Secrets of a Plant-Based SuperMom

We frequently hear about how good green leafy vegetables are for our health, but how many servings are you actually eating in a day? Here I highlight some of the research of just how powerful greens are in the fight against disease which certainly gets me excited about eating more of them and I hope helps you feel excited too. Then I share 10 different ways we like to enjoy them and some of the pr...

Having just been through one wild year I am sharing an update on us and one hack that is helping me move forward even though the routine and predictability I crave aren't there yet.    Grab your copy of Plant Based Cooking for Kids at Bushel & Peck or Amazon ! 

Faith and I are both passionate about helping our kids eat healthy foods and we have spent a TON of time learning about the psychology and everyday practicality of making it happen. Hear 8 of our best hacks for helping your kids eat healthy food, along with the scoop on Faith's new cookbook and the awesome resource it is!  Order Plant-Based Cooking for Kids from Bushel and Peck Order Plant-Based C...

Here is a nugget of encouragement for you along with an update on me and what's to come! 

Tune in for some help on how to build momentum in your own life as well as the 411 on my summer sabbatical and when you can look forward to more plant power!!   Hop on my email list to make sure you don't miss any new recipes & episodes at MyPlantStrongFamily.com

Most of us have grown up with the idea that milk does a body good and that animal protein is the best source of protein for our bodies and our brains.  But a large body of research that doesn't get the media attention it deserves shows us that the opposite is true. That the saturated fat in animal foods is the primary driver of heart disease, and plant foods work to clear out the arteries and reve...

Ali Essig had six kids 8 and under (including young twins) when her 37 year old husband Lincoln unexpectedly suffered a stroke. Having some familiarity with plant-based research and now a drive to bring the benefits home, Ali and her husband went all in on plant-based eating. Listen in to hear how it helped Lincoln recover from his stroke as well as how she helped her kids make the transition. Now...

At last my boy is here!  I can't believe how much helpful information I learned in this pregnancy and have been eager to share it with you!  Show Notes and Recipe coming soon at http://myplantstrongfamily.com/58

More and more evidence is emerging on the link between our food choices and our mental health. While mental health is a complex multifaceted issue, many people are finding that the foundation of good nutrition is far more effective than medication and other approaches they have tried. Having struggled with major depressive episodes for more than a decade Danae Dayley and her family decided to try...

Feeling the pinch at the grocery store lately? Listen in to hear all my best tips for keeping our nutrient-packed grocery budget for 7 around $1000/month. Grab your copy easy, affordable meals in the Sneaky Leftovers eBook HERE Show Notes: http://myplantstrongfamily.com/56  

After years of dieting and knowing she needed to improve her health, Rachel finally found her answer after a doctor recommended watching Forks Over Knives. She didn't know a lot when she began but Rachel was all in on plant foods. Over time she learned, fine-tuned and ultimately lost 85 lbs, dropped her cholesterol from 260 to 155 and her A1C from 5.4 to 4.8. But even more impressive than those ch...

Often the top reason I see people hesitant to either try or stick with plant-based eating is concern about feeling hungry all of the time.  We are a very active family and I assure you have found many ways to stay full and satisfied eating only plant-foods.  Today I cover not only the things you have to know to make sure you are staying full, but also some ideas for eating out and kids snacks.  Gr...

Most grocery store remedies provide temporary symptom relief but rarely do much to get at the root of the issue. I love discovering a variety of ways to get at the root of the problem, and herbal remedies are a great way to do that. When we start turning to other options, it can feel overwhelming to know who and what to trust, what's safe, effective and worth your time and money. I invited herbali...

When I met EmyLee more than 10 years ago, she was so upbeat and fun that I never would have guessed she had been diagnosed with and was experiencing the effects of depression for years. Today, EmyLee has dedicated herself to becoming a one-stop-shop to help moms improve their mood.  In this episode we dig in to some fascinating discoveries about food and mental health as well as other tools that h...

Anxious to start harnessing the power of plants for your loved ones with a plant-focused diet? The health benefits are tremendous, but when our enthusiasm isn't exactly matched by our family members things can backfire. Listen in for these common mistakes and my best tips for avoiding them.  I have just a few spots left for the 5 Week Plant Strong Family Fast Track and have also decided to offer a...

Wondering if the 5 week fast track is for you?  I have just a handful of spots left and can't wait to work with you to help you overcome the hurdles of making plant-based eating a normal and natural lifestyle and not a 30-day diet.  Hop on a free call with me to see if it's for you!  Sign up here: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/fast

Ready to make some real progress but not sure you can stick with it? Change can be both easy and fun with these simple hacks to accelerate your personal improvement in 2022. Behavior change guru and certified Life Coach Janeen Alley joins us on the podcast today to talk about how to make positive change easy and natural. Free private calls for a limited time! Sign up at MyPlantStrongFamily.com/fas...

'Tis the Season for lots of sugar . . . we all know the feeling of having had too much sugar, probably especially during the holidays! Here Rachel shares how she got to the root of her sugar addiction which in turn made her journey so much easier.  Show Notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/49 5 Week Plant Strong Family Fast Track: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/fast

Despite being quite diligent about her health, Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 and developed unusual symptoms years later. We're going to tell you how she adjusted her eating which alleviated many of her symptoms, and also how she found additional help through the Pain, Injury and Brain Centers of America or PIBCOA for short. I love the way Michelle sought divine guidance to help h...

The word is out, we have #6 on the way! Here I have tips for a plant-based pregnancy along with some wisdom that has helped me along the way.  Plant-Based eater specific supplement: Complement   (we use the Essential Liquid) use coupon code myplantstrongfamily for 10% off ! Vitamin Code Raw Prenatal Vitamins   Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

The word is out--I am expecting #6! Here is a quick update on the pregnancy, the upcoming podcast schedule [spoiler alert, it's not going away] and what to watch for these next few weeks. 

Today I get vulnerable and emotional telling you all about what's been going on in my next of the woods and the things I've learned about turning pain into power. I love remembering how trees that experience a lot of wind have the strongest roots, and I think it can be true for each of us. So whether your hard thing is something new and big or something old that you wish would just go away, tune i...

We all have crazy seasons in life. Whether it's due to just the general busyness of life, a move, an illness or loss of a loved one or a hundred different things, we all know what it feels like to have life derail our good habits. Here I offer some simple yet powerful suggestions to help you stay on track with healthy eating and more when life gets crazy, and stay tuned to the end for a podcast up...

Let's be honest, raising kids who love to eat plants can feel like an impossible dream at times. But this episode is packed with research about just how helpful it is to kids to eat a lot of plants (and you certainly don't have to be perfect) as well as ideas and encouragement to help them want to eat more. Show Notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/43

A recent article by this title showed up in my Google news feed. It highlights the results of two recent large-scale and long-term studies that tracked the patterns between dietary choices and cardiovascular events.  Here I explain the studies findings and my take on this "new" info.  Links to these studies and show notes: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/42