Hosted by Rip Esselstyn · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 369 episodes
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The PLANT STRONG Podcast is for people who want real answers about food, health, and longevity—without the noise, fear, or extremes.Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition and want a path forward that actually supports healing. Maybe you’re an athlete looking to fuel performance and recovery. Maybe you’re a parent trying to escape the ultra-processed food aisle and feed your family real, nourishing meals. Or maybe you’re simply tired of being confused about what “healthy” actually means.The challenge? Eating more real food can feel overwhelming. You’ve heard warnings about protein, cost, or restriction. You’ve been told it’s complicated, boring, or socially isolating.This podcast exists to change that.Each week, host Rip Esselstyn sits down with leading doctors, researchers, athletes, authors, and everyday people who are proving—through lived experience and science—that eating more whole plants and moving your body consistently can deliver powerful, lasting results. We
Rip Esselstyn hosts PLANTSTRONG Podcast, a health show with 369 episodes published.
The newest AHA and ACC guidelines for treating dyslipidemia are here — and according to Dr. Kim Williams, they mark a powerful shift toward prevention, earlier testing, and whole-food, plant-based nutrition as the founda
Rip sits down with Terri Edwards — founder of EatPlant-Based.com — to talk about the recipes, habits, and simple food swaps that helped her completely transform her health. After years of struggling with joint pain, high
In this special episode, Rip shares a preview of Vital Signs: Real Food. Real Medicine. Real Change. , Plant Strong’s upcoming CME-focused conference for healthcare providers who want to bring the power of whole-food, pl
Rip welcomes back Dr. Alan Desmond, consultant gastroenterologist, lifestyle medicine advocate, and author of the new book, What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Food . Dr. Desmond explains why food is one of the most
What if the real goal isn’t simply living longer… but staying healthy, capable, sharp, and independent for as long as possible? In this fascinating conversation, Rip sits down with researcher, educator, and author Scott
Rip visits with Bruce Friedrich, founder of the Good Food Institute and author of Meat, to explore the future of protein—and why alternative meat could reshape our global food system. Bruce breaks down the science and di
What happens when almost 500 firefighters get a full health screening—and many discover hidden risks they never saw coming? Rip sits down with Deputy Chief Jayme McConnellogue and Lieutenant Ian Elliott of the Colorado S
Rip sits down with lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Chris Miller to explore why some people struggle when transitioning to a high-fiber, plant-based diet—and how to fix it. While fiber is one of the most powerful tools f
Rip sits down with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to explore how nutrition, lifestyle, and daily habits shape your long-term eye health. From macular degeneration and glaucoma to digital eye strain and
What if one simple blood test could reveal a genetic risk factor for heart disease that affects 1 in 5 people worldwide? Rip sits down with physician, endurance athlete, and author Dr. Akil Taher to talk about a critical
What happens when a 37-year-old father of six suffers a stroke with no clear cause? For Ali Essig, it became a wake-up call that changed everything. In this powerful conversation, Rip sits down with Ali—creator of PlantW
Rip sits down with Dr. Elizabeth George and Chef Nick Iula, co-authors of Healthy Eating Adventure, to explore how whole food, plant-based eating can transform health and lives. Dr. George helped launch the Healthy Eatin
For over 50 years, Dr. Michael Klaper has practiced medicine. And today, he says something that stops you in your tracks: “I am profoundly embarrassed to be a physician in America today.” Why? Because most doctors are ne
What does it really mean to be “forever fit”? Rip sits down with fitness coach and author Maxime Sigouin to explore sustainable strength, whole-food plant-based nutrition, and the mindset required to stay fit for life —
Rip sits down with Peggy Kraus, a clinical exercise physiologist and diabetes care specialist with over 30 years of experience in cardiac rehab. Peggy shares how she moved beyond conventional nutrition advice to embrace
What if the foods you love most—the ones tied to family, culture, and comfort—could also help you heal? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Rip sits down with Javant Benton, creator of Healthy Vegan Eating
What if your breakfast could power you through the entire morning—without cravings, crashes, or hunger an hour later? In this episode, Rip sits down with Molly Patrick, founder of Clean Food Dirty Girl, to dive deep into
At just 43 years old, Charles Gassenheimer was 75 pounds overweight, pre-diabetic, struggling with joint pain and memory loss, and taking high-dose cholesterol medications. His doctors were managing his decline — not rev
What if your health wasn’t just shaped by what you eat—but by what’s hidden in your medications? In this episode, Rip sits down with pharmacist-scientist Dr. Sachin Shah, a leading voice in medication transparency and pa
What does it look like when plant-based living moves beyond personal choice and into real systems change? This episode answers that question in a big way. Rip sits down with longtime friend and food policy powerhouse Rac
Scott Fulton
researcher, educator, author
1 appearance on this show
Bruce Friedrich
President · The Good Food Institute
1 appearance on this show
Chris Miller
VP, Biometrics - Respiratory & Immunology and Statistical Innovation · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Akil Taher
Dr.
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Michael Klaper
doctor
1 appearance on this show
Maxime Sigouin
fitness coach and author · Fit Vegan Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Molly Patrick
Clean Food, Dirty Girl
1 appearance on this show
Sachin Shah
Founder and CEO of Pill Clarity · 55IP
1 appearance on this show
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