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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 Aug 17, 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

141 | The Science of Staying Calm: How to Manage Stress by Asking the Right Questions
141 | The Science of Staying Calm: How to Manage Stress by Asking the Right Questions Aug 17, 2026 4072 Feeling stuck in a job that drains you, stretched thin by responsibilities, or caught in relationships that leave you exhausted? In this episode, Lisa names the pressure that builds when you feel trapped and start believing you have no real options. She explains how chronic stress often grows when we feel backed into a corner by work, family, money, caregiving, relationships, or the fear of making
140 | Your Self-Sabotage Has Nothing To Do With Lack of Discipline
140 | Your Self-Sabotage Has Nothing To Do With Lack of Discipline Aug 10, 2026 4141 In this episode, Lisa gets to the root of why so many people struggle to stay consistent with their health goals. Through coaching stories, she names a hard truth: the issue is often not discipline. It is peace. Lisa explains that when your peace is disrupted by work stress, relationship tension, unresolved grief, emotional wounds, or fear, it becomes much harder to maintain healthy habits. You ma
139 | The Art of Delegation: The Hidden Reason Why Delegation Isn't Giving You More Freedom
139 | The Art of Delegation: The Hidden Reason Why Delegation Isn't Giving You More Freedom Aug 3, 2026 4191 Most business owners think delegation is the answer to overwhelm. So why do so many still feel stressed, overworked, and frustrated after hiring help? In this episode, Lisa challenges the belief that simply handing off tasks creates freedom. She shares a hard-earned lesson from her own leadership journey and reveals why delegation often fails, not because of the people you've hired, but because of
138 | The Science of Stillness: The Daily Practice That Helps Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure
138 | The Science of Stillness: The Daily Practice That Helps Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure Jul 27, 2026 4916 What if the key to performing better isn't doing more, but learning how to be still? In this episode, Lisa challenges the belief that productivity comes from constant motion. Drawing from her own experience and years of studying stress, behavior change, and nervous system regulation, she reveals why many high achievers stay stuck in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and poor decision-making. You'll le
137 | The Hidden Beliefs Fueling Entrepreneur Stress and Overwhelm
137 | The Hidden Beliefs Fueling Entrepreneur Stress and Overwhelm Jul 20, 2026 4206 Successful entrepreneurs aren't always stressed because they're doing too much. Sometimes they're stressed because of what they believe success requires. In this episode, Lisa unpacks three common perceptions that keep entrepreneurs overwhelmed, overextended, and operating from an overactive nervous system. She challenges us to rethink complexity, responsibility, and what it truly means to feel sa
136 | The Real Reason Six Figure Entrepreneurs Feel Stuck, Exhausted, and Overwhelmed
136 | The Real Reason Six Figure Entrepreneurs Feel Stuck, Exhausted, and Overwhelmed Jul 13, 2026 3764 Most entrepreneurs can list dozens of reasons they feel overwhelmed—clients, deadlines, team management, family responsibilities, and the constant pressure to keep everything moving forward. But what if the real problem isn't your workload? In this episode, Lisa challenges a belief many high achievers have accepted as normal: that burnout, overwhelm, and chronic stress are simply the price of succ
135 | When People Show You Who YOU Are… Believe Them
135 | When People Show You Who YOU Are… Believe Them Jul 6, 2026 4543 When Maya Angelou said, “When people show you who they are, believe them,” she was encouraging us to pay attention to the evidence right in front of us. In this episode, Lisa offers a different perspective: When people show you who YOU are, believe them. Join Lisa and Coach Kiwi as they reflect on the lessons, conversations, and unexpected moments that revealed something deeper than community. Thi
134 | Why No One Is Buying From You Even If You’re Good at What You Do
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
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
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
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)
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

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