{"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. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T22:18:11.145500+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plantspiration-unplugged-7093662"},"episode":{"title":"You Know What to Do… So Why Can’t You Do It? 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Because behavior change isn’t a knowledge problem. It’s a chemistry problem. It’s a stress problem. It’s a “relief right now” problem. In a world built on doomscrolling, ultra-processed food, and nonstop threat signals, your brain will always choose relief over logic. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • Why “knowing” doesn’t create change — safety does • How chronic cortisol quietly sabotages your habits • What happened when a 6-year-old reduced screen time (and what it means for adults) • Why your plate is like a seatbelt • How to create recovery windows in a world designed to overstimulate you • The simple breathing reset that changes everything • Why you don’t need more willpower — you need less chaos Stefanie shares a powerful childhood story about coping with fear in a world that felt unsafe — and why having a smartphone back then might have changed everything. John breaks down a modern truth: “You don’t have no motivation. You have no bandwidth.” If you’ve ever said, “I know this works… I just can’t get myself to do it.” This episode might be your turning point. Plantspiration® Health Report Our community continues to thrive. Total weight released: 2,432 pounds (and climbing) Members are reporting: • More energy • Fewer cravings • Better sleep • Less rumination • More consistency Quote to remember: “Knowledge isn’t the glue. Safety is.” Question for You What’s one tiny “seatbelt” habit you can click into place today befo…","meta_description":"Everybody raised their hand. Every. Single. Person. They all knew heart disease can be reversed. So why aren’t we doing it? 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