Plant Based Coaches

How much has the medical community changed when it comes to plant-based nutrition? On this episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), to discuss the growing acceptance of plant-based nutrition among healthcare professionals and patients alike. Dr. Barnard shares his perspective on how attitude...

What inspires someone to dedicate their life to speaking up for animals? In this episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast, we sit down with Alex LePelch, better known online as Dekku, a popular TikTok creator whose videos about veganism and animal rights have reached millions of people. Alex shares his personal journey to veganism, which began nearly a decade ago when his mother was diagnosed wi...

Chuck Carroll is back! A few months ago, Chuck joined Plant Based Coaches to share the incredible story behind his mysterious health condition and the surgery he hoped would finally provide answers. Now he's returning with a recovery update. In this follow-up conversation, Chuck discusses his progress after gastric bypass reversal and hiatal hernia repair surgery. While recovery has been a long jo...

Join Plant Based Coaches hosts Richard Hubbard, Dr. Suzanne Foxx, and Sherri Toebe for a special viewer Q&A episode featuring Dr. Joel Fuhrman. In this episode, Dr. Fuhrman answers viewer-submitted questions on longevity, immune health, nutrition, and healing through a nutritarian lifestyle. Topics covered include: • Why eating one large raw salad daily may significantly improve long-term heal...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jen "J.J." Judd, also known as Veganowledge JJ, a raw vegan mindset coach, author, and founder of the Amazing Plantz4merz community. JJ shares her incredible transformation from the standard American diet to a fully raw vegan lifestyle in 2019—losing 55 pounds, eliminating lifelong seasonal allergies, and most remarkably, reversing 18 years of chronic bac...

For the past three years, Chuck Carroll — host of The Exam Room podcast from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) — has been battling a baffling health mystery. Chuck began experiencing constant bloating and a strange feeling of drunkenness, despite not drinking alcohol. The symptoms were persistent and severely disrupted his daily life. Doctors recently performed an explorator...

If your knee feels unstable, won’t bear weight, or suddenly buckles when you stand , this video is for you. In this episode, I share practical strategies I’ve learned to help you: Release a knee that feels locked or stuck when non-weight bearing Calm inflammation and reduce swelling naturally Handle moments when your knee gives out or feels unstable Improve alignment and movement so your knee feel...

Are alternative knee treatments worth it? What actually works—and what doesn’t? In this episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast, Plant-Based Coach Richard Hubbard sits down with physical therapist Dr. Suzanne Foxx to share a real-world breakdown of the non-surgical treatments Rich tried while managing severe knee pain and a meniscus injury. Before deciding on knee replacement, Rich explored mul...

In this powerful and far-reaching conversation, we sit down with Dr. Michael Klaper, a true pioneer in lifestyle medicine, to discuss his new book, Moving Medicine Forward: What More Doctors Should Know About Nutrition—and How It Can Save Your Life. Dr. Klaper shares his remarkable personal journey—how he became vegan more than 40 years ago, long before plant-based nutrition entered the mainstream...

In this episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast, Richard Hubbard sits down with plant-based fitness coach and author Maxime Sigouin to talk about sustainable health, long-term fitness, and what it really takes to stay strong for life. Maxime is the author of the newly released book Forever Fit, a practical guide focused on building lifelong strength, energy, and resilience—without extremes, gim...

Plant-based coach Richard Hubbard is joined by his business partner and physical therapist Dr. Suzanne Foxx for a candid and deeply personal conversation about injury, resilience, and healing. In this episode, Rich opens up about the ongoing challenges he has faced with his left knee since early 2025 . What began as a stubborn meniscal tear that refused to heal has progressively worsened, ultimate...

What happens when healing your own body becomes a mission to heal others? After losing over 160 pounds and reversing disease by following Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s plant-based approach, Anthony Masiello didn’t just transform his health — he transformed his purpose. As his journey inspired others, Anthony kept hearing the same question again and again: “How do I find a lifestyle medicine doctor near me?”...

In this powerful episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Brooke Goldner, a board-certified medical doctor and bestselling author known worldwide for helping people reverse autoimmune disease through nutrition and lifestyle. Dr. Goldner shares her personal journey of being lupus-free for over 20 years and explains how her science-based Rapid Recovery Program has helped pati...

In this powerful episode of Plant Based Coaches, hosts Richard Hubbard and Dr. Suzanne Foxx sit down with renowned physician, bestselling author, and nutrition pioneer Dr. Joel Fuhrman to explore what it truly means to age well. Dr. Fuhrman breaks down how the Nutritarian lifestyle—a nutrient-dense, whole-food, plant-based approach—can help people extend their lifespan without sacrificing quality...

We’re honored to host Dr. Milton Mills — a board-certified internist and critical-care physician, graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, and a distinguished advocate for plant-based nutrition and preventive medicine. You may have seen Dr. Mills in the documentary What the Health, where he speaks passionately about nutrition, race, health equity and the urgent need to rethink our food...

Unlocking Longevity with MycelPro | Geoff Palmer of Clean Machine In this episode, the Plant Based Coaches sit down with Geoff Palmer , the visionary founder of Clean Machine , to discuss his latest breakthrough — MycelPro-10 , a whole-food, mycelium-based supplement that delivers the highest known levels of spermidine of any food. Geoff explains what spermidine is, how it supports anti-aging , au...

In this compelling episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Alan Goldhamer , founder of TrueNorth Health Center , to dive deep into the science and experience behind fasting , whole food plant-exclusive nutrition , and holistic healing. 🔹 Dr. Goldhamer explains how a whole food, plant-exclusive diet can serve as a foundation for health—boosting immunity, reducing inflamma...

In this episode of Plant Based Coaches , we sit down with Dr. Michael Greger — physician, New York Times best-selling author, internationally recognized speaker, and founder of NutritionFacts.org . We ask Dr. Greger about some of the biggest questions in plant-based health today: How did he first become vegan, and what inspired his journey? What does the latest science say about aging and extendin...

On this episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast , Rich and Suzanne sit down with Paul Chatlin, founder of Plant Based Support , to hear his powerful story of survival and service. After being diagnosed with advanced heart disease, Paul chose a different path—one centered on whole food, plant-based nutrition—that not only saved his life but inspired a mission to support others facing similar str...

In this episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast, Rich and Suzanne sit down with Chuck Carroll, host of The Exam Room podcast and known to millions as the "Weight Loss Champion." Chuck shares his inspiring journey of losing over 200 pounds through a whole food, plant-based diet—a transformation that saved his life. But even after such a remarkable turnaround, new health challenges emerged. Chuck...

In this episode of Plant Based Coaches , we welcome Doug Evans , author of the groundbreaking book The Sprout Book and founder of The Sprouting Company . Doug is a passionate advocate for sprouts as one of the most nutrient-dense, affordable, and sustainable foods on the planet. We dive into: Why sprouts are considered a true superfood How sprouting can transform your health, energy, and longevity...

Hosts Richard Hubbard and Dr. Suzanne Foxx are joined by our guest Joe Gagnon, author of Living Intentionally. Special shout-out: the intro is brought to you by vegan bodybuilder and longtime friend Robert Cheeke, bringing energy, community, and connection. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Intentionality as a Game-Changer. Joe explores how living with clear purpose sparks mental resilience, f...

In this episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast, Richard Hubbard and Dr. Suzanne Foxx sit down with author David Atkins to discuss his powerful book, One Decision Away: A Philosophy for Everything. David shares how one single decision can set the course for profound change in every area of life, from health and relationships to career and personal growth. We explore the mindset shifts behind ma...

In this thought-provoking episode, the Plant Based Coaches—Richard Hubbard, Dr. Suzanne Foxx, and Rob Lee—sit down with world-renowned physician and researcher Dr. Neal Barnard to discuss the dangers of processed foods. Are they all harmful? Should we avoid them completely? Dr. Barnard shares his expert insights on what the science actually says about processed foods and how they impact everything...

In this empowering episode of the Plant Based Coaches Podcast , hosts Richard Hubbard and Dr. Suzanne Foxx welcome Dr. Laurie Marbas to discuss how to prevent and even reverse pre-diabetes through a comprehensive lifestyle medicine approach. Dr. Marbas explains that while a whole food, plant-based diet is a critical foundation, lasting results also require attention to other key pillars: physical...