The Plant Centered and Thriving Podcast

Katie and I spend this episode taking a deep dive into the psychology of why some people have such strong negative reactions when others choose to go plant-based.  Our goal is to help us all understand one another better, to empathize and to hopefully allow you to choose a plant-based lifestyle without the worry of what everyone will think.  Resources from this Episode:  "The Pleasure Trap&qu...

CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION TODAY! I wanted to take a few minutes to share exactly what you will be getting if you join my Group Coaching Program that begins January 19th, 2022!  In this 12-week program, you’ll get:  Weekly, live group coaching calls with your community Option to book two one-on-one coaching calls Weekly educational modules Downloadable resources Access to a private Facebook communi...

Happy New Year to this amazing community! This episode starts with some important announcements Plant Centered Nutrition.  Welcome my new Nutrition Coach, Katie Selvey! She has been working tirelessly behind the scenes for the past year, but is also now available for one on one coaching!  I will include her contact information below.  I've also included all the ways that you can work with us...

Welcome to the Best of 2021 Series! Katie and I finish out this three part series by guiding  you through my top ten favorite Frequently Asked Questions of the year.  Featured Questions: 1. Whats the first thing you should do when going plant based? Episode 10 2. How did you handle your partner not going plant-based? Episode 6 3. How do I know if I'm getting enough protein? Episode 14 4. Why...

Welcome to the Best of 2021 Series! Part Two includes my favorite inspirational stories from everyday people just like you. These guests share both the successes and struggles they've experienced throughout their plant-based journeys. Get ready to be inspired! Featured Guests: Jack Conyers III: Episode 1 Instagram: @JackAttack9182 Mary Greenan: Episode 3 Instagram: @Marysouljive Amanda: Episo...

Welcome to the Best of 2021 Series! Part 1 begins with my favorite words of wisdom I've taken from each professional I've had on the podcast over the past year. If you are just finding this podcast, this episode is a great place to start. If you are a long time listener, rediscover the expertise and insight these amazing gurus share with us once again.  Stay tuned for Parts 2 & 3 com...

I am thrilled to announce that my online course, Positive Plant Based is here to stay!  I've taken 10 years of experience and research about plant-based eating and put it all into this self-paced online course that is designed to help you transition, easily and without restriction.   The course includes the following:  50+ mini trainings  10+ hours of video learning with me  20+ downloadable...

"I became a warrior in every way" Diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type II diabetes, Steven Kravetz of Holyoke, Massachusetts, decided enough was enough. He reached out to me to help him on his journey to reverse his disease and to heal his body. The measures we took for Steven is not the route I would take with every client. This conversation is honest and raw an...

Limiting beliefs are thoughts or opinions that one believes to be the absolute truth. They tend to have a negative impact on one's life by stopping them from moving forward and growing. They are EXTREMELY powerful. Today, Katie and I examine how to identify our limiting beliefs, how they hold us back and most importantly, how to get rid of them.  Related Episodes: #15 How discovering a plant-...

"A vegan diet is perfectly safe, it's healthy and it supports the growth and development of the child"  Registered Dietitian Karla Moreno-Bryce, who specializes in vegan nutrition for kids, joins me today to address some of the questions and concerns facing vegan parents today. She is also a mother to a little girl she is raising her on a vegan lifestyle. Her mission is to empower v...

We have gone into depth recently about intuitive eating, meal planning and meal prepping. I wanted to take this episode to tie the three together. I wanted to give you the 4 ways in which participating in meal planning and meal prepping can actually provide a lot of support to your intuitive eating practice:  1. Provides structure and consistency  2. Makes it easier to honor your hunger  3. Builds...

The holidays are fast approaching and I remember how difficult they were to navigate as a plant-based beginner. So I decided to put together a list of tips to help you with tough conversations and etiquette as well as how to ensure you actually enjoy the holidays! I also take the time at the end of this episode to answer some common holiday questions from our instagram community.  9 Tips to get yo...

"Oh no, does this mean I’m going to be on a diet forever?"  I did a recent deep dive into Noom for a recent podcast episode and it really touched a nerve. I got so many questions that I knew I had to scrutinize other popular diets on the market today. One of my amazing clients was a lifetime member with Weight Watchers and has such a common story. I know she will provide so much encourag...

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* Positively Plant-Based Online Course - Available 10/25/2021 - 11/1/2021      A self paced course designed to help you:     -Transition to plant-based     -Enjoy your plant-based journey     -Build a strong relationship with food     -Believe in yourself because you are worth it     *Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing - Available for the next 48 hours! * Click here to purchase the course! Welco...

"Restriction is one of the things that is going to sabotage your relationship with food"  Get ready for a fascinating discussion with Lucy Call. Lucy is an anti-diet and Health at Every Size dietitian who teaches the art of Empowered Eating. Her mission is to take guilt and shame out of your eating game and teach you how to trust yourself around food again.   Lucy and I discuss how to br...

"I often chose cigarettes over having a meal" After years of living a self destructive lifestyle, suppressing his emotions, and a negative relationship with food, Koen Vaessen burnt out. And he knew it was time for a change. He went vegetarian, started a course to become a personal trainer and got fit. However, he still wasn't happy. And that's when he knew he had to go within....

"Weight and size are not indicators of health" I posted a Reel on Instagram several weeks ago and there was mention of the "Noom" program.  It sparked a TON of questions from my followers so I thought I would make a podcast explaining the research I've done regarding the program and why I think they are the same old diet dressing up as something new.  I go as far as to sig...

"Educating yourself can really help with finding your why and sticking to it"  I LOVE reconnecting with former clients and Greta Heckmann is no exception.  Greta's vegan transition was fueled by learning more and more about factory farming and really struggling with the cruelty of the system.  She was also diagnosed with high-cholesterol even as a vegetarian.  She did not want to en...

"It's great to be in a supportive group because there are so many questions that you need the answers to when you start."  The popularity of vegan and plant-based lifestyles has EXPLODED in the UK over the last few years.  Laura, a colleague of mine, wanted to make the transition, but she didn't have anyone in her social or familial circle to help her.  That's where Veganu...

Welcome to my third episode of our special education series!    Today we will be concentrating on the 3 most common micronutrient deficiencies amongst plant-based eaters.  We will discuss the following: 1. Vitamin B12 2. Vitamin D  3. Iron 4. Supplementation 5. Do I need a multi-vitamin? 6. Which labs should I have checked annually? Resources from this episode: My favorite Vitamin b12 Supplment My...

"Taking your transition at your own pace is totally okay!"  Double Trouble!  Get ready ya'll because you get two plant-based dietitians this week!  I am so excited to welcome, Lauren McNeill, a Registered Dietitian based in Canada who specializes in plant-based nutrition, with a Masters of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics and a collaborative specialization in women's he...

"Theres more to being a plant-based athlete than I’m going to have salad everyday" Kim Teter is a certified Running and Health coach and lives in Annapolis, MD.  Although not plant-based herself, she has helped her husband with his athletic goals over the last 7 years, which include 2 Ironman races.  Kim shares with me how she plans and organizes meals for herself and her husband in orde...

"I think sometimes people want to overcomplicate I’m vegan and I’m pregnant" Holly MacKinnon is the founder of Small Seed, a plant based snack company whose mission is to use food as a way of leaving a positive impact on the world.  She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband (and co-founder), daughter and soon-to-be son.   She has successfully had two vegan pregnancies and is now raising...

"There's a huge misconception that when we look at someone its an automatic indicator of how healthy they are" Welcome, Rachel Jones,  one of my former clients who is a stay at home mom of three.  Rachel was diagnosed with a Chronic Kidney Disease (IgA Nephropathy) at the age of 26.  She has also struggled with being overweight almost her whole life and when she met me, her main foc...