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Plant Based Eating for Health

Plant Based Eating for Health

Kathleen Gage 175 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

A podcast for plant-based eaters and vegans who are committed to healthy whole food diets, compassion for animals, and the planet. It features interviews with plant-based and vegan lifestyle influencers, authors, consultants, and business owners. The show focuses on a balanced approach including nutrition, exercise, meditation, and community. It discusses how whole food, plant-based eating can prevent and reverse disease, improve health and longevity, and enhance business performance.

Episodes

175: It Is Never Too Late to Change Your Health
175: It Is Never Too Late to Change Your Health Aug 19, 2026 50:10 Can a whole food, plant-based lifestyle help you stay active, healthy, and vital as you age? In this episode of Plant Based Eating for Health, Kathleen Gage talks with Donald Fries and Beverly Bow, co-founders of Healthy World Sedona and the Healthy World Vitality Plan, about plant-based nutrition, healthy aging, longevity, chronic disease prevention, lifestyle medicine, and the importance of incr
174: From 75 Hard to Live Hard: Day One of Phase III at Age 72
174: From 75 Hard to Live Hard: Day One of Phase III at Age 72 Jul 23, 2026 17:09 Today is Day One. In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes as I begin Phase III of the Live Hard program, the final 30-day phase of Andy Frisella's year-long mental toughness challenge. I share why I committed to completing the entire Live Hard program, what the daily requirements involve, and why I believe the greatest growth happens when we intentionally step outside our comfort zones.
173: I Broke One of My Own Biggest Rules as A Vegan Podcast Host
173: I Broke One of My Own Biggest Rules as A Vegan Podcast Host Jul 16, 2026 17:52 After a period of inconsistency, I'm back with a renewed commitment to bringing you a fresh episode of Plant-Based Eating for Health every week. In this episode, I share the realization that I had broken one of the very rules I teach clients for more than 30 years: consistency builds visibility. I also share my journey from becoming plant-based in 2018 to embracing veganism, explains what listener
172: When Conventional Medicine Isn't Enough: How Lisanna Wallance Discovered the Healing Potential of Food and Herbs
172: When Conventional Medicine Isn't Enough: How Lisanna Wallance Discovered the Healing Potential of Food and Herbs Jun 30, 2026 55:13 What happens when conventional medicine helps, but you know there has to be more you can do to support your health? In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage sits down with chef, clinical herbalist, and author Lisanna Wallance to explore the powerful connection between food, herbs, and overall wellness. Born with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a hereditary connecti
171: The Plant-Based Path to Energy, Health, and Longevity with Axay Shah
171: The Plant-Based Path to Energy, Health, and Longevity with Axay Shah Jun 23, 2026 44:59 What if declining health isn't an inevitable part of aging? In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast, Kathleen Gage welcomes Axay Shah, a raw plant-based advocate, marathon runner, entrepreneur, and author of In Nature We Trust. After noticing a decline in energy at age 50, Axay chose not to accept the common belief that poor health is simply part of getting older. Instead,
170: Food Addiction, the Scale, and the Truth About Lasting Weight Loss
170: Food Addiction, the Scale, and the Truth About Lasting Weight Loss Jun 4, 2026 40:33 What if the reason you struggle with food has less to do with willpower and more to do with the foods you're eating? In this eye-opening episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage welcomes Amy Grespan for a candid conversation about food addiction, emotional eating, ultra-processed foods, healthy aging, and the power of whole food plant-based nutrition. Amy shares her
169: Out of Sight No More: Gail Eisnitz on Factory Farms, Slaughterhouses, and Animal Suffering
169: Out of Sight No More: Gail Eisnitz on Factory Farms, Slaughterhouses, and Animal Suffering May 27, 2026 47:11 What really happens behind the closed doors of slaughterhouses and factory farms? In this unforgettable episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, award-winning investigator and author Gail Eisnitz pulls back the curtain on one of the most hidden industries in America. As Chief Investigator for the Humane Farming Association, Gail has spent decades documenting c
168: Celebrity Plant-Based Chef Ron Russell Shares Longevity Secrets for Living Healthier and Aging Better
168: Celebrity Plant-Based Chef Ron Russell Shares Longevity Secrets for Living Healthier and Aging Better May 23, 2026 01:11:21 What if the key to aging well has less to do with genetics and more to do with the choices we make every single day? In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage sits down with celebrity plant-based chef, longevity expert, and author Ron Russell for a conversation that goes far beyond diet trends and quick fixes. Together, they explore what it truly means to create a
167: Gabrielle Maylock Thought Vegans Were "Crazy." Then Everything Changed.
167: Gabrielle Maylock Thought Vegans Were "Crazy." Then Everything Changed. May 11, 2026 37:08 What happens when a health crisis becomes the catalyst for a complete life transformation? In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage sits down with holistic life coach Gabrielle Maylock for a powerful conversation about veganism, burnout recovery, intuition, mindfulness, and learning to reconnect with yourself. Gabrielle shares her journey from once believing "veg
166: From Wheelchair Bound to Marathon Training: How Traci Elle Reclaimed Her Health and Released 160 Pounds
166: From Wheelchair Bound to Marathon Training: How Traci Elle Reclaimed Her Health and Released 160 Pounds Apr 30, 2026 56:16 At one point, Traci Elle was confined to a wheelchair, weighed close to 300 pounds, and was told she would never walk normally again. She was also living with 15 chronic health conditions that were impacting every part of her life. Despite having followed a vegan lifestyle for years, her diet had shifted toward highly processed foods, leading to declining health and increased weight. Everything
165: Why You Feel Off (And What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You All Along)
165: Why You Feel Off (And What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You All Along) Mar 20, 2026 49:23 What if the reason you feel off isn't random… but a signal? In this episode of Plant-Based Eating for Health, Kathleen Gage sits down with keynote speaker and mentor Michel van Amsterdam to explore a powerful idea: your body is constantly communicating with you—and most people aren't listening. Michel's journey started in medicine, but everything changed after a life-shifting experience in India t
164: Plant-Based at Heart? Here's What's Missing with Kate Galli
164: Plant-Based at Heart? Here's What's Missing with Kate Galli Feb 13, 2026 33:14 What does it really mean to live in alignment with your values? In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage welcomes back vegan health coach and Plant Positive Journal creator Kate Galli for a powerful conversation on compassion, mindset, and intentional living. Kate shares her journey from long-time vegetarian to committed vegan, explains the critical difference be

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