As a mother of six children, including twin baby boys, Ali found herself rushing to the emergency room with her 37 year old husband who had just suffered a stroke. After multiple tests, doctors found no clear answers and encouraged their family to eat a heart healthy diet by avoiding saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and to eat more fiber. Ali dived deep into the research and found that eating a plant-predominant diet would not only decrease her husband’s risk of stroke, but also decrease ALL types of chronic disease. She realized that the answer was in the Word of Wi...
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Nov 14, 2026 · 28:42
PLANT-BASED WEIGHT LOSS STARTER KIT: https://www.plantwhys.com/plant-based-weight-loss-starter-kit PLANTWHYS MEMBERSHIP: https://www.plantwhys.com/collective Host Ali addresses…
Nov 7, 2026 · 22:04
Grab the Plant-Based Weight Loss Starter Kit right here: https://www.plantwhys.com/plant-based-weight-loss-starter-kit Learn more at www.plantwhys.com 00:00 Plant Based Plateau…
Oct 31, 2026 · 1:19:19
Caffeine guide mentioned: https://www.plantwhys.com/caffeine-guide Join the PlantWhys membership : https://www.plantwhys.com/collective 00:00 Workshop Overview 02:00 Why Breast…
Oct 24, 2026 · 21:27
FREE GUIDES: Fridge and Pantry Guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/Fridge-and-Pantry-Guide How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal…
Oct 17, 2026 · 19:28
Host Ali Essig shares research tracking nearly 800 adults over 70 in Japan, Sweden, Greece, and Australia showing beans were the only food group that consistently predicted…
Oct 10, 2026 · 26:07
FREE GUIDES: Fridge and Pantry Guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/Fridge-and-Pantry-Guide How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal…
Oct 3, 2026 · 36:55
FREE GUIDES: Fridge and Pantry Guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/Fridge-and-Pantry-Guide How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal…
Sep 26, 2026 · 38:47
Host Ali Essig introduces the PlantWhys Podcast and busts common plant-based myths, explaining that “complete proteins” don’t need to be combined at each meal, protein needs for…
Sep 19, 2026 · 33:38
Ali interviews plant-based coach Vince Rountree, whom she met at the IC&M conference, about his journey into whole-food, plant-based nutrition and coaching. Vince explains that…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:25:10
Ali hosts a webinar on regaining energy and feeling like yourself in midlife by focusing on diet, protein, and stress rather than extremes, expensive supplements, or automatic…
Sep 5, 2026 · 33:07
The speaker announces she will present at Faith Matters’ Restore Connect in Orem, Utah (last weekend in September at UVU) on the topic “Do I love my body?” reflecting on her…
Aug 29, 2026 · 25:44
The host interviews Chuck Carroll of PCRM’s The Exam Room Podcast, which has about 100 million downloads across platforms. Carroll recounts weighing 420 pounds, eating around…
Aug 22, 2026 · 35:40
PlantWhys Podcast host Ali Essig interviews plant-based coach Maxime Sigouin of Mavy Wellness, author of Forever Fit, who has helped nearly 1,300 clients through coaching and…
Aug 16, 2026 · 33:28
Podcast host interviews nutrition scientist Dr. Christopher Gardner about the U.S. Dietary Guidelines process and how a 20-member volunteer advisory committee’s two years of work…
Aug 8, 2026 · 26:09
FREE GUIDES: Fridge and Pantry Guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/Fridge-and-Pantry-Guide How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal…
Aug 1, 2026 · 1:17:49
Join the PlantWhys membership here! https://www.plantwhys.com/collective Free strength-training workout outline at www.plantwhys.com/workout 00:00 Workshop Repost Intro 00:57…
Jul 25, 2026 · 31:09
FREE GUIDES: Fridge and Pantry Guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/Fridge-and-Pantry-Guide How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal…
Jul 18, 2026 · 29:47
FREE GUIDES: Fridge and Pantry Guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/Fridge-and-Pantry-Guide How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal…
Jul 11, 2026 · 20:59
If you've ever wondered whether you should toss an electrolyte packet into your water bottle every day, this episode is for you. In This Episode: What electrolytes are and why…
Jul 4, 2026 · 59:05
Host Ali Essig interviews Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, about the International Conference on Nutrition and Medicine in…
Jun 27, 2026 · 33:58
Osteoporosis doesn't start when you're diagnosed—it begins years, even decades, earlier. The good news? There's so much you can do today to build stronger bones and reduce your…
Jun 20, 2026 · 30:19
$10 Trial of the PlantWhys Membership: https://www.plantwhys.com/offers/AsLsmm2N/checkout If your cholesterol is creeping up, where should you start? In this episode, I share the…
Jun 13, 2026 · 31:15
Interviewing Dr. Michael Greger has been on my bucket list for years. His book How Not to Die changed the way I think about food and health, so sitting down with him for this…
Jun 6, 2026 · 12:41
The 2027 Holistic Holiday at Sea vegan cruise, if you mention PlantWhys you will get $100 off! https://holisticholidayatsea.com/ 18 Easy Ways to add more plants:…
May 30, 2026 · 40:28
Ali interviews Jenedy Paige, a professional oil painter and American Ninja Warrior athlete, about how her path unfolded through faith, hard work, and consistency. Jenedy explains…
May 23, 2026 · 42:43
Podcast listeners get 30% off for a limited time to the retreat recordings with this link: https://www.plantwhys.com/offers/A7ps2qwz?coupon_code=2026 The host recaps the annual…
May 16, 2026 · 16:38
FREE GUIDES: Fridge and Pantry Guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/Fridge-and-Pantry-Guide How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal…
May 9, 2026 · 24:54
Podcast host Ali Essig interviews licensed marriage and family therapist and certified eating disorder specialist Amy Harman, who has 20 years’ experience treating eating…
May 2, 2026 · 37:16
Yerba Mate (LivMate) Discount code: LIVYERBA26 that give you 20% off until July. Here is the link to my caffeine guide with all the amazon links:…
Apr 25, 2026 · 34:46
How to “feed” skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles through nutrition, gut health, sun protection, and a simple topical routine. Helpful foods include antioxidant-rich plants,…
Apr 18, 2026 · 31:05
If you’ve ever wondered… “Do my kids really need Gatorade, protein bars, or all these sports snacks?!” This episode is your answer. Today, I’m breaking down a simple, realistic…
Apr 11, 2026 · 17:40
A few spots remain for the PlantWhys Lakeside Wellness Retreat (May 5–8, DC area), featuring plant-based meals, workshops on the science of change, Pilates, and a…
Apr 4, 2026 · 24:09
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali shares a powerful and practical conversation sparked by a simple question: “If we don’t serve ham for Easter… what do we eat instead?”…
Mar 28, 2026 · 25:34
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali dives into a topic that often gets overlooked in the plant-based world: exercise—and what actually works. While most people focus on…
Mar 21, 2026 · 35:52
Host Ali Essig promotes the women-only, all–plant-based PlantWhys Lakeside Wellness Retreat (May 5–8 at Lake Anna, near Washington, DC)…
Mar 14, 2026 · 30:58
PlantWhys Healthy Habits Journal: https://amzn.to/3PBqZnV Host Ali Essig promotes the Plant Wise “Healthy Habits Made Simple” six-week tracking journal and introduces an episode…
Mar 7, 2026 · 1:04:29
The host critiques an interview titled “We’re Getting the Word of Wisdom Wrong” featuring BYU metabolic scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman, arguing he has a predetermined anti-carb,…
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:25:53
Join the membership here: www.plantwhys.com/collective One month free in the meal plan: https://www.plantwhys.com/offers/oDm6uR2J/checkout In a workshop for women eating…
Feb 21, 2026 · 22:16
Check out the PlantWhys Membership Here: https://www.plantwhys.com/collective Grab the PlantWhys Food Journal Here: https://amzn.to/3OkyQ94 00:00 Welcome + PlantWhys Membership:…
Feb 14, 2026 · 23:12
Link to the PlantWhys Retreat: https://www.plantwhys.com/lakeside-wellness-retreat In this episode, the host shares her recent experiences of moving to a new home and the…
Feb 7, 2026 · 34:40
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, host Ali Essig welcomes Amanda Wilkinson, who shares her deeply personal and transformative journey through grief following the loss of her…
Jan 31, 2026 · 31:30
In this episode, sponsored by the Plant Wise Lakeside Wellness Retreat: https://www.plantwhys.com/lakeside-wellness-retreat Ali demystifies mitochondria, commonly known as the…
Jan 24, 2026 · 24:43
PlantWhys Retreat info: https://www.plantwhys.com/lakeside-wellness-retreat Use the code JANUARY during the month of January to save 15%. There are just a couple rooms left! In…
Jan 17, 2026 · 29:35
In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom Podcast', host Ali Essig is joined by her friend Elle and her sister-in-law Alyse to discuss plant-based eating. They…
Jan 10, 2026 · 28:40
In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom' podcast, host Ali Essig shares a transformative dietary tip inspired by her friend Laura's journey towards healthier…
Jan 3, 2026 · 1:19:37
Join the PlantWhys Collective and learn more here: www.plantwhy.com/40 Our next cohort starts on Monday! In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom podcast,' host…
Dec 27, 2025 · 37:19
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly - A Word of Wisdom podcast, host Ali Esig interviews Carolyn Cooper, founder of the Simply Align Method. They discuss Carolyn's journey to a…
Dec 20, 2025 · 23:43
In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly,' host Ali Essig discusses the upcoming Plant Wise Jumpstart program, starting in January, which focuses on eating more plants and…
Dec 13, 2025 · 31:07
In this special episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom' podcast, host Ali Esig is joined by her husband Lincoln, as they celebrate a vacation in Puerto Rico. Lincoln…
Dec 6, 2025 · 32:23
In this episode, we delve into the profound connection between food and spirituality.. Ali explores the spiritual significance of food in religious contexts, particularly…
Nov 29, 2025 · 1:06:22
Grab our Black Friday Deal Here: https://www.plantwhys.com/course In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig shares insights from a workshop she conducted on avoiding…
Nov 22, 2025 · 36:54
In this powerhouse episode, Ali breaks down exactly what it takes to transition to a plant-based lifestyle, build real strength, and finally see results that last. This is NOT…
Nov 15, 2025 · 29:49
In today’s episode, Ali breaks down PCOS in a simple, faith-aligned, science-backed way . You’ll learn what PCOS actually is, why it’s so strongly connected to insulin resistance…
Nov 8, 2025 · 30:07
Neuropathy and kidney failure are usually managed, not healed—often with medications, side effects, and a gradual decline. In this episode, Ali explains what actually drives…
Nov 1, 2025 · 24:51
Are eggs actually healthy — or are we just cracking open old myths? 🥚 In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig dives deep into one of the most…
Oct 25, 2025 · 27:36
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — but awareness is only half the story. In this episode, Ali Essig (plant-based nutritionist and Pilates instructor) shares what most…
Oct 18, 2025 · 31:47
In this eye-opening episode, Ali uncovers what’s really hiding behind our favorite comfort food— cheese . From the day her husband suffered a stroke to the moment she realized…
Oct 11, 2025 · 32:22
In this inspiring episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast , Ali Essig opens up about her first triathlon experience — from not knowing how to swim to crossing the…
Oct 4, 2025 · 20:08
Slides to my Presentation: Embodiment and the Divine Mother in the Word of Wisdom https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AijsKWrLo5InoycteHFDXublulv76UlB5LXupHHObrQ/edit?usp=shar…
Sep 27, 2025 · 49:41
In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast,' host Ali Essig welcomes special guests Sherry and Victor from MotherInHeaven.com. The discussion revolves…
Sep 20, 2025 · 24:51
Episode: Factory Farming & the Environment—Why Your Food Choices Matter Summary: Ali unpacks how modern factory farming (CAFOs) impacts greenhouse gases, deforestation, soil…
Sep 13, 2025 · 1:09:01
In this episode Ali interviews Chris Wark, a 21-year cancer survivor, patient advocate, and bestselling author ( Chris Beat Cancer , Beat Cancer Kitchen , Beat Cancer Daily ),…
Sep 6, 2025 · 55:12
Amla Green Link: https://www.amlagreen.com/plantwhys What if everything you’ve been told about diabetes and diet was incomplete—or even flat-out wrong? In this special episode of…
Aug 30, 2025 · 30:01
What if the entire way we read the Word of Wisdom about eating meat came down to… one comma? In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly , Ali Essig takes you deep into the so-called…
Aug 23, 2025 · 31:32
This week’s episode is a powerful blend of scripture, science, and soul-searching. As we prepare to study the Word of Wisdom in church, I want to revisit the question that first…
Aug 16, 2025 · 35:48
We hear a lot of noise about GMOs, glyphosate, seed oils, and whether organic food is worth it. But here’s the bigger question: are we even worrying about the right things? In…
Aug 9, 2025 · 27:23
What if choosing to eat fewer animal products wasn’t “anti-human”… but actually deeply Christlike? In this eye-opening episode, Ali Esig responds to a viral claim that a…
Aug 2, 2025 · 33:28
You know what to eat. So why are cookies calling your name at 9pm? In today’s episode of Eat Meat Sparingly , Ali tackles one of the most frustrating challenges many of us face…
Jul 26, 2025 · 28:20
(The Doctrine & Covenants 89 Message Most Members Miss) In this powerful episode of Eat Meat Sparingly , Ali Esig pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside today’s…
Jul 19, 2025 · 44:39
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, host Ali Essig interviews her friend Neil, ( @neilmcgill.pt on instagram) discussing his journey in overcoming alcohol and weed addiction…
Jul 12, 2025 · 31:21
In this deeply reflective episode, Ali Esig explores the sacred feminine meaning behind the Word of Wisdom—uncovering how “wisdom” itself is personified as a divine woman…
Jul 5, 2025 · 28:28
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast , Ali Essig uncovers a powerful literary structure hidden in Doctrine & Covenants 89 that most people completely…
Jun 28, 2025 · 31:20
This week’s episode is something a little different—I’m sharing a special presentation I gave at my family reunion on nutrition, heart disease, and the Word of Wisdom. Most of my…
Jun 21, 2025 · 24:46
FREE GUIDES: How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1 Free…
Jun 14, 2025 · 55:08
✨ Episode Summary If you’ve ever been confused about carbs, diabetes, or whether keto is really the answer—this episode is a must-listen. Ali sits down with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta ,…
Jun 7, 2025 · 35:39
FREE GUIDES: How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1 Free…
May 31, 2025 · 35:14
🎧 Episode Summary Are you someone who feels spiritually called to eat less meat—but struggle to make it happen in real life? In this deeply personal and practical episode, Ali…
May 24, 2025 · 28:35
Free Guides: How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1 Free…
May 17, 2025 · 23:05
In this episode, we’re talking about something that could change everything —and no, it’s not meat or carbs or fiber. It’s alcohol. Ali Essig unpacks the hard truth behind one of…
May 10, 2025 · 31:15
Ali unpacks the science (without the overwhelm!) on why keto seems to work in the short term, but may backfire over time—especially for heart health, inflammation, and insulin…
May 5, 2025 · 32:19
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly , Ali Essig explores a powerful question: Why aren’t LDS communities—despite living by health-focused doctrine—considered a Blue Zone?…
May 2, 2025 · 36:40
Here is the page where I share all the links and info about the healthiest sources of caffeine: https://www.plantwhys.com/caffeine-guide In this powerful episode of Eat Meat…
Apr 19, 2025 · 30:06
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast , Ali Essig dives into the deeper meaning behind the phrase "in the season thereof" found in Doctrine & Covenants…
Apr 12, 2025 · 29:37
When Congresswoman Mia Love passed away from brain cancer, it hit close to home for me. I had worked as her press secretary, and she was a strong, resilient woman who balanced…
Apr 12, 2025 · 24:49
Ali shares the heartbreaking story of her father’s sudden death at just 55 years old—and how it (combined with her husband's stroke) became the wake-up call that changed…
Mar 27, 2025 · 28:40
Episode 1: A Stroke at 37: The Unexpected Journey to The Word of Wisdom On October 1, 2019, my world turned upside down when my husband, just 37 years old, suffered a stroke that…
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