In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Brandy Gillmore about her own personal and professional experience with mind-body healing. Brandy had some devastating events in her life which left her in severe pain and in a wheelchair. After being rejected for a trial study, Brandy began to understand the world of mind-body healing and put it to use. This allowed her to leave the wheel chair behind and it help hundreds of others change their lives themselves.

Brandy Gillmore, a renowned researcher and mind-body healing expert, has garnered global attention with her extraordinary demonstrations of radical healing through the power of the mind. Supported by visual evidence from medical thermal imaging, her groundbreaking results have been published in a prestigious medical journal. Brandy has shared her insights through a captivating TEDx talk and various documentaries. Brandy's journey to discovery was sparked by her own debilitating injury in 2003, which led her on a quest for healing. Through relentless exploration, she unearthed obscure research that ultimately facilitated her complete recovery.

Now, Brandy Gillmore is launching her groundbreaking book, "Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body," hailed by experts as essential reading for unlocking the profound healing potential of the mind. This book offers a transformative understanding of mind-body healing and provides readers with practical steps to tap into their own innate healing abilities.

In this episode we discuss:

• Being connected to nature and the world
• Doctors who say that’s all
• Brandy Gillmore's story from wheelchair to health
• Placebos
• The mind affects physical & emotions
• Thermal imaging
• Pain
• Actionable steps for positive healing today

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Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure by Brandy Gillmore

Dealing With Back Pain with Adam and Shoshana Chaim – PTP468

Staying Motivated In Tough Times with Howard Jacobson – PTP462

Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. – PTP307

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Murray Hidary about MindTravel and taking music beyond entertainment. Buckle up, because today we not only talk to Murray about music for meditation and healing, but we actually get to have a live MindTravel experience here. Understanding more about neuroplasticity in order to prevent and deal with stress is key in the MindTravel philosophy. Murray shares how he found meditation, his connection to music and how the combination ripples into all areas of a healthy lifestyle. Stay tuned to learn more about our MindTravel and find a place to relax and come traveling with us!

Through music, the language of emotion, MindTravel creator and composer Murray Hidary seeks to open the heart to healing and transformation with his evocative, live-piano compositions. Recently, the music of MindTravel has also served to bring awareness and a call to action on issues like social justice and climate change. Hidary has brought MindTravel to iconic theaters and spectacular outdoor venues in over 100 cities the world over. From the deserts of the Middle East to the first-ever piano concert on the continent of Antarctica, Murray seeks to bridge gaps in understanding through the universal language of music. Murray is also an entrepreneur and tech pioneer and in the early days of the Internet co-founded and built companies including EarthWeb, Dice Inc, Vista Research and eBillity. Today, he is focused on the human experience and, through MindTravel, helps people better connect with themselves and one another.

In this episode we discuss:

• Sunsets
• Becoming veg
• Finding music
• Meditation
• MindTravel
• The neuroplasticity of meditation
• Different brain frequencies
• Who it’s for
• Collective experience and individual experience
• Our media diet
• Navigating emotional state
• A MindTravel experience here live

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MindTravel PopUp Experiences

Relaxation For The Mind And Body – PTP481

Powering Your Redox Potential with Shoshana Chaim – PTP438

Meditation For Kids

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Ellie Laks about lessons you can learn from a cow (and chicken) and Cow Hug Therapy. It was amazing to hear that cows partake in many self-care rituals. We found it so interesting to hear about the connection she had with animals from a young age. That led us into exploring the intuition children have and how that changes into adulthood. We explored the state of the world’s ecosystem and what we can do to make this world healthier for future generations.

Ellie Laks is the Founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation, a national organization that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals and heals people with the same stories of abuse and neglect. She is a powerful speaker, celebrated animal welfare advocate, humane educator, animal communicator, and the author of “My Gentle Barn: Creating a sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope” and has her new book coming out soon, Cow Hug Therapy. Ellie founded The Gentle Barn in 1999. She invented her own “Gentle Healing” method that allows old, sick, injured, and terrified animals to fully recover. Ellie is the creator of cow hug therapy and has hosted hundreds of thousands of people who have come to The Gentle Barn seeking hope.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Ellie found a vegetarian lifestyle
• Discovering egg exploitation
• Finding the chicken at school
• Child vs adult intuition
• The world’s ecosystem
• 3 Actionable steps to helping the planet
• Cow hug Therapy
• Self care lessons from a cow

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Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between

Making The World A Kinder Place with John Oberg – PTP331

Animal Protection Laws with Camille Labchuk and Jessica Scott-Reid – PTP397

Bringing Animal Protection Into Schools with Mike Farley – PTP415

Monkeying Around With Animal Advocacy – VegWorld Magazine

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Steve Carver all about the bounce lifestyle. We bought our kids a mini trampoline when we went into lockdown a few years ago to keep them active, but little did we know how beneficial they are for the body and that we should have been bouncing on them ourselves. If running or jumping is too hard on your joints or you just want to be overall healthy, you have got to listen to this show. It’s so interesting to hear all the ways people are bouncing into better health.

Steve Carver, with over 30 years of experience as a personal trainer and a profound passion for fitness, especially trampoline fitness. As the JumpSport Business and Product Development Director, he leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to drive innovation and excellence in JumpSport's product line. His journey in the fitness industry began as a personal trainer, where he developed a deep understanding of fitness and wellness, guiding countless individuals towards their fitness goals. His role as a JumpSport Master Trainer and his dedication to the industry have made him an invaluable asset in the fitness community.

In this episode we discuss:

• Who is Steve Carver
• Finding a healthy lifestyle
• Daily routine
• Finding the bounce lifestyle
• Benefits of bouncing
• Who bouncing is for
• Kids with auditory issues
• The body wanting homeostasis
• Lymphatic system
• Immune system
• Active recovery
• Plyometrics
• Starting to bounce at home without a tramp

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Putting mini trampolines to the test

One Tool Every Fitness Club Needs To Know About - PTP477

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Colin. Zhu about how thriving is more than just National Nutrition Month. We learn more about Dr. Colin as a person before diving into National Nutrition Month. Traditionally, this month is dedicated to promoting awareness of the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. But in our conversation we dive into how there are so many more pillars than diet for overall well-being. The broader picture is really the reason many of his clients come to him for help in the first place as well as how they go from surviving to thriving. Stay tuned to the end to hear how you can get a signed copy of his book and other helpful goodies for free!

Dr. Colin Zhu is Board-Certified in family practice/OMT and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach and launched TheChefDoc in 2017. TheChefDoc is an online wellness and lifestyle education platform which has been featured in several publications. Dr. Zhu is an international speaker, the author of "Thrive Medicine: How To Cultivate Your Desires and Elevate Your Life,“ and the podcast host of Thrive Bites in which he interviews the latest health and wellness experts about incorporating a plant-powered lifestyle, enhancing emotional wellness, and creating a thriving mindset!

Dr. Zhu is also the creator/director of a self-educational masterclass seri3es called The THR5 Formula™ where he combines inspiration, education, and practical tools on how to THRIVE! Here you will learn the 5 To THR5™ Pillars: Food As Medicine, Functional Fitness, Relationships, Community, & Emotional Resilience! Currently, based in the Southern California area and has a virtual lifestyle medical practice called TheChefDoc Lifestyle Medicine.

In this episode we discuss:

• March is National Nutrition Month
• Why plant-based
• Common trends with people’s lifestyle
• National Nutrition Month pillars
• Why do some people think “it just doesn’t work for them”?
• The broader picture
• Code“PTP2024” and special PTP Giveaway

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Thrive Bites and Elevating Your Life with Dr. Colin Zhu - PTP340

Nutrition Myth Busting with Dr. Matthew Nagra – PTP362

Optimizing Plant-Based Nutrition with Reshma Shah, MD – PTP379

Clarifying The Confusion Of Nutrition with Dr Tushar Mehta – PTP280

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Brittany Gowan about using nature as a method of relieving stress. In fact, it is more than just stress relief, it is thriving with nature. We talk about how nature affects our mood and our ability to really show up for what we want to do in this world. Whether you want to be more productive or thrive as an athlete, in your profession or as a person, you will see the value nature has to reach your full potential.

Brittany Gowan is a NYC-based stress management coach teaching a nature-centered "Skills for Stress and Success" program to build mental strength and support wellbeing and performance. She features recognizable examples of the natural world into her stress relief techniques, guided imagery and goal setting practices. She leads corporate events, works 1:1 with individuals in high-performance industries and provides community programming. Brittany is a former athlete competing in both figure skating and swimming. She's also a figure skating coach, teaching skating to people of all ages in NYC. Brittany is the author of the new book with HarperCollins, Turn to the Sun: Your Guide to Release Stress and Cultivate Better Health Through Nature.

In this episode we discuss:

• Finding the plant-based/vegetarian lifestyle
• The connection with nature
• Nature and Stress
• Ways of relieving stress
• Nature and Athletics
• Sports psychology and success
• how to apply this if you're an entrepreneur
• Actionable tips to start with today

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How Stress Makes You Stronger with Dr. Jeff Crippen - PTP484

Healthy Picnic Ideas with Adam and Shoshana Chaim – PTP473

Stress, Abuse, and Relationships with Dean Ornish, M.D. – PTP307

Tips For Relaxing After A Stressful Day

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Sherry Shaban all about intuitive eating an anti diet. We discuss how letting go is the key to making healthier choices a part of your lifestyle instead of a constant struggle. Sherry comes to us with so much good knowledge. We look at why diets fail, and what you can do differently. We are unpacking the nuances of ‘transformation’ versus ‘results,’ and how you can move from a life of limitations to one of endless possibilities. Whether you call it intuitive eating or the un diet, you’ll have a lot to think about after this episode is done.

Sherry Shaban is an osteopath and an anti-diet health and life coach from Montreal, Qc. She is the founder of the Fall in Love with Fitness Podcast, the HIIT DecksTM App, and Make Peace with FoodTM, the leaders in an Anti-Diet approach that rewires the brain’s relationship with food to naturally release body weight struggles forever. With over 23 years of experience in the fitness industry, Sherry is a renowned expert in the most challenging weight loss cases and has helped thousands of people worldwide transform their health and fitness using her revolutionary method to rewire the brain, release self-sabotaging limiting beliefs and patterns, and fall in love with fitness so that weight loss becomes easy, predictable, and enjoyable.

In this episode we discuss:

• Gratitude
• Finding plant-based
• Protein
• “Shouldn’t”
• Anti Diet and intuitive eating
• How to carve whole food instead of processed foods
• Food Rules
• Emotional eating
• Disordered relationship with food
• Actionable steps

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Busting The Protein Myth with Dr. Garth Davis – PTP212

The Game Changers, Meat, Protein and Strength with James Wilks - PTP320

A Parent’s Guide To Intuitive Eating with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster - PTP349

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk all about everyday tips for people with acne. Most of the tips I share today are going to be free, everyday tips to help people of any age with their acne. I personally suffered with my own acne for about 38 years…and I did not find any of my answers in the doctors’ office. I don't just cover what to put on your face, but what not to put on your face, in your mouth or in your head! Hmmmm..did I get you thinking there? Remember, everyone's skin is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another… but today’s tips really revolve around simple lifestyle and hygiene.

Here's a joke for you... "Why did the pimple apply for a job? It wanted to get ahead in the business!"

In this episode we discuss:

• Causes of acne
• Nutrition
• Gut
• Nighttime musts
• Mind over skin
• Washing up
• What to use and what not to avoid
• Probiotic - Why your probiotic may not be right

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Plant-based Collagen Support

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The Real Truth About Weight Loss with Chef AJ - PTP342

Are Your Cosmetics and Toiletries Safe?