Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Lauren Plunkett about positive self-talk. Lauren is a remarkable dietitian who has harnessed the power of a plant-based lifestyle to manage Type 1 diabetes, transform her relationship with food and do it for others. Lauren shares her inspiring journey, discussing how she saw her insulin amounts decrease and became more conscious of the fo...

If you remember, we interviewed my centenarian grandmother, or Bubbie, 8 years ago about her life. Sadly, we lost her in living form last week. She made it as a centenarian to 101-Ish, which was quite an accomplishment. She still had such a sharp mind and was completely independent. Bubbie never wanted to be a burden to anyone. She even walked to the mall to buy yogurt on Thursday almost 12 hours...

In this episode of the Plant Trainers podcast, we're diving into something awesome every fitness club should know about. Shoshana had a fantastic chat with Chris Roche all about recovery and how to help athletes smash their personal records. If you're a fitness club owner, a personal trainer, or just someone into fitness, you absolutely need to give this a listen. Hit us up at info@planttrainers.c...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about how maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for supporting thyroid health. This gland plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions by producing and releasing hormones, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and Hashimotos disease. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional for tests and advice, but many...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about healthy plant-based grilling tips. Grilling can be a fun and delicious way to prepare plant-based meals. It doesn't have to be difficult or messy and can be an easy, fun process to enjoy! Adam Chaim is a volleyball coach, personal trainer, running and triathlon coach and plant-based nutritionist and lifestyle coach. He enjoys helping his...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about combating the summer cold. While colds are typically associated with the winter months, they can still occur during the summer due to various factors like changes in temperature or exposure to viruses. We will talk about prevention but also what to do so you can get back out and enjoy the summer vibes again quickly. Adam Chaim is a volle...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about healthy plant-based picnic ideas. Whether you are hiking, exploring a city, driving to your favourite park or headed to the backyard treehouse, there are so many amazing healthy foods you can prepare for a picnic. Having a plant-based picnic is a fantastic way to enjoy delicious and healthy food while connecting with nature. One of the b...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about dealing with sunburns. Obviously, prevention is key to avoiding a sunburn. But what do you do when the sun has you and you end up looking like a complete lobster or worse, random red burns all over your body, probably shaped like hands, horses, fireworks and bra straps! A sunburn can be a literal pain! Get our tops on the healthy things...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Nomi Spain Levy all about constipation and poop! If you know us, you know we love this subject. We have, and still do, help people with all types of digestional issues and other diseases where constipation is a symptom, but we really wanted to talk poop with Nomi today from a women's specific pov! WAIT! Men,do not turn this off. You'll ge...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about perimenopause and warding off hot flashes. It has always been one of Shoshana's adult goals to never have hot flashes. At 44, she realized that she was indeed in perimenopause, but didn't even realize it. We will talk about some of the signs that indeed tell us she is in perimenopause, what she has been doing to keep the hot flashes at b...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Lani Muelrath, an award-winning teacher, author, TV host, and top plant-based vegan lifestyle coach about easy short workouts. Certified Specialist in Behavior Change, Plant-Based Nutrition, and Mindfulness Meditation Instruction, Lani has been featured on many tv shows and featured in magazines. Presenter for Physician's Committee for Re...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about dealing with back pain. Shoshana's back has gone out twice in her life, both sport induced. She was pleasantly surprised that despite her back going out 12 years later, she was able to stay upright, continue to play sports and not stop her life. Because of the way she lives her life and the tools she has to help with injury, the healing...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jacque Tarlton about recovery and health. Jacque shares with us her own journey with alcohol and almost 11 years with sobriety. She is open, raw and honest but most of all shares a lot of tools for helping yourself and others. Jacque Tarlton, Certified Wellcoach® & Wellness Advocate, is passionate about improving health through fabulous,...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Chef Lei Shishak all about easy plant-based cooking for two. We discuss shopping, pantry staples, and meal prep. You'll come away with great ideas for your next bowl night! You'll love this episode whether you're newly married, flying solo, BFFs, roommates, empty-nesters, or one in a large crowd, get ready to say goodbye to endless leftov...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with David Saah about improving his athletic performance and energy levels after retirement. David is living the life in his 70's he wished he could live earlier on. He is 74 and hiking and biking with his grandchildren, out hiking members of his hiking group who are decades younger than him, and working out like a champ in his basement gym. H...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Ella Magers all about overcoming burnout and learning to heal. Ella discusses her story of hitting total burnout in 2022, traveling to Peru for healing through plant-medicine. By rebuilding her ego, identity, working with a tantra coach, she healed through the creation of 99Thrive. 99Thrive is the plant-based world's platform for all thin...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Howard Jacobson, PhD all about Staying Motivated In Tough Times. It seems that people are finding it harder to stay motivated to live healthy, stay happy and balance life. Howie talks about connecting motivation to transformation. Wanting to be healthy isn't enough of a motivator for most people to actually reach their goals and and susta...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we bring back one of our classics that put us on the plant-based podcasting map: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. It was an extreme honour. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is known for being one of the founding fathers of the plant-based lifestyle and is the author of the book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. We covered a lot...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we revisit one of our classics with our friends Dr Garth Davis and Sid Garza-Hillman. We had a blast when we sat down for Deep Conversations with Sid Garza-Hillman and Dr. Garth Davis for a regular everyday conversation we had one night after a day of presenting at a health conference. We had no idea where it was going to go and we ended up talking...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about doing the things you love the new year. If anything is clear today, it is that there is simply no more time for the things that don't fill your cup. Understanding your basic needs and real values is a must in life. Showing up for yourself to be who you are meant to be for others is key. We will take you through some tried and tested exer...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Chef Stephanie White all about plant-based culinary school. Of course, we start out by asking her to share her plant-based journey. We "BET" you won't guess how it began. She shares her experience being a vegan in a classical French program and now she is paving the way for a different culinary world including pastries! We could not resis...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with the vegan runner Daniel Puth all about the lifestyle as a vegan runner. Daniel is a force to be reckoned with on the course and in life. When he sets his mind to something, he does it. He talks to us about his transition to a plant-based lifestyle, transition to running and how you can get started today. Daniel Puth is 40 years old and im...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Debbie Adler, chef and award-winning cookbook author all about The Mediterranean Plate. Debbie takes us through her journey from vegan to whole-food plant-based. You'll hear about some misconceptions about whole food plant-based cooking and how to get everything tasting delicious without salt and oil. Your mouth water when you hear some o...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dominique Side all about high quality vegan fashion. There are not many exclusive high quality brands out there, and some of them are only vegetarian or not of very good quality and style. For those of you who may not have Luise or Prada on your mind ever…I'm sure you know someone who is Channell or Gucci…so have a listen do you can tell...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Shoshana explains three new ways we are improving our cell performance. Our family and our clients are getting amazing results using these FOOD-BASED drink packets to increase energy (or replace coffee), stimulate the mind, focus, and memory as well as regulate mood. The Energy served Shoshana well when she gave up coffee, the Mind is a great afternoo...