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The Plantwise Podcast is all about evidence-based healthy lifestyle habits and the books that inspire them. Hosted with Brigitte Gemme, Ph.D., the show focuses on plant-based nutrition and the foundations of long-term well-being: exercise, sleep, stress management, community, and a positive mindset. We want to know how to prevent chronic disease and cognitive decline, so we can enjoy long, healthy, active, and meaningful lives.
The podcast features a mix of interviews with plant-friendly authors and solo episodes where Brigitte shares insight from the most important health books of our time.
What are they actually saying? What's the bigger pictures? How does it look like to live those ideas? Let's talk about it.
New episodes twice monthly. Follow the show and let great books improve your life!
Previously the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast.
This podcast is the companion of the Plantwise Book Club: https://skool.com/plantwise/about/
Episodes
Jun 15, 2021
Jun 15, 2021
43 min
Dreena Burton is launching her sixth solo book, Dreena's Kind Kitchen, in August 2021. She joined me to chat about the evolution of her life as a vegan, mom, and cookbook author over the past 20 years. Order her new book now.
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Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
51 min
How do traditionally-trained doctors become advocates for lifestyle medicine and plant-based eating? Dr. Nina Hourmouzis and Dr. Jimisha Patel share their plant-based journeys.
Connect with the Columbus Prevent and Reverse Health Clinic https://cprhealthclinic.com and https://instagram.com/cprhealthclinic
Download a 1-week healthy vegan dinner plan https://veganfamilykitchen.com/planned
May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
33 min
When one partner decides to quit eating meat, fish, dairy, and eggs, it can feel like a Big Deal in the relationship. It sure created friction between my husband and I when I decided to go vegan back in 2015. Yet, we survived... and thrived! Six years later, I'm still vegan and he's wholeheartedly embracing plant-based eating as a lifestyle. Here's his side of the story: Christopher Conklin speaking about his - and our - plant-based journey as a couple.
May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
11 min
Are you struggling to feed picky eaters who have a very narrow idea of what constitutes "good food"? I get you: my kids are quite specific in their preferences. It can be tempting to cook a separate dinner just for them. Or, when we're particularly exhausted, to tell them: "Take it or leave it, there is no other dinner." Please consider my third way: gentle meal planning.
Resources linked here: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/meal-planning-around-picky-eaters/
Apr 29, 2021
Apr 29, 2021
14 min
I *loved* the taste, culture, and ritual of coffee. It took some tragic personal events to make me reconsider my consumption. I have now been coffee-free for 10 years. What happened to me, and what might it mean for you?
Apr 29, 2021
Apr 29, 2021
10 min
A third of the resources we extract from the Earth feed our insatiable appetites. What changes can you make to your way of eating and drinking today to seriously decrease your environmental impact? I have 5 suggestions for you.
Original blog post with links to other resources here:
https://veganfamilykitchen.com/eco-friendly-eating-habits/
Free vegan meal plan: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/planned/
Mar 1, 2021
Mar 1, 2021
12 min
Going vegan as a 30-something mom with kids and a foodie husband was challenging for me. If you are also transitioning to a vegan lifestyle or plant-based eating with a family in tow, you'll love these 10 tips to ease your journey forward.