Episodes

Send us a Text Message. When it comes to your health, the potato can be "one bad dude"! It seems like everywhere you turn you hear people talking about how they cause weight gain and even diabetes. White potato, sweet potatoes, purple potatoes...there are so many different kinds! Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, potato soup...are they really all bad for your health? In this episode, we'll clear up the confusion and talk about the real reason Why Potatoes Are Bad For You. We'll ...

Send us a Text Message. There's nothing like a steaming hot bowl of rice! And have you ever tried a tasty rice bowl recipe?! This grain is definitely a favorite in our house, especially with our two youngest children. But there are so many different types of rice available that it can be confusing and cause you to wonder which kind you should buy. Which rice is the healthiest? White or brown? Long grain or short grain? So many choices can leave you feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to do. ...

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered how eating more green vegetables for breakfast, lunch, and dinner can easily help you lose weight, gain more energy, decrease pain and inflammation, and fight heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, ultimately helping you build a vibrant, healthy life? Sometimes the simplest answers to your health struggles are right there within your reach, but you just don't know how to make it happen... you need someone to show you how! Now when you think...

Send us a Text Message. When considering how to get healthy, one of the first things you most likely dread is the need to stop eating sweet things, even though you love them. Somehow you've come to believe that all carbs are bad for you. So even though you really enjoy having sweet desserts from time to time, you're sure that you're destined to a life without the pleasure of enjoying them if you want to be healthy! Of course, they're off-limits...right? That would mean no more dessert beverage...

Send us a Text Message. Not only do you want to eat healthier and feel better, but you want it fast and simple! We get it; we are a busy mom and dad of 4 children who work full time too. So in this episode, we are sharing with you how we make our Whole Food Plant-Based meals faster and easier, so you can spend less time on meal prep and more time doing the other things you love! Cooking healthy recipes doesn't have to be hard, but it should always be delicious! And today we're sharing how we u...

Send us a Text Message. As we scroll through our social media feeds, it's easy to look at the photos and other posts and think that everyone else has a "perfect" life. Their house is perfect. Their family is perfect. They have perfect bodies... and the list goes on. When you close your laptop or turn off your phone, how do you feel? Do you feel joy? Do you feel empowered? In this episode, we discuss how to discover and keep your joy with a Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle. If you are looking ...

Send us a Text Message. How do you start a whole food plant-based diet? Any new task or goal can seem overwhelming, especially if you aren't quite sure where to begin. But having the right system of steps to take you from where you are to where you want to be can make that journey SO much easier... and a lot more fun and enjoyable too! (And we're ALL about that!) So join us today as we share one very simple and effective way to make building a healthy and vibrant life you love simple enough to ...

Send us a Text Message. As the New Year begins, it's the perfect time to start building vibrant energy filled life you love! Chronic Fatigue, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cancer, migraines, and many other health issues are more and more common these days. Sadly, these diagnoses have become so common that we often think of them as something that "just happens" when you get older. But, do your genes or age really have to determine your destiny, or is there actu...

Send us a Text Message. You're ready to adopt a whole food plant-based lifestyle. You've seen the science, watched the documentaries, and to you, it just makes SO much sense. And of course, you want your children to have the best life possible, one that's filled with energy and vibrant health too! But how will you ever get them on board? Drawing on our own experience, we discuss some of the easiest ways to help kids of all ages love and embrace whole plant foods. The Power On Plants Society Me...

Send us a Text Message. You're ready to build your most vibrant life so you can start feeling great and fully experience all of the great opportunities that life has to offer. Now it's time to go grocery shopping for some healthy food. But how in the world do you know what to put into your cart? It can all seem so overwhelming! But the truth is, plant based living can (and should) be easy, delicious, quick, and affordable too! So today we're sharing our top simple produce buying tips with you,...

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we discuss making simple plant based changes that actually bring joy, making lasting healthy changes, cooking healthy to heal, fast and easy whole food recipes, eating a balanced diet, natural healing, healthy sleep, grounding, and enjoying simple natural whole food plant-based vegan living. You may not think of yourself as the leader of a mighty invisible army, but that is exactly what you are. Whether that army wins... or loses... all depends on the fuel and...

Send us a Text Message. You've started eating whole food plant based, but you're struggling because you just can't seem to get those incredible flavors that you loved before when you ate meat, dairy, eggs, and cheese. So many of the new recipes seem bland and boring... they just leave you wanting more! It's time to learn the BIG KEY to make healthy food taste delicious, and at the same time boost your immune system to fight inflammation and even bacteria and viruses too! Psst.....The Power On ...

Send us a Text Message. Starting something new can feel overwhelming, especially if you've never done anything like it before. It's kind of like trying to change a tire on a car. It's pretty simple to do, but if you've never done it before you don't even know where to start. In this episode, we share several key elements that will help you successfully make the switch to a Whole Food Plant Based Vegan Lifestyle. Psst.....The Power On Plants Society Membership is opening soon! Get your name on ...

Send us a Text Message. You've decided to go whole food plant based, so of course one of the very first questions you probably have is "What in the world will I eat for breakfast?" We get how confusing and overwhelming it can all feel, and that's why we're going to help you kick your day off with a delicious, simple, and power-packed meal that's sure to please! Build a new breakfast mindset, learn about the ultimate fast food, gain the secrets to making a quick and easy breakfast, and SO much ...

Send us a Text Message. Do you find yourself wondering if there's ever going to be an end to all of the miserable diets? We want you to know that it really IS possible to lose weight in a way that you actually enjoy, without ever going on another diet again! We know because it happened for us, our clients, and for SO many others around the world! And you know what, the weight has never come back! It's time to reframe your mindset, and learn how to escape keeping up with all those numbers.....g...

Send us a Text Message. When we started living a whole food plant based lifestyle, there were some things we just didn't expect! In this episode, we unpack the benefits of whole food plant based living and share how clean eating led to BIG problems for us! Join us as we unpack the secret strategies that allow us to live each day in a world that's filled with coronavirus fear while still remaining stress-free. In this episode we're also discussing getting lasting weight loss in a way you'll actu...

Send us a Text Message. 🌱 Hey, busy mom! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to change your destiny? You know, like in the movies where they travel back in time to change one key element, and it ends up changing everything! In this episode, you'll learn some very important strategies you can start implementing right now to change your future! Learn why epigenetics matters, and how you can use this info to easily build a life that's full of energy and incredible possibilities! Whether...

Send us a Text Message. Today Jarrod and Anita Roussel, medical professionals, certified health coaches, and co-founders of Smarter Healthy Living, are answering one of the questions their clients ask them most, "If you eat don't eat meat, where do you get your protein?" In this episode, they help you escape protein anxiety by discussing the role that plant protein plays in a healthy lifestyle, the absolute best sources of protein, and how to easily get enough protein every single day the whole...

Send us a Text Message. Every successful system needs a solid foundation...core building blocks that make it stand the test of time. It's crucial to your health that you learn how to build a healthy plate, so in this episode, Jarrod and Anita are sharing their Five Foundational Foods for Whole Food Plant-Based Living which will provide the solid base you need for creating vibrant energy filled life you absolutely love! Understanding these five inflammation-fighting, immune system boosting food ...

Send us a Text Message. The right tool makes ALL the difference, whether it's in the garden or in the garage. And guess what! In your kitchen, there's no difference. You need tools that are fun to use, that make life easier and do their job well. In this episode, Jarrod and Anita reveal their favorite kitchen tool...the one they'd never want to be without! They love it so much, they even take it with them when they hit the road! Discover the Vitamix love by getting your very own here ➡ poweron...

Send us a Text Message. Eating is universal, we all must eat food to fuel our bodies. Even though hunger is usually the driving force to eat, there is no denying that food can bring enjoyment, too. The sight, the smell, the taste, and even the sound and feel. Despite this, mealtime can be lackluster and if we're being honest, a bit boring. In this episode, we share the top-secret weapon to prevent a boring plate. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the Smarter Healthy Living Podcast so you neve...

Send us a Text Message. Remember what it was like when you were a kid, and it was your birthday. For weeks, you dreamed of that perfectly awesome toy. The big day arrives and you are overjoyed when you get that glorious box... You can picture the box cover now, can't you? You get home, open it, discover everything about it. But wait... Something's missing. It's not included?! You realize... NO BATTERIES! Ugh 😩 You can still play with the toy, but it's just not the same experience. It's a sim...

Send us a Text Message. Every day, we walk around with misperceptions like "Eating plant based would be hard" or "It would involve so much work." 🌱 Ready to break free from the "Matrix" of misconceptions that often surround whole food plant-based living? Join Jarrod and Anita on this eye-opening episode as they unveil the secrets to simple and enjoyable plant-based living that will literally transform your life! 🌿 🚀 In a world where habits put us on autopilot, discovering the reality of a whol...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine yourself sitting down for a meal and being able to eat until you're full. No skimpy, small diet portions, counting calories, or food rationing, but being able to just enjoy your food and feel like you've had a hearty meal. This is one of the biggest advantages of the Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle. But why can you eat until you are satisfied with whole food plant-based living and still drop pounds? Much of it boils down to the simple principle of Calorie Densit...