The Plant Yourself Podcast

How Our Families and Communities Can Become Healthy at Last: Eric Adams on PYP 432

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Healthy at Last. Part fa...

We Think, Therefore We Move: Barbara Tversky on PYP 431

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Today's guest, Barbara Tversky, has spent her professional life questioning the primacy of the mind over the...

Democracy Means a Healthy and Safe Environment for All: Jovita Lee on PYP 430

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Today's guest, Jovita Lee, is co-founder and vice president of Democracy Green, a North Carolina-based non-p...

Outlasting Broken and Unjust Systems: Meryl Fury on Plant Yourself 429

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Meryl Fury is a registered nurse and CEO of the Plant-based Nutrition Movement. And she's a fierce advocate ...

The Younger Skin Diet: Rajani Katta, MD, on PYP 428

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Rajani Katta, MD, is a dermatologist and professor at the Baylor College of Medicine, and the author of Glow: The...

Tiny Leaps Make Big Changes: Gregg Clunis on PYP 427

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Gregg Clunis learned most of what he knows about persistence, strategy, personal development, and success from wa...

Creating a Platform for Black Plant-Based Health Experts: Judy Brangman, MD, on PYP 426

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Judy Brangman, MD, aka The Plant-Based MD, visits the podcast to talk about her labor of love, the Reclaim Your H...

Steven C Hayes on PYP 425: How to Liberate Our Minds

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Steven C Hayes is the originator of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Training...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Behavior: Mark Faries, PhD, on Plant Yourself 424

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.A key role of medical professionals whose job it is to help their patients and clients change, is to frame messag...

What We Know About COVID-19: The Science: Michael Rothberg, MD on PYP 423

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Michael Rothberg, MD, returns to Plant Yourself to share the latest actual scientific understanding of COVID-19. ...

The Stunning New Science of Breathing: Dr Ryan Robinson on PYP 422

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Ryan Robinson, DDS, is a unicorn in the medical world: a dentist who helps people open up their airways and learn...

Are Your Mutual Funds Building the World You Want? Marco Vangelisti on PYP 421

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.If you're fortunate enough to have savings, you've probably thought about how to invest them responsibl...

Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy with Jeanne Schumacher and Debra Shapiro, MD: PYP 420

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.The COVID-19 pandemic is not a great time to be pregnant, according to my guests, Jeanne Schumacher and Debra Sha...

Healing from Racism with Bianca and Michael Alexander: PYP 419

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.I reached out to Bianca and Michael because I was turning into an asshole.Specifically, I was full of rage and ou...

Broccoli alone won’t get you to 100 with Marta Zaraska: PYP 418

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.For the last 7 years, I've worked to improve human health and wellbeing by focusing on better nutrition, vig...

Empowering Black Health with Lisa A Smith: PYP 417

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Lisa A Smith is a serial entrepreneur who's made it her life's work to empower the Black community with...

Empathy is Stronger than Fear with Glenn Murphy: PYP 416

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Glenn Murphy returns to Plant Yourself to talk about how we can self-regulate our emotions and actions during a t...

Going from Racist to Anti-racist with Dustin and Josh LaJaunie: PYP 415

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Dustin and Josh LaJaunie have amazing transformation stories. They went from obese to fit. From junk food addicts...

The Role of Science in Public Discourse and Racial Justice: Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, MDs: PYP 414

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Team Sherzai, aka Dean and Ayesha, join me on the podcast to talk about the role of science and scientists in dea...

The Key to Human Resilience with Scott Carney: PYP 413

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Most of my work as a health coach involves helping people respond differently to stimuli.That is, develop the abi...

How Pollution Affects Chronic Disease with Richard Kwok: PYP 412

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Richard Kwok is an environmental researcher who studies the effects of environmental pollution on human health. H...

The Practice of Compassionate Self-Care During Times of Crisis with Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, MD: PYP 411

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Dr Bojana Jankovic Weatherly is one of my favorite physicians, double board certified in internal and integrative...

Tidings of Comfort or Joy: PYP 410

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.One day my grandfather punched someone in the face over some disagreement. The recipient of the blow, wounded mor...

Staying off the Trauma Train with Shay Seaborne: PYP 409

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Shay Seaborne is a trauma survivor, educator, and activist dedicated to demystifying trauma and helping people he...

How to Succeed at (Small, Heart-Centered) Business with Mark Silver: PYP 408

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Mark Silver helps solo entrepreneurs and micro-businesses thrive through heartfelt business practices. The taglin...

Do You Want to Play a Game?: PYP 407

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.One of the hot trends in behavior modification is gamification: that is, turning our goals and activities into be...

Why I won’t “wish you luck”: PYP 406

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Often a coaching client will end a session by saying, "Wish me luck" after setting a goal and making a ...

The Magic of Fiber with Will Bulsiewicz: PYP 405

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.What's the most important dietary rule? Is raw better than cooked food? Why shouldn't I always avoid fo...

When There’s Nothing More to be Done: PYP 404

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Sometimes I hear from clients that they've done all they can, and they can't move the needle. They&apos...

Changing Your Thinking Isn’t Enough: PYP 403

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Say you want to stop eating junk food, or drinking soda, or watching porn, or whatever.Maybe you've read a m...

How to Eat Less During a Pandemic: PYP 402

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Lots of us are moving less during this stay-at-home time. But we're often eating just as much, or more, or m...

Gardening Our Way Through Calamity with Will Bonsall: PYP 401

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Will Bonsall is a self-described "back-to-the-land hippie homesteader," and author of two extremely imp...

The Power of Incantations: PYP 400

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In the Jewish tradition, we say "Blessed is the righteous judge" upon hearing of a death.That's pr...

Exploring Digital Spirituality with Gregory Grieve: PYP 399

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Meditation apps have become a huge market. Headspace, Calm, 10% Happier, Insight Timer, and others promise stress...

Liberating Humans and Animals with Michael Schwarz: PYP 398

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Michael Schwarz is the founder of Treeline Cheese, a plant-based cheese company dedicated to ending the suffering...

The Power of Diversity: PYP 397

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.One of the factors that weakens any system - a garden, a community, a nation - is lack of diversity.Monocultures ...

Gardening with Nature: PYP 396

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Today I talk about one element of my gardening practice and philosophy: working with, rather than against nature....

Investing for an Uncertain Future: PYP 395

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Those of us in one kind or another of "limbo" - life, career, relationship - are all facing the same qu...

Self-Care: PYP 394

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Some of us have had more time for self-care over the past few weeks than we even know what to do with. And we&apo...

Homecoming: PYP 393

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.How we got home from South Africa. (Not particularly interesting; just an update for folks who've been liste...

Corks in the Stream: PYP 392

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.We may be going home tomorrow. There are dozens of unknowns, and we have little to no control over any of them.I&...

Weaving a Web of Generosity: PYP 391

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In tough times, you might expect people to hunker down and hoard what's theirs.We see some of that these day...

Training Montage: PYP 390

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.People are comparing their experience of lockdown as an endless repetition of Goundhog Day, the 1993 Bill Murray ...

Sifting Through Conspiracies: PYP 389

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In a world full of conspiracy theories, how can we know what to believe?We can't.But we can choose to adopt ...

Decisions, Decisions: PYP 388

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In these challenging times, we may think we have a lot of decisions to make. And we can agonize over those decisi...

The Silver Lining of Constraints: PYP 387

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.I'm very very constrained these days. Locked down in a foreign country with luggage for a 3-week vacation, w...

The Gift of Boredom: PYP 386

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Many of us are bored right now, in lockdown or sheltering in place.We can paper over our boredom with mindless co...

Stress and Resilience in the Time of Pandemic with Glenn Murphy: PYP 385

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Glenn Murphy returns to the podcast in the nick of time, to help understand, manage, and overcome stress reaction...

Gratitude: PYP 384

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.It's easy for me (and I guess, a lot of us) to focus on the negative these days. I'm reminding myself d...

What is Essential: PYP 383

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In these strange times, we have an opportunity to remember what is essential, and what is fluff. Who are we reall...

The Illusion and Reality of Control: PYP 382

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In a world in which we have virtually no control, how do we assert control in a useful way?Click to subscribe to ...

Cultivating Emotional Herd Immunity: PYP 381

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Those of us who have survived difficult times - physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual - have a gift for the r...

You and What Army?: PYP 380

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.A special Covid-19 Lockdown Edition of the Plant Yourself Podcast. Halfway through I realized I was using the wro...

Straight Talk on Covid-19 with Michael Rothberg, MD: PYP 379

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Michael B. Rothberg, M.D., M.P.H. is the Vice Chair for Research in the Medicine Institute of the Cleveland Clini...

Plant-Based Cardiology in Practice with Shane Williams, MD: PYP 378

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Shane Williams, MD, has been practicing plant-based (or as I would say, evidence-based) cardiology in Canada for ...

Don and the Perfect Game: PYP 377

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Don Larsen died this month, at the age of 90.He played baseball professionally from 1953 to 1967, and had a less ...

The Dangers of Toxic Spirituality with Justin Luria: PYP 376

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Justin Luria now lives what he calls a "muggle" life, managing on online bookshop. Before that, he trai...

How to Accelerate Your Progress by Stepping on DGAS: PYP 375

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.If you've adopted a new good habit today, you're probably very excited and motivated.What about tomorro...

A Behind-the-Curtain Health Coaching Demonstration with Ian Lawton and Howard Jacobson: PYP 374

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In this episode, I share a personal coaching session that I conducted with Ian Lawton, host of the Workshed Podca...

Van der Waals Forces to the Rescue: PYP 373

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.When I was in 11th grade, I came in 3rd in the New Jersey Science League Chemistry II competition.Which was odd.I...

Healthy Penis, Healthy Life with Aaron Spitz, MD: PYP 372

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Aaron Spitz, MD, is the director of male reproductive and sexual medicine at Orange County Urology Associates. He...

Lost in the Land of the Liars: PYP 371

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.There's a logic puzzle, well-known to those of us who never dated in high school, about an island that'...

Becoming a Joyful Vegan with Colleen Patrick Goudreau: PYP 370

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Colleen Patrick Goudreau is author, most recently, of The Joyful Vegan.It's a book about joy, yes, but joy a...

Feed the Crying Baby at 3am: PYP 369

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.After the third consecutive night of no sleep, I was starting to lose it.Our newborn daughter, who had looked so ...

Solving the Passion Paradox with Brad Stulberg: PYP 368

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Brad Stulberg returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, The Passion Paradox, co-written with Steve Magne...

The "Love at First Sight" Trap: PYP 367

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.I'll never forget my daughter's first birthday party. On a chilly February afternoon, a bunch of friend...

Becoming Beloved Ancestors with Carolyn Raffensperger: PYP 366

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Carolyn Raffensperger has been advocating for the environment since 1982. She's currently executive director...

Lessons from Platform Nine and Three Quarters: PYP 365

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.When we adopt a new habit, we often experience a honeymoon period. Partly it's our enthusiasm and motivation...

The Joy of Movement with Kelly McGonigal: PYP 364

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Kelly McGonigal's latest book, The Joy of Movement, is both a work of science and a love letter to the human...

Should You Sanitize Your Environment?: PYP 363

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.The public health crisis was going to be unprecedented, and catastrophic.As the Americans clumsily extricated the...

How Not to Diet with Michael Greger, MD: PYP 362

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Michael Greger's latest book, How Not to Diet, is just stunning.It's a love song to science: its potent...

This is What Getting Older is Like with Matt Buckner: PYP 361

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Matt Buckner's low point came one day about 9 years ago, when he was 41. He was getting ready for an interna...

Changing Hearts and Minds Through Laughter with Myq Kaplan: PYP 360

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Myq Kaplan is a stand-up comedian who also happens to be vegan (or is it the other way around?)He's performe...

Democratizing Water with Rich Razgaitis: PYP 359

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Rich "Raz" Razgaitis is on a mission to get water out of plastic, and plastic out of water.As co-founde...

Reversing the "Diseasification of America" with Jim Loomis, MD: PYP 358

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Jim Loomis, MD is Medical Director of the Barnard Medical Center, and one of the stars of the blockbuster documen...

Healing Racism in the Vegan / Plant-based Community with Milton Mills, MD: PYP 357

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.In June, 2019, Dr Milton Mills gave testimony before the USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee about their p...

Giving Farm Animals a Refuge with Lenore Braford: PYP 356

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Lenore Braford is founder, volunteer interim Executive Director, and volunteer Shelter Manager at the Piedmont Fa...

Combating BS with James "Lightning" Wilks: PYP 355

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.James Wilks is a producer, as well as narrator and chief instigator of The Game Changers, already the bestselling...

Orienting Ourselves to Natural Time with Brian Tourville: PYP 354

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Is time linear, or cyclical?According to analog watches, time goes around in circles.According to calendars and p...

The Science of Breaking Bad Habits with Wendy Wood, PhD: PYP 353

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Wendy Wood, PhD, knows more about the science of habit formation - and habit breaking - than just about anyone.Wh...

Healing the Warrior Spirit with Ron Tibbs: PYP 352

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Ron Tibbs is a wellness coach, plant-based advocate, and all-around great guy.He's part of the core team at ...

Can My Relationships Survive My Veganism? with Melanie Joy, PhD: PYP 351

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Melanie Joy, PhD is a social psychologist, vegan activist, political strategist vs all the oppressive "archy...

Getting Healthy and Giving Back with Brittany Sade: PYP 350

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Brittany Sade is a vegan entrepreneur and health coach. Her company, Prosperiteez Clothing, devotes part of its p...

Thriving on Plants, Kindness, and Connection with Karen Smith, RD: PYP 349

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Karen Smith is a plant-based registered dietitian, runner (sub-3 hours in the Boston Marathon, baby!), and all ar...

PlantPure Cooking with Kim Campbell: PYP 348

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Kim Campbell is the culinary force behind PlantPure Nation and PlantPure Foods. She kindly agreed to visit the Pl...

Healing Asthma with a Plant-Based Diet with Margot Freitag: PYP 347

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Margot Freitag is a coach who helps people transition to a plant-based diet successfully and sustainably. Growing...

Mindful and Pain-free Walking and Running with Danny and Katherine Dreyer: PYP 346

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Danny and Katherine Dreyer are the co-authors of three of the most valuable books ever on human bipedal locomotio...

The Magic of Walking to the Mailbox with Elizabeth Bell: PYP 345

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.I interviewed Elizabeth Bell in order to record a testimonial for WellStart Health, and ended up having a convers...

How to Have a Good (and Healthy) Day with Caroline Webb: PYP 344

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Caroline Webb is the author of the wonderfully entertaining and useful How to Have a Good Day, which is basicall...

Documenting the Possibilities of Health with Carly Asse: PYP 343

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Juan-Carlos "Carly" Asse is a fitness trainer and documentarian. His first film, Unsupersize Me, has be...

We are Our Own Healers with Benjamin Alter, ND: PYP 342

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Benjamin Alter, ND, treats his patients as if they actually have the power to heal themselves.This power introduc...

Normalizing Plant-Based Eating with Gwyn Whittaker: PYP 341

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Gwyn Whittaker is a change-maker, and for the past several years she's deployed her considerable "get-i...

Stephen Porges, PhD, on Safety as the Most Important Thing: PYP 340

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.For my money, Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory has done more to improve our ability to heal and grow and thr...

Bouncing Back from Heart Disease with Ray Martin: PYP 339

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Ray Martin, aka "Old Man Skin and Bones," is on a mission to save others from what he went through: hea...

Learning from Sacred Plants with Amber Antonelli and Anthony Esposito: PYP 338

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Amber Antonelli and Anthony Esposito run the Awaken Your Soul iboga retreat center in Costa Rica.Iboga is the nam...

"It Turns Out Willpower Doesn't Exist" with Jud Brewer, MD PhD: PYP 337

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Jud Brewer is Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, and a second-tim...

Battling Bullshit with Garth Davis, MD: PYP 336

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Yeah, them's fighting words in the title of today's episode. And Garth David, MD, my lead author of Pro...

The heART of Medicine with Jody Esselstyn, RN: PYP 335

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Jody Esselstyn is a registered nurse at the Charlottesville, VA, city schools, and docent at the Fralin Museum of...

Reconnecting with the Healing Power of Plants with Joe Cross: PYP 334

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Joe Cross was, in the words of his first film, "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" when he embarked on a 60-da...

Pleasure Activism with adrienne maree brown: PYP 333

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.I had the best time talking with New York Times' bestselling author and love goddess adrienne maree brown!I ...