Plants Changed My Life

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Nina Brewton suffered from high blood pressure and major feminine health issues until she finally listened to the tugging at her heart urging her to change her lifestyle. Within the first six months of transitioning to a plant-based diet she lost over 40 pounds and felt a dramatic healing taking place in her body, her mind and even her spirit.

If you recently decided to make the change to a plant-based vegan diet we want you to know that you can successfully navigate the holiday season.

Today we are talking to a man who gained the energy and confidence to run after his dreams and tackle his goals after losing over 100 pounds. Ryan Van Vugt says the momentum began after he switched to a plant-based vegan diet. Now he's a plant-powered ultra runner, yoga teacher and author who is passionate about living an authentic life.

Three years ago Marlon Rison lost 150 pounds and gained so much energy that he completed a marathon with only three months of training.  He says it happened after he began eating as if he loved to live.  Changing his thoughts about eating created a launchpad for successful long-term weight loss, maximum fitness, and overall wellness. 

Today we want to reverse the myth that eating healthy has to be expensive —and show you how a whole food plant-based diet can save more than money.

Donna Nealy is a woman who is making gains to become her best self every day --and her mission is powered by a plant-based diet.

Jamar Hotep is a martial artist and all around dedicated athlete who went vegan in pursuit of optimum health. He made the switch despite thinking he may lose some muscle. But instead of losing muscle, he gained that and so much more.

Today we are shining a spotlight on eating with the growing season and some of the most prolific vegetables and fruits to enjoy for fall. Eating in sync with the seasons is good for your body as well as the planet.

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Taneea Yarborough, a wife and mother of two, is an absolute warrior. She survived cancer not once, but twice, and opened her first vegan restaurant in the midst of it all.

One of the great things about a plant-based diet is the abundance and variety of nutrient-dense ingredients available to create a great-tasting meal. Today we are exploring vegan seafood: sea vegetables.

Today we’re talking to an Atlanta designer who found relief from chronic digestion issues after switching to a plant-based diet. ChiChi Nwizu, the founder of Yes I Made My Dress, says she never intended to go vegan but the benefits she discovered after eliminating meat and dairy products were undeniable.

A healthy plant-based life begins with starting where you’re at, using what you have, and steadily taking steps forward. Today we’re giving you the scoop on some of our favorite kitchen tools that have become an essential part of our routine as we’ve moved along in our journey.

Today we’re talking to a man who once never imagined going vegan, but since making the switch he’s been inspired to help others, not only see veganism for themselves, but to also think about how every one of us can do something to collectively make the world a better place.

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After switching to a whole-food plant-based diet a Wisconsin dietitian was able to overcome infertility and successfully manage polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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Today we’re talking to a Columbus, Ohio woman who says she easily lost 25 pounds and lowered her cholesterol and blood pressure after switching to a vegan diet three years ago with her husband and two daughters.

LisaMarie Falcone, who became vegetarian at the age of 10, suffered from acne and digestion issues for years before learning to be mindful of the food she ate and how it impacts her body.  Now she’s a chef and coach that wants to help others avoid the pitfalls she faced.

Today we’re talking to Naomi Israel, a woman who is living out her dreams living abroad and inspiring others as a wellness coach. She says she was once tired and miserable, but all that changed when she decided to listen to the call of her heart.

We recognize the importance of food access and security today more than ever.  There is no better time to start growing your own food. So we are talking to Timothy Hammond, a man who is passionate about doing just that.

Today we are talking to a New York yoga teacher who is joyfully living her best life after tapping into the power of a plant-based lifestyle. Melissa Rios says the simple act of changing her diet pushed a wave of positive transformation in motion.

We hear a lot about the benefits of a plant-based diet when it comes to improving your physical health and combating ailments like high blood pressure and diabetes. Today we are talking to Adam Weitz, a California entrepreneur who has found a plant-based diet, along with exercise, to be powerful weapons in his fight against depression.

Today we are talking to an Ohio woman who was once frustrated and over 300 pounds until she realized that she had the power to make a change. She’s now less than half her former weight and on the road to become a figure competitor. 

A New York man, who struggled with weight and weight loss programs his whole life, literally got fed up after watching an insightful film with the same name. Daniel Shuman's anger, fueled by knowledge of the food industry’s role in America’s obesity epidemic, spurred him to embrace a plant-based diet. 

Today we’re talking to an Austin woman who says a plant-based diet has changed everything about her life for the better. Elizabeth Medina has crushed her fitness goals, reversed pre-diabetes and ended ailments like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

In 2016, Emily Timmons decided she didn’t want to be overweight, unhealthy and unhappy anymore. So she vowed to make a change.  Now the Chicago woman has lost over 160 pounds and defeated Type 2 diabetes by switching to a plant-based vegan lifestyle.  

Scott Alonzo, a man who once thought he could never go vegan, found freedom from hay fever, more energy and clarity after changing to a plant-based diet six years ago. Now, as the creator of A Rare Poboy, he’s finding great success showing others the wonderful possibilities in reimagining plants.

Today we are chatting with a personal trainer who experienced a scary wakeup call during a routine physical. Amanda Mancini thought she was a super healthy eater until a blood test revealed something all together different. 

Today we are speaking to Soulgood founder Cynthia Nevels --a woman who has turned grief into stepping stones in a pursuit to heal herself and others.  It all began over a decade ago, when she witnessed the amazing power of plant-based food in her own health journey.

Today we’re talking to Bryony Sumner, a woman who made the decision to go vegetarian as a child. She’s now a wife and mother who has connected with her authentic self, and gained a new passion by switching to a vegan diet.

Today we are speaking to a woman who says going vegan saved her life. Georgette Whaley, a native Houstonian and owner of Salon De La Soul Sister, has dropped from plus sizes to small sizes, beat high blood pressure and gained time & energy.

Today we’re talking to Abby Power, a wife and mother who found remarkable healing for her baby and a whole new life purpose for herself in a plant-based diet. 

Justin Howell was once over 400 pounds and plagued with health issues like high blood pressure and joint problems. –Now he’s a vegan bodybuilder on a mission to help others transition to a more healthy life.

Rafael Ruiz, a Houston father who lost weight and found tremendous compassion, is sharing his plant-based journey.

Today we are talking to Khadijah RBz an entrepreneur, wife and mother who discovered a wealth of benefits after switching to a plant-based lifestyle with her entire family.

In this episode we are talking to a dedicated educational leader who is inspiring people online and throughout the community with his health and fitness journey. The husband and father shed 130 pounds in sixteen months by taking on new wellness challenges and building healthy lifestyle habits.