{"podcast":{"title":"Plantspiration® Unplugged","slug":"plantspiration-unplugged-7093662","podcast_index_feed_id":7093662,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/episode-1-literally-unplugged/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/episode-1-literally-unplugged","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/episode-1-literally-unplugged/20241112_041154_0db41c26b3e1b6658fb42129c8e58056.png","author":"Stefanie & John Ignoffo","episode_count":77,"summary":"Plantspiration Unplugged Hosted by Plantspiration® founders Stefanie and John Ignoffo, Plantspiration Unplugged is a fresh and inspiring podcast that takes listeners on an authentic journey into the lives, insights, and passions of its hosts. Stefanie, a Lifestyle Medicine coach with an infectious enthusiasm for plant-based living, and John, a mechanical engineer, plant-based nutrition expert, and founder of Ignoffo Engineering, unplug and dive into topics both inside and outside of Plantspiration®. From personal stories of transformation to expert insight on health, wellness, and the power of plants, Stefanie and John offer an unfiltered look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose. John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. 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In this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, John and Stefanie break down how what you consume doesn’t just affect your weight — it affects your nervous system, hormones, mood, cravings, and decision-making. Because “consumption” isn’t just calories. It’s: Food News & media Social media Conversations Rumination + self-talk Music, movement, and the inputs that regulate you Stefanie shares a powerful Stand By Me metaphor you’ll never forget: The boys found the body, processed it… and walked away. But today? People refresh the “body” all day long — headlines, outrage, fear loops — and then wonder why they can’t heal. If you’ve been living on edge, exhausted, reactive, anxious, or stuck… this episode is your reset. Plantspiration® Health Report: our community is THRIVING Total weight released: 2,416 lbs (and climbing) More energy Fewer cravings Better sleep Less stress More consistency Quote to steal: “You don’t need more discipline. You need fewer toxins.” Question for you: What’s ONE thing that instantly calms your nervous system? (Music, walking, cooking, silence, breathwork… drop it below.) Subscribe for weekly episodes and real-life tools that help you stop dieting and start thriving. Join Plantspiration® and get coaching, classes, and community: (link) WHAT TO DO NEXT Subscribe to Plantspiration® Unplugged Share this episode with someone who feels like they’re “doing everything right” but still struggling Join the movement: https://plantspiration.org WHO WE ARE Plantspiration® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit using whole-food, plant-based lifestyle medicine to prevent and reverse chronic disease — without dieting, restric…","meta_description":"S2 EP6: Chemically Hijacked: How Food + Media + Mood Control Your Nervous System We thought we were having a bad day… but we were chemically hijacked. 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