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.
https://www.youtube.com/@drdaphnebascom
This week on Thrive on Plants, host Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with nurse practitioner, Gulf War veteran, and lifestyle medicine advocate Laura Valero for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation.
Laura’s path has taken her from Air Force intelligence and pandemic planning at the FAA to rural clinics and Spanish-language health equity initiatives. But beneath that remarkable résumé is a woman who’s lived with invisible illness, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and ADHD, while raising a family, caring for aging parents, and helping underserved communities thrive.
In this episode, Laura shares:
• Her transition from omnivore to plant-based healer
• How military exposure led to chronic illness and the road to diagnosis
• Why fibromyalgia and ADHD are so often overlooked in women
• Her honest reflections on menopause, medication stigma, and learning to rest
• Strategies for improving rural healthcare and culturally relevant support for the Hispanic community
Laura doesn’t just talk about resilience, she lives it. Whether you’re a veteran, a healthcare provider, or navigating your own chronic health journey, this conversation will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take empowered steps toward healing.
Contact Laura Valero:
Office Visits:
https://plantbaseddocs.com/places/united-states/virginia/culpeper/family-nurse-practitioner/laura-valero-msn-aprn-fnp-c/
PCRM Find a Doctor:
https://www.pcrm.org/findadoctor/laura-valero-np
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauravalerofnp/
🌱 Access the free Plant-Powered Body course: https://plantpoweredbody.thevegangym.com/
🌱 Join our free Thrive on Plants community: http://thriveonplantslife.com/
🌱 Take the free health assessment for women 40+: https://www.mymenoscore.com/start
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