Episodes

Send us a Text Message. Did you know that hardening of arteries begins in childhood, with almost all children having fatty streaks in their blood vessels by age 10! 😞 That's why we're diving into the realistic way to eat the most heart healthy diet so you can naturally prevent and even reverse heart disease to gain overflowing energy with the power of plant-based foods. This is going to be an exciting journey into clean food, as we explore the heart boosting benefits of nitrate rich, fiber fuel...

Send us a Text Message. Ever dreamed of enjoying dining out and achieving weight loss all at the same time? Are you sick of feeling frustrated by choosing lackluster salad off the menu, while drooling over everyone else's delicious-looking meals... and still not losing weight? Rest assured, we're about to reveal the surprising secrets hidden in "healthy" restaurant salads, and guide you towards a more balanced, whole food plant-based lifestyle, including dining out the enjoyable way! 🙌🏼 First ...

Send us a Text Message. Are you a busy woman who would like to discover the energizing benefits of a whole food plant-based powerhouse that’s actually simple to get into your daily routine? Imagine a tiny, natural health warrior, with the power to combat harmful bacteria, viruses, & fungi, all while supporting healthy cholesterol levels (without statins), normalizing blood pressure, and fighting inflammation, too. 💥 Sound too good to be true? Welcome to our latest episode where we're spotlight...

Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with fatigue that keeps you from living the active life you dream of living? Do you ever feel like you could use an energy drink or more caffeine so you could get more done? Ever felt like you're dragging your body through the day, constantly drained from fatigue, low energy, and joint pain? Sunshine, that doesn't have to be your story anymore. 🌱 🎉 Join us as we share our personal journey from low energy to liveliness, thanks to learning the simple, de...

Send us a Text Message. Where do you get your protein on a whole food plant based diet? How do you make sure that you are adequately protein combining to get the proper nutrients that your body requires? Sister, do you worry that plant-based diets lack adequate protein? Everywhere you look, you're surrounded by protein shakes, protein bars, and protein powder, so surely getting enough of this macronutrient is something that you should be concerned about, right? Join us as we shatter the myths ...

Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself longing for the creamy, satisfying deliciousness of a fully loaded baked potato but feeling thwarted by your commitment to a plant-based diet? What if we told you there's a way to savor the comfort food you love without compromising your goals? Join us, Jarrod and Anita Roussel, as we share the remarkable journey that lead us from battling excess weight, low energy, and multiple health issues to discovering the vibrant, active lifestyle that living who...

Send us a Text Message. Ever wished you could walk into a party with a platter of food that makes everyone's jaw drop, vegan or not? Well, today's your lucky day! We're unveiling some of our best-kept secrets for creating quick and easy plant-based party foods that even non-vegans will drool over. From refreshing melon salads to five-minute dressings, we're making sure you'll never be stuck for ideas. We'll even walk you through crafting a vibrant and truly delicious salad that's as pleasing to ...

Send us a Text Message. Imagine having an abundance of fresh herbs and veggies right outside your back door, with minimal effort and space required. Welcome to the world of vertical gardening! In this episode, we're sharing all about our favorite vertical garden and how it has revolutionized the way we grow the freshest whole plant foods. Sister, this method has been far more successful and productive than container gardening, raised beds, or planting straight into the ground. We're even highli...

Send us a Text Message. Are you tired of believing that going on another miserable diet is the only way to reach your health goals? Can you imagine shedding those extra pounds and conquering your hunger without resorting to eating meals you hate? Welcome to this episode of the Power On Plants podcast, where we're revealing the secret power of thylakoids found in plant chloroplasts. These natural hunger control molecules not only help with weight loss but also contribute to overall health and wel...

Send us a Text Message. If you have "chronic" health struggles or a disease that is holding you back from living your calling then this is the episode for you! Receiving a medical diagnosis can make you feel like you'll be stuck forever, but we want you to understand that no matter the diagnosis or the "stage" you might have been labeled with, there is hope. ❤️ There is so much you can do about your health naturally to not only manage symptoms but to actually get to the root of the problem and...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this very special episode, where Jarrod is about to be completely surprised! He thinks we are discussing some other whole food plant-based goodness, but what he doesn’t know is that he’s about to take a very fun trip down memory lane! 💃🏻Today we are celebrating our 30th anniversary and I am taking you, and Jarrod, on a fun, healthy food adventure of our past 30 years. Want to know how we became a Physician Assistant and Nurse, why we’re so passionate about th...

Send us a Text Message. Hellos Sunshine! Welcome to Power On Plants, where we help kingdom-minded women learn the quick, simple, delicious way to enjoy whole plant foods, so you can heal your body naturally, gain lasting energy, and feel great each day to fully live your calling! Today we're discussing one of the big marketing deceptions that's keeping you stuck in your health struggles. When it comes to nutrition, once you're able to recognize this myth and replace it with the right mindset, ...

Send us a Text Message. In the news this week an article came up that you have got to know about, Sunshine! We're sharing about the sneaky secret ingredients that are being placed into much of the restaurant food that you and your family are being served. 😳 What's really in fast food chicken, anyway? And what ingredients should you always keep an eye out for on ingredient labels at your local grocery stores? Today we're discussing how to make the best food choices and optimize nutrition the q...

Send us a Text Message. There is an overwhelming amount of confusion about eating soy products, and so today we're exploring the facts about how soy estrogen affects the body and what the research shows. Inside this plant-based discussion we'll be answering the most common questions, like: Is eating soy everyday bad for you? Should you avoid soy if you're a woman with a family history of breast cancer? Should those with a personal history of breast cancer avoid soy or eat more of it? How doe...

Send us a Text Message. The day is almost done, and you know that it's going to be another nighttime struggle to get a healthy dinner on the table when you get home! But thankfully it doesn't have to be that way, because there is a formula for whole food plant based success that will help you navigate your meals successfully and enjoy the journey, even during the times you feel too tired to cook! Today we're sharing the exact steps for finding plant-based joy so you can enjoy delicious meals, he...

Send us a Text Message. Are you a busy woman who spends your days exhausted by health struggles but wants to live a vibrant, energized life? Are you overwhelmed with all the conflicting health info that’s floating around? Sister, we’ve been there too! As health professionals who’ve had our own share of physical struggles, we understand the frustration you face when the conventional methods just aren't working. But we've found the solution, and today we're sharing the simple steps with you! Ins...

Send us a Text Message. Psst....Sunshine! Even if you think you don't like tofu, you've got to press play and hear us out. Today we're sharing some of the life-changing strategies for how to make plant based food taste amazing. So if you've had a run-in with some nasty tasting tofu (you''re not alone.... it's happened to so many of us) we feel your pain and we're going to help you fix that! 😋🌱 Perhaps you're wondering: What is tofu ... and Do you have to eat it on a whole food plant based diet?...

Send us a Text Message. Are you considering adopting a whole food plant based diet, but concerned about the reactions you'll face from those around you.? Or perhaps you're already a plant based beginner finding yourself feeling as though you lack the support you'd hoped for. Perhaps they're concerned about plant based protein. Maybe they think you can't get enough calcium from plant based milk. Perhaps they believe other nutritional myths too... 💕 We want you to know that you are not alone, so ...

Send us a Text Message. Need some whole food plant based weight loss inspiration? Then you’re in the right place, because in this episode Clean Food Mama, Stephanie Collazo, is sharing how she lost 165 pounds naturally, without weight loss pills, reading multiple weight loss books, or taking weight loss injections. Instead, she chose to adopt an enjoyable whole food plant based diet and as a result has found lasting health and a lifestyle she loves! 🌱 This is not your traditional diet plan. Tha...

Send us a Text Message. Hello Sunshine! We are beyond excited on this 200th episode to celebrate the amazing power of whole plant foods to make you feel great, by naturally preventing and often even reversing the most common "chronic" diseases of our time... High cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, digestive disorders, headaches, obesity, fibromyalgia, joint pain, chronic fatigue, heart disease, skin conditions, certain types of cancers, and the list goes on... This is exactly w...

Send us a Text Message. If you want to know how to feel better and successfully reach your health goals while actually enjoying the journey, then it's crucial to learn the way to eat more whole plant foods that is quick, simple, and completely delicious! And it all begins with recognizing the nutrition myths that are holding you back so you can leave them behind for good! 💃🏻 Today we are tackling one of the top health myths that keeps many amazing women from reaching their goals. Ready to lear...

Send us a Text Message. Today we are discussing the most prevalent chronic diseases of our time... ones that many have come to believe can not be reversed : Type II Diabetes High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Heart Disease Depression Headaches Skin Disorders Digestive Diseases Cancers Autoimmune Disorders Brain Diseases Lung Diseases Obesity While each of these health conditions is often viewed as a different health problem, they all have a common thread... their root cause. And if there's a...

Send us a Text Message. Hey there, Sunshine! Want success with your Whole Food Plant Based journey, but you're just starting out? Then, set yourself up for success! We talk about that and more in today's episode. Have a success story you want to share? Email us at: anita@poweronplants.com https://www.poweronplants.com/cookbook ⭐️ Rate us on: Apple Podcast Spotify 🎁 Not yet a member of our FREE plant-based community for Christians? Once you're on the inside, every single podcast episode beco...

Send us a Text Message. Why is it such a struggle to lose weight and keep it off? And why should it not be? Are you being Trifecta'd? Is that why you keep struggling and retaining the weight? Could you have been intentionally set up? Oh, sister! If you only listen to one podcast on weight loss this year, we hope this is it! It's our hearts' desire that you hear and grasp the research-backed information that we see work time and time again. Sadly, not many people are talking about this, but wha...