Ep. 342: Dr. Sachin Shah - A Tick Bite that Makes You Allergic to Meat? And, What's Hiding in Your Medications?
What if your health wasn’t just shaped by what you eat—but by what’s hidden in your medications?In this episode, Rip sits down with pharmacist-scientist Dr. Sachin Shah, a leading voice in medication ...
26 Feb 1h 11min
Ep. 341: Rachel Atcheson - Playing the Long Game for America’s Health
What does it look like when plant-based living moves beyond personal choice and into real systems change? This episode answers that question in a big way.Rip sits down with longtime friend and food po...
19 Feb 47min
Ep. 340: Jan Liband - The Masculinity Myth That’s Wrecking Men’s Health
In this deeply grounded conversation, Rip sits down with Jan Liband — a former college athlete, longtime plant-based advocate, and expert in food and environmental sustainability. What began for Jan a...
12 Feb 1h 1min
Ep. 339: Jackie Akerberg - Why Progress over Perfection Wins Every Time
It’s been way too long since Jackie Akerberg (@jackfruitfulkitchen) was on the podcast, and this episode is a true catch-up in every sense of the word. Jackie is a plant-based cook, creator, and commu...
5 Feb 1h 11min
Ep. 338: Andrew Schaefer - How This Firefighter Went From Kidney Donor to Kitchen Hero
Firefighters are trained to run toward danger — but too often, their own health is what’s at risk. In this episode of the Plant Strong Podcast, Rip sits down with fellow firefighter Andy Schaefer of A...
29 Jan 55min
Ep. 337: Jet Benitez - The Keto Diet Almost Killed Him. So, He Turned to Plants.
In this episode, Rip sits down with Jet, a 66-year-old husband, father, hiker, and former keto devotee whose health collapsed despite doing “everything right” according to low-carb gurus. After a terr...
22 Jan 1h 13min
Ep. 336: Joe Gagnon - The Simple Formula for a Healthier, More Meaningful Life
What does it mean to live intentionally?In this inspiring conversation, Rip sits down with endurance athlete and author Joe Gagnon, who shares how he shifted from chasing external success to living wi...
15 Jan 1h 28min
Ep. 335: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz - The Plant Powered Plus Blueprint: Your Step-by-Step Path Out of Inflammation
Inflammation is running rampant — and it’s not starting in your joints or your arteries. It’s starting in your gut.This week, Rip is joined by world-renowned gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, aka...
8 Jan 2h 29min
