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Season three of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast explores those Galileo moments - when you seek the real truth about your health - and dare to see the world through a different lens. This season, we...

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...

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 eve...

Rip sits down with Dr. Elizabeth George and Chef Nick Iula , co-authors of Healthy Eating Adventure , to explore how whole food, plant-based...

For over 50 years, Dr. Michael Klaper has practiced medicine. And today, he says something that stops you in your tracks: “I am profoundly e...

What does it really mean to be “forever fit”? Rip sits down with fitness coach and author Maxime Sigouin to explore sustainable strength, wh...

Rip sits down with Peggy Kraus , a clinical exercise physiologist and diabetes care specialist with over 30 years of experience in cardiac r...

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...

What if your breakfast could power you through the entire morning—without cravings, crashes, or hunger an hour later? In this episode, Rip s...

At just 43 years old, Charles Gassenheimer was 75 pounds overweight, pre-diabetic, struggling with joint pain and memory loss, and taking hi...

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 pharmac...

What does it look like when plant-based living moves beyond personal choice and into real systems change? This episode answers that question...

In this deeply grounded conversation, Rip sits down with Jan Liband — a former college athlete, longtime plant-based advocate, and expert in...

It’s been way too long since Jackie Akerberg ( @jackfruitfulkitchen ) was on the podcast, and this episode is a true catch-up in every sense...

Firefighters are trained to run toward danger — but too often, their own health is what’s at risk. In this episode of the Plant Strong Podca...

In this episode, Rip sits down with Jet, a 66-year-old husband, father, hiker, and former keto devotee whose health collapsed despite doing...

What does it mean to live intentionally ? In this inspiring conversation, Rip sits down with endurance athlete and author Joe Gagnon , who s...

Inflammation is running rampant — and it’s not starting in your joints or your arteries. It’s starting in your gut . This week, Rip is joine...

Eating healthier shouldn’t feel confusing, overwhelming, or impossible to sustain—and if it ever has, you’re not the problem. In this 30-min...

This episode originally dropped in October, 2024 Dr. Dawn Mussallem joins Rip for an enlightening discussion on the vital role of personaliz...

Rip sits down with Andrea Freeman, James Beard Award-winning author of Ruin Their Crops on the Ground . Drawing on more than 20 years of res...

Rip welcomes Chuck Carroll — once a “fast food junkie”- now a beloved voice in the plant-based movement and host of the Exam Room Podcast ....

What happens when a company decides to put real food at the center of employee wellness? In this powerful episode, Rip sits down with the te...

Today, on what is a day of Thanksgiving here in the United States, we want to take a few minutes to honor three extraordinary men—Dr. John M...

Rip Esselstyn welcomes back beloved plant-based author Dreena Burton , who is stepping into an exciting new chapter with Fascia Flo — her mo...

What happens when a doctor becomes the patient? In this inspiring episode, Rip talks with Dr. Sunny Sharma — a lifestyle medicine physician...

In this inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Lauren Bernick , host of the podcast, Age Like a Badass Mother and creator of WellElephant.com...

What happens when you mix humor, authenticity, and a love for peanut butter hacks? You get Nikki Boes — a vibrant voice in the vegan communi...

In this powerful before and after episode, Rip and Dr. Laurie Marbas introduce us to, Marlene Skiver , who’s goal is to reclaim her health t...

We all know the saying, “the body keeps the score,” and this week’s guest, Dr. Tila Kansagra , has lived it — and now helps others heal from...

In this episode, Rip sits down with Chef Tara Punzone , founder of Pura Vita —the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant in the U.S.—and...

He’s back for the fourth time ! Dan Buettner—National Geographic fellow, explorer, longevity expert, and creator of the Blue Zones—returns a...

Think plant-based cooking takes too much time? Rip Esselstyn and producer Carrie Barrett are here to prove otherwise. In this energizing min...

What if the only thing standing between you and your true potential… is you? Rip welcomes Kori McClurg , author of the new book Get Out of Y...

What happens when you grow up in a Mexican steakhouse, but later discover the healing power of plants? For Dora Ramírez , the journey from s...

This week on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast, Rip sits down with the legendary Kathy Stevens , founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary , as she prepare...

If you’ve ever been told that 'carbs are the enemy,' or if you think type 2 diabetes is a life sentence, Adam Sud is about to blow the lid o...

At 38, Tyler Dodge was battling anxiety, erectile dysfunction, and extra weight—but instead of turning to medication, he turned to plants. B...

What happens when a seasoned cardiologist realizes that prescriptions and procedures aren’t enough? You get Dr. Jami Dulaney —a board-certif...

In this unforgettable episode, Rip Esselstyn sits down with Nancy Wells, whose near-death experience at the Glass City Marathon turned into...

It’s hard to believe that one of the safest places to be when we’re sick can also be one of the deadliest. That’s right - a hospital stay. D...

Doug Evans is back on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast—and he’s sprouting with wisdom! It’s been over four years since Doug’s first appearance, and h...

We are turning up the heat and diving fork-first into a true celebration of the tropics —a culinary carnival of color, culture, and compassi...

Let’s face it—choosing a plant-strong lifestyle can sometimes feel like swimming upstream. Whether it’s side-eyes at the dinner table, skept...

Rip is joined by Brandi Doming , the creative force behind The Vegan 8 and the brand-new cookbook, Vegan Wholesome . Brandi’s plant-based jo...

What happens when a doctor realizes that pills weren’t healing her patients—but plants were? You have the makings of a wonderful interview w...

What if your next meal could change a life—starting with your own? Rip sits down with Chef Kevin McGee, a 25-year veteran of plant-based liv...

What if stress isn’t the enemy—but a secret ingredient for a longer, healthier life? Rip is joined by Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist , physicia...

Rip sits down with Dr. Jules Cormier , a dynamic family physician from Shediac, New Brunswick , who has transformed his medical practice—and...

When a health scare and personal loss collided, Michelle Joy Kramer found a new path—one rooted in healing, purpose, and plants. A PLANTSTRO...

Traveling while sticking to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle can be tricky—but it’s absolutely doable with the right mindset and tools. I...