{"podcast":{"title":"PLANTSTRONG Podcast","slug":"plantstrong-podcast-244579","podcast_index_feed_id":244579,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/plantstrong/","website_url":"https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d3c541b5-7562-4eb3-891e-0c543589eddc/LRgcvo3DHnrR7eJPrqxaAFky.jpeg","author":"Rip Esselstyn","episode_count":368,"summary":"The PLANT STRONG Podcast is for people who want real answers about food, health, and longevity—without the noise, fear, or extremes. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition and want a path forward that actually supports healing. Maybe you’re an athlete looking to fuel performance and recovery. Maybe you’re a parent trying to escape the ultra-processed food aisle and feed your family real, nourishing meals. Or maybe you’re simply tired of being confused about what “healthy” actually means. The challenge? Eating more real food can feel overwhelming. You’ve heard warnings about protein, cost, or restriction. You’ve been told it’s complicated, boring, or socially isolating. This podcast exists to change that. Each week, host Rip Esselstyn sits down with leading doctors, researchers, athletes, authors, and everyday people who are proving—through lived experience and science—that eating more whole plants and moving your body consistently can deliver powerful, lasting results. We’re not interested in perfection or dogma. We’re here to be extremely practical, extremely evidence-based, and extremely encouraging. Rip’s work began more than two decades ago, when he helped transf…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plantstrong-podcast-244579"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 335: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz - The Plant Powered Plus Blueprint: Your Step-by-Step Path Out of Inflammation","slug":"ep-335-dr-will-bulsiewicz-the-plant-powered-plus-blueprint-your-step-by-step-path-out-of-inflammation","published_at":"2026-01-08T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plantstrong-podcast-244579/ep-335-dr-will-bulsiewicz-the-plant-powered-plus-blueprint-your-step-by-step-path-out-of-inflammation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plantstrong-podcast-244579","url":"https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/plant-powered-plus","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c8339a64-615a-4abe-8d0d-f2d769e0b77d.mp3","summary":"Inflammation is running rampant — and it’s not starting in your joints or your arteries. It’s starting in your gut . This week, Rip is joined by world-renowned gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz , aka “Dr. B,” author of the book Plant Powered Plus . (Release Date: January 13, 2026) Together, they break down why chronic disease, fatigue, weight gain, autoimmune disorders, and even emotional burnout so often trace back to what’s happening inside your microbiome. Dr. B reveals his powerful three-phase gut-healing plan , explains why fiber is the undisputed MVP of human health, and shows how plant diversity, fermentation, and polyphenol-rich foods can radically change your life — starting today. But this episode goes deeper than food. Rip and Dr. B explore the profound connection between emotional healing, spiritual wellness, and physical health , including Dr. B’s personal story of reconciling with his father and how unresolved trauma can live in the body. This is not about perfection. It’s about progress. And it all starts with your next bite. You’ll Hear: Why inflammation is a national pandemic — and how your gut is at the center of it. Dr. B’s three-phase approach to healing your microbiome and lowering chronic inflammation. Why fiber deficiency is fueling modern disease — and how to reverse it. The four nutrition “workhorses” of true plant-powered living. How polyphenols, fermented foods, and healthy fats supercharge gut health. The hidden dangers of the Western diet, hyper-palatable foods, plastics, and environmental toxins. How emotional and spiritual health directly influence your physical healing. Your gut isn’t just digesting food — it’s shaping your immune system, your emotions, your energy, and your future. Dr. B and Rip remind us that real healing doesn’t c…","meta_description":"Inflammation is running rampant — and it’s not starting in your joints or your arteries. It’s starting in your gut . 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