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Ep. 135 | 3 Reasons Why Eating Plant-Based Is Faster and Simpler Than You Think Dec 22, 2025

Do you want to build a stronger, healthier body, and enjoy foods more freely...without worrying that they will cause weight gain or spike your blood sugars? Well, if you’ve been looking into plant-based eating, you might have heard already that a plant-based diet change can help get you there.

But wh...

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Ep. 134 | Heart Attack and Keto to Lower Blood Sugars and Less Meds – Cindy’s Plant-Based Diet Journey [Part 2] Dec 15, 2025

What if you thought you were doing the right things and invincible, and then…a heart attack happens? That’s exactly what my guest Cindy experienced. She had been trying to eat ‘clean keto’ and was feeling she had more energy with weight loss.

Then, a heart attack came out of the blue. That’s how her...

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Ep. 133 | Greater Energy and 30 lbs Lighter on a Plant-Based Diet – Cindy’s Health and Weight Loss Journey [Part 1] Dec 08, 2025

Cindy was just a regular person on a regular Standard American Diet, living a quiet sedentary lifestyle. One based on frozen dinners and pre-packaged meals, along with sodas and sugary snacks, though she did try a ‘clean keto’ diet on and off. Except one day, something happened that changed everythi...

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Tangy Marinated Three-Bean Salad Dec 06, 2025

Looking for an Easy Plant-Based Meal Option?

I know how busy life can get. There may be work, a home to care for, a family to cook for and grandkids to watch. So with hectic schedules and health challenges, making a lifestyle change like moving to plant-based eating can seem way harder than it needs ...

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Ep. 132 | Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Slow Down or Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? Dec 02, 2025

As we age, it’s hard not to start worrying about our health, and about how long we can stay ‘mentally there’ for our loved ones. It’s natural to want to stay alert, sharp and aware of the people we love and of our surroundings, so we can get the most out of our remaining years.

But maybe Alzheimer’s ...

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Ep. 131 | It’s Time for Gratitude – Celebrating Health Thanksgivings Nov 25, 2025

It’s that time of year again. A moment carved out, where we can just sit…and be. A time to recognize ways in which our lives have changed and how far we’ve come since the year started. Despite the ongoing unrest and uncertainty we see in our nations and in the world around us, I know there is STILL ...

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Ep. 130 | Too Busy for Plant-Based Cooking? 3 Reasons To Think Again Nov 18, 2025

Sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in a day. Do you feel this way? I know I do. I'm in a busy motherhood season right now, as a working mother to young children. There are groceries to buy, a business to run, school lunches, to pack, laundry, to do homework, to check over, cooking,...

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Ep. 129 | Why You Should Try Persimmons and How To Enjoy Them [Ingredient Spotlight] Nov 11, 2025

Are you new to plant-based eating and want to try MORE fruits and vegetables, but don’t know where to start or know how to enjoy them? You haven’t cooked with most of the veggies you’ve seen in the Fresh Produce department and some look odd and unfamiliar. And in the kitchen, you’ve generally stuck ...

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Ep. 128 | How Her Decision to Eat Plant-Based Changed Her Family – with Client Dawn Nov 04, 2025

Are you worried about starting plant-based first, because the rest of your family are meat-eaters? You’re afraid that you’ll end up having to always eat differently, and be forever ‘double cooking’. If that’s you, I know how you’re feeling. But sometimes, you won’t know till you take that FIRST step...

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Ep.127 | She Gained More Energy and Confidence Eating a Plant-Based Diet – with Client Dawn Oct 28, 2025

Have you ever tried to make a big change, but then struggled without guidance or support? That was Dawn’s case, a past client of mine. In this episode, I’m sharing with you her story. 

Dawn works full-time as a nurse and has a family of five. Talk about being busy! She first tried taking some steps t...

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Ep. 126 | Get More for Your Plant-Based Shopping Dollars (& Cut Food Waste) With This Vegetable Oct 21, 2025

Sometimes we wish we have more money to spend on groceries so we can buy more fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy better health. Is that you? I’ve certainly felt this way at times. 

But what if I told you that you’ll be able to enjoy MORE fruits and vegetables, by first learning how to stretch your ...

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Ep. 125 | Can Eating Plant-Based Lower Cancer Risk and Slow Cancer Growth? Oct 14, 2025

Do you have a strong family history of cancer? Or have you lost a close friend to cancer? Maybe you’ve seen the impact of cancer in breaking families apart and worry about getting it yourself and then losing time with your loved ones. Well, if you’re wondering if there is a benefit to eating plant-b...

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