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Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastShe Lost Two Children. The First Loss Destroyed Her Health. The Second Transformed It. Here’s Why.In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, host Ali Essig welcomes Amanda Wilkinson, who shares her deeply personal and transformative journey through grief following the loss of her two children. Amanda discusses how she coped with her profound losses, initially using food as a coping mechanism, which led to negative health spirals. Learning from her experiences, she shares how shifting to a whole food diet and rigorous self-care routine, including weightlifting and proper nutrition, empowered her to improve her physical and mental health. Amanda emphasizes the importance of self-nurturing and offers practical advice on staying consistent with healthy habits...
2026-02-0734 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThis Is What Actually Gives You Energy (No One Explains This)In this episode, sponsored by the Plant Wise Lakeside Wellness Retreat: https://www.plantwhys.com/lakeside-wellness-retreat
Ali demystifies mitochondria, commonly known as the powerhouse of the cell. The episode discusses the importance of mitochondria for overall health, including their role in energy production, metabolic function, and disease resistance. Contrary to popular biohacking trends like fasting and cold exposure, the host emphasizes the role of nourishing mitochondria with polyphenol-rich foods found in a plant-based diet. Key insights include the benefits of soybeans, dark chocolate, red grapes, beets, and leafy greens for mitochondrial health. The episode concludes with practical ad...
2026-01-3131 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastI Was Shocked by What the Bible Says About Eating Plants and MeatPlantWhys Retreat info: https://www.plantwhys.com/lakeside-wellness-retreat
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In this episode of the 'Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom' podcast, host Ali Essig delves into the Bible's perspective on plant-based eating versus meat consumption. Essig explains that while the Bible does not command vegetarianism or condemn responsible meat consumption, it strongly supports a plant-forward diet as God's original design. Drawing upon various biblical passages—including Genesis, Proverbs, and the teachings of Jesus—Essig emphasizes that reducing meat c...
2026-01-2424 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastHow We Actually Make Plant-Based Eating Doable with a Big FamilyIn this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom Podcast', host Ali Essig is joined by her friend Elle and her sister-in-law Alyse to discuss plant-based eating. They explore various aspects of transitioning to a plant-based diet, focusing on the 90/10 approach rather than a strict all-or-nothing mindset. The conversation covers practical tips for managing family meals, handling social eating situations, and addressing common concerns such as variety, satiety, and cost. The episode aims to make plant-based eating more approachable and emphasizes the health benefits of incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Ali and Elise share their e...
2026-01-1729 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe One-Can Diet: The Simplest Health Reset That Actually WorksIn this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom' podcast, host Ali Essig shares a transformative dietary tip inspired by her friend Laura's journey towards healthier eating. Ali emphasizes the surprisingly simple yet effective health benefits of adding a can of beans to your daily diet. She discusses how beans aid weight loss, improve digestion, lower LDL cholesterol, and regulate blood sugar. Ali offers practical advice on integrating beans into your meals, managing digestive adjustments, and maintaining consistency. By demonstrating how beans can replace unhealthy options without stringent dietary restrictions, Ali positions this one small change as...
2026-01-1028 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastHormones, Protein, Stress Oh My! What the Wellness Industry Isn't Telling You to Feel Like You AgainJoin the PlantWhys Collective and learn more here: www.plantwhy.com/40 Our next cohort starts on Monday!
In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom podcast,' host Ali Essig shares insights from her transformative workshop titled 'Hormones, Protein, Stress—Oh My!'. Ali discusses the importance of balancing hormones, consuming adequate protein, and managing stress to improve overall well-being. Using a detailed story of her friend Laura’s struggles, Ali highlights how conventional wellness advice can be overly complex and proposes simpler, more effective plant-based solutions. She also introduces the Plant Wise Collective membe...
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The Catching Sunshine Podcast with Carolyn Cooper46. Lighten Up, Eat More Plants With Ali EssigIt’s a new year, the perfect time to take a fresh (and very doable) look at food and how it can bring more energy and light into everyday life.In this episode of Catching Sunshine, I sit down with Ali Essig, creator of Plant Whys.Ali shares the moment that changed everything—her husband’s stroke at age 37—and how it led her to study nutrition and embrace a more plant-based way of eating rooted in curiosity, not extremes. We talk about food, energy, and the simple idea that plants begin with light—and how choosi...
2025-12-3128 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastAligning Energy and Nutrition: Insights from Carolyn CooperIn this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly - A Word of Wisdom podcast, host Ali Esig interviews Carolyn Cooper, founder of the Simply Align Method. They discuss Carolyn's journey to a plant-based lifestyle, including influences from her youth and key readings like John Robbins' 'Diet for a New America.' Carolyn also shares insights into how eating healthier enhances intuition and addresses mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. They delve into energy work, discussing its benefits and practical applications in overcoming subconscious blocks related to diet, health, and personal goals. Carolyn emphasizes the importance of clearing energetic and emotional baggage...
2025-12-2737 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Importance of Self-Compassion During the HolidaysIn this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly,' host Ali Essig discusses the upcoming Plant Wise Jumpstart program, starting in January, which focuses on eating more plants and maintaining a balanced mindset. Ali shares insights from her recent family trip to Puerto Rico, highlighting the challenges and strategies of maintaining a plant-based diet while traveling. The core theme centers around self-compassion and gratitude, stressing the importance of how we talk to our bodies, especially during the holiday season. Drawing on the 1970s rabbit study and principles of psychoneuroimmunology, Ali emphasizes the need to replace self-criticism with gratitude to improve...
2025-12-2023 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastHe Thought He Was Healthy--Then He Had a Stoke (My husband's side of the story)In this special episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom' podcast, host Ali Esig is joined by her husband Lincoln, as they celebrate a vacation in Puerto Rico. Lincoln candidly shares his personal account of experiencing a stroke at age 37, the subsequent medical confusion, and his journey to recovery. The episode delves into their transformative shift towards a plant-based diet, Lincoln's initial health struggles, and the substantial positive changes he experienced. Ali and Lincoln offer valuable insights and practical advice for individuals, especially men, who may be reluctant to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. The episode underscores the...
2025-12-1331 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Spirituality of Food: How What We Eat Affects Our Mind, Body, and SoulIn this episode, we delve into the profound connection between food and spirituality.. Ali explores the spiritual significance of food in religious contexts, particularly focusing on examples from Christian scriptures. Discussions about how food choices, such as plant-based diets versus meat consumption, impact our spiritual sensitivity, emotional well-being, and physical health are highlighted. The host emphasizes the importance of mindful eating, gratitude, and the potential spiritual benefits of consuming less meat and more plant-based foods. Practical advice on mitigating health risks from meat consumption is also provided, alongside an invitation to approach food with compassion and reduced judgment towards o...
2025-12-0632 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastHow to Enjoy Holiday Food and Still Lose Weight: Your Healthy Holiday BlueprintGrab our Black Friday Deal Here: https://www.plantwhys.com/course
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig shares insights from a workshop she conducted on avoiding holiday weight gain. Ali delves into mindful eating, the importance of behavioral changes for lasting results, and provides three essential shifts to ensure a healthier holiday season. Key topics include enjoying treats without overeating, feeling good in December through proper sleep and nutrition, and a survival plan for travel and parties. Ali also introduces the benefits of the PlantWhys program, offering a special Black Friday deal for lifetime a...
2025-11-291h 06Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe ONE Habit That Builds More Muscle Than Protein (Nobody Talks About This!)In this powerhouse episode, Ali breaks down exactly what it takes to transition to a plant-based lifestyle, build real strength, and finally see results that last. This is NOT another “eat more protein” lecture — it’s the honest truth about what’s actually holding most women back from losing weight, building muscle, and feeling strong in their bodies.
Ali shares:
The dream that sparked her mission to help others transition to plant-based eating
Why perfectionism keeps women stuck
What the 90/10 Word of Wisdom–aligned approach really looks like
Why building mus...
2025-11-2236 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe PCOS Blueprint: The 30/30/30 Plant-Based Method that will Significantly Improve Your SymptomsIn today’s episode, Ali breaks down PCOS in a simple, faith-aligned, science-backed way. You’ll learn what PCOS actually is, why it’s so strongly connected to insulin resistance, and how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle can dramatically improve symptoms like irregular periods, fatigue, acne, weight gain, and inflammation.
Ali explains:
Why saturated fat is a major root cause of insulin resistance
Why low-carb diets help short-term but harm your long-term health
The 30/30/30 Rule for PCOS (fat, sugar, fiber)
What foods help balance hormones naturally
Why stress...
2025-11-1529 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThis Should Be Standard Care for Neuropathy & Kidney Failure… But It Isn’tNeuropathy and kidney failure are usually managed, not healed—often with medications, side effects, and a gradual decline. In this episode, Ali explains what actually drives nerve and kidney damage and shares a powerful case study of Kerry, a long-time type 2 diabetic who saw improvements by day four on a plant-centered diet. Learn how a Word of Wisdom–aligned approach can support the body in ways standard care often misses.
What You’ll Learn • What neuropathy and kidney failure are and why symptom meds don’t address the root • Why saturated fat (not just carbs) plays a majo...
2025-11-0830 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe TRUTH About Eggs: Are They a Superfood or Silent Risk?Are eggs actually healthy — or are we just cracking open old myths?
🥚 In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig dives deep into one of the most debated foods on the planet. You’ll discover what the latest science really says about cholesterol, hormones, heart disease, and cancer risk — plus who should probably skip eggs altogether (hint: it’s one-third of us 👀). Ali breaks it all down through the lens of faith, health, and compassion — including the ethical side of egg production that few people talk about.
In This Episode:
2025-11-0124 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Breast Cancer Truth No One’s Talking About 💗 (And What You Can Actually Do)October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — but awareness is only half the story.
In this episode, Ali Essig (plant-based nutritionist and Pilates instructor) shares what most people are not talking about: breast cancer prevention. You’ll learn what science shows about food, hormones, stress, and emotional health — and how simple, everyday habits can radically lower your risk.
Ali also opens up about her own health journey, the changes she’s made since going plant-based, and why she now believes that “an ounce of prevention is worth a lifetime of peace.”
You’ll discover: 🌱 Why earl...
2025-10-2527 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Hidden Truth About Cheese That’s Wrecking Women’s Hormones 😳In this eye-opening episode, Ali uncovers what’s really hiding behind our favorite comfort food—cheese. From the day her husband suffered a stroke to the moment she realized how dairy affects our hormones, this story is part personal transformation and part health revelation.
You’ll learn why cheese is the #1 source of saturated fat in the American diet, how it influences your hormones, cancer risk, and menopause symptoms, and the science-backed reasons why swapping cheese for plants can dramatically change your health.
In This Episode You’ll Learn
🧀 Why cheese feels so addictive...
2025-10-1831 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastI Did a Triathlon (Even Though I Couldn’t Swim 😅)In this inspiring episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig opens up about her first triathlon experience — from not knowing how to swim to crossing the finish line with confidence.
She shares what it really takes to push past fear, self-doubt, and the sneaky ways we self-sabotage when chasing big goals. Through personal stories and faith-based reflection, Ali explores how adopting a growth mindset and leaning on others for help can transform your progress — in fitness, health, and life.
You’ll also learn about powerful therapeutic tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therap...
2025-10-1132 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Hidden Layer of the Word of Wisdom No One Talks AboutSlides to my Presentation: Embodiment and the Divine Mother in the Word of Wisdom https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AijsKWrLo5InoycteHFDXublulv76UlB5LXupHHObrQ/edit?usp=sharing
In this heartfelt episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig opens up about the phone call that changed her family’s life forever — the day her 37-year-old husband suffered a stroke.
As a mother of six, Ali shares what it was like to face uncertainty, fear, and grief — and how that experience became the turning point that transformed not just her husband’s health...
2025-10-0420 min
Forever Fit by Mavy WellnessFrom Chicken Nuggets to PlantWise: Allie's Vegan Plant-Based Journey | The Maxime Sigouin Podcast Ep. #408From Chicken Nuggets to PlantWise: Allie's Vegan Plant-Based Journey | The Maxime Sigouin Podcast Ep. #408Ali’s Youtube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrQa7v7G9e2m61DAT6UKKAAli’s podcast: https://www.plantwhys.com/podcasts/eat-meat-sparingly-a-word-of-wisdom-podcastWebsite: https://www.plantwhys.com/Recipe blog: https://www.plantwhys.com/blogJoin our Free Fit Vegan weekly newsletter: https://fit-vegan-coaching.kit.com/newsletterInterested in working with our world class team, Book your application call here: http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcastIn this episode of the...
2025-10-011h 09Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastUnderstanding Wisdom and Heavenly Mother in the Word of WisdomIn this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast,' host Ali Essig welcomes special guests Sherry and Victor from MotherInHeaven.com. The discussion revolves around Ali's upcoming speech at Restore, focusing on the deeper meanings of the Word of Wisdom and the connection to Heavenly Mother. Sherry and Victor share their journey of discovering Heavenly Mother through scripture and research over the past decade. They delve into various scriptural references and ancient texts that highlight Heavenly Mother's role, wisdom, and symbolism, including the Tree of Life and healing. They emphasize the importance of recognizing Heavenly...
2025-09-2749 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Environmental Impact of Factory Farming: Fact vs FictionEpisode: Factory Farming & the Environment—Why Your Food Choices Matter Summary: Ali unpacks how modern factory farming (CAFOs) impacts greenhouse gases, deforestation, soil health, water use, and nutrient pollution—and why simply eating meat more sparingly can create outsized environmental benefits. This isn’t politics; it’s cause-and-effect. You’ll leave with practical, doable swaps that reduce your personal water footprint and support a healthier planet.
What you’ll learn
What “factory farming/CAFOs” actually means (not your neighbor’s small farm)
Why demand for meat has skyrocketed since the 1950s—and why that mat...
2025-09-2024 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastHe Said No to Chemo at 26—Here’s What Happened: An Interview with Chris WarkIn this episode Ali interviews Chris Wark, a 21-year cancer survivor, patient advocate, and bestselling author (Chris Beat Cancer, Beat Cancer Kitchen, Beat Cancer Daily), and creator of the Square One Cancer Coaching Program.
What we cover
Chris’s stage III colon cancer diagnosis at 26 and why he questioned the default treatment path
The hospital “food moment” that sparked his nutrition overhaul
Practical screening PSA: colonoscopies and early detection
Decoding medical language (what “effective” often really means)
Building a holistic healing stack: diet, movement, detox, stress reduction
The...
2025-09-131h 09Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Untold Truth About Diabetes, Protein, and Fat with Dr. Cyrus KhambattaAmla Green Link: https://www.amlagreen.com/plantwhys
What if everything you’ve been told about diabetes and diet was incomplete—or even flat-out wrong?
In this special episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali shares a rare behind-the-scenes recording from the PlantWhys Book Club, featuring New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, Dr. Cyrus Khambatta.
Dr. Khambatta doesn’t just talk theory—he’s lived it. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in his 20s, he discovered how a whole-food, plant-based diet could transform his blood sugar, energy, and...
2025-09-0655 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastDebunking the 'Drama of the Comma' and Why Meat “All the Time, Sparingly” Makes No SenseWhat if the entire way we read the Word of Wisdom about eating meat came down to… one comma?
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig takes you deep into the so-called “Drama of the Comma”—a hotly debated punctuation mark that some use to justify eating meat regularly. Ali breaks down where this comma came from, how it changed the meaning of Doctrine & Covenants 89, and why the “all the time, sparingly” argument doesn’t hold up.
You’ll also hear:
Why “sparingly” and “all the time” are a paradox.
What Hyrum Smith (Jose...
2025-08-3030 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhat Are We Not Paying Attention To That We Need To?This week’s episode is a powerful blend of scripture, science, and soul-searching.
As we prepare to study the Word of Wisdom in church, I want to revisit the question that first sparked Doctrine & Covenants 89:
👉 “What am I not paying attention to that I need to?”
In this episode, I share insights from the International Conference on Nutrition and Medicine, where leading doctors—including Dr. Kim Williams, Dr. Gemma Newman, Dr. Kristi Funk, and Dr. Dean Ornish—revealed groundbreaking research on how diet and lifestyle can reverse disease, prevent cancer, and even improve Alzheimer’s.
2025-08-2331 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastGlyphosate vs. Meat: Which Is the Bigger Risk?We hear a lot of noise about GMOs, glyphosate, seed oils, and whether organic food is worth it. But here’s the bigger question: are we even worrying about the right things?
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig breaks down the food and environment debate—without fearmongering. From skyrocketing global meat demand to the rise of genetically modified crops, pesticides, and seed oil controversies, Ali helps you see the bigger picture through the lens of the Word of Wisdom and stewardship.
✨ Inside this episode (Part 1):
Why global meat demand is drivin...
2025-08-1635 min
Faith MattersA Fresh Look at the Word of Wisdom—a conversation with Ali Essig and Bill TurnbullNearly 200 years ago, Joseph Smith gave us a holistic code of health called the Word of Wisdom. But over the next century, we largely reduced that revelation to a list of don’ts—one that came to define us as a church and serve as a kind of status marker within the Church. As we look ahead to the next hundred years, we’re asking: is it time to rethink how we see this revelation? Today, we face an overwhelming number of choices about what we put into our bodies—some deeply harmful, others profoundly nourishing—and we now unde...
2025-08-101h 08Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastIs a Plant-Based Diet a Doctrine of Devils? A Faithful Response to 1 Timothy 4What if choosing to eat fewer animal products wasn’t “anti-human”… but actually deeply Christlike?
In this eye-opening episode, Ali Esig responds to a viral claim that a plant-based diet is “anti-human” and even “doctrines of devils” according to 1 Timothy 4. But what does that scripture actually say—and does it condemn thoughtful, spirit-led dietary choices?
Ali dives deep into scripture, science, stewardship, and spirituality to offer a loving, faith-filled perspective on the Word of Wisdom—moving beyond the checklist mentality and into a higher law of compassionate, mindful living.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
What...
2025-08-0927 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhen Willpower Isn’t Enough: How to Actually Break the Emotional Eating CycleYou know what to eat. So why are cookies calling your name at 9pm?
In today’s episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali tackles one of the most frustrating challenges many of us face on a plant-based or health-conscious journey: emotional eating.
Whether it’s stress, boredom, or just needing something to look forward to at the end of a long day, we often turn to food for reasons that have nothing to do with hunger. Ali breaks down:
💛 What emotional eating really is 💛 How to know if you’re doing it 💛 The 4...
2025-08-0233 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhy It Pleases the Lord When We Don’t Eat Meat(The Doctrine & Covenants 89 Message Most Members Miss)
In this powerful episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Esig pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside today’s factory farms—and why it matters spiritually, ethically, and emotionally. Using Doctrine & Covenants 89 as her guide, Ali unpacks the often-overlooked verse: “It is pleasing unto me that they should not be used.”
This is not a guilt trip. It’s a gentle, eye-opening invitation to consider how our food choices reflect our values—especially when it comes to the creation around us.
You’ll learn:
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2025-07-2628 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastOvercoming Addiction and Finding Strength Through Faith: An Interview with NeilIn this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, host Ali Essig interviews her friend Neil, (@neilmcgill.pt on instagram) discussing his journey in overcoming alcohol and weed addiction through the principles taught in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Neil shares his transformative experience in AA meetings, the significant role of prayer, and how embracing spirituality has helped him rebuild his life. Ali and Neil also discuss practical tips and advice for overcoming various struggles, including food addictions, through faith and perseverance. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding deeper emotional needs and the power of asking for help to achieve lasting change....
2025-07-1944 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Deeper Wisdom in the Word of WisdomIn this deeply reflective episode, Ali Esig explores the sacred feminine meaning behind the Word of Wisdom—uncovering how “wisdom” itself is personified as a divine woman throughout scripture. This is not just about health checklists or dietary rules. It’s about divine nourishment, spiritual discernment, and returning to the Tree of Life.
From ancient Hebrew and Greek translations of wisdom to the rich symbolism in Proverbs 9 and the Apocrypha, Ali unpacks how the Word of Wisdom is far more than a list of do’s and don’ts—it's an invitation from the Divine Feminine to live in harmon...
2025-07-1231 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Hidden Center of the Word of Wisdom: What God Really Wants You to SeeIn this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig uncovers a powerful literary structure hidden in Doctrine & Covenants 89 that most people completely miss: chiasmus. This ancient Hebrew pattern places the most important truth right in the center—and what’s there might surprise you.
Ali walks you verse by verse through this mirrored pattern to reveal that the true focus of the Word of Wisdom isn’t just about avoiding coffee, tea, or alcohol. The center of it all is a divine invitation to embrace plants as the foundation of your diet.
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2025-07-0528 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Word of Wisdom and Heart Disease: What No One’s Talking AboutThis week’s episode is something a little different—I’m sharing a special presentation I gave at my family reunion on nutrition, heart disease, and the Word of Wisdom. Most of my extended family doesn’t eat plant-based, but we share the same faith—so I took this opportunity to dive into the why behind the Word of Wisdom’s nutrition guidance and how it can literally change (and save) lives.
You’ll hear personal stories about my dad’s sudden heart attack, my husband’s stroke, and the generational heart disease in my family—and how it led me on a m...
2025-06-2831 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom Podcast“Do You Understand the Word of Wisdom?” — Why That Question Matters More Than EverFREE GUIDES: How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1 Free Guide: How to Ease into Eating More Plants: https://www.plantwhys.com/plantwhys-2-0
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali dives into the real reason many of us struggle with health—and it’s not lack of willpower. From the evolution of the Word of Wisdom to today’s temple recommend question (“Do you understand and obey...”), we explore what it means to truly follow this princ...
2025-06-2124 min
Mom To MOREFrom SAHM To Plant-Based Pro: Alisia Essig's Path to PlantWhysIn this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Ali Essig—a former Capitol Hill communications director who now empowers women from the kitchen and the Pilates studio. As a holistic plant-based nutritionist, Pilates instructor, and mom of six (including twin boys!), Ali is the founder of PlantWhys, where she helps women heal from the inside out through plant-predominant eating and core-focused movement. Ali's journey began when her husband suffered a stroke at just 37. Paired with the early loss of her father, this sparked a deep dive into holistic wellness and a shift that tra...
2025-06-1636 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhat Most People Get Wrong About Diabetes, with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta✨ Episode Summary
If you’ve ever been confused about carbs, diabetes, or whether keto is really the answer—this episode is a must-listen.
Ali sits down with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes, to unpack decades of research and lived experience with type 1 diabetes. Cyrus shares his powerful personal story, the science behind why most diets backfire long-term, and a shocking discovery: the most antioxidant-rich food on the planet—Indian gooseberry (Amla)—can outperform medications in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar.
You’ll also learn how the right plant-based...
2025-06-1455 min
Artistic Finance192: America The Beautiful (Except the Financial Setup for Freelancers) with Lighting Designer Jane CoxLighting designer Jane Cox discusses life as a freelance theatre designer who has also taken on some full time academic work.
Topics:
⭐️ Parenting while working in the arts
⭐️ Paying student loans with a credit card
⭐️ Prioritizing the needs of the community above the market rate
⭐️ The financial system working against theatre design as a career
⭐️ Jane’s tax rate as a freelancer nearing 50%, and having it lower once she started working a full time W2 job.
Video Version
https://youtu.be/jA1IOCWmHFs
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Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastBreast Cancer & Diet: Why “Everything in Moderation” Doesn’t WorkFREE GUIDES:
How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes
Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1
Free Guide: How to Ease into Eating More Plants: https://www.plantwhys.com/plantwhys-2-0
In this deeply informative episode, Ali Essig dives into the connection between breast cancer and nutrition through the lens of science—and the Word of Wisdom. Whether you or someone you love has faced a breast cancer diagnosis or you simply want to lower your risk, this episode is full of powerful, pr...
2025-06-0735 min
Mom To MOREFrom SAHM to Sweat for Smiles: How Ashley Flanagan Slaughter Blends Fitness and PhilanthropyIn this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Ashley Flanagan Slaughter, founder of Sweat for Smiles—a new and unique organization that brings together fitness, wellness, and philanthropy through energizing community events. A former NCAA Division I swimmer and certified nutrition coach, Ashley has raised over $31,000 for charitable causes while inspiring others to move with purpose. Ashley's story is one of intentional reinvention. Motivated by her own health journey and passion for giving back, she created Sweat for Smiles as a way to connect people through movement and meaningful action—building a community that...
2025-06-0224 min
Green Glow LifestyleStroke at 37: How a Plant-Based Diet Saved My Husband’s Life – with Ali Essig of Plant WhysWhat would you do if your husband had a stroke at age 37? For Allie Essig, the answer became clear: transform her family’s future through the power of plants.
In this deeply personal and uplifting episode, Allie—mom of six, fitness instructor, and founder of Plant Whys—shares how a sudden health crisis led to a lifestyle overhaul. She opens up about how faith, food, and family intersected on her journey to healing, and how she now empowers others through simple, delicious, and doable plant-based meals. Her story is one of hope, creativity, and unwavering love.
🔥 Why You S...
2025-06-021h 07Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhy You’re Struggling to Eat Plant-Based (and How to Fix It)🎧 Episode Summary
Are you someone who feels spiritually called to eat less meat—but struggle to make it happen in real life?
In this deeply personal and practical episode, Ali speaks to the right-brained women—the ones who are led by their intuition, their faith, and their desire to live in alignment with God’s laws. If you've prayed for help following the Word of Wisdom, but still feel stuck… this episode is for you.
Ali explores:
Why so many faithful women struggle to follow the Word of Wisdom in today’s extreme die...
2025-05-3135 min
Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhat LDS Scriptures Really Say About Eating MeatFree Guides:
How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes
Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1
Free Guide: How to Ease into Eating More Plants: https://www.plantwhys.com/plantwhys-2-0
Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, Ali dives into the lesser-discussed scriptures in Doctrine & Covenants 49—and what they actually say about eating meat. Many focus on the verses that reject religious food restrictions, but what about verse 21’s bold warning?
You’ll explore:
What “forbidding to abstain from meats”...
2025-05-2428 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Biggest Health Domino You Can Push (And It’s Not Cutting Sugar)In this episode, we’re talking about something that could change everything—and no, it’s not meat or carbs or fiber. It’s alcohol.
Ali Essig unpacks the hard truth behind one of the most normalized habits in our culture and makes the case—scientifically and spiritually—for why saying no to alcohol may be the biggest domino you can push for better health, clearer purpose, and stronger relationships.
You’ll learn:
Why alcohol increases your risk of the top three causes of death in America: heart disease, cancer, and accidental injury
The c...
2025-05-1723 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhat Doctors Should Tell You After a Diabetes Diagnosis (But Don’t)Ali unpacks the science (without the overwhelm!) on why keto seems to work in the short term, but may backfire over time—especially for heart health, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity. Drawing on research from Mastering Diabetes, Dr. Neal Barnard, and the Word of Wisdom itself, she explores how fat—not carbs—is often the real culprit behind insulin resistance.
You’ll learn:
Why the “glucose key” doesn’t work when the “lock” is gummed up with fat
The surprising role of fat—even healthy fat—in type 1 and type 2 diabetes
How blood sugar spikes are...
2025-05-1031 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhy LDS Communities Aren’t a Blue Zone (Yet)In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig explores a powerful question:
Why aren’t LDS communities—despite living by health-focused doctrine—considered a Blue Zone?
You’ll learn what Blue Zones are, what people in those regions are doing differently, and why the Seventh-day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California has achieved what we haven’t—yet.
Ali dives deep into the striking parallels between LDS teachings and Blue Zone principles, unpacks the key differences in how these faith-based communities live day to day, and offers a heartfelt call to embody—not just belie...
2025-05-0532 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastIs Green Tea Really the Healthiest Caffeine? A Surprising DiscoveryHere is the page where I share all the links and info about the healthiest sources of caffeine: https://www.plantwhys.com/caffeine-guide
In this powerful episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig dives deep into the history behind the Word of Wisdom, uncovering the deeper purpose behind its teachings — and why it’s about more than just physical health.
Ali shares the fascinating story of how tobacco smoke, the School of the Prophets, and even early American culture shaped the Word of Wisdom as we know it today.
Then, she takes you beyon...
2025-05-0236 min
Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhy Fiber Is the Most Underrated Commandment in the Word of WisdomIn this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig dives into the deeper meaning behind the phrase "in the season thereof" found in Doctrine & Covenants 89. Is it outdated advice—or is there modern wisdom hidden in this simple phrase?
Ali explores how eating a variety of plant foods, especially those in season, supports a healthy gut microbiome, improves digestion, boosts mental health, and even reduces your risk of disease. Backed by scripture and supported by science, she breaks down why fiber is one of the most overlooked but life-saving nutrients—and why eati...
2025-04-1930 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastWhy Eating Meat Sparingly Could Be the Most Overlooked Cancer Prevention TipWhen Congresswoman Mia Love passed away from brain cancer, it hit close to home for me. I had worked as her press secretary, and she was a strong, resilient woman who balanced motherhood, leadership, and purpose with incredible grace.
In this episode, I explore the powerful (and often overlooked) connection between diet, lifestyle, and cancer. Backed by science—and aligned with the Word of Wisdom—I walk you through the four stages of cancer development and why what you eat before a diagnosis could make all the difference. We’ll talk about angiogenesis, telomeres, processed meat, IGF-1, fiber...
2025-04-1229 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastThe Day Everything Changed: What My Dad’s Death Taught Me About the Real Cause of Heart DiseaseAli shares the heartbreaking story of her father’s sudden death at just 55 years old—and how it (combined with her husband's stroke) became the wake-up call that changed everything. In this episode, you’ll learn why heart disease is still the #1 killer in America, why so many of these deaths are preventable, and how the Word of Wisdom holds answers that modern science is only just beginning to confirm. Ali breaks down what you really need to know about carbs, insulin resistance, and why whole grains are a powerful part of a heart-healthy diet.
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2025-04-1224 minEat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom PodcastA Stroke at 37: The Unexpected Journey to The Word of Wisdom Episode 1: A Stroke at 37: The Unexpected Journey to The Word of Wisdom
On October 1, 2019, my world turned upside down when my husband, just 37 years old, suffered a stroke that left him with vision struggles for months. In that instant, everything I thought I knew about health, nutrition, and wellness was called into question.
In this episode, I share: ✅ The shocking reality of my husband's stroke and our ER experience ✅ How my past fears about losing a loved one became my reality ✅ The moment we were handed a "heart-healthy diet" plan—and had no idea w...
2025-03-2728 min
The Wellthy Healthy Life PodcastCan You Really Get Enough Protein On A Plant-Based Diet?In this episode I'm chatting with Ali Essig, a plant-based nutritionist and founder of PlantWhys. We discuss her personal journey to plant-based eating, the importance of heart health, debunking protein myths, and the significance of fiber and antioxidants in the diet. The conversation also touches on dietary trends, practical tips for incorporating more plants into meals, and advice for parents on raising healthy eaters. Ali emphasizes the value of community support in nutrition and encourages listeners to invest in their health.00:00 Introduction to Plant-Based Nutrition05:37 Allie's Personal Journey to Nutrition
2025-03-1842 min
Digital Trailblazer PodcastSmall Mistake Sparks Massive YouTube Growth with Alisia EssigEpisode 126: Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-scriptIn this episode, nutrition coach Alisia Essig tells us how a mistake in one of her YouTube videos triggered the algorithm to make the video go viral and blew up her channel with hundreds of thousands of views, sparking massive YouTube growth.About Ali Essig: Ali is a plant-based nutritionist, Pilates instructor, the founder of PlantWhys, and the creator of plant-based courses and coaching where she empowers women to achieve a smaller waist through a plant-based diet...
2025-02-0642 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeStroke Survivor's Wife Finds Her (Plant)Whys | Ali EssigHer husband shockingly suffered a stroke at a young age. He survived, but their lives were forever changed. Ali Essig is a mother of six and Pilates instructor who has made a significant health transformation for her entire family. She is also the founder of the plant-based coaching program PlantWhys. In this interview with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, Ali covers the challenges of maintaining a plant-based diet for a large family and the importance of controlling food choices at home. They discuss practical tips for...
2025-01-2843 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeMorning Conversations with Avik Chakraborty, Alicia, Gil Barry, and DarleneJoin Avik Chakraborty, the dynamic host of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, in a lively morning conversation with special guests Alicia, Gil Barry, and Darlene. This episode delves into cultivating positivity, setting meaningful goals, and fostering connections that inspire growth. Whether it's 12 a.m. or early morning, the energy in this discussion is infectious and filled with wisdom.
About the Guests:
Alisia (Ali) Essig: A thought leader in personal development and an advocate for holistic living, Alicia shares her insights on finding balance and purpose in a fast-paced world.
Gil Barry: A motivational speaker...
2025-01-2538 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeMorning Conversations with Avik Chakraborty, Alicia, Gil Barry, and DarleneJoin Avik Chakraborty, the dynamic host of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, in a lively morning conversation with special guests Alicia, Gil Barry, and Darlene. This episode delves into cultivating positivity, setting meaningful goals, and fostering connections that inspire growth. Whether it's 12 a.m. or early morning, the energy in this discussion is infectious and filled with wisdom.
About the Guests:
Alisia (Ali) Essig: A thought leader in personal development and an advocate for holistic living, Alicia shares her insights on finding balance and purpose in a fast-paced world.
Gil Barry: A motivational speaker...
2025-01-2538 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking Through Burnout: Resilience, Health Goals, and Finding Balance - Gil Barry,Alisia (Ali) Essig,Darlene Van de Grift:In this episode of Healthy Waves, we explore strategies for avoiding emotional and mental burnout while staying on track with health goals. Host Avik Chakraborty sits down with three extraordinary guests, each bringing unique perspectives to the conversation. From the importance of daily habits and the power of mindset to the profound connection between body, mind, and spirit, this discussion is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories.
Whether you're working to transform your health, searching for emotional clarity, or looking to implement small, sustainable changes in your lifestyle, this episode provides the tools to help you...
2025-01-1738 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking Through Burnout: Resilience, Health Goals, and Finding Balance - Gil Barry,Alisia (Ali) Essig,Darlene Van de Grift:In this episode of Healthy Waves, we explore strategies for avoiding emotional and mental burnout while staying on track with health goals. Host Avik Chakraborty sits down with three extraordinary guests, each bringing unique perspectives to the conversation. From the importance of daily habits and the power of mindset to the profound connection between body, mind, and spirit, this discussion is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories.
Whether you're working to transform your health, searching for emotional clarity, or looking to implement small, sustainable changes in your lifestyle, this episode provides the tools to help you...
2025-01-1738 min
Studio 5Do you really need protein powder? Here are 3 groups that can benefit...You've seen the expensive protein powders at the grocery store, but do you really need to add them to your cart and your diet?
Nutritionist Ali Essig shares her insight.
Find more advice from Ali on her YouTube channel, and follow her on Instagram, @plantwhys.
Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/do-you-really-need-protein-powder-groups-benefit/
2024-08-1304 min
The Game On Girlfriend PodcastPlant Power: How One Meal a Week Makes Big Health Impact With Ali EssigA mother of six, Ali Essig found herself in the emergency room with her husband. He'd suffered a stroke at 37. After multiple tests, the doctors found no clear answers, and they encouraged her family to avoid saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol and to eat more fiber. Ali dived deep into the research and found that eating a plant predominant diet would not only decrease her husband's risk of another stroke, but also decrease all types of chronic disease. You know I love to bring you women who have done something extraordinary with their own...
2024-05-2134 minStudio 5Diet and Mental Health: 8 foods to eat to give your brain a boostWe know our diet and what we eat can have a big impact on our physical health, but it can also have an effect on our mental health.
Ali Essig specializes in plant-based nutrition, and shares details on how to feed your brain.
Find more healthy advice from Ali on Instagram, @plantwhys.
Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/diet-and-mental-health-foods-give-brain-boost/
2024-04-0407 min
The Perfectly Imperfect JourneyHappy Valentines DayEvery February, around this time, approximately 8 billion small heart-shaped candies are created and exchanged. These candies bear messages of love and care, and are often used as gifts to express feelings for another person.
In each episode featuring a guest, we ask them if there are any words of wisdom they might share with their younger selves. These words of wisdom are like those Sweetheart treats, but instead of representing love for someone else, they are messages of love directed to our guests themselves, and by extension, to all of us. We are so inspired by the wisd...
2024-02-1427 min
THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLifeEp 164: How To Get Your Entire Family To Happily Eat Healthy In Perimenopause w/ Plant Based Nutritionist (and mother of 6!) Ali EssigDid you know that only 1 in 10 Americans eat just 5 fruits and vegetables a day!!! That is a HUGE stat! Starting to implement more plant based meals can significantly shift your overall health and support your hormones.
If finding the time and motivation to get your entire family to eat the same, healthy meal is a struggle for you or if you are interested in eating more plant based meals…this episode is for you!
Tune in To learn:
1. How to set simple boundaries around healthy nutrition for your family
2. How a...
2023-12-2140 min
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2023-09-061h 13
Elevate the IndividualTrust Your Gut with Ali Essig of PlantWhysAli Essig is the mother of six children, a former communications director on Capitol Hill, a pilates instructor, nutrionist and a self-made business owner. After her husband had a stroke at the age of 37, Ali and her family needed answers. They were counseled to follow a heart-healthy diet but they didn't know what that entailed. Thru her search for knowledge, Ali ignited a passion within her that she could not keep to herself. Over the past four years she has gathered knowledge, experience, and a team of women who are now working to lift others in their quest to...
2023-09-0540 min
LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS StoriesHer Husband's Stroke and Embracing the Word of Wisdom: Ali Essig's Story - Latter-Day LightsIn this weeks episode, Ali Essig shares the story of how her husband had a major stroke at only 37 years-old, and how her inspiration to follow the word of wisdom has helped to save her husband's life and transform her family's health.Ali, a devoted mother of six and passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, takes us on her journey to discovering the immense health benefits of plant-based diets in reducing the risk of chronic diseases. She shares her tips and tricks for transitioning your family to a plant-based lifestyle without causing disruption, as well as navigating the...
2023-06-181h 09
Pod mit EiJulian "Lets Cook" - Im Bann des KoriandersVom Pokerprofi zum Tellerwäscher
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2023-01-081h 00
Helping of HappinessPlant Based Eating: the What's, the Why's & the How'sOur podcast guest today has an incredible story! Meet Ali Essig. Back in 2019, Ali mother of 6 kids (her twins were 8 months old), was taking a shower when her neighbor banged on the bathroom door. There had been an emergency. No one had been able to get ahold of Ali, so the neighbor rushed into her house to reach her. Ali’s husband had had a stroke and had been rushed to the hospital. The neighbor stayed with the kids and Ali hurried to be with her husband. They spent quite a bit of time at the hospital tr...
2022-12-081h 04
That Rooted Feeling28: FODMAPS with Ali EssigTransitioning to a plant based diet is a journey. While there is an adjustment period for your digestive system, you don't necessarily have suffer with gas a bloating forever. This is good news, right? Joining the show today is Ali Essig to share how she helps her clients transition to plant based diets with more ease.
Episode Highlights:
The health event that lead Ali to her work today
What is FODMAPS and how does understanding it help to manage gas and bloating with a plant based diet
Simple adjustments to diets that can...
2022-11-0720 min
The Shit Show Of My TwentiesGoing Plant Based And Gut Training With Alisia EssigToday I am joined by Alsia Essig. Ali has always been interested in nutrition and eating healthy. However, on October 1, 2019, her husband suffered a stroke. His vision was affected for 5 months. He couldn’t drive or work after the stroke and it inspired Ali to turn to holistic approaches to help in his healing. Ali also lost her father unexpectedly to a heart attack when he was just 55 years old, and she was determined to make any changes necessary to prevent another life-altering event.She dived into the research and found many answers to prevention and long-term he...
2022-10-2446 minThe Shit Show Of My TwentiesGoing Plant Based And Gut Training With Alisia EssigToday I am joined by Alsia Essig. Ali has always been interested in nutrition and eating healthy. However, on October 1, 2019, her husband suffered a stroke. His vision was affected for 5 months. He couldn’t drive or work after the stroke and it inspired Ali to turn to holistic approaches to help in his healing. Ali also lost her father unexpectedly to a heart attack when he was just 55 years old, and she was determined to make any changes necessary to prevent another life-altering event.She dived into the research and found many answers to prevention and long-term he...
2022-10-2446 min
Her Mother Tongue186 // Nourishing Our Bodies: A Form of Self Care with Ali EssigOur bodies are our conduits for experiencing this life. It makes sense that caring for them from a place of love is a worthy investment for us. Self care is part of wholehearted living for both our body and our soul. Sometimes, when people talk about self care, they mention expensive hair products and elaborate pedicures. At Find the Magic, we are big fans of the kind of soul filling self care that is more about true fulfillment (think meditation, time with God, feeding our intellect, etc.). So, when it comes to our bodies, it makes sense that we...
2022-07-0540 min
Secrets of a Plant-Based SuperMom59. Switching Six Kids to Plants to Overcome a Stroke with Ali EssigAli Essig had six kids 8 and under (including young twins) when her 37 year old husband Lincoln unexpectedly suffered a stroke. Having some familiarity with plant-based research and now a drive to bring the benefits home, Ali and her husband went all in on plant-based eating. Listen in to hear how it helped Lincoln recover from his stroke as well as how she helped her kids make the transition. Now the found of @plantwhys, Ali loves helping others understand the why and how of transitioning to plant-based eating. Show Notes: http://myplantstrongfamily.com/59
2022-05-0535 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyGratitudeGratitude can change your life, in ways both small and profound. With the US Thanksgiving day coming up soon, it felt particularly timely to focus on gratitude. Being thankful is a powerful tool for all of us - it makes us healthier, happier, and increases the positivity of all of our relationships. There’s very little that gives us such a big return on something that’s accessible to everyone. Join us as we share some of the research about the impact of gratitude, tools you can use to build a sustainable gratitude practice, and stories from a few of o...
2021-11-1735 minThe Perfectly Imperfect JourneyFeet First with Ali IngersollAli Ingersoll had a somewhat charmed upbringing, attending boarding school abroad, going on amazing adventures and taking advantage of every opportunity that showed up. Then a life-changing accident happened when Ali took a head-first dive into shallow water. Feet First not only describes Ali’s plea for anyone jumping into shallow water, but also how she has lived her life, both before and after the accident. While she is now restricted to a wheelchair, Ali continues to live life to the fullest - wait until you hear her dating stories (sorry, guys, she is now happily married!) - we were b...
2021-08-1148 min