When a health scare and personal loss collided, Michelle Joy Kramer found a new path—one rooted in healing, purpose, and plants. A PLANTSTRONG retreat alum and concierge health coach, Michelle shares how she shifted from vegetarianism to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, dramatically improving her health and inspiring others to do the same.

In this episode, Michelle reveals how she:

• Lowered her cholesterol and improved her health in months
• Navigates social settings and restaurants with intention
• Uses tech tools like Garmin for accountability
• Integrates mindfulness and meditation into client care
• Coaches high-powered professionals with compassion and clarity

Michelle’s journey is a powerful reminder that with the right mindset and support, transformation is always possible.

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Traveling while sticking to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle can be tricky—but it’s absolutely doable with the right mindset and tools.

In this episode, hosts Rip Esselstyn and his producer, Carrie Barrett, dive into the real-life challenges plant-based eaters face when away from home.

Their advice for restaurants? Don't be afraid to be FAB.

• Figure out what you can eat
• Ask for what you want
• Bring your own food

They break down each part of the FAB method with humor, empathy, and personal stories—proving that with a little planning and flexibility, you can thrive anywhere, even in the most unfamiliar food settings.

Whether you’re navigating airport terminals, hotel buffets, or international menus, this episode equips you with the tools to stay grounded in your health goals and enjoy the journey. Because being PLANTSTRONG isn’t just a way of eating—it’s a way of living.

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Lucas McLawhorn—educator, cancer survivor, and founder of the plant-based food truck Well Fed Ed.

Lucas shares his powerful story of transformation, from the classroom to the kitchen, driven by a deep desire to serve and educate his community through healthy, plant-based meals. He opens up about his battle with cancer, the life-changing role nutrition played in his recovery, and the family and cultural influences that shaped his approach to wellness.

Listeners will be moved by Lucas’s reflections on:

• The intersection of education and nutrition
• The challenges and triumphs of launching a food truck business
• His decision to return to the U.S. after living in Switzerland
• The joy of building community through food and service
• His love for the people of Eastern North Carolina and the United States

This episode is a testament to the healing power of food and the importance of purpose-driven living. Whether you're passionate about plant-based eating, curious about food entrepreneurship, or simply in need of a little inspiration, Lucas’s story is sure to resonate.

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