The Plant Protocol® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith, Gain Clarity, Confidence and Consistency on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

Lisa A. Smith

Just because someone can live with a disease doesn’t mean they should. The overwhelming majority of chronic diseases are a result of lifestyle. A whole food plant based diet is one of the most effective approaches to arresting these conditions. During these episodes Lisa simplifies the science behind the power of plants and pulls from her 9+ years of coaching experience to provide the proven strategies for success when making significant lifestyle and mindset changes. Your host, Lisa A. Smith, MBA, is a plant-based health and business coach and creator of PHARM TO TABLE® Plant Based Coaching program and The Plant Protocol® Business Accelerator and Coaching Certification, the first to be founded by a person of color. The Plant Protocol® prioritizes the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities in their adaptation of a whole food plant-based lifestyle. This podcast addresses the following questions and much more: *How can a plant-based diet help with chronic diseases? *What are the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet? *How do I start eating a plant-based diet? *What are common mistakes when switching to a plant-based diet? *How does lifestyle affect chronic disease risk? *What foods should I eat on a plant-based diet? *Can a plant-based diet really reverse chronic diseases? *How do I get enough protein on a plant-based diet? *Is it hard to stick to a plant-based diet? *What are the challenges of going plant-based in marginalized communities?

  1. 3D AGO

    115 | You Don’t Need More Willpower—You Need New Beliefs

    Is a lack of healthy habits compromising your results?  In today’s episode, Lisa shares audio from a recent conference in Jamaica where she shared the formula for creating healthy habits. She breaks down the recipe to build discipline, both mentally and physically, as well as emotionally. Lisa discusses the mindset you need to adopt to break bad habits, move forward, and achieve true transformation. She also shares her personal story of establishing healthy habits and the role conviction plays in her success. Bad habits are easier and require less energy, keeping you stuck in an undesirable place. Whether your goal is to eat better, exercise consistently, or get off medications, building healthy habits requires hard work and the right mindset. Tune in to learn the factors that influence your ability to change and embrace better habits that will help you in every stage of your health journey.   📢JOIN P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™ Are you ready to turn your health into your competitive advantage? Join us for the final cohort of P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™! Enrollment ​is ​officially ​open ​through ​February 16, 2026. Now is the time to invest in your health and unlock your full potential. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can make health the foundation of your success. Register now at https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/pharmtotable.   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    32 min
  2. FEB 9

    114 | The ONE Skill That Boosted My Confidence & Silenced My Doubt

    When we invest our money in products or services, we want assurance that we will receive what we are promised. Guarantees have become a normalized selling point, leading to an unhealthy relationship with certainty and expectations.  In this episode, Lisa shares why knowing is the one skill that has boosted her confidence, silenced her doubt, helped her become more decisive, and live in Radical Obedience™. She outlines the difference between the two types of knowing so you can quiet the mental chatter and change your relationship with certainty..  Tune in to learn if you are living in derived knowing or divine knowing. Hear how Lisa embraced her divine knowing and how that has contributed to her success, empowering her to make just as big guarantees based on Faith. Do you struggle to make decisions unless you have 100% proof or evidence? It’s holding you back from moving forward. Discover the benefits of improving your spiritual hearing, and gain the confidence to invest in yourself.   📢JOIN P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™ Are you ready to turn your health into your competitive advantage? Join us for the final cohort of P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™! Enrollment ​is ​officially ​open ​through ​February 16, 2026. Now is the time to invest in your health and unlock your full potential. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can make health the foundation of your success. Register now at https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/pharmtotable.   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    43 min
  3. FEB 2

    113 | This Is a Faith Play: Obedience, Stress, and the Health Decisions That Matter

    In this episode, Lisa shares a replay of her interview for THE DAY AFTER, based in the UK. She answers questions on eliminating chronic stress and why fear and uncertainty keep us from making decisions to improve our lives. Then, Lisa dives into the power of making intentional diet and lifestyle choices, why understanding your relationship with food is essential, and what to consume to achieve your health goals. She also explains why moderation is an unsustainable strategy to combat lifestyle diseases and other health challenges. From explaining the Trifecta of Transformation to sharing what it looks like to live in Radical Obedience™ and teaching how to increase your discernment so you can identify personal wants from divine downloads, Lisa gives a comprehensive overview of the benefits of eliminating chronic stress.    📢JOIN P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™ Are you ready to turn your health into your competitive advantage? Join us for the final cohort of P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™! Enrollment ​is ​officially ​open ​through ​February 16, 2026. Now is the time to invest in your health and unlock your full potential. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can make health the foundation of your success. Register now at https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/pharmtotable.   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    1h 22m
  4. JAN 26

    112 | You Can’t Be in Control and in Faith at the Same Time...Here's Why

    Our brains have a built-in preference for safety, familiarity, and routine. Forming new habits is hard because our brains’ default mode is to fight against change. In this episode, Lisa invites a special guest, Daijah. Daijah participated in Lisa’s 5-day Chronic Stress Focus Group. She shares why she was motivated to join and what drove her to seek help to grow and change for the better. During this candid conversation, Daijah and Lisa explore her relationship between faith and control, and her realizations about the root of her overwhelm and unease in life. Throughout the episode, Lisa offers guidance and strategies on eliminating chronic stress and why it is essential to stop making faith circumstantial.  Are you ready to override your brain, release control, and live in faith? Tune in for honest and vulnerable insights from someone who is truly doing the work and seeing results. It is possible to live without chronic stress, build healthy habits, and hit your goals.    📢JOIN PHARM TO TABLE™ Are you ready to turn your health into your competitive advantage? Join us for the final cohort of P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™! Enrollment ​is ​officially ​open ​through ​February 16, 2026. Now is the time to invest in your health and unlock your full potential. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can make health the foundation of your success. Register now at https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/pharmtotable.   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    58 min
  5. JAN 19

    111 | My Unpopular Competitive Advantage as a Full Time Entrepreneur

    If you want to get a leg up on the competition, the solution isn’t to hustle more or be cleverer. Success starts when your health becomes your number one priority. ​In this episode, Lisa explains how her ambition is fueled by her health. What she eats and doesn’t eat gives her a competitive edge, and Lisa shares how her dedication to fitness and personal discipline is the key to her success. ​Lisa outlines the importance of putting your health first, instead of your career, your family, or your relationships. When your health is optimal, you can work less and get better results because your mind is sharper, your endurance is heightened, and your creativity is more accessible. ​If you want to outsmart the competition, all you have to do is eat better than them. Tune in to learn what it takes to take your health to the next level and how to eat to win in business and life.    DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    43 min
  6. JAN 12

    110 | The Importance of Being Remembered Well: Lessons After Loss

    Remembrance is not just for death. It is also for past experiences in your life. ​Lisa recently lost her father, and she is dedicating this episode to him. While grieving his passing, Lisa experienced a profound revelation, inspiring her to change the way she thinks about and approaches life. ​As she shares lessons from loss, Lisa encourages you to begin thinking about how you want to be remembered now. It’s not just about doing the right thing or being a good person. That’s not enough. There is still work to be done. Each season of life presents a new opportunity to define how you want to be remembered. ​Prioritizing your health is your pathway to more experiences, more success, and longevity. It is time to make your well-being a focus and make that effort and energy something that you will be remembered for. ​Optimal health is the starting line, not the finish line. Tune in to hear Lisa’s experience grieving her father and get inspired to start showing up in the way that you want to be remembered.    DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    35 min
  7. JAN 5

    109 | Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging and How to Stop

    A New Year means a new goal. Whether you are focused on weight loss, financial stability, business growth, or fostering fulfilling relationships, it’s time to stop justifying bad habits. If you have a history of setting goals but struggle to cross the finish line, this episode is for you. ​Lisa, Coach Milan, and Coach Carmelle share the top reasons people self-sabotage. From pushing yourself to try new things to giving in to the impulse to slip back into old habits once you start seeing results, this discussion breaks down all the excuses so you can embrace the journey to getting healthy. ​It is normal to self-sabotage. We have all done it. But by recognizing why you haven’t met your goals in the past, you give yourself a better chance of succeeding this time around. Tune in to learn the root causes of self-sabotage, how to overcome them, and what you should do instead to support yourself through your health journey.    JOIN OUR NEXT 30-DAY PLANT-BASED VEGAN SOS CHALLENGE Do you have what it takes to commit to the next Plant Protocol® 30-Day Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge? The challenge is running from January 1 to January 31, 2026, with preparatory classes in October, November, and December. Register now to secure your spot. Take Your Challenge Experience From Good To Great By Moving Up To The #FrontRow! UPGRADE TO VIP here. Let's make this transformation together!   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs Coach Carmelle - Wellness integration specialist, focusing on addiction and self-efficacy  | Instagram Coach Milan - Health and mindset transformation specialists, focusing on emotional regulation and mental toughness | Instagram   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    1h 5m
  8. 12/29/2025

    108 | The Lifestyle Disease Series: Type 2 Diabetes Isn’t a Sugar Problem… It’s a Fat Problem

    Millions of people battle diabetes and pre-diabetes. What most don’t realize is that type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease. They blame genetics, bad luck, and everything EXCEPT their diet and poor health choices. ​If you are dealing with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Lisa wants you to know that you don’t have to live with it. You don’t have to manage it. And, you don’t have to rely on insulin or other medication. ​Type 2 diabetes is completely reversible, and in this episode, she shares her protocol that has helped hundreds of people get healthy and stay healthy. First, Lisa uses science to debunk common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. Then, she explains the root causes of insulin resistance and diabetes, warning signs, and actions you can take right now to combat a diagnosis. ​Tune in to learn how you can leverage diet and lifestyle to overcome type 2 diabetes. Through the power of plants and intentional, informed choices, you can completely eliminate lifestyle diseases. Lisa lays the foundation to empower you to take control of your health and future.   JOIN OUR NEXT 30-DAY PLANT-BASED VEGAN SOS CHALLENGE Do you have what it takes to commit to the next Plant Protocol® 30-Day Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge? The challenge is running from January 1 to January 31, 2026, with preparatory classes in October, November, and December. Register now to secure your spot. Take Your Challenge Experience From Good To Great By Moving Up To The #FrontRow! UPGRADE TO VIP here. Let's make this transformation together!   DISCOVER HOW STRESSED YOU REALLY ARE  Take Lisa’s Mini Stress Assessment designed to support you in your journey to optimize your health by eliminating chronic stress.    COACH ME LIVE SESSION If today’s episode hit home, why not bring your question directly to the mic? Lisa is now offering complimentary Coach Me Live sessions where podcast listeners get coached live on air. If you’re building your wellness brand or just need clarity on your next step, this is for you. Request your Coach Me Live spot   LINKS AND RESOURCES — Visit https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/ to learn about our programs   FOLLOW ME — Instagram: @lisaangelsmith Facebook: @ThePlantBasedFoodie LinkedIn: @lisaangelsmith Website: https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/   RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW PODCAST – If you love the content and find it valuable, please consider rating, reviewing, and following my show! New episodes drop weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    54 min

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Just because someone can live with a disease doesn’t mean they should. The overwhelming majority of chronic diseases are a result of lifestyle. A whole food plant based diet is one of the most effective approaches to arresting these conditions. During these episodes Lisa simplifies the science behind the power of plants and pulls from her 9+ years of coaching experience to provide the proven strategies for success when making significant lifestyle and mindset changes. Your host, Lisa A. Smith, MBA, is a plant-based health and business coach and creator of PHARM TO TABLE® Plant Based Coaching program and The Plant Protocol® Business Accelerator and Coaching Certification, the first to be founded by a person of color. The Plant Protocol® prioritizes the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities in their adaptation of a whole food plant-based lifestyle. This podcast addresses the following questions and much more: *How can a plant-based diet help with chronic diseases? *What are the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet? *How do I start eating a plant-based diet? *What are common mistakes when switching to a plant-based diet? *How does lifestyle affect chronic disease risk? *What foods should I eat on a plant-based diet? *Can a plant-based diet really reverse chronic diseases? *How do I get enough protein on a plant-based diet? *Is it hard to stick to a plant-based diet? *What are the challenges of going plant-based in marginalized communities?