Myth Busters: the New Generation, at your service! Katie and I unpack the top 10 most common myths related to plant-based eating. We focus not only on the evidence based data that help debunk these myths, but also when and how this misinformation starts. Tune into this episode to hear us challenge the following: You need meat to survive. You need to drink milk for strong bones. You can’t get enough protein from just plants. You need to protein combine. Plant-based eaters are iron deificient. Pla...
Feb 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This phrase is thrown around so much in the wellness industry. I really wanted to devote an episode to discuss what this phrase ACTUALLY means and why it is such an important part of your intuitive eating practice. Katie and I have a great conversation outlining how to start taking steps to get in touch with your body, to slow down, to tune out the noise. It starts with asking questions like "how am I feeling?" and "how hungry am I?" and "how full am I?" I hope this episode gives you the bluepri...
Feb 14, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 43
"My doctor called me and said 'you have cured your diabetes'” Stories like J.T.'s are exactly the reason I started this podcast. Just like so many of us, J.T. did not grow up eating for nutrition. A self-proclaimed "starving artist", he would scarf down whatever food was available as he ran to his next acting gig. As he got older, he was diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. After adopting a plant-based diet, a mindful eating practice and incorporating gentle movemen...
Feb 07, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 42
A sneaky ingredient that we missed reading on the nutrition label. A restaurant who accidentally forgot to leave the meat out of your salad. A product found in the vegan section of the grocery store that isn't vegan. We have all been there. After spending so much time and energy going plant-based, to accidentally ingest an animal product, can be really upsetting. Katie and I discuss how to best navigate these situations. Can't wait for you to listen! How can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition?...
Jan 31, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 41
"How we live and what we eat is more impactful in some ways than the genes we get passed down to us" Caitlyn Howarth shares her story that unfortunately begins with multiple family members dying of cancer, including her brother at the young age of 38. Naturally, Caitlyn wanted answers. She took a deep dive into her own research into what could have caused this and how can she prevent it from happening to her. She soon discovered plant-based eating. She was a typical American child and like so ma...
Jan 24, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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" by Douglas Lisle Journal Article - Why vegans make people so uncomfortable & angry Brene Brown - "The Pow...
Jan 17, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 community of like-minded people This program is for you if: You are looking to transition to a more plant-bas...
Jan 13, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 including one on one coaching, group coaching and our online course. In the second half of this week's episo...
Jan 10, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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 is B12 Important for plant-based eaters? Episode 19 5. Is Noom a diet? Episode 22 6. What are the benefits ...
Jan 03, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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: Episode 27 Becky Kitchens: Episode 4 Katherine Beal: Episode 9 Instagram: kittykatmeeoow Capri Miller: Episode...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 coming up soon! Featured Experts: Corinne Angelica : Episode 7 Instagram: @corinneangelica Alex Bladek: Episode 11...
Dec 20, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 guides access to our private facebook community We will cover the following topics: Mindfulness Macronutrients ...
Dec 18, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
"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 and illustrates how everyone of us is different. Steven dives into all the steps it took to reverse his diagnosi...
Dec 13, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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-based lifestyle allowed this woman to finally discover her self worth and break up with the scale for good...
Dec 06, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 31
"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 vegan parents to feel confident in feeding their infant, toddler, and/or child a healthful vegan diet for proper grow...
Nov 29, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 pleasure into your meals 4. Getting a variety of foods Resources from this episode: Apply now for our ...
Nov 22, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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 you through the holidays: Know that questions are going to happen Bring a plant based dish Offer to hel...
Nov 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
"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 encouragement to you listeners. Amanda is from the Seattle area and has been plant-based since middle school, over 25 y...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
* Positively Plant-Based Online Course - TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENROLL! 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 *A portion of today's sales (11/1/2021) will be donated to Farm Sanctuary in honor of World Vegan Day * Click here to purchase the course! Welcome to the 5th episode in my education series! Let me ask you this. Do you hate doing dishes?...
Nov 01, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 26
* 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! Welcome to the 4th episode of my education series! Today's episode is all about meal planning! So many of the headaches involved a...
Oct 25, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
"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 break the chains of diet culture and to stop restrictive thinking in order to achieve Food Freedom. If you are curi...
Oct 18, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
"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. He needed to change his relationship with himself and learn how to deal with stress. He went vegan and eventually start...
Oct 11, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 23
"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 sign up for the program for the purpose of looking behind the curtain. I wanted to know what a prospective "Noom" consumer went th...
Oct 04, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
"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 end up on blood pressure and cholesterol medication like other family members so that in conjunction with the ethical por...
Sep 27, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
"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 Veganuary came into the picture. Veganuary is a non-profit organization that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and ...
Sep 20, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 favorite Vitamin D Supplment My favorite Iron Supplement Labs I recommend having checked annually: CBC: ...
Sep 13, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
"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 health. Lauren started her plant-based journey by going vegetarian ten years ago, then slowly transitioned to veganism when s...
Sep 06, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
"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 order to fuel their athletic pursuits which include endurance running. We also discuss the importance of communicati...
Aug 30, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
"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 vegan children. Today, we discuss common questions vegan mothers get while pregnant, how to deal with the opinion...
Aug 23, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 16
"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 focus was to get the weight down. What happened instead was to change her mindset around the obsession over weighing hers...
Aug 16, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
