In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, I talk with Brianna Silvio, plant-based fitness and nutrition expert about her redox experience working with Shoshana. That’s right, often even the best educated people in their own industry need coaches. Tony Robbins didn’t get to where he is without mentors, that’s for sure. Brianna shares how the redox line took her health to another level and surprised her in many ways despite her already healthy lifestyle. You’ll love what you hear.  Brianna Silvio is a mama to two babies, a math teacher with a Masters Degree in Math Education, and a beauty and wellness business owner. For the last 15 years, she has been honored to own her own fitness business. She began fitness instruction in college by total accident, that accident became a hobby which then became her passion.  If you are interested in hearing more, please send an email to  and Shoshana will be in touch. In this episode we discuss:   How you found the REDOX supplements What changed for her How it impacted her life Why she knows it’s not always fitness and nutrition alone

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The Plant Trainers Podcast helps you improve your quality of life through plant-based nutrition and fitness.
Adam Chaim & Shoshana Chaim interview top experts in nutrition & fitness, healthy lifestyle, compassion, as well as individuals with their own transformational stories.  They are the parents of two kids who share their expertise and personal transformations to a plant-based compassionate lifestyle and beyond. You’ll find motivation, inspiration and actionable tips to help you to get closer to achieving your own goals. 

Adam & Shoshana are Wellness Experts, public speakers, authors and nutrition & fitness coaches with over 35 years experience. They help build nutrition and fitness plans for all types of athletes and beginners as well as help individuals alleviate stress in life caused by diet, lifestyle and chronic illness.   

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Brandy Gillmore about her own personal and professional experience with mind-body healing. Brandy had some devastating events in her life which left her in severe pain and in a wheelchair. After being rejected for a trial study, Brandy began to understand the world of mind-body healing and put it to use. This allowed her to leave the wheel chair behind and it help hundreds of others change their lives themselves.  Brandy Gillmore, a renowned researcher and mind-body healing expert, has garnered global attention with her extraordinary demonstrations of radical healing through the power of the mind. Supported by visual evidence from medical thermal imaging, her groundbreaking results have been published in a prestigious medical journal. Brandy has shared her insights through a captivating TEDx talk and various documentaries. Brandy's journey to discovery was sparked by her own debilitating injury in 2003, which led her on a quest for healing. Through relentless exploration, she unearthed obscure research that ultimately facilitated her complete recovery. Now, Brandy Gillmore is launching her groundbreaking book, "Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body," hailed by experts as essential reading for unlocking the profound healing potential of the mind. This book offers a transformative understanding of mind-body healing and provides readers with practical steps to tap into their own innate healing abilities. In this episode we discuss:   Being connected to nature and the world  Doctors who say that’s all  Brandy Gillmore's story from wheelchair to health Placebos  The mind affects physical & emotions  Thermal imaging  Pain  Actionable steps for positive healing today  Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Brandy Gillmore - , , , ,   by Brandy Gillmore  Dealing With Back Pain with Adam and Shoshana Chaim –  Staying Motivated In Tough Times with Howard Jacobson –  Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. –

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Murray Hidary about MindTravel and taking music beyond entertainment. Buckle up, because today we not only talk to Murray about music for meditation and healing, but we actually get to have a live MindTravel experience here. Understanding more about neuroplasticity in order to prevent and deal with stress is key in the MindTravel philosophy. Murray shares how he found meditation, his connection to music and how the combination ripples into all areas of a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned to learn more about our MindTravel and find a place to relax and come traveling with us! Through music, the language of emotion, MindTravel creator and composer Murray Hidary seeks to open the heart to healing and transformation with his evocative, live-piano compositions. Recently, the music of MindTravel has also served to bring awareness and a call to action on issues like social justice and climate change. Hidary has brought MindTravel to iconic theaters and spectacular outdoor venues in over 100 cities the world over. From the deserts of the Middle East to the first-ever piano concert on the continent of Antarctica, Murray seeks to bridge gaps in understanding through the universal language of music. Murray is also an entrepreneur and tech pioneer and in the early days of the Internet co-founded and built companies including EarthWeb, Dice Inc, Vista Research and eBillity. Today, he is focused on the human experience and, through MindTravel, helps people better connect with themselves and one another. In this episode we discuss:   Sunsets  Becoming veg  Finding music  Meditation MindTravel  The neuroplasticity of meditation  Different brain frequencies  Who it’s for  Collective experience and individual experience  Our media diet  Navigating emotional state  A MindTravel experience here live  Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Murray Hidari -  MindTravel - , ,  MindTravel  Relaxation For The Mind And Body –  Powering Your Redox Potential with Shoshana Chaim –

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Ellie Laks about lessons you can learn from a cow (and chicken) and Cow Hug Therapy. It was amazing to hear that cows partake in many self-care rituals. We found it so interesting to hear about the connection she had with animals from a young age. That led us into exploring the intuition children have and how that changes into adulthood. We explored the state of the world’s ecosystem and what we can do to make this world healthier for future generations.  Ellie Laks is the Founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation, a national organization that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals and heals people with the same stories of abuse and neglect. She is a powerful speaker, celebrated animal welfare advocate, humane educator, animal communicator, and the author of “My Gentle Barn: Creating a sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope” and has her new book coming out soon, Cow Hug Therapy. Ellie founded The Gentle Barn in 1999. She invented her own “Gentle Healing” method that allows old, sick, injured, and terrified animals to fully recover. Ellie is the creator of cow hug therapy and has hosted hundreds of thousands of people who have come to The Gentle Barn seeking hope. In this episode we discuss:   How Ellie found a vegetarian lifestyle Discovering egg exploitation  Finding the chicken at school  Child vs adult intuition  The world’s ecosystem  3 Actionable steps to helping the planet  Cow hug Therapy  Self care lessons from a cow   Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Ellie Laks: , ,  The Gentle Barn: ,  : How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between Making The World A Kinder Place with John Oberg –  Animal Protection Laws with Camille Labchuk and Jessica Scott-Reid –  Bringing Animal Protection Into Schools with Mike Farley –

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Steve Carver all about the bounce lifestyle. We bought our kids a mini trampoline when we went into lockdown a few years ago to keep them active, but little did we know how beneficial they are for the body and that we should have been bouncing on them ourselves. If running or jumping is too hard on your joints or you just want to be overall healthy, you have got to listen to this show. It’s so interesting to hear all the ways people are bouncing into better health. Steve Carver, with over 30 years of experience as a personal trainer and a profound passion for fitness, especially trampoline fitness. As the JumpSport Business and Product Development Director, he leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to drive innovation and excellence in JumpSport's product line. His journey in the fitness industry began as a personal trainer, where he developed a deep understanding of fitness and wellness, guiding countless individuals towards their fitness goals. His role as a JumpSport Master Trainer and his dedication to the industry have made him an invaluable asset in the fitness community. In this episode we discuss:  Who is Steve Carver Finding a healthy lifestyle Daily routine Finding the bounce lifestyle Benefits of bouncing Who bouncing is for Kids with auditory issues The body wanting homeostasis Lymphatic system Immune system Active recovery Plyometrics Starting to bounce at home without a tramp  Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Steve Carver - , ,    One Tool Every Fitness Club Needs To Know About -

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In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Colin. Zhu about how thriving is more than just National Nutrition Month. We learn more about Dr. Colin as a person before diving into National Nutrition Month. Traditionally, this month is dedicated to promoting awareness of the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. But in our conversation we dive into how there are so many more pillars than diet for overall well-being. The broader picture is really the reason many of his clients come to him for help in the first place as well as how they go from surviving to thriving. Stay tuned to the end to hear how you can get a signed copy of his book and other helpful goodies for free! Dr. Colin Zhu is Board-Certified in family practice/OMT and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach and launched TheChefDoc in 2017. TheChefDoc is an online wellness and lifestyle education platform which has been featured in several publications. Dr. Zhu is an international speaker, the author of "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life,“ and the podcast host of Thrive Bites in which he interviews the latest health and wellness experts about incorporating a plant-powered lifestyle, enhancing emotional wellness, and creating a thriving mindset! Dr. Zhu is also the creator/director of a self-educational masterclass seri3es called The THR5 Formula™ where he combines inspiration, education, and practical tools on how to THRIVE! Here you will learn the 5 To THR5™ Pillars: Food As Medicine, Functional Fitness, Relationships, Community, & Emotional Resilience! Currently, based in the Southern California area and has a virtual lifestyle medical practice called TheChefDoc Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode we discuss:   March is National Nutrition Month Why plant-based Common trends with people’s lifestyle National Nutrition Month pillars Why do some people think “it just doesn’t work for them”? The broader picture Code“PTP2024” and special PTP Giveaway   Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter –  Dr. Colin Zhu - , , ,   - Mention the code Code“PTP2024” for some freebies Thrive Bites and Elevating Your Life with Dr. Colin Zhu -  Nutrition Myth Busting with Dr. Matthew Nagra –  Optimizing Plant-Based Nutrition with Reshma Shah, MD –  Clarifying The Confusion Of Nutrition with Dr Tushar Mehta –

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