss the role of diet and exercise and which one really does hold more value. This includes the way he aligned morally with his job. Stick through till the end as he will give us lots of tips and tricks every plant-based home cook needs to know. Jeff Tritten is a passionate plant-based diet advocate. He has personally seen the massive results of not consuming animal products and has coached many others in their journey to good health. In the process, he has created many plant-based recipes to help others on their journey toward good health. Jeff currently owns the blog 'Respectful Living' and spends his time creating recipes, writing plant-based nutritional information articles, being a small group leader for Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group, PBNSG.org, and bringing plant-based nutritional information to his local community at their farmers market and senior center. In this episode we discuss: PBNSG From BBQ chef to Plant-Based Chef 348lbs Finding Plant-Based Weight loss and the gym The role of mom Giving people the power When to make the change Career changes Fitness Tips for cutting vegetables Oil Links to things we mentioned: Meal Planning Mastery Vegan Podcast Academy Host your own podcast with Libsyn – use promo code "plants" and get a month free! Jeff Tritten - Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group How I Went from Being an Obese BBQ Chef to a Healthy Vegan Chef - Forks Over Knives Easy Recipes For Busy Parents How Not To Die with Michael Greger M.D. – PTP206

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Australia and Canada's influential animal rights activists, James Aspey and Carly Taylor. This was a fun one since Adam had just hosted James and Carly at his school a few months ago. So we got to talk about the impact that one speech has made so far amongst the staff and students. We cover a lot from Australia's "heart-healthy" recommendations to how they each became vegan. We spent some time talking about eating disorders and how a vegan diet actually helped heal James from his. Of course, we talked about James' year-long vow of silence and a few other myth busters. Carly Taylor is an animal rights activist originally from Toronto, Canada. After studying biology & psychology in her undergrad, she now travels around the world with her partner organizing activism events and speeches, and creating online content to help spread the vegan message & inspire people to live more conscious lifestyles. Ranked #3 among the "Top 25 Most Influential Vegans" by Plant Based News and motivated to raise greater awareness for the planet's voiceless victims, in 2014 James Aspey took a 365-day vow of silence. After an entire year without uttering a single word, he first spoke on Australia's most popular morning show in an interview viewed by tens of millions and inspiring countless people to make more conscious and compassionate lifestyle choices, cementing him as a charismatic new force in the fight for the ethical treatment of animals. James Aspey has gone on to cycle 5000 km across Australia to prove that vegans can be fit & healthy. He transparently shares his life and campaigns online to a massive tribe of global followers. Online, his speeches have reached tens of millions of people. And his most popular speech has been viewed over 12 million times. Enthusiastic, accessible and highly skilled behind a podium, James is inspiring a new generation to change how we eat and live in communion with the animals that share this home we call Earth. This is a great episode for anyone who is considering being vegan, wants to know more about the vegan movement or wants to hear a more in-depth interview with these amazing well-known activists. In this episode we discuss: Milk is liquid meat Australia's heart-healthy recommendations Carly becoming vegan Starting the vow of silence Violence behind every single animal product James' eating disorders Overcoming an eating disorder Impact of the vow of silence and breaking it The traveling and impact Costa Rica Amazon rainforest How to respond to "used to be vegan but it wasn't healthy for me" The blood type diet Advice to people who want to change but think they can't James and Carly at Adam's school Links to things we mentioned: ENERGYBits – use "planttrainers" at checkout for a discount! Vegan Podcast Academy Host your own podcast with Libsyn – use promo code "plants" and get a month free! James Aspey - Instagram, YouTube, Facebook Carly Taylor - Instagram, Facebook Eat cheese, eggs and drink full-fat milk but limit meat, Heart Foundation says - The Guardian Challenge 22 How Not To Die with Michael Greger M.D. – PTP206 Nutrition Facts

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with​ Nalida Besson about her plant-based journey, how it's helped her family and of course, making whole food plant-based simple. She is a wife to a professional musician and they are the parents of three wonderful children who have various special needs including blindness, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Over the past eight years, she and her husband have each lost over 120 pounds and have reversed various health conditions. As you can imagine, she is a busy mom and has mastered the art of keeping a whole foods plant-based diet simple. She shares those ideas with us, thank goodness! ​Nalida is an itinerant teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) for Boston Public Schools. She also studied law and public administration. Nalida is passionate about health, fitness, and wellness. She has a registered educational wellness business in the city of Boston called Plant-Based God's Grace. Through her business's social media, she shares about her family's health and fitness journey. She has written a short book about her journey of going from a size 24 to 6 and gaining health with tips for others wanting to lose weight entitled "Plant-Based God's Grace: Nalida's Health Journey of Releasing Over 100 Pounds, Quick-Start WFPB Guide". Nalida hopes to help families, including those who have children with and without disabilities, as well as urban communities to improve their health outcomes. In this episode we discuss: Friends Cutting sodas and juices Finding plant-based Emotions The family's reactions The benefits of becoming plan-based for the whole family How their fitness changed Finding the time for exercise Stress and sleep Community Tips for making WFPB simple Links to things we mentioned: Easy Recipes For Busy Parents Vegan Podcast Academy Nalida Besson - Website, Facebook, Instagram Plant Based God's Grace: Nalida's Health Journey of Releasing Over 100 Pounds, Quick-Start WFPB Guide - by Nalida Besson Big Change The Film with Jason Cohen - PTP308 The Inspiring & Motivating Josh LaJaunie – PTP207 Weight Loss & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Tim Kaufman – PTP209 Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases with Dean Ornish M.D. – PTP295 Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. - PTP307 Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with James Wilks, a mixed martial artist best known for winning Season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter and one of the producers of The Game Changers. He also serves as a combative trainer for government agencies including the US Marshals, US Marines, US Army Rangers, and US Navy SEALs. James is an intense, but friendly guy and is very knowledgeable in plant-based eating for athletes. We talked about the eating cultures and the need to focus more on nutrition and of course, we cover the topic of protein. You'll be interested to hear what he has to say about Roman Gladiators as well. As we get into talking about The Game Changers we talk about the amazing cast, why there are more males than females and the overall message for the movie. Expect to hear about some of the surprises you'll see if you go to The Game Changers live September 16 in theaters and some of the online hype afterward. Please share with anyone who is into sports, loves being plant-based or is still on the fence! In this episode we discuss: Plant-based kids Martial arts Nutrition in the UFC Roman gladiators Martial arts and diet Team community and junk food Liking healthy Protein Protein powder Nutrition and the military The Game Changers Surprises Why there are fewer women Links to things we mentioned: ENERGYBits – use "planttrainers" at checkout for a discount! Vegan Podcast Academy Host your own podcast with Libsyn – use promo code "plants" and get a month free! The Game Changers - Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter James Wilks - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter How Not To Die with Michael Greger M.D. – PTP206 A Forefather of Plant-Based Nutrition, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn – PTP208 The Big Picture and Changing The Game with Dr. James Loomis – PTP246 Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases with Dean Ornigh M.D. - PTP295 Impacting The World Through The Greenprint with Marco Borges - PTP306 Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. - PTP307

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with our kids Russell and Sage all about being vegan and plant-based. It's really interesting to get their perspectives on what each of those means considering it's not exactly something they learn in school and we don't often talk about it matter of factly at the dinner table. Often they overhear conversations, videos, podcasts, and piece together little tidbits they learn about it at the health or food and drink festivals we go to. And be ready to get a lesson in reading labels from school-aged children! You may learn something. We also talk to them about how they manage eating vegan at school and other people's houses. They also tell us about how they feel about the way their friends eat. Overall it was fun. Our son was a little tired having just gotten back from an overnight camp and it seems like Sage was excited to have a platform to have her voice heard. Perhaps she is a good candidate for the Vegan Podcast Academy? We are now offering free training at www.veganpodcastacademy.com where you can learn the 3 shifts you need to start getting your voice heard. When this show is done head on over and listen to that training. In this episode we discuss: Remember the kids Plant-based vs vegan Chickpea omelets Taking lunch to school Good and bad things about being vegan or plant-based at school Favourite foods Cooking Playing at friends houses Reading labels Trying vegan foods Parties Beyond meat Kids health Links to things we mentioned: Vegan Podcast Academy Facebook group – Plant-Based Health, Nutrition and Fitness Host your own podcast with Libsyn- use promo code "plants" and get a month free! Toronto's Veg Food Fest Chickpea omelette Our Family Values - PTP014

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk all about the lives we have touched and the life we have created through podcasting. This has been an incredible journey that we are super excited to share with you. 4.5 years ago we started our podcast because we wanted to get our message out. That eating plant-based could keep others from going through the health traumas we did. The problem was that we didn't know anything about starting a podcast. We would have happily paid bitcoin to learn how to have our podcast up and running in 30 days, having it grow, bring in new clients into our coaching business even though we knew nothing about tech and didn't know who would be our guests, we just wanted to start because we had an important message to share. Maybe you're a health coach, or life, love, laughter or triathlon coach, fitness instructor or personal trainer, or MAYBE EVEN a vocal, acting, or speaking coach or intuitive. Maybe you just love podcasts. It doesn't matter. If you want to help people improve their quality of life on a small or large scale, then this podcast is for you because podcasting is a special form of media that can be very powerful! In this episode we discuss: Following the trends Helping others Growing our brand Becoming an authority Making Mistakes The growth of podcasting What is the VPA? The 3 shifts we took that made a huge difference in shaping our podcast and business Links to things we mentioned: Vegan Podcast Academy Our 1st ever episode --> Welcome To The Plant Trainers Podcast - PTP001

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Adam and Shoshana give you 5 steps to get you back into the fitness game (ok, mostly Adam with some comments from the peanut gallery). Maybe you are completely new to a fitness regime, or maybe the long winter or short summer got you out of your routine...Either way, you will find that these tips and tricks will help you as long as you take some action. In fact, apply them to anything you are trying to accomplish these days and watch your goals get closer and closer!! Fitness is one of those things that can be challenging to start, but once you create a routine and make it a habit, you'll find you're good to go! If you're looking for motivation or simply some tips to help get you back into your fitness, listen to this episode and share it with a friend!

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Shoshana talks all about erectile dysfunction. There, we said it. Sex is not a normal topic for the Plant Trainers but it has come up in many episodes especially with the cardiologists we speak with. As you may know, erectile dysfunction can be the first sign of heart disease. As you may also know, a plant-based diet is the best way to help prevent and possibly even reverse heart disease. So if you would like to keep things the way they are in the bedroom in the years to come or maybe even improve it, you are going to want to make sure (for the erect partner in the relationship) the risks of eating foods with cholesterol and the benefits of a plant-based diet are very clear. The contents of this podcast may contain adult subject matter and listener discretion should be considered on behalf of children. And if you want to know how a plant-based diet changed things for us in the bedroom listen to the full episode.

In this episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, Shoshana talks all about 7 powerful plant-based books you should put on your reading list. The truth is it was really hard to narrow it down to 7. It seems like every time we turn around there is another amazing plant-based book coming out. Not to mention all the books that focus on the environment and veganism as well as plant-based cookbooks. But we couldn't put it all into one little video. Let us know which of these books you've read, which books you would add to your top 7 list in the comments below.