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The Plant Protocol® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith, Gain Clarity, Confidence and Consistency on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

The Plant Protocol® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith, Gain Clarity, Confidence and Consistency on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

Lisa A. Smith 134 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

This podcast focuses on the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet for preventing and reversing chronic diseases. Host Lisa A. Smith, a plant-based health coach, simplifies the science behind plant-based nutrition and shares proven strategies for making lasting lifestyle changes. The show addresses common challenges faced by marginalized communities in adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Episodes cover topics such as how to start a plant-based diet, common mistakes, and the impact of lifestyle on chronic conditions.

Episodes

134 | Why No One Is Buying From You Even If You’re Good at What You Do Jun 29, 2026 4225 In this episode, Lisa shares why service-based business owners need to focus on building real relationships, even if they're introverts.  If your business is built on a mission or a personal story, making these genuine connections is often the secret to steady revenue and loyal clients. Lisa shares her journey from feeling drained to embracing these connections as her strength. She stresses that b
133 | Overthinking Is Blocking Your Success — Here’s 3 Reasons Why Jun 22, 2026 3653 Making a drastic life change can often come from a moment of inspiration rather than months of planning. In this episode, Lisa explores how overthinking can stall your progress and keep you from pursuing your dreams. She breaks down the reasons behind overthinking and offers practical solutions to help you move forward. With insights gained from the 1% conference in Chicago, she addresses common c
132 | From Stress to Strategy: Live Coaching on Life, Business, and Discipline Jun 15, 2026 5369 How do you keep your head when everything is falling apart? Most of us may think that staying calm is just about willpower, but the reality is that true control doesn't come from managing the chaos, it comes from a level of internal discernment most people never develop. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the mental habits that keep us reactive instead of intentional. She also shares her three core
131 | One “Small” Decision That Created a Weekend of Chaos Jun 8, 2026 5244 This week, Lisa looks at the hidden habit of ignoring our instincts that keeps so many of us stuck in a loop of complications. She explains how we quietly undermine our own peace every time we tolerate things we already know need to change, and why we tend to push past our own gut feelings for far too long. Drawing on her recent journey to a speaking engagement in Tennessee, Lisa shifts the focus
130 | How to Surrender Without Losing Control (Live Coaching Q&A) Jun 1, 2026 4806 Sometimes the most powerful conversations are the ones that start with a simple question. This week, Lisa opens the floor for a live coaching session to answer real questions from her community. They get into everything from faith and purpose to the messy reality of stress, business, and what it really looks like to follow through on what you feel called to do. Lisa offers straightforward advice o
129 | The Real Reason Your Career Is Causing Chronic Stress May 25, 2026 3494 Your career is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and when it is misaligned, the stress does not stay at work. In this episode, Lisa looks at why your job can become the primary driver of chronic stress and why ignoring those red flags costs more than you might think.  We often tell ourselves burnout is just part of the deal because everyone else is struggling too, but that is a dang
128 | If Your Coaching Clients Aren’t Staying, You’re Missing This Skill May 18, 2026 3718 Brand loyalty isn't just for your favorite products or services. It is just as important in the coaching world. This week, Lisa explores the one hidden skill that keeps her clients coming back and growing with her for years: psychological safety. She explains why real change requires more than just a smart strategy, expertise, or a great offer. It also requires an environment where people feel saf
127 | The One Bad Habit at the Root of Your Chronic Stress May 11, 2026 3245 Lisa used to think her stress was just the result of a packed schedule and a heavy plate. But she eventually had to face a messier reality: the burnout wasn't coming from her circumstances, it was coming from a much deeper, internal source that most of us completely overlook. This week, Lisa looks at the hidden habit that keeps so many high achievers stuck in a loop of exhaustion. If you are someo
126 | 4 Ways to Start Leveraging Proximity and Stop Wasting Opportunities May 4, 2026 4459 Community has played an invaluable role in Lisa’s personal growth and her success as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Lisa shares 4 ways to stop wasting proximity and leverage community to impact your life in a positive way. Many people confuse community with audience. You pay to be in the room, whether that is registering for a Mastermind or attending a conference. But instead of embracing that
125 | I Stopped Being Overwhelmed by My Commitments When I Started Doing This Apr 27, 2026 2937 When requests for your time, energy, or talent stop being a blessing and start being a burden, it is time to reevaluate. In this episode, Lisa shares how she stopped being overwhelmed by her commitments. Hoping people will stop asking you to do things isn’t the solution. You want to be in demand. The key to overcoming these challenges is discernment. Decision-making is a skill. When you overload y
124 | 3 Reasons Why I Couldn't Stay Consistent On My Weight Loss Journey (And What Finally Worked!) Apr 20, 2026 3819 As humans, we focus on what we don’t like about ourselves. Being overweight was challenging for Lisa because it took up so much mental space. She didn’t start her weight loss journey for vanity or health reasons. She got sick of thinking about her body and her insecurities, and she was ready to shift that energy to something else. In this episode, Lisa shares the three reasons why she struggled to
123 | 3 Hard Lessons About Courage & Fear I Learned Watching Skyscraper Live Apr 13, 2026 2635 To accomplish your dreams and your goals, you need courage. What holds us back from taking action isn’t ability. It is fear rooted in limited beliefs. In this episode, Lisa explores why we shouldn’t interpret fear as a time to stop, but as a time to keep going. This topic is inspired by Skyscaper on Netflix, a documentary following Alex Honnold as he free climbs a 101-story building.​ As Lisa watc

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