Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

On today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we skip the “Hey Plant Trainers” question and feature the amazing takeaways from some attendees at HealthFest in Marshall, Texas. Not everyone gets the opportunity to travel and hear experts in the field and be surrounded with like minded people. So we went around recording people’s big takeaways from the weekend, hoping you’ll be able to be inspired by them. We also share some of our thoughts about how we have grown over the weekend and what to do if your are needing just a little more guidance after this weekend. All the speakers were amazing and had so much to offer for people who are just starting on the journey or are looking for that’s next step in their overall health and fitness. A shout out goes to everyone who was brave enough to to say yes this weekend to being reordered and sharing their takeaways from HealthFest.   Links to things we mentioned: For some live streaming of the weekend check out the Get the full Healthfest – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Dr. Greg Wells about the theory of The Ripple Effect. His latest book, The Ripple Effect: Sleep Better, Eat Better, Move Better, Think Better comes out April 4th, 2017. We discuss the many contributing factors of this book and how it affects your life. As a scientist, broadcaster, author, coach and athlete, Dr. Greg Wells has dedicated his career to understanding human performance and how the human body responds to extreme conditions. Dr. Wells is an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Toronto where he studies elite sport performance. He also serves as an associate scientist of physiology and experimental medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children where he leads the Exercise Medicine Research Program. There, he and his team explore how to use exercise to prevent, diagnose and treat chronic illnesses in children. Previously, he served as the director of sport science at the Canadian Sport Institute and taught elite sport coaches at the National Coaching Institute. Throughout his career, Dr. Wells has coached, trained and inspired dozens of elite athletes to win medals at World Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. He has studied athletic performance in some of the most severe conditions on the planet, like the Andes Mountains and the Sahara Desert. Dr. Wells has had his own personal experience with the challenges and opportunities of adversity and human extremes. Late in his high school career, he broke his neck in a freak accident while swimming in the ocean and was in a halo brace before undergoing neurosurgery. Told by his doctor that he would never perform as an athlete again, he went on to compete at the international level in swimming. He has competed in events such as the Nanisivik Marathon – 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle – Ironman Canada, and the Tour D’Afrique, a grueling 11,000-kilometre event that is the longest bike race in the world. A sought after speaker on the topic of human performance, Dr. Wells has spoken at top events like TEDX and the Titan Summit, alongside Sir Richard Branson. Dr. Wells is a frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail and has been an expert source to other top media outlets like ABC News, “20/20,” The Discovery Channel, TSN, CBC and CTV. He also served as the sports medicine analyst for the Canadian Olympic Broadcast Consortium for the 2010 and 2012 Olympic Games.   In this episode we discuss: Making a difference in India Breaking his neck Overcoming the odds Intrinsic motivation Fearful of failure Olympian Scientist Showing people how to improve their life using science Athletes’ biggest challenge The best Athletes’ common denominator The Ripple Effect: Sleep Better, Eat Better, Move Better, Think Better The most important of the Ripples Broccoli having more protein than steak 1 tsp sugar can help you lose pounds though the year His most meaningful work   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order Dr. Greg Wells: , , , , , , by Dr. Greg Wells  – (release date is April 4 & available for pre-order)   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

Will I only eat salads if I change to a plant-based lifestyle? One of the most common things we hear from people who are not really familiar with the plant-based world is “what can I possibly eat besides salads and broccoli.” First of all, check out #plantbased on Instagram or scope out @planttrainers on Instagram and you’ll see a whole world of delicious food. Salads and broccoli are definitely part of the mix, but that should be the case for everyone. Give a listen and find out how we answer this question and leave your mouth watering for more. There are definitely hearty eats in the plant-based world. Once you know how to choose your ingredients, create texture and match up flavors, the world is your…well…oyster mushroom. So if you or someone you know is worried about having to eat salads all the time and always being hungry, then this episode is for you.   This week’s question: Kelly asks: “Hey Plant Trainers, will I only eat salads and feel hungry all the time if I go plant-based?”   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order on Instagram on Instagram   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Hailey Reiss about using music therapy for your health. Some people think of music as something for the talented or just something to listen to while travelling in the car, but playing and listening to music may have a bigger effect on your overall health than you think. Music therapy is gaining traction not just for the elderly or people with disabilities, but for young folks of all ages looking to do what they can to better their quality of life. Hailey talks to us about how athletes can use music to their advantage while exercising or dealing with injury. Whether you’re looking to incorporate music into your life to help with your mental health, meditation or fitness routines, you’ll get inspired in this episode. Hailey Reiss is the owner of Harmonic Expressions a music therapy company. Hailey completed her Bachelors of Music Therapy at the University of Windsor in 2012. In March 2013 she received her Music Therapist Accredited designation from the Canadian Association for Music Therapy. Since then she has worked with numerous populations in different settings including seniors, adults with disabilities, children with disabilities, infants and children in daycares, child-parent anger management and emotions groups, as well as bereavement. She has therapy experience in both leading groups and one-on-one. Hailey is now in the process of completing her Masters of Social Work through the University of Windsor’s continuing education program for working professionals.   In this episode we discuss: Music Physical changes Pain management Music for training Stress and anxiety Brain chemistry Finding your music Distraction Meditation Brain health Doing something different Autism Music therapy month Adam’s surprise Actionable tips for improving your health through music   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order Hailey’s ,     Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

Oercvoming adversity can be a very challenging thing to be able to do. We are faced with adversity all the time in our everyday life and it is how we react and deal with it that truly helps define and shape us as people. Some things we can control and others we simply can’t. Focusing on what we can control can help us get through those tough times, along with the four other tips mentioned in this episode.   This week’s question: “Recently a huge, shocking announcement was made at my place of work that has turned my world upside down. Without much notice, my job may be pulled from right under me. My future with this organization is now in jeopardy and I don’t know how I’ll be able to financially support my family. In times like this do you have any tips to help me in overcoming adversity?”   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Shannon Farrell about how she overcame diseases and how she is now giving back. Shannon shares her health history with us, but it’s more like her unhealthy history. She has too many diseases and too many medications to mention here. She was wheelchair bound and a perfect candidate for disability, but neither of those options were acceptable. Shannon walks us through her thought process and in the most inspiring way sends the message to never settle with life if it is not the way you are willing to accept. Today Shannon is an avid runner and monitors doctors, nurses, athletes and organizes groups so everyone can benefit from a healthy plant-based lifestyle.   Shannon Farrell has over 27 years of experience in the medical field, including 18 years as a registered nurse in a multitude of roles. She prides herself on being a multidimensional health care provider to her patients and shares her vast knowledge obtained during her lengthy career. Shannon is currently an RN at the Beaumont Cardiac Rehabilitation centre in Michigan, in a unit that she helped build up from the ground level with a team of incredible coworkers. While working with patients to achieve their own maximal health and wellness, she realized the importance of her own health and the impact to teach others to live successfully with any type of chronic disease. She has lost over 85 pounds and experienced many benefits of following a healthier lifestyle, including an increase in energy level, reduced pain, and fewer disease flare ups. She enjoys all types of sports and loves supporting her own children at their sporting events. Shannon Farrell is honored to serve as the Volunteer Director of the Small Groups for the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group.   In this episode we discuss: Steroids, diabetes, lupus and being wheelchair bound Finding plant-based Giving herself a gift The mental game of athletic injury Sidestepping Not accepting disability Leaving things behind Trends with cardiac patients Here and now society Doctors prescribing less drugs and more fruits and vegetables Kids jumping in with the parents   Getting to the children Grassroots education Athletic performance Actionable tips for getting started   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order Shannon Farrell – , , (PBNSG) The Rantings Of A Former Fat Man with Tim Kaufman – From Motivation to Transformation with Howard Jacobson, Part 1 – by Dustin Rudolph   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi               Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   Join our FaceBook Groups:   Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session .    Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking .   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

We loved this question as it was sent to us in the moment of a heated family dispute over whether or not is quinoa is a carb or a protein. We are not really sure who the winner is, but you should really have a good idea about how to go about looking at the question by the end of the 5 minutes. This is a question that comes up often for many foods. This whole idea of categorizing them into absolutes is damaging to the foods’ reputation and our health. It’s important to look at a food, if it has or has not been processed, what other nutritional value it holds, and what affect it has on a particular person’s body. After all, every-body is different. In this episode we talk about overlap, how not all foods are created equal and how the manufacturing process really changes the value of the food. Let us know who you think won the #debateoverquinoa!   This week’s question: Sherri asks: “My son and I are having a debate whether quinoa is a protein or a carb?I know as a vegetarian quinoa is a source of protein.  My son is trying to prove to me that quinoa has equal carbs as a pancake mix or granola bar. I would like to get the facts straight on this debate with him.”   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi               Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   Join our FaceBook Groups:   Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session .    Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking .   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Robby Barbaro The “Mindful Diabetic” about mastering diabetes. This is really the 411 on all things diabetes. We cover type 1, Type 2, Type 1.5, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes. Any question you ever had about sugars, carbs, insulin and fat will be answered for you right now. In the show, Robby talks about a retreat starting March 2nd. We know you missed that opportunity, but stay tuned to Robby’s media outlets for more opportunities coming soon. A little bit about Robby: he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 and has been living this lifestyle since 2006. In that time, while eating pounds of fruit every day, his HbA1c value has never exceeded 6.4%, and his blood glucose has been stable and easy to manage. Robby graduated from the University of Florida and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes and the founder of Mindful Diabetic. He worked at Forks Over Knives for six years before turning his attention in 2016 to coaching people with diabetes full time. Robby enjoys exercising regularly, spending time with friends, and sharing his lifestyle on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.   In this episode we discuss: Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes 1.5 or LADA Robby’s story Having diabetes vs being diabetic Carbs and sugars Cause of type 2 #1 cause of death for diabetics The Ketogenic approach Truth or myth Gestational diabetes Exercise and activity   Mindful diabetic Managing diabetes Mastering Diabetes Retreats Actionable tips   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order Robby Barbaro’s , , , , , by Anthony William Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi               Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   Join our FaceBook Groups:   Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session .    Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking .   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

There are times when we do some binge eating. Times when we eat unhealthy food, when we eat fast food, junk food, call it whatever you want. We live in a fast paced, high impact, hack-oriented society. The pressures put onto us by the society we live in can be tremendous and can influence the decisions we make in a negative way. Sometimes we need to remember that the choices we make do not always define who we are. Forgiveness is a skill many of us need to learn to master. Being able to forgive others is such an important tool to have in our toolbox. Being able to forgive ourselves for the decisions we make is not always an easy thing to do, but an important thing to be able to do.   This week’s question: Saul asks: “Hey Plant Trainers, I ate so unhealthy last night and now I feel sick and gross…How do I forgive myself after binge eating and feel better?”   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi               Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   Join our FaceBook Groups:   Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session .    Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking .   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Cory Warren of Lean Green DAD about fuelling healthy families. For some, a plant-based healthy lifestyle seems difficult and for those with families it can seem impossible. Together with Lean Green DAD, we are here to tell you it is possible and it can be done even in your family. We explore how education, marketing and planning can really help in getting and keeping the kids onboard. Cory shares his ideas about conquering social situations as well as some of the other challenges you may face. Of course, you’ll be sure to get lots of actionable tips for your own journey. Be sure to share this podcast with other families looking to create a more Planti-ful lifestyle in their homes. Cory Warren is a husband, father of three, and vegan athlete who helps busy families eat more plant-based foods! His blog, Lean Green DAD, helps over-scheduled, busy people (mostly parents) maintain a healthy balance of plant-based nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness so they can go the extra mile for their families.   In this episode we discuss: Movie night Ulcerative Colitis & Chronic Illness Family acceptance Kids making choices Education and marketing Social situations Birthday Parties Taking the focus off food Holidays The role of a Dad Tips for busy parents   Links to things we mentioned: – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 20% off your order by using the code “PlantTrainers” at checkout – Use “PlantTrainers” at check-out for 15% off your order Cory’s social media: , , , , Website Cory’s by Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment!   Join our FaceBook Groups:   Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session .    Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking .   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click for a list of our services