Fitness and Movement

Saving America’s Healthcare System through WellStart Health: PYP 261

April 3, 2018

This episode is special to me, as I share the next phase of my journey and mission.

I’ve just joined WellStart Health as a co-founder, along with CEO Olivia Kelly, Chief Medical Officer Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, and Chief Brand Ambassador Josh LaJaunie. Our mission is, in Olivia’s words, to “put chronic disease out of business.”

We’re doing this through a potent combo of evidence-based protocols (like, eat more whole plants and less garbage), behavioral science (my title is Chief Behavioral Science Officer), crackerjack technology, and a network of coaches like Josh who have street cred based on their own struggles and journeys.

“Carbs are Not the Enemy” with Type 1 Diabetic Josh Turner: PYP 249

January 10, 2018

Josh Turner is one hell of a smart, compassionate, committed human being. A type 1 diabetic who was told that his quality of life, health, and longevity would be compromised by his condition, Josh has adopted a plant-based diet and taken up running.

In the process, he’s lost almost 100 pounds, gained his life back, and become an inspiration and lighthouse for other type 1 diabetics who are struggling to escape the grip of the wrong-headed medical model of disease management through low-carb, high-protein diets.

Becoming a Health Mechanic with Phil Green: PYP 248

January 2, 2018

Phil Green is a heavy equipment mechanic for the military. Which is to say, he can fix things that people rely on for their lives.

And yet his own body was in a terrible state of disrepair. As a red, white, and blue son of Texas, Phil’s diet was (in his own words) “fried everything.” Except for the barbecued meat.

A baseball player in his younger days, Phil abandoned any pretense of fitness or health when he gave up sports and started a busy career. Eating out all the time expanded his waistline and led to profoundly ill health.

Cultivating Simplicity and Progress with Ian Cramer: PYP 247

December 25, 2017

Plant-based cyclist Ian Cramer and I spent a lovely hour geeking out on our journeys, and podcasting, and our gratitude for the trailblazers who introduced us to the plant-based lifestyle.

Ian is a certified athletic trainer at the University of Rochester, a competitive cyclist, a podcaster, and a freelance health and performance coach.

From the Sidelines to the Starting Line (and Finish Line!) with Anthony Masiello: PYP 240

November 17, 2017

Anthony Masiello grew up as the “fat kid,” and owned the identity with resignation. Growing up in a town with three pizza restaurants within walking distance, it was easy to avoid the healthy food his mom stocked in their refrigerator and rely on the standard American junk diet.

His weight continued to grow as his health and wellbeing began to decline. One day while away at college, a conversation with his mother got Anthony to try giving up meat and alcohol for a few months and “see what happens.”

Rip Esselstyn on Growing a Movement and Being Open to Opportunity: PYP 237

November 7, 2017

Rip Esselstyn is founder of Engine 2, a food and education company dedicated to eliminating chronic disease through a whole food, plant-based diet.

As Engine 2 continues to grow in influence and reach, Rip is stewarding the company to new opportunities. As a food brand associated with Whole Foods and an education provider to their employees, Engine 2 is poised to explode with Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods this past year.

Five Plant Yourself Podcast Stalwarts on Good Morning America: 7-minute Video

October 26, 2017

Hey, check out Josh LaJaunie, Tim Kaufman, Marcus Cook, Jason Cohen, Justin Lacy, and (hopefully future guest) Josh Turner on Good Morning America today!

“Have a Good Swim” – Life Lessons from Sue Boyles

September 27, 2017

Sue Boyles is an alum of the Big Change Program. This morning she wrote a post about her experience being totally unmotivated to get in her morning exercise. It’s so good, with so much power and truth and “no-bullshit,” that I had to share it here. Enjoy!

Doing Epic Sh-tuff and Having Fun with Aaron Stuber and Jackson Long: PYP 223

August 15, 2017

Aaron Stuber and Jackson Long are the irreverent, hilarious, and extremely fit duo behind the Thought For Food Podcast and nascent publishing empire.

Aaron is a cardiovascular nurse, and a long-time competitive climber. When he first started dating his vegetarian girlfriend, he initially dismissed that diet as “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of.” Then he began to feel the effects of adding more plants to his diet, checked out the science, and was hooked.

Overcoming Disordered Eating Through Self-Love and Education with Tara Kemp: PYP 222

August 8, 2017

Tara Kemp is one of the happy luminaries of the plant-based movement. Spend an hour in her presence and you’ll be charmed and delighted into eating better – no lectures or harangues required.

When I first met Tara, I just assumed she was a natural-born positive person, never given to depression or anxiety or even garden-variety snarkiness. But as I discovered in our conversation, she has overcome a great deal to get to where she is now.

Saving America’s Healthcare System through WellStart Health: PYP 261

“Carbs are Not the Enemy” with Type 1 Diabetic Josh Turner: PYP 249

Becoming a Health Mechanic with Phil Green: PYP 248

Cultivating Simplicity and Progress with Ian Cramer: PYP 247

From the Sidelines to the Starting Line (and Finish Line!) with Anthony Masiello: PYP 240

Rip Esselstyn on Growing a Movement and Being Open to Opportunity: PYP 237

Five Plant Yourself Podcast Stalwarts on Good Morning America: 7-minute Video

“Have a Good Swim” – Life Lessons from Sue Boyles

Doing Epic Sh-tuff and Having Fun with Aaron Stuber and Jackson Long: PYP 223

Overcoming Disordered Eating Through Self-Love and Education with Tara Kemp: PYP 222

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