Ep. 236: Brittany Jaroudi is Breaking the Cycle of Family Illness...And You Can Too
Brittany Jaroudi battled weight and health issues for most of her childhood and, even as a young newlywed, suffered chest pains and panic attacks.Lab tests confirmed she was on a dangerous trajectory ...
15 Feb 20241h 3min
Ep. 235: Dr. Scott Harrington - We Salute This Army Vet Turned Plant-Based Doc
Scott Harrington, DO is a West Point grad who proudly served in the US Army as a Family Medicine Doctor, Flight Surgeon and Dive Medical Officer. His journey to plant-based nutrition may sound familia...
8 Feb 20241h 2min
Ep. 234: PlantYou Unveiled: Exploring Carleigh Bodrug's "Scrappy" Universe
In 2016, Carleigh Bodrug started her blog, PlantYou, with one goal - to show the world that eating plants is not only healthy, but also FUN. Since then, Carleigh and her ever-growing team have amassed...
1 Feb 20241h 8min
Audience Question - Is is OK for my leafy greens to be consumed in soups and chilis?
Rip and the Esselstyn family always talk about the importance of "chewing" our green leafy vegetables rather than drinking them. Is it ok to to put extra green leafy vegatables in my soups and stews? ...
30 Jan 20248min
Ep. 233: Lauren Kretzer - From Wall Street to Wellness: A Chef's Journey through Cancer and Beyond
In this episode of the PlantStrong Podcast, we are joined by Lauren Kretzer, a plant-based chef and holistic nutritionist. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from Wall Street to becoming a private ch...
25 Jan 20241h 23min
Audience Question - Is Non-Alcoholic or "Near Beer" OK on a PLANTSTRONG Diet?
Cutting back on alcohol consumption and curious if non-alcoholic or "near beer" is ok on a PLANTSTRONG diet? Rip shares his thoughts with this insightful audience question. Learn More About our 2026 L...
23 Jan 20243min
Ep. 232: Torrey DeVitto - This "Chicago Med" Actress Shares her Self-Care Secrets
From “Chicago Med” to a cozy Michigan farm…Today, we talk love, compassion, and self-care with actress, musician, and philanthropist, Torrey DeVitto. You may know Torrey from her six-years on the TV ...
18 Jan 20241h 5min
BONUS: Rip's Engine 2 Origin Story - How a Harrowing Rescue Led to The Engine 2 Diet
Rip shares a harrowing rescue story from the Lakeshore Apartments fire during his time as an Austin Firefighter. This experience reminded him of the fragile nature of life and inspired him to create t...
16 Jan 202414min
