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 team at Central Garden & Pet, a 7,000-employee organization that has taken a radically forward-thinking approach to improving the health of its people.
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 McDougall, Dr. Baxter Montgomery, and John Robbins—who we’ve recently lost. These weren’t just leaders in the whole food, plant-based movement—they were trailblazers, mentors, and fearless advocates for health and hope.
You know and love Dreena Burton for her cookbooks and recipes that have helped countless people thrive on a plant-based diet. Her new venture, Fascia Flo (fasciaflo.com), is all about unlocking mobility, easing pain, and moving with freedom as we age.
Dr. Sharma’s story is nothing short of remarkable. From his early path into medicine, to a shocking brain tumor diagnosis that shifted him from doctor to patient, Sunny’s personal journey forever changed the way he practices. Today, he helps patients heal with compassion, prevention, and the powerful pillars of lifestyle medicine — nutrition, movement, sleep, stress relief, and connection.
Read MoreAt just 46, Lauren Bernick was blindsided with a diagnosis of heart disease—and was told a heart attack was almost inevitable. Instead of accepting that fate, she transformed her life with a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.
Read MoreWhat if veganism wasn’t about being perfect, but about being real, fun, and a little irreverent? That’s exactly how today’s guest, Nikki Boes, lives her life.
With humor as her superpower, Nikki busts myths, trolls the trolls, and keeps this lifestyle approachable.
Dr. Laurie Marbas introduces us to Marlene Skiver, a woman who’s taking her health into her own hands after years of stress, pre-diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Marlene’s story is raw, real, and full of heart — and we get to follow her step by step as she leans into a whole food, plant-strong lifestyle to turn things around. Her early results are already inspiring, and this is just the beginning.
Read MoreMeet Dr. Tila Kansagra — a UK physician using lifestyle medicine to help people move beyond labels and reclaim their health, especially those who suffer with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.
Read MoreRavioli, ricotta, and meatballs—made 100% plant-based. Chef Tara Punzone & Gene Stone show us how Italian comfort food can be every bit as bold and authentic without the dairy or meat with their new book Vegana Italiana.
Read MoreWhat if the secret to a longer, stronger life wasn’t complicated at all—but waiting for you in a single pot, pan, or skillet? This week on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast, we welcome Dan Buettner—the National Geographic explorer and creator of the Blue Zones—for his fourth appearance. Dan just released his brand-new best-seller, Blue Zones: One Pot Meals, and it’s packed with easy, affordable, and maniacally delicious recipes that make longevity taste amazing.
Read MoreThink plant-based cooking takes too much time? Rip Esselstyn and producer Carrie Barrett are here to prove otherwise. In this energizing mini-episode, the duo dismantles one of the biggest myths around a whole food, plant-based lifestyle—that it’s complicated and time-consuming.
Read MoreRip welcomes Kori McClurg, author of Get Out of Your Own Way. Kori shares her transformative journey from years of self-loathing and poor health to a life rooted in self-love, emotional awareness, and the healing power of a whole food plant-based diet.
Read MoreThink you can’t make authentic Mexican food without meat or dairy? Dora Ramírez proves you can—and it might taste even better! Her new book Comida Casera is a love letter to her Mexican heritage - with a plantstrong twist.
Read MoreCatskill Animal Sanctuary founder Kathy Stevens shares her journey, retirement reflections, and vision for a more compassionate, plant-based future.
Read MoreAdam Sud joins Rip Esselstyn to expose myths about insulin resistance and share how a plant-based lifestyle can reverse diabetes and restore health.
Read MoreAt 38, Tyler Dodge was battling anxiety, erectile dysfunction, and extra weight—but instead of turning to medication, he turned to plants. By embracing a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, Tyler shed 50 pounds, lowered his blood pressure and cholesterol, and reclaimed both his physical and mental health. His powerful story proves that real men eat plants—and thrive.
Read MoreWhat if the key to a thriving relationship isn't about personal fulfillment—but deep partnership? In this powerful episode of the podcast, psychotherapist Dr. Luella Jonk breaks down the pillars of lasting love.
Read MoreRip welcomes Dr. Jami Dulaney—board-certified cardiologist, plant-based pioneer, and ultra-marathoner. Dr. Delaney shares her transformative journey from practicing traditional cardiology to building a lifestyle medicine practice that focuses on the healing power of whole food, plant-based nutrition and movement.
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