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PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Rip Esselstyn
Plant-Based Diet
Plant-Based Nutrition
Nutrition
Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Mental Health
Heart Disease
Lifestyle Medicine
Breast Cancer
Weight Loss
Chronic Diseases
Exercise
Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition
Diabetes
Chronic Illness
Plant-Based Cooking
Aging
Spirituality
Mindfulness
Veganism
Obesity

The PLANT STRONG Podcast is for people who want real answers about food, health, and longevity—without the noise, fear, or extremes. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition and want a path forward that actually supports healing. Maybe you’re an athlete looking to fuel performance and recovery. Maybe you’re a parent trying to escape the ultra-processed food aisle and feed your family r... more

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Dr. Kendale Ritchey is a podiatrist in Knoxville, Tennessee, a former University of Tennessee swimmer, and a self-described “recovered barbecue-aholic.”

For nearly three decades, Kendale lived with recurring episodes of intense abdominal, chest, and... more

At 17, after adopting a high-protein diet filled with meat, milk, protein powder, and processed meats, Dr. Yu experienced his first gout attack. The pain was so intense that he still remembers waking up at 4:00 a.m. feeling as if someone had slammed ... more

Dr. Melissa Mondala joins Rip to talk about women’s health, autoimmune disease, anxiety, perimenopause, metabolic health, hormones, and the power of whole food, plant-based lifestyle medicine.

A family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. ... more

Ever eat when you weren’t really hungry and wonder why willpower wasn’t enough to stop you?

This week, Rip talks with Dr. Jud Brewer - neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author of The Hunger Habit - about cravings, emotional eating, and the science b... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Micah Yu
Rheumatologist focusing on autoimmune diseases and inflammation
Dr. Lifestyle / MyAutoimmuneMD
Episode: Ep. 364: Micah Yu, MD - A Doctor's Own Joint Pain Wake-Up Call and His Top Supplements to Help Your Chronic Inflammation
Dr. Melissa Mondala
Lifestyle medicine physician, family doctor, and women's health advocate
Dr. Lifestyle / Newport, CA
Episode: Ep. 363: Melissa Mondala, MD - Why So Many Women Feel “Off” In Midlife— and How to Feel Better
Dr. Jud Brewer
Addiction psychiatrist, neuroscientist, Brown University professor, author
Brown University; author of The Hunger Habit
Episode: Ep. 362: Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry — and How to Stop with Dr. Jud Brewer
Nelson Campbell
Author and health advocate, son of Dr. T. Colin Campbell
Plant-based health advocacy
Episode: Ep. 361: The Whole Truth: Nelson Campbell on the Hidden Agendas Behind Decades of Health Misinformation—and What to Do About It
Barbara Court
Real30 Challenge success story from January
Real30 participant
Episode: Ep. 360: Real 30, Real Food, Real Results: Meet Barbara Court - A Plant Strong Success Story
Kim Williams
Past President of the American College of Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
Episode: Ep. 359: Dr. Kim Williams Breaks Down the New Heart Health Guidelines (and it's Great News for Plants!)
Terri Edwards
Recipe creator behind Eat Plant Based, licensed food for life instructor
EatPlantBased.com
Episode: Ep. 358: How Terri Edwards Reversed Her Joint Pain, Lost 50 Pounds & Transformed Her Health with Comfort Foods
Dr. Brian Asbill
Cardiologist, medical educator for PlantStrong Retreats
PLANTSTRONG / Case Western Reserve University area
Episode: BONUS: Your Doctor Needs to Hear This — A Vital Signs Preview
Dr. Sunny Sharma
Lifestyle medicine physician with personal patient narrative
University Hospitals Cleveland / Case Western Reserve University
Episode: BONUS: Your Doctor Needs to Hear This — A Vital Signs Preview

Host

Rip Esselstyn
Host of PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Best Podcast on Earth

    I love the way Rip asks questions to guests. No time wasting point to point. Excellent this podcast episodes are like university lectures to me Awesome Plant Strong🌸♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dior Kakarla Hanna
    United Arab Emirates3 months ago
  • Inspiring and informative

    Love it! I enjoy hearing the practical methods to increase healthy foods in my menu!

    Audible
    5
    A Mark
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast but needs a co-host

    Great topics and guests. I do really like Rip but he’s not a great interviewer. I think the show would benefit by having another host to help him out

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nicknameasadfdsf
    United States4 months ago
  • Ticks and the diseases they carry…

    Instead of joking about introducing 50% of the population to a disease that ticks carry…maybe you could find some plant based ways for people and their pets to keep ticks from biting in the first place. Or a plant based way to eradicate ticks completely from this Earth. We can’t go outside anymore year round because of them. Lyme and all the other diseases they carry destroys people’s lives, as well as dogs and cats and moose and deer…and any other animal outside. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    VegIsTheWay
    United States5 months ago
  • Sane, helpful, entertaining

    I enjoy listening to the PlantStrong podcast. Great topics very interesting, encouraging ways to stay creatively plant strong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nurse230
    United States9 months ago

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Occasional criticism mentions interviewer pace and style.
Some episodes are praised for diverse expert guests.
Content quality and motivation remain strong across episodes.
Listeners appreciate the practical, plant-forward guidance.
Host asks focused questions and keeps interviews efficient.

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Ep. 362: Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry — and How to Stop with Dr. Jud Brewer
Q: Why does willpower almost always fail against cravings?
Because willpower is increasingly argued to be a myth or a depleted resource; understanding brain reinforcement and habit formation offers a more reliable path to change.
Ep. 363: Melissa Mondala, MD - Why So Many Women Feel “Off” In Midlife— and How to Feel Better
Q: What are some scans you would suggest for a 58-year-old woman to check her long-term health?
She recommends a lipid panel with advanced testing, coronary calcium scans for early detection, and abdominal ultrasound to screen for fatty liver, along with broader assessments of metabolic health and hormone balance.
Ep. 363: Melissa Mondala, MD - Why So Many Women Feel “Off” In Midlife— and How to Feel Better
Q: When did you know that you wanted to become a physician?
She knew early on she wanted to make a difference and serve the community, with a passion for mental health and understanding the brain-body connection, which guided her toward medicine and a mission as a physician.
Ep. 364: Micah Yu, MD - A Doctor's Own Joint Pain Wake-Up Call and His Top Supplements to Help Your Chronic Inflammation
Q: How does he view Lyme disease in relation to autoimmune arthritis?
He acknowledges Lyme disease as a contested area but notes that some patients have coexisting Lyme and autoimmune arthritis; he supports considering Lyme in differential diagnosis and learning from integrative approaches to manage such comorbidities.
Ep. 364: Micah Yu, MD - A Doctor's Own Joint Pain Wake-Up Call and His Top Supplements to Help Your Chronic Inflammation
Q: Which supplements does he commonly recommend for inflammatory joint issues and why?
He recommends turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties, algae oil for omega-3s and pro-resolving mediators, vitamin D to support immune function and gut health, along with Boswellia and glutathione as additional anti-inflammatory and detoxifying aids, emphasizing proper dosing and lab monitoring to avoid adverse effects.

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The show centers on practical, evidence-based guidance for plant-based living, health, and longevity, with a strong emphasis on real-food meals, habit-building, and movement. Episodes commonly feature doctors, researchers, athletes, authors, and everyday people who share personal health journeys and actionable strategies—ranging from disease reversal, gut health, and fiber optimization to policy shifts and community wellness. A distinctive throughline is the REAL30 framework (30 days, 30 minutes of movement daily, 30 different whole plants weekly) and a relentless focus on achievable lifestyle changes over dogma. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests spanning medical experts to real-world kitchen pros, plus a consistent emphasis on ... more

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3. Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
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1. Dr. Micah Yu
2. Dr. Melissa Mondala
3. Dr. Jud Brewer
4. Nelson Campbell
5. Barbara Court
6. Kim Williams
7. Terri Edwards
8. Dr. Brian Asbill

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