Episodes

Send us a Text Message. Hello, Sunshine! Perhaps you wondering if whole food plant based living is difficult ... Join us today to learn even more of the truth about whole food plant based living. Is the whole food plant based diet hard? What are some reasons that wfpb is the most simple, satisfying, and delicious way to live? Is cooking plant-based recipes sustainable and realistic with real life? Does it take a long time to do meal prep , OR is it so simple that even a young child much less t...

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Sunshine! It happens all the time, though I’m not exactly sure how. 😁 Pretty much every time that Jarrod and I hit the town people find out that we eat whole food plant based, and their go-to response more often than not is: “Isn’t that SO hard?!” Sister, sometimes we come to believe things that are just not true. This is one of them, and today I’m going to share why. Are you ready to reframe your mindset when it comes to achieving real health… to start think...

Send us a Text Message. Hello, Sunshine! We are so glad that you’re here! On your whole food plant based journey, things can improve with your health rather quickly. That’s why we always recommend being followed by a knowledgable healthcare provider. As a whole food plant based beginner, there is a high likelihood that your medication dosages may need to be adjusted, but don’t ever attempt to do this on your own. A caring practitioner, vegan doctor or not, will be very excited to see the posit...

Send us a Text Message. Hi, Sunshine! Today we’re sharing something that’s super important for you to understand on your whole food plant based journey….why it has been such a struggle for you to get healthy up until now. Could it be that it’s NOT because you aren’t balancing your calories “right” or that you have an “eating problem.” Could it be that the odds have been intentionally be stacked against you!? In this eye opening episode it’s our hearts’ desire that you see what’s really going o...

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Sunshine! There are so many products and supplements that are advertised as healthy, and when you hear about them over and over again you start to think you must be missing out on something you need if you’re not taking them. Of course you want to feel your best, so you are considering spending your hard-earned money on these health supplements. Jarrod and I want to make sure you have the facts about products like collagen and protein, so that you can make a ...

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Sunshine! Welcome to the Power On Plants Podcast. This week we’re celebrating National Book Lover’s Day by sharing our 5 Favorite Whole Food Plant Based Books with you. If you’re looking for the top oil free plant based diet books for getting lasting results, you’ve found it! These are the books that are chock full of the plant based nutrition info that is backed by solid research. Whole plant foods are the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, which is w...

Send us a Text Message. Oh, Sunshine! I know that when you're a plant based beginner, or even a seasoned vegan who wants to learn the healthy way to enjoy whole plant foods, the path can seem hard. But I promise, that there is a simple way that's quick and enjoyable too.🎈 You just need to know how to adopt a plant based diet that is realistic with your busy schedule, and it's absolutely got to taste amazing because you want your healthy new lifestyle and its benefits to last. I know that you n...

Send us a Text Message. Well hello, Sunshine! When it comes to plant based living, there are almost too many health benefits to count. Yes, it really is that good! (Oh, how I love it when something has positive side effects, don't you! And it doesn't hurt that the food tastes great either! 🎉 In this episode, Jarrod and I are sharing the two biggest reasons that whole food plant based living can turn health struggles around so quickly! This is plant based for beginners at its finest. Whether ...

Send us a Text Message. Well hello, Sunshine! I'm so glad that you're joining me! Today is extra special because you're going to get to meet someone very near and dear to my heart. She is one of the most caring, kind, and generous people that I know. It just so happens that she's also a plant-based substitution queen! 🎉 🌱 Inside this episode she's sharing some of her favorite substitutions for cooking delicious food, and sharing why she believes that learning these healthy recipe secrets is ke...

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Sunshine! If you’ve been around here long, you know that Jarrod and I regularly share the simple, practical, and enjoyable whole food plant based strategies you can start implementing right away, so you can build your health and live the full, amazing life you were created to live! And today, I’m showing up woman to woman, to share my heart and encourage you with some simple mindset shifts that are crucial to your success! These are the things I wish someone...

Send us a Text Message. My life changed in incredible ways when I found plant based JOY, and I’m so excited to share the top 5 ways for you to find it too! 🎉 Here's a big game-changing strategy to get you started right away: 🌱 “Please don't begin your plant-based journey the dieting way, only eating run-of-the-mill salads or veggies boiled in water and think that you’re gonna love plant-based living, because that way is not going to bring you joy…. so it won't last. If you like burgers, tacos,...

Send us a Text Message. Inflammation is a bear when it hangs around, causing life altering pain, low energy, exhaustion, and disease. That's why it's important to be able to recognize the 2 different types of inflammation. Did you know that one type is actually beneficial, while the other is progressive and harmful to your health? It's crucial to understand the root cause of chronic inflammation, and how can you wipe it out or even avoid it altogether. Don’t worry, Sunshine! We cover all of t...

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Sunshine! Welcome to Power On Plants, where you’ll never have to choose between healthy and delicious! 🎉 Jarrod and I are glad to have you joining us today! You’re in for a real treat, because this episode is all about how to enjoy the coolest plant based meals! Now, while we know that whole food plant based breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and snacks are always the coolest meals, today we’re specifically sharing our warm weather favorites. Of course ...

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Send us a Text Message. When you’re a whole food plant based beginner, it can feel like there are so many things to figure out. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Today we’re sharing the five plant-based game changers that move the needle most. These are the exact strategies that have helped us lose over 75 pounds, leave our daily pain and inflammation behind, escape health struggles, and gain the energy that’s necessary for living life to the fullest. When you have the right strategies, ...

Send us a Text Message. The grill out, the potluck dinner, the upcoming gathering with family and friend is just around the corner! For Memorial Day Weekend or for any other time of the year you’re probably wondering WHAT in the world you’ll take to the next get together. Sunshine, if you’re not sure what to bring to your next fellowship, but you want to bring the food that’s super quick to prepare, simple, healthy, and great tasting too, look no farther! You’ve found the episode that’s going ...

Send us a Text Message. Whole food plant based living is life-giving! Learning the simple way to leave behind the foods that are harmful to health and how to easily get more of the foods that are proven to fight disease, you’ll have a winning formula for feeling great and living life to the fullest…and that’s what we’re all about! So today, we’re excited to share this food spotlight with you! Ginger is a powerhouse of inflammation reversing, disease fighting goodness! We’ll talk about how it c...

Send us a Text Message. Does whole food plant based living help with ADHD? Can eating more fruits and vegetables actually decrease ADD Symptoms and potentially even reverse them? 🤔 Our faithful listener, Amanda, was wondering the same thing, so today we're diving into the plant-based nutrition facts, to explain why and how those struggling with ADHD or ADD can experience big improvements on the whole food plant based diet. If you or someone you love is struggling with attention deficit disord...

Send us a Text Message. Sunshine, I just enjoyed the best green beens ever! They were way too good to keep to myself, so I finished off my entire bowl full and ran to grab my podcast mic to share exactly how it’s done oil free whole food plant based style! These ingredients got together in the pan and resulted in the perfect simple, delicious dish…and did I mention that this healthy recipe was prepared by our 13 year old son?! Yes, you can do this! ;) Fresh Green Beans Filtered Water Low Sodiu...

Send us a Text Message. Sodium…is it good for your health or bad for you? Yes! No, that wasn’t a typo. Both are absolutely true! But how can that be? We’re going to break down the facts about salt for you in this episode, including simple ways to avoid blood vessel damage and decrease your blood pressure too! These are the plant based tips and strategies you need to prevent and even reverse high blood pressure and heart disease so you can live life to the fullest. We are truly honored to be...

Send us a Text Message. You want to have more energy and reverse your health struggles, and you know that you need to eat more whole plant foods, because they're the key to your healing. 💪🌱 But the problem is you're busy right now, so you've decided you'll start eating plant-based "soon" when you have more time. This is the sad story we often tell when we're considering starting something new, because even the mere thought of adding something new to our plate can seem pretty overwhelming. And...

Send us a Text Message. Hello Sunshine! Welcome to our 150th episode!! 🎉 Jarrod and I are excited to be sharing this one with you, and we’re truly honored to be a part of your journey to your best health. Today we are letting you in on a fantastic whole food plant based tip for choosing the very best food, and you don’t want to miss it! This one very simple natural living strategy alone can help you get amazing improvements in your health… So press that play button and let’s dive in! Rate, ...

Send us a Text Message. Still wondering what you can eat that's plant-based and healthy on the days you don't even. feel like cooking? We know that everyone needs a day off from the kitchen every now and then, so you are going to absolutely love this 2 part audio training! We covered a lot of fantastic ideas in part one, Episode #148, so if you missed it be sure to tune into that episode now. The great news is that there are soooo many amazing whole food plant based meal options when you know...

Send us a Text Message. Wondering what to make when you don't want to cook? This episode is filled with simple plant based meal ideas that you're going to love! These are the fast and easy go-to meals that make whole food plant based living a dream. 😍 We're highlighting the "quick quick quick" of the "quick quick quick" strategies for getting a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner onto the table in the blink of an eye. Healing your body naturally shouldn't be hard or miserable! But it's abso...