Plant Powered Collective

What if the way you nourish yourself is directly connected to the way you experience your relationships? In this episode of the Plant Powered Collective Podcast, Lori sits down in her kitchen with intuitive relationship consultant, Heather Green , for a conversation about connection, self-love, and the energetics of relationships. Shared over a simple, plant-powered meal, this episode explores how...

In This Episode • What bio-individuality means in integrative nutrition • Why one-size-fits-all diets often fail • Lori's personal story of plant-based living and managing autoimmune disease • The impact of menopause and hormone shifts on metabolism • What a mid-afternoon energy crash might be telling you • Research from the PREDICT 1 study on post-meal blood sugar dips • How to begin personalizin...

Nourishment Beyond Food: Clean Living and Entrepreneurship with Tina Smagala Podcast Show Notes Nutrition is often defined as the process of consuming, absorbing, and utilizing nutrients from food to fuel, repair, and maintain the body for health and growth. That definition matters. What we eat influences our energy, our hormones, our longevity, and our ability to show up fully in our lives. But a...

Eat for Your Gut. Lead with Energy Your leadership requires energy, clarity, and resilience. And those qualities are deeply connected to your gut health. In this episode, we explore how eating to support your microbiome can influence focus, mood, hormone balance, inflammation, and long-term vitality. This conversation is especially relevant for professional women navigating midlife, leadership, an...

Plant-Based First Aid & Natural Skin Care: Healing Without Hustle with Jodi Scott In this episode of the Plant Powered Collective Podcast, Lori sits down with Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo , to explore plant-based first aid, natural skin care, and low tox living for women in midlife. Jodi shares the real story behind building Green Goo with her mom and sister on their family farm, scalin...

Episode 23: Nutrition as Nervous System Support Episode Summary In this episode of the Plant Powered Collective Podcast, we explore how nutrition directly supports the nervous system, especially during midlife and menopause. We discuss why rhythm matters more than restriction, how blood sugar stability influences stress hormones, how the gut brain axis shapes mood and inflammation, and why menopau...

Midlife Energy Isn’t About Willpower. It’s About Nourishment If you’re tired of feeling tired, this episode is for you. In midlife, low energy is often blamed on motivation, discipline, or not trying hard enough. But the truth is far more compassionate and far more empowering. In this episode of Plant Powered Collective, Lori reframes midlife fatigue as a biological response to under-fueling, not...

Episode Summary Cold weather changes how your body uses nutrients. In this episode, integrative nutrition coach Lori Willinski explains why eating more vegetables during winter supports immune health, gut balance, and seasonal resilience. Backed by peer-reviewed science, this conversation explores plant-forward nutrition, the risks of excess animal protein, and how the six pillars of lifestyle med...

Podcast #20: Autoimmune Health, Energy Audits, and the Science Behind Habits with Dr. Amy Behimer A Conversation with Dr. Amy Behimer In this episode, Lori sits down with Dr. Amy Behimer for a thoughtful, real-life conversation about autoimmune health, energy, and what it truly means to nourish yourself in midlife. Amy is an autoimmune health coach, pharmacist by training, and host of the podcast...

Episode Title Gut Health Foundations: How Food Feeds Your Microbiome **RISE Into Gut Health: How Food Feeds Your Microbiome and Supports Whole-Body Balance** Gut health is more than digestion. It influences energy, immunity, hormones, mood, and how resilient you feel day to day. In this episode of the Plant Powered Collective podcast, Lori walks you through what a healthy gut and microbiome really...

What Integrative Nutrition Coaching Is and Why It Is the Heart of Plant Powered Collective What exactly is integrative nutrition coaching and how does it fit into real life? In this episode, Lori Willinski, integrative nutrition coach and founder of Plant Powered Collective, shares the story behind a recent Women in Business chamber event and the questions that sparked a deeper conversation about...

Episode Title: Resetting with Intention. Designing Nutrition for Longevity in 2026 The holidays are meant to be enjoyed. For many of us, that includes sweets, celebratory meals, shared toasts, and a temporary shift away from routine. In this episode, Lori opens 2026 with honesty and intention, sharing how her own nutrition took a backseat during the holiday season and how she is gently resetting w...

From Hustle to Harmony: Redefining Health as We Head Into 2026 Episode Description In this reflective end of year episode, Lori shares her personal journey of moving from hustle to harmony. She explores turning 60, navigating menopause and autoimmune flares, rebuilding balance after profound life changes, and stepping fully into purpose as an integrative nutrition coach and entrepreneur. This epis...

Nourishing Through December: Grounding Yourself, Enjoying the Season, and Trusting Your Resilience In this episode, Lori shares how to stay grounded, energized, and connected to your nutrition habits during the holiday season. December invites joy, celebration, indulgence, and sometimes overwhelm. But your habits and your resilience are still with you, ready to support you. You’ll learn: • How cor...

Episode Summary Midlife is often described as a season of change, but for many women it feels more like a season of overwhelm. Hormone shifts, professional pressures, family responsibilities, identity transitions, and emotional fatigue often collide in ways that leave women feeling disconnected from themselves. In this episode, Lori Willinski, Integrative Nutritionist and founder of Plant Powered...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Plant Powered Collective Podcast.  Today we’re stepping into the Monday after Thanksgiving with a renewed sense of intention. This episode is all about reconnecting gently with your body, your energy, and your nourishment after a long weekend filled with celebration, community, and delicious food. This year, my Thanksgiving was a beautiful reminder of how nourishment s...

Show Notes: The Power of Cruciferous Vegetables, Featuring Kale In this episode, Lori explores the incredible benefits of cruciferous vegetables, with a special focus on kale. These nutrient-dense plants support hormone balance, gut health, metabolism, inflammation reduction, and long-term vitality, making them essential allies for women in midlife. Lori also shares a personal story about entering...

Episode Overview In this episode, Lori Willinski, Integrative Nutrition Coach and Plant Powered Collective Founder, sits down with her partner, Chris, for an honest and heartwarming conversation about bio-individuality and what it really means to navigate life and nourishment when two people have different nutrition styles. Lori is vegan. Chris is an omnivore. And together, they’ve learned that fo...

What's Around the Plate: Nourishing the Whole You This Holiday Season Episode Description This special holiday edition of the Plant Powered Collective Podcast goes beyond what's on your plate to explore what truly nourishes us during the season—connection, gratitude, rest, and intentional living. Join Lori Willinski, Integrative Nutrition Coach and founder of Plant Powered Collective, as she share...

🌿 Podcast #9: Live Life Balanced – An Interview with Robin Jonas 🎙 Hosted by Lori Willinski, Integrative Nutrition Coach & Founder of Plant Powered Collective Episode Overview In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Plant Powered Collective Podcast , Lori welcomes her friend and fellow Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Robin Jonas, founder and host of the Healthy Habits for a Healthy...

Today’s episode is extra special because I’m joined by my daughter, Caitrin, and we’re sharing highlights from a recent trip to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. This wasn’t just a vacation, it was family, reflection, and a reminder that we can stay connected to our healthy habits no matter where life takes us. We’ll talk about how to eat well while traveling, how to make nourishing choices...

Today we reframe menopause as a powerful new chapter. We’ll visit cultural traditions that honor this season, build a practical Menopause Performance Stack you can personalize, and share a simple recipe that can help you feel steady. Visit plantpoweredcollective.com's blog for a downloadable Menopause Performance Stack worksheet and today's recipe. Menopause is not an ending. It is a celebration o...

Today, we’re diving into something I see as the foundation of all healthy change: the mindset shift of choosing you. So often, we talk about food, movement, and sleep. But unless we first decide we’re worth prioritizing, none of those choices really stick. To explore this, I’ve invited respected therapist and my friend, Dr. Charity Godfrey, to join me. She’s someone I admire for her work on empowe...

Episode summary In this updated re-release of my very first episode, I share how a shy kid from a small Massachusetts town learned to make life happen with intention. I talk about early plant based instincts, an autoimmune wake up call, years of great but not quite aligned careers, motherhood, a move to Shanghai that reawakened my curiosity, the reality of menopause and midlife change, and the tur...

Today’s episode is about you —and why one-size-fits-all diets fail because of something called bio-individuality. Visit plantpoweredcollective.com for to book a complimentary exploratory session (this means free) with me, learn more about bio-individuality, grab the recipe for lentil soup, and download a worksheet that accompanies this podcast.