{"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. 353: Why Fiber Sometimes Backfires (and How to Fix It) with Dr. Chris Miller","slug":"ep-353-why-fiber-sometimes-backfires-and-how-to-fix-it-with-dr-chris-miller","published_at":"2026-05-14T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plantstrong-podcast-244579/ep-353-why-fiber-sometimes-backfires-and-how-to-fix-it-with-dr-chris-miller","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plantstrong-podcast-244579","url":"https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/chris-miller-md-fiber","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f83ab864-b78e-4ec3-aa8e-df682e014399.mp3","summary":"Rip sits down with lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Chris Miller to explore why some people struggle when transitioning to a high-fiber, plant-based diet—and how to fix it. While fiber is one of the most powerful tools for preventing and reversing chronic disease, not everyone experiences immediate benefits. In fact, some people initially feel worse. Dr. Miller breaks down the science behind this paradox, including insights from a groundbreaking Stanford study showing that up to one-third of people may experience increased inflammation when rapidly increasing fiber intake. Together, Rip and Dr. Miller explore how gut health, microbial diversity, stress, and lifestyle all play a role in how your body responds to plant-based eating. You’ll Learn How to safely increase fiber without bloating or discomfort Why beans, while powerful, should sometimes be introduced slowly The connection between autoimmune disease and gut health How fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso support microbial diversity Why “fiber maxing” isn’t always the answer The difference between normal adjustment symptoms vs. red flags Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Learn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrongevents.com/ Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG Journey Learn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstyn https://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/ https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star Rating Apple Podcasts Spotify","meta_description":"Rip sits down with lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Chris Miller to explore why some people struggle when transitioning to a high-fiber, plant-based diet—…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3460,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/plantstrong-podcast-244579/episodes/ep-353-why-fiber-sometimes-backfires-and-how-to-fix-it-with-dr-chris-miller/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/plantstrong-podcast-244579/ep-353-why-fiber-sometimes-backfires-and-how-to-fix-it-with-dr-chris-miller.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}