Dr. Daniel Chong joins Rip for a thoughtful, nuanced conversation about LDL, ApoB, saturated fat, calcium scores, soft plaque, stents, blood viscosity, and the protective inner lining of our arteries. Most importantly, he reminds us that food and lifestyle remain the foundation for creating an internal environment where health can flourish.
Read MoreAfter nearly three decades of unexplained inflammatory pain, podiatrist Dr. Kendale Ritchey found unexpected relief through a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.
Read MoreRip Esselstyn talks with Dr. Micah Yu, a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine physician, about autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, joint pain, gout, spondyloarthritis, and the powerful role of a whole food, plant-based diet.
Read MoreDr. Melissa Mondala joins Rip to explore the powerful connections between food, hormones, anxiety, autoimmune disease, perimenopause, metabolic health, and whole-person healing.
Read MoreRip sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer to explore why we eat when we’re not hungry, why willpower so often fails, and how awareness can help us break free from cravings and shame. This is a powerful conversation about brain wiring, habit loops, and building a more peaceful relationship with food.
Read MoreNelson Campbell joins Rip to uncover The Whole Truth in his new book about decades of health misinformation — and why the future of the plant-based movement depends on courage, clarity, community, and “heart-centered wholism.”
Read MoreAt nearly 75, Barbara Court is proving that it is never too late to get Plant Strong. After joining the Real 30 Challenge, she lost nearly 15 pounds, improved her A1C, increased her daily movement, and started consistently eating 30-plus different plants each week. Her story is funny, practical, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that progress does not require perfection — just perseverance.
Read MoreRip sits down with Dr. Kim Williams — past president of the American College of Cardiology — to unpack the latest AHA and ACC guidelines for treating dyslipidemia. The big takeaway? Lifestyle optimization is not a suggestion. Whole plant foods, movement, sleep, mindfulness, and avoiding harmful substances are now front and center as the clinical foundation for lowering cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreIn this episode of The PlantStrong Podcast, Rip Esselstyn sits down with Terri Edwards of EatPlantBased.com to talk about the recipes and habits that helped her lose 50 pounds, improve her joint pain, lower her cholesterol, and completely change her life after discovering whole-food, plant-based nutrition.
Read MoreRip sits down with gastroenterologist Dr. Alan Desmond to unpack the truth behind his bold new book, What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Food. From protein myths and fiber deficiency to bacon, cancer risk, type 2 diabetes, and longevity, Alan explains why the healthiest plate is overwhelmingly plant-based. This is the food conversation every patient deserves to hear.
Read MoreHow Well Do You Want to Age? Rip sits down with longevity researcher and author Scott Fulton to talk about healthspan, brain health, function, purpose, movement, and the hidden blind spots that quietly shape how we age.
From grip strength and balance to fiber, community, and mindset, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you stay strong, independent, and vibrant for decades to come.
What if the future of meat didn’t require animals at all? Author, Bruce Friedrich, explains in his new book, Meat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity's Favorite Food―and Our Future.
Read MoreWhat happens when nearly 500 firefighters get full health screenings—and discover hidden risks they never saw coming? Rip sits down with leaders from the Colorado Springs Fire Department to unpack shocking findings, including elevated cholesterol, undiagnosed cancers, and widespread cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreRip sits down with Dr. Chris Miller to unpack why some people struggle with fiber when transitioning to a plant-based diet—and what to do about it. From gut microbiome imbalances to fermented foods and smarter transitions, this conversation is a game-changer for anyone who’s felt bloated, fatigued, or discouraged.
Read MoreWhat if protecting your eyesight was as simple as what’s on your plate?
Rip sits down with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to break down how nutrition, screen time, sunlight, and stress all impact your vision—more than you might think. From the truth about “carrots and eyesight” to the powerful role of leafy greens and berries, this episode is packed with practical ways to protect your eyes for life.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Plant Strong Podcast, Rip Esselstyn talks with physician and endurance athlete Dr. Akil Taher about Lipoprotein(a), why it’s often missed in routine blood work, and why everyone should consider getting tested.
Read MoreWhen Ali Essig’s husband suffered a sudden stroke at age 37, doctors couldn’t fully explain why. Ali went searching for the most healthy way to eat and discovered the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet.
Today she’s helping thousands of families (including her own six children!) learn how to eat more plants — without perfection, overwhelm, or guilt.
Rip Esselstyn sits down with Dr. Elizabeth George and Chef Nick Iula, co-authors of Healthy Eating Adventure, to explore how whole food, plant-based eating can transform health and lives. Together, they combine medical science and culinary expertise to show how plant-based eating can be both lifesaving and delicious.
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