Meal Mentor

Today on the podcast, Lindsay interviews highly-requested member, Ron! Ron is here to share his unique experience of having an easy transition into the plant-based lifestyle after 70 years of compulsive overeating! Ron discusses his motivations for staying plant-based, how he deals with naysayers, his experience cooking for his omnivorous family, and much more on this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: What is the one exercise you must do to lose weight? Could you unknowingly be using animal products? Tune in for some tricky culprits. Lindsay and Ron share hummus making tips! When is the scale helpful for weight loss, and when should you ignore it? What if your family isn't on board? Ron details how he uses the meal plans as the only plant-based member of his family. Ron explains why he's NOT plant-based to live longer. Don't miss this enlightening insight! Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: The China Study by Dr. T. Colin Campbell PlantPure Nation Memphis Grizzlies' M

On this episode, Lindsay gets to know Jennifer, a long-time Meal Mentor member, better! Jennifer is here to share her experience losing 70 pounds on a plant-based diet, navigating office culture when you eat differently than your coworkers, setting rules in order to and meet goals, and so much more on the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: What was Jennifer's motivation for beginning the meal plans? How do good choices accumulate? Jennifer shares some of her healthy habits. Jennifer explains her tactics for omitting herself from office snacks. The importance of drawing a line: a discussion on setting rules. How are emotions and food related? Jennifer shares how she finds strength from within the Meal Mentor community. How important is chewing? Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Forks Over Knives Food Inc. Join us at Meal Mentor to get a healthy, balanced meal plan every week! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for additional recipes and inspiration!

On this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast, host Lindsay talks with Amy about her journey to a more healthy and compassionate lifestyle. Amy reveals how she shed 50 pounds, came off of her diabetes medication, and improved her fitness levels on a plant-based diet! Amy brought her whole family along for the journey, including her husband, children, and dogs! Tune in to hear Amy’s story about changing her lifestyle, and how her veterinarian encouraged her to transition her pooches to a plant-based diet. More about this episode: Why thin doesn't always equal healthy: Amy shares her family's testament. How can diet affect mental health? Can dogs be vegan? What foods are safe for dogs to eat? A discussion on kibble vs. homemade. How did Amy's vet recommend transitioning her dogs' diet? How can you get started making homemade dog food? Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Forks Over Knives Earthlings V-dog Mrs. Plant on Facebook For more plant-based dog food recipes, visit Amy's website For more suppor

Lindsay chats with annual meal plan subscriber Dagney, a mother and a grandmother who admits that she’s not very good at taking care of herself. Although Dagney faces some health challenges, she shares the major strides she has made since adopting a plant-based diet! Tune in to this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast to hear about Dagney’s experiences in taking charge of her health, discussing nutrition with her family, and the importance of having a supportive, positive community. More about this episode: Dagney shares her ultimate health goal, and the amazing progress she's made! How can you make the meal plans work in a mixed diet household? Why the diet Dagney's nutritionist prescribed didn't work. Which plant-based doctor inspired Dagney to make a change? Dagney shares a helpful tip she learned on the Meal Mentor forums. Plus, much more about making the plant-based lifestyle more doable! Resources: Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes Learn more about Dr. Esselstyn. For more support, join

On episode 31 of the Meal Mentor Podcast, Lindsay chats with Mike, an omnivore Meal Mentor member! Mike details his part-time plant-based journey! Mike shares his insights on raising children who appreciate plant-based food, how he makes healthy choices in a small town, and how he navigates social situations. More about this episode: How Mike utilizes the meal plans in order to make lunch and dinner convenient. The power of saying "I don't want to." Can our taste buds change? Mike shares his #1 tip for beginners! The importance of having a supportive community. Mike adopts a new rule regarding the meal plans! Plus, much more about making the plant-based lifestyle more doable! Resources: Forks Over Knives For more support, join the Meal Mentor community! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

On this episode of the Meal Mentor podcast, Lindsay sits down with Matt to discuss his unique journey to a plant-based diet! Lindsay and Matt discuss how the combination of a plant-based diet, yoga, and meditation can drastically improve your quality of life. Tune in for two different approaches to get started with a daily meditation practice! Matt also shares his tips on sprouting, food as medicine, and changing misconceptions about the word “vegan.” Don't miss this one, it's sure to inspire! More about this episode: Matt's experience living in a vegan compound. The importance of planning ahead and creating an environment for success. How to find a doctor that supports your diet. Should you worry about carrageenan? What about liquid smoke? Matt's 7-day meditation challenge. How having support from a plant-based "tribe" can lead to greater success. And much more about how to make the plant-based lifestyle more doable! Resources: Whole by Dr. T. Colin Campbell Find a plant-based doctor [here.] 3 Ch

Don’t miss part two of this captivating interview! Lindsay and Nikki discuss why food is fuel, not fun! Nikki elaborates on how she changed her relationship with eating, and refocused her energy into fitness. Tune in to hear about the benefits of yoga, and how we can redefine the connection between our experiences and food. More about this episode: How an elimination diet can help you feel better The truth about protein deficiency Why Nikki doesn’t force her children to eat dinner Why fitness supplements are a waste of money How a plant-based diet aligns with environmentalism Nikki's experience with finding help within the Meal Mentor community The advice Nikki gives her kids on co-existing with omnivores in the school cafeteria Resources: How Almonds Became A Scapegoat for California's Drought (NPR) King Corn Read about Nikki's daughter in this Herbie of the Week story Join the Meal Mentor community here Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

In this part one of this interview, Lindsay chats with Meal Mentor member Nikki about how switching from paleo to a plant-based diet helped her lose 30 pounds! This mama of four discusses how she raises herbivore children, navigates food intolerances, and how she finds support in the Meal Mentor community! More about this episode: Why probiotics and enzyme supplements aren’t the answer to food intolerances The funny comeback Nikki tells people who are convinced she doesn’t need to lose weight The difference between being a socially acceptable weight vs. being medically healthy The importance of raising children who are aware of where their food comes from Nikki’s advice on helping kids overcome food aversions and expand their palates How an online community perpetuates positivity and helps Nikki refuel Try our FREE 3-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Forks Over Knives Vegucated Madi’s Herbie of the Week story Join the Meal Mentor community here Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

Lindsay sits down with Jenny, who is here to share how her LDS faith brought her to a plant-based diet. Jenny elaborates on the motivations for her family, including wanting better for her children, and the big money savings that convinced her skeptical hubby to get on board. Jenny talks religion, weight loss, raising plant-based kids, and more on this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: What religious document helped Jenny realize that a plant-based diet was right for her family? How can your diet strengthen your beliefs? What is the difference between the meal plans and other weight loss programs, such as Weight Watchers? Jenny shares advice for new members with kids. A discussion on plant-based road trip snacks. How can you adjust the family plan to accommodate large families? Jenny explains how she saves over $100 on groceries every week! Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: The Word of Wisdom Learn more, and start your meal plan membership here. Follow us on Twitter

Lindsay chats with 12-year-old James about his perspective of the plant-based diet, and his mom Gina joins to talk about raising a plant-based child! Lindsay and Gina discuss minimalism in the kitchen, why the meal plan works for families, and what it's like grocery shopping on an island where produce prices are sky high. Tune in to this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast for more tips on how to make the plant-based lifestyle more doable! More about this episode: What can we learn from kids about staying positive? James shares some of his favorite Meal Mentor recipes. How can you streamline meal prep and minimize clean up time? How can you get kids involved with cooking? How do the meal plans reduce waste? How can you save money on the meal plans? Plus, don't miss Gina's tips on how to make mushroom gravy ahead! Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Learn more and start your meal plan membership here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

Beth Ashley returns to the Meal Mentor Podcast with an update on how she pushed through her plateau by identifying her "true hunger" and lost an additional 20 pounds! Beth shares how a few tiny tweaks made all the difference, her experience using MyFitnessPal, how she overcame feeling "hangry," plus more weight loss strategies on this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: Should you eat at meal time if you're not hungry? How can being more restrictive lead to weight gain? How can logging your exercise on a calorie counting app sabotage your progress? What happens when your body isn't busy digesting food? Lindsay and Beth share some tactics for being accountable for your choices. Is the scale reliable for tracking weight loss? Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink Slim by Design by Brian Wansink The Starch Solution by Dr. John McDougall Happy Herbivore Plant-Based Doctors List Start your meal plan membership here. Follow us

Jessica is back to share some fool-proof strategies for dealing with negative emotions and creating a mindset that breeds success! Tune in to this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast to hear more about the link between psychology and eating! More about this episode: Are your actions nourishing or depleting? Why you shouldn't label foods as "good" or "bad." How can you let go of perfection? Lindsay and Jessica discuss the power of meditation. How powerful are thoughts and words? Why taking care of yourself is selfless, not selfish! Jessica shares some tips and tactics for changing your mindset! Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink Slim by Design by Brian Wansink Join the Meal Mentor community here! Follow us on Twitter for more inspiration! Follow us on Instagram for daily recipes.

Lindsay sits down with Marla to talk about body image, the danger of comparing ourselves to others, and how she stays positive despite working in Hollywood. Tune in for tips about loving our imperfections more, and overcoming weight loss plateaus on this episode of the Meal Mentor podcast! More about this episode: Which plant-based doctor inspired Marla in the early 90's? Can you eat all you want on a plant-based diet? What can you do if you need help with portions? Why it's so easy to fall into the "vegan" trap. Marla shares a tactic for dealing with negative thoughts. Why should you try cooking ahead? Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Join the Meal Mentor community here! Learn more about batch cooking to save time. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram for daily recipes and inspiration.

On this episode, annual member Jennifer joins Lindsay to explore the relationship between religion and veganism! Jennifer bravely opens up about her own self-sabotage, the importance of being kind to yourself, how the bible inspired her to stop eating animals, plus more about making the plant-based lifestyle more doable on this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: How can you learn more about the link between religion and eating animals? Jennifer shares her experience raising plant-based kids. How can intermittent fasting help during a weight loss plateau? How important is self-love? Jennifer explains a lesson that she learned from a movie. The importance of embracing the process. What is the importance of having encouragement and support? Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Mad Cowboy by Howard Lyman Dominion by Matthew Scully Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes Read more about the link between religion and veganism on Happy Herbivore. Join the Meal Mentor

On this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast, Lindsay talks with Benji about his experience losing over 130 pounds on a plant-based diet! Benji is the founder of the Food = Medicine conference, who joins us to share the importance of remembering the mantra "progress not perfection." More about this episode: Why a low-carb diet isn't sustainable. What are some solutions to wanting to fit in at a social event? What helps Benji stay on track? What should you do if you slip up? What fast food joint carries a compliant meal? What is the importance of setting attainable goals? Plus, more details about the Food = Medicine Conference, including how you can save $$$ on admission! Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Forks Over Knives Don't miss the Food = Medicine Conference! Enter code "HERBIE" for $150 off. Benji on the Forks Over Knives website. Join the Meal Mentor community here! Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram for daily recipes and inspiration!

Mandy is here to give an honest perspective of what it's like to be newly plant-based! Tune in to hear Lindsay and Mandy discuss common struggles such as feeling deprived, and going through withdrawal on this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: How can you overcome emotional eating? How should you cope when you live with people who don't eat like you? How should you teach kids about being different? A discussion on plant-based portion sizes. Where do body image issues come from? How can you prepare yourself for nutrition questions? What should you do if you're feeling discouraged? Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Forks Over Knives Join the Meal Mentor community here! Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram for daily recipes and inspiration.

Today on the Meal Mentor podcast, Lindsay sits down with member MJ to discuss why skinny doesn't always mean healthy. Tune in to hear the unconventional way that MJ became a vegetarian, what happens when you fall off the wagon, and dealing with cravings. More about this episode: How can you make a mixed household diet work? MJ shares her thoughts on kid food. What is the importance of eating by example? How can you navigate traditions that are centered around food? Why MJ gave up dairy after 30 years of being a vegetarian. The difference between baby steps and an all-or-nothing approach. Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Join the Meal Mentor community here! Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram for daily recipes and inspiration.

On this episode, Lindsay sits down with Siri, who is originally from India, for an interesting and thought-provoking perspective on American food culture. Siri is here to share what it's like to be in transition, the challenges of finding lunch in a work environment, and how she is losing weight on this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: Siri shares how eliminating oil helped her feel more satiated! Why personal trainers don't always give the best advice. Siri describes her experience being raised as a vegetarian. The difference between American and Indian food culture. A discussion on plant-based pregnancies. Siri shares an Indian philosophy regarding honoring animals. Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Join the Meal Mentor community here! Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

On this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast, Lindsay interview Kaci about her experience growing up vegetarian, then lapsing to peer pressure, and eventually finding her way back to her true self. Kaci is also here to share some tips about raising plant-based children, depression and anxiety on the Standard American Diet, and how cooking ahead makes her life easier. More about this episode: Can you be plant-based and gluten free? How can you improve migraines? Kaci shares how she eliminated her GI issues. How can an elimination diet help you? How can you manage children's allergies? Kaci explains how she deals with picky kids. What can you do if you don't want to make every meal on the meal plans? Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Forks Over Knives Learn more about batch cooking! Join the Meal Mentor community here! Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram for daily recipes and inspiration.

Lindsay chats with her husband Scott and assistant Carly about the power of words! Don’t miss this discussion on the difference between “want” and “need,” and changing attitudes and habits. Tune in for a discussion about the importance of having a growth mindset on this episode of the Meal Mentor Podcast! More about this episode: A discussion on changing traditions. How do you manage social situations on a plant-based diet? How working for Happy Herbivore helped Carly lose two pant sizes! How can having a fixed mindset hold you back? Plus, much more about making the plant-based lifestyle more doable! Try our FREE 7-Day sample meal plan! Resources: Join the Meal MentorCommunity! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for additional recipes and inspiration!