The word is out, we have #6 on the way! Here I have tips for a plant-based pregnancy along with some wisdom that has helped me along the way. 

Plant-Based eater specific supplement: Complement  (we use the Essential Liquid) use coupon code myplantstrongfamily for 10% off!

Vitamin Code Raw Prenatal Vitamins 

Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis

Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

The word is out--I am expecting #6! Here is a quick update on the pregnancy, the upcoming podcast schedule [spoiler alert, it's not going away] and what to watch for these next few weeks. 

Today I get vulnerable and emotional telling you all about what's been going on in my next of the woods and the things I've learned about turning pain into power.

I love remembering how trees that experience a lot of wind have the strongest roots, and I think it can be true for each of us.

So whether your hard thing is something new and big or something old that you wish would just go away, tune in for some inspiration on allowing the hard things in life to teach you to fly. 

Links and Show Notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/45

We all have crazy seasons in life. Whether it's due to just the general busyness of life, a move, an illness or loss of a loved one or a hundred different things, we all know what it feels like to have life derail our good habits.

Here I offer some simple yet powerful suggestions to help you stay on track with healthy eating and more when life gets crazy, and stay tuned to the end for a podcast update.

Show Notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/44

Let's be honest, raising kids who love to eat plants can feel like an impossible dream at times.

But this episode is packed with research about just how helpful it is to kids to eat a lot of plants (and you certainly don't have to be perfect) as well as ideas and encouragement to help them want to eat more.

Show Notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/43

A recent article by this title showed up in my Google news feed. It highlights the results of two recent large-scale and long-term studies that tracked the patterns between dietary choices and cardiovascular events. 

Here I explain the studies findings and my take on this "new" info. 

Links to these studies and show notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/42

After a serious motorcycle accident gave Brendan Walsh an opportunity to pause, he decided to sell most of his possessions, buy a bike and ride from Boston to Seattle to raise money for St. Jude. That led to embracing plant-based eating, his first marathon, long-distance swim and ultimately setting the record for the fastest time to bike the U.S. from North to South. Brendan is passionate about spreading goodness and you are going to love hearing about his experience. 

MyPlantStrongFamily.com/41

At any given time 1 in 3 people is actively trying to lose weight. It's no wonder weight loss is big business and with that comes a lot of misinformation. Join me as we discuss a few things I think are super important to know whether you're actively trying to lose weight or not. 

Show notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/40

Perhaps my favorite benefit of eating plants is how they boost mental and emotional health. Today, we dig into the research to understand why that is, what you can do to increase your own sense of well-being.

I do want to acknowledge that mental illness, depression and anxiety are complex and are the sum of many factors.

Food choices are certainly not the only one, however, they are easily overlooked and have tremendous potential for bringing about lasting improvement.

Show Notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/39

I get more questions about Dr. Gundry's The Plant Paradox than almost anything else.

His claims that many plant foods actually cause disease and weight gain have caused confusion for many and I hope to this is a resource for you or one that you can share with friends and family who ask you. 

Show Notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/38