Ep. 284: Chef AJ is Thriving in the Face of Cancer
As many know, our beloved Chef AJ announced in November 2024 that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Shortly after that diagnosis, she agreed to come on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast– even though ther...
16 Jan 20251h 12min
Ep. 283: Dr. Dean Ornish - Hope for Alzheimer's: The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition to Reverse Cognitive Decline
In June 2024, Dr. Dean Ornish and his team at the Preventive Medicine Research Institute revealed for the first time that an intensive lifestyle intervention—including a whole-food, plant-based diet—c...
9 Jan 202544min
Ep. 282: Brad Kearns - Born to Walk: Why Walking is the Key to Longevity, Health, and Weight Loss
Walking is not only a fundamental human activity, but a cornerstone for improving health and longevity as discussed in this conversation with Brad Kearns, co-author of Born to Walk: The Broken Promise...
2 Jan 20251h 56min
Ep. 281: Eat More Plants. Your Life Depends On It.
Eating more plants is not just a dietary choice; it's a crucial step towards better health and longevity. In this live episode that premiered in January 2023, Rip discusses the importance of incorpora...
26 Des 202443min
Ep. 280: Molly Patrick - Ready to Make Lasting Change? Your Future Self Will Thank You
What does it take to turn your life around? Molly Patrick, co-founder of Clean Food, Dirty Girl, knows the answer better than most. In this powerful podcast episode, Molly shares her deeply personal j...
19 Des 20241h 19min
Ep. 279: Jacque Salomon - Turning a Mother's Ultimate Heartbreak into a Mission of Health and Healing
Rip welcomes Jacque Salomon, founder of the Seeds to Inspire Foundation. Jacque recounts the traumatic events that shaped her early life, including a challenging upbringing in New York City that was f...
12 Des 20241h 3min
Ep. 278: Dr. Michael Greger - Unpacking Ozempic: Miracle Weight Loss Drug or Just Another Fad?
Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weightloss drugs are all over the news these days promising quick and permanent weight loss but – like every other miracle weight-loss drug in the past- is this another “too...
5 Des 202439min
Ep. 277: Giving Thanks with an Esselstyn Family Q&A
Rip, Jane, Brian, Ann and Essy all gather for a heartwarming and informative Q&A session that celebrates the importance of plant-based nutrition, especially around the holiday season.In this episode, ...
28 Nov 202433min
