Green Glow Lifestyle
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Tired of feeling blah? Join us on the Green Glow Podcast where we ditch the diet dogma and bring you girlfriend-style advice on how to prioritize your health, from an RD and nurse with over 35 years of clinical experience helping women overcome years of metabolic issues FAST.
We’ll break down confusing science into simple steps you can take today to feel amazing tomorrow. From plant-powered tips to stress-busting strategies, we’ll help you simplify your life and unlock your best self – no judgo, just support and science that ACTUALLY works.
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The podcast emphasizes health and wellness through diverse topics such as heart health, stress management, women’s wellness, and plant-based nutrition. Episodes cover practical advice for managing diabetes, featuring discussions on reflective practices and recovery as part of lifestyle changes. Notably, they focus on macronutrient education during Macronutrient Month, challenge common dietary myths, and present expert interviews, such as a conversation with cardiologist Dr. Batiste about the importance of resilience in heart health.
Tired of feeling blah? Join us on the Green Glow Podcast where we ditch the diet dogma and bring you girlfriend-style advice on how to prioritize your health, from an RD and nurse with over 35 years of clinical experience helping women overcome years of metabolic issues FAST.
We’ll break down confusing science into simple steps you can take today to feel amazing tomorrow. From plant-powered tips to stress-busting strategies, we’ll help you simplify your life and unlock your best self – no judgo, just support and science that ACTUALLY works.
What would you do if your husband had a stroke at age 37? For Allie Essig, the answer became clear: transform her family’s future through the power of plants.
In this deeply personal and uplifting episode, Allie—mom of six, fitness instructor, and founder of Plant Whys—shares how a sudden health crisis led to a lifestyle overhaul. She opens up about how faith, food, and family intersected on her journey to healing, and how she now empowers others through simple, delicious, and doable plant-based meals. Her story is one of hope, creativity, and unwavering love.
🔥 Why You Should Listen
- Hear how Allie helped her husband reverse stroke symptoms and reclaim his health
- Learn easy food swaps that make plant-based eating family-friendly (black beans for beef, chickpeas for chicken!)
- Get inspired by how faith and nutrition came together in Allie’s healing journey
- Discover how she feeds a family of 8 without stress or overwhelm
- Learn why perfection isn’t required—just progress and love
- Find out how Allie makes brownies with beans (and what not to do with tofu!)
- Explore the importance of emotional eating, habits, and the deeper “whys” behind our choices
- Tap into the joy of cooking, community, and self-care through Allie’s empowering story
To Connect with Ali
website: https://www.plantwhys.com/
YouTube and IG: @plantwhys
Inspirations for today’s episode:
How Not To Die”- Dr. Michael Greger. https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-die/
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