Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk all about shopping! WAIT! We promise this will be enlightening. It's kinda like shopping with a mindful twist. We talk about everything about shopping without making this a huge infomercial. With Black Friday and holiday shopping in full swing, we thought we could share some tips on how not to spend your whole paycheck on things you don't need...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jeff Chilton about the power of medicinal mushrooms. Well, we tell you, Jeff is a real fun-guy…all kidding aside, by the end of this podcast you will have a "shroom" of knowledge about this very medicinal type of plant. We hit the important stuff like what makes a reishi, cordyceps and Chaga mushroom so spectacular to how to make sure you...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Julie Ward about how to be winning this cold and flu season. Let's face it there are two kinds of sick days from work, the ones that you are flat on your face and the ones you pretend to be sick to just take the day off. Wouldn't it be great if you only need to worry about the latter? We are not suggesting you lie to your work, but with the...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Sam Shorkey about competing for confidence. If you have ever wondered what goes into bikini bodybuilding competitions, then this is the right place to be. From mindset to training to nutrition, Sam lets us in on it all. And if you are thinking bikini competition is good for the ego and confidence, then think again…you've got to have some pr...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dr. Sailesh Rao the Executive Producer of "What The Health", "Cowspiracy" and the upcoming documentary "A Prayer for Compassion". Dr. Rao is an extremely calm and intellectual man who has a strong understanding of strategy and possibility. During our time together we learned about the work Climate Healers is doing in creating a world of non...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Alina Zolotareva about the future of sustainable produce. She tells us about Aerofarms who "planted" their roots in the city of New Jersey. Alina helps us uncover what we really need to know about our greens. Have you ever wondered what organic actually means? If the food you are paying a premium for can actually be called sustainable? Alin...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about finding more gratitude through traditions. Since this episode is coming out the day after Thanksgiving we thought it would be a good time to discuss this topic. Giving thanks and spending time with family doesn't need to happen one day a year. Sometimes we feel people are simply going through the motions with their holiday seasons or tra...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Colleen Poling about nutrients, mitochondria and a plant-based diet. We discuss how to know if a plant-based diet is right for you and some common pitfalls people have when they go plant-based. Many people can eat a balanced diet and thrive, but some people need to pay closer attention to the nutrients they are taking in. And finally, we ta...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Reshma Shah to talk about the most important thing in the world to many of us…children. WAIT! If you are not a parent or don't plan to be, we know you'll learn something that you can share with someone along the way, so please be sure to stick with us. We have been waiting a long time to have Dr. Shah say on our podcast that a...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Joshua Turner about how going into insulin shock twice actually was the beginning of him taking control of his type 1 diabetes and completely reversing his Colitis. Today Josh is passionate about telling everyone he can that food is medicine and that it saved his ass…well, it also saved his eyes, heart, stomach, and life. His story of when...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we share our interview from the Unlock Wellness Podcast with Dr. Kasey Johnson. For those of you who don't know our full story, you can learn about it today. Here are what her show notes had to say: Episode 133: Shoshana and Adam Chaim are hosts of The Plant Trainers Podcast, and are dedicated to transforming as many lives as possible. They both have...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about how taking a holistic approach to getting back to school can really improve the whole family's quality of life. Even though we focus on the school year, the 4 pillars of change we discuss can be applied to anyone's life whether they are parents or not! In our own coaching practice and just like many doctors, we take a holistic approach t...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dr. David Jenkins, the man behind the glycemic index. Dr. Jenkins' name is not that famous, but his research is and we see his name being spoken more and more. This is due to his amazing work and speaking engagements within the vegan community. Dr. Jenkins starts his talk with us by reminiscing about growing up in Europe and spending tim...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Gina Bonanno-Lemos about the impact our diet has on epigenetics. After spending her entire life struggling with health and hormone issues that left her sick, exhausted, and gaining weight, Gina discovered the power of a plant-based diet. With this knowledge, she healed herself of chronic conditions that once controlled her. We cover so many...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dr. Melanie Joy about improving relationships and the theory behind Beyond Carnism. Food is something very personal to us. We have been taught the ideology of food just like religion. Dr. Joy helps us unpack why we are so connected to the food we eat and the pets we live with. What we think you will be most interested to hear about is how w...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dr. Douglas Won about preventing surgery and accelerating recovery. Dr. Won is a fountain of information on the effects a plant-based diet has on the body's ability to heal. He wows us with how a plant-based diet can prevent surgery or help people recover better if they do have surgery. His 4 Pillars that he shares goes beyond longevity...

In today's episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we have decided to play a recording of a Live video Shoshana did a little bit ago all about superfoods! They are exactly that, SUPER. Filled with amazing benefits for the body. But the term has "bean" used as a marketing tool to get your attention. Just because an item on the shelf has superfood written all over it, doesn't mean it's a winner for y...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to The Plant Chics Jacque Tarlton and Marzia Prince. They are fun and energetic gals who are both plant-based fitness competitors. Today we talk about what it takes to eat clean whole foods to be the best you that you can be. Fiber takes the stage in a lot of this conversation and they make it clear that you can be sexy and get your fiber t...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk all about pressure cookers and spicing up your life with The Veggie Queen, Jill Nussinow. If anyone knows pressure cookers it's Jill. She is a top-notch cooking teacher who has used all different types of pressure cookers in her day. She helps us navigate all the vocab from crockpot to pressure cooker to electric pressure cooker. It was a t...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Lenny and Shalva Gale about how life is no yoke and all things power blenders. If you are plant-based or vegan, chances are you have a blender. Knowing how to use your blender to its full capacity is key. Using a power blender to make soups, smoothies, sauces, and juices are going to save you a ton of time…and even money too. So whether...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Sheanne and Dan Moskaluk from Eating You Alive, about how they healed using a whole food plant-based diet. Sheanne lost 130 lbs and Dan won the battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. They are two healthy energetic souls who are dedicating their lives to making the world happier and healthier by discussing the benefits of eating a whole food...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Guilt Free TV's Jeff Morgan about discipline, change, and family. Jeff is an extremely motivational guy and he actually has a lot in common with Adam. After recognizing the signs that his diet was not supporting his body the best way it could, he made some drastic changes and never looked back. Kicking bad habits, following your destiny...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dr. Kasey Johnson about how to unlock wellness through plant-based chiropractic care. She's a fun and energetic plant-based advocate who is a new mom and a chiropractor. So naturally, we combined these traits into an episode to help you understand more about taking care of you and your family's body beyond exercise and what you eat. The...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, just in time for Father's Day, we talk about superheroes and being a dad. Adam has been called every name in the book, crazy, determined, crazy, dude, dad, Chaim, crazy, obsessed, amazing, role model, athlete, crazy. You get the picture. People cannot understand how he is able to get in as many hours of training that he does, work a full day, have...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to David Chandler about running across America and wilderness therapy. When we first learned about David, we had a lot of questions. Did he run or walk across America? Did he do it consecutively? Was it self-supported? What was going on with this guy to give him the tenacity to do it? After hopping on the phone for a quick conversation, we...