The Plant Centered and Thriving Podcast

Ashley Kitchens: Plant-Based Registered Dietitian
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The Plant Centered and Thriving Podcast

Welcome! If you're looking for plant-based inspiration, you've come to the right place! This podcast is here so you don’t have to feel alone on your plant-based journey. You'll hear from individuals who have taken the leap to go plant-based, why they did it, the struggles they faced, their words of wisdom for you, and how they're thriving now.

  1. 22 APR

    Podcast Finale: Navigating the US Food System with Mel Weinstein: How to Make Healthy Choices Amidst Ultra-Processed Temptations

    "We have the freedom to choose what we eat." Mel Weinstein, joins me today to dissect the truth behind ultra-processed foods. His expertise, captured in his written work and podcast, aims to demystify the additives that shape America's fast-food empire and our grocery store shelves.Have you ever wondered what goes into your favorite packaged snacks that make them so irresistible? We examine why these concoctions captivate our taste buds and how they're engineered to do so, often at the cost o...

    49 min

  2. 15 APR

    Reversing his heart disease, pre-diabetes and a 65 pound weight loss were just some of the changes Kelley Gilberry saw after going plant-based. But inspiring others to do what he's done may be the best outcome yet.

    "The food is the medicine and the medicine is the food."Kelley Gilberry, CHN, is a fervent advocate for holistic wellness, an accomplished Health Coach, plant-based nutritionist, a published author, and an inspiring keynote speaker that is dedicated to guiding people towards a better life. The death of his mother and his own diagnosis soon after caused a seismic shift in how he was approaching life. Determined, Kelley set out on a path of research, self discovery and transformation. And it al...

    28 min

  3. 8 APR

    Unveiling the Fertility-Boosting Power of a Plant-Based Plate with Judy Simon and Dr. Angela Thayer

    Struggling with infertility? What's on your plate may be impacting you more than you know. Today I welcome Judy Simon, RDN and Dr. Angela Thayer, two leading experts in reproductive health. They join us to unravel the link between nutrition and fertility, potentially trimming the wait to welcome a new life. This is the basis for their upcoming book "Getting to Baby: A Food First Fertility Plan" that hits bookshelves, April 9th, 2024. Resources from this Episode:Getting to Baby: A ...

    29 min

  4. 1 APR

    Why does it take something extreme like a parent being diagnosed with a horrible disease to finally shake us up enough to change our lifestyle? My guest, Mandy, went vegan 20 years ago for this very reason.

    "I never have to worry about what I’m eating"The guests that join me every week come from all walks of life. They all get to this common place of plant-based eating, but each one arrives for very different reasons. Some are inspired by documentaries, some by the animals, some have no choice and need to change their own health. My guest today, Mandy, started her vegan journey 20 years ago with the revelation of her father's Parkinson's diagnosis, a moment that reshaped her world. Resourc...

    23 min

  5. 25 MAR

    Genny Mack is battling chronic illness. Her weapons of choice? Plant-based nutrition and holistic healing

    "I have figured out how to listen to my body and I don’t have to feel lost in this health care society."My guest today is Genny Mack who bravely recounts her battle with lupus. When the only guidance western medicine provided was prescriptions, she knew there was so much more out there. Genny illustrates the remarkable turnaround she experienced by embracing whole foods and mindfulness, a shift that not only soothed her lupus symptoms but also reinvigorated her life. Equipped with this new kn...

    29 min

  6. 18 MAR

    Registered Dietitian and 20 year vegetarian, Sarah Heitzman, reminds us there is room in everyone's diet to enjoy their food

    I love it when my two favorite things, dietetics and plant-based living intersect. Join me in this conversation with regional account manager from Dietitians On Demand, Sarah Heitzman, who has been a vegetarian for over 20 years! We swapped stories from our plant-based journeys that led us both down our career paths. Sarah, offers us a peek into her world where she reminds us that food is joy, not judgment. Resources from this Episode:Vegan Strong Team Columbus Vegan Restaurants:&n...

    25 min

  7. 11 MAR

    Worried you are doomed with nutrient deficiency without meat? Plant-based nutritionist, Callum Weir, lays those fears to rest.

    "Everything you need to thrive you can get on a plant based diet" Join me and my guest plant-based nutritionist and the proud owner of Yumfu, Callum Weir. His vegan journey began out of ethical considerations, but it quickly evolved as he witnessed firsthand the numerous health benefits of a plant-based diet. This revelation sparked a new passion for nutrition and highlighted the connection between our diet and overall well-being. Callum gives us his unique perspective on nutrition as he is f...

    38 min

  8. 4 MAR

    Did you go vegan to lose weight? Fitness and Life Coach, Sherry Shaban, explains why its not working

    "We all have our own inner doctor"This week I welcome, Sherry Shaban, an extraordinary fitness and life coach who’s battled back from the brink of paralysis to transform not only her body but her entire outlook on life. With over 23 years of experience in the fitness industry, Sherry is a renowned expert in the most challenging weight loss cases and has helped thousands of people worldwide transform their health and fitness using her revolutionary method to rewire the brain, release self-sabo...

    31 min
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Welcome! If you're looking for plant-based inspiration, you've come to the right place! This podcast is here so you don’t have to feel alone on your plant-based journey. You'll hear from individuals who have taken the leap to go plant-based, why they did it, the struggles they faced, their words of wisdom for you, and how they're thriving now.

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  • Creator
    Ashley Kitchens: Plant-Based Registered Dietitian
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Plant Centered and Thriving Podcast
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