"Plant-based is another way to live more consciously rather than following what has always been done"

Today I welcome Beth; a mom, health coach and cancer survivor. She has found plant-based eating to be a way to make sure that she is around for as long as possible for herself and her family. But she wanted to make sure she ENJOYED that journey as well! We discuss how she made her transition fun and sustainable without sacrificing pleasure! 

If you want to connect with Beth, visit the following:
Instagram: @TrifectaPilates
YouTube: TrifectaPilates  
Website: TrifectaPilates.com

How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? 

• One on One Coaching
• "Positively Plant-Based": the Online Course

If 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

"Diet culture is this pervasive belief that your body shape is more important than your physical physical and psychological well being"

As a Registered Dietitian, intuitive eating is a huge part of my practice. This goes against the grain of what's been popular in society. Noom, Weight Watchers, Keto, SlimFast, billions of dollars gets thrown into diets. Diets and marketing that tell us, if we are smaller, we are better. If we are smaller, we are beautiful. It is part of my legacy, that I help my clients and my audience to realize how dangerous these beliefs about weight can be. I have brought Adrien, another experienced RD, to help me unpack diet culture and discuss why our mental and physical health is at risk. 

Adrien Paczosa (RD, LD, CDERD-S) has more than 20 years of experience working in the dietetic field with a focus on eating disorders, neurochemistry nutrition, and business development. In 2007, Paczosa founded and opened her first private practice in Austin, Texas called iLiveWell Nutrition. Paczosa combined evidence-based nutrition science with a compassionate approach to counseling patients to deliver health outcomes and improve patients’ day-to-day lives. 

Since then, iLiveWell Nutrition has become Nourish — a nationwide, virtual-first nutrition group focused on addressing America’s healthcare crisis through greater access to nutrition care. Paczosa now serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of Nourish and what started out as just an idea now serves thousands of patients, nearly all of whom use the service via telehealth and are completely covered by their health insurance.

Resources from this Episode: 

Don't Weigh Me Cards

Freebie

Book Recommendations:

• Intuitive Eating 
• The Antidiet Book

Podcast Recommendations: 

• Maintenance Phase 
• Food Psych

eatriight.org - Find a dietitian 

If you want to connect with Adrien, visit the following:
Instagram: @AdrienPaczosa
Instagram: @UseNourish
Website: UseNourish.com

How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? 

• One on One Coaching
• "Positively Plant-Based": the Online Course

If 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

Welcome to the Best of 2022 Series!

Today's episode features some of our favorite inspirational stories from people just like you and me.  However, they have used the power of plants to change their lives for the better. 

Please enjoy Part 2 of our “Best of 2022” series!

Don't forget to enjoy The Best of 2022: Part 1

Featured Guests:

JT Turner: Episode 42
Instagram: @characteractor


Kim Remmert: Episode 60
Instagram: @kim_remmert

Caitlynn Howarth: Episode 40 
Instagram: @thecaitlynhowarth

Mercedes Sudheimer: Episode 65
Instagram: @mercedes.xvx

Reanna Kicinski: Episode 48
Instagram: @thechristianvegann

Kate Cody: Episode 83
Instagram: @katemaria22

Andrea Pender: Episode 87
Instagram: @theandreapender

Allison Clark: Episode 86
Instagram: @empoweredhealthllc

Erin Roesch: Episode 56
Instagram: @erin.c.roesch

Michelle Bowman : Episode 73
Instagram: @michele_bowman07

Welcome to the Best of 2022 Series!

We will break this series down into two episodes. This first episode will be featuring some of the plant-based experts that have bestowed their wisdom upon on us.

If you are new to Plant Centered and Thriving, this episode will be an amazing place to start to get all of the best nuggets of information from our experts. If you are a long time listener, rediscover the expertise and insight these amazing gurus share with us once again.

Please enjoy Part 1 of our “best of 2022” series!

Stay tuned for Part 2! 

***Call to Action!  Email us and let us know what you want to see in 2023! ***
 
Featured Experts:

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Episode 58
Instagram: @theguthealthmd

Trudy Stone: Episode 46
Instagram: @trudyestone

Dr. Yami: Episode 61
Instagram: @thedoctoryami

Kim Rose: Episode 66
Instagram: @the.bloodsugar.nutritionist

Corinne Angelica: Episode 68
Instagram: @corinneangelica

Lenore Bradford: Episode 63
Instagram: @piedmont_farm_animal_refuge

Nicole Evangelist: Episode 72
Instagram: @thepoopmethod

Kathleen Oswalt: Episode 74
Instagram: @eatlovetriathalon

Dr. Matthew Nagra: Episode 77
Instagram: @dr.matthewnagra
 
Lucy Call: Episode 79
Instagram: @lucycall_rd

Crysta Pollitt: Episode 62
Instagram: @plantbased_motherhood

Dr. Robynne Chutkan: Episode 80
Instagram: @gutbliss

Happy New Year to this amazing community!

In this episode, Katie and I reflect on our first full year of hosting this podcast! We couldn't be more proud of an amazing year full of information and inspiration. And we are so grateful to all of you for your continued support!

We discuss predictions about where the plant-based industry is headed in 2023.

And we end with a call to action to you!

Let us know what you want to see in 2023. Which guests would you like to see? Do you know someone with a great plant-based story? Do YOU have a story you want to share? Send us an email! 

Email: [email protected]

Resources from this Episode:

Stay tuned for this episode in 2023 with John Lewis aka Badass Vegan

Podcasts

• The Rich Roll Podcast 
• Food Heals

Episode Mentions

• Episode 58: Dr. B 
• Episode : LIVE at the Triangle Veg Fest 
• Episode : Erin Roesch

Sources

• https://www.vegansociety.com/news/media/statistics/worldwide
• https://www.deliveryrank.com/blog/vegan-statistics
• https://www.supermarketperimeter.com/articles/8437-plant-based-trend-predictions-for-2023
• https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221019005164/en/Whole-Foods-Market-Forecasts-Top-10-Food-Trends-for-2023

How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? 

• One on One Coaching
• "Positively Plant-Based": the Online Course

If 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

"You don't have to be vegan to enjoy vegan food!"

I am lucky enough to live in a city that boasts several vegan restaurants. However, 10 years ago, I could not make this same claim. In 2013, The Fiction Kitchen made history by becoming the Capital City's only 100% vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Their mission is to bring thoughtful, creative and approachable vegan/vegetarian cuisine prepared with the freshest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. 

Recognized for its diverse menu, local beers, thoughtful wine selection and signature cocktails, The Fiction Kitchen is perhaps best known for treating omnivores to a satisfying, often mind-blowing introduction to vegetarian cuisine. 

 Chef Caroline Morrison is a North Carolina native  who opened this amazing eatery with her partner/co-owner, Siobhan Southern. This year they'll be celebrating Fiction Kitchen's 10 year anniversary! Today she has joined me to give us the backstory of what inspired her to take such a huge risk and why she believes they are still so successful after all these years.  I am ecstatic to showcase this local destination! 

If you want to connect with Fiction Kitchen, visit the following:
Instagram: @thefictionkitchen
Website: thefictionkitchen.com
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How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? 

• One on One Coaching
• "Positively Plant-Based": the Online Course

If 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

"We all have to start somewhere" 

I am thrilled to welcome Kim Campbell, acclaimed author of three cookbooks: PlantPure Comfort Food Cookbook, PlantPure Nation Cookbook, and the PlantPure Kitchen Cookbook. She is the Director of Culinary Education at PlantPure Nation, where she has developed hundreds of delicious whole food plant-based recipes using no processed oils.  She also has led development of one of the largest plant-based frozen entrée lines on the market. 

Kim is the daughter-in-law of Dr. T. Colin Campbell, considered by many as at the science ‘father’ of the rapidly growing plant-based nutrition movement.  Fueled by her passion for the plant-based nutrition message, Kim has created recipes, food lines, and cookbooks that have helped change the way people view the food they put in their bodies.

Kim joins me today to discuss her brand new cookbook, PlantPure Comfort Foods as well as another passion project, PlantPure immersions. I did not want this conversation to end! 

Resources from this Episode:

• The China Study
• Whole
• The PlantPure Nation Cookbook 
• The PlantPure Kitchen Cookbook
• PlantPure Comfort Food Cookbook - comes out December 14th, 2022! 
• The PlantPure Nation Documentary 
• PlantPure Community Pods
• PlantPure Immersions 
• Dr. Laurie Marbas
• Chuck Underwood: Brand New Vegan 
• Ninja Creami 
• Kim's Favorite Recipe: Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding Pie

STAY TUNED! New Documentary "From Food to Freedom" comes out in January 2023!
 
If you want to connect with Kim, visit the following:
Website: PlantPure Nation
PPN Instagram: @PlantPureNation
PPN Youtube: PlantPure TV
Kim's Instagram: @PlantPureChef

"I would have a giant glass of milk every night before bed"

Andrea Pender joins me today as one of my long time plant-based social media comrades. I am so excited for her to share her story because she started like so many of us did, as far away from a vegan diet as you could imagine. Meat and potatoes dominated her plate, rarely, did she even see a vegetable growing up. But now, 10 years later, she is fully vegan and flourishing. I love to share stories like hers to inspire listeners who may think that it's impossible to give up things like milk. It is absolutely possible! Listen to Andrea to learn how and why she did it.

Resources from this Episode:
The China Study

If you want to connect with Andrea, visit the following:
Instagram: @theandreapender
Website: andreapender.com

How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? 

• One on One Coaching
• "Positively Plant-Based": the Online Course

If 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

"People are so sick and it has become so normal and you don’t know that it's not normal until you become healthy."

Allison Clark was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism more than 10 years ago and was struggling with symptoms despite being on medication. In January 2021, she transitioned to plant-based eating and immediately started seeing a decrease in severity of symptoms. A year and a half later, she learned her Hashimoto's had gone into remission!  Through this journey it has become her mission to educate and empower women in their own thyroid health. She is now a health and wellness coach specializing in helping women with thyroid disorders through her business, Empowered Health. 

This episode reminds us of the importance for being an advocate for your own health and well being. Thank you for the inspiration Allison! 

Resources from this Episode: 

Parsley Health Holistic Medicine 

Earthy Andy on IG 

If you want to connect with Allison, visit the following:
Instagram: @empoweredhealthllc
Website: empoweredhealthllc.com
Email: [email protected]

How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? 

• One on One Coaching
• "Positively Plant-Based": the Online Course

If 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

The holiday season is upon us!

We have 27+ gift ideas in the following categories to help you on your quest to find the perfect gift for the plant lover in your life:

1. Food

• Vegan cheese assortment from Myokos 
• Karma Baker  
• Dear Bella dairy free ice cream 
• Three Girls Vegan Creamery (desserts, pizza, roasts, holiday bundles) 
• DŌ Build-Your-Own 4-Pack, $52, available at DŌ 

2. Donations

• When Pigs Fly Ranch 
• Woodstock Sanctuary 
• Composting
• Subscription to VegNews 
• Vegan Cuts

3. Books

• Vegan cookbook ideas:
  • PlantYou 
  • Cooking from the Spirit 
  • Veganomicon 
• Inspirational stories: 
  • Finding Ultra by Rich Roll 
  • Mad Cowboy by Howard Lyman and Glen Merzen 
  • Healthy At Last by Eric Adams 
• Educational: 
  • Intuitive Eating 
  • Fiber Fueled 
  • Body Respect 

4. Kitchen Gadgets

• Classic Original Dessert Fruit Soft Serve Maker - Yonana  
• Tofu press 
• Machine Automatic Nut Milk Maker like milky plant 
  • 10% off with code ASHLEY10
• Oyster mushroom log kit 
• Sprouting kit 
• Instant Pot 
• Air Fryer 
• High Powered Blender 
• Good Knife 

5. Education/Interactive

• OUR COURSE - "HOLIDAY22" discount code to get $100 Off
• Virtual vegan cooking class  
• The Big Vegan Cheese Making Kit 
• The Kombucha Shop Deluxe Kombucha Brewing Kit 

Podcast Sponsor:
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