In this deeply personal and insightful episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Sarah Katkhouda, FNP-C, a resilient member of the Vegan Superhero Academy, to discuss her journey through health challenges, self-advocacy, and transformation.

Sarah shares her struggles with IBS, an eating disorder, and the often-overlooked condition of pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS), shedding light on the obstacles many women face in navigating the healthcare system. She opens up about her journey through surgery, menopause, and body image challenges, as well as the mindset shifts that have helped her reclaim her health and confidence.

You'll hear:

• The reality of advocating for women's health in a system that often overlooks chronic pain conditions
• Sarah’s journey from self-doubt to empowerment after a life-changing surgery
• The importance of mindset in overcoming limiting beliefs and embracing new beginnings
• Insights from the Momentum Retreat and how the concept of misogi shaped her perspective
• The role of hormone therapy and holistic health in recovery and long-term wellness

Sarah’s story is one of courage, persistence, and the power of advocating for oneself. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that may help you or someone you know navigate their own health journey with strength and resilience.

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560790/
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24213-pelvic-congestion-syndrome
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213333X1400095X

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In this episode of the Thrive on Plants Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Scott Stoll a physician, author, and co-founder of The Plantrician Project, to explore the transformative power of food, mindset, and community in shaping health outcomes.

Together, they discuss:

• The Healthcare System’s Missing Link: Why prevention and lifestyle are essential complements to modern medicine
• Genes Are Not Destiny: How epigenetics empowers us to take control of our health story.
• The Power of the Plate: How whole food, plant-based eating can reverse disease and elevate emotional, physical, and even spiritual well-being.
• Hope as a Catalyst: Why creating a vision for your future can activate real physiological change.
• Health Equity and Community Resilience: How potlucks, gardening, and storytelling can bridge gaps in access and build healthier communities.
• Biophotons, Connection, and Compassion: Exploring the deeper, often unspoken power of plants beyond nutrition

Dr. Stoll shares stories of transformation from patients and communities, illustrating how food is more than sustenance, it’s a tool for healing, identity, and hope. This conversation will encourage you to rethink what it means to be well and how small steps can spark big change.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Plantrician Project: https://plantricianproject.org
• Start a Potluck Toolkit and Community Map: https://plantricianproject.org/plantrician-community-potluck-guide
• HELP Conference (Health Equity through Lifestyle Project): https://plantricianproject.org/help-conference-2024

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In this inspiring episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Jenné Claiborne, beloved creator of Sweet Potato Soul and author of the new cookbook Vegan Vibes. Recorded on March 25, 2025, the conversation covers Jenné’s recent return to the spotlight after a transformative break from content creation.

Jenné opens up about her journey from launching Sweet Potato Soul as a hobby in 2010 to becoming a wellness advocate, mother, and successful entrepreneur. She shares how becoming a single parent, relocating to Atlanta, and renovating her home led to a deeper connection with her purpose, and why embracing rest and spiritual practices was essential to that clarity.

They dive into how Jenné fuels her plant-powered lifestyle, including practical tips for hitting protein goals without powders, the power of the plate method, and how she sneakily gets veggies into her daughter’s meals. Jenné also unpacks her 90/10 philosophy around whole foods vs. processed indulgences, her focus on microbiome health, and her hope to influence kids' nutrition nationwide.

Throughout, Jenné emphasizes that real, lasting change begins with mindset and that raising your vibration through food, gratitude, and spiritual alignment is not only possible, but joyful.

Contact Jenné Claiborne:

Website: https://sweetpotatosoul.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SweetPotatoSoul/#
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sweetpotatosoul
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetPotatoSoul
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sweetpotatosoul/

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Gut health has become one of the hottest topics in wellness, but how much of what you hear is actually true? In this episode of the Thrive on Plants podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom is joined by allergy and immunology expert Dr. Erin Sinnaeve, DNP, DipACLM to unravel the confusion around food allergies, sensitivities, intolerances, and the gut microbiome.

They explore:

• The differences between food allergies, intolerances, and so-called “sensitivities”
• Why at-home food sensitivity tests can be misleading (and potentially harmful)
• The truth about gluten, FODMAPs, and histamine intolerance
• How hormones and menopause impact digestion and gut function
• What dysbiosis, leaky gut, and “the estrobolome” actually mean
• When and how to use probiotics and prebiotics; and when not to
• How ultra-processed foods and artificial sweeteners impact gut health
• Simple, practical steps to heal your gut with food, nature, and lifestyle shifts

Whether you're dealing with bloating, fatigue, food confusion, or just want to take your plant-based lifestyle to the next level, this conversation will leave you informed, empowered, and inspired to nourish your gut from the inside out.

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Meet Our Guest

Dr. Erin Sinnaeve, DNP, DipACLM is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 29 years of experience spanning the U.S. Navy, primary care, urgent care, specialty medicine, and health education. For the past eight years, she has focused on Allergy and Immunology in the Chicago area and is certified in Lifestyle Medicine.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Sinnaeve teaches Population Health and Epidemiology at Chamberlain University and is a passionate advocate for health equity and community-centered care.

Connect with Dr. Sinnaeve on LinkedIn: linkedin.com

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In this powerful follow-up episode, we continue our conversation with coach and plant-based mother Sarah Harper as she opens up about her experience through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum months.

Building on the emotional journey shared in Part 1, Sarah brings her trademark honesty and heart to the realities of navigating pregnancy after fertility challenges. She talks candidly about first trimester sickness, managing cravings on a plant-based diet, and how she adapted her workouts, breath-work, and mindset practices each trimester to stay grounded and strong.

We dive deep into:

• Navigating nutrition and supplements during pregnancy and postpartum
• Fitness, movement, and pelvic floor work throughout each stage
• Mental health, body image, and the power of giving yourself grace
• Postpartum healing, breastfeeding, and managing sleep
• Creating a toxin-conscious environment for her growing family

Whether you're plant-based, pregnant, postpartum, or simply passionate about wellness and women's health, this episode is full of relatable insights and gentle reminders that progress, not perfection, is what truly matters.

Sarah’s story is a beautiful blend of vulnerability and empowerment and we’re so grateful she’s sharing it with our community.

👉 If you haven’t listened to Episode 11, “From Heartbreak to Hope,” we recommend starting there to hear the full arc of Sarah’s journey to motherhood. (https://youtu.be/rzIX5q8usPc?si=SoKPgJnKstax0m9x)

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In Part One of this powerful two-part episode of the Thrive on Plants podcast, we sit down with Sarah Harper, vegan mom, health coach, and radiant force within The Vegan Gym community, as she shares the deeply personal and emotional journey that led her to motherhood.

Please note: This episode includes sensitive topics such as infertility and miscarriage. We encourage you to listen with care and compassion.

Sarah’s story is one of unwavering resilience, rooted in her commitment to a plant-based lifestyle and the transformative practices that helped her navigate the complex world of fertility. From the early days of preconception planning to the pain of miscarriage and the decision to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF), Sarah offers a rare and vulnerable glimpse into the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of becoming a mother.

Through it all, Sarah stayed grounded in the core principles of the Plant-Powered Blueprint; leveraging mindset, movement, nutrition, toxin-free living, and community support to find strength and healing, even when the path ahead was uncertain.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Sarah optimized her plant-based nutrition for fertility, including essential nutrients and supplements
• The emotional toll of miscarriage and how she and her husband found their way back to hope
• The mindset and visualization tools Sarah used to stay grounded, including breathwork, meditation, and the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza
• What fertility testing and the in vitro fertilization process looked like from a holistic and empowered perspective
• How reducing environmental toxins became a foundational part of her fertility journey

This is more than a conversation about conception, it's an invitation to reimagine how we care for ourselves when life doesn't go according to plan. Sarah’s journey reminds us that while we can’t always control the outcome, we can control how we show up, what we nourish our bodies and minds with, and who we allow into our circle of support.

Whether you’re preparing for motherhood, walking through infertility, or supporting someone on that path, this episode offers science-backed insight, heartfelt wisdom, and a reminder that you are not alone.

Be sure to tune in to Part Two, where Sarah shares her plant-based pregnancy experience, navigating the fourth trimester, postpartum recovery, and tips for thriving as a new vegan mom.

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In this empowering episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Claire Bartholic, a certified running coach, sports nutrition specialist, and host of The Planted Runner Podcast. 

Claire shares her incredible story of going from a 4:02 marathon to a 2:58 finish—all after age 40 and entirely plant-based. They dive deep into how women can thrive as runners through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond by training smarter, fueling better, and embracing strength at every stage of life.

You’ll hear:
✅ Common myths about running over 40 — and what the science really says
✅ How hormonal shifts affect endurance, strength, and recovery
✅ Why strength training is non-negotiable for women runners
✅ How plant-based nutrition supports performance, bone health, and longevity
✅ Claire’s mindset advice for staying resilient through life’s seasons

Whether you're just starting out or aiming for a new PR in your 40s, 50s or beyond, this episode will leave you inspired to keep showing up, keep growing, and keep thriving, mile after mile.

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In this special episode of Thrive on Plants, recorded live from the foothills of Zion National Park during the 2025 Momentum Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Kaitlin McCloud, a dedicated member of the Vegan Superhero Academy.

Kaitlin shares her transformative health journey—what inspired her to join VSA, the powerful shifts she’s experienced, and the key lessons she’s learned along the way. We dive into the concept of misogi and the breakthroughs she encountered during the retreat, along with the mindset shifts that have helped her overcome limiting beliefs.

What you will learn:
✅ How Kaitlin’s commitment to long-term health and mental clarity created a ripple effect in her life
✅ The impact of the Momentum Retreat on her personal growth and wellness approach
✅ Lessons from David Goggins' Never Finished philosophy and how it fuels her continuous evolution
✅ Practical advice for women embarking on their own journey to health and self-discovery

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Have you ever found yourself reaching for a snack when you are not really hungry, but you are feeling something? Maybe stress, boredom, or just the need for a little reward? You are not alone.

In this episode of the Thrive on Plants podcast, Dr. Daphne sits down with Erin Tomie from the Vegan Superhero Academy to have an open and honest conversation about cravings and emotional eating. Together, they break down why we crave certain foods, how emotions play a role in eating habits, and practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges.

What you will learn:
✅ The science behind cravings and why they happen
✅ How emotions influence eating behaviors
✅ The impact of sleep, stress, and environment on food choices
✅ Practical strategies like the STOP method and urge surfing
✅ How to build a healthier relationship with food without guilt or shame

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In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom explores five simple yet powerful habits that can help women balance hormones, sleep better, manage weight, and reduce stress, all without extreme diets or complicated workouts.

Understanding the natural hormonal shifts that occur through perimenopause, menopause, and aging is key to supporting long-term well-being. Dr. Bascom breaks down how small, consistent lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in how you feel every day.

You’ll learn about:

• Why prioritizing protein is essential for muscle tone, metabolism, and longevity
• The benefits of strength training for confidence, bone health, and body composition
• The underestimated power of sleep and how to create a routine that works for you
• Simple and effective stress reduction techniques that fit into even the busiest schedules
• How reducing exposure to environmental toxins can promote hormonal balance and long-term wellness

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear and practical roadmap to start making small, intentional changes that lead to big results.

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