Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with John Lewis (BadAssVegan) about his new documentary film he co-produced with Keegan Kuhn called "They're Trying To Kill Us". We kick off the podcast talking about injustice, inequality, dealing with hate and the Black Lives Matter movement. Then we go into some of the details of the film on how black communities are being targeted creating...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Tim James all about living foods and food combining. Food combining is not something we have studied, tried personally, or done with any of our clients before. We did think it was a good concept for people to learn about and continue their own research if it is something they are interested in. If you are someone who finds themselves aski...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Melissa Mondala all about lifestyle and mental health. You will love to listen to this one. We go through a lot of different lifestyle factors that can affect our mental health in negative and positive directions. It is possible you may be shocked at what she says is the most important way to care for your mental health. Learn what fo...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Bob Breakey about kidney disease. While kidney disease is not talked about frequently, it does affect 1 in 7 North Americans and can seriously alter one's quality of life as well as longevity. We cover everything from what the kidneys do, to how to find out if you are having kidney issues, to what the prescription is nutritionally spe...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dawn Renee all about self-care and what it takes to care for somebody with a degenerative disease, the toll it can take on the caregiver, and the steps the caregiver could take to keep themselves in their best possible health and energy. Coming from a place of illness and immobility herself, Dawn shares how she rebuilt her health, and the...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we share a very powerful discussion we had with our Instagram and TikTok Live audience from August 20, 2020. We talk about some social media challenges, hate comments, keeping things positive, building a strong community, the impact we can make on others, becoming plant-based for the first time, and so much more. This was an impactful discussion that...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Neal Barnard, MD. We were really excited to dive into the topics of breast cancer, prostate cancer, hormones, and nutrition. And we must say, that we were excited to do that with this guest in particular. In this episode, we explored risk factors for these diseases, as well as studies linking them directly to one's diet and we also talked...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we discuss our keys to optimal performance. We wanted to bring up an oldie and a goody. Why are we doing that? Well, in the summers we need a little downtime, for those of you who have only joined us in the last few years, you may not have gotten to these yet and for those of you who have, we know you will walk away with added knowledge and inspiratio...

In today's episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we bring back our talk with the vegan, two-time natural bodybuilding champion and plant-based advocate, Robert Cheeke. We wanted to bring up an oldie and a goody. Why are we doing that? Well, in the summers we need a little downtime, for those of you who have only joined us in the last few years, you may not have gotten to these yet and for those o...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Rich Roll and Julie Piatt. They are the co-authors of The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-based Recipes and Guidance For The Whole Family. We talk about the tools for making families healthier and how to keep that deep connection with your partner and family through the toughest moments in your life. We wanted to bring up an oldie and a...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Shoshana is being interviewed by Tarah Abram and Renee Giroux-Wyton From Soul and Social about creating a life of vibrant health. Tarah and Renee wanted to talk about dietary and lifestyle factors to keep you feeling vibrant, young, and wanting to be intimate. Many of our clients come to us feeling run down, tired, and maybe even need help from medica...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we revisit one of our first podcast recordings when we talk about my mental health and mental illness journey. We hope you oversee the quality, as it was the 6th one we recorded, and that you can find the information, emotion, and experience comforting, helpful, and even relatable in some way, shape or form. Putting this episode out the first time was...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Andy Nevers about masculinity, the Marines, becoming plant-based, and making connections through Plantarion. Andy shares with us how documentaries changed his whole life and helped him become plant-based, vegan, and how he joined the movement. We explore how masculinity and nutrition can have certain expectations, especially for big milit...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Juan Le Prince about his journey through life that has taught him to walk to his own beat, grow his acting career, and empower others to live as their true selves. He talks to us openly and honestly about coming out to his family and friends as gay, his struggle with depression, and how becoming plant-based vegan has changed his life. Jua...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Alison Tierney about PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and infertility which is a growing issue amongst young couples trying to start or grow their families. We talk about Allison's personal journey to becoming a health practitioner and where it intersects with becoming plant-based and how that helped the health issues she had been struggl...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Tushar Mehta all about past, current, like COVID-19, and future pandemics. It's really important to understand some of the most impactful reasons pandemics started so we can make decisions that put us in the best position not to let them happen again. We talk about what a pandemic actually is, break down some other important vocabular...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk myth busting with Dr. Matt about some of the hottest topics in nutrition and find out whether they are myths or truths and why. He is a lot of fun, and after he shares his journey into a plant-based lifestyle, we hit all the hot points: is gluten-free a good thing, does soy cause infertility and will white potatoes make you fat? You may want t...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we share ways that you can stay active this summer and really anytime throughout the year, even if you're in some form of isolation. Whether you're a huge family, just you and a pet, maybe you are living with your parents, maybe you're a couple or maybe, like us, you've got some kiddos! This episode will hopefully give you more ideas about how to get...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Julie Morris about nootropics and boosting your brain performance. Her energy is so high and cheerful which really helps us see that she doesn't just talk about the superfood talk, but she walks the superfood walk! We talk about what actually makes a superfood a superfood and if they are necessary. We talk about nootropics, a category of...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Micah Yu all about overcoming autoimmune diseases. It's an interesting story as he has an autoimmune disease himself which lead him down the rheumatology path. We talk all about genes, stress, diet, and different kinds of diseases like spondylosis, Sjögren's Syndrome, and more. Dr. Micah Yu is a plant-based rheumatologist. He is board...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Kedarji all about how to become happy and achieve true happiness. In his company, people learn the daily rituals and methods of the most spiritually-powerful, happiest, and healthiest people on the planet and he shares some of that with us today. We talk about gratitude, epigenetics, being happy, and meditation. We especially love the med...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Melissa Sundermann about being a plant-based physician on the front lines of COVID-19. She helped us get an eye into what is really going on inside the hospitals during this time and we talked a little about bedside manner and how COVID may change some doctors. She has an important message to help you get your physician on board with...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with one of our fave gut doctors, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, who is back to talk about fiber in all its sexy glory. You will be astonished to hear some of the facts and figures he shares about gut health, overall health and the lack of fiber North Americans are getting. Do we talk about poop? Well, when don't we? You will have to share this with oth...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Julieanna Hever and Ray Cronise authors of The Healthspan Solution: How and What to Eat to Add Life to Your Years. Julieanna was on the show in episode 41 and Ray is a first-timer. If you like details and science, you're going to love this one! Here we redefine calories and energy and discuss how to be more nourished and what we need to b...

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with James Marin about why you should grow your own food and poop. Ok, ok...while we did talk a shiiiiitaki ton about human and animal feces. James was on the show a few months ago, on episode 346 with his beautiful and smart wife, Dahlia talking about leaky gut and SIBO. But since he wears an environmental nutritionist hat as well and has a l...