PLANTSTRONG Podcast

People become curious about whole food, plant-based nutrition for a multitude of reasons. Maybe you've been diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, or another chronic disease and you know (or you've been told) that this is your best shot at healing your body. You may be an athlete looking to maximize your performance and recovery with the power of plant-based nutrition, or you're a parent who wants to escape the processed food aisle and start feeding your children real, nourishing foods. Perhaps you are concerned about climate change and the profound negative impact that animal agriculture has on the planet. The problem? A whole food, plant-based diet can seem overwhelming, confusing, and, yes, expensive. You've been told it will make you deficient in something, or that you won't get enough protein. You think it might be a boring way to live, or that it is so extreme you'll alienate yourself from friends and loved ones. Well, here at the PLANTSTRONG Podcast, we're not afraid to be extreme - extremely positive, extremely helpful, and extremely well-researched. Each week on the show, host Rip Esselstyn talks to medical experts, authors, athletes, and people just like you who are not just surviving on a plant-based diet, but THRIVING. As founder and CEO of PLANTSTRONG, Rip Esselstyn is a wellness advocate, former professional athlete, firefighter, and NY Times best-selling author renowned for his dedication to promoting vibrant health through plant-based nutrition and active living. Over twenty years ago, Rip rescued several of his fellow firefighters with whole, plant-based foods following the groundbreaking research of his father, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. The results were so dramatic that Rip wrote the bestselling book,The Engine 2 Diet, to spread the word. His subsequent works, including Plant-Strong, The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet and The Engine 2 Cookbook, further solidified his reputation as a leading voice in the plant-based movement. Rip was also featured in the documentary Forks over Knives and served as an executive producer of The Game Changers film; a revolutionary documentary that shatters the myths about meat, protein, and strength. Rip's mission and the mission of the PLANTSTRONG Podcast is to make plant-based living accessible and approachable, and to further the advancement of all things within the plant-based movement. We share the scientifically proven benefits of plant-based living and envision a world that universally understands, promotes, and prescribes plants as the solution to empowering your health, enhancing your performance, and restoring the environment. You won't be weak if you're eating strong food. PLANTSTRONG food. We welcome you wherever you are on your plant-based journey and we're thrilled you're here.

Podcast Contacts

Name	Email	Title	Social Profiles	Location	Gender
Rip Esselstyn		Host		Austin, TX, United States	Male

Podcast Details

Podcast

plantstrongpodcast.com

Latest Episode Date

2025-12-11 00:00:00

Episodes

211

Since

Jan 2024

Avg. Episode length

61 mins

Estimated listeners

147.5K / month

Has Sponsor

Apple Rating

4.8

Apple Review

2198 (United States)

Twitter

@ripesselstyn

Facebook

31.4K

Instagram

@ripesselstyn

Has Guest

Yes

Podcast Network

Rip Esselstyn

Location

Austin, TX, United States

Audience Type

Parents, Health Enthusiasts, Wellness Advocates, Athletes, Nutritionists, Environmental Activists

Beats

Health & Fitness, Food, Vegan, Ranching, Learn Something

Guest List

Guest Name	Profession	Occupation	Episode	Episode Date
Chef Kevin McGee	Chef	25-year veteran of plant-based living	Ep. 305: Chef Kevin McGee - How He Went From Making Bank Deals to Plant Meals	Jun 11, 2025
Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist	Physician	physician, scientist, and author	Ep. 304: Dr. Sharon Bergquist: The Stress Paradox - Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier	Jun 04, 2025
Dr. Jules Cormier	Physician	family physician	Ep. 303: Dr. Jules Cormier - How This Doctor Cured His Own Asthma, Eczema, and Daily Hives	May 28, 2025
Michelle Joy Kramer	Health Coach	concierge health coach	Ep: 302: Michelle Joy Kramer - From Personal Loss to Plant-Based Purpose	May 21, 2025
Lucas McLawhorn	Educator	educator and founder of the plant-based food truck Well Fed Ed	Ep. 301: "Broc and Roll" with Rip and Carrie - Eating Plantstrong Anywhere: Navigating Travel and Restaurant Options	May 14, 2025
Heidi Farina	Artist	full-time artist and plant-based advocate	Ep. 299: Heidi Farina - She Ditched the Hustle Culture, Changed Her Diet & Reclaimed Her Life	Apr 30, 2025
John Joseph	Author	author, musician, and motivational speaker	Ep. 298: John Joseph on Destroying Monsters - Addiction, Redemption, and Hardcore Healing	Apr 23, 2025
Jan Brown			Ep. 297: Jan Brown - From Toxic Diet Culture to Food Freedom	Apr 16, 2025
Dominick Thompson	Author	author and plant-based advocate	Ep. 296: Dominick Thompson - Eat What Elephants Eat for a Strong Body and Gentle Spirit	Apr 09, 2025

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