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Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Importance of Taking A Break with Adam and Shoshana - PTP504In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we’re diving into the importance of taking a break and how it can benefit your health, boost productivity, enhance your professional life, and improve your overall well-being. We’ll be sharing some personal stories, practical tips, and insights on why hitting pause can be the key to thriving in all areas of life. Has there ever been a time in your life when you needed to hit pause, or is there something you've been hovering over recently? We’d love to hear, so when you’re done listening to this episode, join the...
2024-09-1717 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessI Am a Courageous Cub with Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we’re excited to discuss Shoshana's latest addition to the "I Am Mindful" series, titled I Am a Courageous Cub. As many of you might remember, Shoshana has a background as a kindergarten teacher and yoga instructor. When our own son was young, she wrote I Am a Peaceful Goldfish to help him navigate his emotions during challenging moments. The book was so well-received that she was inspired to create a sequel. Tune in to hear about the development of I Am a Courageous Cub and discover how it empowers children to em...
2024-09-0318 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessCelebrating 500 Podcast Episodes with Shoshana Chaim and AdamIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk with us, Shoshana Chaim and Adam Chaim, all about the last 10 years and 500 podcast episodes. We have journeyed through a lot of ups and downs in podcasting like scrambling for recording the night before it comes out or forgetting to hit record as well as winning awards and #1 rankings. But at the end of the day, it comes down to the relationships we’ve built with our podcast guests and our audience. We will share some of the tips and tricks that we used to keep this podcast going over the...
2024-07-2319 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessUpcycling and Confetti Snacks with Betty LuIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Betty Lu all about upcycling nutritious food into delicious and nutritious Confetti Snacks. We don’t know about you, but we were not aware of how much perfectly edible food is being wasted every year just because it is a little bit ugly and not pretty enough for grocery store shelves. We were even more shocked to hear about the greenhouse gasses being emitted because of it! Betty is so knowledgeable about social and sustainable entrepreneurship and we know you’ll love this show. Betty is the founder and CEO of...
2024-05-1426 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessHealing Your Body with Brandy GillmoreIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Brandy Gillmore about her own personal and professional experience with mind-body healing. Brandy had some devastating events in her life which left her in severe pain and in a wheelchair. After being rejected for a trial study, Brandy began to understand the world of mind-body healing and put it to use. This allowed her to leave the wheel chair behind and it help hundreds of others change their lives themselves. Brandy Gillmore, a renowned researcher and mind-body healing expert, has garnered global attention with her extraordinary demonstrations of radical h...
2024-04-3032 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessMindTravel Music Beyond Entertainment with Murray HidaryIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Murray Hidary about MindTravel and taking music beyond entertainment. Buckle up, because today we not only talk to Murray about music for meditation and healing, but we actually get to have a live MindTravel experience here. Understanding more about neuroplasticity in order to prevent and deal with stress is key in the MindTravel philosophy. Murray shares how he found meditation, his connection to music and how the combination ripples into all areas of a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned to learn more about our MindTravel and find a place to...
2024-04-1630 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessNature For Relieving Stress with Brittany GowanIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Brittany Gowan about using nature as a method of relieving stress. In fact, it is more than just stress relief, it is thriving with nature. We talk about how nature affects our mood and our ability to really show up for what we want to do in this world. Whether you want to be more productive or thrive as an athlete, in your profession or as a person, you will see the value nature has to reach your full potential. Brittany Gowan is a NYC-based stress management coach teaching a...
2024-02-2024 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessEveryday Tips For People With Acne with Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk all about everyday tips for people with acne. Most of the tips I share today are going to be free, everyday tips to help people of any age with their acne. I personally suffered with my own acne for about 38 years…and I did not find any of my answers in the doctors’ office. I don't just cover what to put on your face, but what not to put on your face, in your mouth or in your head! Hmmmm..did I get you thinking there? Remember, everyone's skin is uniq...
2024-01-2323 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessSetting Intentions for 2024 with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we take a deep dive into the past year and get ready to move into 2024. We explore the highs and lows, celebrate achievements, and share our learnings from challenges. As we bid farewell to the old, we're setting our sights on the new year, sharing our intentions and goals for the journey ahead. Along the way, we'll leave you with questions for reflection and intentions for yourself, inviting you to join us in this thoughtful conversation on personal growth, podcast milestones, and the green possibilities that await. So, whether you're a longtime...
2023-12-2621 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessFinding Inspiration Among UsIn this episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we share stories of inspiration in a time where we think many of us need to be inspired. Inspiration can be found in all different shapes and sizes. Sometimes we realize that we are being inspired and sometimes we only notice that it occurred when looking back. The best kind of inspiration is one that is completely unexpected. We have all had our turns to inspire and be inspired. Many of us touch the lives of others in a meaningful way on a daily basis. We don’t always get thanked, but if...
2023-11-1413 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessRelaxation For The Mind And BodyIn the episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we're diving deep into relaxation techniques that can work wonders for your mind and body. We're all about keeping things easy-going yet highly effective. We'll be talking about 10 relaxation methods that we not only teach our clients but also swear by ourselves. These methods encompass ideas to engage all your senses and some you might not have thought of before. It's incredible how something as small and simple as these techniques can create a substantial impact. The magic happens when you're more relaxed. Not only will your mind and body thank you...
2023-10-3120 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessOne Tool Every Fitness Club Needs To Know AboutIn this episode of the Plant Trainers podcast, we're diving into something awesome every fitness club should know about. Shoshana had a fantastic chat with Chris Roche all about recovery and how to help athletes smash their personal records. If you're a fitness club owner, a personal trainer, or just someone into fitness, you absolutely need to give this a listen. Hit us up at or find us on @planttrainers if you want more info or a free consultation. Curious to learn more or want to try out these products? We've got your back with a sweet discount, and we're...
2023-09-0518 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThyroid Health with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about how maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for supporting thyroid health. This gland plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions by producing and releasing hormones, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and Hashimotos disease. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional for tests and advice, but many steps can be taken to protect your thyroid, especially if thyroid imbalance runs in the family. Whether your thyroid is running too high, too low or you have an autoimmune thyroid issue, you’ll walk away from this episode with ideas. Rea...
2023-08-2215 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessPlant-Based Grilling Tips with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about healthy plant-based grilling tips. Grilling can be a fun and delicious way to prepare plant-based meals. It doesn't have to be difficult or messy and can be an easy, fun process to enjoy! Adam Chaim is a volleyball coach, personal trainer, running and triathlon coach and plant-based nutritionist and lifestyle coach.He enjoys helping his clients reach their full potentials and realize that they are strong, determined and they can do anything they want to do. Shoshana Chaim works with strong women and their families to guide them on...
2023-08-0810 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessCombating The Summer Cold with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about combating the summer cold. While colds are typically associated with the winter months, they can still occur during the summer due to various factors like changes in temperature or exposure to viruses. We will talk about prevention but also what to do so you can get back out and enjoy the summer vibes again quickly. Adam Chaim is a volleyball coach, personal trainer, running and triathlon coach and plant-based nutritionist and lifestyle coach.He enjoys helping his clients reach their full potentials and realize that they are strong, determined a...
2023-07-2513 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessHealthy Picnic Ideas with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about healthy plant-based picnic ideas. Whether you are hiking, exploring a city, driving to your favourite park or headed to the backyard treehouse, there are so many amazing healthy foods you can prepare for a picnic. Having a plant-based picnic is a fantastic way to enjoy delicious and healthy food while connecting with nature. One of the best parts about plant-based food is it is less likely to spoil in the hot weather and you may even find some great additions to the picnic bag along the way like berry...
2023-07-1112 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessTreating A Sunburn with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about dealing with sunburns. Obviously, prevention is key to avoiding a sunburn. But what do you do when the sun has you and you end up looking like a complete lobster or worse, random red burns all over your body, probably shaped like hands, horses, fireworks and bra straps! A sunburn can be a literal pain! Get our tops on the healthy things out there to help you without toxicity and creating more oxidative stress. Adam Chaim is a volleyball coach, personal trainer, running and triathlon coach and plant-based nutritionist a...
2023-06-2710 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessManaging Hot Flashes with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about perimenopause and warding off hot flashes. It has always been one of Shoshana’s adult goals to never have hot flashes. At 44, she realized that she was indeed in perimenopause, but didn’t even realize it. We will talk about some of the signs that indeed tell us she is in perimenopause, what she has been doing to keep the hot flashes at bay and what has been working for many of our clients. Adam Chaim is a volleyball coach, personal trainer, running and triathlon coach and plant-based nutritionist and l...
2023-05-3014 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessDealing With Back Pain with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about dealing with back pain. Shoshana’s back has gone out twice in her life, both sport induced. She was pleasantly surprised that despite her back going out 12 years later, she was able to stay upright, continue to play sports and not stop her life. Because of the way she lives her life and the tools she has to help with injury, the healing process is much faster and she can get back to life. Adam and Shoshana walk you through some of these tools in this episode. Adam Chaim is...
2023-05-0217 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessRecovery and Healthy Habits with Jacque TarltonIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jacque Tarlton about recovery and health. Jacque shares with us her own journey with alcohol and almost 11 years with sobriety. She is open, raw and honest but most of all shares a lot of tools for helping yourself and others. Jacque Tarlton, Certified Wellcoach® & Wellness Advocate, is passionate about improving health through fabulous, fun, and scientifically proven lifestyle changes. Jacque has worked in health care as a Registered Dietitian, fitness and yoga instructor, and now a Coach, since the 1990s. She is passionate about helping you create a lifestyle th...
2023-04-1826 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessRegaining Energy After Retirement with David SaahIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with David Saah about improving his athletic performance and energy levels after retirement. David is living the life in his 70’s he wished he could live earlier on. He is 74 and hiking and biking with his grandchildren, out hiking members of his hiking group who are decades younger than him, and working out like a champ in his basement gym. His use of the Redox Signaling molecules and a healthy plant heavy diet is allowing him to thrive. I’ve gotten to know David well over the last year and even...
2023-03-0720 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessGoing Through A Lifestyle Change with Dr. Caldwell EsselstynIn today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we bring back one of our classics that put us on the plant-based podcasting map: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. It was an extreme honour. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is known for being one of the founding fathers of the plant-based lifestyle and is the author of the book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. We covered a lot of the questions and uncertainties out there. We hope this conversation will help you or someone you care about cross that line from uncertainty to taking action. To be able to...
2023-01-2435 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessDoing What You Love In The New YearIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about doing the things you love the new year. If anything is clear today, it is that there is simply no more time for the things that don’t fill your cup. Understanding your basic needs and real values is a must in life. Showing up for yourself to be who you are meant to be for others is key. We will take you through some tried and tested exercises and share a little bit about what we love to do and what we are leaving behind. For those of you...
2022-12-2722 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessImprove Your Cell Performance with Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Shoshana explains three new ways we are improving our cell performance. Our family and our clients are getting amazing results using these FOOD-BASED drink packets to increase energy (or replace coffee), stimulate the mind, focus, and memory as well as regulate mood. The Energy served Shoshana well when she gave up coffee, the Mind is a great afternoon pick-me-up and amazing for jet lag and the Mood helps us sleep deeper and feel overall less stressed. We can go on and on with testimonial texts we get from clients. Overall, people who a...
2022-10-1842 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessCreating Healthy Schools with Adam and Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about ways to create healthier more sustainable schools and give great tips on making school lunches. As you can imagine, Shoshana makes sure to have a voice in the decisions that are being made in their children’s school. Everything from nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and waste is important to us in our family, and we want our children having those values carried over into their school experiences from themselves and their friends. The tricky part is how to institute change without getting pushback before you even open the door; something sh...
2022-09-2034 min
Mint Podcast by Adam LevyMatthew Chaim on Building a 77-Person Headless Music ArtistMint Season 4 episode 34 welcomes Matthew Chaim, who’s the founder of SONGCAMP and ideator of CHAOS, a 77-person collective building towards a headless music artist. In this episode, we discuss:02:08 - Intro 07:58 - Why Music Needs Web309:47 - How has crypto influenced your creativity?12:39 - What is SONGCAMP and CHAOS?26:50 - Patronage-based NFTs vs Ownership-based NFTs 34:28 - What to expect from Matthew Chaim in the future40:38 - Outro …and so much moreI hope you enjoy our conversation.Mat...
2022-04-1441 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessPowering Your Redox Potential with Shoshana Chaim - PTP438In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with our very own, Shoshana Chaim, all about powering your redox potential. We did do an episode a while back on redox with Aviva and Dr. Zilia Goreshnik. Since then Shoshana has been studying a lot with them and helping people who are both plant-based and not. In fact, some of you are included in that. She helped a plant-based nurse who was sos free and still having huge inflammation in her arm and back. She was able to sleep better, bike again, and get back to work because the...
2022-03-0836 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Role of Lifestyle on Eye Health with Dr Silvia OdorcicIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Silvia Odorcic about the role of lifestyle on eye health. We are so excited to introduce you to Dr. Silvia if you don’t know her already. We love finding lifestyle medicine doctors in our own backyard. She is an ophthalmologist, and she breaks down some of the eye health vocabulary you may have been wondering about. You’ll love hearing about how a plant-based diet can affect eye health and hear her explanation of how Adam's eye health changed after one of being plant-based. We love how she...
2022-02-2241 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessDaily Routines for Better HealthIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about our daily routines for better health. We have always had morning and evening routines and they have changed a lot over the years. We share a bit about what we do, what’s working, what's not and maybe a bit about what else we would like to be doing. Whether you feel like you’ve got your daily routine down pat, or feel like there is room for improvement, you’ll get some great ideas from this show. Adam Chaim is a graduate of McGill University and eCornell’s Plant-Bas...
2022-01-1125 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessI Am A Peaceful Goldfish with Shoshana ChaimIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about my new book, I Am A Peaceful Goldfish that hits bookstores EVERYWHERE TODAY! This is super exciting as we are normally helping others share about their books and 6 years later, Shoshana’s book is finally here. We are hoping to get to #1 best seller on Amazon TODAY, or this week, so if you are looking for a gift for a 0-7-year-old, have an upcoming baby shower, or are simply a collector of amazing books, please head to Amazon and get your copy now. We know some people are do...
2021-04-1324 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessWhat’s Missing From Medicine with Dr. Saray StancicIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Saray Stancic about her documentary, Code Blue, her book, What’s Missing From Medicine and of course her personal journey with health and a plant-based diet. Her own journey with MS, feeling perfectly fine one day and waking up from a short hospital nap, not being able to move her legs is simply amazing. You’ll be at the edge of your seat hearing Dr. Saray Stancic speak. Saray Stancic, M.D. is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from New Jers...
2021-04-0639 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessFast Easy Cheap Vegan with Sam TurnbullIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Sam Turnbull about how to be a fast, easy, cheap and healthy vegan! Her new book has easy recipes that don’t take long and all cost under $10. We’ve made some dishes and we concur...they are indeed everything she has intended it to be...even with organic ingredients most of the time. There are plenty of tips for new and seasoned home chefs. You’ll laugh at Adam throwing Shush under the bus a little here too! This show will inspire you to get out and make some n...
2021-03-3036 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessCreating A Vision For The New YearIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we offer you an opportunity to create your vision and to look back on 2020 and look forward to 2021. This episode is short, but we hope you will go through it and press pause to think hard, reflect within and answer the questions. We hope this will help you find more direction and create a plan to follow your internal compass moving you towards your 2021 goals. How to reflect on your year: In 2020, What were some of your wins? What were some of the challenges YOU had control over? Where are the gaps? Ho...
2020-12-2919 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessRaising Spirit Through Love Letters with Aaron FisherIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we have Aaron Fisher back on to talk about motivation, inspiring others, and his new book Love Letters that is hot off the presses. Aaron has become a good friend since he was last on the show. While he was training and carrying out his COVID safe, self-supported IronMan, Adam was inspired to help him out on his runs and had an athletic endeavor of his own as part of Aaron’s I AM challenge. The way Aaron talks about helping others be the best they can is quite inspiring. We also ge...
2020-12-2239 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessShred It with Vegan Bodybuilder Robert CheekeIn today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we bring back our talk with the vegan, two-time natural bodybuilding champion and plant-based advocate, Robert Cheeke. We wanted to bring up an oldie and a goody. Why are we doing that? Well, in the summers we need a little downtime, for those of you who have only joined us in the last few years, you may not have gotten to these yet and for those of you who have, we know you will walk away with added knowledge and inspiration you may have missed the last time. So enjoy, and we...
2020-08-1852 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Plantpower Way with Rich Roll and Julie PiattIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Rich Roll and Julie Piatt. They are the co-authors of The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-based Recipes and Guidance For The Whole Family. We talk about the tools for making families healthier and how to keep that deep connection with your partner and family through the toughest moments in your life. We wanted to bring up an oldie and a goody. Why are we doing that? Well, in the summers we need a little downtime, for those of you who have only joined us in the last few years...
2020-08-1152 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessCreating A Life Of Vibrant Health with Soul and Social - PTP368In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Shoshana is being interviewed by Tarah Abram and Renee Giroux-Wyton From Soul and Social about creating a life of vibrant health. Tarah and Renee wanted to talk about dietary and lifestyle factors to keep you feeling vibrant, young, and wanting to be intimate. Many of our clients come to us feeling run down, tired, and maybe even need help from medication to be able to take part in a wide range of activities. We know how devastating that could be, so we wanted to send out some of the information to people...
2020-08-0451 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessA Personal Journey With Mental Health and Mental IllnessIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we revisit one of our first podcast recordings when we talk about my mental health and mental illness journey. We hope you oversee the quality, as it was the 6th one we recorded, and that you can find the information, emotion, and experience comforting, helpful, and even relatable in some way, shape or form. Putting this episode out the first time was hard for Shush, but we have gotten so many letters telling us how it has helped others in their lives. We do hope you share it with anyone who needs...
2020-07-2844 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Marines Becoming Plant-Based with Andy NeversIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Andy Nevers about masculinity, the Marines, becoming plant-based, and making connections through Plantarion. Andy shares with us how documentaries changed his whole life and helped him become plant-based, vegan, and how he joined the movement. We explore how masculinity and nutrition can have certain expectations, especially for big military personalities. He proudly joined the United States Marine Corps in 2004, where he served a total of eight years as an active duty Marine. He walks us through what nutrition is like in the field and if being vegan in certain a...
2020-07-2139 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessBecoming Your True Self with Juan Le PrinceIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Juan Le Prince about his journey through life that has taught him to walk to his own beat, grow his acting career, and empower others to live as their true selves. He talks to us openly and honestly about coming out to his family and friends as gay, his struggle with depression, and how becoming plant-based vegan has changed his life. Juan Le Prince is an actor who has starred on many television shows including Telemundo and Estrella TV. Earlier in life, he was hit with major depression. Veganism p...
2020-07-1430 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessManaging PCOS and Infertility with Alison TierneyIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Alison Tierney about PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and infertility which is a growing issue amongst young couples trying to start or grow their families. We talk about Allison's personal journey to becoming a health practitioner and where it intersects with becoming plant-based and how that helped the health issues she had been struggling with throughout her life. She unpacks PCOS for us from the symptoms to treatments and even how this can affect the partner of the woman experiencing this syndrome. You’ll get some good tips on what ne...
2020-07-0736 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessUnderstanding Pandemics Like COVID-19 with Dr. Tushar MehtaIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Tushar Mehta all about past, current, like COVID-19, and future pandemics. It’s really important to understand some of the most impactful reasons pandemics started so we can make decisions that put us in the best position not to let them happen again. We talk about what a pandemic actually is, break down some other important vocabulary like Zoonosis and talk about how and why viruses morph. You are going to find this super interesting. So buckle your seatbelts, because it is a long one. Dr. Tushar Mehta is...
2020-06-301h 17
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessNutrition Myth Busting with Dr. Matthew NagraIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk myth busting with Dr. Matt about some of the hottest topics in nutrition and find out whether they are myths or truths and why. He is a lot of fun, and after he shares his journey into a plant-based lifestyle, we hit all the hot points: is gluten-free a good thing, does soy cause infertility and will white potatoes make you fat? You may want to take notes on this one so you can walk around with crib sheets for when your friends boldly state nutrition myths. Hopefully, you will...
2020-06-2342 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessWays To Stay Active This SummerIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we share ways that you can stay active this summer and really anytime throughout the year, even if you’re in some form of isolation. Whether you’re a huge family, just you and a pet, maybe you are living with your parents, maybe you’re a couple or maybe, like us, you’ve got some kiddos! This episode will hopefully give you more ideas about how to get out there and get some exercise with your family unit whether we are still in times of isolation, or you just want to spend mo...
2020-06-1625 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessBoost Brain Performance Using Nootropics with Julie MorrisIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Julie Morris about nootropics and boosting your brain performance. Her energy is so high and cheerful which really helps us see that she doesn't just talk about the superfood talk, but she walks the superfood walk! We talk about what actually makes a superfood a superfood and if they are necessary. We talk about nootropics, a category of superfoods to help specifically improve cognitive functioning. And if you want to know about coffee, we cover how that affects your cognition a well. Julie Morris is a natural food chef, c...
2020-06-0940 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessOvercoming Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Micah YuIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Micah Yu all about overcoming autoimmune diseases. It’s an interesting story as he has an autoimmune disease himself which lead him down the rheumatology path. We talk all about genes, stress, diet, and different kinds of diseases like spondylosis, Sjögren’s Syndrome, and more. Dr. Micah Yu is a plant-based rheumatologist. He is board-certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Yu believes in using lifestyle medicine to heal autoimmune diseases and arthritis. He is passionate about using his social media platforms to educate the public on aut...
2020-06-0234 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessHow To Become Happy For No Good Reason with KedarjiIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Kedarji all about how to become happy and achieve true happiness. In his company, people learn the daily rituals and methods of the most spiritually-powerful, happiest, and healthiest people on the planet and he shares some of that with us today. We talk about gratitude, epigenetics, being happy, and meditation. We especially love the meditation we do right here during the episode. Let us know if you can feel us have an energy shift after that occurs. Kedarji is a holistic well-being visionary, natural healing scientist, and yoga science...
2020-05-2643 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessOn The Front Lines of COVID-19 with Dr. Melissa SundermannIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Melissa Sundermann about being a plant-based physician on the front lines of COVID-19. She helped us get an eye into what is really going on inside the hospitals during this time and we talked a little about bedside manner and how COVID may change some doctors. She has an important message to help you get your physician on board with Lifestyle Medicine and of course, we do talk a little about her athletic endeavors like running the Boston Marathon 9 times and the impact of nutrition! Dr. Sundermann is...
2020-05-1945 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessFiber Fueled For Better Health with Dr. Will BulsiewiczIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with one of our fave gut doctors, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, who is back to talk about fiber in all its sexy glory. You will be astonished to hear some of the facts and figures he shares about gut health, overall health and the lack of fiber North Americans are getting. Do we talk about poop? Well, when don’t we? You will have to share this with others so they learn about short-chain fatty acids, lectins, sugars, and F-goals(ss). Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MCSI is a board-certified, award-winning gastroenterologist and th...
2020-05-1238 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessHow and What To Eat with Julieanna Hever and Ray CroniseIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Julieanna Hever and Ray Cronise authors of The Healthspan Solution: How and What to Eat to Add Life to Your Years. Julieanna was on the show in episode 41 and Ray is a first-timer. If you like details and science, you're going to love this one! Here we redefine calories and energy and discuss how to be more nourished and what we need to be eating every day! Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, The Plant-Based Dietitian, has a BA in Theatre and MS in Nutrition, bridging her biggest passions for...
2020-05-0558 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessWhy You Should Grow Your Own Food with James MarinIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with James Marin about why you should grow your own food and poop. Ok, ok...while we did talk a shiiiiitaki ton about human and animal feces. James was on the show a few months ago, on episode 346 with his beautiful and smart wife, Dahlia talking about leaky gut and SIBO. But since he wears an environmental nutritionist hat as well and has a love for gardening, we brought him back on the show to tell us about the benefits of growing your own food. We talk about doing it...
2020-04-2838 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessSimplifying Healthy Eating with Talia PollockIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Talia Pollock about plants! Starting your plant-based journey can be very overwhelming. So we break down how to uncomplicate things, plant up some meals you already eat, how to healthify takeout or delivery, and what to make when you don’t feel like cooking. This episode is upbeat and we know you’ll get some good ideas whether you are new to this life or oldies like us! Talia Pollock is an author, speaker, storyteller, plant-based chef, TV personality, and health and empowerment coach. She’s the host of the po...
2020-04-2136 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessEating Disorders and Vegan Buddha Bowls with Cara CifelliIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Cara Cifelli about the relationship some women have with food and more specifically, her 10 years of disordered eating and how a plant-based diet was a part of her healing. 💥We do talk about some parts of her story which may be triggering to anyone who has had an eating disorder before, so please listen with caution. We also make sure to talk about ways to foster good body image and celebrate food by discussing some of our favourite buddha bowls! Cara Cifelli is a passionate coach who guides women int...
2020-04-1437 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessEat For Life with Joel Fuhrman M.D.In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Joel Fuhrman who is a wealth of knowledge and is helping to fight the war on obesity, junk food diets, and unnecessary illness. He is teaching people to eat for life and we enjoyed discussing food addiction, the problems with junk food and how to overcome bad eating habits. We know you will find it interesting to hear what he says is the most important meal of the day, how to stack your calories and what his G-BOMBS are. Stay tuned to the end where we discuss what...
2020-04-0742 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessPreparing Food For A Pandemic with Carleigh BodrugIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Carleigh Bodrug about how to manage your plant-based kitchen during harsh times like a pandemic. While this information can be used during regular life, we made it even more useful for what is happening in the world right now. People have more time on their hands, the grocery stores have product shortages due to hoarding and there is uncertainty about our access to fresh food moving forward or even access to grocery stores. We are confident you will feel ready to take on the kitchen and start cooking and...
2020-03-3134 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessA Parent’s Guide To Intuitive Eating with Dr. Yami Cazorla-LancasterIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster about intuitive eating and how to feed your little ones and yourselves. We talk less about what they should be eating and more about our role as parents on how we should be feeding them from a more behavioural and psychological point of view. Then we cover when to set limits and when to hold back and what a play food drawer is. We think you’ll find her advice on when and if to serve dessert quite...well...different. This episode is perfect for any par...
2020-03-2451 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessHow To Boost Your Immunity Against VirusesIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about 6 ways to boost your immunity and do your best to keep germs as far away as possible. We cover a bit about what the immune system is, foods to eat, ideas to consider and thoughts to think to keep your immunity strong and carry on and not have a need to deplete your home's kleenex stores. When you are sick, overweight, or already have a cold, if you're part of the aging population, you are at a greater risk of picking up other bugs. So it’s important to kee...
2020-03-1730 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessBrain On Plants and Sustainable Clothing with Zale and StaceyIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Zale and Stacey from This is Your Brain on Plants. You will hear how Zale accidentally became vegan and how Stacey was able to rid herself of her Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms. We are sure you will be shocked to learn about the amount of water wasted and toxins polluting our world and bodies with conventional clothing. Listen carefully to find out tons of ways to shop more sustainably and do more to help protect the planet, you and your family. This is Your Brain on Plants is a Sustainable...
2020-03-1048 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessLeaky Gut and SIBO with James and Dahlia MarinIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with James and Dahlia Marin about all things gut health...from mouth to anus as they describe it! It’s interesting to hear how each of them came to a plant-based lifestyle and how it changed their lives and health. From there we get into what leaky gut is, what symptoms to look for and what to do about it and the same for SIBO. SIBO is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, so naturally, we discuss Candida as well. We think this will be very interesting to you and please share wi...
2020-03-0352 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Ischemia Trial and Heart Disease with Dr. Shane WilliamsIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with our favourite LOCAL-ISH plant-based cardiologist, Dr. Shane Williams. This is his second appearance on The Plant Trainers Podcast. Last time on episode 296 we went through the cardiology basics, while this time we focused more on the Ischemia Trail. You will not only be stunned by the findings this study brings forward about the effect of surgery on cardiac patients, but you will be fascinated to hear how this did not make it into the media. Therefore it is our job to share this information so patients can make informed...
2020-02-2553 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessMastering Diabetes with Cyrus Khambatta and Robby BarbaroIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro, also known as the two guys from Mastering Diabetes. We have a great conversation about living with type 1 diabetes, and all things diabetes really. Wondering what the term insulin resistance means, or what about A1c? Don’t worry, we cover that, as well as signs you may be diabetic, what to expect while transitioning to a plant-based diet and what are the diabetic green light foods...could fruit possibly be included? Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH are the co-founders of Mas...
2020-02-181h 06
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessImpacting Communities Through PBNSG with Paul ChatlinIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Paul Chatlin the founder of PBNSG who is making huge changes in this world. In May of 2013, he was diagnosed with Heart Disease. His cardiologist gave him two options: bypass surgery or try “Plant-Based Nutrition” (PBN). After meeting with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, he decided to try “Plant-Based Nutrition”. After just 3 weeks his angina disappeared. His cholesterol levels dropped from 350 to 92and he lost 75 pounds in one year. And, he felt great! Paul promised himself that when he felt better he would put together a support group to help others in his c...
2020-02-1147 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Real Truth About Weight Loss with Chef AJIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Chef AJ about the ins and outs of weight loss and how to do it right. It’s always great hanging out with Chef AJ whether we are presenting at conferences with her or attending the conferences ourselves. Chef AJ was on the podcast a few years back for episode 211. Did you know that there is a Vegetarian Hall of Fame...or is there? Find out in this episode. We cover a lot of what you need to now about weight loss like if skinny people can be fat to...
2020-02-0440 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessBipolar Disorder, Plants and Sports with Indi HopkinsIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Indi Hopkins about her journey with bipolar disorder and how plants and sports had an amazing impact on her healing. Indi can now thrive and live her most authentic self because of the steps she took to see how lifestyle can impact her health. We are so grateful for the honesty she shared in this episode and that we can be a platform to share such a sensitive story that we know can help others. Please be aware of your own triggers as we do discuss bipolar disorder and...
2020-01-2838 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThrive Bites and Elevating Your Life with Dr. Colin ZhuIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Colin Zhu. Dr. Colin Zhu is a primary care Board-Certified family physician and from one of the first class of physicians in the world to be board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Colin Zhu is trained as a chef and a health coach from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. We talk about health and cuisine including how various cultures have it right, but are being...
2020-01-2137 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessColitis and Your Gut Microbiome with Dr. Angie SadeghiIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Angie Sadeghi all about the gut microbiome, more specifically Colitis, which is a perfect example of you never know where an episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast will take you as we were planning on talking about parasites...but somehow, we took a different route. We love Dr. Angie because she is so knowledgeable in all areas of health and has a really great way of explaining complicated ideas in simple ways so everyone can understand. If you know someone with IBS issues, especially if they say they...
2020-01-1452 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessRevolutionizing The Modeling Industry with Jules HornIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jules Horn who was born in Germany to a butchering family and is now one of New York City’s top hot models who’s now 100% plant-based. Jules shares with us how he went from the typical model diet to plant-based and how it improved his health and his physique. He talks about the flawed system and knowledge of nutrition in the modeling world and how eating more food with fewer calories can get you underwear modeling gigs...IF that is something you want! Essentially, Jules learned that less can b...
2020-01-0736 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessStarting The New Year With Your One WordIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about the growing popularity of a yearly one word. This is a practice we have been taking part in for a few years now. Choosing one word to kinda live by, or motivate you or help you grow is a great way to stay focused on a big goal for the year. We share our words from last year, give you many practical ways to choose your word for 2020 and share what we have chosen for 2020 as well and why. This is a short podcast as we know you’ll ha...
2019-12-3120 min
The Awakening SelfThe Awakening Self Episode 4: Awakening with Adam ChaimIn this episode Adams speaks about getting a second chance at life, the attitude of gratitude and how the proper food can be your medicine in life.Today's guest Adam Chaim's bio and information: Adam Chaim is the co-host of The Plant Trainers Podcast, founder of the Vegan Podcast Academy, a plant-based athlete, nutrition/fitness coach with over 20 years experience. After a major wake-up call, he adopted a plant-based lifestyle and now thrives in all aspects of his life. Adam is a 2X Ironman triathlete, completed several marathons and ultras. To learn more ab...
2019-12-2436 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessReframe How You Think, Speak and Eat with Rebecca ClementsIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Rebecca Clements, a plant-based coach who is helping her clients reframe the way they think, speak and act. Most of our actions begin with our thoughts. If we can change our thinking process to reflect our values, wants and needs, then we can have more success with our health and our life in general. We loved the way Rebecca explains how limiting beliefs are all around us and how we can begin to break free from them...wait...did I just have a limiting belief there...I think so...
2019-12-2442 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessMindful Based Stress Reduction Techniques with Asha GalaIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Asha Gala, the Lifestyle Clinical Director at Ethos Primary Care all about MBSR - Mindful Based Stress Reduction Techniques. MBSR is not only a system Asha helps people use for sustaining a plant-based lifestyle, but for overall physical and mental health. It was really interesting to hear how her personal plant-based journey began to find a natural way to help her daughter despite her husband being a mainstream pharmacist. That ultimately led her to find MBSR. You'll find out more about what that is and get some actionable tips...
2019-12-1740 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThe Psychology of Healthy Habits with Dr. Jen HowkIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Jen Howk, lecturer and psychology coach at the TrueNorth Health Center. We unwrap the psychology of healthy habits, sustaining a plant-based lifestyle and the pleasure trap. We explore emotional eating, how making mistakes is part of the process and why a B+ is so much better than an A. This conversation is upbeat and fun, but it will also help you understand some familiar concepts in a much different way. We really get deep into why we make the choices we do. Dr. Jen Howk is an author...
2019-12-1056 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessOvercoming Multiple Sclerosis with Corinne NijjerIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Corinne Nijjer about overcoming multiple sclerosis and many other diseases she was diagnosed with in 2004. Having been in a situation where she could not feel her legs, Corinne knew it was time to get serious about her diet to be able to live the dream of a long life and becoming a mother. After adopting a plant-based lifestyle it all changed. Corinne gets real and raw with us about the emotions of her physical issues. Wait until you hear what she is up to today! We know this will...
2019-12-0343 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessWellness Over Things, A Massive Black Friday DealIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about the importance of wellness over things and share an amazing Black Friday deal! Today you’re going to get a lot of emails and ads encouraging you to buy new things — TVs, gadgets, shoes, etc. And you’ll be tempted. We know we are. But this year I want to encourage you to think differently. What if instead of investing in yet another thing to fill a junk drawer or countertop, you invest in your — or your loved one’s — wellness. Wellness over things…: there's a crazy plant-based health and fitness product...
2019-11-2909 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessMaking The World A Kinder Place with John ObergIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with John Oberg about making an impact through the vegan movement. Vegan activism is something that the plant-based community either shys away from or starts to dip their toes into after a while. We love John’s approach, that there is really something for everyone hardcore or softcore to help spread the word about the welfare of animals and our planet in making it a kinder place. Whether it be the wool industry, fishing, the use of plastic straws, you can help make a difference without overstepping your comfort zone by...
2019-11-2645 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessBusting Myths About Protein Powders with Andrew BrindleIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Andrew Brindle all about the ins and outs of protein powders. One of the most asked questions we get is “what protein powder do you use?” Our answer is usually “we don’t”. Sure, we have a jug sitting in our pantry that barely gets touched, saved for the days we are literally out of groceries. But the truth is, when we actually do use protein powder for the occasional smoothie or banana nice cream, we want it to be the best of the best. So we called on Andrew to...
2019-11-1944 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessTotal Sexy Health with Udo ErasmusIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Udo Erasmus about how to achieve Total Sexy Health. Udo is a world-known speaker and we were quite excited to hear about his system for overall health. He brings up some very good points about being alone, internal awareness and the mind-body connection. We wanted to say that we do not have any invested interest in Udo’s Choice products and some of his views, like psychedelics, are his opinion, not ours. We really do think he is a very interesting man and there are a lot of great ta...
2019-11-1242 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessHealing Allergies and Asthma with Margot FreitagIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Margot Freitag about how a plant-based diet healed her asthma as well as her seasonal allergies. Even more importantly, she was able to heal her son's asthmatic issues too which is a huge relief for any mother. You’ll also hear about ways to kick the cheese habits and how to adopt a brand new mindset. Margot is certified in plant-based nutrition and is a coach and consultant. Dietary and lifestyle choices are the largest contributing factors to our current health crisis and she’s on a mission to help...
2019-11-0539 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessCreating Healthier and More Sustainable SchoolsIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk about ways to create healthier more sustainable schools. As you can imagine, Shoshana makes sure to have a voice in the decisions that are being made in their children’s school. Everything from nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and waste is important to us in our family, and we want our children having those values carried over into their school experiences from themselves and their friends. The tricky part is how to institute change without getting pushback before you even open the door; something she has done somewhat elegantly. Hopefully, by the en...
2019-10-2935 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessUnderstanding Redox Molecules with Aviva and Dr. Zilia GoreshnikIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Zilia Goreshnik and Aviva Goreshnik who are both experts in the biotechnology of redox molecules. Redox signaling molecules are being studied in many big universities across the United States. Nutrition plays a HUGE part in impacting our cellular health. We need to recognize that we live and die at the cellular level and our cells live and die at the redox level. The redox molecules are responsible for cellular communication and detecting, protecting, repairing and replacing our cells. They work as labourers using all the amazing nutrients we...
2019-10-2252 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessRunSpirited Towards Plant-Based with Henry HowardIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Henry Howard, who interviewed us for his running blog a while black. This episode is a little different, as he is not fully plant-based. Henry has been researching the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for a long time and is still working his way to becoming 100%. We thought it would be interesting for those who are not quite there yet as well to hear about what challenges he has and get some advice on how to address that. He also shares his Chrones, Celiac and running journey and how...
2019-10-1543 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessZero Waste with The Fairly Local Vegan, Amber AllenIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Amber Allen, a mother of three, zero waste activist, YouTuber, author, and speaker. Amber is deeply passionate about sustainability, gentle parenting, gardening, healthy plant-based living and helping our world by going low waste (zero waste). She lives in Windsor, Ontario, with her children, husband and rescue dog. She enjoys long hikes, cups of wildcrafted tea, and gardening all day long. During this episode, you will get an abundance of ways to minimize waste in your life. You’ll get to hear great ideas on simple ways to help this ea...
2019-10-0842 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessFrom Obese BBQ Chef to A Healthy Vegan Chef with Jeff TrittenIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Jeff Tritten, once BBQ Chef and now plant-based advocate. Jeff shares his story of how after losing 80 lbs in 100 days he became alerted to the science behind a plant-based diet and it changed his life forever. Being a BBQ chef, he had quite the romance with meat, but he still gave plant-based a try. The only thing he had to lose was a whopping 150lbs. We discuss the role of diet and exercise and which one really does hold more value. This includes the way he aligned morally with...
2019-10-0141 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessEating Disorders and A Vow of Silence with James Aspey and Carly TaylorIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Australia and Canada’s influential animal rights activists, James Aspey and Carly Taylor. This was a fun one since Adam had just hosted James and Carly at his school a few months ago. So we got to talk about the impact that one speech has made so far amongst the staff and students. We cover a lot from Australia's “heart-healthy” recommendations to how they each became vegan. We spent some time talking about eating disorders and how a vegan diet actually helped heal James from his. Of course, we talked...
2019-09-2457 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & Fitness5 Steps To Plan Your FitnessIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Adam and Shoshana give you 5 steps to get you back into the fitness game (ok, mostly Adam with some comments from the peanut gallery). Maybe you are completely new to a fitness regime, or maybe the long winter or short summer got you out of your routine...Either way, you will find that these tips and tricks will help you as long as you take some action. In fact, apply them to anything you are trying to accomplish these days and watch your goals get closer and closer!! Fitness is one of...
2019-08-2013 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessLife Unrehearsed CJAD with Plant TrainersIn this episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we were grateful to have the opportunity to share our story on CJAD 800 AM News Talk Radio in Montreal. Corrie Sirota and Matt Del Vecchio interview us about Adam’s health journey and pick our brains on ways people can start incorporating more plant-based meals into their life. If you are not familiar with our story, this is a great brief overview. We know that sharing our knowledge and history helps make a difference.
2019-07-3021 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessRecalibrating A Plant-Based LifestyleIn this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk All about what to do if you have fallen off that plant-based lifestyle wagon, need to recalibrate and get back to your healthy active self. And don't worry if you haven't yet hit your plant-based lifestyle high yet. There's lots of great information here to help you get there. This year, more than any other year, we are hearing about people who are just not eating as Whole Food Plant-Based or as healthy as they used to. We explore why that might be, that it is okay to be exactly...
2019-05-2827 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessPrescription Medications, Parenting, and ADHD with Dr. Pam Popper – PTP299In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Pam Popper, known for her no-nonsense videos and blogs that busts myths and tells the science-based truth. We get into the idea of ADHD, and how so many children are medicated but more importantly IF that medication is actually working and IF the RISK outweighs the BENEFITS. Do you know that your child can be more likely to abuse drugs if they are on behavior modification drugs? Do you know that there are other lifestyle skills you can apply to get better results without the scary side effects...
2019-04-1648 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessUndo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases with Dean Ornish M.D. – PTP295In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Dean Ornish, the pristine innovator of Lifestyle Medicine. He is not only a brilliant doctor but a brilliant man. When they finished this interview Adam turned to Shoshana and simply said “wow”. To think Dr. Ornish almost lost his life before he could figure it all out and help others do the same. Whether you are looking to be happier, have a healthier heart or healthier anything, you will find many tidbits to take away from this episode. And if you’re looking to help with the grassroots moveme...
2019-03-1948 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessKickstarting Your Health with The Plant Trainers Podcast – PTP283In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to you about the Plant Trainers Podcast. But seriously, we do. We get a lot of questions like “you have over 250 episodes, where should I start?” and “what is your best podcast about heart disease? ” So now we made a little bit of an index for you. Why is this valuable you may ask? First of all, if you are new to the show and interested in disease reversal, families, or running, you know exactly where to start. If you have been with us for a long time, you will be remind...
2018-12-2525 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessFrom Health Scares to Health Coaches with Dr Kasey Johnson – PTP268In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we share our interview from the Unlock Wellness Podcast with Dr. Kasey Johnson. For those of you who don’t know our full story, you can learn about it today. Here are what her show notes had to say: Episode 133: Shoshana and Adam Chaim are hosts of The Plant Trainers Podcast, and are dedicated to transforming as many lives as possible. They both have such inspiring wellness journeys. When Shoshana was pregnant with their second child, Adam discovered that he had a tumor on his kidney, and was initially told that he wo...
2018-09-1146 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessEating You Alive with Sheanne and Dan Moskaluk – PTP258In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Sheanne and Dan Moskaluk from Eating You Alive, about how they healed using a whole food plant-based diet. Sheanne lost 130 lbs and Dan won the battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. They are two healthy energetic souls who are dedicating their lives to making the world happier and healthier by discussing the benefits of eating a whole food plant-based vegan diet as well as animal rights activism. Their story hits us hard and there were tears shed that you were not able to hear or see on the audio re...
2018-07-0347 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessDiscipline, Change and Family with Guilt Free TV’s Jeff Morgan – PTP257In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Guilt Free TV’s Jeff Morgan about discipline, change, and family. Jeff is an extremely motivational guy and he actually has a lot in common with Adam. After recognizing the signs that his diet was not supporting his body the best way it could, he made some drastic changes and never looked back. Kicking bad habits, following your destiny and healing is not an easy thing. Adam and Jeff share some of their insight into what helped them make a very fast change and stick with it long term...
2018-06-2653 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessHow To Be A Superhero Dad – PTP255In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, just in time for Father’s Day, we talk about superheroes and being a dad. Adam has been called every name in the book, crazy, determined, crazy, dude, dad, Chaim, crazy, obsessed, amazing, role model, athlete, crazy. You get the picture. People cannot understand how he is able to get in as many hours of training that he does, work a full day, have a podcast, coach clients, sit down at the table for dinner with his family every night, and be asleep by 10 p.m. To Shoshana and to many othe...
2018-06-1242 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessGetting Ready For Triathlon Season – PTP253In this episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we take you back in time to our awesome show on the sport of triathlon. Since the season has already begun and there are so many listeners who are heading into this sport this year we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss all these important tips. You can get very overwhelmed with what to do and what to buy, so we simplified it for you in this episode so you don’t get carried away. We know there are some of you out there who are thinking, I am interested in t...
2018-05-2937 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessSurviving A Heart Attack and Being Flatlined with Dave Willits – PTP 251In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Dave Willits known as the man who survived a heart attack after being flatlined. Dave seemed like a healthy, sporty guy on the outside, but little did he know that he would have to be shocked 11 times to be brought back to life. As you will hear during the interview, Dave’s dietary lifestyle, with an added love for pizza, was a contributing factor to this horrible event. We have a special place in our hearts (no pun intended) for this episode. It’s just not sexy. What do we...
2018-05-1549 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessOur 5 Steps To Spring Into Summer – PTP249In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, Adam and Shoshana help you plan to spring into summer with 5 steps for a healthier you. It really doesn’t matter if you have been sitting on the couch listening to this podcast waiting for the perfect moment to start your health journey or if you listen on your 100km bike ride before your massive plant-based feast. Everyone has something to work on, and we want to help you reach your goals. The key to reaching your potential is setting mini achievable goals along the way. And of course, creating an acti...
2018-05-0133 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessFeng Shui For A Healthy Lifestyle with Jess Neary – PTP233In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Jess Neary from Nurture with Nature Home Designs on how to feng shui or organize and design your kitchen to help accomplish your health and lifestyle goals. Jess and Shoshana help Adam understand how your physical environment can actually affect your overall state of mind and why it’s important to set up your environment to help you achieve the goals you are looking for. We go through the before and after of our own kitchen makeover based on the recommendations Jess gave us to attain our intentions. We a...
2018-01-0943 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessThis Is Us Behind The Scenes – PTP232In today’s episode of the Plant Trainers Podcast, we answer your call, this is us behind the scenes! We share the answers to your questions and the information you want to hear about us. As we interview other top experts in the fields of nutrition, fitness and wellness, we often share little tidbits of ourselves, but we try to keep it all factual and relevant to the topics at hand. Through email, texts, Facebook, talks we give and in-person conversations, we are often asked more personal questions that we don’t always share here. So we thought that today was...
2018-01-0244 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessBusting The Protein Myth with Dr. Garth Davis – PTP212In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we bust the protein myth with Dr. Garth Davis. He is the author of the well known book Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It. Dr. Davis or Dr. Darth Davis, as Shoshana always accidentally calls him, highlights some of the most persuasive research showing links between animal protein, obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and the list goes on. There are so many protein myths out there and Garth Davis dispels them all. Dr. Garth Davis is the medical director of the Da...
2017-08-1844 min