Episodes

You’ve built a business that changes lives, but what if the one thing holding back your next level isn’t strategy, it’s your stamina? The vision God gave you can’t scale through a body that’s running on low power. Years before Power on Plants began, Jarrod and I were building traditional medical and nursing careers, raising four children, and chasing big God-sized dreams. But our health wasn’t keeping pace. We were exhausted, foggy, and frustrated — watching energy slip away while opportunities...

Your strategies are solid. Your systems are proven. But like most high-performing leaders, there's one critical asset you haven't fully optimized - and it's costing you hours of peak performance every day. That asset? The very fuel that powers million-dollar decisions and maintains razor-sharp focus when opportunities demand your best. In this episode, we reveal five no-fail WFPB food tips that purpose driven leaders use to optimally fuel their mission - without complexity or compromise. Yo...

Tired of counting down to your next cheat day? God never intended food to be a source of guilt or restriction. Join Christian healthcare professionals Jarrod and Anita as they reveal how ministry leaders and purpose-driven entrepreneurs are creating a plant-based lifestyle so enjoyable, they never feel deprived. Discover the freedom that comes from eating the way God originally designed. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Biblical principles for whole food plant-based eating • Why Christian le...

Managing a growing list of diagnoses while fulfilling your business vision is forced to wait? Listen up. As a physician assistant and nurse who've helped countless Christian leaders and entrepreneurs break free from chronic health barriers, we're pulling back the curtain on medical science's best-kept secret. For successful Christian entrepreneurs tired of: • Juggling multiple medications + side effects • Watching opportunities you want to take slip by due to not feeling good • Having your body...

You know what to do: serve, lead, and pursue the mission God’s given you. But your energy keeps slipping through your fingers and you're not able to fully show. The brain fog. The food cravings. The fatigue and growing list of diagnoses that keep stealing your focus! This isn't just willpower, but something deeper that's quietly draining your drive for lasting impact in business and life! In this faith-fueled, science-backed episode, Anita and Jared uncover how dairy can quietly deplete...

Have you ever stood in the grocery aisle, holding a package of “clean” chicken or “healthy” sandwich meat, praying this time it’s finally the answer? The food that will give you steady energy, lift the brain fog, quiet the pain, and give you the strong body you need to scale your business and fully live your God-given calling? Friend, we’ve been there too. For years we thought we were “eating healthy,” doing all the right things. But behind the scenes we were exhausted, inflamed, and frustrated...

Green smoothies. Friend or foe? In the whole food plant based diet world, you often hear, “Don’t drink your calories.” That teaching sounds smart, but for many, it’s led to more confusion, fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight. Could this popular advice actually be blocking one of the simplest ways to heal your body naturally with plants? This week, Anita and Jarrod expose the myths and reveal the truth. What really happens inside the blender that your rushed, under-chewed meals miss? Why doe...

Have you ever been told your high cholesterol is “just genetic” or something you’ll have to “manage” forever? Maybe you’ve tried medication, “clean” eating, or even organic animal products, only to find your cholesterol level stays high while the side effects leave you tired, foggy, frustrated, and sidelined from fully showing up in your life and business like you know you could if your body felt good. Here’s the truth: cholesterol is not as hard to lower as you’ve been led to believe. And thec...

Ever tried a plant based diet but it didn’t quite “work” the way you hoped? Maybe you saw a little progress, but the fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, or nagging symptoms didn’t fully budge and stay gone. You’re not alone, friend—and it doesn’t mean your body can’t heal. 🌱 In this week’s episode of The Power On Plants Podcast, Jarrod and Anita share a blueberry-picking adventure that turned into a powerful life lesson about health, faith, and perspective. Just like the blueberries hidden und...

What if the breakthrough in your health has been right in front of you all along… like delicious, ripe blueberries waiting just above your head? In this episode, Anita and Jarrod share a family walk that turned into a powerful picture of why so many diets fail. You’ll discover how the right whole food plant-based Method can finally work, because it is fast, simple, and just as delicious as your “old favorites”. And the full beauty of these meals? They’ll love your body back. ❤️ If you’re tired...

What if the only number you needed for better health wasn’t calories, macros, or BMI—but something far simpler you can start today? In this myth-busting conversation, Anita and Jarrod shift the focus from tracking food math to genuinely enjoying more plant variety—so whole food plant based living feels simple, exciting, and happily sustainable. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why conventional “counting” (calories/macros/portions) keeps you stuck... and the one thing they actually count A quick ...

What if the door of possibility blew wide open for your health in just a few weeks? If going 100% plant-based feels out of reach, this fast-action 3-in, 3-out Blueprint shows you exactly what to add first—and what to drop now—to boost energy, calm inflammation, and start feeling amazing without overwhelm. Join Anita and Jarrod Roussel, healthcare pros and parents of four, as they share the simple, delicious, real-life steps that help busy, purpose-driven Christians thrive on a whole food plant-b...

You're trying to eat healthier. You're on board with whole food plant-based eating - and maybe even excited about the way it could completely change your life. But when it’s time to eat… it feels like something's missing. Maybe it's the texture. The nostalgia. Or just the feeling that dinner isn't "right" unless there's a meaty center on the plate. That’s where fake meat sneaks in. It looks like the answer. It’s familiar. Comfortable. "Close enough.” But here’s the concern: If you're relying ...

You’re doing your best. You’re trying to eat better. You even grabbed a “super greens powder” because it promised to simplify everything… But you’re still exhausted. Still stuck in low energy and health struggles, wondering, “Why isn’t this WORKING?” We know what it feels like to desperately want your energy back—so you can show up for your family, your calling, and your life—when your body just keeps saying “not today.” 🌱 In this episode, we reveal the surprising truth about greens powders (a...

Are you frustrated watching your loved ones rely on fake meat substitutes, thinking it’s the way to eat healthy? What if there was a simple, proven strategy to inspire them to crave real, whole-food plant-based meals? What if the secret to transforming your family’s health didn't include nagging, convincing, or even talking—but something so simple, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner? In this episode of Power on Plants, we’re revealing the surprising secret to helping your family ditch p...

Have you found yourself standing in your kitchen after another "failed" diet day, staring down that bag of chips, feeling like you've lost control again? The guilt, the frustration, the voice in your head saying "Why can't I just stick to it?" Stop. You are NOT broken. We see this story play out with our clients over and over again. They spend years trapped in the exhausting cycle of cutting carbs, losing a few pounds, then gaining it all back (plus more). They feel tired, cranky, and def...

What if you could slash the levels of dangerous “forever chemicals” in your body by 60%—not in decades, but in just three months? For years, experts have warned us about these invisible toxins—PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals”—lurking in our kitchens, our clothes, even the air we breathe. They’re linked to cancer, hormone disruption, problems with the immune system, issues with metabolism, high cholesterol, and a host of other health issues. And until now, the only advice was to avoid them...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting, low energy, or worrying about your cholesterol, you're not alone. We know firsthand how frustrating that can be. For years, we believed the myth that carbs were the enemy of lasting weight loss, heart health, and just feeling good. But the truth is, our bodies were designed to thrive on the right kinds of carbs—whole, plant-based foods that actually help you lose weight, lower cholesterol, and actually feel satisfied, not deprived! In this e...

We want to ask you something that has been on our hearts: What if the real barrier between you and the life you dream of isn't the lack of knowing the next steps to take, but lacking the health to pursue it? I (Anita) know this feeling all too well. I remember having the passion, the purpose, and even the steps to actively live my calling, but my body just wouldn't keep up. I felt stuck, battling fatigue, brain fog, and an ever-growing list of health struggles. If you're there right now—being he...

Send us a text Are you tired of sitting at your desk, staring at your to-do list, but your brain just won’t cooperate? Do you find yourself forgetting simple things, struggling to focus, or feeling mentally drained—no matter how much you want to get things done? We’ve been there, and we know how frustrating and exhausting it can be. You don’t have to accept brain fog as your normal. In this episode, we’re sharing the exact steps we took to break free from mental sluggishness and reclaim our ...

Send us a text Okay, real talk - if you find yourself thinking "I know I need to eat more greens, but salads are boring," this episode is about to change your life! We get it - we used to be the "I ate my side salad with ranch" people too. We literally thought that was what salads were supposed to be, so no wonder we weren't excited about eating our greens! But here's the thing - when you're trying to lower cholesterol naturally, lose weight and keep it off, escape low energy, and fin...

Send us a text Are you pouring your time (and money) into drinking green tea and matcha, only to feel…nothing? What if the powerful antioxidants you're counting on are being minimized or destroyed before they can even reach your cells? In this insightful episode of Power on Plants, we’re revealing a simple science-backed strategy to easily maximize the benefits of your green tea and matcha. Discover the natural "helper" nutrient – found in common, affordable whole foods – which acts a...

Send us a text Are you keeping your body from feeling good by choosing the "perfect" produce? What if those flawless fruits and veggies are missing vital nutrients they should contain? In this mind-blowing episode of Power on Plants, Jarrod and Anita reveal a surprising secret for choosing the healthiest produce. Discover how a seemingly undesirable trait in certain vegetables (like kale, arugula, Brussels sprouts, and even leafy greens) can actually reveal a hidden layer of health benefits...

Send us a text Are you running on empty, battling brain fog, and feeling like your to-do list is a never-ending mountain? What if the key to unleashing your energy, supercharging your focus, boosting your productivity, and fortifying your health isn't some complicated diet plan or pricey supplement—but a simple, accessible secret that’s hidden within the cruciferous vegetables in your fridge? In this life-changing episode of Power on Plants, we expose the untapped potential of a nutritional ...