Thrive on Plants
Thrive on Plants
Podcast Description
The Thrive on Plants podcast, hosted by Dr. Daphne, empowers women to navigate menopause and midlife with confidence through expert insights on plant-based nutrition, weight loss, hormones, and mindset. Each episode blends education, inspiration, and real-life success stories to help listeners thrive on a plant-based lifestyle.
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The podcast primarily focuses on topics related to menopause, plant-based nutrition, weight management, hormonal balance, and positive mindset shifts. Episodes include discussions on adapting to menopause, expert tips on plant-based diets, and real-life success stories showcasing transformations through plant-centric living, such as the journey of Dr. Daphne herself and advice on how to maintain motivation.
The Thrive on Plants podcast, hosted by Dr. Daphne, empowers women to navigate menopause and midlife with confidence through expert insights on plant-based nutrition, weight loss, hormones, and mindset. Each episode blends education, inspiration, and real-life success stories to help listeners thrive on a plant-based lifestyle.
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In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne reconnects with Coach Valarie Swanson, plant-based runner, author, and founder of Running on Carbs, to explore her incredible journey to mastering the marathon at age 52. After recovering from a femoral neck stress fracture, Val trained smarter than ever, embracing strength, patience, and purpose to cross the finish line stronger than she started.
Whether you're eyeing your first 5K or a personal best at any age, this episode delivers practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and plenty of motivation to keep moving forward.
You’ll learn:
- How Coach Val trained for her first marathon after injury and into her 50s
- The mindset shifts that transformed her approach to running
- Her plant-based fueling strategies for endurance and recovery
- The role of strength training in building a resilient runner’s body
- Why midlife might just be the perfect time to thrive as a runner
Additional resources to help you thrive on plants:
🌱 Join our free Thrive on Plants community: Join Here
🌱 Access the free Plant-Powered Body course: Access Here
🌱 Take the free health assessment for women 40+: Start Here
🌱 Watch every episode on YouTube
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