Get Down With Deb

Debra Kennedy
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Get Down with Deb is the podcast Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage. Hosted by Deb Kennedy — Plant-Based Coach, certified Food for Life Instructor, and founder of GetDownWithDeb.com — each episode brings you the latest research, practical tools, and real talk rooted in lifestyle medicine. Whether you're managing chronic disease, trying to lose weight, or tired of diets that don't last, this show meets you where you are. No judgment. No perfection required. Just science, soul, and the truth about what food can do for your body. New episodes every week. Visit GetDownWithDeb.com to get started today.

Episodes

  1. Ep7: Can Food Actually Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? The Answer Will Change How You Eat

    1d ago

    Ep7: Can Food Actually Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? The Answer Will Change How You Eat

    37 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes — and in Black and Brown communities, the rates are significantly higher. But here's what most people are never told: for many, this condition can be reversed. Not just managed. Reversed. In this episode, Coach Deb Kennedy digs into the peer-reviewed science showing how a whole-food, plant-based diet addresses type 2 diabetes at its root — improving insulin sensitivity at the cellular level and, in clinical trials, helping people reduce or eliminate their medications entirely. Deb breaks down a landmark study from Diabetes Care, zooms into cellular-level research from JAMA Network Open, and takes on the most common objections head-on: "It's too late for me." "I live in a food desert." "My family won't eat this way." She has an answer for all of it. Plus your homework challenge for the week: The 7-Day Diabetes-Fighting Breakfast Reset — one plant-based breakfast a day for seven days. Simple, affordable, and backed by science. This episode is for you, your family, and everyone who deserves to know what's actually possible. KEY RESEARCH CITED: • Barnard ND, Cohen J, Jenkins DJ, et al. "A low-fat vegan diet improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in a randomized clinical trial in individuals with type 2 diabetes." Diabetes Care, Vol. 29, No. 8, August 2006. • Kahleova H, Petersen KF, Shulman GI, et al. "Effect of a Low-Fat Vegan Diet on Body Weight, Insulin Sensitivity, Postprandial Metabolism, and Intramyocellular and Hepatocellular Lipid Levels in Overweight Adults with Type 2 Diabetes." JAMA Network Open, 2020. • American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. Diabetes Care (current edition). LISTENER HOMEWORK: The 7-Day Diabetes-Fighting Breakfast Reset Hashtag: #DiabetesFightingBreakfast Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    12 min
  2. Ep 6: "But Where Do You Get Your Protein?"

    Jun 9

    Ep 6: "But Where Do You Get Your Protein?"

    If you've ever felt like you had to defend your plant-based plate, this episode is your armor. Coach Deb Kennedy tackles the #1 myth that keeps people from embracing whole-food, plant-based living — the protein question — and she's bringing the receipts. In this episode, Deb breaks down a landmark 12-year study showing plant-protein eaters have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and early death with zero signs of deficiency. She also dismantles the long-debunked "incomplete protein" myth (spoiler: the woman who started it took it back over 40 years ago) and walks you through exactly which plant foods pack the most protein punch. Plus: this week's listener challenge, The Plant Protein Power-Up — one simple swap a day that could change how you think about food forever. Come get your facts straight. KEY RESEARCH CITED: • Messina M. et al. "Dietary Protein Source and Long-Term Cardiometabolic Risk: A Prospective Analysis." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 121, Issue 3, March 2025. DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqy2025.031 • Lappe FM. Diet for a Small Planet. Ballantine Books, 1971. (Note: The protein combining theory was retracted by the author in the 1981 revised edition. Lappe clarified that plant proteins are adequate without deliberate meal-by-meal combining.) • Young VR, Pellett PL. "Plant proteins in relation to human protein and amino acid nutrition." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 59, Suppl. 1994. (Establishes the amino acid pool concept — confirming the body does not require protein combining at each meal.) Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    11 min
  3. Ep 5: Heart Disease Is Not Your Destiny

    Jun 2

    Ep 5: Heart Disease Is Not Your Destiny

    Heart disease is the number one killer in the US — and Black and Brown communities are hit hardest. But is it really genetic destiny? In this powerful episode, Coach Deb Kennedy breaks down the American Heart Association’s brand-new 2026 Dietary Guidance, published March 31 in Circulation, which explicitly recommends plant-based proteins over meat for cardiovascular health. You’ll learn how the whole-food plant-based diet protects your heart at the cellular level, why your family history is information not a sentence, and how to complete the 7-Day Heart-Healthy Swap Challenge starting today. What You'll Learn: Why heart disease is not genetic destiny — and what actually drives itThe AHA’s 2026 updated dietary guidance and what it means for your plateHow legumes, whole grains, leafy greens, and healthy fats protect your cardiovascular systemWhy fiber is one of the most powerful heart-protective tools you haveHow to cook with bold flavor and less sodiumYour 7-Day Heart-Healthy Swap Challenge This Week’s Homework: The 7-Day Heart-Healthy Swap Challenge — one simple plant-based swap per day for seven days. Share your favorite with #HeartHealthySwap and tag @getdownwithdeb   Research Citations: Primary Study: 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation, March 31, 2026. PMID: 41914202. Source: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001435 Also: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41914202/ Resources Mentioned: • GetDownWithDeb.com — free resources, recipes, and coaching • Free Beginner’s Guide: GetDownWithDeb.com • Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: pcrm.org • American Heart Association heart-healthy eating: heart.org Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    14 min
  4. Ep 4: Grocery Store Secrets: Shop WFPB on any Budget

    May 26

    Ep 4: Grocery Store Secrets: Shop WFPB on any Budget

    Think eating plant-based is too expensive? Think again. Coach Deb breaks down the real numbers — research shows switching to a whole food plant-based diet can save you over $650 a year compared to eating meat and dairy. In this episode, she exposes the biggest myth that’s keeping Black and Latino communities from making the change: the lie that healthy food costs more. She’ll give you the 10-item WFPB Power List that costs under $30 and can anchor your meals all week, plus real talk about the food desert problem, fake meat marketing, and why lentils, beans, and rice are the most powerful foods on the planet. Practical, science-backed, and built for real budgets. GetDownWithDeb.com. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). “Eating a Vegan Diet Reduces Grocery Bill 16%, a Savings of More Than $500 a Year.” https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/eating-vegan-diet-reduces-grocery-bill-16-savings-more-500-year-finds-new-researchPCRM. “Going Vegan Could Save More Than $650 a Year in Grocery Costs.” https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/going-vegan-could-save-more-650-year-grocery-costs-finds-new-researchPCRM. “Majority of U.S. Adults Misinformed About Cost of Eating a Plant-Based Diet.” https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/majority-us-adults-misinformed-about-cost-eating-plant-based-dietPlant Based News. “Plant-Based Diets Nearly 20% Cheaper Than Standard American Diet, Research Finds.” https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/plant-based-diet-cheaper-research/Food Institute. “New Research Challenges the ‘Plant-Based Is More Expensive’ Narrative.” https://foodinstitute.com/focus/new-research-challenges-the-plant-based-is-more-expensive-narrative/Oxford Martin School. “Sustainable Eating is Cheaper.” https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/sustainable-eating-is-cheaperPCRM Dietitian’s Budget Guide: https://www.pcrm.org/news/how-eat-plant-based-budget-dietitians-guideForks Over Knives: “Plant-Based on a Budget — Maximize Savings on Your Diet.” https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-on-a-budget-maximize-savings-diet/Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    12 min
  5. Ep 3: The Truth About Inflammation and What You’re Eating

    May 19

    Ep 3: The Truth About Inflammation and What You’re Eating

    Think eating plant-based is too expensive? Think again. Coach Deb breaks down the real numbers — research shows switching to a whole food plant-based diet can save you over $650 a year compared to eating meat and dairy. In this episode, she exposes the biggest myth that’s keeping Black and Latino communities from making the change: the lie that healthy food costs more. She’ll give you the 10-item WFPB Power List that costs under $30 and can anchor your meals all week, plus real talk about the food desert problem, fake meat marketing, and why lentils, beans, and rice are the most powerful foods on the planet. Practical, science-backed, and built for real budgets. GetDownWithDeb.com. Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    12 min
  6. Ep 2: Your Gut Is Talking — Are You Listening?

    May 12

    Ep 2: Your Gut Is Talking — Are You Listening?

    Your gut is running the show — and most people have no idea. In this episode, Coach Deb breaks down 2026 gut microbiome research showing that 70% of your gut bacteria's enzymes exist specifically to transform plant compounds into health-protective molecules your body can actually use. And here's the one that'll stop you cold: 90% of your serotonin is made in your gut. That's not a wellness trend — that's biology. Deb also busts four plant-based myths that are still floating around out there (you've probably believed at least one of them), shares five practical tips to start eating for your microbiome today, and breaks down the gut–brain connection in a way that will change how you think about every meal. This one's a gut check — literally. 🎧 Hit play, trust the process, and come find Coach Deb at GetDownWithDeb.com. Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    15 min
  7. Ep 1: Who I Am, Why I’m Here, and What the Heck Is WFPB?

    May 5

    Ep 1: Who I Am, Why I’m Here, and What the Heck Is WFPB?

    Deb Kennedy shares her full transformation story — from four simultaneous diagnoses (Rheumatoid Arthritis, pre-diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol) to reversing her conditions and losing 70 lbs without medication through Whole Food Plant-Based living. Plus: a clear, no-nonsense explainer on what WFPB actually means. Mentioned in This Episode: Chef AJ — YouTube Channel (calorie density & WFPB lifestyle)The Pleasure Trap — Book by Doug Lisle & Alan GoldhamerAmerican College of Lifestyle MedicinePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)Food Revolution NetworkT. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    14 min

  8. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Trailer | Welcome to Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage

    This is Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage. I'm Deb Kennedy, Certified Plant-Based Coach and Food for Life Instructor, and I reversed Rheumatoid Arthritis, pre-diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol without a single medication. Just food, knowledge, and a whole lot of grace. Every week we dig into the science of whole food plant-based living, bust the myths keeping you stuck, and give you practical tools you can actually use — no lectures, no perfection required. If you're done feeling stuck in your health, this show is for you.  Episode 1 is coming soon. Hit Subscribe and let's get down together. Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage 🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching. 📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide 💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything. 📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Get Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.

    2 min

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Get Down with Deb is the podcast Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage. Hosted by Deb Kennedy — Plant-Based Coach, certified Food for Life Instructor, and founder of GetDownWithDeb.com — each episode brings you the latest research, practical tools, and real talk rooted in lifestyle medicine. Whether you're managing chronic disease, trying to lose weight, or tired of diets that don't last, this show meets you where you are. No judgment. No perfection required. Just science, soul, and the truth about what food can do for your body. New episodes every week. Visit GetDownWithDeb.com to get started today.

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    Debra Kennedy
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