Thrive on Plants

Toxins are everywhere, but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. In this episode, Dr. Aly Cohen breaks down the surprising places toxins hide in our homes, how they impact our hormones and health, and the simple, low-stress steps we can take to reduce exposure and protect our families.Main Topics Covered:How environmental toxins disrupt hormones, immunity, and child developmentCommon sources of toxin exposure (food, plastics, cleaning products, personal care)Easy first steps to reduce your toxic exposure without panic or perfectionDr. Cohen’s “good, better, best” approach to clean livingEmpowering parents to make safer choices without overwhelmInterested in Learning more?Website: TheSmartHuman.comInstagram: @thesmarthumanPodcast: The Smart Human PodcastDr. Aly Cohen: www.AlyCohenMD.comAdditional resources to help you thrive on plants: 🌱 Join our free Thrive on Plants community: Join Here 🌱 Access the free Plant-Powered Body course: Access Here 🌱 Take the free health assessment for women 40+: Start Here 🌱 Watch every episode on YouTube ⭐️ If you loved this episode, please leave a review! ⭐️ Here’s how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to the Thrive on Plants Podcast page: Click here Scroll down to the ‘Ratings & Reviews’ section. Tap ‘Write a Review’ (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom interviews Dr. Ruby Lathon, a former NASA engineer who used a whole food, plant-based lifestyle to overcome thyroid cancer and then turned her healing into a mission to help others do the same.Dr. Lathon shares how she transitioned from a high-dairy, high-egg diet to a fully plant-based approach, the mindset shifts that supported her recovery, and why she believes it’s time for all of us to “stop playing” with our health. You’ll also hear the story behind her new cookbook, Stop Playin’, Go Vegan!, and how she makes nutrient-dense food simple, flavorful, and practical for everyday life.In this episode, they explore:• How Dr. Ruby reversed thyroid cancer using a whole food, plant-based diet• The key foods she removed and the healing foods she prioritizedHow meditation, visualization, and spiritual alignment supported her recovery• Why self-advocacy in the medical system is critical for long-term health• The inspiration behind Stop Playin’, Go Vegan! and what makes the recipes both healing and accessible• Practical, beginner-friendly ways to start moving toward a plant-powered lifestyle todayIf you’re looking for real-world proof that plant-based nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle changes can create radical health transformation, this conversation with Dr. Ruby Lathon will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take the next step.Website: https://www.rubylathon.com/Cookbook: https://www.rubylathon.com/product-page/cookbook-stop-playin-go-veganYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheVeggieChestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRubyLathonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrubylathon/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrubylathon/Additional resources to help you thrive on plants: 🌱 Join our free Thrive on Plants community: Join Here 🌱 Access the free Plant-Powered Body course: Access Here 🌱 Take the free health assessment for women 40+: Start Here 🌱 Watch every episode on YouTube ⭐️ If you loved this episode, please leave a review! ⭐️ Here’s how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to the Thrive on Plants Podcast page: Click here Scroll down to the ‘Ratings & Reviews’ section. Tap ‘Write a Review’ (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you for your support!

In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne reconnects with Coach Valarie Swanson, plant-based runner, author, and founder of Running on Carbs, to explore her incredible journey to mastering the marathon at age 52. After recovering from a femoral neck stress fracture, Val trained smarter than ever, embracing strength, patience, and purpose to cross the finish line stronger than she started. Whether you're eyeing your first 5K or a personal best at any age, this episode delivers practical insights, heartfelt reflections, and plenty of motivation to keep moving forward.You’ll learn:How Coach Val trained for her first marathon after injury and into her 50sThe mindset shifts that transformed her approach to runningHer plant-based fueling strategies for endurance and recoveryThe role of strength training in building a resilient runner’s bodyWhy midlife might just be the perfect time to thrive as a runnerAdditional resources to help you thrive on plants: 🌱 Join our free Thrive on Plants community: Join Here 🌱 Access the free Plant-Powered Body course: Access Here 🌱 Take the free health assessment for women 40+: Start Here 🌱 Watch every episode on YouTube ⭐️ If you loved this episode, please leave a review! ⭐️ Here’s how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to the Thrive on Plants Podcast page: Click here Scroll down to the ‘Ratings & Reviews’ section. Tap ‘Write a Review’ (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you for your support!

Is the number on the scale really telling you the whole story? In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne is joined by Adam Kadela, co-founder of DexaFit, to explore why traditional health metrics like weight and BMI fall short, and what you should be tracking instead.They discuss the science of DEXA scans, visceral fat, appendicular lean mass, and why understanding your body composition is essential, especially for women over 35 navigating midlife, menopause, and metabolic shifts.Whether you’re optimizing fat loss, rebuilding muscle, managing your hormones, or simply want a smarter way to track your progress, this conversation is packed with clarity and tools to empower your journey.🔬 Topics We Cover:Why BMI is outdated, and what to use insteadThe power of DEXA scans for precision healthVisceral fat: the hidden risk factorAppendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI) and longevityHow DEXA scans help you track what matters mostAdditional resources to help you thrive on plants: 🌱 Join our free Thrive on Plants community: Join Here 🌱 Access the free Plant-Powered Body course: Access Here 🌱 Take the free health assessment for women 40+: Start Here 🌱 Watch every episode on YouTube ⭐️ If you loved this episode, please leave a review! ⭐️ Here’s how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to the Thrive on Plants Podcast page: Click here Scroll down to the ‘Ratings & Reviews’ section. Tap ‘Write a Review’ (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you for your support!

Discover how plant-based nutrition and strength training help women thrive during menopause, featuring Dr. Brooke Bussard, author of Outsmarting Menopause.In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Brooke Bussard, author of Outsmarting Menopause, to uncover the science (and soul) behind thriving in midlife. Together, they decode how hormones, metabolism, muscle, and bone health intersect and why plant-based nutrition and smart strength training can change the trajectory of women’s health after 40.📌 What You’ll Learn:▪︎ Why midlife feels different and what’s really happening to your metabolism▪︎ How estrogen influences fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and muscle strength▪︎ The science behind sarcopenia and osteoporosis and how to rebuild from the inside out▪︎ How to use resistance training and protein to combat “anabolic resistance”▪︎ What your bone and body composition scans (DEXA or REMS) can tell you about longevity▪︎ How to create sustainable, plant-based habits that protect your bones, muscles, and moodAbout Dr. Brooke BussardDr. Bussard is a physician turned lifestyle medicine expert, fitness coach, and author of Outsmarting Menopause. Through her work with Plants Over Animals, her Quick Cooks! app, and her online course Eat and Feel Good!, she empowers women to transform their health through plant-based nutrition, movement, and mindset.Website: drbrookebussard.comPlants Over Animals: plantsoveranimals.comQuick Cooks! App – Available on App Store & Google PlayConnect with Dr. Daphne Bascom & Thrive on PlantsJoin our community - Thrive on Plants Community: www.ThriveOnPlantsLife.comFollow on Instagram: @drdaphnebascomAdditional resources to help you thrive on plants: 🌱 Join our free Thrive on Plants community: Join Here 🌱 Access the free Plant-Powered Body course: Access Here 🌱 Take the free health assessment for women 40+: Start Here 🌱 Watch every episode on YouTube ⭐️ If you loved this episode, please leave a review! ⭐️ Here’s how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to the Thrive on Plants Podcast page: Click here Scroll down to the ‘Ratings & Reviews’ section. Tap ‘Write a Review’ (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you for your support!